Brenham Banner-Press Podcasts

Sharon and Barry Brass join Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss everything about The Barnhill Center in downtown Brenham. They talk about themselves and their positions at the venue before discussing the ongoing Smithsonian exhibit at the venue and the venue’s upcoming 100th anniversary year in 2025.

Brenham volleyball Class of 2023 alum Charli Crowson details her first year at Liberty in the latest edition of the Banner-Press Sports Corner. She discusses life at Liberty and balancing academics as a student-athlete as well as discusses how she has been keeping in touch with the Brenham program.

Brenham ISD Chief Communications and Engagement Officier Brooke Trahan joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss her position in full. She also gives an update on the Cub Stadium scoreboard project that was first discussed in January.

Burton boys basketball coach Tim Honeycutt joins the Sports Corner to discuss the progress the Panthers have made during his second season at the helm of the program. He talks about the entire journey of Burton’s two seasons with him at the helm, including last year’s dramatic improvement and this season’s road to a playoff berth and touches on this year’s progress ahead of the Panthers’ appearance in the Snook tournament.

Texas Cotton Gin Museum director Steph Jarvis joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke to discuss the history of and the latest big happenings at and surrounding the museum.

Brenham senior forward JaLayla Hancock joins the Sports Corner to discuss the Cubette basketball team’s progress ahead of its upcoming tournament in Navasota. She also discusses her time on the volleyball team in her senior year, the transition from volleyball to basketball and her basketball team’s goals in the 2024-25 district campaign, which begins Tuesday at College Station.

Jennifer Eckmann joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Domke on the Banner Buzz to discuss Brenham hosting the Smithsonian’s “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibit in two weeks’ time.

Brenham city manager Carolyn Miller joins Banner-Press managing editor Keith E. Dome on the Banner Buzz to discuss her position, career pathand the changes she has seen in Brenham over her nearly 20 years working with the city in multiple roles.

Brenham junior middle linebacker and defensive captain Caleb Espinoza joins the Sports Corner ahead of the Cubs’ bi-district home playoff game against Texas City. He discusses the state of Brenham’s defense as well as the hopes and confidence of the Cubs heading into the postseason.

Brenham ISD chief academic officer Sara Borchgardt joins Banner-Press managing edition Keith E. Dome to discuss a wide varsity of topics related to the academic curriculum in Brenham’s schools.