Dallas, Oregon Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/dallas-oregon-podcast <p><b>Your source for city updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and conversations with the people shaping our community.</b></p> © 2026 Dallas, Oregon Podcast 1d81bae1-f754-598a-9f8e-696faa00bd09 yes en-us Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:27:52 -0700 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:28:23 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527619 https://img.transistorcdn.com/ex4vDF02De8I4ULYWFv_zxq70zxWbc588bP4AE4FsVc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MjVj/ODA5NDJjYmVlMDY5/MDkxZjZjNzBlYzQx/YzQ0OS5qcGVn.jpg Dallas, Oregon Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527619 episodic Alyson Roberson <p><b>Your source for city updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and conversations with the people shaping our community.</b></p> <p><b>Your source for city updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and conversations with the people shaping our community.</b></p>. Alyson Roberson No No Everbridge, City of Dallas Emergency Alerts and Sign Ups 36 36 Everbridge, City of Dallas Emergency Alerts and Sign Ups full a20155eb-1b5a-48e2-997b-87aaa44c0cf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c10d765b If you want to stay informed about traffic updates, water main breaks, and other safety alerts, sign up today. You can register by visiting the City of Dallas website and clicking on the police light icon in the upper right corner. For a tutorial, visit our YouTube channel here, https://youtu.be/HjOub36HdT0

]]> If you want to stay informed about traffic updates, water main breaks, and other safety alerts, sign up today. You can register by visiting the City of Dallas website and clicking on the police light icon in the upper right corner. For a tutorial, visit our YouTube channel here, https://youtu.be/HjOub36HdT0

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:58:17 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 329 If you want to stay informed about traffic updates, water main breaks, and other safety alerts, sign up today. You can register by visiting the City of Dallas website and clicking on the police light icon in the upper right corner. For a tutorial, visit our YouTube channel here, https://youtu.be/HjOub36HdT0

]]> No Summer Reading Program at the Dallas Public Library 35 35 Summer Reading Program at the Dallas Public Library full Buzzsprout-19199456 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86ad2e7d Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face , Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s Summer Reading Program.

]]> Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face , Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s Summer Reading Program.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 260 Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face , Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s Summer Reading Program. Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face , Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s Summer Reading Program. No Built To Last - Building Safety Month with Laurie Roberts 34 34 Built To Last - Building Safety Month with Laurie Roberts full Buzzsprout-19161085 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97d1dcd0 Today, we are talking about Building Safety Month, an international celebration in May to raise awareness about building safety. Our guest today is Laurie Roberts, the permit technician here at the City of Dallas.

https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/building-safety-month/

]]> Today, we are talking about Building Safety Month, an international celebration in May to raise awareness about building safety. Our guest today is Laurie Roberts, the permit technician here at the City of Dallas.

https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/building-safety-month/

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 327 Today, we are talking about Building Safety Month, an international celebration in May to raise awareness about building safety. Our guest today is Laurie Roberts, the permit technician here at the City of Dallas. https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/building-safety-month/ Today, we are talking about Building Safety Month, an international celebration in May to raise awareness about building safety. Our guest today is Laurie Roberts, the permit technician here at the City of Dallas. https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building No Dallas Nights - Sounds of Summer and the Farmers Market Reimagined 33 33 Dallas Nights - Sounds of Summer and the Farmers Market Reimagined full Buzzsprout-19087218 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7dc2de9 Today, we’re talking about Dallas Nights - a new name for a familiar Dallas event. Our guest today is Tara Townley, another familiar face from a previous episode here to tell us all about this exciting event. 

]]> Today, we’re talking about Dallas Nights - a new name for a familiar Dallas event. Our guest today is Tara Townley, another familiar face from a previous episode here to tell us all about this exciting event. 

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 629 Today, we’re talking about Dallas Nights - a new name for a familiar Dallas event. Our guest today is Tara Townley, another familiar face from a previous episode here to tell us all about this exciting event. Today, we’re talking about Dallas Nights - a new name for a familiar Dallas event. Our guest today is Tara Townley, another familiar face from a previous episode here to tell us all about this exciting event. No Rotary Club of Dallas with President Tyler Ferrari 32 32 Rotary Club of Dallas with President Tyler Ferrari full Buzzsprout-19011080 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d4cf396 Today, we’re talking about the Rotary Club right here in Dallas. Our guest today is Tyler Ferrari, the club president and another familiar face from a previous episode.

]]> Today, we’re talking about the Rotary Club right here in Dallas. Our guest today is Tyler Ferrari, the club president and another familiar face from a previous episode.

