The Texana Review - Podcasts http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/ ...of, for and about the Lone Star State Produced by CookieJar Media + Hosted by Ed Blackburn en-US Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:43:32 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Copyright MMVI. Ed Blackburn. All rights reserved.Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboysSociety & Culture/HistoryArts/DesignBusiness/Business NewsScience & Medicine/MedicineGovernment & Organizations/Localed@TexanaReview.comEd BlackburnEd BlackburnnoTexana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboysHere you will find things that are Texas ... like Texas history, culture, literature, politics, real estate, business, energy, conservation, outdoors, tall tales, people and so many other things that make Texas ... well, Texas!Here you will find things that are Texas ... like Texas history, culture, literature, politics, real estate, business, energy, conservation, outdoors, tall tales, people and so many other things that make Texas ... well, Texas!466602http://www.feedburner.com Texas History Tidbit: Battle of Velasco, 1832 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/322719771/texas-history-t.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/texas-history-t.html More and more lethal spats broke out between Texas settlers and Mexican soldiers after the Battle of Velasco, in which were involved many future leaders of Texas. For example, William B. Travis, who perished at the Alamo, was involved, although indirectly.

The Battle of Velasco took place on June 26, 1832. 

It's considered by historians to be a harbinger of the Texas Revolution.

Although Texas independence wasn't actually declared until March of 1836, tensions had been running high for years between Mexico and it's Tejas state bordering the United States.

More and more lethal spats broke out between Texas settlers and Mexican soldiers after the Battle of Velasco, in which were involved many future leaders of Texas.

For example, William B. Travis, who perished at the Alamo, was involved, although indirectly.

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]]> History People Podcasts Texans Texas History Tidbit ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:43:32 -0500 noMore and more lethal spats broke out between Texas settlers and Mexican soldiers after the Battle of Velasco, in which were involved many future leaders of Texas. For example, William B. Travis, who perished at the Alamo, was involved, although indirectlyEd BlackburnMore and more lethal spats broke out between Texas settlers and Mexican soldiers after the Battle of Velasco, in which were involved many future leaders of Texas. For example, William B. Travis, who perished at the Alamo, was involved, although indirectly.Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/texas-history-t.htmlhttp://texanareview.typepad.com/2008/audio/velasco.mp3 Trans-Texas Corridor: A Democratic Process? http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/321121852/trans-texas-c-1.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/trans-texas-c-1.html In our modern milieu, when a governmental authority asserts its power, the impact on certain individuals' lives is often lost on those not directly affected. In our modern milieu, when a governmental authority asserts its power, the impact on certain individuals' lives is often lost on those not directly affected.

However, those that aren't directly affected should not pass off the issue as "not their problem," especially when it involves today's form of government.

Government ALWAYS needs watching, very carefully.

Whether the issue is right or wrong depends, in the final analysis, on the people and how loud a voice they can put to that issue.

In Texas, we live in a democratic society and the opportunity for the individual to express his or her opinion remains a fundamental right and an occasion for them to plea their case.

Given the Texas power structure, that may or may not be enough to sway the direction of things.

That's kind of where the pros and cons of the Trans-Texas Corridor debate is today.

Here's a video where a goodly number of Texans stand up and express their opinion.

9:51 minutes

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]]> Current Affairs Rural Texas Texans Travel Urban Texas Video ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:03:11 -0500 noIn our modern milieu, when a governmental authority asserts its power, the impact on certain individuals' lives is often lost on those not directly affected.Ed BlackburnIn our modern milieu, when a governmental authority asserts its power, the impact on certain individuals' lives is often lost on those not directly affected.Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/trans-texas-c-1.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/v/btewqYiom_o&hl=en Trans-Texas Corridor: Boondoggle or Visionary? http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/320709540/trans-texas-cor.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/trans-texas-cor.html What follows over the next several months will be a series of podcasts and videocasts on the subject of the Trans-Texas Corridor. You'll hear and see both pro and con on the subject. First, let's take a look at the story as presented by this well-done video piece from the Texas Department of Transportation's website promoting the TTC. The Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) has been in the works for years now and has been quietly promoted by Texas Governor Rick Perry, the staffs of the Texas Department of Transportation and other Texas governmental agencies and numerous persons in the private sector.

