Please note that information from older episodes may no longer be accurate.
-Week of 4.28.08-
Show # 576, originally aired 9.12.98
Jack has been collecting Texas Movie Posters for over 50 years. He has so many now that he has to keep them in a separate house. Jack DeVere, 4737 View, San Antonio, TX 78228. 210-432-5365
Leola makes lye soap in her backyard kettle. She uses it to wash her laundry and as a home remedy. Leola Althaus, Burton TX.
In this Discovers America story, Duane Pasco is one of the best totem pole carvers in America. He lives on an island outside of Seattle. Duane Pasco, 19330 Widme Road, N.E./Poulsbo, WA 98370. 206-779-5584
Show # 921, originally aired 4.23.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter- Find out how these East Texas cowpokes have found their way back to the farm via New York City. Guy and Pip Gillette at the Camp St. Cafe. 215 S. Third Street, Crockett, TX 75835. For more info dial (936) 544 8656 or toll free, (877) 544 8656. Visit the Camp Street Cafe on the web at www.campstreetcafe.com MAP
Meet a couple of cousins who have brought art and commerce back to downtown Golden, Texas. Karen Musgraves and Cathy Pegues. Belben Nest Gallery. FM 779 & 1799, Golden, Texas. 903-768-2335. Visit www.texaspaintedladies.com or www.belbennest.com . MAP
Plus, there hasn't been a movie theater in Marfa for as long as anybody can remember but a blind man on a bicycle is bringing the silver screen back to life. Gary Olliver. P.O. Box 1174, Marfa, TX 79843. 432-729-4280. Email Gary at golliver@sbcglobal.net MAP
-Week of 4.21.08-
Show # 559, originally aired 5.16.98
A husband and wife artist team create 'marquetry' - an ancient art form. Spider Johnson, P.O. Box 1247 or 105 Fulton St., Mason, Texas 76856. 915-347-6360
This school bus driver has been driving the same route for nearly 50 years! Lester Henry/Gonzales I.S.D. 830-672-9551
94 year-old man makes wooden airplane propellers. Back in the 20's he was a barnstormer flying from town to town taking folks on their first flight. Ray Hegy, P.O. Box 124 Marfa, TX 79843. 915-729-4249
Show # 920, originally aired 4.16.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter-find out how Decatur High School is getting more horse power with girl power. Rick Elmore, Decatur High School, 1201 W. Thompson Street Decatur, Texas 76234. 940-627-2155. www.decatur.esc11.net/Campuses/dhs/ MAP
Roll a few frames with a custom fit bowling ball. Pete and Mike Joseph. 8951 Dyer El Paso, TX 79904. 915-751-4551. MAP
Plus, meet an East Texas woman who’s threading the past to the present by restoring old quilts.Genell Dement. 903-639-4147. Hughes Springs, Texas.
-Week of 4.14.08-
Show #558, originally aired 5.9.98
Merle is one of Dewitt County's "Pickers & Pluckers." They pick wildflowers to replenish the state's only month-long live exhibit. Dewitt Co. Wildflower Association, P.O. Box 995, Cuero, TX 77954. 512-275-9942
25 years ago Barbara Hutchinson started the Easter Hill Country Tour at the age of 40. Today, well over 1,000 participate each year. Barbara Hutchinson, 5409 86th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424. 806-794-3201
Oma Bell is the last surviving sister of a prominent Hill Country ranching family. She's donating the property to a home for needy children. Hill Country Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 67, Ingram, TX 78025. 830-367-2131.
Show #919, originally aired 4.9.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, find out why this legendary law enforcement officer is responsible for the phrase...One riot, one Ranger. Joaquin Jackson and Liz Jackson, Box C101 - Museum of the Big Bend, Alpine, TX. 79830. 432-837-8143. MAP
Is it art or is it junk? Meet an artist with a welder who says it's a little bit of both. Gary Russell, 5380 Creekside, Melissa, TX 75454. 972-837-2365 MAP
Plus, her distinctive voice has taken this yodeling cowgirl from Fort Worth all the way around the world. Devon Dawson, 817-521-4969, www.cowtownopry.org, dawson@ev1.net
-Week of 4.7.08-
Show #609, originally aired 5.1.99
Ray has played music all his life. He looked into his Scottish heritage and started playing the bag pipes. Now he builds them in his garage. Ray Hughes, 2607 77th St. Lubbock, TX 79423. 806-745-2600
Jim's family has been making clocks since the 1830's and in America since 1842. Jim Verdin, 444 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45202. 513-241-4010 or 800-543-0488
Hugh restores wagons, carriages & buggies dating back to the Civil War. He uses the wagon to promote his home town. Hugh Shelton, RFD 3/Gonzales, TX 78629. 830-672-3609
Show #1018 originally aired 3.3.07
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Visit a shop in the hill country where strung out Steinways come back to life. Bernard Mollberg, 377 Paw Print Lane, Blanco, TX 78606 MAP (830) 833-2210 or www.mollbergpiano.com
Find out how to throw a truly festive fiesta with the "piñata lady." Jo Juarez, Suite 113, 8407 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78250 MAP (210) 688-9550
Plus, it could have been abandoned forever, but now one Texas chef is serving up good eats at the Eola School. Mark Cannon, Eola School Restaurant, Eola, TX MAP
-Week of 3.31.08-
Show # 608, originally aired 4.24.99
Leonard has amassed a collection of 12,000 license plates. He decided to find something to do with them so he started building birdhouses out of them. Leonard Dunnahoe, 2175 Collins Lane Aransas Pass, TX 78336 361-766-2249
For 49 years, the Men's Bible Class has presented the Easter Pageant, a play presented in pantomime at an outdoor amphitheater on a hillside. Chuck Gifford, Chamber of Commerce, 402 Main Street, Junction, TX 76849 915-446-3190
For 41 years only 2 men have made the Grammy Award. John learned from the first & now he is passing that knowledge & the Grammy Legacy on to his son. John Billings, 609 W. Clinton, P.O. Box 257, Ridgway, CO 81432 970-626-3860
Show # 1017, originally aired 2.24.07
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Meet a man who travelled nearly 300,000 miles to create his own brand of Texas History. Robert Wanat, PO Box 547, Castroville, TX 78009 MAP (830) 538-3174
Sink your teeth into a jaw-breaking banquet of delicious dishes made entirely from rocks. Bill and Lois Patillo, Corpus Christi, TX MAP www.rockfoodtable.com New - Watch it now!
Plus, find out how one bright builder is bringing half-priced homes to Huntsville. Dan Phillips, Huntsville, TX MAP 936-291-1882 www.phoenixcommotion.com New - Watch it now!
-Week of 3.24.08-
Show # 602, originally aired 3.13.99
Bonnie raises Japanese Koi on her hill country ranch. Koi are an ornamental carp that do well in stock tanks by eating algae & mosquito larvae. Bonnie Grier-Lyons, P.O. Box 715, Boerne, TX 78006 830-537-4439
Rick's family has made wooden shoes since the 1700's. Klompmaker in Dutch means "shoemaker" and that's what he does in Holland, Michigan. Rick Klompmaker, Wooden Shoe Factory, 447 South U.S. 31, Holland, MI 49423 616-396-6513
Walt restored the bridge that our show made famous, the Regency Bridge. We had a big celebration and even Governor George Bush showed up. Walt Lambert, 6901 West Okmulgee Lane, Muskogee, OK 74402 918-687-1339
Show # 1016, originally aired 2.27.07
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Travel deep below the Texas soil to visit a bachelor pad built on a launch pad. Bruce Townsley, Clyde, TX 79510 MAP (325) 529-4949 or www.atlasmissiletours.com
Meet the Mozart of Mozzerella at Corpus Christi's favorite pizza parlor. Bubba Jacobs, Panjo's Pizza, 1320 Airline Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 78412 MAP (361)-991-1539
Plus, it's a family
tradition that tricks the eye; discover the lost art of Faux Bois.
Carlos Cortes, 1101 South Saint Mary's St. San Antonio, TX 78210 MAP
(210) 472-3966 or www.studiocortes.com
-Week of 3.17.08-
Show # 601, originally aired 3.6.99
Brian runs the Art Car Museum. It is the only one in the world and it houses a strange and unique collection of art cars. Brian Taylor, 140 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007. 713-861-5526
The Keltgens raise llamas. They allow neighborhood children to come visit the llamas and borrow them for shows. They also make crafts from the wool. John & Linda Keltgen, 250 Imerial, New Braunfels, TX 78132 830-964-3182
Michael was paralyzed 13 years ago in an auto accident, yet he still trains horses. 6 years ago he began riding them again, too. Michael Richardson, P.O. Box 1535, Boyd, TX 76023. 940-627-6927
Show # 1015, originally aired 2.10.07
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Discover the truth behind
the finest gourmet dining experience in Lubbock, Texas. Leigh Kiselis,
Skyviews Restaurant, 1901 University Ave, Ste 600, Lubbock, TX 79410 MAP
806-744-7462 www.hs.ttu.edu/skyviews
Meet a man who's high caliber metal art will blow you away. Terry Jones,
Gun Sculptor. 721 North Main, Jewett, Texas 75846 MAP
(903) 626-5707 or
www.tmjcreativesculptures.com
Plus, experience life along the Red river with our old friend Wildwood Dean.
