From blue bells to armadillos and the San Antonio River Walk to Cadillac Ranch, here's the inside story about the very things that give the state its character. Did you know that Texas has more bird species than any other state? That Texas is the largest producer of oil and gas in the United States and the nation's leader in pickup sales? That Texas has museums and larger-than-life statues that honor native sons and daughters such as Lyndon B. Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Buddy Holly, and J. Frank Dobie?

Texan Donna Ingham is a professional storyteller who performs and leads workshops across her home state of Texas. Ingham's repertoire includes original stories and tales based on history, folklore, and outrageous lies. She has five audio recordings and is listed as a Texas Touring Artist by the Texas Commission on the Arts and a Heartland Arts Fund Regional Artist through the Mid-America Arts Alliance. Ingham lives in Spicewood, Texas, with her husband, Jerry, and has one son, Christopher.

When not occupied with his "real" job, Paul Porter can usually be found with a camera in his hands. His wife gave him a camera in 1995, and he has been taking pictures ever since. He is the official photographer of The Tejas Storytelling Association and The Lone Star Storytelling Festival, and has also done photography work for The National Storytelling Network. Paul has also co-hosted a folk music house concert series in the Dallas, TX area since 1987. He currently lives in Duncanville, TX, with his wife Susan Gurvich, 4 cats, 1 dog, and 1 parrot. More of his work can be seen at: http://paulporter.dotphoto.com.