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Welcome Back if y'all remember I had to redo this podcast. I hope it is worth the redo for y'all. I thought it was a great conversation. I love a distillery that gives back to the community.  Make sure you check out our sponsors Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Hinterhausdistilling.com Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Rio Brazos Distillery The first distillery in Brazos County, the Rio Brazos Distillery was founded in 2013 by the Barkman family. We make whiskey from small batches of sweet corn, red winter wheat and two-row malted barley — all grown in Texas by Texan farmers — and distilled in a pot still. A uniquely American style known as a Tennessee narrow hearts cut, our double-distillation process involves four all-day cooks, four all-day stripping runs and a final 13-hour long spirit run. We donate our spent grains to a local company that grows insects for poultry farming. Sealed with Pride. Stamped with Your Ring. Commemorate the Achievement. Seal and stamp a bottle with your class ring's imprint. This December during regular tasting room hours. College Station Texas Corn Whiskey College Station is distilled from a sweet bourbon mash of sweet corn, wheat and malted barley. Its time in both new and used charred oak barrels results in flavors of candied fruits, apricot, nutmeg and toasted coconut. A long finish ends with notes of fresh-cut grass. 45% alcohol by volume | Single Barrel | Hearts Cut Texas Bourbon We mill and cook a sweet mash from Texas-grown corn, wheat and malted barley in our kettle and ferment for five days before transferring it to our pot still. A uniquely American style known as a Tennessee narrow hearts cut, our double-distillation process involves four all-day cooks, four all-day stripping runs and a final spirit run. During this spirit run, we collect the best fraction of distillate during a slow, 13-hour long run. The hearts, once diluted and aged in new, charred American white oak barrels, is bourbon.

*Farm groups are focusing on the lame-duck congress to take action on the Farm Bill.  *The U.S. Meat Export Federation is meeting in Tucson, Arizona.  *Brazos County voters approved two propositions that will require livestock to be fenced. *Temperatures have taken a drop in the Texas High Plains.  *There will be four new faces representing Texas in the next Congress.  *Beef plays a critical role in high school athletes' diets.  *The fall armyworm is a common pest of Bermuda grass and other forage crops in Central and East Texas.  *Managing horses with Navicular disease is difficult.  

Why Texas billionaires are spending big on judicial races with flashy political ads.Some religious leaders touch on political issues – but how does this align with U.S. tax rules and the separation of church and state?A new book from political science professor John Domino explores the history of privacy laws in Texas and what they […] The post Brazos County voters to decide whether livestock should roam free or be fenced in appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Come meet Rob Santarsiero an Army and National Guard Veteran, he spent 7 years in the National Guard and 14.5 years Active Duty in the Army. Then he got into law and become part of Crime Stoppers an independent 501(c)3, non-profit corporation run by a volunteer citizen Board of Directors. We serve the citizens of Brazos County, Texas and work to prevent and solve crime in collaboration with the Brazos County citizens, media, Brazos County Sheriff's Office, Bryan Police Department, College Station Police Department, Texas A&M University Police Department as well as other Law Enforcement agencies to prevent and solve crime in Brazos County. BCCS works in cooperation with law enforcement and public schools and some charter schools in the county. Brazos County Crime Stoppers

This week, we're replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Chris Hamilton of Hamilton Wingo LLP (https://hamiltonwingo.com/).   Rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review.   View/Download Trial Documents   Case Details: Discussing a landmark premises liability case, trial lawyer and Hamilton Wingo LLP partner Chris Hamilton explains how he held McDonald's responsible for ongoing lack of security and secured justice for the families of Texas A&M college students Denton Ward and Lauren Crisp, who died following a late-night trip to a McDonald's in College Station, Texas. In February 2012, Denton Ward and Lauren Crisp, along with Samantha Bean and another friend, went to McDonald's, where Denton Ward was violently assaulted by Marcus Jones and a mob of other attackers. Lauren Crisp and Samantha Bean carried a bleeding Denton Ward to his SUV in an attempt to get him to the hospital. The driver, Samantha Bean, ran a red light and collided with another car. Denton Ward was killed and Lauren Crisp, who was unrestrained and tending to Denton Ward's injuries, was also killed. Despite the defense's attempts to shift focus away from McDonald's ongoing lack of concern for customer safety at a restaurant location with a history of late-night violence and to blame Samantha Bean for reckless driving, a Brazos County, Texas jury assigned 97 percent of the responsibility to McDonald's and returned a verdict of $27,000,000 in damages.   Guest Bio: Chris Hamilton Chris Hamilton has established himself as one of the leading high-stakes trial lawyers in the United States. Hamilton has a recent track record of verdicts and settlements that are setting the mark in both the personal injury arena and in complex business disputes. For example, Hamilton was recently featured in Courtroom View Network's (CVN) list of Most Impressive Trials of 2019. In 2014, Hamilton was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as having the largest jury verdict in Texas for a personal injury case and the 17th largest jury verdict in the United States. In 2016, Hamilton was recognized by Top Verdict as having the ninth-largest personal injury verdict in Texas. Hamilton was recognized in 2011 by Verdict Search as having one of the top 10 verdicts in Texas and top 100 verdicts in the United States. Hamilton was selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for 2019, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2020, and is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Brazos County primary election recap as of midnight, March 6 2024.Click HERE to be directed to Brazos County's unofficial final returns.

