From hurricanes and floods to explosions and tornadoes, Texas has faced some of the nation’s most catastrophic events.

Whether you want to stargaze under its open skies, recreate at a lake, take in a rodeo or chase a few storms across the vast plains, Texas has you covered. It’s no wonder many Smithsonian Magazine ...

At least 59 lives have been lost—including 21 children after flash flooding swept through Texas Hill Country on July 4th.