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Content note: This episode includes open conversation about mental health, suicidal ideation, and personal crisis. If you are struggling, please know you are not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988. In Canada, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. A conversation with Trevor Muir -- leadership coach, keynote speaker, poet, and co-founder of SurePoint, the Alberta-based company he helped scale from $4 million to over $120 million in revenue while holding on to its people through a near-bankruptcy and a pandemic. This is not an episode about farming or fuel prices. It is a conversation about what happens when you get everything you thought you wanted and still feel empty on the bathroom floor of a condo you own. It is about terminal uniqueness -- the belief that nobody could possibly understand -- and the slow, expensive way most of us learn it isn't true. Trevor and I met earlier this year in a leadership course he was teaching with Corliss Russell. I broke down in the intro. A room full of oilfield and farm guys went there with me. This episode is the conversation I wanted to have with Trevor once the dust settled.   Topics and Timestamps 0:00 -- Introduction: Trevor Muir, Lean In to Lead, and why this episode exists 6:57 -- SurePoint: how ten farm kids from Grand Prairie built a $92M company 8:17 -- The bathroom floor: Edmonton, 2011, the worst and best day of Trevor's life 10:44 -- Dr. Gons and the life coach: "I get it. I totally get it." 13:13 -- Terminal uniqueness: the belief that nobody could understand your pain 14:21 -- Mount Kilimanjaro and the billionaire: testing whether all humans feel the same 20:00 -- SurePoint near-bankruptcy: going full-vulnerable with team, vendors, and clients 23:00 -- Buying the company back in 2018 and the pandemic decision 25:43 -- The pandemic pay cuts: 10%-35%, keeping every employee 27:39 -- $30M to $98M to $125M: how caring became a competitive advantage 30:00 -- Scale Like You Give a Shit -- Trevor's book in progress 37:00 -- "Change Your Someday to Today": the poem, Marty's CPR story, and Brian's car 43:11 -- The three A's of change: awareness, acceptance, action 44:34 -- The flooding basement analogy 51:00 -- Affirmations: "I am enough, I deserve abundance, I love you [name]" 57:02 -- 30 days in the mirror: the NASA research and Jack Canfield connection 1:00:04 -- Gratitude as the number one brain hack 1:07:29 -- Wave of fortune: Dan's Thailand story and Vadim Zeland's Transurfing 1:15:00 -- Walking one kilometer every day for 365 days 1:27:00 -- How Trevor works with business owners now, and where AI fits in 1:35:12 -- Trevor's closing challenge: change your someday to today   Resources Mentioned Addiction to Poetry -- Trevor Muir (book, available on Amazon) Lean In to Lead -- Trevor's podcast, launching soon Scale Like You Give a Shit -- Trevor's book in progress on the SurePoint story Jack Canfield -- affirmation and manifestation framework Mindvalley / Vishon Lakhiani -- gratitude research Wim Hof Method -- 90-day cold exposure and breathwork program Transurfing -- Vadim Zeland (wave of fortune concept) 12 Rules for Life -- Jordan Peterson (lobster and serotonin, referenced by Dan) Corliss Russell -- Conversations with Corliss podcast; LEED event Saskatoon, November 2026   Connect with Trevor Muir LinkedIn: search Trevor Muir -- he reads his messages and responds, especially from people who are struggling Lean In to Lead podcast: launching soon Connect with Growing the Future Website: growingthefuture.ca YouTube: Growing the Future Instagram: @growingthefuture LinkedIn: Growing the Future   Crisis Support If you or someone you know is struggling: Canada -- Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 U.S. -- Call or text 988 Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

Hugo reconnects with an old friend — Josh "CBJ" McKenzie, master barber and owner of The Craft Salon Suite in Grand Prairie, Texas. They hadn't seen each other in over a decade, but some conversations pick right back up like no time passed at all.Josh traces his journey from a kid secretly practicing fades on his little brother with a pair of broken clippers from his grandmother's closet, to becoming a barber who's cut the hair of professional athletes and built a space where other creative barbers can thrive. He talks about what it means to see art in a haircut, how drawing black-and-white portraits as a child taught him everything he needed to know about a fade, and why the barbershop has always been more than just a place to get a cut — it's a community.But the heart of this episode is what Josh kept quiet for a long time: his battle with kidney disease, the months he spent on dialysis while still running his business, and the moment God told him don't worry about it — and he chose to listen. His kidney transplant didn't just give him his health back. It gave him a new perspective, a louder purpose, and the courage to finally share his story so someone else could be inspired by it.This one's about faith, resilience, and what happens when you stop trying to figure it all out and just trust the process.Don't lose faith. Lose fear.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sol-meets-heart--3691166/support.

BIG STORY: We interviewed Mohammed Abullah, the Imam at the oldest mosque in North Texas, about how Governor Greg Abbott threatened to cut $530,000 from Grand Prairie's budget if they did not cancel an Eid ul-Adha celebration that the mosque was planning at Epic Waters.Muslim celebration at Grand Prairie water park canceled after Gov. Abbott threatens to pull city fundingMuslim Texans say Epic Eid cancellation signals growing IslamophobiaRage over Muslim water park day isn't new. But Texas GOP needs bogeymanSHORT STORY 1: The Fight Against Data Centers Proposed Veale Ranch data center withdraws request for Fort Worth tax breakFort Worth tables $10B data center site plan vote hours before council meetingBlack Mountain data center in southeast Fort Worth. Here's what to knowYou'll Never Guess Trade Unions' Position on AI Data CentersNorth Texas county among first to attempt moratorium on data centersCanadian electronics company confirms $900M Fort Worth investment, gets 10-year tax break‘Fighting Goliath': How a rural North Texas community took on Big DataData center battles erupt across Hood & Somervell counties. Here's what to know7 in 10 Americans oppose data centers being built in their communitiesSHORT STORY 2: FWISD State Takeover UpdatesAle Cheka at Texas House Education CommitteeFive Broward school principals resign to take jobs in Texas districtSHORT STORY 3: Tarrant County Commissioner's Court CorruptionMore than 200 Tarrant County voters misidentified as deceased, elections administrator saysTarrant County ends jail staffing contract early after argument between membersTarrant Commissioners decline to add to fund for rent and utilities assistance200K Tarrant County homes potentially overtaxed. Deadline to protest is May 15WINS: 817 Gather in our new space!Community Design Fort Worth wins Sid Richardson GrantIt's official: Fort Worth is the 10th-largest city in USNearly $10.8M allocated for new public art as Fort Worth voters approve bondsBuilder plans 35-home development near popular Smithfield TexRail stationLOSSES: ‘An extreme outlier': Group accuses Tarrant County DA of seeking death penalty against minorities & Tarrant faith leaders denounce racial disparity in death penalty casesIconic Fort Worth landmarks with uncertain futures top 2026 Most Endangered Places listACTIONS:May 18 - 22 Early voting for Primary runoff electionMay 19 - Ribbon Cutting for The Welman ProjectMay 19 - FWISD Board of Managers MeetingMay 19 - Grand Prairie City Council Meeting for Muslim Water Park EventMay 26 - Primary runoff election dayJune 2 - Fort Worth City Council work session about data centersJune 3 - 817 Gather at the Table (District 6)June 5 - 14 SparkFest at Amphibian StageJune 6 - Weston Gardens Anti-Data Center RallyJune 9 - Fort Worth City Council Vote on Black Mountain Data CenterJoin the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.

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LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock S11E092, Violent Criminal Convicted In A Shooting That Almost Killed An Officer Man running for LA mayor posts wild AI video with him as Batman. LAPD not liable for accidental death of teenager inside department store. Violent criminal convicted in a shooting that almost killed an officer. Gov. Greg Abbot warns mayor to stop Muslim only waterpark event. Man with box cutter fatally shot by officer after being tased. LEO Roundtable: AI Activism, Liability Verdicts, and Tactical Survival LEO Roundtable: Law Enforcement Perspectives S11E092 • Analysis of Criminal Convictions, Liability Verdicts, and Political Satire Core Case Analysis The Batman AI Satire Spencer Pratt's viral AI video portrays CA politicians as Gotham villains. Chief Ornelas notes its effectiveness in highlighting homelessness and crime failures to younger generations. LAPD Liability Verdict Jury finds LAPD not liable in the tragic Burlington store shooting of a 14-year-old. Discussion focuses on the high bar for civil liability and the "mental distress" claims in a $100M suit. Tactical Survival: Mountain View Officer survives point-blank ambush during traffic stop. Suspect Jeffrey Choi convicted of attempted murder (50 years to life). Critique emphasizes "hands visibility" and tactical approach. Constitutional Clash in Texas Gov. Abbott threatens to pull $530k in grants over a "Muslim-only" water park event, citing religious discrimination on public property. Roundtable Panel CD Chip DeBlok Host / LEO Professional RO Chief Ralph Ornelas Retired Commander, LASD Key Insight "You're not just a cop. You're a psychologist, a mentor, a teacher... everything wrapped in that badge." Keywords #QualifiedImmunity#BodyCam#TacticalAnalysis#PublicSafety Source: LEO Roundtable 2026-05-12 S11E092, Violent Criminal Convicted In A Shooting That Almost Killed An Officer This episode of the LEO Roundtable features host Chip DeBlok and Chief Ralph Ornelas discussing the intersection of technology and policing, significant legal victories regarding officer liability, and harrowing bodycam footage that provides critical tactical lessons for law enforcement professionals. The discussion spans from AI-generated political satire in California to constitutional disputes over public facility usage in Texas. AI Activism and the California Political Landscape The panel discussed a viral AI-generated video featuring Spencer Pratt as a Batman-like figure "roasting" California politicians, including Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom. Chief Ornelas noted that the video's "out of the box" creativity is successfully attracting younger generations and bringing failed policies—such as the homelessness crisis and government corruption—to the forefront of public discourse. Despite rumors of his affiliation, Pratt is running for office as an Independent, and recent polling suggests he is gaining significant traction against established incumbents. The discussion also touched upon the Los Angeles City Council's recent decision to ban pretextual stops for minor equipment violations, a move the speakers argued would hinder the discovery of more serious criminal activity. Legal Victory: The Burlington Store Shooting Verdict A Los Angeles jury recently found the LAPD not liable in a $100 million civil lawsuit stemming from the 2021 Burlington store shooting. The incident involved an officer firing a rifle at a violent suspect, resulting in a stray bullet or ricochet that tragically killed 14-year-old Valentina Orellana Peralta in a dressing room. The 9-3 verdict in favor of the city was seen as a significant win for law enforcement liability standards. Chief Ornelas commended the city for fighting the case rather than settling, noting that while the loss of life was a tragedy, the officer's actions were aimed at stopping a suspect who was actively assaulting citizens with a bike lock. Tactical Survival: The Mountain View Ambush The roundtable reviewed harrowing bodycam footage of a 2022 traffic stop in Mountain View, California, where Officer Jeffrey Thomas Choi shot a policeman at point-blank range. The officer survived despite being hit in the forearm and shoulder, the latter of which was protected by his ballistic vest. Choi was recently convicted of attempted murder and faces 50 years to life. Chief Ornelas provided a tactical critique, emphasizing the importance of "commanding the hands" and maintaining a safer approach position. He noted that the officer's survival was a "miracle" and served as a stark reminder of the dangers inherent in seemingly routine traffic stops. Constitutional Disputes and Use of Force Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to withhold $530,000 in state grants from Grand Prairie, Texas, over a "Muslim-only" event at a taxpayer-funded water park, citing religious discrimination and constitutional violations. Additionally, the panel analyzed a fatal shooting in Bradley, Illinois, involving Jose Orozco, who was armed with a box cutter during a wellness check. While the use of force was deemed justified under Graham v. Connor due to the suspect's sudden charge at officers, the panel discussed the optics of the post-shooting response, where officers continued to command a mortally wounded suspect to drop the weapon for several minutes before rendering aid. This session highlighted the evolving challenges of modern policing, from navigating the "out of the box" influence of AI in politics to the split-second life-and-death decisions required during wellness checks and traffic stops. The LAPD's legal victory serves as a landmark for civil liability, while the tactical reviews underscore that constant vigilance and adherence to training remain the officer's best tools for survival.

