Arena football is coming to the Texas Hill Country! In this edition of The Boerne Brew, host Kerry Barbosa sits down with John Tipton, Director of Partnerships for the Texas Wild Hogs — a new professional arena football team based in the Boerne area that will play at the San Antonio Rose Palace. JT shares the story behind the Wild Hogs name, the team's faith-based values, plans for tryouts, sponsorship opportunities, $10 general admission tickets, and why this could be the best affordable family entertainment north of 1604. Also joining the conversation are Boerne Radio's Esteban Serrano and producer Roland J. Ruiz.

0:00 Introduction & Welcome

~1:00 JT's Role: Director of Partnerships

~3:00 The Wild Hogs Name Origin

~5:00 Team Website & Merchandise

~7:00 What Is Arena Football?

~9:30 Field Dimensions & Game Format

~11:00 Boerne, Hill Country & Beyond

~13:30 Tryouts & Finding Local Talent

~17:00 Faith-Based Values & Season Schedule

~19:00 The San Antonio Rose Palace Venue

~20:30 Ticket Prices & Sponsorships

~22:00 Contact Info & Wrap-Up

🏈 Website: txwildhogs.com

📞 Contact JT: 210-900-2470

📧 jtipton@txwildhogs.com

Original Air Date: June 27, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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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

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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

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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

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Kerry Barboza sits down with Jane Blomquist of the Hill Country Comets track club to talk about two major youth track meets happening this week — the TAAF Summer Games of Texas in College Station and the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa at Drake University. Jane shares how the club has grown to over 20 coaches covering every track and field event, the national-level meets they attend (Nike, Under Armour, New Balance), and some of the standout athletes they've developed over the years. She also opens up about the club's scholarship program — which has given out over $26,000 to graduating athletes — and shares the personal story of her son Noah heading to Sweden's Dala Sports Academy to train and compete.

The Boerne Brew airs on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM and 1500 AM.

Timeline:

0:00 – Intro & meet the guest: Jane Blomquist, Hill Country Comets

0:39 – TAAF Summer Games of Texas (College Station, ~5,000 athletes)

1:53 – 47 Comets qualified; medal contenders

2:12 – AAU Junior Olympic Games (Des Moines, Iowa; 14,000 athletes)

3:24 – Drake University campus & meet scale (20–30K attendees)

3:04 – Overlap between TAAF and Junior Olympics

4:07 – The coaching staff: 20 coaches covering every event

4:24 – Pole vault, hurdles, sprints, multis — full event coverage

5:28 – National meets: Nike, Under Armour, New Balance Nationals

6:09 – Qualifying standards and division breakdown

6:27 – Comets at Nike & Under Armour this year; IMG Academy

7:08 – Travel costs and parent funding

7:22 – Total club membership (~180 this year, up to 350 in past)

7:39 – Top 5 club in Texas; Houston/Dallas comparisons

8:00 – Training at Boerne ISD Stadium; occasional Bandera practices

8:33 – Meet schedule: 4 prep meets + district + regional (up to 10 meets/summer)

9:04 – Elizabeth Leachman mention; Brady Chandler (pole vault)

9:43 – National champions and records; Ben Blomquist at Nike Nationals

10:06 – Brock Lewis (UT decathlete); #1 ranked heptathlete heading to Junior Olympics

10:31 – Season start: April, after Easter

10:48 – Multi-sport kids; attendance philosophy ("come when you can")

11:49 – Club history: founded 2014 as Hill Country Comets; relationship with TAAF's City of Boerne team

12:41 – Competing as "City of Boerne" at TAAF

13:04 – Two TAAF State Athletes of the Year: Noah Blomquist (2018) & Bethany Preuss (2022)

13:44 – Athletes from outside Boerne; thrower driving 2.5 hrs from Brackettville

14:12 – Campbell Garavino: heptathlete from Oklahoma, moved to Boerne for summer training

14:54 – Campbell's story: multiple Oklahoma state champion, now #1 seeded heptathlete

16:12 – Scholarship program: $26,300 given out; up to $2,000 per athlete

17:03 – Jane's family & husband Stefan (Swedish national team athlete)

17:57 – Son Noah heading to Dala Sports Academy in Sweden (Aug 22)

19:24 – Why the family stayed in Texas; meeting Stefan at Angelo State

20:36 – Stefan's Swedish roots; family still in Sweden

21:32 – Why coaches volunteer; culture of former athletes returning

23:16 – What makes Jane proud at meets: sportsmanship & improvement

23:36 – Wrap-up; Jane's upcoming trips to Sweden and Egypt

Original Air Date: August 1, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Kerry Barboza hosts producer Roland J. Ruiz and Boerne ISD Athletic Director Stan Leach to open the 2026–27 school year.

