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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: April 14, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to get a wrap-up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events which we will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom, Gilbert, and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      Tom talks about the bond issue regarding utility improvement, and Don Frazier talks at the Dietert Center.

·      Gilbert housing market inventory and weekend events.

·      Andrew talks end of the Kerrville library controversy.

Resources

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

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Presidential Leadership Lessons for the Business Executive

Leadership Lessons from Presidents of the Republic of Texas – Sam Houston, Second Term

Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This continues a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville TX to discuss the four Presidents who led Texas when it was a country. In this fourth episode, Tom and Don discuss the second term of Sam Houston.

In the second term of President Sam Houston, he was leading the Republic of Texas through a critical period of financial challenges. Don references the Texas Rangers, a defensive group established in 1823 which later became a paramilitary force during Houston’s tenure, and highlights the major impact the presence of the plantation south had on the US wanting to annex Texas. Ultimately, it was President Houston who was able to put things back on a level ground, allowing Texas to be annexed to the US and fly the U.S. flag. Don shares how he was able to ‘pull it off’ with the help of President Tyler and finally, President Polk who ‘poked the fish’ and finalized the annexation. Hear more interesting tidbits about Houston’s Presidency and related leadership lessons on the ‘Presidential Leadership Lessons’ podcast.

Key Highlights

The Challenges Faced by Sam Houston in His Second Term of Office in the Republic of Texas [00:35]

The History of the Texas Rangers [4:22]

The Annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War [8:41]

The Benefits of Texas Annexation to the United States [12:45]

A Successful Fishing Trip and the Annexation of Texas 16:50]

Notable Quotes

1.         “Texas did not retain the right to succeed. They had they retain the right to divide into multiple states at some future date.”

2.         “The Republic of Texas is in dire straits.  It is going to go into complete default and economic collapse. You can’t get any financial backing to speak of. There’s lots of attempts, but there’s not a lot of people buying into the Texas dream. Most Texans are still wanting to be Americans and not Texans.”

3.         “What we’ll do is we’ll have officers that are on the payroll and then what they will do is they will fill out their ranks with volunteers that are providing their own weapons and stuff, and we’ll figure out how to settle up with them later. That’s where you start seeing people like Samuel Walker. People like Jack Hayes. These guys start showing up and they begin the regularization, the professionalization of the Rangers as a quasi-military force to essentially skirmish with the Comanches.”

4.         “So Indianola is the really, the big port in the Republic of Texas period. Galveston is shallow and they haven’t done a whole lot of improvements. He gives you the gateway to Matagorda. Matagorda gives you the gateway to San Antonio, gives you gateway to the San Antonio River Valley, the Guadalupe River Valley.”

Resources:

Don Frazier, Director The Texas Center

The Texas Center at Schreiner University

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Presidential Leadership Lessons for the Business Executive

Leadership Lessons from the Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Mirabeau B. Lamar-Expansionist President

Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This continues a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville TX to discuss the four Presidents who ledTexas when it was a country. In this third episode, Tom and Don discuss Mirabeau B. Lamar.

They delve into the life of Mirabeau B. Lamar and his political journey. Lamar was the second fully elected president of the Republic of Texas and was known for a battlefield promotion from private to colonel. During his presidency, Lamar carried out policies for the purpose of a stand-alone Texas and moved the capital from Houston to a more remote location, which is now Austin. Don also shares the origin story of the Wichita people, who were immigrants from the Kansas region. Additionally, as President, Lamar faced financial turmoil while in office due to the need to reconstitute an army and navy, as well as leasing boats to the Yucatan. Lastly, Don also speaks of the battle of Salado, where many Texans were killed.

Key Highlights

The Impact of Lone Star State Policies in Texas [04:39]

The Benefits of Moving the Texas Capital and Establishing the Texas State Library [08:59]

Origins and Cultural Impact of the Wichita People [13:15]

The Impact of Financial Mismanagement on the Lamar Administration in the Republic of Texas [17:49]

Trade Mission to Santa Fe [00:22:04]

Texas History: The Battle of Salado and the Dawson Massacre [00:25:52]

Notable Quotes

1.         He’s a pretty reckless dude on that day on the twentieth of April when they’re in that cavalry scrap with the Mexican cavalry, which was really the strong arm of the Mexican Army. You have to give him props for being tough but also with a tender heart, an interesting day.

2.         He’s an egghead with a keen sword and it makes sense. You know, 1 of the issues too that the Republic has is it’s an accidental republic. When they start looking for talent, they pretty much say, well, you’ll do because these are all place holders.

3.         All the other tribes in Texas came from someplace else, and people oftentimes don’t realize how dynamic and how mobile these different nations actually were, especially after contacting the introduction of things like the horse and the diseases that ravaged their societies.

4.         Lamar’s administration puts together a trade mission with military escort, but they don’t have a good map.

Resources:

Don Frazier, Director The Texas Center

The Texas Center at Schreiner University

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Presidential Leadership Lessons for the Business Executive

Leadership Lessons from the Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Sam Houston – First Term

Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This begins a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX, to discuss the four Presidents in which Texas was its own country. In this second episode, Tom and Don discuss Sam Houston, the second President of the Republic of Texas. His first term was from October 1836 to December 1838. Join Tom Fox and Don Frazier and listen to the incredible stories of the first term of Sam Houston as President of the Republic of Texas.

Get ready to be amazed as Tom and Don dive into the life of Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas. Learn how passionately Sam Houston desired the annexation of Texas and how he strived to create a peace treaty with Mexico and form an entire state government. Discover how he was friendly with the Comanche and Cherokee, even having a very open attitude towards them. Let Don and Tom guide you through the impressive steps Houston took to make Texas an attractive annex target and how he masterfully put a cap on spending with limited resources. Tune in to this episode and start learning today!

Key Highlights

  • The Impact of Sam Houston on the Expansion of the United States [04:15]
  • How the President of the Republic of Texas Impacted History
  • The Relationship of Sam Houston and Native American Tribes. [08:08]
  • The success of the Republic of Texas Under Sam Houston’s Leadership.[12:15]

Notable Quotes:

  1. “When he came to Texas, I’m pretty sure he was in direct conversation with Andrew Jackson and other members of the Jackson Circle. I see him as almost an agent provocateur. When it came to getting away from Mexico and into the United States.”
  2. “He actually sent Anton Jones, the minister to the United States, to withdraw any sort of request to stop the importation of slaves to curry favor with the United Kingdom.”
  3. “It’s the old age great track. You know what? I’ll fly with your best friend if I can’t get your attention. Or your worst enemy.”
  4. “I think he did everything possible to set the Republic of Texas up. To be a very attractive annexation target. I think he did it masterfully.”

Resources:

Don Frazier, Director of The Texas Center

The Texas Center at Schreiner University

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Presidential Leadership Lessons for the Business Executive

Leadership Lessons from Presidents of the Republic of Texas, David G. Burnet, the First President of the Republic of Texas

Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This begins a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville TX to discuss the four Presidents which Texas was its own country. In this first episode, Tom and Don discuss David G. Burnet and the first President of the Republic of Texas. He served from March 1836 to October 1836.  Join Tom Fox and Don Frazier and listen to the incredible stories of President David G. Burnet and the actual events which made him a leader of the Republic of Texas.

David G. Burnet arrived in what was then Mexico by way of Cincinnati. He took up the project of Texas independence almost immediately. He was driven with a clear view of what he considered right and wrong and had the courage to stand up to the challenges he faced. He successfully led a series of retreats when Santa Ana and his forces closed in on him and his nascent government. Santa Ana eventually was captured by the Mexican government and Burnet led the negotiations over the Treaty to end the war effectively, navigating the volatile situation.

Key Highlights

The Power of Standing up for Your Rights: David G. Burnet’s Story [00:04:23]

The Relationship Between David G. Burnet and Sam Houston [00:08:29]

The Capturing of Santa Ana and David G. Burnet’s Role. [00:12:27]

Comparing the Visions of David G. Burnett and Saint Houston in Texas [00:16:36]

The Power of Perseverance [00:20:38]

Notable Quotes:

1.      “He was an early adopter of filibustering, etcetera. And during the Latin American wars for independence, he lent his sword to the rebels down in Venezuela, and I think he fought in Chile too.”

2.     “He stands up on a table or a bench and says, look. You know, we need to get this going. Well, let’s get a government organized, and guess what? I will put my head through that noose.”

3.     “David G. Burnet stood up in the rowboat and looked back at the Mexican saying, look, if you’re going to shoot somebody, shoot right here, but, you know, my wife’s over here so you hit me and not her.”

4.     “David G. Burnet protected Santa Ana’s life by keeping him Ana on the boat. And that preserves Santa Ana to fight another day, and he’ll have a long and interesting career after this.”

Resources:

Don Frazier, Director The Texas Center

The Texas Center at Schreiner University

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The Hill Country Podcast

Don Frazier on Goings on with the Texas Center

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit again with Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University on his summer trip to Scotland with the Eddington Society, his work with TEKS and what is going on now and in the fall at the Texas Center.

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Texas Center at Schreiner University

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The Hill Country Podcast

Don Frazier on the Battle of the Alamo

Welcome to The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, recent Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit with Don Frazier, Executive Director of the Texas Institute at Schreiner University. March 6 is the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo and we take a deep dive into the reasons for the Texas War of Independence, some of the key players and the Battle of the Alamo.

Some of the highlights include:
·      What was the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and what role did it play in the Texas War of Independence?
·      Stephen F. Austin and how his imprisonment changed the course of the revolution.
·      The economic reasons behind the Texas revolution.
·      The role of Nacogdoches in early Texas.
·      Sam Houston.
·      The battles leading up to the Texian takeover of the Alamo in December 1835.
·      The Battle of the Alamo.
·      How to remember the Alamo.
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Texas Institute at Schreiner University

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The Hill Country Podcast

Don Frazier on The Texas Center at Schreiner University


Welcome to the The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, recent Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit with Dr. Don Frazier, the Director of the Texas Center at Schreiner University. We talk about the Texas Center, its mission and take a deep dive into some Texas history. Some of the highlights include:

  1. What is the Texas Center? Why have a Texas Center?
  2. What is your role?
  3. How do you engage in educational outreach?
  4. What are some of the Texas Center’s current projects?
  5. What is your specific focus in the study and teaching of history at Schreiner?
  6. You were recently appointed the Governor’s 1836 Advisory Committee. What is the role of this Committee and what is your part?
  7. Your most recent book is Tempest Over Texas. What are some of the key highlights for the 1863-1864 Campaign in Texas?
  8. Why do you feel the role of the Texas Center is as much or more important than it has ever been?
  9. Why is it important that Texas history continue to be taught in Texas schools?

For more information on the Texas Center at Schreiner University, check out their website, here.