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Boerne Brew - Back To School Resource Rally7-25-26

Boerne Brew - Back To School Resource Rally7-25-26

Jeff Flynn, managing editor of the Boerne Star, sits down with Maggie Dominguez (Executive Director of Communications, Boerne ISD) and Stephanie Bautista (Program Coordinator) to talk about the Back to School Resource Rally happening TODAY — 9 AM to noon at the BISD Central Office (238 Lohmann Rd). From sports physicals to bus routes, meal applications to 30+ vendors and nonprofits, this is a one-stop event for families getting ready for the first day of school on August 11th. Plus: a sneak peek at BISD's upcoming convocation and what's new this school year.   0:00 – Welcome & intro to Boerne Brew 0:30 – Introducing Maggie Dominguez & Stephanie Bautista (Boerne ISD) 1:00 – What is the Back to School Resource Rally? 2:30 – Transportation, bus routes & talking to your bus driver 3:30 – Registration, counseling & district departments on-site 5:00 – Community nonprofits & local vendors (30+) 7:00 – Meal applications, Love Kendall County Kids, socks & supplies 9:00 – Volunteers: 100+ make it happen 10:30 – NEW this year: Sports physicals for $30 (Main Street Urgent Care) 12:00 – How to navigate the event; what to bring 14:30 – Sponsors: Good for the Soul, Blessings in a Backpack, San Antonio Food Bank & more 16:30 – Stephanie's story: growing the event from 4 weeks' notice to 1,200+ attendees 19:00 – BISD Convocation (Aug 7, Oak Hills Church) & school year theme: "Rooted in Tradition, Reaching for the Stars" 21:30 – Back to school supply lists, boerneisd.net/enroll, campus visit nights 23:30 – Future growth plans & looking ahead to next year's rally (July 31) 24:30 – Wrap-up & call to action: come out 9 AM–noon today! Original Air Date:  July 25, 2025, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM https://www.boernestar.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Publication date: 25.07.2026 19:00Source: boernestar.com
The Boerne Brew - Chris Carey, Boerne Little League 7-18-26

The Boerne Brew - Chris Carey, Boerne Little League 7-18-26

Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, The Boerne Star) interviews Chris Carey, president of Boerne Little League, at Boerne Radio Studios. The conversation covers the 2026 All-Star team's run to the Southwest Regional tournament in Waco, how it compares to the celebrated 2024 team, community growth, and Chris's three-year tenure as president. The 2026 team advanced to Southwest Regionals (Aug. 4, Waco, TX) — one round from the Little League World Series Comparison to the 2024 team (finished 2nd nationally, 4th internationally), noting differences in team cohesion and adversity experience Tim Crist's book about the 2024 season and its fundraising tie to the league Boerne Little League enrollment grew from ~1,000 to ~1,200 kids post-2024 buzz; softball nearly doubled to ~170 players The 2026 roster: coached by Greg Yost, Rusty Belden, Josh Cude; players include Anders Paulsen, Boone Blalock, Carson Patrick, and others Little League vs. select baseball — collaboration over competition, arm care concerns Chris's role: 25–30 hrs/week during season, stepping down July 31 after 3 years as president Timeline Time     Topic 0:00     Introductions — Kerry, Baron Wiley, Steban Serrano, Chris Carey 0:45     Regionals details — Waco, Aug. 4, George W. Bush Field complex 1:04     Texas split into two state tournaments (only state to do so), I-35/I-10 divider 1:39     East Texas competitors — Lamar, Pearland 1:59     2026 vs. 2024 team comparison — cohesion, adversity, first comeback win 2:58     Crowd noise at Waco/Williamsport; importance of hand signals 3:29     2024 team legacy — Tim Crist's book, recognition, detail of the season 5:03     Book's advice on player development — balancing pressure vs. challenge 5:49     2024 homecoming parade — police escort, water cannon, thousands of attendees 6:33     Kerry's parade video — 500K views on X, worldwide Facebook followers 7:21     Tournament recognition of 2024 kids; focus on players over the league 7:40     2024 players now entering high school — split between Champion and Boerne High 8:37     Julian and Jett's growth spurts; Cole Newsom moving to Charlotte 9:27     Justin Newsom (2024 coach) still in touch, offering advice to current coach Greg 10:29  Cole Newsom thriving in Charlotte; travel baseball highlight reels 11:07  Enrollment bump post-2024 — grew from ~1,000 to ~1,200 kids 11:29  Biggest growth in 8–11-year-olds; 25 minor league teams (10 more than ever) 12:11  Softball growth — ~170 kids, nearly doubled; challenges vs. baseball scheduling 13:29  UT softball national championships; Le'Ann Goode mentioned 14:04  Boerne's state tournament history — only 3 teams ever: 2000, 2024, 2026 14:43  Key to success — competitive kids staying in Little League, better pitching 15:20  300+ coaches, 25 board members; volunteer structure 15:56  Bauer Field history — Boerne White Sox, 1900s, cinder block dugouts 16:29  2026 roster named in full 17:13  Case Yarbrough — grandson of Missions president Burl Yarbrough; mom Alex won state softball title 17:29  Little League vs. select baseball — collaboration, not competition 18:34  Schedule overlap; select coaches flexible on Little League game days 19:18  Arm care — parents and coaches must coordinate pitch counts 19:32  Chris's tenure — 3 years as president, 4 on board; stepping down July 31 20:27  Time commitment — 25–30 hrs/week in season, 10–15 off-season 21:04  Legacy and highlights — meeting families, growing the community 21:22  Best part of being president — the kids; fist bumps at the grocery store 21:43  Closing — thanks to Chris, good luck at Waco Original Air Date:  July 18, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM https://www.boernestar.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Publication date: 18.07.2026 19:00Source: boernestar.com
Boerne Brew - Cam Johnson7-11-26

