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Texas has been the starting point for a lot of iconic brands. Whataburger, H-E-B and Buc-ee’s are a few modern behemoths that come to mind. But Texas as a place to start a business goes back way further than that. W.F. Strong has the story of a man named Connie who forged a global chain […]

Collective historical memory is not always based in fact. Take the example that Napoleon was short. You might call these historical myths.

It’s not hard to find a Texas connection to a news story. The same is true for history. One example that may surprise you is the fact that the Texas Hill Country inspired the design of New York Central Park. Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong explores. Stories from Texas is a listener-supported production of KUT […]

Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong professes he knows a good deal about Texas literature, but has far less knowledge as to what classic and historical Texas books, in good condition, are worth.

Texas Standard’s commentator remembers the Academy Award-winning actor who was not born a Texan, but played a heck of one on TV and film.

Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong examines how one of the state’s most celebrated writers found a home in San Antonio.

LBJ's presidency was marked by turbulent change. And while the longtime Texas-born politician is often remembered for his role in the war and in civil rights, few remember what Commentator WF Strong calls LBJ's ' secret weapon' -- his sense of humor.

W.F. Strong offers up a story of thanks for Traces of Texas.

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WF Strong talks about how the McDonald Observatory came to be.

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WF Strong tells us that the author has a new book he'd recommend for those who might need an antidote for Hallmark holiday movies.