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No Beans about It: Western Swing Radio Rambler's David Waddle Takes the Chili Cookoff Trophy

High Plains Public Radio | By Jenny Inzerillo
Published November 16, 2021 at 3:41 PM CST

Hear our interview with David Waddle about his recent "showmanship" win at the 54th Annual Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) Terlingua Championship!

The pride with which Texans prepare and present their prized chili recipes is something awesome to behold. This year, HPPR is proud to salute our own David Waddle, host of Western Swing Radio Rambler, for getting FIRST PLACE in "Showmanship" at the 54th Annual Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) Terlingua Championship. Hear the full interview about the event, David's history performing and cooking there, and an important rule of Texas chili: NO BEANS!

Congratulations, David!

HPPR Arts, Culture & History
Jenny Inzerillo
Jenny Inzerillo joined HPPR in 2015 as the host of High Plains Morning, our live music program that airs weekdays at 9 am to noon CST. Broadcasting from KJJP in beautiful downtown Amarillo, she helps listeners wake up with inspired music from our region and beyond. Tune in for new voices in folk/Americana, deep cuts from your favorite artists, soulful tracks from singer/songwriters across the world, and toe-tapping classics dating as far back as the 1920s. Plus, discover underground greats that just might be your new favorite band.
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