Treasure River by Wildwood Dean. www.redriverscholar.com
-Week of 3.10.08-
Show #600, originally aired 2.27.99
Lehman is the teacher who heads the solar car team at the Winston School. The students create these cars & race them internationally. Lehman Marks, 5707 Royal Lane, Dallas TX 75229. 214-691-6950
Refugio farms hot chili peppers then strings them up into chili ristras, a holiday tradition in El Paso. Refugio Garcia, P.O. Box 1640 San Elizario, TX 79849. 915-851-2288 or 800-690-9831
This former CPA & RN lost her sight due to vasculitis 5 yrs ago. Soon after she began painting and now has sold more than 300 of her colorful works. Lisa Fittipaldi, 4209 Malaga Dr., Georgetown, TX 78628. 512-863-4074
Show #1006, originally aired 12.9.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter, meet a man on a mission to walk across Texas. That's right, all of it! Jon "Bunky" McConal, A Walk Across Texas. Granbury, TX 76048 MAP 817-573-1573 or jonmccon@swbell.net
Find out why the
North Texas town of Clark fell right off the map. Mayor Bill Merritt,
DISH, TX 76247 MAP
(note: most maps have not updated yet.)
Plus, discover all the fundamentals of flight in the palm of your hand.
Bob Wilder, Rubberband Airplanes, Colleyville, TX 76034 MAP
(817) 498-6316 or rjwmaw5@comcast.net
-Week of 3.3.08-
Show #599, originally aired 2.20.99
Monty is the J. P. in Rising Star. He also is the owner of the local flower shop and he whistles to entertain himself and others. He's really good! Monty Jones, P.O. Box 828, Rising Star, TX 76471. 254-643-2023
Carol practices the Japanese art of yuki-oi woodblock printing. Her works are based on sketches compiled from her Hill Country nature journal. Carol Brown, 107 Glenn Oaks Drive, Boerne, TX 78006. 830-249-8121
Meet a man who makes chairs out of discarded trees from work crews. He also makes memory chairs using old things from your past. Daniel Mack, 14 Welling Ave, Warwick, NY 10990. 914-986-7293
Show #1005, originally aired 12.2.06
This week on Texas
Country Reporter, discover two Texas artists who are making a metal animal
kingdom, filled with all creatures great and small.
One crafts miniature scenes of nature in bronze. Andrew Wilks, Hereford,
TX 79045 MAP
(877) 564-1981 or www.andrewwilks.com
The other forges life sized longhorns in chrome. Bettye Hamblen Turner, Miles, TX 76861 MAP (325) 468-5041 or www.BHTSculpture.com
Benini Sculpture Ranch, 377 Shiloh Rd, Johnson City, Texas 78636 MAP (830) 868-2247 or www.sculptureranch.com
Plus, meet a woman who's using her green thumb to grow her very own backyard orange grove. Helen Waller Thomas, Grand Prairie, TX MAP (972) 264-6320
-Week of 2.25.08-
Show # 598, originally aired 2.13.99
The Old Time Wooden Nickel Co. makes over 5 million nickels a year. They also have a museum to show off their collection of different nickels. Herb Horning, 345 Old Austin Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209. 1-877-4NICKEL (1-877-464-2535).
Sally is an expert & caretaker of jellyfish at the Texas State Aquarium. Jellyfish are the most fragile creatures on earth, but Sally is allergic. Sally Hoke/Monica de la Garza, Texas State Aquarium/P.O. Box 331307/Corpus Christi, TX 78463. 512/881-1216 or 800/477-GULF.
We re-visit J.B. as he retires his windmills to a "windmill farm" in Spearman. He has spent his life building them and now he is giving them away. Roger Buchanan/Burl Buchanan, Box 157/Spearman, TX 79081. 806/659-3888.
Show # 1004, originally aired 11.25.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter, it's a salute to the folks who make the Friday night lights a little brighter.
He's been on the
sideline in Decatur for more than half a century and he's never missed a
down. Coy O'Neal and Coach Kyle Story, Decatur High School, 750 East
Eagle Summit Drive, Decatur, Texas 76234 MAP
940-393-7200
We'll spend halftime
in San Antonio with a drill team like no other in the state. Amanda Camellia,
Thomas Jefferson High School Trick Roper Team. 723 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio,
TX 78201 MAP
210-736-1981
Plus, he's the only radio announcer most Brownwood High fans have ever known, with a name you'll never forget. Dallas Huston, Brownwood High School, 2100 Slayden & 10th St., Brownwood, Texas 76801 MAP (325) 646-9549
-Week of 2.18.08-
Show # 597, originally aired 2.06.99
After being diagnosed with a polio related disease, this wood-turner began making canes from mesquite gathered on area ranches. Lynn Hargrove (Deceased)
Meet the Prairie Dogs: the oldest garage band in Texas. Mike Borger, P.O. Box 52100 Amarillo, TX 79159.
Show # 1003, originally aired 11.18.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Meet a man who's turning muddy, grimy, dirty cars into masterful works of art. Scott Wade, San Marcos, TX 78666 MAP 512-393-8823 info@dirtycarart.com or www.dirtycarart.com
Take a trip to
Fort Davis for a brand new old-fashioned broom that's sweeping up the competition.
Ron Cox, Davis Mountain 1800 Working Broom Shop, 401 State St., Ft. Davis,
79734 MAP
432-426-3297 or broomsquires@hotmail.com
Plus, experience the majesty of Big Bend National Park through the eyes
of two talented hikers bent on creating a book. Big Bend National
Park by Laurence Parent and Joe Nick Patoski. MAP
University of Texas Press, 512-471-7233.
-Week of 2.11.08-
Show #589, originally aired 12.12.98
Tom's dad started the garage in Sierra Blanca in 1911 and Tom still manages it. Over the years business has dropped off and now there's almost none. Tom Ellison, P.O. Box 9/Sierra Blanca, TX 79851. 915/369-2421.
Les makes drill team uniforms for most of the high schools and colleges in Texas. She's been doing it for 25 years now. Les Ray, P.O. Box 322 Hillsboro, Texas 76645. 254/582-2383.
Meet a melodeon builder who makes music deep in the heart of Cajun country. Larry Williams. Iota, LA.
Show #1002, originally aired 11.11.06
This week on Texas
Country Reporter...Meet a man who knows his way around a cattle pen and
a number two pencil. Brian Asher, 8357 County Road 3105,
Snyder, TX 79549. MAP
1.888.277.9814 or asherbrian@hotmail.com
www.brianasherart.com
Travel across the country on a railroad that's only two inches tall!
Darrell Cowles, Texas Western Model Railroad Club, Forest Hill, TX MAP
www.texaswesternmrc.org
Plus, dance all night to the toe-tapping tunes of East Texas Zydeco music.
Ed Poullard, 951 Hillebrandt, Port Arthur, TX 77701. 409-835-7114. 409-656-3591.
epoullard@nationwide.net or
www.lesamiscreole.com
Larry's French
Market, 3701 Atlantic Hwy, Groves, TX 77619 MAP
409-962-3381 www.larrysfrenchmarket.com
-Week of 2.4.08-
Show #588, originally aired 12.05.98
Dr. Bill has been a vet for 53 years. He still makes housecalls & his operating room is in the back of a feed store. Dr. Bill Griffin, 1000 Industrial Blvd. Borger, TX 79007. 806/274-5742.
In this Discovers America segment, Frank lives on Indian land where his grandfather and dad were drum makers. He makes them the way his elders did. Frank Mirabel, Taos Pueblo, NM.
Lady feeds truckers free Thanksgiving dinner out on the interstate in a rest area. Tara Hernandez, 111 Valley View Dr. Kerrville, TX 78028. 830/792-5198.
Show #1001, originally aired 11.04.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Meet a man who's spicing up the cowboy life with a true taste of West Texas. Jerry Baird, 2363 Uvalde, Snyder, TX MAP 817-219-0766, www.jerrybairds.com or Bill Walsh, 956-495-8348
Find out how thousands
of wriggling red worms are revitalizing Texas soils. Jay Mertz, Rabbit
Hill Farm, 288 SW CR 20, Corsicana, TX 75110 MAP
903-872-4289 or www.aogc.org/pages/rhf/index.htm
Plus, they may be little, but these teeny steeds are out to help kids in need. Veronique Matthews, Hearts and Hooves, 608 West 12th Street, Austin, TX 78701 MAP 512-376-7667 or heartsandhooves.org
-Week of 1.28.08-
Show # 587, originally aired 11.28.98
13-year-old Charley collects antique fishing lures and sells them at his own booth during first Monday Trade Days. Charley Baugh, Rt. 4, Box 222-4 Wills Point, TX 75169. cbaugh@vzinet.com
Ann collects fragments of broken glass left over from the old Sandwich Glass Factory that closed in 1888. The glass is kept in a national museum. Ann Barber, 3 Freeman St./Sandwich, Mass 02563. 508-888-1434.
