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In this episode of Boost Boerne Business, we visit the iconic Dienger Trading Company with owners Raymond and Lisa Lunsford. Located in a beautifully restored 1884 building on Main Street, Dienger Trading Company is more than just a restaurant—it's a bakery, coffee shop, boutique, event space, and a living piece of Boerne's history. Raymond and Lisa share stories about the building's past, their journey as business owners, and the importance of community and faith in their work. Learn about the unique features of the Dienger, from its historic safe and art displays to the beloved snow cone stand and vibrant boutique. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this episode will inspire you to experience the heart and soul of Boerne at the Dienger Trading Company.

00:00 - Introduction & Host Welcome

00:28 - Meet Raymond & Lisa Lunsford

00:58 - The History of Dienger Trading Company

01:25 - The Building’s Legacy & Family Tribute

01:59 - 10-Year Anniversary & Refurbishing

02:19 - First Impressions & Renovation

02:36 - Creating the Vintage Style & Event Room

02:53 - Event Space Details

03:09 - The Lunsfords’ Business Journey in Boerne

03:26 - Buying Sammy’s Mexican Restaurant

03:46 - Early Business Challenges & Community

04:03 - Restaurant Evolution & Boutique

04:20 - Bringing Everything Together at Dienger

04:41 - Official Opening in 2015

04:59 - A Walkthrough of Dienger Trading Company

05:19 - Historic Features & The Lord’s Footstool

05:39 - The Boutique & Handpicked Goods

05:59 - Children’s Section & Community Response

06:21 - The Return of the Snow Cone Stand

06:38 - Snow Cone Stand Traditions

06:56 - Generational Customers & Sandy’s Return

07:16 - The Legacy of Snow Cones in Boerne

07:35 - Regulars, Tourists, and Community Support

07:52 - Art, Faith, and Local Artists

08:27 - The Upper Room: Event & Worship Space

09:38 - Balcony Views & Event Flexibility

10:39 - Booking the Event Space

11:15 - Invitation to Visit Dienger Trading Company

11:32 - Closing Remarks & Thank You

Original Air Date:  August 2nd, 2025 at 11:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley

The Dienger Trading Company: https://thediengertradingco.com    830-331-2225.

 

In this episode of Boost Boerne Business, we visit the iconic Dienger Trading Company with owners Raymond and Lisa Lunsford. Located in a beautifully restored 1884 building on Main Street, Dienger Trading Company is more than just a restaurant&mdash;it's a bakery, coffee shop, boutique, event space, and a living piece of Boerne's history. Raymond and Lisa share stories about the building's past, their journey as business owners, and the importance of community and faith in their work. Learn about the unique features of the Dienger, from its historic safe and art displays to the beloved snow cone stand and vibrant boutique. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this episode will inspire you to experience the heart and soul of Boerne at the Dienger Trading Company.
00:00 - Introduction &amp; Host Welcome
00:28 - Meet Raymond &amp; Lisa Lunsford
00:58 - The History of Dienger Trading Company
01:25 - The Building&rsquo;s Legacy &amp; Family Tribute
01:59 - 10-Year Anniversary &amp; Refurbishing
02:19 - First Impressions &amp; Renovation
02:36 - Creating the Vintage Style &amp; Event Room
02:53 - Event Space Details
03:09 - The Lunsfords&rsquo; Business Journey in Boerne
03:26 - Buying Sammy&rsquo;s Mexican Restaurant
03:46 - Early Business Challenges &amp; Community
04:03 - Restaurant Evolution &amp; Boutique
04:20 - Bringing Everything Together at Dienger
04:41 - Official Opening in 2015
04:59 - A Walkthrough of Dienger Trading Company
05:19 - Historic Features &amp; The Lord&rsquo;s Footstool
05:39 - The Boutique &amp; Handpicked Goods
05:59 - Children&rsquo;s Section &amp; Community Response
06:21 - The Return of the Snow Cone Stand
06:38 - Snow Cone Stand Traditions
06:56 - Generational Customers &amp; Sandy&rsquo;s Return
07:16 - The Legacy of Snow Cones in Boerne
07:35 - Regulars, Tourists, and Community Support
07:52 - Art, Faith, and Local Artists
08:27 - The Upper Room: Event &amp; Worship Space
09:38 - Balcony Views &amp; Event Flexibility
10:39 - Booking the Event Space
11:15 - Invitation to Visit Dienger Trading Company
11:32 - Closing Remarks &amp; Thank You
Original Air Date:&nbsp; August 2nd, 2025 at 11:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley
The Dienger Trading Company: <a href="https://thediengertradingco.com/">https://thediengertradingco.com&nbsp; &nbsp; 830-331-2225.</a>
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Meet the owners and leaders of Boerne's finest mom and pops and non-profits on Boerne Radio 103.9FM.  Plus interviews with Texas and National Artists.

