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Talking Texas History explores Texas history before and beyond the Alamo. Hosted by Scott Sosebee and Gene Preuss, we talk with folks with a passion for Texas history, teach it, write it, support it, and with some who’ve made it. Our guests will include people who make Texas history accessible to the public (including academic historians, public historians, archivists, living history practitioners, and history enthusiasts) and will discuss new work, research, and our passion for local history.

Galveston’s award winning history podcast. Listen to us transform Galveston into the world’s largest free museum. Be sure to check out the Galveston Unscripted free audio tour at galvestonunscripted.com!

Welcome to West Texas. Where the sky stretches on forever, and the stories are as vast and rugged as the landscape itself. On this podcast we will explore the characters who have etched their names into the sun bleached history of this region. From outlaws and lawmen, to everyday folks who dared to dance with destiny, host Jody Slaughter explores the legends, the truths, and the tall tales that define this undefinable region.

The life story of Billy Dixon, a buffalo hunter and scout from the Texas Panhandle who was active as far as Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma, offers a genuine depiction of life on the old western frontier. Billy helped found the town of Adobe Walls, ended a siege during the Second Battle of Adobe Walls with a long-distance shot, and received the US Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Buffalo Wallow Fight. Billy later served as postmaster at Adobe Walls, sheriff of Hutchinson County, Texas, and state land commissioner.

Texas Haunts is a podcast exploring haunted locations and paranormal stories across the great state of Texas. We treat you to a little humor, historical facts, ghostly encounters and top it off with an excellent recommendation of our favorite libation. Happy Ghost Hunting Ya'll!

Deep in the Heart of Frisco is a project brought to you by long time residents Ed Mahoney and Brian Brickman. They share a passion for everything Frisco from the great dining options, to the complicated world of local politics. They discuss topics ranging from the history of Frisco, local hot spots, and special events, to the inside scoop of local influences, ways to be involved and how the government is organized. Check it out and enjoy the deeper side to Frisco Texas

San Antonio Texas Podcast

"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. It's a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit TheAlamo.org.

“Your Texas Life” knows what it means to be Texan. It’s a way of life. It’s an idea. It’s an experience. Dedicated to telling stories that embody the myriad of voices, viewpoints, cultures, and characters of this colorful region of the U.S.A. “Your Texas Life” is spearheading a movement to capture, document, and publish the essence of Texans–past and present–and people who have experienced Texas with a story to share.Texas is vast, mysterious, and sometimes misunderstood. The editorial promise of “Your Texas Life” is to hear from authentic voices that are gritty, ...

To celebrate Perini Ranch Steakhouse’s 40th anniversary, owners Lisa and Tom Perini invited friends, historians, ranchers and chefs to share their reflections on what makes this steakhouse so iconic. This collection of stories shows off history, hospitality, and hominy (green chile hominy that is) that have made Perini Ranch Steakhouse a Texas institution. Learn how a little steakhouse off the beaten path became synonymous with “Real Texas Food!” The tale of a cowboy cook and the best little steakhouse in Texas will capture the hearts and taste buds of fans around the globe. Produced in ...