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Ann and EJ have the privilege to be joined on air with former Commissioner of Precinct Two, Devan Allen. She is the youngest commissioner in county history. She was also the first black female to lead as a commissioner in Tarrant County and the 3rd female in the county's 100-year history to hold such an office. She was part of the court when the county underwent the redistricting process in 2020, during which the 3-2 Republican majority court voted 4-1 to maintain the existing maps. She also possesses a deep knowledge of the county's history.BIG STORY: A Conversation with Former County Commissioner Devan AllenNews mapsMayors Letter on Thursday Against RedistrictingNew Mayors Letter For Redistricting2 mayors  backed out, standing against Tim O'HareJudge O'Hare's interview on TV interviewsSHORT STORY #1: Ann goes through a few state bills that impact Fort WorthPeople VetoThe use of flock camerasProtecting Child MarriageProposed ban on sister city relationship with ChinaLGBTQ school club bansSHORT STORY #2: Film Incentive and Breakdown with Producer Wesley on Is this good for local creatives.Economic incentive worth hundreds of millions of dollarsDan Patrick endorses the bill for his conservative Hollywood agendaSHORT STORY #3: Stockyards Phase 2 Gets Bucked Off Its SaddleWINS, LOSSES, AND ACTIONSAnn's Win: Wellman Project finds funding post NEA grant eliminationWesley's Win: Fort Worthians have rented more books this year than last yearEJ Win: Young activists and leadersCollective Loss: Dealing with the ups and downs of activisimCollective Action: Do something on June 3rd

Harris County, TX Judge Lina Hidalgo did not mince her words as she called out three commissioners' irresponsible vote to blow the budget. She expressed grave concerns for her constituents.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Harris County, TX Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed the Democratic Commissioners (2 of 4) in a manner reminiscent of Trump, highlighting overspending and putting the working class at risk, as deputies are rewarded at all costs.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

This is our first VIDEO episode! You can watch on YouTube! Subscribe, share with friends, and do not forget to add us on social media!The format of this episode is a little different due to all the announcements and progress we have made over the last two weeks. So we start the show with a little introduction and a description of what listeners can expect. The meat of the episode is Judge Tim O'Hare's Racial Gerrymandering attempt by redistricting our precincts in the middle of a census period with NO NEW DATA!The trio discusses its impact on Fort Worth and why our leadership is not doing more. They also ignited a conversation about what our city council can do now that Democrats have the majority of the seats. Enjoy the show!SHORT STORY #1: Welcome to our first video show!SHORT STORY #2: Welcome Wesley Kirk as 817 ProducerSHORT STORY #3: What to expect from the podcastBIG STORY: Tarrant County Redistricting Efforts and How it Harms All of USCity Council adopts as a resolution in opposition to Tarrant County's redistricting.Articles: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/05/20/fort-worth-council-narrowly-opposes-tarrant-county-redistricting-along-partisan-lines/ County Commissioners Court flooded with opposition.https://fortworthreport.org/2025/05/20/residents-voice-their-support-concerns-over-tarrant-countys-contentious-redistricting-process/The Grand Prairie city council unanimously encouraged the Tarrant County commissioners court to maintain the current precinct lines and reject the proposed lines.Articles: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ5sd15uMg0/?igsh=MTl0dzJ1eHEyOGZqMg%3D%3DWINS, LOSSES, and ACTIONS

Neila Hopkins (l-r), Carol Chitty, Viola Henke, Ruby Manen, and Sarah Gella, members of the Wilson County Historical Society's Floresville Opry Committee, attend an April 14 meeting of county commissioners, who approved an expenditure from the county's Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to help with Opry expenses. Society members thanked the commissioners for the contribution. The Opry is held on the first Thursday evening of each month at the Wilson County Expo and Community Center, to benefit the historical society.Article Link

Pastor Chris Kirkham of the Wilson County Cowboy Church (center) delivers the invocation as the Wilson County Commissioners Court gathers for its March 24 meeting. Kirkham is the senior pastor of the Wilson County Cowboy Church, which had its humble start beneath a tree in 2008. The church is now located at 100 Hickory Lane, just off U.S. 87 near La Vernia.Article Link

Pastor Kevin Skinner of the First Baptist Church of Stockdale (right) delivers the invocation Jan. 27 at the beginning of the Wilson County Commissioners Court meeting. Skinner served as pastor for 11 years in Watuga, Texas, before becoming pastor of the Stockdale church in July 2021.Article Link

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas - Starr County Judge Eloy Vera has praised the work of Starr County Industrial Foundation.Vera spoke at a dinner held to celebrate group's 50th Anniversary. It was held at Julabe Reception Hall in Rio Grande City on November 21.“It is truly an honor and privilege to be here to speak to such an outstanding group of people, and also to welcome you to the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Starr County Industrial Foundation,” Vera said, as he kicked off the event. “It is truly amazing to see how the Industrial Foundation has evolved into the go-to industry for economic growth and economic development. These people have done an outstanding job, and it shows. You can drive around Starr County and, over the last ten years, the change is drastic.”Vera said the change in Starr County's fortunes did not happen by accident.“I want to thank Rose and Nilda, because the Industrial Foundation, with very limited resources and a very small staff, has been able to accomplish miracles,” Vera said.He was referring to Rose Benavides, SCIF's president, and Nilda Elizondo, public relations and marketing coordinator for the group.“You know, they compete with all the bigger cities, the bigger counties, and yet they've been successful in getting some of the businesses to look our way,” Vera said.“I cannot thank Rose enough for the work that she has helped myself, personally, and the Commissioners Court with. It is her that has really been an instrument helping us, me and the Commissioners Court, in negotiating all the contracts and abatements with all the Green companies that have a footprint in our county.”Vera concluded his remarks by thanking those in the audience for attending.“I do want to thank you all for being here this evening,” Vera said. “Have fun, enjoy yourselves, and welcome to the celebration. And welcome to Starr County. Thank you all for coming.”Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

