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Regular Episodes
Intro Episode – May 26, 2020
Introducing the Bosque County Blast, a twice-weekly news blast podcast all about living in Bosque County.
Bosque County Blast for May 28, 2020
In this episode, we discuss Clifton Main Street, a farewell to students and round it off with news from around the county.
Bosque County Blast for February 22, 2021
We’ve put together an episode featuring residents across Bosque County on how they battled the winter storm.
For our feature stories today, you’ll hear from Iredell residents that worked hard to band togther and overcome adversity during the Snowpocalypse.
We’ve got a special segment on Carter BloodCare in Clifton, and how giving blood can land you free tickets to the Cliftex Theatre.
We talk to Brett Voss of Meridian Parks & Recreation about the upcoming Chili Cookoff in Meridian.
Last, you’ll heartwarming stories of families that weathered the storm at Uncle Gus’ Marina and Resort, and the extreme generosity they experienced during their uplanned stays. Listen in for local events, your arrest report from the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office, and local specials.
Bosque County Blast for October 16, 2021
In this episode, we talk National Domestic Violence Awareness month with the co-founder of a local women’s shelter in Bosque, Sarina Ozuna.
We talk about the recent case of Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito that swept the nation, how to identify toxic and potentially abusive relationships, and how you can find local support.
You’ll hear the local weather report, and even local sports schedules. Listen in for the weekend edition of the Bosque County Blast.
Bosque County Blast for November 8, 2021
In this episode, we’re back to the music with the 8th Annual Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic at the Bosque Arts Center.
It’s a mash-up of the performances Saturday evening from the five troubadours that joined in this year. You’ll hear Amy Taylor, Blake Dagley, Sadie Self, Zac Clifton, and Bill Sibley.
We also caught with Paige Key of the Clifton Chamber of Commerce about upcoming events. We discussed the Norwegian Country Christmas Tour, the Chamber Membership Drive, and the 28th ornament that features a bit of Bosque County history.
You’ll hear a fresh round of news briefs before the local arrest report.
Bosque County Blast for January 14, 2022
In this episode, you’ll hear from Mayor Josh Thayer of Valley Mills about an investigation into financial misappropriation at city hall.
We also caught up with Shasta Casey of the Grind Coffee House, and of course, sampled the brew.
You’ll hear news briefs from across the county, including the Healthy Kids Running Series in Clifton, a fundraiser benefit for the Meridian VFD assistant fire chief that was recently hospitalized, youth baseball announcements, and more.
Special Episodes
From election coverage to special highlights of the Central Texas Youth Fair, we covered a bit of it all. Click below to listen: