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Hill Country Authors

Hill Country Author’s Podcast – Julia Daily – “No Names to be Given”: An Author’s Journey Through Adoption

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Authors Podcast. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write up the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit  Julia Daily, our first Fredericksburg author on the show. She shares her diverse professional background in public relations, teaching, and being the executive director of Craftsman’s Guild of Mississippi. Julia gets personal and talks about her experience writing her recent book, “No Names To Be Given,” based on her own adoption story. Tom and Julia then delve into the shame and secrecy surrounding pregnancy out of wedlock in the 1900s. Julia shares her adoption story and how it inspired her to write about three women forced to give up their children for adoption. She also discusses her second book, The First Daughter of Thorn Ranch.

The podcast is thrilling and explores family dynamics, conflict, and conservation. The lively conversation includes Julia’s writing process, how she researches, and her upcoming projects, including a possible third book in her series. Additionally, the podcast discusses Julia’s interesting podcast that celebrates the success of authors who publish their first book after age of 50. This episode is sure to keep you engaged and wanting more.

Key Takeaways:

·      The Shameful Treatment of Unwed Pregnant Women

·      Women in Texas Ranching

·      Preserving Generational Ranches in Texas

·      Julia’s Writing Process and Research Methods

·      Julia on script writing and podcast promotion

 Resources

Julia Daily

Purchase No Names to Be Given

Purchase The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch

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The Hill Country Podcast

Peggy Vesper on Painting Hill Country Landscapes

Welcome to 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 areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country.  In this episode, host Tom Fox visits Utopia artist Peggy Vesper.

Tom explores with Peggy her journey to Utopia, Texas and how she found her passion for painting. She explains how she began painting with acrylic since she is a fast painter and likes to work quickly. She shares her experiences painting pet portraits and later exploring the vibrant art community in Utopia, Texas. Peggy reveals how she began to focus on the views of the landscape in the Hill Country. Lastly, we learn about Peggy’s daughter following her dreams and majoring in fine arts. Don’t forget to check out Peggy Best’s website for updates on upcoming shows.

 Key Highlights

The Appeal of Utopia

Managing Stress Through Art: A Journey to Finding Creative Release with Acrylic Painting

The Art Scene and Community in Utopia, Texas

The Art of Painting Landscapes: Peggy’s Unique Approach

The Power of Encouraging Dreams in a Supportive Environment

Sharing Artwork on Social Media

 Notable Quotes 

1.     “I just set up a little table and started doing pet portraits.”

2.     “I had several friends that I made by going to the shows and artists that, you know, would give me tips and such. And I thought they have the most incredible life.”

3.     “And I love the acrylic. Because I paint quickly and I am not a patient person. o I loved it because all of a sudden you made a mistake, you could just do it over again, ma’am.”

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Peggy Vesper

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: March 25, 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, Gilbert and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      Tom talks about the controversary around the KISD proposal to place a statue of Johnny Manzell outside Tivy Stadium.

·      Gilbert talks about the upcoming city elections and the vibrant economic scene in Kerrville.

·      Andrew talks about the I-10 corridor the local representatives on the committee to study its expansion and shouts out to the Hill Country Community Newsletter for their great reporting and non-pay walled stories.

Resources

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: March 18, 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. The Kerrville Weekly News Roundup offers an informative and entertaining look at the news in the Texas Hill Country. Head over to Texas Hill Country Podcast Network and join Andrew Gay and Tom Fox as they round up the week’s news, discuss current events, and make sure you don’t miss out on any of exciting news at Kerrville.

Gilbert is on Spring Break this week so Tom and Andrew reporting their top stories to you. Some of the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      The Tragic Aftermath of a House Fire in Kerrville

·      The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas

·      Peterson Hospital System honored

·      Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day During March Madness​

Resources

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: March 11

Experience the best of Kerrville’s news and culture with the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup! Bringing you easy to digest analysis on the headlines and top stories of the day, this podcast is hosted by the Co-Founders of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network – Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz. Every week, Andrew and Gilbert explore the latest buzz in news and the most captivating story of the week. They delve into the Doyle School in Kerrville, Texas, covering a documentary highlighting the history of the school, which was a daughter school for African American kids before desegregation. They also discuss the recent premiere of the documentary at Arcadia Live Theatre, and the Historical Downtown Business Alliance event. Join Andrew and Gilbert as they bring you entertaining, enlightening and entertaining stories every week – along with a friendly reminder to stay safe!

