W.F. Strong
Keynote Speaker: Author, Professor & Radio Personality
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W.F. Strong Biography
You might say that Dr. W. F. Strong is a student of all things Texas, including its history, literature, linguistics, music, art and modern culture. He is a Fulbright scholar and holds degrees in Communication and Literature from Abilene Christian University (1977), Communication and Oral Literature from The University of North Texas (1978) and he earned his PhD in Communication and Rhetoric (1985) from The University of Arizona. There he wrote his dissertation on Mark Twain’s Speaking, where he developed his intense interest in storytelling as an art form.
Dr. Strong grew up working on farms and ranches in South Texas and has consequently had a long connection with the Texas soil, as did his ancestors who farmed and ranched in North Texas for over a century. His familial background has nurtured his love for the vibrancy of Texas history, literature and culture.
He has authored two books on Texas: "Stories from Texas: some of them are true" (2018) and "Stories from Texas: some of them are true, Vol. II" (2021).
Volume one of "Stories from Texas," was highly praised by critics and remained a #1 Bestseller on Amazon (in its Texas category), for over two years. Glenn Dromgoole, a well-known Texas Lit critic wrote, “ ‘Ever Texan ought to read this book.” Bob Phillips of the Texas Country Reporter said that Strong’s writing gives us a “glimpse of the long story-telling tradition of the human race.” Volume II of "Stories from Texas" is earning similar praise. In addition to his books he writes a monthly Texas history column for the Texas Coop Power Magazine, which has a regional readership of three million.
For the past 8 years Dr. Strong has been the Texas commentator on the award-winning Texas Standard news program carried on 32 NPR stations across Texas. He is also a much sought after speaker for all nature of Texcentric topics. His favorite talk is “Texas: A State of Wonder.”
Currently, Dr. Strong is a Full Professor at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where he has taught courses in communication, linguistics, culture and history for over 30 years.
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W.F. Strong Speaking Topics
A 30-40 minute generally humorous talk, complete with illustrative slides about the diverse beauty of Texas’s landscapes, the efficiency and delightful nature of the Texas dialect, and the unparalleled pride of Texans.
Texas tall tales, folklore and urban legends have created a rich heritage of stories that are both entertaining and inspiring. I tell some of the best of them and show how they helped define the Texas character as we know it today.
It took several hundred years for Texas to take the shape it has today. How it came to have the shape that is now recognizeable worldwide is the story of many dramatic conflicts that played out on battlefields and board rooms both near and far.
From H. L. Hunt to Elon Musk, entrepreneurs have always found Texas to be an empowering environment.
Women have often been overlooked in Texas history, but there have been many women who have outshined the men of their time and made Texas a better place for their mastery of ranching, business and politics.
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W.F. Strong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Culture, History, Authors, Professors, Communication and Storytelling.
Where does W.F. Strong travel from?
W.F. Strong generally travels from Los Fresnos, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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W.F. Strong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Culture, History and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book W.F. Strong for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. W.F. Strong generally travels from Los Fresnos, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bobby Duffy, Julian Chambliss and Laura Snyder. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling W.F. Strong for an upcoming event.
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W.F. Strong Speaking Topics
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Texas: A State of Wonder
A 30-40 minute generally humorous talk, complete with illustrative slides about the diverse beauty of Texas’s landscapes, the efficiency and delightful nature of the Texas dialect, and the unparalleled pride of Texans.
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Stories from Texas: Some of them are true
Texas tall tales, folklore and urban legends have created a rich heritage of stories that are both entertaining and inspiring. I tell some of the best of them and show how they helped define the Texas character as we know it today.
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Measuring Texas - Defining Borders
It took several hundred years for Texas to take the shape it has today. How it came to have the shape that is now recognizeable worldwide is the story of many dramatic conflicts that played out on battlefields and board rooms both near and far.
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Entrepreneurs who Changed Texas Forever
From H. L. Hunt to Elon Musk, entrepreneurs have always found Texas to be an empowering environment.
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Great Texas Women
Women have often been overlooked in Texas history, but there have been many women who have outshined the men of their time and made Texas a better place for their mastery of ranching, business and politics.
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