Summary: Leach reflects on 41 years with Boerne ISD and the district's growth from one stoplight to two high schools. The conversation covers the Boerne Little League team heading to the Little League World Series (spotlighting Case Yarbrough and his family's deep sports ties), fall sports previews (volleyball, water polo, football, cross country, tennis) with coaching staff updates, and the upcoming Hall of Honor Ceremony inductees — Chuck Foster, Claire Crites, the 2011 state championship soccer team, and benefactor honoree Jeff Dabbs. Leach closes reflecting on Boerne's stability in leadership and why it's been a lasting home for his career.

Timeline / Chapters:

Time Topic

0:00 Intro: hosts and guest introductions

0:33 Roland's Hall of Fame induction

0:50 Stan Leach's 45-year career, 41 in Boerne ISD

1:32 Boerne's growth from one stoplight to two high schools

3:24 Little League World Series shoutout (Boerne team, Case Yarbrough)

10:00 Volleyball, water polo & aquatic center updates

13:16 Football season preview (Chargers & Greyhounds), Laredo trip

22:15 Hall of Honor Ceremony preview (Foster, Crites, 2011 soccer team, Dabbs)

25:07 Boerne ISD leadership & closing remarks

Original Air Date: August 15, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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This episode of the Bernie Brew features Veronica Rector interviewing Donna Provencher (director) and Mason Lowe (playing Charlie Brown) about BCT's upcoming musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." They discuss why the show resonates so widely, Mason's journey from auditioning for Linus to landing the lead, the show's vignette-style structure, and BCT's community-building culture. A major highlight is BCT's first-ever sensory-friendly, disability-accessible performance (Aug 27, 7:30 PM, free with reservation), sponsored by the Autism Community Network. They also cover show dates (Aug 21–Sept 6), upcoming BCT productions, ticket giveaways, and ways to volunteer or donate.

0:00 – Intro & guests

0:34 – Why BCT chose this musical

1:12 – Universal appeal of Charlie Brown/Peanuts

2:31 – Mason's path to the role

4:03 – The "pulled in" audition story

4:51 – Story structure: vignettes, not a linear plot

6:01 – Mason on tackling his first musical

6:36 – Community theater's mentorship dynamic

8:29 – Cast bonding & new creative risks

8:47 – Sensory-friendly show announcement

10:50 – Why accessibility benefits everyone

12:07 – How the sponsorship came together

12:59 – Show dates & sensory show details

13:35 – Other BCT shows this season (Anybody Home, Hill Country's Got Talent)

16:00 – How to donate/volunteer

19:09 – Choreography with Bri Dumond-Littleton

22:37 – Directing philosophy & past hits (Legally Blonde, Wedding Singer)

24:53 – Ticket giveaway details

26:04 – How to buy tickets & sensory show info

27:32 – Closing thanks & sign-off

Original Air Date: August 22, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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This episode of Boerne Brew (Boerne Radio 103.9 FM) features host Jeff Flinn (managing editor, Boerne Star) interviewing Mark Olson of LTO Ventures.

Olson is the father of two adult daughters with intellectual/developmental disabilities and founded LTO Ventures in 2010 to build housing, provide consulting, and advocate for people with disabilities.

LTO has helped build 19 communities across 10 states; a new one just opened in Zionsville, Indiana.

Olson shares statistics: 28.7% of Texans have a disability across six categories (mobility, cognition, hearing, vision, independent living, self-care).

LTO is now building its own project in Boerne: Autumn Hills Village — starting with a weekday day program (individualized skills and socialization) launching around January, followed by a 100-resident residential community (38 homes + 62 lease units) and a 40,000 sq ft community enrichment center, pending finding ~17 acres of land.

On Thursday, September 10th, Olson is hosting two informational sessions (10:30am and 7:00pm, in-person at the Chamber of Commerce boardroom + Zoom) to update the community and recruit volunteers, donors, and expertise.

0:00 Intro / welcome to Boerne Brew

0:30 Introducing Mark Olson & LTO Ventures

1:25 Mark's personal story (daughters) & founding LTO

2:39 Disability statistics in Texas

5:48 Announcing Autumn Hills Village & day program details

8:29 How the project phases come together / community demand

11:53 Recap & explaining LTO name (daughter's initials)

12:40 Residential community plans & land search

14:18 How to get involved / contact info

16:45 Emotional core: planning for the future

17:37 Fundraising & the Hill Country community's generosity

19:36 Common questions parents ask

20:30 Past & upcoming LTO projects around Texas

21:29 Autumn Hills Village specs (homes, apartments, enrichment center)

22:59 September 10th event details recap

23:52 Sign-off

Contact: molson@ltoventures.org / ltoventures.org.

Original Air Date: August 29, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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