Howdy, Ags! Rising up as today's guest is Kirsten Kendall with her social media content creation and management brand, Social Rise. Kirsten shares her passion behind social media branding, collaboration with others, and providing value for her clients. If you are in need of a social media consultant, please reach out to Kirsten and Abby by visiting their website here!  About Introducing Kirsten, a talented marketing director and photographer from Warrenton, Virginia. With a passion for capturing high-quality images that showcase brand identity and lifestyle, Kirsten's expertise in web development, graphic design, social media management, and advertising was further enhanced during her time as the head of the marketing department at a woodworking company in Brazos County. Inspired by her love for marketing and photography, Kirsten merged the two to create her own Creative Marketing agency. As a Gen Z, Kirsten's innate understanding of digital media gives her a competitive edge, allowing her to adapt quickly to the latest trends. With her unique blend of marketing prowess and captivating photography, Kirsten is poised to elevate your brand and deliver remarkable results. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:07] Intro [01:08 - 03:40] What Is Social Rise?    [03:41 - 06:26] Effectively Providing Value Through Social Media     [06:27 - 08:31] Collaboration Strategy      [08:32 - 10:09] Culture at A&M   [10:10 - 11:59] Challenges in Social Rise [12:00 - 14:45] Capturing Clients' Brand Identity  [14:46 - 17:16] BHAG [17:19 - 19:57] Lightning Round [19:58 - 21:57] Chris and Greg's Takeaways [21:58 - 23:04] Outro Resources: Website:          https://www.socialriseagency.com/  AGH Website:  https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw   #podcast #entrepreneur #clarity #resolve #purpose #AggieEntrepreneur #growth #business #entrepreneurship #Aggie #growthmindset #fastgrowth #knowledgeispower #innovation #CollegeStation #Bryan #TexasAMU

"Elections are black and white. Politics are messy and emotional." - Brazos County Elections Administrator Trudy Hancock Listen to this conversation with Brazos County Elections Administrator Trudy Hancock on the Think Brazos Podcast. In this episode, we talk about how she got into elections administering, what it takes to run an election, the November 2023 ballot, filing period, and what's coming up in 2024. NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts. Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu The Think Brazos Podcast is policy conversation platform produced by staff at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org If you'd like to help support the podcast, please donate at https://bit.ly/supportthinkbrazos  

Brazos County 4-H Cake Show and Auction. Winner! Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez. Free samples. Do not describe yourself as these things. Belly slapping monster. National Parks Day.