It's Friday, May 8th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Three North Korean prisoners to receive human rights award Three Korean missionaries detained for more than a decade in North Korea will receive the Graciela Fernandez Meijide Human Rights Award in August in absentia, reports International Christian Concern. The three men — missionary Choi Chun-gil, age 70, missionary Kim Jong-Uk, age 62, and Pastor Kim Kuk-gi, age 72— were helping North Korean defectors and underground churches in Northeast China before North Korean agents arrested them and took them to jails inside North Korea.  North Korea sentenced the three men to life in a North Korean labor camp. The South Korean government has repeatedly called for the missionaries' release. Analysts estimate that more than 30,000 Christians are currently suffering in these camps where they are overworked, starved, and tortured. Not surprisingly, North Korea denies the existence of such camps. According to Open Doors, North Korea is the most oppressive country worldwide for Christians. Vatican: Homosexual couples are not guilty of sin The new Vatican synod report published May 5th has just dropped a bombshell, reports LifeSiteNews.com. It said, “Sin, at its root, does not consist in the same-sex couple relationship.” Instead, the document suggests sin is merely a lack of faith in God. Homosexual relationships are presented by the Vatican through glowing testimonies. The document takes specific aim at Courage, a Catholic group established for the support of those with homosexual attraction who wish to live chastely and in accord with Catholic Church teaching.  And the report openly questions whether such unions could be considered analogous to marriage.  It asks whether homosexual “relationships” can be thought of as equal “to heterosexual conjugal union,” despite “the evident impossibility of procreation.” This is not a fringe document. It comes from a synodal study group operating with Vatican approval. But Leviticus 18:22 could not be more clear. “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” US launches strikes on two Iranian targets On May 7th,  U.S. Central Command confirmed military action within the Strait of Hormuz, saying American forces intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and struck back amid claims by Tehran that the Trump administration had violated a fragile ceasefire, reports NewsNation.com. According to Fox News, U.S. officials said Qeshm Port in the Strait of Hormuz and the port city of Bandar Abbas were struck. Plus, Iran's Bandar Kargan naval checkpoint in Minab was also hit. CENTCOM officials said Iran launched missiles, drones, and small boats on three U.S. guided-missile destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz headed to the Gulf of Oman. In response, U.S. forces “eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this. RUBIO:  “As President Trump has said, and the facts clearly bear out, the United States of America holds all the cards. There is no scenario here in which, if they decide to join a ladder of escalation, they wind up getting the last say. “But our preference is for these Straits [of Hormuz] to be opened to the way they're supposed to be open, back to the way it was. Anyone can use it. No mines in the water. Nobody paying tolls. That's what we have to get back to, and that's the goal here.” Mark Hamill of “Star Wars” posted image of dead President Trump Mark Hamill, the actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the original “Star Wars” trilogy of the 1970s and '80s, posted an image on May 6th that got the White House's attention, reports The Western Journal. The image, posted to Hamill's account on the social media platform BlueSky, showed President Donald Trump lying in a grave, hands folded, with a headstone that read “Donald J. Trump, 1946-2024.” Hamill wrote, “If only he should live long enough to witness his inevitable devastating loss in the midterms, be held accountable for his unprecedented corruption, impeached, convicted & humiliated for his countless crimes. Long enough to realize he'll be disgraced in the history books, forevermore.” Meanwhile, on the social media platform X, the official White House Rapid Response account, called Hamill “one sick individual.” Then, the White House linked Hamill-style rhetoric to other disturbing events, saying, “These Radical Left lunatics just can't help themselves. This kind of rhetoric is exactly what has inspired three assassination attempts in two years against our President.” Texas Governor pressures waterpark to cancel Muslim-only event A planned celebration of a Muslim-only day at the Epic Waters waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas has been canceled after backlash over religious discrimination, reports Fox4News. The Epic Waters waterpark had planned to hold a private event throughout the park on June 1st to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice and the second of two main festivals in Islam. It honors the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as an act of obedience to God's command. When The Worldview first reported the story of the Muslim-only, waterpark-wide event, Cathy Blake of Fate, Texas emailed the Epic Waters leadership. She wrote, “I see you are hosting a Muslim celebration and closing the park to non-Muslims, which is religious discrimination. But, since you probably don't see it that way, and are wanting to be inclusive, I'm wondering what day the park will be available for only Jews or only Christians as those two religions are two of the most practiced religions in America, alongside Islam. Please let me know the date so I can plan my summer accordingly.” When Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott heard about the event, he sent a letter to the City of Grand Prairie in which he threatened to pull $530,000 in public safety grants if the city held the event. The letter states that the event was being advertised as "Muslim Only" before changing its advertisements to state only a requirement of a modest dress code would be enforced. Governor Abbott wrote, "The event purports to be public-facing and discriminatory at the same time: All Muslims—but only Muslims—may attend. An event at a city-owned pool that was publicly and indiscriminately advertised as ‘Whites only' would surely violate the Constitution.” On May 6, officials with the City of Grand Prairie wrote, "After further review and in the best interest of the City of Grand Prairie, the June 1st event at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has been canceled." The organizer, Dr. Aminah Knight, noted that 600 people attended the event last year and she was “deeply disappointed.” American Bible Society celebrates its 210th anniversary And finally, on May 8th, 1816, the American Bible Society organized in New York to distribute the Bible worldwide. In 1816, there was a significant demand for Bibles in the United States following the American Revolutionary War.  The importation of Bibles from England had ceased, leading to a shortage as the nation sought to foster religious revival. Since then, it has distributed hundreds of millions of Bibles in thousands of languages worldwide. The first President of the American Bible Society was Elias Boudinot, who had been President of the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783. John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, was named the Bible Society president in 1821. And Francis Scott Key, the writer of the United States' national anthem, served as a Vice President from 1817 until his death in 1843. Today, people around the world are longing for the hope and truth found only in Scripture. Consider making a one-time donation today to empower believers with God's Word in their own language. Every $2 you give provides another Bible. The website is www.AmericanBible.org. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, May 8th, in the year of our Lord 2026, my 60th birthday. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a "Muslim only" event at a taxpayer-funded Texas water park has been canceled following criticism and threats by Gov. Greg Abbott to pull public safety grants. A local Islamic group had rented out the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie for its annual Dallas-Fort Worth "Epic Eid" celebration on June 1. Governor Abbott blasted the event, calling the initial "Muslim only" policy "unconstitutional" and "religious discrimination. Also the internet erupts after California Dem Katie Porter on a debate stage admits quiet part out loud on immigration. An estimated 400,000 illegal immigrants entered California from 2021 to 2023 as overall population grew by just 20,000, and a heated debate on finishing the high speed rail in California. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grand Prairie canceled a private party for Muslims at a city-owned water park after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull hundreds of thousands of dollars in state funding. In other news, the Texas Department of Public Safety has proposed rule changes that would affect how Texans apply for and renew certain licenses, including handgun carry licenses; a rapid rise in the cost of living has left seniors on fixed incomes in a precarious position across the U.S.; and the University of Dallas men's basketball team said they are out $60,000 after a travel company filed for bankruptcy following a series of payments the team made for a trip to London. But a $30,000 donation from Mark Cuban on Wednesday may allow the trip to happen after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim St. Onge opens by celebrating Texas Governor Greg Abbott's intervention that led to the cancellation of a Muslim-only public water park event in Grand Prairie after concerns over religious discrimination. She then launches into a deep discussion on America's Christian foundations, pushing back on claims that the United States was never intended to be a Christian nation. Drawing heavily from historian Tim Barton's research, Kim cites examples ranging from George Washington attending church immediately after inauguration to Congress approving Bible imports and presidents issuing prayer proclamations throughout early American history. The segment contrasts those traditions with Barack Obama's famous “we are no longer just a Christian nation” remark, which Kim argues symbolized a broader cultural effort to rewrite American identity, weaken the nuclear family, and erase the nation's Judeo-Christian roots under the banner of “fundamental change.” Hashtags: #KimOnaWhim #ChristianNation #TimBarton #GeorgeWashington #Obama #GregAbbott #Texas #ReligiousFreedom #JudeoChristian #AmericanHistory #Faith #MAGA #MarcCox

Top headlines for Thursday, May 7, 2026Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils a new HHS “deprescribing” initiative targeting the overuse of SSRIs and other psychiatric drugs, especially for children; Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatens to pull state funding over a Muslim-only Eid celebration planned at a city-owned waterpark in Grand Prairie; and Pastor Larry Ragland apologizes after Rep. Eric Burlison denied claims about a supposed UFO disclosure warning tied to spiritual deception.00:11 RFK Jr. rolls out 'deprescribing' initiative during SSRI summit01:06 Texas Gov. threatens to pull funding over waterpark event02:00 Larry Ragland apologizes after congressman disputes UFO briefing02:51 Archaeologists uncover statue thought to be Ramses II03:44 Ruben Saenz becomes new president of UMC Council of Bishops04:32 Adam Hamilton campaign gets over $1M in donations in first week05:26 Nick Vujicic doc ‘No Limbs, No Limits' explores faith, familySubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsRFK Jr. rolls out 'deprescribing' initiative during SSRI summit | PoliticsTexas Gov. threatens to pull funding over waterpark event | U.S.Larry Ragland apologizes after congressman disputes UFO briefing | Church & MinistriesArchaeologists uncover statue thought to be Ramses II | WorldRuben Saenz becomes new president of UMC Council of Bishops | Church & MinistriesAdam Hamilton campaign gets over $1M in donations in first week | PoliticsNick Vujicic doc ‘No Limbs, No Limits' explores faith, family | Entertainment

The central Texas regional mobility authority is proposing a big expansion of mopac from downtown to Slaughter lane, which would add two new toll lanes in an effort to alleviate the major congestion through the corridor, but critics aren't satisfied, after last night's meeting of Austin's environmental commission where multiple people showed up to slam the proposal over environmental concerns, Caldwell county could soon see a major boom in data center development that has some residents worried about changes to their communities, and Governor Abbott is threatening to pull state funding from Grand Prairie over an event at a waterpark as Epic Waters plans to host a private event to celebrate the Muslim holiday of EID on June first that will require a modest dress code and Governor Abbott says that could result in the loss of half a million dollar for the city, which owns the water park, he also says what the park did is religious discrimination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats' number-one priority is to allow crime to run free in their cities. Instead of cracking down, socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's response to a 77-year-old man is to ban security cameras. The "Muslims only” water park looks like it could be shut down after I exposed it. Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) sent a letter to the city of Grand Prairie threatening to pull the city's public safety grant if the event wasn't scrapped. My H-1B work is making its way to President Donald Trump. Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Trump administration about H-1B fraud, and she joins me to discuss. A former UnitedHealthcare worker experiences FAFO after posting a video online about how upset she was that President Trump was not assassinated.► Watch my latest H-1B visa scam video:https://youtu.be/ICI8DyXo7ZQ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area.► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1Sponsors:► 'Animal Farm'See “Animal Farm” in theaters May 1. Tickets are available now at https://www.angel.com/AnimalFarm.► MDHearingGo to https://www.ShopMDHearing.com and use promo code SARA to get a pair of hearing aids.► Blaze TVHead over to https://www.BlazeTV.com/SARA and use promo code SARA to get $20 off your subscription.Timestamps: 00:00 - Democrats Love Crime 20:02 - Muslim Water Park Ultimatum 29:14 - Reaction to My H-1B Work 42:15 - Crying About Being Fired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marco Rubio crushed his first White House Press Briefing while Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave. Will the Woke Reich start going after Rubio? Governor Greg Abbott's office has sent a letter to the city of Grand Prairie threatening to pull their public safety grants if they don't cancel the planned “Muslim-only” water park day. Catholic University doubles down on blocking antisemitism speakers. Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Native Path Grass Fed Collagenhttps://GetNativePath.com/DanaFor my special offer get up to 45% OFF. Try it risk-free with a 365-day money-back guarantee.PreBornhttps://www.PreBorn.com/Dana or #250 AND SAY “BABY”Help Preborn Fund 1,000 ultrasounds by Mother's Day, and protect mothers and babies in crisis. Help us reach our goal!Fresh Pressed Olive Oilhttps://DanaLovesOliveOil.comTry it now and get a full-sized $49 bottle of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil for FREE just pay $1 shipping with no commitment—Claim yours today.Pocket HoseText DANA to 64000For a limited time, get two FREE gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and thumb drive nozzle when you buy a new Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text DANA to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Fast Growing Treeshttp://fastgrowingtrees.com/Dana Get an additional 20% Percent Off Better Plants and Better Growing by using code DANA at checkout. Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaSupport your heart health with SuperBeets Heart Chews Zero Sugar now Buy 2 get 1 Free. Visit today to learn how to get a Free 30-day supply. Ask ChapterDial #250 and say “My Medicare” Chapter can help you take control of your Medicare. Relief Factorhttps://www.ReliefFactor.comDeclare your independence from pain with Relief Factor—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95. Patriot Mobilehttp://PatriotMobile.com/DANAVisit online or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code DANA for a free month of service.Noble Goldhttp://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DANAIf you want to see how physical gold and silver could fit into your portfolio, download Noble Gold Investments FREE Wealth Protection Kit. Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

