Discover how Fort Worth Amon Carter was The Ultimate Texan. He was a catalyst for growth and influence from Fort Worth to the edge of West Texas, and he was called Mr. West Texas for his incredible influence.
He loved Fort Worth so intensely that, when attending a meeting in Dallas, he brought his own lunch in a sack and a can of Coca-Cola so he would not spend a dime in Dallas!
• Built the first TV station in Texas, KXAS/NBC5
• Built the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and WBAP Radio
• Used his influence to have the loop around Fort Worth named Loop 820 as a subtle way to promote WBAP
15 on Fridays with Fletch: The Inspiring Story of Fort Worth Legend, Amon Carter -The Ultimate Texan, also known as Mr. West Texas
Discover how Fort Worth Amon Carter was The Ultimate Texan. He was a catalyst for growth and influence from Fort Worth to the edge of West Texas, and he was called Mr. West Texas for his incredible influence.
He loved Fort Worth so intensely that, when attending a meeting in Dallas, he brought his own lunch in a sack and a can of Coca-Cola so he would not spend a dime in Dallas!
But there’s more about this legend:
· Built, owned, and operated the first TV station in Texas, which is now KXAS/NBC5
· Built, owned, and operated the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and WBAP Radio
· Used his influence to have the loop around Fort Worth named Loop 820 as a subtle way to promote WBAP
· Was a driving force behind the creation of Texas Tech University in Lubbock
· Was so influential that a dozen different buildings were named in his honor:
o Amon Carter Stadium at TCU
o Amon Carter Museum of American Art
o Amon Carter Plaza at Texas Tech
o Carter Blood Care
o Carter Peak at Big Bend Park
o Amon Carter Riverside High School in Fort Worth
Please share this link with your family and friends who appreciate what has made Fort Worth so awesome!
2 Jan 2026
15 on Fridays with Fletch–Meet the legendary “Mark Twain of the Texas Plain” who has produced over 14,000 interviews with colorful Texans. He helps us understand what makes Texas so uniquely… Texas!
15 on Fridays with Fletch – Meet the legendary “Mark Twain of the Texas Plain” – who has produced over 14,000 interviews, mostly featuring colorful Texans.
Tumbleweed Smith helps us understand what makes Texas so uniquely… Texas!
His first interview was with actor Jon Voight, who had shot the initial 10 minutes of his first movie, “Midnight Cowboy,” in Big Spring. Voight returned 40 years later for our guest’s 10,000th program.
Please watch, listen, and learn from the man who has brought fascinating people who embody the spirit of our Lone Star State into the homes and hearts of Texans. “The Sound of Texas” is one of the longest-running syndicated radio programs in Texas.
You’ll see why he was recently inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
26 Dec 2025
15 on Fridays with Fletch – The Car Pro shares the secrets of buying a new car, truck, or SUV at the end of 2025. Hint: If you wait until January or February to buy, you will pay THOUSANDS MORE
15 on Fridays with Fletch – The Car Pro shares the secrets of buying a new car, truck, or SUV at the end of 2025.
Hint: If you wait until January or February to buy, you will pay THOUSANDS MORE, no matter which brand of vehicle you plan to buy, because:
1. Every MANUFACTURER is trying to reach national sales goals
2. Every DEALER has set goals and is offering incentives
3. Individual SALESPEOPLE will negotiate more to reach their own incentives
4. Every manufacturer is offering REBATES/CASH BACK or LOW INTEREST
5. SOME MANUFACTURERS are offering BOTH… REBATES/CASH Back + LOW INTEREST
Jerry Reynolds… the former #1 Ford dealer in Texas at Prestige Ford in Garland, who created his own radio show 24 years ago… is THE TRUSTED VOICE for the car business. He’ll tell you what you need to hear, even if it may offend one of the manufacturers or dealerships.
In his words, “People call me because they trust I’ll give them good car advice.”
Jerry’s so legendary that he was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame this past November.
Welcome to 15 on Fridays with Fletch. Share this link with your friends and family if they are interested in buying a new vehicle between now and New Year’s Eve!
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