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 473 Today, we’re talking about the Rotary Club right here in Dallas. Our guest today is Tyler Ferrari, the club president and another familiar face from a previous episode. Today, we’re talking about the Rotary Club right here in Dallas. Our guest today is Tyler Ferrari, the club president and another familiar face from a previous episode. No Weed Abatement Season is Upon Us All - Code Services Shares About The Program 31 31 Weed Abatement Season is Upon Us All - Code Services Shares About The Program full Buzzsprout-18972380 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce5f0bd5 Today, we’re talking about weed abatement and the importance of keeping our community vibrant, safe and clean. Our guest today is Lexi Murphy, our code services specialist and a familiar face from a previous episode.

]]> Today, we’re talking about weed abatement and the importance of keeping our community vibrant, safe and clean. Our guest today is Lexi Murphy, our code services specialist and a familiar face from a previous episode.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 269 Today, we’re talking about weed abatement and the importance of keeping our community vibrant, safe and clean. Our guest today is Lexi Murphy, our code services specialist and a familiar face from a previous episode. Today, we’re talking about weed abatement and the importance of keeping our community vibrant, safe and clean. Our guest today is Lexi Murphy, our code services specialist and a familiar face from a previous episode. No The Friends of the Library - the need for volunteers and an exciting fundraiser coming up! 30 30 The Friends of the Library - the need for volunteers and an exciting fundraiser coming up! full Buzzsprout-18934363 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c4b17dc Today, we’re talking about an important corner of our local community: the library, and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and all of those who help make our library special. Our guest today is Matt Goolsby, president of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

https://www.dallasorfol.org
Email: DallasORFriends@gmail.com

]]> Today, we’re talking about an important corner of our local community: the library, and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and all of those who help make our library special. Our guest today is Matt Goolsby, president of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

https://www.dallasorfol.org
Email: DallasORFriends@gmail.com

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 506 Today, we’re talking about an important corner of our local community: the library, and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and all of those who help make our library special. Our guest today is Matt Goolsby, president of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. https://www.dallasorfol.org Email: DallasORFriends@gmail.com Today, we’re talking about an important corner of our local community: the library, and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and all of those who help make our library special. Our guest today is Matt Goolsby, president of the Friends of the Dallas Pu No Local business spotlight - Willamette Valley Fiber 29 29 Local business spotlight - Willamette Valley Fiber full Buzzsprout-18882143 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42d67904 Today, we are talking about Willamette Valley Fiber, a local business here in Dallas. Our guest today is Jason Saunders, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service Director at Willamette Valley Fiber. 

https://wvalleyfiber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/willamettevalleyfiber

]]> Today, we are talking about Willamette Valley Fiber, a local business here in Dallas. Our guest today is Jason Saunders, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service Director at Willamette Valley Fiber. 

https://wvalleyfiber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/willamettevalleyfiber

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 418 Today, we are talking about Willamette Valley Fiber, a local business here in Dallas. Our guest today is Jason Saunders, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service Director at Willamette Valley Fiber. https://wvalleyfiber.com/ https://www.facebook.com/willamettevalleyfiber Today, we are talking about Willamette Valley Fiber, a local business here in Dallas. Our guest today is Jason Saunders, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service Director at Willamette Valley Fiber. https://wvalleyfiber.com/ https://www.facebook.com/willamett No Liberty House - Changing Hurt into Hope 28 28 Liberty House - Changing Hurt into Hope full Buzzsprout-18857291 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9de2a85a Today, we are talking about Liberty House, a Children’s Advocacy Center in Salem. Our guest today is Peter Carrillo, Liberty House’s Director of Community Engagement, Prevention, and Development.

https://libertyhousecenter.org/

]]> Today, we are talking about Liberty House, a Children’s Advocacy Center in Salem. Our guest today is Peter Carrillo, Liberty House’s Director of Community Engagement, Prevention, and Development.

https://libertyhousecenter.org/

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 525 Today, we are talking about Liberty House, a Children’s Advocacy Center in Salem. Our guest today is Peter Carrillo, Liberty House’s Director of Community Engagement, Prevention, and Development. https://libertyhousecenter.org/ Today, we are talking about Liberty House, a Children’s Advocacy Center in Salem. Our guest today is Peter Carrillo, Liberty House’s Director of Community Engagement, Prevention, and Development. https://libertyhousecenter.org/ No Dallas Public Library - NerdCon 2026 27 27 Dallas Public Library - NerdCon 2026 full Buzzsprout-18819461 https://share.transistor.fm/s/149f06ff Today, we are learning all about the fantastic event called NerdCon here in Dallas. Our guest today is Lydia Wales, one of our Library Aides here. 

https://www.dallasor.gov/library

]]> Today, we are learning all about the fantastic event called NerdCon here in Dallas. Our guest today is Lydia Wales, one of our Library Aides here. 

