Once Upon a Time in Texas

#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?

#102 - A GIANT Smoke Stack and a beloved Texas Restaurant

Have you ever seen the GIANT brick smoke stack west of Fort Worth on I-20? Ever wonder what it’s there for? What about a famous Texas restaurant’s origins?

#101 - A guy named Francois and a Texas Whiskey....from London

So, most folks know the story about Cabeza de Vaca and his exploration of Texas but what about Francois? He had a totally different experience. And, why is there a Texas named London Whiskey?

#100 - A Texas Medal of Honor Recipient

Have you ever been to a museum and thought "that name sounds familiar"? Well, my buddy Michael and his wife Tosha did that and it turns out the Medal of Honor they were looking at was her Great Grandfathers. Pretty cool stuff.

#99 - EXTREMELY Important Texas Laws....sort of

Weird Texas laws. Some or myth and some are legit. Lets explore a few of these to make sure we stay out of trouble!

#98 - The Texan Santa Fe Expedition and the Compromise of 1850

How did Texas get it’s shape and what was the Texan Santa Fe Expedition and the following compromise of 1850 and how did it effect Texas?

#97 - Davy Crockett

Davy Crocket is a historical hero. I’ve read a few books on him and he was an interesting character to say the least. How did he get to Texas though?