Discover the story behind "Small Business Saturday" and how the commitment to "Shop Small" benefits our local communities. Small business owners and managers often serve as leaders in our community, participating on school boards, city councils, and commissions, as well as in civic clubs and neighborhoods.

American Express created this campaign in 2010, and it's impressive to note that close to 80% of Americans make it a point to "Shop Small"with small businesses during the Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday season.

Sue Schulz, owner of What's Poppin Texas, offers a wide variety of gourmet popcorn (72 flavors), chocolate, fudge, and soft drinks, alongside vintage candy. She features an entire section of Texas-made products under the GO TEXANprogram through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Sue is actively involved in The Chamber - Hurst, Euless, Bedford aka HEB Chamber of Commerce, where she will take on the role of chair starting in January.

Enjoy the benefits of #ShoppingSmall on #SmallBusinessSaturday and throughout the Christmas season!

Discover how Fort Worth’s ultimate Foodie chooses and rates his “best of the best” and hints on how to beat the crowds with Bud Kennedy, creator of the EATS BEAT column of the Star-Telegram and how own podcast.

Hear about brands like Goldee's, Bonnell’s, Hurtado’s, Joe T’s, and many more.

Learn what makes some dining choices hotter – both in popularity and in sauciness – and you’ll love his secret about where the lines are shortest on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving!

Now, treat yourself to your favorite snacks as you hear from the food authority of Fort Worth – the one… the only… Bud Kennedy!

Discover the story behind a live video link between the Houston Rodeo and NASA astronauts orbiting the earth, how a “Cowpasture Pool” Tournament became a $4 million fundraising golf tournament for M.D. Anderson, and how a scholarship fund for 4-H and FFA students has paid out over $200,000.

Bob Tallman is more than a legendary rodeo announcer. Watch how he impacts lives in the community as much as he does inside a rodeo arena.

Rather than take notes, please email me at john@thefletch.org, and I’ll be glad to send you the transcript of the interview. Just type TRANSCRIPT in the Subject line of your email.

Now, enjoy Bob Tallman, the legend who’s in more halls of fame than he can even count. Even better, he’s a man who loves Jesus and lives his faith!