The stories of Refugio County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Refugio County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Refugio County Courthouse
Where Refugio Keeps the County Together
A courthouse story about continuity, work, and civic permanence in Refugio.
Refugio County
Where Refuge Became Refugio
How a Spanish mission gave a Texas town its name and center.
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
When a Texas Peninsula Was Set Aside for Flight
How a coastal refuge began with a simple, far-reaching act of protection.
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Where the Whooping Cranes Came Back
A winter refuge on the Texas coast became the hinge of a species’ recovery.
Refugio County
How Refugio Got Its Name
A mission’s move gave a town and county their shared identity.
Refugio County
How Refugio Became Irish Texas
An Irish Catholic colony reshaped Refugio on the Texas coast.
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church
When Refuge Became a Battleground
A frontier mission caught between faith, policy, and war.
Refugio County
How James Power Helped Make Refugio Irish
An Irish empresario helped root a lasting identity in Mexican Texas.
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