Decades of conservation have helped save the native fish, now iconic to Central Texas anglers.
Every Texan knows the official state flower (the bluebonnet) and the official state bird (the mockingbird). However, fewer are aware of the official state fish (the Guadalupe bass), much less the fact that it was on the path to disappearance just a few decades ago, before it received its title in 1989.
Joey Sanchez and Eric Maier are behind the Blue Tile Project, a movement to locate and restore the original tile street signs across the Bayou City.
Dale Acker is the collector behind the Up in Arms museum in Nazareth, which is home to more historical weapons and artifacts than the town has people.
Born out of the Great Depression, the pieces are still handcrafted in San Angelo and are in as much demand as ever.
Dr. Andy Glusenkamp of the zoo's Center for Conservation & Research leads volunteers in a hands-on experience to preserve the beloved state reptile.
From the rural East Texas community of Pleasant Hill, a group of women depicts the sights and sounds that guided people to freedom.
Radio DJ David Kolar hosts The American Czech Hour, which broadcasts from Hillsboro across a 25-mile radius.
Twenty-something Annemarie Sullivan is a modern livestock farmer at the helm of the operation, connecting Texans with their food through sustainable practices.
Gene Fernandez has an outfit for every story, but his infectious love for local history is the star of the show.
