Podcasts about Texas Panhandle

Send us Fan MailIn August 1874, Colonel Nelson Miles launched an expedition from Fort Dodge into the Texas Panhandle to force hostile tribes onto reservations during the Red River War. His force—comprising eight cavalry companies, four infantry companies, and 37 scouts, including notable figures Bat Masterson and Billy Dixon—moved south across the Arkansas River. An advance detachment led by Lieutenant Frank Baldwin split off to scout toward Adobe Walls, where the scouts quickly engaged in sharp skirmishes with Native warriors, drove off an attack on a party of buffalo hunters, and tracked hostile trails deeper into the Canadian River country.The campaign escalated on August 30 when Baldwin's scouts were ambushed by hundreds of warriors entrenched along steep bluffs. Miles soon brought up the main column, deploying Gatling guns, artillery, and coordinated cavalry charges led by officers like Captain Adna Chaffee and Captain Tullius Tupper to dislodge the warriors from the heights. After a grueling 20-mile pursuit across the arid Staked Plains in punishing heat, Miles bivouacked his exhausted troops to await supplies, leaving Captain Wyllys Lyman's supply train wagon guard surrounded by Comanche forces near the Washita River.Continue the journey of The German Sisters: A Story of Survival with exclusive bonus chapters, in-depth historical profiles, and special companion podcast transcripts. Grab your copy online today at https://books.by/michael-d-king to discover the full frontier saga and directly support the production of future historical storytelling.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. 

Send us Fan MailOn September 11, 1874, the John German family was journeying westward toward Colorado along the Smoky Hill River route in Kansas when they were violently ambushed by a band of 17 Cheyenne Dog Soldiers led by Medicine Water. In the surprise attack, John German, his wife Lydia, and three of their children—Rebecca Jane, Stephen, and Joanna—were killed and mutilated, while their wagon was set ablaze. Four surviving daughters—Catherine (17), Sophia (12), Julia (7), and Adelaide (5)—were taken captive by the raiding party and forced south into the Texas Panhandle, where the sisters were eventually separated among different Cheyenne bands.Following word of the massacre, General Nelson A. Miles launched a pursuit mission featuring scouts such as Bat Masterson to locate and rescue the abducted girls. On November 8, Lieutenant Frank Baldwin executed an aggressive surprise charge on Chief Gray Beard's winter camp near McClellan Creek, loading infantry into supply wagons to overrun the village. While the warriors fled, soldiers securing the abandoned site discovered young Julia and Adelaide hidden beneath a pile of buffalo robes. The two emaciated and traumatized young girls were successfully recovered, while search efforts continued for their older sisters.Continue the journey of The German Sisters: A Story of Survival with exclusive bonus chapters, in-depth historical profiles, and special companion podcast transcripts. Grab your copy online today at https://books.by/michael-d-king to discover the full frontier saga and directly support the production of future historical storytelling.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. 

Send us Fan MailIn late September 1874, as General Miles's cavalry closes in, a fleeing Cheyenne raiding party abruptly abandons young Julia and Adelaide German in the high grass of the Texas Panhandle, forcing their older sisters to ride on and assume they are dead. Driven by sheer survival instinct, seven-year-old Julia leads five-year-old Adelaide along wagon ruts to a deserted army camp on McClellan Creek. For nearly three weeks, the two girls endure freezing nights burrowed in leaves, scavenge on discarded hardtack, wild onions, and hackberries, and comfort each other as prowling wolf packs circle their makeshift shelter.Their solitary ordeal ends on November 7 when Grey Beard's fleeing Cheyenne band arrives at the creek, and women scoop up the emaciated, sore-covered children. That evening, their captive older sister Sophia spots them alive in the camp, though she is violently shoved away into the shadows before they can reunite. The following dawn, the village is plunged into total chaos as Miles's blue-coated cavalry charges down from the ridge, storming the camp in a haze of gunfire and drawn sabers. If you'd like to add a physical or digital copy to your library, you can purchase the book online at books. by using the link provided in the description of this episode. Check out my new bookstore at https://books.by/michael-d-king. Explore the shop and pick up your next page-turner: https://books.by/michael-d-kingSupport the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. 

Send us Fan MailFollowing the violent destruction of their family's homestead in Kansas, the German sisters—Catherine, Sophia, Julia, and Adelaide—are taken captive by a Cheyenne raiding party and driven relentlessly south. Traveling primarily under the cover of night to evade the pursuing U.S. Cavalry, the band endures severe plains rainstorms and survives on meager rations. Along the way, the raiders strike a Santa Fe trading store near Pierceville, staying well ahead of responding infantry as they press deeper into the wilderness. Throughout the grueling initial days, Catherine acts as a pillar of resolve for her younger sisters, urging them to endure the trauma, harsh elements, and unfamiliar food.The dynamic of their captivity fundamentally shifts at the turbulent Arkansas River crossing, where Catherine silences the captors' mockery by courageously wading through the dangerous current on her own, earning their grudging respect as someone with an "iron heart." Over the ensuing weeks, the war party covers more than two hundred miles through rugged canyons and mesas into the Texas Panhandle. By late September, the band establishes camp along McClellan Creek near the shadows of the Staked Plains, where the exhausted captives are left in cold isolation to confront their precarious and uncertain future.If you'd like to add a physical or digital copy to your library, you can purchase the book online at books. by using the link provided in the description of this episode. Check out my new bookstore at https://books.by/michael-d-king. Explore the shop and pick up your next page-turner: https://books.by/michael-d-kingSupport the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. 

