WTX - A History of West Texas Tue, 12 May 2026 20:37:58 -0400 https://wtxpodcast.com en-us © 2026 Lazy S Media yes Texas, USA 49343484-6374-5eee-bc2b-c241058fad8b Jody Slaughter serial false Welcome to West Texas. Where the sky stretches on forever, and the stories are as vast and rugged as the landscape itself. On this podcast we will explore the characters who have etched their names into the sun bleached history of this region. From outlaws and lawmen, to everyday folks who dared to dance with destiny, host Jody Slaughter explores the legends, the truths, and the tall tales that define this undefinable region.   

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) West Texas, history, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, El Paso, Amarillo, South Plains, Permian Basin, Texas Rangers, Texas, outlaws Jody Slaughter https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1cl71h6oyfcft2lnm3puon2of0ly?.jpg WTX - A History of West Texas https://wtxpodcast.com Jody L. Slaughter Halloween Special - Close Encounters of the WTX Kind Halloween Special - Close Encounters of the WTX Kind Two of the most famous UFO cases in American history happened right here in West Texas, six years apart. 

Lubbock Lights (1951): professors watch, measure, and even photograph bluish formations. 

Levelland (1957): glowing, egg-like objects stall car engines and lift away—seen by a dozen witnesses, including the sheriff. 

A secretive Air Force unit investigates both. Its explanations raise more questions than they answer. 

We follow the paper trail across the South Plains—witness interviews, declassified files, and firsthand investigator accounts. 

Birds? Lightning? Black projects? Aliens? What (or who) was cruising West Texas in the 1950s?

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]]> Two of the most famous UFO cases in American history happened right here in West Texas, six years apart. 

Lubbock Lights (1951): professors watch, measure, and even photograph bluish formations. 

Levelland (1957): glowing, egg-like objects stall car engines and lift away—seen by a dozen witnesses, including the sheriff. 

A secretive Air Force unit investigates both. Its explanations raise more questions than they answer. 

We follow the paper trail across the South Plains—witness interviews, declassified files, and firsthand investigator accounts. 

Birds? Lightning? Black projects? Aliens? What (or who) was cruising West Texas in the 1950s?

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]]> Buzzsprout-18079722 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4006 UFOs, Aliens, project blue book, project Grudge, Lubbock Lights, Levelland UFOs, ball lightning, edward ruppelt, weir Clem, extraterrestrials, unsolved, hockley County, declassified, Texas tech, 2 bonus false #11 - Texas Tech: The College West Texas Built #11 - Texas Tech: The College West Texas Built For nearly a decade, the people of West Texas fought for something most of the state took for granted: a college of their own. 

They battled through three governors, three legislatures, and one outright scandal. 

They were lied to, vetoed, ignored… and they refused to quit. 

This is the story of telegrams and barbecue diplomacy, of political brawls and backroom deals, of the long fight that gave birth to Texas Technological College, and with it, a new era for West Texas. 

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]]> For nearly a decade, the people of West Texas fought for something most of the state took for granted: a college of their own. 

They battled through three governors, three legislatures, and one outright scandal. 

They were lied to, vetoed, ignored… and they refused to quit. 

This is the story of telegrams and barbecue diplomacy, of political brawls and backroom deals, of the long fight that gave birth to Texas Technological College, and with it, a new era for West Texas. 

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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/texas-tech-the-college-west-texas-built Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-17968075 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0500 3941 Texas Tech University, Texas Technological College, West Texas history, Lubbock history, Texas education, founding of Texas Tech, Texas politics, higher education in Texas, Caprock history, Panhandle Plains, Pa Ferguson, Pat Neff, West Texas Chamber of Co 2 4 full false #10 - The Comanche #10 - The Comanche Most stories of the Comanche are written from the white man’s point of view—heartless, brutal savages. But there’s more to them than that. In this episode, we reconstruct what the daily life of a Comanche warrior was really like: their training, spirituality, and family life; how they loved and lost; and the code of honor that guided everything they did. 

From childhood to marriage to thrilling raids under the Comanche Moon, this is life at full gallop on the hard edges of a changing frontier.

Content note: historical violence and war, abduction/captivity, animal harm, ritual self-harm.

