People of the Plains
Every Sunday afternoon at 4:35 p.m. CST during All Things Considered
The stories of the High Plains are as limitless as High Plains skies.
People of the Plains is a 10-week series featuring students from West Texas A&M University sharing stories and lessons learned by People of the Plains.
Written and voiced by WTAMU students, People of the Plains is produced by High Plains Public Radio and airs every Sunday at 4:35 p.m. CST during All Things Considered.
Scroll down below for examples of their work.
Latest Episodes
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“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” - Henry FordFrom day one, Pastor Erron Mercer has been told that he was incapable of doing… -
“I am thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled upon my strength.” -Alexandra Belle.Strength often comes from overcoming… -
When you grow up poor in one of Texas’ poorest counties, a life of happiness and wealth can be difficult to fathom. “You look back and wonder ‘was it hard… -
Paty Bedoy had no idea her life would change after seeing her husband Genaro deploy for what would be his last time after being home for the birth of… -
Sharon HayesWife, mom and grandmother Sharon Hayes has taught fitness classes for 36 years and has been a teacher for 17 years.She won her battle with… -
Marshall Hanes had no idea that his life would be changed when he hesitantly took a position to be a youth minister nearly 30 years ago.In the beginning,… -
Native Texans are generally associated with things like cowboy hats, southern drawls, and Sam Elliott-like demeanors. While a diehard conservative, and… -
I interviewed my grandmother Joan Tomlin about Alton Tomlin, my late grandfather. Alton was the most peaceful and loving person I have ever met. Not only… -
Kristy Reynosa hired me to be her family’s nanny when I was a sophomore in high school.I watched her daughter Molly, who was 11 at the time, and her… -
“Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” That quote is one of Halee Langen’s favorite quotes.This is an adaptation of an interview that I…
