History Matters

April 21 marks the 177th anniversary of one of the great milestones in Texas history. Commentator Gary Joiner offers a profile of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Commentator Gary Joiner profiles a tween, a 10-year-old who aspired to be a drummer boy during the Civil War, and never looked back.

History Matters commentator Gary Joiner explores the historical significance of the dogtrot home, and why this type of architecture deserves to have a future.

Commentator Gary Joiner takes us back in time to the formation of the Avoyelles Prairie and a time when Bison were once plentiful.

Commentator Gary Joiner provides an overview of the immigrants who settled in this region -- past and present.