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Kerr250 Podcast

The Kerr250 Podcast: 4 Books on the Continental Congress

Kerr250 is a community-focused podcast dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th birthday through the people, businesses, traditions, and events of Kerr County. As our nation marks this historic anniversary on July 4, 2026, Kerr250 will highlight the local celebrations and community efforts that bring this milestone to life. Each episode will feature conversations with local leaders, business owners, organizers, volunteers, and proud citizens who are helping make Kerr County a vibrant part of this national moment. The podcast will explore how history, patriotism, service, and community pride come together in one county that believes America’s strength has always come from its people. Kerr250 is where Kerr County honors the past, celebrates the present, and helps inspire the future. In this episode, we look at 4 Books on the Continental Congress.

  1. The Story of the First Continental Congress by CL Gammon
  2. American Legends by the Charles River editors
  3. Party Politics in the Continental Congress by James Henderson
  4. Reluctant Rebels by Lynn Montross

Resources:

Kerr250 website

Goodreads – Top Books on the Continental Congress

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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast: Symphony of the Hill’s July 4 Concert: America 250, Remembrance, and Resilience

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, Gene Dowdy returns to welcome us back to the Symphony of the Hills’ July 4, 4:00 p.m. concert, which will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while memorializing the 2025 Texas flood. The event includes patriotic works such as Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” narrated by Mayor Joe Herring; “Fanfare for the Common Man”; and community singing of the national anthem, along with soprano Sarah Davis performing “God Bless America” and closing with “Amazing Grace.” Governor Greg Abbott will read Kerr County’s 119 flood victims while the orchestra plays Bach’s “Air,” and historic flag artwork by San Antonio artist Bobby Cahill will be displayed. Dowdy also previews the 2026/27 “A Season of Story & Song,” featuring programs like “Weber and Brahms,” “Comfort and Joy,” “Heroes and Villains,” “Frontiers and Freedom,” and “Romance & Passion.”

Key highlights:

  • Concert Purpose and Tribute
  • Program Highlights and Guests
  • Music and Grief One Year Later
  • America 250 and Texas Pride
  • Preview Season Story and Song

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Symphony of the Hills

Professor Eugene Dowdy at Schreiner University

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Kerr250 Podcast

The Kerr250 Podcast: 4 Books on the Revolutionary War

Kerr250 is a community-focused podcast dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th birthday through the people, businesses, traditions, and events of Kerr County. As our nation marks this historic anniversary on July 4, 2026, Kerr250 will highlight the local celebrations and community efforts that bring this milestone to life. Each episode will feature conversations with local leaders, business owners, organizers, volunteers, and proud citizens who are helping make Kerr County a vibrant part of this national moment. The podcast will explore how history, patriotism, service, and community pride come together in one county that believes America’s strength has always come from its people. Kerr250 is where Kerr County honors the past, celebrates the present, and helps inspire the future.

In this episode, look at 4 top books on the Revolutionary War.

  1. The British are Coming by Rick Atkinson
  2. The Men Who Lost America by Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy
  3. Washington’s Revolution by Robert Middlekauff
  4. Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier by Joseph Plumb Martin

Resources:

Kerr250 website

History.com – Ten Books That Reframe the American Revolution

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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast: Catching on All Things MOWA with Darrell Beauchamp

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 award-winning podcast series, Museum Executive Director Darrell Beauchamp is interviewed by Tom Fox about the Museum’s current exhibit featuring the work of well-known landscape artist Cliff Cavin.

Darrell discusses the Museum’s current exhibit, “Cliff Cavin: Journeys of a Lifetime,” featuring 54 new landscape paintings by Seguin-based artist Cliff Cavin, displayed across two galleries, and launched with a reception attended by nearly 100 people. Darrell also reflects on the Museum’s April Roundup, highlighting 19-year-old award winners Eliza Hoffman (Patron’s Choice) and Nathaniel Garza (Director’s Choice), as well as Garza’s donated painting “The Witness,” inspired by the July 4 flooding, now in the permanent collection. They discuss how digital platforms expand market access for younger artists, why sales announcements are emotional for artists, and Kevin MacPherson’s influence as a teacher. Darrell previews upcoming exhibits by Adrienne Stein, Bill Kalwick, and Eric Slocombe and notes the community impact of the museum’s remembrance garden. Visitor details and website are provided.

