Come and Take It

In 1880's South Texas, a feud boiled over into one of the worst gunfights you've never heard of, The Fracas at Daileyville.

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, TX. For an entire generation, where you were on November 22, 1963 is one of the defining points of their lives. Its continuing legacy is felt both psychologically and physically through the very geography of the city.

From its early days as the birthplace of Texas Blues to its rebrith as a home for alternative music, Deep Ellum has always been a significant cultural touchstone for Texas. Join us as we explore the fascinating history of the "deep end of Elm" and its dramatic contemporary resurgence.

The Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is the world’s largest theme park corporation, with dozens of parks and attractions all over the world. To most people, the phrase “six flags” means nothing more than a corporate branding. But for generations of Texans, there truly is only one “Six Flags” theme park, and it’s located at 360 and I-30 in Arlington, Texas. Join us as we take a look back at Six Flags Over Texas – The Entertainment Capitol of Texas

A special Halloween episode, exploring some of the best known ghost stories tied directly to Texas History.

In this show, we take a look at the phenomenon of the boomtown, including the most famous examples, the Texas Oil Boomtown. We look at Wink, Tx, a tiny spot in the middle of the West Texas desert which transformed overnight from a horse pasture into a bustling and wild city of 20000. We also look at the current Fracking boom going on today and talk about what oil boomtowns and the oil industry in Texas means to us.

On this show, we look at the life and legend of Jean Lafitte, the last great pirate of the Caribbean. We examine the mysteries and contradictions of his life and death, the legacy he left, and what he means to Texas and Texans.

The wild and woolly history of professional wrestling in Texas, from Wild Bull Curry and the Funks to the Von Erichs and Stone Cold Steve Austin. We examine the facinating legacy of the wrestlers and promotions of the Lone Star State.

On October 2, in the village of Gonzales near San Antonio, Texian colonists resisted the attempt by the Mexican officials to sieze a small cannon, challenging the Mexican soldiers to "Come and Take It". Fighting broke out, becoming the last straw in the relationship between Texas and the Mexican government of Santa Anna. This tiny skirmish would set Texas on the road to independence. The flag they fought under would inspire this revolution as well as this podcast.

Second in her class but first to launch, the _U.S.S. Texas (BB-35)_ is a veteran of both world wars and the pride of the Texas Navy. The only ship of her class still afloat, she's made history and seen history, and still has plenty to share in her role as a museum ship. Join us as we discuss her incredible journey and what she means to us and the people of Texas.