Texas Rural Report
Straight from the dirt roads to the Capitol, Texas Rural Report brings you the real stories behind the policies shaping our rural communities. Hosted by a seasoned legislative consultant and rural Texan, this podcast dives deep into healthcare, education, and economic development issues and, explores how the decisions made in Austin impact rural Texans. With exclusive interviews featuring Capitol insiders and Texans on the front lines, the Texas Rural Report breaks down complex policies in a way that empowers listeners to stay informed and take action. Whether you’re a community leader, small business owner, educator, or just passionate about the future of rural Texas, this podcast is your go-to source for insight and advocacy.
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Episodes
8 episodes
Rural Texans Interview with Clayton Tucker, Democrat for Texas Agriculture Commissioner
In this episode of The Texas Rural Reporter Podcast, we sit down with Clayton Tucker, a Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, for a conversation you don’t often hear in rural Texas.For decades, candidates in s...
Rural Texans Interview with Rancher Lee Wells
Texas Rural Reporter PodcastThe Rancher, the Restaurant, and the Ag Commish RaceGuest: Lee WellsWildfires are burning across the Texas Panhandle again — and the conditions feel all too familiar.In this episo...
Rural Texans Interview with Cass County Judge Travis Ransom
In this episode of Texas Rural Reporter, Suzanne Bellsnyder sits down with Travis Ransom, County Judge of Cass County, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of rural Texas—and who gets to shape it.The di...
Rural Texans Interview with Roger Estlack of the Clarendon Enterprise
In this episode of the Texas Rural Reporter, Suzanne Bellsnyder sits down with Roger Estlack, editor of the Clarendon Enterprise, to talk about what it takes to keep a rural newspaper—and a rural town—alive.Roger s...
Interview with former Represenative Glenn Rogers on the Voucher Fight in Austin
The voucher fight in Austin is underway and my guest Glenn Rogers is someone who knows first hand what is at stake for Rural Republican Legislators, our rural schools and communities. Rogers says we can’t lose hope because the fight is not over...
Interview with Michael Lee with Booker ISD
I sat down earlier this Fall with Michael Lee who is the Superintendent of Booker ISD in the Texas Panhandle. Michael is a former advocate for small schools in Austin, so a lot of our conversation focuses on the landscape around public sc...
Interview Suzanne Bellsnyder & Mark Garcia on Trump's Deportation Orders and Immigration
Mark Garcia is a Texas Panhandle Native and a Former Border Patrol Agent and Trainer living in Eagle Pass. Mark talks with me about the impact of Trump's Deportation orders on Texas, especially our Rural communities, and breaks down what it all...
Growing Greatness: Interview with Wade Callaway with Gruver ISD
I sat down this week with Wade Callaway, the Superintendent of Gruver ISD in Hansford County. Gruver is a very small rural school that is doing great things for their kids. Gruver ISD is Growing Greatness and a shining example of a Rural Texas ...