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]]> Most stories of the Comanche are written from the white man’s point of view—heartless, brutal savages. But there’s more to them than that. In this episode, we reconstruct what the daily life of a Comanche warrior was really like: their training, spirituality, and family life; how they loved and lost; and the code of honor that guided everything they did. 

From childhood to marriage to thrilling raids under the Comanche Moon, this is life at full gallop on the hard edges of a changing frontier.

Content note: historical violence and war, abduction/captivity, animal harm, ritual self-harm.

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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/the-comanche Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-17766735 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 3638 Comanche, raiding, hunting, vision quest, spirituality quest, coming-of-age, Yellowfish, Iron Jacket, Grey Eagle, Bluebird, Prairie Flower, historical fiction, docudrama, Texas, West Texas, history, native American, indigenous 2 3 full false #9 - The Liar and the Spaniard #9 - The Liar and the Spaniard In the spring of 1541, a Spanish army led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado rode east out of New Mexico in search of golden cities. What they found instead was West Texas.

This episode traces one of the most ambitious—and disastrous—expeditions in New World history, from the jungles of Mexico to the staked plains of the Llano Estacado. You'll meet Coronado, the ambitious conquistador chasing legacy. El Turco, the captive turned con man who spun a lie bright enough to lure 2,000 men into the wild. And Isopete, the rival guide who told the truth no one wanted to hear.

Through burned pueblos, desperate councils, and storms that shook the earth, this is the true story of how a lie shaped a landscape—and left behind something far more powerful than gold.

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]]> In the spring of 1541, a Spanish army led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado rode east out of New Mexico in search of golden cities. What they found instead was West Texas.

This episode traces one of the most ambitious—and disastrous—expeditions in New World history, from the jungles of Mexico to the staked plains of the Llano Estacado. You'll meet Coronado, the ambitious conquistador chasing legacy. El Turco, the captive turned con man who spun a lie bright enough to lure 2,000 men into the wild. And Isopete, the rival guide who told the truth no one wanted to hear.

Through burned pueblos, desperate councils, and storms that shook the earth, this is the true story of how a lie shaped a landscape—and left behind something far more powerful than gold.

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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/the-liar-and-the-spaniard Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-17553592 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2953 west texas, new mexico, history, coronado, explorers, conquistadors, cabeza de vaca, de soto, pueblo indians, zuni, pecos, llano estacado, caprock, tule canyon, yellowhouse canyon, blanco canyon, palo duro canyon, Quivira, New Spain, Texas history 2 2 full false #8 - Before There Were Boots on the Caprock #8 - Before There Were Boots on the Caprock Welcome to Season 2 of WTX: A History of West Texas! In this episode, we’re starting at the very beginning. Not the beginning of cowboy stories or Comanche raids — the beginning. Before the first human foot ever stepped onto the Llano Estacado. Before the great herds roamed, before the rivers carved their canyons, before the very Caprock stood sentinel. We’ll come face to face with Columbian mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and even dinosaurs. Each once king of these plains.

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]]> Welcome to Season 2 of WTX: A History of West Texas! In this episode, we’re starting at the very beginning. Not the beginning of cowboy stories or Comanche raids — the beginning. Before the first human foot ever stepped onto the Llano Estacado. Before the great herds roamed, before the rivers carved their canyons, before the very Caprock stood sentinel. We’ll come face to face with Columbian mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and even dinosaurs. Each once king of these plains.

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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/before-there-were-boots-on-the-caprock Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-17352890 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2590 west texas, history, prehistoric, dinosaurs, permian basin, extinction, clovis culture, folsom culture, firstview, plainview, midland man, antelope creek, Apache, Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, WTX, llano estacado, high plains, caprock 2 1 full false Family Holiday Special: The Legend of Pecos Bill Family Holiday Special: The Legend of Pecos Bill Just in time for your holiday road trips, this is a special episode that the whole family can enjoy! Kick off your boots and settle in for the legend of Pecos Bill, the Texas folk hero who was raised by coyotes, rode a tornado, tamed the wildest horse on the plains, and invented everything from the branding iron to the lasso! 

