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Texas History for Kids

Michelle Gallegos

Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.

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Episode 79 -Jack Johnson: The Galveston Giant Who...

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/06/09

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re heading to the coast where one little boy grew up to shock the world. 👊 His fists were fast. 🎩 His fashion was fierce. 💥 And his story? Full of fights, freedom, and fame. Today, we uncover the wild, true story of Jack Johnson—the first African American heavyweight boxing champion in the world. References https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/jack-johnson-heavyweight-boxer-defied-america https://www.bi...

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Episode 78- Father of Texas: Stephen F Austin

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2025/06/06

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today on Texas History for Kids, we explore the legacy of a man who didn’t set out to be a hero—but inherited it…sort of. A man who didn’t seek power—but helped build a nation. His name is Stephen F Austin and he was in charge of starting a new country, called the Republic of Texas, and making all the rules for it. Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide...

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Episode 77- Native People Spotlight- Comanches

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2025/05/28

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Anthropologists tell us that long before the Comanches thundered across Texas, they were mountain people—part of the Northern Shoshone of the Great Basin. They hunted, gathered, and traveled on foot. But sometime in the late 1600s, everything changed. References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/comanche-indians Eshet, D. (2020, December). Teaching American Indian History with Primary Sources. The Organization of Ame...

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Episode 76 - Native People Spotlight- Apache

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2025/05/19

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Long before Texas had towns or highways, a group of people lived by the rhythm of the land. Not by fences or warranty deeds. Not by kings and courts. They were called the Apache—though that’s not the name they gave themselves. In fact, the word “Apache” came from outside groups and might mean “enemy” in Zuni or Spanish. References Eshet, D. (2020, December). Teaching American Indian History with Primary Sources. The Orga...

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Episode 75- Native People Spotlight- Karankawa

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2025/05/12

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. The Karankawa were not one single tribe, but several bands that lived along the Texas Gulf Coast, from Galveston to Corpus Christi, who shared similar language and culture. They lived along the Texas coast for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Take a listen as we go back to the 1500s. References/Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide Guitar Music by Captain Sl...

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Episode 74- Native People Spotlight- Caddo

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2025/05/05

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re uncovering the story of the Caddo—the mound builders, farmers, and friends of East Texas. Wikipedia contributors. (2025, April 10). Caddo. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:17, May 2, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Caddo&oldid=1284985302 https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/caddo-mounds https://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/tejas/ https://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/kids/caddo/mound...

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Episode 73- Canary Islanders

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/04/28

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. This is the real story of 16 brave families from a very tiny group of Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, who left everything behind in 1731 to come to a place called… San Antonio de Béxar. Sources Our History - CIDA. (n.d.). Canary Islands Descendants Association. Retrieved January 25, 2025, from https://cida-sa.org/our-history/ Anonymous, “Canary Islanders,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed January 25, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.o...

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Episode 72- Texas National Parks

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/04/22

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we're diving into a world filled with hidden fossils, historic battlefields, prehistoric creatures… all of which tell the story of Texas’s past. FREE RESOURCE References https://www.national-park.com/list-of-national-parks-in-texas/ Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide Guitar Support the show Your support means the world to me and helps keep...

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Episode 71- The Strawberry Capital of Texas

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2025/04/14

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re headed to a place where strawberries are more than just a snack… they’re a way of life, filled with history, culture, and people. FREE RESOURCE References https://www.poteettx.org/834/History-of-Poteet Linda Peterson, “Poteet, TX,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed April 11, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/poteet-tx. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. https://khfar...

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Episode 70- Hondo's Teeth Mystery

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2025/04/07

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In today's episode, we have a tale that’s so bizarre it’ll have you rethinking what you do with your teeth! In the small town of Hondo, Texas—a city with a rich history dating back to 1689 when Spanish explorer Alonso De León named the Medina River and nearby creeks. But we’re not traveling that far back. Nope, were just gonna travel to March 2025, when a routine day takes an unexpected turn when local police receive a call about hum...

