S52 E1: Round House Paper, Mother Neff State Park, and Waffle House Waitress
Meet a mom ensuring her daughters' bookshelf reflects their images, fostering a diverse and inspiring playroom.
19 minutes
Texas Country Reporter
"Hop in and travel" with J.B. Sauceda on a road trip to discover ordinary people doing extraordinary things on the back roads of Texas. In weekly episodes, you'll meet oddball collectors, thought-provoking artists, and everyday heroes making the world a better place.
S52 E2: Cavarretta Gourds, Estero Llano State Park, and Auctioneer School
Discover artists turning gourds into art, and explore Estero Llano Grande Park, a birding refuge for nature lovers.
18 minutes
S52 E3: Casserole Painter, Abilene State Park, Marker Trees
See a Fredericksburg artist's watercolors on sustainability, Elm Creek's wildlife, and a Comanche Marker Tree.
19 minutes
S52 E4: Folded Books, Possum Kingdom State Park, and Waring Church
Meet a book-folding artist, swim in Possum Kingdom State Park, and enjoy music at Waring's little white chapel.
19 minutes
S52 E5: Love & Cookies, Caprock Canyon State Park, and Skyland Band
A Lakeway mom raises Kawasaki awareness with cookies, bison roam Caprock Canyons, and jam with a Dallas band.
20 minutes
S52 E6: 2023 TCR Festival Preview
Explore the TCR Festival, featuring a skillet craftsman, Slaton Bakery, and a Czech musical group from Ennis.
20 minutes
S52 E7: Chuck Roach, Palo Pinto State Park, and Southwest Bluegrass
Meet a teacher-turned-juggler, explore Palo Pinto Park, and enjoy bluegrass sounds from a decades-old club.
20 minutes
S52 E8: Beasley Smokehouse Sausage, Cedar Hill State Park, Ag Broadcaster
Visit the Beasley family's sausage business, Cedar Hill Park's scenic views, and a South Plains agriculture newsman.
19 minutes
S52 E9: Texas' at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Lamar County Historical Museum, Home Giveaway
Go backstage at Texas musical, tour Lamar County history, and see mortgage-free homes gifted to veterans.
19 minutes
S52 E10: Mannings Roller Rink, Colorado Bend State Park, The Aggie Photographer
Discover Manning's Texas on Wheels, midnight runs at Colorado Bend, and Texas A&M Corps' photographic history.
18 minutes
S52 E11: Premium Pine Caskets, Sea Rim State Park, Maria's Cafe
Jim Nobles crafts caskets with care, Sea Rim Park focuses on crabbing, and Maria's Cafe garners major accolades.
19 minutes
S52 E12: Water Street Oyster Bar, Sink Your Shucks, Goose Island State Park
Meet Texas oyster pioneers, a father-son seafood duo, and explore Goose Island State Park's oyster restoration.
20 minutes
S52 E13: Longest-Serving Texas Ranger, Balmorhea State Park, Blind Painter Revisit
Meet Joe Haralson's 41-year service, swim in a spring-fed pool, and revisit artist John Bramblitt's new creations.
19 minutes
S52 E14: Sensory Santa, Santa Claus Museum, Pancho Claus
Meet a sensory-friendly Santa, explore the Santa Claus Museum, and learn about 'Pancho Claus,' Richard Reyes.
20 minutes
S52 E15: The Island High School, Monahans Sandhills State Park, HUGS Cafe
See a Port Aransas teacher's challenges, Texas-sized sandboxes, and success stories at HUGS Cafe.
20 minutes
S52 E16: Floating Cabins, Henry's Homemade Ice Cream, Garner State Park
Fish from floating cabins in Corpus Christi, try unique ice cream in Plano, and enjoy Garner State Park traditions.
20 minutes
S52 E17: Spur Historian, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Santa Barraza Artist
Learn about silversmith Adolph Bayers, explore Texas' largest park by camel, and meet artist Santa Barraza.
20 minutes
S52 E18: The Tree Climber, Caddo Lake State Park, Pfluger Family Reunion
Meet a fearless tree climber, explore Big Cypress Bayou, and celebrate the Pfluger family's July 4th tradition.
20 minutes
S52 E19: Spur Newspaper, Copper Breaks State Park, Vintage Video Game Collector
Veteran reporters revitalize The Texas Spur, meet a nature-inspiring author, and see a vintage game collector.
20 minutes
S52 E20: Addie's Diner, Inks Lake State Park, Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary
Dine at a cozy Midland spot, explore Texas mushrooms, and visit a sanctuary for wolves and wolfdogs.
20 minutes
S52 E21: Sweetie Pie's Preachers, Longhorn Caverns, Square and Round Dance Federation
A North Texas eatery serves blessings, tour Longhorn Cavern, and see youth preserving square dancing traditions.
20 minutes
S52 E22: Marionette Man, Palmetto State Park, Lubbock Payday
Meet puppet master John Hopkins, discover a Hill Country cryptid legend, and see a financial aid project in Lubbock.
20 minutes
S52 E23: Wild Lark Books, Meridian State Park, Vickery Trading Co.
Visit a bookstore uplifting minority authors, enjoy life lessons at Meridian Park, and meet refugee artisans.
19 minutes
S52 E24: 4 Way Cafe, Pedernales Falls State Park, Friends of the ARK
Dine at a Flint cafe, see Pedernales Falls' theater, and honor Tony Amos' sea turtle rehabilitation center legacy.
20 minutes
S52 E25: Plainview Sign, LBJ State Park, Adapt-Able Scuba
Plainview saves an iconic sign, explore Sauer-Beckman Farm, and see scuba magic uniting diverse communities.
20 minutes
S52 E26: Bonafide Betties Pie, Veteran Radio, Bob & Kelli's Farewell
Celebrate Bob & Kelli's 52 years on TCR, visit Rockwall's pie shop, and see veterans sharing their stories.
20 minutes