The stories of Jim Wells County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Jim Wells County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Jim Wells County
When South Texas Drew a New County Line
How growth, distance, and railroads helped create Jim Wells County.
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Why Jim Wells County Bears His Name
A county named for a man whose power traveled across South Texas.
Jim Wells County
How Tex Schramm Built the Cowboys
From Alice to Canton, an executive who changed football.
Jim Wells County
How Alice Got Its Name
A South Texas railroad town with deep King Ranch family ties.
Jim Wells County Courthouse
Where Jim Wells County Took Shape
How a courthouse in Alice gave a new county its center and its authority.
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From Alice to All-America
Hub Bechtol’s climb from South Texas standout to football honor roll.
Alice International Airport
Built for Urgency, Gone with Victory
A wartime training field that rose fast, served briefly, and became Alice’s airport.
Alice International Airport
When Alice Became an Air War Classroom
How a South Texas town became a wartime training outpost.
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