La Vernia Proud Podcast Podcast

La Vernia Proud Podcast

Nick Zinsmeyer
Our mission at La Vernia Proud is to create a family friendly community podcast focusing on the past, present, and future of the people and culture of the La Vernia community. Through stories, interviews, and current events, we will promote a shared sense of community for all La Vernia and surrounding community members to enjoy.
Episode 9: Meet Fire Chief Chris Thompson of La Vernia's ESD1
On this episode we get to sit down with Fire Chief Chris Thompson of La Vernia's ESD1 Fire. We get to learn more about the fire department, their service to the community, and a bit of fire awareness.
Jun 3, 2021
21 min
Episode 8: Common Grounds Networking
On this episode we meet with three of La Vernia's top business women to learn about them, their businesses, and the Common Grounds networking group they started for La Vernia residents.  This is a great service to the community and a wonderful way for business people in and around La Vernia to meet and support each other in the community!
May 19, 2021
25 min
Episode 7: LVISD Superintendent Dr. Hensley Cone talks LVISD!
On this episode we sit down to meet the Superintendent of LVISD Dr. Hensley Cone and talk about the current state and future of La Vernia ISD!
Apr 14, 2021
29 min
Episode 6: Spotlight on the  La Vernia Education Foundation
On this episode we are joined by Kim and Krista, current and past presidents of the La Vernia Education Foundation to discuss this organization and their upcoming events that benefit LVISD teachers and students. We also feature Father Phil of St. Anne's Catholic Church of La Vernia in our Church Spotlight segment. For more information on the La Vernia Education Foundation please visit their website at https://laverniaeducationfoundation.org/. For more information on the Waggin Trails Dog Park visit their website at http://ioby.org/project/waggin-trails-dog-park-phase-2 or email Gretch at [email protected]
Mar 30, 2021
52 min
Episode 5: First Baptist Church, Plants Recovering from the Freeze, and Gardening Tips with Enchanted Oak Lawn & Garden
On this episode we are joined by Pastor Josh Walters of the First Baptist Church of La Vernia for our Church Spotlight segment, then we talk plants recovering from the freeze, and gardening advice for La Vernia with Christa Jones, owner of La Vernia's Enchanted Oak Lawn & Garden nursery.
Mar 17, 2021
49 min
Episode 4: A Further Look at La Vernia's Municipal Growth and Future
On this episode we kick off our Church Spotlight segment with Sr. Pastor Erin Weaver of Grace Bible Church. We then continue our Past, Present, and Future series with Jay Hennette, President of La Vernia's Municipal Development District. You can find out more about these topics at http://www.gracebiblelv.com and at http://www.lavernia-tx.gov/page/mdd_home
Mar 3, 2021
56 min
Episode 3: Present Real Estate in and Around La Vernia with Chris Jacobs
On this episode we sit down with La Vernia resident and realtor Chris Jacobs of Neal and Neal Team Realty to talk about the current housing market in and around La Vernia. 
Feb 15, 2021
32 min
Episode 2: A Look at Present Day La Vernia with Mayor Robert Gregory
On today's episode we get to know Mayor Robert Gregory and discuss present day La Vernia. We learn a little bit about the structure of our city Government and the make up of our city. As mentioned on the show, for more information regarding Wilson County Emergency Management and information around COVID including vaccinations, please visit http://www.co.wilson.tx.us/page/wilson.Emergency 
Feb 1, 2021
36 min
Episode 1- A look at La Vernia's Past
To start our podcast series, we take a look at the Past, Present, and Future of La Vernia. On the historic first episode we focus on the "Past" and sit down with Susan and Elaine of the La Vernia Historical Association. We recorded at the La Vernia Heritage Museum to discuss a little bit of La Vernia's fascinating history. 
Jan 19, 2021
43 min