William Clark Green is a Texas Country music icon. Lubbock is the birthplace of his career that started while he was a student at Texas Tech. From touring across the world, to hosting one of the largest music festivals in West Texas, he doesn't plan to slow down anytime soon.

Introduction

Cotton Fest had its first sell out crowd with nearly 10,000 people in attendance.

2:53 High Cotton Relief Fund has helped hundreds over the years since it was created by Will. The foundation has become his life's work and he's using his platform to serve families in times of need.

8:06 Lubbock was the birthplace of his music career, why he decided to get his degree when he could have turned to music full time.

10:14 The people who inspired him and helped him start his career in Lubbock.

12:40 Advice to younger artists who are just getting their start.

15:19 What is motivating and inspiring to him about serving individuals through his foundation?

Testing Will's knowledge of country music from artists who got their start at Texas Tech and Lubbock.

In May, the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine made history with its inaugural graduation — delivering on Texas Tech’s promise to bring critical veterinary care to rural and regional communities across the state. In this episode of Fearless, we meet the newly hooded doctors who will meet this purpose.

Watch the Ceremony: https://youtu.be/JZdsb-KSgko

See the Story: https://stories.ttu.edu/first-of-their-kind?source=share-texastechuniversity

What's next for the graduates: https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2025/05/school-of-veterinary-medicine-grads-reflect-on-serving-rural-regional-communities.php

Emily Jones McCoy has seen quite a bit in her decade-plus as a sideline reporter for the Texas Rangers, but this Texas Tech grad is just a West Texas girl at heart. The wife and mom of two finds herself now in a season of transition, from the broadcast booth and television studio, to adventures beyond the baseball diamond. Listen to Fearless on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast

Listen to Emily's podcast, The Mom Game here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1i3k7Spo21tLaLa1EGhCyO?si=9ce9b3e6d6fb49b0

:05 - Introduction

3:23 - Reliving the 2023 Rangers season that ended in a World Series victory

9:00 - Work-Life Balance & Motherhood: Emily Jones' Reality

14:20 - Amid a changing landscape of sports, Emily is looking to spend more time with her family and taking a step back from her reporting role.

18:20 - What led to Emily's decision to attend Texas Tech and the KCBD-TV experience that launched her broadcast career.

22:15 - Taylor shares an insightful phone call with Emily from yers ago.

25:49 - Emily's Best Piece of Advice: The Importance of Authenticity

31:00 - Conclusion