The Weekly News Roundup in the Texas Hill Country Hosted by the Cofounders of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network. [01:03]

Doyle School in Kerrville, Texas – Exploring Its History and Impact on the Community. [04:34]

Event Hosted by Historical Downtown Business Alliance. [08:13]

Stay Safe During the Weekend [11:35]

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The Hill Country Podcast

Alan Peterson – Riding for MS

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 a 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 guest Alan Peterson to discuss the MS 150, an event that sees over 7000 people on their bikes. Alan himself is a rider in this year’s 2023 event and is part of the 300 clubs, where 70% of the money for the MS Society is raised. Alan talks about the event’s history and discusses all the support from the thousands of people involved and the effort the people with MS put in to make the event special by waving flags and counting bills. Alan’s conversation gives a great insight into the event and all that is involved.

Highlights Include

·      Riding the MS150 Challenge: An Inspiring 35-Year Journey [00:04:56]

·      Rider Support Teams for People with Multiple Sclerosis [00:08:50]

·      Participating in Long-Distance Biking Events [00:12:22]

 Notable Quotes

1. “My dad was the one that told me about it.”

2. “The MS Society, of course, has buses to make the contract. But in our case, my dad would drive a van back.”

3. “But he made a mistake and was at this finish line for several hours the first time. And he thought that he was going to be bored, and when we came to find him at the finish line, he was 10 years younger than I saw him at the start line.”

4. “There are people that are along the way with you. There are bicycle police. There’s bicycle EMS. There are ride marshals. Some motorcycle escort folks are either alongside or ahead of you, trying to manage traffic for the riders. There’s rest out personnel, and I’ve been at some rest stops where I thought the people who were passing out the drinks and fruit to a number of the riders, it was just amazing.”

 Resources

1. Support Alan Peterson

2. MS 150 Ride and Registration

3. Donate to the fight against MS

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: February 11, 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 inaugural episode, Tom, Gilbert and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      Tom talks about the Kerrville Police Department’s new body cameras and the Kerr County call for volunteer to assist in emergency services. He talks about the weekend ‘Friends of the Library’ book sale at the Butterworth- Library.

·      Gilbert Paiz talks about the upcoming Kerrville City Council election and the new bank coming to Kerrville. Gilbert hopes to enjoy some nice sunshine with yard work this weekend.

·      Andrew talks about the Kerrville School Board election and the number of lawsuits filed in Kerr County District Court. Andrew is looking forward to the concert at RoddyTree Ranch this weekend.

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The Hill Country Podcast

Heaven in the Hill Country

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 the people and organizations that make these the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit with James and Kelli Wright, owners of the Cowboys and Angels Retreat and the Hill Country River Rat. This husband-and-wife team has created a bit of heaven on land and in the water in the Hill Country. Highlights include:

·       What brought them to the Hill Country?

·       What is the Hill Country River Rat?

·       What is the Cowboys and Angels Resort?

·       What do they both love about their work?

For more information on the Cowboys and Angels Retreat, click here.

For more information on the Hill Country River Rat, click here.

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The Hill Country Podcast

Becky Crouch Patterson – Cherishing a Sense of Place

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 the people and organizations that make these the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit with Becky Crouch Patterson, daughter of Imagineer Hondo Crouch, lifelong Hill Country resident, and famous artist. Highlights include:

·       The free thinker tradition in the Hill Country.

·       Growing up on the ranch with Hondo.

·       Her MOWA exhibit, Cherishing a Sense of Place.

·       The creation of beauty through the experience of pain.

Resources

Luckenbach Texas-The Center of the Universe by Becky Crouch Patterson

Hondo-My Father by Becky Crouch Patterson

The Ranch That Was Us by Becky Crouch Patterson

For more information on the Museum of Western Art, click here.

For information on the exhibit, Becky Crouch Patterson – Cherishing a Sense of Place, click here.

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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Advisors

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 the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and their activities of the Texas Hill Country.  In this episode, I visit with Gilbert Paiz and Andrew Gay, the Hill Country Advisors. Highlights include:

  • What brought them to the Hill Country?
  • What is the Hill Country Advisors?
  • What are the services they provide?
  • What do they both love about their profession and their work?

For more information on the Hill Country Advisors, click here.