HISTORY

This is a short history of the long tradition of marriage.

This is a short history of the long tradition of marriage.

On Jan. 10, 1901, what began as a discovery of oil at Spindletop Hill, a salt dome formation south of Beaumont, would soon transform Texas into a major petroleum producer and industrial power.

Here’s a look at some of the key Houston historical anniversaries coming up during this particular calendar year.

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

Fans at a Houston music festival <a href="https://apnews.com/article/travis-scott-astroworld-dead-injured-crowd-surge-6c697502318c50ba4b57aa1c6f71f9bf">surged toward the stage</a> during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd and leaving at least eight people dead and many more injured, authorities said. Here’s a look at some of the major crowd disasters in recent decades:

Sir Thomas Picton's painting had been on almost continuous display for more than 100 years.

They say the more spirits you drink, the more spirits you see, and you’ll definitely want some liquid courage to brave this historic haunt in the heart of Houston. Located near the corner of Preston and Main St., Dean’s Downtown boasts a rich history dating back more than 120 years. Today, the former department store turned bar is still a hot spot for activity, and we don’t just mean for happy hour. Katie Harrison, Operations Manager of Nightly Spirits, shared her expertise on the historic building.

September 11, 2001, was a tragic day etched in history. Twenty years later in a classroom at Beck Junior High School in Katy, many of Ms. Madison Hughes ESL students are hearing about 9/11 for the first time.

The mayor said it was time for a change of landscape and to make way for a monument that delivered “social justice."

Battleship Texas, a beloved Lone Star State landmark, will once again welcome visitors aboard -- well, temporarily at least.

On Fox News, the idea of clearing a path for asylum seekers to come stateside rankled some television hosts.

48 years ago, Dean Corll, one of the country’s most prolific serial killers, was shot dead at his home in Pasadena, Texas. Texas EquuSearch announced Sunday it will soon begin searching for the remains of any additional victims.

The United Nations has convened world leaders many times before to discuss climate change, dating to the 1990s. The next meeting, scheduled for November in Glasgow, may be the most important ever. U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, says COP26 will be the last chance for the world to avoid climate disaster.

The costs of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic have forced Mexican archaeologists to re-bury a unusual find that combined colonial and pre-Hispanic features. The National Institute of Anthropogy and History had announced in 2009 that it found a flood control tunnel on the outskirts of Mexico City that had Spanish construction techniques but carved Aztec symbols embedded in it. It replaced an earlier Aztec flood-control system built in the 1400s to protect Mexico City, then an island surrounded by shallow lakes, against periodic floods.

When we think of castles, we often think of kings and queens, or maybe even some fairytale Disney movie -- but always some extravagant place, and certainly not one in which we’d be able to stay -- until now.

The gift of storytelling is an art form that has the ability to entertain, educate and even heal. Naomi Mitchell Carrier has been using her talents to teach a generation through powerful performances. From writing and composing the renowned historical musical “I Am Annie Mae” to founding the Texas Center for African American Living History (TCAALH), Carrier is helping to lead the charge to preserve Texas’ Black history and has no plans of slowing down.

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Tuesday.

Did you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?

A lot has changed since the 1960s. And the world can change quickly, too. If there has ever been a time when that is clear, it’s now.

On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of each May would be “a public expressions of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country,” also known as, the creation of Mother’s Day.

In Houston’s food scene, high value is often placed on innovation, novelty and aesthetics -on the most Insta-worthy menu items, the most unique dining experience or the latest foodie fad. It is no wonder, then, that so many of the city’s oldest bakeries and dessert shops have disappeared.

Just decades after slavery in the United States left Black Americans in an economic and societal deficit, one bright spot stood out in Tulsa, Oklahoma — its Greenwood District, known as the “Black Wall Street,” where Black business leaders, homeowners, and civic leaders thrived.

The poll, while imperfect, shows just why the GOP has chosen its current course.

Dr. Kanika Bowen-Jallow is breaking barriers every day.

For <em>The Atlantic</em>’s June issue, <strong>Clint Smith</strong> asks what it will take to end the myth of the Lost Cause

President Paul Kagame’s legitimacy is built on myths, argues Michela Wrong.

At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.

On April 11, 1970, three astronauts and a team here on Earth dared to attempt what was expected to be the third moon landing. However, just shy of 56 hours into the mission, the crew experienced a problem that would turn into a full-fledged effort to get the crew back to Earth alive.

The Galveston Historic Homes Tour will return this May.

Once billed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Astrodome is arguably Houston’s most iconic landmark.

Both the University of Houston and Baylor University men’s basketball teams have made it to the Final Four at the NCAA tournament this year.

The history of the "one drop" rule and how it impacts Americans today The new book "One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race," by author and activist Yaba Blay, Ph.D, explores racial identity and the constructs that were created in the United States. Blay joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain the history of the rule and its impact today.

