Once Upon a Time in Texas

#110 - Santa Claus and Bank Robberies

Ever hear about bank robberies and think “what possessed these guys to do that”? Well, I found two right here in Texas that sounded….well….interesting!

#109 - Wizards and Sid

I have spoken many times about place names and wondering where they got those names. I am going to explore two that I got to experience this last weekend.

#108 - The Armadillo and The Bat

Every state has animals they highlight as the state this or state that. We will explore some of the Texas State animals and some of their uses.

#107 - Seguin, Navarro and Zavala

We hear place names and wonder where they come from but often overlook the people these place names honor. I found three that were important to Texas that I believe are often overlooked. Seguin, Navarro and Zavala are on our list this week.

Outlaws and George Scarborough

Who doesn’t love stories about outlaws in the Wild West. Guys like Billy the Kid, Black Jack Ketchum and others are almost idolized but what about some lesser known outlaws that were equally as bad? And what about the lawmen that caught them. They weren’t all white horse and honor. Some of them were almost as bad as the outlaws!

#105 - Texans Jack Earle and Monroe Edwards

Do you ever hear about interesting people and wonder about their history? What about Texans named Jack Earle or Monroe Edwards? Two vastly different and interesting Texans.

#104 - The Old Three Hundred and a little about Stephen F. Austin

Who were the Texas Old Three Hundred and how is it related to Stephen F. Austin? I think we know who Austin was but do we really know him?

#103 - A Texas Navy or Two or Three and a Lost Ship

Did you know there was a Texas Navy? Well, technically three I guess. There was the Texian Navy, the Second Texas Navy and the Third Texas Navy….well, sort of. Also, did you know there was a Texas Navy Ship that was lost at sea and no one has ever found it or know what happened to it?