Podcasts about East Texas

Nearly twenty years after Brandi Wells disappeared, the questions surrounding her case remain as haunting as ever.In part two, we examine the investigation that unfolded after Brandi's black Pontiac Grand Prix was found abandoned near Interstate 20. Detectives pursued leads, including a man whose phone number was discovered inside Brandi's car and the mysterious trail left by Brandi's actual cellphone after it passed through multiple hands. A critical mistake involving nightclub surveillance footage sent investigators down the wrong path for weeks before the real Brandi was finally identified entering and leaving Graham Central Station alone.As searches expanded across East Texas, Brandi's family refused to let her name fade from public memory. They endured the emotional turmoil of potential identifications, including the heartbreaking possibility that Brandi might have been the young murder victim later known as Lavender Doe. Each lead brought renewed hope, only to end in disappointment.Someone, somewhere, knows what happened after Brandi Wells walked out of Graham Central Station in the early morning hours of August 3, 2006. Until that person comes forward, one of East Texas's most enduring mysteries remains unsolved.Part two of two.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brandi Ellen Wells, please contact the Longview Police Department at (903) 237-1110.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast#WhereIsBrandiWells #JusticeForBrandiWells #LongviewTX #TylerTX #Texas #TX #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #Unsolved #MissingPerson #Missing #Disappeared #Disappearance #Vanished #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

In this gripping episode, we sit down with Monica Rawlins — Monster Hunter, Office Therapist, and the passionate voice behind the popular Our Paranormal World podcast and YouTube channel. A dedicated researcher of the strange and unusual, Monica has been investigating Bigfoot and cryptids since 2002. With a storyteller's heart and a researcher's sharp eye, she masterfully blends skepticism, curiosity, and decades of firsthand fieldwork into compelling explorations of cryptids, ghosts, and high strangeness.Get ready for a chilling deep dive as Monica shares her most profound and transformative paranormal experiences. She recounts in vivid, heart-pounding detail her terrifying up-close Dogman sighting — not in a remote forest, but right in the heart of Dallas while simply picking up her daughter from work. This wasn't a distant shadow or fleeting howl; it was a direct, visceral encounter that shattered her sense of reality.Monica also opens up about a startling roadside sighting of a gnome or goblin-like creature in East Texas during a Bigfoot expedition — a small, humanoid being with an unmistakably unfriendly face that crossed her path in a moment she'll never forget. And she describes the sheer terror of an unseen entity manifesting inside her own home, bringing the unknown straight into everyday life.Did Monica catch a genuine glimpse into another realm? Are these beings cryptids, interdimensional, spiritual, or something far more complex? We unpack the fear, the lingering questions, and what these encounters reveal about the hidden layers of our world.Raw, detailed, and profoundly unsettling, this conversation is essential listening for anyone fascinated by cryptids, Dogman, high strangeness, and the thin veil between our reality and the unknown.Tune in, turn up the lights, and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about what lurks just beyond the edges of the map.Gear up and get freaky with official Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our spooky-cool collection features hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more—perfect for showing your love of the paranormal while staying comfy and stylish. Dive into the full range now: https://tee.pub/lic/wX4lEJj3DMIGot a mind-blowing paranormal encounter, cryptid sighting, UFO experience, or any high-strangeness story that still gives you chills? We want to hear it—and we want YOU on the show! Become a guest on Let's Get Freaky and share your true story with our growing freaky community. Drop us a line at: letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com Or slide into our DMs on socials: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube → @tcletsgetfreakypodcast.

Oliver Peck sits down with Luke Garrett, co-founder of the Flying G Motorcycle Museum, for a full episode of the What In The Duck Podcast. They dive deep into Luke's lifelong obsession with two wheels, the motorcycle history of East Texas, and how he built a world-class destination in Joaquin, Texas.

Eric's Dedication:I dedicate this episode to my parents for being so supportive of my journey to becoming a Park Ranger.- EricEpisode Description:In Part 1 of our conversation with Interpretive Ranger Eric from Lake Livingston State Park, we take a deep dive into one of East Texas' most accessible outdoor destinations.Eric shares his journey into Texas Parks and Wildlife, what it means to be an interpretive ranger, and some of the unexpected responsibilities that come with helping visitors connect to the natural world. Along the way, we get to know the person behind the ranger badge and hear what makes Lake Livingston State Park such a special place to him.We also explore the history of the park, its connection to Lake Livingston, and the important role it plays for Texans looking to escape the city and experience the outdoors. From beginner-friendly hiking trails and hidden gems to scenic views, wildlife, and outdoor recreation opportunities, Eric offers a fantastic introduction to a park that deserves a spot on every Texas adventurer's list.Whether you're planning your first visit, looking for your next state park adventure, or simply love hearing the stories behind Texas' incredible public lands, this episode is a great place to start.Subscribe so you don't miss Part 2, where we continue our exploration of Lake Livingston State Park and uncover even more of what makes this East Texas treasure worth visiting.

Hello friends, and welcome back to Hidden History of Texas. This is episode 92 – this is the first in a series I'm calling The Rio Grande Frontier – Welcome to El Paso: The Pass of the North When most people think about Texas history, their minds usually start in the  east. They think of Nacogdoches, San Antonio, Austin's Colony, the Alamo, cattle drives, oil fields, and railroads. But today, I want us to start from the opposite direction. Let's travel nearly six hundred miles west of San Antonio, across deserts, mountains, and vast stretches of open country, to a city unlike any other in Texas. A city that was old before Texas existed. A city that was part of Spain, then Mexico, and only later became part of Texas. A city that sits on the Rio Grande and has served as a gateway between worlds for more than four centuries. In my lifetime, I've either driven through or, when I was a child, been driven through El Paso numerous times. But we never really stopped and visited the city, in fact, most of the times I drove to the west coast, I would usually drive through El Paso and stop in Las Cruces New Mexico. I really don't know why, except when I was driving the Freeway just didn't seem to offer any real enticing places to stop. The one occasion that I was able to actually spent time in El Paso was when a company I was working for asked me to temporarily run their branch office. After spending some time there, I realized that El Paso was and is distinctly different. We Texans have a tendency to talk about Texas as if it's a single culture. But standing in El Paso, listening to conversations switch effortlessly between English and Spanish, (or as we call it using Spanglish) and  looking across the Rio Grande toward Ciudad Juárez, I understood that Texas has always been more complicated, and more interesting, than that. So join with me as we explore El Paso. The story begins long before there was a state of Texas. Long before there was an Alamo. Long before Stephen F. Austin brought settlers into Mexican Texas. In 1598, Spanish explorer and colonizer Juan de Oñate led an expedition north from Mexico. Near present-day El Paso, his expedition crossed the Rio Grande and entered lands that Spain hoped to claim and settle. That crossing took place more than twenty years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. Think about that for a moment. Many Texans think of San Antonio as the oldest chapter of Texas history. But the El Paso region was already part of the Spanish frontier before the first permanent European settlement was established in San Antonio. For centuries, this crossing would become one of the most important gateways in North America. The Spanish called it El Paseo del Norte. The Pass of the North. And that name tells us everything we need to know about why the city exists. To understand El Paso, you have to forget the modern map for a moment. Today, we see a border separating the United States and Mexico. But for much of history, this region was not viewed as a dividing line. It was a corridor. A road. A meeting place. A connection between communities. Travelers moving north toward Santa Fe passed through here. Merchants passed through here. Soldiers passed through here. Missionaries passed through here. Families settled here. Trade flourished here. For generations, El Paso was less a frontier outpost than a crossroads of cultures. One of the most dramatic moments in its history came in 1680. That year, Indigenous Pueblo peoples in New Mexico launched what we historians call the Pueblo Revolt. Spanish settlements throughout New Mexico were attacked, and surviving colonists fled south. Many of them arrived at El Paso. For a time, El Paso became a refuge and administrative center for Spanish authorities driven from New Mexico. It is one of those remarkable stories that rarely appears in Texas history textbooks. For a period of time, the future of Spanish New Mexico was being directed from what is now Texas. As centuries passed, El Paso developed in ways very different from the rest of Texas. When settlers were arriving in East Texas from the American South, El Paso remained connected to older Spanish and Mexican traditions. Its trade routes stretched toward Santa Fe and Chihuahua. Its culture reflected centuries of interaction among Indigenous peoples, Spanish settlers, Mexicans, and frontier communities. In many ways, El Paso belonged to a different world than the one developing around Houston, Galveston, or Austin. And perhaps that's still true today. When Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, life in El Paso did not suddenly transform overnight. The city remained geographically distant from the centers of political power. The Republic of Texas claimed the region, but for many years its influence remained limited. The people of El Paso continued living lives shaped by trade, family, faith, and relationships that extended across the Rio Grande. The border on a map often meant far less than the connections between people. Everything changed with the arrival of the railroad. In the late nineteenth century, rail lines connected El Paso to the rest of Texas and the growing United States. Suddenly, a city that had once seemed isolated became an important transportation hub. Businesses arrived. Population increased. Investment followed. And with growth came many of the colorful characters we associate with the American West. Lawmen. Gamblers. Cowboys. Outlaws. Railroad men. Entrepreneurs. The frontier boomtown had arrived. Then came another chapter that few Americans remember today. The Mexican Revolution. For people living in El Paso, this wasn't distant foreign news. It was happening across the river. Residents could see troop movements. Hear gunfire. Watch history unfold from their own community. Few American cities have experienced anything quite like that. Imagine standing in downtown El Paso and witnessing the turbulence of a revolution taking place just beyond the water. Today, El Paso remains one of the most distinctive cities in Texas. It sits in a different time zone than most of the state. It is physically closer to California, Arizona, and New Mexico than it is to many of Texas's major population centers. Its landscape is different. Its history is different. Its culture is different. Yet El Paso is not somehow less Texan because of those differences. In many ways, it reminds us of something important. Texas has never been a single story. It has always been many stories woven together. Spanish frontiers. Mexican communities. Indigenous nations. German settlements. Czech farming towns. Cotton plantations. Oil fields. Railroad centers. Border cities. Each contributed something unique to the state we know today. Personal Reflection When you drive into El Paso from the East on I10, your eyes are drawn to the Franklin Mountains, now if you're like me you wonder about the stories you've heard about lost gold mines being there.  Maybe your imagination shifts to the magical power many of the indigenous people's believe the mountains hold. Maybe you think of the thousands of people who have walked or ridden their horses through the pass. The indigenous peoples who lived in the area for thousands of years such as the Mansos, Jumanos, the Mescalero, or any of the nomadic groups who came into the area.  One thing I can promise you is that if you get off the interstate and go downtown one thing you'll notice is how different the city feels from Austin, Houston, or Dallas. It's a city with a multitude of cultures and life forces. If you're lucky, you'll start to reflect  on how easy it is for Texans to forget that communities on opposite ends of the state can have entirely different histories while still sharing the same identity. El Paso is not merely a city on the western edge of Texas. For centuries, it was a gateway. A crossing place. A meeting place. A place where cultures, languages, economies, and histories came together. And perhaps that is why its story remains so important. Because if we truly want to understand Texas, we have to understand all of Texas. Not just the places at the center of the map. But also the places at the edges. Sometimes the edges have the most interesting stories of all. I'm Hank Wilson, and this has been Hidden History of Texas. Join me next time as we continue our journey along the Rio Grande Frontier.