Jim and the Texas Historical Commission have been searching for the lost Rene LaSalle shipwreck, the Amable, for 20 years. Now he thinks he found it. Jim Bruseth, 512-463-4565.
Show # 1000, originally aired 10.28.06
This week on Texas
Country Reporter...Travel to West Texas and discover a creature that exists
nowhere else on Earth. Gary Garrett, 5103 Junction Hwy, Ingram, TX 78025
MAP
(830) 866-3356 or garygarrett@tpwd.state.tx.us
Visit the Oval Office...without leaving the Lone Star State. Ron Wade,
Longview, TX MAP
(903) 236-9615 or www.ronwadebuttons.com
Plus, join a sewing circle that's three generations wide...a quilted tradition
that goes all the way back to the Civil War. Laverne Brackens and Lillie
Mayes, Fairfield, TX MAP
(903) 389-3933
-Week of 1.21.08-
Show # 586, originally aired 11.21.98
Charley & his brother Guy put together crossword puzzle in the shape of Texas each week. The answers all have to do with Texas. Charley Orbison, P.O. Box 2882 Denton, TX 76202. 940-349-2730.
Hal started the Sierra Booster fifty years ago and he has always delivered it from his very own airplane. He is the oldest licensed pilot in the U.S. Hal Wright, P.O. Box 8/ Loyalton, CA 96118. 530-993-4379.
Cindy photographs and interviews common people in their 80's & 90's for a traveling exhibit called the "Gathering of the Wisdom People". Cindy Pickard, Box 226, Vanderpool, TX 78885. 830-966-6170.
Show # 993, originally aired 9.09.06
This week on Texas
Country Reporter...With season tickets, great seats, and plenty of popcorn,
it's baseball heaven for one fun loving nun. Sister Damian, Incarnate
Word Academy/Catholic Church, Houston, TX MAP
713-668-0423
Surf's up in Corpus Christi at the one and only Texas Surf Museum. Dan
Parker, 312 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 MAP
(361) 888-7873 or www.texassurfmuseum.com
Plus, he's Texas' very own Geppetto, a man who found a way to bring his wooden creations to life. S. Gary Roberts, 8613 Honeysuckle Trail, Austin, TX 78759 MAP 512-345-1521 or sgricr71@cs.com Review of Gary's book, Masterful Woodturning
-Week of 1.14.08-
Show #585, originally aired 11.14.98
Roxanne is known as the pig lady. She collects pigs and is also the 2 time world champion hog caller. She has never lost a contest that she entered. Roxanne Ward, Rt 1 Box 55 Littlefield, TX 79339. 806-385-4585.
Trevor is a wildlife biology grad student studying & banding a colony of Mexican Freetail bats in the old Fredericksburg & Northern Railroad tunnel. Trevor Tanner, South of Fredericksburg and 12 miles east of Comfort. 830-644-2478.
Hugh owns the tallest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He photographs the animals and has opened it up for people to visit. Hugh Morton, P.O. Box 129/Linville, N.C. 28646. 828-963-4461.
Show #992, originally aired 9.02.06
This week on Texas
Country Reporter...Learn all about a little instrument with a big sound
as one of Texas' best harmonica players gives us a lesson on the blues.
Rob Roy Parnell, 237 Swiftwater Cove, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 MAP
512-784-3699 or www.robroyparnell.com
Re-disover the world of wildflowers, as we check in with our old friends
at Wildseed Farms. Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Dr. or PO Box 3000, Fredericksburg,
TX 78624 MAP 800-848-0078
or www.wildseedfarms.com
Plus, meet a man who acheives the impossible everyday...just by coming to
work at 102 years of age. Leon Jenkins, Southeast Texas Regional Airport,
Beaumont, TX.
(Leon passed away on January 27th, 2007.)
-Week of 1.7.08-
Show #584, originally aired 11.07.98
Guy and Jiu Ling Cole make violins. She grew up in China and he in America. Now they are one of the only violin making teams in the world. Guy Cole or Jiu Ling Cole, 1309 Andromeda Way, Arlington, Texas 76013-8315. 817-492-8350.
David collects and restores antique RV's & campers. The Smithsonian Institute has asked to display several of his RV's. David Woodworth, 19800 Descanso Dr./Tehachapi, CA 93561. 661-822-3352.
Bethany operates the biggest butterfly ranch in Texas &
ships them for release at weddings, funerals & special occasions. Route
1, Box 447A Mathis, TX 78268.
830-537-3465.
Show #990, originally aired 8.19.06
Can a real-life Yankee ever become a true Texan? Thomas Tafuro & Christie Kitchens enroll in a school called Cowboy Eye for the City Guy to convert a Yankee into a Texan. Christie Kitchens, Kerrville, TX. www.cowboyeye.com
Meet a really good barber who's got a really bad case of the blues. Tracy Herron, Tracy's Barber Shop, 5971 Williams Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78412. 361-992-6092. www.bahdesign.com/tracyherron
Hit the backroads in search of the most remote grocery store
in West Texas near Ruidosa. Celia Hill, State Highway 170 West, Ruidosa,
TX. 432-229-4534. lajunta170@hotmail.com
-Week of 12.31.07-
Show # 583, originally aired 10.31.98
Three generations of the Marshall family are cutting hair at the same shop. James opened the shop 36 years & and hired his daughter and granddaughter. James Marshall, 607 North Greer Blvd/Pittsburg, TX 75686. (903) 856-5535
David repairs historical markers as part of the THC's Historical Markers 2000 project. He's traveled all over the state & cleaned up 4000 signs. David Danenfelzer, Texas Historical Commision/P.O. Box 12276/Austin, TX 78711-2276. (512)463-6100
Shank is the oldest cowboy on the Deep Hollow Ranch, birthplace of the American cowboy. It's the oldest cattle ranch in America, started in 1658. Shank Dickinson, Deep Hollow Ranch/P.O. Box 835/Ranch Road/Montauk, NY 11954. (516) 668-2744
Show # 989, originally aired 08.12.06
Meet the woman responsible for putting up half of the fence line in South East Texas. Betty Ann Seifert, 189 Nelson Rd, Yorktown, TX 78164 MAP (361) 564-3842
Find out if this
North Texas preacher really has lost his marbles. Rev. Carroll G. Smith,
Lakeside Church of God. 9396 Confederate Park Road, Fort Worth, TX 76135
MAP
817-237-5500 or www.lakesidechurchofgod.com
Plus, pack an easel and some oil paints, it’s time to travel Texas with the Outdoor Painters Society. Outdoor Painters Society, www.outdoorpainterssociety.com
-Week of 12.24.07-
Show # 486, originally aired 12.21.96
Lady feeds truckers free Thanksgiving dinner out on the interstate
in a rest area. Tara Hernandez, 111 Valley View Dr. Kerrville, TX 78028.
(830) 792-5198
Ride along on the night before Christmas with the border patrol
agents. George K. Cronin, 8935 Montana Ave. El Paso, TX 79925.
(915) 540-7880
In addition to the millions of lights & displays, Wonderland festivities include entertainment, parade, plays and skating. Wonderland of Lights, Marshall Chamber of Commerce 213 W. Austin Marshall, TX 75670. (903) 935-7868
Show # 955, originally aired 12.17.05
See a new twist on holiday lighting. Ed Mosley, Ed's Lighted Yard. 3479 Texas Hwy 29E. Llano, TX. Visit www.eds-lightedart.com or call 866-247-2162 for more information. (MAP)
Meet a man who designs jewelry...for Christmas trees. Jim Morris, 608 Earl Garrett St. Kerrville, TX 78028. Visit www.jmdesigner.com or call 830-896-8878 for more information. (MAP)
Plus, one viewer chosen at random shows us how she decks the halls. Harriet Rivers, New Braunfels, TX.
And just when we were feeling down, Santa Bob returns in the nick of time.
-Week of 12.17.07-
Show # 590, originally aired 12.19.98
Stephanie has made candy houses for 42 years. She uses all kinds of candy and trinkets to make her eye-pleasing creations. She is now stopping. Stephanie May, no information available.
This couple spends each Christmas alone in their RV in a different
place in the woods each year. Ernie & Randi Alfoldi, 7100 S. Stemmons/Denton,
TX 76205.
(940) 497-2161.
Carol Cohanky in Flower Mound, TX remebers her childhood xmas' in Mystic, CT. We follow her Santa a.k.a. Brady White and also see what he does at night. Brady White, 46 Armistice Blvd/Pawtucket, RI 02860. (401) 789-1074 or (401) 725-6481.
