Join Jeff Flynn, managing editor of the Boerne Star Newspaper,  as he talks with Lori Houck and Natalie Sales from Transformation House, a nonprofit dedicated to sheltering and supporting women and children escaping domestic violence. Learn about their mission, the impact on the community, and heartwarming success stories of transformation and independence. Discover how you can get involved and support their cause.

Originally aired on Boerne Radio 103.9FM  on Saturday - February 2025

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Join Jeff Flynn, managing editor of the Boerne Star Newspaper,&nbsp; as he talks with Lori Houck and Natalie Sales from Transformation House, a nonprofit dedicated to sheltering and supporting women and children escaping domestic violence. Learn about their mission, the impact on the community, and heartwarming success stories of transformation and independence. Discover how you can get involved and support their cause.
Originally aired on Boerne Radio 103.9FM&nbsp; on Saturday - February 2025
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The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brewwith Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.

You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.

Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.
You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.
Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.

The Boerne Star Presents The Boerne Brew

The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn -  Transformation House

This episode of the Boerne Brew features host Jeff Flinn (managing editor, Boerne Star) interviewing Veronica Brown and Michael Etheridge about the upcoming DOS Festival of Kendall 3.0 — a three-day German heritage festival returning to the Main Plaza in Boerne, TX on June 19–21 (Father's Day weekend). Topics include the new Dos Festival Pageant (ages 3rd grade through 12th), the Saturday parade, VIP/founding member perks, charity giving, vendor/sponsor opportunities, and festival traditions like dachshund races, stein holding, and watermelon eating contests.

Timeline:

0:00 – Intro: Jeff Flinn welcomes listeners to the Boerne Brew; DOS Festival 3.0 is 3 months away

0:32 – Guests introduced: Veronica Brown & Michael Etheridge; festival overview (Main Plaza, Father's Day weekend, June 19–21)

1:07 – New: DOS Festival Pageant — Friday, June 19 at 6PM; grades 3rd–12th; returns old Burgess Fest tradition

2:08 – Pageant details: age groups (3rd–5th, junior queen, duchess, princess/queen); sign up at dosfestival.org by April 30

3:41 – Parade overview: Michael discusses parade history (started 2021), Saturday June 20 at 10AM step-off

4:16 – Parade marshal teaser (last year: Bill Goldberg); festival activities — watermelon eating, egg toss, dachshund races, stein holding

4:41 – Stein holding contest: sanctioned event, winner advances to state competition in New Braunfels

6:08 – VIP/Founding Members: Thursday June 18 VIP party; 100 founding memberships sold out; sponsors also invited

6:57 – Recap of festival history (year 3, reincarnation of Burgess Fest); pageant tier breakdown

8:35 – Parade entry details: ~100 entries, open to all; sign up at dosfestival.org

9:25 – Parade highlights from last year (Mrs. Ropers, crop beer girls, dachshunds); call for entries

10:23 – City of Boerne partnership; shoutout to Boerne PD, Parks & Rec

11:09 – Founding memberships: origin story, $1,000/slot seed money, 100 sold; Christmas party & VIP perks

12:11 – Charity giving: 4 charities selected yearly (2 in Boerne, 2 county-wide); past recipients: VFW, Bernie Blaze Special Olympics, Heartland Children's Home, Comfort Table Food Pantry

12:58 – Golf tournament fundraiser in November; charities invited to parade

14:28 – Community meal after 2024 flood events: 8 whole hogs, hundreds fed for free

15:44 – Kendall County named #1 most charitable county in Texas; community spirit discussion

16:29 – Festival layout: big tent, live music Friday–Sunday, food/craft vendors, arts market feel

18:02 – Vendor/sponsor enthusiasm; downtown businesses report best weekend of the year during festival

19:16 – Host recap; pageant & parade summary; spring break wrap-up

21:48 – Year 1 to 3 lessons learned: move to Main Plaza, adding beer operations, growth; year 3 additions

22:55 – New: PA sponsor announcements throughout festival; community sponsor tier ($100) at dosfestival.org

23:56 – Tradition to revive: Boerne High School class reunions at DOS Festival; Class of 1996 already signed up for parade

25:01 – Final call to action: circle Father's Day weekend, sign up at dosfestival.org; sign-up deadline for pageant April 30

