Shirley's San Antonio Real Estate Blog: The Shape of Texas ~ Listen & Learn

The Shape of Texas ~ Listen & Learn

The Shape of Texas ~ Listen and Learn

The Shape of Texas is a radio program that is broadcast through NPR-affiliated stations.  It provides vividly descriptive information about contemporary and historical architecture and places in our state which defines the culture and heritage of Texas. The program seeks to lead listeners to look at our "built environment" with a "fresh and knowing eye."  I listened to several of the tracks today and learned a lot that I previously didn't know, adding to my appreciation of my home state.

The online archive includes mp3 audio of Volumes 1 thru 467 as well as photographs for selected episodes. To listen to episodes click here, Episode Index, for a list of The Shape of Texas tracks.  Enjoy!

www.texasarchitect.org

 

 

 

10 commentsShirley Parks, REALTOR® - SRES • October 06 2009 03:23PM

Comments

Shirley,

Great post.  I always find the history of our great state very interesting.  I will have to check out that radio station. Have a great day and thanks for the info.

Jeremy Williams
Keller Williams Realty NE
Kingwood, TX
www.williams4yourhome.com

 

Posted by Jeremy Williams (Keller Williams, Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Houston) 9 months ago

Shirley - It is really wonderful when various parts of the country understand and preserve their architectural and cultural heritage.  This summer, I spent a great deal of time with grandkids, or by myself just traveling around to various communities within an hour or so of my home which were connected to the California Gold Rush. . .It was absolutely wonderful to see so much of our history preserved for future generations.

Posted by Myrl Jeffcoat (Real Living Great West Real Estate) 9 months ago

Howdy there Shirley

You have turned into The Grand State of Texas. The Shape of Texas, sure sounds like a rally fine program to listen to.

Shirley - Carl, Ceil, and Myself, were wonderen about any updates, about your Husband.

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Posted by Baker Home Energy Audit and Commercial Properties Inspections-Dale Baker (Baker Home Energy Audit & Commercial Properties Inspections ) 9 months ago

Shirley I will bookmark and come back and check it out. I'm running short of time this evening. Please drop by the Water Cooler and give us an update on your hubby. Our prayers for you and  your family.

Posted by Carl & Ceil Winters New Braunfels/Canyon Lake TX (Complete Inspection Service) 9 months ago

Hi Shirley,  I think they should have something like this in Illinois.  Sorry I haven't been around lately!

Posted by Judy Greenberg- Coldwell Banker- Buffalo Grove- Long Grove (Coldwell Banker Buffalo Grove- 350 Half Day Road ) 9 months ago

Hi Shirley... What happened to your smiling face?  I am a big fan of Texas, but a bigger fan of Shirley!

Posted by Steve Shatsky, SFR - Dallas Real Estate & Short Sale Specialist (469)449-9840 (Prudential Texas Properties) 9 months ago

Hi Shirley, I did not recognize your new avatar -- I'm sure the radio program is interesting, it's always nice to hear about our history. 

Now, Dale and Carl & Ceil have concerned me - so I hope all is well with you and yours and bring back "my" Shirley- you are so much prettier than the flag. :-)

Posted by Mary Douglas, REALTOR ®, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (United Country Ponderosa Realty) 9 months ago

Hi, Shirley:

I will have to check that out! Thanks so much for the link; it sounds like something I'd enjoy.

Take care, and bring your smiling face back, as your other friends say!

Cheers,

Robin

Posted by Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas 9 months ago

Shirley - where is your face, girl?! Come back pleses...LOL

This is a great source to have...I tried to find something similar about Oklahoma State but haven't found it yet...I guess TX architecs are more active ... I will be coming to TX - Austin and San Antonio in about two weeks for Sporting Clays National Championships ... plan to visit Fredericksburg, Luchenbach, Kerville and around...Love Hill Country and great German food! Maybe we can get together for a little?

with smiles,

Bo in Yukon

Posted by Bo Kociuba (Keller Williams Realty-Yukon, OK) 9 months ago

Hi Jeremy, Just click on the episode index.

Hi Myrl, I really enjoyed your posts about your travels!

Hi Dale, Thanks for asking... Long story short, hubby is ok... I may write a post about it.

Hi C&C, Will do... thanks.

Hi Judy, Your absence is excused... :o)

Thanks, Steve! :o)

As we say here when we get a compliment, "You're so sweet" Mary.  :o)

Hi Robin, It was just that my photo was sooo blurry... I'll get it back up due to popular demand. :o)

Hi Bo, I would love to get together... we will be out of town Oct 16 - 19.  I will email you! :o)

Posted by Shirley Parks, REALTOR® - SRES (Sands Realty, Broker) 9 months ago

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