Texan Edge

Tweed Scott
  • 5.0 (1)
  • RELATIONSHIPS

  The Texan Edge is more than a podcast — it’s a Texas state of mind.  Hosted by Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, each weekday brings a short burst of inspiration, common sense, and straight talk from the Lone Star perspective. Some days we’ll visit a slice of Texas history; other days, we’ll share a story or reflection to help you face the day with grit, gratitude, and grace.  Whether you were born here, got here as fast as you could, or just wish you had — The Texan Edge reminds you why the Texas spirit still matters. It’s where optimism wears boots, humor has manners, and pride runs as deep as the oil wells.  Pull up a chair, friend. Take a listen. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we focus on a Texas historical event to showcase our daily nugget.  Ultimately, it's a Texas thing!  My why with The Texan Edge is to share the spirit of Texas—the humor, grit, wisdom, and warmth I’ve lived and loved here—with people everywhere. I want to remind folks each day that they carry the strength to face life with courage, perspective, and a smile. This podcast is my way of giving back the inspiration Texas has given me, one daily nugget at a time.   Because here at The Texan Edge, we don’t just talk Texas — we live it.  The Texan Edge is "Not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.” 

  1. 2D AGO

    Building, Bridging, Belonging

    Send us a text   Episode Description  Not every important moment in Texas history comes with cannon fire and last stands. Some arrive quietly—with a bridge opening, a newspaper rolling off the press, or a schoolhouse unlocking its doors for the first time.  In this episode of The Texan Edge, we take a short walk through early February in Texas history, starting in 1860 with the opening of a railroad bridge connecting the mainland to Galveston. It wasn’t flashy, but it mattered. It was Texans choosing connection, progress, and a future built on purpose.  This episode is a reminder that building something meaningful doesn’t always make headlines—but it always makes a difference.  That’s your edge heading into the weekend.   Show Notes  A quiet scroll through early February in Texas historyFebruary 6, 1860: the railroad bridge connecting the mainland to Galveston IslandWhy infrastructure tells us as much about values as battles doTexas choosing connection, trade, and growthThe “T chromosome” mindset expressed through steel and timberEarly newspapers, schools, and churches as signs of a settling stateHow Texans solved everyday problems with practical actionWhy progress often begins without fireworksFinding your own “bridge” to build in daily lifeSmall efforts that quietly make communities stronger If this episode gave you an idea worth acting on, consider sharing it with someone who appreciates Texas history with a practical twist.   We’ll be back Monday to sharpen the Texan Edge a little more.     This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Cut From A Different Herd

    Send us a text   Episode Description  If you really want to understand Texas, don’t just read the history books—sit at a Texas family table and listen.  In today’s episode of The Texan Edge, we explore how Texas identity is passed down not through dates and battles alone, but through family stories. Stories told quietly, personally, and with pride. Stories that stretch back generations and shape how Texans see themselves and the world.  This episode is about roots, memory, and the responsibility of carrying forward the stories that made us who we are—whether you were born in Texas or found your way here later in life.  That’s today’s Texan Edge.   Show Notes  Why the heart of Texas history lives at the family tableWhat happens when Texans talk about where they come fromMulti-generation roots and the pride that comes with themSmall family stories that connect to big Texas momentsA passing mention of Sam Houston and the road to Battle of San JacintoThe “chest expansion factor” and what it reveals about identityPride vs. pridefulness: knowing who you are without arroganceWhy family stories act as fuel during hard timesHow Texans pass down grit, resilience, and belongingWhy telling your story gives the next generation a map If this episode stirred a memory or made you think of your own people, consider sharing it with someone who carries a story worth telling.   We’ll be back tomorrow with a look at Texas history.   This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min

