Once Upon a Time in Texas

#30 - Texas during WWII

Texas is a huge state with a big personality, fascinating history and a plethora of cultures  mixing into a culture all it’s own. As proud as we are to be Texan, we are equally as proud to be Americans and this was true during World War 2. Sit down a  spell and hear a few of the contribution Texas made to the war effort during WWII.

#29 - Someone You Should know - Michael Battaglino

Every now and then you run across someone that just really has a magnetism about them that you just can't ignore. Michael Battaglino is one of those people. Sit down with me and hear a little about Michael, what led him to Wichita Falls, TX and his thoughts on leadership, building relationships and how kindness and getting involved can make any community a better place. I cannot say enough about this guy and I suspect you'll agree. I'm proud to call him a friend.

#28 - Texas and American West Cowgirls

Rarely do ladies get noted in history and that is a shame because there are tons of women in our history that have really lived interesting lives and left their mark! In episode #28, we explore nine cowgirls in the American West that stepped outside the confines of "womens work" and earned the right to be called cowgirls. Sit back, relax and learn ya a little sumthin!

#27 - Texas Tall Tales

Every country and state around the world has tall tales and Texas is no exception. Come with me while I share eight Texas Tall Tales and even a couple of my own. This is a fun podcast and I hope y'all enjoy.

#26 - 9 Texas Ranches

When people think of Texas, there are lots of things that come to mind - boots, spurs, cowboy hats, cattle and of course, ranches. Take a stroll with me while we look at 9 former and current ranches right her in the Lone Star State.

#25 - 9 Unusual Facts

In Texas, we love our state and we are proud to be from Texas and share it with any one who will listen. There are literally HUNDREDS of facts and trivia about Texas and so I sifted through some to bring you 9 unusual facts. Take your hat off, prop your boots up and sit a spell and you might learn a little something.

#24 - Texas Festival and Events

Texas is full of characters and things to celebrate and boy do we. In this episode I cover eight of the interesting festivals and events that I could find. Come walk around the state with me and check them out.

#23 - Native American Tribes of Texas

There are tons of Native American Tribes in the United States. I knew a large amount of them were historically in Texas at one point or another but I had no idea that only three federally recognized tribes are headquartered in Texas today. In this episode I give a little bit of history on tribes that were significant to Texas in one form or another and then jump into the three tribes in Texas today.