The Boerne Brew - Kerry Barboza with Burl Yarborough and Alexandra Curtin 6-21-2025

Summary: The episode features Kerry Barboza, the sports editor of the Boerne Star, interviewing Burl Yarborough, the team president of the San Antonio Missions Baseball Club, and his daughter Alexandra Curtin, an account executive for the club.

The conversation covers a range of topics:

1. Introduction:

   • Kerry introduces himself and welcomes Burl and Alexandra.

2. Background:

   • Burl outlines his career and history with the San Antonio Missions, starting in 1987.
   • Burl discusses living in Boerne since 1995 and shares a funny story about using aliases at Chick-fil-A.

3. Alexandra's Role:

   • Alexandra talks about her role as an account executive in sales at the stadium and her long-standing involvement with the team.

4. The New Stadium:

   • Burl shares the latest updates on the new stadium project, discussing its location, financing, and intended facilities.

5. Memories and Notable Players:

   • Burl and Alexandra reminisce about notable players who have passed through the Missions, including stories about Paul Konerko and Fernando Tatis Jr.

6. Community and Personal Touch:

   • Burl talks about the community feel of Boerne and how it has influenced his family’s life.
   • They discuss the 2007 Boerne High softball state championship team, which Alexandra was part of, describing the close-knit nature of the team and the lasting friendships.

7. Day-to-Day Operations:

   • Both guests describe the operational side of working for the Missions, including busy periods and off-seasons.
   • They highlight special promotions and events held at Missions games to enhance fan engagement.

8. Infrastructure and Improvements:

   • Burl recounts the shifts in stadium standards and improvements over the years leading up to the new ballpark construction.

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