Ep. 65: Welcome to Progress City! (It’s around here somewhere…)
The late 19th century saw Texas industry expanding west. The railroads were laid and towns were springing up everywhere....
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Ep. 64: Texas and the Great War Part 3: Service to Country, Service to Texas
Over 5000 Texans served in World War One. Many returned to Texas and continued their service to their home...
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Ep. 63: Santa Claus is Coming to Town…and Robbing the Bank!
December 23, 1927 was a typical day in Cisco, Texas. People going about their Christmas shopping, ready for holiday...
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Ep. 62: Texas and the Great War, Part 2–Training Our Finest
Before they can fight, our soldiers must be trained. General Sherman decided that the dwindling U.S. Army would be...
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BONUS EPISODE: A Tribute to President George H.W. Bush
EP. 61: Texas and the Great War, Part 1-Unrest on the Border
The early 20th century brought chaos to the Texas/Mexico border. The Mexican revolution(s) created opportunities for raiders, bandits and...
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Ep. 60: Japanese Texas
In the early 20th century Japan sought to extend its relations around the world. Texas made imminent sense. A...
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EP. 59: The Texas Rangers-The First of Many Battles
In the first days of 1836 revolution was brewing in Texas. The battle of Gonzales had spawned the Texian...
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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...
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Ep. 57: A BAT-ty idea to win WWII
Dr. Lytle Adams had bats in his belfry. He had visited Carlsbad cavern right before Pearl Harbor was attacked....
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Ep 56: Texans You Should Know: Pamelia Mann
What is it about Texas women? Independent, smart, strong, spirited, they can do it all! Ask any Texas man...
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Ep. 55: A Surly Bartender
Fredericksburg Texas has a very interesting history. Created during the massive German immigration to Texas in the middle 1800’s, Fredericksburg...
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Ep. 54: They’re Robbing the Treasury!
In June of 1865, Texas was in chaos. Robert E. Lee had just surrendered the Army of Northern of...
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Ep. 53: Texas Takes the Triple Crown
Bob Kleberg, Jr. had an eye for good horses. When he did something, he did it big. He also...
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Ep. 52: Basil Muse Hatfield, The First Admiral of the Trinity
The Trinity River flows from roughly Fort Worth to Trinity Bay in Chambers County. For several years boats navigated...
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EP. 51: The Schooner Flash, a Revolutionary Ship.
The Flash was a schooner built in Connecticut for a new enterprise in Texas. She came to Texas in...
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Episode 50: The Texas Rangers–The Beginning.
Texas Ranger. Two words that strike fear in the heart of the lawbreaker and hope in the heart of...
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Episode 49: Jane Wilson’s Incredible Journey
In early 1853, Jane Wilson and her new husband James set out with 62 others to strike it rich...
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Ep 48: Texans You Should Know-Crazy Ben Dolliver the Pirate
Crazy Ben Dolliver was said to be touched. Sporting a 6 inch scar from an old sword fight, Crazy...
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BONUS EPISODE: A Second Helping of Chili
I received some great feedback on the San Antonio Chili Queens episode so I thought I’d share a couple...
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