Murray Montgomery

Local Lowdown

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Lowcal Lowdown is a weekly news review for the four newspapers in Lavaca County, Texas. Also in conjunction with the website for all the papers: www.lavacacountytoday.com - The newspapers include the Yoakum Herald-Times, The Shiner Gazette, Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, and The Moulton Eagle. Your hosts for this podcast are Murray Montgomery & Michelle Price. Note: Each of these newspapers have their own Facebook page - check them out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support .

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Murray Montgomery

Episodes

The Vampire Cometh 10.07.2026 40:50

Michelle gives blood in both arms. We talk about all the July celebrations going on in the county. We brag about Murray, Michelle, Nicole, and Chuck winning newspaper awards. We still miss Henry Joe Jasek. And we beg Nicole to bring us a watermelon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Cr...

The guys are back! 02.07.2026 52:38

Jimmy Appelt joins Murray this week. They review all our papers and talk about Henry Joe Jasek and his retirement. They also welcome the new managing editor for our papers, Jimmy Galvan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Award-Winning Team! 25.06.2026 38:11

Did we ever tell you about all the awards we've won? Well, you're fixin' to find out. Oh yeah, and we do things! Where's Murray? Nobody really cares! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

The girls are back! 18.06.2026 38:03

Where's Murray? Nobody really cares! Today's edition features coverage of the New World Screw Worm in Texas. It's a bad beast that needs to be eraticated! Also Little League is in full swing, and after all the rain it's mighty hot. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Happy Retirement, Henry! 11.06.2026 31:15

We dedicate this podcast to our friend and colleague, Henry Joe Jasek! Also Michelle took her shoes off, and there was a fly on the mic. Also, buzzards were hanging around our window and eyeing Murray! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole & Michelle review this week's papers 04.06.2026 48:33

Where's Murray? Nobody really cares! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

The Boys Are Back in Town! 28.05.2026 49:33

Jimmy Appelt joins Murray for this week's podcast. They talk about Memorial Day Ceremonies in all the local towns and the meaning of the day. Also, they talk about the high school baseball & softball teams in the playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Graduation for some - Playoffs for others 21.05.2026 44:05

We are grateful for the rain. The kiddos are getting ready for the end of the school year. Good luck to those still in the play-offs. Thanks to Nicole for the beautiful photos. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

High School Sports & Graduations 14.05.2026 46:06

This week we talk about sports, graduations, and the clean up of Clayton Kelley, with 2 ee's. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Short but Sweet! 07.05.2026 16:52

Michelle and Nicole speed through this one, but you will still enjoy it! 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 all here, nasty words & scoops 30.04.2026 59:50

Nicole is joining us, and Michelle made an off-color remark that Murray had to bleep. Clayton Kelley (with 2 EE's) got a "scoop" for next week. Jimmy Appelt is of India descent. Michelle finances coffee and food. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Beans, Geese, and the Food Critic 23.04.2026 40:36

This week, we are trying to find out where the noise came from last week - Michelle blames it on Nicole. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Special Guests: Nicole & Two Deer 16.04.2026 53:48

The Luling Newsboy's Nicole Smith joins Michelle, while Murray does "something" fun like painting his house! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We're Backkkkkk....! 09.04.2026 40:44

It's all about Easter! Also, Murray misspoke: Warrior's Weekend is in Port O'Connor, Texas. not Port Lacava. Plenty of sports to talk about and we're missing Henry Joe Jasek. 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 operating solo - where's Michelle? 20.03.2026 23:36

Murray gave Michelle the day off - what a nice guy! We love our newspaper family. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Some of us miss Henry Joe ... 12.03.2026 31:55

Chuck passes out photos of himself - a real "mic drop" - Clayton actually found the hospital - Murray wants to be a Nomad Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole joins Michelle (Murray, not so much) 05.03.2026 46:48

We actually did "Remember the Alamo" in Moulton. We hope our little typesetter gets to go home from the hospital. We look forward to seeing Henry Joe back at work! Plenty of sports and livestock shows to talk about. As well as, important stuff like getting our toes worked on. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, han...

Don't eat that candy! It's a trap! 27.02.2026 31:27

Michelle set a trap for Henry Joe! What are you giving up for lint? Should we have a photo contest? 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; Michelle's been sick but still has wisdom! 19.02.2026 37:05

In this one we talk about early voting and other neat stuff! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Loss of Wisdom & Murray's Missing 12.02.2026 33:56

Michelle had a wisdom tooth pulled - thank God she has more than enough wisdom to go around - just ask her! Thanks to Jimmy Appelt for being a great fill-in for Murray. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Meet the staff 05.02.2026 44:11

One of our reporters has a nose for news .... and food! We talk about UIL realignment of districts in football. Has somebody gone gambling? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Watch out for the chickens! 29.01.2026 38:01

Michelle and Nicole cover the stock shows. They don't realize that Murray is not there until the podcast is nearly over. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Stock Shows & Cold Weather 22.01.2026 31:28

Murray is under the weather and nobody cares. Congratulations to the Yoakum Bulldogs on winning State! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

NEW! Special Guest Nicole Smith 16.01.2026 50:07

Nicole from the Luling Newsboy joins Murray & Michelle. We talk about Livestock Shows, Halletsville firemans' fish, shrimp, and oyster fry! Also, expressing our appreciation for police, firemen, and first responders. Longhorns and Aggies are mentioned. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - Ge...

We are backkkkkkk! 08.01.2026 49:18

We are back after being gone for three weeks! Looking forward to 2026 and hope all I listeners have a wonderful year! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton