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Episode Description 

Some moments in history don’t just leave a mark—they leave a message. 

In today’s Texan Edge, Tweed Scott continues the story of Goliad, moving beyond the battlefield at Coleto into the devastating events of March 27, 1836. What happened there wasn’t just a tragedy—it became a turning point that fueled the resolve of an entire people. 

“Remember Goliad” wasn’t just a cry of anger. It was a decision to move forward with purpose. 

This episode challenges you to look at your own hard moments—not as the end of your story, but as the beginning of something stronger. 

Because what was meant to break you…
 can still become what drives you forward.  

📝 Show Notes 

Episode Title: Remember Goliad: Turning Pain Into Purpose 

What You’ll Hear: 

• The aftermath of the Battle of Coleto (March 19–20, 1836)
• Colonel James Fannin’s surrender and the hope for humane treatment
• The events at Presidio La Bahía in Goliad
• The tragic reality of the Goliad Massacre (March 27, 1836)
• How survivors carried the story that fueled Texian resolve
• The rise of “Remember Goliad” alongside “Remember the Alamo”
• How tragedy became motivation leading toward San Jacinto

Key Insight:
Pain can either make you bitter—or it can make you stronger and more focused.

Historical Perspective:
What was meant to crush the Texian spirit instead unified it.
Outrage became resolve. Loss became purpose.

Today’s Challenge:
Think of one difficult moment from your past:
 

• A betrayal
• A failure
• A time you were treated unfairly

Then ask yourself:
 

• What can I learn from this?
• How can I live differently because of it?

Choose one action:
 

• Extend forgiveness
• Stand up for someone
• Move forward on something you’ve been delaying

Listener Reflection Prompt (for Substack / Engagement):
 

What is one painful moment in your life that could become a source of strength—and how can you use it to shape who you are moving forward?

Closing Thought:
“Remember Goliad” wasn’t about staying stuck in the past.
It was about using the past to fuel a better future.

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