Although there has been opposition to the project since the idea softly made its way into the public's attention earlier this decade, the last two years have seen many heated town and county meetings where incensed landowners wanted answers from governmental officials about this "superhighway."

There have also been changes in state law that complicate things a bit.

What follows over the next several months will be a series of podcasts and videocasts on the subject of the Trans-Texas Corridor.  You'll hear and see both pro and con on the subject.  Your conclusions will be reflected in the Comments section of each posting, that's if you care to leave a Comment.

First, let's take a look at the story as presented by this well-done video piece from the Texas Department of Transportation's website promoting the TTC.

12:00 minutes

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]]> Current Affairs Rural Texas Texans Travel Urban Texas Video ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:21:54 -0500 noWhat follows over the next several months will be a series of podcasts and videocasts on the subject of the Trans-Texas Corridor. You'll hear and see both pro and con on the subject. First, let's take a look at the story as presented by this well-done vidEd BlackburnWhat follows over the next several months will be a series of podcasts and videocasts on the subject of the Trans-Texas Corridor. You'll hear and see both pro and con on the subject. First, let's take a look at the story as presented by this well-done video piece from the Texas Department of Transportation's website promoting the TTC.Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/trans-texas-cor.htmlhttp://www.TexanaReview.com/TexanaTV/TTC/TXDOTSM.wmv Yikes! More Snakes! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/319792904/yikes-more-snak.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/yikes-more-snak.html If you're squeamish, I suggest you NOT watch this! Indigo vs Diamondback There's been a movement afoot for more than several years now amongst those who spend a lot of time in the Texas outdoors.

That movement is to nurture the endangered Texas Indigo snake.

"Why?" you may ask.

Because those of us who tromp around the countryside for whatever reason - work or play - understand how a rattlesnake bite can ruin our day.

As it turns out (and is absolutely fine with me!), the Texas Indigo considers rattlesnake a delicacy, as you'll see in this short slideshow.

If you're squeamish, I suggest you NOT watch this!

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]]> Nature Outdoors Rural Texas Video ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:40:17 -0500 noIf you're squeamish, I suggest you NOT watch this!Ed BlackburnIf you're squeamish, I suggest you NOT watch this!Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/yikes-more-snak.htmlhttp://www.TexanaReview.com/TexanaTV/2008/yikes_2.wmv Bill Leftwich - cowboy, writer, artist, Texan http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/317069797/bill-leftwich-.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/bill-leftwich-.html He's known as an artist, writer, sculptor, leather worker, educator and storyteller. He used to cowboy a bit and worked with the USDA down in Mexico while the United States and Mexico fought the hoof-and-mouth disease. But his love lies in his art and even at 85 years old, he's up-and-at-em every day - sculpting, drawing, painting and writing. I visited with him about a year ago Bill Leftwich HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, Bill Leftwich!

Bill Leftwich lives and works quietly in Fort Davis, Texas. 

He's known as an artist, writer, sculptor, leather worker, educator and storyteller. 

He used to cowboy a bit and worked with the USDA down in Mexico while the United States and Mexico fought the hoof-and-mouth disease. 

But his love lies in his art and even at 85 years old, he's up-and-at-em every day - sculpting, drawing, painting and writing.

I visited with him about a year ago

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]]> Books History Oral Histories People Podcasts Rural Texas Stories Texans ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:56:03 -0500 noHe's known as an artist, writer, sculptor, leather worker, educator and storyteller. He used to cowboy a bit and worked with the USDA down in Mexico while the United States and Mexico fought the hoof-and-mouth disease. But his love lies in his art and eveEd BlackburnHe's known as an artist, writer, sculptor, leather worker, educator and storyteller. He used to cowboy a bit and worked with the USDA down in Mexico while the United States and Mexico fought the hoof-and-mouth disease. But his love lies in his art and even at 85 years old, he's up-and-at-em every day - sculpting, drawing, painting and writing. I visited with him about a year agoTexana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/bill-leftwich-.htmlhttp://texanareview.typepad.com/2008/audio/leftwich.mp3 Texas History Tidbit: La Reunion, Texas b. 1855 - d. 1857 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/314001040/la-reunion-texa.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/la-reunion-texa.html Back in the 19th century there was a socio-political movement very much in vogue. It was called Utopianism and was making its way from Europe to America. One of these Utopians came to Texas to found a colony on the Trinity River in a location that is now inside the city limits of Dallas. That colony was dubbed La Reunion.

