Texan Edge
The Texan Edge
Texas has never been short on stories.
Some belong to famous names. Others belong to people you've probably never heard of. Some changed Texas forever, while others simply tell us something about the people who lived here and the place Texas became.
I'm Tweed Scott, and on The Texan Edge, I tell those stories.
We'll wander through Texas history, meet remarkable people, uncover stories that have been overlooked, and occasionally stop for something that's just plain fun.
But history isn't really the destination. It's the vehicle.
Because somewhere inside these old Texas stories, there's usually something worth carrying with us—a little courage, ingenuity, determination, humor, or maybe just a different way of looking at the world.
You don't have to be born in Texas to understand that.
You just need a little Texas state of mind.
The Texan Edge — not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.
Episodes
251 episodes
Did A President Name A Texas Town?
DescriptionDid Theodore Roosevelt really name Burkburnett, Texas?That story has been repeated for years—but the truth is a little more complicated. It involves legendary cattleman Samuel Burk Burnett, a preside...
Was Then "Come and Take It" Flag A Wedding Dress?
DescriptionWas the famous Come and Take It flag really made from a young woman's wedding dress?It's one of the best-known stories surrounding the opening days of the Texas Revolution. According to tradition, Naomi De...
Dana X Bible--The Coach Texas and Texas A&M Shared
DescriptionTexas Longhorns and Texas Aggies don't agree on much when it comes to football. But once upon a time, they shared the same remarkable head coach.Dana X. Bible built undefeated Texas A&M teams tha...
Harriet Arnold: What DID Freedom Mean?
DescriptionHarriet Arnold may have been born free in Texas. But years later, her father accepted $750 and indentured her to another man for five years.Why?Was he exploiting his own daughter? Was he trying to protect ...
The Scout Texas Almost Forgot
DescriptionHendrick Arnold helped Texas win its independence. Then the new Republic began passing laws that questioned whether a free Black man like him could remain in the country he had helped create.Arnold s...
Charles Goodnight Had A Problem
Description Charles Goodnight had 1,800 cattle, 18 hungry cowboys, and a long trail ahead of him. His solution was simple: take an old Army wagon and turn it into a kitchen that could travel with the ...
Old Rip
Description Old Rip: The Horned Toad That Just Wouldn’t Die In 1928, workers opened the cornerstone of an old courthouse in Eastland, Texas. Inside were items placed there 31 years earlier—and ...
The Second Battle of the Alamo
Description Seventy-two years after the Battle of the Alamo, someone barricaded herself inside it again. This time there was no Mexican army outside—there was a determined Texas schoolteacher inside. ...
Texas Tried Camels
DescriptionTexas tried camels. Seriously.In the 1850s, the U.S. Army had a problem: how do you supply remote forts across the dry, unforgiving country of the Southwest? Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought ...
Sam Houston and the Fights He Wouldn't Fight
Description Sam Houston was no stranger to a fight. He had been badly wounded in battle, led the Texas Army at San Jacinto, and spent much of his political career battling some of the biggest personalities...
The Porch Light Is Back On
The porch light is back on.After taking a summer hiatus, Tweed Scott returns with Season Two of The Texan Edge—and a renewed sense of what the show ought to be.In this episode, Tweed talks about why he steppe...
Neighbors First
DescriptionIn Texas, independence doesn’t mean standing alone—it means showing up when it matters most.In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott shares a story from ranch country where a long-s...
Battle of the Neches
DescriptionJuly 15, 1839 marks a defining and complicated moment in Texas history—the Battle of the Neches. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott explores the clash between the Republic o...
Summer Heat
Episode DescriptionWhen the Texas heat rolls in, it does more than raise the temperature—it reveals character. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott shares a story of a small-town feed st...
Front Porch Leadership
DescriptionWhen most people hear “leadership,” they picture big stages, spotlights, and titles. In Texas, we know better. Some of the most important leadership in this state has happened on front porches, ...
Satan’s Storm
DescriptionOn a quiet June night in 1960, the small Texas town of Kopperl was jolted awake by something that felt more like judgment day than weather. In a matter of minutes, calm air turned into a roaring...
The Texan Handshake
DescriptionA handshake may seem like a small gesture, but in Texas, it carries weight. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott explores how a simple greeting reflects presence, respect, and...
My Love Letter to America
My Love Letter to AmericaOn the eve of Independence Day, I wanted to do something different.This isn't a history lesson or a discussion about current events. It's simply a heartfelt thank-you to the count...
How Americans Celebrate Freedom: Texas Style
Episode DescriptionTomorrow is America's birthday, but the celebration starts today. In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott looks at how Americans have celebrated Independence Day since 1777—and...
A Nation of Symbols
DescriptionHow does a nation tell its story without saying a word? In this episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott explores how America speaks through its symbols—from bald eagles and Liberty Bells to blueb...
Life, Liberty and the Lone Star Flag
DescriptionAs Independence Day approaches, The Texan Edge takes a look at the meaning behind two powerful symbols: Old Glory and the Lone Star Flag. While America’s story begins in 1776, Texas adds its own...
Cynthia Ann, Between Two Worlds
DescriptionWhat happens when the place you came from is no longer the place you belong?In this final chapter of our series on Texas captives, The Texan Edge returns to the remarkable story of Cynthia A...