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T for Texas is a short show on all things Texas History. Join Dr. T Lindsey Baker as he retells our History one story at a time.

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    • Nov 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 2m AVG DURATION
    • 88 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from T for Texas

    Going to Sea on the Elissa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen to the story and history behind1877 Elissa.T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Written From The Dump

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in to found out what was written from the dump.T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Ben Bickerstaff Dead or Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen how Ben Bickerstaff became a wanted man in Alvarado! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Fort Worth and the Buffalo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how Fort Worth was the town known for buffalo hid! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Texas Fur Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how Eugene Barker sat at the Brazos River and traded all types of goods!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Wandering John Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how John truly wondered.T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    A Texas Broom Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in how Texas Broom marker became an expert! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    The Guadalupe Pass Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen how members of the Guadalupe Pass Club went through. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Hosing Down The Theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how Bill Griggs used to work in a movie theater back in 1947.T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Making a Bed in Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Mary Austin Holly describes how beds are so different down here in Texas!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    A Texas Cowboy on a Minneapolis Mule

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how Texas Cowboys take on a Minneapolis mule at the local circus! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Mrs. Jaspers Butter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how Mrs. Jaspers butter turned for the worse. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    The Pig War In Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Tune in today and listen about the Pig War in Austin in 1841. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Taking A Plunge In Glen Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how the Paluxy river became every small town kids favorite place in the summer time. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Roadrunners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Tune in today and learn how US Army Lieutenant Charles A. H. McCauley describes the Texas Roadrunner! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    The Fowler Farm Gusher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how The Fowlers struck gold on their farm. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Keeping Texas Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Texas wasn't wanted in the United States at one point, but listen and find out how they became apart of the United States of America. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Resting Oaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Bobby Weaver explains why their are big oak trees in the middle of fields. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    When Its Summertime in Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Summer has arrived and listen to how Dr. T Lindsey Baker describes a classic summer in Texas. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Human or Buffalo Bones on the Canadian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen in on how a battle on the Canadian River turned for the worse and what happened after the battle. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Lubbock's Buckskin Britches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Enjoy the story on how Francis R Lubbock decided he would never wear buckskin clothing again. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Texas Bat Dive Bombers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen on how a military officer describes bats from the Edwards plateau was used as a weapon. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Barrow Gang at Wellington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! Listen to how Bonnie and Clyde crashed in a lake in East Texas. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Mother to the Whole Cow Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 2:01


    Howdy y'all! Listen to how Mrs. Haynes becomes a mother to all that lived in the panhandle. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    The Gainsville Cyclone of 1854 Reaper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 2:02


    Howdy Texans! Listen to how the tornado in Gainesville, Texas and Red River Valley make its mark through the town. T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    A Fort Worth Boy In A Galveston Gambling Den

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 2:01


    Listen to the Half century old tale of Bill, Vacationing in Galveston. At the time, it was the Sin Capital of Texas. Famous for its Gambling, Saloons, Drinking spots and more, Listen in to see what happens in Old Galvestons' Rickshaw Club.T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Going To See Enola Gay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! Listen to the wild story of how one man went to see the beautiful Enola Gay. But Miss Enola was not some beautiful girl. She was a bomber plane! The Enola Gay was one of the planes that dropped the one of the atomic bombs. She was on display at an airbase for people to see. Little did anyone know at the time, they were taking tour inside one of the most famous planes in history!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Mr Red River

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans!! It's time to listen to all things about the Red River. Mr. Red River can get you all the information you need to know. He has lived by the Red River all of his life, and wishes to be buried there some day. He is your go to man if you are planning to take a trip on the Red River!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

