As part of our West Texas Wonders journalism initiative, we’re asking you to tell us how you and your loved ones have been affected by the pandemic. One of the first people to respond to our callout was Lawrence Rivera, … Continue reading → Ho

West Texas Cloud Appreciation: How Do Clouds Form, And What Are Some Identification Tips?

Aug 23rd, 2019

By Sally Beauvais

West Texas Cloud Appreciation: How Do Clouds Form, And What Are Some Identification Tips?

Aug 23rd, 2019

By Sally Beauvais As we approach the end of monsoon season in West Texas, now’s a good time to step outside and take a moment to appreciate the dramatic summer storm clouds that bring the majority of our region’s annual … Continue reading → Hos

With A Good Gimmick And Catchphrase, One Man Made A Name For Himself In The West Texas Boot Game

Jul 26th, 2019

By Mitch Borden

With A Good Gimmick And Catchphrase, One Man Made A Name For Himself In The West Texas Boot Game

Jul 26th, 2019

By Mitch Borden If you’re in West Texas and have turned on your TV over the last few decades you have probably seen this on your screen: Boots flying at a spry middle-aged man, who is catching them, all while … Continue reading → Hosted by for

Why Is There A Telephone Pole Sprouting Through The Roof Of A Building In Alpine?

Jun 21st, 2019

By Sally Beauvais

Why Is There A Telephone Pole Sprouting Through The Roof Of A Building In Alpine?

Jun 21st, 2019

By Sally Beauvais If you’ve spent any time waiting for the train to arrive at the Amtrak station in Alpine, you may have noticed it, too: a telephone pole, sticking clear through the pitched roof of a warehouse on the … Continue reading → Hoste

Does Looking At Distant Galaxies Give Astronomers A More Chill Perspective On Life?

May 31st, 2019

By Sally Beauvais

Does Looking At Distant Galaxies Give Astronomers A More Chill Perspective On Life?

May 31st, 2019

By Sally Beauvais Deana Haggag — who visited Marfa from Chicago with a group of friends late last year — has almost always lived in big cities. And the night sky in West Texas left a big impression on her. … Continue reading → Hosted by for KR

Why Do Texans Put Saguaro Cacti On Everything When They Don't Grow Here?

May 24th, 2019

By Sally Beauvais

Why Do Texans Put Saguaro Cacti On Everything When They Don’t Grow Here?

May 23rd, 2019

By Sally Beauvais You may know the iconic species of cactus by its towering physical stature — its crooked arms, many ribs, and spiny flesh. Or, you may be more intimately familiar with its cartoonish likeness, appearing on countless postcards,

What's The Deal With All The "In Tow" Junk Cars On The Interstate In Texas?

May 17th, 2019

If you do much highway driving in Texas, it's a familiar sight: old, rusted trucks packed to the gills with toys, motor oil, textiles, and building materials traveling down the interstate.

What’s The Deal With All The “In Tow” Junk Cars On The Interstate In Texas?

May 17th, 2019

If you do much highway driving in Texas, it’s a familiar sight: old, rusted trucks packed to the gills with toys, motor oil, textiles, and building materials traveling down the interstate. Sometimes, they’re hauling an additional truck — “IN TO

Front Doors, Bighorn Sheep, Buried Treasure And The Toe Nail Trail With The Rambling Boy

Feb 26th, 2019

The Rambling Boy teams up with Marfa Public Radio's Sally Beauvais in an attempt to answer some of the tough history questions that have been submitted to West Texas Wonders.

The Odessa Meteor Crater: A Subtle Feature Tells a Cosmic Story

Feb 26th, 2019

Listener Josh Knight asked West Texas Wonders whether the meteor crater in Odessa was actually produced by a crash, and, if so, what ecological impact that collision might have had.

The Odessa Meteor Crater: A Subtle Feature Tells a Cosmic Story

Feb 26th, 2019

Listener Josh Knight asked West Texas Wonders whether the meteor crater in Odessa was actually produced by a crash, and, if so, what ecological impact that collision might have had. Marfa Public Radio looked to Nature Notes for the answer. … Co

Front Doors, Bighorn Sheep, Buried Treasure And The Toe Nail Trail With The Rambling Boy

Feb 22nd, 2019

The Rambling Boy teams up with Marfa Public Radio’s Sally Beauvais in an attempt to answer some of the tough history questions that have been submitted to West Texas Wonders. Hosted by for KRTS

"How Screwed Are You" If You Don't Work In Oil In The Permian Basin? It Depends.

Jan 31st, 2019

By Mitch Borden

“How Screwed Are You” If You Don’t Work In Oil In The Permian Basin? It Depends.

Jan 31st, 2019

By Mitch Borden It doesn’t take much to see the Permian Basin’s economy is doing pretty well right now. Just look at Midland and Odessa, the two cities’ unemployment rate is around two percent, wages are high and property values … Continue read

The Burro Lady, Rainfall and Marriage, Old Roads And Gas Stations With The Rambling Boy

Jan 4th, 2019

Rachel Maxwell of Alpine wants to know what the highest level of education the Burro Lady achieved was. Harry Hudson of Dallas wants to know how Mrs. Kerr of Fort Stockton's marriage proposal related to rainfall. Gretchen Coles of Marfa wonders

The Burro Lady, Rainfall and Marriage, Old Roads And Gas Stations With The Rambling Boy

Jan 4th, 2019

Rachel Maxwell of Alpine wants to know what the highest level of education the Burro Lady achieved was. Harry Hudson of Dallas wants to know how Mrs. Kerr of Fort Stockton’s marriage proposal related to rainfall. Gretchen Coles of Marfa wonders

An Astrobleme, And Hotel History With The Rambling Boy

Dec 28th, 2018

Listeners Linda Beranek, Guadalupe Espinoza, and Josh Knight are among many Marfa Public Radio listeners who have submitted questions about esoteric local history to West Texas Wonders.

An Astrobleme, And Hotel History With The Rambling Boy

Dec 28th, 2018

Listeners Linda Beranek, Guadalupe Espinoza, and Josh Knight are among many Marfa Public Radio listeners who have submitted questions about esoteric local history to West Texas Wonders. So we turned to resident historian Lonn Taylor, also known