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The Daytripper

Paint Rock, TX

Season 13 Episode 7 | 27m 00s

Chet visits the prehistoric pictographs that gave this town its name. He eats (and drinks) at a school house turned brewery and restaurant. He visits a blacksmith making amazing carbon steel skillets. And finishes off the day with a platter of country steak at a Big Country institution.

Aired: 06/14/26 | Expires: 09/30/26
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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Wizard Academy Gameplay Part 2
Arthur needs help to learn new spells, save his friends, and defeat Moldywart in his tower lair!
Clip: 15:08
Arthur
Wizard Academy Gameplay Part 1
Arthur needs help to learn new spells, save his friends, and defeat Moldywart in his tower lair!
Clip: 9:01
Arthur
Wizard Academy Gameplay Part 3
Arthur needs help to learn new spells, save his friends, and defeat Moldywart in his tower lair!
Clip: 5:58
Arthur
Arthur's Tricks and Treats Gameplay
Mix and match each character's favorite treats before time runs out.
Clip: 15:41
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Explore mazes at nighttime with Buster and D.W.
Clip: 22:15
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Trailer for Remake by director Ross McElwee.
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Texas Monthly Presents: The Story
A River on the Brink Preview
A writer-photographer duo explores the Rio Grande and threats to its future.
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Trailer for Arrest the Midwife by director Elaine Epstein.
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Texas Monthly Presents: The Story
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The resurgence of the dance hall. A cattle company reinvents a ranch-to-retail model.
Preview: S2 E5 | 0:30
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