Voices of Texas Originals
Texas Originals airs on KUHF 88.7 FM, Saturday at 1:04 p.m.
KUHF Houston Public Radio in partnership with Humanities Texas launches Texas Originals — a new weekly radio segment profiling individuals whose lives and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture.
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
She was nicknamed "Babe" because of her remarkable athletic skills. She medaled in several Olympic track and field events. She and husband George Zaharias helped launch the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
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Lorenzo de Zavala
He opposed Spanish rule over Mexico and then opposed Mexican rule over Texas. Fought with the Texians against Mexico for Texas Independence and became the Republic of Texas' first Vice President
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Miriam "Ma" Ferguson
She served as "First Lady" of Texas as wife of Texas Governor Jim Ferguson. Then succeeded him as the first woman elected as Governor of Texas.
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William Sydney Porter (O. Henry)
A writer working under the pen-name of O'Henry. He worked as a ranch-hand, pharmacist, bank teller and even served time in prison, but his fame was found in literature.
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Oveta Culp Hobby
The first Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, first commanding officer of the Women’s Army Corps and Chairman of the Board of the Houston Post.
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| VOICES | PRODUCTION |
| Art Kent | Paul Pendergraft, Senior Producer |
| Elena Coates | Brad Sayles, Original Composition |
| RB McEntire |