The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn

Managing Editor Jeff Flinn of The Boerne Star welcomes  Veronica Brown and Michael Ethridge to discuss the upcoming Das Festival of Kendall.

It's set for Father's Day weekend (June 13-15) at the Boerne Main Plaza. The festival features food, beer, music, and family activities such as Dachshund races, watermelon eating contests, and wheelbarrow races. The festival will also host a sanctioned beer stein holding contest, with the...

Meet Coach Bob Rosenstiel: New Head Coach at Geneva School of Boenre

Hosted by Boerne Star Sports Editor Kerry Barboza on Bernie Radio.

Hear Coach Rosenstiel's journey from playing in the NFL and XFL, to his time coaching at Geneva and other high school sports, and his transition from being a deputy sheriff for 15 years. Learn about his coaching philosophy, the challenges of taking over a football team, and his plans for the upcomi...

In this episode of the Boerne Brew Jeff Flinn from the Boerne Star hosts Debbie Watson and Aaron Powers from Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries. They discuss the Summer Hunger Campaign, an initiative aiming to provide 35,000 kid-friendly meals to local families in need. Learn about the community efforts to combat child hunger, the organization's various programs, and how you can get involved to make a difference this summer.

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In this episode of the Boerne Brew, host Kerry Barboza sits down with the man known as 'Mr. Boerne,' John Uecker. Uecker, a longtime resident of Boerne, shares his experiences of growing up in the town, graduating from Boerne High School in 1988, and later becoming an assistant football and baseball coach at Boerne Champion High School. The discussion explores his family's multi-generational ties to Boerne, his career journey, key ...

n this episode of the Boerne Brew, managing editor Jeff Flinn hosts a discussion with Kendall County Commissioners Andra Wisian and Richard Chapman. They delve into the ongoing Kendall County Survey, exploring topics from waste management to emergency services funding. They also discuss Proposition A, aimed at conserving rural and agricultural land, protecting natural areas, and ensuring water sources for future generations. Tune i...

Join host Kerry Barboza on this week's edition of The Boerne Brew as he sits down with longtime Champion coach Mike Gillette. In this insightful episode, Mike shares his diverse coaching experience spanning football, girls' basketball, swimming, diving, and water polo. He also delves into his academic involvement at Champion High School and his brief stint in East Texas radio. Discover Mike's journey, his coaching philosophies, and...

In this episode of the Boerne Brew on Boerne Radio, host Kerry Barboza sits down with members of the Boerne Champion Girls Swim Team and their coach, Scott Slay. The team recently clinched the state championship and broke four state records. Hear from the senior, Cameron Kellogg, junior Cora Skoog, Sophomore Kate Canales, and freshmen Karly Whitehead and Addison Graham as they discuss their journey, key moments, and future aspirati...

In this episode of Boerne Brew, host Jeff Flinn, editor of the Boerne Star, discusses the upcoming National Day of Prayer event with committee members Will Smith, Rick Smith, and Rob O’Connell. The conversation covers the significance and planning of the event on May 1st, the success of last year's inaugural event despite the rain, and the themes for this year's gathering. The guests emphasize the importance of community pray...

Join Kerry Barboza, the Sports Editor of the Boerne Star, as he hosts an insightful conversation with Sara Cammer, the head softball coach at Boerne Champion, and her father, Billy Corcoran, a former high school football official. The episode reflects on Sara's memorable 2007 state championship season, her coaching career, and the unique dynamics within the Corcoran family. Billy shares stories from his 34-year officiating career, ...

Join Jeff Flinn from Boerne Star Newspaper and House Representative Ellen Troxclair on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM as they discuss House Bill 515, a proposed legislation to ban student cell phone use during school hours. Ellen details the bill's motivation, which includes combating youth mental health issues linked to social media and cell phone addiction. She shares insights on the bipartisan support for the bill, its implementation met...

In this episode of the Boerne Brew, Jeff Flinn, managing editor at the Boerne Star newspaper, converses with Anthony Goulet, a writer and transformational speaker and Co- Author Perci Ami. They discuss their latest book, 'Broken Home, Healed Nest,' which explores the journey of a 15-year-old girl named Jessica navigating through a challenging upbringing with the guidance of her grandmother's spirit. Anthony shares insights on his r...

Join host Kerry Barbosa on this week's edition of The Boerne Brew as he sits down with Brett Sawyer, the newly appointed head coach of Boerne High School's football team. In this episode, Sawyer discusses his journey to becoming the head coach, his previous coaching experiences at Sweeney and Baytown Sterling, and the bittersweet moments of succeeding his childhood friend and former head coach, Shea Hendricks. Hear about Sawyer's c...

Join Jeff Flynn, managing editor of the Boerne Star, for a special episode of Boerne Brew, celebrating International Women's Day. The episode features guests Staci Almager from Hill Country Family Services and Kathy Spink from the clubs of Cordillera Ranch. They discuss upcoming events, including International Women's Day on March 7th at the Patrick Heath Library. The conversation highlights the challenges, victories, and inspirati...

In this episode of Boerne Brew Kerry Barboza sits down with Brandon Cheves, the head swim and water polo coach at Boerne ISD. A 2008 Boerne High School graduate, Coach Cheeves shares his journey from high school sports participant to returning as a coach. They discuss the challenges of starting a water polo program from scratch, the rapid growth of Boerne since his high school days, and the transition into coaching swimming. Coach ...

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.

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In this episode of Boerne Brew sports editor Kerry Barboza interviews Dustin Gold, head boys' soccer coach at Boerne Champion High School. They discuss Gold's coaching journey, his family history, and the challenges of coaching both boys and girls teams. Gold shares insights about his team's performance, the unique rivalry between Boerne teams, and the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic and culture. 

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In this episode of Boerne Brew, Jeff Flinn, the managing editor of the Boerne Star, hosts Christine Crowley, the executive director of the Boerne Community Theater. They discuss the theater's latest production, 'Seeing Stars in Dixie,' a romantic comedy set in 1956 Natchez, Mississippi. Christine shares insights about the play's characters, the cast, and her role as both executive and stage director. 

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Join Kerry Barbosa, the host of Boerne Brew on Boerne Radio, as he interviews two high school sports coaches:  Alyse Zingelmann, the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Boerne Champion, and Jason Sanders, the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Boerne Champion. Coach Zingelmann shares insights on her soccer career, the challenges of preparing her team in a short non-district season, managing injuries, and the excitement for upcoming distric...