25:48 – Outro: thanks to guests, God bless Boerne

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

https://www.boernestar.com/

This episode of the Boerne Brew features host Jeff Flinn (managing editor, Boerne Star) interviewing Veronica Brown and Michael Etheridge about the upcoming DOS Festival of Kendall 3.0 &mdash; a three-day German heritage festival returning to the Main Plaza in Boerne, TX on June 19&ndash;21 (Father's Day weekend). Topics include the new Dos Festival Pageant (ages 3rd grade through 12th), the Saturday parade, VIP/founding member perks, charity giving, vendor/sponsor opportunities, and festival traditions like dachshund races, stein holding, and watermelon eating contests.
Timeline:
0:00 &ndash; Intro: Jeff Flinn welcomes listeners to the Boerne Brew; DOS Festival 3.0 is 3 months away
0:32 &ndash; Guests introduced: Veronica Brown &amp; Michael Etheridge; festival overview (Main Plaza, Father's Day weekend, June 19&ndash;21)
1:07 &ndash; New: DOS Festival Pageant &mdash; Friday, June 19 at 6PM; grades 3rd&ndash;12th; returns old Burgess Fest tradition
2:08 &ndash; Pageant details: age groups (3rd&ndash;5th, junior queen, duchess, princess/queen); sign up at dosfestival.org by April 30
3:41 &ndash; Parade overview: Michael discusses parade history (started 2021), Saturday June 20 at 10AM step-off
4:16 &ndash; Parade marshal teaser (last year: Bill Goldberg); festival activities &mdash; watermelon eating, egg toss, dachshund races, stein holding
4:41 &ndash; Stein holding contest: sanctioned event, winner advances to state competition in New Braunfels
6:08 &ndash; VIP/Founding Members: Thursday June 18 VIP party; 100 founding memberships sold out; sponsors also invited
6:57 &ndash; Recap of festival history (year 3, reincarnation of Burgess Fest); pageant tier breakdown
8:35 &ndash; Parade entry details: ~100 entries, open to all; sign up at dosfestival.org
9:25 &ndash; Parade highlights from last year (Mrs. Ropers, crop beer girls, dachshunds); call for entries
10:23 &ndash; City of Boerne partnership; shoutout to Boerne PD, Parks &amp; Rec
11:09 &ndash; Founding memberships: origin story, $1,000/slot seed money, 100 sold; Christmas party &amp; VIP perks
12:11 &ndash; Charity giving: 4 charities selected yearly (2 in Boerne, 2 county-wide); past recipients: VFW, Bernie Blaze Special Olympics, Heartland Children's Home, Comfort Table Food Pantry
12:58 &ndash; Golf tournament fundraiser in November; charities invited to parade
14:28 &ndash; Community meal after 2024 flood events: 8 whole hogs, hundreds fed for free
15:44 &ndash; Kendall County named #1 most charitable county in Texas; community spirit discussion
16:29 &ndash; Festival layout: big tent, live music Friday&ndash;Sunday, food/craft vendors, arts market feel
18:02 &ndash; Vendor/sponsor enthusiasm; downtown businesses report best weekend of the year during festival
19:16 &ndash; Host recap; pageant &amp; parade summary; spring break wrap-up
21:48 &ndash; Year 1 to 3 lessons learned: move to Main Plaza, adding beer operations, growth; year 3 additions
22:55 &ndash; New: PA sponsor announcements throughout festival; community sponsor tier ($100) at dosfestival.org
23:56 &ndash; Tradition to revive: Boerne High School class reunions at DOS Festival; Class of 1996 already signed up for parade
25:01 &ndash; Final call to action: circle Father's Day weekend, sign up at dosfestival.org; sign-up deadline for pageant April 30
25:48 &ndash; Outro: thanks to guests, God bless Boerne
Original Air Date:&nbsp; March 14, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
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The Boerne Brew - Das Festival  3-14-2026

After 25 years with Boerne ISD, Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director Terry Gault announces his departure to Northeast ISD. Join host Kerry Barbosa for an emotional conversation about Terry's journey from Boerne High School to Champion, the relationships he's built, and what's next in his career.

