Texas History for Kids

Michelle Gallegos
Texas History for Kids

Texas History for Kids will share  some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history that you may not have learned in school. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.

  1. Episode 69- César Chávez – A Voice for the People

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    Episode 69- César Chávez – A Voice for the People

    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/...

    17 min
  2. Episode 68- Women's History: Cynthia Ann Parker

    MAR 24

    Episode 68- Women's History: Cynthia Ann Parker

    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...

    10 min
  3. Episode 67- Irish San Patricio Battalion

    MAR 17

    Episode 67- Irish San Patricio Battalion

    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...

    19 min
  4. Episode 66- Remember the Alamo!

    MAR 3

    Episode 66- Remember the Alamo!

    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 ...

    20 min
  5. Episode 65- Rosenwald Schools

    FEB 24

    Episode 65- Rosenwald Schools

    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...

    13 min
  6. Episode 64- Texas Women in STEM

    FEB 17

    Episode 64- Texas Women in STEM

    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...

    14 min
  7. Episode 63- Rodeo & Cattle Industry in Texas

    FEB 10

    Episode 63- Rodeo & Cattle Industry in Texas

    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...

    12 min
  8. Episode 62- Dorie Miller: From Messman to Navy Medal of Honor Recipient

    FEB 3

    Episode 62- Dorie Miller: From Messman to Navy Medal of Honor Recipient

    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...

    14 min
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    Texas History for Kids will share  some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history that you may not have learned in school. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.

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    • Creator
      Michelle Gallegos
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      70
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © 2025 Texas History for Kids
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      Texas History for Kids

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