Meet the owners and leaders of Boerne's finest mom and pops and non-profits on Boerne Radio 103.9FM.&nbsp; Plus interviews with Texas and National Artists.

Boost Boerne Business - Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Boost Boerne Business - Dienger Trading Company - August 9 2025

Jim & Mary Beatty are celebrating 70 Years of Marriage on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM as heard on March 14th.  The official anniversary date is March 17th, St. Patrics Day.

Host Baron Wiley interviews Jim and Mary Beatty as they celebrate 70 years of marriage. Joined by their daughter Rita Kellogg, the conversation covers their move to Texas in 1962, how they met at a dance in 1954, and the humor and faith they credit for their long marriage. They discuss Mary’s work as a bookkeeper and raising three daughters, Jim’s work in the steel industry and later running Dynamic Diet and Health Foods stores in San Antonio for about 30 years, and their love of Hank Williams and classic music. Mary shares surviving stage-four cancer twice through faith, and encourages sharing the Gospel.
00:00 Beatty Anniversary Intro
01:13 Playful Banter and Secrets
02:08 Family Roots and History
03:41 Rita Honors Her Parents
04:31 Moving to Boerne Memories
05:51 Work Life and Wedding Date
07:03 How They Met Dancing
09:22 Raising Daughters and Faith
11:47 Mexico Trips and Home Finds
12:30 Hank Williams and Radio
13:27 Hank Williams Death Story
14:20 Record Collection and Riches
15:05 First Child Story
17:25 Raising Daughters Right
18:15 Reading And College
19:19 Steel Mill Accident
19:45 Health Food Stores
21:04 Anniversary Plans
22:00 Faith And Gospel
24:53 Family Roots And Heritage
26:43 Cancer And Healing
29:27 70 Years Wrap Up

Jim &amp; Mary Beatty are celebrating 70 Years of Marriage on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM as heard on March 14th.&nbsp; The official anniversary date is March 17th, St. Patrics Day.
Host Baron Wiley interviews Jim and Mary Beatty as they celebrate 70 years of marriage. Joined by their daughter Rita Kellogg, the conversation covers their move to Texas in 1962, how they met at a dance in 1954, and the humor and faith they credit for their long marriage. They discuss Mary&rsquo;s work as a bookkeeper and raising three daughters, Jim&rsquo;s work in the steel industry and later running Dynamic Diet and Health Foods stores in San Antonio for about 30 years, and their love of Hank Williams and classic music. Mary shares surviving stage-four cancer twice through faith, and encourages sharing the Gospel.
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<li>00:00 Beatty Anniversary Intro</li>
<li>01:13 Playful Banter and Secrets</li>
<li>02:08 Family Roots and History</li>
<li>03:41 Rita Honors Her Parents</li>
<li>04:31 Moving to Boerne Memories</li>
<li>05:51 Work Life and Wedding Date</li>
<li>07:03 How They Met Dancing</li>
<li>09:22 Raising Daughters and Faith</li>
<li>11:47 Mexico Trips and Home Finds</li>
<li>12:30 Hank Williams and Radio</li>
<li>13:27 Hank Williams Death Story</li>
<li>14:20 Record Collection and Riches</li>
<li>15:05 First Child Story</li>
<li>17:25 Raising Daughters Right</li>
<li>18:15 Reading And College</li>
<li>19:19 Steel Mill Accident</li>
<li>19:45 Health Food Stores</li>
<li>21:04 Anniversary Plans</li>
<li>22:00 Faith And Gospel</li>
<li>24:53 Family Roots And Heritage</li>
<li>26:43 Cancer And Healing</li>
<li>29:27 70 Years Wrap Up</li>
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Jim and Mary Beatty's 70th Anniversary Special on Boerne Radio - March 17, 2026

Bob Ogle of the Ogle Legal Team joins the Boost Boerne Business show on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with family life and pickleball — and gets down to the serious business of estate planning. Bob shares why having a will matters, how trusts work, what to do (and not do) with your original documents, and what actually happens during a will contest in Texas. Whether you're putting it off or just need a refresher, this episode will inspire you to get it done.

