Episodes

  • POW Camps in Texas

    POW Camps in Texas
    Nov 24 2023
    In World War II, the US took on more than 425,000 POWs. Texas housed nearly double prisoners than any other state. Explore with us what life was like at the 70 camps scattered around Texas and how locals adjusted to the prisoners. Learn how many of the POW returned home after the war Crazy for Texas too.
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    26 mins
  • Interview with Miles Toler

    Interview with Miles Toler
    Oct 24 2023
    Interview with Miles Toler with the New London School explosion Museum and Cafe.
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    37 mins
  • New London School Explosion

    New London School Explosion
    Oct 1 2023
    Our love of East Texas drove Crazy for Texas to share a story not mentioned in textbooks. Listen along to hear of one of the gravest school tragedies, not just in Texas history, but in American history and the lasting legacy of the New London School Explosion of 1937 that affects you and I to this very day.
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    31 mins
  • Thomas Jefferson Chambers

    Thomas Jefferson Chambers
    Sep 18 2023
    Inspired by our trip to Anahuac, Crazy for Texas is here to share the story of Thomas Jefferson Chambers whom Chambers County is named after. Listen along to hear of his contribution to our great state of Texas, the details of his murder mystery, and the discovery of an unknown daughter.
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    35 mins
  • Anahuac, Texas

    Anahuac, Texas
    Sep 6 2023
    From its native inhabitants to a feud of town ownership, join us on a historical roadtrip to Anahuac, Texas.
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    24 mins
  • Introduction to Crazy for Texas

    Introduction to Crazy for Texas
    Sep 5 2023
    Introduction to the journey here at Crazy for Texas. Come join us on this journey across our great state of Texas.
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    6 mins