Local Lowdown

We apologize for the bad audio - (Murray's fault) Yep, he should have tested those new mics. Look on the bright side: Nicole is coming back next week! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Murray's back, and in this one we honor our Veterans; we are also supporting a fund raiser in Shiner for a young man and his battle against cancer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

These two ladies are real "treats." Where's Murray? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We are changing our format some. Let us know how you like it. Breakfast tacos and podcasting - we are always looking for guests. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Murray's goofing off somewhere while the two chatterboxes are running the show. But, these "best friends" do a great job; giving our listeners the  Lowdown on all the newspapers in Lavaca County and the Luling Newsboy. Where's Hans? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle's back! The popular hunting magazine "Campside Chatter" is inside today's paper, containing personal hunting experieces by the writers and more! Homecoming King & Queen; National Night Out, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Cro...

Football this weekend - Kolache Fest in Hallettsville. Our buddy "Richy" a.k.a "Rick" had a birthday! Lots to do this weekend! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole Smith joins Murray and Michelle to talk about the upcoming Sesquicentennial Celebration in Luling. Other important news about Murray's recliner and Michelle's biscuit shortage is also included this week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Where's Murray? Talking about coloring books, game shows, football, volleyball, and "Crash" Clayton. Look for a special guest next week. 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 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