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Setting out to create a collection of J. Frank Dobie’s writing that brings him to life and makes him relevant to current generations, Steven L. Davis has combed through the works of this renowned Texas author, gathering together in one volume Dobie’s most vital writings. Dobie’s stories and essays here are meticulously edited to prune away some of the brushy undergrowth and bring Dobie’s folksy, erudite voice bounding back to life.

Shortly after his father died, Bram Kohlhausen was made starting quarterback in the last game of his senior year after Texas Christian University's star QB was arrested for punching a San Antonio cop in a Riverwalk bar. Bram was a walk-on who had never started in a four-year college game, let alone a nationally televised bowl game. Behind 31-0 at halftime against the Oregon Ducks, Bram would win the game in three nail-biting overtimes in what likely is bowl history's most thrilling comebacks.

This is the sequel to Stories from Texas - some of them are true. The first book contained 70 Texcentric stories about Texas history and culture, famous Texans, and iconic brands. This volume continues these themes with 70 new stories that celebrate the beautiful and diverse histories of the lone star state and its peoples. Narrated by W. F. Strong.

You might call W.F. Strong a student of all things Texas. In 2010, he began sharing his 'Stories From Texas' vignettes on public radio stations, most recently on the Texas Standard news show's 30 stations. For this book celebrating his home state, Strong has collected 75 of his broadcasts. You'll hear his inimitably Texan voice in your mind's ear as he weaves stories on subjects ranging from how to ''talk Texan'' to Texas bards and troubadours; from tall Texas tales to Lone Star icons like Charles Goodnight, Tom Landry and Blue Bell ice cream, and much more.