Welcome to Texas with Bill Ingram

When the Fisher family made the largest contribution to build a chapel for the new church, it was named Fisher Chapel. When the church moved to a new location, Fisher chapel was deconstructed, and reassembled at the new location.

<b> </b>Before Texas gained independence from Mexico, the people of Gonzales asked the Mexican Government for a cannon so they could provide protection for their community. General Santa Ana loaned them a cannon, with the agreement they would give it back upon request. That didn’t happen. The request by Santa Ana to get the cannon back resulted in the first battle of the Texas Revolution.

A major radio station began broadcasting in San Antonio in 1922. My dad and I both were on the air at WOAI (different decades) and it is still a major player in big market radio today.

Lake Livingston is 52 years old this year. It was built on the river highway known as The Trinity River. It was built and operated by the Trinity River Authority under contract with the City of Houston for water supply purposes.

A 15 year old girl called me one night telling she gave her life to the Lord. But her parents were not supportive. It was a struggle, but years later, it ended well.

<b> </b>It can be very confusing driving Houston freeways… inbound, outbound, North bound, South bound, and so on.

Two brothers. John Kirby Allen, and Augustus Chapman Allen bought land along Buffalo Bayou and named it Houston.

After Daisy, Texas was surveyed and established southwest of Houston in the late 1800s, it was learned there was already a Daisy Texas in Rains Coiunty, east of Dallas. So they named the town after their Post Master, Alief Ozelda MaGee… they renamed it Alief.

Atascocita Road is thought to be the oldest road in the Houston area.

Galveston Island took a direct hit from a category 4 hurricane in September of 1900. Thousands were killed and the island city was devastated. A lot of work went into the island after that, including building a seawall, and even raisng the island anywhere from 3 to 17 feet in places.

When I was hospitalized because of a serious bacterial infection, it gave me a lot of time to talk to God. I realized God’s way is always the best way, even if I didn’t like it.

During a storm one night when my granddaughter was staying with us, she shared with me, that she talks to Jesus every night. If only we all realized how important it is to have that kind of a relationship with Christ.

“Astroworld opened in 1968 to enhance the Astrodome right across the street. For many summers it was Houston’s playground, but ultimately closed in October of 2005.”

The name Texas came from the Native American word “Tejas” or Tay-shas.” It came from the Caddo Indians, and it means Friends or Allies.

Amarillo, Texas was settled twice. Once in 1887 by J.T. Berry, and then again in 1893 by Henry B. Sanborn. Because the first location was in a mudhole, the towns people opted for the second location East of the original location.

We must spend time with Jesus, and understand the only way to get to Heaven is through him.

During a dispute of the towns people, tempers flared, and the confrontation got very heated. That led to a young boy, and a school trustee making comments, that somehow named the town.

A Texas ghost town was purchased some time ago by German immigrants, but they are much older now, and not able to physically do the upkeep and care of the property. So they put it up for sale. The entire town.

The Daily News was first published in 1842, when Texas was still a Republic, and Sam Houston was President. It is still published today in Galveston.

A young Tejano superstar from Lake Jackson, Texas rises to fame but was killed by her own fan club president in 1995.

The McGee Bend Reservoir was renamed Lake Sam Rayburn in honor of the late Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn in 1963.

The Texas Revolution had been a hard fought fight from the beginning. But on April 21, 1836 General Sam Houston and the Texian Army defeated General Santa Ana and his Mexican Army in a battle that lasted just 18 minutes. Texas won its independence.

In 1836 three leaders, Michel B. Menard, Samuel May Williams, and Thomas F. McKinney purchased a league of land and labor of land onj Galveston Island. TGhey went right to work to establish Galveston as the largest city in the Republic of Texas. Quote- “Michel Menard was also a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence ansd member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas.”

As a minor league club for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Houston Buffalos played at Buff Stadium.

More than 120 years ago the Bluebonnets became the official state flower of Texas. 3 decades later a beautification program was put into place scattering bluebonnet seeds all up and down Texas highways.

Sam Houston being named Commander in Chief of the Republic’s military forces evacuated along with delegates and settlers from Washington on the Brazos, making their way to Galveston or Louisiana, as Santa Ana’s Army marched closer.

With business of life, hurry up and go here, hurry up and go there, God reminds us that he created the Sabbath. A day of rest and worship.

Later this year the State of Texas will open a new State Park. Palo Pinto State Park located halfway between Ft. Worth and Abilene, near the small town of Strawn, Texas.

The Mexican Government issued a decree to officially change the name of La Bahia to Villa de Goliad.

William Barrett Travis writes that famous letter asking for help at the Alamo. The Texian Soldiers were outnumbered by the Mexican soldiers more than 5-1.

Jesus used the analogy of the mustard seed in a parable he told about his kingdom.

“Once he completed the Lone Star flag design, he took it to President Lamar for approval.”

After helping General Andrew Jackson defend New Orleans in ther final and deciding battle in the War of 1812, he moved to Galveston. He wouldn’t stop his piratye ways though, and he was forced to leave.

From the Texas Chili Queens of the Alamo City to William Gebhardt from New Braunfels, and even a Swiss immigrant from New York, they all played a big role in Tex-Mex Cuisine.

Offatts Bayou played an important role after the Great 1900 Storm. Work crews dredged the bayou to get the dirt to lift the island anywhere from 3-17 feet.

God makes it clear in Matthew 6:33-34- "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to as well." In otherwords live one day at a time.

The republic of Texas is annexed by the USA in December of 1845, and became the 28th state in the United States.

“Mama took care of me during the day while my parents were at work. She is also where I learned about God.”

When the guy working at the radio station Christmas morning called in sick, I knew I had to go on the air. My dad joined me, and we had the best time.

It’s a story of love between two singer songwriters, and when his wife died suddenly he wrote a Christmas poem.

Some people give to the needy expecting recognition and applause, but that’s not what God wants.

When the United States took a neutral stand toward the rebellion in Texas, the people of Cincinnati, Ohio stepped up, produced, and sent two six pound cannons to the people fighting in Texas. These cannons played a big part in Texas winning independence from Mexico.

At the turn of the century in 1900 The city of Houston only had 4500 people living here. City leaders were trying desperately to create something big, like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. So they came up the NoTsuOh Festival. Quote- “This celebration was held for almost 20 years.” Best Minute- “It was a Fall festival that included parades, balls, college football games, and a carnival midway.”

Daniel Denton Cooley, a prominent businessman, and real estate developer purchased over 1700 acres of land, just north of downtown Houston. In 1891 it was one of the nation’s largest real estate projects.

God’s will is not going to be changed. However God uses the time to change us and our hearts to understand his will.

The historic chapel that was taken apart board by board and moved from Barbers Hill to Mont Belvieu.

A young girls idea at a Major League Baseball game became very popular at most MLB ballparks.

Established in 1972, Guadalupe Mountains National Park has scenic views of West Texas, Maple and Hardwood trees, and 80 miles of trails.

My dad was dying. He believed in God, but had never been saved. He was turned off of religion because of fake preachers and TV evangelists. But he finally accepts the ultimate free gift that Jesus offers to everyone.

The history of how an area called Mark Belt became Pearland over the years.