Davick Services recommends the Facebook Group "West Texas History & Memories" for history, famous people, old photos, stories, unclaimed estates and genealogy of the Western Half of Texas . . . Check it out and join the conversation

Texas celebrates many things including some that are unique to Texas

In the winter of 1840 a settlement had been established by Jonathon Bird , three miles east of where Birdville is today. In 1843, Sam Houston came to what was then called Fort Bird or Bird’s Fort and remained more than a month, awaiting chiefs from different tribes to discuss a peace parley....continued

The Brent Lemons Collection is one of the most amazing collections of historical photos from West Texas I've ever seen. Most of the images are from original negatives all are huge and incredibly detailed. His family's pioneer history is just as amazing. 

Some frequent contributors to our Facebook group are just amazing in both the quality and quantity of the photos they share. Sue Severance Miller is one of those who has earned a page of her own.

These deceased residents of Texas left money for their heirs that has gone unclaimed and is being held by the Texas Comptrollers office . . .  see the list for your county

Resources:

West Texas History & Memories

Early Life in Texas County by County

Books about Texas People and Places

Amazing People from Texas County by County