The maiden name of Louis Rosenberg's wife is Sonia Cantu, not Sonia Castro, as reported in the July 31 Wilson County News. The couple have been married for 32 years. Under “Meeting Watch” Aug. 21, the date for the Commissioners Court meeting was Aug. 12, not Aug. 10 as stated in the article and the video reference. In the “Meeting Watch: Floresville Economic Development Corp.” article Aug. 21, the FEDC board approved the fiscal year budget for 2024-25; however, this did not include ,700 for a contract with the Floresville police, as stated. Readers can alert the Wilson County News...Article Link

Ann and EJ were off for two weeks, and boy, were there historical moments while we were gone. They go through all the national news and break down Biden's legacy. They also share their excitement for Kamala Harris and what it means to the future of America. SHORT STORY #1: Mercy Culture Church files permits for ‘religious discipleship center' in Fort WorthSHORT STORY #2: Bo French is Bad for Tarrant CountyTweet #1: Attacking MattieTweet #2: Attacking TCUSHORT STORY #3: Tarrant County bans pastor and an ex-lawmaker from Commissioners Court meetings. Here's whyBIG STORY: Biden Steps Down. Harris Steps Up.Biden LegacyBiden Master Oil TraderDonald Trump is now the oldest candidate to run for presidentHarris in TexasLocal InflationWINS AND LOSSES:Ann:

Pastor Jennifer Kelley of Floresville United Methodist Church delivers the invocation as the Wilson County Commissioners Court gathers for its July 8 meeting. The opening prayer is often delivered by a community pastor, and occasionally by one of the county commissioners.Article Link

Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It's simple: inspire, educate, and let's go change this world!  On today's episode, Jeff welcomes guest Elaine Roberts, Attorney and Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center in Montgomery County, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center and has extensive experience as a civil rights attorney and mediator in both the public and private sectors. Before joining the DRC of Montgomery County, she served as Director of the Houston Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Legal Director of a statewide disability rights organization, and was a volunteer mediator, trainer, and board member for the DRC of Harris County. To begin, Elaine shares that she was the recipient of the prestigious 2020 Justice Frank Evans Award. Each year, the state board recognizes an individual who has contributed to the field of alternative dispute resolution. Since she was a young girl, Elaine knew that she wanted to pursue a career that would allow her to make a positive impact in the world. She studied history and sociology during undergrad, subjects which both apply to law. When discovered the field of disability law, she fell in love with the subject and saw it as an opportunity to make a difference in the world. She began to learn about the discrimination faced by people with disabilities. From there, she focused on her mediation practice, which sought to give people alternative methods to litigation law.  The Dispute Resolution Center, Elaine explains, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1988 by the Commissioners Court and Board Association. From the beginning, the DRC allowed counties to establish alternative dispute resolution centers for their citizens. There are now 17 of these centers across the state. Their core mission is to provide high-quality service and training for people to become mediators. The program actively works with students in their community to instill alternative conflict resolution skills in young people. Over 11,000 children have been through the program at the DRC. They also host an annual bookmark art contest to promote the center and its teachings. Before wrapping up, Elaine gives listeners a look into the DRC's plans for 2024. They will be expanding their juvenile justice programs. They will also be doing a 40-hour general mediation training course in June, during which volunteers will act as experienced mediator mentors. Reflecting on the course of her career, Elaine ends the episode by identifying her own personal and professional game changers. Learn more about Jeff Newkirk. Do you have any game-changers in your life? Be sure to let me know so we can celebrate their story and contribution to our world. Go to https://gamechangerswithjeff.com to enter your name to be on the podcast

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage – Floresville Council, June 22; Commissioners Court, June 26 Wilson County Emergency Services District 2 (North central Wilson County) Meeting: Regular meeting, June 19, 6:01-7:30 p.m. Actions: •Approved financial report for May 2023 •Tabled action related to the Texas County & District Retirement System, which the district currently uses, until fiscal year 2024 •Scheduled a meeting for Saturday, July 8, at 9 a.m. at Las Lagunas restaurant to discuss the district's budget •Directed the assistant chief/director to obtain prices for mattresses for crew quarters from at least three vendors and...Article Link

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-coverage Floresville Council, June 7 & 8 • FISD, June 5 Commissioners Court, June 12 Elmendorf City Council Meeting: Regular meeting, June 15, 7-8:20 p.m., executive session 7:23-8:19 p.m. Actions: •Mayor Michael J. Gonzales administered the oath of office for councilmen Hipolito “Polo” Maldonado, Place 1; and Tommy Hicks, Place 2 •Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the May 18 council meeting and previous month's bills and financial reports •Approved an ordinance restricting sex offenders from going in, on, or near places where children commonly gather, to create child-safe zones;...Article Link

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/category/video-1 Floresville Council, June 7 & 8 • FISD, June 5 Commissioners Court, June 12 Wilson County Commissioners Meeting: Regular meeting, June 12, 9-10:16 a.m.; public hearing, 10-10:01 a.m. Actions: •Approved use of the courthouse court- lawn Oct. 12-14, the courthouse parking lot Oct. 6-17, and the county parking lot on Fourth Street in Floresville for the 79th annual Floresville Peanut Festival •Proclaimed Oct. 10-14 as Peanut Festival Days in Floresville •Heard a presentation by members of the Wilson County 4-H Shooting Sports Club, who asked commissioners if they could use...Article Link

View WCN's video coverage of these meetings online at wilsoncountynews.com/category/video-vault – FEDC, May 15 • Commissioners Court, May 22 • Hospital Board, May 18 • Floresville Council, May 18 Wilson County Commissioners Meeting: Regular meeting, May 22, 9-10:46 a.m. Actions: •Appointed David Nieto to the Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 board and Joseph Lerma to the county's ESD 5 board •Approved the disbursement of ,000 in county hotel occupancy tax revenues as follows: ,000 for the Floresville Peanut Festival Association, ,000 for the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce, ,000 for the Floresville Opry, ,000 for the La Vernia Chamber...Article Link

The Collin County Historical Commission (CCHC) is the official local arm of the Texas Historical Commission. It receives Collin County funding to serve as the umbrella organization for all historical preservation and education groups within the county. The commission currently has twenty members nominated by the members of the Commissioners Court and representing all four quadrants of Collin County. The commission holds regular meetings on the last Thursday of each month, beginning at 4 pm (except when Thanksgiving falls on the last Thursday, then we move to the first Thursday of December).