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]]> Just in time for your holiday road trips, this is a special episode that the whole family can enjoy! Kick off your boots and settle in for the legend of Pecos Bill, the Texas folk hero who was raised by coyotes, rode a tornado, tamed the wildest horse on the plains, and invented everything from the branding iron to the lasso! 

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]]> Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-16144158 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0600 2246 Pecos Bill, mythology, tall tales, old west, folklore, west texas, ranching 1 bonus false #7 - Tascosa: Ghosts and Outlaws, pt. 2 #7 - Tascosa: Ghosts and Outlaws, pt. 2 Last time, we experienced the wild rise of Tascosa, the frontier town that became the hub of lawlessness in the Texas Panhandle. Now, in part two, we see Tascosa at its peak, and the random violence that helped to fill Boothill Cemetery, concluding in a dramatic shootout that took more lives than even the O.K. Corral. Finally, the drastic collapse of this boom town and why you won't even find it on a map anymore.

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]]> Last time, we experienced the wild rise of Tascosa, the frontier town that became the hub of lawlessness in the Texas Panhandle. Now, in part two, we see Tascosa at its peak, and the random violence that helped to fill Boothill Cemetery, concluding in a dramatic shootout that took more lives than even the O.K. Corral. Finally, the drastic collapse of this boom town and why you won't even find it on a map anymore.

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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/tascosa-ghosts-and-outlaws Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-16033658 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600 3946 tascosa, panhandle, texas panhandle, mobeetie, amarillo, pat garrett, home rangers, XIT ranch, Texas rangers, west texas, south plains, LS Ranch, Frenchy McCormick, The Big Fight, cattle drives, outlaws, shootout, gunfight, old west 1 7 full false Halloween Special - Ghost Riders in the Sky: The Legend of Stampede Mesa Halloween Special - Ghost Riders in the Sky: The Legend of Stampede Mesa Ghost Riders in the Sky is one of the most popular Country songs of all time. But did you know it was inspired by events right here in West Texas? Join us as we take a spooky look at the Legend of Stampede Mesa. Just don't listen before bedtime... 


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]]> Ghost Riders in the Sky is one of the most popular Country songs of all time. But did you know it was inspired by events right here in West Texas? Join us as we take a spooky look at the Legend of Stampede Mesa. Just don't listen before bedtime... 


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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/halloween-special-ghost-riders-in-the-sky-the-legend-of-stampede-mesa Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-15905001 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1894 ghost riders in the sky, stampede mesa, crosby county, white river lake, cattle drive, cowboys, ghost stories, legends, old west, west texas, south plains, lubbock, crosbyton, dickens, panhandle 1 bonus false #6 - Tascosa: Ghosts and Outlaws, pt. 1 #6 - Tascosa: Ghosts and Outlaws, pt. 1 Join us as we uncover the wild rise of Tascosa, the frontier town that became the hub of lawlessness in the Texas Panhandle. In this first of two episodes, we focus on the town's early days, from violent sheep wars to its transformation into a trading hub. Along the way, we’ll meet figures like Charles Goodnight and Casimero Romero, and set the stage for the arrival of Billy the Kid. Stay tuned for part two, where the story takes an even darker turn with outlaws and lawmen battling for control.

Featured music in this episode: "Say Goodbye" by Charlie Stout, from his 2016 album Dust & Wind (New American Frontier). Recorded live at the Taiban Church Historic Site, just a couple of miles from the site of Billy the Kid's capture.

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]]> Join us as we uncover the wild rise of Tascosa, the frontier town that became the hub of lawlessness in the Texas Panhandle. In this first of two episodes, we focus on the town's early days, from violent sheep wars to its transformation into a trading hub. Along the way, we’ll meet figures like Charles Goodnight and Casimero Romero, and set the stage for the arrival of Billy the Kid. Stay tuned for part two, where the story takes an even darker turn with outlaws and lawmen battling for control.

Featured music in this episode: "Say Goodbye" by Charlie Stout, from his 2016 album Dust & Wind (New American Frontier). Recorded live at the Taiban Church Historic Site, just a couple of miles from the site of Billy the Kid's capture.

