Bree on a Budget: Pueblo, We Got Your Back! This Halloween season, Bree Pappan is turning up the festive spirit with a special treat for listeners. In this spooky and fun-filled episode, Bree welcomes Chris Segura, Director of Communications and Engagement at United Way of Pueblo County, to talk about a community favorite: the annual Trunk or Treat. Together, they share all the details about this year’s event, from creative costumes to decorated car trunks, showing that Pueblo knows how to make Halloween both safe and spectacular.

Bree also announces the Pueblo Star Journal’s first annual Halloween Budget Costume Contest, open to kids and adults alike. It is all about creativity, fun, and community pride without spending a fortune. Bree’s October article focuses on helping families enjoy the holiday while saving money, proving that with a little imagination, everyone can join the celebration.

We know how hard it can be these days to make ends meet, and that is why Bree on a Budget is here to say, “Pueblo, we got your back.” Whether you are hunting for candy, crafting the perfect costume, or simply looking for local Halloween fun, this episode is your guide to a safe, spirited, and budget-friendly holiday. Tune in, get inspired, and let the magic (and savings) begin!

DON'T FORGET TO EMAIL YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME PICTURES TO BREE BY OCT 30! EMAIL TO BREE@PUEBLOSTARJOURNAL.ORG.

Your Voice, Your Vote: District 3 Interview with Ted Hernandez The Pueblo Star Journal continues its Your Voice, Your Vote series with District 3 City Council candidate Ted Hernandez. As part of PSJ’s expanding Investigative Channels, this conversation builds on earlier interviews with local leaders, including Joe Perko, to give Pueblo voters clear, factual, and community-centered insights ahead of the election.

In this special State of Art episode, host Bree Pappan welcomes musician and lecturer Aaron Zimola, who joins the Pueblo City-County Library District’s All Pueblo Reads 2025 celebration of The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

Aaron, now celebrating his first year living in Pueblo, shares his journey of discovering our community, exploring housing opportunities, investments, and the welcoming spirit that defines the city. He takes listeners on an inspiring exploration of Pueblo’s cultural institutions, offering a fresh appreciation for the creative treasures that make this region so unique.

Their conversation bridges literature, history, and place, connecting Slocumb’s story of music and identity to Colorado’s own "Stradivarius of the West," George W. Fisk. The episode concludes with Aaron’s violin performance, a reflection of craftsmanship, passion, and the power of art to unite us all.

What an episode!