Jasper came late to the table where railroads were concerned, finally receiving its first train in 1901. Many towns in East Texas already had rail lines, and the business community in Jasper was ...

The Texas State Railroad will celebrate its 135th anniversary with a four-day celebration beginning Friday and continuing through Monday, July 4.

The Texas State Railroad in Rusk is set to celebrate its 135th anniversary with a four-day celebration today through Monday.