Gulf Coast Stories You’ll Never Forget

00:00 Sandcastle Making
07:04 The Billionth Redfish
11:31 Fly fishing for Redfish
20:11 Spirituality On The Coast

In this collection of Texas Country Reporter stories, we travel the Texas coast and meet the remarkable people who make its waters and beaches unforgettable.

First, we build a few sandcastles—and a whole lot more—with Lucinda "Sandyfeet" Wierenga on South Padre Island. What started as a summer hobby became a lifelong artistic journey that's taken her from the Gulf Coast to Kuwait. Alongside her nephew Emerson, she’s shaping more than sand—she’s shaping a legacy.

Then, we head to Christmas Bay to celebrate a milestone: the release of the one-billionth redfish fingerling into Texas waters. We meet conservation leader Pat Murray and reflect on how the Redfish Wars sparked a movement that continues today.

Next, we wade into the world of fly fishing with Alvin Dedeaux, one of Texas’ early fly guides. He shares not just tips, but also the story of his late wife Lynnae—a pioneering guide herself—and the enduring lessons she left behind.

Finally, we dock in Galveston, where Deacon Jeff Willard runs the Seafarer Center, a haven for sailors from around the world. Whether it’s karaoke, care packages, or a kind word, this “port chaplain” shows what it means to serve with compassion.

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the people who live and give by the sea.

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Texas Country Reporter
#180
4-14-1991