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
The Night The Stars Fell On Texas
Description:
In this awe-inspiring episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott takes us back to November 1833 — the night the heavens themselves seemed to fall. Settlers across the Texas prairie watched in fear and wonder as thousands of meteors turned the night sky brighter than day. What they thought was the end of the world became a lesson in awe, faith, and resilience. Tweed reminds us that when life looks like it’s falling apart, sometimes it’s just the universe reminding us to look up — because what feels like chaos might just be another masterpiece in the making.
Show Notes:
- 🌠 Shout-Out: Kay in Florida — who watches rockets launch from her backyard. This episode’s for you!
- 🌌 Story: November 1833 — the night the stars fell on Texas. A true frontier moment of fear and wonder.
- 📖 Historic Detail: Settlers described the sky “alive with falling stars,” bright enough to turn night into day.
- 🙏 Reflection: When life feels like the sky is falling, maybe it’s not destruction — it’s divine design.
- 💫 Takeaway: Resilience shines brightest after the storm. Step outside, look up, and remember — those same stars still shine over Texas tonight.
- 📣 Call to Action: Share this story with a friend and join our growing Texan Edge community. Because this podcast isn’t just talk — it’s a Texas state of mind.
This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.
Hi there, it's Tweed Scott back with another edition of the Texan Edge. A warm shout out today to Kay, who lives in Florida. I happen to know that she can actually see the rockets leaving Cape Canaveral from her own backyard. Now, is that cool or what? This episode is delivered with her in mind. Now let's travel back to November of 1833 before Texas was even a state. Across the prairie, settlers were fast asleep when the heavens exploded. The lean-in meteor storm lit up the sky so fiercely that night turned brighter than day. Thousands, maybe even tens of thousands, of shooting stars poured down every minute. Some folks dropped to their knees and prayed. Others ran for cover, certain that the end of the world had just arrived. Now, one family diary from East Texas described it like this. This is a quote. Now, can you imagine that? The cattle bawling, dogs barking, the whole frontier frozen under a celestial waterfall? Well, by dawn, the sky was calm again. The cabin still stood and the cornfield still waved, and the people realized that they hadn't seen destruction. They'd witnessed wonder. They called it the night the stars fell on Texas. Now, here's the takeaway for us today. Sometimes the sky really does look like it's fallen. You know, your plans crumble, your faith wobbles, your light flickers. But morning does come and you see what's left isn't ruin. It's resilience. Now the same stars that scared the settlers still shine over Texas tonight. Just as steady as ever. So when life starts raining fire down on you, don't run for cover. Step outside, look up, and remember, what feels like chaos just might be God painting another masterpiece across your sky. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to tell a friend about the Texan Edge. We'll see you tomorrow. It's more than a podcast, you know. It's a Texas state of mind.