Nick Hellyar Houston City Council Candidate -- Louis Minor Central Texas LGBT County CommissionerWe speak with Nick Hellyar, LGBT candidate for Houston City Council at large position 2 about his work in the community and his vision for Houston.  Growing up in Houston, Nick is the product of HISD schools.  Nick got his first taste of public service while working at Houston City Hall for former District I City Council Member James Rodriguez. It was at City Hall where he found mentorship and inspiration from dedicated leaders like Anne Clutterbuck, Sue Lovell and Mayor Annise Parker. After working for the people of Houston, Nick went on to manage State Representative Carol Alvarado's campaign and became Representative Alvarado's District Director in her Houston office.Guest: Nick Hellyarhttps://www.nickhellyar.comThen we speak with Louis Minor. Born and raised in Belton, Texas, to a large Mexican American family, Louie has fond memories of childhood. Every occasion was a reason to cook and celebrate. The Army took Louie around the country and the world. Like many Killeen residents, Louie found opportunities in Killeen that made this community the perfect place to establish roots. Louie is honored to be the first Latino on the Commissioners Court and the first openly- gay elected official in the county. Louie looks forward to serving Bell County as Bell County Commissioner Precinct 4. Guest: Louis Minorhttps://louieminor.com/

Attention Mentions: Michelle: House of the Dragon on HBO Claire: she co-signs the House of the Dragon recommendation! Nichole: Hoard House Flippers on Hulu Dr. Michelle Gutierrez Cohen shares her experience growing up in Hays County, Texas, and her deep family ties to her community. We learn about her decision to pursue secondary education after the age of forty and how she completed her Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees. Her dissertation inspired her to commit to running for office, starting a leadership organization, and sharing everything she's learned. True to her commitment, she is on the November 2022 ballot for County Commissioner for Precinct 2 in Hays County, Texas. She shares her pandemic experience of seeing a problem with health outcomes in communities of color in Hays County, and she immediately got to work to solve those inequities. The result of that problem-solving was the creation of Hays Latinos United. Dr. Michelle Gutierrez Cohen educates us on the role of County Commissioners and the structure of the Commissioners Court. We were reminded of the undeniable importance of Texas local races and the impact they have on our daily lives.

Jimmy Barrett and Shara Fryer take you through the stories that matter the most on the morning of 10/19/22

On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, John Chapa explains changes coming to Texas A&M Health, Caroline Wilburn discusses chaos in Commissioners Court and Amanda Hare shares possible new safety developments in the Northgate District.

On Wednesday's show: We learn why two GOP members of Harris County Commissioners Court boycotted a vote on the county budget and what it means for the process going forward. Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Then, new research examines whether Harris County's bail reform measures are succeeding at cutting down on the time people spend behind bars before trial and at reducing recidivism. And we learn about Mapping & Glaciers, a dance performance that explores how landscapes and territory change through time.

4.7 million people live in Harris County, making it the third-most populous county in the country … and one run by powerful people with a multibillion dollar budget. But what does all that mean for the people who live here? Lisa talks with Texas Tribune reporter Zach Despart about everything — and everyone — Harris County, from County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Commissioners Court, to election issues, tensions with the state, and how things are different in the unincorporated parts of the county. Want to know more about what's happening in Houston today? Subscribe to our morning newsletter here. We're also on Twitter, follow us here! What's your hot take on Harris County? Call or text us at 713-489-6972 and let us know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IANR 2217 042322 Line Up Here's the guest line-up for Sat, Apr 23, 2022 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com) By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL & CLICK TO LISTEN!! 4:20 pm With a license as a CPA as well as in Law, Navneet Singh Chugh found out early in his career that his clients often needed his expertise in both areas to help them grow their businesses. He quickly built offices in 10 US cities and 7 in India and is projecting more to come each year. He recently opened a Houston and a Nashville office. He joined us by Zoom to talk about his company and philanthropic pursuits. 5:00 pm The Youth Leadership Development Program has been mentoring graduating high schoolers in their senior year to expand their horizons when selecting future goals and career paths. Over the past 15 years, a few hundred teenagers have graduated from the YLDP with a view of commerce, politics and ethics that they would not have been able to experience on their own. President Minal Vradharajan and VP Anu Kulkarni explain how the program works. 5:20 pm Harris County Pct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia has been a friend of the South Asian community since his days on Houston City Council, then as County Sheriff and now in his current position. He joins us to talk about key issues at the Commissioners Court that affect the entire county. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indo-american-news-radio/support

On Wednesday's show: Some members of Harris County Commissioners Court want to fire outgoing Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria before she's set to step down this summer following problems with the recent primary election. And they want to strip Judge Lina Hidalgo of her emergency powers. We find out why – and discuss why these measures are unlikely to pass. Also this hour: We discuss those stories and other news in our weekly political roundup with the help of University of Houston political scientists Beth Simas and Jeronimo Cortina. Then, local food writers discuss their favorite places to eat in Chinatown and Katy Asian Town in this month's installment of The Full Menu. And the Houston Art Car Parade is Saturday, with a variety of events throughout the weekend. We revisit our conversation with comedian Cheech Marin, who was the parade's grand marshal in 2017.

 County judge hopeful talks about how he'd change the Commissioners Court.

County judge hopeful talks about how he'd change the Commissioners Court.