What are the pros and cons associated with a 15 dollar minimum wage increase? Dr. Joyce Beebe is an economist and Fellow in Public Finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University. Yates Museum works to purchase and rehab properties in Freedmen’s Town. Yates Museum· Website: https://www.rbhy.org/Catherine Roberts, Co-Founder/Board Member, Rutherford B.H. Yates Museum· Website: https://www.rbhy.org/

Last February, we asked what Black History Month meant to you. We received a variety of answers, but thought we’d highlight three particularly thoughtful responses.

History behind the lost Columbian Harmony Cemetery For about 100 years starting in the late 1850s, the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C. was the resting place for 37,000 Black residents. When that cemetery was sold 60 years ago, the headstones were all sold or given away as scrap. Chip Reid spoke to Virginia State Senator Richard Stuart and his wife Lisa, who vowed to help restore the dignity of the cemetery's residents after 55 of those headstones – and potentially thousands more – ended up in the water near their new farm on the Potomac River.

Fritz Pollard blazed a lot of trails for black football players.

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

Did you realize that as early as 3 years old, kids are classifying people based on their appearances?

Now this is a group of brave, selfless and hardworking women.

Black History Month is held every year to celebrate the achievements by African-Americans.

It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

Now that February is officially here, we can say it: Happy Black History Month.

We want to know: What does Black History Month mean to you? Did you talk about it, growing up? Did you attend events? We want to hear, in your words, about your experience with the month.

The history of the filibuster — and how it's been used over the years

Harriet Tubman did so much for others -- she escaped slavery and went on to become a leading abolitionist, leading enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.

Ever wonder what it’s like inside the only Houston house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? Take a virtual tour.

As it turns out, random dinner conversations in a Baltimore kitchen led to a significant piece of U.S. history.

History will be made at Super Bowl LV Super Bowl 55 is set between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, and it's already making history.

HOUSTON – The figure of Martin Luther King is so pivotal, that continues to be an important topic of conversation for a local podcast. It’s called Gentlemen’s History Hour and its hosted by Equality and Rob Jay 10X. They chatted with Houston Life about this remarkable project and what they want people to know about Dr. King on this important holiday. Gentlemen's History Hour Podcast (Gentlemen's History Hour Podcast)In the podcast, the duo breaks down the current state of African American culture in a quick and informative conversation. The Gentlemen’s History Hour podcast airs every Thursday at 11am via Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

The story of afro-textured hair in America is a long one.

National Michigan Day is Jan. 18.

In Houston’s restaurant scene, high value is often placed on innovation, novelty and newness -on the trendiest restaurant, the most unique dining experience or the latest foodie fad. His children own and operate the only Christie’s restaurant location still operating. Texas barbecue legend John Davis and his wife Leila opened the historic Houston restaurant in 1935 as Shepherd Drive Bar-B-Q. The eatery still operated out of its original location, situated at 7006 I-45 South at Woodridge. Following the success of its original location, several additional locations followed and a local fried chicken empire was born.

A job at AstroWorld was the hottest thing a teenager could do in Houston in the ’80s. But when our school bus passed by AstroWorld, I often stared at the spectacular rides tucked behind the gate. AstroWorld was ours; it belonged to the children of Houston, not the world or even Texas at large, although we were willing to share. As a child, I remember the sights, sounds, and smells at AstroWorld constantly changing with each new turn in the park. In addition to manning the games and rides, AstroWorld workers were constantly hawking some candy or treat for a few bucks.

Terrell had become fascinated by the French chateaus and Belgium castles he had seen whilst abroad. Noted architect Alfred Giles, an Englishman and Texas transplant, designed the castle for Terrell. Giles was a prolific architect and designed a multitude of private homes and public buildings in Texas, many of which are now on the National Register of Historic Places and have been designated Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks. If you’re ready to call this castle your forever home, give listing agent Julie Alexander a ring at (210) 872-0109. Whether or not you’re interested in relocating to San Antonio, you can still enjoy this stately structure, courtesy of the internet.

Daily COVID-19 deaths in December are listed on a trending social media graphic showing the 10 deadliest days in U.S. history. RELATED: The chilling story behind the ‘Deadliest Days in American history’ meme (CNET)RELATED: Did 4 of the deadliest days in U.S. history occur in December 2020? (Snopes)Recent daily COVID-19 death totals are among the worst in U.S. history, but the graphic leaves out other terrible days, including the entire Spanish Flu pandemic in 1918. 1, though we couldn’t find daily death totals. The meme shows daily COVID-19 fatalities for several days in early December rival these historic tragedies.