https://www.dallasor.gov/library

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 283 Today, we are learning all about the fantastic event called NerdCon here in Dallas. Our guest today is Lydia Wales, one of our Library Aides here. https://www.dallasor.gov/library Today, we are learning all about the fantastic event called NerdCon here in Dallas. Our guest today is Lydia Wales, one of our Library Aides here. https://www.dallasor.gov/library No The Kindness Club - Supporting youth in our community through acts of kindness 26 26 The Kindness Club - Supporting youth in our community through acts of kindness full Buzzsprout-18757839 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd524b38 Today, we are going to talk about the Kindness Club here in Dallas. Our guest today is Debbie Wall McCleery. 

https://www.thekindnessclubdallasoregon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekindnessclub/?ref=group_header

]]> Today, we are going to talk about the Kindness Club here in Dallas. Our guest today is Debbie Wall McCleery. 

https://www.thekindnessclubdallasoregon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekindnessclub/?ref=group_header

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 517 Today, we are going to talk about the Kindness Club here in Dallas. Our guest today is Debbie Wall McCleery. https://www.thekindnessclubdallasoregon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekindnessclub/?ref=group_header Today, we are going to talk about the Kindness Club here in Dallas. Our guest today is Debbie Wall McCleery. https://www.thekindnessclubdallasoregon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekindnessclub/?ref=group_header No Local real estate- the inside scoop with Megan Johnston 25 25 Local real estate- the inside scoop with Megan Johnston full Buzzsprout-18736420 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7de73583 Today, we are going to learn about real estate here in Dallas. Our guest today is Megan Johnston from the Journey Home Team. 

https://www.thejourneyhometeam-kw.com/

]]> Today, we are going to learn about real estate here in Dallas. Our guest today is Megan Johnston from the Journey Home Team. 

https://www.thejourneyhometeam-kw.com/

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 818 Today, we are going to learn about real estate here in Dallas. Our guest today is Megan Johnston from the Journey Home Team. https://www.thejourneyhometeam-kw.com/ Today, we are going to learn about real estate here in Dallas. Our guest today is Megan Johnston from the Journey Home Team. https://www.thejourneyhometeam-kw.com/ No Dive into the Dallas Aquatic Center with Gretchen Grimberg 24 24 Dive into the Dallas Aquatic Center with Gretchen Grimberg full Buzzsprout-18683935 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c183fe0d Today, we’re diving into the Dallas Aquatic Center. Our guest today is Gretchen, here to talk about the aquatic center and all of the great offerings they have for our community.

www.dallasor.gov

]]> Today, we’re diving into the Dallas Aquatic Center. Our guest today is Gretchen, here to talk about the aquatic center and all of the great offerings they have for our community.

www.dallasor.gov

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 461 Today, we’re diving into the Dallas Aquatic Center. Our guest today is Gretchen, here to talk about the aquatic center and all of the great offerings they have for our community. www.dallasor.gov Today, we’re diving into the Dallas Aquatic Center. Our guest today is Gretchen, here to talk about the aquatic center and all of the great offerings they have for our community. www.dallasor.gov No State of the City with Mayor Slack 23 23 State of the City with Mayor Slack full Buzzsprout-18651766 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbce675b Today, we’re talking about the state of the city - project updates, accomplishments from the past year, and things to look forward to in 2026. Here with us today is Dallas Mayor Rich Slack.

To stay informed on city projects, visit www.dallasor.gov or follow the City of Dallas on Facebook.

]]> Today, we’re talking about the state of the city - project updates, accomplishments from the past year, and things to look forward to in 2026. Here with us today is Dallas Mayor Rich Slack.

To stay informed on city projects, visit www.dallasor.gov or follow the City of Dallas on Facebook.

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 461 Today, we’re talking about the state of the city - project updates, accomplishments from the past year, and things to look forward to in 2026. Here with us today is Dallas Mayor Rich Slack. To stay informed on city projects, visit www.dallasor.gov or follow the City of Dallas on Facebook. Today, we’re talking about the state of the city - project updates, accomplishments from the past year, and things to look forward to in 2026. Here with us today is Dallas Mayor Rich Slack. To stay informed on city projects, visit www.dallasor.gov or fol No What am I paying for? City of Dallas’ Utility Bill breakdown with Finance Director, Cecilia Ward 22 22 What am I paying for? City of Dallas’ Utility Bill breakdown with Finance Director, Cecilia Ward full Buzzsprout-18618763 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6115e5a8 Today, we’re talking about the city's utility bill - getting an in depth breakdown of what each charge is for and how the rates are set. Joining us today to help with the discussion is Finance Director, Cecilia Ward. 



]]> Today, we’re talking about the city's utility bill - getting an in depth breakdown of what each charge is for and how the rates are set. Joining us today to help with the discussion is Finance Director, Cecilia Ward. 



]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 365 Today, we’re talking about the city's utility bill - getting an in depth breakdown of what each charge is for and how the rates are set. Joining us today to help with the discussion is Finance Director, Cecilia Ward. Today, we’re talking about the city's utility bill - getting an in depth breakdown of what each charge is for and how the rates are set. Joining us today to help with the discussion is Finance Director, Cecilia Ward. No How Bambinos is making a difference in and around our community 21 21 How Bambinos is making a difference in and around our community full Buzzsprout-18585854 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25574269 Today, we’re talking about Bambinos - an amazing organization right here in Dallas that provides support for families and young children in our community. Glenda, the Bambinos Executive Director is here with us today. Glenda, thank you so much for joining us.



]]> Today, we’re talking about Bambinos - an amazing organization right here in Dallas that provides support for families and young children in our community. Glenda, the Bambinos Executive Director is here with us today. Glenda, thank you so much for joining us.



]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 647 Today, we’re talking about Bambinos - an amazing organization right here in Dallas that provides support for families and young children in our community. Glenda, the Bambinos Executive Director is here with us today. Glenda, thank you so much for joining us. Today, we’re talking about Bambinos - an amazing organization right here in Dallas that provides support for families and young children in our community. Glenda, the Bambinos Executive Director is here with us today. Glenda, thank you so much for joining No The Friends of the Delbert Hunter Arboretum 20 20 The Friends of the Delbert Hunter Arboretum full Buzzsprout-18541366 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2518703 Today, we’re diving into an exciting oasis of our community: the arboretum. Our guest today is Dale, here to talk to the Friends of the Delbert Hunter Arboretum and spread the message of volunteerism.

]]> Today, we’re diving into an exciting oasis of our community: the arboretum. Our guest today is Dale, here to talk to the Friends of the Delbert Hunter Arboretum and spread the message of volunteerism.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 1079 Today, we’re diving into an exciting oasis of our community: the arboretum. Our guest today is Dale, here to talk to the Friends of the Delbert Hunter Arboretum and spread the message of volunteerism. Today, we’re diving into an exciting oasis of our community: the arboretum. Our guest today is Dale, here to talk to the Friends of the Delbert Hunter Arboretum and spread the message of volunteerism. No Code Services: Common violations and complaints 19 19 Code Services: Common violations and complaints full Buzzsprout-18497921 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79708ab9 Today we’re talking with code services about common complaints and violations here in Dallas and the work they do to help keep Dallas looking great and safe. Joining me today is Matthew Tholen and Lexi Murphy, both of which are Code Services Specialists here at the City. 



]]> Today we’re talking with code services about common complaints and violations here in Dallas and the work they do to help keep Dallas looking great and safe. Joining me today is Matthew Tholen and Lexi Murphy, both of which are Code Services Specialists here at the City. 



]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 420 Today we’re talking with code services about common complaints and violations here in Dallas and the work they do to help keep Dallas looking great and safe. Joining me today is Matthew Tholen and Lexi Murphy, both of which are Code Services Specialists here at the City. Today we’re talking with code services about common complaints and violations here in Dallas and the work they do to help keep Dallas looking great and safe. Joining me today is Matthew Tholen and Lexi Murphy, both of which are Code Services Specialists h No Downtown and Urban Renewal Updates with Tyler Ferrari 18 18 Downtown and Urban Renewal Updates with Tyler Ferrari full Buzzsprout-18458566 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b429c06 Today, we’re going to talk all about downtown and urban renewal updates with Tyler Ferrari, our Economic Development Specialist here at the City. 

]]> Today, we’re going to talk all about downtown and urban renewal updates with Tyler Ferrari, our Economic Development Specialist here at the City. 

]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 689 Today, we’re going to talk all about downtown and urban renewal updates with Tyler Ferrari, our Economic Development Specialist here at the City. Today, we’re going to talk all about downtown and urban renewal updates with Tyler Ferrari, our Economic Development Specialist here at the City. No How does the City of Dallas prepare for winter storms? 17 17 How does the City of Dallas prepare for winter storms? full Buzzsprout-18428954 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a0389be Today we’re talking winter storms, how the City prepares for them, what work happens behind the scenes, and how you can help keep our community safe. Joining me is someone who knows this topic inside and out: Mike Kibbey, our Public Works Streets Maintenance Supervisor.

]]> Today we’re talking winter storms, how the City prepares for them, what work happens behind the scenes, and how you can help keep our community safe. Joining me is someone who knows this topic inside and out: Mike Kibbey, our Public Works Streets Maintenance Supervisor.

