Local Lowdown

Talking about members' comments to recent questions. "Crash" Clayton and Nicole make suprise calls and are carried live during the broadcast. Looking forward to more football this weekend. Oh yeah, burn ban is off in Lavaca County.....for now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Murray and Michelle talk about "no show" Nicole - you knew it was coming Nicole! Check out the Fall Preview in the papers this week. Answer the questions in the Local Lowdown Group. "Where were you during Hurricane Carla?" - "Where were you on 9/11?" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George C...

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald Sports Editor Chuck Grafe joins the broadcast and gives an update on the local teams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Murray is back and he is ready for some football. Michelle gives information on the "Fall Sports Preview," and Sports Editor Chuck Grafe will be with us next week to discuss the local teams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

The Luling Newsboy's Nicole Smith joins Michelle while poor old Murray shops for an air conditioner. School starts, and are you ready for some football? Michelle and Nicole cover it all "old school." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle is back from her cruise and gets temporarily demoted on the podcast. Back in the swing of things, she will be shopping for school supplies and going to parades. Sadly, she can't eat shrimp and Murray has never had frog legs or crawfish. Are y'all ready for some football? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile,...

Special Guest Nicole Smith, from the Luling Newsboy, is featured with Murray and Michelle. We had a real treat as Ani's husband John Zak cooked a delicious breakfast for everyone. For those who don't know, Ani is our office manager and she assisted with the great chow. After the meal, awards were handed out to winners in a recent Texas Press Association contest. Michelle, Nicole, Murray, and Bobby...

Michelle rounds up people to work Shiner Half Moon. John and Ani Zak get roped in as well as, Nicole and poor old Gilbert. Jimmy Appelt and Murray decline.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole reports on the upcoming Luling Watermelon Thump. She also tells us about her experience covering the opening of the largest Buc-ee's in the world! Thanks for joining us, Nicole, it was fun - p.s. thanks for the "goodies." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

*Murray is back, and all of a sudden, he's Michelle's "favorite person." (She's mad at Chucky)  *Drug Bust in Praha *We are looking forward to a special guest from the Luling Newsboy next week! * Talking about the "Tom Tom" celebration in Yoakum last week and all of the happenings coming this week in Lavaca County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown-...

Chuck Grafe joins Michelle this week. Where's Murray? She ain't missing him at all - he's not even on her "favorite-person" list. But, anyway, good job Chuckums! Coach Henke receives well-deserved award. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Shiner High School Girls Win State Softball Championship. All Lavaca County school athletes are winners. Congratulations to all. Michelle says watch out for possums, mosquitoes, bees, and flies.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle is under the weather - Murray is flying solo on this one.  Memorial Day is coming up - Lions Club puts out flags. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle had to face another savage, yet dead, possum - gets rid of the body via Facetime and loses a shovel in the process - Murray talks about "Wolfman Jack," and Alligator Gars. *Lavaca County kids do well in sports and UIL contests. Yoakum employee will have a hurricane named after her: Hurricane Nadeen - that'll be a bad one! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Graduations, sports, Horny Toads, Alligators, Zebras, Bee stings; it's all going on in this episode. Michelle got stung, and Murray got cut off by an old man at the drive-thru and he didn't get his coffee! Thanks, also, to our wonderful advertisers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Cr...

Jonathon Brooks is a Carolina Panther - Michelle's San Antonio Adventure - Another Fiddlers Frolic is in the books - Congrats to long-time fiddler Daniel Jasek - Movie being filmed at Old Jail in Hallettsville Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Special Guest Jimmy Appelt talks about the impact of the NFL draft on our area. Also, Fiddlers Frolic and the Moravia Store celebration are happening this weekend. Exciting news about a movie being shot on location at the Old Jail in Hallettsville. The Shiner Royal Court will be in the San Antonio Fiesta Parade. Get out and enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Michelle interviews members of the Shiner Royal Court. They talk about their upcoming adventure in San Antonio, Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

3 strikes and you're out! Thank goodness Michelle got it right in 2 - She did this one solo after two tries. But she got it done - good job Michelle! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Possum creates havoc! Also talking about fun events coming up in Lavaca County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Talking about Easter - Egg Hunts - Ants in the Pants - April Fools Day Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Split broadcast - Michelle in the studio, Murray at home feeling yucky. Talking about all the newspapers in Lavaca County and the rain. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

In this special edition, Managing Editor Bobby Horecka interviews Kenneth Henneke, the co-founder of "Fiddlers Frolic" - an annual music venue in Hallettsville, Texas. The headliner for 2024 is the well-known group "Diamond Rio." Fiddlers Frolic features the Texas State Championship fiddler's contest.  Local Lowdown Podcast is honored to share this interview with our listeners and thanks to Bobby...

Jimmy joins Murray & Michelle to talk Election Results and baseball. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle is wearing her "Buddy Holly" glasses and stealing jokes. Little Chuckums (Chuck Grafe) has a questionable news source. Henry Joe already guessed the "mystery photo." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton