Brenham Banner-Press Podcasts

Blinn baseball head coach Dusty Hart joins the Banner-Press Sports Corner to discuss the Buccaneers ahead of their season-opener Saturday against Temple College. He discusses some of the key returners and newcomers on this year’s team as well as how last year’s NJCAA Division I national championship is being used as a special opportunity and motivator in Blinn’s bid to repeat as national champions...

City of Brenham development services director Stephanie Doland joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss the growth of Brenham. She also discusses the distinctions of the staff in the Development Services department and exciting projects that are in the works around Brenham.

Brenham cheerleading captain Kailyn Stugart joins the Sports Corner to discuss her team’s preparation for this week’s UIL Spirit State Championships in Fort Worth. She discusses the balancing act Brenham’s cheerleaders had to do between cheering at football games and pep rallies in the fall and preparing for state as well as added detail that goes into the state routines.

Brenham tourism and marketing manager Katherine Briscoe joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss how the Smithsonian exhibits at The Barnhill Center are faring in the middle of their run in Brenham. Briscoe also discusses upcoming activities planned around the 100th anniversary of the historic Simon Theatre.

Brenham sophomore goalkeeper and bowler Lane Janner joins the program to discuss both the Brenham boys soccer team after a tournament weekend in Madisonville and the Brenham bowling team ahead of the start of Bluebonnet District action. He talks about the mindset of a goalkeeper and the communication he needs to have with his defenders and striving for individual regional qualification on the lane...

Sharon and Barry Brass join Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss everything about The Barnhill Center in downtown Brenham. They talk about themselves and their positions at the venue before discussing the ongoing Smithsonian exhibit at the venue and the venue’s upcoming 100th anniversary year in 2025.

Brenham volleyball Class of 2023 alum Charli Crowson details her first year at Liberty in the latest edition of the Banner-Press Sports Corner. She discusses life at Liberty and balancing academics as a student-athlete as well as discusses how she has been keeping in touch with the Brenham program.

Brenham ISD Chief Communications and Engagement Officier Brooke Trahan joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss her position in full. She also gives an update on the Cub Stadium scoreboard project that was first discussed in January.

Burton boys basketball coach Tim Honeycutt joins the Sports Corner to discuss the progress the Panthers have made during his second season at the helm of the program. He talks about the entire journey of Burton’s two seasons with him at the helm, including last year’s dramatic improvement and this season’s road to a playoff berth and touches on this year’s progress ahead of the Panthers’ appearanc...

Texas Cotton Gin Museum director Steph Jarvis joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss the history of and the latest big happenings at and surrounding the museum.

Brenham senior forward JaLayla Hancock joins the Sports Corner to discuss the Cubette basketball team’s progress ahead of its upcoming tournament in Navasota. She also discusses her time on the volleyball team in her senior year, the transition from volleyball to basketball and her basketball team’s goals in the 2024-25 district campaign, which begins Tuesday at College Station.

Jennifer Eckmann joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke on the Banner Buzz to discuss Brenham hosting the Smithsonian’s “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibit in two weeks’ time.

Brenham city manager Carolyn Miller joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Dome on the Banner Buzz to discuss her position, career pathand the changes she has seen in Brenham over her nearly 20 years working with the city in multiple roles.

Brenham junior middle linebacker and defensive captain Caleb Espinoza joins the Sports Corner ahead of the Cubs’ bi-district home playoff game against Texas City. He discusses the state of Brenham’s defense as well as the hopes and confidence of the Cubs heading into the postseason.

Brenham ISD chief academic officer Sara Borchgardt joins Banner-Press managing edition Keith E. Dome to discuss a wide varsity of topics related to the academic curriculum in Brenham’s schools.

Burton senior guard Jennifer Lopez joins the program to discuss the Lady Panthers team through two games this season and her own progress as a senior leader. She also discusses become one of the team’s primary point guards, working with a smaller group of teammates at the start of the season and what Burton will get on the hardwood when a few of its players make the transition from volleyball to b...

Burton ISD Superintendent Vikki Curry joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke on the Banner Buzz to discuss her position and progress on Burton ISD's bond project, which includes the opening of the new Panther Stadium Friday night.

Brenham junior offensive lineman Andre Mojica joins the Banner-Press Sports Corner ahead of the Cubs' matchup against Waco University Friday night where a win for Brenham clinches the District 10-5A Division II championship. Mojica discusses the technical skills of being an offensive lineman and using those skills to pave the way for a historic rushing season for sophomore running back Jakoby Dixo...

Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke is joined by Washington County Precinct 2 Commissioner Candice Bullock in this week's Banner Buzz. They discuss how Bullock's family has shaped her into who she is today as well as how she transitioned to a role on the Washington County Commissioners Court, which is also discussed.

Blinn cheerleader Sydney Junak joins Banner-Press sports writer Nicholas Hodell on the heels of Blinn's participation in the first NJCAA-sanctioned competitive cheerleading meet against Navarro last weekend. Junak discusses last Saturday's meet and how the cheerleading team prepared for it along with how the NJCAA meets will help the team work on skills before NCA and NDA championship meets early...

Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce president Joel Romo joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss the chamber's role in the Chappell Hill, Texas community.

Peyton Sigsbee, Burton High School's most prolific cross country runner, joins the Sports Corner this week to discuss Burton's district meet, which took place last week. Sigsbee and Banner-Press sports writer Nicholas Hodell discuss her ambitions and expectations for Monday's UIL Conference 2A Region IV meet in Corpus Christi and her hopes to qualify for the state cross country meet for a third st...

Bannner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke invites Burton mayor Karen Buck on this week's edition of the Banner Buzz to discuss her background and the things that make Burton a special place in addition how Buck operates different things as mayor.

Blinn sophomore forward Na'el Shalabi joins the Sports Corner to discuss the Buccaneer soccer program ahead of the team's final three Region XIV matches before the postseason. Shalabi and Banner-Press sports writer Nicholas Hodell discuss the team and Shalabi's own progress throughout the season as well as the sophomore's ambitions after his time at Blinn concludes this year.

Brenham mayor Atwood Kenjura joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss the latest happenings in Brenham as well as Kenjura's wokring relationship with the different departments he works with and how the people of Brenham make the city special.