Texas History for Kids

Michelle Gallegos

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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?

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 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!

16 min
DEC 8

104 - Siege of Bexar: Texas Revolution

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 the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

11 min
DEC 1

103 - State Symbol Spotlight: Bluebonnet

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 Bluebonnet YouTube Read Aloud References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bluebonnet https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=LUTE https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2012/mar/scout3_florafact_bluebonnet/ https://texasproud.com/texas-state-flower-bluebonnet/ 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 the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

13 min
NOV 24

102 - State Symbol Spotlight: Mockingbird

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/mockbird/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/overview https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/texas/state-bird/mockingbird 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!

10 min
NOV 17

101- State Symbol Spotlight: Pecan Tree

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!

14 min
NOV 12

Episode: 100!! Texas Centennial - 1936

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 party at Fair Park in Dallas. RESOURCES References https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/texas-centennial https://www.artdeco.org/texas-centennial-celebration 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 the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!

12 min
NOV 3

99 - Alebrijes - The Spirit Animals

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/ https://mexicotravel.blog/what-are-alebrijes/ 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!

18 min
OCT 27

98 - Scary Stories: Pushed by Ghosts — The Mystery of San Antonio’s Haunted Tracks

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 Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide Guitar Spooky Halloween Lights by Music by SOUND_GARAGE 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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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.

Creator

Michelle Gallegos
Years Active

2023 - 2025
Episodes

106
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2025 Texas History for Kids
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Texas History for Kids