January 17th, 2023, Court Leader's Advantage Podcast Episode Every state in our nation has a Judicial Code of Conduct. Every judge in each state is obligated to follow that state's Code. Since 1973, most Federal judges have been subject to The Code of Conduct for United States Judges. There is only group exempt from the duty to follow these codes. That group consists of the Justices of the United States Supreme Court. To be fair over the years, accusations of scandal have been rare within the Court. Until recently one had to go back to Abe Fortas who in 1969 was accused of accepting a retainer from a private foundation. Lately however claims of bias have been on the rise. Justices are known to receive monetary advances for book deals. There have been accusations of inappropriate public comments; premature information on upcoming decisions disclosed; even draft opinions leaked. As a result, public approval of the Court has sharply declined. A recent Gallup Poll showed 40% of the public approving of the Supreme Court while 59% disapproved.[1] This month we are asking should the United States Supreme Court adopt a Code of Conduct? Adopting such a Code might help to rehabilitate the Court's image. On the other hand, a Code could damage if not destroy the court's independence. Questions to Explore · What are implications of adopting a code; what are the implications of doing nothing? · Are existing safeguards enough? Justices must submit financial disclosure forms and that they are prohibited from accepting gifts that could influence their judicial decision-making. Are these safeguards adequate? · Voluntary recusal from a case is the chief remedy for judicial conflict of interest. Is that sufficient? Today's Panel · The Honorable Ed Spillane, Judge of the Municipal Court in College Station, Texas. Judge Spillane is the Presiding Judge with the Municipal Court in College Station, Texas. He has served in this position since May 2002. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant District Attorney for Brazos County for eight years and as an associate for the law firm Fulbright & Jaworski for two years. Judge Spillane received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. · The Honorable Sherry Stephens, retired Judge with the Superior Court in Maricopa County, Arizona. Judge Stephens retired from the Maricopa County Superior Court bench where she served from 2001 through 2021. She served on the Criminal Department, the Civil Department, the Juvenile Department, Family Department, and as a special assignment judge. Prior to that she was with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, serving under five attorneys general. She worked as the Chief Counsel for the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section for twelve years. She also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney on several cases. · Karl Thoennes, Court Administrator with the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Karl began his career in the courts in Alaska in 1988, ultimately working as a division supervisor at the state's largest trial court in Anchorage. He was appointed as Court Administrator in Todd County, Minnesota in 1998, and then Stearns County, St. Cloud, two years later. In 2004 he was appointed as Administrator for the Second Judicial Circuit in South Dakota, the state's largest circuit by population. [1]Dallas Sun, 12/4/2022

November 15th 2022, Court Leader's Advantage Podcast Episode The public's perception of our courts continues to be a topic of concern and curiosity for court professionals. Last month we discussed finding of the National Center for State Courts 2021 State of the State Courts survey that found that public trust in the courts had declined to 64% from a high in 2018 of 76%. This month we will take a deeper dive into several areas of interest: · How much influence does “the ability to be heard in court” affect the public's perception? · Does the public look at the different levels of the court differently? · What role do lawyers play in promoting differing views between general jurisdiction and limited jurisdiction courts? · How does the development of remote hearings play into caseflow efficiency and the public's perception? Today's Cohost Stacy Worby, State Jury Coordinator for the Alaska Court System. In that capacity she is responsible for the coordination and operation of the centralized processes for the court's jury management systems. Additionally, she provides jury procedure training and guidance for personnel in 40 court locations statewide. Today's Panel · The Honorable Yvette Alexander, Judge with the City Court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Judge Alexander earned a B.A. in Political Science from Grambling State University and earned a J.D. from the LSU Law Center in 1979. After law school, she worked as counsel for the Louisiana State Legislature, Louisiana State Senate, East Baton Rouge Parish Public Defender's Office and was an Assistant Attorney General for the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. · The Honorable Ed Spillane, Judge with the Municipal Court in College Station, Texas. He has served in this position since May 2002. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant District Attorney for Brazos County for eight years and as an associate for the law firm Fulbright & Jaworski for two years. Judge Spillane received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. · Rick Pierce, Judicial Programs Administrator for the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Rick has served in the field of court administration for the past twenty-nine years. Prior to his appointment at the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, Rick was the district court administrator for Cumberland County. Prior to his 4 ½ year tenure as court administrator. · Kent Pankey, Senior Planner for the Supreme Court of Virginia. Kent received a B.A. in Political Science from Hampden-Sydney College and a J.D. from the College of William and Mary. He is an ICM Fellow (Class of 1999) and a certified ICM instructor for the courses Accountability and Court Performance, Executive Decision Making, Leadership, Modern Court Governance, and Visioning and Strategic Planning. · Sarah Brown-Clark, elected Clerk of Court for the Municipal Court in Youngstown, Ohio. Sarah is a 1971 cum laude graduate of Ohio University with a B.S. degree in English; she also earned her M.A. degree in English from Ohio University in 1972 and earned hours towards a Ph.D. in English from Kent State University.

