An Unintended Consequence on the FrontierMike CoxNov 06, 2025∙ Paid411ShareMural in San Angelo depicting figures of the Fort Concho era.Mike Cox's Texas Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeIt’s a matter of logic first articulated in the 17th century: Any given undertaking—big or small—is capable of leading to something totally unexpec…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Mike Cox.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.