Once Upon a Time in 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?

#96 - TEXAS.....Cattle

Texas is iconic and most icons that stand out are cowboys, boots, hats and pickup trucks. But what about horses and of course, cattle. Lets take a look at the Texas Longhorn history and maybe a few other breeds famous here in Texas

#95 - Bose Ikard and another guy named TEX

Often we see westerns on fully understand the importance of traildrivers on cattle drives. Lets take a look at one of the most famous black Frontiersman and Traildrivers and his impact on one of the most famous Westerns around.. I also want to take a look at another guy who lived a really interesting life but was well known to me for very different reasons.

#94 - Wichita Trucks, a Hexagon Hotel and the Texas Candy Lady Legend.

Did you know that Wichita Falls used to have it’s own line of trucks? Also, what about a town with a hexagon shaped hotel. Lastly, have you heard the legend of the Texas Candy Lady?

#93 - Howard Perry and an occasional Desperado

Lets take a look at two interesting fellows that merely passed through Texas but left a lasting impression in their own way.

#92 - Was the first Thanksgiving in Texas? YEP

Did you know the first Thanksgiving in North America was actually held in Texas? But wait, there were actually TWO Thanksgivings held in Texas before the one we all know and love!

#91 - Twin Sisters of Cincinnati and a woman hanged

Did you know there was a woman hanged in Texas, only one? What about twin sisters and the Texas Holy Grail?

#90 - Battle of Stone Houses and Crush, TX

Did you know there was a city in Texas that was the second largest city in the state but only for one day. Also, ever heard of the Battle of Stone Houses? Today you will!