James Bigley explores how Spanish missions helped shape Texas land boundaries and ownership patterns. Catholic devotees were stunned when an apparition of Jesus appeared in the clouds following a Mass ...

Our reporter, Jessica Pilla is back to exploring must-see spots, now visiting the most popular historical sites in Texas.

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Celestis, which recently conducted a mission from California, will send cremated remains or human DNA to outer space for ...

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Four Texas cities are in the bottom 11, and one is in the top eight, according to a ranking compiled by WalletHub.

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The newly appointed bishop to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin promised to lead with unity and to speak up for the ...

"Pastor Ralph" — who has endeared himself to Latter-day Saints and across the faith community — is retiring after 20 years ...

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