Wise About Texas

Recent Episodes

EP. 96: The All-Woman Supreme Court

Posted January 31, 2021 • 00:21:24

In 1925, there were only a few women lawyers in Texas. But women still couldn't serve as jurors and nobody dreamed there would ever be a female judge....

EP. 95: Texas Towns: Welcome to Provident City!

Posted January 4, 2021 • 00:28:32

In the early 20th century, Texas had room to grow. Like the empresarios of the early 1800's, real estate drove efforts to settle new Texans. But...

EP. 94: The Texas Rangers–East Texas Troubles

Posted December 14, 2020 • 00:36:54

San Augustine had a crime problem in the 1930’s. A semi-organized gang was preying on the black community and something had to be done. The problem...

Ep. 93: The Free State of Van Zandt

Posted November 23, 2020 • 00:16:01

Texans love their freedom. At the door of a hat, we'll declare independence and the fight is on! For years, folks have referred to Van Zandt County...

Ep. 92: I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas

Posted October 19, 2020 • 00:09:07

Texas one of only 17 states that has a pledge of allegiance to its flag. But some would say Texas is the only state that deserves it. Hear a quick...