In this episode of the Boerne Brew, Terry reflects on his time working under legendary principal Sam Champion, growing up professionally alongside other athletic leaders, and the impact Boerne ISD has had on his family. He shares details about his new role at Northeast ISD working with Executive Director Jay Govan, and what it means to leave the district that shaped him as a leader.

Key Topics:

25 years of service to Boerne ISD

Memories of Sam Champion and Boerne's growth from one to two high schools

The new opportunity at Northeast ISD

Balancing athletic training with administrative duties

Future retirement plans and travel dreams

The emotional farewell to students, colleagues, and the community

YouTube Timeline:

0:00 - Introduction & Welcome to the Boerne Brew

0:39 - Announcing Terry's departure to Northeast ISD

0:58 - The unique opportunity at Northeast ISD

1:54 - 25 years at Boerne: From Boerne High to Champion

2:44 - Biggest changes in Boerne over the years

3:16 - Was it time to leave?

4:01 - The people who influenced the decision

4:51 - Jay Govan hiring former Champion staff

5:29 - Joey Cantu's departure - Two 25-year veterans leaving together

6:00 - Memories of Sam Champion

7:13 - How the job opportunity came about

8:26 - Interviewing with 13 candidates

8:42 - The conversation with Summer (Terry's wife)

9:31 - Emotional farewell to the Champion training room

10:00 - Overwhelming community support

10:30 - Saying goodbye to students and colleagues

11:00 - Last week emotions and finishing strong

12:03 - What the kids thought about the move

13:05 - The conversation with Stan Leach

14:00 - Growing leaders at Boerne ISD

14:59 - Hardest conversations: Students, Megan, and Gina

15:21 - New role at Northeast ISD

16:01 - Reshaping the athletic department

16:39 - Long hours and responsibilities

18:01 - Will the hours change?

19:24 - Thinking about retirement and TRS

20:34 - Travel plans: The world awaits

21:00 - What happens to the positions at Boerne?

21:39 - What are you most proud of?

22:36 - What will you miss the most?

23:00 - Final thoughts and farewell

 

Original Air Date:  March 7, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

https://www.boernestar.com/

After 25 years with Boerne ISD, Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director Terry Gault announces his departure to Northeast ISD. Join host Kerry Barbosa for an emotional conversation about Terry's journey from Boerne High School to Champion, the relationships he's built, and what's next in his career.
In this episode of the Boerne Brew, Terry reflects on his time working under legendary principal Sam Champion, growing up professionally alongside other athletic leaders, and the impact Boerne ISD has had on his family. He shares details about his new role at Northeast ISD working with Executive Director Jay Govan, and what it means to leave the district that shaped him as a leader.
Key Topics:
25 years of service to Boerne ISD
Memories of Sam Champion and Boerne's growth from one to two high schools
The new opportunity at Northeast ISD
Balancing athletic training with administrative duties
Future retirement plans and travel dreams
The emotional farewell to students, colleagues, and the community
YouTube Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction &amp; Welcome to the Boerne Brew
0:39 - Announcing Terry's departure to Northeast ISD
0:58 - The unique opportunity at Northeast ISD
1:54 - 25 years at Boerne: From Boerne High to Champion
2:44 - Biggest changes in Boerne over the years
3:16 - Was it time to leave?
4:01 - The people who influenced the decision
4:51 - Jay Govan hiring former Champion staff
5:29 - Joey Cantu's departure - Two 25-year veterans leaving together
6:00 - Memories of Sam Champion
7:13 - How the job opportunity came about
8:26 - Interviewing with 13 candidates
8:42 - The conversation with Summer (Terry's wife)
9:31 - Emotional farewell to the Champion training room
10:00 - Overwhelming community support
10:30 - Saying goodbye to students and colleagues
11:00 - Last week emotions and finishing strong
12:03 - What the kids thought about the move
13:05 - The conversation with Stan Leach
14:00 - Growing leaders at Boerne ISD
14:59 - Hardest conversations: Students, Megan, and Gina
15:21 - New role at Northeast ISD
16:01 - Reshaping the athletic department
16:39 - Long hours and responsibilities
18:01 - Will the hours change?
19:24 - Thinking about retirement and TRS
20:34 - Travel plans: The world awaits
21:00 - What happens to the positions at Boerne?
21:39 - What are you most proud of?
22:36 - What will you miss the most?
23:00 - Final thoughts and farewell
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Original Air Date:&nbsp; March 7, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
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The Boerne Brew - Terry Gault 3-7-2026

Join Jeff Flinn from the Boerne Star as he sits down with Brian Davenport (Communications Director) and Alysa Meeks (Director of The Nest School) to discuss the exciting expansion of this outdoor nature school.

