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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Ep. 78: The Lady in Blue
In 1629 a group of Jumano Indians suddenly appeared at a New Mexico mission, eager to learn more about...
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Ep. 77: A bull branded MURDER
In 1891, one cowboy murdered another over the ownership of a brindle bull. Other cowboys branded the bull so that...
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BONUS EPISODE: More Writing Texas History-An Interview with Brian Kilmeade
Brian Kilmeade, best known as a host of Fox & Friends and the Brian Kilmeade show, is also a...
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Ep. 76: The Texas Cattle Queen
Right after the civil war, women weren’t really expected (or even thought capable) to be in business. But of...
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Ep. 75: Writing Texas History- An Interview with Author Stephen Harrigan
Award-winning author Stephen Harrigan visits Wise About Texas to discuss his new book–a history of Texas titled Big Wonderful...
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