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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast

By: Tom Fox
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 The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this award-winning podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country.2021 Economics Politics & Government
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  • Tribute to Jane Ragsdale

    Tribute to Jane Ragsdale
    Jul 7 2025
    It is with great sadness I post this podcast. It is a recording I did with Jane Ragsdale back in 2023. Jane was the owner of the Heart O’the Hill Camp near Hunt TX. She died as a result of the massive flood which roared down the Guadalupe River in the early morning hours of July 4. As of the posting of this podcast there are over 80 confirmed dead, 11 know still missing and an unknown number of missing. One of the worst hit was a girls’ camp, Camp Mystic which lost 27 dead. Jane was from a summer camping family as her parents Si and Kathy Ragsdale ran a boys’ camp, Camp Stewart, also in Hunt TX from the mid-1960s until 2015 when Jane’s nephew Jeepers Ragsdale took over running Camp Stewart. Jane was beloved in both the camping community and the greater Hill Country community. She was a leader and did annual mission work in Guatemala. This podcast focused on her mission work. I hope you will consider a donation to help the rebuilding that will be needed after this tragic event. You can donate to flood relief for victims of the Kerr County flooding by going to the Hill Country Flood Relief here.
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    24 mins
  • From Small Town Dreams to College Baseball: Noah Ochoa’s Journey

    From Small Town Dreams to College Baseball: Noah Ochoa’s Journey
    May 21 2025
    Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, we have guest host RJ Ochoa from Schreiner University, who sits down with his older brother, Noah Ochoa, to discuss Noah’s extensive baseball journey. Noah shares his experiences playing baseball from high school in Loveland to various college levels, including EPCC, University of Arkansas Fort Smith, and Schreiner University. They delve into his recruitment process, the challenges of JUCO ball, and the transition to a four-year college program. The conversation also touches on the emotional culmination of their baseball journey, playing together in Noah’s final college season. Additionally, they discuss the impact of the transfer portal, handling setbacks, and plans post-baseball, offering insights and advice for aspiring athletes facing similar challenges. Key highlights: High School Baseball Journey Recruitment, Challenges, and Experiences in JUCO Transition to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Adapting to New Challenges at Schreiner University Life After and a Lesson from Baseball Advice for Future Athletes Resources: Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Reel Creators of the Texas Hill Country Rotary Voices of Kerrville Cover Art Nancy Huffman Fine Art
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    52 mins
  • Resilience and Leadership in Coaching with Jen Hardy

    Resilience and Leadership in Coaching with Jen Hardy
    May 13 2025
    Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom welcomes Jen Hardy, who shares her inspiring journey from being a high school soccer player in Austin, Texas, to becoming a successful coach and leader. Jen talks about her challenging yet transformative experience at Schreiner University, where she transitioned from playing to coaching soccer. She elaborates on how she developed her leadership skills, the lessons learned from coaching, and how she addressed her shortcomings to support her athletes better. After leaving public education, Jen co-leads the Academy of MotivAction, focusing on supporting high-stress professionals in overcoming burnout and building resilience. She also discusses her recent honor of giving the commencement speech at Schreiner University and her key message on the importance of self-identity beyond professional achievements. Key highlights: Early Life and Journey to Kerrville College Soccer Experience at Schreiner Transition to Teaching and Coaching Coaching Philosophy and Growth Current Career and Business Ventures Commencement Speech and Reflections Resources: Jen Hardy on LinkedIn MotivAction Other Hill Country Network Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Artwork Nancy Huffman Fine Art
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    27 mins
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