Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this one of the most unique areas of Texas. In this episode, host Tom Fox speaks with Doug Hetzler about Kerr250, a community effort to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026.
They discuss the “Evolution Car Show” envisioned as 250 cars displayed in chronological order to show the evolution of American auto manufacturing. The event will be a free show at Louise Hays Park, featuring food trucks and vendors, with the aim of rebuilding positive community memories after the flood. Doug describes other Kerr250 initiatives, including DAR-supported flag displays on Sydney Baker Street, commemorative tree sales with medallions, and a Fourth on the River program split into a memorial and a celebration. He emphasizes broad community participation, provides the website (kerr250.com) and contact (info@kerr250.com), and encourages inclusion of everyday vehicles, not just high-end classics.
Highlights include:
- Vision for Evolution Car Show
- What Is Kerr250
- How to Join and Website
- Why 250 Years Matter
- Car Show Open to All Cars
Resources:
Kerr250 Website
Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts
Texas Hill Country Podcast Network
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