God Save Texas - Episode Guide

Huntsville, Texas sits at the heart of an expansive prison industrial complex. Yet, for many residents, these prisons exist in another realm, disconnected from their lives. Richard Linklater revisits his hometown to explore its diverse inhabitants, painting a vibrant portrait that encapsulates the criminal justice system of Texas.

As the world's energy capital, Houston is a city that manufactures both its prominence and demise. Alex Stapleton explores the industry's impact on her family, who arrived as enslaved people in the 1830s, built thriving communities, and now must cope with the human costs of Texas' biggest money-maker.

Iliana Sosa examines how "nepantla," an embrace of in-betweenness, characterizes relations to both her Mexican heritage and her hometown of El Paso, Texas. An exploration revealing how the city's humanity and unique hybridity catalyzed unity, nurturing healing in the aftermath of a devastating mass shooting in 2019.