About the Show

Lone Star Lore uncovers the myths, truths, and untold stories of Texas—not to rewrite the past, but to widen the lens.

Hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider, the series pairs immersive narration and expert voices to explore what happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story. Each episode blends cinematic sound design, historical insight, and literary storytelling to reveal how the past still shapes who we are today.

Our pledge: To tell Texas history with honesty, curiosity, and respect—for the land, for the people, and for the complexity that connects them. We embrace Texas with all its perspectives, its colorful history, and most of all, its contradictions and complexity. To us, there is not a "black and white" version of our past; everything is "GRAY."

Matthew Thornton is a Texas-based filmmaker and co-founder of Griffyn.co Productions. His work explores art, history, and the American landscape through a cinematic documentary lens.

Joleene Maddox Snider is an author, historian, and the lead writer of the show whose work bridges scholarship and storytelling. Her narratives trace the moral and cultural complexities of Texas history with honesty and grace.

Learn more at https://www.griffynco.com/lone-star-lore/