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Making Texas History: An Interview with Governor Rick Perry (Part 1)

Posted July 7, 202400:33:32

Governor Rick Perry is the longest serving Governor in Texas history. From his humble beginnings in Paint Creek, to the cockpit of an Air Force C-130,...

EP. 127: Clash of the Titans

Posted June 2, 202400:29:37

The American Buffalo, or Bison, is an iconic image of America. At one point, millions of these huge animals roamed the continent. But settlement and...

EP. 126: An Accidental Victory

Posted March 24, 202400:14:57

As the winter of 1835 approached, the Texian army lay siege to San Antonio de Bexar. When rumors started that a pack train was approaching the town...

The Texas Rangers: Milton H. West- from Ranger to Congressman

Posted December 31, 202300:35:23

Milton H. West had a most interesting career. While investigating the assault of his brother on the Mexican border, he decided to sign up with the...

EP. 124: Texans You Should Know- Sally Skull

Posted October 30, 202300:26:09

Sarah Jane Newman grew up tough in a family that came with Austin’s Old 300. She watched her mother fight off Indians and became an expert judge...