The Choir Returns to San Antonio (April 17) | Dan Michaels Interview on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM

On Bernie Radio 103.9 FM, host Baron Wiley announces The Choir’s return to Texas for a Friday, April 17 show at Sam’s Burger Joint in San Antonio, with tickets and a giveaway available via boerneradio.godaddy.com. He speaks with band member Dan Michaels, who plays saxophone and an electronic wind instrument called a Lyricon, and they discuss how the band added sax to stand out in 1984.

Michaels reflects on The Choir’s 40-year run, fan-supported crowdfunding, and their upcoming 40th anniversary release, the 20-song studio album "Dragonfly".

They note Chris Taylor opening the San Antonio show and connections to Sixpence Down the Richer, including plans to perform together. Michaels shares sax favorites, a Disneyland marching job, and a touring story about hitting a cow, and the segment closes with a request to play “Midnight Sun

Original Air Date: Sunday April 12, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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On Boerne Radio’s Town Hall Program, host Baron Wiley interviews Michael G. Etheridge, a Boerne ISD graduate and business owner running for Boerne ISD school board Place 7. He highlights involvement with district programs including welding, Incubator EDU mentoring, and student internships, and argues that teacher pay has fallen from above the Texas average to $4,200 below it while administrator pay has risen about 40%.

He says happy teachers drive student success, supports career and technical education as a viable first-choice path, and emphasizes school safety and coordination with local first responders. Etheridge opposes tax increases, criticizes the prior VATRE, promises never to vote for a tax hike, supports a two-term limit, and promotes voting dates (early voting April 20; election day May 2) and his website, Michael4BISD.com.

Original Air Date: 4/11/2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM in Boerne, Texas.

• 00:00 Campaign Ad Intro
• 00:36 Town Hall Welcome
• 00:53 Parade Memories
• 01:43 Why Run Now
• 01:50 Champion High Naming
• 03:03 Calling and Faith
• 04:44 Trades Legacy Roots
• 05:20 Kendall Gentleman Magazine
• 06:33 ISD Pride and Involvement
• 07:28 Teacher Pay Priorities
• 09:22 Student Readiness Goals
• 09:50 Trades Not Fallback
• 11:20 Welding Confidence Boost
• 12:08 School Safety Response
• 13:37 Networking and Term Limits
• 14:41 Doss Festival and AI
• 15:54 Taxpayer Accountability
• 19:44 Campaign Help and Teachers
• 20:49 Vote Dates and Closing Pitch
• 22:17 Campaign Ad Teachers First

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How Boerne Made History and Played on Their Field of Dreams

A conversation with Tim Christ, author of the book chronicling the 2024 Boerne Little League team's historic run to the Little League World Series.

Tim Christ shares the full story — from how the team was assembled by GM Justin Newsom and league president Chris Carey, to steamrolling through districts, upsetting powerhouse McAllister Park, winning in Abilene and Waco, and ultimately reaching Williamsport. He covers the experience on the ground, the community support, the US Championship game against Florida, and the legacy the team left behind.

Timeline

• 0:00 – Intro & roster announcement
• 0:57 – Welcome to Boost Boerne Business; Tim Christ introduced with new book
• 1:49 – Why Tim wrote the book (YouTube videos disappearing, preserving memories)
• 3:27 – How the team was assembled; Justin Newsom's dream & Chris Carey's vision
• 4:58 – Caleb Christ joins the team; all-star tryouts & selection process
• 5:46 – Districts: three no-hitters, steamrolling competition
• 6:17 – Sectionals: beating powerhouse McAllister Park
• 6:30 – State in Abilene: beating West Brownsville & Midland University Little League
• 7:28 – Regionals in Waco: beating Arkansas & Louisiana; heading to Williamsport
• 7:56 – Little League covers all expenses; community fundraising covered family costs
• 10:27 – Life at Williamsport: ESPN interviews, Adidas uniforms, Easton gear
• 10:43 – Caleb's mental exhaustion; trip to Niagara Falls
• 11:54 – Coming home: hero's welcome, school parade, drum line & cheerleaders
• 12:40 – Post-Williamsport: Spurs game honor, Texas State Senate resolution 561
• 13:28 – Police escort story: airport send-off and parade on Main Street
• 14:46 – Still recognized across Texas; Caleb's gracious attitude
• 15:21 – Keeping kids grounded; the team's humility and sportsmanship culture
• 16:32 – The US Championship game against Florida (4.4 million viewers, most-watched since 2015)
• 17:47 – Injuries to Julian & Doc; Caleb comes in to pitch the final inning
• 18:39 – Loss 10-7; emotional aftermath; consolation game vs. Venezuela
• 19:55 – Challenger game, community watch parties, gratitude for Boerne's support
• 20:43 – Where to buy the book (Amazon, Boerne Bookshop, local signings)
• 22:22 – Developing world-class youth athletes; team's .413 batting average at the Series
• 22:54 – Sportsmanship moments; living together with international teams in the quads
• 25:12 – Tim's proudest moment: Caleb pitching out of a bases-loaded jam vs. Nevada
• 26:35 – The moms' experience; Cole's grand slam heart symbol; Julie Foudy sideline interviews
• 27:46 – Williamsport felt like a year and 10 minutes; inspiring future little leaguers
• 28:30 – Closing thoughts & thanks; book wrap-up

Original Air Date: April 4th, 2025 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley

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