It's Tuesday, May 5th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Kenyan Somalis killed 7 Kenyan Christian farmers On April 25th, International Christian Concern reports that Muslim Somali herders killed seven Christian farmers in Kitui County, Kenya in a raid. The raiders left behind burned homes, scattered belongings, and families struggling to come to terms with the loss. Local church leaders said many of the affected families are now dealing with loss on multiple levels, including loved ones, homes, and livelihoods.  Remember Jesus's words in Revelation 2:10.  He said, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” War with Iran has cost America $70 billion The cost of war in Iran continues to rise. The Trump administration announced that the war has cost $25 billion, but that does not include the cost to rebuild destroyed military bases in the Middle East. The Iran War Cost Tracker has the cost of the war pegged at more than $70 billion. That is more than $1 billion dollars a day.  Trump removed 300,000 illegals from Social Security rolls The Trump administration is working to reform Social Security by removing illegal aliens off the rolls. Listen to President Trump's latest comments on his protection of Social Security.  TRUMP: “Together with the Republicans in Congress, we've removed nearly 300,000 illegal aliens from the Social Security roles. (applause and cheers) And we've removed more than 100,000 migrants from Medicare eligibility: 100,000 and the number is going up. “What we're really doing is saving Social Security because it was so rife with fraud.” Supreme Court rules against race-based Congressional districts In a blockbuster decision, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against apportioning congressional districts by race, effectively neutering a portion of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.  Following the decision, a flurry of Republican states, including Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida began working towards redistricting in favor of Republicans.  However, Democrats are planning their own redistricting efforts, as both parties remain deadlocked in midterm election jockeying.  Supreme Court temporarily allows mail-order abortion drugs In other Supreme Court headlines, it issued an administrative stay on Monday of a lower court ruling, which would have put a stop to the mail order program for the Abortion Kill Pill.   The administrative order will hold for a week, while the court gives the Food and Drug Administration opportunity to respond.  U.S. public school enrollment is down Public school enrollment is down in the United States — a 900,000-person drop over the last decade.   During the same period, Edunomics Lab reports that staffing has actually increased by about the same amount -- 700,000 people or about 12%, ironically. The government school monopoly spends $1 trillion per year on their program, averaging $17,000 per student.  Per student costs, adjusted for inflation, have doubled since 1980. $17,000 cost-per-public schooler vs. $1,600 per homeschooler The Homeschool Legal Defense Association surveyed 4,000 homeschool families and found the per-child costs for homeschooling an elementary school student runs around $1,300, and $1,600 for a middle and high school student. That means a family with five children saves the state $85,000 per year in education costs, and then, spends $7,000 of their own money doing it. America's property tax revolt There is somewhat of a property tax revolt going on across the country.  Florida lawmakers are proposing an end to local government property tax. Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has suggested something similar. And the states of Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wyoming have other initiatives in process to reform property tax in favor of the taxpayers. 1 Samuel 8 speaks of this tyranny: “[Samuel] said, ‘This will be the behavior of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons. … He will take your daughters. … He will take a tenth of your grain and your vintage. … And you will cry out in that day because of your king whom you have chosen for yourselves, and the Lord will not hear you in that day.” Gas prices have doubled since February U.S. gas prices have almost doubled since late February. Now the average price sits at $4.46 per gallon, up from $2.84 a gallon just two months ago. Idaho requires teachers/doctors to tell parents if child has gender issues The state of Idaho passed a bill that requires teachers and doctors to tell parents if their child is experiencing gender dysphoria. The law, signed by Republican Governor Brad Little, seeks to combat ways in which a child may secretly appear to be the other sex without parental approval.  Republican State Senator Ben Toews stated, “A loophole was left in the [previous] law, and it did not mention social transitions, the process by which vulnerable children are led into the pipeline.” Violations of the new law could lead to steep fines and potential loss of professional licenses. Barbie Director to direct Netflix Narnia film Greta Gerwig is directing the next Narnia film, The Magician's Nephew, to be produced by Netflix, which is expected to be released on February 12, 2027.  Gerwig is best known for her director role in the feminist film “Barbie.”  The first three Narnia movies yielded a worldwide box office total of $1.8 billion. Texas waterpark celebrates Islamic festival by restricting park to Muslims There's a $90 million taxpayer-funded waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas called Epic Waters which is now celebrating the Islamic holiday of  Eid-al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice and the second of two main festivals in Islam.  It honors the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.  The Epic Waters park will be restricting the park to Muslims, allowing only Halal food to be sold, and requiring head-to-toe Muslim dress for all swimmers. 90-year-old pro-lifer calls for end to F.A.C.E. Act And finally, Eva Edl, a 90-year-old woman who was placed in a Soviet death camp at a young age, is urging Congress to repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances, or F.A.C.E. Act, after she was convicted and put in prison under the Biden administration.  Pro-abortion advocates have used the F.A.C.E. Act to jail and silence pro-lifers. Listen to her recent testimony.  EDL: “Pro-lifers who continue to put their bodies between the abortionist and innocent victims today will continue to be targeted by this unjust law until it is repealed. And yet, despite knowing this, when the Lord asks you to do something, you just simply do it, no matter the cost. After all, He gave His life to save us.” John 15:13 reminds us, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.”  Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, May 5th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

“Kim on a Whim” zeroes in on controversy out of Grand Prairie, Texas, where a taxpayer-funded EPIC Indoor Water Park is hosting a Muslims-only event for an upcoming Islamic holiday, complete with modest dress requirements and full public exclusion for the day. Kim and Marc break down whether a city-owned facility can legally allow religious exclusivity, debating the constitutional gray area between private rentals and government endorsement of religion. Referencing commentary from Dana Loesch, the discussion leans heavily on the “flip test”—questioning how a Christian-only event would be received—and expands into broader concerns about perceived double standards in public venues, cultural accommodation, and whether similar policies would be tolerated if applied to other religious groups. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #TexasWaterPark #ReligiousFreedom #DanaLoesch #FirstAmendment #PublicFacilities #CulturalDebate #GrandPrairieTX

In this episode of "We Are TPM," hosts John and Kyle Teixeira dive deeply into the topic of short-term rental regulations, zeroing in on the economic implications of restricting such rentals. As cities and homeowners' associations grapple with how to manage the influx of short-term rentals like Airbnb, John and Kyle explore the complicated interplay of regulation, taxation, and economic impact. They discuss whether restrictions can be beneficial or detrimental to local economies, highlighting examples from Texas cities like Arlington and Grand Prairie. The conversation broadens to examine the various levels of authority that can create restrictions, from federal to city levels, and how each impacts the real estate market differently. John and Kyle stress the importance of balancing safety, regulation, and economic growth, presenting an articulate analysis of operational requirements and market forces influenced by short-term rental activity. Through examples from real-life cases and studies, the episode reveals the complex, often fraught interactions between neighborhood tranquility and the economic potential of short-term rental properties. Notable Quotes: "Cities are looking to regulate short-term rentals to ensure they receive tax revenues akin to hotels, while maintaining safety for all." - John Teixeira "Broad restrictions on investments in properties can negatively affect not just individual assets, but whole neighborhoods." - Kyle Teixeira "The review-based economy ensures that there is an organic way of holding everyone accountable, which is often overlooked in restrictions." - John Teixeira "Having professional management can often prevent many of the issues that communities fear with short-term rentals." - John Teixeira Listen to We Are TPM on any major podcast platform including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and many more. Tune in today!We Are TPM Teixeira Property Management Mansfield, Texas www.WeAreTPM.com ShowMeTheMoney@WeAreTPM.com ——————————————————————————— There are a vast amount of ways in today's world to build wealth using real estate and investing, not just in property, but in yourself! Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, John Teixeira and Kyle Teixeira of Teixeira Property Management bring you all of the knowledge and experience they can provide for the confidence to achieve your investment goals, or how and why to create them. Now, while John and Kyle have a ton to share, they will also be bringing you interviews with some of their clients, industry partners, experienced investors, and much more every week! John and Kyle look forward to sharing the knowledge you need about arguably the greatest investment vehicle that is available to the masses — Real Estate. Knowledge is power, and John and Kyle intend to give you as much power as possible. It's not always about the HOW, but also the WHY, and they will be digging into it right here every week!

Greg talks with Ann Landing-Ferguson and Tammy Stephens from FamilyCore about their upcoming annual Kentucky Derby Soirée – Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Holiday Inn and Suites at Grand Prairie. They share the organization’s mission of supporting children and families through foster care and adoption services, and highlight what guests can expect at the event, including Derby-themed fun and fundraising to support children in need!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Easter message from Luke 24 explores how the resurrection of Jesus moved His followers from confusion to clarity. If you've ever struggled with doubt, disappointment, or questions about your faith, this sermon will help you see how Jesus meets us in those moments and leads us into truth.In Luke 24, we walk through the first Easter day—when the women came to the empty tomb, Peter ran in uncertainty, and two disciples walked the road to Emmaus. None of them expected the resurrection. They were confused, doubtful, and even fearful.But everything changed when Jesus reminded them of what He had already said.When we forget the words of Jesus, we often live in confusion and fear. But when we remember, clarity begins to come.Clarity doesn't come from striving.Clarity comes from remembering.Clarity comes from sitting with Him.If you're searching for answers, hope, or a fresh encounter with Jesus, this message is for you.—At Overflow Church, our heart is to help people encounter the reality of Jesus and experience the life He offers.

Superintendents in several districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have announced their departures over the past few weeks. Some are retiring after lengthy tenures. Others left their districts more abruptly. In other news, city leaders promised to deliver the Dallas Wings a new practice facility in time for the start of training camp next month, but shovels have yet to hit the ground; at least two sightings of a coyote were recorded in the area on March 4 and March 12; and current MasterChef judge and former Top Chef “fan favorite” Tiffany Derry is opening a restaurant, sports bar and lounge called The Landing in Grand Prairie on April 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Albert Sanchez and Chris Schultz join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on April 6th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Albert Sanchez is the co‑founder and owner of Beto's Mexican Restaurant, a family‑owned Mexican restaurant based in Grand Prairie, Texas, that has been serving the community since 1993. A lifelong Grand Prairie resident and graduate of South Grand Prairie High School, Sanchez grew up around the restaurant industry, working alongside his father, Humberto "Beto" Sanchez, who originally pursued his dream of opening a Mexican restaurant using family recipes from Monterrey, Mexico. As a very young entrepreneur, Albert helped transform Beto's from a small "hole‑in‑the‑wall" location into a well‑known local destination for traditional Mexican cuisine, focusing on hand‑rolled enchiladas, homemade tamales and tortillas, and freshly fried chips. Over the years, he has navigated the growing pains of expanding and relocating the business, balancing the demands of ownership with raising a family and staying deeply involved in the Grand Prairie community. Today, as owner and CEO, Sanchez continues to guide Beto's Mexican Restaurant and Catering, emphasizing family hospitality, community engagement, and authentic Mexican flavors for guests from across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Restaurant Systems Pro - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee."  Let's make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  Website: https://www.eatatbetos.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

Bill Spivey December 19, 1949 — February 15, 2026Bill Spivey of Lorena, Texas, fondly known as “Uncle Bill” – and lovingly called Papa by his grandchildren – passed away peacefully surrounded by family the evening of Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 76. Born on December 19, 1949, in Waco, Texas, Bill was and will forever be cherished and be a significant part of all the lives who knew him. He lived a devoted life to his family and close friends and was willing to help anyone in need. Bill was a hard worker, determined to provide for his family to give them a better life than he had. A loving brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, friend, leader in the surrounding communities and beyond, and will be greatly missed by so many.He was the seventh oldest of eight children of Ivers Patterson Spivey II and Ethel Wayne Haley. He grew up on a dairy farm in East Waco until he had to transfer from La Vega to Lorena schools in junior high to work cattle off Chapel Road in Lorena for the family. He moved back to the dairy farm to milk cows in the ninth grade and started to play football for La Vega. A broken leg ended his football season in ninth grade, but he continued to play until his senior year when he had to stop to take care of his father and family farms. He and the love of his life, Debbie, graduated from La Vega and Bill served as senior class president for the class of 1968. Bill and Debra Kay Rager were married on October 24, 1969, and have shared over 56 years of marriage. They have known each other since the first grade at La Vega. Together they have organized and hosted numerous class of 1968 reunions and have stayed in close contact and shared many memories with about 40% of their graduating class.After high school, Bill began his jack-of-all trades journey, learning from mentors in the equipment and construction businesses of Waco, Texas. He attended MCC for a couple of years while working at the Consumers Oil and Gas station. Soon after he went to work for Dick Richards owner of Richards Equipment for whom he would drive for and assist in the business. Mr. Richards taught Bill all about tools, how to operate equipment and play with dynamite per Debbie, which she found in her car where Bill had placed it for a time without telling her. He moved on to work for General Tire and later went to work for Texas Fine Magnetics. After the birth of their daughter, Christy, and son, Joshua, Bill and Debbie moved from Watt Street in Waco to Windy Lane in Lorena in 1979 where Bill continued to develop his skills and started Spivey's Welding Service around 1980 and later incorporated in 1982.While Bill and Debbie worked on their business and careers, they were significant in raising not only their own family but also the neighborhood kids at the top of Brandy Hill on Windy Lane in Lorena. All the neighborhood kids loved and adored playing with the Spivey family and all looked out for each other. So many memories of birthday parties, hayrides, riding four wheelers, killing rattle snakes, and chasing dogs, and eventually raising cattle. The Lorena class of 1990 (for Christy) and 1993 (for Joshua) will forever have fond memories of Bill and Debbie for all that they shared and did for them in their lives.Bill had many hobbies – gun and knife collecting, photography, motorcycle riding, deer hunting, bow hunting, fishing, boating on many area lakes, pool parties, cattle ranching, smoking briskets, hosting family and high school reunions, eating ice cream and popcorn with pups and grandchildren, but most of all he loved mowing his place and riding in his big green John Deer tractor bailing hay for his beloved cattle, horses, and donkeys. He loved showing everyone, especially the grandchildren, his beloved cattle. Many were bottle-fed and raised and would follow him on the ATV around the pastures like puppies. He was an awesome protector of his family and cattle and hunted and shot many coyotes on the farm. We all shared beautiful sunsets visiting all that he had developed on his farm in Moody, Texas in the mid-to-late ‘90s. We'll never be able to count just how many people he has taught about gun safety, shooting, and driving various vehicles in those blessed pastures.Spivey's Welding Service, Inc. has traveled all over the U.S.A. and the following are major projects that Bill's business and right-hand man, Joe Hurst, and many other amazing employees have accomplished: Went to Victorville, California in the ‘80s and built concrete tilt wall storage facilities; built Harley Davidson facilities in Waco, Grand Prairie, Forth Worth, Euless / Bedford, Texas; Lock Joint Tube (LJT) industrial facility in Temple, Texas; built a new facility for West, Texas EMS and later rebuilt it again after the West fertilizer plant explosion and was later recognized by West EMS for his construction work; built numerous fire stations, convenience stores including fuel tank installations, industrial buildings, ranch facilities, homes, and has helped clean up environmental spills under his Petro Containment Services, Inc. business. Bill worked extensively with the Texas Water Commission board in 1989 and made recommendations for the development of regulations to be issued by the water commission for cleaning up old fuel tanks. He later served as the Elm Creek representative for Moody, Texas for the Bluebonnet Water board. After 45 years, Bill's health declined and Spivey's Welding Service, Inc. was retired in 2023. Bill was self-taught in AutoCad design and designed many drawings and worked with certified engineers to help make his passion for construction a reality and successful business. In his later years, he continued to teach his grandson Caedmon all about AutoCad systems and drafting.Bill will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Debbie; his daughter, Christy and her husband Kurt Garner and their children, Kayla and boyfriend Aaron Rauschhuber, Caedmon and his wife, Jesleigh, and Kendall; his son, Joshua and his wife, Whitney, and daughter Savannah; his sisters, Rose Bush and Betty Robertson; his brother, Michael Spivey and his wife, Linda and their children; and many nieces and nephews and their children, as well as numerous cousins and their families, and Uncle Joe Lawrence Spivey and Aunt Joan Spivey.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brothers - Ivers Patterson Spivey III, Leslie Wayne Spivey, Bobby Joe Spivey, and sister - Patricia Ann Spivey Swope and Debbie's parents, L.A. and Marie Rager whom he cherished as much as his own.Friends and family are invited to gather and honor the remarkable life of a man who touched so many, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and memories that will resonate in our hearts forever.In Lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to https://www.caringbridge.org/site/37525ff4-0511-11f1-ac42-3be23c786d23, or to the charity of your choosing.

