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We sit down with Spencer Lewis to trace the path from Texas Gulf Coast fishing to Marine Corps travel and a full-blown obsession with duck hunting and exploration. Along the way, we talk culture shock, community, social media authenticity, and the boat tech that makes more places reachable. • Spencer's upbringing in southeast Texas and early days fishing and learning duck hunting • Okinawa, Iceland, and Norway travel stories that reshape perspective • coming home after the military and missing the tribe and shared standards • why the outdoors helps veterans reconnect with purpose and people • how TikTok growth rewards authenticity over “internet superstar” energy • stealth camping and urban camping as a weird kind of adventure • surface drive mud motors, noise concerns, and why Spencer believes the newer ProDrive design is the future • freelance duck hunting as map work, scouting, uncertainty, and satisfaction • balancing hunting travel with fatherhood, due dates, and real life schedules DM One Hell of Life podcast on Instagram or TikTok to enter the monthly listener drawingCall or text 850-251-8650 or visit www.floridaducks.com to book your trip, Williamson OutfittersUse code ONEHELLOFALIFEOUTDOORS for 15 percent off your order @ www.froggtoggs.comDirty Duck Coffee: use code onehellofalife15 for 15% offWant to Duck Hunt in Arkansas? Call Kade at Delta Thunder Outfitters at 870-926-7944 Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onehellofalifepodcast/?hl=en
Texas Republican Tony Gonzales has begun the process of resigning amid accusations tied to sexual misconduct. What's next for Texas' 23rd congressional district?There’s an annual ritual going on right now on parts of the Texas Gulf Coast. Why conservationists are celebrating the unusual display of the Attwater's prairie-chicken.The San Antonio Spurs are headed into the […] The post Why the Spurs owe San Antonio millions after failed MLS bid appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Marbled Godwits stand a foot and a half tall, on slender, dark legs. Their exquisitely long bills are pink, tipped in black, and just slightly up-curved. Altogether, a stunning bird. In April, godwits are on their way north. They have wintered along the coasts, including the Texas Gulf Coast, and along the Pacific from California to Washington. While most breed in the prairie provinces of Canada, some nest as far north as Alaska's Aleutian Islands. This episode is brought to you by Wild Delight Bird Food, which aims to support wild bird populations with clean, nutritious ingredients in every blend. Available at Chewy. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Diane Wilson is a fourth-generation fisherwoman and a lifelong resident of Seadrift, Texas. Wilson has become a global folk hero over the course of her epic, decades-long journey from shrimp boat captain and mother of five to social and ecological justice warrior who took on a multibillion dollar corporation polluting the bays along her beloved Texas Gulf Coast. But the fight to save her home from industrial pollution is far from over. On March 2, Wilson began a hunger strike outside the Dow Chemical Company / Union Carbide plant in Seadrift. "I have a tent and am camping out 24 hours, 7 days a week," Wilson wrote in a letter to Dow CEO Jim Fitterling, "to impress upon Dow/Union Carbide our intense dislike and frustration of decades of plastic pollution being discharged into our bays and waterways." In this urgent episode, we speak with Wilson as her hunger strike enters its third week. Guest: Diane Wilson is a fourth-generation shrimper, boat captain, mother of five, author, and an environmental, peace, and social justice advocate. During the last 30 years, she has launched legislative campaigns, demonstrations, hunger strikes, sunk boats, and even climbed chemical towers in her fight to protect her Gulf Coast bay. She is a co-founder of CODEPINK, the women's anti-war group based in Washington, DC, and co-founder of the Texas Jail Project, which advocates for inmates' rights in Texas county jails. Since 2012, Wilson has been executive director and waterkeeper of San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper (SABEW) on the Texas Gulf Coast. Wilson is the author of numerous books, including: An Unreasonable Woman: A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos, Polluters, and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas; and Diary of an Eco-Outlaw: An Unreasonable Woman Breaks the Law for Mother Earth. Additional links/info: Follow updates on Diane's hunger strike here Diane Wilson website Diane Wilson, "Letter to DOW CEO Jim Fitterling" San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper (SAWBE) website, Facebook page, TikTok, and Instagram Plastic Pollution Coalition, "Diane Wilson launches hunger strike after Dow requests legalization of microplastics discharge in Texas" Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme Song Credits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor
Diane Wilson is a fourth-generation fisherwoman and a lifelong resident of Seadrift, Texas. Wilson has become a global folk hero over the course of her epic, decades-long journey from shrimp boat captain and mother of five to social and ecological justice warrior who took on a multibillion dollar corporation polluting the bays along her beloved Texas Gulf Coast. But the fight to save her home from industrial pollution is far from over. On March 2, Wilson began a hunger strike outside the Dow Chemical Company / Union Carbide plant in Seadrift. “I have a tent and am camping out 24 hours, 7 days a week,” Wilson wrote in a letter to Dow CEO Jim Fitterling, “to impress upon Dow/Union Carbide our intense dislike and frustration of decades of plastic pollution being discharged into our bays and waterways.” In this episode of Working People, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez speaks with Wilson as her hunger strike enters its third week. Guest: Diane Wilson is a fourth-generation shrimper, boat captain, mother of five, author, and an environmental, peace, and social justice advocate. During the last 30 years, she has launched legislative campaigns, demonstrations, hunger strikes, sunk boats, and even climbed chemical towers in her fight to protect her Gulf Coast bay. She is a co-founder of CODEPINK, the women's anti-war group based in Washington, DC, and co-founder of the Texas Jail Project, which advocates for inmates' rights in Texas county jails. Since 2012, Wilson has been executive director and waterkeeper of San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper (SABEW) on the Texas Gulf Coast. Wilson is the author of numerous books, including: An Unreasonable Woman: A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos, Polluters, and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas; and Diary of an Eco-Outlaw: An Unreasonable Woman Breaks the Law for Mother Earth.Additional links/info: Follow updates on Diane's hunger strike hereDiane Wilson website Diane Wilson, “Letter to DOW CEO Jim Fitterling”San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper (SAWBE) website, Facebook page, TikTok, and InstagramPlastic Pollution Coalition, “Diane Wilson launches hunger strike after Dow requests legalization of microplastics discharge in Texas”Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme SongCredits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
