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The Daytripper

Temple, TX

Season 14 Episode 13 | 26m 55s

Chet explores this Central Texas hub by diving into its Czech heritage and railroad history. He makes kolaches and dines at the town's oldest restaurant "Old Jody's." He takes a hike at a local spring, enjoys a sporting clays course, and eats pizza in the midst of the downtown renaissance.

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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