Explorers, revolutionaries, military leaders, scientists, storytellers, activists, and local heroes connected to Houston and the Texas coast emerge through the lives of individuals who shaped the region’s character.

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Heinrich Ostermayer traveled to Texas in 1848 and his diary was influential in attracting German immigrants. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

Ostermayer and his Texas Diary

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He was one of the 16 original pilots who flew for Trans-Texas Airways. Narrated by WF Strong.

A.J. High: Aviator and Air Force Veteran

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Born as Johnnie Lee Collier, her parents named her “John” because they wanted a son. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Tap Dancer and Singer Ann Miller

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The LBJ Space Center has had many “firsts” over the years and Sally Ride added to that list. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Sally Ride, First Woman in Space

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Co-founded an organization to provide nutritious food to those living in areas with limited options to healthy choices. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Annie Zhu

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The 20 story hotel had the biggest swimming pool on the planet, so large that people water-skied in it. Narrated by WF Strong.

James Dean & the Shamrock Hotel

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Despite the intense difficulties of his journey, Cabeza de Vaca, Texas’ first tourist, still marvelled at the beauty of this place. Narrated by WF Strong.

Cabeza de Vaca

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No Better person to tell the stories of Texas. Narrated by WF Strong.

Jack Johnson: The Galveston Giant

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A naval officer into his 70’s Harby fought in the War of 1812 and the Civil War forty years later. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Texas Seafarer Levi Harby

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Local meteorologist thought a hurricane doing any serious harm to Galveston was &#34;a crazy idea.&#34; Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Weatherman Was Tragically Wrong

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Born in New England, he sided with the Confederacy and was regarded as the best naval officer of his day. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Yankee in Rebel Navy: Leon Smith

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The person who Galveston - and a host of other places - is named after is one of only eight honorary US citizens. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Texas’s Tie to Revolutionary War

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Historical Marker - She was a leader in Houston during a time when women had few rights and fewer opportunities. Narrated by Joy Nash.

“The Mother of Houston”

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A general, congressman, leader in the Texas Revolution, and settler of San Jacinto. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

“Father of Texas Railroads”

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He lost hearing, speech and use of his legs at age seven, but would go on to save hundreds as a lifeguard. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Lifeguard Peter Leroy Colombo

Explorers, revolutionaries, military leaders, scientists, storytellers, activists, and local heroes connected to Houston and the Texas coast emerge through the lives of individuals who shaped the region’s character.