Jessica Dimmock, director of Maternal Instinct, a Netflix true-crime documentary that explores the chilling 2020 case of Taylor Parker, an East Texas woman who faked an elaborate pregnancy and violently murdered her pregnant friend, Reagan Simmons Hancock, to steal her unborn baby. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In August 2006, twenty-three-year-old Brandi Wells left her mother's home in Tyler, Texas, for what should have been an ordinary night out. Excited about returning to college and rebuilding her life after a difficult few years, Brandi drove to Longview's popular Graham Central Station nightclub for Ladies Night. She was seen socializing, dancing, and asking acquaintances for a few dollars for gas before leaving the club shortly after midnight.When Brandi failed to return home, her family initially hoped there was a simple explanation. But as hours turned into days, concern gave way to fear. Unknown to them, Brandi's black Pontiac Grand Prix had already been discovered abandoned along Interstate 20, its driver's door standing open and several troubling details left behind. Personal belongings remained inside, but Brandi had vanished without a trace.Nearly twenty years later, the disappearance of Brandi Wells remains one of East Texas's most haunting unsolved mysteries. In this first installment, we explore who Brandi was before she became a missing person's case, retrace the final confirmed hours of her life, and examine how an ordinary night out ended with questions that still have no answers.Part one of two.If you have any information about the disappearance of Brandi Ellen Wells, please contact the Longview Police at (903) 237-1110.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.com For Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast#WhereIsBrandiWells #JusticeForBrandiWells #LongviewTX #TylerTX #Texas #TX #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #Unsolved #MissingPerson #Missing #Disappeared #Disappearance #Vanished #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

June is Pride Month... and the Family Crisis Center of East Texas wants everyone to know that regardless of where you sit on the LGBTQ space, the agency serves ANYONE who is going through some type of relationship violence.  On this episode, Stuart talks with SFA Campus Advocate Mallory Dotson about relationship violence in the LGBTQ community.

*U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was back in Texas this week to work on the screwworm situation.  *Reporting screwworms is very important.  *Wheat growers need to book their seed now.  *President Trump has named Amarillo native John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners.*Texas High Plains farmers are looking at a difficult economic situation this year.  *Preventing wildfires is a year-round effort.  *Cattle producers are optimistic but cautious in East Texas.  *Heat stress can affect mineral needs in beef cattle.  

What if the most valuable business lessons you ever learned came not from a classroom, but from a farm? In this episode, Robbie Shoults, third-generation owner of Bear Creek Smokehouse, shares the story of an 83-year family legacy built on smoked meats, hard work, and two simple rules passed down from his grandfather and father: show people how to do it, don't just tell them, and it doesn't cost any more to make it taste good. What started in 1943 with 600 day-old turkey poults and a little smokehouse in East Texas is now a nationally recognized brand sold at Walmart, Publix, and Kroger, with over 50 premium products shipping across the country. And the fourth generation is already on the floor.   [00:04:00] How It All Started Grew up on the farm; farming and ranching have been in the family for generations His great-grandfather told his grandfather: I'll give you that land if you'll go work it His grandfather rode a horse 15 miles every day to work the land [00:05:30] The Family History His grandfather cleared timber with crosscut saws and mules Started planting cotton and corn, raised hogs and cattle, and sold vegetables to grocery stores Coming out of the Depression and World War II, things were hard; feeding the family was a daily struggle [00:07:00] The Turkey Decision That Changed Everything A great uncle told his grandfather: you can put more pounds of gain on a turkey per pound of feed In 1943 they brought in 600 day-old turkey poults with no prior experience Ladies from town would come out with roasting pans and pick the bird that would fit [00:09:00] From Turkeys to a National Brand Worked with Texas A&M to develop curing and smoking recipes; the business took off Expanded from turkeys into hogs, sausage, bacon, and a full product line Now supplies salt pork to over 2,000 Walmarts and Publix stores on the East Coast [00:10:00] The Bear Creek General Store Built a 17,000 square foot general store in 2018; calls it the finest tourist trap in Texas Offers hand-dipped ice cream, homemade fudge, a pit room, and Texas Longhorns out front Visitors come from across the globe to experience a true slice of East Texas life [00:13:00] What Inspires Him: Keeping the Legacy Alive His job is to keep building on what granddad and dad started His son Hunter is the fourth generation running daily operations at the plant His role is telling the story; Hunter's role is running production [00:16:00] The Relationships That Changed Everything: Dad and Granddad Neither had a college education; what they taught on the farm can't be taught in a classroom Passion, endurance, and perseverance are what make a business thrive year after year He would not be where he is without the foundation they laid [00:18:00] What His Grandfather Taught Him About Leadership His grandfather worked alongside his team in the field every single day He was never a supervisor; he was a leader who showed people how to do it Robbie has done every single job on the property; that shapes how he leads today [00:19:30] What His Father Taught Him About Quality His dad said: it doesn't cost any more to make it taste good His dad said: everything you produce comes down to one single bite Those two rules apply to product quality, customer service, and how you treat people [00:21:00] Final Word: Treat People Right Treat people the way you want to be treated; that principle runs through everything Products are available online at bearcreeksmokehouse.com and ship directly to your door The Bear Creek Bottom Bliss cookbook includes five generations of family recipes, Bible verses, and Texas tall tales   KEY QUOTES "It doesn't cost more to make it taste good." - Robbie Shoults, quoting his father "Everything that you produce out of this processing plant is gonna be reduced down to one single bite." - Robbie Shoults, quoting his father "The things that they taught us out here on the farm can't be taught in a university, in a classroom." - Robbie Shoults CONNECT WITH ROBBIE SHOULTS Website: https://www.bearcreeksmokehouse.com Facebook: @BearCreekSmokehouse Instagram: @bearcreeksmokehouse YouTube: @BearCreekSmokehouse TikTok: @bearcreeksmokehouse   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher

Kim Bartel is with the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council here in East Texas.  In this episode we talk with Kim about the popularity of vaping, especially among the youth in East Texas and how vape shops are practically everywhere now.  We'll also examine other substances being abused today.

