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PODCAST

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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105 - The Yellow Rose of Texas: Song, Story, or Legend?

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/12/22

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Was The Yellow Rose of Texas song written about a real person… or is it a legend that bloomed later? In this episode, we follow the trail of a famous song, a mysterious woman named Emily, and the Battle of San Jacinto. You’ll learn where the song really came from, why Texans embraced it, and how folklore, music, and history sometimes twist together. Podcast Listening Response Packet Yellow Rose of Texas Song Lyrics Suppor...

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104 - Siege of Bexar: Texas Revolution

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/12/08

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Join us as we uncover the bold events surrounding the Siege of Béxar and the moment that changed the course of the Texas Revolution. References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bexar-siege-of Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide Guitar Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join ...

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103 - State Symbol Spotlight: Bluebonnet

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/12/01

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Why did Texas choose the little blue wildflower that pops up every spring as its official state flower? Join us as we uncover the “flower drama” of 1901, explore how bluebonnets turn Texas into oceans of color, and bust the myth about whether it’s illegal to pick them. From legends to science to Texas road trips, this episode reveals why the bluebonnet became a true Lone Star icon. Bluebonnet Song Lyrics The Legend of the Blueb...

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102 - State Symbol Spotlight: Mockingbird

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2025/11/24

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. What can copy a car alarm, a barking dog, a squeaky gate, and maybe even Zoe? The Northern Mockingbird — Texas’ official state bird! In this episode, we explore why this talented (and slightly mischievous) bird was chosen to represent the Lone Star State. Resources - My Entire store is 15% off on Dec 1 and 2, 2025! References https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/symbols https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/mockb...

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101- Texas Symbol: How a Tiny Pecan Became a Giant...

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/11/17

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Discover how a tiny pecan became a huge Texas symbol. We explore Native American history, Governor James Hogg’s surprising final wish, and the rise of pecan pie as the State Pie of Texas. Thanksgiving Read Aloud Freebie Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! ...

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Episode: 100!! Texas Centennial - 1936

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/11/12

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today marks our 100th episode of Texas History for Kids! 🎉 Join us as we uncover a shiny silver clue—a 1936 Texas Centennial Half Dollar—and follow its trail back through time. Step into 1836, when Texians at Washington-on-the-Brazos declared independence from Mexico. March through the battles of the Texas Revolution, then fast-forward a century to 1936, when Texans celebrated their first hundred years with a world-fair-sized p...

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Episode 99: Alebrijes - The Spirit Animals

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/11/03

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Discover the origins of Día de los Muertos through Aztec legend, the goddess Mictecacihuatl, and the colorful creations of Mexican artist, Pedro Linares. Learn how ancient spirit animals inspired modern Alebrijes and how this Mexican tradition celebrates life, art, and remembrance. RESOURCES References https://mayancopal.com/blogs/news/alebrije-a-brief-history https://makpalli.com.mx/en/blog/alebrijes-history-and-meaning...

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Episode 98 - Pushed by Ghosts: The Mystery of San...

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/10/27

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. We’re heading to the city’s South Side, near Shane Road. Locals call it the Haunted Ghost Tracks. It’s a place where legend says the spirits of children still linger… protecting strangers from danger. RESOURCES References https://ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/haunted-places/haunted-railroad-tracks/ https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-ghostlychildren/ https://rivercityghosts.com/ghost-tracks/ Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle S...

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Grave Secrets of Texas — The Cemeteries That Never Sleep

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/10/24

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. From San Antonio’s mysterious Chinese Graveyard to the heartbreaking legend of Baby Head Cemetery and the chilling tale of Elize Alberti in Galveston’s Old City Cemetery, this episode explores Texas’s most haunted resting places. Each grave holds a story — of forgotten workers, lost children, and love turned to despair. Join Michelle and Zoe as they uncover the history, mystery, and legends behind Texas’s most haunted burial grounds...

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Episode 96 - Scary Stories: Haunting on Alamo Street

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/10/14

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. During the Texas Revolution, Irish empresario, John McMullen, joined the General Council, serving as a translator and even as temporary president early in Texas 1836 after Governor Henry Smith’s impeachment. After Texas won independence, McMullen moved to San Antonio, serving as an alderman from 1840 to 1844. He built a grand stone house on Alamo Street, nestled along what is now the San Antonio River. Life seemed peaceful, unt...

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Episode 95 - Haunted Insane Asylums

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/10/07

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. I hope you’re ready for the next 4 episodes, they’re guaranteed to put a little scare in ya! This is the first episode of the Scary Stories Series- Texas History for Kids style and today we're talking about some of Texas' scariest and most haunted insane asylums. Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun ...

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Episode 94 -The Texas Longhorn: Skull of Survival

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/09/29

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today’s object is a massive Texas Longhorn skull. Its pale bone gleams under the lights, the horns stretching wide—a spectacular sight to behold. Today our artifact tells a story of an animal that faced importation, near extinction and a revival of a species, making it one of Texas’ official state symbols. Resources References https://thc.texas.gov/state-historic-sites/official-state-texas-longhorn-herd/state-texas-longhorn-her...

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Episode 93 - Women on the Chisholm Trail

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/09/22

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Women were told the Chisholm Trail was no place for them. Society’s rules declared a “proper lady” should remain at home—managing the household, raising children, and waiting for her husband’s return. And wearing split skirts or breeches, and sleeping beneath the stars among men? These were considered scandalous. Dangerous and Unthinkable. But some women didn’t listen. We'll share a few of their stories. References http...

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Episode 92 - Maracas, Pinatas, Tamales- Oh my!

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/09/18

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In today's episode, we celebrate the rich history of Hispanic Heritage Month by looking at 3 traditional artifacts of this culture. Music By: Music by Francesco Biondi from Pixabay Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

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Episode 91 - Bonfire Shelter & Bison Mass Graves

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/09/08

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In the early years of time, Texas was home to millions of buffalo and our early ancestors had to adapt to ways of hunting such large animals. So… they chased a herd of bison to a steep cliff where they fell to their deaths. This cliff is named the Bonfire Shelter. References Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide Guitar Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freeb...

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Episode 90 - Newly Discovered Alamo Artifacts

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2025/09/02

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Recently, archaeologists uncovered some surprising finds beneath the Alamo’s courtyards. https://www.thealamo.org/ Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

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Episode 89 - Votes for Texas Women: The Fight for...

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/08/26

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Texas in the early 1900s was full of bustling cities, dusty rural towns, and one very big problem: half the population couldn’t vote. That half was women. Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

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Episode 88 - Grand Saline: Salty Texas Town

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/08/18

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Did you know there's a town in Texas built on top of a mountain of salt? Welcome to Grand Saline, a small town with a big secret underneath the ground—a giant salt dome that’s deeper than Mount Everest is tall! RESOURCE References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/grand-saline-tx https://www.visitcantontx.com/attractions/the-salt-palace Music/Sounds by Pixabay Starting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixaba...

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Episode 87 - Compromise of 1850

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/08/12

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In the mid-1800s, the United States was growing fast. After winning the Mexican-American War in 1848, the U.S. gained a huge amount of land—territories that would later become California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. But this victory brought a big problem: Would slavery be allowed in the new territories? Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading

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Episode 86 - Why Texas Banned Cell Phones at School

Texas History for Kids ·

2025/08/04

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. This episode explores House Bill 1481, the 2025 Texas law banning cell phone use in public schools including how laws are made, why this one matters, and what it means for their daily lives. RESOURCES Support the show 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

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