Welcome to Texas with Bill Ingram

A land known as Parrsville was used by pirates, and transients. It was used by the Federal Government during the civil war, and it’s home to the Point Bolivar Lighthouse.

Episode Summary- After leaving the Harris County Sheriff’s office, Marvin Zindler was hired by Houston’s KTRK TV Channel 13 to create the role of Consumer Reporter.

 The state of the art facility opened in 1965 on Galveston Island, and hosted millions of visitors until the park closed in 1990.

Sometimes God’s will does not line up with our will. Sometimes God’s will is exactly opposite of what we want the outcome to be. So how do we handle that. In short, it’s best that we understand God’s will is the only answer.

My dad died more than 20 years ago, but I still have dreams of him. In this dream we were fishing on the Leon River in Central Texas, and it was like God gave me another day with him.

Sometimes God’s will does not line up with our will. Sometimes God’s will is exactly opposite of what we want the outcome to be. So how do we handle that. In short, it’s best that we understand God’s will is the only answer.

God has been very generous with us humans from the get-go. And eventhough we messed up our trust and relationship with God, he still loves us. But are we generous to God?

Dr. Graham told a thought provoking story about Albert Einstein. "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope. You can watch, read and listen at hopeondemand.com.

There are many that believe having a relationship with Jesus Christ, or what many call being religious, means giving up your freedom to be happy. Nothing could be further from the truth. "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply wit...

Built in 1852, and operated until 1902. It has been restored and is operated as the Port Isabel State Historic Site, complete with a visitors center. "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope. You...

“When Moses died, Joshua became the new leader for the Isrealites. God explains in the book of Deuteronomy why it’s important to focus on his word.” "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope. You c...

When the original Amarillo was found to prone to flooding because it was very low land, A fellow by the name of Henry B. Sanborn, and his bsuiness partner begaon buying land to the East. "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply wit...

Big Dan brought leftover BBQ to work one day. I ate about a pound or so of it, only to find out later it was cow head. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts an...

Chips and salsa became the official state snack in 2003 at the request of some second grade students in Mission, Texas. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts a...

God is clear on death and dying. If you give your heart to Jesus Christ you will have eternal life in Heaven. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs,...

Glenwood Cemetery is the very first professionally designed cemetery in Houston. It is the final resting place for many famous people, including former Texas Governor William P. Hobby, Heart Surgeon Dr Denton Cooley, among others. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On...

Houstonians spent many a summer day at Astroworld, our beloved theme park across the street from the Astrodome, and part of the Astrodomain. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Throu...

When my mother died five years ago, I knew I could either dwell on the past, and let grief consume me, or I could be thankful for all the time I had with her. An untitled piece written by Elizabeth Ammons, I think, says it best. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On De...

The second President of the Republic of Texas, Maribeau B. Lamar moved the Capital City to Waterloo. Waterloo was renamed Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin… the Father of Texas. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you...

From the biggest livestock market in the Southwest to becoming primarily a tourist attraction, a lot of people still want to see it. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through video...

The two Allen Brothers bought some land along Buffalo Bayou, and named it after General Sam Houston. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help c...

Holy Holy Holy, the three words together, is only mentioned in the Bible twice. It emphasizes God’s holiness. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs,...

It was a 13 day siege on the Alamo and roughly 200 Texian Soldiers fought the 1,000+ soliders of the Mexican Army, and held them off for as long as possible. Early in the morning on March 6th, Santa Ana and his Mexican Army overwhelmed the Texian Army. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram...

The William Barrett Travis letter was an ask for help that never came. Colonel Travis and his men knew they would die fighting at the Alamo. But their bravery tied the Mexican army up long enough, 13 days, so that General Sam Houston would have time to gather his troops for another battle. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org...

Whether it’s the coast, the Hill Country, or Louisiana, it’s just a day trip from Houston. You can hear more from Bill Ingram weekday mornings on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, TX, or listen online at ksbj.org.  "Welcome to Texas" with Bill Ingram is a part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you...