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 420 Today we’re talking winter storms, how the City prepares for them, what work happens behind the scenes, and how you can help keep our community safe. Joining me is someone who knows this topic inside and out: Mike Kibbey, our Public Works Streets Maintenance Supervisor. Today we’re talking winter storms, how the City prepares for them, what work happens behind the scenes, and how you can help keep our community safe. Joining me is someone who knows this topic inside and out: Mike Kibbey, our Public Works Streets Maintena No All things CASA of Polk County with Amber Calef 16 16 All things CASA of Polk County with Amber Calef full Buzzsprout-18403197 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffc1ae2d Today, we’re exploring all the CASA of Polk County does and learning about the amazing clothing and toy drive they are hosting this holiday season. Our guest today is Amber Calef, volunteer manager with CASA.

]]> Today, we’re exploring all the CASA of Polk County does and learning about the amazing clothing and toy drive they are hosting this holiday season. Our guest today is Amber Calef, volunteer manager with CASA.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 412 Today, we’re exploring all the CASA of Polk County does and learning about the amazing clothing and toy drive they are hosting this holiday season. Our guest today is Amber Calef, volunteer manager with CASA. Today, we’re exploring all the CASA of Polk County does and learning about the amazing clothing and toy drive they are hosting this holiday season. Our guest today is Amber Calef, volunteer manager with CASA. No Meet Small Business Owner, Hector Zertuche, at Mama Gorditas Kitchen Right Here In Dallas! 15 15 Meet Small Business Owner, Hector Zertuche, at Mama Gorditas Kitchen Right Here In Dallas! full Buzzsprout-18360138 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07bf5c2a Today we’re talking about something everyone loves: good food and great local businesses. Joining me is a man whose cooking has quickly become a local favorite, Hector, owner of Mama Gorditas Kitchen here in Dallas.

]]> Today we’re talking about something everyone loves: good food and great local businesses. Joining me is a man whose cooking has quickly become a local favorite, Hector, owner of Mama Gorditas Kitchen here in Dallas.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 404 Today we’re talking about something everyone loves: good food and great local businesses. Joining me is a man whose cooking has quickly become a local favorite, Hector, owner of Mama Gorditas Kitchen here in Dallas. Today we’re talking about something everyone loves: good food and great local businesses. Joining me is a man whose cooking has quickly become a local favorite, Hector, owner of Mama Gorditas Kitchen here in Dallas. No How one organization is making waves - The Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center 14 14 How one organization is making waves - The Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center full Buzzsprout-18321600 https://share.transistor.fm/s/224b2028 Today, we’re diving into an exciting corner of our local community: aquatics, fitness, and how one organization is making waves, literally and figuratively. Our guest today is Ann Hurd, president of the Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center.

]]> Today, we’re diving into an exciting corner of our local community: aquatics, fitness, and how one organization is making waves, literally and figuratively. Our guest today is Ann Hurd, president of the Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center.

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 1160 Today, we’re diving into an exciting corner of our local community: aquatics, fitness, and how one organization is making waves, literally and figuratively. Our guest today is Ann Hurd, president of the Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center. Today, we’re diving into an exciting corner of our local community: aquatics, fitness, and how one organization is making waves, literally and figuratively. Our guest today is Ann Hurd, president of the Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center. No Spreading Christmas Cheer right here in our very own Christmas Town 13 13 Spreading Christmas Cheer right here in our very own Christmas Town full Buzzsprout-18282813 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d98839b5 Today, we're talking about Christmas Town! This is something community members look forward to each year, spreading the Christmas cheer. Today, we have MacLarin Jones, owner of Harvest CrossFit, here with us to talk about the Christmas Town event and all the Christmas magic we can look forward to this year! 

Thank you to Mountain View Tree Service, and the Bryan Brown Family for the Christmas Tree donation for this years event! 

https://www.eventeny.com/events/christmas-town-2025-18571/

]]> Today, we're talking about Christmas Town! This is something community members look forward to each year, spreading the Christmas cheer. Today, we have MacLarin Jones, owner of Harvest CrossFit, here with us to talk about the Christmas Town event and all the Christmas magic we can look forward to this year! 

Thank you to Mountain View Tree Service, and the Bryan Brown Family for the Christmas Tree donation for this years event! 

https://www.eventeny.com/events/christmas-town-2025-18571/

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 677 Today, we're talking about Christmas Town! This is something community members look forward to each year, spreading the Christmas cheer. Today, we have MacLarin Jones, owner of Harvest CrossFit, here with us to talk about the Christmas Town event and all the Christmas magic we can look forward to this year! Thank you to Mountain View Tree Service, and the Bryan Brown Family for the Christmas Tree donation for this years event! https://www.eventeny.com/events/christmas-town-2025-... Today, we're talking about Christmas Town! This is something community members look forward to each year, spreading the Christmas cheer. Today, we have MacLarin Jones, owner of Harvest CrossFit, here with us to talk about the Christmas Town event and all No Shop Local, Gift Local (and Maybe Spot Bigfoot!) 12 12 Shop Local, Gift Local (and Maybe Spot Bigfoot!) full Buzzsprout-18248223 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02247bbe Today, we’re talking about something that makes a big difference in supporting our local economy: the Shop Local and Community Gift Card Program. And we’ve got a familiar guest joining us: Tara Townley, Executive Director with the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce.