Brazos County election summary, November 9 2022

Barry Moore is the chair of the newly formed Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, Moore discusses the transportation organization and Proposition B on the November 8th ballot. Visit the Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority website. Learn more about Think Brazos. NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts. Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T

Wanda Watson is running for Brazos County Precinct 4 Commissioner. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, she gives an update of the issues for the November 8th election. This is a follow-up interview because Think Brazos also covered the Democratic primary run-off for this race in May of 2022. You can also listen to Ms. Watson's original interview.  NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts. Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T

Timothy Delasandro is running for Brazos County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 and he makes his case to the voters on this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast. This episode is part of our candidate interview series for the November 8, 2022 election. NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts. Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T  

July 19th 2022 Court Leader's Advantage Podcast Episode Bail Reform has been praised as an effective way to correct a societal wrong. The movement's byword has been “bail does not keep the most dangerous in jail: it keeps the poorest.” Despite this argument, Bail Reform is receiving increasing pushback. Bail Reform aims to curb or eliminate cash bail for people who are in jail awaiting trial and charged with either misdemeanors or nonviolent offenses. Bail Reform releases many of these vulnerable low-income defendants from pretrial incarceration. It allows them to return to their homes, to go back to their to families, and to keep their jobs. It also saves taxes by managing jail populations. Jail is by far the most expensive way to deal with defendants. A national average puts keeping a defendant in jail at $391 a day; in contrast probation on average costs $121 a day. Here are just a few recent examples of the pushback: · Progressive San Francisco prosecutor Chesa Boudin, who supported Bail Reform has been recalled · Progressive Los Angeles prosecutor George Gascon is facing a recall. · Judges in Chicago have been blamed for releasing defendants on electronic ankle monitors who then go out and commit violent crimes, · New York City Mayor Eric Adams blames rising crime in his city partially on judges who are not keeping dangerous criminals in jail. Some pundits believe that voters are tired of being afraid: afraid of rising crime, afraid of the homeless, and afraid that courts, under Bail Reform, let dangerous criminals out to threaten their communities. Some of the topics we will explore today include: · What is the current situation on Bail Reform? · What should be the courts' position regarding Bail Reform? · What should courts be doing right now? Today's Panel · The Honorable Edward Spillane is the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court in College Station, Texas. He has served in this position since May 2002. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant District Attorney for Brazos County for eight years and as an associate for the law firm Fulbright & Jaworski for two years. Judge Spillane received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. · The Honorable Paul C. Farr is the Judge with the Herriman and Alta Municipal Courts in Salt Lake County, Utah. Judge Farr graduated from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU in 1999 and has been a member of the Utah State Bar for 21 years. He has been a municipal court judge for the past 11 years. He is also a member of the Utah Judicial Council and has been serving in that capacity for the past 5 years.

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Wanda Watson is the former chair of the Democratic Party in Brazos County and is running to represent Precinct 4 on the Brazos County Commissioners Court. In this episode, she talks about her background and goals with Think Brazos Podcast host Charles Coats. The run-off election for the Democratic primary is May 24th, 2022 between Wanda Watson and Prentiss Madison. Early voting is May 16-20, 2022. The winner will face a Republican in the November 2022 election.

Prentiss Madison is running for Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, he discusses his experience and goals with host Charles Coats.  Madison is currently a member of the Bryan City Council and has served on the Bryan Planning and Zoning Commission and the Bryan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The run-off election is May 24, 2022 between Prentiss Madison and Wanda Watson for the Democratic primary. The winner will face a Republican in the November 2022 election.

