Category Archives: Feuds & Rivalries

Consequences

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Mustang

A Texas Ranger could ride like a Mexican, track like an Indian, shoot like a Tennessean, and fight like a devil. McMullen County, formed in 1858 from Béxar, Atascosa, and Live Oak counties, sets around 74-miles south of San Antonio.  … Continue reading →

Posted in American Frontier, American Southwest, Feuds & Rivalries, Gunfights and such, History, Justice, Outlaws, Society, Texas, Texas Rangers | 2 Comments

The Hillbilly Wars

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Mustang

Background The term “red neck” originated from the red bandanas worn around the necks of laborers to absorb the sweat from working in the hot sun.  There’s nothing wrong with honest work, of course, but people who regard themselves as better than everyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Corruption, Feuds & Rivalries, Gunfights and such, History, Politicians, Society | 5 Comments