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Here is where you will find The Hidden History Of Texas podcast. The episodes cover Texas history from the earliest days of Indigenous peoples to Spanish exploration, control by Mexico, the Anglo’s take over, Texas becomes part of the U.S., the confederates move in, and back to the U.S. The audio files are accurate and try to tell the story as best as they can from all sides of the issues. The hidden history of Texas is a history replete with heroes and villains of all sorts. There were good and bad people throughout Texas history, just as there were throughout world history.

Gone to Texas engagingly tells the story of the Lone Star State, from the arrival of humans in the Panhandle more than 10,000 years ago to the opening of the 21st Century. Focusing on the state's successive waves of immigrants, the audiobook offers an inclusive view of the vast array of Texans who, often in conflict with each other and always in a struggle with the land, created a history and an idea of Texas.

Texas History Lessons is a slow walk through Texas history. It takes the time to learn about the many exciting and important people, places and events in Texas history, with a focus on some that are sometimes overlooked. So join in and time travel back to visit the amazing people and events that helped shape modern Texas and the world.

Talking Texas History explores Texas history before and beyond the Alamo. Hosted by Scott Sosebee and Gene Preuss, we talk with folks with a passion for Texas history, teach it, write it, support it, and with some who’ve made it. Our guests will include people who make Texas history accessible to the public (including academic historians, public historians, archivists, living history practitioners, and history enthusiasts) and will discuss new work, research, and our passion for local history.

Galveston’s award winning history podcast. Listen to us transform Galveston into the world’s largest free museum. Be sure to check out the Galveston Unscripted free audio tour at galvestonunscripted.com!

Welcome to West Texas. Where the sky stretches on forever, and the stories are as vast and rugged as the landscape itself. On this podcast we will explore the characters who have etched their names into the sun bleached history of this region. From outlaws and lawmen, to everyday folks who dared to dance with destiny, host Jody Slaughter explores the legends, the truths, and the tall tales that define this undefinable region.

Explore the history of early Texas as you’ve never heard it before. The most recent season ("Lipan Apocalypse") unveils the legacy of the Lipan Apaches on modern Texas. Season 6 recounts the outsized impact of José Francisco Ruíz on the state's history. Season 5 traces the roots of Texans' unique psychology - their "Texanity" - to the technological innovations that shaped its people. Season 4 relates the largely unknown story of the Republic of the Rio Grande. Season 3 tells the remarkable tale of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and his journey across the North American continent. Season 2 ...

In a rugged corner of West Texas, billionaire wildcatters and roughnecks are fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics. This modern-day gold rush has sent both big oil companies and scrappy start-ups scrambling to secure a piece of the action. Texas Monthly’s Christian Wallace follows characters along every rung of the oil field ladder, from the executive cutting billion-dollar deals to the itinerant pipeline worker risking life and limb, and from the traveling exotic dancer following the trail of money to those who worry that our planet is on ...

This podcast shares the stories of Texas ranchers, landowners, cowboys, hunters, wildlife managers, and the people who live and work on the land. From ranching traditions and family history to wild hunting stories and life lessons from the dirt, every episode is rooted in a love for Texas and the ranching lifestyle.Pull up a chair, subscribe, and join us around the campfire.Life is always better when you have dirt under your feet.

In partnership with Texas Monthly, the following articles highlighting Texas business and culture are now available in a bundle as an audio download: * "The Slow Life and Fast Death of DJ Screw" by Michael Hall, read by Matt Bull * "Dreaming of Her" by Pamela Colloff, read by Staci Snell * "He...

Downtown Texas is a documentary-style storytelling podcast celebrating the people, businesses, buildings, and stories that make Texas downtowns the heart of their communities. Hosted by Daniella Powell and recorded inside Kay Emm Studios in Historic Downtown McKinney, each episode explores the journey behind the storefront—the dreamers, builders, artists, and leaders shaping local culture one story at a time. Because every downtown has a story. And every story deserves to be told.

In the early morning hours of July 4th, 2025, floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country. At least 130 people died, many of them children. For the last 12 months reporters from The Texas Newsroom have been talking to people about what happened that night and what it’s been like in the aftermath. This podcast is about their stories and the questions they have. Why did this happen? How could this happen with almost no warning? And could it happen again?

In partnership with Texas Monthly, the following articles focusing on Texas society are now available in a bundle as an audio download: * "Busting Out of Mexico" by Jan Reid, read by Bruce DuBose * "Showdown at Waggoner Ranch" by Gary Cartwright, read by Bruce DuBose * "Cops and Robbers" by Katy...

In partnership with Texas Monthly, the following articles spotlighting true crime are now available in a bundle as an audio download: * "The Cheerleader Murder Plot" by Mimi Swartz, read by Pam Dougherty * "The Last Ride of Cowboy Bob" by Skip Hollandsworth, read by Bruce DuBose * "A Kiss Before...

Join host Anthony Head as he keeps the conversation going about Texas dive bars.

Dive into the captivating world of Charles A. Siringo, an American lawman, detective, and pioneering figure for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After embarking on numerous cattle drives, Siringo traded in his saddle for a quieter life in Caldwell, Kansas, where he married in 1884 and opened a merchant business. It was here that he penned his groundbreaking work, A Texas Cowboy; Or Fifteen Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony. This remarkable book, published to widespread acclaim, offers an authentic glimpse into the life of a cowboy ...

In partnership with Texas Monthly, Jan Reid's "Busting Out of Mexico" is now available as an audio download, where the length and timeliness of a podcast meets the high-quality production of a full-length audio program. In Mexico, if violence and property damage are avoided, there is no law...

Join James Gillet as he vividly shares his thrilling escapades with the Texas Rangers from 1856 to 1937. In a captivating narrative style, Gillet recounts his personal experiences filled with wars, feuds, and fierce battles against the Apache nation, alongside pursuits of notorious robbers and murderers. These gripping tales contributed to the legendary reputation of the Texas Rangers, an organization that traces its roots back to the spring of 1836 when General Sam Houston rallied Texan settlers to form a troop of mounted riflemen in the wake of the Alamos tragic fall. Dive into the rich ...

Texas Haunts is a podcast exploring haunted locations and paranormal stories across the great state of Texas. We treat you to a little humor, historical facts, ghostly encounters and top it off with an excellent recommendation of our favorite libation. Happy Ghost Hunting Ya'll!

Everything is bigger in Texas, right down to the production, consumption, and transmission of all different kinds of energy. Phases and Stages tells stories beyond the boardrooms, shareholders, and CEOs that dominate the energy industry narrative. We're asking people in Texas towns where different kinds of energy production is happening, what struggles they face in keeping up with and adjusting to current and emerging realities, and discovering opportunities for laborers, inventors and entrepreneurs in this unique space.