Show # 1008, originally aired 12.23.06
Deck the halls
in the middle of the West Texas desert. Gage Hotel, 101 Highway 90 West,
Marathon, TX 79842 www.gagehotel.com
Discover a magical Old World tradition known as the Christmas Pickle. Linda
Dietert, Curator of the Sophienburg Museum. 401 W. Coll St, New Braunfels,
Texas 78130 MAP
(830)629-1572 Toll Free: 1- 866-629-7674 www.nbtx.com/sophienburg
Plus, meet a special young man who's overcoming incredible odds to celebrate
Christmas...just like all the other kids. Colby Havard, Vidor, TX MAP
-Week of 12.10.07-
Show # 582, originally aired 10.24.98
David is a scrap-iron salesman. He sells what he can but with
the rest he creates beautiful junk sculptures. David Strickland, 508
Bond St.\Red Oak, TX 75154.
(972) 617-3037.
Kris has been an artist and sculptor all her life. Now she does portraits of people as marionettes, strings and all. Kris Smith, 1170 Hillsboro Mile #203/Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062. (956) 426-4957.
An outsider from Ohio moved to Lipscomb and has revived the town with an art gallery and a dance platform just like the pioneers used. Debby Opdyke, Dance Platform/107 Main Street\Lipscomb, TX 79056. (806) 862-2900.
Show # 988, originally aired 08.05.06
Fly through the trees with the greatest of ease at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours. David Beilharz, Cypress Valley Canopy Tours, 1223 Paleface RR, Spicewood TX, 78669 MAP (512) 264-8880 or www.cypressvalleycanopytours.com
Find out how one small town is keeping the Last Picture Show alive. Don Stribling, Movieland, 4 N. Austin Ave, Lamesa, TX MAP (806) 872-2750
Plus, walk and talk with a former Warden of the Texas Prison System, as we explore the history of Joe Byrd cemetery. Jim Willett, Byrd Cemetery and Texas Prison Museum, 491 Highway 75 N. Huntsville, TX 77230 MAP www.txprisonmuseum.org or 936-295-2155
-Week of 12.03.07-
Show # 581, originally aired 10.17.98
The Grahams are giving away their restaurant in Schertz by holding an essay contest. With $100 dollars and the right 250-word essay you can win it. Jim Graham & Nathalie Graham, Nathalie's Restaurant/Essay Contest/P.O. Drawer 820/Schertz, Texas 78154. (210) 945-0051
This inventor has come up with an automatic lawn mower that
mows an acre an hour all by itself. Grady Jones, 225 W. Broad/Freeport,
Texas 77541.
(409) 265-6191 or 239-2649
Larry is a third-generation artist who has carved a magnificent
life-size wooden carousel. Larry Pefferly, 1823 Heart-Leonard Rd/Cornersville,
TN 37047.
(931) 293-2674
Show #987, originally aired 07.29.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Escape the city noise and travel to a desert oasis surrounded by hot springs. David & Krissy Sines, Chinati Hot Springs, Box 67 Candelaria Route, Marfa, TX 79843. MAP (432) 229-4165 or www.chinatihotsprings.com
Meet a woman who's turning the twelve days of Christmas into the twelve years of Christmas. Gladys Green, 402 South Wells, Edna, TX 77957. MAP (361) 782-6265
Plus, uncover the bravery of female World War II pilots at the WASP museum. Nancy Parrish, WASP Museum, 210 Loop 170, Sweetwater, TX. MAP (325) 235-0099 or www.waspwwii.org/museum
-Week of 11.26.07-
Show # 580, originally aired 10.10.98
Meet Grace Berry, the 100 year-old reporter for the Thorndale Champion. Grace Berry, Box 237/Thorndale, TX 76577.
Larita is a wildlife artist. She makes her studio/gallery in an old mattress factory her family has run for more than 60 years. Larita Billups and Cecil Cox, 242 Sycamore Abilene, TX 79602. 915-677-4451.
Visit the Bluebird Taxi Company in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Bill Deaver, 622 N. Main St./Hendersonville, N.C. 28739. 704-693-3544 or 704-693-9896.
Show # 986, originally aired 07.22.06
This week on Texas
Country Reporter...Get new parts for your old car from the Antique Auto
Collector. Stacy Brown, Antique Auto Supply, 1225 Colorado, Arlington,
TX 76015. (817) 275-2381 MAP
Find out how one Korean War veteran became the last person to ever graduate
high school in Spade, Texas. Sherman Jones, 806-622-2258
Plus, check in with the winners of last summer's Texas Country Star competition.
Now 10 City Run is taking to the airwaves with their first single and a
brand new video! www.10cityrun.com
-Week of 11.19.07-
Show # 579, originally aired 10.03.98
Rob's works as a pharmacist at Wal-Mart but he also makes trophy bats on his own lathe. He always tests them out with his kids in the back yard. Rob Sellers, 609 Lux/Waco, TX 76706. 254-662-5041
Maggie tends Monticello's vegetable garden where the same varieties planted during the time of Thomas Jefferson still grow. Maggie Thompson/Whitney Espich, Monticello, P.O. Box 217/Charlottesville, VA 22902. 804-984-9822.
The MC&SA Railroad has been keeping the little logging community of Camden alive for 100 years. Robert Moore, 936-398-2511 Ext 207.
Show # 977, originally aired 05.20.06
This week on Texas
Country Reporter...Learn how to make the ultimate handyman accessory, duct
tape wallets! That's right, duct tape wallets! Louise Stevens, 960 Pecan
St. Azle, TX 76020 MAP
(214) 802-9175 or johnny.stevens2@gte.net
Enjoy classy cuisine made from farm fresh Texas foods in San Antonio. Brian
& Elise Montgomery, Texas Farm to Table, 312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio,
TX 78215 MAP
(210) 444-1404
Plus, find out why they call them cow-BOYS instead of cow-MEN. Riggin
Johnson, Paducah, TX MAP
-Week of 11.12.07-
show #577, originally aired 09.19.98
Glenn has been collecting matchbooks for over 50 years. He has amassed a collection of over 250,000 matchbooks from all over the world. Glenn Reedholm, 511 Horseshoe Ln/Burkburnett, TX 76354. 940-569-9281.
Clyde makes primitive animal sculptures from cedar trees with his chainsaw. Clyde Jones, Box 44/Bynum, NC 27228.
Tex is the founder of almost 60 year-old Camp Longhorn, a summer camp for kids in Inks Lake. He is also a former Olympic swimmer. Tex Robertson, #1 Longhorn Rd. Burnet, TX 78611. 512-793-2811.
Show
#976, originally aired 05.13.06
This
week on Texas Country Reporter...Meet
a painter whose innovative technique is a stroke of genius. John Bramblitt,
Denton, TX. MAP
www.bramblitt.net
John's artwork is featured on the Texas Governor's Committee 2006 poster
for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Congratulations from
Texas Country Reporter!
Find out why two
thousand British Royal Air Force pilots came to Texas during World War Two.
Henry Madgwick, No 1 BFTS Museum Inc. 119 Silent Wings Blvd. Terrell,
TX 75160 MAP
(972) 524-1714
Plus, visit a museum dedicated to life during the Great Depression. Robert
Smith, 1013 South 7th, Lamesa, TX. MAP
(806) 872-3413
-Week of 11.05.07-
Show #576, originally aired 09.12.98
Jack has been collecting Texas Movie Posters for over 50 years. He has so many now that he has to keep them in a separate house. Jack DeVere, 4737 View/San Antonio/78228. 210-432-5365.
Leola makes lye soap in her backyard kettle. She uses it to wash her laundry and as a home remedy. Leola Althaus.
In this Discovers America story, Duane Pasco is one of the best totem pole carvers in America. He lives on an island outside of Seattle. Duane Pasco, 19330 Widme Road, N.E./Poulsbo, WA 98370. 206-779-5584
Show #975, originally aired 05.06.06
This
week on Texas Country Reporter...Meet a man with a passion for the spinning
windmills of West Texas. Kees Verheul, PO Box 5110, San Angelo, TX 76902.
MAP
(800) 854-1656, E-mail: aermotor@wcc.net
or visit aermotorwindmill.com
Cross the Rio Grande aboard the last hand pulled ferry on the US border.
Los Ebanos, TX MAP
Plus, meet a man named Ran Horn, from Van Horn, an artist who's obsessed
with...none other than...Van Gogh. Ran Horn's Van Gogh Gallery, 202 East
Broadway, Van Horn, TX. MAP
www.vangoghtx.com
-Week of 10.29.07-
show #559, originally aired 05.16.98
A husband & wife artist team create 'marquetry' - an ancient
art form. Spider Johnson and Lora Hunt, 915-347-6360. P.O. Box 1247 or
105 Fulton St., Mason, Texas 76856.
This Silver Star has been driving the same school bus route for 48 years,
the longest we know of. His goal is 50 years. Lester Henry, 830-672-9551.
(830/540-4605 Private).
94 year-old man makes wooden airplane propellers. Back in the 20's he was
a barnstormer flying from town to town taking folks on their first flight.
