Real
Texas
History

Subscribe

Latest Episodes

Bonus: A Quick Notice to Subscribers

The podcast has a good problem. There are so many listeners and downloads I had to move the podcast to a new RSS feed. There should not be any interruption, but if you notice that you may not be getting all the new episodes,...

Read More

Ep 148: Governor Richard Coke, Texan: An interview with Rosser Coke Newton

Governor Richard Coke was sworn in at the point of several guns. His supporters protected his impromptu ceremony on the second floor of the Capitol from his defeated opponent’s supporters on the first floor. But once in office, he changed Texas for the better....

Read More

EP. 147: Teeing Off With Texas Golf

Here at Wise About Texas world headquarter we love our golf. Texas has made, and continues to make, an outsized impact in the world of golf. With over 100 yers of Texas golf history, I plan on doing some episodes on the subject and...

Read More

EP. 146: Getting to Know Governor Oran Roberts, the “Old Alcalde.” An Interview with Dr. John Adams. Part 2

In part 2 of the interview with Dr. John Adams, we learn more about Governor Oran Roberts’ significant contribution to Texas public higher education.

Read More

Ep. 145: Getting to Know Governor Oran Roberts, the “Old Alcalde.” An Interview with Dr. John Adams. Part 1.

Oran Roberts started his legal career in Texas. From lawyer to District Judge to the Supreme Court (twice), and even the Governor’s Mansion, Governor Oran Roberts seemed to be involved in every important aspect of Texas government and society. He can be called, fairly,...

Read More

EP. 144: The Runaway Scrape with Dr. Stephen Hardin

In 1836, the Texians faced a huge refugee crisis. Mexican general Santa Anna intended to wage a terror campaign against the civilian population as he had done in other Mexican states. In a panic, the citizens of Texas grabbed only what they could carry...

Read More

Wise About Texas on YouTube

On the Wise About Texas youTube Channel, you’ll find short videos from various historic sites, presentations, even episode audio!  Be sure and subscribe so you won’t miss a thing!