The stories of Taylor County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Taylor County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
When Buffalo Gap Reached the Beard Awards
How a ranch-born steakhouse carried Buffalo Gap onto a national stage.
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
Where Buffalo Gap Learned to Smell Like Mesquite
How Tom Perini turned ranch cooking into a destination in Buffalo Gap.
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When the Railroad Made Abilene Roar
How rail access turned Abilene into a cattle town almost overnight.
Paramount Theatre
A Palace of Cool Air and Glamour
How Abilene’s Paramount turned hard times into a few dazzling hours of escape.
Old Taylor County Courthouse
When the County Seat Left Town
A courthouse that stayed behind tells Buffalo Gap’s civic turning point.
Fort Phantom Hill
Where Phantom Hill Still Holds the Horizon
An Army post, a ghostly name, and ruins that refuse to disappear.
Paramount Theatre
How Abilene Saved Its Movie Palace
A grand 1930 theater fell into danger, then became a symbol of downtown revival.
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When the Railroad Moved Taylor County
A new rail town rose fast and took the county seat with it.
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