Ray Hegy, 915-729-4249. P.O. Box 124 Marfa, TX 79843.
show #974, originally aired 04.28.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Find out if a bird in the hand is really worth two in the bush. Ron Smith, 100 W. Moore Rd. #24, Pharr, TX 78577. MAP (956) 781-4542 or www.northbirding.com/carver
Meet a man who's
busy as a bee making all natural wax candles. Jon Peavy, 132 Fort McKavitt
St., Mason, TX 76856. MAP
888-574-2445 or beeswaxco.com
Plus, he calls them hurricane Rita's forgotten victims; fallen oaks, pines,
and magnolia trees. Now this East Texas artist is putting wasted wood to
good use. Keith Allison, 3865 N. Tram, Vidor, TX. MAP
(409)783-9882 or www.allisonartgallery.com
-Week of 10.22.07-
show #558, originally aired 05.09.98
Merle is one of Dewitt County's "Pickers & Pluckers."
They pick wildflowers to replenish the state's only month-long live exhibit.
Merle Bramlette, 512-275-9942. P.O. Box 995, Cuero, TX 77954.
25 years ago this Silver Star started the Easter Hill Country Tour at the
age of 40. Today, well over 1,000 participate each year. Barbara Hutchinson,
806-794-3201. 5409 86th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424.
Oma Bell is the last surviving sister of a prominent Hill Country ranching
family. She's donating the property to a home for needy children. Oma
Bell Perry, 830-367-2131. P.O. Box 67, Ingram, TX 78025.
show #973, originally aired 04.21.06
This week on Texas
Country Reporter...Meet up with our old friend from West Texas at the Hotel
Limpia. Joe Duncan, Hotel Limpia, P.O. Box 1838 Ft. Davis, TX 79734.
1-800-662-5517 or www.hotellimpia.com
MAP
Discover the hidden healing powers of native plants in the South Texas scrub
brush. Benito Treviño, P.O. Box 442, Rio Grande City, TX 78582.
(956) 486-2576 or www.rancholomitas.com
MAP
Plus, find out why one artist is making myths out of metal. The answer...is
blowin' in the wind. David Smith, 16818 Red Gully Drive, Sugar Land,
TX 77478 MAP
(281)277-2974. dsmith192001@yahoo.com
or www.davidsmithart.com
-Week of 10.15.07-
show #557, originally aired 05.02.98
A woman shoed horses in New York for 17 years, but now sculpts life-sized "line sculptures" of horses from straight steel rods. Esther Benedict, 830-460-8176. HC 3, Box 978 Bandera, TX 78003.
This Silver Star founded a home 35 years ago. He's now retiring so that he can spend less time on administrative duties and concentrate on the kids! Buddy Owens, 956-585-4847. Rio Grande Children's Home, Rt., 11, Box 535, Mission, TX 78572.
This first mill in Texas almost closed, but a beginner has taken over. It's producing blankets on all original equipment dating to 1886. Mary Leggett, 915/853-2541. 409 S.W. Main St., Eldorado, TX 76936.
show #972, originally aired 04.14.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Meet a fisherman who picked up a plasma cutter, headed for the junkyard and reeled in some art. Michael Gilbert, Michael's Metals. (281) 996-0779. Friendswood, TX. MAP
Travel to South Texas to watch the birdwatchers at the World Birding Center. Jennifer Owen, World Birding Center, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive. Mission, TX 78572. (956) 584-9156 Ext. 234 www.worldbirdingcenter.org MAP
Plus, visit the renovation of a historic West Texas home that once housed two presidents. Bill Scott, PO Box 8586 Midland, TX 79708. (866) 684-4380. Home located at: 1412 West Ohio Ave. Midland, TX 79701. MAP www.bushchildhoodhome.org
-Week of 10.08.07-
show #556, originally aired 04.25.98
While members of the Texas Baptist Men Camp Building Ministry
travel all over the state, their wives go along to sew blankets and clothes
for the poor. Neva Baxter, 806-983-3954. Rt. 4, Box 76, Floydada, TX
79235.
This Silver Star saw that border history was disappearing, so she started
taking pictures to preserve it. She now has numerous awards. Rose Trevinio,
956-724-7924. 102 Mize Drive, Laredo, TX 78045-1986.
This suburban dweller practices the ancient craft of tinning, creating housewares
from tools that date back 200 years or more. C.D. Preston, 830-257-4539.
1309 Carol Ann, Kerrville, TX 78028.
show #965, originally aired 2.24.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...It's a little bit shuffleboard and a little bit bowling. Find out why curling fever is sliding into Texas. Mark Davis, E-mail: mdavis@wbap.com website: www.dfwcurling.com Duncanville, TX MAP
Meet a woman who's making an impression on the art world with her unique printing techniques. Deda Garlitz, Photo gallery: DedaGarlitzArt.Shutterfly.com E-mail: dgarlitz@ktc.com Kerrville, TX MAP
Plus, visit the only drugstore/soda shop in the world where you can sit and sip a secret concoction called The Grapefruit Highball. Therman Bridges, 104 E. Columbia, San Augustine, TX 75972. (936) 275-3401 MAP
-Week of 10.01.07-
show #536, originally aired 12.06.97
Two sisters have been playing the accordion as a duet for more than 50 years in local parades and rest homes. Ruby Schwartz & Allene Presley, Ruby: 915-465-4309 Allene: 915-658-5914
'Faye's Texas Naturals' sells homemade jellies and sauces made with the very hot petin pepper. Faye Irby, Faye's Texas Naturals. 800-231-3293. P.O. Box 116, Goliad, TX 77963
Man creates humorous and bizarre face sculptures with paper-mache. Alan Gerson, 409-836-4935, 307 W. Alamo, Brenham, TX 77833
show #964, originally aired 2.18.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Travel to Coleman, Texas where bootmaking is a family tradition. Tex Robin, 115 W. 8th Street Box 35, Coleman, TX 76834. (325) 625-5556. www.texrobinboots.com MAP
Sidle up to the soda fountain for a real root beer float at The Old Store. Don Frei, 712 Hwy. 320 Westphaila, TX 76656. (254) 584-4994. www.theoldstorewestphalia.com MAP
Plus, find out why one West Texas town is going to pieces. John & Bette Hope, 211 Ninth Street, Levelland, TX 79336. (806) 894-4062. E-mail: jdhope@llano.net MAP
-Week of 9.24.07-
show #535, originally aired 11.29.97
Maynard & Kenny Haddad own and operate the H & H Car Wash and Coffee Shop. It opened in 1958 and it hasn't changed a bit. Maynard & Kenny Haddad 701 E. Yandell, El Paso, TX 79902 ph# 915-533-1144
George is carrying on a Luling tradition by painting cute moving characters on oil pumps. George Kalisek, Luling Chamber of Commerce, 421 E. Davis, Luling, TX 78648 ph# 830-875-3214 www.lulingcc.org
Imogene has been teaching Second Grade for 55 years. She's even taught 4 generations of the same family. Imogene Glenn Rt. 1, Box 374-A1, Yantis, TX 75497 ph# 903-878-2697
show #963, originally aired 2.11.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...The fuel is unleaded and the food is premium. Find out where you can get gasoline and gourmet grub all under one roof. Franson Nwaeze, Chef Point Cafe. 5901 Watauga Road, Watauga, TX 76148. (817) 656-0080. www.chefpointcafe.org E-mail: chefpoint@comcast.net
And for dessert, dig into the valley's newest taste sensation - grapefruit pie! Will & Julie Klement, 4508 N. Taylor Rd. McAllen, TX 78504. (800) 580-1002. Grapefruit Pie Recipe E-mail: mrscitrus@aol.com
Plus, he's painting the town in reds, greens and blues, but
he'll be spending the night in the county jail. Harry Hamlin c/o County
Attorney Steve Payson, 2201 South 5th Street, Lamesa, TX 79331. (806) 872-5610
-Week of 9.17.07-
Show # 534, originally aired 11.22.97
Nick Nichol makes vases, bowls, and tables from huge tree trunks hoisted and attached to a large wood lathe. Sadly Nick has passed away.
Betty plays music on the saw with her blind granddaughter, Janet, accompanying her on the piano. Betty Rector HCR 1, Box 16, Friona, TX 79035 ph# 806-265-3420 blr@wtrt.net
This artist rescues antique hardware and fixtures from abandoned homesteads and recycles it on his ornate birdhouses. Randy Martin "Out on a Limb" P.O. Box 1144, Van, TX 75790 ph# 903-963-7686
show # 962, originally aired 2.4.06
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Folks are flocking to this Gulf Coast souvenir shop to meet the biggest celebrity in Port Aransas. Cassandra Clark and Chester. P.O. Box 2608 Port Aransas, TX 78373. (361) 749-7602
He takes beat up basses and makes them new again. Meet a restorer who won't let the music die. David Graham. Graham's String Shop, 1936 East Abram St. Arlington, TX 76010. (817) 861-2518. www.grahamsstringshop.com
Plus, see what happens when a potter throws new light into
an ancient art form. Bill and Maggie Finley. Finley Pottery, 6914 CR
271 Mico, TX 78056. (830) 612-2030. www.finepots.com
-Week of 09.10.07-
Show # 533, originally aired11.15.97
Reed collects driftwood from the Brazos River and enhances it with sculpture. Reed Hubbell 20316 County Road, Brazoria, Texas 77422-8381 ph# 409-798-7914
Cornelia Cope is an 89-year-old tennis coach. She gives free tennis lessons to area children. Sadly Cornelia has passed away.
