We Found a Restored Desert Motel You'd Never Expect | Texas Country Reporter Full Episode
In this episode of Texas Country Reporter, we explore three West Texas stories rooted in creativity, small-town revival, and the people who bring these communities to life. Desert Air Motel – Sanderson, TXOur first stop is the Desert Air Motel, a mid-century gem lovingly restored by Nick and Sara Ryza. Once an overlooked roadside stop, it’s now a stylish desert retreat welcoming travelers to Far West Texas. With thoughtful design, local partnerships, and a passion for Sanderson’s quiet beauty, the Ryzas are redefining what small-town hospitality can be. Keirstin Pratt – Sanderson, TXNext, we meet Keirstin Pratt, the creative mind behind branding and visual storytelling for small businesses across Sanderson and the surrounding desert towns. Keirstin helps shape the identity of the region, blending design, community pride, and a deep love for West Texas into every project. Intermission Bookshop – Brownwood, TXFinally, we visit Intermission Bookshop, where owner Kim Bruton turned a historic downtown theater into a cozy literary escape. With a vintage marquee, welcoming shelves, and a mission centered on community connection, the shop brings new energy to Brownwood while celebrating the stories that shape small-town Texas. Join us as we meet the makers, dreamers, and storytellers who are turning quiet Texas towns into unexpected destinations. #TexasCountryReporter #WestTexas #SmallTownTexas #SandersonTX #DesertAirMotel #KGPStudios #IntermissionBookshop #BrownwoodTX #TexasTravel #HiddenTexas #TexasCreators #TexasStories #SupportSmallBusiness 00:00 Desert Air Motel 07:16 Keirstin Pratt 11:35 Intermission Bookshop Desert Air Motel Nick and Sara Ryza 806 W Oak St Sanderson, TX 79848 Phone: (432) 360-3843 Website: https://www.desertairmotel.com/ Keirstin Pratt Sanderson, TX Website: https://www.instagram.com/kgp.studios... Intermission Bookshop Kim Bruton 203 Center Ave Brownwood, TX 76801 Phone: (325) 203-5239 Website: https://www.intermissionbookshop.com/ Tik Tok ► https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMR7EpeVw/ Facebook ► / texascountryreporter Instagram ► / texascountryreporter Texas Country Reporter 1998 12-13-2025
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