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Barb Petersen, dairy veterinarian and owner of Sunrise Veterinary Service, explains how precision dairy technologies can improve early health detection and support better management decisions. She shares practical insights on interpreting health alerts, choosing the right monitoring system for your operation, and combining technology with hands-on animal observation to achieve the best results. Listen now on all major platforms!"Early disease detection creates opportunities to identify health problems before clinical signs become visible, making treatment timing one of the most important factors influencing successful health outcomes."Meet the guest: Dr. Barb Petersen is a dairy veterinarian and owner of Sunrise Veterinary Service in Amarillo, Texas. She works with dairy and beef operations across the Texas Panhandle, specializing in herd health, nutrition, diagnostics, and precision livestock management. Dr. Petersen earned her DVM from Iowa State University and an MBA from West Texas A&M University. She is nationally recognized for helping identify and confirm the first H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in dairy cattle. Learn more from Dr. Barb Petersen on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!Tara Bohnert: Smarter Herd Monitoring | Ep. 181Samantha Reighard: Data-Driven Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 186What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:36) Introduction(03:11) Early detection timing(06:06) Health alert troubleshooting(11:11) Fresh cow conditions(19:39) Adoption decisions(23:41) Successful technology users(28:51) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* CowManager* Agri-Comfort* Afimilk* Evonik* Adisseo- dsm-firmenich- Chemlock Nutrition- DietForge- Agrarian Solutions- AHV- Natural Biologics- Protekta- Rangen Group

*There's a new approval to help fight pasture mealybugs.  *Tyson Foods is closing two beef facilities and selling another.  *The drought in the Texas Panhandle is reaching extreme levels.*The Southern Plains of Texas is drying out.*The U.S. does not intend to reinstate the US Mexico Canada Trade agreement in its current form.  *Policy development meetings for Texas Farm Bureau are underway across the state.  *Rehab exercises are important in helping horses recover from injuries.  

Growing up in the Texas Panhandle, Dr. Shanna Peeples never imagined that teaching would one day take her around the world. But after years in the classroom—and an unwavering commitment to her students—she was named the National Teacher of the Year, launching her into one of the most extraordinary years of her life. In this episode, Shanna reflects on the moments that shaped her as an educator, the students who changed her perspective, and why the classroom remains at the heart of everything she does. She also pulls back the curtain on the whirlwind experience of becoming National Teacher of the Year—a journey that led to international travel, unforgettable encounters, and more than a few unbelievable stories. Shanna is as funny as she is thoughtful, and she speaks about education with the kind of conviction that reminds us why great teachers matter. Whether you're an educator or simply someone who remembers the teacher who changed your life, this conversation is full of insight, laughter, and a renewed appreciation for the people who dedicate themselves to helping others learn.

Episode 207 of Travel Is Back, Route 66 Part 2 - Texas Panhandle to Albuquerque: From Dusty Panhandle to Neon Albuquerque, is a warm, road-trip guide through one of America's most iconic stretches. We take you from the windblown quads of the Texas Panhandle into the neon glow of Central Avenue in Albuquerque, with practical travel tips, tasty food stops, and landmark detours to plan into your itinerary. Highlights include Cadillac Ranch and its spray-painted Cadillacs outside Amarillo, the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian where you can pose at the literal halfway point, the murals and Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, and the neon-lit Old Town and historic Route 66 signage in Albuquerque. You'll get food recommendations for Tex-Mex and New Mexican green chile, suggestions on timing to avoid summer heat and busy weekends, and tips for photographing vintage motels, roadside museums like the Devil's Rope, and ghost towns such as Glenrio. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna interviews Jason Boyett about the concept of collective effervescence—a term originally coined by sociologist Émile Durkheim to describe the intense burst of shared energy and emotion that occurs when people gather for regular religious rituals. Boyett explains that this phenomenon is essentially a neurochemical event driven by group synchronization, which increases endorphins and expands personal experience beyond the individual. The conversation explores how this phenomenon mirrors experiences found in modern secular settings, such as mass sporting events like the FIFA World Cup or large-scale concerts. They further discuss the multi-faith nature of collective effervescence, drawing parallels with experiences in Muslim and Christian worship, while noting the decline of traditional community gatherings in contemporary culture. Jason Boyett is a journalist and writer who has authored several books about religion and religious history. His writing has appeared in a variety of publications, from The Guardian to American Cowboy. He writes The Religiverse newsletter on Substack and is the cofounder of Brick & Elm, a regional magazine in the Texas Panhandle.

*It's an agricultural disaster in Central and South Texas.  *The nation's premiere beef cattle educational event is just a couple of weeks away.  *Time is running short in Washington D.C.  *Livestock producers in the Texas Panhandle are keeping watch for screwworms.  *USDA is making half a billion dollars available to support beef processing.  *If you're putting up hay this summer, remember that what happens after cutting can have a big effect on forage quality.  *Texas A&M has a veterinary emergency response team built for disasters. 

*The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers annual meeting is this week.   *USDA is accepting comments on a proposal to update its prime beef grading standard.   *Some important crop insurance deadlines for forage producers are coming up this week. *The Texas Panhandle had a dismal winter wheat crop this year.  *The Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting is underway in Denver. *Congress is discussing Daylight Savings Time and the Farm Bill.*Heat stress can have a negative effect on your cattle.  

