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Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.

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#311: Best of Come and Take It: Ysleta Mission

August 19th, 2019 17 minutes

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The Mission Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is more than just a pretty church in Texas’ westernmost city. It was the oldest European settlement in the territory and remains the longest continually-operating Catholic mission in Texas. Its long history and rich contributions to the culture are great examples of the deep roots that the Spanish and Native Americans have in the Lone Star State.

Before we begin… What is your favorite Texan historical fort or military fortification?

The official website of La Misión de Corpus Christi de San Antonio de la Ysleta del Sur
The history of Spanish colonial missions
The history of Spanish missions in Texas from the Texas Almanac
The Spanish Missions in Texas, our joint episode with Stephen Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast.

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Filed under: history, El Paso, Spain, Native Americans, missions, Catholicism, Mexico