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    Overnight at the Brazoria Hotel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans!! On this week's episode of of T for Texas, come stay at the Brazoria Hotel with us! The Brazoria Hotel was one of the "finest" hotels in pioneer Texas. The hotel was two square houses about 15 feet apart. There was a huge fireplace at the end. A hole was through the roof to let the smoke out! 30 men occupied one room! Pioneer hotels were very different from modern hotels!!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Eating On A Government Survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! On this week's episode of T for Texas, hear about how a surveyor was blown away on how good Texas food was! The German surveyor took detailed notes in his journal about the different meals they at while on the road. Buffalo meat was one of the prime dishes they had on their trip. Cooking utensils were very scarce, so everyone had to put their part in to do the washing. You don't want to miss this episode!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Texas Town Sold for Scrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! On this week's episode of T for Texas listen to how a thriving town went to dust then one man decided he needed to buy the entire town. Manning Texas was the place to get lumber back in the day. It had everything a town in the old west could want. Alas a fire took out the town's sawmill complex, which was the beginning of the end for Manning. People started to leave Manning after a while. It soon became a ghost town. One man, MB Tyere, decide to buy the ghost town, so he could tear down all the building to sell their parts! He made himself quite a bit of money for back in the day!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    War Parties and Locomotives

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans!! This week's tale is about the most famous captive of the Apache and Comanche Indian tribes Herman Laymon. For nine years as a boy he lived with the two Indian tribes. He became a rider in the war parties and fighting alongside the tribes. Herman even raided his very own childhood neighborhood. While out of a party they came across a railroad. The unsuspecting indians were terrified of the oncoming train. After the war party got away they decided to never return again!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    The Manin Green Boots

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans!! Who doesn't love a shining pair of green cowboy boots? Listen to the story of how a hat maker from Forth Worth came to see these green cowboy boots. Tom and his brother opened up a shoe shining place in downtown Fort Worth. One day a man with GREEN cowboy boots showed up to do a shoe shine. The customer then went up to the gambling house after. A little while later the man was thrown out dead from a gunshot. The brothers were shocked. Who knew things could get so exciting for a shoe shining business? T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    One of LaSalle's Murderers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! This week on T for Texas hear a tale about of one of LaSalle's murders. LaSalle was murder by his own men. One of the conspirators was a 16 year old boy! The 16 year old led LaSalle into an ambush were four other soldiers took out the Frenchman. The 16 year old rose up in the ranks after the murder. He lived among the Indians then was taken in by a Spanish soldier. A few years later he was killed by Frenchmen. The irony!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Eyewitness To The Alamo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! On this week's episode of T for Texas, listen to an eye witness's story of the events that took place at the Alamo. The mayor of San Antonio was there to see everything. Hear about how he had heard the very first gunshots that were fired at the beginning of the siege. Also, he tales the tell about his encounter with General Santa Anna. You don't want to miss this fascinating tell about one of Texas's most famous events in history!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Making the Rattlesnake Roundup Circuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! It's the spring season, but here we do not play baseball we play rattlesnake round up! It is just like it sounds like... we round up rattlesnakes. Miss Pauline Howard explains how the rattlesnake round ups work. The very first one took place in Cleburne. Whoever caught the biggest rattlesnake would win the prizes that were being given out! Only in Texas will you find something like this! So now that you know all about the rattlesnake round up... go catch you the biggest one you can find! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Afraid of Being Eaten by the Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! Are you afraid of being eaten by the fish in between Houston and Galveston? Well don't worry so was our narrator! He was always afraid of the railroad in between the two cities would go off the rails and they would be throw into the ocean. Everyone laughed at our poor narrator, but you never know what might be lurking in the dark water! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    What Ladies Should Bring To Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! Ladies this episode is for you! Cousin of Stephen F. Austin, Miss Holly let's women know exactly what to bring when traveling to Texas back in the frontier days. In her book, she guides women of all walks of life on what to bring with them on their travels. Women could never bring too many household items on their trip! When traveling to Texas a women should always pack stuff for use!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Flea Market Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans!! Who doesn't love a good flea market? You can find anything there! Lester Kilpatrick found out that people are willing to buy anything at the second Monday sale in Bowie Texas. Listen to Lester's different stories about how the flea market is ran. He talks about how you do not even have to know about the products you are selling. Just act like you do! So tune in to learn about the flea market community!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Glenrio In Two States

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! On this week's episode of T for Texas learn about the small town of Glenrio. The small border town that hangs over into New Mexico. Alan Airsmen and his family lived there most of his life. He watched as Glenrio went from a deserted town to a thriving town. Businesses and gas stations were on the Texas side and the bars were on the New Mexico side. Today if you take a trip to Glenrio you will find only three mixed breed dogs. So make sure to tune in!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Three Boys In The Same Grave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! On this episode of T for Texas, learn about how one of the first graveyards in Texas came to be. In an ambush attack by Comanche Indians, three boys met their end. They were all buried together. So come listen to find out the history about one small cemetery coming to be. You don't want to miss it!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    The Azteca Inn of 1932

