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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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
The Night the Stars Fell: Texas, 1833
Episode Description:
Step back to November 13, 1833 — the night the stars fell on Texas. Tweed Scott brings to life one of the most astonishing nights in Texas history, when the Leonid Meteor Shower lit up the sky so fiercely that settlers thought the world was ending. In this episode of The Texan Edge, we explore what that night meant to the people who witnessed it — how awe and fear, faith and courage, all came together under a sky on fire. It’s a story of wonder, resilience, and the spirit that still defines Texas today.
Show Notes:
- Date of event: November 13, 1833
- Event: The night the stars fell on Texas — the Leonid Meteor Shower
- Description: Thousands of meteors streaked across the Texas sky, witnessed by settlers who thought Judgment Day had arrived.
- Themes explored:
- The power of wonder and faith in uncertain times
- How Texans faced the unknown with courage and curiosity
- The balance between beauty and chaos in life
- Modern reflection: A reminder that the same stars that once fell over Texas still shine above us — symbols of hope through the darkest nights.
- Closing thought: “This is The Texan Edge, where wonder and wisdom share the same sky.”
This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.
Well, hi there. This is Tweed Scott. And today we're stepping back to a night so strange, so dazzling, that folks talked about it for generations. The night the stars fell on Texas. That was November 13, 1833, and across the Republic, people woke to what looked like the end of the world. Thousands, maybe millions, of meteors filled the sky, lighting up the dark plains and prairies like God Himself had struck a match. To the settlers scattered across Texas, it was terrifying and magnificent all at the same time. Imagine it, no electricity, no city lights, just a black velvet sky exploding with fire. People prayed, cried, sang hymns, and held tight to their families. They thought Judgment Day had come. But by morning, the stars had stopped falling and life went on. Now historians tell us it was the Leonid Meteor Shower, one of the most spectacular ever recorded. But to those early Texans, it became something deeper. It was a reminder that life can change in an instant, and that awe and fear sometimes ride the same horse. What I love about the story isn't the science, it's the spirit. When the heavens shook, Texans didn't crumble. They stood and watched in wonder. That mix of faith and curiosity, of fear and courage, that's the Texas spirit right there under a sky full of fire. So if life ever feels overwhelming, well just look up. The same stars that once fell over Texas are still burning bright tonight. They remind us that beauty and chaos can dance together, and that even the darkest nights ends in light. This is the Texan Edge where wonder and wisdom share the same sky. If you enjoy this episode, tell a friend, or better still, tell them how to find us. We'll see you Monday.