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Imagine living in a small town in Texas over 100 years ago. You love reading, but the nearest library is miles away, and you don’t have a car. One day, you hear the sound of a wagon approaching, and it’s filled with books just for you! This is the story of how mobile book libraries brought joy to kids just like you. 

Sources:
Marilyn M. Sibley, “Douai, Carl Daniel Adolph,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed June 14, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/douai-carl-daniel-adolph. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

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Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was announced in 1863, not everyone in the Confederate states was immediately free. The proclamation declared freedom, but it couldn’t be enforced in places along the Texas coastline, that were still controlled by the Confederates.

                                                                                       References

“The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth,” Smithsonian, accessed May 31, 2024

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth#:~:text=Freedom%20finally%20came%20on%20June,newly%20freed%20people%20in%20

Teresa Palomo Acosta, “Juneteenth,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed May 31, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/juneteenth.

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Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, Nacogdoches is a town with stories that span hundreds of years. This place has a remarkable past from the Native American Caddo tribe to the Texas revolution and beyond. 

                                                                                        References

Archie P. McDonald, “Nacogdoches, Battle of,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed May 31, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/nacogdoches-battle-of.

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Archie P. McDonald, “Old Stone Fort,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed June 02, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/old-stone-fort.

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Today, we're exploring the fascinating and ambitious life of Frenchman Rene-Robert Caelier, Sieur de La Salle who is considered one of the first explorers to Texas. From the vast wilderness of the so-called “New France” to the mighty Mississippi River and into Texas, La Salle's journeys were filled with daring and discovery. So, sit back, relax, and join me as we unravel the incredible story of Rene-Robert Caelier, Sieur de La Salle.

                                                                                        References

Robert S. Weddle, “La Salle, René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed May 26, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/la-salle-rene-robert-cavelier-sieur-de.

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Did you know that Texas ranks number 43 in the most polluted states in the US, with number 1 being the most polluted and 50 because the least?

References:
Stevie Ray Vaughan Don’t Mess with Texas Commericial

Jack Ingram’s Don’t Mess with Texas Commercial 

Joe Jonas, Don’t Mess with Texas Commercial

Willie Neslson, Don’t Mess with Texas Commericial 

https://www.txdot.gov/about/campaigns-outreach/dont-mess-with-texas.html

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings/natural-environment/pollution

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From "It's raining cats and dogs" to "chew the fat," idioms are more than just words - they're windows into the history, culture, and even humor of language. So, whether you know all about idioms or are just curious about the origins of your favorite sayings, you're in the right place. Get ready to explore the unexpected origins, surprising meanings, and modern-day usage of idioms from Texas and…beyond.

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 It's May 5th, 1862, and the Mexican city of Puebla becomes the stage for a clash of titans. Fighting between France and Mexico has been raging in this small town. This battle is known as the Battle of Puebla and many Mexicans celebrate the history of it on Cinco De Mayo!

                                                                                            References

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Neil. (2019, May 2). What is Cinco De Mayo. Facty.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024 from,

https://facty.com/network/answers/culture/what-is-cinco-de-mayo/?style=quick&utm_source=adwords-network&utm_medium=c-search&utm_term=cinco%20de%20mayo&adid=354103165865&ad_group_id=70412951246&utm_campaign=FA-USA-Search-What-is-Cinco-De-Mayo-Desktop&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzf_HqvDxhQMVLFR_AB2KXwDTEAAYAiAAEgIAx_D_BwE

History.com (2024, May 2). Cinco de Mayo. Retrieved May 3, 2024 from, 

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo#how-long-did-the-battle-of-puebla-last

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If you visit different parts of Texas you'll find trees that have been standing tall for over 200 years! In today’s podcast I’ll reveal five interesting trees in Texas history that hold the most significant past including a tree that witnessed the abolishment of slavery, the tree tombstone of a once known robber, one that was involved in the murder of a well-known colonel during the Texas Revolution, a transplanted tree from Japan and finally one that dates back to the earliest of Texas conquistadors!

References

https://www.missouricitytx.gov/569/Freedom-Tree-Park

Wikipedia contributors. (2024, April 25). Old Three Hundred. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:09, April 26, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Old_Three_Hundred&oldid=1220786644

John Rigg. (2014, Feb 3). Freedom Tree. Community Impact. Retrieved April 26, 2024 from https://communityimpact.com/austin/news/2014/02/03/freedom-tree-2/

https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/websites/FamousTreesOfTexas/TreeLayout.aspx?pageid=16146

Wikipedia contributors. (2023, June 25). The Big Tree, Rockport. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17:16, April 26, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Big_Tree,_Rockport&oldid=1161773460

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Everything is bigger in Texas and our parties are no different. Fiesta San Antonio lasts a whopping 10 days! Where else in the country would you find a party that lasts two weeks?! During today's episode I will explore the history that started it all, from the Battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto to amazing floats parading through town. Viva Fiesta!

                                                                                           References

Mrs. Willard E. Simpson, Jr., “Fiesta San Antonio,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed April 13, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fiesta-san-antonio.

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I’ve discovered  the secrets that are hidden in the Big Bend region, where legends and folklore surround the lost gold mines of this remote land. From daring outlaws and brave pioneers to vanished miners and cursed expeditions, this podcast episode explores the intriguing quest to uncover one of the most elusive gold mines in Texas history.

Big Bend National Park Link

References:
John Jameson, “Big Bend National Park,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed April 13, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/big-bend-national-park.

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Kathy Alexander, “The Lost Bill Kelley Mine” Legends of America, accessed April 12, 2024, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/bill-kelley-mine/

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