Gary sits down with the inspiring Paul Ritter to discuss the game-changing Black History Month events in Grand Prairie, Texas! From a Unity 5K walk and a Tasteful Affair cooking live event to a massive Your Health is Your Wealth Expo featuring top health and leadership experts, Paul breaks down how Grand Prairie is setting a new standard. Don't miss insider details on free community events, empowering resources, and tips for better heart health!

Gary sits down with the inspiring Paul Ritter to discuss the game-changing Black History Month events in Grand Prairie, Texas! From a Unity 5K walk and a Tasteful Affair cooking live event to a massive Your Health is Your Wealth Expo featuring top health and leadership experts, Paul breaks down how Grand Prairie is setting a new standard. Don't miss insider details on free community events, empowering resources, and tips for better heart health!

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This week on The Land Show Jonathan Goode is in the Grand Prairie of Arkansas for this show, and is excited to speak with:   Dr. Vaughn Poe, Executive Director with the Alabama Real Estate Commission, joins us to discuss his love of land and how he has been able to grow his personal farm and land base through the years. Dr. Poe shares how the Alabama Real Estate Commission serves consumers and regulates real estate license law in our state. https://arec.alabama.gov/ Ethan Barrett, Fire Analyst with the Alabama Forestry Commission, talks about how the current drought situation is impacting fire forecasts heading into peak burn season this Spring. https://www.forestry.alabama.gov/ Shaun Lee and Cooper Holmes join us to talk about our Farm & Forest Brokers recent trip to Arkansas to duck hunt in the Grand Prairie. Shaun also shares about a great property available for purchase in Pickens County. https://farmandforestbrokers.com/shaun-lee/   Thanks to our generous sponsors that make it possible to bring you The Land Show every week: Alabama Ag Credit,  Farm & Forest Brokers, First South Farm Credit, The Land Report, LandThink, and LandFlip.   Subscribe to The Land Show, anywhere you get quality podcasts. If you like our content, please give us a positive review so others can find us as well. Please call or text our Farm & Forest Brokers office any time at 205-340-3946.

Plus the principal of Celina's Moore Middle School resigns three months after one of her teachers is arrested on charges of invasive visual recording of boys undressing in the locker room, today is day nine of the trial of former Uvalde CISD Police Officer Adrian Gonzales, a middle school teacher in Grand Prairie is under arrest accused of grooming a student, and more!

GBAG of the DAY & LA Live: Monday/Friday: Wild Card Weekend, LA's B-Day, "Ra-Leigh" North Carolina update; Ft. Worth Firebug; RIP to a Grand Prairie Legend Gavin Boothe! full 1476 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:35:50 +0000 gBB9Vuhsndgz1zxrigvVmUmI03sikkyy nfl,wild card weekend,trending,viral videos,chad ochocinco,sports GBag Nation nfl,wild card weekend,trending,viral videos,chad ochocinco,sports GBAG of the DAY & LA Live: Monday/Friday: Wild Card Weekend, LA's B-Day, "Ra-Leigh" North Carolina update; Ft. Worth Firebug; RIP to a Grand Prairie Legend Gavin Boothe! The G-Bag Nation - Weekdays 10am-3pm 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Quaranteam - Dave In Dallas: Part 10 Dave & Olivia use skills meant for a last resort.Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Let's review the list of characters: David Belsus – 46, physics & astronomy professor at Eastfield college, a community college in the Dallas area. Prepper, survivalist, has a greenhouse in his backyard and lives in an outer ring suburb. Six foot, fit, short cropped hair. Lupie Ramos – 32, former financial advisor, Dave's neighbor, got caught out of state when the lockdowns started. She spent two frantic weeks trying to get back to her daughter. Lupie has been in love with Dave for over a year. Long, dark brown hair, medium build, and a lovely smile. Esme – 9, daughter of Lupie, prone to the occasional snarky comment. Adores Dave. Becca; 18, Lupie's babysitter, was watching Esme when lockdowns occurred. Her refusal to abandon Esme, as her mother insisted, likely saved Becca's life, since her extended family ignored precautions and died of Duo. Esme, Lupie, and Dave are all Becca has left in the world. Short, medium build, small tits, with short blond hair and a smile that is shy with strangers and beams with family and friends. Janice Wheeler; 33, Dave's first partner to arrive, a librarian at Cedar Valley, another community college member of DCCCD. Slender build and medium height, Janice is 3/4 Korean, her paternal grandfather is Anglo. Medium length black hair often pulled back in a bun for work or ponytail at home. Shawna Cooper; 36, senior meteorologist at WFAA, Master's degree in meteorology from O U, worked at NSSL and spent time as a storm chaser. Whole hog sci-fi nut, beginning with Start Trek TNG. 5' 10", large tits, medium brown skin, dark brown eyes, shoulder length black hair styled like a frizzy weeping willow. Olivia Tyler (Liv); 21, senior studying horticulture at Tarleton State University, near Dallas. Daughter of Carter and Janelle, Dave's best friends since college. Had a well-known crush on Dave throughout her teen years. Since her dad was former SF and a survivalist, Liv is skilled with several firearms as well as bladed weapons. Never failed to take a deer any season she's hunted. 5'10" long, dark brown hair, large tits, lightly tanned, brown eyes, and a wide smile. Melanie Ustanich; 22, graduate student in IT at Tarleton, Liv's roommate, recently found a passion for cooking. Spent most of her life in foster homes, Liv's parents accepted her like family the first time she went with Liv on Thanksgiving Break. 5'8" medium length auburn hair, green eyes, small mouth with a ready, mischievous smile. The ladies came through, leaving one mug beside the detective and swiftly exiting with the pot, several mugs, a milk jug, and a small container that may have just been repurposed as a sugar dish. Verratti pushed her mask up to her nose to take a sip, holding the mug like a sacred talisman, her eyes closed and a look of bliss dawning on her face. It was a short day. She opened her eyes and the distance they contained sent the brief appearance of joy below the horizon once again. Laying her mug back on the table, she pulled her mask back into place. "The man that was with you that day at the range?" "Yes, my friend Carter. He was the one that arranged the time on the range." "And how did he manage that? Didn't you say a few times he was a security guy?" "He runs physical and digital security checks for sites his company guards. He and his guys also get hired out by insurance companies to check out their client's security plans as well." For a moment, Dave allowed himself to forget the pain and use the present tense. "I think you mentioned a few times before class that he was in special forces?" "Yep. He likes to say his civilian job is kinda similar to his work in the army, just with paintball or laser tag gear." "Good." She motioned him to sit close, so she could speak lower. "You've stumbled into something no one seems to be working hard to solve." Dave's eyebrows stitched together. Her tone was more ominous than her words. "Nine weeks ago, a truck carrying seven vaccinated women was attacked. It was on its way to some rich neighborhood to deliver partners to the McMansion set. The attackers covered their tracks reasonably well, so we never caught them. Two weeks ago, a shipment of vaccine got hit between Grand Prairie and the Vax Center. They didn't even try to take the whole shipment, just grabbed a bunch and ran like hell. The chopper that was following them didn't have infrared on it, so they lost track of them in the trees in the dark." Dave stayed silent as she paused to gather her thoughts. "Look, I shouldn't have said any of this, but nobody's doing anything. Your friend has the skills to deal with the problem. And the way you've always presented yourself, if he's your friend, then he'll want to apply his skills to right a great big fucking wrong that's being ignored. There's an Air Force liaison office in the station right now. They're supposed to coordinate a military response to big attacks, but they've been blasé about both attacks." "Wait? Military to take out crooks? I mean, even big deal shit like this? Shouldn't that be done by SWAT or ATF?" She stared at him. If he had to guess, her lips were tightly pressed together under her mask. Her words were tightly spoken as she continued. "The fact your attackers cut their fallen buddies' nuts off suggests they had bonded female partners. That means either the hijacked transport, or the vaccine attack. Maybe both. And that means they may have been coming here to abduct your partners and bind them to themselves." "But that would kill them!" Dave started out as a loud interjection, but at her look, and as his own self-control kicked in, he dropped to a strenuous whisper. "There; is a way. But only if the man is dead. There was an ER nurse on the first transport. She would have known about the procedure, at least in broad terms." She pulled a map from her valise. Unfolding it, she pointed to two locations. The attacks happened here, and here." "Yeah, that stretch of I-20 is a bit empty, even being in the middle of urban sprawl." "Because of that attack, they moved the flights to Love Field." "No rural hideouts along the way." "Exactly. Now look, here's where the chopper last was sure they had an eye on them." Her finger indicated a spot southeast of Athens. "What I'm asking you is to get a hold of your friend. See if he and some of his team are willing to investigate; and maybe rescue some of these women. No one else is doing anything about this. And they are escalating." "Do you think they'll try again here?" "I don't know. Not anytime soon, you gave them plenty of reasons to give this place a wide berth. I can't swear to that, but I'd say they'll at least leave you alone for a while." Which means they may be coming for my family again. Whenever they feel like trying again. No point in telling her about Carter. I'll have to do this myself, but I'm not telling her that. A trained, former special forces operative that still does security testing is a reasonable person to ask to do this. A community college professor that's been trained by his prepper buddy doesn't sound nearly as reassuring. Fuck Carter, why the hell did you have to die? "How sure are you on that last sighting?" She flipped her notebook back several pages. After consulting her notes, she carefully laid her finger again on the map. "Right there." Dave stared at the indicated location, noting nearby major road intersections and the distances from each to the tip of her finger. Mainly, he looked at the roads that formed a boundary around the area. The raiders may not be inside that space, but it was a place to begin. "Be very careful. There's suspicion that some army deserters are with these guys." She took a deep breath. "It's like pulling teeth getting anything out of the Air Force woman about this. Please professor, talk to your friend. I'll contact you in a day or so to see if he's responded." "Why don't I just call you?" "I'd rather have that discussion when I'm not at the station or around other officers." "Okay. You need anything else from me detective?" "No. No, I should be going. I'll call in a few days." "I'll be ready." Hope I've found them by then . Dave walked her to the door and locked up behind her. He slipped over to the parlor to check the window patch for any air leaks. Dave ran his hand around the edges, slowly, but felt no movement, not cold streams. Some of the family had come downstairs, now that the weather was once again outside. Dave sat in a chair, staring off into space while the others red or talked. This may take more than a day, just to find these guys. And once I do, I'll need time to observe, and then time to plan. Food, water, ammunition. I'll need something long-range. My best bet will probably be picking them off one at a time at first. I've got silencers for the MP5's, but no subsonic ammo. It's still going to be obvious when I shoot. Carter has all the subsonic ammo. Imagine the look on the face of whoever finds his armory. Fuck, what if they just bulldoze the place? Yeah, Liv and I need to try and get his weapons and equipment. Wait, I have subsonic.22LR. I could use that for the first few. Fuck, I'm really doing this. That means I'll be gone for a few days. It's already been two days for Rebecca, and she's on such a short fuse. We really ought to ask the vaccine experts why that is. Gee, what a call to make. "Hey, vaccine guys? Yeah, look, I've got this eighteen year old cutie that just insists on having sex every four days. Like, she's climbing the walls by day five. What's up with that?" I'm sure they'll have all kinds of sympathy. Well, I have my first thing I've got to do before I go. Dave found Becca in the room she and Reena shared. The one they'd previously used as a 'hotel room' the night the ladies put together for prom. Reena was not around. "Hey, sexy nerd girl, what're you up to?" Becca rolled on to her back from her book reading. Her face was glowing, though she was also blushing from her scalp to, well, lower than her shirt collar. She very cutely bit her lower lip. Dave chuckled. "You are so damn cute, ya know that?" Her face twisted a little. "Demotion huh? I've gone from sexy to cute in less than a minute." "One does not preclude the other. There is an intersection of the two. In my opinion, you exist within that intersection." "God, you know how weirdly sexy it is that you can talk math about sex?" "You know how great it is that you're one of two partners I can talk to that way? Most of the others either won't get it, or will be turned off by it." The radiant look Becca got from the compliment was exactly what Dave was going for. She wasn't just a teen hottie, or gamer girl, or some other check box. She was his younger nerd partner that he got to introduce to so many things he loved that were new to her. Or, things she'd heard about, but not yet experienced. And she was fun in bed. Becca's hand slipped to the hem of her t-shirt. Dave stepped swiftly up to her bed and grabbed her hands. He pulled her around so her ass hung off the edge of the bed and her head was braced against the wall. She and Dave were still experimenting with different ways to have sex. She'd recently mentioned that quickies sounded kinda hot. Dave figured now would be a good time to try. He grabbed her shorts and panties at the hips and pulled both down to her calves, bringing her legs straight up in the same motion. Dave leaned against her, her ankles on one of his shoulders, as he unbuttoned his pants and shoved pants and boxers to mid-thigh. The aroma of Becca's arousal reached Dave's nostrils, matching the signal that her panting breath and lust-filled eyes were sending. Truth to be told, he was fairly revved as well. The little gasp she gave as he hand-fed his mostly hard cock into her saturated pussy was delicious. Dave leaned in closer, folding her legs back onto her body, her ankles on either side of his head, her shorts against his collarbone. He drilled her fast and hard. This wasn't love making, wasn't a tantric exercise, and was not 'the full Dave'. A quickie was just that; hard, fast, and get 'er done. Becca's cute little huffs and grunts urged him to keep going, her moist, rippling channel gripping his shaft and egging him on. In due time, Dave felt that familiar tingle in his balls rising up through his cock and he began firing his hot seed into her eager passage. Becca shuddered and convulsed the same as if Dave had taken most of an hour lifting her to ecstatic heights. Dave leaned a bit further in to kiss Becca tenderly on the lips. Becca giggled. "That was fun." "Good, we can add that to the repertoire," Dave said, buckling his pants. He leaned in for another kiss, this one with just a moment of lingering, before walking away. Becca's eyes shone brightly as they followed him. Now I wait. Dave spent the rest of the evening sitting with his ladies, sometimes talking, mostly listening. Lupie called everyone to the dinner table. A nice warm casserole that soothed the insides after most of the day with the inside matching the weather outside. Downstairs anyway. Mostly what Dave remembered from the evening was looking around the table at his family as they chatted and moved on from the events of the morning. Mostly. Every once in a while, someone's attention wavered, or they flinched from a sound. That's why I have to do this. Dinner was late enough that some began their night time routine once it was over. It had been a draining day, even for those that had huddled upstairs. The emotional impact, the fear and anxiety they'd gone through took a physical toll. "Hey, Shawna, let's meet in my office in a few minutes, okay? I'll find Liv and Mel and have them join us." "Sure. Night security?" "Yeah. The detective was reasonably sure there wouldn't be a repeat tonight, but let's be safe." "Okay." Shawna hugged him tightly. Dave went off to find the other two, then made his way to his office. Even though they'd just finished dinner, he felt a bit munchie. He pulled a half-eaten pint of blueberries out of his fridge and snacked slowly. Each woman smirked as they entered. Shawna started imitating the guitar intro of a certain song by Black Sabbath. Dave just shook his head with a rueful smile. Then he popped a few more berries in his mouth. "We need to maintain a watch tonight," he informed them once he'd cleared his mouth. "The threat is perceived to be low, but I'd rather not take a chance. I'll take first watch, then wake Shawna to relieve me. She can wake Liv, and when Liv's shift is over, she can wake Mel." The way Olivia stared at Dave made him wonder if she suspected his real plan, but she said nothing. "We'll post guard here in Shawna's morning room with the door open. It's right at the top of the stairs, so anyone would have to come past the guard to get to any of us. I'll drag the chair from that room to the door, far back enough that anyone looking in will see darkness, but near enough the guard can see the head of the stairs and part of the hallway in each direction." "That's it. Get some sleep. When it's time to switch over, get up and get moving. We'll have one pistol out and transfer that over. Don't go to bed until your relief is in place." Shawna came in for a kiss before she left. A long, slow kiss with no tongue. She looked meaningfully into his eyes before she walked out, saying nothing. Dave waited over an hour for all the activity in his house to settle and everyone to fall asleep. He slowly and quietly rose from his seat. He slipped in to the master bedroom to find Shawna on the outer edge of the bed. Of course she'd thought ahead so she wouldn't disturb the others. Dave lightly tapped her foot, and she stirred awake. Dave went back to his post while she dressed. Once she got there, he handed over the pistol. "You're going after them aren't you?" she whispered low and urgent. "Yes. It's the only way to ensure everyone's safety. These guys are a danger to us, and others. The detective was so frustrated with the inaction, she told me other events that have happened, but no response from the police." "Other houses have been attacked?" "No, the other attacks haven't been on houses, but they look related." "How far away are they?" "I don't know for sure. She gave me some information on the last place they were seen." "Then how long will you be gone?!" She kept her voice low to not disturb anyone, but there was a 'shouting' tone to her whisper. "I don't know. I'm taking food and water in addition to the rest of the gear." "David, please be careful. All our lives depend on you." He wrapped his arms around her for a tight hug. "I know. I'm doing this for your safety. No more middle of the night break ins." He paused for a moment. "Carter took me through a few scenarios that apply. We had to use paintball guns for those trainings, but I've spent plenty of time on the range with all of these weapons. I won't be as good as Carter, but I'm good enough to pull this off. I'm coming back to you babe." He pulled back so they could look each other in the eyes. "You are plenty of reason to come back." "Me and eight others," she said with a teasing grin. "Anyone of you alone is enough to go fight this fight and get my ass back here in one piece. I finally understand Carter now. Somethings you have to fight for." He slipped away from her and went to the master bedroom closet. In a box tucked away in a corner, he pulled out a set of lightly used 90's era BDU that Carter'd urged him to get from an Army-Navy store. It was not the only set, but he wasn't going to be gone that long. Hell, his partners would all be screaming for doses by then. After dressing, and donning his combat boots, he walked silently out of the bedroom. That he had to pause and prep his mind for. Carter had shown him how to walk quietly in these boots, it just took practice and care. It had been a long time, so he ran through the lessons and practices in his head for a minute after he had them on. He trod gently down the stairs to the gun closet. He typed in the code and swung open the door. That's when the darkness at the end of the unlit hall moved. "Go to bed Olivia." His voice was flat. "You are not going after these guys alone." Dave flipped on the light in the small space. The illumination spilling into the hallway revealed Olivia in a matching pair of BDU. "How the hell?" "I mailed myself a box to this address before I reported to the vaccine center. Mostly other stuff, but one set of woodlands and my best broken-in boots." "Livy, you need to stay here and watch the others." "I need to watch over your ass and bring you home so you can keep fucking all these women that are addicted to your cum." Dave felt a wave of shame at the comment. That he was risking himself, some, but their safety required he take out this threat. That he was; unfaithful to any of these women, because none of them were the only one. Yes, he could personally enumerate all the reasons why, but that didn't change the visceral reaction of a man that never wanted a lot of women, just one that he could be devoted to, and vice versa. "Liv ;” "I'm not trying to talk you out of this. I'm certainly not condemning you for having multiple partners, David. On behalf of myself, and all your partners, I insist I go with you and provide overwatch. You know I'm a better sniper than you. You're better at CQB. We do this together." A cold hand gripped Dave's chest. "Olivia, I already dragged you into one gunfight. I won't do it again." "You didn't drag me into anything. The world sucks and some people are assholes. The same guy that taught you raised me not to just stand idly by. I'm going with you." She came in close, molding her hand to his jawline. "You didn't cause the attack this morning. You stood in the gap, and I stood with you. What you're about to do is needed. And I'm standing with you again." Without another word, she slipped around him and started gathering her gear. Dave joined her. Within half an hour, they loaded tactical gear, ammo, weapons, water jugs, canteens, and field rations in Liv's pickup and got on the road. They were completely in sync, though neither spoke a word. Chapter 12; A Walk on the Chaotic Good Side. October 29, 2020 12:30am The hum of the heater fan on its lowest setting combined with the warm air coming off the windshield were not helping Dave maintain alertness. Livy drove while he checked their route against what he'd seen on the detective's map. So far, it was just a matter of 'drive towards Athens'. Dave snuck the window down a little, inviting some cool air to help him stay fresh. Not too far, though. Occasionally, they'd run into an isolated cloud still giving up a pittance of drizzle, remnants of what passed over their house yesterday morning. Mostly it was just cold. "I miss the little triangle windows that pivoted open on Dad's old beater pickup." Dave chuckled. "Yeah, those were useful. Guess somebody decided to save money and make them fixed instead of movable." Olivia humphed in response. When she said nothing for a few minutes, he reached into the bag on the seat between them and pulled out an apple. She didn't notice until he took his first crackling bite. "Damn. Again?" she laughed. "Fill up too much and you'll bust out that stab shirt. Sorry, it's just;” "I'm eating way more often than the rest of you, and not gaining any weight. Yeah, I know. They said this serum shit has weird side effects. Seems for me it's kicked my metabolism into the stratosphere." "Oh, big words like 'stratosphere' huh? Hmm, ya know, the higher metabolism would explain why you're outrunning me." Dave turned his head towards her, a mock annoyed expression on his face. "I've been faster than you for years. For a bit there in your teens you gave me a good challenge." Liv giggled. "I got faster so you'd have to look at my ass." "I worked harder to stay ahead of you so I wasn't looking at a sixteen-year-old's ass." Out of the corner of his eye, Dave noted Livy giving him a rueful look. With a quiet voice; and one eye on the road; she asked, "Is this the only way we could have been together?" His heart skipped a beat. His voice was deepened with loss when he replied, "I don't know, Olivia. I just don't know. The two of us together would have been a very unusual pairing in other circumstances. No law would have stopped us being together but a lot of custom and tradition would interfere." He reached his hand out and she took it. "So it was either this, or an asteroid hitting the Earth for me to get you?" Dave laughed. "Maybe not quite that dramatic." Their joined hands lay on the seat between them for a time, enjoying the union of their lives as the cold, damp miles passed. Half an hour later, signs proclaimed a junction ahead as they neared their first waypoint. "Want me to stay on 175 and go east around Athens?" "No, west on 7. When we get to the southside of town, we'll take 19 south." Dave waited before asking, "You need to switch out. We've both had long days." "I'm good. Just hand me another Dr. Pepper." Dave knee-stood in the seat, reaching back to the cooler with water, soda and reusable freezer packs. Ice would have been too loud loading at the house, and going to an automated ice station was more deviation than he was willing to take. The drinks weren't ice-cold this way, but they were at least cool. Between the caffeinated soda, and the No-Doz bottle in the glove box, they could fight off the drowsiness the road hum threatened to induce. Weirdly, the squeeze from the compression shirt for the stab plates helped keep him awake, though it did make it tougher to twist around for things. Maybe if he wore it more often, he'd know how to move better in it. With the late hour, and pandemic rules in effect, they hadn't seen another vehicle since pulling out of their own driveway. They crossed three overpasses for major roads out of town before exiting to southbound 19 / Palestine St. The creepy feeling intensified as they took their exit. The north side of the road held a hospital with what was undoubtedly the only ER for thirty miles around. In some directions, even further than that. And there was no activity at all. The lights were on. But no signs of human movement. A few miles down the road they passed the middle school, completely abandoned since March. Liv's hand slipped back to the middle of the bench seat. Dave added his to hers, holding her gently but firmly. Ten minutes later, with their headlights boring holes into the pitch black, Dave's phone buzzed. He pulled it out, noting the time was now approaching 2am. -There's been another attack, this time on a very rich man's estate. Bodyguards dead, left laying there. -Rich man dead, carried off, along with most of his partners. -Last seen southbound on 45, suspect they are taking that to 287 until Palestine. No intelligence beyond that. Please ask your friend to decide quickly. Dave quietly fumed. Another attack meant more suffering that he hadn't prevented. That was the whole point of this crazy scheme wasn't it? Immediately, he recalled a story Carter had told only once, after they'd been roommates for more than a year. It was a 'Boy's Night In' with two pizzas and a tsunami of beer, and some typical action flicks playing. Dave's friend related a time when they'd been too late to protect a local villager that had cooperated with the Special Forces team. The local government goons had not been kind to the collaborator. Or his family. "We found out too late, got there too late, not a fucking thing we could do. Not one fucking thing. Except," he raised his head so his bloodshot eyes were revealed, "we tracked the fuckers and took them out before they got back to their base. It was beyond our mandate. We were supposed to train only, not engage directly. We did it, and never talked about it." Track the fuckers down and take them out. Little wonder why that particular memory surfaced now. "Something wrong?" "Text from the detective. They hit another house. Successfully this time." "Oh shit. What are we going to do?" "What an old friend once told me was the only real option. Track the fuckers down and kill them." "Dad was such an eloquent man." Dave barked a laugh as he texted back. -We're already enroute. -We'll locate them on the run and track them to their base. -Thank God. -And thank your friend for me. Dave still saw no reason to inform her of his omission. Well, he felt a little guilty, but she'd get over it. Lupie on the other hand, might just tie him to the bed and spoon feed him between each woman's 'dosing' turn. Shawna might or might not help Lupie, but she was not going to help Dave avoid Lupie. Hell, by the time he got back, Lupie might be so worked up she'd chew him out exclusively in Spanish for over an hour. In between kisses and hugs because his dumb ass came home in one piece. Getting his mind back on the present, Dave pulled up a map on his phone. "This may make it easier to find their base. They're coming down 287. Previous attempts tracked them as far as Palestine. We'll intersect with 287 just outside Palestine, so we'll pick a good spot when we get there and wait. I suspect they will be an hour or half hour behind us." "K." Dave zoomed and scrolled on his map for several minutes. "There's a community college north of the intersection. It has a parking lot that will give us a good view, but far enough away we could miss something. There's also a gas station and a convenience store on the south of the intersection, on the west side that would give better views, but higher risk of detection. It's probably closed. If we're the only car there, it's going to be awfully suspicious; especially if we pull out right after they pass." "Don't worry, Dad gave me a few lessons on shaking a tail, and on tailing. Just before I went off to college, he even had me drive back country roads with no lights; on the road or car. If we can avoid getting noticed when we first pull out; by waiting 'til we can just see their tail lights; we should be fine." "Let's go for the convenience store first. If it looks too dicey, we'll move off to the college parking lot." Liv nodded her agreement. The silence that followed