The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn

 This week, managing editor Jeff Flinn sits down with Greg Pratt (Event Director) and Shawn Hudson (IT Director) of the Tour de Boerne — one of Texas's premier cycling events — ahead of their June 27th ride at Joshua Springs Park and Preserve. With 1,000 registered riders from across the country, three challenging Hill Country routes, and over $70,000 raised for local charities last year, the Tour de Boerne has grown in...

The Boerne Brew – Trent Nesmith Interview Summary

Guest: Trent Nesmith, Athletic Director, Geneva School of Boerne

Host: Kerry Barboza, Sports Editor, Boerne Star

Timeline

0:00 – Henderson Cup Overview

Geneva won their 12th Henderson Cup (best all-around school award from TAPPS) — their 5th in 4A classification. Scored 78 points, beating Lubbock Christian (65) and Covenant School of Dallas (64). Points come from a...

Jeff Flinn, Managing Editor of the Boerne Star, hosts the Boerne Brew on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM. This special June 6th episode features the first-ever Das Festival of Kendall Queen candidates — Trinity Wangen (high school), Natalie Stewart (middle school), and Rayne Robertson (elementary) — along with pageant director Yvonne Faldyn. The group discusses the upcoming Das Festival of Kendall weekend (June 19–21) at th...

Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) welcomes back Stan Leach, Boerne ISD Athletic Director in his 27th year, for the annual end-of-year athletics wrap-up. They recap the spring sports season across both Boerne High and Champion High School: soccer (Champion boys fell to defending state champs Liberty Hill in a shootout), basketball (Boerne High girls lost to Cedar Park; Champion boys dealt with key injury to leading sco...

The Boerne Brew – Hill Country Archaeological Association

103.9 FM Boerne Radio | Host: Jeff Flynn, Managing Editor, Boerne Star

Guests: Kelly Skovberg (President, HCAA) & Richard Tomlinson (Board Member, HCAA)

Summary:

Jeff Flynn sits down with Kelly Skovberg and Richard Tomlinson from the Hill Country Archaeological Association (HCAA) to explore what real archaeology looks like in the Texas Hill Country. They discuss an...

Host Kerrry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) sits down with producer Roland J. Ruiz to celebrate his induction into the 2026 class of the San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame. The conversation covers Roland's 40+ year career in broadcasting — from his roots as a musician in San Antonio, his first radio job at the legendary KBOP in Pleasanton, and stints in Victoria, Nashville (CMT/Gaylord Entertainment), and multiple San Antoni...

In this episode of the Boerne Brew, host Jeff Flinn sits down with Doug Mackle, Logistics Administrator for the Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas, and Toby Vicknair, Lieutenant with the Boerne Fire Department, to discuss National Wildfire Awareness Month. They cover how to wildfire-proof your home, the free property risk assessment program offered by the Hill Country Fire Coalition, and what it's really like to fight massive wil...

Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Adam Foren, the eighth head football coach in Geneva School of Boerne history. Foren comes from St. Michael's Academy in Austin, where he served as offensive coordinator and associate head coach. The conversation covers his background, philosophy, the Geneva program, and his plans for the upcoming season.

0:00 — Introductions

Host introduces herself, studio engineer R...

Kim Blohm joins the Boerne Brew to discuss Boerne Lemonade Day, a national youth entrepreneurship program locally run by the Boerne Chamber of Commerce. This year features 425 registered kids and ~200 stands across Boerne and Kendall County. Kids develop full business plans, attend financial literacy classes sponsored by Sonora Bank, and compete for awards — with winners donating their $250 prize to a nonprofit of their choic...

Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Amy Ruede, head girls basketball coach at Boerne High School. The wide-ranging conversation covers:

San Antonio Sports All-Star Game – Amy's experience doing color commentary with Hector Ledesma, and her evolving philosophy from "must win" to "just have fun" across her two years coaching in the game.

Shot clock & rule changes – Amy shares her support for add...

Jeff Flinn, Managing Editor of the Boerne Star, sits down at the Boerne Brew with Rob O'Connell and Will Smith to discuss the National Day of Prayer events coming to Boerne, Texas on Thursday, May 7th. Now in its fourth year, the Boerne National Day of Prayer has grown from a small gathering at the gazebo to a full-day celebration featuring a Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, a noon prayer at Main Plaza, and an all-new youth-led evening ev...

Tim Christ, author of How Boerne Made History and Played on Their Field of Dreams, discusses the book and the Boerne Little League team's historic 2024 run to the Little League World Series national championship game.

Timeline

0:00 — Intro & Welcome

Host Kerry Barboza introduces the show and guest Tim Christ.

0:41 — About the Book

The book covers more than the 2024 season — youth athletic development, Boerne's...

This is a local radio segment from the Boerne Brew on Boerne Radio (103.9 FM), hosted by Jeff Flinn (Managing Editor of the Boerne Star). He interviews Rusty Busby (Kendall County Alamo Letter Society) and Sandy Johnston (Kendall County Historical Commission) about an effort to place bronze plaques of Colonel William Barrett Travis's famous "Victory or Death" letter in all 254 Texas counties.

0:00     Intro &...

 Host Kerry Barboza interviews Joel Murphy (head coach) and Landon Murphy (assistant coach/former Boerne High soccer state champion) about the Geneva School of Boerne boys soccer team's historic first-ever appearance in the state tournament.

Timeline

0:00 – Intro & show welcome

0:16 – Guest introductions: Joel & Landon Murphy

0:39 – First year as head coach; embracing a new style of play

1:13 – ...

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 per...

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 prof...

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 tree...

Join host Kerry Barboza on The Boerne Brew as he sits down with two members of the historic 2007 Boerne High School softball team - the only girls' state championship team in school history. Coach Sara Cammer (now head coach at Champion High School) and catcher KK Southerland reunite to share memories from their championship run nearly 20 years ago.

Highlights:

The dramatic final catch that sealed the state championship

Behind-the-...

Join Jeff Flinn from the Boerne Star as he interviews VFW Post 688 Commander Anthony White and committee member Shannon Moore about an exciting upcoming event - the 1940s Night at the USO! Learn about this unique fundraiser featuring swing dancing, big band music, and Frank Sinatra tributes.

All proceeds support local veterans, student scholarships, and community programs like Blue Santa.

Timeline

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