Linda is the 87-year-old mayor and rural mail carrier for Channing, TX. She does the mayor's duties and drives a 105 mile long mail route every day. Linda Underwood (Ethel's granddaughter) P.O. Box 23, Channing, TX 79018 Ph# 806-659-3983
Show # 954, originally aired 12.10.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, visit a tiny Texas town that is the inspiration for many a musical masterpiece. Doug Smith: Visit www.dougsmith.com or call 1-800-269-7552.
We remember our friend Opal Hunt and her touching story. Opal Hunt passed away earlier this year.
Plus, pies so high they touch the sky! Debbie and Gerald
Wiles, Rock Inn Cafe. Located at 207 West California Street, Seymour, TX
76380. 940-888-2322.
-Week of 09.03.07-
Show # 532, originally aired 11.8.97
Patrons at this farm pay for produce by leaving money in an old cash register on the porch. Jan Balekian at the Double Oak Ranch ph# 817-430-4536
John restores antique radios with original parts. John Campbell HC 70, Box 302, Sabinal, TX 78881 ph# 830-988-7150
A video scrapbook of our favorite moments and memories from the 2nd Annual Texas Country Reporter Reunion.
Show# 953, originally aired 12.3.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, it's a big crime in a small town and it's got the whole community wondering who pulled off the "camper caper". Don Hemby, 2908 Nicholson Drive, Tyler, TX 75707. Call 903-581-2604 or 903-549-2130.
Visit a Texas bed-and-breakfast that's way out west. The Gage Hotel: 102 W. Hwy 90 Marathon, Texas 79842. Call 1-800-884-GAGE or visit www.gagehotel.com
Plus, he was just looking to gather antique wood from a forgotten
farmhouse, but he found so much more. Doug Ricketts, 15951 Hwy. 213 Higgins,
TX 79046. Call 806-862-2205 or write to doug@ricketts.com
-Week of 08.27.07-
Show # 531, originally aired 11.1.97
The University of Texas at El Paso band director teams up with several scientists to study the science of the steel drum. Larry White Fox Fine Arts Center, Room M301 500 West University Avenue El Paso TX 79968-0552 ph# 915-747-7802 www.utep.edu
This Silver Star has been repairing watches at the same store for 50 years. James Reeh Staudt's Jewelry, 1705 16th St. Orange, TX 77630 ph# 409-883-2107
Paula creates large brick murals for companies across the country then she flies her own plane to check on her projects. Paula Collins, 1223 Highland Park Rd. Denton, TX 76205 ph# 940-383-3384 www.sculpturelady.com
Show #952, originally aired 11.26.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Meet a farmer who's turning bad breath into big business. Bob Anderson, Gourmet Garlic Gardens. 12300 FM 1176 Bangs, TX 76823. www.gourmetgarlicgardens.com (866) 348-3049
Go on a night time swamp tour in search of the state's biggest lizards. Amos Cooper, 10 Parks and Wildlife Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77640. (409)736-2551 or amos.cooper@tpwd.state.tx
Plus, find out how one south Texas grocery man is bringing
a big sound to little towns. Jim Helmke, La Vernia, TX. E-mail: paradesound@yahoo.com
-Week of 8.20.07-
show #530, originally aired 10.25.97
They still play nine pin bowling at the old Fischer Bowling Alley. There's no machines here. Children set the pins and return the balls. Jo Schwab or Doris Rust (the Club Manager) ph# 830-935-4800
This 76-year-old Silver Star shoes horses from the back of his pick-up, covering a five county area. Wayne Williams, No information available.
Two friends share their passion for restoring old Ford Model T and Model A's. Julius Neunhoffer 2505 Lower Turtle Creek Rd., Kerrville, TX 78028 ph# 830-257-8168
show # 951, originally aired 11.19.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Meet a couple determined to revive Vaudeville. Granger and Penny Esch, Salado Silver Spur. www.saladosilverspur.com
Visit a hotel where everyday is a blessing. Helen Feldhousen, Hotel Blessing.
And find out how one woman is hot on the trail of Texas history. Lisa Lee. 3615 Valley Haven Dr. Kingwood, TX 77339. (281) 359-6607
-Week of 08.13.07-
Show # 529, originally aired 10.18.97
Day or night, Joni chainsaws fallen trees into huge bear sculptures in front of her small town gallery. Joni Hamari Hamari Gallery, Highway 39, Ingram, TX 78025 ph# 830-367-4476
Gerald makes recordings of animal calls for use by nature lovers and wildlife photographers. Gerald Stewart, Johnny Stewart Wildlife Calls, P.O. Box 7594, Waco 76714 ph# 800-537-0652 or 254-772-3261 www.johnnystewart.com
At 90 years old this spirited senior still competes in seniors' track meets and wins! No information available.
Show # 950, originally aired 11.12.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Discover who's behind the classical murals of Fredericksburg, TX. Lee and Matt Casbeer, LMC Murals. Call 866-493-4863 or visit www.lmcmurals.com for more information.
Meet a man who's a real model citizen. Edgar Seay Sr.,
MAL Hobby Shop. 108 S. Lee St. Irving, Texas 75060. 972-438-9233
or toll free in the USA at 877 602 2366. www.malhobby.com
And see why everyday's a piece of cake for one East Texas
baker. Margie Begley. 409-584-1447. Broaddus, TX.
-Week of 8.06.07-
Show # 528, originally aired 10.11.97
Real Musgrave is the creator of the Pocket Dragon collectibles, very popular in Europe with clubs and even a cartoon show. RETIRED. Real & Muff Musgrave 800-355-2582
This Silver Star has been building Spanish flamenco guitars for 40 years. Tom Blackshear, No Information Available
Survivor of WWII's Bataan Death March travels to White Sands, NM to witness a soldiers' memorial march. Menandro Parazo, 6705 Morningside, El Paso TX 79905 ph# 915-565-7607
Show # 949, originally aired 11.5.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Discover how many mesquite trees it takes to make a forest. Carrie Atchison: 806-746-5801, or mail to Rt. 3 Box 216 Lubbock, TX 7940
Hit the nail on the head...at the hammer museum! Butch Lackey, Hammer Museum 540 S. San Antonio St. Center Point, TX 830-634-7783
Plus, twin sisters take us back to simpler times through the
art of poetry. Jo Ellen Fant: 409-962-1250, Mail to- 4000 Harrison, Groves,
TX 77619 and Dorothy Roberts: 409-722-5515, Mail to- 215 Hardy Ave., Nederland,
TX 77627. For book purchasing information contact Susan Seymour at 409-727-7471,
or mail to 1828 Franklin, Nederland, TX 77627
-Week of 7.30.07-
Show # 528, originally aired 10.11.97
Real Musgrave is the creator of the Pocket Dragon collectibles, very popular in Europe with clubs and even a cartoon show. RETIRED. Real & Muff Musgrave 800-355-2582
This Silver Star has been building Spanish flamenco guitars for 40 years. Tom Blackshear, No Information Available
Survivor of WWII's Bataan Death March travels to White Sands, NM to witness a soldiers' memorial march. Menandro Parazo, 6705 Morningside, El Paso TX 79905 ph# 915-565-7607
Show # 949, originally aired 11.5.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter...Discover how many mesquite trees it takes to make a forest. Carrie Atchison: 806-746-5801, or mail to Rt. 3 Box 216 Lubbock, TX 7940
Hit the nail on the head...at the hammer museum! Butch Lackey, Hammer Museum 540 S. San Antonio St. Center Point, TX 830-634-7783
Plus, twin sisters take us back to simpler times through the
art of poetry. Jo Ellen Fant: 409-962-1250, Mail to- 4000 Harrison, Groves,
TX 77619 and Dorothy Roberts: 409-722-5515, Mail to- 215 Hardy Ave., Nederland,
TX 77627. For book purchasing information contact Susan Seymour at 409-727-7471,
or mail to 1828 Franklin, Nederland, TX 77627
-Week of 7.23.07-
Show # 527, originally aired 10.4.97
Rose is one of the last accordion repair persons, yet can't play a note. Rosie Ridgeway 329 Piper Blvd., Port Aransas, TX 78373 ph# 800-654-1402 Accordion.Rose@centuryinter.net.
This 81-year-old Silver Star has been a volunteer fireman for more than 50 years. No information available.
The Concho River is one of the last fresh water pearl producers.
Our pearl hunter uses these unique purple stones in Texas style jewelry.
Mark Priest, Owner of Legend Jewelers 16 East Concho Avenue, San Angelo,
Texas 76903 ph# 915-653-0112 www.legendjewelers.com
Show # 948, originally aired 10.29.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter...They're a husband and wife team that really mows down the competition. Tim and Patty Robinson of the LSMRA. Email Patty: preciousmowments@boldwireless.net or Tim: mowron@boldwireless.net or visit www.mowerracing.com for more information.