On Wednesday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has proposed investing $8 million in early childhood programs, but she faces some pushback from members of the Commissioners Court. We learn why. And a new report says Houston is second only to Dallas in real estate development in the nation over the past decade. Also this hour: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup up with the help of UH political scientists Beth Simas and Jeronimo Cortina. Then, an expert answers your questions about wills, trusts and other matters related to estate planning. And the siege of the Alamo began on this date in 1836. We revisit our conversation about Forget the Alamo, a book that challenges some of the myths about that event in the Texas Revolution.

The domino effect of Trish DeBerry's gambit.

 The domino effect of Trish DeBerry's gambit.

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Since the pandemic hit in March of 2020, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has been capitalizing on the emergency powers afforded to him during the crisis. The County Judge is considered the County's “Chief Executive Officer” for the purposes of signing contracts and executing other matters approved by the Court. Dallas County is the second largest in Texas. After more than a decade of political theater under Jenkins' leadership, Dallas County residents on both sides of the aisle are ripe for change. Billy Clark is the Democratic challenger to Clay Jenkins for the March Primary in 2022. Billy is has three daughters and one son. He has over 20 years of military experience both enlisted and as an officer. Clark is also the Managing Attorney of The Clark Law Firm, PLLC where his practice area includes Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, and Aviation law.Prior to starting his legal career, Clark was a teacher at Klein Forest High School in Houston, Texas. He was the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for the Junior Air Force ROTC program. After Hurricane Harvey, Clark returned to Dallas County.Billy shared his concerns about the current leadership over the Commissioners Court, the elections office, public health, emergency management, and the recent malfeasance with more than $600,000 in Dallas County Jail inmates' commissary funds stolen. I shared my concerns about Jenkins' attempt to steer CARES money to his buddies, Miguel Solis, a former DISD trustee and current employee of Commit, and his former campaign manager Philip Hiatt Haigh. A bipartisan trio of commissioners thwarted a scheme by Jenkins to use “ZuckBucks” which would have been in direct violation of Texas election law. The Democrat-dominated court voted 3-2 to eliminate Jenkins' plan to use Communities Foundation to funnel money to more of his “favorite folks.”Dallas has an opportunity for change in leadership in 2022. Let's do it. Contact Billy Clark Twitter:  @Clark4DallasCoWebsite: https://www.clarkfordallascounty.com/contactSocial Impact Podcast is on Spotify! Call 214-673-4018 to support the show or get exposure for your business.Subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, iHeart, Google Podcasts and more. OffBeat Business TV can be found on Youtube, Vimeo , Rumble , BitChute  and wherever you enjoy great on-demand podcasts and TV.Support the show (https://offbeatbusiness.com/sign-up/#join)

Hello Fort Worth and welcome to another episode of the Fort Worth Freedom Review.We are a show about local politics that aims to get more people engaged in local issues. I am Anthony Sosa and today I am here with Thomas Moore to discuss Beto, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court and the Haitian Migrants that had gathered at the border. All of the resources used will be provided below in the show notes.This podcast is made possible by The Justice Reform League, a Fort Worth based non-profit. You can sign up for our newsletter and get updates on FW political news and deep dives into local issues at our website www.justicereformleague.net Feel free to contact us if you have any episode ideas or additional stories you would like us to cover on Twitter at @FWReview and at FWFreedomReview@gmail.com .Music by Anthony Sosa Newsletter Signup: https://justicereformleague.substack.com/ Tarrant County Commissioners Court calls for $516M bond election in Novemberhttps://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/transportation/2021/08/11/tarrant-county-commissioners-court-calls-for-516m-bond-election-in-november/ County officials in Texas say they are in the dark following 'audit' announcementhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/09/24/politics/texas-audit-county-officials/index.htmlBeto O'Rourke set to run against Greg Abbott for Texas governor – reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/19/beto-orourke-greg-abbott-texas-governor-matthew-mcconaughey U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas is lone Democrat to vote against federal bill protecting abortion rightshttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/24/congress-reproductive-rights-texas-abortion-law/ US launches mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texashttps://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-haitian-migrants-texas-20210920-jmuyiji32jbelc4mqbc2qct7eu-story.html How a Photo Tells Us Everything We Need to Know About America and Haitian Migrantshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/5bopinion-5d-how-a-photo-tells-us-everything-we-need-to-know-about-america-and-haitian-migrants/ar-AAOFIYR US BORDER PATROL AGENTS WHIP AND CORRAL HAITIAN MIGRANTShttps://popularresistance.org/us-border-patrol-agents-whip-and-corral-haitian-migrants/ Haitian Migrants Have Now Been Cleared From Del Rio Border Camp, U.S. Sayshttps://www.npr.org/2021/09/24/1040446618/biden-border-agents-horses-haiti-migrants-dangerous-wrong

This interview was recorded Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Henderson County Courthouse Annex. == Henderson County Commissioners Court approved the tax rate and 2022 budget Tuesday morning. Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney discussed the budget and provided a COVID-19 update in this week's County Report. I. Budget and Tax Rate (:28) Tuesday, Henderson County Commissioners approved the 2022 budget of $46,723,499. They also approved the a tax rate of .446487 per $100 valuation. That tax rate is .0156 -- or about a penny and a half -- lower than last year. "We keep our rate flat and steady to better serve the public," said Judge McKinney. Commissioners Court did look to add funding to law enforcement during this budget cycle. "Not only investing in facilities but also investing in the personnel," said Judge McKinney. The new budget calls for nearly $1.8 million in additional spending at the Sheriff's Office by adding two new investigators, two new deputies, and four jailors as well as increased pay for current employees. The additional money is to help retain good officers in Henderson County and to make becoming a peace officer more attractive. The County will also be investing money into the facility, particularly the jail. "To have quality law enforcement, quality facilities, you have to make these investments," Judge McKinney said. In addition, Commissioners approved adding a crime victims coordinator to the Henderson County District Attorney's Office. II. COVID-19 Update (18:34) COVID-19 statistics continue to go up across the board in the region that includes Henderson County. Testing, hospitalizations, and fatalities are all on the rise. Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in our region went over 800 patients for the first time this past weekend. (Henderson County is part of Trauma Service Area G (TSA-G), which serves Tyler/Longview and includes about 968,000 people.) "It's really never been higher," Judge McKinney said. The one bright spot is that vaccinations have stayed steady with more than 1,000 shots given each week in Henderson County over the past six weeks.