On the morning of March 27, 1991, three-year-old Megan Elizabeth Garner was playing outside her family's apartment at the Casa Grande Apartments in Tyler, Texas. It was spring break, the weather was warm, and nothing about the day seemed unusual.That is, until Megan vanished.What began as a frantic search by family members quickly escalated into one of East Texas's most enduring missing child investigations. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, volunteers, tracking dogs, helicopters, and eventually the FBI searched tirelessly for answers. Despite extensive efforts, investigators found no physical evidence, no confirmed sightings, and no clear explanation for how a child disappeared in broad daylight from a crowded apartment complex.Over the following months and years, Megan's case gained national attention through organizations such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the Kevin Collins Foundation, America's Most Wanted, and The 700 Club's Child Quest. Millions of Americans saw her photograph, yet every promising lead ultimately led nowhere.More than three and a half decades later, Megan remains missing.In this episode, we examine the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the massive search effort that followed, the theories investigators considered, and the heartbreaking reality faced by a family still searching for answers after all these years.f you have any information about the disappearance of Megan Elizabeth Garner, please contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast#WhereIsMeganGarner #JusticeForMeganGarner #TylerTX #SmithCountyTX #Texas #TX #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #Unsolved #MissingPerson #Missing #Disappeared #Vanished #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

The Story of Every Man | Reflections on Creativity, Calling, and CommunityRecently, I had the privilege of being a guest on The Story of Everyman podcast hosted by John Silos. John has built something special here in East Texas—a platform that captures the stories of everyday people and uncovers the wisdom, struggles, and experiences that shape their lives.In our conversation, we covered everything from growing up in Edgewood, Texas, to creativity, faith, podcasting, ambition, networking, and the work I do through roofing, BNI, Dunn On Purpose, and Power Acronym.After listening back to the episode, I realized there were a few ideas worth expanding on.We talked about the challenge every creator faces: the tension between creating and consuming. It's easy to scroll. It's easy to wait. It's easy to let resistance win. Whether you're creating content, building a business, cleaning your truck, or pursuing a dream, fear often disguises itself as procrastination. The work isn't always difficult. Taking the first step usually is.We also explored what motivates me to continue creating. Dunn On Purpose and Power Acronym have become containers for encouraging words, enriching perspectives, and empowering frameworks. They're ways for me to share what I'm learning while documenting the journey of becoming who God created me to be.John asked about ambition, and while I answered the question during the interview, I've continued reflecting on it. If I could summarize my ambition in a single sentence, it would be this:I want to help people through speaking, writing, and coaching.Whether that's through conversations, content, business, networking, leadership, or faith, that's the thread connecting everything I do.We also touched on Strong Com—a framework built around the relationship between Communication, Community, and Company. Strong communication helps people understand one another. Strong communities bring people together around shared values. Strong companies emerge when both are present and healthy.Most of all, this conversation reminded me how much wisdom exists in ordinary people. We live in a time where we can learn from billionaires, celebrities, and world-class experts every day. But some of the most valuable lessons come from the people living and working right beside us.That's what makes The Story of Every Man worth listening to.In The Story of Everyman episode:Growing up in Edgewood, TexasHow I found my way to LongviewPodcasting and creative expressionOvercoming fear and creative resistanceThe evolution of Power AcronymFaith, purpose, and callingCommunication, community, and companyWhat ambition means to me todayConnect

National Synoptic Briefing — Heat Dome WeekWeather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsSaturday, June 6, 2026EPISODE SUMMARYA full national synoptic weather briefing covering the atmospheric setup across the continental United States for the week of June 6, 2026. This episode covers the heat dome building across the South and Plains, the Bermuda High's grip on the eastern US, Gulf of Mexico sea surface temperatures and their role in extreme humidity, surface high and low pressure systems with barometric readings, upper-level ridge and trough positions, dew points, and city-by-city temperature forecasts both short-term and extended.KEY SYNOPTIC FEATURES- Heat Dome / Subtropical Ridge: Centered over East Texas. 500mb heights of 590 dam. 850mb temps 17–20°C. Heat indices 100–107°F across Texas and Gulf Coast next week.- Bermuda High: Locked over western Atlantic, pumping tropical moisture northward via SSW flow. PWATs above 2" across Georgia and South Florida.- Gulf of Mexico SSTs: Running 1–2°F above historical averages, approximately 80–84°F (27–29°C). PWATs of 2.0–2.2" over southeast Texas (Houston).- Upper-Level Ridge/Trough: Classic omega block — western trough (Pacific Coast) vs. eastern ridge (South/Midwest). Ridge building over Midwest and Great Lakes next week.- Surface Pressure: Canadian high ~1020–1024 mb (29.92–30.22 inHg) providing brief relief to Northeast. Surface low over northwest Texas driving North Texas flood threat.CITY FORECASTSDallas-Fort Worth: Sat 91°F / Sun 94°F / Mon–Fri next week: upper 90s with heat indices 100–107°F. Dewpoints low–mid 70s. Flood Watch through Sunday.Houston: Highs upper 80s–low 90s, heat indices 100–108°F. PWATs 2.0–2.2". Heat Risk moderate to major late next week.Miami: Highs upper 80s–low 90s. Heat indices low 100s–105°F Sunday/Monday. Bermuda High driving tropical moisture.Atlanta: Sat 83°F (dry/pleasant), Sun–Mon 80–85°F with heavy rain chances. PWATs >2". Tropical watch on Gulf developments end of next week.New York City: Sat low–mid 80s with severe storm threat (cold front). Sun–Mon 80–84°F (pleasant). Fri next week: heat indices approaching 100°F.Chicago: Weekend 80–83°F with active storm threat, MUCAPE 2,000–3,000 J/kg. Next week: upper 80s–low 90s as ridge builds.DEW POINTS & HUMIDITY HOTSPOTS- Dallas/North Texas: 70–75°F dewpoints next week- Houston: Implied mid-70s dewpoints (tropical air mass)- Miami/South Florida: Consistently mid-70s- Chicago this weekend: Upper 60s–low 70s- NYC this weekend: 50s–low 60s (lower humidity with front)TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED- 500mb heights: Measurement of the mid-atmosphere warmthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Aleksandar Petakov has returned from a long journey through Eastern Texas and sits down with Aaron Deese to talk all things Texas Bigfoot. 

This small East Texas town is the oldest town in Texas.

AI gets all the headlines, but the data centers behind it don't run without fuel. Natural gas is a huge part of that story, and so is the land underneath it. Peter Snell, founder and CEO of PetroVybe, joins Brent and Khalil to explain how he's building a natural gas company designed for the AI era from the ground up.They dig into why so much Permian gas stays trapped, why PetroVybe operates where the infrastructure already exists, and how a 10-year asset strategy gets built one acquisition at a time. Peter also breaks down how landmen can use AI as a daily planning tool, what data center developers keep getting wrong about mineral rights and right of way, and why planning for failure is part of the model. It's a practical look at where energy, technology, and land work all meet.Key Timestamps01:06 - Why Data Centers Matter04:12 - PetroVybe Origin Story08:02 - Permian Gas Bottlenecks15:40 - Building a 10-Year Asset Base20:14 - AI Limits and Landman Playbook32:32 - Data Centers Land Pitfalls40:42 - Ten-Year Pivots And Stewardship47:01 - AI Future Trades Wrap UpMemorable Quotes"AI centers don't exist without fuel, and I think that's often missed in the public eye." — Peter"AI's not here to take your job. AI's here to make your job easier so we can do more with you and not hire five more landmen." — Peter"A landman is not going anywhere." — Brent"Get comfortable with being uncomfortable with learning about those new things." — PeterKey TakeawaysAI data centers run on natural gas. The public conversation focuses on AI capabilities, but the compute can't run without fuel. Natural gas is core to powering the buildout, and that puts land and mineral work at the center of the story.The Permian has gas, but it's trapped. The infrastructure is built for oil, not gas, so much of the supply can't reach market profitably. PetroVybe operates in South and East Texas where the takeaway capacity actually exists.East Texas land is a people business. Heirship, complicated title, smaller parcels, and hundreds of mineral owners per project make East Texas a different challenge than the contract-driven Permian. That complexity is exactly where landmen add value.Landmen can use AI as a daily planning tool. Feed Claude or ChatGPT your local context, test it against the macro trends, and build a 30-day, 12-month, and 24-month plan. The goal is to understand the connection points, not become an expert in everything.Data center developers keep skipping the land work. Sites get bought without checking mineral exposure, interconnection queue status, or right of way. The deal looks easy until the dirt underneath turns into a problem.About Our GuestPeter Snell is the founder and CEO of PetroVybe, a natural gas development company built for the AI era. After more than a decade as a management consultant and business fixer, Peter moved into oil and gas and now leads a team focused on natural gas, long-term investor protection, and biblical stewardship.Help us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Resources⁠⁠PBLA ⁠⁠(Permian Basin Landmen's Association)⁠⁠Texas Tech University Energy Commerce Program⁠⁠Need Help With A Project? ⁠⁠Meet With Dudley⁠⁠Need Help with Staffing? Connect with ⁠⁠Dudley Staffing⁠⁠Streamline Your Title Process with ⁠⁠Dudley Select Title⁠⁠Watch On ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Follow Dudley Land Co. On ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Have Questions? ⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠More From Our GuestPeter Snell, Founder & CEO of ⁠PetroVybe⁠Connect with ⁠Peter on LinkedIn⁠More from Our Hosts⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠ on LinkedIn⁠Khalil ⁠⁠on LinkedIn

*Screwworms are now in Texas.   *One crop in the Texas High Plains is off to a good start.  *Hurricane season is here.  *USDA has a plan to revitalize the cotton farm economy.  *East Texas has had a good spring so far, but there are some spots that are suffering from a lack of rain.  *Alternative therapies are used in treating performance horses.  