Meet an artist who is really making waves in Seadrift, TX. Dieter Erhard, the Art=Center Seadrift. Call 361-785 5050 or write to 601-609 Broadway, Seadrift TX 79833. Visit www.artcenter-seadrift.com for more information.
And find out why birdwatchers are flocking to one South Texas
backyard. Allen Williams: 956-460-9864, or mail to 750 W. Sam Houston,
Pharr, TX 78577.
-Week of 07.16.07-
Show # 509, originally aired 5.31.97
The Lajitas Trading Post is one of the only places you can get tinajas, a stone vessel hand carved by Mexican craftsmen. Roger Gibson, owner Lajitas Trading Post. Lajitas Trading Post Star Route 70, Box 436 Lajitas, TX 79852 ph# 915-424-3234
Tyler is known as the "Rose Capital of the Nation" we visit their rose garden of 30,000 rose bushes. Tyler Rose Garden 420 South Rose Park Tyler, TX 75702 ph# Museum 903-597-3130, Garden .903-531-1212 www.texasrosefestival.com
Three cowboys patrol Fort Bliss' most remote areas. They call themselves Range Riders. Dean Wood or Capt. Collins Public Affairs U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Center Fort Bliss, TX 79916-0058 Ph# 915-569-9211 or 915-568-4623
Show # 947, originally aired 10.22.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter...He's a former Texas Master Plumber who gave up wrench wrangling for finger picking. Chuck Lee, Lee Banjo Company, 112 Silverwood Ovilla, Texas 75154. Call (972) 617-5576 or visit www.leebanjos.com for more information.
He's a hard workin' cop that's really hoofin' it. Officer Maurice Floyd of the Fort Worth Police Department Mounted Patrol. Visit www.fortworthpd.com/mounted.htm for more information.
Meet a man who holds a special seat at the Capitol. Richard Eisenhour, Collections Coordinator. 201 E. 14th St. Austin, TX 512-463-5495
-Week of 7.09.07-
Show # 508, originally aired 5.24.97
The Cascarone Ladies meet once a week to make 1000s of confetti-filled eggs or "cicerones." The money they raise helps to restore local historic buildings. Peggy Anderson Night in old San Antonio 511 Paseo De La Villita San Antonio, TX 7820 ph# 210-226-5188.
The McDonald Observatory is a world-class facility where visitors can take a peak at the heavens. McDonald Observatory Visitor Center P.O. Box 133 Fort Davis, TX 79734-1337 ph# 915-426-3640 mcdonaldobservatory.org
Local high school students are restoring La Purisima Mission's pews. It's an effort to keep historic mission open. Arturo Morales, Restoration Chairman LaPurisima Mission 328 Nevarez Rd. El Paso, TX 79927 ph# 915-859-7718
Show # 925, originally aired 5.21.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter- Meet a man who sees a thing of beauty in every wrecked car on his lot. Jerry Perry, Crashmasters. 7413 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX 79765. 432-339-0265.
Discover an impressive petaled display of flowers that's downright wild. Sam Jones, Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens. 8545 South Staples Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78413. (361) 852-2100 www.ccbotanicalgardens.org
Plus, follow the majestic flight of a South Texas falcon up
and down the western hemisphere. Alan Tennant, Wildlife Researcher. 432-386-4119.
-Week of 7.02.07-
Show # 507, originally aired 5.17.06
Walter investigates UFO sightings & abductions. Walter Andrus, 103 Old Towne Road Sequin, TX 78155-4099 ph# 210-379-9216
The Confederate Air Force rescues and refurbishes WWII planes then they send them soaring in the air again. Confederate Air Force Midland International Airport 9600 Wright Dr. Midland, 79711 ph# 915-563-1000
Show # 924, originally aired 5.14.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter- March with us to San Antonio, and meet a man who's keeping up the beat with his past. Fred Diaz-Alamo City Band, American Legion Hall, Post 2, 3518 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201. (210)-733-0120. www.alamocityband.org
Take a peek into an oh-so-silent South Texas House of Prayer. Father Kelly- Lebh Shomea House of Prayer- La Parra Ranch, P.O. Box 9, Sarita, TX 78385. (361)-294-5369. www.lebhshomea.org
Plus, when it comes to capturing Kodak moments in the wild,
this photographer is a natural. Ruth Hoyt- Puerto Rico Ranch, PO Box
3, Linn, TX 78563. (956) 481-3700. www.ruthhoyt.com
-Week of 6.25.07-
Show #506, originally aired 5.10.97
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center exhibits TX fish found in Ponds, Lakes & Streams. It has two million gallons of 'underwater' exhibits. 5550 Flat Creek Rd. Athens, TX 75751 ph# 903-676-2277 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc
The Licon Family has been making asadero cheese for 70 years using milk from their dairy. Maria Licon and Gene Licon Jr. ph# 915-851-2705
The entire congregation at St. Mary Church has moved on, all but the Rev. George Anderson and his wife Hazle. They still have weekly services just for the two of them. No information available.
Show # 923, originally aired 5.7.05
Sally Jones lives in an RV and works at the Big Bend Ranch State Park visitors center, one and a half hours down a 26-mile dirt road behind a gate. Tony Galindo, P. O. Box 2319 Presidio, TX 79845 ph# 432-229-3416
World Champion Rodeo Competitor Sherri Mell teaches disabled children to ride through the ROPER program. Sherri Mell, P. O. Box 201512, San Antonio, TX 78220-8512 ph# 210-633-2042
The biggest Bluebonnets in Texas grow naturally in the Big
Bend area. Waynelle Strachan raises them in greenhouses for cut flowers.
Waynelle Strachan, Alazan Bluebonnets, 12281 N. Loop Rd. Clint, TX 79836
ph# 915-851-1238
-Week of 6.18.07-
Show # 505, originally aired 5.3.97
Chuck creates intricate tables that resemble fancy lace, out of iron he likes to call his creations ironwood lace. Chuck McCarthy, 68 Sundown Parkway, Austin, TX 78746-5258 ph# 512-926-9633 or 512-327-2863
At 84, Stubby Baldwin is the world's oldest rock-n-roll weatherman. Sadly Stubby passed away in 2002.
We visited the new Wildflower Center to celebrate spring and wildflowers and it's open year round. National Wildflower Research Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. Austin, TX 78739 ph# 512-292-4100 www.wildflower.org
Show # 922, originally aired 4.30.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter- Spend some time in the workshop with the blind handymen. Phil Parr and the Blind Handyman Show. 936-634-9500, 1604 Southwood, Lufkin, TX 75904. phil@philparr.net , www.acbradio.org
Find out why this East Texas artist loves making homes for gnomes. Joseph Hopps of Arbor Castle Birdhouses. www.arborcastlebirdhouses.com
Plus, meet four men from four walks of life who are making one incredible sound. Fraven Adams- 806-765-0050. Singing Plainsmen -806-795-9978 . Lubbock, TX. www.harmonize.com/singingplainsmen/
-Week of 6.11.07-
Show # 497, originally aired 3.8.97
At 26, Chris owns a thriving furniture co. that provides unique pieces made of stone & steel. Chris Wynn 'Furniture by Design' 1131 Slocum Dallas, TX 75207 ph# 214-760-2450
Not much has changed in pottery over the last 2,000 years. Sonny is a potter and is passing the art along to two young kids. Sonny Moss, Mud Creek Pottery, 501 Main St. Calvert, TX 77837 ph# 409-364-3730
Hallie is known as a legend around Big Bend country. Her daughter has opened a museum to honor her mother's life. Hallie Stillwell, Stillwell Ranch HC-65 Box 430, Alpine, TX 79830 ph# 915-376-2244 www.freeranger.com/stillwell
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# 921, originally aired 4.23.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, find out how these East Texas cowpokes have found their way back to the farm via New York City. Guy and Pip Gillette at the Camp St. Cafe. 215 S. Third Street, Crockett, TX 75835. (936) 54- 8656 or toll free (877) 544-8656. www.campstreetcafe.com
Meet a couple of cousins who have brought art and commerce back to downtown Golden, Texas. Karen Musgraves and Cathy Pegues. Belben Nest Gallery. FM 779 & 1799, Golden, Texas. 903-768-2335. Visit www.texaspaintedladies.com or www.belbennest.com
Plus, there hasn't been a movie theater in Marfa for as long as anybody can remember but a blind man on a bicycle is bringing the silver screen back to life. Gary Olliver. P.O. Box 1174, Marfa, TX 79843. 432-729-4280. Email Gary at golliver@sbcglobal.net
-Week of 6.4.07-
show # 496, originally aired 3.1.97
The past 44 years, domino players from all over gather in Halletsville in hopes of winning the title of best in dominoes. Bob Pesek, TX State Champion Domino Tourney, Knights of Columbus Hwy77 S. Hallettsville TX 77964 ph# 512-798-2267
In commemoration of Sam Houston's 200th Birthday, the city of Houston and artist David Adickes created a 67ft statue of Big Sam. Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center P.O. Box 1230 Huntsville, TX 77342-1230 ph# 409-291-9723 www.samhoustonstatue.org
Topaz, the state gemstone of Texas, is only found in the creek beds of Mason, TX. Wilburn can spot one from a mile away. Wilburn Shearer P.O. Box 641 Mason, TX 76856 ph# 915-347-5783
show #920, originally aired 04.16.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter-find out how Decatur High School is getting more horse power with girl power. Rick Elmore, Decatur High School, 1201 W. Thompson Street Decatur, Texas 76234. 940-627-2155. www.decatur.esc11.net/Campuses/dhs/
Roll a few frames with a custom fit bowling ball. Pete and Mike Joseph. 8951 Dyer, El Paso, TX 79904. 915-751-4551.
