Welcome to Texas with Bill Ingram

“Once he completed the Lone Star flag design, he took it to President Lamar for approval.”

After helping General Andrew Jackson defend New Orleans in ther final and deciding battle in the War of 1812, he moved to Galveston. He wouldn’t stop his piratye ways though, and he was forced to leave.

From the Texas Chili Queens of the Alamo City to William Gebhardt from New Braunfels, and even a Swiss immigrant from New York, they all played a big role in Tex-Mex Cuisine.

Offatts Bayou played an important role after the Great 1900 Storm. Work crews dredged the bayou to get the dirt to lift the island anywhere from 3-17 feet.

God makes it clear in Matthew 6:33-34- "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to as well." In otherwords live one day at a time.

The republic of Texas is annexed by the USA in December of 1845, and became the 28th state in the United States.

“Mama took care of me during the day while my parents were at work. She is also where I learned about God.”

When the guy working at the radio station Christmas morning called in sick, I knew I had to go on the air. My dad joined me, and we had the best time.

It’s a story of love between two singer songwriters, and when his wife died suddenly he wrote a Christmas poem.

Some people give to the needy expecting recognition and applause, but that’s not what God wants.

When the United States took a neutral stand toward the rebellion in Texas, the people of Cincinnati, Ohio stepped up, produced, and sent two six pound cannons to the people fighting in Texas. These cannons played a big part in Texas winning independence from Mexico.

At the turn of the century in 1900 The city of Houston only had 4500 people living here. City leaders were trying desperately to create something big, like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. So they came up the NoTsuOh Festival. Quote- “This celebration was held for almost 20 years.” Best Minute- “It was a Fall festival that included parades, balls, college football games, and a carnival midway.”

Daniel Denton Cooley, a prominent businessman, and real estate developer purchased over 1700 acres of land, just north of downtown Houston. In 1891 it was one of the nation’s largest real estate projects.

God’s will is not going to be changed. However God uses the time to change us and our hearts to understand his will.

The historic chapel that was taken apart board by board and moved from Barbers Hill to Mont Belvieu.

A young girls idea at a Major League Baseball game became very popular at most MLB ballparks.

Established in 1972, Guadalupe Mountains National Park has scenic views of West Texas, Maple and Hardwood trees, and 80 miles of trails.

My dad was dying. He believed in God, but had never been saved. He was turned off of religion because of fake preachers and TV evangelists. But he finally accepts the ultimate free gift that Jesus offers to everyone. 

The history of how an area called Mark Belt became Pearland over the years.

 This explains how God is one being, who exist in three persons.

There are a number of things that can get you in trouble driving in Hosuton traffic. Just about anything from driving to slow in the fast lane to tailgating someone. The best thing is to drive friendly.

By trusting God each and every day, your faith becomes stronger and your relationship with God becomes stronger.

Even though it seems life works against us, it’s important to have closeness with God. Be intentional and find ways to spend time with God.

186 years ago (in 1836) the Allen Brother purchased some land along Buffalo Bayou, and named it after General Sam Houston.

The Bible gives us scripture after scripture that warns if we judge others, we will be judged by the same measure.