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 missions; Spain's declaration of war during the American Revolution; the Second Battle of Adobe Walls; and the discovery of the Corsicana oil and gas field. Then we highlight June 19, 1865 and June 15, 1921. We celebrate both Juneteenth and the amazing but brief life of Bessie Coleman, a pioneer in aviation and in civil rights. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With this episode we launch Part 2 of Texas History Lessons: Spanish Texas. This episode looks at the legacy of New Spain in Texas and lays out what to expect from future episodes. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL The song heard at the beginning and end of this episode is "How It Goes" by the great Mando Salas, THL's newest spotlight artist. Mando Salas is a Texas Country musician and a Del Rio, Texas native. Performing under the band name Rosmand, Mando incorporates his roots into his songwriting and he has a great, distinctive voice that conveys a lot of feeling. When he sings about love, you can feel it and when he sings about loss and pain, you feel it.  Mando started his live music career began back in 2015 – and in 2016 he recorded his first single “Devil's River."  In July of 2018 he released a single titled “How It Goes” which was his first song to hit Texas Radio. “How It Goes” is a song that is also featured on his debut album “Forever” which was released August 2018. . And the great news is that Mando is currently working on his second album. I’ll let you know when its available. But for now, go to Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Youtube, or wherever and listen to everything he has released. I guarantee that many of you are going to find a new favorite artist to love.  Mando Salas is on Twitter under @rosmandtex Mando Salas' band Rosmand has a great website. To visit click HERE! Listen to his music on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 epic Lonesome Dove, McMurtry helped define Texas in many peoples minds. To learn even more about this interesting and important Texas icon, please go read Skip Hollandsworth's writing in Texas Monthly. Click HERE! If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL The song heard at the beginning and end of this episode is "Devil's River" by the great Mando Salas, THL's newest spotlight artist. Mando Salas is a Texas Country musician and a Del Rio, Texas native. Performing under the band name Rosmand, Mando incorporates his roots into his songwriting and he has a great, distinctive voice that conveys a lot of feeling. When he sings about love, you can feel it and when he sings about loss and pain, you feel it.  Mando started his live music career began back in 2015 – and in 2016 he recorded his first single “Devil's River."  In July of 2018 he released a single titled “How It Goes” which was his first song to hit Texas Radio. “How It Goes” is a song that is also featured on his debut album “Forever” which was released August 2018. . And the great news is that Mando is currently working on his second album. I’ll let you know when its available. But for now, go to Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Youtube, or wherever and listen to everything he has released. I guarantee that many of you are going to find a new favorite artist to love.  Mando Salas is on Twitter under @rosmandtex Mando Salas' band Rosmand has a great website. To visit click HERE! Listen to his music on Spotify! Go check out the Bloody Beaver Podcast for a fun and gregarious journey through the history of the West, one legend after another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Saint Jo, Texas born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod has been a celebrated guitarist for several bands in his career, runs his own production company, Rock Soup Music Group, and released two solo albums in 2020. Visit his personal website, visit his production company website, and better yet, go to Spotify and listen to more of his songs. Go check out the Bloody Beaver Podcast for a fun and gregarious journey through the history of the West, one legend after another. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Facebook Group: Texas History Lessons https://www.patreon.com/texashistorylessons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL THL is happy to announce a new spotlight artist, Mando Salas. Mando Salas is a Texas Country musician and a Del Rio, Texas native. Performing under the band name Rosmand, Mando incorporates his roots into his songwriting and he has a great, distinctive voice that conveys a lot of feeling. When he sings about love, you can feel it and when he sings about loss and pain, you feel it.  Mando started his live music career began back in 2015 – and in 2016 he recorded his first single “Devil's River."  In July of 2018 he released a single titled “How It Goes” which was his first song to hit Texas Radio. “How It Goes” is a song that is also featured on his debut album “Forever” which was released August 2018. . And the great news is that Mando is currently working on his second album. I’ll let you know when its available. But for now, go to Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Youtube, or wherever and listen to everything he has released. I guarantee that many of you are going to find a new favorite artist to love.  Mando Salas is on Twitter under @rosmandtex Mando Salas' band Rosmand has a great website. To visit click HERE! Listen to his music on Spotify! Go check out the Bloody Beaver Podcast for a fun and gregarious journey through the history of the West, one legend after another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode focuses on the rise of Texas City and the horrible disaster that almost destroyed it on April 16, 1947. