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The Daytripper

Big Spring, TX

Season 14 Episode 11 | 26m 40s

Chet heads to West Texas and starts with the history of the famous springs that have supported life for thousands of years. He learns about its Texas-sized stories inside two amazing museums, including one that trained WW2 bombardiers. He eats burritos and steak, but also explores Hotel Settles, which is shining again after a 30-million dollar renovation.

Aired: 06/14/26 | Expires: 09/30/27
The Daytripper is proudly sponsored by Rudy’s "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q, Ranch Hand Truck Accessories, Georgetown, TX, Don Hewlett Chevrolet, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, and Dell. The Daytripper is is presented by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.
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