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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/tascosa-ghosts-and-outlaws Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-15817353 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0500 2701 Tascosa, Charles Goodnight, Casimero Romero, LIT Ranch, LS Ranch, LX Ranch, Frying Pan Ranch, Goodnight Ranch, Mobeetie, Palo Duro Canyon, Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Charlie Siringo, outlaws, Western, crime, ghost towns, cattle drive, Panhandle, West Tex 1 6 full false #5 - Grapes on the Caprock: The Texas Wine Revolution #5 - Grapes on the Caprock: The Texas Wine Revolution In this episode we explore how Texas, once considered an unlikely place for wine production, has risen to become a significant player on the global wine stage. Through the stories of pioneers, scientists, and modern-day winemakers, we trace the history of Texas wine back over 350 years and uncover the pivotal moments that shaped the state and region's wine legacy.

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]]> In this episode we explore how Texas, once considered an unlikely place for wine production, has risen to become a significant player on the global wine stage. Through the stories of pioneers, scientists, and modern-day winemakers, we trace the history of Texas wine back over 350 years and uncover the pivotal moments that shaped the state and region's wine legacy.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15638672 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0500 3073 wine, texas wine, AVA, phyloxxera, viticulture, winery, grapes, texas high plains, llano estacado, ste. genevieve, munson, fray garcia, El Paso missions, german immigration, val verde winery, frank qualia, doc mcpherson, robert reed, llano estacado winery 1 5 full false #4 - The Lost Gold of West Texas #4 - The Lost Gold of West Texas Join us as we explore the mysterious legend of Sublett's Lost Gold. Hidden deep within the rugged Guadalupe Mountains, this elusive treasure has captivated the imaginations of treasure hunters and adventurers for over a century. Discover the intriguing story of Will Sublett, a Texas Pacific Railroad scout who veered off his path in search of untold riches, and his relentless quest that spanned decades. From Apache legends to modern-day explorers, this episode unravels the tantalizing mystery of the hidden gold and the enduring legacy it has left behind. Tune in for a tale of adventure, danger, and the undying allure of buried treasure that continues to spark intrigue and curiosity today. 

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]]> Join us as we explore the mysterious legend of Sublett's Lost Gold. Hidden deep within the rugged Guadalupe Mountains, this elusive treasure has captivated the imaginations of treasure hunters and adventurers for over a century. Discover the intriguing story of Will Sublett, a Texas Pacific Railroad scout who veered off his path in search of untold riches, and his relentless quest that spanned decades. From Apache legends to modern-day explorers, this episode unravels the tantalizing mystery of the hidden gold and the enduring legacy it has left behind. Tune in for a tale of adventure, danger, and the undying allure of buried treasure that continues to spark intrigue and curiosity today. 

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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/the-lost-gold-of-west-texas Buzzsprout-15510647 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0500 3793 guadalupe mountains, gold, treasure, sublett, rustler hills, texas, new mexico, gold rush, prospector, texas pacific railroad, granbury, monahans, odessa, midland, barstow, carlsbad caverns, tio ben, wtx, west texas 1 4 full false #3 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 2 #3 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 2 In this episode, part 2 of a series, host Jody Slaughter investigates the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times.

From moonshiner to political influencer, Pinkie's story is a blend of daring escapades, high-stakes chases, and a relentless pursuit of fortune. Seldom talked about today, Pinkie's mark is all over West Texas, if you know where to look.

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Music by Gentry Ford and the Homeless Lobos.

Sponsor: Ghost Coast Surf Co., show off your West Texas pride with hats, hoodies, and t-shirts. Out here, surf is what you make it.

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  • Writer: Jody L. Slaughter 
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]]> In this episode, part 2 of a series, host Jody Slaughter investigates the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times.

From moonshiner to political influencer, Pinkie's story is a blend of daring escapades, high-stakes chases, and a relentless pursuit of fortune. Seldom talked about today, Pinkie's mark is all over West Texas, if you know where to look.

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  • Writer: Jody L. Slaughter 
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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/pinkie-roden-the-bootlegger-king Buzzsprout-15416552 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2787 West Texas, Pinkie Roden, Odessa, Lubbock, Big Spring, bootlegger, Prohibition, Pinkie's Liquor, Waggoner Carr, Texas Crime Investigating Committee, crime, organized crime, moonshine, Amarillo, history, UTPB, Texas Tech, txlege 1 3 full false #2 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 1 #2 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 1 In this episode, host Jody Slaughter investigates the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times.