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! Come enjoy your stay at the Azteca Inn like Katherine L Grady. After traveling with friends to Beaumont, they stopped at the Azteca Inn for a bite to eat. For the first time Katherine and her friends tried authentic Mexican for the first time. They had different cuisines ranging from tamales to tacos to many desserts! And that is not even the best part... it was all for 75 cents! So listen to the amazing adventure Miss Katherine had at the Azteca Inn! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    John Duval Finds Himself a Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 2:01


    Howdy Texans! As we all know dog is man's best friend. John Duval found that out real quick. Listen to how John met his best friend Scout. Can you believe that John did not want scout at first? After doing everything he possibly could to get rid of Scout, John finally figured out that he could not live without Scout. So come listen to how John and Scout became a duo this week!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    A Polish Outlaw From Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 2:01


    Contrary to popular opinion of the old time Immigrant European Community of Texas Martin Mroz was a down right Hoodlum. Growing up in the post Civil War Times of St. Hedwig Texas see how this Blacksmiths son gets up to no good.T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Madman On The Medina

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 2:01


    this week come on back 150 years with Annie E Brown as she is approached by a deranged trial man braking and entering into her home Knife in hand and zealotry on high, how does she escape?T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.

    Beaver Trapper of Del Rio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 2:01


    Hello Texans! This week is an episode all about "The Old Man of the River", learn about the beaver trapping legend that reigned from 1870 to the 20s. Hear from his notes and learn about the history regarding the practice he perfected!-----T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.orghttps://open.spotify.com/show/2ZLDk3lsOqQAH0o2OAsBwM

    Impressions Of 'King' Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 2:01


    Hello there Texans! This week learn about J K King Fisher, one of the most noted of the Texas Gunmen back in the lawless years after the Civil War. Coming to Texas at a young age, Fisher was nothing but trouble from making money off of stolen cattle, all the way to gunslingin'. With that sort of reputation, Fisher gained a few enemies which caused quite the end to his story...---T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.orghttps://open.spotify.com/show/2ZLDk3lsOqQAH0o2OAsBwM

    Shrimpboat Skippers and Cowboy Boots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 2:01


    Howdy Texans!! Listen to the newest episode of T for Texas! Hear about JC Harlen, a shrimp boat captain, was also a cowboy! The man had about every job you could possibly have during his lifetime. JC could never be tied down to just one job. Until he found his passion as a shrimp boat captain! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    A Lady's Life With Texas Bachelors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 2:01


    Howdy Texans! Listen to the newest episode of T for Texas!! Hear about how newly wed Jane Lewis Maury came to Texas to live on a ranched owned by her husband. Find out how Jane found help in the housekeeper to get things running smoothly on the ranch! Annie Brown was the housekeeper that saved the day! T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    A Trail Driver's Remebrance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 2:01


    Howdy Texans! On this week's episode of T for Texas, listen to the story of Ben Drake. He was a Texas cattle driver. Ben started doing this at the age of 13! Hear about his wild last drive he did where he was shot in the stomach and leg! An Indian tribe took him in and helped nurse him back to health. Ben Drake will never forget his days on the cattle driving trail. So listen in to this wild story on one cattle driver!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

    Refugee Travel To Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 2:01


    Howdy Texans! We have a new episode of T for Texas for you! Listen about how Mrs. Ima Williams and her sister traveled with 13 slave children to escape from the Civil War fighting in Arkansas. They make the long trip to Texas to seek refugee. Of course they were starving during their trip. They only had cornbread and molasses! After spotting wild hogs, Mrs. Williams was determined to have some meat! She and her dog cornered the hogs and killed them. The traveling party ate good that night! So tune in to hear this crazy tale!T for Texas is a short weekly History show, where Dr. T Lindsey Baker takes you on a journey throughout all of Texas' history one local story at a time.Tfortexas.org

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