South Texas Stories

By Jacob Munson. This episode covers a brief history of the CV-16 USS Lexingtion which also entails a brief summary of earliy US naval aviation and how it became a museum ship and the benefits it provides to the local community.

By Mercedes Gonzales. This episode brings you into the inter-workings of a hospital, the jobs that stand behind the doctor at the desk. Before you get evaluated by a doctor, you're getting triaged by a nurse, vitals done by a PCT, and your room was cleaned and disinfected by housekeeping, and a world of other possibilities could have happened before you got there. I want to take you into that world.

By Zarin Hendrix. This episode brings you into the world of Bea Hanson. After living in Mexico for nearly twenty years, Bea decided that it was time for a change. After migrating to the United States, Bea had to face a completely new world alone. After facing many challenges such as language barriers, employment, and culture shock, Bea managed to create a family of her own, eventually becoming the director of the Coastal Bend Food Bank.

By Nicholas Himes. This episode speaks on the controvery surrounding the Robstown High School mascot 'The Cotton Pickers.' Many Black people have shown disapproval of the mascot in the media. In this episode Mr. Gordon Leavell, an African American man who picked cotton as a child, shares his thoughts and prespective on the mascot.

By Emily Torres. This episode is about my grandfather, Frank R. Torres's life on the railroad. Frank dedicated 38 long working years to the railroad and recounts many special stories, memories, and accomplishments along the way. The railroad holds a special place in Frank's heart not because of his service but how he followed in the footsteps of many other railroaders in our family.

By Maxwell McClure. This episode explores the study of dolphin genitals, drunk bats, and other fascinating and quirky research projects conducted by Dr. Dara Orbach of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Find out how a woman who yearned for a way to live on the beach found herself running a lab with the largest collection of marine mammal penises in the world!

By Justin Bucholtz. This episode follows the story of Elena Crawford, a resident of Port Aransas, Texas. She was just starting her senior year of highschool when a life-shattering event took place. Hurricane Harvey hit her little home town and blew away her home in one fell swoop. Hear how she and the rest of her community coped with the lost, and came together to reforge their future.

By Troy Nessner. This episode introduces local history professor Dr. Mark Robbins, who discusses coming to Corpus Christi, imersing himself in local history, working with the Nueces County Historical Commision and others to do a collaborative history/archeological dig at Artesian Park in Corpus Christi Texas.

By Kenya Zarate. This episode details the life of Jeremiah Baldwin, a young man from Corpus Christi, Texas and his journey throughout higher education. Baldwin believes that education is important and has used this to educate others on different topics such as the Black experience.

By Mia Valdez. This episode tells the story of Mia's grandfather, Carlos H. Valdez, Sr., and his involvement in the Steelworker Union, Local 5022 in Corpus Christi, Texas, while working for Asarco. Asarco was cited many times for hazardous practices that were dangerous to employees and the surrounding environment. This podcast illuminates the impact labor unions have on their workers and the surrounding communities and why Asarco eventually had to shut down operations in Corpus Christi.