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.
Pull up a chair, friend. Take a listen.
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
Stone And Staying Power
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The Texas State Capitol has stood through wars, depressions, political shifts, and cultural change. Generations have come and gone, debates have flared and faded—but the building remains.
In today’s Texan Edge, Tweed Scott reflects on what that kind of endurance teaches us. In a world that constantly pushes reinvention, Texas history offers a quieter lesson: not everything meaningful needs to be replaced. Some things need care. Some need maintenance. And some need people willing to stay engaged rather than start over.
Progress doesn’t always mean tearing things down. Sometimes it means continuing forward without discarding what was already working.
Show Notes
- The Texas Capitol has endured generations of change and challenge
- Its longevity was intentional, built for more than a single moment
- Continuity itself has value
- Texas history reminds us that not everything meaningful needs replacement
- Some things require care, attention, and maintenance instead
- Values don’t stay strong automatically
- Communities don’t hold together without effort
- Commitments endure only when people keep choosing them
- Progress doesn’t always mean starting over
- Sometimes progress means repairing what’s worn and staying engaged
- That long-view mindset is at the heart of The Texan Edge
Porch Reminder:
The porch is always open at The Texan Edge.
You can stay connected beyond the podcast at
Substack.com/TexanEdge — nothing urgent, just there when you want it.
Support the Show:
If you’d like to support this work, you can do so at
BuyMeACoffee.com/TexanEdge
One cup helps keep the lights on and the stories coming—no pressure, just appreciation.
Closing Note:
Thanks for spending part of your week here.
Let’s do this again on Monday.
This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.
Well, hi there. It's me, Tweed Scott, back again with another edition of The Texan Edge. You know, the Texas Capitol has stood through wars, depressions, booms, political shifts, and cultural change. Generations have come and gone, arguments have flared and faded, and the building remains. That wasn't accidental. It was built with the understanding that some things need to last longer than the moment they're created for. That continuity itself has value. In a world that consistently and constantly encourages reinvention, Texas history offers a quieter lesson. Not everything meaningful needs to be replaced. Some things need attention for sure. They need care and maintenance. Values don't stay strong on their own. Communities don't hold together without effort, and commitments don't endure unless someone keeps choosing them. The Capitol stands as a reminder that progress doesn't always mean starting over. Sometimes it just means staying engaged, repairing what's worn, and continuing forward without discarding everything that was already working. That's the spirit behind the Texan Edge. Now, just a reminder, our porch is always open at substack.com slash TexanEdge. That's a quiet place where we stay connected beyond the podcast. Nothing urgent, you understand? Just there when you when you want it. And if you'd like to support this work that we're doing here, you can do so at buymeacoffee.com slash Texan Edge. One cup helps keep the lights on and the stories coming. No pressure, but just appreciation on my part. Again, thanks for spending part of your week with me. Let's get back together on Monday. What do you say?
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