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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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  • Lessons from Kerrville and Kerr County’s July 4th Disaster

    Lessons from Kerrville and Kerr County’s July 4th Disaster
    Jul 9 2025
    Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. In this episode, Tom Fox is joined by Marc Duncan, a disaster recovery and prevention expert, and they take a deep dive into the details of what happened in Kerr County and Kerrville over the July 4th weekend. They discuss the similarities between frameworks used in the public sector and corporate risk management, exploring the complexities of coordinating multiple stakeholders during a disaster, the importance of training and awareness, and the crucial role of effective communication. They also discuss the integrated response of public and private organizations, as well as the ongoing efforts to manage both immediate and long-term recovery after a natural disaster. This episode offers valuable insights into the multifaceted field of emergency management, as well as the practical steps involved in responding to and recovering from major weather-related events. Key highlights: Understanding Risk Management Challenges in Emergency Management Training and Awareness Handling Weather-Related Disasters Post-Disaster Coordination and Recovery Role of Private and Nonprofit Organizations Resources: Other Hill Country Network Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Artwork Nancy Huffman Fine Art Please consider donating to support the rebuilding efforts that will be necessary following this tragic event. You can donate to flood relief for victims of the Kerr County flooding by visiting the Hill Country Flood Relief here: https://bit.ly/4klTYpz.
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    29 mins
  • 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
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