Denise Usener | The Golden Hub & 50 Years of Serving Fredericksburg’s SeniorsMost people in Fredericksburg have driven past the Golden Hub without knowing what’s happening inside.Every single day, the Golden Hub delivers over 100 meals to homebound seniors across Gillespie County, Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Harper, and beyond. They run fitness programs, arts and social clubs, congregate dining, and one of the most important Meals on Wheels operations in the Texas Hill Country. And they’ve been doing it since 1975.Denise Usener is the Executive Director of the Golden Hub, officially known as the Gillespie County Committee on Aging, and she joins Judge and JD to talk about what it actually takes to keep a 50-year-old non-profit running, why so many locals don’t know the full scope of what they do, and what the community can do right now to help them build something that will serve Fredericksburg’s seniors for the next 50 years.The Golden Hub has a capital campaign underway for a new facility, and they need Fredericksburg behind them.If you live here, love this town, or know a senior who depends on services like these, this is an episode you need to hear.Learn more & donate: goldenhub.orgVolunteers always needed, especially Meals on Wheels driversFollow us: @theJudgeAndJDShow on Instagram pioneerfbg.com#JudgeAndJDShow #Fredericksburg #FredericksburgTX #GoldenHub #TexasHillCountry #SeniorCare #MealsOnWheels #GillespieCounty #NonProfit #CommunityFirst #FredericksburgTexas

He's got a 917 area code and a ProtonMail address, and he's running pedicabs in the middle of the Texas Hill Country.

Alexander Strenger didn't take the conventional road to entrepreneurship. No website. No marketing playbook. No public footprint. Just a real, ground-level operation built on routes, permits, festival weekends, and the kind of work ethic that doesn't need an Instagram feed to back it up.

Judge and JD sit down with the man behind one of Fredericksburg's most unique small businesses and get into the full story, how a transplant from the East Coast ended up in one of the fastest-growing tourist markets in Texas, what it actually costs to run a hyperlocal mobility business (permits, insurance, dead seasons, and all), and what one big festival weekend like TRF really does for the bottom line.

Oh , and he's got a pedicab story that you won't forget.

This is what real entrepreneurship looks like. No pitch deck. Just the ride.

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Judge and JD sit down with Chef Richard and Austin Orwasher, the team behind Smokin Dough Pizza, to talk about bringing wood-fired pizza to the Hill Country. Chef Richard breaks down how the concept came together, what makes his dough stand out from the rest, and what it really takes to run a food operation in a town that doesn't take its food lightly. Then, singer-songwriter Maddox Ross stops by to share his musical journey and performs live on the show.

Summer in the Hill Country starts with one thing, and this year it's been 65 years in the making. The 65th Annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree & Rodeo kicks off June 18-20, 2026, and The Judge & JD Show is giving you the full preview nine days early so you have zero excuses not to go.

In this episode, Judge and JD sit down with Peach JAMboree Queen, court member Maggie Dietel, and Alexandra Jones to talk about what this milestone year means for one of Texas' most beloved summer traditions. Landon Miller from Rockbox Theater joins to connect the dots between JAMboree energy and the live music scene right here in Fredericksburg.

We cover everything, the headliners (Little Texas on Friday, Kentucky Headhunters on Saturday), the CPRA Rodeo, the Grand Parade, Mutton Bustin', peach ice cream, and every pro tip you need to make the most of the weekend.

This is Hill Country summer at its best. See you in Stonewall.

Episode 56 of The Judge & JD Show welcomes back one of the biggest names in Texas wine.

William Chris Vineyards returns to the show fresh off another incredible year, including recognition as the #31 Best Vineyard in the World (2025) and multiple award wins at the 2026 TEXSOM Awards.

In this episode, we discuss:

What it takes to compete on a global stage as a Texas winery

The recent TEXSOM wins and what they mean for Texas wine

The brand-new William Chris Vineyards tasting room opening in Fredericksburg in August 2026

The philosophy and vision that have guided the winery since day one

Then Texas singer-songwriter Doc Lewis joins us with a live performance of "In El Paso," bringing another great Texas story to the stage.

If you love Fredericksburg, Texas wine, Texas music, and hearing from people building something special, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Watch now and join the conversation.

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Episode 55 of The Judge & JD Show brings together live Texas music, Fredericksburg community conversation, and a special giveaway for our viewers.This week, we sit down with Ronnie Bowen as he shares:His musical journeyHis experiences as an artistA live song performancePlus:A special giveaway for one of our viewersWhat’s happening soon around Fredericksburg, TexasLocal events, community talk, and moreIf you love Texas music and keeping up with what’s going on in Fredericksburg, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Watch now and join the conversation.#FredericksburgTX #TexasMusic #RonnieBowen #JudgeAndJD #FredericksburgTexas

A veteran co-founder. A Hill Country distillery named after its elevation. And an agave spirit that has no business being this good. Justin Braune built 1693 Whisky from the ground up in Fredericksburg, Texas, and this week he's at Pioneer Bar telling the whole story.

He covers the full origin: how a military veteran decides to start a craft distillery, the 2024 rebrand from Luckenbach Road Whiskey to 1693 (the name is the elevation, 1,693 feet above the surrounding Texas cities), and the lineup: a 4-year aged Texas bourbon, cask strength, rye, and Elevación, an agave spirit made from 100% Mexican agave, finished right there in Fredericksburg. That last one will surprise you.They get into what it actually takes to get your bottles onto Texas liquor store shelves one account at a time, the craft spirits boom happening across the state, and what's coming next for the brand.No fluff. Just a founder telling the real story of building something in one of the most iconic small towns in Texas.

This week, we’re celebrating ONE YEAR of The Judge & JD Show!

In this special anniversary episode, we’re looking back at our favorite moments, funniest stories, unforgettable guests, and everything that made Year One so special. We’re also sharing behind-the-scenes memories, talking about how the show started, and giving listeners a sneak peek at what’s ahead in Year Two.

Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, shared, and been part of this journey. This episode is for YOU.

Episode 52 of The Judge & JD Show is all about food, music, and community in Fredericksburg.

This week, we’re joined by:
Sherryl & Baylie to talk about the upcoming Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

Plus, Chris Lirette joins us with live music and conversation about his journey and music.

If you love Fredericksburg events, Texas music, and community vibes, this episode is for you.

Watch now and get ready for a fun weekend in Fredericksburg.

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Episode 51 of The Judge & JD Show brings together community conversation and local music in one episode.

We continue the discussion around the Fredericksburg FISD Bond Election with:

Matt SeidenbergerKay Stech (FISD Education Foundation)

Breaking down:

The proposed new high schoolDistrict improvementsWhy community support matters

And we’re joined by local singer Aaron Boultinghouse, adding a Fredericksburg music spotlight to the show.

This episode blends:
Local voices
Important community conversation
Fredericksburg music

As always, no noise, just real discussion about what’s happening in Fredericksburg.

If you live here, this is one to watch before voting.

Watch now and stay informed.

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