Community Giftcard: shoppolk.com

]]> Today, we’re talking about something that makes a big difference in supporting our local economy: the Shop Local and Community Gift Card Program. And we’ve got a familiar guest joining us: Tara Townley, Executive Director with the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce.

Community Giftcard: shoppolk.com

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 469 Today, we’re talking about something that makes a big difference in supporting our local economy: the Shop Local and Community Gift Card Program. And we’ve got a familiar guest joining us: Tara Townley, Executive Director with the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce. Community Giftcard: shoppolk.com Today, we’re talking about something that makes a big difference in supporting our local economy: the Shop Local and Community Gift Card Program. And we’ve got a familiar guest joining us: Tara Townley, Executive Director with the Dallas Area Chamber of C No Helping our neighbors in need, the Dallas Food Bank 11 11 Helping our neighbors in need, the Dallas Food Bank full Buzzsprout-18207797 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aafffb1 Today, we're talking about something that touches the heart of our community, helping our neighbors in need. Joining me is Eileen, from the Dallas Food Bank, to talk about how they're supporting families across Polk County, what kinds of donations make the biggest impact, and how each of us can get involved.

Food Bank Website: https://www.dallasfoodbank.com/
Food Bank Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DallasFoodBank/

]]> Today, we're talking about something that touches the heart of our community, helping our neighbors in need. Joining me is Eileen, from the Dallas Food Bank, to talk about how they're supporting families across Polk County, what kinds of donations make the biggest impact, and how each of us can get involved.

Food Bank Website: https://www.dallasfoodbank.com/
Food Bank Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DallasFoodBank/

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 710 Today, we're talking about something that touches the heart of our community, helping our neighbors in need. Joining me is Eileen, from the Dallas Food Bank, to talk about how they're supporting families across Polk County, what kinds of donations make the biggest impact, and how each of us can get involved. Food Bank Website: https://www.dallasfoodbank.com/ Food Bank Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DallasFoodBank/ Today, we're talking about something that touches the heart of our community, helping our neighbors in need. Joining me is Eileen, from the Dallas Food Bank, to talk about how they're supporting families across Polk County, what kinds of donations make th No Dallas, Oregon Podcast – Episode: Leaf Pickup & Clean Water with Mike Quisenberry 10 10 Dallas, Oregon Podcast – Episode: Leaf Pickup & Clean Water with Mike Quisenberry full Buzzsprout-18167823 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22470a79 Today, we’re joined by Mike Quisenberry, Engineering Technician and Environmental Compliance Specialist for the City of Dallas. Mike is here to discuss one of the most colorful times of year: leaf pickup season, and how we can all contribute to keeping our storm drains clean and protecting local water quality.

]]> Today, we’re joined by Mike Quisenberry, Engineering Technician and Environmental Compliance Specialist for the City of Dallas. Mike is here to discuss one of the most colorful times of year: leaf pickup season, and how we can all contribute to keeping our storm drains clean and protecting local water quality.

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 610 Today, we’re joined by Mike Quisenberry, Engineering Technician and Environmental Compliance Specialist for the City of Dallas. Mike is here to discuss one of the most colorful times of year: leaf pickup season, and how we can all contribute to keeping our storm drains clean and protecting local water quality. Today, we’re joined by Mike Quisenberry, Engineering Technician and Environmental Compliance Specialist for the City of Dallas. Mike is here to discuss one of the most colorful times of year: leaf pickup season, and how we can all contribute to keeping ou No Winter Reading Program at the Dallas Public Library with Kelly Most 9 9 Winter Reading Program at the Dallas Public Library with Kelly Most full Buzzsprout-18128115 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee87cec0 Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face, Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s popular tradition, the Winter Reading Program.

]]> Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face, Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s popular tradition, the Winter Reading Program.

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 296 Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face, Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s popular tradition, the Winter Reading Program. Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face, Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s popular tradition, the Winter Reading Program. No Harry Potter Night at Dallas Public Library - how to get involved, and learn about library events 8 8 Harry Potter Night at Dallas Public Library - how to get involved, and learn about library events full Buzzsprout-18043865 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a62cb897 Today, we’re talking about Harry Potter Night at the Dallas Public Library, a magical evening for fans of all ages. Kelly Most, our Youth Services Librarian, joins me from the Dallas library, and she’s here to tell us all about this exciting event.

]]> Today, we’re talking about Harry Potter Night at the Dallas Public Library, a magical evening for fans of all ages. Kelly Most, our Youth Services Librarian, joins me from the Dallas library, and she’s here to tell us all about this exciting event.

