The Texas Bucket List

This week on The Texas Bucket List, we're celebrating Texas heroes at The Warriors Refuge in West Columbia, tackling one heck of a hamburger at Showdown in San Marcos, and side-stepping into one of the smallest honky tonks in the Lone Star State in Tomball.

At La Hacienda Bakery in Houston, former law enforcement officer Leslye Rangel has traded her badge for a baker's apron, and she's whipping up some of the most creative conchas we've ever seen! youtu.be/MTj_VUAMgj0

If you're looking for some serious Southern cooking, we've found the place for you! We're heading to Hearne for one heck of a feast at The Oxtail Factory! youtu.be/C6qEezJ32Js

Meet the Mum Queen! For nearly 40 years, Elizabeth Cleaver has been taking the Texas homecoming tradition to another level with ribbons, bows, bling and some seriously BIG mums! Everything’s bigger in Texas, even homecoming! youtu.be/GQ3RCGTDwOY

After shutting down for several years, Ranchman’s in Ponder is back open! Here’s a look back at our visit in 2023, when longtime owner Dave Ross was still behind this legendary North Texas institution. youtu.be/cGhYQ38fwzI?is=Q9jD…

Well, how about this for some exciting news! We are incredibly honored to announce that The Texas Bucket List has received TWO Lone Star Emmy nominations this year for Texas Heritage and Program Host! TO TEXAS!

At Lucky's of Texas Barbershop in Kerrville, owner David Jackson keeps things old school with great haircuts, good conversation, and plenty of Texas tunes. youtu.be/_MfBw2JGUXo

Way out in Marathon, Ghostfire Pizza is bringing a taste of Italy to West Texas with sourdough crust, fresh ingredients and plenty of Lone Star State flair. youtube.com/watch?v=UF3A7G7m…

Waffles stuffed with brisket or stacked sky-high with sweets? We’re digging into some wild creations at the Waco Waffle Co! youtu.be/cTo9r0cH2fw

Every so often, we check it twice on The Texas Bucket List! So on this episode, we catch up with our old friend Della Meredith, better known as The Chainsaw Chick, to see what she’s been carving up at her outdoor studio in Dickinson. youtube.com/watch?v=W000uGDi…

Ever hug a sloth or fed a giraffe from your bedroom window or had a lemur use your head as a jungle gym? We’re taking a walk on the wild side at the Oak Meadow Ranch in North Texas on The Texas Bucket List! youtu.be/VMnxJpzyLcY

As Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday this year, it’s incredible to look back at all the unforgettable places we've visited along America’s most famous highway! And be sure to tune in September 5th for Season 27 of The Texas Bucket List!

Fresh Gulf seafood, Cajun flavor, and a little Greek twist! We’re digging into one massive seafood feast at Cajun Greek Seafood in Galveston on The Texas Bucket List! #thetexasbucketlist #cajun #seafood #galveston youtu.be/2z3Ynu0qgSs

Did you know you can sit in the same church pew as Sam Houston? Step inside the Texas Baptist Historical Museum in the tiny town of Independence to discover the stories, artifacts, and people that helped shape the Lone Star State. youtube.com/watch?v=e5yGJFi5…

We checked it once and had such a fantastic time, we figured we needed to check it twice! Come with us as we return to the iconic Grand Galvez in Galveston to see its amazing transformation and remember Mr. Bobby Hilton on The Texas Bucket List!! youtube.com/watch?v=JC-AE59w…

For more than 55 years, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has celebrated its heritage at its annual Powwow. See how this historic Texas tribe is preserving its past while betting on gaming to build a stronger future. youtube.com/watch?v=3OUtJVnF…

In honor of Ben Jones. I grew up watching him and even had the chance to visit his museum in Nashville. Rest easy, sir.

Take a thrilling ride through the swamps of Orange, Texas with Sallie Floyd, whose family has been sharing the beauty, history, and wildlife of Southeast Texas by airboat since 1989. youtube.com/watch?v=2Pqvu0GX…

With Route 66 celebrating its 100th birthday, we made another stop at The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery to check it off the list, again! Since I already conquered the famous 72-ounce steak, I decided to try something a little different this time. youtu.be/MdT-M4nLG58

Come drink an ice cold Shiner with me this weekend in Shiner!