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Local Lowdown

Murray Montgomery

Lowcal Lowdown is a weekly news review for the four newspapers in Lavaca County, Texas. Also in conjunction with the website for all the papers: www.lavacacountytoday.com - The newspapers include the Yoakum Herald-Times, The Shiner Gazette, Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, and The Moulton Eagle. Your hosts for this podcast are Murray Montgomery & Michelle Price. Note: Each of these newspapers have their own Facebook page - check them out.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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41:19

Roundabout is on the way

Local Lowdown ·

2025/06/12

Are the people ready for the roundabout? Where's Emma? People will do anything for a honey bun.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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37:46

Local Lowdown - New Format!

Local Lowdown ·

2025/06/05

Brand new format on the show. Michelle talks about Shiner's trip to the State Softball Championship game, and some poor sportsmanship. We didn't get the results we wanted. But congratulations to Shiner on a great season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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35:50

Coach Jimmy Appelt joins Michelle

Local Lowdown ·

2025/05/28

Michelle and Jimmy talk about Memorial Day events; high school softball and baseball playoffs, and other things. Where's Murray? Nobody cares!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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51:46

Memorial Day - A time to remember

Local Lowdown ·

2025/05/22

We all should emember to honor all those in our military who made the ultimate sacrifice. On a lighter note, we are happy to have Nicole Smith from the Luling Newsboy with us - we talk about important subjects like lice, watermelon, and how much Michelle likes to talk. But she is amazing!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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52:40

Bubba's butt has been busted!

Local Lowdown ·

2025/05/15

Listen to the end for some parental advice and what happened to Bubba. Meanwhile, Murray and Michelle give a review of all the newspapers in Lavaca County and the Luling Newsboy on May 14th and 15th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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65:02

Local Lowdown Podcast - It's a group effort

Local Lowdown ·

2025/05/08

The Luling Newsboy's Nicole Smith joins us for this episode. We were on "Pope Watch." In this one, we thank everybody who contributes to the effort of putting our newspapers together.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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37:54

What's Michelle Cooking?

Local Lowdown ·

2025/04/24

Question answered, but not guarnteed. She says that she will let us know. Don't hold your breath on that one!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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38:30

Happy Easter everyone!

Local Lowdown ·

2025/04/17

Members respond to weekly question about their favorite Texas beach. Fiddlers Frolic event coming up in Hallettsville this week - go out and enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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48:36

By the ladies, where's Murray? Chili remarks

Local Lowdown ·

2025/04/10

Fake waves & beaches, killing turkeys, softball, baseball, track, makeup, eyelashes, gaslights, and many more important things.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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38:02

Under the weather!

Local Lowdown ·

2025/04/03

Don't be a bully - listen to the end. Murray & Michelle feeling under the weather - it's Chuck's fault. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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49:01

We're back & Nicole is here!

Local Lowdown ·

2025/03/27

We mentioned all those who responded to Murray's request for people to post where they're from. We will be doing this every week. Murray gave a shout out to two his friends from Gonzales. List to the end!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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38:42

No Spring Break for Michelle - Micheladas for Murray

Local Lowdown ·

2025/03/13

FYI: A michelada is a Mexican drink made with beer, lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and chili peppers. It is served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass. - Murray likes 'em. Michelle can't eat shrimp but she can eat crawfish?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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36:45

It's a different rotation ...

Local Lowdown ·

2025/03/06

The Moulton Eagle is first this week - it was Michelle's idea.FYI: "The Girl from Ipanema", is a Brazilian bossa nova and jazz song. It was a worldwide hit in the mid-1960s and won a Grammy for Record of the Year in 1965.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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44:09

Beauty Shop & Netflix

Local Lowdown ·

2025/02/28

TV Series Critics & adventures at the beauty shop - oh yeah, and we review the newspapers. Murray took a well-deserved day off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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36:38

FFA Week & Some Dancing

Local Lowdown ·

2025/02/20

Cold weather has us shivering - Texans ain't used to it. Invitation to all area teachers to bring your events to the podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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45:28

Several Special Guest Are Here

Local Lowdown ·

2025/02/14

Jimmy Appelt and Nicole Smith are special guests this week. Where's Murray? Why does it take five people to cover a bridge-repair story?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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54:01

Nasty Groundhog

Local Lowdown ·

2025/02/06

Luling's Nicole Smith is here! Important things like butter beans and bean sandwichesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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34:27

Lady Bugs & Bean Sandwiches

Local Lowdown ·

2025/01/30

Girl Scout Cookies, Bunt Cakes, and columns that didn't make the paper.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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35:08

Snow & Chicken-Chasing Dogs

Local Lowdown ·

2025/01/23

When's the last time you had a bread-cheese-pinto bean sandwich? Shiner is the beer and sausage capital of the world!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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45:51

NEW! Where's Murray? Nobody cares...

Local Lowdown ·

2025/01/16

Tattoos, eyelashes, trips, snow, TikTok .... and oh yeah, maybe a little news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/local-lowdown--5670998/support.

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