Floyd Miller

Its Everything West Texas

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Hello I am Floyd Miller the host of It's Everything West Texas and I mean everything. Some of our topics are going to make you laugh and some will make you cry. I guarantee you all of them will make you think. It is the Podcast that highlights people and issues in West Texas. Our stories are relevant, interesting, informative and will be presented with integrity,In other words we don't want to talk over you, we don't want to talk past you,e/we don't want to talk about you but as a neighbor we want to talk with you. The goal is not necessary to get agreement but it is about understanding. We wi...

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16 Years Old and Fighting in Vietnam the Clay Collins Story 30.08.2021 28:01

Send us Fan Mail This is an amazing story my wife and I over heard Mr. Collins talking as we were having lunch at a Denny's in Abilene. Mr. Collins was in Vietnam at age 16 serving as a "Grunt, Jungle Rat", titles given to the men that did his type of work. I call him a HERO. I think this is a very interesting interview in light of what's going on in Afghanistan. Mr. Collins ha...

A young father is fighting colon cancer Peter and Lesly Jaramillo tell their story 18.08.2021 28:01

Send us Fan Mail Abilene Community joins the Jaramillo Family in fighting colon cancer. Peter at age 24 was diagnosed with colon cancer. Once diagnosed he and his family decided to fight this cancer as aggressively as possible. It started with their third grader starting a fundraiser to bring in some much needed income. The community soon joined the fight with their support. In this episode Peter...

FROM BOYS TO GENTLEMEN an interview with Chris Daughtery 02.08.2021 40:52

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Daniel Willis, Owner of Zachs a Dogfood Company 27.07.2021 18:58

Send us Fan Mail Daniel Willis, is a African American man who has not given up on his dream. Mr. Willis owns Zachs a dog food company. He is competing in a highly competitive business for shelf space. This episode is as much about not giving up as it is about dog food. Willis , takes you on a journey that could have had many different endings. At several points Willis had to make tough decisions. ...

Heart & Hope: Where Neuroscience Meets Theology an interview with Dr. Ben Gray 19.07.2021 43:52

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Guilt an Interview with Carol King 04.07.2021 34:54

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An interview with Josh Haynes overcoming the odds 28.06.2021 43:02

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Abilene Celebrates Juneteenth an Interview with Dee Moore 16.06.2021 27:56

Send us Fan Mail Juneteenth is an outgrowth of Gen. Gordon Granger arriving in Galveston, Texas on June 19th, 1865 and announcing that the slaves were free. This announcement was made 2 years earlier to the rest of the Country. Dee Moore, who currently serves as the President, of The Abilene Black Chamber talks a little about the Chamber, Juneteenth and some of the benefits of attending the celeb...

Getting the Job done in Taylor County an Interview with Cathy Taff 04.06.2021 29:14

Send us Fan Mail Cathy A. Taff, BA, MSHRL, PHR, SHRM-CP Director, Human Resources and Risk Management Taylor County. Cathy discusses the proper way to interview for a job. She also addresses the value of work. She does an excellent job of selling Taylor County as a place to work. She also discussed some of their current job openings. Support the show

Memorial Day a Conversation with Quanah Parker and Floyd Miller 29.05.2021 24:21

Send us Fan Mail Memorial Day is a sacred and solemn holiday. It is the day that we remember men and women that paid the ultimate price for their country. In this episode the names of several men are mention that Parker or Miller were affiliated with directly or through associations. Robert J Griggs Jr. He was a Korean War Era casualty on August 12, 1950. ★ He served with honor in the United Stat...

Taylor Jones Humane Society Interview with Melissa Oneill 22.05.2021 29:54

Send us Fan Mail The Taylor Jones Humane Society is a place where animals are cared for with love and compassion. Melissa Oneill does an excellent job of explaining why the shelter exist. Support the show

Cinco De Mayo Interview with Mr. Mike Hernandez 22.05.2021 20:29

Send us Fan Mail Cinco De Mayo Day and Hispanics in Abilene In our episode today I interviewed Mr. Mike Hernandez. Mike has served the nation and his community in an exemplary way. After high school Mike was drafted into the service. He was a marine and he received the Purple Heart from injuries received in Viet Nam. After he completed his military service, he returned to Abilene and he held s...

Interview with Chief of Police Mr. Marcus Dudley Jr 20.04.2021 38:50

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Let Us Breathe an Interview with Shawnte Lovinlife Fleming 27.03.2021 39:03

Send us Fan Mail This interview tells how Shawnte went from being a quite person to a local activist. This change was brought about after the murder of George Floyd. Since Floyd's murder Fleming has been appointed to the Abilene Planning and Zoning Commission. She also founded the non-profit Let Us Breathe. Let is breathe is a multi-cultural organization that's committed to raising up...

Legally Blind and doing Fine, Michele Daniels Inspirational Story 16.03.2021 26:25

Send us Fan Mail Michele Daniels is letting nothing stop her. After graduating from Texas Women's University with a degree in accounting she got her dream job. After a couple years in the job she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Dyslexia and numbers is not the best combination. She was also diagnosed with ADD about the same time . She went back to school and trained to be a physical therapist....

Human Trafficking interview with Stephanie Andrade Rocha 03.03.2021 30:13

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Curtis House Cultural Center Abilene Tx Interview with Minister Andrew Penns 16.02.2021 33:29

Send us Fan Mail This interviews looks at the lives of African Americans in the 1930's that helped shape Abilene. It touches on the success they enjoyed and also some of the challenges. Penns, is hoping that the Curtis House Cultural Center can be a tool that unites the community. This interview really is an invitation for you to go to the Curtis House and actually feel and to see what the l...