As a licensed foster parent, adoptive parent, and survivor of child abuse, Chrystal Smith saw the gaps in the system and the needs that were not being met, both for caregivers and for children intersecting with the child welfare system. It also helped her see how the families and children with cons…
Mayor Foulds discusses the construction moratorium, traffic, police department and politics at City Hall. He's been a resident of Dripping Springs since 1995 and with the city for over 20 years as a city council member and then the mayor. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesti…
Sara Debish is the owner of SoMa Events along with her business partner AnnMarie. She has a love for event planning and loves to help people put on their dream wedding or corporate celebration. She met her husband at Founders Day and was married on Founders Day 2005. Her background in corporate …
Jeff and Angie Hendricks moved to Drippings Springs in 2018 from Golden Colorado. In 2019 they started Colorworld Housepainting right before Covid shut down the world. Jeff spent 20 years in the corporate marketing world working for fortune 500 companies like Coca Cola, Budweiser and Blockbuster.…
Misty Uzanis has been a cosmetologist and barber for 32 years. She was raised in the business alongside her mother and father. Her most recent venture is Salon Mystique a 37 suite salon where people can visit the blow bar, get a cut and style and more. Her family suffered a tragedy in 2020 los…
Todd Whipple has been interested in being a Chiropractor since he was a young man. His practice treats many of the local high school and mature athletes to help them stay active and injury free. We talk about diet, chiropractic, cupping, myofascial release and dry needling. He loves helping the …
Erik Turcotte opened Turcotte Butchers and Deli in the midst of the pandemic and proved his naysayers wrong by quickly becoming one of the most popular restaurants in Dripping Springs. He had a vision for a local eatery with a menu full of local meats and sandwiches. The lines for Turcotte is usua…
(Contains Explicit Language) Brandon Cruz signed up for the US NAVY three months after 9/11 to become a SEAL. He served from 2001 to 2011 and talks about the SEAL training and BUDS process. Brandon loves his family and talks about how important they are to him. He regularly trains young men and …
Mike Lemonds left a lucrative job managing a huge Real Estate portfolio to pursue a position teaching at Dripping Springs High School. He came up with the idea for a High School class that allowed seniors the chance to take all the required Real Estate classes and get a license when they turn 18. …
Bama Brown got into radio completely by accident! He moved to Odessa, Texas from Alabama when he was seventeen. That's where the "Bama" nickname came from. Bama was trained in oil and gas and roughnecked on rigs and did almost every kind of oil-related job. He was in that business until he moved t…
Meghan Tynes believes in addressing the root cause of symptoms to achieve optimal wellness by focusing on the importance of nutrient-dense food, lifestyle choices, and culinary wellness. Her mission is to help those who are struggling with things like fatigue, mood swings, and weight challenges to …
Chuck Lemmond has been a resident of Dripping Springs since 1992 and has seen our little town transformed from a tiny hamlet to a major Texas town. He started his custom home building company in 2004 and many of the prettiest homes in Dripping were built by Chuck. He is a founding member of the D…
Dr. Lewis is one of the highest profile Primary Care Doctors in the Dripping Springs area. His Family Practice and Urgent Care offices treat more patients than any other medical office in town. He discusses his softer side as a prankster and his love of his family and community. He juggles his …
Tate Lewis was one of the youngest Coast Guard members to achieve the elite status of rescue swimmer. He is a graduate of the Dripping Springs High School and is currently stationed at the highly coveted US Coast Guard San Francisco Air Base. He tells us about some of his most difficult rescues a…
Walt Smith moved to Dripping Springs in 2012 and fell in love with the community. He wanted to serve the community and 4 years ago was elected at the County Commissioner for Precinct 4 in Hays County. He grew up on a small ranch in Hillsboro and still loves the ranching and outdoor lifestyle. He…
Brad Hurlbut moved to Dripping Springs as a young man in 1972. His family's ranch was the site of the original Willie Nelson's 4th of July picnic in 1973. His grandfather bought the 7000 acre Hurlbut Ranch in the 60's and the Hurlbut's became an iconic family in the Dripping Springs area. Brad t…
Kevin Garrett ran the fastest 40 yard dash time at the National Football League Combine in 2003 (4.31 seconds); he was then selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 5th round. He spent three seasons in the NFL with the Rams, Houston Texans, and Carolina Panthers. The Panthers signed and allocated Garr…
Paul Guerrero was born in Midland, graduated from Texas Tech and moved to the Dripping Springs area as soon as he could. He is a self professed insurance geek that loves looking at roofs and insurance claims. He comes from a family of insurance agents and met his wife at an insurance convention.…
Mary Jane Hetrick is one of the busiest and most productive professionals in Dripping Springs. She is the President of the School Board, a founding member of Patriot's Hall, a member of the board of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation, President of the Foster's Village Board and more. She s…
Elizabeth McGreevy talks about local Cedar Trees also known as Ashe Junipers or Blueberry Junipers. While digging into Texas Hill Country politics, history, economics, culture, and ecology, McGreevy tracks down the origins of each tall tale to determine what is true, what is false, and what lies so…
Hunter Connor owns the Terrace Club Wedding Venue located in the charming Texas Hill Country, now known as The Wedding Capital of Texas. The Terrace Club was the first real wedding venue in Dripping Springs. They have seen more than 20 years of couples say “I Do” in front of the breathtaking Hill C…
Marshall carries us through time as we follow him through the journey his family took to arrive in Texas with Stephen F. Austin and the Old 300. The Old 300 were the first US settlers who populated Texas in the early 1800's. Marshall E. Kuykendall is an author rancher broker and Texan. A descendan…
Monologue: • New Found Celebrity Status • GMO Foods at Your HEB • The Ghosts of Driskill Hotel • What Day Did You Start Feeling Older? • Eastern VS. Western Medicine Guest: Dr. Michelle Wendt, L.Ac., DACM is the founder & owner of Indigo Healing Acupuncture, PLLC. Michelle comple…
Monologue: • Todd has Officially Put Up with Michelle for 30 Years! • Life in 1993-What Was Popular • Austin-Everything Old is New Again • Keeping Austin Weird • Memorial Weekend Facts Guest: Marshall E. Kuykendall is an author rancher broker and Texan. A descendant of Austin's O…