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Episode 69- César Chávez – A Voice for the People

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2025/03/31

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. César Chávez was a civil rights leader and labor activist who spent his life fighting for farm workers' rights. Born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, César came from a Mexican American family. When his family lost their farm during the Great Depression, they became migrant workers—people who move from place to place to pick fruits and vegetables on different farms. FREEBIE References https://totallyhistory.com/cesar-chavez/...

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Episode 68- Women's History: Cynthia Ann Parker

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2025/03/24

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Cynthia Ann Parker’s story is one of the most famous—and heartbreaking—in Texas history. She lived a life caught between two very different cultures: White American settlers and the Comanche Nation. FREEBIE References Margaret Schmidt Hacker, “Parker, Cynthia Ann,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 21, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/parker-cynthia-ann. Published by the Texas State Historical Ass...

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Episode 67- Irish San Patricio Battalion

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2025/03/17

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. This is the mystery of a secret battalion, a group of soldiers who switched sides—turning against the U.S. to fight for Mexico! Why would they do it? What happened to them? And why is their story still remembered in two different countries today? This is the legend of the San Patricios! FREE RESOURCE Music/Sounds by Pixabay Music by Mircea Iancu from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Epic Orchestra...

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Episode 66 Remember the Alamo!

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2025/03/03

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. By December 1835, the Texians captured San Antonio after a fierce battle at the Siege of Bexar, forcing the Mexican army to retreat. But they made a dangerous mistake—they thought the war was already won. Santa Anna’s Response: No Mercy It’s February 23, 1836. The defenders of the Alamo—around 150 men—stand on top of the old Spanish mission’s walls. They have 18 working cannons, the largest of which is an 18-pounder facing the ...

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Episode 65 Rosenwald Schools

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/02/24

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. This is the story of the Rosenwald Schools—a group of schools built across the southern parts of the United States in the early 20th century for black children during a time of segregation. How did these schools come to be? What happened to them? And why does their legacy still matter today? FREE RESOURCE References https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/exhibits/better-life-for-their-children Lewis, B. A. (n.d.). Preserving...

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Episode 64- Texas Women in STEM

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/02/17

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Did you know February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science? In today’s episode we will talk about a device that changed the way we explore space… A tiny genetic clue that unlocked the mystery of a devastating disease… and the link between roads and connecting people. They all have one thing in common—Texan women and science. Today, we’re uncovering the unique stories behind three women whose discoveries...

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Episode 63- Rodeo & Cattle Industry in Texas

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/02/10

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. It’s rodeo season in Texas. Well, rodeos are held year-round. But this time of year the bigger ones take-over. Ever wondered why rodeos have bull riding, calf roping, and bronc busting? Or how stock shows became a big deal in Texas? What’s the history behind Texas rodeos? That’s what you’ll find out in today’s episode. Sound Effect By: Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Ribhav Agrawal from Pixaba...

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Episode 62- From Messman to Navy Medal of Honor...

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/02/03

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. The year is 1941 and the world is at war. The waters of the Pacific Ocean are restless and chaos is looming overhead. One man’s bravery changed the tide of history. That man was Dorie Miller. References Whitaker, M. (2007, January 19). Doris (“Dorie”) Miller (1919-1943). BlackPast.org. https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/miller-doris-dorie-1919-1943/ Wikipedia contributors. (2024, December 9). Doris Miller. In Wi...

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Episode 61- Odd Roadside Attractions

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/01/27

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re hitting the road across the mountains, prairies and hills of Texas. This journey takes us to an unusual burial of a special kind of car, a whimsical tiny church and a martian cemetery. Sound Effects Courtesy of: Sound Effect by Universfield from PixabaySound Effect by Sandro Lima from PixabaySound Effect by Kalpesh Ajugia from PixabaySound Effect by Aleksandr Karabanov from PixabaySound Effect by Alexander Jauk from ...

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Episode 60- Inauguration Day: Tied to Texas

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/01/20

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. When we think about Inauguration Day, images of parades, grand ceremonies, and historic speeches come to mind. But there’s much more to this day than meets the eye. From its beginnings in 1789 to its Texas-sized connections, Inauguration Day tells a fascinating story of leadership, tradition, and history. Let’s dive into this journey and discover what it means for Texas and beyond.Sounds By:Sound Effect by Ivan Luzan from PixabaySound...

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