Our Westlake
Austin/Westlake/Texas - Roughly 100 Years Ago. As told by Emmett Shelton Sr.(1905-2000). He was the Original Developer of Westlake Hills, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Political Operative and popular local Storyteller.
Podcasting since 2022 • 108 episodes
Our Westlake
Latest Episodes
Ch13 Austin Law Ep3 Greer n Yarborough Murder Trials
Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2999) tells first-hand stories of two high-profile Murder trials in Austin, roughly 100 years age. Emmett's father, Joh...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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18:57
Chap 5 KKK in Austin -1882 Lynching of Uncle Sam
'Mob Law' was common 'justice' in Central Texas, roughly 150 years ago. Emmett's Great Great Uncle Sam Shelton was a wild cowboy in Belton in 1880s. He was arrested one night for attempted murder of a...
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12:20
Ch13 Dems for Ike Ep3 WLH Hero's BBQ and flatbed Campaign for IKE with Ms. Davenport
Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a life-long Austin Democrat BUT like many Texans in 1952, Emmett became a 'Democrat for Eisenhower'. Emmett tells of hosting ...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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12:36
