Name: Texas Country Reporter
Genre: Lifestyle
Released: 2023-01-01
Cast: Bob Phillips, Kelli Phillips

2023 · 1 Season

TV-G

In this series, Bob and Kelli Phillips travel the back roads of Texas, discovering uplifting stories, interesting places, and people.

Subtitles: English

Starring:Bob Phillips Kelli Phillips

Directed by:Bob Phillips

S52:E01 - Round House Paper, Mother Neff State Park, and Waffle House Waitress

Meet a mom ensuring her daughters' bookshelf reflects their images, fostering a diverse and inspiring playroom.

S52:E02 - Cavarretta Gourds, Estero Llano State Park, and Auctioneer School

Discover artists turning gourds into art, and explore Estero Llano Grande Park, a birding refuge for nature lovers.

S52:E03 - Casserole Painter, Abilene State Park, Marker Trees

See a Fredericksburg artist's watercolors on sustainability, Elm CreekÕs wildlife, and a Comanche Marker Tree.

S52:E04 - Folded Books, Possum Kingdom State Park, and Waring Church

Meet a book-folding artist, swim in Possum Kingdom State Park, and enjoy music at Waring's little white chapel.

S52:E05 - Love & Cookies, Caprock Canyon State Park, and Skyland Band

A Lakeway mom raises Kawasaki awareness with cookies, bison roam Caprock Canyons, and jam with a Dallas band.

S52:E06 - 2023 TCR Festival Preview

Explore the TCR Festival, featuring a skillet craftsman, Slaton Bakery, and a Czech musical group from Ennis.

S52:E07 - Chuck Roach, Palo Pinto State Park, and Southwest Bluegrass

Meet a teacher-turned-juggler, explore Palo Pinto Park, and enjoy bluegrass sounds from a decades-old club.

S52:E08 - Beasley Smokehouse Sausage, Cedar Hill State Park, Ag Broadcaster

Visit the Beasley family's sausage business, Cedar Hill Park's scenic views, and a South Plains agriculture newsman.

S52:E09 - ÔTexasÕ at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Lamar County Historical Museum, Home Giveaway

Go backstage at Texas musical, tour Lamar County history, and see mortgage-free homes gifted to veterans.

S52:E10 - Mannings Roller Rink, Colorado Bend State Park, the Aggie Photographer

Discover Manning's Texas on Wheels, midnight runs at Colorado Bend, and Texas A&M Corps' photographic history.

S52:E11 - Premium Pine Caskets, Sea Rim State Park, Mariaõs Cafe

Jim Nobles crafts caskets with care, Sea Rim Park focuses on crabbing, and Maria's Cafe garners major accolades.

S52:E12 - Water Street Oyster Bar, Sink Your Shucks, Goose Island State Park

Meet Texas oyster pioneers, a father-son seafood duo, and explore Goose Island State Park's oyster restoration.

S52:E13 - Longest-Serving Texas Ranger, Balmorhea State Park, Blind Painter Revisit

Meet Joe Haralson's 41-year service, swim in a spring-fed pool, and revisit artist John Bramblitt's new creations.

S52:E14 - Sensory Santa, Santa Claus Museum, Pancho Claus

Meet a sensory-friendly Santa, explore the Santa Claus Museum, and learn about "Pancho Claus," Richard Reyes.

S52:E15 - The Island High School, Monahans Sandhills State Park, HUGS Cafe

See a Port Aransas teacher's challenges, Texas-sized sandboxes, and success stories at HUGS Cafe.

S52:E16 - Floating Cabins, Henryõs Homemade Ice Cream, Garner State Park

Fish from floating cabins in Corpus Christi, try unique ice cream in Plano, and enjoy Garner State Park traditions.

S52:E17 - Spur Historian, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Santa Barraza Artist

Learn about silversmith Adolph Bayers, explore Texas' largest park by camel, and meet artist Santa Barraza.

S52:E18 - The Tree Climber, Caddo Lake State Park, Pfluger Family Reunion

Meet a fearless tree climber, explore Big Cypress Bayou, and celebrate the Pfluger family's July 4th tradition.

S52:E19 - Spur Newspaper, Copper Breaks State Park, Vintage Video Game Collector

Veteran reporters revitalize The Texas Spur, meet a nature-inspiring author, and see a vintage game collector.

S52:E20 - Addieõs Diner, Inks Lake State Park, Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary

Dine at a cozy Midland spot, explore Texas mushrooms, and visit a sanctuary for wolves and wolfdogs.