Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
63- Rodeo & Cattle Industry in Texas
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It’s rodeo season in Texas. Well, rodeos are held year-round. But this time of year the bigger ones take-over. Ever wondered why rodeos have bull riding, calf roping, and bronc busting? Or how stock shows became a big deal in Texas? What’s the history behind Texas rodeos? That’s what you’ll find out in today’s episode.
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Mary Lou LeCompte, “Lucas, Barbara Inez Barnes [Tad],” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed February 06, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/lucas-barbara-inez-barnes-tad
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