Plus, meet an East Texas woman who's threading the past to the present by restoring old quilts. Genell Dement. 903-639-4147. Hughes Springs, Texas.
-Week of 5.28.07-
Show # 495, originally aired 2.22.97
Duane Simpson makes furniture from old telephone poles, telegraph poles, oil field sucker rods, etc. Duane Simpson, Lone Star Iron Works, 229 Earl Garrett Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028-5304 ph# 830-896-3323
Galveston is a lot more than a beach resort. She's one of the most colorful cities in the state. Galveston Convention & Visitor Bureau, 2106 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550 ph# 800-351-4236 www.galveston.com
Flocks of wild Red Crown Parrots are living free in the Rio Grande valley. Father Tom helped get them named a resident species. 956-421-3936
Show # 919, originally aired 4.9.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, find out why this legendary law enforcement officer is responsible for the phrase...One riot, one Ranger. Joaquin Jackson and Liz Jackson, Box C101 - Museum of the Big Bend, Alpine, TX. 79830. 432-837-8143.
Is it art or is it junk? Meet an artist with a welder who says it's a little bit of both. Gary Russell, 5380 Creekside, Melissa, TX 75454. 972-837-2365
Plus, her distinctive voice has taken this yodeling cowgirl
from Fort Worth all the way around the world. Devon Dawson, 817-521-4969,
www.cowtownopry.org, dawson@ev1.net
-Week of 5.21.07-
Show # 494, originally aired 2.15.97
Back in the 1800s a faith healer named Don Pedrito healed thousands. Even today people still use his folk remedies for healing. For directions to the shrine please contact the Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce ph# 361-325-333 or www.falfurrias-tx.com
Space Center Houston is the official visitor center for Johnson Space Center. Exhibits include interactive activities as well as neat artifacts from US space missions. Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Road 1 Houston, TX 77058 ph# 800-972-0369 www.spacecenter.org
In his spare time, yardman Ridge Floyd tours the world as a classical concert pianist. Ridge Floyd P.O. Box 650 Hunt, TX 78024 ph# 830-238-4754
Show # 914, originally aired 3.5.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, try the newest fad in fatty foods from the big city of Snook, TX.: Frank Sodolak, Sodolak's Original Country Inn. Just off of Highway 60 West in Snook, TX. PH#-979.272.6002
Give a warm welcome to blooming flowers and chirping birds…springtime is almost here!
Plus, find out how this former track star is overcoming the
odds and proving what it means to be a soldier. Scott Palomino, El Paso,
TX. PH#- 915-240-3082. spizz2413@yahoo.com
-Week of 5.14.07-
Show # 493, originally aired 2.8.97
Jeff Synder takes his 1974 Cadillac to do battle at the Demolition Derby. No Information Available.
Evers Hardware opened in 1885 and it is still owned and operated by same family. A step inside is like a step back in time. Evers Hardware, 109 W. Hickory, Denton, TX 76201 ph# 817-382-5513
Don Belcik came home to care for his sick father and picked-up his profession of welding and now Don is a sought after sculptor. Don Belcik, P.O. Box 1696, San Antonio, TX 78296 ph# 800-232-5580
Show # 913, originally aired 2.26.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, explore the final frontier with a handmade telescope. Tom Noe, Teleport Telescopes, 4030 North Highway 78, Wylie, TX, 75098. PH#-972-442-5232. www.teleporttelescopes.com or tomnoe@teleporttelescopes.com
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of an Old West oasis. Dieter Gerzymisch, Cattleman's Steakhouse, near Fabens, TX (30 Miles east of El Paso) PH# (915) 544-3200. www.cattlemanssteakhouse.com
Plus, find out why this Texas author is singing the blues. Kathleen Hudson, PhD. P.O. Box 291945 Kerrville, TX. 78029. PH# 830-792-1945. www.texasheritagemusic.org
-Week of 5.7.07-
Show # 492, originally aired, 2.19.97
Hot mineral water flows from natural springs underneath Marlin some people believe that the water has healing powers. Dr. David Fedro, Hwy Business 6 West, Marlin, TX 76661 ph# Marlin Chamber of Commerce 254-883-2171. Dr. David Fedro, 254-883-3578 www.marlintexas.com
In commemoration of the TX Centennial, the Hall of State was constructed to honor the heroes of the TX Revolution. Hall of State, 3939 Grand Ave. Fair Park Dallas, TX 75315 ph# 214-421-4500 www.hallofstate.com
Ed Montana plays music at the Big Texan steakhouse, works cattle and tours Europe as a country music sensation. Ed Montana, 3333 East 3rd Street, Amarillo, TX 79104 ph# 806-376-5674
Show # 912, originally aired 2.19.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, meet a fire fighter who never gets tired of the daily grind. Jonathan Flynn, Fireman's Coffee, 1802 Winding Hollow, Katy, TX. 77450. PH#- 281-398-6747 or 281-808-3766.
Plus, re-visit the red earth of Tara right here in Texas. Bobbie Hardy, Gone With The Wind Museum, 408 Taylor Street, Jefferson, TX 75657. PH#- 903-665-1939. www.scarlettohardy.com
Find out why the war in Iraq is hitting a close to home for
this close-knit family of shoe cobblers. Jaret and Walter Tatar, Wayne's
Shoe Repair, 407 West Main, Denison, TX 75020. PH#- 903-465-9301.
-Week of 4.30.07-
Show # 485, originally aired 12.14.96
Bobby Rodriguez found families of craftsmen in Mexico who make furniture from old wood. Bobby Rodriquez, 1155 Larry Mahan, Suite K El Paso, TX 79925 ph# 915-566-2025
Muleshoe is home to the state's oldest national wildlife refuge. It is a wintering area for waterfowl & sand hill cranes. Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, Don Clapp, Manager, P.O. Box 549, Muleshoe, TX 79347 ph# 806-946-3341 www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/muleshoe/index.html
Johnny Holick makes the famous Texas A&M Corps of Cadet Sr. Boots. At the age of 89, Johnny is retiring. Sadly Johnny has passed away, but Holick's Boot Shop is still in operation. Holick's Boot Shop 106 College Main College Station, TX 77840 ph# 979.846.6721 www.holicks.com/
Show # 911, originally aired 2.12.05
This week on Texas Country Reporter, meet a man who's coming out of retirement to perform a real class act. M.G. Vasquez, Lounge Singer, 109 Bowling Green Drive, Victoria, TX. 77904. PH# 361-578-4763. Mvasquez@cox-internet.com
Find out why El Paso locals are going loco for "The old place by the graveyard." Leo Duran, L & J Cafe. 3622 East Missouri Ave, El Paso, TX 79903. 915-566-8418
Plus, discover how a historic and nearly forgotten hotel found
it's salvation...in the sweet strains of a melody. John Defoore, Beckham
Hotel. 115 E Commerce St. Mineola, TX 75773. 903-569-8037. www.pineywoodspicknparlor.com
-Week of 4.23.07-
Show # 484, originally aired 12.7.96
Tina & her sidekick Birka are members of the search & rescue team -- they spend hours training to save people's lives. Children Education Search & Rescue, P.O. Box 612441, DFW Airport, TX 75261-2441 ph# 817-679-0988
Sims Spur Co. is the largest spur manufacturer in the country. Sims Spur Company, Pax Irvine, 1108 Main Street Bandera, TX 78003 ph# 210-796-3803
Allan Carr carves rocking horses. He has restored an old horse statue that stood out in front of Donaho Saddle shop since the Civil War.
Show # 902, originally aired 2.11.04
This week on Texas Country Reporter, it's a little bit of Hollywood right here in Texas, find out how this pint-sized production team is making movies. Linda Seto, Young Actors Studio, 11496 Luna Rd Suite G Dallas, TX 75234. 972-401-2090. www.youngactors.org or contact@youngactors.org
Learn where to get tamales by the truckload. Mike and Mark Hale, Pedro's Tamales, 800-522-9531. www.pedrostamales.com or pedro@tamale.com
Plus, it's the final chapter in the history of a beloved Gulf Coast Landmark. Matagorda Island State Park, PO Box 117, Port O'Connor TX 77982. 361.983.2215 or www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/matagisl/
-Week of 4.16.07-
show #535, originally aired 11.29.97
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