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The Hidden History of TexasThe Real History and Future of Texas Author: Hank Wilson
Here is were you will find The Hidden History Of Texas podcast. The episodes cover Texas history from the earliest days of Indigenous peoples to Spanish exploration, control by Mexico, the Anglos take over, Texas becomes part of the U.S., the confederates move in, and back to the U.S. The audio files are accurate and try to tell the story as best as they can from all sides of the issues. The hidden history of Texas is a history replete with heroes and villains of all sorts. There were good and bad people throughout Texas history, just as there were throughout world history. Language: en-us Genres: Courses, Education, History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 83 – The Quiet History of Book Censorship in Texas
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
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, we Texans have a long, complicated history of messing with what our fellow Texans do. Today, when we hear about book bans or library purges, it can feel like something new. Like a sudden crisis. But the truth is far less comfortable. Book censorship in Texas isn’t an anomaly.It’s a tradition. And like most traditions, it tells us a lot about who has power… and who’s afraid of losing it. Not a complete transcript.....