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna interviews Jason Boyett to explore the deep cross-cultural and personal complexities of navigating different structural beliefs, focusing on how individuals form, question, and expand their understandings of faith. Boyette shares his journey from growing up in a conservative Southern Baptist tradition to writing 12 Major World Religions, emphasizing how taking an "outsider's perspective" can reveal logical inconsistencies within one's own background and foster genuine interfaith understanding. The two dissect the tribalism that exists not only between different religions but also as sectarian divisions within the same faith traditions, using specific examples from both Islam and Christianity. Additionally, they discuss the civic necessity of religious literacy in modern society and the evolving landscape of media, noting how platforms like Substack and short-form video on TikTok can be leveraged to deliver nuanced, objective religious journalism to younger audiences. Jason Boyett is a journalist and writer who has authored several books about religion and religious history. His writing has appeared in a variety of publications, from The Guardian to American Cowboy. He writes The Religiverse newsletter on Substack and is the cofounder of Brick & Elm, a regional magazine in the Texas Panhandle.

*Agriculture in the Rolling Plains of Texas is enduring the summer heat.   *The U.S. will maintain anti-dumping duties on Mexican tomatoes.  *Texas agriculture lost a long-time voice. *The northern Texas Panhandle has had a tough start for the summer growing season.  *Bollguard cotton is celebrating its 30 year anniversary. *The FDA has not approved any medicated feed products for treatment and prevention of screwworms in deer and cattle.  *The tropical season is off to a slow start.  *Screwworms can infest all warm blooded animals.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Toby Brohlin, owner of Cadillac Creek Outfitters in Amarillo.The guys recap last season in the Texas Panhandle, as Toby discusses an outstanding sandhill crane season, the challenges of losing ducks midseason, and how conditions are shaping up for the upcoming waterfowl season. He shares what he's seeing on the ground and what hunters can expect as another year approaches.Toby also explains his decision to expand his operation by offering dove hunting during September, giving hunters another opportunity to experience some of the best wingshooting the Panhandle has to offer before duck season begins.The conversation closes on a personal note as Toby reflects on a special hunt he shared with his mother, a memorable day in the blind that serves as a reminder that the greatest moments in the outdoors are often about the people beside you as much as the birds overhead.

If you want to understand the Texas Panhandle, spend some time talking with a rancher. Donnie Trammell comes from a long line of them. His grandfather was a rancher. His father was a rancher. Donnie has spent his life raising cattle, and now his sons and grandchildren are carrying that tradition forward. In this episode of Hey Amarillo, Donnie shares the story of a family rooted in the land and committed to feeding their community. We talk about the realities of modern ranching, the challenges facing agricultural producers today, and what popular culture gets right—and wrong—about life on the ranch. We also discuss how the Trammell family has expanded beyond cattle through local meat production and retail, helping connect Panhandle families directly to food raised close to home. Through ventures like Tir Bluen Farms and 6 Ranchers storefronts, they're creating new ways for consumers to support local agriculture while learning more about where their food comes from. This conversation is a tribute to a way of life that has shaped our region for generations—and to the people working to ensure it continues for generations to come.

*The Texas corn crop doesn't look great, but it is looking good.  *Crop growers associations are opposing a new petition calling for additional duties on imported glyphosate.  *The Livestock Marketing Association of Texas has a new CEO. *Recent rains are helping crops in the central part of the Texas Panhandle.  *June was a wet month for much of Texas.  *New ag labor legislation is introduced in Congress.  *There's a lot going on in agriculture across the Texas Rolling Plains. *Medical devices used in horses are not drugs.  

Few people know the history of Boys Ranch quite like Mike Pacino. After spending decades at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, Mike has witnessed firsthand the impact the organization has had on generations of young people. But he also knows the stories that came long before Boys Ranch existed—the stories of Old Tascosa, the wild frontier town that once stood along the Canadian River. In this episode of Hey Amarillo, Mike takes us back to a time of cowboys, Comancheros, outlaws, and shootouts, sharing the colorful history of one of the Texas Panhandle's most legendary places. We also talk about how that same land became home to Boys Ranch and the lasting influence it has had on thousands of young people from across the country. This conversation feels less like an interview and more like sitting around a campfire listening to an old cowboy tell the stories of the land he knows by heart. And honestly, I could have listened all day.

*Another case of screwworms is confirmed in Texas.  *Texas A&M AgriLife is producing screwworm kits to help identify screwworms.  *Heavy rains are taking a toll on watermelons in South Texas.   *Drought conditions are improving in the Texas Panhandle.*The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is planning to build new facilities.  *The White House is asking for money to help U.S. farmers.*June was a wet month in Central Texas.  *Elastic therapeutic tape is being used on horses.  

*Wildfires have devastated some Texas Panhandle cattle operations.  *The cotton jassid is a highly destructive pest. *Texas Farm Bureau's Ag Mechanics grant program will award ten $2,500 grants this year. *El Nino is here.  *The South Texas Cotton and Grain Association addressed farmers in Southeast Texas.  *Representatives from the Food and Drug Administration gave Texas lawmakers an update on what they are doing to fight the screwworm. *Central Texas and the Hill Country have been blessed with rain.  *Treatment options for intestinal parasites in cattle are different now than they were several years ago.  

When Deidre Parish stepped into the role of superintendent of Amarillo ISD, she inherited responsibility for one of the largest organizations in the Texas Panhandle—serving nearly 30,000 students and leading thousands of employees across the district. But for Deidre, leadership starts with listening. In this episode of Hey Amarillo, Deidre shares her approach to guiding Amarillo ISD through a rapidly changing educational landscape. We talk about the opportunities and challenges that technology brings into the classroom, the realities facing today's students, and why schools need to do a better job telling the success stories that often go unnoticed. Thoughtful, passionate, and deeply committed to public education, Deidre offers an inside look at what it means to lead a school district and prepare students for the future.

