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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast

Auteur(s): 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 Politique Économie
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  • Inside Local Journalism in Kerr County with Irene Van Winkle

    Inside Local Journalism in Kerr County with Irene Van Winkle
    Dec 17 2025
    Welcome to 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 areas of Texas. Today I visit with Irene Van Winkle, a writer, journalist, and photographer for the West Kerr Current newspaper in Ingram. Irene shares her journey into journalism, experiences working at various local media outlets, and the critical role local newspapers play in small communities like Ke County. She discusses the unique aspects of local journalism, the impact of natural disasters like floods on the community, and how local media helps in bringing the community together. Irene also touches on the importance of high school sports and the supportive community network that exists in smaller towns. The episode concludes with Irene's personal connection to Ukraine and her support for the country's fight for freedom. Key Highlights · Irene's Background and Journey to Kerr County · Career in Journalism · The Print Media Scene in Kerr County · The Role and Character of the West Kerr Current · Impact of Local Sports Coverage · July 4th Flood and Community Resilience · Rebuilding and Recovery Efforts West Kerr Current Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Cover Art Nancy Huffman
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    34 min
  • Lorena Guillen on the July 4th Flood: Part 2 - Aftermath and Recovery

    Lorena Guillen on the July 4th Flood: Part 2 - Aftermath and Recovery
    Dec 10 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 one of the most unique areas of Texas. Today, I begin a two-part series with Lorena Guillen, owner of Howdy’s Restaurant and Blue Oak RV Park. The July 4th flood completely inundated her RV Park. In Part 1, Guillen discussed the events of the morning of July 4. Today in Part 2, she discusses the aftermath of tragedy and attempts at recovery. In Part 2, Guillen shares the harrowing aftermath of a devastating flood that hit her RV Park on July 4th. Her details reveal the initial chaos, rescue efforts, and the critical role her property played in facilitating emergency response. The narrative transitions to the prolonged struggles to restore her business, the challenges of navigating FEMA and SBA processes, and the emotional and financial toll on her family. Despite immense difficulties, the unwavering support from the community provides hope and highlights the importance of local resilience. This story offers insight into disaster recovery and the bureaucratic obstacles small business owners often face. Highlights include: The Aftermath of July 4th: A Rollercoaster Ride Ground Zero: The First Two Weeks Community Support and Recovery Efforts Struggles with FEMA and SBA Hope and Future Plans Unanswered Questions and Final Thoughts Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Cover Art Nancy Huffman
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    23 min
  • Lorena Guillen on the July 4th Flood: Part 1 - The Flood

    Lorena Guillen on the July 4th Flood: Part 1 - The Flood
    Dec 3 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 one of the most unique areas of Texas. Today, I begin a two-part series with Lorena Guillen, owner of Howdy’s Restaurant and Blue Oak RV Park. The July 4th flood completely inundated her RV Park. In Part 1, Guillen discusses the events of the morning of July 4. In Part 2, she will discuss the events of that tragedy through today. She begins with the beauty of July 3rd and goes to bed early on July 4. Guillen relates being awakened by flashing lights of a swift water rescue team, putting into the river. She recounts the devastating flood event where a second wave of water caused severe damage and displacement. She describes the rapid onset of the flood, the destruction of RVs, and the harrowing survival of her husband, who was swept 30-45 feet down a river but managed to climb to safety. She relates the surreal sensation of feeling electricity in the water and the loss of animals they were trying to rescue. The fire department eventually evacuated everyone from a nearby restaurant as the water levels continued to rise. Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Cover Art Nancy Huffman
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    26 min
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