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Ep 35 Remember Tampico! A forgotten battle of the Texas revolution

Posted February 28, 201700:21:48

When discussing the Texas revolution, the battle of the Alamo, the Goliad massacre and the great victory at San Jacinto get most of the airtime.  But...

Ep. 34: Revolutionary Texas Government(s)-Organizing Chaos

Posted February 12, 201700:47:48

In the late 1820's, the Mexican government assessed the conditions in Texas and decided to clamp down on anglo immigration and try to prevent too much...

EP. 33- Beer, Love and Murder: A Tale of 3 Emmas

Posted January 22, 201700:25:52

In 1914, San Antonio beer magnate Otto Koehler was killed by his mistress, Emma.  His former mistress, also named Emma, was present.  Was it self...

Ep. 32, Napoleon’s General Comes to Texas: The Story of Champ D’Asile

Posted January 8, 201700:38:23

In 1818, one of Napoleon Bonaparte's top generals, and many of his former officers, tried to establish a French colony in Texas. They said it was...

Ep 31 A Texas Christmas

Posted December 23, 201600:13:58

Merry Christmas to all!  In this episode we take a light look at some of the traditions that make a Texas Christmas.  I hope you have a wonderful...