persisted until the intersection loomed. The community college parking lot had all of its lights on, as did the Exxon just south of it. The Valero on the west side and south of the intersection had its awning lights on, but no more. No lights were on around the convenience store south of the highway confluence. Even better, there were two vehicles parked in the lot. Liv pulled into a space near one of the other vehicles. But not too close. She killed the lights, lowered the windows halfway, and turned off the ignition. Both occupants of the truck surveyed first the near vehicle, then the more distant one, looking for any sign of occupancy. If these guys were good, they might have a lookout posted to watch for a tail. During the forty-five minute wait, neither their eyes nor ears detected any sign of another person in the parking lot. For that matter, there was no sign of anyone around the college, or in the gas station south of them. The station across the way probably had an attendant inside. A low rumble coming from the northwest initially alerted Dave and Liv to their approaching quarry. Without exchanging words, they each hunched down in their seats. Both were on full alert. Hunter versus hunter was a dangerous game. Of course, if one hunter doesn't know the other is around, so much the better. For the other at least. Five S U V, varying from mid-size to huge, rolled swiftly through the interchange. They slowed from far in excess of highway speeds, down to something reasonable for the possibility of merging; if one had incredibly sparse traffic to handle. Which worked just fine, since there was absolutely zero traffic to merge with. As the engine sounds began to fade, Livy sat up and started the engine. She quickly doused the lights that automatically lit up before backing out from behind the vehicle two parking spaces over. Hopefully, it shielded them from the target's notice. Well, that and the fact the targets were headed away from them, and presumably keeping hostages in check. With swift, smooth motions, Olivia got the pickup on the highway following the distant trail of tail lights. Noting the woodlands on both sides of the highway limiting visibility around the curves, Livy began rapidly closing the distance. Balancing that were the few streetlamps and the need to not show up in the last vehicle's rearview mirror. The train of S U V passed under one, went dark again except for the taillight; which brightened briefly; then were illuminated again for a flash before disappearing. "Shit," she muttered. "It's gotta be the underpass for the loop. That's why they went left and cut off. They went behind the embankment. Just take the loop to the left and keep pressing. We'll catch them. Just be careful of more street lamps. I'm not sure if this loop they're hopping on is limited access. If they hit stoplights, we'll need to be very careful to avoid notice." "Right." There were a few traffic lights to negotiate, but both were solid green the entire time the runners and the pursuers were in view. The greater concern was the street lights near the intersections. Increasing their following distance once a traffic light became visible bought them some grace. They also took the risk of allowing the convoy to get out of view over a small rise while they waited just outside the pool of light before making the left at Park Ave. That was followed by mild panic until they could catch up with their quarry. A sweeping left turn awaited just over the crest. Dave spotted tail lights turning right as they finally hit a straight section. It turned out to be another curve in the road. This road had just enough curves to allow Livy to close the distance and remain unobserved. As the pursuing duo came around one curve, the convoy ahead was disappearing around the next. Just as they cleared a shallow 's' turn, Dave spotted tail lights disappearing to their right. "Ease up, I think we're going off onto a narrower road." By the time they reached the turn, Liv had them at an appropriate speed. No sign of the convoy ahead, and greater darkness with the trees closer in, she had to go slower. Fortunately, the road was winding through a few tight turns which caused the convoy to go even slower. They managed to catch sight of taillights and hear engine noises through the trees before they got close enough to be noticed. The asphalt took a gradual rightward curve, but a faint red glow inside the dust cloud ahead signaled the convoy had plunged ahead onto the dirt road. Hunter and unwitting prey slowed again, but the frequent braking and the scattering effect of the dust kept Dave and Liv well aware of their quarry's position. Liv coasted and maintained distance so she never had to touch the brake. To do so would reveal their pursuit. The convoy slowed further and Liv allowed the truck to coast to a stop. "Let's find a place to park this thing and dismount." Dave pointed off to a small pocket beside the road where the trees curved away from the dirt track. Each opened their door gingerly, sliding quietly to the wet grass. Liv and Dave first checked their own gear, then each other's. Satisfied they wore or carried everything they thought they would need, they eased the doors closed, latching them softly. "One benefit of this weather; the gators will be hibernating, and maybe the snakes too," Dave said in a whisper. "Brumating. And probably yes on both counts. The gators will be in the water, but the snakes will find a burrow or hollow log. So stay away from likely hidey holes." "Yes, professor." Dave's wry grin was both smart ass and respectful. Liv's nature knowledge far exceeded his own. Her reply smile was appreciative. Then both faces went blank as the two focused on their mission. Using every technique Carter had taught him, Dave slipped stealthily through the trees. Crouching, he moved swiftly from bole to bole, taking care to avoid rock piles and downed logs. The red glow in the distance was diminishing. He noticed sets of tail lights lining up side-by-side before extinguishing. They were parking. That was a good thing, because Dave and Liv were already on foot. That also meant the possibility of guards on the perimeter. Dave paused a bit longer in his position, searching for any sign of patrols or stationary sentinels. Seeing none, he dashed forward to a new location and watched again for any sign of an observer. Liv moved from her prior spot to the place Dave had just vacated. Morning twilight was in full swing, so the pair had good lighting. Periodically, Dave observed men moving to each vehicle, removing a woman, and leading her to one of the buildings. A few men guarded the vehicles, but their focus was on the occupants, not someone outside. All the better. Dave and Liv found themselves places within whisper distance a few feet back from the tree line. Unobstructed views with low probability of getting spotted. In better circumstances, they would observe for hours, from multiple positions around the clearing, gathering information and striking in the wee hours, or at first light tomorrow. But; those women being taken inside compelled faster action. Whatever these assholes were doing needed to be stopped. At the same time, they couldn't just rush in, or they'd lose, Dave would be dead, and Liv would be dead or worse. And not long after, the rest of his family would be in very dire straits. So don't fuck up, asshole . This had to be what Carter meant about walking the razor's edge. One thing was clear; these guys had no security posted. The pre-dawn twilight was sufficiently bright that someone looking out the window would spot them if they got stupid. The trees opened up into a large clearing. Within the open space sat the parked S U V, two large buildings, and several smaller ones. The two large buildings were corner adjacent and perpendicular on their long axes. They were somewhat longer than they were wide. The large building stretched wide across their eyeline seemed to be where everyone was gathered. That's the building the women had been taken into. Several others converged on that location not long after. About half an hour after the last man disappeared into the big building, Dave and Liv spotted someone leaving. He had someone over his shoulder. He headed for one of the smaller buildings. About five minutes later, it happened again. Time to communicate. He pulled out his phone, already set to silent, no vibration. Fortunately, he had a few bars. -Compound located. Track my location. Stuffing his phone in his pocket without waiting for a reply, Dave slid closer to his partner. "I'm going in closer. I'll get under the windows and listen in." Liv's face was unconvinced. "Is that wise?" "We need to know more before we do anything. I've got to get close enough to hear them. Get your rifle ready to snipe. Keep me covered. I'll pass on the outside of the first building," he pointed to the one that lay along their line of sight and perpendicular to the target building, "and then cross along the near wall of the one they're in. You'll be able to see me for most of that time, and you can see either end. You'll know if someone's about to come around and spot me." "We need Dad's low watt tactical radios." "If wishes were horses, hun." He gave her a quick kiss, then silently backed further into the trees. This allowed him to move more quickly without detection, though he still remained on alert for any sentries out here in the trees. There were none. Approaching the tree line again, he scanned thoroughly with eyes and ears, for any sign of someone that would spot him emerging. With still no sign, Dave dashed from the trees to the near wall of the likely empty large building. There he waited, listening for any sound suggesting he'd been seen. His heart was pounding. He worked to calm himself so he could hear anything over the roar of the blood in his ears. Of course, that could just be the contrast. This rural fall morning was incredibly quiet thus far. Satisfied he was as yet undetected, Dave moved stealthily to the far corner of the building. He put a hand on the wall, feeling the rough brick exterior. It was distinctly not new, but not decrepit either. A few short steps brought him to the building's corner. Using the 'slicing the pie' tactic Carter taught him so long ago; and re-taught over and over and over; Dave passed around the corner to find no one there. Hugging the wall, he crept by, pausing at each of the two doors, listening for any sign of occupancy. By the time he reached the end of the building near the occupied building, the sun was not yet up, but the sky was well-lit. As was the compound. With more on the line, Dave took more time with his pie-slicing cornering technique. The rest of the compound, then the side wall of the other building, and then the back wall of the target building came slowly into view, all devoid of other humans. He slid carefully along the sidewall of the empty building until he was near the corner closest to his target. With his head only he once more rounded the corner, verifying no one had entered the small area bounded by the two buildings on two sides in the time he'd been behind the first one. Sure that he was clear, he crossed the gap to the second building. He watched his footfalls carefully since the area conjoining the two buildings had been cemented in a rectangular shape. Postholes along the edges suggested this might be some sort of outdoor area with an awning during warmer times. A broom at the corner Dave was heading for suggested someone took the time to keep it clear of debris. At least he didn't have to worry about stepping on a twig. Dave heard a door open, then close. Footsteps in grass reached his ears but receded. He swiftly slid along the wall to the front of the building and took a cautious peek. Once again, a man was walking toward one of the smaller buildings, this time carrying a woman in his arms rather than over his shoulder. Dave eased himself away from that corner and back to the corner proximate to the back wall. He had to step carefully around the broom again as he came around to the semi-enclosed courtyard. Dave eased his way carefully along the back wall. At least now he had the benefit of knowing Liv could watch the area around him and cover him as needed. He crept carefully, listening for sounds through the wall. Primarily though, he knew his best chances were under the three windows, two of which were close together, more than halfway down the building's length. As he approached an exterior vent for a dryer, he paused. For a moment the thought flashed through his mind that this would be the ideal place for a snake to hide. Then his rational brain took over, reminding him that the intermittent nature was likely insufficient to help a snake survive through the winter. They were more likely off in the woods somewhere or hiding in the walls of one of the houses. The first window was just past the vent. Dave paused. He waited for a few minutes, but heard nothing. He edged up, his face upturned, his nose turned away from the building. Edging upward, he allowed his peripheral vision a first glimpse in the window. It was dark. He turned his head slowly, seeking greater detail. A few shadows and a small light on the back wall limned out an empty kitchen space for a community. Efficient, but a little too regimented for Dave's taste. A little too zombie group think. Dave moved forward. This time he skirted around a pile of small diameter metal pipes. Must be for a future irrigation project or outdoor faucet. The next window was only a few feet past the pile. Dave had to be careful how far out he went. He crouched and quickly got back to the wall once past the pipes. He could already hear voices. Someone was angry. "I said sit the fuck back down. You dumbasses cost us three men with your half-assed raid. No, you don't get a shot at any of the women from this raid. You're lucky we let you fucking live. One more fucking word out of your fucking mouth and I will shit-can all your asses. And you, big mouth, you'll go last; after I ass fuck your sister without a new dose! You can watch her melt like somebody poured battery acid in her shithole, then I'll kill you, with the memory of her screams in your fucking ears!" Dave went cold. His mind called up one of the videos about the dangers for a woman exposed to the semen of any man other than her partner. Anger welled up in him, but he tamped it down. A berserker rage banged against the walls of Dave's discipline. He held his focus, knowing he would only accomplish his goal with cold efficiency. All the things Carter said over the years, words that had been whirling in his ears since the moment of the break-in, all settled into cold clarity. Yeah, they were gonna die. In due time. He crept closer. Again taking care to avoid detection, Dave saw a woman select a syringe full of a vibrant green substance. She moved over to; a dead body on the floor? What the hell? Why is she injecting the dead guy? Wait, now it's purple inside? Maybe he just misidentified the earlier color? The woman with the syringe stood. A man dragged a blonde woman over to a table near the lady with the syringe. Dave heard her whimpering once she was close. A second man took the woman's other arm. The two men held her pinned, face down, against the table as her whimpering turned to active cries. Dave's stomach turned over. A third man pulled the woman's pajama pants down. She wore no panties. The woman with the syringe approached. The way she walked, and the look on her face, gave the impression she was walking to the gallows. Dave swore she mouthed the word 'Sorry' to the pinned woman before injecting her with the purple contents of her syringe. Immediately, the woman jerked and thrashed. The man behind her dropped his pants. Dave dropped low, not needing to see anymore. Hell, he'd seen far more than he ever wanted to. The cries and sounds he heard had a certain resonance with the priming and later imprinting orgasms of his partners. But overlaid with a guttural, raw emotionality. Then there was no more sound from the woman. A few low conversations between the men, and then Dave heard the door on the other side of the building open. Dave duck-walked away from the window and around the pipes. Once against the wall again he raised up a bit and paused. He needed to collect his thoughts. What to do was clear. Kill every man here. Given what they were doing, there were no innocents. The only questions revolved around how to do what needed to be done. Ideas formed in his head, but he needed to confer with Olivia. At the very least, she needed to know his intentions. Teamwork would be vital. He also trusted her judgment. Her input could prove useful. It often did. Something more about Olivia was rattling around the back of his head. A thought jumping up and down, demanding attention, but not coming forward. Like a word sitting on the tip of your tongue you just can't say. Something he knew, but wasn't fully acknowledging. It didn't seem related to the immediate task, so Dave moved his attention elsewhere. The number of trips from the large building to the smaller ones was very nearly the number of trips from the cars to the big building earlier. That meant soon the men would no longer be occupied with; what they had been doing. Since some had recently come back from a raid, they were likely to bed down soon. That would be a good time to strike. Time to move and communicate. The door had cycled twice more during Dave's thinking. As he rounded the corner of the empty building, free to move unobserved, he heard the door slam open. He froze in place, a few steps past the corner, where he could listen without being detected. Multiple footsteps approached, and sharp mutterings between two men. The footfalls changed as they crossed from the grass onto the concrete. Their voices became clearer too. "Why drag her all the way out here? It's fucking cold and wet." "'Cuz I don't wanna clean up the fucking mess when the old bitch slags, that's why! Grass will just eat it up and get nice and green next summer. Inside, the carpet and the fucking pad have to be replaced." Dave's blood boiled. He tamped it down for immediate purposes. He also started moving back the way he came. Weapon at the ready, he rounded the corner again. Three figures were just crossing off the concrete pad and back into the grass. Two males in hunter camo and a naked blonde woman sobbing as they dragged her between them. They stopped several steps off the pad. One man was out of view, the empty building blocking Dave's line of sight to him. Liv surely had a good shot on him, but she might not yet know enough to take it. She'd know soon enough though. The man Dave could see was turned away from Dave, with the woman collapsed, on her knees in front of him, looking away from Dave also. By their orientations, the man that was out of sight was probably facing the corner and would see Dave the instant he came around it. Fortune favors the brave . One of Carter's favorite phrases. Dave slipped the MP5 back behind him, on safe, he pulled the.22 pistol from his holster, and the silencer from his cargo pocket, mated them gently, and carefully began screwing the silencer in place. The woman cried out, pleading for mercy. Unseen by Dave, the second man slapped her, the sound unmistakable. Dave was moving as the slap echoed. His face etched in stone. No anger in his visage, no mercy in his eyes. His weapon came up smoothly as his feet accelerated him along the wall towards the man in his vision. Dave was now a fire and maneuver platform for the pistol. Just before he cleared the corner, he fired three rounds, all into the man's upper left back. His shot group was as perfect as the practices with Carter over the years. At least one of the rounds went through the man's heart. The suppressor dulled the sound of firing, and the subsonic ammunition avoided the supersonic crack of the rounds that would surely draw attention. The stricken man fell even as Dave came around the corner, rounding on the next target. That man was just beginning to look towards the corner with a curious expression. Dave fired again. Three rounds, just as Carter had trained him. He also dropped with no further resistance or sound. The first target was on the ground and the second descending, knees buckling beneath a falling torso, when the shuddering blonde woman registered the changes. She began to rise and turn around. Dave reached her at that same moment, grabbing her bicep and hauling her to her feet. To forestall undesirable attention, he shifted his hand from her arm to her mouth, clamping it shut. He got there just in time. The woman stared at him, terror in her wide-open eyes. He held his pistol low and to the side, but her eyes ping-ponged several times from it to his face. As frightened as she was, her eyes settled, then roved over his face. Within seconds her terror was held in check. Not gone but shoved aside. Like she was ready to believe something less evil than that of the other men's plans was now upon her. "Stay quiet, I need to get you out of here." She nodded. Wariness was present, but also a willingness to believe in; something. Grabbing her hand, Dave led her across the concrete pad and around the corner of the empty building. He didn't stop until they'd passed the length of the building, now leaning against the short wall, in full sight of Olivia. In pausing, Dave was reminded consciously of what his subconscious had of course noted; the woman wore not a stitch of clothing. He quickly averted his eyes, but not before registering her phenomenal figure. Granted, the condition of her skin on her face and her body indicated a woman with more than just a few decades of experience on this little ball of rock, but she was none the worse for wear by any means. Fit was an entirely apt description. Her tits had a natural sag, but still bore a certain firmness as well as a modest heft. And her eyes. Her eyes were captivating. Penetrating even. They stared at him from a gently rectangular face. Modestly arched eyebrows topped those gazing deep green orbs, and model perfect cheekbones provided a pedestal for those eyes to rest upon. Shapely, proportionate lips still trembled slightly beneath a nose that was not quite angular, and more than a button. Her face would fit in on a magazine cover or a boardroom. A face that could launch a thousand simps. "Let's get into the trees. My partner, Olivia, is waiting for us. Once we get away from prying eyes, we can give you something to cover up with. What's your name?"" Her face warmed briefly even as her arms instinctively moved to shield her tits. "Natasha." Her voice was unsteady, but not weak. "That way, Natasha." Dave pointed to a small gap between two young trees. Nothing he'd seen suggested she was a plant or any other kind of trap, but with only himself and Liv, he realized there was no room for fuck-ups. He spent much of his time walking sideways, keeping an eye to their rear. They entered the trees easily and without getting spotted. Natasha immediately slowed, picking her places to step more carefully with her bare feet on the woodland surface. They proceeded straight back from the buildings, in reverse of Dave's approach. He caught her arm when they reached the point to turn left towards Liv. Pointing quietly, Dave directed her on the new course. She nodded and kept moving. A few steps later, things started getting exciting. "Oh, holy Shit!" Even before his head turned, he knew the speaker was in the same vicinity as the two bodies he'd left behind. Through the intervening trees, Dave spotted a man standing in the gap between buildings. He safed the pistol and started unscrewing the silencer. There was no angle in stealth anymore. Once separated, the pistol went back in the holster and the silencer in his cargo pocket. He brought his MP5 back around. The man circled the two bodies slowly. Dave quietly moved closer to Liv, until they could see each other. With her attention on him, Dave drew his hand across his neck, then pointed at the man still examining the space where his friends had fallen. He heard the report of the rifle at nearly the same instant the back of the man's head sprouted a jet of blood and tissue. Dave hustled the last several steps to Liv's position. Liv gave him a wry smile as she looked behind him. "Recruiting more ladies, David?" As Dave began to object, her smile dropped. "I saw the whole thing. I didn't hear what was said, but they had it coming, that's for sure." "Yeah well, we need to get her warm and clothed. And still deal with these guys." "I've got spare clothes in the truck. Let her hide inside. At least get her out of the elements." Two men appeared, one on either end of the occupied building. Dave, Liv, and their charge were too deep in the trees for the men to spot. Besides, they were focused on the three bodies they could see. "Okay, I'm going to get her in sight of the truck, and then head down the backside of that building," Dave pointed to the empty building. "Got it. So, do I let these guys go back inside?" Do I tell her to take the shot? We're already all in here . Something in Dave went cold. "Once they turn back, take the shot." Liv merely nodded, her attention, earlier divided between her scope and Dave, was now fully downrange. Dave ushered Natasha along a tiny foot path, giving her some ease in foot placement. He tried to keep his eyes off her naked form, but when she jumped at Liv's first shot, the jostling of her tits was magnetic. He turned his eyes away quickly. Fortunately, he was able to spot the truck at this range. "We're going to have to work quickly to shut these guys down. Can you see that white patch through the trees?" Dave pointed in the direction he wanted her to look. Natasha nodded. "That's our truck. The door is unlocked. Get in there and get out of the wind. That will help you warm up some. Liv says she has a change of clothes behind the seat. Take a quick look to see if you can find a shirt or something. Then stay low, stay out of sight." The woman nodded again. "You are leaving me?" "I have to stop all of them before they hurt anyone else." Another shot rang out. She lunged at Dave, wrapping her arms around his neck. He was alarmed for just a moment, but he felt the shaking of her silent cries. She jolted again with the next shot. He gave her several seconds, then peeled her arms off of him. "I have to go." With that, he turned and hustled to a spot along the tree line proximate to the edge of the empty building. He was still covered by trees when he spotted a man moving toward him along the building. He's trying to flank Liv . Dave took up a firing position braced against a tree. Then he fired three rounds. The man dropped without a sound, though the shots echoed through the compound. Another crack from Liv's rifle announced her continued engagement with their opponents. If Dave didn't get engaged soon, they could overwhelm her. He sprinted across the gap and raced down the building's length. Another shot rang out. Dave reached the corner of the building, breathing hard, heart pounding. He heard feet slapping concrete and then go quiet. Swiftly turning the corner, he saw two men sprinting away, through the gap between buildings, and one more passing the other end of the building in the distance. Then another came around the corner near him, the follow-on to the two with their backs to him. He noticed Dave as Dave's SMG reached chest height. Dave's trigger finger pulled three times, smoothly, in quick succession. Three widely spaced red spots erupted on the man's chest. He fell against the wall and slid down. The man's weapon clattered to the concrete pad. Immediately, Dave shifted to the men headed away. One was beginning to turn. Dave fired on him first, this time with his weapon fully raised, taking aim and grouping his shots. Dave shifted to the second man that hadn't yet keyed on Dave's position behind him. With three rounds in his upper chest while running full tilt, the man tumbled to the ground. While Dave was taking out his targets, he'd registered two shots from Liv's rifle. That meant ten men in total they'd killed. But how many were there? At least ten, since the S U V had two men each. What Dave didn't know was how many were left behind to hold down the fort while the attackers were out. As he mulled over the issue, he dealt with two more immediate concerns. His weapon locked open on his last shot. He triggered the magazine release with his right, catching and removing the spent magazine with his left. Quickly, he stuffed the empty mag in his cargo pocket before pulling a fresh magazine from his tacvest. With a fresh magazine in place, he pressed the bolt release, driving a new round home. To be continued in part 11, Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts, for Literotica.

