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Wise About Texas

By: Ken Wise
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  • The Texas History Podcast
    All content copyrighted by Ken Wise
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Episodes
  • EP. 126: An Accidental Victory

    EP. 126: An Accidental Victory
    Mar 24 2024
    As the winter of 1835 approached, the Texian army lay siege to San Antonio de Bexar. When rumors started that a pack train was approaching the town carrying silver for the troops, the Texians saw opportunity. Riding out to meet the enemy, the Texians were successful...sort of. Learn about this skirmish in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.
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    15 mins
  • The Texas Rangers: Milton H. West- from Ranger to Congressman

    The Texas Rangers: Milton H. West- from Ranger to Congressman
    Jan 1 2024
    Milton H. West had a most interesting career. While investigating the assault of his brother on the Mexican border, he decided to sign up with the Texas Rangers. That got him interested in the law, which got him interested in politics. Every step of the way he was watching out for the people of South Texas. When his career was over, he had changed the face (and the economy) of the Rio Grande Valley. BONUS: An interview with his grandson at the end of the episode.
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    35 mins
  • EP. 124: Texans You Should Know- Sally Skull

    EP. 124: Texans You Should Know- Sally Skull
    Oct 30 2023
    Sarah Jane Newman grew up tough in a family that came with Austin's Old 300. She watched her mother fight off Indians and became an expert judge of horses. Known as Sally Skull, she could outride, outshoot and outtrade any man. But she also lived at the intersection of history and legend, in a time when most folks would prefer the legend. Hear about the fascinating life of a very interesting Texas woman in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.
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    26 mins
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