Texas History Lessons

In this episode we take a look at the development of Texas railroads and begin to consider their relationship to the Long Drive era. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com...

In this episode we explore the interactions of the cattle drives with the Native American nations, including the Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek, Comanche, and Kiowa. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: tex...

In this episode we celebrate many important dates in September Texas History including the September 16, 1810 Cry of Dolores that launched the struggle for Mexican independence, the election of Sam Houston as the first president of the Texas Republic and many more. From the settlement of the lower Rio Grande to the Galveston Hurricane of 1900. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider bu...

In honor of the 121st anniversary of the devastating Galveston Hurricane of September 8, 1900 this episode is being re-released for those that haven't heard it yet. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email...

In this episode we continue the series on the Texas cattle drives and take a look at the trails that were used- the Shawnee Trail, the Chisholm Trail, the Western Trail, and the Goodnight-Loving Trail. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that alread...

In Part 3 of the series on the Texas Cattle Drives we look at how the trail drives were organized, who were the cowboys, what the cattle were like and what the cowboys faced on a drive. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashis...

In this episode we continue the series on the Texas Cattle Drives of 1866 to 1890. We review the foundations of the ranching industry and look at the motivations for driving extremely large numbers and cattle start to look at the people that stepped in to make it happen. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons...

In this episode we try to look at the story of Texas over several Augusts since the 1700s. An especially important event covered is the Battle of Medina, fought in August 1813. This event, and its aftermath, had a significant role in shaping Texas. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreo...

This episode launches a special series on the Texas cattle drives of 1866 to 1890 and the entrepreneurial business people that made them work. This is actually an older project that I pulled from the Texas History Lessons filing cabinet to record while I finish up preparations for the New Spain and Texas lessons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode takes us back to events in July in Texas history including the early missions, the reign of Emperor Iturbide, the annexation of Texas, and much more. I apologize for the delay. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texa...

In this special episode the hosts of Texas History Lessons and the Wild West Extravaganza switch podcasts for one episode. Each host provided the other with suggested topics. After listening to this, go find Michael investigating Commodore Perry Owens on the Wild West Extravaganza Podcast. Enjoy the show! `` The 1919 Ranger Investigation and the Canales Hearing that followed shed light on miscondu...

On this episode of This Month In Texas History we change things up a little bit. We still take a look at many events in the many June's of Texas history, including the founding of San Juan Bautista, the mother of Texas missions; Spain's declaration of war during the American Revolution; the Second Battle of Adobe Walls; and the discovery of the Corsicana oil and gas field. Then we highlight June 1...

With this episode we launch Part 2 of Texas History Lessons: Spanish Texas. This episode looks at the legacy of New Spain in Texas and lays out what to expect from future episodes. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistoryl...

In this episode we take a look at the life and work of Texas author Larry McMurtry. Over the course of his life he wrote over thirty novels, over a dozen works of non-fiction, and dozens of screenplays. Best known for the epic Lonesome Dove, McMurtry helped define Texas in many peoples minds. To learn even more about this interesting and important Texas icon, please go read Skip Hollandsworth's wr...

In this episode Texas History Lessons gives a quick overview about the legacy of Texas music and takes a look at the first Texas History Lessons Spotlight Artist - Jerrod Fusche. Texas History Lessons spotlight artist is Saint Jo, Texas born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod has been a celebrated guitarist for several bands in his career, runs his own production company, Rock Soup Music Group, and released t...

This month we investigate many events that happened over the centuries in May, from the foundation of Mission San Antonio de Valero and the birth of San Antonio to the creation of the Dallas Mavericks. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that alread...

This episode focuses on the rise of Texas City and the horrible disaster that almost destroyed it on April 16, 1947. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com Twitter: @TexasH...

From Coronado to jazz legend Red Garland, from the Payayas to the Texas City Disaster, This Month In Texas History looks at many important April events in Texas! If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: t...

In this episode Texas History Lessons is proud to have Dean Vinson join to discuss the New London School Explosion of March 18, 1937, the third worst disaster in regards to death in Texas history and the worst school related disaster in the history of the United States. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons b...

This Month in Texas History focuses on many of the colorful and important events that happened in Texas over the centuries during a specific month and this month we focus on March in Texas history.. We look at the Comanche attack on on Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba, the first Republic of Texas, the birth of the second Republic of Texas, events in the Republic, the Battle of Glorietta Pass, the Ma...

Several thousand years ago, man’s best friend crossed over from Asia with the intrepid hunters that peopled the Americas at their sides.  They were important helpers and companions for the First Peoples and were integral to many tribes way of life. In this episode we take a look at the history of the First Dogs. Texas History Lessons spotlight artist is Saint Jo, Texas born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod...

February might be the shortest month of the year but it is packed with important events in Texas history. Also we announce a new feature - The THL Music Spotlight Artist of the Month. This month's artist is Saint Jo, Texas born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod has been a celebrated guitarist for several bands in his career, runs his own production company, Rock Soup Music Group, and released two solo albums...

In this episode we end Season 1 with a look at life in Texas and North America before European contact. Visit Panther City Air for aerial photography and videography. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com ema...

A new monthly episode from Texas History Lessons-This Month in Texas History! Mark these days on your calendar or in your datebook because we are about to time travel from the 1500s to the present- January 6, 1540, January 23, 1762, January 22, 1837, January 19, 1839, January 13, 1847, January 3rd, 1850, January 5th, 1854, January 31st, 1859, January 29th, 1861, January 1st, 1863, January 5th, 186...

This episode explores the early history of the Caddo Confederacies and their fascinating connection to the Mississippian Culture. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com Twi...