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 event called "Light Up the Square." The conversation covers the history of prayer in America, the importance of faith in community, and why everyone in Boerne should be there.

Timeline:

0:00 – Introduction & welcome to the Boerne Brew

0:33 – Meet the guests: Rob O'Connell & Will Smith

0:44 – History of the Boerne National Day of Prayer (4 years)

1:20 – Will Smith on his personal faith journey and why prayer matters

2:53 – How the National Day of Prayer task force works & the national prayer

3:29 – Presidential & gubernatorial proclamations; Mayor Frank Ritchie's role

4:34 – Mayor's Prayer Breakfast details: location, tickets, speakers

5:07 – Full lineup at the breakfast: worship, prayer for nation, state & youth

5:26 – "Light Up the Square" — the new youth-led evening event

9:00 – How to welcome people into a spirit of prayer (Will Smith)

11:22 – America's covenant with God: history from 1607 to George Washington

13:01 – Event recap & call to action

13:15 – The Bible as a living tool; faith through tragedy and blessing

16:35 – First Chronicles 16:24 — the national prayer theme

20:37 – The Bible's place in history; generational memory & 9/11

21:22 – Final event rundown & encouragement to attend

22:35 – Rob & Will reflect on planning and prayer leading up to the event

23:14 – How a small team of 5–6 organizes a citywide event

24:05 – Ticket info, closing remarks & God bless

🙏 Event Details – Thursday, May 7th:

8:00–9:00 AM – Mayor's Prayer Breakfast @ Loscas Guitars Restaurant (911 Main St) — $15 tickets at BerniePrays.org

Noon–1:00 PM – National Day of Prayer @ Main Plaza Gazebo (FREE)

7:00–8:00 PM – Light Up the Square (Youth-Led) @ Main Plaza Gazebo (FREE)

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Original Air Date: April 11, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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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 baseball history, and Texas Little League lore.

2:24 — Why Write It?

Tim explains the book as both a historical record and a "how-to" for parents and coaches wanting to build a championship-level team.

4:15 — Where to Buy It

Available at Dale's Bookstore in Boerne, on Amazon (Kindle & hardcover), and at local events. Priced at $19.99, with net proceeds going back to Boerne youth sports.

5:03 — When Did the Idea Come?

Tim shares how the book concept formed 6–9 months after the season ended, and how *Moneyball* inspired the angle he took.

9:29 — The 17-Game Win Streak

Recapping the team's dominant run — their only two losses were the national and international championship games.

9:46 — Meet the Team

Full roster shout-out: Julian Hurst, Ben Berkhart, Doc Montford, Cole Newsom, Caden Guffey, Gage Stubing, Greg Collins, Jet Matthews, Cooper Hastings, Aiden Munoz, Dylan Burke, and Caleb Christ.

10:42 — The Coaching Staff

Coaches Justin Newsom, Jonathan Collins, and Bur Munoz; plus Little League President Chris Carey.

11:47 — Where Are They Now?

Most players are now 14 and heading into high school — split between Boerne High and Boerne Champion.

14:20 — The Book Publishing World

Tim discusses the realities of book sales and shares a glowing review from the Internet Baseball Writers Association.

15:51 — Key to the Team's Success

Not raw talent — developed talent, elite baseball IQ, selflessness, and 12 complete players rather than relying on one or two stars.

18:43 — The Rock Star Moment

Kids signing autographs, ESPN interviews with Julie Foudy, MLB players on the bus, watch parties across Texas and beyond.

19:49 — Best Memories

Tim reflects on the watch parties, regional fame, and Caleb's standout ESPN interview moment.

21:42 — Caleb's Experience

As the youngest (age 11), Caleb played with no pressure and thrived — still rewatching YouTube videos of the games.

22:39 — Researching the Book

Game Changer app provided play-by-play data; the book offers two reading paths — a highlights reel or full play-by-play appendix.

24:33 — Upcoming Book Signings

Planned signings at DBA (early May), Dale's Bookstore, and Little League events.

25:24 — Closing & Final Memories

Tim's fondest personal memory: taking Caleb to Niagara Falls on a day off — he slept the entire way there and back.

26:19 — Outro

Original Air Date: April 4, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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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 & Travis letter reading — Jeff introduces himself and the guests; references the Alamo Letter Society

0:38 Origin story — Rusty explains how the Alamo Letter Society was born from a 13-year-old girl's question at the Alamo

1:27 Mission & scope — The goal: a bronze plaque in each of Texas's 254 counties; Kendall County was the 39th to join, now 51 counties participating

2:12 Timeline & dates — Feb 24th kickoff (date Travis wrote the letter), dedication ceremony set for April 21st (San Jacinto Day)

2:59 Sandy's involvement — How the Historical Commission got involved and the 501(c)(3) structure through the Kendall County Historic Jail

4:01 Fundraising update — Over $4,000 raised plus $4,500 from Judge Shane Steil for the plaque casting; still need a couple thousand more

4:40 How to donate — Checks to "Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail," mail to 127 Busby Road, Boerne; call (830) 285-5397

5:03 Ceremony details — Plaque placed between old jail and old courthouse; cannon shot at high noon, color presentation, invocation, Texas anthem

6:07 Special guests & program — School children involved; Taylor Millard from the Alamo Letter Society; reading by Errol Flannery, 4th great-grandson of Davy Crockett

6:57 $190 raffle — Donate $190+ (190th anniversary) to enter a raffle for a framed Travis letter replica

7:41 Recap segment begins — Jeff recaps the Alamo Letter Society story and the Travis letter's significance

9:42 Sandy's personal involvement — Wrote a personal $190 check, connected the 501(c)(3) through the jail museum

11:01 More fundraising details — Breakdown of how much has been raised, what's still needed, and the limestone foundation contract

13:59 Fundraising specifics & Judge Steil's donation — $4,500 for the plaque + $4,400 additional; need ~$2,000 more

15:04 Ceremony preview — Cannon at noon, period costumes, Errol Flannery (Crockett's descendant) reading the letter

16:06 Historical Commission perspective — Sandy on what this means for preserving Kendall County history

17:07 Idea to invite Sloane McNutt — The 13-year-old whose question started it all

17:57 Community involvement — St. Helen's Episcopal School walking kids to the event

18:13 Final recap — Jeff summarizes the whole project one more time

20:08 Final donation call-to-action — $190 raffle details repeated, contact info repeated

22:16 Sign-off — Thanks to guests and listeners

Key Details

Event: Alamo Letter Society plaque dedication

Date: April 21st (San Jacinto Day), high noon

Location: Between old jail and old courthouse, Boerne, TX

Fundraising goal: ~$2,000 still needed

Donate: Checks to "Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail" → 127 Busby Road, Boerne, TX or call (830) 285-5397

Special: $190+ donation enters you in a raffle for a framed Travis letter replica

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

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