Back in the 19th century there was a socio-political movement very much in vogue. It was called Utopianism and was making its way from Europe to America.

One of these Utopians came to Texas to found a colony on the Trinity River in a location that is now inside the city limits of Dallas. That colony was dubbed La Reunion.

The Utopian I’m speaking of was named Victor Prosper Considerant. According to historical records, he was one of the leading democratic socialist figures in France in mid-19th century.

He wandered into northeast Texas around 1852 looking for a place to colonize under the Utopian philosophy; in other words, his Texas Utopia.  He found his spot on the Trinity River and invited about 2,000 people from Europe to come a settle at La Reunion.

Listen to this Texana Review Texas History Tidbit.

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]]> History People Podcasts Stories Texans Texas History Tidbit ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:47:09 -0500 noBack in the 19th century there was a socio-political movement very much in vogue. It was called Utopianism and was making its way from Europe to America. One of these Utopians came to Texas to found a colony on the Trinity River in a location that is now Ed BlackburnBack in the 19th century there was a socio-political movement very much in vogue. It was called Utopianism and was making its way from Europe to America. One of these Utopians came to Texas to found a colony on the Trinity River in a location that is now inside the city limits of Dallas. That colony was dubbed La Reunion.Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/la-reunion-texa.htmlhttp://texanareview.typepad.com/2008/audio/lareunion.mp3 An interview with David Wilkinson, co-author of "One Ranger" http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/311759084/an-interview-wi.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/an-interview-wi.html In my opinion, David Marion Wilkinson is one of the finest, intuitive writers Texas has to offer these days. I was introduced to David’s writing when I met Joaquin Jackson at a doowa in Houston, Texas about two years ago. He and David had written a book together … a book that has become a runaway bestseller – titled One Ranger. In my opinion, David Marion Wilkinson is one of the finest, intuitive writers Texas has to offer these days. I was introduced to David’s writing when I met Joaquin Jackson at a doowa in Houston, Texas about two years ago. He and David had written a book together … a book that has become a runaway bestseller – titled One Ranger. David Wilkinson pix In my opinion, David Marion Wilkinson is one of the finest, intuitive writers Texas has to offer these days.

I was introduced to David’s writing when I met Joaquin Jackson at a doowa in Houston, Texas about two years ago. He and David had written a book together … a book that has become a runaway bestseller – titled "One Ranger."

As a former Texas Ranger, Jackson told his story, and David converted it into exquisite prose.

David had written several other books before "One Ranger," and is currently working on a couple of others.

He visited me in San Angelo earlier this year and this is what he had to say…

 

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]]> Books People Podcasts Rural Texas Stories Texans ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:53:58 -0500 noIn my opinion, David Marion Wilkinson is one of the finest, intuitive writers Texas has to offer these days. I was introduced to David’s writing when I met Joaquin Jackson at a doowa in Houston, Texas about two years ago. He and David had written a book tEd BlackburnIn my opinion, David Marion Wilkinson is one of the finest, intuitive writers Texas has to offer these days. I was introduced to David’s writing when I met Joaquin Jackson at a doowa in Houston, Texas about two years ago. He and David had written a book together … a book that has become a runaway bestseller – titled One Ranger. In my opinion, David Marion Wilkinson is one of the finest, intuitive writers Texas has to offer these days. I was introduced to David’s writing when I met Joaquin Jackson at a doowa in Houston, Texas about two years ago. He and David had written a book together … a book that has become a runaway bestseller – titled One Ranger.Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/an-interview-wi.htmlhttp://texanareview.typepad.com/2008/audio/wilkinson.mp3 Chapter One from Charles Chupp's "Frankly Speaking" http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/310525795/chapter-one-fro.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/chapter-one-fro.html The roaring twenties were in session, even in rural De Leon, and the good times rolled until Black Friday, October 25th, 1929 — and the arrival of Charles Elvin a month later. He did not cause the Great Depression, nor did the Great Depression cause him. Times got tough but Hugh and Thel were blessed with yet another son, March 15th, 1933, as they moved from one rundown shelter to another, usually when rent was due. Benny Wayne was born December 18th, 1939, and Hugh and Thel ceased production.

Charles Chupp came to my attention in a used book store in Houston about two years ago when I pulled his “Nth Reader” from the bookshelf …and where I immediately fell in love with his storytellin’.