Timeline:

0:00 – Welcome & intro from the Richter Studio

0:23 – Bob's family update: new grandchild on the way

1:03 – Pickleball talk: how Bob got into it

2:31 – Patty's infectious laugh on the court

3:28 – Upcoming pickleball trip to Wisconsin

4:21 – Wisconsin love & Lambeau Field

4:34 – Back to business: Ogle Legal Team celebrates 38 years

4:57 – The importance of updating your will (marriages, divorces, new kids)

5:35 – Wills vs. trusts: what's the difference?

6:36 – Why trusts are useful for families and future generations

7:36 – How easy it is to work with the Ogle Legal Team

8:30 – Where to store your original will (hint: the freezer is fine)

9:34 – Choosing & notifying your executor

10:54 – Will contests in Texas: how they happen and why to avoid them

12:30 – Tips for protecting against incapacity challenges

13:38 – Final message: get your will done, then go play pickleball

14:32 – Thank you & sign-off

📞 Ogle Legal Team: 830-249-9358

🌐 OgleLegalTeam.com

Original Air Date:  March 14th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley

 

Bob Ogle of the Ogle Legal Team joins the Boost Boerne Business show on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with family life and pickleball &mdash; and gets down to the serious business of estate planning. Bob shares why having a will matters, how trusts work, what to do (and not do) with your original documents, and what actually happens during a will contest in Texas. Whether you're putting it off or just need a refresher, this episode will inspire you to get it done.
Timeline:
0:00 &ndash; Welcome &amp; intro from the Richter Studio
0:23 &ndash; Bob's family update: new grandchild on the way
1:03 &ndash; Pickleball talk: how Bob got into it
2:31 &ndash; Patty's infectious laugh on the court
3:28 &ndash; Upcoming pickleball trip to Wisconsin
4:21 &ndash; Wisconsin love &amp; Lambeau Field
4:34 &ndash; Back to business: Ogle Legal Team celebrates 38 years
4:57 &ndash; The importance of updating your will (marriages, divorces, new kids)
5:35 &ndash; Wills vs. trusts: what's the difference?
6:36 &ndash; Why trusts are useful for families and future generations
7:36 &ndash; How easy it is to work with the Ogle Legal Team
8:30 &ndash; Where to store your original will (hint: the freezer is fine)
9:34 &ndash; Choosing &amp; notifying your executor
10:54 &ndash; Will contests in Texas: how they happen and why to avoid them
12:30 &ndash; Tips for protecting against incapacity challenges
13:38 &ndash; Final message: get your will done, then go play pickleball
14:32 &ndash; Thank you &amp; sign-off
📞 Ogle Legal Team: 830-249-9358
🌐 OgleLegalTeam.com
Original Air Date:&nbsp; March 14th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley
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Boost Boerne Business - Ogle Legal Team

This episode of Boost Boerne Business on Boerne Radio 103.0.9 FM features Melinda Pike (16-year veteran) and David Saldano from the Boys and Girls Club of the Texas Hill Country. They discuss their 20th Annual Golf Tournament on April 24th at Buckhorn Golf Club, featuring two shotgun starts (8:30 AM & 1:30 PM), a Mercedes-Benz hole-in-one prize, Sonora Bank Visa gift card, breakfast tacos from Fernando's at Las Guitaras, and lunch from Raising Cane's. They also cover the club's mission (programming, mentorship, chess club — not just daycare), a March 25th fundraiser at Raising Cane's with the Champion drum line, and a major $8.1 million capital campaign to build a new facility in Fredericksburg by 2029.