On April 17, 1871 the Texas legislature passed a bill that has great relevance to thousands of people today and thousands more in the past. It was the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War and Edmund J. Davis was governor. It was on that day, a Monday to be precise, that the legislature passed a bill providing for the organization of the Texas Agricultural & Mechanical College and allocated $75,000 for the construction of academic buildings and accommodations. Governor Davis placed three men on a commission of three men and gave them the task of finding a location for the college on a site no smaller than 1,280 acres of land. Brazos County and the town of Bryan, which had just incorporated as a municipality that year, won the competition, largely due to the efforts of a gentleman named Harvey Mitchell, and it was a competition because there's no doubt that the college would be an important asset to any town or city. Some University of Texas alumni might disagree. Final establishment and organization of the college took a little while, and A&M opened in 1876. This college was the first public institution of higher learning for the State of Texas and, of course, grew to become today's Texas A&M University, one of the leading research universities in the country. The legislature renamed it Texas A&M in 1963 and today the Bryan-College Station university has a campus that covers over 5,500 acres and provides educations to over 70,000 undergrads, graduates students, and doctoral students. It is also home to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Famous alumni are too many to consider but they do include RIP Torn, Robert Earle Keen, Lyle Lovett, and Rick Perry. Now, A&M was supposed to have opened on October 2, 1876 but this had to be delayed because only 6 students had enrolled. A couple of days later, on October 4, 1876 A&M opened for business with 40 students, all males, and 6 faculty. Today the University has over 3,800 academic staff members and over 70,000 students making it the largest public university in the United States. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Texas History Lessons Spotlight Artists Jerrod Flusche Rosmand – Mando Salas Zach Welch Seth Jones Derrick McClendon Kade Anson Randy Hoyet on Spotify Robert Herrerra Jacob Charles Chris Cunningham Tristyn Sanchez The Oliver White Group Podcast Recommendations: Wild West Extravaganza Podcast The History Cafe Podcast Hymns of the Highway Podcast Off Mic, Off the Record Podcast Texas River Tonk Podcast TXRiverTonk Podcast LINKS: If you have any photography, videography or aerial photography and video, go visit PANTHER CITY AIR to see how they can fulfill your needs.   Tio Bruce's The Greatest Playlist In Texas and Hence the World.  Texas History Lessons Spotlight Artist Spotify Playlist 301 Productions Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russ Ford is running for re-election to the Brazos County Commissioners Court. He represents precinct 2, which is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County. In this interview, he talks with Think Brazos host Charles Coats about his experience and how he would continue serving as commissioner. Some of the issues discussed include urban growth, housing, and broadband. Think Brazos interviewed all four Republican candidates running for this position so be sure to check out the other interviews in this series before you vote on (or before) March 1, 2022.   Useful links: Russ Ford's campaign website Brazos Votes 2022 primary ballots

Silas Garrett is running for Precinct 2 of the Brazos County Commissioners Court.  Precinct 2 is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County. Mr. Garrett and his wife own George's Paint and Body in Bryan, Texas and, on this show, Mr. Garrett describes how he would serve as your next county commissioner. The Think Brazos Podcast interviewed all four Republican candidates vying for this position, so check out the other videos in this series before you vote in the primary election on March 1, 2022.  Useful links: Silas Garrett Jr.'s campaign page Brazos Votes 2022 primary ballots

Chuck Konderla is one of four candidates vying for Brazos County Precinct 2 Commissioner. Precinct 2 is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County and includes Kurten, Edge, Wixon Valley, Tabor, and parts of Bryan and College Station, Texas. Mr. Konderla is a Bryan business owner who brings experience from city council and the Brazos County Commissioners Court. The Think Brazos Podcast conducted with all four candidates to help voters meet the candidates and learn about county issues. Be sure to watch the other interviews in this series before you vote in the primary election on March 1, 2022.  Useful links: Chuck Konderla's campaign website  Brazos Votes 2022 primary ballots

The former mayor of Kurten, Texas sits down with the Think Brazos Podcast to talk about his campaign for Brazos County Commissioner. Ronnie Vitulli Sr. is running for Brazos County Precinct 2 Commissioner, which is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County and includes Kurten, Wixon Valley, Edge, Tabor, and portions of Bryan and College Station, Texas. The Think Brazos Podcast interviewed all four Republican candidates for this primary election. There are no Democrats running for this position, so this primary IS the election. Be sure to check out the other interviews in the series before you vote on or before March 1, 2022. Useful links: Ronnie Vitulli's campaign website Brazos Votes' 2022 sample primary ballots

In this episode, Think Brazos Podcast host Charles Coats interviews Fred Dupriest about the use of impact fees for College Station.What are impact fees? They're basically an up front, one-time charge to a developer (someone who prepares land for or builds a home or business) in order to help the city pay for anticipated future expenses related to the development (water, sewer, roadway, etc). Here's a link to the College Station City website for more information.As with any policy, there are people for it and against it, and we've interviewed both. Be sure to check out our episode with Randy French on impact fees too.Whatever you think about impact fees, we can agree that we want all residents of College Station to benefit from the growth we're experiencing.Thanks for listening to the Think Brazos Podcast and just remember - "Think local. Think Brazos!"Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, focused on affordability, opportunity, and resiliency for families in Brazos County.Find us on social media:Facebook: @thinkbrazosTwitter:  @thinkbrazosInstagram: @thinkbrazosYoutube channelSupport the show (https://www.habitatbcs.org/donate)

