Origins of Victoria - Episode 2 - Spanish Missions, Forts & Exhibitions Episode 2 of this series explores the attempts at Spanish colonization of Texas from roughly 1690 through 1824. This is a little-studied era of Spanish missions, forts and expeditions across Texas and Victoria County. (45 minutes) This video has been viewed 27 timesOrigins of Victoria - Episode 1 This new progam explores the history of Victoria County. In this first episode, go back in time to April 22, 1689 - the day Texas history began. This episode includes a brief introduction of the program by Victoria County Heritage Director Gary Dunnam. (36 minutes) This video has been viewed 152 times