This interview was recorded at the Henderson County Courthouse Annex on Wednesday, July 14. == This week's guest on the County Report is Pct. 1 Commissioner Wendy Spivey. She is a sixth-generation Henderson County resident and is the first woman elected to Commissioners Court in 60 years. County politics run in her family. Her great-great-grandfather Marshall Kinabrew was the mayor of Athens in the late 1880s and her grandfather, Leo Kinabrew, was Pct. 1 Commissioner in the 1960s and 1970s. Although Commissioner Spivey has only been in office since January, she ran the Pct. 1 barn for a couple of years due to the passing of Commissioner Ken Hayes and an injury to Commissioner Scotty Thomas. Because of that, she has more experience than many first-year commissioners. "I've learned from two of the best," she said. I. Learning (4:47) While she has experience running the precinct barn, being a part of Commissioners Court is a new experience for Commissioner Spivey. "That is one thing I did not do when I was the administrative assistant," she said, "is come to court and sit up there as Commissioner and do the budgets." "I'm looking forward to learning," she said. II. Why Become Commissioner? (6:15) Commissioner Spivey said she had never considered running for Commissioner until Scotty Thomas suggested she'd do a good job. "I prayed about it and prayed about it for eight months before I just felt like the good Lord told me 'You can do this,'" she said. "And I'm so glad I did because I feel like this is something I am supposed to be doing." III. Biggest Precinct (7:47) Pct. 1 is physically the biggest precinct in the county. It is more than double the size of the smallest precinct, which is Pct. 2. "Pct. 1 has 201,845 acres," she said, "and Pct. 2 has 87,000 acres." The physical size of the precincts can be so different because they are drawn to balance the population. One of the ways the precinct deals with such a wide area is by identifying which roads handle the most traffic. "We're trying to redo those roads first," Commissioner Spivey said. The precinct has also purchased a new piece of equipment -- a Bomag -- to get longer-lasting roads. IV. Broadband (14:14) Commissioner Spivey identified internet infrastructure as one of the challenges facing Henderson County. "Out in the rural part of the county we don't have very good reception," she said, "and that's a challenge." V. Protecting Taxpayer Dollars (16:03) Commissioner Spivey also highlighted fiscal responsibility as an important challenge for the county. "We want to spend the taxpayer's dollars wisely," she said. Commissioner Spivey also talked about the importance of connecting with her constituents and listening to the voters. Commissioner Spivey finished the interview by highlighting her staff. "They do a splendid job and I couldn't ask for a better group to represent Pct. 1," she said.

This interview was recorded at the Henderson County Courthouse Annex on Wednesday, July 7. == This week's guest on the County Report is County Judge Wade McKinney. He was raised in the Eustace area and is married with four children. His family has been in Henderson County for more than 100 years. I. Longest Serving on Commissioners Court (1:57) Judge McKinney has served the most time on Henderson County Commissioners Court. He spent 20 years as Pct. 2 Commissioner before being elected County Judge. "I have a love for county government," he said. "I believe county government is that portion of our system that impacts everyone in their daily lives." II. Remembering the Past (5:25) Judge McKinney looks back at the slower pace of government when he first joined Commissioners Court and how technology has changed that. "I reminisce a lot about the quote-unquote good old days and the fun we used to have around the table," he said, "but there was very serious business taken care of then just as there is today, it's just done at a faster pace." Looking at his connection to the past, Judge McKinney said he feels a responsibility as the keeper of Commissioners Court's institutional knowledge. III. Community Challenges (14:12) When asked about the challenges facing the county, Judge McKinney spoke about community-level issues like broadband infrastructure and substance abuse. As an example, he spoke about the new HOPE Henderson County program to combat opioid use. IV. Taxes (21:16) A second major challenge for Henderson County is making taxpayer money go as far as possible as the cost of doing business continues to rise. Another factor impacting county spending is unfunded mandates from the Legislature in Austin. "You have to manage your expenses as compared to your revenues," Judge McKinney said. The Judge used the county's new radio system as an example of how planning pays off for Commissioners Court. V. Different Cultures (32:34) Because of the physical size of Henderson County, it has distinct regions: the west end, or Cedar Creek Lake area; the center, or Athens area; and the west end, or Brownsboro and Chandler area. "We are as wide as Van Zandt County and Kaufman County combined," Judge McKinney said, "and because of that geographical distance, we actually have three cultures in this county." The example used in the podcast for this is a burn ban and how often one end of the county is dry while the other end is not.

