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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: October 21, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to get a wrap-up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events, which we will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom, Gilbert and Andrew discuss the following stories that caught their attention over the past week:

  • Tom discusses the carjacking and KISD denial of chaplains. He shouts out to the music scene in Kerrville and its recent state designation for its music.
  • Andrew discusses Kerrville EIC funding for residential development. He shares about his experiences during the annular eclipse.
  • Gilbert discusses the appointment of Anne Overby to the Kerrville County Commissioners Court. He also discusses his experiences during the annular eclipse.

Resources:

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Lead

Kerrville Daily Times

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: October 14, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events which will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      Tom discusses the Lennar Housing project and the removal of Harvey Belew from the Commissioners Court website. He shouts out to the ALCS featuring the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers starting Sunday night in Houston.

·      Andrew discusses the eclipse coming to Kerrville. Andrew shouts out to our visitors and reminds people to be safe and wear the glasses.

Resources

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Lead

Texas Tribune

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: October 7, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to get a wrap-up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events, which we will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom, Gilbert, and Andrew discuss the following stories that caught their attention over the past week.

  • Tom discusses the award to Kerrville Treasurer Tracy Soldan for Texas Treasurer of the Year. He reviews the attempt by certain Kerrville residents to prevent Habitat for Humanity from building 40 low-cost homes in Kerrville. He shouts out to the great sports weekend of UT v. OU football, and the Astros begin the World Series title defense and the Sunday night football game of the Cowboys v. 49ers.
  • Andrew discusses Kinky Friedman headlining the Kerrville Folk Festival’s Welcome Home Festival October 12-15 and the Riverfest Annular Eclipse Festival. Andrew shouts out to the podcast The Night Sky, which features stories on Kerrville’s upcoming two eclipses.
  • Gilbert cautions about the string of car burglaries in Ingram, the sex offender check by the KPD, and shouts out to the KPD Blue Santa program. He will be headed to the Notre Dame Fall Festival this weekend.

Resources:

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Lead

Kerrville Daily Times

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The Hill Country Podcast

Hill Country Podcast – Deb Rouse on Kerrville Folk Festival Welcome Home Fest

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 the most unique area of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I am joined by Deb Rouse, Executive Director of the Kerrville Folk Festival, on the October 12-15 Welcome Home Festival and Annular Eclipse at the Quiet Valley Ranch.

Deb Rouse, the executive director of the Kerrville Folk Festival, has a rich history with the festival, having attended from a young age and later becoming a dedicated volunteer. Her perspective on the festival emphasizes the diversity and inclusivity of its music events, shaped by her experiences traveling to various folk festivals and organizing vibrant events like October’s Welcome Home Fest. She highlights the festival’s commitment to providing opportunities for aspiring songwriters and musicians of all levels, offering a variety of workshops and classes, and showcasing traditional folk programming. Rouse also underscores the festival’s dedication to supporting and promoting artists at various stages of their careers, citing the success of former volunteers like Anais Mitchell. Join Tom Fox and Deb Rouse on this episode of the Hill Country Podcast to delve deeper into the diverse music events and challenges of the Kerrville Folk Festival.

 Key Highlights:

  • Kerrville Folk Festival: Connecting Earth and Universe
  • Anais Mitchell’s Magical Performances at Kerrville
  • Booking Artists and Securing Bigger Names
  • Discover the Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

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Kerrville Folk Festival

Tom Fox

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The Night Sky

The Night Sky – Bruce Barton from the Hill Country Astronomers

Welcome to The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Comes to Kerrville, a podcast that celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol of the World. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox, will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how the town of Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. This podcast is produced by the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network.

Join hosts Tom Fox and Andrew Gay on the latest episode of “The Night Sky” as they interview Bruce Barton, a member of the Hill Country Astronomers, about the rare and exciting upcoming solar eclipses coming to Kerrville. With over 80 members from various counties, the Hill Country Astronomers Club is at the forefront of astronomy in the region. Barton shares his expertise about the rarity of a total solar eclipse, occurring only once every 4-500 years at any location on Earth. He also reveals that the last total solar eclipse to occur near Texas was in 1878, and the next one won’t happen until 2048. The hosts and guests then discuss personal experiences of watching a total solar eclipse, emphasizing the need for safety glasses and the unique nature of the experience that photos don’t do justice. The hosts offer resources for listeners to learn more about the Hill Country Astronomy Club and the local dark sky group. Take advantage of this fascinating episode filled with expert knowledge and personal stories about the wonders of the night sky.

·      The Rarity of Solar Eclipses

·      Chasing the Total Solar Eclipse in the Fog

·      Eclipse Tourism Challenges in Small Towns

·      Hill Country Astronomy Club Outreach Programs

·      Embracing the Solar Eclipse Experience

·      Contact Recommendations for Listeners

Notable Quotes:

“If I were to rank it from, say, 1 to 10, it’s an 11.”

“The instant that it went total, I was a crow magnet man. I was absolutely gobsmacked.”

“But as beautiful as those photographs are, they cannot do justice. To what you will see with your own eyes during a total solar eclipse.”

‘Basically, we’re there to provide an avenue for people who are interested in the night sky to become more familiar with it.”

Resources:

Hill Country Astronomers

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

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The Night Sky

Karen Taylor – The Eclipse is Coming to Kerr County

Welcome to The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Comes to Kerrville, a podcast that celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol of the World. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox, will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network produces this podcast.

Get ready for an exciting episode of The Night Sky as hosts Tom Fox and Andrew Gay welcome Karen Taylor, Executive Director of the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse event expected to attract thousands of tourists to the area. Karen shares insights on the limited hotel availability and the local businesses’ preparations for the expected influx. Tom and Andrew discuss the efforts made by the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce to educate its members on the traffic, safety concerns, and preparations for the event. Listen in as they share locals’ thoughts on the event and how the Ingram School District provides eclipse glasses to all students. Exciting silent and live auction items, including a G Harvey painting and concert ticket packages, are up for bid. Don’t miss the special guest speaker Jeff Stone, who provides information on safety issues related to the eclipse. Join the conversation, check the website for upcoming events, and prepare for a night sky full of stars!

Key Highlights 

·       Preparing for Eclipse Tourism in Kerr County

·       Preparing for Total Eclipse Tourism in Kerr County

·       Potential Traffic and Safety Issues for Eclipse Event

·       Solar Eclipse Preparations and Celebrations in Ingram School District

·       Upcoming auction items and donors for a charity event

·       Chamber Events and Eclipse T-Shirts

Notable Quotes

“The chamber should promote and network and bring our businesses together.”

“ It’s well worth it just to hear him talk in addition to everything else.”

“We still have tables for sale, and we also have individual tickets. The Total Eclipse tables are $1500; the Annular clips tables are $1000, and individual tickets are $60.”

“It is a big deal. And We’re not talking about 150000 people. We’re talking about 150000 people that live for this stuff.”

Resources

West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Tom Fox on LinkedIn