West Texas Talk | Mary Hernandez & Laura Hart

MARY HERNANDEZ & LAURA HART

A little West Texas.
A lot to talk about.

The people. The place.
The conversations that matter.

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SOUTH PLAINS ★ PANHANDLE ★ PERMIAN BASIN

EVERY VOICE HAS A PLACE.

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Deep roots. Firsthand experience.
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About the show

West Texas Talk is the newest podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest news, engaging stories, and insightful interviews from Lubbock and communities across Lubbock and West Texas. It is about the people, places, and stories that make West Texas home. From the South Plains to the Panhandle, to the Permian Basin and the many rural communities in between, West Texas Talk is a place where West Texans can share their stories, celebrate their communities, and talk about the issues shaping our future. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the region, West Texas Talk is your source for understanding the people, events, and issues shaping our part of Texas.

West Texas is more than a place on the map. It is neighbors helping neighbors, families building legacies, businesses taking chances, farmers and ranchers working the land, and communities showing up for one another when it matters most. West Texas Talk is proudly rooted in Lubbock and proudly dedicated to all of West Texas.

Our communities. Our stories. Our voice. West Texas Talk.

CO-HOST / COMMUNITY & PUBLIC SERVICE

Mary Hernandez

West Texas has always been home to Mary. Born in Cochran County and raised in Floyd County, she moved to Lubbock in 1988 to begin her career in law enforcement. After serving the community for 25 years with the Lubbock Police Department, Mary retired from law enforcement.

For Mary, Lubbock County is more than a place to live. It is home and a community she is still committed to serving and strengthening for future generations. It is where she and her husband have raised their child and now, where their grandchildren are being raised too.

After running for local office twice, first in 2024 and again in 2026, Mary has gained a deeper understanding of the many legitimate concerns shared by people from all parts of the community. These experiences reinforced her belief that every voice matters and that meaningful progress begins by listening to and understanding one another.

Mary believes that serving her community is about more than holding a position. It is about showing up, listening, and working alongside others to make a lasting difference. Whether through volunteer work, community involvement, or public service, she is committed to strengthening Lubbock County for today's families and future generations.

CO-HOST / AGRICULTURE & RURAL TEXAS

Laura Hart

Laura Hart is a West Texas farmer, conservative grassroots activist, and community advocate with deep roots in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. Married to her husband, Vic, for more than four decades, she is the proud mother of three and grandmother of eleven.

As the founder of The West Texas Conservative, Laura is dedicated to educating voters on public policy, government accountability, and the issues that shape rural Texas. Her work focuses on constitutional principles, transparency in government, private property rights, agriculture, water policy, and equipping citizens with the knowledge they need to participate effectively in the political process.

Drawing from a lifetime of firsthand agricultural experience, Laura brings practical insight to the challenges and opportunities facing farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. She is committed to helping Texans understand the policies that affect their livelihoods and believes that informed citizens are the foundation of strong communities and lasting liberty.

"An informed voter is a powerful voter." Laura Hart, The West Texas Conservative

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