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Ep. 98: Writing Texas History with James L. Haley

James L. Haley is one of Texas’ finest writers. He has written a preeminent biography of Sam Houston, an...

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Ep. 97: Victory or Death-The Travis Letter

From February 23, 1836 through its fall on March 6, the Mexican army lay siege to the Alamo. William...

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EP. 96: The All-Woman Supreme Court

In 1925, there were only a few women lawyers in Texas. But women still couldn’t serve as jurors and...

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EP. 95: Texas Towns: Welcome to Provident City!

In the early 20th century, Texas had room to grow.  Like the empresarios of the early 1800’s, real estate...

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EP. 94: The Texas Rangers–East Texas Troubles

San Augustine had a crime problem in the 1930’s. A semi-organized gang was preying on the black community and...

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Ep. 93: The Free State of Van Zandt

Texans love their freedom. At the door of a hat, we’ll declare independence and the fight is on! For...

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Ep. 92: I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas

Texas one of only 17 states that has a pledge of allegiance to its flag. But some would say...

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Ep. 91: The Secret Court of the Republic of Texas

In April, 1836, Texas went to war with the United States by capturing an American ship in the service...

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EP. 90: Cozumel, Texas?

During 1837, the Mexican government was still reeling from the successful Texas revolution. Bent on reconquering Texas, an army...

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Ep. 89: Texas Attacks Oklahoma!

During World War II, Texas played an important role in training pilots and bomber crews.  The city of Dalhart...

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EP. 88: Texas Pandemics

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has been a trying time for Texans.  But we’ve been through much worse.  The harsh...

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Ep. 87- Texans You Should Know: Kenneth Threadgill

Austin is famous for its music scene.  Willie, Waylon, Jerry Jeff and so many others helped Austin become weird....

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Ep. 86: Exploring the Texas Revolution- The San Jacinto Battleground

In April, 1836, two armies converged at Peggy McCormick’s ranch on the banks of the San Jacinto River.  In...

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EP. 85: Exploring the Texas Revolution–Presidio La Bahia

Originally established in 1721 along the banks of the Guadalupe river, Presidio La Bahia was moved to its present...

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Ep. 84: Exploring the Texas Revolution–The Fannin Battleground

James Fannin fancied himself an accomplished military commander. But in March of 1836 he had trouble deciding where and...

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EP. 83: The Twin Sisters, Part 2–The Mystery

The twin sisters were two cannons graciously manufactured and donated to the cause of Texas liberty from the people...

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EP. 82: Exploring the Texas Revolution: Old Washington

Old Washington, better known as Washington on the Brazos, began with a ferry crossing on the Brazos River along...

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EP. 81: Exploring the Texas Revolution in San Felipe de Austin

Stephen F. Austin chose to set up the capitol of his colony on the banks of the Brazos River...

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Ep. 80: The Twin Sisters, Part 1

184 years ago, the Texas Army was long on spirit, but short on guns.  Artillery, that is.  How would...

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Ep. 79: Dorie Miller–A Texas War Hero

On December 7, 1941, Mess Attendant Doris “Dorie” Miller was doing laundry, one of the few jobs available to...

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