67 episodes

Once Upon a Time in Texas will mainly focus on lore, myth, legend, characters and stories in and around Texas. There will also be random thoughts by your host Michael Mitchell and conversations with guests about the history of Texas and we might even dabble in current events.

Once Upon a Time in Texas Michael Mitchell

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Once Upon a Time in Texas will mainly focus on lore, myth, legend, characters and stories in and around Texas. There will also be random thoughts by your host Michael Mitchell and conversations with guests about the history of Texas and we might even dabble in current events.

    #67 - Scouting in Texas

    #67 - Scouting in Texas

    So, when I say Scouting or Boy Scouts of America, there are many images that come to mind. Most are probably Norman Rockwell paintings showing life Americana which included a ton of paintings with Boy Scouts as subjects. So, what about the BSA in Texas? Lets dive into some famous Boy Scouts and a little Texas Scouting history.

    • 42 min
    #66 - The BIGNESS of Texas

    #66 - The BIGNESS of Texas

    So, we know that Texas is big. Big state, big personalities, big money and big attitude. BUT, where can you experience the “BIG” of Texas. I had someone ask me that the other day and I didn’t have an answer. So here we go, 7 places to feel or experience the bigness of TEXAS.

    • 35 min
    #65 - 10 Organizations/Foundations in Texas

    #65 - 10 Organizations/Foundations in Texas

    Have you ever heard the name of an organization and thought about how it started and what it represents and what they do? Here are 10 organizations based in Texas that you might have heard of but maybe not.

    • 28 min
    #64 - 10 Oldest Companies in Texas

    #64 - 10 Oldest Companies in Texas

    Have you ever visited a company or bought a product and wondered how long the company has been around? Lets explore the 10 oldest companies in Texas.

    • 24 min
    #63 - Sheppard AFB and Call Field

    #63 - Sheppard AFB and Call Field

    Sheppard Air Force Base, a little history and another base in Wichita Falls most folks don’t know about.

    • 38 min
    #62 - 12 Mighty Orphans

    #62 - 12 Mighty Orphans

    You ever watch a movie and you think "did it really happen that way"? And then you look it up and it was pretty close? Well, the movie 12 Mighty Orphans was spot on and talks about the the Masonic Home and School and it is such a cool story.

    • 25 min

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