This interview was recorded at the Henderson County Courthouse Annex on Wednesday, June 16. == This week's guest on the County Report is Pct. 2 Commissioner Scott Tuley. He is in his first term as commissioner. He is married to Angie Tuley and the couple has three children. I. First Term (1:38) Commissioner Tuley said he ran for office to "give back to the community, to help people with their problems." The Commissioner said he's learned a lot in his first two years. "It's not all about roads and ditches and drainage," he said. "It is far more." In the podcast, Commissioner Tuley speaks about working with Commissioners Court on issues across the county. "It's all about 26 departments coming in during budget and doing the best thing for the taxpayer," he said. II. Population Growth (8:45) Commissioner Tuley talks about the population growth in Pct. 2 (and Pct. 3) and how that with impact both the upcoming redistricting and property values. "Everybody is migrating," he said. As an example, Commissioner Tuley points out that about 450 houses were built in the Henderson County part of Mabank since last year and all of them are already sold. He added that he knows of one house sold in Pct. 2 that wound up with 18 different bidders and when it was finally sold, it went for $125,000 over the list price. "That's just one house," he said. III. Pug Mill (15:01) Commissioner Tuley discusses the impact of the Pct. 2 pug mill purchased in 2018. This piece of equipment gives the county the ability to produce road material, lowering the cost of road construction. "Just Pct. 2 alone, in our first two-and-a-half years we've saved somewhere about $2.4 million in being able to redirect that funding to be able to do more roads," he said. Now, the other Henderson County precincts are taking advantage of the pug mill as well. While talking about roads, Commissioner Tuley also discusses the difficulties facing the county when it comes to road repair. For instance, weather issues currently have Pct. 2 about six weeks behind schedule. IV. Drainage Issues (29:00) Commissioner Tuley speaks about the drainage difficulties in some of the subdivisions around Cedar Creek Lake. He said some of the problems are because of the design of the subdivision. The County's right of way is basically just from the ditch on one side of the road to the other. "And that's really all we can do unless the property owner wants to work with us," he said. Commissioner Tuley also talked about how keeping the bar ditches and culverts clean is the responsibility of property owners. "We try to do everything possible to move water through the culverts or down the road," he said, "to get to the drainage pipes that are feeding the lake or wherever else (the water) was supposed to go in the 70s or 80s. It's a challenge."

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This podcast was recorded Wednesday, May 26, at the Courthouse Annex. == Pct. 3 Commissioner Chuck McHam was the special guest for this week's County Report podcast. Commissioner McHam is from Chandler and is in his first term as a commissioner. He received an Ag Education degree from Texas A&M University and taught Ag at both Martin's Mill and Brownsboro. Topics covered in this podcast include: I. On Becoming Commissioner (2:11) "I always knew when I retired I wanted to do something with the community," Commissioner McHam said. "This kind of fell into place. So I decided to run for commissioner of Pct. 3." II. Spending Tax Dollars (4:39) "People want to make sure their tax dollars are being spent wisely and we try and do that," he said. "I wanted that whenever I was in the public. I think that's our big challenge, to make sure we spend the taxpayers' money wisely." III. County Budget Cycle (7:10) "It's a long process," he said, "and I never thought about that when I was running for commissioner. But between the first of July and the first of September, the commissioners will spend a great deal of their time here at the courthouse and not on the roads." IV. Working With Commissioners Court (9:55) "Ever since I've been on Commissioners Court, we've had a great relationship," he said. "We get along well together. There are things we disagree on, but we're able to sit down during court and figure out a way to make it work." V. Roads (12:20) Commissioner McHam said that the hotmix (asphalt) for a mile of road costs about $85,000. "That's just in material," he said. "That's if you don't have to base work and you don't have to replace any culverts. That's just the two-inch layer of asphalt is $85,000 a mile." VI. Weather (16:30) Commissioner McHam discusses the impact of the February ice storm and recent rains on the roads. VII. Bridges (18:00) Pct. 3 is unique in Henderson County because of its bridges. "The other precincts have anywhere from two to four bridges in their entire precinct," he said. "I have 22." VIII. Communications Committee (20:57) Commissioner McHam is on the Communications Committee which is working to bring the new digital system online. "We've spent a lot of time on it. I think it is going to be an asset for the county," he said. IX. Growth of the County (26:02) "People want to move to Henderson County," Commissioner McHam said. "We can see that with the prices of property." X. Conclusion (27:41) "I want to tell the people of Henderson County that I appreciate the responsibility they bestowed on us," he said. "I hope that they see and recognize the things that we're doing. We're trying to make Henderson County better."

Editor: Open letter to Wilson County Commissioners: Property owners and taxpayers are outraged. They're so outraged about the astronomical increase in property values from the county appraisal district — that 300 people attended a property-tax seminar I organized last weekend. They're so outraged that more than 4,000 people have joined the Wilson County Taxpayers Association and revitalized that group. How many of you [commissioners] sitting behind this table are actually reviewing the county budget that you adopt each year? How many of you think that expanding the county budget is a wise financial decision — especially during a time when...Article Link

Wilson County Pct. 1 Commissioner Gary Martin is among 16 county officials from 15 counties across Texas to join the Commissioners Court Leadership Academy, Class IX. The class is organized by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's V.G. Young Institute of County Government. The opening seminar takes place in April in Austin. The class provides advanced leadership training for county judges and commissioners through a series of educational activities around Texas and in Washington, D.C.Article Link

Houston's newest City Council Member, Tarsha Jackson, and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis dive into their separate but overlapping roles as local government officials. In this episode our two local leaders answer questions we get a lot about the difference between city government and county government and shed some light on ow both entities work together to serves their residents. In our County Corner today, learn more about the boundaries of Precinct One and what lies within them. To see who you're representatives are you can visit: bit.ly/findmyrepshc Producer: Kate Begle Music Credits: "Loopster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Vaccine maker Moderna said Monday that its vaccine is effective against new variants of the coronavirus that have emerged in Britain and South Africa. Keep an eye on expressnews.com today, where we'll have coverage of the Commissioners Court meeting, and a report from our Taste team about a new kolache shop in San Antonio. Listen to today's Express Briefing for a full roundup of San Antonio's top headlines. Subscribe to the San Antonio Express-News to support quality local journalism.

Vaccine maker Moderna said Monday that its vaccine is effective against new variants of the coronavirus that have emerged in Britain and South Africa. Keep an eye on expressnews.com today, where we'll have coverage of the Commissioners Court meeting, and a report from our Taste team about a new kolache shop in San Antonio. Listen to today's Express Briefing for a full roundup of San Antonio's top headlines. Subscribe to the San Antonio Express-News to support quality local journalism.

In this episode, we talk to County Judge Don Pool about what Commissioners Court has accomplished, plans for the future, and what Bosque County will look like in 10 years. We'll take a look at some local events coming up this holiday season and visit the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Corner Drug Cafe. Listen in for the local news around Bosque County.