What does public transit look like when you're serving 20 counties across Central and East Texas?In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort continues his series featuring new transit CEOs with a conversation with Wendy Weedon, CEO of the Brazos Transit District. After spending 17 years with the organization, Wendy stepped into the top leadership role in September and now oversees one of Texas' most diverse transit systems.Wendy discusses the unique challenges of balancing urban, rural, paratransit, demand response, microtransit, and non-emergency medical transportation services across a vast service area. She explains why community transit is often more than transportation—it's a lifeline connecting people to healthcare, employment, education, and independence.The conversation also explores workforce challenges, the growing role of AI in transit operations, the realities of serving aging rural populations, and why transit professionals are driven by a deep commitment to public service.Plus, Wendy shares insights into her leadership philosophy, her first year as CEO, and a few personal stories—including the pets that keep life interesting at home.In This EpisodeWendy Weedon's journey from employee to CEO at Brazos Transit District Serving a 20-county region across urban and rural Texas Why community transit is often a lifeline, not just a transportation option Balancing accessibility, efficiency, and limited resources Workforce recruitment and retention challenges The growing role of AI in transit customer service Leadership lessons from a first-year CEO Why mobility remains essential for independence and quality of life CreditsHost and Producer: Paul Comfort Executive Producer: Julie Gates Producer: Chris O'Keeffe Editor: Patrick Emile Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin Brand Design: Tina Olagundoye Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

 What tree begins life looking more like a tuft of grass, survives repeated fires for years on the forest floor, and then suddenly bolts toward the canopy in a remarkable growth spurt? The longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is one of the most unique and ecologically important tree species in North America. Once dominating the coastal plains of the southeastern United States, longleaf pine forests have been reduced to less than 5% of their historic range. Yet these forests remain among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the continent. In this episode of SilviCast, we explore the fascinating life history of longleaf pine and the silvicultural practices being used to restore these iconic forests. Join us for a conversation with Steve Jack, Executive Director of Boggy Slough Conservation Area, who shares insights from decades of longleaf pine restoration work across the southern United States. Guest on the Episode:Steve Jack, Ph.D.Director of the Boggy Slough Conservation AreaDr. Steve Jack is the founding executive director of the Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), a 19,000-acre property near Lufkin, Texas owned by the T.L.L. Temple Foundation. In that role Steve leads the foundation's vision for BSCA “to serve as a model of excellence for East Texas through ecological research and outreach to promote conservation, management, and stewardship of natural resources.” Prior to BSCA, Steve spent over two decades at the Jones Center at Ichauway in southwest Georgia, focused on the management and restoration of longleaf pine. He has a BS from Erskine College in SC, a MS from University of Florida, and a PhD from Utah State University.Show NotesThe Longleaf AllianceAmerica's Longleaf Restoration InitiativeSilvics of Longleaf Pine (digital manual)The Art of Managing Longleaf (book)Ecological Restoration and Management of Longleaf Pine Forests (book)Multiple Value Management: The Stoddard-Neel Approach to Ecological Forestry in Longleaf Pine Grasslands (outreach publication)Send us Fan Mail

Message From the Host:This episode means a lot to me because the Lone Star Hiking Trail challenged me mentally and physically more than I expected. Somewhere between the pine corridors, the long miles, and the exhaustion, this trail became less about hiking and more about simply refusing to quit.I'm grateful to Cameron for taking on this adventure with me and for being willing to share both the highs and lows honestly. The LSHT may not get the attention of bigger trails, but it absolutely earns your respect.If you've ever thought about hiking the Lone Star Hiking Trail, I hope this episode motivates you to experience it for yourself.Episode Description:Four days. Roughly 100 miles. Endless pine corridors. Questionable decisions. Trail math that stopped making sense somewhere around mile 94.In this part 2 of our thru-hike of the Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cameron and I sit down and unpack the full reality of our Lone Star Hiking Trail thru-hike, from the planning phase sitting at home with maps and cache spreadsheets… to the moments on trail where everything started to hurt and the mental battle truly began.We dive deep into the strategy behind the hike, including how we approached water caches, campsite selection, daily mileage goals, and balancing efficiency versus leaving ourselves room for things to go sideways. We break down the original plan compared to the actual miles we ended up hiking each day, what worked better than expected, and what we would immediately change if we attempted it again.This episode also gets brutally honest about the realities of long-distance hiking in East Texas. We talk about the monotony of the pine corridors, the physical toll of pushing bigger miles, the mental lows that hit deep into the trip, and the moments where quitting quietly starts creeping into your mind. For me, one of those moments came around mile 94 when I realized my brain had convinced me we were farther along than we actually were.Along the way, we discuss the gear that saved us, the gear that disappointed us, food strategies, foot care mistakes, camp life, and how we kept each other moving when exhaustion started taking over. We also reflect on the moments that now stand out most from the couch, the highs, the lows, the laughter, the suffering, and the strange way a trail changes once you've completed it.Most importantly, this episode is about what the Lone Star Hiking Trail really is: not just a trail through the Texas piney woods, but a mental challenge that tests patience, resilience, adaptability, and your ability to keep moving forward when everything in your body says stop.If you've ever considered hiking the LSHT, attempted it yourself, or just wondered what a four-day push across the longest hiking trail in Texas actually feels like… this episode is for you.Welcome to the suffering. Welcome to the laughs. Welcome to the Lone Star Hiking Trail.

I tackle and succeed at riding a monster gravel race - The East Texas Slowdown. 285 miles through two national forests, and I decide to ride THROUGH THE NIGHT to get a competitive placing in the results. I recorded some audio during the race as well, right on my watch. You can hear the excitement as I'm in the lead pack and the tree frogs and crickets at 3am as I'm looking for a spot to take a quick nap in the woods. This was one of the hardest things I've ever done, so listen in for tons of tips and tricks on how I pulled it off and if I'll ever do it again. Also, GET COACHED by yours truly by reaching out to Texafornia at gmail dot com! Or support the show at Patreon.com/zentri

Our Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mallory Harris joins us in the studio today to talk about two big events coming up... Our annual Safer East Texas Training and Blueberry Cupcake Battle!  

Throughout 2026, as part of Glasstire's 25th anniversary, the publication is organizing panel discussions in Dallas-Fort Worth, The Panhandle, West Texas, East Texas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and The Valley. Each panel features artists, art critics, and arts professionals from the region discussing the area's art and art writing over the past two-and-a-half decades. Glasstire presented the second Talking Texas Art event at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) Firehouse Theatre on Thursday, April 23. Panelists included Judy Tedford Deaton, Chief Curator and Director of Exhibitions and Collections at the Grace Museum in Abilene; Jon Revett, Professor of Art and Department Head of Art, Theatre, and Dance at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU); Charles Adams, founder of the Charles Adams Studio Project (CASP) and former gallerist in New York and Lubbock; and Amy Von Lintel, author and Professor of Art History at WTAMU. The panel will be moderated by William Sarradet, Glasstire's Assistant Editor.  If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art and artists. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: glasstire.com/donate

If you had $50,000 to invest into your operation today… where would it go?  Today is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with three ranchers from different operations answer the exact same question. Zach Hopson from East Texas, Dallas Mount from Eastern Wyoming, and Paul Foster from Northern Wyoming each bring a different perspective shaped by their own environments, business structures, land access, risk tolerance, and long-term goals. From cattle trading and infrastructure development… to water projects, labor efficiency, diversification, working capital, and preparing the next generation… this conversation becomes much bigger than simply “how to spend $50,000.” It's a practical, honest discussion about priorities, profitability, resilience, and building operations that can survive long-term. #workingranchmagazine #WorkingRanchRadio #ranching #ranchlife #cowcalf #cattle #livestock #beef #cattlemanagement #ranchprofitability #grazingmanagement #agbusiness #customgrazing #RanchingForProfit

