Texas Country Reporter
Season 53
Discover the uplifting stories and must-see destinations in the Lone Star State. In each episode, you’ll meet oddball collectors, thought-provoking artists, and everyday heroes making the world a better place. And of course we’ll stop at every backroads cafe and Texas landmark along the way.
Where to Watch Season 53
20 Episodes
- Introducing J.B Sauceda, Hollywood Horses, Dramatic ImpactE1
Introducing J.B Sauceda, Hollywood Horses, Dramatic ImpactIn our first segment, J.B. Sauceda introduces himself and shares his passion for all things Texas with the Texas Country Reporter audience. Next, join us out in Marathon and meet the man responsible for finding the horses you see in Hollywood films. Finally, visit the theater program at La Porte High School, where there’s a very special woman who helped J.B. set out on his creative path many years ago. - Not Like Shooting Fish in a Barrel, Back Dough, Need for SeedE2
Not Like Shooting Fish in a Barrel, Back Dough, Need for SeedMeet a guy who figured out a unique way to get rid of invasive fish, chow down at a donut shop tucked away behind a steak house, and find out why one man has focused his business on seeds from plants native to Texas. - Postal Pontchartrain, Inclusive Ink, Beautiful ChaosE3
Postal Pontchartrain, Inclusive Ink, Beautiful ChaosSee how an old post office was given a second life as an upscale restaurant, visit the only black-owned comic store in the state, & find out how superheroes are running a very unique animal sanctuary. - Mid-Century Moderator, A Photographer's Photographer, One Tail at a TimeE5
Mid-Century Moderator, A Photographer's Photographer, One Tail at a TimeSee how one woman started an Instagram-based initiative to document modernist architecture and design, meet the photography teacher everyone at UT seems to know, & find out how one organization is trying to end pet homelessness. - Blood Bros. BBQ, A Billion More, From Bronze to ButterE7
Blood Bros. BBQ, A Billion More, From Bronze to ButterSee how a strong bond between three teens turned into a popular barbecue restaurant, meet the 1 billionth fish released into Texas bays, & get to know the man responsible for the butter sculpture at the State Fair of Texas every year. - Mr. Crappie, The National Vehicle of Texas, SnowbiteE8
Mr. Crappie, The National Vehicle of Texas, SnowbiteMeet the man who revolutionized crappie fishing through innovative products, tournaments, and promotion of the sport. See why one man became fascinated with old chuck wagons. Chow down at a small family restaurant serving up modern Vietnamese and fusion cuisines. - Vintage Toys, A Good Glass of Wine, Puppies With a PurposeE9
Vintage Toys, A Good Glass of Wine, Puppies With a PurposeVisit a store specializing in vintage toys & modern collectibles, have a glass at a winery that started out as experimental vine planting in the 1960s, & see how Golden Retrievers & Golden-doodles are being trained for therapy work. - Montezuma's Regrowth, Pet Detective, Bee TogetherE10
Montezuma's Regrowth, Pet Detective, Bee Together See how one man is trying to bring Montezuma Cypress Trees back to abundance, find your lost pet with the help of a very unique detective, and see how bees are providing connection and purpose for Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders. - Painting for the Soul, The Blue Tuba, T.G.I.FE11
Painting for the Soul, The Blue Tuba, T.G.I.FMeet the man who's making art with his mouth, discover the unique concept known as Euro-Tex cuisine, and see how bingo is creating empowering relationships between TCU students and people experiencing homelessness. - 50 Years of Sweet Memories, Historic Hotel, Historical FoundationE14
50 Years of Sweet Memories, Historic Hotel, Historical FoundationStop by a shop that's committed to crafting not just cakes, but lasting memories with each slice, stay at an historic landmark in Rockdale, and meet the people working to return a neighborhood landmark to its previous state. - Sandy Feet's Sandy Feats, Kindness Wins, Four Walls Filled With LoveE15
Sandy Feet's Sandy Feats, Kindness Wins, Four Walls Filled With LoveRelax at the beach while honing your sandcastling skills, see how a tiny chapel is spreading kindness, and stop by a place that's become a safe haven for the families of the incarcerated at the Huntsville Unit. - Memory Lane Communications, Crossroad Comfort, A Mile in Her ShoesE16
Memory Lane Communications, Crossroad Comfort, A Mile in Her ShoesFind out how one man is bringing back the Time and Temperature phone numbers, chow down at a place serving authentic and homemade Mexican and American dishes, and meet the artist leading women on hikes through miles of trails in Houston. - High Plains Posters, Pedaling Kindness, Deep-fried DelicacyE17
High Plains Posters, Pedaling Kindness, Deep-fried DelicacyMeet the highly regarded artist best known for his iconic concert posters, see how every bike is getting a second chance thanks to a special group, and stop by the Texas State Fair for some fried collard greens. - Eat Local, Into the Wormhole, Mariachi Role ModelE19
Eat Local, Into the Wormhole, Mariachi Role ModelA Bastrop restaurant grows much of its own produce at its downtown farm, a group of friends in Houston share pinball with the community, and a band director in Uvalde invigorates a high school Mariachi program.