Texan Edge
The Texan Edge is more than a podcast — it’s a Texas state of mind.
Hosted by Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, each weekday brings a short burst of inspiration, common sense, and straight talk from the Lone Star perspective. Some days we’ll visit a slice of Texas history; other days, we’ll share a story or reflection to help you face the day with grit, gratitude, and grace.
Whether you were born here, got here as fast as you could, or just wish you had — The Texan Edge reminds you why the Texas spirit still matters. It’s where optimism wears boots, humor has manners, and pride runs as deep as the oil wells.
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On Wednesdays and Fridays, we focus on a Texas historical event to showcase our daily nugget. Ultimately, it's a Texas thing!
My why with The Texan Edge is to share the spirit of Texas—the humor, grit, wisdom, and warmth I’ve lived and loved here—with people everywhere. I want to remind folks each day that they carry the strength to face life with courage, perspective, and a smile. This podcast is my way of giving back the inspiration Texas has given me, one daily nugget at a time.
Because here at The Texan Edge, we don’t just talk Texas — we live it.
The Texan Edge is "Not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.”
Texan Edge
Veteran's Day
Description
In this powerful Veterans Day episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott sets aside the usual rhythm to honor those who have worn the uniform — and those who stood behind them. With the warmth and authenticity of a fellow veteran, Tweed reflects on his own service in the U.S. Navy as a parachute rigger during the Vietnam era, the lessons learned from saving lives, and the quiet strength of his father who fought at the Battle of the Bulge. This heartfelt message is a tribute not just to the men and women who served, but also to the families who carried the load at home. Tweed reminds us that freedom’s price is never paid in full — it’s a living debt we honor through gratitude, unity, and the way we live each day.
Show Notes
- Theme: Honoring American veterans and their families for their sacrifice and service.
- Personal Reflection: Tweed shares his experience as a Navy parachute rigger and his father’s WWII service at the Battle of the Bulge.
- Core Message: Service isn’t just in uniform — it’s in every act of courage, gratitude, and unity that keeps freedom alive.
- Call to Action: Thank a veteran, shake their hand, and live in a way that honors their sacrifice.
- Tone: Sincere, reverent, and deeply personal — with the quiet strength and Texas pride that define The Texan Edge.
- Key Quote: “Freedom’s price is never paid in full. It’s a living debt — one we honor how we live.”
This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.
Hi there, I'm Queen Scott, and today on the Texan Edge, we pause the usual rhythm to honor the men and women who stood watch over freedom itself. It's Veterans Day, a day that carries weight far beyond flags and fireworks. It's about real people who raise their right hand, put on a uniform, and promise to protect this nation no matter where that path led them. So to every veteran listening right now, thank you. You stood between danger and the rest of us. You gave up birthdays, ball games, and quiet mornings at home so the rest of us could wake up free. Freedom isn't a theory to you. It's a weight you carried, a promise that you kept, and a scar you earned. I served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. I was a parachute rigger. I packed parachutes and installed them into ejection seats. Seven of our pilots would need that equipment to work. And it did. It taught me something profound though. What we do for others matters, whether it's saving a life or just making someone's day a little brighter. Service is never wasted. And I thank my father standing in the snow at the Battle of the Bulge. He was barely more than a kid, fighting in a place that he couldn't even pronounce, facing odds that would have broken lesser men. He never called himself a hero, but he carried that experience quietly like a man should. You know, the older I get, the more I understand that kind of strength. The quiet, steady kind that builds nations and families both. And behind every veteran, there's someone else serving too. And I'm talking about the families who hold things together back home, the spouses who shoulder the load, the kids who mark time by deployments instead of birthdays, and the parents who pray through long nights. They deserve our thanks every bit as much because service doesn't stop at the front line. It starts at the front door. Freedom's price is never paid in full. It's a living debt, one we honor how we live. We pay it forward every time we choose gratitude over griping, unity over division, and courage over comfort. We pay it when we look a veteran in the eye and say, You matter. What you did mattered. From the Texas soil to the farthest shore, may we never forget those who wore the uniform, stood the watch, and came home carrying more than we'll ever know. So today, if you see a veteran, shake their hand, tell them thanks, but more than that, live in a way that honors their sacrifice. That's the truest form of gratitude there is. To all my brothers and sisters in arms, and to my dad, this one's for you. I'm Tweed Scott, and this is the Texan Edge. It's not just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind. And today, it's one filled with gratitude, pride, and a deep abiding respect for those who kept the stars on our flag shining bright. We'll see you tomorrow.