Once Upon A Time In Texas
By Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
Once Upon A Time In TexasNov 17, 2023
The Changing Texas Population
Lloyd B. Potter, Ph.D.Texas State Demographer and Director of the Texas State Data Center at The University of Texas San Antonio, joins us to talk about the changing Texas population and the one stat that really surprised him -- and us!
Readings in Early Texas History and other topics by Dr. Frank De La Teja.
This is a bonus episode after our conversation with Dr. J. F. De La Teja. We ask his for his recommendations for what books one should read if they're interested in learning more about Texas history and Tejano history.
Juan Seguin By Dr. J. F. de la Teja
We talk with Dr. J. F. De La Teja who wrote a book about Juan Seguin, one of the most consequential figures in Texas Revolution history.
Christopher Carmona & the Refusing To Forget Project
We talk with Dr. Christopher Carmona, one of the founders of the Refusing To Forget Project, which documents the Matanza period in Texas. The Matanza, loosely meaning The Killing, was a period when violence along the Texas border resulted in the killing of many Mexican and Mexican American residents in South Texas, many at the hands of the Texas Rangers, the military and otehr law enforcement agencies.
Chris Tomlinson - Forget The Alamo
Doug J. Swanson, "Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of The Texas Rangers"
We interview Doug J. Swanson. He is the author of "Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of The Texas Rangers." This is a great book that tells you more of the real story beyond the myth of what most people have been taught about the Texas Rangers.
Lionel Aron Pena Sr.
Aaron L. Pena, Sr. was one of the first Hispanics elected to the Edinburg TX city commission. He played a pivotal role in desegregating the Edinburg City Pool. His story is one of facing challenges and overcoming barriers.
Welcome!
Welcome to our introductory podcast. We're looking for stories, so please contact us if you have something interesting!