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
Siege At Bexar
Description:
In this powerful episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott takes us back to December 1835, when a ragtag group of Texian volunteers faced off against the Mexican army in the streets of San Antonio. The Siege of Béxar wasn’t just a fight for territory—it was a test of spirit, courage, and unity. Against cold weather, scarce supplies, and impossible odds, ordinary men proved that grit can win more battles than numbers. Tweed reminds us that their lesson still rings true today: when life turns cold and uncertain, you stand your ground anyway.
Show Notes:
- Theme: Perseverance, unity, and courage in Texas history
- Listener Shout-Out: Harriet Sims in New Hampshire — thanks for joining from afar!
- Historical Focus: The Siege of Béxar, December 1835 — an early turning point in the Texas Revolution
- The Texian army: settlers, farmers, and dreamers fighting block by block
- The week-long battle for San Antonio and the surrender on December 9th
- What the victory meant: Texas holding San Antonio for the first time
- Reflection: True strength doesn’t wait for perfect conditions—it’s born in the storm
- Closing thought: “When the wind’s cold and the world’s uncertain, stand your ground anyway.”
This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.
Howdy, it's Tweed Scott again with the Texan Edge. Hey, I'd like to make a faraway shout out to an old friend and classmate in New Hampshire. Hi to Harriet Sims, and thanks for tagging along with us today. Today's theme is from Texas history, and it's all about perseverance, unity, and courage. Let's go back to a cold December morning in 1835. San Antonio was a battlefield. The Texian army, a mix of settlers, farmers, and a few dreamers, had surrounded Mexican troops inside the city. It was called the Siege of Behar, and it marked one of the first real tests of what would become the Texas Revolution. Now these weren't trained soldiers. They were volunteers, rough-edged men from Gonzalez, Goliad, and beyond. They were short on supplies, short on ammunition, and the weather was turning mean. But they had a fire inside them, the kind that just does not go away easily. For a week they fought block by block. Imagine that, musket fire echoing off adobe walls, the smell of smoke hanging in the cold air, and every street corner, a gamble. But by December 9th, they'd done it. The Mexican commanders surrendered the city, and for the first time, Texas held San Antonio. Now they didn't know what was coming next. The Alamo, Galead, San Yacino, but that winter victory proved something important. Grit wins more battles than numbers, and when you believe in your cause, will even December can bloom with courage. So when life's battles drag on and the odds just don't favor you, remember those men at Behar. They didn't wait for better weather. They didn't wait for reinforcements. They just fought on. Together. And maybe that's the best lesson Texas ever gave the world. When the wind's cold and the world's uncertain, stand your ground anyway. This is the Texan Edge. Stay brave out there, and we'll see you again tomorrow.