
Bosque County Blast
Bosque County Blast brings you a news blast podcast from the top of the hill country, Bosque County, Texas. Listen to hear news blasts, upcoming events and enjoy special episodes on local history and folklore.
Episodes
189 episodes
Bosque County Blast for February 9, 2022
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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17:42

Bosque County Blast for February 16, 2022
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 brief...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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17:46

Bosque County Blast for February 2, 2022
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, an...
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Season 6
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18:30

Bosque County Blast for January 24, 2022
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. ...
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Season 6
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16:32

Bosque County Blast for January 17, 2022
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, an...
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Season 6
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14:10

Bosque County Blast for January 14, 2022
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, inc...
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Season 6
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14:59

Bosque County Blast for January 10, 2022
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 Nowel...
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Season 6
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17:11

Bosque County Blast for January 7, 2022
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 Depa...
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Season 6
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15:45

Bosque County Blast for January 3, 2022
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...
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Season 6
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15:41

SPECIAL EPISODE: On the 2021 Norwegian Country Christmas Tour
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 ev...
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Season 5
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35:04

Bosque County Blast for December 27, 2021
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 tr...
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Season 5
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16:50

Bosque County Blast for December 23, 2021
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...
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Season 5
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18:00

Bosque County Blast for December 20, 2021
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 t...
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Season 5
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18:03

Bosque County Blast for December 17, 2021
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...
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Season 5
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18:38

Donna Jarman, David Anavitarte, and the crowd Singing Amazing Grace at the Bosque Chorale
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.
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8:39

Bosque County Blast for December 13, 2021
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 ca...
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Season 5
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13:14

Bosque County Blast for December 10, 2021
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 ev...
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Season 5
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19:59

Bosque County Blast for December 6, 2021
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 t...
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18:09

Bosque County Blast for December 3, 2021
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 wit...
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Season 5
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19:44

Bosque County Blast for November 29, 2021
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 ...
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Season 5
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16:52

Bosque County Blast for November 26, 2021
In this episode, we talk to Interim Chief Gage Guinn of the Clifton Police Department about local law enforcement’s response to a car fire Thanksgiving morning. The Bosque County Sheriff's Office, Clifton VFD, and North Bosque EMS arrived, w...
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Season 5
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18:29

Bosque County Blast for November 22, 2021
In this episode, you’ll hear from some at the 29th Annual Santa’s Angel Toy Run in Meridian. We’ve also got the details on the Angel Tree for youth in need around the county. We’ve got news briefs and events, and your local arrest report.&nb...
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Season 5
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18:08

Bosque County Blast for November 18, 2021
In this episode, you’ll hear from Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks on some new bulletproof vests for the department. We’ve got updates for Thanksgiving events, like those at Corner Drug Cafe, Foothills Restaurant and Bar, and the Clifto...
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Season 5
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18:12

Bosque County Blast for November 15, 2021
In this episode, you’ll hear from many at the Veterans Day Ceremony held at Clifton ISD in the Performing Arts Center. Wreaths Across America, Clifton VFW Post 8553, the CES Choir, the Clifton High School Band, and many more participat...
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Season 5
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19:46

Bosque County Blast for November 13, 2021
In this episode, we'll head to Cranfills Gap for the Veterans Day Ceremony held last Thursday. A large crowd gathered to honor those men and women that have served their country. You'll hear local news briefs, a big announcement from CobraTec i...
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Season 5
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11:26