Waterfowl Then & Now with Steven Murski In this engaging campfire conversation, Larry Weishuhn sits down with lifelong waterfowl hunter and guide Steven Murski to discuss the evolution of waterfowl hunting along the Texas Gulf Coast and beyond. Steven shares how his passion began at just four or five years old hunting geese with his father near Eagle Lake — once known as the goose hunting capital of the world. He vividly recalls the massive migrations of the late 1990s and early 2000s, when skies would darken with birds — a stark contrast to today's reduced numbers. The discussion turns to the major factors impacting waterfowl populations, including: Reduced water availability for rice agriculture Rising costs of pumping and habitat management Increased rice production in Arkansas short-stopping migration Changing farming practices in the Midwest Flooded corn controversies Prairie Canada drought conditions Nest loss affecting pintail populations Steven emphasizes that the decline is not caused by a single issue but rather “death by a thousand cuts.” Despite the challenges, the conversation remains hopeful. Both Larry and Steven stress the cyclical nature of waterfowl populations and the importance of conservation-minded land management. Steven highlights ongoing hunting opportunities in Texas and Kansas and explains how responsible hunters play a role in sustaining the resource. The episode also covers: Migration timing and the role of daylight vs. weather Sea duck and swan hunting experiences Sandhill crane hunting tactics and table quality The importance of habitat stewardship What hunters can realistically expect in the coming years Steven closes by sharing details about Rifleman Outfitters, where he guides waterfowl and crane hunts in the El Campo, Texas region. Waterfowl declines are driven by multiple environmental and agricultural factors. Migration is triggered primarily by day length, with weather acting as a secondary push. Habitat and water availability remain the biggest drivers of Gulf Coast bird numbers. Conservation-minded landowners are critical to sustaining quality hunting. Waterfowl populations are cyclical and expected to rebound over time. Steven Murski is a Texas-based waterfowl guide and lifelong hunter who operates Rifleman Outfitters. He guides duck, goose, teal, and sandhill crane hunts in Texas and Kansas and is deeply involved in habitat-focused hunting practices. Contact: (979) 203-7333 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.murski DSC • Hornady • Taurus • Stealth Vision • Red 55 Winery • Choctaw Hunting LodgeThe Crown Bar • Texas Wildlife Association • Double Nickel Taxidermy • Burnham Brothers Game Calls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roof restoration offers a cost-effective middle ground between simple repairs and full replacement. Discover how this process works, the signs your roof needs it, and why it matters so much for homeowners in storm-prone areas like the Texas Gulf Coast.Learn more at https://galvestoncountyroofing.com/ Galveston County Roofing City: Kemah Address: 808 Anders Ln Website: https://galvestoncountyroofing.com/
Discover when concrete driveway resurfacing beats full replacement, how much you'll really save, and the hidden safety risks lurking in cracked pavement. Texas Gulf Coast homeowners get practical cost breakdowns and expert maintenance tips to extend driveway life by years. For more, visit https://concrete-setx.com Concrete Trends and Innovations City: El Lago Address: 400 Lakeshore Drive Website: https://concrete-setx.com
Texas Gulf Coast homeowners face increasing flood risks, but there are proven solutions. From French drains and rain gardens to proper grading and soil improvement, discover practical steps to protect your property from standing water and flooding damage. To learn more, visit https://drainmyyardleaguecity.com/ League City Drainage and Irrigation City: El Lago Address: 400 Lakeshore Dr. Website: https://drainmyyardleaguecity.com
Winter roofing might sound risky, but along the Texas Gulf Coast, it's more feasible than you think. Discover the most common seasonal service requests - and learn why proactive maintenance can save you money and stress.Visit https://galvestoncountyroofing.com/ Galveston County Roofing City: Kemah Address: 808 Anders Ln Website: https://galvestoncountyroofing.com/
A richly detailed history of daily life for colonial Spanish soldiers surviving on the eighteenth-century Texas Gulf Coast. In 1775, Spanish King Carlos III ordered the capture of American pelicans for his wildlife park in Madrid. The command went to the only Spanish fort on the Texas coast—Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía in present-day Goliad. But the overworked soldiers stationed at the fort had little interest indulging a king an ocean away. Their days were consumed with guarding their community against powerful Indigenous peoples and managing the demands of frontier life. The royal order went ignored. Wrangling Pelicans: Military Life in Texas Presidios (U Texas Press, 2025) brings to life the world of Presidio La Bahía's Hispano soldiers, whose duties ranged from heated warfare to high-stakes diplomacy, while their leisure pursuits included courtship, card playing, and cockfighting. It highlights the lives of presidio women and reveals the ways the Spanish legal system was used by and against the soldiers as they continually negotiated their roles within the empire and their community. Although they were agents of the Spanish crown, soldiers at times defied their king and even their captain as they found ways to assert their autonomy. Offering a fresh perspective on colonial Texas, Wrangling Pelicans recreates the complexities of life at the empire's edge, where survival mattered more than royal decrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
A richly detailed history of daily life for colonial Spanish soldiers surviving on the eighteenth-century Texas Gulf Coast. In 1775, Spanish King Carlos III ordered the capture of American pelicans for his wildlife park in Madrid. The command went to the only Spanish fort on the Texas coast—Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía in present-day Goliad. But the overworked soldiers stationed at the fort had little interest indulging a king an ocean away. Their days were consumed with guarding their community against powerful Indigenous peoples and managing the demands of frontier life. The royal order went ignored. Wrangling Pelicans: Military Life in Texas Presidios (U Texas Press, 2025) brings to life the world of Presidio La Bahía's Hispano soldiers, whose duties ranged from heated warfare to high-stakes diplomacy, while their leisure pursuits included courtship, card playing, and cockfighting. It highlights the lives of presidio women and reveals the ways the Spanish legal system was used by and against the soldiers as they continually negotiated their roles within the empire and their community. Although they were agents of the Spanish crown, soldiers at times defied their king and even their captain as they found ways to assert their autonomy. Offering a fresh perspective on colonial Texas, Wrangling Pelicans recreates the complexities of life at the empire's edge, where survival mattered more than royal decrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history