Jill's top 5 CliftonStrengths were: Harmony, Belief, Restorative, Empathy, Consistency  Aryn's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Futuristic, Activator, Communication, Arranger and Woo Jill Amend passed away  at 73 years old September 28, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas.  She grew up alongside her beloved older sister and younger brother. As the middle child, she shared a special bond with both, always protective and tenderhearted—even crying whenever her little brother was disciplined! Jill was a beloved elementary school teacher, Mom to Preston, Aryn and Phillip and  Gigi to 7 grandchildren.    Known as the “mother of the neighborhood,” Jill had a gift for welcoming others with warmth, kindness, and plenty of home-cooked meals. Her home was always open - filled with laughter, homemade pies that rivaled those of her mother and grandmother, and the joy of family and friends gathered around the table. Summers often meant cousins and family filling the house, and Jill always delighted in making her house a place where everyone felt at home Aryn (her daugther) talks about the many endearing qualities of her mom Jill in this episode.  She Aryn is the founder and owner behind Oyster Creek Studios and Oyster Creek Collection, a vibrant lifestyle brand known for creating timeless, livable homes layered with color, character, and personality. Aryn, her husband, and their two boys now reside in East Texas, where they love living among the piney woods and enjoying a slower pace of life outside the hustle and bustle of Houston. When she's not designing beautiful homes or dreaming up new furniture pieces, Aryn loves hosting gatherings at her home, Creole Casa. You can usually find her treasure hunting through estate sales, antique malls, and thrift shops, always on the lookout for one of a kind finds, in between cheering her boys on from the sidelines at all their sports and activities. Episode 89: Dreaming of And Creating Beautiful Spaces with Aryn Guillory Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

You could be waking up at 3am with severe stomach pain, hives, or worse, and your doctor might have no idea why. In this episode of the Gut Check Project, Dr. Kenneth Brown and Eric Rieger break down one of the most under-diagnosed conditions in America: Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), a red meat allergy triggered not by the meat itself, but by a single tick bite.They're joined by Dr. Bryan Allgire, a board-certified ER physician from East Texas who has AGS himself. He shares a firsthand account of how three tick bites quietly rewired his immune system and what happened the night his mother-in-law's beef stew sent him into the worst pain of his life.If you spend any time outdoors east of the Rockies, this episode could change how you think about your gut symptoms forever.Topics covered:What alpha-gal syndrome actually is and why it's the only known sugar allergen. Why your blood type determines your risk (type B? You're probably safe). The Lone Star tick larvae you can't see that can still bite you. Why AGS is likely behind thousands of mystery GI cases going undiagnosed. Hidden sources of alpha-gal including porcine heart valves, Armour Thyroid, and pancreatic enzymes. Emerging treatments including acupuncture protocols and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The shocking 12.8x increased risk of coronary artery disease linked to AGS.

A racetrack doesn't survive on horsepower alone, it survives on trust, safety, and giving people a reason to spend their Saturday together. We sit down with Steve Quien, General Manager of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas, to hear how a refurbished NHRA-sanctioned quarter-mile drag strip gets rebuilt the right way: smarter scheduling, clear communication when weather threatens, and a welcoming setup for racers traveling from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Louisiana.We also dig into what makes drag racing feel like a true community event. Steve talks about blending car shows with on-track action, why junior dragsters are the pipeline for the sport, and how families turn the pits into a picnic. From upgraded lighting and timing systems to big-event planning like the October truck show, Pine Valley Raceway is positioning itself as a family-friendly motorsports destination in East Texas where you can even tailgate and bring your own barbecue.Then we shift gears with Jeff's Motor Minute on engine oil temperature, including why “warm, not hot” leads to a cleaner drain and fewer burned knuckles. Finally, we review the redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback with its taller, boxier SUV look, standard all-wheel drive, real-world MPG, towing notes, and a detail many drivers have been begging for: the return of physical buttons.If you enjoy local racing stories, practical DIY car care, and honest new vehicle reviews, subscribe, share this with a car friend, and leave us a rating and review so more listeners can find the show.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Nonprofit leaders dream of someone walking in and saying, “I’m going to give you a million dollars.” Very few ever see it happen. In this episode, a longtime supporter explains why she chose to fund multiple mobile coaches, help open an East Texas Regional Service Center, and seed The Rose’s Mammogram to Medical Home program instead of paying for brick and mortar. She talks about dividing her mother’s unrestricted giving fund among education, medical care, and conservation, and why she looks for small organizations whose work sends “tentacles” into whole communities and generations. From a women’s bakery in Africa that feeds thousands of children and sends girls to school, to knowledge mobiles, orphaned elephants, and seed grants for students, she returns over and over to one idea: food and health give people a chance at any future. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. Why did this donor decide to fund mobile mammography coaches instead of buildings or equipment alone? 2. What led her to support The Rose’s Mammogram to Medical Home program for uninsured women without a doctor? 3. How does she evaluate nonprofits and decide where her giving can reach the most people? 4. What impact has her support had on The Rose’s reach across rural counties in Texas? 5. How does the women’s bakery in Africa change entire families and communities over time? 6. Why is conservation, especially in Africa, a core part of her philanthropy? 7. How have personal family health issues shaped her interest in medical research and smaller organizations? Time-stamped Overview 00:00 Episode begins, Dorothy welcomes a returning donor and recaps her support for coaches, machines, and the East Texas hub.01:00 Dorothy remembers the first meeting, meant to discuss Hispanic outreach, that turned into a million-plus-dollar commitment.03:00 Donor explains why she dislikes brick-and-mortar projects and pushed instead for funding a mobile coach.04:00 She shares why serving uninsured and Hispanic communities and multiple rural counties made the coach gift feel right.05:00 She describes hearing from a friend whose East Side clinics routinely send women to The Rose.06:40 Background on the unrestricted giving fund her mother left, and how she divided it among education, medical care, and conservation.07:30 Story of the women’s bakery in Africa, where uneducated women become bakers, feed thousands of children, and send girls to school.09:30 Benny’s journey from hungry child to baker and first in his family to pursue higher education.12:00 Why she prefers projects with “tentacles” that ripple across generations rather than one-time efforts.13:15 Family roots in geological conservation and how that grew into wildlife and environmental work in Africa.14:30 Description of funding “knowledge mobiles” in Botswana that teach children and teachers about animals and conservation.15:30 Support for vehicles and projects in Madagascar and elsewhere that combine conservation, education, and livelihoods.16:45 How a first trip to Kenya and later bird-watching deepened her awareness of poverty and need.18:00 Why she values organizations where 100 percent of donations flow directly to field partners.19:00 How she vets small organizations through trusted partners and prefers to give seed money.21:00 Dorothy recalls how the donor also seeded the Mammogram to Medical Home program after a declined grant.22:00 Structure of the Mammogram to Medical Home model and why it is unusual in mammography.23:30 Donor shares why reducing fear and complexity for uninsured women matters so much to her.24:20 She reflects on being raised to help people regardless of background and to treat everyone with respect.24:50 Dorothy describes how the coaches and the Lufkin hub expanded The Rose’s reach far beyond Houston.26:00 Dorothy notes the donor’s humility and curiosity, always learning servers’ stories and quietly backing new programs.27:30 Donor shares her introverted childhood and how marriage nudged her into connection and a wide circle of friends.28:20 She considers future giving priorities, including food security on Native reservations and broader food and health efforts.30:30 Examples of seed grants for arts and music students at universities who lack funds for travel, internships, and competitions.31:30 Final reflection that food and health give people a foundation for any future, followed by closing thanks and call to support The Rose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is different. Crystal Williams didn't study marketing in some classroom and decide to sell services to contractors. She was born into the trades. Her grandfather, father, and brother all built and ran McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing in East Texas. She grew up in the business.When she took over marketing, she tripled their annual sales. Then she realized most contractors are getting terrible marketing advice from people who have never worn a tool belt. So she started Lemon Seed Marketing with partner Emily Fleniken to fix it.Sam sits down with Crystal to break down what most contractors get wrong about marketing, why branding is way deeper than a logo and van wrap, and how to stop throwing money at shiny objects that don't move the needle.In This Episode:Why Sam only interviews people he knows and trusts nowCrystal tripled her family's HVAC business before starting Lemon Seed MarketingThe biggest miss: branding goes way deeper than a logo and van wrapAI logos scream out within three seconds - they have no depthBrand first, strategize afterwards (not the other way around)Strategy versus plan: anyone can give you a plan, but how does it all work togetherShiny object syndrome: you look up and have five companies doing the same thingMarketing gets none of the accolades but all the blameThree steps before creating anything: audit what you're doing, build ideal avatar, competitive analysis for positioningDoctor analogy: he takes your family history before prescribing diabetes medicineMost contractors are entrepreneurial operators, not marketers (either too controlling or too ADD to let it work)If you're booked three weeks out, that's not a flex - that's pissing off customersWhoever shows up on weekends and at night wins the gameMarketing hierarchy: brand, social media, website first (foundation), then Google Local Services, then direct mail, then mass mediaDirect mail performs better when people already trust your brandMass media requires longer flight dates and stronger budgets or you're spreading too thinAI answering services: cool idea, terrible execution when you go cold turkey from three CSRs to all AI overnightPretty websites don't sell systems - prioritize conversion and ease of use over aestheticsGo High Level for websites: run from thatCrystal's Two Immediate Action Steps:Step 1: Start posting on social media three to four times a week - pictures of your team, your trucks, your warehouse, behind the scenes content from your actual locationStep 2: Fill out your Google Business Profile completely and post to it weekly - before and afters, technician spotlights, community involvementThe Marketing Hierarchy:Foundation (do this first): Brand, social media posting three to four times per week, website focused on conversion over prettyLayer 2: Google Business Profile filled out and posting weekly, Google Local Services Ads, directories cleaned upLayer 3 (only after foundation is solid): Direct mail with consistent strategy, mass media like billboards and radio with longer flightsWork with Sam:Website: https://www.closeitnow.netCoaching & Training: https://www.closeitnow.net/coachingFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/closeitnowEmail: sam@closeitnow.net3 Ways to Work with Sam:On-Site Training - Half-day classroom plus half-day ride-alongs with your teamVirtual Training - Same frameworks, delivered remotely for teams or individualsThe Build - Company scaling for HVAC and home services owners. You built the revenue. We help you build the business. Finding 15-20 percent of revenue sitting in your company that should have gone to your bottom line.Connect with Crystal Williams and Lemon Seed Marketing:Website: https://www.lemonseedmarketing.comEmail: crystal@lemonseedmarketing.comPodcast: From the Yellow ChairSpecial Offer: Mention Close It Now in your onboarding form and get 250 dollars offCrystal Williams is the co-founder of Lemon Seed Marketing, a full-service brand strategy agency for skilled trades. She tripled her family's HVAC business as marketing director before founding Lemon Seed with Emily Fleniken in 2020. Service World's Woman of the Year 2018, Top 40 Under 40 by AHR News. Secretary on Women in HVACR executive board.Crystal's Family Businesses:McWilliams HVAC - Sailor Mac mascot named after her grandfather who started the business in 1974 after retiring from the NavySpot On Pest Control - Johnny the Ladybug mascot named after her grandfather Johnny who committed suicide in 2014, supports suicide awareness and life after suicideRufus Roofing - Rufus the Armadillo with a back made of roofing shinglesLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or Google to help more salespeople and contractors find this show.Google Review Link: https://g.page/r/CbfnnDqTCwQdEAE/review

In this chilling episode of UFO Warning, we investigate a close-range Bigfoot sighting in Texas that left multiple witnesses stunned. On the night of March 15, 2024, a couple driving along FM 312 near Winnsboro encountered a massive, upright creature illuminated in their headlights—estimated to be over 7 feet tall, with long arms and thick reddish-brown hair.Initially mistaken for livestock, the figure quickly revealed itself as something far more mysterious as it moved toward the tree line just feet from the road. Both witnesses describe a powerful build, unusually broad shoulders, and deliberate movement before the creature disappeared into the woods.We break down the full encounter, including investigator insights, environmental factors, and why this region of East Texas—situated between major water sources and dense wooded corridors—has become a hotspot for Sasquatch sightings.Was this a misidentified animal… or a genuine Bigfoot encounter?

Jeff was joined by Attorney General-designee Stephen Cox. They discuss the recent Legislative Skits, how he ended up in Alaska, his background working as a lawyer in D.C., his time serving as a U.S. Attorney in East Texas, the problems with people using AI in the court system, the Alaska Department of Law, some of the things he has been working on as AG, his involvement in helping Alaska's senators find federal judges, and his upcoming confirmation vote by the Alaska Legislature. 

In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with rising Texas artist Brennan Clements to talk about his rapid rise from selling lumber in East Texas to landing in Nashville writing rooms with some of the best in the business. Brennan shares how a push from his […]

What if the way you lead a school could speak to every student, teacher, and family who walks through the door? In this episode, Carla Cummins sits down with Superintendent Chris Mason of Quitman ISD in East Texas to explore what happens when a leader brings 22 years of diverse education experience — from coaching junior high kids to navigating federal programs — to the challenge of reimagining what a small rural school district can become. From his unexpected pivot out of criminal justice to championing mental health access and radical transparency, Chris shares how great school leadership isn't about having all the answers on day one — it's about listening, showing up, and building a culture flexible enough to become whatever students and teachers need it to be. Takeaways: Leadership starts with presence, not a plan: Great leaders don't arrive with the answer on day one — they show up, build relationships, and earn the trust that makes real change possible. Being present and being available are two very different things, and both matter. Transparency isn't a strategy — it's a standard: When you say you're going to be open, you have to actually be open. Sharing the why behind decisions, inviting input at every level, and making sure your actions match your words is the only way to build a culture people believe in. Student-centered means all students, always: It can't be student-centered when it's convenient. From food service workers to bus drivers, every adult in a building has the opportunity — and the responsibility — to be a champion for a kid. That's not a talking point; it's a non-negotiable. Change takes slower than you think — and that's okay: For a leader who loves rearranging the desks, the hardest lesson is that going fast means going slow first. Front-loading information, finding early adopters, and giving people time to sit with new ideas is the only way change actually sticks. Student voice is the next frontier: Listening tours and staff surveys are a start — but the most underutilized asset in any school district is the students themselves. Building formal structures for student feedback isn't a nice-to-have; it's how you close the gap between what adults assume and what kids actually need. Community investment follows community trust: A $30 million bond doesn't pass because the superintendent asked nicely. It passes because 45 community members spent three months understanding exactly where the district stood and where it could go — and then became its biggest advocates.   About Chris Mason: Christopher "Chris" Mason serves as Superintendent of Quitman ISD, where he leads with a steady focus on student outcomes, fiscal stewardship, and community trust. With 22 years in public education—10 years as a teacher and coach and 12 years in campus and district administration—Chris brings a practitioner's mindset to executive leadership. His experience in the classroom and on the field continues to shape his belief in visible leadership, strong culture, and high expectations for both students and staff. In May 2025, Chris led the successful passage of a $30 million bond, reflecting the community's confidence in the district's direction and its long-term facilities vision. The bond initiative focused on strengthening infrastructure, enhancing student learning environments, and positioning Quitman ISD for sustainable growth while maintaining responsible financial oversight. Throughout his career, Chris has been known for clear communication, data-informed decision-making, and a commitment to developing leaders at every level of the organization. He prioritizes relationships with teachers, families, and community stakeholders, understanding that strong schools are built through shared ownership and trust. Under his leadership, Quitman ISD remains committed to its vision: educating every child, every chance, every day." LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mason-8b0815230/ Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/ Episode 312 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

Throughout 2026, as part of Glasstire's 25th anniversary, the publication is organizing panel discussions in Dallas-Fort Worth, The Panhandle, West Texas, East Texas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and The Valley. Each panel features artists, art critics, and arts professionals from the region discussing the area's art and art writing over the past two-and-a-half decades. Glasstire presented the first Talking Texas Art event at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth on Friday, March 13. Panelists included Anne Bothwell, Vice President, Arts at KERA; Jordan Roth, co-founder and Director of the gallery Ro2 Art in Dallas; Christopher Blay, artist, curator, writer, former Glasstire News Editor, and Director of Public Programs at the National Juneteenth Museum; and Benito Huerta, an artist, freelance curator, co-founder of the publication Art Lies, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Arlington. The panel was moderated by Jessica Fuentes, Glasstire's Editor-in-Chief. If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art and artists. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate

The conviction was life plus twenty years. The civil judgment was $152 million. And Warren Jeffs is still issuing orders from a prison cell in East Texas. According to multiple reports, his brothers have served as conduits—using coded letters and allegedly hidden recording devices to relay instructions. A 2022 edict called former members back to the FLDS and triggered the redistribution of children among families deemed worthy or unworthy by a man who will never walk free.The final episode of the Hidden Killers investigation into Warren Jeffs and the FLDS examines the aftermath of the conviction. The $152 million judgment that may be uncollectible. Elissa Wall's pursuit of Jeffs' hidden money through shell companies and remote land purchases. Seth Jeffs' guilty plea in a $12 million food stamp fraud scheme. The faithful remnant scattered in hidden compounds. The rise and fall of Samuel Bateman—the self-declared prophet who filled the vacuum Jeffs left. And the transformation of Short Creek, where the community Jeffs controlled for decades has been released from court supervision ahead of schedule.The FLDS is fractured. It is not dead. And the question this investigation ends on is whether the system that produced Warren Jeffs can outlive the man who built it.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#WarrenJeffs #FLDS #HiddenKillers #FLDSToday #FLDSChurch #TrueCrime #CultInvestigation #ProphetInPrison #CultSurvivors #ShortCreek

In this special Close to Home episode, we shine a light on something making a powerful impact right here in our own backyard: East Texas Giving Day. Kyle Penney, President of the East Texas Communities Foundation, joins us to explain how this one-day online event is transforming the way people give and how local nonprofits are supported.Kyle walks us through how East Texas Giving Day works, from early giving to the 18-hour day of generosity and why bringing everything together in one place makes giving simple and meaningful. With over 300 nonprofits participating, this event connects donors directly to causes they care about ensuring every dollar goes exactly where they choose.We also talk about the heart behind the event: helping nonprofits not just raise funds, but find new donors, build awareness, and continue their everyday work serving communities. Kyle shares how even the smallest donation plays a vital role and how the “viral” nature of sharing on social media helps expand the impact far beyond one person's gift.Beyond Giving Day, Kyle gives insight into the incredible work of the East Texas Communities Foundation, from managing endowments to awarding scholarships and helping families create lasting legacies through giving.This episode is a reminder that there is so much good happening right here at home, and that every single one of us has the ability to be part of it.Visit https://easttexasgivingday.org to learn more.