In this episode, Think Brazos Podcast host Charles Coats interviews former owner of Stylecraft Builders Randy French about why he opposes impact fees for College Station.What are impact fees? They're basically an up front, one-time charge to a developer (someone who prepares land for or builds a home or business) in order to help the city pay for anticipated future expenses related to the development (water, sewer, roadway, etc). Here's a link to the College Station City website for more information.As with any policy, there are people for it and against it, and we've interviewed both. Our next episode is with local resident Fred Dupriest.Whatever you think about impact fees, we can agree that we want all residents of College Station to benefit from the growth we're experiencing.Thanks for listening to the Think Brazos Podcast and just remember - "Think local. Think Brazos!"Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, focused on affordability, opportunity, and resiliency for families in Brazos County.Find us on social media:Facebook: @thinkbrazosTwitter:  @thinkbrazosInstagram: @thinkbrazosYoutube channelSupport the show (https://www.habitatbcs.org/donate)

In this episode Terrence Murphy talks about his background, on getting drafted with the NFL Texas A&M, and a walk thru on how he got into the real estate business. He also talks about how to increase returns and the importance of continuous learning. Terrence Murphy is a retired American football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football at Texas A&M University and professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers. He is also the CEO, Broker for TM5 Properties, a real estate company specializing in residential, land and investments in Brazos County, Texas. To know more about Terrence Murphy, check out: Official website: https://terrencemurphy.com/ Twitter: @TerrenceRealtor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murphyterrence/ Instagram: terrencerealtor Also check out these books on Amazon: StrengthsFinder 2.0 Millionaire Next Door Millionaire Real Estate Agent Rich Dad's Who Took My Money The Millionaire Mind Free Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/ https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/

Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Court Leader's Advantage Podcast Episode Local Courts can offer incredible opportunity for both defendants and for the community. They are positioned precisely at a point to curtail dangerous behavior before it grows worse. The array of problem-solving courts nationally, often managed on a shoestring budget, is astounding. This does not make up for the fact that local courts are often neglected. They are frequently disparaged. In some cases, they manifest structural flaws that clearly need to be corrected. All the while, we remember that local courts are the place where most of the public obtain their first-hand experience of courts and justice. This month we look at some of the challenges local courts face including: · How should local court judges be selected? · Should all local court judges be attorneys? · Should all defendants in matters before local courts be represented by counsel? · Should local courts be courts of record? We will also continue our discussion of three recent Harvard Law Review articles about local courts. "Criminal Municipal Courts" by Alexandra Natapoff, "Kangaroo Courts" by Shaun Ossei-Owusu, and "Abolish Municipal Courts" by Brendan Roediger. The Honorable Edward Spillane is the Presiding Municipal Judge for the City of College Station, Texas and has served in this position since May 2002. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant District Attorney for Brazos County for 8 years and as an associate for the law firm Fulbright & Jaworski for 2 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. The Honorable Mary Logan has been practicing law for over 27 years as a licensed attorney in California and in Washington. As a Judge, she was elected Presiding Judge of the Spokane Municipal Court from 2009 through 2014. Among her many accomplishments, she is one of the “core engineers” of the City of Spokane's Community Court and presides over the City's Veteran's Therapeutic Court. Courtney Whiteside is the Director of the St. Louis County Municipal Division where she provides educational opportunities to municipal divisions and clerks through various committees and educational groups in the state while promoting cultural and procedural reforms. Courtney started in 2012 as a court clerk then went to Jefferson City to work with the Office of State Courts Administrator and on to the Missouri Supreme Court to serve as the state's municipal division courts monitor. Bettye King is a Court Administrator for the Municipal Court for the City of Birmingham, Alabama. She has served in this capacity since 2003. Bettye earned her Master's Degree in Public Administration and Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Law Criminal Justice from Auburn University. She was the Patricia Harris Fellowship recipient and awarded Outstanding Achievement in Public Administration. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the Jones School of Law. Rashida Davis serves as the Court Administrator and Chief Clerk for the Municipal Court of Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Georgia State University. Rashida graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law Cum Laude. She is a licensed attorney with the State of Georgia. Her legal background primarily focused on litigation and criminal defense.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Court Leader's Advantage Podcast Episode Local Courts are the least analyzed components of the American court system. This is particularly ironic since there are thousands of local courts, far more than there are courts of general jurisdiction. It has been estimated that they process over three and a half million criminal cases and collect at least two billion dollars in fines and fees annually. When we talk about preserving the public's trust and confidence in America's courts, we often miss that most citizens gain their first-hand experience from dealing with a local court. This month we are looking at three recent Harvard Law Review articles on local courts: Criminal Municipal Courts by Alexandra Natapoff, Kangaroo Courts by Shaun Ossei-Owusu, and Abolish Municipal Courts by Brendan Roediger. Here to discuss their perspectives on these articles are folks who can honestly reveal the whole story on local courts. They are judges and court administrators all of whom work in municipal courts. We are looking at questions including: · Can and should we be collecting more data on local courts nationally? · Can the problem-solving model, fostered by many local courts, scale-up across the country? · Can local courts resist the pressure many cities impose to increase revenue? · What takeaways do these Judges and Court Administrators have for the rest of us? Today's Panelists The Honorable Edward Spillane is the Presiding Municipal Judge for the City of College Station, Texas and has served in this position since May 2002. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant District Attorney for Brazos County for 8 years and as an associate for the law firm Fulbright & Jaworski for 2 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. The Honorable Mary Logan has been practicing law for over 27 years as a licensed attorney in California and in Washington. As a Judge, she was elected Presiding Judge of the Spokane Municipal Court from 2009 through 2014. Among her many accomplishments, she is one of the “core engineers” of the City of Spokane's Community Court and presides over the City's Veteran's Therapeutic Court. Courtney Whiteside is the Director of the St. Louis County Municipal Division where she provides educational opportunities to municipal divisions and clerks through various committees and educational groups in the state while promoting cultural and procedural reforms. Courtney started in 2012 as a court clerk then went to Jefferson City to work with the Office of State Courts Administrator and on to the Missouri Supreme Court to serve as the state's municipal division courts monitor. Bettye King is a Court Administrator for the Municipal Court for the City of Birmingham, Alabama. She has served in this capacity since 2003. Bettye earned her Master's Degree in Public Administration and Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Law Criminal Justice from Auburn University. She was the Patricia Harris Fellowship recipient and awarded Outstanding Achievement in Public Administration. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the Jones School of Law. Rashida Davis serves as the Court Administrator and Chief Clerk for the Municipal Court of Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Georgia State University. Rashida graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law Cum Laude. She is a licensed attorney with the State of Georgia. Her legal background primarily focused on litigation and criminal defense.

Ever wonder why your property is not getting leased?! Today, we are joined by the #1 Leasing Agent in Brazos County, Nick Nunez, to discuss the three things that affect rentability, the importance of marketing material, and what to expect as an owner and a tenant. Listen closely as Kyle and Nick discuss the Preferred Tenant Program and why owners are missing out on 80% of their market. Contact: Nick Nunez(979) 428-1092 nick@assetheropm.com(0:00 - 1:16) Intro/ Nick Nunez(1:17 - 2:41)  Nick's Focus & Leasing Process In Real Estate(2:42 - 4:50)  The Importance of Marketing Material(4:51 - 7:14) Expectations For Tenants/ Showing a Property(7:15 - 8:13) Expectations For Owners(8:15 - 8:54) Three Things That Affect Rentability(8:55 - 10:39) Common Questions from Prospects(10:40 -11:40) Addressing Health Concerns(11:41 - 13:11) Difference Between Student and Family Renters(13:12 - 15:42) Guarantors (What, Why, and When)(15:44 - 17:30) Preferred Tenant Program/ Utility and Maintenance Reduction(17:31 - 19:30) Difference between Pets and ESA(19:31 - 20:53) Communication Is Key(20:54 - 21:50) Nick's Why & Closing

Join the local conversation! Think Brazos podcast hosts Charles and Whitney Coats ask their congressman, Representative Pete Sessions (TX-17), about his views on President Biden's infrastructure plan, the housing market, eviction and foreclosure moratoriums, and the upcoming redistricting in Texas.If you live in Brazos County, we'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Send us an email at thinkbrazos@gmail.com or contact us through social media.The Think Brazos podcast is brought to you by Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity and hosts conversations about housing affordability, economic opportunity, and financial resiliency for families in Bryan and College Station, Texas.Facebook: @thinkbrazosTwitter: @thinkbrazosInstagram: @thinkbrazos

