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HEY ETX S5 E4 Tony and Josh Spraggins - Spraggins Auto Repair
What happens when a family pours everything — even living in the back of an auto shop with six kids — into building a business on honesty and faith? Tony and Josh Spraggins, two of several family members behind Spraggins Auto Repair, share 25 years of family-run service in Longview and their bold step into Tyler. From sweeping floors at 14 to navigating today's high-tech diagnostics, their story is a testament to doing things the right way and treating every customer with respect and honesty.Discover more local stories and stay connected: https://heyetx.vista.page/Find out more about Spraggins Auto Repair here: https://www.spragginsautorepairtx.com/Chapters00:00 - Intro & Sponsor Shoutouts02:30 - Meet Tony & Josh Spraggins04:15 - From Sweeping Floors to Owning a Shop05:50 - Living at the Shop with Six Kids08:15 - Family at the Heart of the Business08:55 - Why Honesty Matters in Auto Repair10:15 - The Complexity of Modern Vehicles13:30 - Building Trust with Every Customer16:35 - Preventative Maintenance Tips from a Pro20:00 - Opening the Tyler Location22:55 - The Big Seven Rapid-Fire Questions36:15 - Prayer & Closing#HeyETX #Podcast #EastTexas #SupportLocal #CommunityVoices #ETXStories #SpragginsAutoRepair #LongviewTX #TylerTX #AutoRepair #FamilyBusiness #FaithAndWork #AutomotiveTechnician #CarMaintenance #EastTexasAutoRepair
28 Sept 2026
HEY ETX S5 E3 - Jason Williams - Fabulous Cookies
Meet Jason Williams — co-owner of Fabulous Cookies in Longview, Texas — who, along with his brother John and close friend Jason Holt, took over a beloved 20-year bakery tradition from founder Jeff Steinmeyer and hasn't changed a single thing about the recipe. In this episode, Jason shares the wild story of buying the shop, the chaotic first day of extended hours that sold 200+ dozen cookies in seven hours, and some big first-time announcements about nationwide shipping, a mobile app, a building expansion, and new flavors on the way. It's a celebration of local entrepreneurship, family, faith, and the community that makes East Texas sweet.Discover more local stories and stay connected: https://heyetx.vista.page/Find out more about Fabulous Cookies here: https://fabulouscookies.com/Chapters00:00 - Intro & Sponsors02:30 - Meet Jason Williams04:00 - The Story Behind Fabulous Cookies05:10 - Buying the Bakery: Jason's Journey07:20 - Keeping the 20-Year Tradition Alive09:00 - The Cookie Rush & 400% Growth13:00 - Shipping, Delivery & Online Ordering14:30 - The Four Fabulous Cookie Flavors18:30 - Saturday Hours & Building Expansion22:00 - Challenges, Family & What's Next30:50 - The Big Seven Questions38:30 - Prayer & Closing#HeyETX #Podcast #EastTexas #SupportLocal #CommunityVoices #ETXStories #FabulousCookies #LongviewTX #JasonWilliams #BakeryBusiness #SmallBusiness #LocalBakery #EastTexasFood #CookieShop #MobberlyBaptistChurch
21 Sept 2026
HEY ETX S5 E2 - Reed Livesay - Pine Cove Camps
Reed Livesay, President and CEO of Pine Cove, joins us to share his journey from the corporate world to camp ministry — and how Pine Cove is transforming families, students, and college staff across East Texas and beyond. From camp traditions and core values to the incredible stories of life change happening every summer, this conversation celebrates a ministry that's deeply rooted in our region and growing across the nation.Learn more about Pine Cove here: https://www.pinecove.com/Discover more local stories and stay connected: https://heyetx.vista.page/
Chapters:00:00 - Welcome & Sponsor Shoutouts01:33 - Meet Reed Livesay: From Auditor to Camp CEO04:52 - Pine Cove's Core Values06:42 - Camps & Locations Across Texas and Beyond10:38 - Growth, Legacy, and Stewardship11:57 - The Pine Cove Family Culture13:36 - What Makes the Camp Experience Special15:41 - Why Family Camp Is in High Demand17:13 - The Camp Names Tradition19:19 - Hopes, Dreams & a Story About Prayer23:43 - How to Attend or Support Pine Cove25:43 - The Big Seven & Closing Prayer#HeyETX #Podcast #EastTexas #SupportLocal #CommunityVoices #ETXStories #PineCove #ReedLivesay #ChristianCamps #TylerTexas #CampMinistry #FamilyCamp #FaithAndFamily #NextGeneration
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