From moonshiner to political influencer, Pinkie's story is a blend of daring escapades, high-stakes chases, and a relentless pursuit of fortune. Seldom talked about today, Pinkie's mark is all over West Texas, if you know where to look.

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Music by Gentry Ford and the Homeless Lobos.

Sponsor: Ghost Coast Surf Co., show off your West Texas pride with hats, hoodies, and t-shirts. Out here, surf is what you make it.

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  • Writer: Jody L. Slaughter 
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]]> In this episode, host Jody Slaughter investigates the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times.

From moonshiner to political influencer, Pinkie's story is a blend of daring escapades, high-stakes chases, and a relentless pursuit of fortune. Seldom talked about today, Pinkie's mark is all over West Texas, if you know where to look.

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Music by Gentry Ford and the Homeless Lobos.

Sponsor: Ghost Coast Surf Co., show off your West Texas pride with hats, hoodies, and t-shirts. Out here, surf is what you make it.

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  • Writer: Jody L. Slaughter 
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]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/pinkie-roden-the-bootlegger-king Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-15329215 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2345 West Texas, Pinkie Roden, Odessa, Lubbock, Big Spring, bootlegger, Prohibition, Pinkie's Liquor, Waggoner Carr, Texas Crime Investigating Committee, crime, organized crime, moonshine, Amarillo, history 1 2 full false #1 - Judge Roy Bean: The West's Most Notorious Judge #1 - Judge Roy Bean: The West's Most Notorious Judge In this premiere episode of WTX, host Jody Slaughter dives into the wild life of Judge Roy Bean, the self-proclaimed "Law West of the Pecos."

Step into the blistering heat of the 1890s in the remote town of Langtry, Texas. Here, amidst the dust and desert, Judge Bean held court in the Jersey Lilly Saloon with a pet bear by his side and a fearless grip on frontier justice.

Follow Bean's journey from a dirt-poor youth in Kentucky to his rise as a saloon-owning, gun-slinging judge who imposed fines on corpses and ruled with an iron fist. Discover the turbulent events that forged his legend—from deadly duels and tamale jailbreaks to his controversial rulings that left townsfolk in awe and disbelief.

This isn’t your typical history lesson. It’s a no-holds-barred look at the man who became a law unto himself in the wildest corner of Texas.

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Music by Gentry Ford and the Homeless Lobos.

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  • Writer: Jody L. Slaughter 
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]]> In this premiere episode of WTX, host Jody Slaughter dives into the wild life of Judge Roy Bean, the self-proclaimed "Law West of the Pecos."

Step into the blistering heat of the 1890s in the remote town of Langtry, Texas. Here, amidst the dust and desert, Judge Bean held court in the Jersey Lilly Saloon with a pet bear by his side and a fearless grip on frontier justice.

Follow Bean's journey from a dirt-poor youth in Kentucky to his rise as a saloon-owning, gun-slinging judge who imposed fines on corpses and ruled with an iron fist. Discover the turbulent events that forged his legend—from deadly duels and tamale jailbreaks to his controversial rulings that left townsfolk in awe and disbelief.

This isn’t your typical history lesson. It’s a no-holds-barred look at the man who became a law unto himself in the wildest corner of Texas.

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Music by Gentry Ford and the Homeless Lobos.

Sponsor: Ghost Coast Surf Co., show off your West Texas pride with hats, hoodies, and t-shirts. Out here, surf is what you make it.

Credits: 

  • Writer: Jody L. Slaughter 
  • Producer: Jody L. Slaughter 
  • Editor: Jody L. Slaughter 
  • Engineer: Jody L. Slaughter 
]]> https://www.wtxpodcast.com/post/roy-bean-the-west-s-most-notorious-judge Jody Slaughter Buzzsprout-15254464 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2661 West Texas, Roy Bean, Langtry, Vinegarroon, outlaw, judge, San Antonio, Jersey Lillie, Jay Gould, San Diego, Joshua Bean, Del Rio, Old West, Wild West, history 1 1 full false