Bryan Woods became College Station's city manager in November 2018, but less than two years later he began a year-long deployment to the Middle East with the U.S. Navy Reserve. Now he's back with a lot of work to do, including prepping a draft budget for FY 2022, overseeing completion of a new city hall, and helping sustain economic growth as we emerge from a pandemic. Woods and Communications Director Jay Socol cover topics ranging from the nature of Woods' relationships with Texas A&M, the City of Bryan and Brazos County...to the significantly different role the next city hall will have in the lives of College Station residents. All Up In Your Business is now available via: Podbean Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Spotify Stitcher YouTube Please subscribe, rate and recommend! Have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, or just want to say hi? Send to jsocol@cstx.gov. 

Usually, we get two copies of each chromosome. However, the finely tuned process of meiosis and fertilisation can go awry such that a new zygote ends up with three copies. Depending on the chromosome, this can have serious consequences... Sources for this episode: 1) For an explanation of non-disjunction which I found helpful when I was at sixth form, see: Amoeba Sisters, YouTube (2017), Meiosis (Updated) (online) [Accessed 25/03/2021]. 2) Xu, X., Zhang, X., Han, J.-W., Adamu, Y. and Zhang, B. (2020), Potential Increased Risk of Trisomy 18 Observed After a Fertilizer Warehouse Fire in Brazos County and TX. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17: 2561- 2571. 3) Author unknown, NHS (date unknown), Edwards' syndrome (trisomy 18) (online) [Accessed 25/03/2021].

Did you know that The Salvation Army Flag has been to the Moon? In April 1972, three small Salvation Army flags took a trip to the moon and back! They went with Captain John W. Young, USN, commander of Apollo 16. This was the fifth manned mission to the Moon   And now, as of February 2021, The Salvation Army is now represented on Mars as well. The Salvation Army of Brazos County in Texas submitted its name to be microscopically engraved on a silicon chip and placed on the Mars Rover that launched in July of 2020. With a successful landing of the rover in mid-February, The Salvation Army is represented along with the other nearly 11 million names on Mars!   For more stories about Salvation Army happenings and their ministries worldwide, visit WWW.SALVATIONARMYSOUNDCAST.ORG/SATODAY  

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Chris Hamilton of Hamilton Wingo LLP (https://hamiltonwingo.com/)   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Discussing a landmark premises liability case, trial lawyer and Hamilton Wingo LLP partner Chris Hamilton explains how he held McDonald's responsible for ongoing lack of security and secured justice for the families of Texas A&M college students Denton Ward and Lauren Crisp, who died following a late-night trip to a McDonald's in College Station, Texas. In February 2012, Denton Ward and Lauren Crisp, along with Samantha Bean and another friend, went to McDonald's, where Denton Ward was violently assaulted by Marcus Jones and a mob of other attackers. Lauren Crisp and Samantha Bean carried a bleeding Denton Ward to his SUV in an attempt to get him to the hospital. The driver, Samantha Bean, ran a red light and collided with another car. Denton Ward was killed and Lauren Crisp, who was unrestrained and tending to Denton Ward's injuries, was also killed. Despite the defense's attempts to shift focus away from McDonald's ongoing lack of concern for customer safety at a restaurant location with a history of late-night violence and to blame Samantha Bean for reckless driving, a Brazos County, Texas jury assigned 97 percent of the responsibility to McDonald's and returned a verdict of $27,000,000 in damages.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bios: Chris Hamilton Chris Hamilton has established himself as one of the leading high-stakes trial lawyers in the United States. Hamilton has a recent track record of verdicts and settlements that are setting the mark in both the personal injury arena and in complex business disputes. For example, Hamilton was recently featured in Courtroom View Network's (CVN) list of Most Impressive Trials of 2019. In 2014, Hamilton was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as having the largest jury verdict in Texas for a personal injury case and the 17th largest jury verdict in the United States. In 2016, Hamilton was recognized by Top Verdict as having the ninth-largest personal injury verdict in Texas. Hamilton was recognized in 2011 by Verdict Search as having one of the top 10 verdicts in Texas and top 100 verdicts in the United States. Hamilton was selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for 2019, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2020, and is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2