Month: August 2016

Ep. 23: The Great Storm of 1900, Part 1: A Storm Brewing

August 28, 2016 Ken Wise Culture, Uncategorized 32:33 4 Comments

The worst natural disaster in American history occurred on September 8, 1900 when a massive hurricane hit Galveston, Texas.  At the time, Galveston was the largest city in Texas and one of the most prosperous in the country.  Weather forecasting was not keeping pace with prosperity, however, and the folks in Galveston had no way…

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Ep. 22: Birds, Skulls and Secret Agents: John James Audubon Visits Texas, 1837

August 14, 2016 Ken Wise Culture, Texas stories 33:49 Comments Off on Ep. 22: Birds, Skulls and Secret Agents: John James Audubon Visits Texas, 1837

In 1837, John James Audubon needed a trip to Texas to complete his legendary Bird of America.  He came to Galveston and collected many wonderful specimens.  But the story is about a lot more than birds.  We have rattlesnakes, sawfish, secret agents, soldier skulls and Sam Houston.  Hear about Audubon’s visit in the latest episode…

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Ep. 21: Texans You Should Know: Temple Lea Houston

August 1, 2016 Ken Wise Biographies, Texans You Should Know 40:16 6 Comments

Meet Temple Lea Houston, youngest son of Texas hero Sam Houston and one of Texas’s first great trial lawyers.  He was known for his quick mind, a silver tongue, fancy dress and a fast gun.  All of those were helpful in the early courtrooms of Texas.  He turned down the chance for high political office…

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