Halloween is a day filled with excitement, charged with the imagination and the spirit of adventure that makes childhood such a memorable time. (photo by Allen Rich)

"In this polarized political environment, both the presidential and Texas Senate races are extremely close," said Wilson, director of SMU’s Center for Faith and Learning and associate professor of political science. "This event will provide a sense of what the stakes are, where the parties and candidates stand, and the best- and worst-case scenarios for each side heading into Election Day."

H. L. Hunt had risen from a small farm in Illinois to making a fortune in the South Arkansas oil boom of the 1920s. His ventures in Texas would propel the eccentric millionaire to become one of the richest men in the world.

When we consider National Voter Registration Day every September, it's crucial to reflect on the significance of the right to vote—a fundamental pillar of democracy that many fought tirelessly to secure.

Amon G. Carter was another of the larger-than-life figures that dominated Texas business in the early twentieth century. His efforts cemented Fort Worth’s attempts to become a major industrial and cultural center for the Southwest.

The Ukraine/Russia war has shown the importance of utilizing drones in warfare.

Dwight D. Eisenhower was a man who rose to great heights, but he was always a man of modesty. Like so many figures who excelled in America, his rise was to prominence was far from certain, but a background of faith, hard work, and education pushed the odds in his favor.

"It all depends on whether you’re willing to work hard enough to get what you want, not what stands in your way,” Judge Sarah T. Hughes said in 1977.

One thing I've noticed from watching my parents campaign for candidates during the past four election cycles is the absence of candidates who lost their primary elections.

He was called "America's Favorite Cowboy" and the "Singing Cowboy." Though he was not the first western star of either movies or music, Texas native Gene Autry became a favorite across the nation from the 1930s through the 1950s.

In May of this year, one of the county's commissioners conducted a review of the financial records of Fannin County and compared what he learned to the monthly
county investment report.

To answer questions commonly asked about the bois d'arc tree, several Texas craftsmen compiled a series of facts about the remarkable trees. The purpose of the quiz, as well as answers, is to enhance our understanding of the properties of this most uncommon tree, particularly when bois d’arc decorative and practical objects are demonstrated, exhibited, and bartered.