Texan Edge
The Texan Edge is more than a podcast — it’s a Texas state of mind.
Hosted by Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, each weekday brings a short burst of inspiration, common sense, and straight talk from the Lone Star perspective. Some days we’ll visit a slice of Texas history; other days, we’ll share a story or reflection to help you face the day with grit, gratitude, and grace.
Whether you were born here, got here as fast as you could, or just wish you had — The Texan Edge reminds you why the Texas spirit still matters. It’s where optimism wears boots, humor has manners, and pride runs as deep as the oil wells.
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On Wednesdays and Fridays, we focus on a Texas historical event to showcase our daily nugget. Ultimately, it's a Texas thing!
My why with The Texan Edge is to share the spirit of Texas—the humor, grit, wisdom, and warmth I’ve lived and loved here—with people everywhere. I want to remind folks each day that they carry the strength to face life with courage, perspective, and a smile. This podcast is my way of giving back the inspiration Texas has given me, one daily nugget at a time.
Because here at The Texan Edge, we don’t just talk Texas — we live it.
The Texan Edge is "Not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.”
Texan Edge
The Texas Navy
Description:
Most folks know about the Alamo or San Jacinto—but few remember that the Republic of Texas once ruled the Gulf with her very own navy. In this episode, Tweed Scott hoists the sails on a forgotten chapter of Texas history, when ships like the Invincible and Liberty battled storms and blockades to defend Texas independence. But beyond the cannon smoke lies a timeless truth: sometimes, you have to build your own ship and chart your own course. From Sam Houston’s skepticism to Lamar’s ambition, this story carries the unmistakable grit of a people determined to steer their own destiny.
Show Notes:
- The Republic of Texas Navy was established in 1836 to protect trade routes and the coastline from the Mexican Navy.
- The first fleet—Independence, Invincible, Brutus, and Liberty—kept supply lines open during the Revolution.
- After that fleet’s demise, President Sam Houston let it lapse, but President Mirabeau B. Lamar rebuilt it stronger and faster.
- Texas ships even sailed to the Yucatán, blockading ports and asserting control far beyond the coastline.
- The Navy lasted only nine years, but its legacy endures: Texas claimed its own destiny at sea.
- Takeaway: Don’t wait for someone else to chart your course. Grab the helm and make your own wake.
This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.
Hi there and welcome. Tweet Scott here with the Texan Edge. We mix a little grit, a little grace, and a whole lot of Texas pride. Now, when most folks think about Texas history, they picture the Alamo, maybe San Yasino, Sam Houston, maybe a cattle drive or two. But how about this one? Texas once had its own Navy. Yep. Ships, sailors, cannons, sails billowing across the Gulf. See, back in the early days of the Republic of Texas, the Mexican Navy was making things rough on Texas trade. So in 1836, President Sam Houston authorized a Navy to protect her coastline and commerce. The first fleet, with ships like the Independence, Invincible, Brutus, and Liberty, kept supply lines open and morale afloat during the Revolution. Now the funny part, when that first fleet sank, got captured, or flat wore out, Houston, never a big fan of sailors, by the way, let it go. But when Maribou B. Lamar became president, he fired up the shipyards again, building a second Texas Navy with newer, faster ships. Those boys sailed all the way down to the Yucatan, blockaded ports, and gave Mexico all kinds of fits. Now they weren't out there just waving flags, they kept Texas alive. The Republic's Navy may not have lasted long, only about nine years, but it gave Texas something rare, control of her own destiny on the water. You know, when I think about that, I see a lesson that we can still use. Sometimes in life, we've got to build our own ship. Don't waste for someone else to chart the course or throw you a line. Grab the wheel. Hoist your flag and make a little wake of your own. Because whether you're in a skiff or a battleship, it's not the size of the vessel that counts, it's the heart behind the helm. This is the Texan Edge. Reminding you, courage doesn't always wear spurs. Sometimes it sails under a lone star. We'll see you tomorrow.