Hazel Harvey Peace: Fort Worth’s Pioneering Educator and Civil Rights Advocate
Once called “Mama Hazel,” Peace transformed Fort Worth education through five decades of teaching and civil rights advocacy.
Famous People
Nancy Lee Bass: Fort Worth’s Philanthropist and Champion of the Arts
What masterpieces and visionary buildings transformed Fort Worth into a cultural mecca thanks to Nancy Lee Bass?
Patricia Highsmith: Fort Worth’s Acclaimed Novelist of The Talented Mr. Ripley
A Fort Worth novelist who created the enigmatic Tom Ripley changed psychological thrillers forever, but her personal demons lurked beneath.
Van Williams: Fort Worth’s Classic TV Star of The Green Hornet
Native Texan Van Williams rose from ranch life to Hollywood fame, but what happened after his Green Hornet days?
Townes Van Zandt: Fort Worth’s Folk-Country Legend and Songwriter
Mysterious Townes Van Zandt transformed personal demons into poetic masterpieces that still haunt the American songbook.
Taylor Hawkins: Fort Worth’s Rock Drummer From the Foo Fighters
Passionate Fort Worth native Taylor Hawkins became the Foo Fighters’ legendary drummer, but his Texas roots influenced more than just his music.
Owen Wilson: Dallas’s Charming Actor and Screenwriter
Notable for his distinctive voice and Texas roots, Owen Wilson charmed his way from Dallas to Hollywood—but what challenges shaped his journey?
Usher: Dallas’s R&B Superstar and Electrifying Performer
Legendary Dallas native Usher Raymond IV captivates global audiences with his smooth vocals and spectacular choreography, but his journey wasn’t always…
Erykah Badu: Dallas’s Queen of Neo-Soul and Cultural Influencer
Kaleidoscopic in artistry and influence, Erykah Badu transformed from Dallas local to neo-soul royalty, but her story doesn’t end there.
Post Malone: Dallas’s Genre-Blending Rapper and Global Hitmaker
Never just a rapper, Post Malone’s journey from Dallas to global stardom breaks musical boundaries with his signature genre-blending sound.