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Today we're slithering our way to Sweetwater, Texas at the Rattlesnake Roundup, where we will explore how this unusual event started, why rattlesnakes matter to Texas wildlife, and how venom is used to save lives.

References

http://www.rattlesnakeroundup.net/calendar-of-events1.html

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This week, we’re investigating a very curious creature—one that wears armor, digs like a champ, and somehow waddled its way into Texas history books. Yep, we’re talking about the nine-banded armadillo—the official state mammal of Texas!

Zoe's got questions (like… why not a horse or cow?!), and we’ve got answers. Discover how this tough little underdog became a Texas icon, learn about armadillo races (yes, really!), and find out what makes this armored oddball so special.

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We’re talking about the history of Texas immigration, the power of protest, and a lesson from history that still echoes today.

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References

Curtis Bishop, “Law of April 6, 1830,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/law-of-april-6-1830.

Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

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