Cody Johnson
11 articles36-year-old lifelong Texan, fourth-generation, born and raised on a family ranch just outside San Angelo. Austin-based independent journalist and host of the popular podcast “Deep in the Heart,” where he covers everything from border stories and hill-country culture to barbecue joints and high-school football dynasties.
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