A richly detailed history of daily life for colonial Spanish soldiers surviving on the eighteenth-century Texas Gulf Coast. In 1775, Spanish King Carlos III ordered the capture of American pelicans for his wildlife park in Madrid. The command went to the only Spanish fort on the Texas coast—Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía in present-day Goliad. But the overworked soldiers stationed at the fort had little interest indulging a king an ocean away. Their days were consumed with guarding their community against powerful Indigenous peoples and managing the demands of frontier life. The royal order went ignored. Wrangling Pelicans: Military Life in Texas Presidios (U Texas Press, 2025) brings to life the world of Presidio La Bahía's Hispano soldiers, whose duties ranged from heated warfare to high-stakes diplomacy, while their leisure pursuits included courtship, card playing, and cockfighting. It highlights the lives of presidio women and reveals the ways the Spanish legal system was used by and against the soldiers as they continually negotiated their roles within the empire and their community. Although they were agents of the Spanish crown, soldiers at times defied their king and even their captain as they found ways to assert their autonomy. Offering a fresh perspective on colonial Texas, Wrangling Pelicans recreates the complexities of life at the empire's edge, where survival mattered more than royal decrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
A richly detailed history of daily life for colonial Spanish soldiers surviving on the eighteenth-century Texas Gulf Coast. In 1775, Spanish King Carlos III ordered the capture of American pelicans for his wildlife park in Madrid. The command went to the only Spanish fort on the Texas coast—Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía in present-day Goliad. But the overworked soldiers stationed at the fort had little interest indulging a king an ocean away. Their days were consumed with guarding their community against powerful Indigenous peoples and managing the demands of frontier life. The royal order went ignored. Wrangling Pelicans: Military Life in Texas Presidios (U Texas Press, 2025) brings to life the world of Presidio La Bahía's Hispano soldiers, whose duties ranged from heated warfare to high-stakes diplomacy, while their leisure pursuits included courtship, card playing, and cockfighting. It highlights the lives of presidio women and reveals the ways the Spanish legal system was used by and against the soldiers as they continually negotiated their roles within the empire and their community. Although they were agents of the Spanish crown, soldiers at times defied their king and even their captain as they found ways to assert their autonomy. Offering a fresh perspective on colonial Texas, Wrangling Pelicans recreates the complexities of life at the empire's edge, where survival mattered more than royal decrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike, Paul, and Colleen dig deep for some detailed troubleshooting on digital fuel indicators, oil temperature, gear problems, and more this episode. Send your questions to podcast@aopa.org for a chance to get on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Full notes below: Will's fuel indicators are giving off infrequent red Xs on his Garmin G1000, and it started happening right after maintenance. Paul is suspect that a mechanic caused it, especially because you have to take the wings off to get at the sensors. But he's pleased at Will's level of troubleshooting, which includes info about what happens when the tanks is full, half full, and while turning on the ground. Based on the information, Paul is sure it's a sensor issue. On computer-based fuel indications, a mismatch between multiple sensors can often result in the EFD showing red Xs, he says. It turns out Will's mechanic was able to fix the problem by checking the connectors in the same inspection panel he had opened for the annual. Brad has a Cessna 182 that he keeps in a dry climate but is now flying to the Texas Gulf Coast a few times a month, where it sits for three days. He's wondering how to hold back corrosion. Paul suggests he wash the airplane when he gets home each time, and make sure the inside is fogged with Corrosion-X. Mike said not to worry too much about the engine because his single-weight oil and CamGuard will help protect it for those three days. Carl has a Cessna 210 and twice the landing gear motor didn't stop running when he cycled the gear. Paul then spends a few minutes describing the 210 gear system in great detail, including all the safety of wallet issues. The oil temp is high (235 degrees) on one of the engines on Ben's Twin Comanche. The hosts go through a slew of troubleshooting steps, most of which Ben has already performed. The hosts settle on this being an airflow issue, and not a fuel issue. Mike said the oil temp limit is an oil longevity concern, not an engine damage concern.
It wasn't so long ago that America's fisheries were in a state of collapse, with cratering fish stocks and well-meaning but impractical government regulations threatening the livelihoods of 1.6 million people and a $180 billion dollar industry. But then, an unlikely alliance of environmental activists and commercial fishermen kind of miraculously turned things around, leaving the nation's four million square miles of fishing grounds healthier -- and more profitable -- than they've been in decades. Buddy Guindon, a commercial fisherman on the Texas Gulf Coast, and Scott Hickman, a charter fisherman who once saw Buddy and his ilk as ruthless competitors for ever-more-elusive fish join The Excerpt to share their stories.Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Month, we're sharing Jason Miller's interview with Tim Seiter from Season 6 of the radio show. A 2022 Fellow with the Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast, Tim speaks about his research to uncover the hidden history of the Karankawa people along the Texas Gulf Coast.This interview is Part 1 of a larger exploration into the Karankawa. You can learn more about this fascinating history and how the legacy of the Karankawa continues today from our conversation with Karankawa descendent Alexander “Strong Wind” Perez located in the Bayoulands podcast feed. Thanks for listening!
