On June 15th, 1960 the town of Kopperl, Texas was hit with scorching temperatures in what became known locally as The Satan Storm. Resources: https://us105fm.com/satans-storm-struck-central-texas-56-years-ago-today/ https://historydaily.org/four-unusually-dramatic-disasters-of-the-past https://www.wideopencountry.com/5-of-the-strangest-weather-events-in-the-history-of-the-south
Tag: Texas History
The Creation of the Frozen Margarita
Mariano Martinez of Dallas needed his popular margaritas to stay consistent. His invention lead to a Mexican restaurant classic- the frozen Margarita. Resources: https://www.laharanch.com/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/uniquely-texas-origins-frozen-margarita-180969339/ https://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/dallas-now/2017/07/the-history-of-the-frozen-margarita-begins-in-dallas.htm https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/2010/05/frozen-margarita-machine-cinco-de-mayo.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariano_Martinez_(entrepreneur)
Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865 word of the end of slavery finally reached Texas. But what is Juneteenth and why is it not more widely celebrated? This episode would not be possible without the men and women referenced below. Please check them out and support them: https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/09/us/juneteenth-twitter-square-holiday.html
The Angel of Goliad, Francita Alavez
Though the details of her life were spotty, it is known that Francita Alavez saved the lives of men at Goliad, and earned the nickname “The Angel of Goliad.” Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francita_Alavez https://texashistoricalmarkers.weebly.com/angel-of-goliad.html
Lottie Deno (Carlotta Tompkins)
In a time where gambling was scene as a man’s hobby, Lottie Deno made her name (and her living) winning at the gaming tables of Texas. Resources: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-lottiedeno/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lottie_Deno
Bessie Coleman
Queen Bess, Bessie Coleman, took to the skies as a stunt pilot after years of racism and sexism. She is our first in this month’s celebration of Texas Women’s History. Resources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/bessie-coleman-trailblazing-black-texan-pilot/ https://www.biography.com/explorer/bessie-coleman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_Coleman
The Texas Pledge of Allegiance
Each morning school kids in the United States start their day with not just one, but two pledges in Texas. Why do we have our own Pledge? Listen to find out. Resources for this episode: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/flagpledge.html https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/25/ken-paxton-texas-law-student-stand-pledge-allegiance-/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Texas https://study.com/academy/lesson/texas-flag-pledge-history-words.html https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/texas/article/College-student-shook-by-Texas-pledge-says-10947803.php https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Why-do-public-school-students-say-the-Texas-1823148.php
Texas: Slang for Crazy 