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Wise About Texas

Wise About Texas

By: Ken Wise
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 The Texas History PodcastAll content copyrighted by Ken Wise Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • EP. 137: The First Chief Justice (sort of)

    EP. 137: The First Chief Justice (sort of)
    Jul 28 2025
    The Republic of Texas Congress formed the first state Supreme Court in 1836. However, the Court really didn't meet in any significant way until 1840 under the leadership of Chief Justice John Hemphill. Being Chief Justice was a little different then. It meant fighting Indians, mastering Spanish law, and even leading an expedition to invade Mexico! Chief Justice John Hemphill did it all. Learn more about one of Texas' greatest jurists in this episode of Wise About Texas.
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    20 mins
  • EP. 136: A Word for the Hill Country

    EP. 136: A Word for the Hill Country
    Jul 18 2025
    A brief episode marking the 2025 tragedy in the Texas Hill Country
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    5 mins
  • EP. 135: Texans You Should Know– Lottie Deno

    EP. 135: Texans You Should Know– Lottie Deno
    Jun 1 2025
    What's an upper-crust lady from Kentucky society doing in one of the worst and most dangerous areas of Texas? Dealing cards, of course. Not only that, she was one of the most successful professional gamblers in the 19th century. She was pretty, fashionable, and not afraid to pull a gun. She also interacted with legendary characters such as Doc Holliday. Hear the story of Lottie Deno in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.
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    21 mins
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