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Come and Take It
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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#34: A Most Pleasing Shape
25 minutes
Download MP3 audioThe borders of Texas run for nearly 3000 miles, from the Gulf of Mexico, the length of the Rio Grande, the New Mexico desert, the great plains, the Red River, the piney woods in the east, and down the Sabine River. All of these borders have evolved over time and their tale is the tale of Texas history. The result is a most pleasing shape.
Before we begin… What’s your favorite Texas swimmin’ hole?
Boundaries of the Republic of Texas
A very nice article from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas about the history of Texas’ borders.
Texas and Oklahoma May Redraw the Border, Again
Neat article about the boundary disputes between Texas and Oklahoma, including the role of the dreaded zebra mussel!
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