Episodes

This episodes ends the series on the Texas cattle drives of 1866 to 1890 and looks at the factors that led to the end of the era of the Long Drive. The song heard at the beginning and end of this episode is "Living This Way" ...

In this episode we take a look at the development of Texas railroads and begin to consider their relationship to the Long Drive era. The song heard at the beginning and end of this episode is "Forever" by the great Mando Sala...

In this episode we explore the interactions of the cattle drives with the Native American nations, including the Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek, Comanche, and Kiowa. The song heard at the beginning and end of this episode is "Old D...

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 presid...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

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. The song heard at the b...

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. The song heard at the beginning and end...

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...

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 others, had a significant role i...

This episode launches a special series on the development of the cattle drives and the entrepreneurial business people that made them work. This is actually an older project that I pulled from the Texas History Lessons filing...

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. As promised, here is a playlist con...

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 investiga...

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 missio...

With this episode we launch Part 2 of Texas History Lessons: Spanish Texas. This episode looks at the legacy of Spain in Texas and lays out what to expect from future episodes. The song heard at the beginning and end of this ...

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 epi...

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 Sain...

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. THL is happy to announc...

This episode focuses on the rise of Texas City and the horrible disaster that almost destroyed it on April 16, 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Texas History Lessons spotlight artist is Saint Jo, Texas born ...

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 ...

This Month in Texas History focuses on many of the colorful and important events that happened in Texas over the centuries. We look at the Comanche attack on l on Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba, the first Republic of Texas, t...

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 m...

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 bo...

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. texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.c...