Once Upon A Time In Texas

Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin

Once Upon A Time In Texas looks at the Texas history that we know, the Texas history that we know we don’t know and the Texas history that we don’t know we don’t know.. Hosted by Arnoldo Mata, a somewhat respected writer, and Davis Rankin, a widely respected radio talk show host, reporter and writer. We're located in deep South Texas, and that's our starting point. Contact us at: TrueTexasHistory@gmail.com.

Episodes

  1. 11/17/2023

    The Changing Texas Population

    Lloyd B. Potter, Ph.D.Texas State Demographer and Director of the Texas State Data Center at The University of Texas San Antonio, joins us to talk about the changing Texas population and the one stat that really surprised him -- and us!

    1h 2m

  2. 11/25/2022

    Readings in Early Texas History and other topics by Dr. Frank De La Teja.

    This is a bonus episode after our conversation with Dr. J. F. De La Teja. We ask his for his recommendations for what books one should read if they're interested in learning more about Texas history and Tejano history.

    6 min

  3. 11/25/2022

    Juan Seguin By Dr. J. F. de la Teja

    We talk with Dr. J. F. De La Teja who wrote a book about Juan Seguin, one of the most consequential figures in Texas Revolution history.

    58 min

  4. 11/24/2022

    Christopher Carmona & the Refusing To Forget Project

    We talk with Dr. Christopher Carmona, one of the founders of the Refusing To Forget Project, which documents the Matanza period in Texas. The Matanza, loosely meaning The Killing, was a period when violence along the Texas border resulted in the killing of many Mexican and Mexican American residents in South Texas, many at the hands of the Texas Rangers, the military and otehr law enforcement agencies.

    1h 1m

  5. 11/08/2021

    Chris Tomlinson - Forget The Alamo

    Today, we talk with Chris Tomlinson, one of the authors of "Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth." We talk about the real story of what led up to the battle, the 45-minute battle and the aftermath, which really impacts even today.

    52 min

  6. 10/05/2021

    Doug J. Swanson, "Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of The Texas Rangers"

    We interview Doug J. Swanson. He is the author of "Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of The Texas Rangers." This is a great book that tells you more of the real story beyond the myth of what most people have been taught about the Texas Rangers.

    1h 47m

  7. 06/28/2021

    Lionel Aron Pena Sr.

    Aaron L. Pena, Sr. was one of the first Hispanics elected to the Edinburg TX city commission. He played a pivotal role in desegregating the Edinburg City Pool. His story is one of facing challenges and overcoming barriers.

    1h 6m

  8. 04/29/2020

    Welcome!

    Welcome to our introductory podcast. We're looking for stories, so please contact us if you have something interesting!

    41 min
  • 8 Episodes

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About

Once Upon A Time In Texas looks at the Texas history that we know, the Texas history that we know we don’t know and the Texas history that we don’t know we don’t know.. Hosted by Arnoldo Mata, a somewhat respected writer, and Davis Rankin, a widely respected radio talk show host, reporter and writer. We're located in deep South Texas, and that's our starting point. Contact us at: TrueTexasHistory@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arnoldo Mata & Davis Rankin
  • Show Website
    Once Upon A Time In Texas