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Another story from an old trail driver. I apologize for the clipping and poor audio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

Texas Jack was an Old West superstar - one you've probably never heard of. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

This old cowboy shares his experiences of going up the trail with 3,000 head of Texas Longhorns! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

The story of Alamo hero William B. Travis' son is one of those seldom talked about in Texas history. Dying at the age of 31 after a lackluster army career, Travis' little boy never gained the fame of his heroric father. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

Old Texas trail driver tells of his experiences herding cattle in Texas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

In this one, I share a personal experience of one of the most savage hurricanes to ever hit the Gulf Coast of Texas. - Hurricane Carla - September 1961 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

For many years there have been many debates over how the famous bandit died, and if he was actually in the grave in Missouri.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

The Dance Brothers came to Texas from North Carolina to set up a grist mill on the Brazos River at old Columbia. After the Civil War began, they started making Colt-style revolvers for the Confederate army. The settlement of Columbia is now known as West Columbia in Brazoria County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

This is the story of Louis "Moses" Rose. Was he a coward for not wanting to fight to the death in the Alamo? In my opinion, Rose wasn't a coward. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

Journals, letters, and diary entries uncover Santa Anna's lies about what actually happened. Approximately 180 Texans within the Alamo walls killed 1600 Mexican troops. The Alcalde of San Antonio recalls that this was the "flower of the Mexican army." Santa Anna lies to the Mexican Government and said he only lost 70 men. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

I mis-spoke: Number of Red Rovers was 60-70 men. They left Alabama and volunteered to fight in the Texas Revolution. Join my blog at: budelepsi.wordpress.com - join and sign up to receive notifications via email. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

Letter from commanding officer at the Alamo some 60 days before the garrison fell to Santa Anna's army. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

This true story comes from a biographical sketch of an old Texas pioneer. We share his own words about life on the Texas plains and how his father was killed by marauding Indians. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

In 1900, this hurricane killed 8,000 to 12,000 people. One third of the population of the island City of Galveston - considered the worst natural disastor in U.S. history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.

Women ranchers from Texas drove longhorn cattle to Kansas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support.