Bosque County Blast

In this episode, we hear from Laura Bush from Bosque Animal Rescue Kennel. She tells us about the upcoming big BARK event, their annual Gala, and then talk to Dr. Julie Merriman about love and mental health. Listen in for this week's news briefs. Special thanks to our sponsors Savannah Lea with State Farm Insurance, Clifton Feed and Supply, Leon's Floor Covering, Corner Drug Cafe and the Screen Door Inn, Foothills Bar and Grill, and Cobb Properties. For this week's arrest report from the Bosque County Sheriff's Office go online and subscribe for only $5.99 a month. $49 for the year. Support the show

NEWS BLAST PODCAST: In this episode, we caught up with Tracey Byrd, owner of the Blossom Shoppe in Clifton. She shares with us the joys and challenges behind providing flowers during the year's busiest holiday. You'll hear local news and events, including contests with the Greater Valley Mills Chamber of Commerce, Valentines with the Corner Drug Cafe and Cliftex Theatre, and Healthy Kids Running Series - Clifton, TX, the arrest report, and more: Support the show

In this episode, we caught up with the new chief of the Clifton Police Department, Chris Blanton. He’s served the area before. We also talk to one sponsor about the Rattlesnake Roundup coming up in Walnut Springs a little later this year, and what’s planned for 2022. You'll hear local news and events, the arrest report, and more. Support the show

In this episode, we caught up with Renee Kettler about the next season of Healthy Kids Running Series, in Clifton, Texas. We also caught up with a Clifton local born and bred, Jesus Herrera, about the trade he found and the story behind it. We'll have local news briefs, including upcoming events and what to look for in the near future. At the end, we top it off with your local arrest report. Support the show

For our lead story today, we caught up with several at the scene of a vehicle recover effort that began last weekend on behalf of the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Trace Hendricks, Game Wardens, the Adventures with Purpose crew, and more joined to tow up vehicles from the bottom of Lake Whitney. It's not over yet, however, with more information to come from the sheriff's office. You’ll also hear from the Texas A&M Singing Cadets of the recent performance at the Bosque Arts Center. Listen in for local news briefs and a portion of the local arrest report as well. Support the show

In this episode, you’ll hear from Mayor Josh Thayer of Valley Mills about an investigation at city hall. We also caught up with Shasta Casey of the Grind Coffee House, and sampled the brew. You'll hear news briefs from across the county, including the Healthy Kids Running Series - Clifton, Texas, a fundraiser benefit with Meridian VFD for the assistant fire chief, youth baseball announcements, and more. Support the show

In this episode, we’ll head to the Meridian Civic Center several hours ago. Family members, the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, city employees, and more joined to honor Wayne Nowell, better known as butch. Pastor Tater Paschall of the Bosque County Cowboy Church officiated, opening with a prayer. Afterward, a letter from Butch’s wife Lucy, was read to the crowd. The Fort Worth Police Honor Guard participated, and the ceremony was complete with "Taps" on trumpet and a bagpipe rendition of "Amazing Grace." You'll hear news briefs from across the county, including the Healthy Kids Running Series - Clifton, Texas, a fundraiser benefit with Meridian VFD for the assistant fire chief, youth baseball announcements, and more. Support the show

We're back with Season 6! Listen in for your News Blast Podcast. In this episode, we talk to Meridian Police Chief Blake Johnson about the passing of Officer Butch Nowell. We talk about arrangements for Nowell, and what the Meridian Police Department has planned to honor him and his family. You'll also hear from Lead Instructor Joe Langley of Clifton Martial Arts about the programs he offers, how the school started in Meridian at least 20 years ago, health benefits and how different styles are a great way to exercise anywhere. We've got local news briefs as well, including an important announcement from Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels, the Bosque Arts Center, Clifton Association for Baseball and Youth Sports, the Valley Mills Youth Baseball Association, and more. Support the show

In this episode, it's our last Blast from the Past. We'll be returning to our regular schedule on Thursday, but you can find some big stories of 2021, including vandalism investigated by the Meridian Police Department, wedding vows exchanged at a barbecue cookoff, and the dedication of the John A. Lomax Amphitheater last year. Listen in for the best moments of our most popular episodes of 2021, and watch out for some fresh news Thursday. Support the show

In this episode, you'll hear from many we encountered on the Clifton Chamber of Commerce's Norwegian Country Christmas Tour. We stopped at every location this year in an attempt to find more history and capture some of what makes this annual event in Bosque County memorable each year. The Bosque Museum with Erin Shields and Bosque Arts Center with Linda Pfeiffer were our first stops, on the backstory of their Christmas exhibits this year. We caught up with Jamie Flanagan and Lee Collier at the Valley View House. Both Hank Dawson of Dawson Farms at the Switching House and Sidney Carlisle at the Pederson Home talked the history behind their structures. You'll hear from Mark Varhaug and Debbie Ferguson, both presidents of the Norwegian Society of Texas and Bosque County Genealogical Society, respectively. We caught up with a Ringness Family member at the Ringness House Museum. You'll hear from Clifton ISD's Elementary Honors Choir at the Rock Church, and some awesome history from Pastor Bill Metting and a congregation member at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norse. Support the show

In this episode, it's a Bosque County Blast from the past. For the next couple weeks, we'll be revisiting some of the stories from our most popular episodes of 2021. In this episode, we revisit some stories from March and July, including the tractor pull from Clifton City Park, a PSA, and performance of 101 Dalmatians at the Bosque Arts Center. Support the show

