From Slavery to Buffalo Soldier in Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen

Sarah Bird's historical novel tells one woman's unique tale of freedom

"...it resurrects the 150-year-old tale of the only female soldier to serve with the storied Buffalo Soldiers (based on..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Arts Feature by Marisa Charpentier

Day Trips: Buffalo Soldiers Memorial, San Angelo

Black enlisted soldiers get their own memorial this summer

"...The Buffalo Soldier Memorial stands across a busy street from Fort..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Buffalo Soldiers

On an American military outpost in Europe during the Eighties, the black market economy runs the show.

"...Based on the novel by Robert O’Connor, the long-completed Buffalo Soldiers was shelved indefinitely in the wake of 9/11..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips: Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Menard

Frontier fort was home to Buffalo Soldiers

"...When the famed Buffalo Soldiers reoccupied the fort, most of the buildings were..."

July 31, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Lt. Henry O. Flipper

Former Buffalo Soldier helped establish mining in the border region.

"...later became the first nonwhite officer to lead the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry and served at forts..."

April 29, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The True Story

Grandfather fought in the Philippines -- after that, things get kinda blurry …

"...Father's father was a buffalo soldier...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

News from Hueco Tanks, Black's Barbecue, and lots more

"...The Buffalo Soldier Heritage Outreach Program celebrates Black History Month with..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Aqua Festival '97

"...Iginga (3:45-4:45pm), Zion (5-6pm), One Destiny (6:15-7:15pm), Wasobia (7:30-8:30pm), Buffalo Soldier (8:45-10pm) Tuesday, July 29 (Gospel/Inspirational) Buffalo Soldier (7:30-8pm)..."

July 25, 1997 Music Feature

Day Trips: Forts Concho, Lancaster, and Richardson

Ruins of three forts recall frontier Texas

"...1867 and 1889, the outpost housed 400 to 500 soldiers, including the famous Buffalo Soldiers...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...sound installation by artist Rachel Rossin comes to the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern on Feb. 2 and stays until..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...Buffalo Soldier Memorial Dedication Weekend July 28-30, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Lots to look forward to as winter eases into spring

"...Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day Feb. 26, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com Editor's..."

Feb. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Shakespeare, sandcastles, and celebrations all over Texas

"...Buffalo Soldier Anniversary Date July 28, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

June 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Laissez les bons temps rouler

"...Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day Feb. 23, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Kick off 2019 with some Texas travel

"...Buffalo Soldier Day Jan. 13, San Antonio, www.texancultures.com..."

Dec. 29, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Long Road to Telling Cathy's Tale

Author Sarah Bird's journey from overheard story to screenplay to book

"...cowboys talking about a woman that served as a Buffalo Soldier. She didn't know if the story was true..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Arts Feature by Marisa Charpentier

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February fun in the Year of the Dog

"...Buffalo Soldier Day Feb. 25, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

Jan. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Start 2018 with some Texas travel

"...Buffalo Soldier Day Jan. 14, San Antonio, www.texancultures.com..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Activities to get your summer sizzling

"...Texas’ Last Frontier Heritage Celebration and Texas Buffalo Soldier Living History Encampment June 24-25, Morton, www.facebook.com/texaslastfrontier..."

June 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Numbers Don't Lie, Film Rebates Work

Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?

"...• Historical drama Buffalo Soldier Girl, scripted by Austin author Sarah Bird, which..."

May 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Drivin' the blues away

"...Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day Feb. 26, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

Feb. 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Marfa Film Festival, a rare Al Pacino appearance, and more

"...Buffalo Soldier 150th Anniversary Celebration July 28, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

July 6, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Happenings from around the state

"...Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day Feb. 28, Fort Concho National Historic..."

Feb. 1, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Joe O'Connell's Top Reads of 2015

Paradise Sky and The Best I Recall head a list of stellar Lone Star books

"...Deadwood Dick who was both a marshal and a Buffalo Soldier. Along the novel's picaresque journey, Love is tracked..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

Day Trips: Fort Davis NHS

One of the best preserved frontier forts in the Southwest rides again

"...Soldiers occupied the fort from 1854 to 1891. From 1867..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines

"...– Living historian and Buffalo Soldier expert Nat Booker on the anti-Washington rhetoric during..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature

Stephen Marley/Ziggy Marley

Saturday, Sept. 15, Zilker park

"...covers of Bob's "Dubby Conqueror," "No Woman No Cry," "Buffalo Soldier," and "Could You Be Loved." The good vibes..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

Day Trips

The historic Army forts around Central Texas and beyond.

"...on the frontier was Fort Mason. Established in 1851, soldiers there saw plenty of action pursuing marauding Indians. Because..."

May 11, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dancing About Architecture

Sixth Street Scuffle

"...need to get into the details of that here. Buffalo Soldier, One Destiny, Urban Roots, Wazobia, Zion, Ras Iginga,..."

July 25, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Road Shows

"...FRI 27 Screwdriver, Buffalo Soldier, Flamingo Cantina..."

June 27, 1997 Music Feature

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