Texan Edge

Send us Fan Mail   Description: Tweed Scott brings the holidays home to Texas with a brand-new series— Christmas Under the Six Flags of Texas. This special week-long event takes listeners on a journey through centuries of Texas Christmas traditions, from Spanish missions to the modern Lone Star. Discover how Texans have celebrated the season under every flag that’s ever flown over this land—each s...

Send us Fan Mail   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 rem...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this heartwarming episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott tips his hat to the everyday generosity that makes Texas shine. From breakfast tacos for a road crew to strangers stopping on the highway to lend a hand, this is the kind of giving that doesn’t need a spotlight — just a good heart. Tweed reminds us that true Texas hospitality doesn’t come wrapped in ribbon...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott tips his hat to the simple but powerful truth that showing up matters — in life, in work, and in heart. From tired radio mornings running on coffee and stubbornness to the quiet heroes of Texas who keep on keepin’ on, this episode reminds us that grit doesn’t always look flashy — sometimes it’s just about being there w...

Send us Fan Mail Unwrapping the Christmas Songs — A Holiday Bonus Episode of The Texan Edge Pull up a chair by the fire and pour yourself a fresh cup of coffee — today’s bonus episode is a little different. I’m taking you back to my childhood in 1950s New England, where Christmas lived inside a paper carol book, a pair of cold mittens, and the magical songs that only showed up once a year. Before...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this powerful Texas tale, Tweed Scott shares a lesson in courage drawn straight from the open range. When a brutal cold front swept across the Llano Estacado, legendary cattleman Charles Goodnight faced a choice—turn back or push through. His answer became timeless wisdom: “Courage ain’t about comfort. It’s about commitment.” In this episode of The Texan Edge , T...

Send us Fan Mail   Description   In this episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott tips his hat to legendary cattleman Charles Goodnight and a story of grit that could freeze the horns off a longhorn. When a brutal Texas cold front hit the Llano Estacado, most men would've turned back—but not Goodnight. His answer to the storm? “Courage ain’t about comfort—it’s about commitment.” Join Tweed for...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this festive episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott paints a picture of Christmas, Texas-style—warm, heartfelt, and full of character. From the glowing lights of Fredericksburg’s Main Street to the sparkling River Walk in San Antonio and the quiet porches of the Hill Country, Texas celebrates the season in its own unforgettable way. Tweed reminds us that Christm...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this powerful episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott takes us back to December 1835, when a ragtag group of Texian volunteers faced off against the Mexican army in the streets of San Antonio. The Siege of Béxar wasn’t just a fight for territory—it was a test of spirit, courage, and unity. Against cold weather, scarce supplies, and impossible odds, ordinary men p...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this heartwarming episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott reminds us that real Texas warmth doesn’t come from the weather—it comes from the people. On a cold December morning, a simple act of roadside kindness turns into a reminder of what makes Texans special. From refilling someone’s coffee to lending a hand with a stalled car, these small gestures keep the Lon...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this December 1st episode of The Texan Edge , Troy Scott talks about what it really means to finish strong. As the year winds down, it’s tempting to ease up—but true Texans know the last mile is where character shows. With stories of hard-working ranch hands, small business owners, and teachers giving it their all, Troy reminds us that perseverance and pride in t...

Send us Fan Mail   Description   Hi there, it’s Tweed Scott closing out our week of gratitude on The Texan Edge. Now, sure, most folks think of Black Friday as the day of big sales and long lines—but Texas once had a very different kind of Black Friday. After the 1900 Galveston hurricane, the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, Texans from all corners of the state came together in one of A...

Send us Fan Mail   Episode Description: Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! In this special holiday edition of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott serves up more than turkey and trimmings — he dishes out a hearty helping of perspective. What if Thanksgiving wasn’t just a day, but a way of life? With a story from small-town Seymour and a reminder that gratitude thrives even in the heat and the hassle, Tweed shows...

Send us Fan Mail    Description:   Hey y’all, it’s Tweed Scott from The Texan Edge . Sure, everybody knows about the Pilgrims and their fancy Thanksgiving back in Massachusetts—but did you know the first recorded Thanksgiving on American soil happened right here in Texas? Yep. In 1598, long before the Mayflower set sail, Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate led a desperate expedition through the Chihuah...

Send us Fan Mail   Description:   Hi there, it’s Tweed Scott—yeah, still counting blessings out loud. In today’s episode of The Texan Edge, we’re taking yesterday’s spark of gratitude and turning it into a steady flame. You’ll hear a story about a rancher out near Fort Davis who found a simple, powerful way to stay positive—naming three things that went right every day. Turns out, gratitude isn’t...

Send us Fan Mail   Description   This week on The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott kicks off Thanksgiving week by taking gratitude off the dinner table and putting it back into everyday life. From Hill Country sunrises to coffee that tastes just right on a Monday, Tweed reminds us that thankfulness isn’t reserved for a holiday — it’s a muscle that gets stronger every time you use it. With a little humor,...

Send us Fan Mail   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 a...

Send us Fan Mail    Episode Description   In this episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott reflects on the storms—both the ones that blow across Texas skies and the ones that roll through our lives. With warmth, grit, and a touch of South Texas wisdom, Troy shares how holding steady through life’s tempests can reveal the strength and hope that run deep within us all. Whether you’re weathering a per...

Send us Fan Mail   Description   In this episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott shares the powerful story of Adina De Zavala, the woman whose courage and conviction preserved one of Texas’s most sacred landmarks—the Alamo. When developers threatened to demolish the Long Barracks in the early 1900s, Adina didn’t just protest—she locked herself inside for three days, refusing to leave until the bui...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott tackles one of life’s biggest energy drains—worry. From a grocery store line to a West Texas thunderstorm, he reminds us that most of what we stress about never even happens. Worry, as he puts it, is “borrowing trouble that hasn’t even been issued yet.” With his trademark Texas warmth and wisdom, Tweed shows how calm c...

Send us Fan Mail   Description   In this episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott reminds us that strength doesn’t always make a lot of noise. Drawing lessons from the land itself—from the mesquite’s deep roots to the river’s quiet persistence—Tweed explores how true growth happens slowly, steadily, and often unseen. This is a reflection on patience, character, and the quiet work of becoming the pe...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: In this episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott takes us down to the Rio Grande near Brownsville to revisit a little-known chapter of history—the last battle of the American Civil War. Weeks after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, Confederate and Union forces clashed one final time at Palmito Ranch, unaware the war had already ended. Tweed shares how that forgotten fig...

Send us Fan Mail   Episode Description: Sometimes the best way to get ahead is to slow down. In this laid-back episode of The Texan Edge , Tweed Scott takes us on a drive through the Texas backroads and reminds us that racing through life means missing the view. What starts as a moment of frustration behind a tractor turns into a lesson in patience, perspective, and presence. Because out here, tim...

Send us Fan Mail   Description: Most folks know about the Alamo or San Jacinto—but few remember that the Republic of Texas once ruled the Gulf with her very own navy. In this episode, Tweed Scott hoists the sails on a forgotten chapter of Texas history, when ships like the Invincible and Liberty battled storms and blockades to defend Texas independence. But beyond the cannon smoke lies a timeless...

Send us Fan Mail   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...