Plus more details have been released about a family violence murder suicide in Grand Prairie where police say a man shot his own son in the face then killed his wife and himself, we're creeping closer and closer to 2026, burn bans in effect are encouraging caution with New Year's Eve fireworks, and more!

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Welcome to Week 1 of our new series, The Practice of Gratitude.In today's message, Positioned, Pastor Josh teaches how gratitude is more than a feeling — it's a formation. It rewires our thinking, repositions our hearts, and opens us to the peace Jesus promised.Drawing on neuroscience, biblical truth, and the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17, we learn that gratitude doesn't just help us feel better—it moves us from healing to wholeness. When we remember what Jesus has done, the peace of God guards our hearts and minds.Whether you're battling stress, anxiety, spiritual dryness, or just longing for more peace, this message will strengthen your faith and give you practical tools to become a grateful person.“Peace reigns where gratitude is practiced.”▶️ Subscribe for more sermons and encouragement from Overflow Church.▶️ Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am in Grand Prairie, TX.#OverflowChurch #PastorJoshBrown #Gratitude #Peace #SpiritualFormation #PracticeOfGratitude #WholenessInChristSupport the show

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~We start off tonight in the state of Texas to hear about Clifton's UFO sighting in Grand Prairie, when Clifton and his friend witnessed a large black object moving silently over their street in 2007. Then we head to North Carolina to speak to Mike about a sighting of a large cigar-shaped UFO that Mike encountered in 1976, while out on his paper round. This object with no visible means of propulsion 80-100ft in length and had a very interesting light array.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-168-it-flew-right-over-my-head/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~We start off tonight in the state of Texas to hear about Clifton's UFO sighting in Grand Prairie, when Clifton and his friend witnessed a large black object moving silently over their street in 2007. Then we head to North Carolina to speak to Mike about a sighting of a large cigar-shaped UFO that Mike encountered in 1976, while out on his paper round. This object with no visible means of propulsion 80-100ft in length and had a very interesting light array.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-168-it-flew-right-over-my-head/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

After a lengthy off-season, duck season is cracking open up north and knocking on the door down south. Reports out of Canada and the Dakotas are all over the map—mallards are spotty up there, but a few are finally filtering into Arkansas and beyond. Brent and Cason dive into what's shaping the season ahead: mounting pressure on ducks that goes deeper than the gun, the idea of smaller limits for better hunts, and the “midpoint theory” that just happens to line up with this week. They wrap it all up the only way they know how—talking ducks, dirt, and a little SEC football chaos.>>Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited.The Standard Sportsman Duck Hunting PodcastSend us a textAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