It's been my honor to know a few real heroes – people who've selflessly dared to fight greed and oppression to advance the common good. Diane Wilson, for example.For forty years, this fiery, fourth-generation fisherwoman from the Texas Gulf Coast has battled tenaciously for the rights and very survival of the area's hardscrabble fishing families. She and her grassroots allies have taken on Formosa Plastics, a $250 billion, global corporate beast that has routinely dumped its chemical waste around Matagorda Bay, poisoning life and livelihoods.But in 2019, in a lawsuit based on massive evidence collected by Wilson and her armada of volunteer kayakers, she won a stunning court victory, forcing the contaminator to pay $50 million for its malfeasance.Wilson's fight was not just for her, and she did not get a penny from the Formosa settlement. But she won something richer than money – “It felt like justice,” she said of the court's judgement.Importantly, the court didn't award the $50 million to some regulatory agency, but to a public trust administered by – guess who? – Wilson's allies! So she has been working tenaciously ever since to make sure the money directly benefits the poor families Formosa ran over. Especially promising is the trust's major grant to create the people's own Matagorda Bay Fishing Cooperative. It will provide dock space, supply contracts, processing ability, local jobs… and the power for local people to forge their own future.Why fight against overpowering odds for 40 years? Because of her strong principles… and sheer stubbornness. “It's my home,” Wilson says of the bay and its working-class community, “and I completely refuse to give it to that company to ruin.”Learn more about Diane and support her work:Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe
An increasing number of severe storms across the Texas Gulf Coast is leading to more roofing issues for local homes and businesses. Here's how to handle evidence, safety, roof types, and quotes. Go to https://galvestoncountyroofing.com/ for more information. Galveston County Roofing City: Kemah Address: 808 Anders Ln Website: https://galvestoncountyroofing.com/
In this episode of A People's Climate, Shilpi Chhotray sits down with Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation shrimper and relentless environmental activist, to explore her decades-long fight against Formosa Plastics—a $250 billion petrochemical giant polluting the Texas Gulf Coast. From hunger strikes to scaling the White House fence, Diane's unwavering activism has not only won a historic $50 million settlement, but transformed her community's fisheries and galvanized citizen-led environmental justice. Her story is a masterclass in persistence, civil disobedience, and the power of ordinary people to create extraordinary change.Learn more at apeoplesclimate.org Resources:- Diane Wilson- Nurdle Patrol- CODEPINK- Texas Jail ProjectPresented by Counterstream Media and The NationPowered by Wildseeds FundOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/THENATIONAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Houston's annual count of our homeless population shows a troubling trend. And now, our city just ranked first in the country for the highest poverty rate. What's going on?! Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking with Rebecca Schuetz, housing reporter for the Houston Chronicle, about what's being done by the city to reduce homelessness. Plus, what happens when the fire truck's too big for the station, and why one of the world's most famous influencers got banned from the Galleria. Stories we talked about on today's show: Houston's chronic homelessness is rising as funding wanes, survey shows Inside Houston's quiet shift to police the homeless and crack down on public spaces Houston has the highest poverty rate among the biggest U.S cities, new Census data finds Houston's new million-dollar firetruck goes unused because it's too big for its fire station Why thousands of bugs are taking over the Texas Gulf Coast right now Streamer IShowSpeed filmed his own ejection from Houston Galleria If you enjoyed today's interview with the Texas Renaissance Festival's King, Greg Taylor, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 16th episode: Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Holocaust Museum Houston Kidney Cancer Association Huel - Save 15% with code HOUSTON The Texas Tribune Festival Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Jermaine Thomas II/City Cast
This week we're taking listeners down to the Texas coast. From the Selena Museum to Padre Island's breezy beaches, Corpus Christi is a city where art, food, and culture collide. Join us as we explore local galleries, fresh Gulf seafood, and the creative spirit that makes this destination unforgettable.____________________________________S03 Ep124 Original air date: September 21, 2024 (Episode 77)____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
Whiskey of the Week: Balcones True Blue (Blue Corn Whiskey) — butterscotch, vanilla tasting notes. Firebro pours his out in disgust. Also sampled – Red River Distillery's Vermejo Añejo agave spirit (aka “not-tequila tequila”).The Bros kicked things off with their usual mix of raunch and banter, warning listeners (again) not to look up “donkey punch.” They joked about becoming feminists with back-to-back female guests, then welcomed Amanda Black (returning) and Crystal Cardwell (mayor of Newark).Conversation roamed through Boyd speed traps, regional quirks (is it “flip” or “flick” someone off?), and Florida vs Texas Gulf Coast beaches — with a joke that “Trump renamed it the Gulf of America.”Big highlight: Camp Quit Your Bitchin' — a new glamping resort on Lake Bridgeport with stagecoach cabins, futuristic vessels, saloon, beer garden, and tetherball. Its grand opening hits Labor Day weekend. Guest Crystal's marketing firm Pugnacious drives their campaigns, with a fiery, media-savvy approach that could boost shows like Whiskey Bros.Side trails included aviation streaming apps, small-plane claustrophobia, and fishing nostalgia. All delivered in the Bros' trademark style: local politics + whiskey + unapologetic humor.#WhiskeyBros #WhiskeyBrosPodcast #TheUnprofessionals #Unprofessionals #CertifiedUnprofessional #MarkerCellars #WineNotWhiskey #ClydeMystery #AudiobookWars #TexasPodcasts #WiseCounty #WiseCountyTalk #Atrantil #AtrantilAdventures #FoundersBrewery #HighWest #StillAustin #WhistlePig #EvanWilliams #BuffaloTrace #MarkerCellars #BalconesWhiskey #RedRiverDistillery #CampQuitYourBitchin
We explore the surprising maritime history of Texas cowboys who swam thousands of cattle across open saltwater to reach Galveston Island's rich grazing lands. This forgotten chapter reveals how the Texas Gulf Coast played a vital role in building the cattle economy that helped shape the state.• Spanish and Mexican vaqueros created the original cowboy techniques that would become the foundation of Texas ranching culture• Galveston Island's salt-tolerant grasses made it ideal winter pasture, with water naturally fencing in the cattle• Cowboys literally swam herds across Galveston Bay, guiding thousands of cattle through the water• Legendary cowboys like Sterling Spell performed extraordinary feats, including wrestling a 1,000-pound steer during a bay crossing• Galveston's deep natural harbor and rail connections made it a crucial cattle export hub to Cuba, Central America, and Europe• The Butler family's stockpens processed tens of thousands of cattle annually, including a Cuban shipment of 49,000 head• Barbed wire and expanding railroads ended the era of open-range grazing and long cattle drives• The Schaper family operated a dairy farm on Galveston's West End for nearly 90 years• Coastal ranching contributed to industry innovations like dipping vats to combat Texas fever• In 2011, Galveston facilitated the largest live cattle export in U.S. history, shipping over 5,500 pregnant heifers to Russia• Though now primarily a vacation destination, Galveston's West End still contains traces of its cattle ranching heritageGalveston Unscripted on video! What is Galveston Unscripted?Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston!
