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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Local meteorologist thought a hurricane doing any serious harm to Galveston was "a crazy idea." Narrated by Craig Patterson.

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

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.

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

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

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.