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Episodes

275 My First Car

I got my first car when I was a freshman in high school... a 1970 Olds Cutlass... babyblue with a white top.

Jul 11, 2025•11 min

274- Luna Park

In the 1920s, Luna Park, a big amusement park in Houston, was known as the Coney Island of Texas.

Jul 04, 2025•12 min

273 Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper was created in Waco, Texas in 1885.

Jun 27, 2025•14 min

272- Indianola

Indianola was once a thriving community on the shores of Matagorda Bay.

Jun 20, 2025•11 min

271 When the Darkness Won't Lift

Depression is very real, but God want's to see you through it.

Jun 13, 2025•10 min

270 Old Spanish Trail

Old Spanish Trail is one of the oldest roads in Texas.

Jun 06, 2025•10 min

269 Texas Seaport Museum

Galveston Island used to be known as "The Ellis Island of the West".

May 30, 2025•9 min

268 Galveston Causeway

The Galveston Causeway is that bridge that connects the mainland with the island.

May 23, 2025•10 min

267 Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

Officially part of State Highway 87 the Galveston-Bolivar Ferry runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week, unless there is a weather related problem.

May 16, 2025•11 min

266 Texas City Disaster

April 16, 1947 two ships hauling ammonium nitrate exploded killing 581 people and causing massive distruction.

May 09, 2025•11 min

265 How Did Texas Get Its Name?

The name "Texas" comes from the Native American word "Tejas" or "Tay-shas".

May 02, 2025•10 min

264 Oldest House in Galveston

It's thought to be the Mechele B. Menard House.

Apr 25, 2025•10 min

263 What Does God Say About Life?

God never said life would be easy... as a matter of fact he said it would be difficult.

Apr 18, 2025•10 min

262- Holy Week

A week to remember Jesus Christ, who died on Good Friday, and rose three days later on Easter Sunday.

Apr 11, 2025•10 min

261 Daiken Park

The ballpark that the Houston Astros call home has anew name... Daiken Park.

Apr 04, 2025•9 min

260 Washburn Tunnel

Washburn Tunnel is the only underwater vehicle tunnel currently in operation in the Lone Star State.

Mar 28, 2025•9 min

259 Texas Independence Day

The Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted on March 2, 1836 at Washington on the Brazos.

Mar 21, 2025•9 min

258 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

It's Houston biggest event of the year.

Mar 14, 2025•11 min

257 Runaway Scrape

When the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted at Washington on the Brazos, the Texas Delegates and citizens fled the area. Mexican General and his troops were headed that way.

Mar 07, 2025•10 min