For episode 547 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Tad Nelson, Founder of Tad Nelson & Associates.At the law firm of Tad Nelson & Associates, they proudly serve the people of Texas. Attorney Tad Nelson, being a lifelong Texas Gulf Coast resident, has developed deep care for his fellow Texans. Their experienced Texas family law and criminal defense firm represents those in multiple locations across Texas.Tad Nelson, is a native Texan and lifelong resident of the Houston/Galveston area. He was born on Galveston Island and graduated from Galveston Ball High School in 1983. After graduation, he traveled to Austin to attend the University of Texas. He worked in the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, serving as an Assistant District Attorney from 1992 to 1995.⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:18 | Who is Tad Nelson?3:44 | What is Tad Nelson & Associates?8:08 | Legal risks to Businesses11:03 | Business is more difficult today13:00 | How businesses can protect themselves from legal risk17:20 | Previous cases with businesses21:00 | Legal research for businesses23:02 | Cases on AI24:55 | AI in Legal Field30:16 | Doing business in Texas34:26 | Advice to business owners37:56 | Roadmap for Tad Nelson & Associates42:00 | Contact Tad Nelson
What if staying small was the key to growing fast? In just 12 months, Brent Girouard turned Brentwood Roofing into one of the most trusted names on the Texas Gulf Coast — without chasing every storm or scaling too fast.In this episode of The Roofer Report, host Pete McKendrick sits down with June's Roofer of the Month to unpack how Brent built a booming business by focusing on neighborhood trust, coastal roofing expertise, and lightning-fast response times. From handwritten folders to door hangers to hyper-local marketing, Brent shares how being the first quote in the door — and the last roofer a homeowner ever needs — is helping him win big.You'll learn:How Brent transitioned from employee to roofing business ownerThe secrets behind tackling coastal roofing projects in GalvestonWhy being a local roofer beats the big-city playersHow to quote jobs faster with roof measurement and proposal toolsSimple ways to earn more Google reviewsTips for building and managing a sales team in year oneWhy “managing chaos” is the real skill of running a roofing companyWhether you're scaling your own business or just getting started, this episode is full of practical, no-fluff strategies to grow with intention.
Come with us to Houston, Texas, to talk saltwater fishing, conservation, philosophy and life with Pat Murray, former light tackle fishing guide and President of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). Pat is the author of Pat Murray's No-Nonsense Guide to Coastal Fishing and the just-published It's More than Fishing, from Texas A&M University Press. He's also the publisher of TIDES magazine, and an award-winning outdoor writer and reporter. CCA was founded in 1977 to address the drastic commercial overfishing of redfish and speckled trout along the Texas Gulf Coast. The battles were fought on the water, in the statehouse, and wherever fishermen gathered to demand change before the fisheries were lost forever. That battle was won. New challenges, and new successes, abound. The CCA now has over 125,000 members, with 224 local chapters across all three US coasts. “We work to protect not only the health, habitat and sustainability of our marine resources, but also the interests of recreational anglers and their access to the resources they cherish.” --- The Podcast & Blast with Hal Herring is brought you by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and presented by Silencer Central, with additional support from Decked, Dometic, and Filson. Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists. BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us: Web: https://www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters Facebook: @backcountryhunters
Pineapple Express to unleash a torrent of rain and snow on the western US" (AccuWeather). What happens when chemical ice nucleation cloud seeding operations are carried out over the "Pineapple Express"? How about this: "Winter Storm Warnings for 12 States As 48 Inches of Snow To Hit" (Newsweek). There's more to the story, "February thaw: Mild air to surge across the US next week" (AccuWeather). So, what is now going to follow the record cold and record blizzards in places like the Texas Gulf Coast, New Orleans and Florida? "Record Warmth For Southern Cities" (Weather Nation). Chemical ice nucleation cloud seeding engineered winter events, followed by temperature whiplash record warmth, welcome to weather warfare.
It's been my honor to know a few real heroes – people who've selflessly dared to fight greed and oppression to advance the common good. Diane Wilson, for example.For forty years, this fiery, fourth-generation fisherwoman from the Texas Gulf Coast has battled tenaciously for the rights and very survival of the area's hardscrabble fishing families. She and her grassroots allies have taken on Formosa Plastics, a $250 billion, global corporate beast that has routinely dumped its chemical waste around Matagorda Bay, poisoning life and livelihoods.But in 2019, in a lawsuit based on massive evidence collected by Wilson and her armada of volunteer kayakers, she won a stunning court victory, forcing the contaminator to pay $50 million for its malfeasance.Wilson's fight was not just for her, and she did not get a penny from the Formosa settlement. But she won something richer than money – “It felt like justice,” she said of the court's judgement.Importantly, the court didn't award the $50 million to some regulatory agency, but to a public trust administered by – guess who? – Wilson's allies! So she has been working tenaciously ever since to make sure the money directly benefits the poor families Formosa ran over. Especially promising is the trust's major grant to create the people's own Matagorda Bay Fishing Cooperative. It will provide dock space, supply contracts, processing ability, local jobs… and the power for local people to forge their own future.Why fight against overpowering odds for 40 years? Because of her strong principles… and sheer stubbornness. “It's my home,” Wilson says of the bay and its working-class community, “and I completely refuse to give it to that company to ruin.”Learn more about Diane and support her work:Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe
It's Thursday, January 23rd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Iran giving Christians longer prison sentences Article 18 reports Iran is sentencing more Christians to longer sentences. The Islamic regime sentenced 96 Christians to a combined 263 years in prison last year. That's up from 22 Christians sentenced to 43.5 years in 2023. Christians are also facing longer individual sentences. Some face up to 15 years all on account of their faith and religious activities. Article 18 said these cases are only the tip of the iceberg, noting that many go unreported. Iran is ranked ninth on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian. Germany's anti-Christian offenses almost doubled Germany's federal government reported there were 228 anti-Christian offenses last year, up from 135 cases in 2022. The offenses included one homicide, 14 bodily injuries, 52 cases of damage to property, 22 cases of threats or coercion, and 29 cases of incitement of the people against Christians. Trump ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs In the United States, President Donald Trump issued an order Tuesday, entitled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-based Opportunity.” The order ends the federal government's hiring practices based on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The administration also instructed agencies to close diversity, equity, and inclusion offices by 5 p.m. yesterday. Staffers of those offices were put on paid administrative leave. Senator Hawley to Trump: Pardon the pro-lifers Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri called on President Trump to pardon the pro-life advocates imprisoned under the Biden administration. On Tuesday, Hawley posted this on X: “I hope President Trump will shortly pardon the pro-life prisoners unjustly targeted & jailed by the Biden administration. They deserve to be free.” Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany, former White House Press Secretary under Trump, also called for their release. McENANY: “There are 21 pro-lifers that Biden put in prison, innocent individuals who sang about Jesus Christ in front of an abortion clinic in a hallway, not in the clinic. It was a peaceful protest. We played it on the show. Those individuals should be receiving pardons. “We are a week ahead of the March for Life, and I hope that the Trump administration deeply considers these peaceful Christians in a peaceful protest who were persecuted by President Biden. They should be freed.” Proverbs 17:15 says, “He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanks “my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” Marco Rubio was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State on Tuesday. The Senate unanimously confirmed him Monday. Rubio had served 14 years in the chamber before becoming Secretary of State. Rubio said the State Department would focus on making America stronger, safer, and more prosperous. After being sworn in, he gave thanks to God. RUBIO: “I want to end by thanking Almighty God and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. That is truly the singular purpose of our lives. It's the most important priority. It's the only thing that will matter when we take our last breath on this Earth. “But this is an extraordinary opportunity. It would not have been possible without God's blessings. I'm honored, and I'm privileged, cognizant of the responsibility. And I want to thank President Trump for his confidence. “We will work hard every second of the day to help him achieve the agenda the American people have given him to achieve. Thanks for being a part of this today. God bless all of you. Thank you.” Winter storm hit the South A major winter storm hit the South on Tuesday. The storm brought record-breaking snowfall to parts of the Deep South, impacting a 1,500-mile span from the Texas Gulf Coast to Atlantic coast of the Carolinas. Even Florida and Alabama got historic snowfalls. Psalm 147:16-17 says God “gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes; He casts out His hail like morsels; who can stand before His cold?” FDA bans red food dye #3 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of food dye Red No. 3 last week. The synthetic food dye can cause cancer in laboratory rats. The dye is still used in thousands of products to give food a bright red color, including candy, cereals, cherries, and milkshakes. Companies still have a couple years until they must stop using the food dye. Barna: Americans abandon discipleship and mental issues escalate And finally, Dr. George Barna released a new report on faith and cultural trends likely to emerge this year. The report notes several key trends. First, the syncretism train will keep rolling as people abandon a Biblical worldview for a blend of philosophies. Second, discipleship drops off the radar as the act of biblical mentoring becomes more uncommon in churches. Third, mental health issues escalate as Americans face more fear, anxiety, and depression. And fourth, the family will continue to be a contested and maligned institution. Dr. Barna noted, “In the end, it's all about worldview. And for those who seek a worldview based on Truth, it's all about pursuing the God of the Bible for the answers and connection we deeply desire.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, January 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I'm talking about the power of immersive experiences with my special guest, Amanda Field, CEO, Founder, and Inventor of the Yoga Triangle. While every day self-care is key to optimal health and well-being, it's vitally important we carve out time in our calendar to engage in immersive nature experiences as a way to ground and recalibrate the nervous system. When we do this, we open up possibilities of clearer thinking, more emotionally engaged relating, great alignment with our most integrated self, and more robust creative work time. The investment in these experiences have immense dividends in all aspects of our lives. Amanda and I share about our recent immersive experience together along the Texas Gulf Coast at Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula. Amanda Field is a yoga instructor in Houston, TX. After growing frustrated by the limitations of rectangular yoga blocks, she started experimenting with alternative shapes and angles. Amanda wanted a durable, comfortable yoga block that would help yogis and athletes improve flexibility, balance, and strength. She consulted with doctors, physical therapists, and other yogis to find the perfect angles for the Yoga Triangle. Whether you're running a marathon, healing from an injury, or just determined to do a split in your practice, Yoga Triangle is your upgrade! Amanda is a 500 ERYT with over 20 years of experience. She founded Republic Aerial Yoga in Houston, Texas. She studied with many talented teachers in her career.Outside of her love of movement and functional fitness, she's a brand consultant, a business developer and currently works in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for a Manufacturing startup. She's passionate about her purpose - empowering people, teaching agency, giving back to her community, and innovation.To learn more about the immersive healing experience we are creating in 2025 click Reset and Renew Retreat HERE.Also, I mentioned a few stats about our sedentary lifestyle and a study from Northwestern University regarding the power of immersive experiences. To learn more, click HERE. To follow Amanda Field and the Yoga Triangle please visit www.theyogatriangle.com BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there! ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com
Who were the Karankawa? Feared warriors, misunderstood coastal nomads, or victims of slanderous folklore? In this episode, inspired by Texas Monthly's powerful article “We No Longer Have to Live in Secret” by Stephen Harrigan, we dive into the rich and turbulent history of the Karankawa people. From their seasonal migrations along the Texas Gulf Coast to violent encounters with Spanish colonists and Anglo settlers, their story is one of resilience, betrayal, and survival.We'll explore the truth behind the cannibal myths, the devastating Skull Creek Massacre, and the tribe's ultimate displacement. But their story doesn't end there. Today, descendants are reclaiming their heritage and ensuring the Karankawa's legacy is remembered in the 21st century. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and uncover the extraordinary tale of a people who refuse to be forgotten.
Join Jon as he embarks on a solo episode of the Filthy Spoon Podcast, featuring an engaging conversation with avid waterfowl hunter, Kelsey Filio from Texas. With a lifetime of hunting experiences to share, Kelsey gives listeners a glimpse into her adventurous lifestyle, hunting stories, and exciting tales from the Texas Gulf Coast. Dive into discussions about Kelsey's unique experiences hunting ducks near SpaceX launches, navigating the waters of the Gulf, and enjoying the outdoors with her husband and their trusty dogs. Discover the vibrant culture and thrills of bow fishing, hunting challenges, and the joy of spending time in nature. .