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL 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! If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Texas History Lessons spotlight artist is Saint Jo, Texas born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod has been a celebrated guitarist for several bands in his career, runs his own production company, Rock Soup Music Group, and released two solo albums in 2020. Visit his personal website, visit his production company website, and better yet, go to Spotify and listen to more of his songs. A full episode on Texas music history with a focus on Jerrod Flusche's amazing works of art is coming soon. The song at the end of the episode is Up and Down off of 2020's album Jerrod Flusche, Visit Spotify and listen to Jerrod Flusche's newest single, Enchilada Gravy. Go check out the Bloody Beaver Podcast for a fun and gregarious journey through the history of the West, one legend after another. Texas History Lessons theme music is performed by Jerrod Flusche, from the song So Well on the album Home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 disaster in the history of the United States. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Texas History Lessons spotlight artist is Saint Jo, Texas born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod has been a celebrated guitarist for several bands in his career, runs his own production company, Rock Soup Music Group, and released two solo albums in 2020. Visit his personal website, visit his production company website, and better yet, go to Spotify and listen to more of his songs. A full episode on Texas music history with a focus on Jerrod Flusche's amazing works of art is coming soon. The song at the end of the episode is Trash Talk off of 2020's album Jerrod Flusche. Visit Spotify and listen to Jerrod Flusche's single Fan the Flames. Watch Dean Vinson's Texas history recordings on YouTube at Dude Vlogs and Travels. Listen to Dean Vinson's music on Spotify by clicking HERE! Go check out the Bloody Beaver Podcast for a fun and gregarious journey through the history of the West, one legend after another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Month in Texas History focuses on many of the colorful and important events that happened in Texas over the centuries during a specific month and this month we focus on March in Texas history.. We look at the Comanche attack on on Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba, the first Republic of Texas, the birth of the second Republic of Texas, events in the Republic, the Battle of Glorietta Pass, the March 18, 1937 New London School explosion, and a lot more. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Texas History Lessons spotlight artist is Saint Jo, Texas born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod has been a celebrated guitarist for several bands in his career, runs his own production company, Rock Soup Music Group, and released two solo albums in 2020. Visit his personal website, visit his production company website, and better yet, go to Spotify and listen to more of his songs. A full episode on Texas music history with a focus on Jerrod Flusche's amazing works of art is coming soon. The song at the end of the episode is So Well off of 2020's album Home, Visit Spotify and listen to Jerrod Flusche's single Fan the Flames. Go check out the Bloody Beaver Podcast for a fun and gregarious journey through the history of the West, one legend after another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 many tribes way of life. In this episode we take a look at the history of the First Dogs. Texas History Lessons spotlight artist is Saint Jo, Texas born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod has been a celebrated guitarist for several bands in his career, runs his own production company, Rock Soup Music Group, and released two solo albums in 2020. Visit his personal website, visit his production company website, and better yet, go to Spotify and listen to more of his songs. A full episode on Texas music history with a focus on Jerrod Flusche's amazing works of art is coming soon. The song at the end of the episode is Fan the Flames off of 2020's album Jerrod Flusche. Visit Spotify and listen to Jerrod Flusche's single Fan the Flames. Go check out the Bloody Beaver Podcast for a fun and gregarious journey through the history of the West, one legend after another. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 born Jerrod Flusche. Jerrod has been a celebrated guitarist for several bands in his career, runs his own production company, Rock Soup Music Group, and released two solo albums in 2020. Visit his personal website, visit his production company website, and better yet, go to Spotify and listen to more of his songs. A full episode on Texas music history with a focus on Jerrod Flusche's amazing works of art. The song at the end of the episode is Gold Mountain of of 2020's album Jerrod Flusche. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new monthly episode from Texas History Lessons-This Month in Texas History! Mark these days on your calendar or in your datebook because we are about to time travel from the 1500s to the present- January 6, 1540, January 23, 1762, January 22, 1837, January 19, 1839, January 13, 1847, January 3rd, 1850, January 5th, 1854, January 31st, 1859, January 29th, 1861, January 1st, 1863, January 5th, 1865, January 8th, 1865, January 3, 1867, January 24, 1871, January 10, 1901, January 4th, 1923, January 4th, 1929, January 17th, 1929, January 2nd, 1936, January 30th, 1982, and January 1, 1997. Thanks for listening! If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores the early history of the Caddo Confederacies and their fascinating connection to the Mississippian Culture. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode looks at the lifestyle and livelihood of the Atakapa Ishak, a coastal indigenous people living in Texas and Louisiana. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is on the controversial subject of Confederate Statue removal. The episode takes a deep look into the historical context for why the statues were dedicated and discusses the issue of their removals with a special look at two Confederate statues in Gainesville, Texas.. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tonkawas of Central Texas are the focus of this lesson, a tribe that created itself from many different small, autonomous bands in an effort to survive,. Visit karankawas.com! If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This lesson looks at the exciting early history of the Jumanos, an important nation of traders that connected many early nations, from the Pueblos to the Caddos and many more. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a very special bonus episode where we take a break from our time traveling journeys to visit the earliest indigenous peoples of Texas to celebrate a special event. On September 3, 2020 the Texas Commission on the Arts awarded Deep Ellum with recognition as a cultural arts district. Deep Ellum, along with the Arts District, are the only two neighborhoods in Dallas to be awarded with this distinction.  To quote Stephanie Hudiburg, Executive Director of the Deep Ellum Foundation, “With its rich history including the birthplace of jazz and blues in North Texas, highly connected community of artists and creatives, and vibrancy as the premier entertainment hub in the region, this designation is well deserved.” And in addition to all of that, Sunday, October 18, 2020,is Deep Ellum History Day. When that was brought to my attention, I couldn’t resist pausing my regular scheduled research and jumping into scramble mode to participate in this special occasion. I should apologize here for incorrectly stating in the episode that it is the first Deep Ellum History Day. Deep Ellum History Day was created years ago by MPT Adam Medrano and community members. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Texas History Lesson we time travel to the Gulf Coast and visit the Karankawas. Often demeaned, the Karankawas had a vibrant culture and lifestyle, in tune with their environment they were fiercely independent but also capable of adaptation when needed. As with each lesson, I have learned something new to add to what I have previously learned and I hope you do too. Texas History Lessons is proud to be adding the new segment, A Tejano Moment, produced by TexasTejano.com. Visit the website and enjoy all the resources they have to offer. Also check out the Bloody Beaver Podcast, an entertaining, somewhat irreverent, but always entertaining and informative podcast devoted to the history of the American West. Thanks to everyone listening.. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we take a look at the Coahuiltecan Nations of South Texas and Northern Mexico and learn about their struggles and successes. Please visit texastejano.com to learn about their efforts to preserve and promote Tejano heritage and history. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lesson we take a moment to absorb everything covered in the last three episodes and try to see if there are any significant things to remember. Thanks for listening. Next lesson is on the Coahuiltecans of South Texas and then the Karankawas of the Texas Coast. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Tell a friend about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lesson we look at the lives of the First Peoples of Texas around the various regions of the state of Texas when they arrived and we also look at the changes that occurred from then until just before contact with Europe, including the major civilizations surrounding them. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another bonus episode. This one is to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the devastating hurricane that ravaged the city of Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1900 and forever impacted it's future. Thanks to friend of the show, Jay, for suggesting this topic! WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of horrific death and suffering. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we finish looking at the populating of the Americas by the First Peoples. In the next episode we will take a close look at the different regions of Texas and their earliest inhabitants, leading us to who the first nations were at the beginning of the European conquest. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Texas History Lessons we time travel way back thousands of years and investigate the origins of the First Peoples of North and South America....and Texas! If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking a break from our regularly scheduled lessons to take a side trip into Texas Music legend Billy Joe Shaver's career, one of the key influences on the Outlaw Country Movement. Even more important, he's been a key influence on Texas music for decades. Here's a playlist of his music to check out: Texas History Lessons-Billy Joe Shaver If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices