Once Upon a Time in Texas

#22 -Odd and Interesting Places to Visit

Every state has its odd and interesting places to visit and Texas is no exception. In this podcast we will learn about six of those odd and interesting places from across the state. I could have done a lot more and probably will in the future but for now, lets check out these six.

#21 - Texas Slang and Sayings

Every state in the Union and pretty much every area of the world has their own slang, sayings, accents and vernacular. Texas is no different and in this episode we explore a few of these slang words and sayings that you are likely to encounter not only in Texas but in the Southern US.

#20 - Disasters, Natural and Man Made

Texas has a rich history and culture but one thing we don't talk about a lot are disasters that have happened here in our state. On this episode we explore some of the largest natural and man made disasters that Texas has experienced.

#19 - Texas and Jack the Ripper

We all know about Jack the Ripper and the gruesome murders committed in London BUT did you know there are a couple of theories that place him here in Texas? There were some unsolved murders in Austin, called the servant girl murders, a few years before the Jack the Ripper murders. The two leading theories that place him in Texas are....plausible. Tune in to hear a little more on what I was able to dig up.

#18 - Outlaws from and in Texas

Well, we romanticize about outlaws all of the time. I mean, Billy the Kid is one of the most famous outlaws of all time but did you know there are a few from Texas? Of course you did but sit on the back porch with me for a bit and learn a little more about a few of them and how the ended up in the life of crime.

#17 - Texas Sports Teams and a little history to boot

Texas has a ton of professional sports teams! Do you know what the Official Sport of Texas is? I think you'll be surprised and then think "well, that's about right" once you find out. Come hear a little about Sports Teams in Texas and what is the official State Sport of Texas.

#16 - 5 Cities of Atlantis in our backyard

What does the city/Island of Atlantis and Texas have in common....well, we have underwater cities of course. Tune in to hear about a few right here in our own backyard.

#15 - Five Ghostly Places

So Texas is known for a lot of things and one of them is paranormal and ghostly places. Join me while we explore five places to see ghosts in Texas.