Head to the Texas Gulf Coast with Randy, Caly, and travel photographer Carrie Hanrahan as they discuss kite flying, dolphin tours, rocket launches, and other top things to do in beautiful, windy South Padre Island.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at https://RVDestinationsmagazine.comLearn more about Carrie Hanrahan at https://carriehanrahanphotography.com.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro07:38 Fun Facts15:09 Shopping19:22 Port Isabel Lighthouse24:40 Horseback Riding31:27 Bird Watching35:25 BattleBorn Batteries36:45 Dolphin Ride40:42 SpaceX Starbase43:19 Beach Bars46:33 Sea Turtle, Inc.50:24 Isla Blanca Park54:55 Beaches01:00:37 Campgrounds01:05:36 About Carrie HanrahanPARTNERSHIPSUpgrade your power with BattleBorn Lithium-Ion Batteries at https://battlebornbatteries.com
On Friday's show: Former HPD officer Gerald Goines on Thursday had an apparent medical episode in his chair during closing remarks of the sentencing phase of his murder trial. As a result, the proceedings were delayed for the day. Lucio Vasquez updates us on the situation and the trial.Also this hour: Actor George Takei of Star Trek fame talks about his career and the concert in Houston on Saturday he's involved in where he'll tell his family's story of forced internment during World War II.Then, from the River Oaks Theatre reopening this week after a two-year hiatus, to the biggest ranch in Texas going up for sale, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we learn about a new six-part documentary series on PBS called Chasing the Tide, which chronicles a couple's 21-day trek along the Texas Gulf Coast. We talk with Jay Kleberg, who tells us more about his journey wife his wife, Chrissy, and the discoveries they made along the way. The six episodes air on Houston Public Media TV 8 each Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from Oct. 12 through Nov. 16.
On Thursday's show: We get the latest on possible stormy weather in the region and learn about a new report on coastal flooding from NOAA and what it suggests for Galveston and other Texas Gulf Coast communities.Also this hour: Plastic waste is piling up in a Houston facility awaiting the promise of new "advanced" or chemical forms of recycling. Some say those methods could solve the world's mounting plastic waste problem while others worry it could create another set of environmental problems. So, are we truly on the cusp of solving our plastic problem -- or is it all just a waste?Then, how vulnerable is Greater Houston's economy to risks stemming from climate change? The directors of Rice University's just-established Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience (CFAR) share their insights.And we chat with Michael Moore, the president of Uptown Houston.
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Watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-NqYMZiQ2WwEver wondered how hurricanes have shaped the Texas Gulf Coast and our modern-day preparedness strategies? Join us as we sit down with the legendary Dr. Hal Needham, aka Hurricane Hal, and uncover the fierce history of storms from the catastrophic 1900 Galveston hurricane to modern-day challenges. You'll gain insights into how technological advancements, such as Dan Rather's pioneering coverage during Hurricane Carla, have revolutionized hurricane tracking and how engineering marvels like Galveston's seawall have stood the test of time.Dr. Needham takes us through a fascinating journey, highlighting how historical storms have informed present-day mitigation strategies and how climate change is altering hurricane characteristics. We delve into the complex dynamics of rapidly intensifying hurricanes and the implications for evacuation plans in vulnerable areas like the Houston-Galveston corridor. Learn about the innovative Fortified Project by Smart Home America and how resilient building practices are becoming essential in combating coastal flooding.We wrap up with inspiring stories of resilience from both local and international communities, drawing lessons from extreme weather events worldwide. Dr. Needham shares his vision for Galveston's future, emphasizing the city's potential to lead in flood resiliency and technological innovation. This episode is packed with valuable information, from historical engineering feats to modern flood data analysis, ensuring you walk away with a comprehensive understanding of hurricane impacts and the forward-thinking strategies necessary for disaster preparedness. Support the Show.Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
On today's podcast, we have Captain Lindsay M. Price, the Director of Advocacy at the Women Offshore Foundation. Currently, she captains a SpaceX vessel, bringing with her over 18 years of maritime experience. A SUNY Maritime College graduate, she has held various positions, including USCG Designated Examiner and Director of Advocacy. Captain Price serves on two Federal Advisory Committees, NMERPAC and NTSAC.In 2011, she became the first female Captain at G&H Towing Company and holds pilotage in major ports like Los Angeles, Long Beach, Galveston, and Houston. In 2022, she joined SpaceX, overseeing the safe recovery of Falcon rockets and fairings.Passionate about diversity and inclusion, Captain Price aspires to become a Harbor Pilot on the Texas Gulf Coast. Outside her maritime career, she is an EMT, Captain of the city's Volunteer Fire Department, a nationally ranked United States Master swimmer, and a CrossFit enthusiast. She has even climbed some of the world's tallest mountains. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and impactful work!Have a Listen & SubscribeThe Women Offshore Podcast is available on Apple and most podcast apps. Remember to subscribe to your favorite app to avoid missing future episodes.Did you know that all these captivating podcasts are created and managed in-house? Our dedicated team at Women Offshore puts their hearts into bringing you inspiring and valuable stories every episode. Your generous support throughout the year makes this possible. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference in our ability to amplify voices and create positive change. Join us in making a difference and spreading awareness by donating today. Click here if you would like to contribute!
In our news wrap Monday, at least 31 people are dead after a barrage of Russian missiles on Ukraine, Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast, Boeing accepted a Justice Department plea deal to avoid a criminal trial and Hamas said new Israeli military escalations in Gaza could have repercussions on cease-fire negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, at least 31 people are dead after a barrage of Russian missiles on Ukraine, Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast, Boeing accepted a Justice Department plea deal to avoid a criminal trial and Hamas said new Israeli military escalations in Gaza could have repercussions on cease-fire negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Biden talks debate performance with George Stephanopoulos; Tropical Storm Beryl takes aim at Texas Gulf Coast; ‘Inside Out 2' star Liza Lapira on this summer's billion dollar blockbuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports Hurricane Beryl is expected to drench parts of the Texas Gulf Coast in the coming days.
