Wes Ferguson
@wesferguson.bsky.social
Texas writer, founder of Free Range podcasts, and ranch hand @ guad.co wesferguson.net
I have a new podcast called Free Range.
It's a hobby: an excuse to be nosy, ask questions, hear stories, and satisfy my curiosity now that I don't write this kinda stuff for magazines all the time.
Can you believe I designed my own cover??
It's a hobby: an excuse to be nosy, ask questions, hear stories, and satisfy my curiosity now that I don't write this kinda stuff for magazines all the time.
Can you believe I designed my own cover??
July 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I have a new podcast called Free Range.
It's a hobby: an excuse to be nosy, ask questions, hear stories, and satisfy my curiosity now that I don't write this kinda stuff for magazines all the time.
Can you believe I designed my own cover??
It's a hobby: an excuse to be nosy, ask questions, hear stories, and satisfy my curiosity now that I don't write this kinda stuff for magazines all the time.
Can you believe I designed my own cover??
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@texashighways.bsky.social’s acclaimed Open Road essays now come in audio versions narrated by the authors. Our 1st one is live: Emily Gogolak’s “Amarillo by Morning,” which just happens to be our most clicked story of 2025.
Please listen! More stories soon!
texashighways.com/open-road-au...
@texashighways.bsky.social’s acclaimed Open Road essays now come in audio versions narrated by the authors. Our 1st one is live: Emily Gogolak’s “Amarillo by Morning,” which just happens to be our most clicked story of 2025.
Please listen! More stories soon!
texashighways.com/open-road-au...
Open Road: Audio Essays From Texas Highways
Introducing Open Road, an audio adaptation of our acclaimed essay series. Tune in for personal stories about traveling in Texas.
texashighways.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
🚨🫨💥
@texashighways.bsky.social’s acclaimed Open Road essays now come in audio versions narrated by the authors. Our 1st one is live: Emily Gogolak’s “Amarillo by Morning,” which just happens to be our most clicked story of 2025.
Please listen! More stories soon!
texashighways.com/open-road-au...
@texashighways.bsky.social’s acclaimed Open Road essays now come in audio versions narrated by the authors. Our 1st one is live: Emily Gogolak’s “Amarillo by Morning,” which just happens to be our most clicked story of 2025.
Please listen! More stories soon!
texashighways.com/open-road-au...
Reposted by Wes Ferguson
A Venezuelan escapes civil unrest for the friendly confines of Austin, Texas.
By Alejandro Puyana for @texashighways.bsky.social
#longreads
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
By Alejandro Puyana for @texashighways.bsky.social
#longreads
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
Cueing Peace at Austin Pool Halls
A Venezuelan ex-pat finds the heart of Texas in the corner pocket
texashighways.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A Venezuelan escapes civil unrest for the friendly confines of Austin, Texas.
By Alejandro Puyana for @texashighways.bsky.social
#longreads
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
By Alejandro Puyana for @texashighways.bsky.social
#longreads
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
It's been a true joy to help with TPWD's stellar new podcast BETTER OUTSIDE. My small but mighty crew handled the editing, sound design and engineering. Get it wherever you listen! pod.link/1812436563
May 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It's been a true joy to help with TPWD's stellar new podcast BETTER OUTSIDE. My small but mighty crew handled the editing, sound design and engineering. Get it wherever you listen! pod.link/1812436563
Wonder how many burgers I'll get for writing this story (I kid! I kid! I'm ethical!)
Bock Burger Takeaway, in Alpine, will happily take your pianos, needlepoint, parrots, and science lessons in exchange for burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches. 🍔
At This West Texas Joint, You Can Barter for Your Burger
Bock Burger Takeaway, in Alpine, will happily take your pianos, needlepoint, parrots, and science lessons in exchange for burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches.
www.texasmonthly.com
May 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Wonder how many burgers I'll get for writing this story (I kid! I kid! I'm ethical!)
Reposted by Wes Ferguson
"And I would learn, most importantly, that learning is not linear. Not all questions offer obvious answers, and not all of life must be lived within the bounds of certainty." —James Wade for @texashighways.bsky.social
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texashighways.com/culture/essa...
An Agoraphobic Traveler Embraces Change in Big Bend
While exploring the national park, an RV owner makes peace with an ever-evolving world
texashighways.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"And I would learn, most importantly, that learning is not linear. Not all questions offer obvious answers, and not all of life must be lived within the bounds of certainty." —James Wade for @texashighways.bsky.social
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
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What happens when a reporter (@wesferguson.bsky.social) shuts up & listens. Eloquent musings from interesting ppl on the magical bayous of SE Texas, from photographer Keith Carter to fiddler/accordionist Ed Poullard to chef Monica Cobb. @texashighways.bsky.social
texashighways.com/culture/peop...
texashighways.com/culture/peop...
Bewitched by the Bayou
Explore the work of six artistswho have made Texas’ elusivebayous their muse
texashighways.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
What happens when a reporter (@wesferguson.bsky.social) shuts up & listens. Eloquent musings from interesting ppl on the magical bayous of SE Texas, from photographer Keith Carter to fiddler/accordionist Ed Poullard to chef Monica Cobb. @texashighways.bsky.social
texashighways.com/culture/peop...
texashighways.com/culture/peop...
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The 2024 🧵 of 10 longform personal essays from the award-winning Open Road series in @texashighways.bsky.social.
A fisherman reels in childhood memories on the Texas coast, by @wesferguson.bsky.social.
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
A fisherman reels in childhood memories on the Texas coast, by @wesferguson.bsky.social.
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
A Fisherman’s Tale on the Texas Gulf Coast
An East Texas native reels in childhood memories of fishing with his father
texashighways.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:48 PM
The 2024 🧵 of 10 longform personal essays from the award-winning Open Road series in @texashighways.bsky.social.
A fisherman reels in childhood memories on the Texas coast, by @wesferguson.bsky.social.
texashighways.com/culture/essa...
A fisherman reels in childhood memories on the Texas coast, by @wesferguson.bsky.social.
texashighways.com/culture/essa...