When Charles called and asked if I would read a couple of chapters of his new book “Frankly Speaking,” I felt honored, and immediately accepted.

What comes next is my interpretation of the first chapter of Charles Chupp’s – “Frankly Speaking.”

Chapter Two to follow under separate posting.

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]]> Books Charles Chupp History People Podcasts Stories Texans ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:57:11 -0500 noThe roaring twenties were in session, even in rural De Leon, and the good times rolled until Black Friday, October 25th, 1929 — and the arrival of Charles Elvin a month later. He did not cause the Great Depression, nor did the Great Depression cause him. Ed BlackburnThe roaring twenties were in session, even in rural De Leon, and the good times rolled until Black Friday, October 25th, 1929 — and the arrival of Charles Elvin a month later. He did not cause the Great Depression, nor did the Great Depression cause him. Times got tough but Hugh and Thel were blessed with yet another son, March 15th, 1933, as they moved from one rundown shelter to another, usually when rent was due. Benny Wayne was born December 18th, 1939, and Hugh and Thel ceased production.Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/chapter-one-fro.htmlhttp://texanareview.typepad.com/2008/audio/frnkspk_tr_chap1.mp3 Chapter Two from Charles Chupp's "Frankly Speaking" http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/311258685/chapter-two-fro.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/chapter-two-fro.html My read of Chapter Two from Charles Chupp's Frankly Speaking

 

What follows is my interpretation of the second chapter of Charles Chupp’s – “Frankly Speaking.”

Charles Chupp came to my attention in a used book store in Houston about two years ago when I pulled his “Nth Reader” from the bookshelf …and where I immediately fell in love with his storytellin’.

When Charles called and asked if I would read a couple of chapters of his new book “Frankly Speaking,” I felt honored, and immediately accepted.

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16:51 minutes
Song "Ja Da" by Cliff Edwards

buy "Frankly Speaking" HERE

]]> Books Charles Chupp History People Podcasts Stories Texans ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:33:00 -0500 noMy read of Chapter Two from Charles Chupp's Frankly SpeakingEd BlackburnMy read of Chapter Two from Charles Chupp's Frankly SpeakingTexana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/chapter-two-fro.htmlhttp://texanareview.typepad.com/2008/audio/frnkspk_tr_chap2.mp3 Wind Energy's Impact on Land Value: an interview with Allen Price http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTexanaReview-Podcasts/~3/305411450/wind-energys-im.html http://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/wind-energys-im.html He started out specializing in Estate Planning and Probate law but has recently become heavily involved in wind energy issues. He's a rural landowner himself and has been a steady counsel for other landowners in negotiating leases with wind energy developers. (Originally produced for Texas Rural Land News & Review which merged with The Texana Review in March 2008)

Allen Price Allen Price is an attorney-at-law and senior partner with the Smith, Rose, Finley, Harp & Price law firm in San Angelo. 

Mr. Price grew up in Sterling County and, after graduating from Abilene Christian University, took a law degree from Texas Tech.

He started out specializing in Estate Planning and Probate law but has recently become heavily involved in wind energy issues.

He's a rural landowner himself and has been a steady counsel for other landowners in negotiating leases with wind energy developers.

 

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]]> Current Affairs Energy People Podcasts Rural Texas Texans ed@TexanaReview.com (Ed Blackburn) Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:49:17 -0500 noHe started out specializing in Estate Planning and Probate law but has recently become heavily involved in wind energy issues. He's a rural landowner himself and has been a steady counsel for other landowners in negotiating leases with wind energy developEd BlackburnHe started out specializing in Estate Planning and Probate law but has recently become heavily involved in wind energy issues. He's a rural landowner himself and has been a steady counsel for other landowners in negotiating leases with wind energy developers.Texana,Review,,Texana,,texana,,Texas,,history,,interviews,,tall,tales,,stories,,Texas,personalities,,books,,literature,,energy,,renewable,energy,,outdoors,,sounds,of,Texas,,opinions,,Texas,politics,,culture,,society,,social,,rural,,urban,,country,,cowboyshttp://texanareview.typepad.com/posts/2008/06/wind-energys-im.htmlhttp://texanareview.typepad.com/2008/audio/price_wind.mp3 Copyright MMVI. Ed Blackburn. All rights reserved.Ed Blackburnnonadult