Barbed Wire Battles: Texas’ Fence-Cutting War

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Texas was built on open ranges and wide horizons—until barbed wire started carving up the frontier. In this episode, we dive into the wild and chaotic Fence-Cutting War of the 1880s, when furious cowboys and landowners clashed over who controlled the land. Armed with wire cutters and a deep sense of frontier justice, Texas ranchers waged a battle that turned neighbor against neighbor and led to gunfights, political showdowns, and some downright bizarre tactics.

Join us as we unravel the story of how a simple strand of wire changed the Lone Star State forever—and how some Texans refused to let the fences win. It’s a tale of cattle, conflict, and cowboy rebellion that you won’t want to miss!

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