In January 2023, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal launched a new series called "Weird West Texas," where we explore some of the most odd, eccentric and, sometimes, just plain weird things in our region — from the state's northernmost town of Hitchland, down into the Big Country, eastward to the Rolling Plains and all the way to El Paso. Our audience quickly became fans as they learned new and interesting facts about their home, so we decided to take it a step further and produce "Weird West Texas: The Podcast." Here, we will discuss some tidbits from our research and the favorite topics we covered throughout the month. We'll also share some readers' comments and emails, so we encourage you to reach out and share your opinions. New episodes will go live the second Wednesday of each month. Now let's get weird, y'all!
Ep. 3: From Field to Sky: UFO Mysteries & Mutilated Cows
In this month's episode, editor Adam D. Young joins our agriculture and environmental reporter Brandi D. Addison to discuss recent cow mutilations in Central-East Texas and UFO mysteries in our region.
Find the Weird West Texas series on our website. (https://www.lubbockonline.com/search/?q=weird+west+texas)
To read individual stories, visit the links below: (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/weird-news/2023/02/11/weird-west-texas-whats-the-story-behind-cadillac-ranch/69876257007/)
Cattle Mutilations (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/2023/04/23/officials-dont-know-whats-killing-and-mutilating-texas-cows/70143743007/)
UFO Mysteries (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/history/2023/05/11/weird-west-texas-ufo-sightings-on-the-south-plains-panhandle/70203696007/)
Got an idea for a topic? Send an email to BAddison@gannett.com (mailto:BAddison@gannett.com)with "Weird West Texas" in the subject line.
19 Apr 2023
Ep. 2: Shaken, Stirred & Bootlegged
In this month's episode, editor Adam D. Young joins our agriculture and environmental reporter Brandi D. Addison to discuss the muddled history of Lubbock's signature cocktail — the Chilton — the mysterious underground tunnels of our region, and Lubbock's Prohibition past.
Find the Weird West Texas series on our website. (https://www.lubbockonline.com/search/?q=weird+west+texas)
To read individual stories, visit the links below: (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/weird-news/2023/02/11/weird-west-texas-whats-the-story-behind-cadillac-ranch/69876257007/)
The Chilton (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/03/12/the-story-behind-lubbocks-iconic-drink-the-chilton/69993222007/)
West Texas Tunnels (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/04/03/exploring-the-underground-tunnels-of-west-texas/70068439007/)
Got an idea for a topic? Send an email to BAddison@gannett.com (mailto:BAddison@gannett.com)with "Weird West Texas" in the subject line.
15 Mar 2023
Ep. 1: Aoudads, Traditions and Cadillacs - Oh My!
In this month's episode, editor Adam D. Young joins our agriculture and environmental reporter Brandi D. Addison to discuss the arduous journey of the aoudad sheep, two famous Texas Tech traditions and one of the most photographed roadside attractions in the country, Cadillac Ranch.
Find the Weird West Texas series on our website. (https://www.lubbockonline.com/search/?q=weird+west+texas)
To read individual stories, visit the links below: (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/weird-news/2023/02/11/weird-west-texas-whats-the-story-behind-cadillac-ranch/69876257007/)
Aoudad Sheep (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/environment/2023/02/26/how-an-african-sheep-species-found-home-on-the-high-plains/69940456007/)
Cadillac Ranch (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/weird-news/2023/02/11/weird-west-texas-whats-the-story-behind-cadillac-ranch/69876257007/)
Tortilla Toss (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/2023/02/19/why-do-texas-tech-fans-toss-tortillas-during-games/69915077007/)
Will Rogers and Soapsuds (https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/2023/01/30/weird-west-texas-all-about-the-will-rogers-and-soapsuds-statue/69850751007/)
Got an idea for a topic? Send an email to BAddison@gannett.com (mailto:BAddison@gannett.com)with "Weird West Texas" in the subject line.
8 Mar 2023
Trailer: Let's Get Weird, Y'all!
In January 2023, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal launched a new series called "Weird West Texas," where we explore some of the most odd, eccentric and, sometimes, just plain weird things in our region — from the state's northernmost town of Booker, down into the Big Country, westward to the Permian Basin and all the way into the Rolling Plains.
Our audience quickly became fans as they learned new and interesting facts about their home. So, we decided to take it a step further and create "Weird West Texas: The Podcast."
Join our agriculture and environmental reporter Brandi D. Addison who will discuss some tidbits from our research and the favorite topics we covered throughout the month. We'll also share some readers' comments and emails, so we encourage you to reach out and share your opinions.
We are so excited to take you on this journey with us! Now, let's get weird, y'all!
Got an idea for a topic? Send an email to BAddison@gannett.com (mailto:BAddison@gannett.com)with "Weird West Texas" in the subject line.
To read our Weird West Texas series, visit https://www.lubbockonline.com/search/?q=weird+west+texas (https://www.lubbockonline.com/search/?q=weird+west+texas).
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