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

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News

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

A family-oriented podcast 11.12.2025

Michelle looks forward to the Christmas Party. The doctor told Henry Joe Jasek not to drink until his head heals up - good luck with that! Merry Christmas everybody - no more podcasts until 2026. 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 back after Thanksgiving 05.12.2025

Lots of eating over the holiday. Lots of football, some good, some bad. Michelle had a birthday and some fancy fingernails. Michelle and Nicole had to do Chuck's job. and he didn't even feed them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Happy Thanksgiving! 21.11.2025

Murray's not here! Our friend, Henry Joe Jasek, was honored by the Texas Press Association for 70 years in Journalism. Congratulations Little Fellow! Did Murray have a column this week in The Moulton Eagle?  Asking for a friend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Boot Camp & a Beautiful Front Page 14.11.2025

Nicole joins us this week, and Murray talks about his memories of basic training in Army boot camp. He didn't have as much fun as Nicole's daughter (thank her for her service). 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 schedule is disrupted by You-Know-Who 06.11.2025

Old Murray is a creature of habit - Michelle attends State Band finals - Nicole's daughter graduates from National Guard Basic Training. Clayton Kelley (with two EEs) covers Fly-In Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Enchiladas & Lizards 30.10.2025

Michelle overdosed on NyQuil = just kidding (Ani suffered the consequences.) 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 gone & nobody cares! 23.10.2025

Michelle with her co-hosts, Nicole & Ani, are running this one and they ain't missing the old man! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Caffeine Crazy - Turn in those songs! 17.10.2025

Michelle is on a caffeine trip - going crazy, playing monopoly, and eating. We need your favorite songs for the Local Lowdown Facegroup. Come join us. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

The Flu & Cat Scratch Fever 09.10.2025

Everybody is feeling kind of "yucky" but we will get through it. Michelle is gonna cook next week - Who's gonna bring the Pepto? 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 back together! 02.10.2025

Nicole Smith from the Luling Newsboy is with us again. We congratulate the "amazing one," and vent a bit. Believe it or not, we can be right sometimes!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Be like the squirrel - Love life & stop the hate! 25.09.2025

We talk about the Kolache Fest and the area events. We ask everyone to express love and come together to stop the hate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Put down your phones & talk to people! 18.09.2025

We talk about your answers to Michelle's questions. We pause, at the end, to discuss the hateful things going on in our country and how we should comeCha together. Quit killing people who you disagree with. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Remembering 9/11, Hurricane Carla, & Charlie Kirk 11.09.2025

All of these things are very important, but towards the end of the podcast, you will learn how much soap to use when washing your hands and hair. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

In a tree stand with Michelle: What could go wrong? 04.09.2025

Michelle reveals the comments to our latest question. Man with 70 years at the newspaper is featured - he's a sweet little fellow. Submit your stories to the Campside Chatter special edition. Email them to: realtcs@zohomail.com. 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 Chuck Grafe Talks Football 28.08.2025

Check out our Fall Sports Preview Hallettsville Tribune-Herald's Sports Editor, Chuck Grafe, joins Murray and Michelle - Something bit Michelle's big toe, Murray refused to scratch it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Attack of the Brown Spider! 22.08.2025

Michelle gets attacked by a brown spider - Ani comes to the rescue! Everybody is ready for some football. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

School & Fall Sports 14.08.2025

With non-special guest "Hank the Fly." We talk about the newspapers, jury duty, school starting, and Friday Night Lights. Also, we share your comment about those terrible "stickers." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Don't be a bully! 07.08.2025

All school acitivities are important; take pride in all of them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Hair Appointments-Gray Eggs-Tomato Sandwiches 31.07.2025

Where's Murray? Nobody cares! Michelle coughs a lot with her allergies - Nicole is back to talk about tomato sandwiches, gray eggs, and jelly. Michelle is fired up after her cruise. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Coach Jimmy Appelt is here! 24.07.2025

Where's Michelle? Everybody cares! Senior Reporter & Coach Jimmy Appelt joins Murray for this one. Discussing the upcoming Moulton Jamboree and other events. 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? Nobody cares! 17.07.2025

Nicole joins Michelle for this one and you must listen, because it's very informative. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Texas Sad 10.07.2025

We are praying for all the families who have lost loved ones in the tragic flooding event that hit the Hill Country of Texas on July 4th. God Bless all the first responders who are now involved in the dreadful duty of recovery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Happy Fourth of July! 03.07.2025

Nicole joins Murray & Michelle to talk about Shiner Half-Moon Holidays and the Watermelon Thump. Murray talks about his crazy times with Alligators, Snakes, and Tequila - also that time he stepped on a copperhead. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Watermelon Thump & Half-Moon Holidays 26.06.2025

Summer is in full swing, and awesome celebrations are here! Take in the Watermelon Thump now and then head over to Shiner for the Half-Moon celebration on the Fourth of July Weekend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Oh no, three females! 19.06.2025

Ani and Nicole join Michelle - so, where's Murray? Nobody really cares! Get the favorite ice cream results - learn more about toilet paper roll placement than you never really wanted to know. Then, there was that broken rain gauge - you name it, they covered everything! Whew... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support . "Life is fragile, h...

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