Episode 87 of the Hidden History of Texas – The Towns the Company Owned There was a time in East Texas…when you could live your entire life…without ever leaving the reach of a single company. They built your house. They … Continue reading →
Episode 86 – Ma Ferguson the first woman governor of Texas Hello everybody and welcome once again to the Hidden History of Texas. I’m Hank Wilson and this is Episode 86 – were I continue telling y’all about some of … Continue reading →
Welcome to episode 85 of the Hidden History of Texas, today I’m talking about one of the most Notorious Governors of Texas – James “PA” Ferguson. James Edward (Pa) Ferguson, Texas governor, was born in 1871 near Salado, which is … Continue reading →
This is Episode 84 – Notorious Governors of Texas Edmund J. Davis and the first of our series of Notorious Governors of Texas. With all the politics in the news today, I’ve naturally been thinking about politics and politicians. One … Continue reading →
There’s a phrase we use and hear a lot in Texas. “Don’t mess with Texas.” It’s supposed to refer to us having a feeling of independence, grit, and self-reliance.But when it comes to books, and who gets to read them, … Continue reading →
“The Quiet Texan Behind the Oval Office: Colonel Edward Mandell House” Welcome to Episode 82 of the Hidden History of Texas, Yes, I took the holidays off and feel refreshed and ready to go here in 2026. I hope each … Continue reading →
Welcome to Episode 81 – Texas Economy in the 1850s, Cotton, Tariffs, and Boomtowns. Today’s show is a little shorter than most. I was really afraid I’d start to get political and lose my focus. TBH, I’m tremendously opposed to … Continue reading →
Welcome to the Hidden History of Texas. This is Episode 80 – Texas Politics as the 1850s Begin. I’m your host and guide Hank Wilson. Texas politics is a contact sport, and actually today’s Texas politics and politicians often seem … Continue reading →
This is episode 79 of the Hidden History of Texas, Central Texas Floods of the 2000s. 2002 Central Texas Floods The summer of 2002 brought storm after storm, pounding San Antonio and the Hill Country with relentless rain. By July, … Continue reading →
Central Texas – The Flash Flood Capital of the State – The Floods of 1957, 1981, and 1998 1957 – The Longest Drought In Texas History Ends With Massive Floods – Central Texas Flood (Hill Country) Texas climate changes can … Continue reading →