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Critters
May 18, 2022
After the Big Year: What Came Next for the Texan Who Broke a National Birding Record
After taking her thousands of miles across 48 states, Tiffany Kersten’s adventure led her right back home.
Being Texan
Short films highlighting stories and portraits of Texans from all walks of life.
Sports
July 27, 2021
Gold Medalist Michelle Carter Is Tired of Hearing “Shot Put Is Not Sexy”
The three-time Olympian from North Texas and daughter of Super Bowl champ Michael Carter reminds us that greatness comes from within.
Sports
July 20, 2021
Med School Can Wait. Texas’s Hurley Sisters Still Have Medals to Win.
The fencing duo from San Antonio took bronze in 2012, and this summer in Tokyo, they’re seeking even greater Olympic glory.
Sports
July 13, 2021
Teenage Skateboarding Sensation Jordan Santana Rides for Texas
The 17-year-old from Houston is one of only a handful of women who've ever successfully landed a 540-degree aerial spin during competition.
Sports
July 6, 2021
From Texas to Tokyo: Team USA Women’s Boxing Captain Ginny Fuchs
The flyweight from Houston talks about fighting for her country and for mental health awareness in the first of a four-part video series.
Books
June 3, 2021
How Poet and Guggenheim Fellow Roberto Tejada Experiences the World
The University of Houston professor walks us through his process and his award-winning poem ‘Carbonate of Copper.’
Hunting & Fishing
April 26, 2021
A Day at Ox Ranch: Exotic Hunting & Breeding
Ranch CEO Jason Molitor always loved hunting. Now he runs an 18,000-acre operation with more than 60 species on offer.
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Wes Ferguson
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Art
March 31, 2021
Donkeeboy and Donkeemom Brighten Houston With Their Art
The mother-son team are behind some of the city's most colorful murals.
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Katy Vine
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Being Texan
February 12, 2021
Dottie and Ed: A Love Story Mixed Up in Time
Our special Valentine’s Day video tells the story of two ranchers who found each other again in their eighties.
Health
December 22, 2020
San Antonio’s Bus Drivers Stepped Up During the Pandemic
Watch the video to follow Bobby Richardson and others as they deliver food, and support, to the families along their routes.
Music
November 30, 2020
Collings Guitars Are Worth Every Penny
In a nondescript space outside Austin, the team behind these world-renowned guitars carry on the exacting legacy of their founder.
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Michael Hall
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Health
October 30, 2020
During COVID, San Antonio’s Botánicas Saw an Uptick in Customers
Follow writer Peter Holley as he explores some of the city's traditional-medicine and faith-healing establishments.
Sports
September 24, 2020
Breaking the Barrier: The Road to Becoming a First-Generation Bull Rider
In the first film for our new Being Texan docuseries, three pint-size cowboys make their inaugural rides on flesh-and-blood steers.
Arts & Entertainment
January 8, 2019
From Tonga: A Short Film Explores a Polynesian Influence on Friday Night Lights
Euless is home to one of the largest Tongan communities in the U.S. In this documentary, Huay-Bing Law explores how the immigrants have revitalized the local high school football team through the story of one player, Patrick Vahe.
Arts & Entertainment
January 8, 2019
Auction: The Gonzales Livestock Market Preserves a Fading Small Town Tradition
In the small town of Gonzales, Texas, a cattle auction serves as the cultural focal point, bringing residents and carrying the community’s heritage forward.
Arts & Entertainment
January 8, 2019
Night at the Dance: An Evening at One of the Few Remaining Dance Halls in Texas
Filmmaker Annie Silverstein chronicled the scene and the dancers at Sefcik Dance Hall in Seaton.
Arts & Entertainment
January 8, 2019
All-Around: The Comeback Story of Bronc Rider Mac Coleman
Mac Coleman always knew he wanted to be a professional bronc rider. This documentary film by TJ Martinez profiles the Texan as he pursues his dream—after losing his eyesight.
Being Texan
December 19, 2017
Heroes from the Storm: Stories of the Texas Spirit After Hurricane Harvey
Texas filmmaker Ben Steinbauer directs this showcase of resilience, profiling different Texans who came together to help others in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.