West Texas Roots
New Episodes each Wednesday
West Texas Roots is KACU’s oral history project which collects the stories of individuals and families of West Texas. These are stories that help paint a picture of the building/founding of West Texas as well as recalling other moments of the region’s unique history.
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Got a family tale to tell? A love story made for a country song? Family roots in Business, education, agriculture, and religion? Did your great-grandfather's farm survive severe weather hardships or wild hogs?
Or do you have anything you want us to know? Help us uncover West Texas Roots by telling your story.
Email us!
westtexasroots@kacu.org
Latest Episodes
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One of our favorite segments for West Texas Roots is a surprising love story…and was picked up by our friends at the Texas Standard. Take another listen to the re-mixed version of Randy Billing’s story. -
This week on West Texas Roots we talked to Rylie Scott about growing up involved in FFA and 4-H, and showing her grandfather’s dairy goats at the state fair.
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We stopped by the old railroad depot in downtown Abilene where Waylan Bolin shared the history of one of Abilene's sweetest spots, Candies by Vletas.
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This week we hear what makes Abilene the Storybook Capital of America, Julia Teel, Director of Exhibitions and Collections, tells us how the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature keeps the magic of reading alive for kids. Julia Teel shared her story at the NCCIL Gallery in downtown Abilene.
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This week we talked to the folks at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature about Thanksgiving in Abilene, Texas, the Storybook Capital of America.
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This week on West Texas Roots, we talked to the owner of the Texas Star Trading Co., Glen Dromgoole, about how the Texas store was started, and how he became the author of books such as “What Dogs Teach Us” and “I’d Rather Be Fishing.”
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We talked to Austin Seekins about how West Texas has shaped his life and the lessons he has learned through distance running: How to keep going when it hurts.
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We talked to Dawn Powell, the owner of Book Therapy, a half-price used book store and licensed professional counseling all in one building.
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Guy Narcomey joins us to share the history and legend behind the fall equinox, and the importance it held for his ancestors.
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We talked to Ted Evans, the owner of the Ice House & Lone Star Dry Goods downtown, about how the Abilene community has supported his store and the local artists who perform next door.