JoCo Flow - June 01, 2025 Edition

Table of Contents

• Local Business Spotlight

• Community Calendar

• Fast Facts

• Pet of the Week

• Garden-Growing Guide

• Trivia Time

• The Editor's Recommendations

• New Referral Program

🚨 Local Business Spotlight 🚨

🍻 Soulfire Brewing Company (Cleburne)

📍 Downtown Cleburne
🍕 Venue Type: Craft brewery, pizzeria & retro arcade

Step into Soul Fire Brewing and you'll discover Cleburne's perfect trifecta: handcrafted beer, wood-fired pizza, and classic arcade games that'll transport you straight back to the '80s. This isn't just another brewery – it's where community, craft, and nostalgia collide in the best possible way.

Soul Fire has mastered the art of creating an atmosphere that welcomes everyone from families with kids to groups of friends looking to unwind after a long week.

Whether you're grabbing lunch, planning date night, or just need a place where the whole family can have fun, this downtown gem delivers every time.

 📆 Community Calendar

Have any events to share in Alvarado, Grandview, Joshua, Keene, or Rio Vista? Let us know by hitting reply or emailing us at [email protected] to get them on the list!

Burleson

• June 1-7: Summer Reading Club @ Burleson Library

• June 6: 🎶 Dueling Pianos @ Lost Oak Winery

• June 6: 🎶 Brady Hulsey @ Old Texas Brewing Co.

• June 6: 🎶 Texas High Road @ Station 330

• June 7: 🎶 The Bangers @ Station 330

• June 7: 🎶 Ashmore @ Old Texas Brewing Co.

• June 7: Autism Resource Fair @ Russell Farm Art Center

• June 8: Market in the Vines @ Lost Oak Winery

• June 9-13: Exotic Animal Discover Camp for Kids @ Funky Monkey Ranch

• June 13: BACC Golf Classic @ Hidden Creek Golf Course

• June 13: 🎶 Reanimate 1988 @ Station 330

• June 14: 🎶 Gage Fontenot Band @ Station 330

• June 14: June Craft Fair @ Burleson Senior Center

• June 14: Father’s Day Fishing Tournament @ Bailey Lake

Cleburne

• May 9-June 7, Thur., Fri., and Sat.: Always… Patsy Cline @ Plaza Theater

• May 24-June 7, Saturday afternoons: Finding Nemo Jr @ Plaza’s Main. Street Theatre

• June 3: Wild Things Zoofari @ Cleburne Public Library

• June 4-August 6, 11a-2p: Food Truck Wednesdays @ FUMC

• June 4: Trucker Cap Creation @ Cleburne Public Library

• June 4: Gardening Class with Tony Velasquez @ ECCC Cafeteria

• June 4: Trivia Night @ Soul Fire Brewing Co.

• June 6: Wild West Night @ Cleburne Railroaders

• June 7: Wild Rodeo Night @ Cleburne Railroaders

• June 7: Pokemon Club @ Cleburne Public Library

• June 7: Mutton Busting Qualifier @ JC Sheriff’s Posse

• June 8: Wild Carnival Night @ Cleburne Railroaders

• June 9-13: Boxcar Camp @ Layland and Cleburne Railroad Museums

• June 4: Trivia Night @ Soul Fire Brewing Co.

• June 11-14: JCSP PRCA Rodeo @ JC Sheriff’s Posse

• June 13: Chocolate Masquerade @ Trovato Street

🧠 Fast Facts

• 🤠 The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) was founded in 1936, making our local rodeo part of an 89-year tradition of professional western sports.

• 🌡️ June 1st marks the official start of meteorological summer, which runs through August 31st - different from astronomical summer which begins on the solstice.

• 🍺 The word "brewery" comes from the Old English "breowan," meaning "to brew," and craft brewing has been practiced for over 7,000 years.

• 🎮 The first arcade video game was "Computer Space" in 1971, but Pong (1972) was the first commercially successful arcade game - making retro arcades a 50+ year tradition.

• 🌽 Texas leads the nation in cotton, sheep, wool, mohair, and goat production, but ranks second in cattle - behind only Nebraska.

 🐾 Pet of the Week - Stubby

Takes a “party on the left, business on the right” approach to his ears.

🥒 JoCo Garden-Growing Guide

Welcome to June in North Central Texas, where the real gardening challenge begins! With temperatures climbing into the 90s and humidity that makes everything feel like a sauna, successful gardening is all about working smarter, not harder. The good news? There's still plenty you can plant and grow if you know the tricks.

Last Call for Heat Lovers 🌶️

You've got about two more weeks to get those final summer crops in the ground. Black-eyed peas, okra, and late-season corn can still be direct seeded in early June and will thrive in our upcoming heat. These are the champions of Texas summer - they actually prefer the scorching temperatures that make tomatoes sulk and lettuce bolt.

If you're thinking about melons, cucumbers, or summer squash, plant them now or wait until your fall garden. They need time to establish before the real heat hits in July and August.

Water Wisdom 💧

Here's the secret most gardeners learn the hard way: deep, infrequent watering beats daily sprinkles every time. Water early morning (before 8 AM) to give plants time to drink up before the sun gets serious. Evening watering works too, but morning is better for disease prevention.

Consider drip irrigation or soaker hoses for your vegetable beds. They deliver water directly to root zones without wasting a drop to evaporation. Your water bill and your plants will thank you.

Shade is Your Friend ☂️

This is the time to break out the shade cloth if you haven't already. Even heat-loving plants appreciate some afternoon relief when temperatures soar above 95°F. A simple 30-50% shade cloth can extend your growing season and keep plants productive through the dog days of summer.

Herbs That Handle Heat 🌿

Basil, oregano, rosemary, and sage are your summer herb superstars. Plant them now and they'll provide fresh flavors all season long. Mexican mint marigold (Texas tarragon) is particularly well-suited to our climate and makes an excellent substitute for French tarragon, which struggles in our heat and humidity.

Fall Planning Starts Now 🍂

It might seem crazy to think about fall when we're just entering summer, but smart gardeners are already planning their autumn gardens. Start seeds for broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage indoors now for transplanting in July. Your October harvest will be the envy of the neighborhood.

💡 Trivia Time

What year was the Johnson County Sheriff's Posse founded, and what major anniversary are they celebrating with this year's rodeo?

👉 We’ll reveal the answer in next week’s JoCo Flow. Got a guess? Hit reply with your response and we might shout you out!

🔥 The Editor’s Recs

▶ What we’re watching: The Bear (Season 3) 👨‍🍳🔥

▶ Podcast on repeat: Scratch & Win 🎟️💰

▶ Current read: The Overcoat 📚🧥

Sponsorships

💬 Want your business to flow into Johnson County homes?

Our affordable advertising spots help local businesses connect with the community they serve. Whether you're a restaurant, retail shop, service provider, or event venue, JoCo Flow will get your message in front of the folks you want to reach.

We’re offering intro rates for first-time sponsors. It’s affordable, local, and gets your name out there without screaming into the void of social media ads.

📩 Hit reply, visit us at jocoflow.com/c/sponsors, or email [email protected] to grab your space.

📣 New Referral Program

We’ve cooked up something special: a Texas Roadtrip Guide with handpicked destinations, hidden gems, and weekend getaways perfect for anyone living in or around Johnson County.

And we want to give it to you.

All you have to do? Refer one friend to JoCo Flow. That’s it. No catch. No sales pitch. Just help spread the local love and we’ll send you the guide straight to your inbox.