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Episode 50: The Texas Rangers–The Beginning.
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 the law abiding. Since... Read more
11 Mar 2018
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37mins
Ranked #2
EP. 67: Bonnie & Clyde Part 1: The Outlaws
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 ea... Read more
31 Mar 2019
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25mins
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Ep. 46: The Great Comanche War Trail
Ep. 46: The Great Comanche War Trail
Every fall, the most feared cavalry the world has ever known, the Comanche Indians, would leave their home on the great ... Read more
27 Nov 2017
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24mins
Ranked #4
Ep. 76: The Texas Cattle Queen
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 course, Te... Read more
27 Oct 2019
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21mins
Ranked #5
Ep. 77: A bull branded MURDER
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 all w... Read more
8 Dec 2019
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17mins
Ranked #6
Wise About Texas Episode 003- The Battle of Concepcion
Wise About Texas Episode 003- The Battle of Concepcion
Download this episode and hear the story of the first large battle of the Texas revolution. While the first shots of th... Read more
2 Nov 2015
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20mins
Ranked #7
Wise About Texas Episode 002- The 1948 Senate Election
Wise About Texas Episode 002- The 1948 Senate Election
In this episode, we celebrate the rough and tumble world of Texas politics by examining the 1948 Senate election. This ... Read more
2 Nov 2015
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20mins
Ranked #8
Ep. 66: The Tories of the Texas Revolution
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 ... Read more
24 Mar 2019
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40mins
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Ep. 23: The Great Storm of 1900, Part 1: A Storm Brewing
Ep. 23: The Great Storm of 1900, Part 1: A Storm Brewing
The worst natural disaster in American history occurred on September 8, 1900 when a massive hurricane hit Galveston, Tex... Read more
29 Aug 2016
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32mins
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Ep. 24: The Great Storm of 1900 Part 2: Resilience and Recovery
Ep. 24: The Great Storm of 1900 Part 2: Resilience and Recovery
When faced with the most destructive hurricane to date, the city of Galveston faced an unspeakable tragedy with extraord... Read more
13 Sep 2016
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1hr 2mins
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BONUS EPISODE: The Great Storm of 1900–A Night of Horror
BONUS EPISODE: The Great Storm of 1900–A Night of Horror
On September 8, 1900 a monster hurricane slammed into Galveston Island, resulting in the largest natural disaster in Ame... Read more
5 Sep 2016
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42mins
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EP. 33- Beer, Love and Murder: A Tale of 3 Emmas
EP. 33- Beer, Love and Murder: A Tale of 3 Emmas
In 1914, San Antonio beer magnate Otto Koehler was killed by his mistress, Emma. His former mistress, also named Emma, ... Read more
22 Jan 2017
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25mins
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Capitals of Texas, Part 1 (Episode 4, pt. 1)
Capitals of Texas, Part 1 (Episode 4, pt. 1)
There are several lists of the capitals of the Republic of Texas but they are incomplete! Come travel with the provisio... Read more
16 Nov 2015
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24mins
Ranked #14
Episode 11: The Siege of the Alamo
Episode 11: The Siege of the Alamo
180 years ago, the Mexican army surrounded the Alamo. For 13 days, the defenders worked on the fortifications, sheltere... Read more
2 Mar 2016
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22mins
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EP. 59: The Texas Rangers-The First of Many Battles
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 conquest of La... Read more
30 Sep 2018
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23mins
Ranked #16
Ep. 10: The Road to the Alamo–February, 1836
Ep. 10: The Road to the Alamo–February, 1836
Texas was in a state of confusion in February, 1836 and Santa Anna was on the march to quash the rebellion. The governm... Read more
16 Feb 2016
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25mins
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Ep. 68: Bonnie & Clyde, Part 2: The Chase
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 kil... Read more
21 Apr 2019
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33mins
Ranked #18
Ep 38: The Spoils of San Jacinto
Ep 38: The Spoils of San Jacinto
181 years ago this week, the Texian Army surprised the Mexican army and won the Battle of San Jacinto. The battle laste... Read more
18 Apr 2017
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33mins
Ranked #19
Ep. 58: Burying the Hatchet in San Antonio
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 constant and m... Read more
10 Sep 2018
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30mins
Ranked #20
Ep. 55: A Surly Bartender
Ep. 55: A Surly Bartender
Fredericksburg Texas has a very interesting history. Created during the massive German immigration to Texas in the midd... Read more
9 Jul 2018
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21mins