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Performing Sketch Comedy »
Shannon Sedwick on using the F-word, playing Ann Richards, and pulling things out of her dress like pipe wrenches and saws.
February 2012 Interview by Brian D. Sweany
Being a Navy SEAL Sniper »
Chris Kyle on using his first gun to shoot birds and squirrels, wondering if he would be able to kill someone, and feeling like a secret agent.
January 2012 Interview by Brian D. Sweany
Tanning a Deer Hide »
What every Texan should know about tanning a deer hide.
January 2012 by Andrea Valdez
Building a Gingerbread Capitol »
Amanda Naim on baking her first batch of cookies, molding each piece of the dome, and having a steady head.
December 2011 Interview by Patricia Sharpe
Hosting a Children’s Show »
Michele Lepe on hosting a children's show.
June 2011 Interview by Brian D. Sweany
Shooting a .22 »
How to shoot a .22.
February 2011 by Andrea Valdez
The Manual 2.0
Watch Andrea Valdez learn how to shoot a .22.
February 2011
Making Chili »
How to make chili.
January 2011 by Andrea Valdez
The Manual 2.0
Watch the experts teach Andrea Valdez how to cook chili.
January 2011
Cooking With Iliana de la Vega at El Naranjo
Shrimp Tacos
December 2010 Produced by Pamela Hastings
The Manual 2.0
Watch expert Shawn Hogg teach Andrea Valdez how to ride a bull.
December 2010 Produced by Pamela Hastings
Bull Riding »
How to ride a bull.
December 2010 by Andrea Valdez
The Manual 2.0
Watch the experts teach Andrea Valdez how to deep-fry a turkey.
November 2010 Produced by Pamela Hastings
Barbacoa »
How to cook authentic barbacoa.
September 2010 by Andrea Valdez
The Manual 2.0
Watch Andrea Valdez cook barbacoa.
September 2010
The Manual 2.0
Watch the experts at K.C.'s Outdoors, in Spicewood, teach Andrea Valdez how to hunt javelina.
August 2010
Windsurfing »
How to windsurf.
July 2010 by Andrea Valdez
The Manual 2.0
Watch the experts at Worldwinds, near Corpus Christi's Padre Island National Seashore, teach Andrea Valdez how to windsurf.
July 2010
The Manual 2.0
The experts at Louie Mueller Barbecue, in Taylor, teach Andrea Valdez how to smoke the perfect brisket.
May 2010
Smoking a Brisket »
How to smoke the perfect brisket.
May 2010 by Andrea Valdez
The Manual 2.0
Watch Robin Kolton of Texas Parks and Wildlife teach Andrea Valdez how to tie a Texas rig.
March 2010
Texas Caviar »
How to make Texas caviar.
January 2010 by Andrea Valdez
The Manual 2.0
Watch the experts at Central Market teach Andrea Valdez how to make Texas caviar.
January 2010
Barrel Racing »
How to barrel race.
December 2009 by Andrea Valdez
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