The Changing Texas Population
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
6M ago
Lloyd B. Potter, Ph.D.Texas State Demographer and Director of the Texas State Data Center at The University of Texas San Antonio, joins us to talk about the changing Texas population and the one stat that really surprised him -- and us ..read more
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Readings in Early Texas History and other topics by Dr. Frank De La Teja.
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
This is a bonus episode after our conversation with Dr. J. F. De La Teja. We ask his for his recommendations for what books one should read if they're interested in learning more about Texas history and Tejano history ..read more
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Juan Seguin By Dr. J. F. de la Teja
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
We talk with Dr. J. F. De La Teja who wrote a book about Juan Seguin, one of the most consequential figures in Texas Revolution history ..read more
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Christopher Carmona & the Refusing To Forget Project
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
We talk with Dr. Christopher Carmona, one of the founders of the Refusing To Forget Project, which documents the Matanza period in Texas. The Matanza, loosely meaning The Killing, was a period when violence along the Texas border resulted in the killing of many Mexican and Mexican American residents in South Texas, many at the hands of the Texas Rangers, the military and otehr law enforcement agencies ..read more
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Chris Tomlinson - Forget The Alamo
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
Today, we talk with Chris Tomlinson, one of the authors of "Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth." We talk about the real story of what led up to the battle, the 45-minute battle and the aftermath, which really impacts even today ..read more
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Doug J. Swanson, "Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of The Texas Rangers"
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
We interview Doug J. Swanson. He is the author of "Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of The Texas Rangers." This is a great book that tells you more of the real story beyond the myth of what most people have been taught about the Texas Rangers ..read more
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Lionel Aron Pena Sr.
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
Aaron L. Pena, Sr. was one of the first Hispanics elected to the Edinburg TX city commission. He played a pivotal role in desegregating the Edinburg City Pool. His story is one of facing challenges and overcoming barriers ..read more
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Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
Welcome to our introductory podcast. We're looking for stories, so please contact us if you have something interesting ..read more
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Readings in Early Texas History and other topics by Dr. Frank De La Teja.
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
This is a bonus episode after our conversation with Dr. J. F. De La Teja. We ask his for his recommendations for what books one should read if they're interested in learning more about Texas history and Tejano history ..read more
Visit website
Juan Seguin By Dr. J. F. de la Teja
Once Upon A Time In Texas
by Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
1y ago
We talk with Dr. J. F. De La Teja who wrote a book about Juan Seguin, one of the most consequential figures in Texas Revolution history ..read more
Visit website

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