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Texas County Voice
A podcast from the Texas Association of Counties about the people, issues and all things important to Texans and Texas counties. Winner of the Best in Category podcasting award from 2023 to 2025, and recipient of four 2025 Awards of Excellence by the National Association of County Information Officers.
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Ep. 87: Echoes of Helena: Preserving the Toughest Little Town in Texas
Once known as the "toughest little town in Texas," Helena was booming — until one man's vengeance stopped its future. In this episode of Texas County Voice, we visit the former seat of Karnes County to explore its wild past, from rowdy saloons and infamous duels to the grief-fueled act that sealed the town's fate. Discover the stories still echoing in Helena's surviving buildings and the ongoing efforts to preserve what remains.
Related Articles:
- Toughest little town. One resilient Texas "ghost town" keeps fighting for its future. (County)
- The History of Helena, Texas: From Prosperity to Ghost Town (Handbook of Texas)
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