Bosque County Blast

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Listen in for an episode with special stories from across the county, in addition to upcoming events. For our feature stories today, you'll hear Pastor Mary Gean Cope of FUMC Clifton about the Clifton Ministerial Alliance's plans for Neighborhood Clifton this year. The event not only cleans up and paints the town with a fresh coat, but helps many others internationally in the process. Li...

In this episode, we sit down with incumbent Mayor Johnnie Hauerland about the 2021 election for Mayor in Meridian, Texas. Listen to get a feel for the candidate and the issues at hand. Support the show

Listen in for an episode full of local news from Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills and beyond. For our feature stories today, you'll hear from Drew Leigh about the 70th Annual Clifton, Texas Rodeo. He brings a wealth of experience from his time as a part of the Clifton Horse Show Association to the Clifton Chamber of Commerce, who producing the rodeo this year. Renee Kettler delivers an importa...

Listen in for an episode full of local news from Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills and beyond. For our feature stories today, you'll hear from those that participated in and organized Easter Egg hunts at Uncle Gus' Marina and Resort and Bosque Bottoms in Meridian by the Meridian Ministerial Alliance. We talk to the manager of a recently opened business in Clifton, Bulldog Automotive detail...

We've got another episode jam-packed full of news from Valley Mills, Clifton, Meridian and beyond. For our feature stories today, we'll talk to Lance Deal of Uncle Gus' Marina and Resort about the Bass Fishing for Life Tournament this weekend, and what it's all about. Listen for updates and must-know tournament information. You'll hear from Diane Frederickson of Isaiah&apo...

Listen in for an episode full of local news and events from across Bosque County, including Valley Mills, Clifton, Meridian and beyond. For our feature stories today, we'll talk to Jennifer Pliscott of the Greater Valley Mills Chamber of Commerce about the Bosque Countywide Garage Sale Weekend. We're proud to announce our first music segment with Toney Rogers of Armadillo Prints, featuri...

Listen in for an episode full of local news and events from Clifton, Valley Mills, Meridian and beyond in Bosque County. We've got a new music (again) and more on weekend events. For our feature stories today, we'll talk to Crisis Counselors working in conjunction with Heart of Texas MHMR. State funding has opened up a hotline for Bosque residents to get what they need after the COVID-19...

Listen in for an episode full of local news and events from Clifton, Valley Mills, Meridian and beyond in Bosque County. We've got a new theme, music and more changes in store for Season 3 of the Bosque County Blast. For our feature stories today, we'll talk to an attendee at a local vigil held at Red Caboose Winery recently for Virgil Curtis, and why his impact on the community in good...

We've got a special announcement for this week on the Blast. Listen in to find out more.  Support the show

Listen in for an episode full of local news and events from Valley Mills, Clifton Walnut Springs, and beyond. For our feature stories today, we'll talk to organizers about the Walnut Springs Rattlesnake Roundup's historic success this year, and some trues stories in the spirit of giving to local students.  We talk to Chef Nena Rieser about the return to 100% capacity at the Corner Drug C...

Listen in for an episode full of local news from Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills, Walnut Springs, and beyond. For our feature stories today, we'll talk to runners, organizers and family members at the K. Cockrell Fun Day, and how it went. You'll hear from some Meridian locals about a miraculous story of how some dogs and even a cat were trapped, and survived the cold snap. Listen in for...

Listen in for an episode full of local news from Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills and beyond. For our feature stories today, we'll talk to Jackie Murski of BARK about the recent Aloha Gala, and what it means for the near future at the kennels. You'll hear from Marie Garland of the City of Meridian about the upcoming election, and dates county-wide. Listen in for a heartfelt story about Di...

Listen in for a can't-miss episode full of local news from Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills and beyond. For our feature stories today, we take a look at a new tip line at the Bosque County Sheriff's Office, and a contract with Coryell County. Listen in for an interview with a Texas couple that are now engaged after a visit to the Red Caboose Winery and Vineyards in Meridian.  You'll...

Listen in for a very special edition of the Bosque County Blast. For our 100th Episode, we'll take a look back at some of the best stories and timely news for today that we covered then. Listen in for a look at the Bosque County-Wide Garage Sale Weekend then and now. We also talked Disc Golf in Meridian, a local singer that hit the stage in Clifton, and even an interview from Trace Hendricks...

We've put together an episode featuring residents across Bosque County on how they battled the winter storm. For our feature stories today, you'll hear from Iredell residents that worked hard to band together and overcome adversity during the arctic blast. We've got a special segment on a Carter Blood Care Drive in Clifton, and how giving blood can land you free tickets to the Clift...

In this episode, we talk to Bosque County locals about an important upcoming event, the K. Cockrell Family Fun Day. Listen in for more, and see how you can get involved in this event to benefit Clifton ISD seniors with scholarships. Support the show

Listen in for some event highlights at the 2021 Rattlesnake Roundup.  Support the show

Listen in for a can't-miss full of local news from across Bosque County. For our feature stories today, we hear from Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks on the weather conditions this week, what road crews are doing and some important advice battling the winter blast.  You'll also hear from Renee Kettler on the upcoming Clifton Lions Club Pancake Supper, set to be held in drive-through...

Listen in for a can't-miss episode full of local news from Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills and beyond. For our feature stories today, we take a look at  the Rattlesnake Roundup going on in Walnut Springs, and how the WSYBA continues to serve students in FFA and Ag with scholarships, live music, a carnival and of course, more live rattlesnakes than you can count. Listen in to see why we'r...

Listen in for a jam-packed episode full of local news from Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills and beyond. For our feature stories today, we take a look at Gypsy Soul Tanning Salon in Meridian, the big opening weekend of the Cliftex Theater, a story of true love between two local residents, and the full story of CobraTec Knives. We also feature a segment on the upcoming BARK Gala for prizes and a live...

In this episode, we talk to Master Colored Pencil Artist Linda Lucas Hardy about her work , and what's in store at the Bosque Arts Center. We talked to Hardy in Monday's podcast, but wanted to feature the rest of the interview for the full story. She's won competitions and awards for incredible work on sandpaper and drafting film, all with colored pencil.  Support the show

In this episode, we hear from Owner Tracey Byrd of Blossom Shoppe Etc about Valentine's Day traditions in floral bouquets, and even gifts for the man cave.  You'll hear from the co-founder of Abigail's Place, and what the organization continues to do for women in Bosque County. The group addresses challenges women face such as parenting, weight loss and even more serious issues like...

Welcome back to the Bosque County Blast. In this episode, we talk to co-owner of Chapultepec Farms in Cayote, John Stanley. He tells about the way he and his wife are bringing food straight from the farm to the table near Valley Mills. We also visit with Felecia and Dustin Frederick of Clifton about their business, Frederick and Co Charcuterie. They put together delicious ensembles of food for dat...

In this episode, we talk to Jackie Murski of Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels about the big Gala planned at Market at the Mill, hear from a local business owner with the Sugar Shack on Valentine's Day specials, and talk to Tom Henderson on behalf of the Bosque Museum about the Clay Shoot planned this year. We cover local news, events, and much more.   Support the show