The gap between too few officers and too many leads is widening—and that's exactly where smart tech can actually serve people, not just impress them. Erik sits down with retired Grand Prairie veteran Kevin Cox—who built an intelligence center, stood up a drone program, and now helps agencies turn noisy data into usable truth—to unpack what really moves the needle: DFR done right, LPRs with guardrails, and analytics that turn “we should follow up on everything” into “we found the right thing fast.”Kevin charts the path from early DJI airframes and battery headaches to today's drone-as-first-responder pods that launch in minutes and arrive with context. He explains why language matters—ditch “force multiplier,” speak in terms of speed, accuracy, and accountability—and how policy and audit trails preserve public trust. We go deep on data: merging messy master-name indexes, mining body-cam transcripts for the one overheard clue, tying LPR hits to CAD and RMS, and surfacing the top leads so detectives can be heroes more often. Deconfliction isn't a buzzword here; it's officer safety and case integrity, with live alerts that keep units—and neighboring agencies—from colliding.We also take on a thorny topic: the rise of privatized policing. Kevin lays out the risks of HOA-style enforcement and a two-tier system, and shares a saner alternative—use private sensors to summon public law enforcement, keep state power public, and make oversight non-negotiable. Finally, for officers eyeing a second act, Kevin offers a candid roadmap: which tech roles fit different temperaments, how to prep years ahead, and how to translate street-earned skills into product, consulting, or sales without losing your sense of service.If you care about faster outcomes, safer officers, and cases that hold up in court, this conversation is your field guide. Subscribe, share with a teammate, and leave a review telling us the one tool you think most improves time-to-truth.Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc 

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Texas-born Chef Tiffany Derry is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the world of food TV. She was raised in Beaumont, Texas, though most of her family came from nearby Port Allen, Louisiana, which meant the culture of both states had a big influence on her. She had about 50 cousins, so she was used to huge family gatherings and potlucks where everyone had to pitch in. Her interest in food took a professional turn when she got a job working at the International House of Pancakes when she was just 15, and that's where she got her first taste of how restaurants work. Now, after traveling the world and expanding her food horizons, Tiffany is running a small empire of restaurants, including Radici Wood Fired Grill, that combine her Southern heritage and her obsession with international flavors. She's launched the Shef Food & Wine festival in Grand Prairie, Texas, which is focused on women in the culinary arts, and she's also become a popular judge on Fox's MasterChef. Sid talks to Tiffany about her legendary fried chicken recipe, the hardest part of judging young chefs in a cooking competition, and her upcoming role as a presenter at Southern Living's Illumination Charleston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Criterion breaks down how interest rate cuts, upcoming debt maturities, and real-time deal closings are shaping its commercial real estate investment strategy right now — and what that means for you as an investor. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:04 - Crypto Prediction & $100 Bet 2:19 - Real Estate Market Update: Rate Cuts & Treasuries 4:14 - H-1B Visa Fee Controversy & Economic Impacts 4:43 - Criterion Deal Update: Smith Farm One Closing 5:38 - Lessons Learned From a Challenging Deal 6:38 - Aspen Dental: Construction Wrap-Up & Buyer Interest 7:25 - Grand Prairie & Burleson TLEs on the Market 8:03 - New Development: Granbury & Hudson Oaks Retail Projects 9:31 - Improved Development Timeline & Cost Planning 10:29 - How Each Deal Sharpens Our Strategy 11:18 - Midwest City Shopping Center Opportunity 11:44 - Core Strategy: Community & Neighborhood Centers 12:30 - Why We Prefer Buying Over Developing Right Now 13:09 - Market Recap: COVID to Inflation to Today 13:46 - Q2 2025 CRE Stats: Retail Up 10% 14:28 - $1.8 Trillion in Debt Maturities Ahead 15:20 - Grocery-Anchored Retail Dominance 16:48 - Walgreens Decline & Risk in Pharmacy Retail 18:03 - Fast Food, Service, & Automotive Retail Resilience 19:17 - Power Centers With Strong Inlines Performing Well 20:13 - Office: Dead or Just Dormant? 20:37 - Top CRE Markets Right Now (TX, FL, NC) 21:15 - Why We Focus on Tax-Free States 21:59 - Sports Talk Closer & Final Thoughts 22:47 - Outro Visit thecriterionfund.com and get in on the action! CommercialRealEstate #CREDeals #RealEstateInvesting #InterestRates #RateCut #RetailRealEstate #DebtMaturity #PassiveIncome #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstatePodcast #CriterionCRE #CREDevelopment #RetailReturns #TenantLeasing #RealEstateLessons

September 23rd, 2025 We gather up the brain trust of the Sweet Spot (Sean Bass & David Mino) & the Hardline (Corby Davidson, Bob Sturm & Dave Lane) led by Corby live from Grand Prairie for the 2025 Dunham & Miller Open, to give us birthdays, shoutouts, 'on this day in history' and any other nuggets to show you Why Today Doesn't Suck. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00:00 – Cold Open, Catchphrases & Alex Jones Week The boys warm up with “hey yo” catchphrase banter, then tee up a rowdy “Clips of the Week” from Alex Jones returning to air—wild out-of-context lines, masturbation jokes, and the general temperature turning up online. 00:10:00 – The Charlie Kirk Texts: “Too Perfect?” Deep read of the alleged shooter's immaculate, APA-style texts published by BBC; the crew doubts authenticity, riffs a dramatic reenactment, and flags how suspiciously exhaustive the exposition sounds. 00:20:00 – Utah, Investigations & Gizmodo's “Top 3 Conspiracies” Utah politics, drones over the event, and skepticism about authorities. Then into Gizmodo's roundup of viral narratives around Kirk's killing; a Hill soundbite slips and calls him “Charlie King.” Epstein FOIA talk pops up in hearings. 00:30:00 – “Just Look Harder” Theories & Palm-Gun Claims They dissect the crowd-video frame-hunting—hand signals, bodyguard moves—and mock the “palm gun” theory (Vince/VENIS cameo chatter), landing on “guy probably just scratched his arm.” 00:40:00 – Who's to Blame? Plus Star Trek Reactions They caution it's still early, call out info releases that muddy the waters, and pivot to fandom: Voyager's Chakotay posts sympathy while Tuvok memes “the only Kirk that matters,” showing culture-war spillover. 00:50:00 – Wrong-House Raid in Texas Breakdown of a local TV segment: Grand Prairie police hit the wrong address, shoot a homeowner in his own garage, then pursue charges against him—family demands accountability. Headlines queue up (AI “makes you dumb,” Florida health-chief woo, etc.). 01:00:00 – Trail Cam Mystery Lights in Chile Into the weird: a university wildlife camera in Patagonia snaps descending, blazing orbs; agencies and a UFO museum weigh plasmas, insects, or lens effects—no conclusive answer yet. 01:10:00 – Norway's Hessdalen & “Dusty Plasma” 101 Comparing Chile's lights to the Hessdalen research: long-lived plasma spheres, radar/optical matches, speeds, and geology-electrical hypotheses; also the region's lore of abductions around light-flap hotspots. 01:20:00 – High-Seas Gambler Jumps Overboard Wacky crime beat: a cruiser racks up ~$16.7K in casino debt, leaps off the ship near San Juan with ~$14.6K in cash, gets scooped by jet-skiing passersby, and is charged for failing to report currency. 01:30:00 – NASA vs. “3I Atlas is an Alien Mothership” The crew jokes through NASA's denial, imagines press-conference mayhem, and muses on odd brightness/rotation claims; Mars-sample talk and a “Jet-Ski Justice League” bit for good measure. 01:40:00 – Chuck E. Cheese, Ley Lines &… the UK Semi-serious theorycraft about arcades built on psychic fault lines morphs into news: Chuck E. Cheese expands to the UK; they riff that the brand's “fight club” aura might go international. 01:50:00 – Sign-Off, Parody Track & Housekeeping Wrap with show plugs, Spotify video move chatter, then a parody/“grunge” song riffing on those too-neat text messages; quick gags (“watch the skies, Mothman dispenses justice!”) and farewells.   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

What happens when a razor-sharp elected official and a relentlessly curious host sit down to discuss what it takes to make lasting change? This week, JVN is joined by the unstoppable Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett — U.S. Representative from Texas, lawyer, lay it on the line truth-teller, and rising voice in the Democratic Party. Together, they unpack how to maximize our impact by understanding our political systems, tackle the messy reality of party politics, and hypothesize where Democrats are headed next. They also dive into Rep. Crockett's background as a public defender and evaluate the difference between committing a crime and having a criminal mindset, how racism shows up in redistricting battles from Texas to California, and yes — Rep. Crockett breaks down her now-iconic “bleach blonde bad built butch body” clapback.  Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Congresswoman Crockett on Instagram @repjasmine  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn  Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn BIO: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett represents portions of Dallas and Tarrant Counties, with the cities of Dallas, Grand Prairie, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Wilmer, Arlington, Ovilla, and Seagoville. Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trio discuss a shooting of an innocent man in Grand Prairie, a vigil held for Charlie Kirk in Washington D.C., and new comments from Chief of APD Lisa Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and Melynda talk about a wrongful shooting in Grand Prairie, the Trump administration blowing up another Venezuelan drug boat, and Trump deploying the National Guard to Memphis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Todd and Ian tackle the hottest real estate trends you need to know: ✅ “Buy the Dip” – What does it really mean for home buyers and seller confidence? ✅ The growing call to abolish property taxes – Do you ever truly own your home?✅ A $1 house in New York gets 80+ offers – what does this say about today's market? ✅ Grand Prairie's Goodland Project – A massive 5,000-acre master-planned community is coming to DFW. ✅ Plus, local insights: Best places to eat in Richardson & how to prep your yard for fall like a pro. We also share a real-life success story: how one seller turned $700K expectations into $713,450 in 2 days, while another nearby home sat for 66 days and sold for $460K. The difference? Marketing, strategy, and expertise.

"Ducks came for the rice, hunters came for the ducks--they both converged on the Grand Prairie, and the rest is histiry," says renowned waterfowl historian Wayne Capooth. Tracing how/when rice arrived that came to the Grand Prairie, and the sweeping changes it sparked--reshaping land, ducks, people and the culture of waterfowling forevermore--Capooth weaves history, habitat and hard-learned truths into an incredibly informative and entertaining conversation. Y'all aint going to believe some of these yesteryear stories!   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Send us a textIn 1995, a tragic crime in Grand Prairie, Texas, shocked the nation and became known as the Texas Cadet Murder. The case involved two promising high school students—Diane Zamora and David Graham—both of whom were aspiring military cadets with bright futures ahead of them. Their intense romantic relationship took a dark turn when jealousy and obsession spiraled into violence.According to court records, Graham confessed to Zamora that he had a brief encounter with fellow student Adrianne Jones, a 16-year-old track star. Enraged by the revelation, Zamora reportedly demanded he "make things right." What followed was a carefully planned and ultimately fatal ambush. In December 1995, Adrianne was lured out under false pretenses and murdered.The shocking nature of the crime and the young age of those involved drew widespread media attention. In 1997, the story was adapted into a made-for-TV movie titled Love's Deadly Triangle: The Texas Cadet Murder, starring Holly Marie Combs and David Lipper. The film dramatizes the events leading up to the murder and offered viewers a glimpse into the psychological unraveling that led to such a tragic outcome.More than two decades later, the case remains a haunting example of how unchecked emotions and toxic loyalty can have irreversible consequences.Sources: *This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you're connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update.Blind Love: The True Story of the Texas Cadet Murder by Peter Meyer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sITCDhYg6JM&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tDhttps://www.oxygen.com/prosecuting-evil-with-kelly-siegler/crime-news/diane-zamora-david-graham-murdered-adrianne-joneshttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna17965475https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7205r5*This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you're connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update. Email Residue: residuepodcast@gmail.comFind RESIDUE online:Instagram: @residuepodcastTik Tok: @residuepodcast Facebook: Residue:A True Crime Podcast Credits: RESIDUE is Hosted/Produced/Researched/Edited by Chrissy Champagne THEME SONG: "Dance Of Death" by Purple Planet Music collection written and performed by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey. Additional music provided by Epidemic Sound. Residue logo designed by Tricia Cappelli

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Our Chief Love Officer, Steve Harvey has advice for... April in Paramus – I hid my husband’s phone and I went walking in the neighborhood. I wanted to see how he’d react. He pulled up on me and accused me of trying to check his calls and texts. Why was he so mad? Is it a sign that he’s hiding something from me? Leon in Burbank – My wife and I can argue and scream at each other and an hour later, she’s calling me ‘baby’ and acting normal. I’m usually still be mad about whatever caused the argument, but she’s not. Why does my wife pick fights with me over nonsense? Robin in Milwaukee – I’ve practically begged my husband for sex the last five times we’ve had it. He said it’s him and not me. If his sex drive has decreased, I get it, but I’ve heard him in the shower and everything seems fine with him. So why doesn’t he want sex? Kenneth in Grand Prairie – My girlfriend invited me to a wedding in Hawaii and I don’t want to spend the money on the two airline tickets. That’s the only reason she invited me. Can I be honest and tell her I don’t want to spend the money or should I lie to her? Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode, Jennie Allen shares a powerful message from the E-Women Conference in Lynchburg, VA about the lies that hold us captive and how we can fight back with truth. Drawing from her book Get Out of Your Head and the theme of spiritual warfare, Jennie unpacks how the enemy works through our thoughts to keep us stuck in fear, insecurity, and defeat. Jennie will be in DFW again with our friends at Extraordinary Women at Crossroads Church, Grand Prairie on March 29th --> https://ewomen.net/grand-prairie-tx-2025/ But here's the good news—God has given us the power to take every thought captive and replace lies with His truth! In this episode, Jennie offers practical tools for recognizing the lies we believe, shifting our mindset, and walking in freedom. This message will encourage and equip you to fight the battles in your mind with Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit. HELPFUL LINKS • Tune in Feb 28 and March 1 to watch Gather25 at live.gather25.com • Get Jennie's book Get Out of Your Head → jennieallen.com/gooyh CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices