Once Upon a Time in Texas

I know a lot of you, like myself, are ready to vacation in far away places. I have a bunch of places on my bucket list and I know there is no way I’ll ever get to all of them. However, I’ve managed to find some unique places in Texas that are truly amazing and remind me of some places abroad. So even if you’re not planning on leaving the country soon, I’ve gathered a list of some of the best Texas...

So, when you hear about Texas and the pure awesomeness of the state, lots of people think about Cowboys and Indians, wide open prairies, cattle drives and cowboy boots. BUT, we have what is considered to be one of the most elite law enforcement groups in the country however, they were a bit sketchy at times in the past. I’m talking about the Texas Rangers. Few other Law Enforcement agencies have r...

So, let me pose a question here….Is it good to laugh at the dead? I am sure that most of you are thinking “no Mike, that is just downright disrespectful”. Normally I would say “Fair Enough” BUT, I do have a different sense of humor and what if I threw out that the dead had been honored with a Darwin Award? What is that you say, well, the awards Hono Charles Darwin, the father of evolution. Darwin...

I think we can all agree that Texas is really just a gem of a state. It’s a true treasure to all who live or pass through this great State. From occasional silver foggy mornings to the gold colored sunsets it is a great place to live. I love mining through the history of Texas to find the interesting and out of the norm stories to relay to y’all. Anyone have an idea what we are talking about this...

So there are a ton of villains and hero's in history but these two I hard about this last week and they are both pretty fascinating. They both actually served in the Texas Rangers but one was actually a pretty bad guy while the other was in the right place at the right time in history and was recognized for it. Come check out these two historical figures in Texas history.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 t...

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 toda...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.