ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What happens when two East Texas families decide to bring a beloved 1981 mini golf venue back from the dead? Robert Parkison, co-owner of Tap Shot in Longview, shares the sweat-equity story behind renovating 36 holes, adding pickleball, laser shooting simulators, an arcade, a 10-tap beer wall, and a full food menu — all while saving the iconic animal statues the community refused to let go. From a Fourth of July lake conversation to a marriage proposal in front of the elephant, this is what happens when East Texans rally around a local treasure.Discover more local stories and stay connected: https://heyetx.vista.page/Chapters:00:00 - Show Intro & Sponsors01:11 - Meet Robert Parkison of Tap Shot02:28 - Growing Up in Marshall, Texas03:36 - How the Tap Shot Idea Was Born05:00 - The Renovation Journey06:47 - Saving the Beloved Animal Statues09:14 - Beyond Mini Golf: Pickleball & More11:31 - The Story Behind the Name Tap Shot13:06 - Community Reaction & Memorable Events15:59 - Challenges, Timeline & What's Next18:48 - The Big Seven Questions25:14 - Prayer for Robert's Father, Rex#HeyETX #Podcast #EastTexas #SupportLocal #CommunityVoices #ETXStories #TapShot #LongviewTX #MiniGolf #FamilyFun #SmallBusiness #Pickleball #MarshallTX #LocalEntertainment
