Bosque County Blast

NEWS BLAST PODCAST: In this episode, we caught up with Tracey Byrd, owner of the Blossom Shoppe in Clifton. She shares with us the joys and challenges behind providing flowers during the year's busiest holiday. You'll hear local news and events, including contests with the Greater Valley Mills Chamber of Commerce, Valentines with the Corner Drug Cafe and Cliftex Theatre, and Healthy Kids...

In this episode, we hear from Laura Bush from Bosque Animal Rescue Kennel. She tells us about the upcoming big BARK event, their annual Gala, and then talk to Dr. Julie Merriman about love and mental health. Listen in for this week's news briefs. Special thanks to our sponsors Savannah Lea with State Farm Insurance, Clifton Feed and Supply, Leon's Floor Covering, Corner Drug Cafe and the...

In this episode, we caught up with the new chief of the Clifton Police Department, Chris Blanton. He’s served the area before. We also talk to one sponsor about the Rattlesnake Roundup coming up in Walnut Springs a little later this year, and what’s planned for 2022. You'll hear local news and events, the arrest report, and more.  Support the show

In this episode, we caught up with Renee Kettler about the next season of Healthy Kids Running Series, in Clifton, Texas. We also caught up with a Clifton local born and bred, Jesus Herrera, about the trade he found and the story behind it. We'll have local news briefs, including upcoming events and what to look for in the near future. At the end, we top it off with your local arrest report. ...

For our lead story today, we caught up with several at the scene of a vehicle recover effort that began last weekend on behalf of the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Trace Hendricks, Game Wardens, the Adventures with Purpose crew, and more joined to tow up vehicles from the bottom of Lake Whitney. It's not over yet, however, with more information to come from the sheriff's office...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Mayor Josh Thayer of Valley Mills about an investigation at city hall. We also caught up with Shasta Casey of the Grind Coffee House, and sampled the brew. You'll hear news briefs from across the county, including the Healthy Kids Running Series - Clifton, Texas, a fundraiser benefit with Meridian VFD for the assistant fire chief, youth baseball announcements...

In this episode, we’ll head to the Meridian Civic Center several hours ago. Family members, the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, city employees, and more joined to honor Wayne Nowell, better known as butch. Pastor Tater Paschall of the Bosque County Cowboy Church officiated, opening with a prayer. Afterward, a letter from Butch’s wife...

We're back with Season 6! Listen in for your News Blast Podcast. In this episode, we talk to Meridian Police Chief Blake Johnson about the passing of Officer Butch Nowell. We talk about arrangements for Nowell, and what the Meridian Police Department has planned to honor him and his family.  You'll also hear from Lead Instructor Joe Langley of Clifton Martial Arts about the programs he o...

In this episode, it's our last Blast from the Past. We'll be returning to our regular schedule on Thursday, but you can find some big stories of 2021, including vandalism investigated by the Meridian Police Department, wedding vows exchanged at a barbecue cookoff, and the dedication of the John A. Lomax Amphitheater last year. Listen in for the best moments of our most popular episodes o...

In this episode, you'll hear from many we encountered on the Clifton Chamber of Commerce's Norwegian Country Christmas Tour. We stopped at every location this year in an attempt to find more history and capture some of what makes this annual event in Bosque County memorable each year. The Bosque Museum with Erin Shields and Bosque Arts Center with Linda Pfeiffer were our first stops, on...

In this episode, it's a Bosque County Blast from the past. For the next couple weeks, we'll be revisiting some of the stories from our most popular episodes of 2021. In this episode, we revisit some stories from March and July, including the tractor pull from Clifton City Park, a PSA, and performance of 101 Dalmatians at the Bosque Arts Center. Support the show

In this episode, it's a Bosque County Blast from the past. For the next couple weeks, we'll be revisiting some of the stories from our most popular episodes of 2021. In this episode, we talked to Angela Smith of the City of Clifton/Clifton Main Street about a grant for street improvements, Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks about his first week in the role, and Linda Lucas Hardy about...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Wreaths Across America Ceremonies in Clifton and Cranfills Gap. Kathy Harr, Cheryl Niemeyer, Pastor Clint Schofield of First Presbyterian Church, Grover McMains, and many volunteers took it upon themselves to lay the wreaths in Bosque County Ceremonies Saturday morning. We also talk to Lorana Rush of the Tin Building Theatre about a Mardi Gras Celebration coming u...

In this episode, you’ll hear a portion of the awards ceremony hosted at the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office for the safe return of Cody and Jessi Lowery. We’ve also a message for the the ranchers from Clifton Feed and Service, and little jazz from the Clifton Middle School Band. We take a look at local events with Wreaths Across America, FUMC Meridian, St. Olafs Kirke, and more.  Support the show

This is a rough copy of the speech delivered by Donna Jarman, David Anavitarte, and the crowd singing Amazing Grace at the Bosque Chorale Thursday, December 9, 2021. Support the show

In this episode, we caught up with several that helped put on the live Nativity at First United Methodist Church in Valley Mills last night. Trish Baum of the Camel Corps, Pastor Jamie McLaughlin, and Don Poston tell the story of how this came to be. You’ll hear local news briefs and some upcoming Christmas events, like the MES Christmas Winter Program and Christmas Eve Church Services, services b...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Interim Clifton Police Chief Gage Guinn about the recent attempted burglary at the tail end of November. The Bosque County Sheriff's Office and Clifton Police responded to the incident, and Sheriff Hendricks even weighed in on why a local pharmacy was targeted. We talked to Dana Chastain about the live nativity coming up at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in which...

In this episode, we talk to several at the Norwegian Country Christmas Tour in anticipation of our special episode. We caught up with Ronnie Ringness of the Ringness House Museum, Sidney Thomason of the Cranfills Gap Chamber of Commerce on the Pederson House, and Pastor Bill Metting of our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norse. We also spoke with President Mark Varhaug of the Norewgian Society of Texas...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Sharon Salmon, who has been helping the Clifton Ministerial Alliance put together the community garden next to the Clifton Food Pantry. We find the real meaning behind gardening in the process. We also talk with Bryan Davis and David Anavitarte of the Bosque Chorale about the upcoming concert at the Frazier Performance Hall. Some of Handel’s "Messiah" wi...

In this episode, we talk to members of the congregation, and Pastor John Thiele about the 59th Annual Zion United Church Sausage Supper. The tradition keeps many coming back for delicious handmade sausage, and out of this world desserts. We also talk to a family that’s been coming out to the Radde-Tannebaum tree farm for generations, as well as owner Cathy Radde, about the tree farm that draws cro...

In this episode, we talk to Interim Chief Gage Guinn of the Clifton Police Department about local law enforcement’s response to a car fire Thanksgiving morning. The Bosque County Sheriff's Office, Clifton VFD, and North Bosque EMS arrived, with the Texas DPS still investigating the incident. Remember, as many of us enjoy time off with our family and friends, the call never goes unanswered. Yo...

In this episode, you’ll hear from some at the 29th Annual Santa’s Angel Toy Run in Meridian. We’ve also got the details on the Angel Tree for youth in need around the county. We’ve got news briefs and events, and your local arrest report.  Renee Kettler talks the massive of amount of work and ingredients that went into the Clifton Lions Club's Pancake Supper in Clifton, which packed blocks ar...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks on some new bulletproof vests for the department. We’ve got updates for Thanksgiving events, like those at Corner Drug Cafe, Foothills Restaurant and Bar, and the Clifton Church of Christ. For our final story, we’ll stop by the Corner Drug Cafe for some traditional Norwegian cookie-making. Support the show

In this episode, you’ll hear from many at the Veterans Day Ceremony held at Clifton ISD in the Performing Arts Center. Wreaths Across America, Clifton VFW Post 8553, the CES  Choir, the Clifton High School Band, and many more participated in this event organized by the Bosque River Valley Chapter of NSDAR. We also talk to a local business owner about a big Thanksgiving Day meal coming up, before w...

In this episode, we'll head to Cranfills Gap for the Veterans Day Ceremony held last Thursday. A large crowd gathered to honor those men and women that have served their country. You'll hear local news briefs, a big announcement from CobraTec in Meridian, and more before the local weather report and forecast for the upcoming week.  Support the show