Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids will share some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history that you may not have learned in school. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
Episode 78- Father of Texas: Stephen F Austin
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Today on Texas History for Kids, we explore the legacy of a man who didn’t set out to be a hero—but inherited it…sort of.
A man who didn’t seek power—but helped build a nation.
His name is Stephen F Austin and he was in charge of starting a new country, called the Republic of Texas, and making all the rules for it.
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References
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/giants/austin/austin-01
Portrait of Stephen F. Austin, photograph, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth55631/: accessed May 31, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hardin-Simmons University Library.
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