Hello Austin County
Podcast
…where local voices, stories, and solutions take center stage with thoughtful, long-form conversations.
Hosted by Greg Stuessel and Shelley Stuessel-Brian, the Hello Austin County Podcast brings you thoughtful, long-form conversations with the people shaping life in Austin County, Texas. Episodes take their time — allowing us to dig beneath the headlines and explore stories, challenges, and ideas in depth.
From elected officials and educators to business leaders, first responders, and passionate residents, guests share perspectives on the issues and opportunities influencing our towns and neighborhoods. Whether we’re unpacking public policy, discussing local history, or spotlighting homegrown talent, this podcast is a deeper look at the heart of our region — informative, inspiring, and always grounded in community.
Episode 11: Austin County Watershed Coordinator Annalee Epps
In this episode of Hello Austin County, Shelley Stuessel-Brian and Greg Stuessel sit down with Annalee Epps, an extension specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife and our current watershed coordinator for several counties, including Austin County. Annalee...
Episode 10: Phenix Knives with Cowboy Szymanski
In this episode of Hello Austin County, Shelley Stuessel-Brian sits down with Cowboy Szymanski, the owner of Phenix Knives in Bellville, Texas. A bladesmith with 27 years of experience, Cowboy shares his fascinating journey from his early interest in...
Episode 9: Millheim Honey Company with Cade Mathis
Cade is a Bellville High Graduate and shares his journey of starting the business at just 12 years old, the challenges he faced, and how his passion for beekeeping turned into a thriving local business. Learn how Cade's self-taught skills in...
Episode 8: Gordon Memorial Library with AbbyLynn Moyle
In this special episode of "Hello Austin County", Shelley Stuessel-Brian and Greg Stuessel sit down with AbbyLynn Moyle, the manager of the Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy, Texas. Together, they delve into the fascinating...
Episode 7: Texas Agrilife DAR Agent, Emergency Mangement With Stephen Burnett
In this episode of Hello Austin County, Greg Stuessel and Shelley Stuessel-Brian sit down with Stephen Burnett of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to talk about the Disaster Assessment and Recovery (DAR) unit and its critical role in helping Texas...
Episode 6: Mission Trip To South Carolina After Hurricane Helene with Jennifer Sutherland
In this episode of Hello Austin County, Greg Stuessel and Shelley Stuessel-Brian sit down once again with Jennifer Sutherland of Redeemed & Restored Ministries to discuss her recent mission trip to North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Jennifer...
Episode 5: Redeemed and Restored Ministries with Jennifer Sutherland
In this heartwarming episode of Hello Austin County, host Shelley sits down with Jennifer Sutherland, the founder of Redeemed and Restored Ministries, to discuss the mission, growth, and community impact of this Sealy-based nonprofit resale shop...
Episode 4: The IBC Breast Cancer Network Foundation with Terry Arnold
n this powerful episode of Hello Austin County, Shelley sits down with Terry Arnold, founder of the IBC Network Foundation, to shed light on a little-known but aggressive form of breast cancer: Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)...
Episode 3: The Reaching Well Program With Michelle Wright & Rosalinda Marez
Join us in this insightful episode of “Hello Austin County” as hosts Shelley Stuessel-Brian and Greg Stuessel welcome Michelle Wright, Family and Community Health Extension Agent, and Rosalinda Marez, Program Coordinator II for the Reaching Well...
Episode 2: Austin County Voting Guide with Austin County Voter Registrar Kim Rinn
Master the Austin County voting guide with Registrar Kim Rinn on Hello Austin County—deadlines, IDs, early voting in Bellville/Sealy, and myth-busting tips to vote confidently and count every Texas voice this election!...
Episode 1: Austin County Chambers Update – November & December 2024
In this debut episode of Hello Austin County, host Shelley Stuessel-Brian sits down with leaders from the Bellville, Wallis, and Sealy Chambers of Commerce to highlight upcoming events and community initiatives. From Market Days and Oktoberfest to...
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