More to thePoint

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz meets with Rudy Garza, president and CEO of CPS Energy, and Janie Gonzalez, board chair of CPS Energy, to discuss the recently approved rate increase, the proactive work CPS is undertaking, strategic planning and much more.If you are interested in learning more about CPS Energy and the recent rate increase, click HERE. If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Katie Harvey meets with Gordon Hartman, founder and board chair of Morgan's, to discuss the inspiration behind the world's first “ultra-accessible” theme park, its mission of inclusivity, and its positive global impact.If you are interested in learning more about Morgan's and its work, click HERE.If you have questions about this episode or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz meets with Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports for the City of San Antonio, to discuss the exciting renovations and expansions coming to the San Antonio International Airport, creating a world-class flying experience. If you are interested in learning more about the San Antonio International Airport and the renovations that are taking place, click HERE.If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz meets with Randy Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Weston Urban and Board Chair of greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership, to discuss the work and mission of Weston Urban and the opportunities for developing San Antonio's urban core. If you are interested in learning more about Weston Urban and their work, click HERE.For more information about greater:SATX, click HERE.If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz meets with Phil Green, 2022 San Antonio Chamber of Commerce board chair and chairman and CEO of Frost Bank, and Katie Harvey, 2023 San Antonio Chamber of Commerce board chair and CEO of KGBTexas Communications, to discuss the Chamber's 2022 milestones and 2023 goals.  If you are interested in learning more about the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, click HERE.  If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz meets with Dr. Lon Smith, president and CEO of The START Center for Cancer Care to learn about the START Center's latest breakthroughs in cancer research and more. If you are interested in learning more about the The START Center for Cancer Care and their research, click HERE.If you have questions about this episode or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz meets with Joe Fisher, President and CEO of Hallmark University to discuss how Hallmark has responded to the challenges of affordable higher education. If you are interested in learning more about Hallmark University and its new campus, click HERE.If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Katie Harvey meets with Katie Vela, executive director of the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH), to discuss SARAH's efforts to help the homeless community in San Antonio and ongoing needs of it's homeless response system. If you are interested in learning more about the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless and ways to get involved, click HERE.  If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz meets with Gerry Schwebel, executive vice president of IBC Bank, to discuss border infrastructure, immigration reform and supply-chain issues.If you are interested in learning more about the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan, click HERE. If you are interested in learning more about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), click HERE.If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz meets with Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, the state Chamber of Commerce,  to talk about the economic outlook for 2022 and TAB's legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session.If you are interested in learning more about the Texas Association of Business, click HERE.If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Katie Harvey visits with Mark Medici, publisher and CEO of the San Antonio Express-News, to discuss connecting the newspaper to our San Antonio community and the new SA Lights series that highlights local leaders who are addressing critical issues.If you are interested in learning more about the San Antonio Express-News SA Lights Series, click HERE.If you are interested in learning more about HearstLabs, click HERE.If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Katie Harvey talks with Billy Hamilton, Deputy Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, to discuss the pandemic's effects on higher education in Texas and across the country, and the work the university is doing to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and provide vaccines through its public education campaign.If you are interested in learning more about The Texas A&M University System, click HERE. If you are interested in learning more about the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, click HERE. If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz talks with Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, president and CEO of The Center for Health Care Services, to discuss the importance of mental health, the pandemic's impact on our community and how The Center has adjusted to continue providing critical mental health services.If you are interested in learning more about The Center for Health Care Services, click HERE.If you have questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On today's episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz talks with AJ Rodriguez, Executive Vice President of Texas 2036, to discuss how the organization is building long-term, data-driven strategies to secure our state's continued prosperity for years to come. We also discuss AJ's passion for the arts, its impact on economic development, and much more. If you are interested in connecting with AJ Rodriguez, click HERE or HERE.If you are interested in learning more about Texas 2036, click HERE.If you have any questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint - where community meets perspective – Jonathan Gurwitz sits down with former Texas House Speaker Joe Straus to discuss recent events in national politics, the 2021 session of the Texas Legislature and more. If you are interested in connecting with Joe Straus, click HERE or HERE. If you have any questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz talks with Eric Cooper, president & CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, to discuss hunger and how the pandemic has affected community supply chains and volunteers.  To learn more about the San Antonio Food Bank, click HERE. If you have any questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

This time on More to thePoint, Katie Harvey sits down with VIA Metropolitan Transit Board of Trustees Chair Hope Andrade. In this episode, we discuss VIA's plans to #KeepSAMoving through innovation and improving its bus systems.  To learn more about VIA Metropolitan Transit, click HERE. If you have any questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

In times of heightened uncertainty, we had a lot to discuss regarding plans for the new school year, the challenges of virtual education and innovation and achievement in public education. On this episode of More to thePoint, Jonathan Gurwitz chats with San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez. To learn more about San Antonio Independent School District, click HERE. If you have any questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

Amid the global pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement, it's evident that marketing can be used as a force for good. In this episode of More to thePoint, Katie Harvey sits down with GSD&M co-founder and chairman Roy Spence to discuss these topics and more.  To learn more about GSD&M, click HERE. If you have any questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

Welcome back to More to thePoint. Today, Katie Harvey chats with the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Angela Salinas, Major General, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.). Listen to learn more about her perspective on developing young women into leaders and the role Girl Scouts plays in that endeavor. To learn more about Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, click HERE. To learn more about Day of the Girl San Antonio, click HERE. If you have any questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.

Welcome to More to thePoint. In today's episode, Jonathan Gurwitz sits down with former San Antonio Spurs Hall of Fame player and philanthropist David Robinson. Hear about his commitment to education, his post-San Antonio Spurs life as an entrepreneur and his role as honorary chair of The Gurwitz 2020 International Piano Competition! To connect with David Robinson, click HERE. To learn more about The Gurwitz International Piano Competition, click HERE. If you have any questions about this episode, or want to learn more about KGBTexas, please visit our website, or email us HERE.