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 466 Today, we’re talking about Harry Potter Night at the Dallas Public Library, a magical evening for fans of all ages. Kelly Most, our Youth Services Librarian, joins me from the Dallas library, and she’s here to tell us all about this exciting event. Today, we’re talking about Harry Potter Night at the Dallas Public Library, a magical evening for fans of all ages. Kelly Most, our Youth Services Librarian, joins me from the Dallas library, and she’s here to tell us all about this exciting event. No Meet Your Chief, A Conversation with Fire & EMS Chief April Wallace 7 7 Meet Your Chief, A Conversation with Fire & EMS Chief April Wallace full Buzzsprout-18019411 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a138db5 Today, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our newer leaders in the city, Fire & EMS Chief April Wallace. Chief Wallace recently stepped into her role last year, leading the Dallas Fire & EMS team, and we thought this would be a great opportunity for the community to get to know her better, hear about her vision for the department, and learn how residents can support and connect with their fire service.

]]> Today, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our newer leaders in the city, Fire & EMS Chief April Wallace. Chief Wallace recently stepped into her role last year, leading the Dallas Fire & EMS team, and we thought this would be a great opportunity for the community to get to know her better, hear about her vision for the department, and learn how residents can support and connect with their fire service.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 977 Today, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our newer leaders in the city, Fire &amp; EMS Chief April Wallace. Chief Wallace recently stepped into her role last year, leading the Dallas Fire &amp; EMS team, and we thought this would be a great opportunity for the community to get to know her better, hear about her vision for the department, and learn how residents can support and connect with their fire service. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our newer leaders in the city, Fire &amp; EMS Chief April Wallace. Chief Wallace recently stepped into her role last year, leading the Dallas Fire &amp; EMS team, and we thought this would be a great opportu No Serving Your Community - A Conversation with City Manager Brian Latta 6 6 Serving Your Community - A Conversation with City Manager Brian Latta full Buzzsprout-17967218 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4d3ec9b Today, we’re diving into an important topic that really keeps our community moving forward: volunteering for a city committee. These committees are made up of community members just like you, who take the time to help shape policy, guide decisions, and provide valuable input to the City Council. To talk about why these committees matter and how you can get involved, I’m joined by Dallas City Manager Brian Latta.

]]> Today, we’re diving into an important topic that really keeps our community moving forward: volunteering for a city committee. These committees are made up of community members just like you, who take the time to help shape policy, guide decisions, and provide valuable input to the City Council. To talk about why these committees matter and how you can get involved, I’m joined by Dallas City Manager Brian Latta.

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 911 Today, we’re diving into an important topic that really keeps our community moving forward: volunteering for a city committee. These committees are made up of community members just like you, who take the time to help shape policy, guide decisions, and provide valuable input to the City Council. To talk about why these committees matter and how you can get involved, I’m joined by Dallas City Manager Brian Latta. Today, we’re diving into an important topic that really keeps our community moving forward: volunteering for a city committee. These committees are made up of community members just like you, who take the time to help shape policy, guide decisions, and pr No Fall Sports at Dallas High – A Conversation with Athletic Director Ronald Snively 5 5 Fall Sports at Dallas High – A Conversation with Athletic Director Ronald Snively full Buzzsprout-17928097 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c21372e Today, we’re talking about an exciting time of the year, fall sports season. Football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and others. I’m sure our athletes have been working hard, and the stands are about to fill with fans ready to cheer them on. I’m joined by Dallas High School’s Athletic Director, Ron Snively, to give us the inside scoop on what’s ahead this season. 

]]> Today, we’re talking about an exciting time of the year, fall sports season. Football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and others. I’m sure our athletes have been working hard, and the stands are about to fill with fans ready to cheer them on. I’m joined by Dallas High School’s Athletic Director, Ron Snively, to give us the inside scoop on what’s ahead this season. 

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 995 Today, we’re talking about an exciting time of the year, fall sports season. Football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and others. I’m sure our athletes have been working hard, and the stands are about to fill with fans ready to cheer them on. I’m joined by Dallas High School’s Athletic Director, Ron Snively, to give us the inside scoop on what’s ahead this season. Today, we’re talking about an exciting time of the year, fall sports season. Football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and others. I’m sure our athletes have been working hard, and the stands are about to fill with fans ready to cheer them on. I’m join No Water, Public Safety, and Economic Growth – A Conversation with Council President Larry Briggs 4 4 Water, Public Safety, and Economic Growth – A Conversation with Council President Larry Briggs full Buzzsprout-17888226 https://share.transistor.fm/s/022d0443 Today, we’re joined by Dallas City Council President Larry Briggs to discuss several important topics that impact our community - from our water system and the proposed new dam, to the Police Station project, and the state of our local economy, including updates on the Mill District, the former bank property, and the La Creole node.

