• Mike Nesmith, Just Monkee-ing Around

    Houston, Texas, born Mike Nesmith would earn fame and fortune as a member of the 1960's pop group and TV show the Monkees. Narrated by WF Strong.

    4m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Billy Preston, the Fifth Beatle

    Billy Preston, born in Houston, became possibly the most desired keyboard player in music in the latter 20th century. Narrated by Becky Lynn.

    3m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Manda Ann Nursing Home

    Manda Ann’s 43-year history in serving underserved communities created a historical legacy of service and Black entrepreneurship. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

    3m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Institute for Spirituality and Health

    Established in 1955, the Institute for Spirituality and Health concerns itself with the spiritual component of modern medicine. Narrated by Connie Weber.

    3m - Jan 4, 2026
  • The Award-Winning Ben Taub Hospital

    With 409 licensed beds, it is one of the busiest trauma centers in the United States, caring for over 100,000 emergency patients from 2010 to 2011. Narrated by Connie Weber.

    3m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Paranormal Activity Within an Endangered Houston Graveyard

    The 6-acre cemetery is a historic resting place for many freed slaves and some of Houston's earliest black residents. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

    3m - Jan 4, 2026
  • The Bryan Museum and Its Humble Founder

    The Bryan Museum presents a chronological history of Texas and the American West with a special emphasis on the Spanish influences in the region. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

    3m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Moody Gardens: A 1980s Horse Barn and Riding Arena

    Moody Gardens began as a horse barn with a riding arena that provided a hippotherapy riding program for people with head injuries. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

    3m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

    One of the few spots in the world that has rides over the Gulf Coast waters. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

    4m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Methodist Hospital of Houston

    Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship quaternary care hospital of Houston Methodist academic medical center. Narrated by Tim Heller.

    2m - Jan 4, 2026
  • The Astrodome

    Once known as the 8th Wonder of the World, the Astrodome hosted over 100 million visitors. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

    2m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Beware & Bemused: Gulf Creatures

    Just under the surface of the water as well as buried in the sand are thousands of different small critters. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

    2m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Post Civil War Freedman’s Town

    During its heyday Freedman's Town featured hundreds of houses, many of which were small "shotgun" shacks. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

    2m - Jan 4, 2026
  • Old 1839 Galveston Square

    Continually since 1839, this block of historic buildings has been home to many businesses. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

    2m - Jan 4, 2026
  • 1900 Storm: Clara Barton Helps

    Since its formation, the Galveston Red Cross chapter has been at the forefront of countless relief efforts. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

    1m - Jan 4, 2026
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