🎙️Episode27: "The Last Frontier: The 1878 Indian Raid into South Texas"
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🎙️Episode27: "The Last Frontier: The 1878 Indian Raid into South Texas"
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- The Crossing & The Objective: An introduction to the April 1878 raid from Coahuila into South Texas, where a heavily armed group crossed the Rio Grande with the primary goal of stealing horses and attacking anyone in their path.
- The First Casualties: Webb County: A detailed account of the early violence in Webb County, including the murders of vaqueros at "Apache Hill" and a local sheep merchant, marking the start of a trail of terror.
- The Terror at Palo Alto Ranch: La Salle County: A tragic look at the raid’s impact on the Steele family in La Salle County, resulting in the deaths of John Steele, two young boys, and several shepherds.
- Movement into Duval County & Cargo Train Resistance: Covers the raiders' expansion into Duval County and highlights a notable moment of successful resistance led by merchant freighter Calixto Rodríguez, who defended his wagons during an ambush.
- The Crisis at Charco Escondido & The Posse Pursuit: Details the final stages of the raid at Charco Escondido, the subsequent organization of a local posse, and the raiders' eventual escape back across the Rio Grande with stolen livestock.
- Outro & Production Note: Concluding reflections on the historical significance of the raid and the necessity of preserving frontier history for future generations.
- Dicho Segment: An explanation of the phrase "Andar como burro sin mecate," referring to someone who acts without restraint or accountability.
- Recipe Segment: Provides ingredients and instructions for preparing traditional Enchiladas de Mole.
- Book Recommendation Segment: A review of Jovita González’s collected narratives, curated by Sergio Reyna, emphasizing her contributions to Texas folklore and the importance of preserving the Mexican-American cultural experience.
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