Boerne Brew - Cam Johnson7-11-26

Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Cam Johnson, a Boerne native and National Champion third baseman who just won the College World Series with the University of Oklahoma Sooners. The conversation covers his life post-championship, his journey from Boerne High School through Wichita State to OU, what made the team special, standout plays from the tournament, and his outlook on the upcoming MLB Draft. Time     Topic 0:00     Introductions — host Kerry Barboza, producer Roland Ruiz, and guest Cam Johnson 0:55     Life after the championship — still on cloud nine? 1:39     What stood out most about winning the title — heart, team chemistry, locker room culture 2:39     Team chemistry — diverse group from San Antonio, Canada, Puerto Rico 4:01     The championship trophy — where it's living now 4:28     Cam's athletic background — Boerne High, Coach Merrill, football highlights 5:15     The famous foul-line catch vs. Georgia — play-by-play breakdown 6:48     Speed & athleticism — 40-yard dash, low 4.4 in high school 7:22     His path: Boerne → Wichita State (2 years) → transfer to OU 8:21     Why OU? Stolen base freedom, Coach Skip Johnson's pitch 9:19     His stolen base numbers — 31 in 34 attempts at OU, 18 in 40 Cape League games 9:39     What it was like playing for Skip Johnson — respect, no showboating, doing it right 11:21  The OU visit — in-depth breakdown of his game sealed the deal 11:51  Coach Bill Merrill & Boerne High — similarities to Skip Johnson, playing with class 13:08  Coaches Isenberg & Church — football, wiffle ball home run celebration story 14:11  The MLB Draft — projected 3rd–6th round, dreaming but staying grounded 15:02  Preferred teams — Houston or coast cities; would play anywhere 15:20  Defensive position — shortstop or center field, definitely middle of the field 15:57  The dog pile — chaos, Cam got tripped, grabbed LaChance's gear, Da'Sean on his head 17:25  The Atlanta Regional comeback vs. Georgia Tech — 8–2 down, won 15–8 17:43  Turning point — game 2 vs. Arkansas, Reggie Waltz's dugout speech 19:14  SEC Tournament exit — flushed it, moved on with nothing to lose 19:51  CWS Finals — losing game 2 to UNC, positive mindset, "we'd rather dog pile at night anyway" 21:11  Closing — best memory: Dayton Taki's walk-off homer 21:38  Draft wishes, sign-off Original Air Date:  July 11, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM https://www.boernestar.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Publication date: 11.07.2026 19:00Source: boernestar.com
The Boerne Brew - Kendall County Women's Shelter7-4-26

