We’ve got a fascinating conversation with lawyer, farmer, and mayor James Decker of Stamford, Texas (pop. 3,124) this week on the podcast. You may recognize James from his weekly Monday Musing essays posted on the Rural Revival blog, or from recently being named to the inaugural Ruralist. James is setting an example we can all learn from when it comes to the revitalization of and commitment to our rural communities - and you’re about to find out why.Check out more on the blog.SHOW NOTES:Stamford, TexasShahan Guevara Decker ArrottGrand Theatre Stamford﻿Texas Cowboy ReunionLuke 12:48Twitter: @jamesdecker2006Instagram: @jamesmdeckerFacebook: @jamesdeckerRuralist

Twitter: @jamesdecker2006Instagram: @jamesmdeckerFacebook: @jamesdeckerRuralist

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