After eight years and more than 3 million downloads, Chelsea Shaffer is handing The Score's reins to the Team Roping Journal's newest hire, Calli Montague.Montague, known to most as “Frank's daughter,” grew up with a rope in her hand and engulfed in the world of team roping from the beginning. A South Texas native who now calls the Texas Panhandle home, Montague came up through West Texas A&M before landing in the American Quarter Horse Association communications department.She spent years waiting for her shot at Team Roping Journal, even after getting told she wasn't ready the first time she asked. She listened, got to work, and came back when another opportunity presented itself in the spring of 2025.On this episode, Shaffer and Montague sit down for a proper introduction before officially passing the torch. Montague opens up about growing up going to ProRodeos, having a front-row seat to the early 2000s team roping scene, and how she found her way from a communications job to covering jackpots and rodeos full time. She talks about the weekend jackpot crowd and what being a part of it means to her career, how special it is to tell the stories of the ones entering every weekend, and just how much she loves team roping—and talking.The TRJ ladies also dig into what the next chapter of The Score looks like, including Montague's plans to dig into the existing archives, shine a light on the weekend warriors and build the kind of relationships where guys call her first when something happens instead of the other way around.---This episode is brought to you by The Dead Horse Ranch. The Dead Horse Ranch is an elite equine facility located outside of Santa Fe, NM. The property sprawls over +- 6,100 acres and includes multiple houses, over 100 horse stalls, an indoor arena and multiple outdoor riding areas. This unique ranch is turnkey and offers usability as well as upscale luxury. The Dead Horse Ranch is proudly offered for sale by Michael Gregory Jr. Real Estate. To see more visit thedeadhorseranch.com.

After eight years and more than 3 million downloads, Chelsea Shaffer is handing The Score's reins to the Team Roping Journal's newest hire, Calli Montague.Montague, known to most as “Frank's daughter,” grew up with a rope in her hand and engulfed in the world of team roping from the beginning. A South Texas native who now calls the Texas Panhandle home, Montague came up through West Texas A&M before landing in the American Quarter Horse Association communications department.She spent years waiting for her shot at Team Roping Journal, even after getting told she wasn't ready the first time she asked. She listened, got to work, and came back when another opportunity presented itself in the spring of 2025.On this episode, Shaffer and Montague sit down for a proper introduction before officially passing the torch. Montague opens up about growing up going to ProRodeos, having a front-row seat to the early 2000s team roping scene, and how she found her way from a communications job to covering jackpots and rodeos full time. She talks about the weekend jackpot crowd and what being a part of it means to her career, how special it is to tell the stories of the ones entering every weekend, and just how much she loves team roping—and talking.The TRJ ladies also dig into what the next chapter of The Score looks like, including Montague's plans to dig into the existing archives, shine a light on the weekend warriors and build the kind of relationships where guys call her first when something happens instead of the other way around.---This episode is brought to you by The Dead Horse Ranch. The Dead Horse Ranch is an elite equine facility located outside of Santa Fe, NM. The property sprawls over +- 6,100 acres and includes multiple houses, over 100 horse stalls, an indoor arena and multiple outdoor riding areas. This unique ranch is turnkey and offers usability as well as upscale luxury. The Dead Horse Ranch is proudly offered for sale by Michael Gregory Jr. Real Estate. To see more visit thedeadhorseranch.com.

Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was mostly inactive on light demand in Kansas through Friday afternoon, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service. Elsewhere, trade was limited on moderate demand. Although too few transactions to trend in those regions, there were some FOB live trades at $256/cwt. in the Texas Panhandle, $255 in Nebraska and [...]

The Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940: The Storm That Killed the Duck HuntersWeather With Enthusiasm — Episode 8 | Kol Simcha Productions===========================================EPISODE SUMMARY===========================================On the morning of November 11, 1940 — Armistice Day — thousands of duck hunters across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois headed to the Mississippi River. The temperature was in the mid-50s. The sky was blue. The birds were flying. By nightfall, 154 people were dead.A rapidly deepening low-pressure system — one of the most intense ever recorded in the Midwest — exploded out of the Texas Panhandle and roared northeast. Temperatures plunged 30°F in hours. Winds reached 80 mph. The Mississippi ran 5-foot waves. Duck hunters stranded on river islands froze to death overnight. Three freighters sank on Lake Michigan. It remains one of the deadliest winter storms in American history.===========================================KEY FACTS===========================================Date: November 11–12, 1940Region: Texas Panhandle northeast through Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Lake MichiganTotal deaths: 154 (some estimates up to 210) - ~85 duck hunters (Mississippi River valley) - 66 sailors (Lake Michigan — SS Anna C. Minch, SS William B. Davock, SS Novadoc) - Remaining: motorists, train passengers, farmersMeteorological details: - Bombogenesis: pressure deepened explosively from Texas Panhandle on Nov 10 - Record low pressures: Charles City IA 28.92 inHg · La Crosse WI 28.72 inHg · Duluth MN 28.66 inHg - Wind gusts to 80 mph - Temperature swing: mid-50s °F → single digits overnight (30°F+ drop) - Snow totals: up to 26.6 inches in Collegeville, MN - Snowdrifts: up to 20 feetOther damage: - ~1.5 million turkeys killed (Minnesota and Iowa) - Tens of thousands of cattle lost - Thanksgiving turkey shortage — birds sold for 25 cents eachEyewitness (Dale Engler, hunting Mississippi River, MN):"At two o'clock the rain turned into wind-driven sleet and snow, and within the next two hours I saw more waterfowl than I've seen in my life."===========================================LEGACY===========================================The disaster exposed the failure of centralized Midwest forecasting (one Chicago office for the entire region). In the aftermath:- Regional Weather Bureau offices were established, including La Crosse, WI for the Upper Mississippi valley- Winter storm warning procedures were formalized- The modern network of local NWS forecast offices traces its origins in part to this storm===========================================SOURCES===========================================- NOAA/NWS La Crosse: https://www.weather.gov/arx/nov111940- NOAA/NWS Chicago: https://www.weather.gov/lot/1940Nov11_armisticeday- Ducks Unlimited: https://www.ducks.org/hunting/duck-hunting-stories/the-great-armistice-day-storm-of-1940- MeatEater: https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/waterfowl/bar-room-banter-armistice-day-the-day-85-duck-hunters-died- EBSCO Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/earth-and-atmospheric-sciences/armistice-day-blizzard===========================================New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. 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*Texas is taking a whole-of-government approach to fighting the screwworm.   *Drought conditions are improving across Texas.  *Corn planting is almost finished in Texas. *The Texas Panhandle has received some rain recently. *Sorghum midges are active in the Rio Grande Valley.  *Work continues on the Farm Bill.  *Rain has had a big effect on Texas Coastal Bend agriculture.  *The first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected on a Texas dairy.  

