Local Lowdown

It's all about Michelle going to New Mexico for her daughter's softball playoff game. We wish them safe travels and the best of luck. In other news, we wonder who can possibly fill Michelle's shoes. Maybe it will be Nicole from the Luling Newsboy & Signal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle gives blood in both arms. We talk about all the July celebrations going on in the county. We brag about Murray, Michelle, Nicole, and Chuck winning newspaper awards. We still miss Henry Joe Jasek. And we beg Nicole to bring us a watermelon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Jimmy Appelt joins Murray this week. They review all our papers and talk about Henry Joe Jasek and his retirement. They also welcome the new managing editor for our papers, Jimmy Galvan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Did we ever tell you about all the awards we've won? Well, you're fixin' to find out. Oh yeah, and we do things! Where's Murray? Nobody really cares!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Where's Murray? Nobody really cares! Today's edition features coverage of the New World Screw Worm in Texas. It's a bad beast that needs to be eraticated! Also Little League is in full swing, and after all the rain it's mighty hot.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We ded​icate this podcast to our friend and colleague, Henry Joe Jasek! Also Michelle took her shoes off, and there was a fly on the mic. Also, buzzards were hanging around our window and eyeing Murray!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Where's Murray? Nobody really cares!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Jimmy Appelt joins Murray for this week's podcast. They talk about Memorial Day Ceremonies in all the local towns and the meaning of the day. Also, they talk about the high school baseball & softball teams in the playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We are grateful for the rain. The kiddos are getting ready for the end of the school year. Good luck to those still in the play-offs. Thanks to Nicole for the beautiful photos.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

This week we talk about sports, graduations, and the clean up of Clayton Kelley, with 2 ee's.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle and Nicole speed through this one, but you will still enjoy it!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole is joining us, and Michelle made an off-color remark that Murray had to bleep. Clayton Kelley (with 2 EE's) got a "scoop" for next week. Jimmy Appelt is of India descent. Michelle finances coffee and food.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

This week, we are trying to find out where the noise came from last week - Michelle blames it on Nicole.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

The Luling Newsboy's Nicole Smith joins Michelle, while Murray does "something" fun like painting his house!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

It's all about Easter! Also, Murray misspoke: Warrior's Weekend is in Port O'Connor, Texas. not Port Lacava. Plenty of sports to talk about and we're missing Henry Joe Jasek.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Murray gave Michelle the day off - what a nice guy! We love our newspaper family.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Chuck passes out photos of himself - a real "mic drop" - Clayton actually found the hospital - Murray wants to be a Nomad Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We actually did "Remember the Alamo" in Moulton. We hope our little typesetter gets to go home from the hospital. We look forward to seeing Henry Joe back at work! Plenty of sports and livestock shows to talk about. As well as, important stuff like getting our toes worked on.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle set a trap for Henry Joe! What are you giving up for lint? Should we have a photo contest?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

In this one we talk about early voting and other neat stuff!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle had a wisdom tooth pulled - thank God she has more than enough wisdom to go around - just ask her! Thanks to Jimmy Appelt for being a great fill-in for Murray.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

One of our reporters has a nose for news .... and food! We talk about UIL realignment of districts in football. Has somebody gone gambling?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle and Nicole cover the stock shows. They don't realize that Murray is not there until the podcast is nearly over.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Murray is under the weather and nobody cares. Congratulations to the Yoakum Bulldogs on winning State!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole from the Luling Newsboy joins Murray & Michelle. We talk about Livestock Shows, Halletsville firemans' fish, shrimp, and oyster fry! Also, expressing our appreciation for police, firemen, and first responders. Longhorns and Aggies are mentioned.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We are back after being gone for three weeks!  Looking forward to 2026 and hope all I listeners have a wonderful year!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle looks forward to the Christmas Party. The doctor told Henry Joe Jasek not to drink until his head heals up - good luck with that! Merry Christmas everybody - no more podcasts until 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Lots of eating over the holiday. Lots of football, some good, some bad. Michelle had a birthday and some fancy fingernails. Michelle and Nicole had to do Chuck's job. and he didn't even feed them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Murray's not here! Our friend, Henry Joe Jasek, was honored by the Texas Press Association for 70 years in Journalism. Congratulations Little Fellow! Did Murray have a column this week in The Moulton Eagle? Asking for a friend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole joins us this week, and Murray talks about his memories of basic training in Army boot camp. He didn't have as much fun as Nicole's daughter (thank her for her service).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Old Murray is a creature of habit - Michelle attends State Band finals - Nicole's daughter graduates from National Guard Basic Training. Clayton Kelley (with two EEs) covers Fly-InBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle overdosed on NyQuil = just kidding (Ani suffered the consequences.)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle with her co-hosts, Nicole & Ani, are running this one and they ain't missing the old man!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle is on a caffeine trip - going crazy, playing monopoly, and eating. We need your favorite songs for the Local Lowdown Facegroup. Come join us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Everybody is feeling kind of "yucky" but we will get through it. Michelle is gonna cook next week - Who's gonna bring the Pepto?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole Smith from the Luling Newsboy is with us again. We congratulate the "amazing one," and vent a bit. Believe it or not, we can be right sometimes! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We talk about the Kolache Fest and the area events. We ask everyone to express love and come together to stop the hate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We talk about your answers to Michelle's questions. We pause, at the end, to discuss the hateful things going on in our country and how we should comeCha together. Quit killing people who you disagree with.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

All of these things are very important, but towards the end of the podcast, you will learn how much soap to use when washing your hands and hair.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle reveals the comments to our latest question. Man with 70 years at the newspaper is featured - he's a sweet little fellow. Submit your stories to the Campside Chatter special edition. Email them to: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Check out our Fall Sports Preview Hallettsville Tribune-Herald's Sports Editor, Chuck Grafe, joins Murray and Michelle - Something bit Michelle's big toe, Murray refused to scratch it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Michelle gets attacked by a brown spider - Ani comes to the rescue! Everybody is ready for some football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

With non-special guest "Hank the Fly." We talk about the newspapers, jury duty, school starting, and Friday Night Lights. Also, we share your comment about those terrible "stickers."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

All school acitivities are important; take pride in all of them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Where's Murray? Nobody cares! Michelle coughs a lot with her allergies - Nicole is back to talk about tomato sandwiches, gray eggs, and jelly. Michelle is fired up after her cruise.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Where's Michelle? Everybody cares! Senior Reporter & Coach Jimmy Appelt joins Murray for this one. Discussing the upcoming Moulton Jamboree and other events.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole joins Michelle for this one and you must listen, because it's very informative.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

We are praying for all the families who have lost loved ones in the tragic flooding event that hit the Hill Country of Texas on July 4th. God Bless all the first responders who are now involved in the dreadful duty of recovery.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Nicole joins Murray & Michelle to talk about Shiner Half-Moon Holidays and the Watermelon Thump. Murray talks about his crazy times with Alligators, Snakes, and Tequila - also that time he stepped on a copperhead.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton

Summer is in full swing, and awesome celebrations are here! Take in the Watermelon Thump now and then head over to Shiner for the Half-Moon celebration on the Fourth of July Weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support."Life is fragile, handle with care." - George Crofton