ICON has been telling the same story since 2018. Humanity has a construction problem that solving for regulations and supply-demand incentives alone won't fix. We need fundamentally new ways to build. Jason Ballard, ICON's founder and CEO, and Will Hurd, the former CIA officer, congressman, and OpenAI board member who just joined as President of ICON Prime, came on to lay out what happens when a non-consensus thesis held for eight years starts to materialize in the real world. The conversation cuts across the full stack, housing, AI, robotics, labor, reindustrialization, and space. The through-line is Ballard's argument that breakthrough technologies are never narrow, that building the technology for a moon base solves the housing and building crisis on Earth. Agenda0:00 What ICON is building and why shelter is broken 6:40 The regulation stack and ICON as a technology company 11:40 Customer shapes, business model, and the innovation stack 17:10 AI, ChatGPT from the inside, and the case for optimism 23:40 The spoons-and-ditches fallacy and Hurd's regulation inversion 30:30 What is ICON Prime and the barracks crisis 36:40 Military construction, Afghanistan, and expeditionary printing 42:40 The moon base, Olympus, and in-situ resource utilization 49:40 Eight years of the same thesis and software's limit 56:40 Austin's talent gravity and the ICON diaspora 1:00:40 The moon in our lifetime 1:04:40  National security, espionage, and Austin as a target 1:08:40 Laser on the moon, 2028 Previous ICON Episode with Evan LoomisGuest Links & BioJason Ballard: X/TwitterWill Hurd: LinkedInICON: Website, ICON Prime, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTubeJason BallardJason Ballard has dedicated his life to working on big problems in service to humanity, most recently and notably as the co-founder and CEO of ICON, the construction technologies company using construction-scale 3D printing to tackle the global housing crisis and prepare to build on other worlds. ICON has been named one of the "Most Innovative Companies in the World" by Fast Company and recently profiled on CBS's 60 MINUTES.  Raising $451 million to date in funding, ICON has delivered communities of resilient 3D-printed homes at high-speed and lower cost in the U.S. and internationally and forged partnerships with world-renowned architects, builders and housing organizations missionally aligned to shift the paradigm of homebuilding. In fall 2022, ICON was awarded $57.2 million from NASA to develop a lunar surface construction system that will target humanity's first-ever construction on another planetary body. In 2019, Ballard was awarded the Austin Under 40 Award in the Technology category. In 2021, Ballard was named to TIME100 Next as one of the emerging leaders shaping the future as well as Newsweek's America's Greatest Disruptors: Visionaries and Innovators Who Are Changing the World. Prior to co-founding ICON, Ballard served as CEO of an eco-friendly home upgrade company that normalized sustainable and healthy approaches to home improvement. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Ballard worked at a homeless shelter, in various roles in sustainable building, and as an environmental consultant for ACRT. Ballard is a GLG Social Impact Fellow and served on the Carbon War Room / Rocky Mountain Institute Energy Think Tank. Ballard hails from East Texas and studied conservation biology at Texas A&M University. He also completed a masters program in Space Resources at Colorado School of Mines in 2022. He enjoys astronomy, ultrarunning, chess, comic books, and outdoor activities when he has free time.  He resides in Austin, TX with his four children.Will HurdThe Honorable Will Hurd is a former CIA officer and congressman whose career spans intelligence, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence policy, and public service. He currently serves as Division President of ICON Prime, a space and defense tech company and will lead ICON Prime's strategy and government partnerships as the company scales its robotic construction technology across the national security enterprise and beyond Earth.  He is also the author of American Reboot: An Idealist Guide to Getting Big Things Done. Hurd brings deep expertise at the intersection of technology, national security, and governance to his board roles and ongoing policy work.Hurd began his career serving overseas in the CIA, where he worked to prevent attacks on the United States and disrupt efforts to smuggle nuclear materials into the country. He later held roles at Crumpton Group and FusionX, helping defend critical infrastructure from cyber threats. In 2014, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas's 23rd District, where he served three terms and played a key role in shaping technology and national security policy.Following his time in Congress, Hurd held leadership roles at Allen & Company and CHAOS Industries. He also previously served on the boards of In-Q-Tel and OpenAI.He currently serves on the board of directors for Personal.AI, The Aerospace Corporation, the Council on Foreign Relations, and advisory boards of Palo Alto Networks and the Center for European Policy Analysis.A San Antonio native, Will received a BS in Computer Science from Texas A&M University.  -------------------Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedInEcosystem Metacognition Substack

She drowned… left her body… and encountered Heaven in a way that changed everything. In this powerful episode, Teresa Roybal shares her real near-death experience, her search for truth, and how pain led her into a life-changing relationship with God. Watch now and discover how your pain could actually be your pathway to purpose.If you've ever struggled with fear, confusion, or wondered if God is real—this conversation is for you. Teresa opens up about her supernatural encounter, spiritual transformation, and the process of finding healing through surrender.

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the story of an anonymous missing woman being found alive in a submerged vehicle in Lake O' The Pines in East Texas in April of 2023. We also explore four other stories of miraculous survival and incredible rescues. Check out Quince: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quince.com/MISSING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Mint Mobile: ⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/missing⁠⁠⁠. We have an upcoming live show with Another F*cking Horror Podcast! It's called Criminally Stupid - The Search For the World's Dumbest Criminal. For tickets, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/criminally-stupid-the-search-for-the-worlds-dumbest-criminal-tickets-1984625623665⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sources: ⁠https://www.wgbh.org/news/national/2023-04-11/police-came-to-pull-a-jeep-out-of-a-lake-they-found-a-woman-inside-alive⁠. ⁠https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missing-woman-alive-jeep-texas-lake-marion-county/⁠. ⁠https://tylerpaper.com/2023/04/07/incredible-rescue-of-missing-woman-on-east-texas-lake/⁠. ⁠https://jalopnik.com/woman-found-alive-submerged-jeep-1850327832/⁠. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/co.marion.tx.us/posts/marion-county-sheriffs-office-friday-04072023on-friday-morning-04072023-the-mari/530615222576660/⁠. ⁠https://youtu.be/VFs-TYFWioY?si=YWiTVjGUdP_5dUEX⁠. ​​⁠https://www.mensxp.com/technology/wearables/49190-the-apple-watch-saved-yet-another-life-this-time-of-a-woman-in-a-car-submerged-underwater.html⁠. ⁠https://www.insideedition.com/missing-texas-woman-found-alive-in-submerged-jeep-80920⁠. ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/26/i-survived-three-days-in-a-capsized-boat-on-the-ocean-floor-praying-in-my-air-bubble⁠. ⁠https://wgntv.com/news/national/woman-survives-14-hours-on-top-of-submerged-car-in-california/⁠. ⁠https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/woman-survives-being-trapped-in-car-submerged-in-lake-houston/285-259060312⁠. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://williamsflutes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Missing: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our entire network at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://crawlspace-media.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Texas has the worst wheat crop in the nation.  *Wheat growers need to secure seed now for this fall's crop.  *The Texas A&M Ranch Raised Beef conference is May 14-15. *What does regenerative agriculture mean for ranchers?  *Diseases have taken a bite out of Texas wheat yields this year.  *The Trump Administration is expected to announce action this week to help ease fertilizer prices.  *East Texas has gotten some good rains.  *USDA broke ground on the new sterile screwworm fly production facility Friday.  