Timeline:

0:00 – Welcome & intro to Boys and Girls Club 20th anniversary

0:19 – Melinda Pike's 16 years with the club

0:42 – How Melinda started (part-time, kids were members)

0:59 – Comparing year one vs. today; the learning curve

1:15 – The club's programming mission (not daycare)

1:34 – David Saldano's background — he was a club kid himself

1:51 – The 20th Annual Golf Tournament overview

2:05 – Two shotgun starts (8:30 AM & 1:30 PM) at Buckhorn Golf Club

2:20 – Hole-in-one prizes: Mercedes-Benz & Sonora Bank Visa gift card

3:25 – Breakfast tacos (Fernando's/Las Tacos) & lunch (Raising Cane's)

3:53 – March 25th fundraiser at Raising Cane's with Champion drum line

4:24 – Biggest needs: STEM, reading programs, volunteers & mentors

4:58 – Impact of mentorship — both ways

5:32 – Kids coming back years later to say thank you

6:05 – Clubs in Comfort and Fredericksburg; separate events

6:39 – $8.1 million capital campaign for Fredericksburg facility

7:08 – Timeline: funds committed by end of 2025, open by 2029

7:29 – Age range served: 5–18

7:48 – Open all day; no summer break

8:10 – David's biggest reward: growing membership & waiting list

8:45 – Chess club highlight

9:06 – How to register: bgcatxhc.org

9:46 – Sponsorship, volunteer, and donation opportunities

10:10 – Raffle prizes (Tito's basket, shotgun, Epicure basket)

10:25 – Closing remarks & 20 more years

10:46 – Final call to action from Melinda: "Boerne needs club kids and club kids need you."

Register, sponsor, or donate at bgcatxhc.org.

Original Air Date:  March14th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley

This episode of Boost Boerne Business on Boerne Radio 103.0.9 FM features Melinda Pike (16-year veteran) and David Saldano from the Boys and Girls Club of the Texas Hill Country. They discuss their 20th Annual Golf Tournament on April 24th at Buckhorn Golf Club, featuring two shotgun starts (8:30 AM &amp; 1:30 PM), a Mercedes-Benz hole-in-one prize, Sonora Bank Visa gift card, breakfast tacos from Fernando's at Las Guitaras, and lunch from Raising Cane's. They also cover the club's mission (programming, mentorship, chess club &mdash; not just daycare), a March 25th fundraiser at Raising Cane's with the Champion drum line, and a major $8.1 million capital campaign to build a new facility in Fredericksburg by 2029.
Timeline:
0:00 &ndash; Welcome &amp; intro to Boys and Girls Club 20th anniversary
0:19 &ndash; Melinda Pike's 16 years with the club
0:42 &ndash; How Melinda started (part-time, kids were members)
0:59 &ndash; Comparing year one vs. today; the learning curve
1:15 &ndash; The club's programming mission (not daycare)
1:34 &ndash; David Saldano's background &mdash; he was a club kid himself
1:51 &ndash; The 20th Annual Golf Tournament overview
2:05 &ndash; Two shotgun starts (8:30 AM &amp; 1:30 PM) at Buckhorn Golf Club
2:20 &ndash; Hole-in-one prizes: Mercedes-Benz &amp; Sonora Bank Visa gift card
3:25 &ndash; Breakfast tacos (Fernando's/Las Tacos) &amp; lunch (Raising Cane's)
3:53 &ndash; March 25th fundraiser at Raising Cane's with Champion drum line
4:24 &ndash; Biggest needs: STEM, reading programs, volunteers &amp; mentors
4:58 &ndash; Impact of mentorship &mdash; both ways
5:32 &ndash; Kids coming back years later to say thank you
6:05 &ndash; Clubs in Comfort and Fredericksburg; separate events
6:39 &ndash; $8.1 million capital campaign for Fredericksburg facility
7:08 &ndash; Timeline: funds committed by end of 2025, open by 2029
7:29 &ndash; Age range served: 5&ndash;18
7:48 &ndash; Open all day; no summer break
8:10 &ndash; David's biggest reward: growing membership &amp; waiting list
8:45 &ndash; Chess club highlight
9:06 &ndash; How to register: bgcatxhc.org
9:46 &ndash; Sponsorship, volunteer, and donation opportunities
10:10 &ndash; Raffle prizes (Tito's basket, shotgun, Epicure basket)
10:25 &ndash; Closing remarks &amp; 20 more years
10:46 &ndash; Final call to action from Melinda: "Boerne needs club kids and club kids need you."
Register, sponsor, or donate at bgcatxhc.org.
Original Air Date:&nbsp; March14th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley

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