  3. 4D AGO

    On The Road To The Alamo

    Send us a text   Episode Description  When most people think of The Alamo, they picture the final moments—the smoke, the cannon fire, and the last stand. But the heart of the story begins earlier, before a single shot was fired.  In early 1836, men knowingly walked toward trouble. They arrived not as superheroes, but as flawed, human beings who believed there were some things you simply don’t back away from—even when the odds say you should.  Today on The Texan Edge, we look at what the Alamo represents beyond the battlefield: the decision to show up, to stand for an idea, and to hold your ground when conscience won’t let you turn away. And we explore how every one of us, sooner or later, faces an Alamo moment of our own.  That’s the edge for today.   Show Notes  Why the Alamo’s meaning starts before the fightingMen arriving in San Antonio knowing what lay aheadWilliam B. Travis and the decision to reinforce a crumbling missionFlawed men, complicated pasts, and difficult choicesDavy Crockett, lost elections, and new beginningsStanding for an idea rather than a structureWhy the Alamo became sacred ground to TexansHow Alamo values are passed down quietly through generationsRecognizing your own “Alamo moment” in everyday lifeStanding firm without being recklessWhy integrity sometimes matters more than winning If this episode gave you something to think about, consider sharing it with someone who might need that reminder today.   We’ll see you tomorrow on The Texan Edge.   This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    4 min

  4. 5D AGO

    How Thinkers, Not If Thinkers

    Send us a text   When I first arrived in Texas from New Hampshire, courtesy of the U.S. Navy, I was convinced I’d landed on another planet. Flatter than I’d ever seen, hotter than seemed reasonable, and filled with people who carried themselves like they knew exactly who they were.  What I didn’t understand at first—but came to admire—was a mindset Texans share. I started calling it the T chromosome. Not a real gene, but a very real way of thinking. Texans aren’t if thinkers. They’re how thinkers.  In today’s episode of The Texan Edge, we unpack where that mindset comes from, how history shaped it, and how you can borrow it for your own life—no matter where you live. One small word swap can turn hesitation into momentum.  That’s today’s edge.   Show Notes  First impressions of Texas from a New Englander’s point of viewLife lessons learned after arriving in Kingsville, Texas with the NavyWhat lies beneath the boots, hats, and swaggerDefining the “T chromosome” mindsetWhy Texans ask how instead of ifHow early Texas history trained problem-solvers, not permission-seekersThe difference between boldness and reckless bravadoTurning courage into something productive and purposefulA simple word swap that can unlock progress in your own lifeWhy asking “how” turns ideas into action If this episode helped reframe something for you, consider sharing it with someone else who could use a little forward momentum today.   We’ll be back tomorrow on The Texan Edge.     This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Texas Still Thinking Like A Country

    Send us a text   Texas has always carried itself a little differently—and there’s a reason for that. Before it was one of the 50 states, Texas was a nation unto itself, complete with presidents, diplomacy, and a sense of identity that never faded.  In today’s episode of The Texan Edge, we explore how being a former republic shaped the Texas mindset—and why that quiet confidence still shows up in the way Texans talk, walk, and carry themselves today. More importantly, we look at how that same way of thinking can apply to your own life, no matter where you live.  What happens when you treat your life like it matters on a national level, not just a local one? You stop waiting for permission. You take responsibility. You become a better steward of your own patch of ground.  That’s the Texan Edge for today.   Show Notes  Texas didn’t start as “just another state”—it began as a sovereign nationHow former independence shaped the Texas sense of confidence and belongingWhy Texans talk about borders differently—and what that revealsPride vs. responsibility: the quiet nationalism baked into Texas cultureSeeing your own life as its own “republic”Taking ownership of your work, family, and purposeWhy confidence isn’t arrogance—it’s stewardshipA reminder that you don’t have to live in Texas to live with the Texan Edge If this episode resonated, consider sharing it with someone who could use a little perspective and confidence today.   We’ll be back tomorrow.   This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min

  6. JAN 30

    When The Lights Went Out in Galveston

    Send us a text   Episode Description  Today on The Texan Edge, we head down the coast to Galveston—a place that knows something about storms, loss, and resilience.  In 1900, Galveston was one of the most prosperous cities in Texas, often called the Wall Street of the Southwest. Then, on September 8th, the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history struck, devastating the city and taking thousands of lives.  What followed was one of the most remarkable rebuilding efforts in American history. Galveston didn’t just rebuild what was lost—it rebuilt wiser. The city raised its elevation, constructed a seawall, and made deliberate choices to protect its future.  This episode explores what that moment in Texas history teaches us about resilience—not denying the storm, but refusing to let it have the final word.   Show Notes  Why Galveston was once known as the “Wall Street of the Southwest”The impact of the 1900 Galveston HurricaneHow the storm reshaped the city—physically and emotionallyThe bold decision to raise the grade of the entire cityBuilding seawalls, boundaries, and wiser systems after tragedyReflection: where are you still standing in the wreckage?Practical steps for rebuilding after personal stormsA Texas definition of resilience: facing reality and choosing forward motion Today’s Texas history takeaway: Resilience isn’t pretending the storm didn’t happen. It’s deciding the storm doesn’t get the final word. Our porch light is always on. We’ll meet you again next week on The Texan Edge.     This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min

  7. JAN 29

    Texan Hospitality

    Send us a text   Episode Description  Texans may be known for doing things big—but one of the traits that has held this place together for generations is surprisingly quiet.  In today’s episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott reflects on Texas hospitality—not the fancy kind, but the real kind. The extra chair pulled up to the table. Iced tea poured into the last clean glass. A simple “y’all eat,” even when there’s not much to go around.  In a world that rewards hurry, outrage, and individualism, Texas hospitality is a quiet rebellion. It slows down, notices people, and says, You matter enough for me to make space.  This episode offers a simple, practical challenge: practice hospitality without making it complicated—and see how far that small act can travel.   Show Notes  Why hospitality is one of Texas’s most underrated strengthsWhat real Texan hospitality looks like in everyday lifeMaking space for people instead of treating them like interruptionsHospitality as a counterbalance to hurry and isolationSimple ways to practice hospitality without fanfare or perfectionWhy most people aren’t looking for a perfect host—just not to feel aloneToday’s Texan Edge challenge: one small, genuine act of welcome Today’s Texan Edge takeaway: Hospitality isn’t about impressing people. It’s about letting them know they belong—right where they are.   We’ll close out the week tomorrow with another Texas history story.   This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min

  8. JAN 28

    The Quiet Courage of Gail Borden

    Send us a text   Episode Description  Most people know his name from a label—but few know the Texan persistence behind it.  In today’s episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott tips his hat to Gail Borden, a quiet, stubborn problem-solver whose refusal to quit changed how people traveled, ate, and survived long journeys.  Borden wasn’t a soldier or a politician. He was an inventor who kept asking a simple, unglamorous question: What if milk could last longer? After years of failure, criticism, and persistence, his work led to condensed milk—an innovation that became critical during the Civil War and transformed food preservation for generations.  This episode is a reminder that real impact often comes from steady effort, not spotlight moments—and that Texas history is full of people who simply kept at it when others walked away.   Show Notes  Who Gail Borden was—and why his story matters beyond the labelThe mid-1800s problem of food spoilage and dangerous travel conditionsWhy condensed milk wasn’t glamorous, but was deeply importantYears of failure, criticism, and quiet persistenceHow Borden’s invention became a lifesaving food source during the Civil WarThe Texan trait of patiently working a problem until something good comes of itA reflection for today: what small, worthwhile problem deserves your steady attention? Today’s Texas history takeaway: You don’t have to be famous, loud, or celebrated. You just have to stay with the work—especially when no one’s watching.   Our porch light is always on. We’ll be back tomorrow with another Texan trait worth carrying into everyday life.   This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.

    3 min
See All (132)

About

  The Texan Edge is more than a podcast — it’s a Texas state of mind.  Hosted by Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, each weekday brings a short burst of inspiration, common sense, and straight talk from the Lone Star perspective. Some days we’ll visit a slice of Texas history; other days, we’ll share a story or reflection to help you face the day with grit, gratitude, and grace.  Whether you were born here, got here as fast as you could, or just wish you had — The Texan Edge reminds you why the Texas spirit still matters. It’s where optimism wears boots, humor has manners, and pride runs as deep as the oil wells.  Pull up a chair, friend. Take a listen. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we focus on a Texas historical event to showcase our daily nugget.  Ultimately, it's a Texas thing!  My why with The Texan Edge is to share the spirit of Texas—the humor, grit, wisdom, and warmth I’ve lived and loved here—with people everywhere. I want to remind folks each day that they carry the strength to face life with courage, perspective, and a smile. This podcast is my way of giving back the inspiration Texas has given me, one daily nugget at a time.   Because here at The Texan Edge, we don’t just talk Texas — we live it.  The Texan Edge is "Not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.” 

Information

  • Creator
    Tweed Scott
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Texan Edge
  • Show Website
    Texan Edge