EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 13 MIN
94 - State Symbol Spotlight: Longhorn
from Texas History for Kids · host Michelle Gallegos
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today’s object is a massive Texas Longhorn skull. Its pale bone gleams under the lights, the horns stretching wide—a spectacular sight to behold. Today our artifact tells a story of an animal that faced importation, near extinction and a revival of a species, making it one of Texas’ official state symbols.Resources Referenceshttps://thc.texas.gov/state-historic-sites/official-state-texas-longhorn-herd/state-texas-longhorn-herd-historyhttps://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/symbolshttps://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-longhorn-sold-at-auction-for-record-breaking-700000/Music/Sounds by PixabayStarting Jingle Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay- Jingle Slide GuitarBeginning Sound: Biker’s Stories by Music by Alex Guz from PixabaySupport the show🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activities🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time! Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!Email [email protected] the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store
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Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today’s object is a massive Texas Longhorn skull. Its pale bone gleams under the lights, the horns stretching wide—a spectacular sight to behold. Today our artifact tells a story of an animal that faced importation, near extinction and a revival of a species, making it one of Texas’ official state symbols. Resources References https://thc.texas.gov/state-historic-sites/official-state-texas-longhorn-herd/state-texas-longhorn-her...
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