EP. 71: The First Declaration of Independence
When Texans talk about the Declaration of Independence, they usually mean the one signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 2, 1836. Occasionally, we refer to the Goliad declaration of 1835....
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Ep. 70: Lost Counties of Texas
Texas has 254 wonderful counties. But we might have 284, or maybe we did but are down some. Or are we? What??? Learn about counties of Texas that were created, disappeared, were repealed,...
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EP. 69 Texans You Should Know: Bessie Coleman, Pilot & Pioneer
Born into poverty and raised in north central Texas, Bessie Coleman wanted to fly. But in the early 20th century, nobody in the United States would teach a black...
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Bonus Episode: Wise About Texas goes to the movies with The Highwaymen
This bonus episode features an interview with Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Ph.D., who was a consulting historian on the new Netflix movie The Highwaymen. The movie stars Kevin Costner...
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Ep. 68: Bonnie & Clyde, Part 2: The Chase
Bonnie & Clyde were on the run for two years. They committed small time thefts but big time murders. They were killers, pure and simple. They drove fast and...
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EP. 67: Bonnie & Clyde Part 1: The Outlaws
The great depression was hard on everyone everywhere, and Texas was no exception. People couldn’t work, could barely eat and just needed a break. The people wanted excitement, they...
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Ep. 66: The Tories of the Texas Revolution
The account of the Texas revolution makes for glorious telling, retelling and reading. It seemed that every man, woman and child in early Texas just couldn’t wait to rebel...
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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. That quintessential Texas opportunity was knocking once again. One railroad...
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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 State. Here are just a few stories of men who...
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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 time with family and friends. The kids even saw Santa...
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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 consolidated into two garrisons, one being based in San Antonio,...
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