The Hidden History of Texas

The Hidden History of Texas


Latest Episodes

The conventions of 1832 and 1833 and the proposed 1833 Texas Constitution
March 04, 2023

The conventions of 1832 and 1833 and the proposed 1833 Texas Constitution. - Episode 21 (Chapter 3 Audiobook 3) 1830-1861 - In previous chapters Ive discussed life in Texas in the early 1830s. Ive

Law of 1830,  the Anahuac Disturbances of 1832, and the Battle of Velasco
February 23, 2023

In this episode I talk about the Law of 1830, the Anahuac Disturbances of 1832, and the Battle of Velasco.The law was based on the fourteen recommendations in the Mier y Teran Report encouraging the

Hidden History Of Texas Episode 19 – Texas 1830-1832
February 17, 2023

Hidden History Of Texas Episode 19 - Texas 1830-1832 -To date, together we have traveled back in time to the 1500s and taken a look at some of the people and events that occurred. Now were up to abo

Steven F. Austin and the Original 300 Make Their Entrance
February 07, 2023

Today I want to focus on Steven F. Austin and the Original 300. So far, I have talked about how Mexican independence from Spain affected Texas. How Americans began to move into Texas and how they ofte

Here Come the Anglos – San Augustine and Nacogdoches Early Texas Settlements
January 27, 2023

In the latest episodes, I mentioned a couple of early Texas settlements, San Augustine, and Nacogdoches.. Today I want to concentrate on them because they were both very important to the settlement of

Here Come the Anglos (1821 to 1830) Part II
December 26, 2022

Here Come The Anglos (1821 to 1830) Part II - Haden Edwards received his empresarial grant on April 14, 1825.. Like all empresarios he was to uphold land grants certified by the Spanish and Mexican

Here Come The Anglos (1821 to 1830) Part 1
December 19, 2022

Here Come The Anglos (1821 to 1830) Part 1 - Ive told you about how Mexico achieved independence from Spain, and some of the ramifications that Mexicos independence held for Texas. In this episode

Turmoil and Change in Mexico and Texas (1815 to 1821)
December 17, 2022

In this episode, Im going to explore Spain / Mexico / Texas and the events that took place between the three nations during the years 1815 to 1821. Before I can really discuss 1815 to 1821 and how th

Changes in Mexico and Spain (1800-1812)
December 14, 2022

In this Episode I discuss Changes in Mexico and Spain during the early part of the 19th century. This is the years, 1800 to 1812. - If you ask many people in the United States when Mexican Independenc

Battle for Control of Texas Waters
March 25, 2022

This video examines the current battle for control of Texas waters. It looks at the current water situation, asks who uses the water, who owns the water, and what's the real argument all about.