Month: September 2018

EP. 59: The Texas Rangers-The First of Many Battles

September 30, 2018 Ken Wise Texas Rangers, Texas Revolution 23:07 9 Comments

In the first days of 1836 revolution was brewing in Texas.  The battle of Gonzales had spawned the Texian conquest of La Bahia and Bexar.  The Texians were sure the Mexicans would soon see the wisdom of allowing the Texians their own government.  The Indians, however, just saw opportunity.  Depredations continued and the further up…

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Ep. 58: Burying the Hatchet in San Antonio

September 10, 2018 Ken Wise Culture, Texas stories 30:38 Comments Off on Ep. 58: Burying the Hatchet in San Antonio

San Antonio was founded 300 years ago in 1718.  From day one, the residents, priests and soldiers faced a constant and menacing threat from the Apache Indians.  Raids from the indians and retaliatory campaigns from the soldiers made life in early San Antonio stressful and difficult.  Attempts at peace never seemed to work.  But all…

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