In this episode, it's a Bosque County Blast from the past. For the next couple weeks, we'll be revisiting some of the stories from our most popular episodes of 2021. In this episode, we talked to Angela Smith of the City of Clifton/Clifton Main Street about a grant for street improvements, Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks about his first week in the role, and Linda Lucas Hardy about color pencil masterworks. Support the show

In this episode, you’ll hear from Wreaths Across America Ceremonies in Clifton and Cranfills Gap. Kathy Harr, Cheryl Niemeyer, Pastor Clint Schofield of First Presbyterian Church, Grover McMains, and many volunteers took it upon themselves to lay the wreaths in Bosque County Ceremonies Saturday morning. We also talk to Lorana Rush of the Tin Building Theatre about a Mardi Gras Celebration coming up in February at the Bosque Arts Center, and hear from some volunteers at the West Shore VFD Jingle Bell Parade and Chili Supper fundraiser. Listen for some local announcements of area Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, and some New Years Plans with Meridian, Texas Parks & Recreation. For the end, we've got highlights from the local arrest report. This will be our last regular episode of 2021, with future episodes to review some of the best stories of this year. Also, watch out for a special episode or two while we take a break and get ready for 2022. Support the show

In this episode, you’ll hear a portion of the awards ceremony hosted at the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office for the safe return of Cody and Jessi Lowery. We’ve also a message for the the ranchers from Clifton Feed and Service, and little jazz from the Clifton Middle School Band. We take a look at local events with Wreaths Across America, FUMC Meridian, St. Olafs Kirke, and more. Support the show

This is a rough copy of the speech delivered by Donna Jarman, David Anavitarte, and the crowd singing Amazing Grace at the Bosque Chorale Thursday, December 9, 2021. Support the show

In this episode, we caught up with several that helped put on the live Nativity at First United Methodist Church in Valley Mills last night. Trish Baum of the Camel Corps, Pastor Jamie McLaughlin, and Don Poston tell the story of how this came to be. You’ll hear local news briefs and some upcoming Christmas events, like the MES Christmas Winter Program and Christmas Eve Church Services, services before we move to the local arrest report. Support the show

In this episode, you’ll hear from Interim Clifton Police Chief Gage Guinn about the recent attempted burglary at the tail end of November. The Bosque County Sheriff's Office and Clifton Police responded to the incident, and Sheriff Hendricks even weighed in on why a local pharmacy was targeted. We talked to Dana Chastain about the live nativity coming up at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in which five scenes are being added to this awesome production this year. It's a little bit like a combination of a drive-in movie and live-action play on 15 stages. Then it’s off to the Frazier Performance Hall for the Handel’s Messiah. President Donna Jarman of the Bosque Civic Music Association dedicated the performance to Joy Williamson and Steve Watson. David Anavitarte explained a little history of "Messiah" before the show started. Then, it was sweet, sweet music. We've got news briefs about upcoming events in Valley Mills, a parade and fundraiser hosted by West Shore VFD, and big plans for a market at the Bosque County Cowboy Church this weekend. Support the show

In this episode, we talk to several at the Norwegian Country Christmas Tour in anticipation of our special episode. We caught up with Ronnie Ringness of the Ringness House Museum, Sidney Thomason of the Cranfills Gap Chamber of Commerce on the Pederson House, and Pastor Bill Metting of our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norse. We also spoke with President Mark Varhaug of the Norewgian Society of Texas, and President Debbie Ferguson of the Bosque County Genealogical Society. You’ll hear from a key organizer at the Cranfills Gap Lutefisk this year, Laura Rose For our final story, it’s to Meridian for the event at the Chisholm Trail Plaza and Christmas on the Bosque. Meridian Mayor Ryan Niewenhuis gave a speech for the occasion, while Meridian Police Chief Blake Johnson delivered a prayer. Also, we have a special message from the Angel Tree Coordinator there, Tonya Garza. In between, it’s news and local events, with your local arrest report. Support the show

In this episode, you’ll hear from Sharon Salmon, who has been helping the Clifton Ministerial Alliance put together the community garden next to the Clifton Food Pantry. We find the real meaning behind gardening in the process. We also talk with Bryan Davis and David Anavitarte of the Bosque Chorale about the upcoming concert at the Frazier Performance Hall. Some of Handel’s "Messiah" will be performed, in honor of two founding members of the chorale. We look at the history of "Messiah," as well as a little bit of the folklore behind it. Both Davis and Anavitarte talked the profound impact that both Steve Watson and Joy Williamson had in the founding of the Bosque Chorale. Listen in for news briefs from the Clifton Chamber of Commerce, the Cranfills Gap Lutefisk Dinner, the Greater Valley Mills Chamber of Commerce, Nellie Pederson Civic Library, and many more ongoing events this weekend. Support the show

In this episode, we talk to members of the congregation, and Pastor John Thiele about the 59th Annual Zion United Church Sausage Supper. The tradition keeps many coming back for delicious handmade sausage, and out of this world desserts. We also talk to a family that’s been coming out to the Radde-Tannebaum tree farm for generations, as well as owner Cathy Radde, about the tree farm that draws crowds each year. You'll hear local events and news briefs, including the "Spread the Light" contest in Valley Mills, events at the Bosque Arts Center, Santa at the Meridian Public Library, Christmas on the Bosque, and more. Last, we'll conclude with the local arrest report. Support the show