Survivors of the Institute in Basic Life Principles describe a recovery process measured in decades rather than months. Former members report entering marriages through courtship systems that prevented independent evaluation of potential partners, receiving educations through the Advanced Training Institute curriculum that left them unable to meet standardized testing requirements, and experiencing faith crises that extended beyond organizational departure to fundamental theological reconstruction. Multiple survivors have reported harassment from Gothard's remaining loyalists after speaking publicly, and Gothard himself publicly characterized his accusers as participants in a conspiracy. Jinger Duggar Vuolo has described her recovery as a process of separating her personal faith from Gothard's doctrinal framework. Recovering Grace continues to operate as a support community for adults raised inside ATI.The organizational and political infrastructure Gothard built over five decades remains substantially intact. IBLP at its peak reported approximately sixty-three million dollars in earnings according to public tax filings. The organization maintained properties across multiple states and operated in over a dozen countries. Gothard's political strategy — internally designated the Joshua Generation — aimed to place homeschooled young people into government positions. The political connections were documented and operational: governors attended IBLP conferences, a member of Congress served on the organization's board, and Hobby Lobby founder David Green purchased properties for IBLP's use including a former college campus in East Texas that now serves as the organization's headquarters.Josh Duggar, raised within the IBLP system, worked as a lobbyist for the Family Research Council in Washington and was later convicted on federal charges related to child sexual abuse material, receiving a sentence of twelve and a half years.Gothard, ninety-one, resigned from IBLP in 2014 after thirty-four women accused him of misconduct and inappropriate behavior, with some alleging the conduct occurred when they were minors. An internal investigation found he had acted "inappropriately." He has never been criminally charged. In June 2025, the Texas Supreme Court denied IBLP's petition to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its teachings were designed to facilitate conditions enabling abuse. Joseph Duggar was arrested in March 2026 on Florida felony charges of lewd and lascivious behavior on a child under twelve. He is presumed innocent. IBLP continues to operate from its Texas headquarters. Its curriculum and teachings remain available. The homeschool legal infrastructure developed in part through IBLP's advocacy network remains operative. This concludes the five-part investigative series.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#IBLP #IBLPExposed #BillGothard #TrueCrimeToday #JoshuaGeneration #CultRecovery #SpiritualAbuse #JosephDuggar #RecoveringGrace #TrueCrime

The Biological Detour: A podcast about Cancer, Fertility, and the Path to Motherhood    They tell you to fight for your life, but nobody mentions the life you were planning to start. When a diagnosis crashes into your dreams of motherhood, the world doesn't just stop—it shifts. Today on Her Health Compass, we're talking about something that many people don't realize cancer can take from patients: their fertility. What does it mean to navigate the dream of parenthood while facing a life-changing diagnosis?   We're thrilled to be joined by Suzanne Stone, CEO of the Livestrong Foundation, an organization that helps cancer patients access so many different resources, including support around fertility preservation and family planning and Shea Mencel, co-founder of We Are Here and . In this episode, we'll hear Shea's incredible journey, talk about why conversations around fertility are so important for cancer patients, and explore how organizations like Livestrong are helping people build families even in the face of cancer.    Suzanne Stone is a graduate of Texas Christian University and a native of Louisiana. Her career began in the television industry in Dallas, earning a regional Emmy Award for her work.  She eventually traded producing television for teaching it in the non-profit sector in 1998, working in public access television both in Naperville, Illinois, and then in upstate New York. After enjoying her four-year tenure as Head Coach of the local New York community college women's basketball team while running the station, she headed back to Texas. Since arriving, she's worked and led local non-profits around the state like Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Children's Miracle Network, Lake Travis Education Foundation, and Susan G. Komen Greater Central and East Texas.  Continuing to look for ways to scale social impact, she joined Livestrong to lead their mission initiatives in 2019.  In November of 2023 she became President & CEO where she leads the team to ensure anyone affected by cancer has the resources and tools they need to have the highest quality of life possible.   Shea Mencel is a Co-Founder and the VP of Navigation & Impact at We Are Here, a software platform built to close critical gaps in cancer care by connecting patients and families to the right support—exactly when they need it. As a certified integrative health coach and two-time breast cancer survivor, Shea brings both lived experience and professional expertise to reimagining how care is delivered beyond the clinic. Her journey to motherhood was profoundly shaped by cancer. First diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at 29, followed by a metastatic recurrence at 32, Shea faced the loss of her ability to carry a pregnancy- completely redefining her path to family. Through embryo preservation and ultimately growing her family with the help of a gestational carrier, she experienced firsthand the emotional complexity of fertility after cancer - the grief, uncertainty, and hope that coexist in this journey.

In this episode of Grounded, we sit down with Carey Johnson, owner and president of Northpoint Surveying, to explore what land surveying really involves—and why it matters more than most landowners realize.Carey shares his 20+ years of experience as a registered professional land surveyor in Texas, walking us through what happens from the moment a survey is requested to the final delivery. We dive into boundary determination, metes and bounds descriptions, old family land tracts, and why acreage and property lines almost always change when a modern survey is done. Along the way, Carey explains common misconceptions, the critical research that happens behind the scenes, and how surveys can uncover historical surprises, lost acreage, and even long-forgotten deeds.We also discuss:Why appraisal district maps often don't match realityHow old deeds, moved creeks, and historic monuments affect boundariesThe balance between fieldwork and office research in surveyingHow modern technology (GPS, CAD, AI) fits into today's surveying worldWhy landowners should get surveys even if they aren't sellingThe future of surveying and why the industry needs more professionalsCarey also shares how he found surveying through what he calls “divine intervention,” his passion for land history, and why customer service and empathy matter just as much as technical expertise.Whether you're a landowner, buyer, seller, agent, or simply curious about how land boundaries are established, this episode offers valuable insight into the profession that quite literally defines property.Hosted By:Mikayla Burris & Angela Smith - Homeland Properties AgentsOffice: 936-295-2500www.homelandprop.comGuest: Carey Johnson - Northpoint Survey | OwnerOffice: 936-900-9972www.npsurveying.com

This week, TL's Road House welcomes East Texas singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen to unpack the life experiences, career milestones and personal growth that shaped his new album Book of Paul. Paul reflects on forging a musical path that blends rock, country and Americana on his own terms,explaining why he's never wanted to be confined to one genre. The two also dig into Paul's recent health battle, how it changed his outlook on life and his transition into fatherhood with a baby boy on the way. Catch the full conversation in this new episode to hear more from Paul and Tracy as they share their favorite stories and lessons from their years in the music industry.

Bubba Dub is BACK with another unfiltered, high-energy episode of The Bubba Dub Show and he's not holding NOTHING back

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Given the increasing dominance of right-wing politics by arrogant, super-rich Tech Bros, here's a question about wealth inequality for you barroom philosophers to ponder: Does one have to be born a jackass to become a billionaire, or does becoming a billionaire cause jackassim?Either way, they do seem to go together – as in Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel, and so forth, ad nauseum. Oddly, the richer they get, the whinier they become, devolving into over-privileged crybabies.Consider the appalling example of that California clique of Thiel, Zuck, and other Silicon super-richies. They've been caterwauling that if voters approve a proposed wealth tax on billionaires, By Gollies, they'll just up and abandon the state. So? Do they not know that voters know that nearly all tax subsidies have long profited undeserving vainglorious elites like them at everyone else's expense? So excuse us if we don't join their pity party. In fact, most of us commoners would gladly trade that whole pack of pompous plutocrats for a dozen good kindergarten teachers.Besides, it's possible to be both very rich and a decent human being! I've known such people. For example, Texas businessman, Bernard Rapoport, who devoted millions to advancing labor, women, and our state's progressive movement. Or my friends, Ben & Jerry, who've spent their lifetimes and fortunes delivering financial help – and even ice cream! – to grassroots democracy fighters. Then there's the example of heirs to the Pillsbury family fortune – calling themselves the “Pillsbury Doughboys,” then later, “Doughgirls.” They have donated their inheritances to progressive causes benefitting the Common Good.As an East Texas farmer pointed out to me years ago: “Money is like manure. You can't just pile it up. It only works if you spread it across the grassroots.”Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day:  TX23's now disgraced Tony Gonzales has long been held up by the RINO establishment of what a congressman should be. But it turns out he has been a sexual creep and adulterer the entire time he's been in Congress with new evidence showing he was up to it all during his first campaign.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.New City Hall shenanigans in Lubbock to keep taxpayer friendly Gary Boren off the ballot in an upcoming special election. The city secretary appears to be completely wrong on this matter (remember the secretary is hired directly by the council and thus is subject to political pressure.)New LNG export facility in East Texas, Golden Pass LNG, has its first “train” coming on line at the right time market-wise.Texas sales tax collections were up 10 percent in March report over March of last year. Texas employment boom continues: The Lone Star State added 40,100 jobs in January.Our friend Richard Meek gets big write-up in Texas Tech publication.Follow NASA's Artemis II mission at behindtheblack.com.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

1. Joe Pappalardo recounts the 1887 Sabine County shootout, where Texas Ranger Company F clashed with the Connor family. The narrative explores Texas's evolution into a modern state and the insular culture of East Texas. The Connors are depicted as skilled backwoodsmen and "sympathetic outlaws" hiding in dense and very gloomy thickets. (1)1891  FT WORTH