Today we get to introduce Dr. Ryan Pennington with Refugee Language Project, as our newest Missions Partner here at Freedom Fellowship Church. The nations are coming to Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle and we have an incredible opportunity to reach the nations for Jesus. Thank you for listening to our podcast! We hope you have been encouraged today.Check us out on social media, or to learn more, you can visit our website at www.freedomcanyon.com. 

In "Short Lines, Big Impact: How Short Line Railroads Power America's Supply Chain" Joe Lynch and Joey Evans, Senior Director, Government Affairs & Business Development, TNW Corporation, discuss how Class III short line railroads leverage technology, sustainability, and first-and-last-mile service to keep American commerce moving. About Joey Evans Joey Evans is the Senior Director, Government Affairs & Business Development, TNW Corporation. He is a seasoned rail industry professional with over 20 years of experience, leading TNW's development and execution of government affairs and strategic growth initiatives. His role oversees legislative strategy, public funding efforts, real estate and industrial development projects, and supports acquisition and expansion activities aligned with the company's long-term objectives. Joey serves as President of the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (TSLRRA) and is a member of the TxDOT Freight Advisory Committee. His career spans various leadership roles across the short line railroad industry. Prior to his current position, he led Customer Success for TNW, encompassing customer service, revenue protection, and infrastructure technology. His journey began as a conductor and engineer, where hands-on experience laid the foundation for his transition into management. About TNW Corporation TNW Corporation owns and operates three short line railroads — TXNW Railway, TXGN Railway, and TXR Railway — along with multiple rail logistics facilities across Texas, serving as a strategic supply chain partner to industries, shippers, fleet managers, and Class I railroads. With more than 40 years of transportation logistics experience, TNW delivers the efficiency, reliability, and customer service that keep North American commerce moving. TXNW Railway, operating in the Texas Panhandle since 1982, is a One-Stop Supercenter and boasts the largest privately owned railcar storage capacity in the United States. TXGN Railway, also a One-Stop Supercenter, has served central Texas since 1992, operating approximately 67 miles of storage and loop track with Union Pacific interchange. TXR Railway, based in Brownwood, serves the Camp Bowie Industrial Area and interchanges with BNSF Railroad. TNW's full suite of services includes rapid interchange, transloading, railcar storage, repair, cleaning, scrapping, warehousing, and rail-served industrial development. Key Takeaways: Short Lines, Big Impact: How Short Line Railroads Power America's Supply Chain In "Short Lines, Big Impact: How Short Line Railroads Power America's Supply Chain" Joe Lynch and Joey Evans, Senior Director, Government Affairs & Business Development, TNW Corporation, discuss how Class III short line railroads leverage technology, sustainability, and first-and-last-mile service to keep American commerce moving. Revenue, Not Track Length, Defines Railroad Classes: Railroad classification is strictly determined by annual revenue, not physical distance. Class I railroads (the "interstates" like BNSF and UP) exceed $1 billion in annual revenue, Class II regional railroads fall between $1 billion and $47 million, and Class III short lines—where TNW Corporation operates—fall below $47 million. Short Lines Serve as the "First and Last Mile" for Rural America: While Class I railroads excel at long-distance freight movement, North America's 615 short line railroads provide essential first- and last-mile service to industrial parks and rural communities. Operating in smaller towns (often under 15,000 people), short lines keep vital agricultural, manufacturing, and petrochemical hubs connected to the national rail network. Lowering the Barrier to Entry with Truck-to-Rail Conversions: Because one railcar holds the equivalent capacity of four trucks (4:1 ratio), TNW launched a dedicated logistics and transloading business. This allows smaller regional shippers within a 50-to-100-mile radius to enjoy the economic benefits of rail by breaking bulk rail loads down into local trucks, without requiring a massive capital investment in dedicated track infrastructure. High-Volume Commodities and Major Public-Private Infrastructure Investments: Short lines primarily handle heavy, bulk commodities like petrochemicals, plastics, lumber, agricultural yields, and construction aggregates (rock). To support these loads, short lines reinvest a massive 33% to 50% of their annual revenue into infrastructure, a timeline accelerated by federal CRISI (Consolidated Rail Infrastructure Safety Improvement) grants to expand track fluidity. Transitioning from Rail's Historic "Black Hole" to High-Tech Visibility: Spurred by rising post-COVID consumer expectations (the "Amazon experience"), TNW developed a proprietary digital portal called My TNW. This tool eliminates the historic visibility "black hole" of rail shipping by providing customers with complete data transparency, allowing them to track cars across both TNW property and intersecting Class I networks. Embracing AI and Autonomous Infrastructure Safety: The rail industry is heavily adopting AI, autonomous railcars, and automated track inspection tools. These automated systems travel the lines to instantly pinpoint structural micro-cracks, gauge misalignments, or railcar defects. Removing the human error factor from these tedious inspections helped the rail sector chart its safest operational year in its 200-year history in 2025. Meeting Corporate ESG Targets Through "Clean and Green" Operations: Rail remains one of the most inherently sustainable modes of land transportation, moving a ton of freight roughly 500 miles on a single gallon of fuel. Beyond fuel efficiency, TNW helps shippers meet strict corporate environmental goals by certifying all properties under Operation Clean Sweep, which enforces strict handling frameworks to prevent plastic pellets and commodities from spilling into local ecosystems. Learn More About Short Lines, Big Impact: How Short Line Railroads Power America's Supply Chain Joey Evans | Linkedin TNW Corporation | Linkedin TNW Corporation | Instagram TNW Corporation | Facebook TNW Corporation | YouTube TNW Corporation The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. 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*The screwworm is close to Texas, but not as close as you may have heard.  *Specialty crop growers can now apply for financial assistance.  *Five Texans were appointed to serve on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board.*Parts of the Texas Panhandle have gotten some rain recently.  *Cotton Council International continues to market U.S. cotton abroad.  *The last two weeks of May brought significant rain to the Texas Coastal Bend.  *It's time to process spring born beef calves. 

*The Trump Administration is thinking twice about interfering in the beef market.   *The Wexford Ranches of South and West Texas are recognized for their conservation work.  *More screwworm cases have been confirmed in northern Mexico. *Farmers in South Central Texas held a legislative ag day.  *The new growing season is just beginning in the Texas Panhandle. *E15 legislation is moving forward.  *Central Texas is currently in a wet weather trend.  *Mules are different from horses in many ways.  

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 15, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Corn and soybean prices dropped due to a lack of new trade deals with China and mild weather forecasts. Brazil's corn and soybean production estimates were revised upwards, while wheat output was trimmed. Soybean sales for overseas delivery hit a marketing year low, with significant purchases from Indonesia, China, and Colombia. Corn sales plummeted, with Mexico and Colombia being major buyers. Wheat sales increased, with notable purchases from Indonesia and the Philippines. Beef and pork sales and exports declined sharply. The Northern Plains and Texas Panhandle face high fire risk due to dry conditions and strong winds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Blake stumbles into a forgotten house in the Texas Panhandle, imagined legends and headlines begin unfolding in his mind — stories of addiction, homelessness, and loss, but above all, the power of family rising from the wreckage. Note: Episodes 1–4 of Season 4 form “Fading Transmissions from a Republic of Ruins,” a four-part series embedded within the season.

When Blake stumbles into a forgotten house in the Texas Panhandle, imagined legends and headlines begin unfolding in his mind — stories of addiction, homelessness, and loss, but above all, the power of family rising from the wreckage. Note: Episodes 1–4 of Season 4 form “Fading Transmissions from a Republic of Ruins,” a four-part series embedded within the season.

Welcome to Erick, Oklahoma—the "Town of Legends" that packs more history and "cool factor" per square foot than almost anywhere else on the Mother Road. In this episode of The Only in OK Show, we're stopping at the corner of Route 66 and Sheb Wooley Ave to explore the 100th Meridian Museum. Housed in a stunning 1907 bank building, this museum is the guardian of the "## Title: The 100th Meridian Museum: Where the West Begins (and Texas Ends?) Description Welcome to Erick, Oklahoma, the "Town of Legends" that packs a serious punch for its size. Known as the home of Roger Miller (King of the Road) and Sheb Wooley (The Purple People Eater), Erick is a must-visit stop for anyone cruising the Mother Road. In this episode of The Only in OK Show, we explore the 100th Meridian Museum. While many travelers pull off I-40 hoping to find the now-closed Roger Miller Museum, they actually discover something even more fascinating right across the street. What we cover in this episode: The Great Divide: What is the 100th Meridian? We dive into the "line in the sand" that separates the humid East from the arid West and the 166-year-old boundary dispute between Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. The Historic First National Bank: Housed in a stunning 1907 building on the corner of Route 66 and Sheb Wooley Ave, we look at the quirky architecture (and why the back 20 feet of the building is suspiciously plain). A Steward of Legends: Since the Roger Miller Museum closed, the 100th Meridian Museum has taken over his legacy. We talk about the memorabilia, prehistoric Native American artifacts, and the cowboy trail drive history housed within. The Personal Touch: Meet the storytellers! Volunteers like Curtis and C.R. provide guided tours that bring the "weird and wonderful" history of Erick to life. Pro-Tip: This museum isn't your typical 9-to-5. It is often open by appointment only! Call ahead at 580-799-5054 or 580-526-3221 to ensure you get the full tour. Admission is FREE, but don't forget to leave a donation to help these amazing local volunteers preserve Oklahoma history. After your tour, walk a block down to the Sandhills Curiosity Shop to keep the Erick vibes going! 100th Meridian Museum on Facebook Also discussed: Enid SOS - Rock Creek Entertainment District - Norman, OK - KOCO - Tacoville #OnlyInOK #Route66 #ErickOK #OklahomaHistory #100thMeridian #RogerMiller #KingOfTheRoad #TheMotherRoad #ExploreOklahoma #TravelOK #SmallTownLegends

*Texas farmers are getting spring crops in the ground on time.   *The northern Texas Panhandle is still dealing with drought.  *A dairy industry group is asking federal regulators to enforce labeling rules. *Many Texas High Plains farmers are looking to get the most out of their ground water supply.  *May is a severe weather month for Texas.  *There has been a lot of talk in Washington about the Farm Bill.  *South Texas livestock producers are preparing for the screwworm, while Mexican farmers are burning fields to prepare for planting.  *Penetrating wounds on a horse's foot can be deadly.  

*The Texas wheat crop is dismal.  *Duty free shipments are on the way to the United Kingdom for the first time in five years.  *Florida has implemented restrictions on importing livestock, pets and wildlife from six South Texas counties. *Growing and marketing sorghum is a big part of Texas Panhandle agriculture.  *Cotton Council International is working to grow U.S. cotton demand overseas.  *Work is underway to help lower fertilizer costs for farmers.*The Coastal Bend has seen some drastic changes during the last month.  *Diagnostic tests can help improve a beef cattle deworming program.  

A love triangle between ranching families in the Texas Panhandle has fatal consequences.  Over a 100 years later, the killer's great-niece revives the story.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince·s guest is Dr. Mark Teague, author of A Working Man·s Guide, a value-driven roadmap aimed at helping working-class families thrive in careers, relationships, and finances. Mark shares his background from Texas Panhandle farm life to a doctorate in agricultural economics and a 30-year banking and finance career. From there, the conversation shifts to a discussion of Mark·s ·bedrock principles·, and how a moral foundation and faith relate to financial outcomes, especially through marriage. For more, visit aworkingmansguide.com 02:02 Why Mark Wrote A Working Man's Guide 02:29 Farm Roots to Corporate 04:36 Cutting Through Noise 06:38 Endorsement and Preamble 09:22 Bedrock Principles Begin 09:48 Life Is Problems 11:28 Responsibility and Money 13:33 Working Class Defined 15:32 Wealth and Property Rights 19:06 Keynes and Socialism 22:07 Your Foundation North Star 24:31 Morals Marriage and Wealth 27:26 Faith Stats and Cohorts 29:41 Values Over Divorce 30:29 Marriage Money Math 31:41 Divorce And Bankruptcy Key Links A Working Man's Guide Mark Teague (@DrMarkLTeague) • Facebook, Connect with friends Mark Teague (@drmarklteague) • Instagram photos and videos Contact the Host - vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500  

*Screwworm cases in northern Mexico are multiplying.  *The outlook for spring planting is bleak in the Texas Panhandle.   *USDA increased the payment factor for the Supplemental Disaster Relief program for 2023 and 2024 losses.*Rural land sales in Texas have been strong.  *U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently addressed concerns about USDA budget cuts.  *The money set aside for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program has almost been entirely delivered.  *The drug pentosan can treat arthritis in horses. 

*Drought continues to devastate Texas Panhandle wheat fields.  *Screwworm cases are getting closer to Texas.   *Providing for animals during times of disaster was the focus of an AgriLife training event in Amarillo.  *First quarter rural land sales in Texas were solid.  *Lawmakers discussed proposed changes to the USDA budget.  *Evaluating soil test results can help you decide the most efficient way to spend money on soil nutrients.  *There's a new treatment available for arthritis in horses.

Send us Fan MailA man rides east through New Mexico with a coffin in his wagon, charcoal packed tight to fight decay, because his dying friend asked for one last mercy: don't bury me in a foreign place. That single promise opens the door to the full, complicated life of Charles Goodnight, one of the most important names in Texas Panhandle history and a key figure of the American cattle frontier.We trace Goodnight's rise from a hard-schooled teenager on the edge of the Brazos Bottoms to a Texas Ranger who knows the plains so well he claims he barely needs a compass. The story runs straight through the Goodnight-Loving Trail, the post-Civil War cattle boom, and the brutal reality of pushing 2,000 longhorns across the Llano Estacado to reach markets and government contracts. You'll also hear how pure necessity sparks a lasting invention: the chuck wagon, built from a surplus military wagon into the rolling heart of a trail outfit.Then the narrative turns where most Western myths don't. Molly Goodnight's compassion leads to the rescue of Southern Plains bison calves and the creation of a herd that becomes a conservation landmark. And in a twist that still feels unreal, Goodnight forms a brotherly friendship with Quanah Parker, the Comanche leader whose family story intersects with Goodnight's Ranger past. If you care about Wild West history, Texas ranching, frontier survival, and how reconciliation can emerge from violence, this one stays with you.Subscribe for more true frontier stories, share the episode with a history-loving friend, and leave a review with the moment that hit you hardest.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. 

*The Texas wheat crop is in rough shape.  *Cropland is getting converted to grass production in the Texas High Plains.  *Texas sheep and lamb producers can apply for a grant through the American Lamb Board. *The Texas Panhandle needs more rain for spring planting. *Cotton planted acreage is expected to go up this year.  *The White House unveiled the president's proposed budget for next year.  *The latest Feeding the Economy report is now available. *Equine enteric coronavirus cases are increasing in the northeast part of the country.  

Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was inactive on light demand in all major cattle feeding regions through Tuesday afternoon, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service. Last week, FOB live prices were $7-$8 higher in the Texas Panhandle at $245-$246/cwt., mostly $8 higher in Kansas at mainly $246 and $10 higher in the North at [...]

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 26, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Next week's grain market reports may show 4-4.5 million acres moving from corn to soybeans. Ethanol production rose to 1.1016 million barrels per day, with inventories at 27.17 million barrels. Beef weights increased to 966 pounds, and live cattle futures cooled after a rally. Strong winds and low humidity in central Nebraska and the Texas Panhandle pose fire risks. The podcast is sponsored by Bear Crop Science, promoting Dolero Complete fungicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Texas Panhandle wheat is suffering. *There's a new pour on treatment for cattle fever ticks. *The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continues to set records.  *The U.S. sheep industry is at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the world.   *USDA is launching a "Product of the U.S." public awareness campaign.  *Central Texas remains dry as Spring sets in.  *Endocrine disease is common in older horses. 

*The sterile fly facility project in the Rio Grande Valley is moving forward.   *Texas crawfish production remains steady this year.  *Wildfires have devastated thousands of acres in Nebraska. *Dairy cattle in the Texas Panhandle are getting more productive.  *The National Peanut Board is investing in food allergy research. *Food and ag groups are asking the Trump administration for action.  *East Texas is warming up after another cold front.  *Horse owners are at risk for serious injuries.  

Beyond Meat Faces NASDAQ Delisting Beyond Meat, the once leading light of the plant-based protein business world, is in danger of being delisted from the NASDAQ stock exchange because its stock price has remained under $1.00 for more than 30 days. The company, which is in the process of removing the word “meat” from its brand moniker, received a letter of warning from NASDAQ on March 4. It has 180 calendar days — actually until August 31 — to remedy the situation or face delisting. Its closing bid price must remain at $1.00 or higher for 10 days in order to be in compliance. Beyond Meat went public in 2019 and at one point was valued at $14 billion. Its peak stock price was $234.90 in July 2019.and described the legislation as reckless election year pandering that threatens to damage a crucial industry at the center of every American Meal.   References:  https://meatingplace.com/beyond-meat-threatened-with-nasdaq-delisting/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD260315020&utm_date=20260316-0844 Blood Disease Spreading Across Missouri The Asian Long-Horned Tick has been spreading a type of infectious anemia across the eastern United States by latching onto cattle.  Missouri getting hit hard.   The disease attacks the animal's red blood cells, causing severe anemia in cattle.   Side effects that have been reported are jaundice, weakness and pale mucous membranes.   While some producers across Northwest Missouri have not experienced this disease in their cattle, they are taking the necessary precautions to avoid the disease.   Reports have said the disease has been found in 60 counties in Missouri.   REFERENCE: https://www.kq2.com/news/2026/03/13/blood-disease-spreading-across-cattle-in-missouri/ Fake News In Texas: Officials Say Deadly Virus Is Not Spreading In Feedlot Cattle  Contrary to rumors spreading in Texas this week, agriculture officials are calling reports of a fast-spreading cattle feedlot virus "fake news." The rumors of a "yield-killer" feedlot virus with a climbing mortality rate in the Texas Panhandle began to spread in online publications and on social media over the weekend. One such report from agroinformacion.com said the news was drawing "immediate panic" from the beef industry, projecting a "brutal" hit to the market. Several agricultural sources in the state have since stepped in to ease the concerns, saying health officials have confirmed there is no such disease present in the state.    Reference: https://www.fox4news.com/news/fake-news-texas-officials-say-deadly-cow-virus-is-not-spreading-panhandle   Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/  

*The Secretary of Agriculture visited a Texas farm.   *Fed cattle prices are setting record highs.  *The International Livestock Congress is this week during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. *Texas Panhandle dairies need a lot of water to operate.  *There's some new hay equipment coming out this year.  *The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee was in Texas last week.  *Corn planting is getting underway in Central Texas.  *There are a couple of way to give an equine herpes virus vaccine.  

What happens to a place when its stories aren't told? This week on Hey Amarillo!, I sit down with local poet Seth Wieck, whose work captures the beauty, tension, and quiet power of life in the Texas Panhandle. Seth grew up on his family's farm in Umbarger — land his family worked for three generations. He shares what it meant to be shaped by that place and why he ultimately chose not to continue farming as the changing economics of agriculture reshaped life on the High Plains. For Seth, poetry isn't just art — it's preservation. It's a way to hold onto memory, to honor legacy, and to make sense of change. We talk about belonging, about the evolution of rural life, and about how words can keep a way of life alive long after it begins to shift. It's a thoughtful and deeply grounded conversation about land, identity, and the stories that define us.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: From the campaign trail: TX23 affair issue has blown up on U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales. “Texas Defense PAC,” a casino gambling PAC fully funded by Las Vegas Sands gambling interests, is not only spending big backing Jay Hardaway in HD71, it's now spending huge money to try and keep RINO Ken King in the HD88 seat. And a discourse on Senator John Cornyn's own “character” problems. Also, state Senator Joan Huffman shows why she should not get your vote in the race for Texas Attorney General.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Southwest's new assigned seating isn't proving so popular with customers reports the Dallas Morning News.Firefly's Alpha rocket set to resume flights as soon as Feb. 27.Crews continue battling wildfires across the Texas Panhandle.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Wildfire risk is so high in the Texas Panhandle that an energy company preemptively cut off power to avoid lines blowing down and starting to spark. We'll take a closer look at the situation.Early voting is underway across Texas. We sent reporters to polls across the state to hear from voters who made it out […] The post Exploring Texas' deepest underwater cave system appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.