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Mike Montgomery, Research Scientist at the University of Texas in Austin, specializes in a unique kind of star -- The White Dwarf. Montgomery talks about how he became interested in astronomy, how a star is born and the lifecycle of a star until it becomes a white dwarf.

All roads eventually lead back to Texas. In this episode of Rambling Boy, historian Lonn Taylor traces the ancestry of Elizabeth “Bessie” Paschal O’Connor, a native Texan living in England in the early 20th century. O’Connor published a newspaper, wrote her own books, and wrote and starred in a play, The Lady from Texas.

Christmas is not the same without a Christmas tree. In this edition of Rambling Boy, historian Lonn Taylor talks about his Christmas tree tradiion, as well as the internet feud between two Massachusetts cities, Gloucester and Rockport, and who has the bigger and better tree.

Historian Lonn Taylor brings an old tradition into the new year. In this episode of Rambling Boy, Taylor talks about how newspapers editors used to publish a New Years address until the trend died in the 1920's. Nearly a century later, Lonn Taylor brings this tradition back to life by reading an excerpt from The New Years Address from 1822 written by the poet president of the republic of Texas Mirabeau B. Lamar.

"Most of us are familiar with the story of George Washington’s Continental Army freezing and starving at Valley Forge during Christmas of 1777. In this episode of Rambling Boy, historian Lonn Taylor contemplates some other historic American Christmases. Rum rations, fire cake and Christmas fines!"

Ever heard of Jeff Davis Pie? Osgood Pie? Listen to this week's edition of Rambling Boy with historian Lonn Taylor for a delicious history of our one of our favorite holiday treats.

This week’s edition of Rambling Boy delves into the history of the Langhorne Punitive Expedition, launched in response to a 1916 Mexican raid on the Texas towns of Glenn Springs and Boquillas.

Street Photographer Vernon Rossson takes photos of people in a public, urban setting and are often unaware of being the subject of Rosson's photos. He joins Talk at Ten to talk about his new prints and work.

Today's Talk At Ten features the 2nd Annual Big Bend Brewing Company's Valentine’s Day Party in Valentine TX. This year’s party features a triple-bill…

This Talk at Ten we are joined by Alpine Food Pantry President Jan Moeller, Sul Ross Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services Mary Beth Marks, and…