Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
Explorers, revolutionaries, military leaders, scientists, storytellers, activists, and local heroes connected to Houston and the Texas coast emerge through the lives of individuals who shaped the region’s character.
Language:
English
Ostermayer and his Texas Diary
1/4/2026
Heinrich Ostermayer traveled to Texas in 1848 and his diary was influential in attracting German immigrants. Narrated by Ean Leppin.
Duration:00:02:38
A.J. High: Aviator and Air Force Veteran
1/4/2026
He was one of the 16 original pilots who flew for Trans-Texas Airways. Narrated by WF Strong.
Duration:00:03:39
Tap Dancer and Singer Ann Miller
1/4/2026
Born as Johnnie Lee Collier, her parents named her “John” because they wanted a son. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:03:28
Sally Ride, First Woman in Space
1/4/2026
The LBJ Space Center has had many “firsts” over the years and Sally Ride added to that list. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:03:26
Annie Zhu
1/4/2026
Co-founded an organization to provide nutritious food to those living in areas with limited options to healthy choices. Narrated by Sarah Prather.
Duration:00:03:26
James Dean & the Shamrock Hotel
1/4/2026
The 20 story hotel had the biggest swimming pool on the planet, so large that people water-skied in it. Narrated by WF Strong.
Duration:00:03:13
Cabeza de Vaca
1/4/2026
Despite the intense difficulties of his journey, Cabeza de Vaca, Texas’ first tourist, still marvelled at the beauty of this place. Narrated by WF Strong.
Duration:00:05:18
Jack Johnson: The Galveston Giant
1/4/2026
No Better person to tell the stories of Texas. Narrated by WF Strong.
Duration:00:04:44
Texas Seafarer Levi Harby
1/4/2026
A naval officer into his 70’s Harby fought in the War of 1812 and the Civil War forty years later. Narrated by Craig Patterson.
Duration:00:02:40
Weatherman Was Tragically Wrong
1/4/2026
Local meteorologist thought a hurricane doing any serious harm to Galveston was "a crazy idea." Narrated by Craig Patterson.
Duration:00:02:39
Yankee in Rebel Navy: Leon Smith
1/4/2026
Born in New England, he sided with the Confederacy and was regarded as the best naval officer of his day. Narrated by Craig Patterson.
Duration:00:02:34
Texas’s Tie to Revolutionary War
1/4/2026
The person who Galveston - and a host of other places - is named after is one of only eight honorary US citizens. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:22
“The Mother of Houston”
1/4/2026
Historical Marker - She was a leader in Houston during a time when women had few rights and fewer opportunities. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:02:42
“Father of Texas Railroads”
1/4/2026
A general, congressman, leader in the Texas Revolution, and settler of San Jacinto. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:03:07
Lifeguard Peter Leroy Colombo
1/4/2026
He lost hearing, speech and use of his legs at age seven, but would go on to save hundreds as a lifeguard. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:08