Highlights include:

  • Cliff Cavin exhibit
  • Roundup Wrap Up
  • Upcoming exhibits
  • Remembrance Wall
  • State and National Flag tribute to America250

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 Museum of Western Art

Darrell Beauchamp on LinkedIn

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Kerr250 Podcast

Kerr250: Mike Russ on Kerrville’s Fourth of July Traditions, The River Flood, and Gratitude for Veterans

Kerr250 is a community-focused podcast dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th birthday through the people, businesses, traditions, and events of Kerr County. As our nation marks this historic anniversary on July 4, 2026, Kerr250 will highlight local celebrations and community efforts that bring this milestone to life. Each episode will feature conversations with local leaders, business owners, organizers, volunteers, and proud citizens who are helping make Kerr County a vibrant part of this national moment. The podcast will explore how history, patriotism, service, and community pride come together in one county that believes America’s strength has always come from its people. Kerr250 is where Kerr County honors the past, celebrates the present, and helps inspire the future. In this episode, Tom Fox visits with Mike Russ (“Mr. Mint” at MR Mint Coins & Collectibles) for the Kerr 250 podcast celebrating America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.

Mike recalls 4th of July traditions centered on going to the park and watching fireworks, a practice he continued with his children, though his family sometimes travels to Connecticut. He describes the 250th anniversary as bittersweet due to the devastating flood in Kerrville. Mike grew up fishing on the river and returned from Connecticut to help with recovery efforts, noting a neighbor nearly lost his home. Asked what America at 250 means, Mike emphasizes gratitude toward veterans, regularly thanking them for their service, and expresses concern about current social divisions and negativity.

Highlights include:

  • Fourth of July Memories
  • Flood and River Reflections
  • America at 250
  • Honoring Veterans

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Kerr250 website

MR Mint

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The Kerr250 Podcast: Kerr250 – Guadalupe Bank Launches ‘Patriot Cash Reserve’ Account to Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday

Kerr250 is a community-focused podcast dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th birthday through the people, businesses, traditions, and events of Kerr County. As our nation marks this historic anniversary on July 4, 2026, Kerr250 will highlight local celebrations and community efforts that bring this milestone to life. Each episode will feature conversations with local leaders, business owners, organizers, volunteers, and proud citizens who are helping make Kerr County a vibrant part of this national moment. The podcast will explore how history, patriotism, service, and community pride come together in one county that believes America’s strength has always come from its people. Kerr250 is where Kerr County honors the past, celebrates the present, and helps inspire the future. In this episode, Tom Fox visits with AJ Rodriguez, Chairman and CEO of Guadalupe Bank, as part of a series on how local businesses plan to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

Rodriguez describes the bank’s new “Patriot Cash Reserve” checking account, created after engagement with Patriot Academy’s constitutional citizenship course, designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary and offer customers an interest-bearing transaction option for new money only. Balances from $75,200 to $249,999 pay the federal funds rate minus 2% (about 1.6%), with a free first order of checks and certain fees waived based on balances; balances over $250,000 pay the federal funds minus 1% (about 2.6%). Rodriguez discusses optimism about increased national unity and invites other businesses to collaborate.

Highlights include:

  • Patriot Cash Reserve
  • Meaning of July Fourth
  • Bicentennial Memories

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Kerr250 website

Guadalupe Bank

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The Kerr250 Podcast: Library of America Books Celebrating the American Revolution

Kerr250 is a community-focused podcast dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th birthday through the people, businesses, traditions, and events of Kerr County. As our nation marks this historic anniversary on July 4, 2026, Kerr250 will highlight local celebrations and community efforts that bring this milestone to life. Each episode will feature conversations with local leaders, business owners, organizers, volunteers, and proud citizens who are helping make Kerr County a vibrant part of this national moment. The podcast will explore how history, patriotism, service, and community pride come together in one county that believes America’s strength has always come from its people. Kerr250 is where Kerr County honors the past, celebrates the present, and helps inspire the future. In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US, in this episode, we look at 4 top books from the Library of America on contemporaneous writings on the American Revolution.

Highlights include:

Thomas Jefferson: Writings

George Washington: Writings

The American Revolution: Writings from the Pamphlet Debate

The American Revolution: Writings from the War of Independence

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Kerr250 Website

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

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The Kerr250 Podcast: Kerr250’s Evolution Car Show: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and Community Resilience

Kerr250 is a community-focused podcast dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th birthday through the people, businesses, traditions, and events of Kerr County. As our nation marks this historic anniversary on July 4, 2026, Kerr250 will highlight local celebrations and community efforts that bring this milestone to life. Each episode will feature conversations with local leaders, business owners, organizers, volunteers, and proud citizens who are helping make Kerr County a vibrant part of this national moment. The podcast will explore how history, patriotism, service, and community pride come together in one county that believes America’s strength has always come from its people. Kerr250 is where Kerr County honors the past, celebrates the present, and helps inspire the future. In our inaugural episode, Tom Fox visits with Doug Hetzler, Kerr250 Committee Member and head of the Evolution Car Show.

The “Evolution Car Show” will display cars 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, aimed at 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

Evolution Car Show

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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast: Kerr250’s Evolution Car Show: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and Community Resilience

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

Evolution Car Show

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