]]> Today, we’re joined by Dallas City Council President Larry Briggs to discuss several important topics that impact our community - from our water system and the proposed new dam, to the Police Station project, and the state of our local economy, including updates on the Mill District, the former bank property, and the La Creole node.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 1602 Today, we’re joined by Dallas City Council President Larry Briggs to discuss several important topics that impact our community - from our water system and the proposed new dam, to the Police Station project, and the state of our local economy, including updates on the Mill District, the former bank property, and the La Creole node. Today, we’re joined by Dallas City Council President Larry Briggs to discuss several important topics that impact our community - from our water system and the proposed new dam, to the Police Station project, and the state of our local economy, including No Staying Safe on the Roads – A Conversation About Traffic and School Zone Safety 3 3 Staying Safe on the Roads – A Conversation About Traffic and School Zone Safety full Buzzsprout-17836051 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9549101d On todays episode we’re talking about traffic safety, especially as it relates to school zones. With students heading back to class, it’s a critical time to remind ourselves of the rules of the road, the reasons behind them, and how we can all work together to keep our streets safe.

]]> On todays episode we’re talking about traffic safety, especially as it relates to school zones. With students heading back to class, it’s a critical time to remind ourselves of the rules of the road, the reasons behind them, and how we can all work together to keep our streets safe.

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 896 On todays episode we’re talking about traffic safety, especially as it relates to school zones. With students heading back to class, it’s a critical time to remind ourselves of the rules of the road, the reasons behind them, and how we can all work together to keep our streets safe. On todays episode we’re talking about traffic safety, especially as it relates to school zones. With students heading back to class, it’s a critical time to remind ourselves of the rules of the road, the reasons behind them, and how we can all work togeth No Leadership Dallas – Building Tomorrow’s Community Leaders 2 2 Leadership Dallas – Building Tomorrow’s Community Leaders full Buzzsprout-17811926 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57c67072 Today, we’re talking about Leadership Dallas, a program that helps shape the next generation of community leaders right here in our city. We’ll talk about how it works, what participants experience, and the impact it’s having on Dallas.

To learn more about Leadership Dallas, visit the City’s website at www.dallasor.gov or follow the City of Dallas on Facebook and Instagram. And if you’re considering applying, keep an eye out for announcements about the next class.



]]> Today, we’re talking about Leadership Dallas, a program that helps shape the next generation of community leaders right here in our city. We’ll talk about how it works, what participants experience, and the impact it’s having on Dallas.

To learn more about Leadership Dallas, visit the City’s website at www.dallasor.gov or follow the City of Dallas on Facebook and Instagram. And if you’re considering applying, keep an eye out for announcements about the next class.



]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 911 Today, we’re talking about Leadership Dallas, a program that helps shape the next generation of community leaders right here in our city. We’ll talk about how it works, what participants experience, and the impact it’s having on Dallas. To learn more about Leadership Dallas, visit the City’s website at www.dallasor.gov or follow the City of Dallas on Facebook and Instagram. And if you’re considering applying, keep an eye out for announcements about the next class. Today, we’re talking about Leadership Dallas, a program that helps shape the next generation of community leaders right here in our city. We’ll talk about how it works, what participants experience, and the impact it’s having on Dallas. To learn more abou No Summer Construction Season in Dallas - What’s Happening and What to Expect 1 1 Summer Construction Season in Dallas - What’s Happening and What to Expect full Buzzsprout-17768627 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e100eff On today’s episode, we’re looking back at a busy summer construction season that’s just wrapping up. From road repairs to infrastructure upgrades, there was a lot happening, and now that it’s done, we can talk about how it all came together.

To learn more, visit www.dallasor.gov. To contact the City of Dallas Public Works Department directly, call 503-831-3559. 


]]> On today’s episode, we’re looking back at a busy summer construction season that’s just wrapping up. From road repairs to infrastructure upgrades, there was a lot happening, and now that it’s done, we can talk about how it all came together.

To learn more, visit www.dallasor.gov. To contact the City of Dallas Public Works Department directly, call 503-831-3559. 


]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Alyson Roberson Alyson Roberson 608 On today’s episode, we’re looking back at a busy summer construction season that’s just wrapping up. From road repairs to infrastructure upgrades, there was a lot happening, and now that it’s done, we can talk about how it all came together. To learn more, visit www.dallasor.gov. To contact the City of Dallas Public Works Department directly, call 503-831-3559. On today’s episode, we’re looking back at a busy summer construction season that’s just wrapping up. From road repairs to infrastructure upgrades, there was a lot happening, and now that it’s done, we can talk about how it all came together. To learn more No