If you recognize Butch Hancock’s name, you probably know him as a member of the Flatlanders, the legendary trio from Lubbock that is now a cornerstone of Texas country music. What you may not know is that, for decades, this Flatlander has lived alongside the Rio Grande. He’s also a one-of-a-kind river guide.Last fall, TM Out Loud host Katy Vine joined Butch on one of his tours and wrote about the experience for a feature package on Texas tour guides in the May 2025 issue of Texas Monthly. On this week’s episode on Out Loud, Katy tells the story of that trip.This piece was produced by Ella Kopeikin, with additional production by Patrick Michels and Brian Standefer. Transcript Katy Vine (voice-over): Hi, and welcome to…
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