 

The Nest School offers a unique educational experience where preschool children (ages 3-5) spend 75% of their day exploring 60 acres of the historic Herf Farm property. Kids learn through child-led curriculum, climbing trees, tracking animals, identifying birds, and developing deep connections with nature.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Expanding to kindergarten in Fall 2024

84 students currently enrolled across 4 preschool classrooms

~50 families on the waiting list

Children spend 5 hours outdoors daily, rain or shine

Focus on risky play and calculated risk-taking

Conservation education (water conservation, recycling, wildlife)

"Taste of the Nest" program for 18 months to 3 years old starting March 18th

Contact: (830) 357-7711 | alisa@sclo.org

 

Visit the Farmer's Market every Saturday 9am-1pm at Herf Farm (33 Herf Road)

 

Timeline

0:00 - Introduction to The Nest School

1:08 - Age groups and outdoor learning structure (3-5 years, 75% outdoors)

2:12 - A day in the life: Exploring 60 acres of Herf Farm

3:52 - Kids' deep knowledge of the property and wildlife

5:19 - Classroom structure and kindergarten expansion announcement

7:09 - Kindergarten program details and curriculum

10:10 - Child-led curriculum philosophy

11:30 - Emergent curriculum example: Turning potty talk into animal tracking

13:00 - Kids teaching parents about conservation

14:48 - 50 families on waiting list, enrollment process

18:16 - Physical development benefits from outdoor learning

19:27 - Risky play: Tree climbing rules and safety

22:37 - Saturday Farmer's Market at Herf Farm

23:41 - "Taste of the Nest" program for 18 months-3 years (starts March 18)

24:59 - School history and growth (2016-2024)

Original Air Date:  February 28, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

https://www.boernestar.com/

Join Jeff Flinn from the Boerne Star as he sits down with Brian Davenport (Communications Director) and Alysa Meeks (Director of The Nest School) to discuss the exciting expansion of this outdoor nature school.
&nbsp;
The Nest School offers a unique educational experience where preschool children (ages 3-5) spend 75% of their day exploring 60 acres of the historic Herf Farm property. Kids learn through child-led curriculum, climbing trees, tracking animals, identifying birds, and developing deep connections with nature.
&nbsp;
Key Highlights:
&nbsp;
Expanding to kindergarten in Fall 2024
84 students currently enrolled across 4 preschool classrooms
~50 families on the waiting list
Children spend 5 hours outdoors daily, rain or shine
Focus on risky play and calculated risk-taking
Conservation education (water conservation, recycling, wildlife)
"Taste of the Nest" program for 18 months to 3 years old starting March 18th
Contact: (830) 357-7711 | alisa@sclo.org
&nbsp;
Visit the Farmer's Market every Saturday 9am-1pm at Herf Farm (33 Herf Road)
&nbsp;
Timeline
0:00 - Introduction to The Nest School
1:08 - Age groups and outdoor learning structure (3-5 years, 75% outdoors)
2:12 - A day in the life: Exploring 60 acres of Herf Farm
3:52 - Kids' deep knowledge of the property and wildlife
5:19 - Classroom structure and kindergarten expansion announcement
7:09 - Kindergarten program details and curriculum
10:10 - Child-led curriculum philosophy
11:30 - Emergent curriculum example: Turning potty talk into animal tracking
13:00 - Kids teaching parents about conservation
14:48 - 50 families on waiting list, enrollment process
18:16 - Physical development benefits from outdoor learning
19:27 - Risky play: Tree climbing rules and safety
22:37 - Saturday Farmer's Market at Herf Farm
23:41 - "Taste of the Nest" program for 18 months-3 years (starts March 18)
24:59 - School history and growth (2016-2024)
Original Air Date:&nbsp; February 28, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
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