Related Program: History Matters History Matters: Why Texas takes pride in its lone stars By Gary Joiner, Ph.D. & Gary Joiner, Ph.D. • Aug 19, 2014 Related Program: History Matters TweetShareGoogle+Email Commentator Gary Joiner explains the history of the Bonnie Blue, one of the original Texas flags. Credit Dr. Gary Joiner / Dr. Gary Joiner Listen Listening... / 4:30 History Matters #377 - The Lone Stars commentary Tags: Lone StarsTexasBonnie BlueFlorida ParishesMexican IndependenceTweetShareGoogle+EmailView the discussion thread.