Murray Montgomery

Lone Star Diary

History EN ↓ 62 episodes

Murray Montgomery has written non-fictional history articles for the online magazine "Texas Escapes" for over 20 years and now, he brings these stories to listeners in this podcast. Murray resides in South-Central Texas. He also has the "Talk Common Sense" podcast. Reach him at: realtcs@zohomail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

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Murray Montgomery

Episodes

Angel of the Alamo ... Remembering Adina De Zavala - E12 27.02.2021 10:04

In this episode, I tell the story of a great lady who saved the Alamo from becoming a parking lot. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

Moravia - When Texas Was Young - E11 06.02.2021 24:13

In this one, I give an account of life in Moravia, Texas, right after the Civil War. This comes from a man that was raised there and the events that occured during his youth. Many Czechs still live the area known as Lavaca County near the town of Hallettsville. See these stories and more at Texas Escapes.com - Lone Star Diary column by Murray Montgomery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

They Rode For The Lonestar - E10 25.01.2021 11:00

In this one, I talk about the Texas Rangers and the famous battle against Comanche Indians at Plum Creek Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

The Killing of John Wesley Hardin - E9 02.01.2021 12:46

An old newspaper's report on how the famous Texas gunfighter met his demise. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

Wild Woman of the Navidad - E8 28.12.2020 12:02

This is the story of a wild person that roamed the area Southeast of Hallettsville, Texas, in Lavaca County. This occured around the same time as the Texas Revolution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

Memories of old Saluria - E7 17.12.2020 11:53

In this one, I talk about the demise of the once bustling port of Saluria, Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

The Story of Gregorio Cortez - E6 04.12.2020 12:31

This story is about a man who was on the run after killing two Texas sheriffs. Cortez was considered a horse thief by many, but others thought that he just was the victim of a misunderstanding. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

Massacre at Goliad - A Survivor's Account - E5 22.11.2020 16:00

This is a true story told by a member of the Texas Army during the fight for freedom in 1836. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

Lesser-Know Alamo Heroes - E4 14.11.2020 9:30

In this one, I talk about the men who died at the Alamo who were not as well known as Crockett, Bowie, and Travis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

Early Cattlemen Saved Texas - E3 13.11.2020 8:04

In this one, I talk about Texas Cattlemen and how they saved Texas from economic ruin after the Civil War. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

Kid Mendoza and the Battle of the Bulge - E2 11.11.2020 8:13

In this one I talk about Sgt. Jose Mendoza Lopez. A World War 2 Medal of Honor hero from Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

Bailey's Ghost - E1 05.11.2020 7:38

In this very first episode of Lone Star Diary, we tell the Texas Ghost Story about Bailey's Light Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .