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T for Texas

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T for Texas! is a two-minute weekly radio program about moments in Texas history. Written and delivered by Dr. Deborah M. Liles, the W.K. Gordon Endowed Chair of Texas History at Tarleton State University, these little snippets of time come from newspapers, diaries, archives, and county courthouse records throughout the state. T For Texas! airs on Thursdays.

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Latest episode

Apr 16, 2026

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Episodes

A Sunday Sensation 17.09.2020

Howdy Texans! This week's episode is about how Preacher W.G. Ruttledge preached in a saloon! The Lindsey Star's Saloon was a happening place until W.G. walked in. The owner let him preach, so the men there could be gentlemen, even though most of them hadn't said their prayers in years! It actually worked just a little. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you...

Showtime in Henderson 10.09.2020

Howdy Texans! This week Dr. T Lindsey Baker talks about Colonel Lewis Ginger and his circus. Hear about how when traveling the circus's horse fell ill to in unexpected disease, how Ginger was awarded the band's wagon, and how the citizens of Henderson help raise money for the circus's travels. You won't want to miss this wild episode! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey...

San Antonio's Bash for the 'Sunset' 03.09.2020

Listen to how the people of San Antonio celebrated the first railroad built there. They no longer had to live in isolation. But wait! During the celebration there was a thief! Tune in to here how the thief of San Antonio's Bash for the "Sunset" terrorized guest. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local s...

Sid's Slumgullion 27.08.2020

Howdy Texans! Tune in to hear about how Sid Bowman could cook anything over a roasting campfire. The man was not only a windmill worker, but an amazing cook. His specialty... Slumgullion Stew. Yummy! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Wills Point President Taft and 'Deacon' Ramsey 13.08.2020

R.R. deacon Ramsey conducting a Texas pacific train into wills point in 1909, on board was U.S. President William Howard Taft. The town wasn't on the presidents stop list but due to in town conspirators who wished dearly to see there President plans (and planks) fell through. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ histo...

Watching Belleveue Blow Away 06.08.2020

Recount with Robert E Lee Miller, as Belleveue in clay county Texas is blown away in a tornado. located beside the tracks of the Fort Worth-Denver Railway and yet they did not expect the sound of 100 freight trains in this storm. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Blasting the Heavens for Rain 30.07.2020

A century ago this august C ranch experienced one of the largest scale rain making experiment ever conducted. since ancient times people have observed that rain followed great battles, it was believed to be caused by the explosion of Gunpowder. So Congress appropriated funds and in August of 1890 attempted to make rain. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes yo...

Summertime Jaunt Up The Brazos 16.07.2020

1947 historian Roger Conger was rummaging through a house marked DFD in Waco Texas, and found something in the barn outback. A leather bound journal of Dr. G.C. McGreggor. the Journal recounts a Brozos river bound saddle trip from 1871. listen in to hear the rediscovered trail. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ his...

A Pump Man's Story 09.07.2020

1920s -01940s El Paso Texas, Andries Avilar shot man for the water supply company Burdick and Burdick out Known as Nitchze. Learn a little part of his story today. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Old Days on Little River 25.06.2020

Moving to Milam county Texas from missouri in 1835, Susan Turnham Macallan remarks living in little river. With no settlers it was up the them to keep a look out, as a pass time the children would pick seeds from there cotton crop. on one occasion a rogue hand snuck through the wall and plucked some cotton for itself. alarmed, everyone scrambled. listen in to figure the owner of this strange opera...

On The Road With The Painter of Longhorns 18.06.2020

Dallas Artist Frank Reaugh 20th century Painter well known in Texas for his scenes of longhorns, but among his students was known for his western trips. Packing his Model T (nicknamed the cicada) full of students and only 30 pounds of luggage apiece they head out for some ground sleepin' and surprise rattle snaken' T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on...

High-Flying Windmill Man 11.06.2020

The ranchers of the southwest fondly remember B. H. Tex Burdick for his windmill fixing and his bright red Stinson airplane which he use for various projects all of which we recount with Dr. T Lindsay Baker. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Rebels Versus Kickapoos on Dove Creek 04.06.2020

Join us as Dr. Lindsay T Baker recounts the events of a battle between the Kickapoo and a group of Erath county Confederates. December 1864 a Camp of Peaceable Kickapoos where discovered and the rest is history. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Hurrah for Greer County! 21.05.2020

Hurray for Greer county! join Dr. T Lindsay Baker as he looks into the geography of Texas' lost Spanish county. taken by Oklahoma? you decide after this weeks T for Texas. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

The Journey of a Jacket 14.05.2020

this week we recount the journey of one man and his borrowed jacket. accompany Dr. T lindsey Baker and a 20 peso Jackets path through southern Texas. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Old Days on Little River 07.05.2020

T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Classrooms Without Walls 30.04.2020

Frankie Hansell a distinguished University of Texas Alumni, Spending most of her time around the world working for the UN. Attending the Predecessor of UTA during the high of The Great Depression. Listen too the Rest on this weeks T for Texas T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfor...

A Lover of Windmills 16.04.2020

Join J.B. Buchanan, The Collector, Protector and Restorer of Texas Windmills. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Ned, Ol' Massa and the Big Blue Barrow 09.04.2020

Join us this week for the Story of Ned and Jon, as their master attempts to catch them in the theft of yet another pig. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time.

Hot Tamale Vendors 02.04.2020

come with is to Brownsville through the eyes of W. H. Chatfield, in the year 1981. He speaks about Tamales and Tamale vendors, this little Mexican steamed delicacy sure got around. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

COVID-19 Update- Faculty and Staff update with President Hurley 23.03.2020

This is the Tarleton State University President, Dr. James Hurley, making his address to Faculty and Staff about concerns regarding the most recent information in the Covid-19 Pandemic. In this recording of the livestream announcement he along with administrative staff cover the basic questions and answers for the rest of the semester.

COVID-19 Update- Student Q&A with President Hurley 23.03.2020

This is the Tarleton State University President, Dr. James Hurley, making his address to Students about concerns regarding the most recent information in the Covid-19 Pandemic. In this recording of the livestream Q&A he along with administrative staff cover the basic questions and answers for the rest of the semester.

Hard Times in Commerce 19.03.2020

join us as we look into the deepest parts of the depression while in Commerce Texas. Recount the tale of the bootlegger of Eugene Holland and his memory of the time. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Ancient Gods in the Graveyard 12.03.2020

This week, we get into the history behind the naming of our most common graveyard name, Rose hill cemetery. Its naming leads all the way back, even before Christ. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

Bee Keeping on the Texas Frontier 05.03.2020

Join Noah Smithwick on his exploits on Bee trapping on the Texas Frontier. Learn of these methods and more on this weeks episode of T for Texas your Snapshot into Texas History. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas’ history one local story at a time. tfortexas.org

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