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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.

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Ch2 Building Roads Ep104 High Road and Partnerships

February 18, 2025 • Emmett Shelton, Sr. • Season 2 • Episode 105

Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) was the original developer of Westlake HIlls. He tells of the partnership of Sterling Holloway that lead to the expansion in the High Road and Bull Mountail.

Music: Daddy's Dreams by Emmett's son Polk Shelton

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Stories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.