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The Davis-Coke Election and an Armed Standoff in the Capitol

Posted February 1, 201600:18:26

Texas elections are always exciting but not all of them result in an armed standoff in the capitol between two Governors. The election of 1873 did!...

Bonus Episode: Wyatt Earp’s Low Blow

Posted January 18, 201600:06:00

In Episode 8, you learned how Bob Fitzsimmons won the heavyweight championship on a sandbar in the Rio Grande.  In this bonus episode, learn how Fitzsimmons’...

The Secret “Fight of the Century”–Episode 8

Posted January 11, 201600:19:27

In 1896, the biggest sporting event in the nation was to be a fight for the heavyweight championship.  But its location was a secret!  Armed Soldiers...

Texas joins the United States–Episode 7

Posted December 29, 201500:25:28

170 years ago today, December 29, the United States admitted Texas as the 28th State. Learn about what Texas President Anson Jones called the “great...

The Siege and Battle of Bexar: Episode 6

Posted December 14, 201500:32:51

In December, 1835, the Mexican army surrendered the major city of Bexar to the rebellious Texans.  Learn about the grass fight and the capture of the...