The Boerne Brew - Kendall County Women's Shelter7-4-26

Host Jeff Flinn (managing editor, Boerne Star) interviews Allison Peterson, the new executive director of the Kendall County Women's Shelter (KCWS), who joined in March 2026. The conversation covers the shelter's services, the realities of domestic abuse, and how the community can help.   Key topics covered:   Scope of domestic violence: Staggering national stats — 32 people experience intimate partner violence every minute; 47% of women experience contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner. Broader definition of abuse: Not just physical — psychological, emotional, financial, social, and religious abuse are all addressed. The shelter: 7,000 sq ft, 9 bedrooms, serves 30+ people daily — men, women, families, and pets. One of only 15% of emergency shelters nationwide with a pet facility. Always at capacity. Non-residential services: Counseling, legal aid, case management, food, transportation — available even if you don't need a bed. Holistic care: Job readiness, ID/document recovery, group and individual counseling to break the cycle of abuse. Fundraising needs: New admin team, 24/7 staffing, 12 AC units, two commercial water heaters, pet facility — all costly to operate. Community partners: Golfers For Others, Frost Bank, Boerne Star, Boerne Radio, and many individual donors recognized. Call to action: Invite Allison to speak to civic groups; donate; spread awareness. Contact info shared:   Admin office: 830-331-8950 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) | 930 N. School St. 24-hour hotline: 1-800-495-8078 Website: KCWSTexas.org Fabulous Finds Thrift Store: located next door to admin office Timeline Time     Topic 0:00     Jeff Flinn intro; show welcome 0:24     Intro to Allison Peterson; opening domestic violence statistics 1:00     Reframing what a women's shelter does — beyond physical abuse 1:27     Allison's background; new executive director since March; admin office location 1:46     Fabulous Finds Thrift Store next door 2:23     Types of abuse: psychological, emotional, financial, social, religious 2:44     Story of a woman who took 7 attempts to leave — financial control 3:26     Always at capacity; shelter opened 2012; serves 30+ daily including men and pets 4:12     Pet facility — one of only 15% of shelters nationwide; pets used as leverage in abuse 5:16     Intake process — decompression time, caseworkers, counselors 6:14     Length of stay — days to months depending on situation 6:39     Allison shares personal connection to the mission; 15 years in nonprofits 7:24     New team direction; program and process improvement 8:22     Non-residential services explained 9:17     "Couch surfers" who don't know help exists — awareness gap analogy 9:49     Contact info — website, admin number, 24-hour hotline 10:28  Encouraging listeners to save the number for friends/family in need 11:18  24-hour hotline repeated: 1-800-495-8078 11:48  What happens when at capacity — shelter network collaboration 12:10  More national stats — 40 million women; 40% of US women report physical violence 13:00  Fundraising needs and community outreach 13:34  Operating costs — food, clothing, 12 AC units, 2 water heaters, 24/7 staff 14:39  Invitation for civic orgs to book Allison as a speaker 15:43  Intakes happen any time — day or night 16:25  Numbers repeated; call to action for organizations needing speakers 17:28  Community partners thanked: Golfers For Others, Frost Bank, Boerne Star, Boerne Radio 18:54  Holistic care — breaking the cycle; counseling, job readiness, document recovery 20:28  The cycle of returning to abusers — counseling role in breaking it 21:32  Financial and social control tactics used by abusers 21:48  Fatal DV statistics — 70% of fatal victims are women; 4 women murdered daily 22:46  Closing — Allison's contact info repeated; speaker invite 23:27  Final hotline repeat and sign-off Original Air Date:  July 4, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM https://www.boernestar.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Publication date: 04.07.2026 19:00Source: boernestar.com
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