With a single campaign, Rebeca Clay-Flores shattered several barriers. The Princeton grad became the first person to defeat a sitting Bexar County commissioner in 16 years when she knocked off Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez in a July primary runoff. Clay-Flores, who is Black and Mexican American, will be the first woman of color ever on the Commissioners Court. Clay-Flores’ discusses her improbable campaign (and her hopes for Precinct 1). Read more: Clay-Flores wouldn’t be denied in Commissioners Court race

With a single campaign, Rebeca Clay-Flores shattered several barriers. The Princeton grad became the first person to defeat a sitting Bexar County commissioner in 16 years when she knocked off Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez in a July primary runoff. Clay-Flores, who is Black and Mexican American, will be the first woman of color ever on the Commissioners Court. Clay-Flores’ discusses her improbable campaign (and her hopes for Precinct 1). Read more: Clay-Flores wouldn’t be denied in Commissioners Court race

You voted, but many are asking the one of the most common questions asked during elections, Does My Vote Count? Teneshia Hudspeth - Harris County Chief Deputy Clerk shares the ins and outs of how votes are counted and the integrity of the process. #HarrisVotes Follow Instagram: @e_chrys | https://www.instagram.com/e_chrys/?hl=en Like Me on Facebook: @Edidiong Chrys Obot | https://www.facebook.com/e.chrysobot/ Connect on LinkedIn: Edidiong Obot | https://www.linkedin.com/in/edidiongobot ►Educate Your Vote strives to disseminate educational content regarding the various aspects of the voting process. From activists and advocates to elected officials and strategists, Educate Your Vote is a platform that provides the opportunity to inform the public about current legislation, policies, political candidates, elected positions, strategies, etc. for resources in various communities. ►Edidiong “E.CHRYS” Obot is a Cultural Influencer U& Community Advocate who strives to "Connect the Dots in the Community" through Culture, Lifestyle, Advocacy, Spiritual, Strategy and Engagements (C.L.A.S.S.E.). Coined as "The Connector", Edidiong not only educates and empowers the community but she also promotes culture and strives to be “The Voice of Professionals in the African Diaspora”. She is the founder & CEO of E.CHRYS a firm that focuses on specializing in a variety services ranging from strategic planning and logistics to brand development and management. She is the host/co-host of the following shows: "Educate Your Vote", "It's Our Time" & "Fresh Perspective". She is affiliated with For(bes) the Culture, TEDxAlief, Black Girls Do Engineer, and more. As an inductee of Who's Who in the African Diaspora and Who's Who in Black Houston, Edidiong focuses on bridging the gap between Africans and African-Americans through resources, education, etc. ►Teneshia Hudspeth is a Houston-based Administrator to the third largest county in the nation, where she currently serves as Chief Deputy of the Harris County Clerk's Office. She is the first African American woman to serve in this role. Teneshia supervises the Administrators of all departments and locations of Commissioners Court, Elections, County Civil Courts, Probate Courts, Personal Records, Real Property, Information/Records Archives, and Annex Offices in operational planning, human resources, financial, advocacy, community relations and risk management. Like, comment, subscribe, and share! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/echrys/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/echrys/support

We speak with Harris County Clerk, Chris Hollins.  As the County Clerk, he records and maintains the records of Commissioners Court, the Probate Courts, and the County Civil Courts at Law.As the County Recorder, this office records vital documents such as property records, marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, birth records, death records, and notices of government meetings.As the Chief Election Officer of the third largest county in the United States, he is highly aware of the responsibility of ensuring each citizen the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.GUEST: Chris Hollinshttps://www.cclerk.hctx.net/CCOHome.aspxRyan Leach joined to discuss his article that looks at Trump's record on LGBTQ rights and to counter The Log Cabin Republicans & Richard Grenell (the gay, former Trump-appointed ambassador to Germany &  former acting director of national intelligence)  who called  Trump “the most pro-gay President in American history" GUEST: Ryan Leachhttps://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2020/08/trump-is-the-most-pro-gay-president-ever/?fbclid=IwAR3lZoF1RhM9KkydnF8MqvN-NhBmvHZ-UB_blc0r4CnFbeg-4kWOlI9HHxE

County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Bobbie Mitchell, stops by to talk about facing the new challenges of 2020. 

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Orlando Sanchez and Andrea Gomez interview Houston attorney and former Republican Judicial Nominee, Michelle Fraga, who has announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for Harris County Clerk. “I am overwhelmed by the reaction my candidacy has already received”, said Fraga, a first-generation Texan and daughter of Mexican Immigrants. “I decided to run for the nomination because I could no longer watch the dangerous direction Harris county was heading in. The citizens of Harris County deserve free and fair elections administered according to the laws prescribed by the State of Texas”, she added. Michelle Fraga is a seasoned lawyer with a strong commitment to excellence and the rule of law. She is battle tested within the Republican Party – having won a hotly contested Primary for the Texas 295th District Court against two opponents. “It is time for a new generation of Republican Leadership and I am excited for the General Election in November. I expect to win the Republican nomination and I expect to prevail in the General Election. I will work tirelessly to ensure victory in November”, Fraga concluded. In addition to serving as Chief Elections Officer, the Harris County Clerk records and maintains the records of Commissioners Court, the Probate Courts and the County Civil Courts at Law. The office records vital documents such as property records, marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, birth records, death records, and notices of government meetings.

Maria T. Jackson is visiting to discuss commissioners' court. It is not all about national politics. Some of the local positions affect one much more. We discuss that along with the national race.

Express-News political reporters talk to the Commissioners Court candidate about property taxes, bail reform and government transparency. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/podcasts/puro-politics-podcast/

Express-News political reporters talk to the Commissioners Court candidate about property taxes, bail reform and government transparency. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/podcasts/puro-politics-podcast/

Updates and information on various city and county topics and elections. Topics include the Commissioners Court dealings on Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Second Amendment Sanctuary proposal, and animal shelter updates. On the city side, discussion of the upcoming elections and the newly proposed Vintage Heights subdivision near Riverhill.

