Welcome to Texas with Bill Ingram

Welcome to Texas with Bill Ingram

Stories of history, life and faith in the Lone Star state.

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283- Galveston

Galveston was once the largest city in Texas, until it was nearly wiped off the map.

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Sep 5, 2025 12:0 AM
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Welcome to Texas with Bill Ingram
282- History of Alarm Clocks

Alarm clocks have been around for centuries, but in 1956 they got an upgrade.

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Aug 29, 2025 12:0 AM
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281- Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas opened on August 1, 1961 in Arlington.

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Aug 22, 2025 12:0 AM
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280- Hermann Park - 8-2025

The most visited park in Houston is Hermann Park... home to the Houston Zoo, The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Miller Outdoor Theater, The Houston Garden Center, and a public golf course.

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Aug 15, 2025 12:0 AM
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279- Friendswood

A group of Quakers bought land around the turn of last century and developed Friendswood.

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Aug 8, 2025 12:0 AM
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278 Farm to Market Roads

After WWII Farm to Market Roads were created to help famers get their goods to market.

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Aug 1, 2025 12:0 AM
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277 Gal-Hou Interurban

Before the Gulf Fwy the Galveston-Houston Interurban was a popular way between Houston and Galveston.

00:09:00
Jul 25, 2025 12:0 AM
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276- Truax Field

Truax Field near Corpus Christi was once home to the U.S. Navy's elite pilots and the legendary Blue Angels.

00:10:31
Jul 18, 2025 12:0 AM
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275 My First Car

I got my first car when I was a freshman in high school... a 1970 Olds Cutlass... babyblue with a white top.

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Jul 11, 2025 12:0 AM
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274- Luna Park

In the 1920s, Luna Park, a big amusement park in Houston, was known as the Coney Island of Texas.

00:11:12
Jul 4, 2025 12:0 AM
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273 Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper was created in Waco, Texas in 1885.

00:13:09
Jun 27, 2025 12:0 AM
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272- Indianola

Indianola was once a thriving community on the shores of Matagorda Bay.

00:10:24
Jun 20, 2025 12:0 AM
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271 When the Darkness Won't Lift

Depression is very real, but God want's to see you through it.

00:09:20
Jun 13, 2025 12:0 AM
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270 Old Spanish Trail

Old Spanish Trail is one of the oldest roads in Texas.

00:09:11
Jun 6, 2025 12:0 AM
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269 Texas Seaport Museum

Galveston Island used to be known as "The Ellis Island of the West".

00:07:34
May 30, 2025 12:0 AM
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268 Galveston Causeway

The Galveston Causeway is that bridge that connects the mainland with the island.

00:09:06
May 23, 2025 12:0 AM
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267 Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

Officially part of State Highway 87 the Galveston-Bolivar Ferry runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week, unless there is a weather related problem.

00:09:53
May 16, 2025 12:0 AM
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266 Texas City Disaster

April 16, 1947 two ships hauling ammonium nitrate exploded killing 581 people and causing massive distruction.

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May 9, 2025 12:0 AM
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265 How Did Texas Get Its Name?

The name "Texas" comes from the Native American word "Tejas" or "Tay-shas".

00:08:55
May 2, 2025 12:0 AM
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264 Oldest House in Galveston

It's thought to be the Mechele B. Menard House.

00:08:49
Apr 25, 2025 12:0 AM
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263 What Does God Say About Life?

God never said life would be easy... as a matter of fact he said it would be difficult.

00:08:39
Apr 18, 2025 12:0 AM
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262- Holy Week

A week to remember Jesus Christ, who died on Good Friday, and rose three days later on Easter Sunday.

00:08:52
Apr 11, 2025 12:0 AM
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261 Daiken Park

The ballpark that the Houston Astros call home has anew name... Daiken Park.

00:08:07
Apr 4, 2025 12:0 AM
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260 Washburn Tunnel

Washburn Tunnel is the only underwater vehicle tunnel currently in operation in the Lone Star State.

00:08:26
Mar 28, 2025 12:0 AM
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259 Texas Independence Day

The Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted on March 2, 1836 at Washington on the Brazos.

00:08:20
Mar 21, 2025 12:0 AM
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