Once Upon a Time in Texas
Once Upon a Time in Texas will mainly focus on lore, myth, legend, characters and stories in and around Texas. There will also be random thoughts by your host Michael Mitchell and conversations with guests about the history of Texas and we might even dabble in current events.
Once Upon a Time in Texas will mainly focus on lore, myth, legend, characters and stories in and around Texas. There will also be random thoughts by your host Michael Mitchell and conversations with guests about the history of Texas and we might even dabble in current events.
Episodes

Sep 20, 2023
#34 - UFO’s and Such
Sep 20, 2023
Sep 20, 2023
30 min
We have heard of some pretty interesting things happening in Texas BUT did you know that one of the first ever official UFO sightings was in Texas....50 YEARS before Roswell?

Sep 13, 2023
Sep 13, 2023
24 min
Did you know there is a knife wielding School Superintendent here in Texas...well there is. But to clarify, he has his own forge and makes his own knives. Also, there was a nuclear explosion here in Texas in the 1960's. It has bee covered up for the most part but there are still enough details out there to piece some of it together. Come check it out on Once Upon a Time in Texas.

Sep 6, 2023
#32 - Crazy Texas Weather
Sep 6, 2023
Sep 6, 2023
33 min
When it comes to Texas a lot of things are pretty crazy, even the weather. One event was even named "Satan's Storm" and people that were in it thought the end of the world, Armageddon, was happening. Tune in to see why they call it Satan's Storm.

Aug 30, 2023
#31 - How is Texas #1
Aug 30, 2023
Aug 30, 2023
40 min
Today we're diving deep into the heart of Texas. Texas is #1 in a lot of peoples minds and hearts and we are rarely second best to anyone. In this episode, we'll be exploring 16 areas where Texas proudly holds the number one rank. So buckle up, because we're about to embark on a journey through the supremacy of the Lone Star State!

Aug 23, 2023
#30 - Texas during WWII
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
24 min
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.

Aug 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2023
54 min
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.

Aug 9, 2023
#28 - Texas and American West Cowgirls
Aug 9, 2023
Aug 9, 2023
31 min
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!

Aug 2, 2023
#27 - Texas Tall Tales
Aug 2, 2023
Aug 2, 2023
31 min
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.

Once Upon a Time in Texas will focus on lore, myth, legend, characters and stories in and around Texas. There will also be random thoughts by your host Michael Mitchell and conversations with guests about the history of Texas and we might even dabble in current events.
Michael Mitchell is now an Independent Mortgage Loan Originator in Wichita Falls, TX (themichaelmitchell.com). He can do mortgages anywhere in the State of Texas but he has a passion for history and stories.
He has served in a few professions including a 5th, 6th and 7th grade Science Teacher for five years. He also worked professionally for the Boy Scouts of America for 13 years in West Texas and Northwest Texas.
The photos at the top and left on this page are both his. He does a lot of "rusty and crusty" photography as he calls it and can be seen at howlingcoyotephotography.com









