In this episode of The Boerne Brew, Jeff Flinn (Managing Editor, Boerne Star) sits down with Maggie Dominguez (Boerne ISD Communications Director), Donnie Person (Boerne High School Band Director), and Israel "Avi" Avila (Champion Theater Director) to discuss the upcoming school year, band and theater programs, new teacher initiatives, and everything parents and students need to know for back-to-school in Boerne ISD.

00:00 – Introduction & Tax-Free Weekend
01:18 – School Start Dates & Guests Introduction
02:00 – Meet Maggie Dominguez, Donnie Person, and Avi Avila
03:00 – First Day of School Plans
05:00 – Band Camp: Early Start, Practices, and Fun Activities
07:00 – Theater Department: Fearless Camp & Productions
09:00 – Training Freshmen & Sophomores in Band and Theater
12:00 – Leadership, Mentorship, and Student Growth
14:00 – Convocation & New Teacher Orientation
16:00 – Community Support & School Facilities
18:00 – New Teachers and “Signing Day” for Future Educators
20:00 – Band and Theater: Upcoming Performances
22:00 – School Schedules: Bell Times and Drop-Off Tips
24:00 – School Website, Resources, and Fine Arts Calendar
26:00 – School Lunches: Prices and Nutrition
28:00 – Back-to-School Bash & Community Involvement
29:00 – Transportation, Bus Routes, and Final Tips
30:00 – Closing Remarks & Good Luck for the School Year

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On this episode of The Boerne Brew, host Kerry Barboza interviews Leighann Goode, national champion from the University of Texas softball team. Leighann shares her journey through the College World Series, the excitement of winning the national title, memorable moments, team dynamics, and her personal growth as an athlete. Get insights into the championship run, behind-the-scenes stories, and what’s next for Leighann and the Longhorns.

Timeline:

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Leighann Goode, National Champion
00:33 – Summer after the championship: Camps, lessons, and adjusting
01:13 – Emotions after winning: Still on cloud nine?

01:48 – Public appearances and recognition
02:25 – Media interviews and hometown support
03:30 – Championship trophy and ring ceremony
04:10 – Reflections on the team’s achievement
04:27 – Playoff run begins: Hosting regionals
04:42 – Playing in extreme heat and team accommodations
05:23 – Super Regionals vs. Clemson: Weather delays and late-night games
06:00 – Losing the first game, fighting back
06:35 – College World Series: Facing Oklahoma and other top teams
07:07 – Beating Oklahoma in the World Series
07:29 – Finals vs. Texas Tech: Interference call controversy
08:31 – Handling tough calls and emotions
09:13 – Game three: Texas Tech pitcher fatigue and Leanne’s home run
10:13 – The feeling of hitting a home run in the championship
11:16 – Celebrating the win: Dog pile and team reactions
12:00 – 2 million viewers: Growth of women’s softball
12:30 – Teammate Tegan’s story: Playing through loss
13:20 – Family and friends’ support
13:50 – Comparing state and national titles
14:20 – Summer league and staying in shape
15:00 – Injury recovery and future plans
15:30 – Professional softball aspirations
16:00 – Team communication and leadership
16:40 – Superstitions and pre-game rituals
17:30 – Looking ahead: Defending the title and personal growth
18:00 – Closing remarks and congratulations

Original Airdate: August 2nd, 2025 at 8:00AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact: The Boerne Star

https://www.boernestar.com - 830-249-2441

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In this episode of The Boerne Brew, Jeff Flinn, Managing Editor of The Boerne Star interviews April McDonald (Co-chair, Comfort Chamber of Commerce) and Lisa Jenkins (Free Thinkers General Store) about Comfort, Texas’ recent flood, the community’s response, and how local businesses and volunteers came together. Discover Comfort’s best places to stay, eat, shop, and upcoming events, plus how you can support this resilient town.

00:32 – Comfort Chamber of Commerce: April McDonald’s story
01:00 – Flood impact and evacuation experience
02:00 – Community response: Meals, supplies, and volunteers
04:00 – Social media’s role in relief efforts
06:00 – Local business support and stories
08:00 – Where to stay in Comfort: Hotels, B&Bs, Camp Comfort
11:00 – Best places to eat: Pizza, Tex-Mex, fried chicken, breakfast spots
14:00 – Shopping in Comfort: Unique stores and galleries
17:00 – Comfort’s art scene and local artists
19:00 – Annual events: Christmas in Comfort, Art Fest, Diva Day
22:00 – How to support Comfort and closing thoughts

Guests:

• April McDonald, Comfort Chamber of Commerce
• Lisa Jenkins, Free Thinkers General Store

Learn more:
Comfort Chamber of Commerce: https://www.comfortchamber.com/

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