In this episode we dissect the policy issues underlying the changes in Animal Services, as well as the workshop held on November 18. What did the Commissioners Court do wrong? What could have been done better? What did the workshop accomplish? Marty Lenard and Aaron Yates discuss all of this and more in this episode of the Kerrville United Podcast.

Jimmy Barrett and Shara Fryer take you through the stories that matter on the morning of 10/15/2019, including: Teaching, as anyone knows, can be a taxing job, especially in public school environments. Just this year nationally, the number of teachers leaving the profession after just one year has reached an all-time high. Even in a conservative state such as Texas, the bureaucratic hurdles, required paperwork, a focus on high-stakes test scores, and disciplinary restrictions make it increasingly difficult. Simply removing a disruptive student is now against the rules in many public school districts — the polar opposite from the days of wooden paddles or sitting in the corner. Innovative Teachers of Texas seeks to provide an alternative to the multiple teachers unions present in Texas. The strategy, while to provide an objective voice for Texas teachers, would naturally stand by conservatives and Christians who often feel that they are being suppressed by the public ed system. What makes Fox News's 'Trump impeachment' poll totally unreliable? Polling in modern America has degenerated into a vehicle to create news and headlines and to shape public opinion on an issue or an individual. Notice is hereby given that the County Judge has called a special meeting of Commissioners Court. The meeting will be held on October 14, 2019 at 8:30 a.m., in the Courtroom of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, on the ninth floor of the Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston Street, Houston, Texas. The special meeting is for the following purpose: Ratification of the effective tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District. Port of Houston Authority, and Harris County Hospital District as required by Section 26.05(c) of the Texas Tax Code Increasingly likely that Beto won’t qualify for the Democrat debate next month. The Democratic National Committee announced their upgraded qualifications for the November presidential debate and Beto has certainly met the threshold for donors however he’s not secured the qualifying polls necessary. In fact, the qualifying and non-qualifying national polls alike have seen Beto continue to fall. His RealClearPolitics polling average stands at 2.3%, half a point behind Andrew Yang.

GUEST: Adrian Garcia, Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2. HOST: Abhinav Kumar. TOPICS: Quick walkthrough of Harris County Commissioners Court function, purpose, and responsibilities. County petrochemical explosions and accidents in 2019. Update on Commissioners Court response and lawsuit for recent ExxonMobil oil refinery explosion in Baytown on 2019-07-31. THANK YOU: Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia for the interview, Pct. 2 Communications Director Frida Villalobos for coordinating logistics, Baker Ripley Leonel Castillo Community Center for the interview venue, Free Music Archive for public domain audio, Jesse Spillane for Torchlight Tango Main Theme used as 610 News theme song, and Kai Engel for Great Expectations used as backing piano for episode intro.

Revolving door policies, which are popular in large municipalities, states and the federal government, bar previous elected officials and staff from conducting business with the former employer. In fact, here in Hays County, San Marcos and Kyle both have revolving door policies. But what would be the implications of a revolving door policy for the county government? Discussion on a revolving door policy in Hays County was an idea brought forward to the Commissioners Court by County Judge Ruben Becerra and his Chief of Staff Alex Villalobos. However, at the April 16 Commissioners Court workshop, the proposal was met with some scrutiny. This week on the San Marcos Scoop, Exsar sat down with Hays County Commissioner Lon Shell, to discuss how the county would tackle implementing a revolving door policy, or lack thereof. ~~ Support the show: www.patreon.com/SanMarcosScoop Subscribe so you are notified when episodes are released every Friday. Music by Lee Rosevere

Scott may be in Seattle visiting his son, but he was adamant about releasing an episode this Monday. This week on the Inside Scoop, Exsar and Scott discussed some of the biggest topics in local government. Here is this week's agenda: -What decisions are discretionary and what are quasi-judicial? (Planning & Zoning Commission) -San Marcos City Council workshop and agenda: Charter Review Committee to be appointed and the city council will discuss the future of downtown parking during the workshop. -Economic incentives for Historic properties -Revolving door policy to be tackled at Commissioners Court

Host Gilbert Garcia and a team of San Antonio Express-News political reporters talk to state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer about the 2019 legislative session, Justin Rodriguez’s appointment to the Commissioners Court and Julián Castro’s presidential-campaign kickoff. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/politics/.

This week on Just This, Rick and I discuss the upcoming May 22nd runoff election between two Democratic candidates for Bexar County Commissioners Court – veteran commissioner Paul Elizondo and County Veterans Service Officer Queta Rodriguez. Elizondo, who has served on the Commission for three decades, likely was surprised have to defend the seat he's held for 30 years. But as our reporter Jeffrey Sullivan wrote this week, “a determined challenge from a political newcomer campaigning to bring new priorities and perspectives to the court has Elizondo defending his tenure and even his military service record.” We look at the issues at play in the race, including Elizondo's longtime support from Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, with whom he has worked over the years on a number of major projects. Rick provides a telling history about how Wolff has taken the county judge role beyond its traditional limitations – and how he has acted more like a city mayor. Listen in for several interesting examples. We also provide an update on last week's podcast about the San Antonio City Council's decision in a closed-door session not to bid on the 2020 Republican National Convention. Council Greg Brockhouse has asked Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood to investigate whether the executive session was legal under the Texas Open Records Act, and Rick deconstructs his request.

Larry Foerster, Chairman of the Montgomery County Historical Commission is tasked with reviewing all applications for historical markers and is an advisor to Commissioners Court about local historical preservation. http://www.montgomerycountyhistoricalcommission.com https://www.facebook.com/MontgomeryCountyHistoricalCommission Luke Volz, realtor and [...]

Richard Franklin, community activist and Pct. 1 Commissioners Court candidate, joins Monitor Publisher Mike Kanin to talk about his campaign.