HOUSTON – Gen. Chuck Yeager, a fighter pilot best known as becoming the first person to break the sound barrier, died Monday. Born in West Virginia, Yeager enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1941 and flew during World War II and shot down more than a dozen German planes. On Oct. 14, 1947, Yeager flew a rocket plan called “Glamorous Glennis” over the Mojave Desert to break the sound barrier. Yeager went on to become a trainer of some of the first American astronauts. He made an appearance in the movie “The Right Stuff,” which is about the early days of the American space program.

Tuesday marks the anniversary of one of the most significant days in U.S. and world history, a day that still lives in infamy, 80 years later.

Since 1970, the Galleria has been a family destination for many Houstonians and visitors from all around the world.

What do the billboards that remain have to say about Houston? To fully ponder the impact and meaning of billboards in my hometown, what better way than to drive its length east to west? One of the first things I noticed was that billboards were relatively few compared to the days of my youth. This seems to bear more than a little truth, especially in a car-besotted city like Houston. As for the second question, what emerged after four or five hours of driving was a dichotomy dividing (broadly speaking) blue-collar industrial east Houston and white-collar residential west.

When President Donald Trump lost November 2020′s election, it marked just the 11th time in U.S. history an incumbent president was beaten in a re-election bid. On the surface, it seems like it might be an awkward transition -- in which the current president vacates his office and is forced to witness the inauguration of his successor. In the middle of the night before the inauguration was scheduled to start, Adams departed Washington, D.C. and started his post-presidential life. 1828There was some bad blood between incumbent president John Quincy Adams and challenger Andrew Jackson, which stemmed from a controversial ending to the 1824 election that involved both men. 1932This was not a peaceful transition of power between outgoing president Herbert Hoover and the man who defeated him in the election, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

CONROE – It has been over a century since an African American cemetery has been lost in Conroe. Over the past several years, The Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project has been working to clean up, restore and preserve the cemetery. It was simply known as the Conroe Cemetery, No-Name Cemetery or the Community Cemetery, among the older African Americans in Conroe. John Meredith, the treasure for the Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project, says they’ve discovered 38 marked graves and 111 unknown graves so far. To learn more about The Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project, visit here.

It wasn’t until 1974 when KPRC 2 introduced a new piece of equipment that would change its news coverage forever. #Houston's @KPRC2 introduced the Big 2 Instant News Camera on #ElectionDay 1974, reporting from multiple candidate HQs simultaneously. https://t.co/HKDIZNPAIp — TAMI (@texasarchive) November 3, 2020Prior to 1974, ‘Big 2 News’ had to do a variety of steps to get footage on air for its newscasts. On November 5, 1974, KPRC 2 introduced the ‘Big 2 Instant News Camera’ on Election Day. Photojournalist shooting KPRC reporter with the Big 2 Instant News camera (KPRC)The Big 2 Instant News Camera changed the way KPRC delivered its news.

It was a rainy Wednesday morning when Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Phillip were greeted by a choir group in front of City Hall. After meeting with the mayor, Queen Elizabeth II listened to the sounds of a gospel choir performance at the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in downtown. You can watch a snippet of Queen Elizabeth II visiting the church below. The royal couple also had a chance to visit the new Veterans Affairs hospital and the Johnson Space Center. England's Queen Elizabeth II accepts a bouquet of flowers during her 1991 visit to the Johnson Space Center.

Scroll below to take a peek inside this historic Houston home located 2214 Kane Street. Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street. Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street. Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street. Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street.

The most storied of sailing races, the America's Cup, first run in 1851, has seen countless changes over the years. Charles Osgood offers a look back at the winning boats and new designs in competitive yachting.

The Ford Taurus debuted in 1986. The car would go on to be one of Ford's best-selling cars but it wasn't without controversy. CBSN looks back at the debut in the series, "The Way it Was."

History was made in the NBA this month when Becky Hammon was named head coach of the San Antonio Spurs summer league team

It's been 130 years since the first pieces of the Statue of Liberty landed in New York. Take a look back at the history of the iconic landmark in New York Harbor. CBS News' Jeff Glor tours the statue.

In 1780, a 32-gun frigate named Hermione left France for America, with good news for the colonists rebelling against Great Britain. On Saturday, a replica of the ship set sail on a similar course. Mark Philips reports.

Nancy Giles dives into the history of our smallest-denomination coin, and hears voices for and against dumping the penny.

Obama honors the turbulent history of Selma, Alabama “It was not a clash of armies, but a clash of wills; a contest to determine the meaning of America,” President Barack Obama said at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday."

The history of Shake Shack In honor of the burger chain's Wall Street IPO, CBSN put together a timeline of Shake Shack's history.

The history of Hermes Rita Braver travels to the epicenter of the fashion world, Paris, for a behind-the-scenes look at the 180-year history of Hermes.

The history of the Christmas wreath The evergreen wreath has been a symbol of Christmas for centuries, but its origin remains uncertain. Now wreaths are available in just about any material imaginable. Charles Osgood reports.