With the prospect of a tropical storm causing extensive rainfall along the Texas Gulf Coast, The Salvation Army Texas Division is preparing to respond to the affected areas, supporting first responders and affected families with food, hydration and needed supplies. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts ahead of the disturbance, which is likely to become a tropical storm before tracking into Mexico. The storm is likely to impact the southeast part of the Lone Star state. Flooding rain, coastal flooding, rip currents and high surf will affect much of the western Gulf coast, from Texas to Mexico, with southeast Texas expected to get as much as a foot of rain. The Salvation Army has sent a liaison to Austin to monitor the situation closely. The major concern is flash flooding in an area extending from Brownsville up to Victoria. Units have been placed on standby as a clearer picture of the situation develops. To learn more and offer your support, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. New United Nations report accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes, and Israel of crimes against humanity. As millions make the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Israel prevents Muslim Palestinians from leaving Gaza. Boeing victims relatives call on federal government to fine the company $25 billion over two crashes. New Mexico firefighters continue to battle large wildfire in mountainous area. Tropical storm Alberto heads toward Mexico and Texas Gulf Coast. As nation honors Juneteenth, new report finds U.S. gives “reparations” to many groups, but slavery's descendants. Recall campaign for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gets enough signatures for ballot approval. Richmond City Council approves Chevron oil refinery tax for the November ballot. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 19, 2024. Boeing victims relatives call on federal government to fine the company $25 billion over two crashes. appeared first on KPFA.
Kimberly Ridley has written "Matagorda Magic: The Hidden Life of a Texas Bay" (Texas A&M University Press 2024) about our very own Matagorda Bay estuary right here in our home county on the Texas Gulf Coast. Kimberly joins the podcast this week to talk about the book and her experiences visiting our county and the Matagorda Bay estuary. "Matagorda Magic" includes wonderful illustrations by Rebekah Raye.In part 2, Rex and Craig talk about baseball's latest gambling scandal plus reaction to Major League Baseball incorporating Negro League statistics into the MLB database.Kimberly Ridley's website: https://www.kimberlyridley.org/Episodes mentioned:190 - The Jason Lane Phenomenon: Every Pitcher Tells a Story 46 - A Journey Through the Negro Leagues w/ Larry Lester -->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN-->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including the books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandrunsHooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.comHooks & Runs on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hooksandrunsHooks & Runs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thehooksandrunsAndrew Eckhoff on Tik TokLink: https://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestRex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (Premium Beat) This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2024, all rights reserved.
Large parts of North Texas are cleaning up after severe storms swept the region, but weather dangers continue.As sea levels rise, cities along the Texas Gulf Coast are sinking. A new report is raising red flags.Boom times in Texas continue, with new census figures showing the Lone Star State growing faster than any other.Should Texas’ […] The post The state welcomed 475,000 new Texans in a year appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Welcome to the first episode of the author spotlight series here at Spark Creativity! In this series, you'll hear from authors sharing their work directly into your classroom. Today we're hearing from Megan E. Freeman, reading from her book, Alone. Stay tuned throughout the year to hear from many more wonderful authors, including Matt de la Peña, Payal Doshi, and Nancy Tandon. Megan E. Freeman attended an elementary school where poets visited her classroom every week to teach poetry, and she has been a writer ever since. Her bestselling novel in verse, ALONE, won the Colorado Book Award, the Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont children's book awards, is an NCTE Notable Verse Novel, and is included on over two dozen "best of" and state reading lists. Megan is also a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet. My hope is that you'll play this episode to your students on an upcoming Friday, sharing the guiding sketchnotes handout featured below with them so they can jot down their key takeaways as they listen. Grab the sketchnotes handout here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ox4NNN9SZOG2oR1AQsHxyf0txLrrcR81gFP1sLbsIo0/copy You can find the text of the first 60 pages of the book available free on Overdrive. If you'd like to project this episode on Youtube with an image of Megan and her book to give kids a visual as they listen, you can find it here. Learn more about Megan E. Freeman Megan E. Freeman attended an elementary school where poets visited her classroom every week to teach poetry, and she has been a writer ever since. Her bestselling novel in verse, ALONE, won the Colorado Book Award, the Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont Children's Book Awards, is an NCTE Notable Verse Novel, and is included on over two dozen "best of" and state reading lists. Megan is also a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, and her poetry chapbook, Lessons on Sleeping Alone, was published by Liquid Light Press. An award-winning teacher with decades of classroom experience, Megan taught multiple subjects across the arts and humanities to students K-16, and she is nationally recognized for presenting workshops and speaking to audiences across the country. She studied theater and dramatic literature for many years, earning degrees from Occidental College and the Ohio State University. Megan is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Northern Colorado Writers, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, Columbine Poets of Colorado, and Lighthouse Writers Workshop. She is an Impact on Education Award winner, a National Writing Project fellow , a Fund for Teachers fellow, and a member of the Colorado Poets Center. She used to live in northeast Los Angeles, central Ohio, northern Norway, and on Caribbean cruise ships. Now she divides her time between northern Colorado and the Texas Gulf Coast. Visit her website here.
Public Lands, Wild Game Cooking, Hunting, Angling and Conservation – Live from the Texas Hill Country with Chuck Naiser, Jesse Griffiths and Riverhorse Nakadate The Podcast and Blast has gone to Texas! Host Hal Herring takes the Podcast & Blast on the road to the sunbaked Texas Hill Country to record a live episode at Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave. It's a packed house at the Texas BHA gathering for a conservation conversation fueled by extraordinary food, ice cold beer and a rip-roaring good time. Riverhorse Nakadate is a writer, poet and musician telling the story of public lands, flyfishing and conservation from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Boundary Waters. Jessie Griffiths is a visionary wild game chef, forager, hunter and angler, restaurateur and author. Chuck Naiser is president and founder of Flatsworthy, a coalition of sometimes conflicting stakeholders committed to solving the major challenges of a booming Gulf Coast and has been a renowned fishing guide and a successful battler for conservation on the Texas coast since he took a leading and often dangerous role in the “Redfish Wars” of the late 70s. He's as plain-spoken and passionate as ever, at a time when his wisdom and experience are needed more than ever. Join us for a conversation with the three recent Texas BHA Public Lands and Public Waters Leadership Award recipients.
Kirk Wallace Johnson tells the story of a bitter conflict that arose along the Gulf Coast of Texas when Vietnam War refugees began trawling for shrimp in the area. His book is The Fishermen and the Dragon.