West Texas Law Money & Sports

For 24 years, he's engineered pyrotechnics at some of the biggest sporting events in the country plus Scott and his crew are behind the pyrotechnics you see at start of every San Angelo Rodeo performance. Scott shares the experiences of a pyrotechnician and how he became connected to the rodeo in San Angelo. 

HE'S BACK! Kevin Brooks was the first guest of the podcast and returns to share about the success of the Angelo State baseball program, the people who made it happen, and some stories that have never been told until now. 

From holiday debates to sports takes to life advice, the Mathis Law Firm team responds to a rapid fire of topics in the newest episode. 

Rodrick Walker was born to play football. He was featured in the book Friday Night Lights, he was the #2 ranked HS football recruit in the country, and starred at the University of Texas but Rod's journey had plenty of hardship. From a traumatic injury to homelessness, Rod beat the odds. Football is a small part of his story. Rod is thriving and explains how anyone can accomplish what he's achieved. 

As a walk-on at Angelo State, Bradley Durst thought his toughest battle was to make the team, a team that went on to play in the College World Series. But his toughest battle was still ahead. Bradley's story is a miracle because he shouldn't be here today. This is a story of perseverance, God's grace and forgiveness that could change the way you view what matters most to you. 

From district attorney to county judge to prosecutor to CEO, here's a man who represents everything that encompasses West Texas. You'll feel encouraged and inspired when you listen to Steve Smith. 

In around 15 minutes, Greg and Jeremy talk about what to expect for West Texans in 2025 including finances, oil and gas, and football. Listen and let us know if you agree especially about our Super Bowl predictions

Since the early 1970's, Judge Allen Gilbert served on the bench at San Angelo's Municipal Court and is still involved even after retirement. In one way or another, you or someone in your family have met Judge Gilbert and he's left his imprint on thousands of lives across West Texas. Listen to stories that you've never heard before that Judge Gilbert will share in this episode. 

He's always been a winner. For the first time in his career, Houston Guy is not coaching this fall. Houston Guy was the head coach at Wall High School for 17 years before being forced out. We talk about his time at Wall, how the Naval Academy helped Wall become a powerhouse and what makes football in West Texas different than anywhere else. 

Whether you play tennis, go to the rodeo, watch live music or you're a member at Bentwood, you probably know Kevin Collins. Kevin's diverse background and interesting story has always included San Angelo and West Texas. We think you'll learn something new in this episode. 

After his career suffered a tragic loss in his first month and his future was in doubt, Ty Groat shares how he became a one-of-a-kind attorney and how practicing in West Texas has helped Ty succeed in his practice.  

Get to know your candidates for Chief of Police.  We spent time with Sgt. Travis Griffith, who shares his story, why he's running for Chief of Police and why you should vote for him on May 4th. 

Get to know your candidates for Chief of Police. First, we sat down with Lt. Mike Hernandez, who shares his story, why he's running for Chief of Police and why you should vote for him on May 4th. 

We sat with Joe Munoz on his first day of retirement after working for 31 years at Angelo State University as the Senior Executive Assistant to the President and General Counsel, and Joe shares why he has given back to San Angelo and gave us advice for young aspiring attorneys. 

Have a bad day? Tough week? We discuss the little things to get you through it all. 

He is the only baseball head coach ever at Angelo State. Kevin Brooks and his Rams just won a NCAA Division II national championship in 2023, the first in program history. Coach Brooks talks about what it takes to be successful in athletics or small business and goes in-depth about his personal influences, funny stories and lifetime memories. 

West Texans are one of a kind and West Texas Law, Money and Sports is a one of a kind podcast and what you should expect in upcoming episodes.