Podcasts about Harris County

Kent McGowen grew up in Texas in a good family with a father in the oil business and a brother who became a cop — served honorably in the United States Air Force became a Houston police officer and eventually became a sheriff's deputy in Harris County. In August 1992 while executing a felony warrant as part of a larger weapons operation the situation escalated when the woman he was there to arrest pulled a gun on him. He warned her repeatedly to drop the weapon before firing in what he says was an act of self defense. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares how the DA's office pursued him even after internal affairs cleared the shooting, what two separate trials and two separate convictions looked like from the inside, how the judge sentenced him to 20 years in the Texas prison system, what surviving as a former cop inside Texas's most brutal prisons actually required of him, and why he believes the corruption that sent him there runs far deeper than anyone in that system ever wanted to admit. _____________________________________________ #prisonlife #texas #truecrimestories #police _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Kent McGowen: https://www.givesendgo.com/G31TC _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Kent McGoen's Story 02:00 Early Life & Family Background 05:30 High School Days & Military Influence 09:00 Entering Law Enforcement 15:00 Houston PD: Training & Early Career 19:30 Police Culture & Relationships 27:00 Transition to Harris County Sheriff's Office 32:00 Challenges with Leadership & Policing in the 90s 38:00 Notorious Colleagues & On-the-Job Stories 47:30 Building Up to the Incident 54:00 The Fatal Warrant & Shooting 01:05:00 Crime Scene, Investigation, and Setup 01:15:00 Legal Proceedings & First Trial 01:28:00 Second Trial & Corrupt Defense 01:42:00 Prison Life Begins: Intake & Adjusting 01:51:00 Experiences, Survival & Prison Culture 02:08:00 Navigating Gangs, Politics & the Parole System 02:24:00 Years in Prison & Struggling for Release 02:37:00 Breaking Point, Allies, and a New Chance 02:54:00 Life After Release & Continuing the Fight 03:06:00 Clearing His Name & Seeking Justice 03:15:00 Final Thoughts and Message to the Audience _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kent McGowen grew up in Texas in a good family with a father in the oil business and a brother who became a cop — served honorably in the United States Air Force became a Houston police officer and eventually became a sheriff's deputy in Harris County. In August 1992 while executing a felony warrant as part of a larger weapons operation the situation escalated when the woman he was there to arrest pulled a gun on him. He warned her repeatedly to drop the weapon before firing in what he says was an act of self defense. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares how the DA's office pursued him even after internal affairs cleared the shooting, what two separate trials and two separate convictions looked like from the inside, how the judge sentenced him to 20 years in the Texas prison system, what surviving as a former cop inside Texas's most brutal prisons actually required of him, and why he believes the corruption that sent him there runs far deeper than anyone in that system ever wanted to admit. _____________________________________________ #prisonlife #texas #truecrimestories #police _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Kent McGowen: https://www.givesendgo.com/G31TC _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Kent McGoen's Story 02:00 Early Life & Family Background 05:30 High School Days & Military Influence 09:00 Entering Law Enforcement 15:00 Houston PD: Training & Early Career 19:30 Police Culture & Relationships 27:00 Transition to Harris County Sheriff's Office 32:00 Challenges with Leadership & Policing in the 90s 38:00 Notorious Colleagues & On-the-Job Stories 47:30 Building Up to the Incident 54:00 The Fatal Warrant & Shooting 01:05:00 Crime Scene, Investigation, and Setup 01:15:00 Legal Proceedings & First Trial 01:28:00 Second Trial & Corrupt Defense 01:42:00 Prison Life Begins: Intake & Adjusting 01:51:00 Experiences, Survival & Prison Culture 02:08:00 Navigating Gangs, Politics & the Parole System 02:24:00 Years in Prison & Struggling for Release 02:37:00 Breaking Point, Allies, and a New Chance 02:54:00 Life After Release & Continuing the Fight 03:06:00 Clearing His Name & Seeking Justice 03:15:00 Final Thoughts and Message to the Audience _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On today's Angela Box Show, Angela interviews longtime Houston conservative Orlando Sanchez, the GOP nominee for Harris County Judge – and the stakes could not be higher for Harris County taxpayers.Orlando explains:How Harris County went from fiscally responsible government under leaders like Ed Emmett to a corrupt, far‑left circus under Lena Hidalgo and now radical “progressive” Letitia Plummer.His own record:Former Harris County Treasurer for 12 years, overseeing county finances with responsibility and transparency.Former Houston City Council at‑large member.Past mayoral candidate who once forced a historic runoff against a well‑funded incumbent with almost no money in the bank.Board member for a successful community bank, the University of Houston Foundation (managing roughly half a billion dollars for scholarships and endowments), and a major hospital corporation – decades of managing billions in public and private funds.He contrasts that with his opponent's record:Multiple citations from the Texas Ethics Commission for failing to file required reports.Loss of business charter from the Texas Secretary of State.Property tax defaults in Harris County.Sanctions from the Texas Dental Board for overcharging patients.If a person can't handle basic ethics and finances with their own businesses and patients, why should anyone trust them with billions in taxpayer dollars?Orlando and Angela dig into key issues:Defunding the police & shutting down the police academy – Letitia Plummer pushed defunding HPD after George Floyd and wanted a new “citizen review board” despite the DA and Internal Affairs already investigating police actions.Decarceration of the Harris County Jail – she has openly talked about de‑incarcerating inmates at a time when crime is already out of control and “breaking bond” investigations show repeat offenders being cycled back onto the streets.Anti‑capitalist housing policy – proposals to tilt heavily against landlords and investors, punishing people who risk capital to provide housing and ultimately driving up costs and reducing affordability.Affordability and taxes – Orlando explains that most homeowners in Harris County now pay more in taxes and insurance than in principal and interest on their mortgage, because county Democrats have driven property taxes up for eight years straight.They also talk flood control and basic competence:Voters approved $2 billion in flood control bonds in 2018. Many projects still aren't implemented, jeopardizing millions in federal funding and leaving families at risk when FEMA flood maps keep expanding.The county hired an environmental engineer who “didn't know hydrology,” and under her leadership flood projects stagnated until she finally resigned – putting affordability and safety in danger when homes flood that could have been protected.On salaries and mismanagement:The Harris County Administrator – Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter – reportedly makes around $411,000 per year.The Toll Road Authority director makes roughly $500,000 per year.Two unelected bureaucrats at a million dollars in salary between them – far above the pay of the President of the United States – while regular people struggle with eggs, milk, gas, and insurance.Orlando lays out his vision:Restore fiscally conservative, responsible government that delivers for taxpayers instead of rewarding insiders.Work with Mayor John Whitmire (a Democrat but not a radical leftist) on crime, affordability, and infrastructure from a common‑sense standpoint.Use the bully pulpit of the Harris County Judge's office to expose how Democrat commissioners are raising taxes, undermining public safety, and wasting public money – and rally moderate Democrats, Republicans, and independents who simply want good government again.This race is not about party labels; it's about whether Harris County will continue sliding into a Cook County / New York‑style fiscal collapse… or return to responsible, pro‑taxpayer, pro‑safety leadershipSUPPORT ORLANDO SANCHEZ FOR HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE

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July 9th: Ronald Lee Haskell Kills (2014) Abuse can take years to escape. And, even then, you might not ever feel safe. On July 9th 2014 a man committed a massacre to get revenge against a woman. One who got the courage to leave and whose family ended up paying the price. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Harris_County_shooting, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haskell-ronald-lee.htm, https://abc13.com/post/stay-family-murders-judge-accused-bias-case-death-row-inmate-ronald-haskell-killed-ex-wifes-spring/15456949/, https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2019/10/11/348845/harris-county-jury-sentences-ronald-haskell-to-death-for-killing-6-in-spring-in-2014/, https://abc13.com/post/stay-family-murders-judge-natalia-cornelio-recused-death-row-inmate-ron-haskells-case-after-bias-accusations/15802506/, https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texan-ronald-lee-haskell-sentenced-death-killing-ex-wifes-family/, https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Opening-arguments-begin-in-death-penalty-trial-14379136.php, https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/11/us/texas-stay-family-murder-sentence-lethal-injection/index.html, https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/11/us/texas-stay-family-murder-sentence-lethal-injection/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2019/10/11/us/texas-stay-family-murder-sentence-lethal-injection/index.html, https://abc7chicago.com/stay-family-cassidy-murders-ronald-haskell-jr/5498466/, https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_info/haskellronald.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stefanie Bord, Democrat for Texas HD 126, explains how block walking, trust, and grassroots organizing can challenge entrenched GOP power in northwest Harris County.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

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Letitia Plummer frames Harris County as Texas Democrats' frontline while WBAI tackles Iran, Lebanon, TPS deportations, sovereignty, and democratic socialism.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Letitia Plummer makes Harris County central to a blue Texas as billionaire power threatens democracy and socialism forces Democrats to fight for working people.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

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Letitia Plummer says Harris County is Texas Democrats' frontline for public health, disaster readiness, local power, and a blue Texas.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you John A, Alexandra Drone, OldGuyPissed, Mr.K, Vegan Cindy, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Letitia Plummer Says Harris County Can Lead Texas Toward A Blue Future: Letitia Plummer says Harris Cty is Texas Democrats' frontline for public health, disaster readiness, local power, and a blue Texas. [More]* Jenna Flanagan Panel Iran, Lebanon, SCOTUS, Deportations, & America's Hypocritical Sovereignty Claim: A WBAI We Decide panel tackles Iran talks, Israel-Lebanon conflict, SCOTUS TPS rulings, deportations, and America's selective sovereignty claims. [More]* No, Socialism Won't Kill the Democratic Party: The democratic socialists are fighting the battles the Democratic Party have refused to wage. This is the way. [More]* PDR Posse Member visited. To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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A broke private eye rides south to explain away a little girl's imaginary friend, and walks out of a pine-country farmhouse convinced the old man pushing her on the swing has been dead for years.EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-oldmanonsutterlaneTRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84f78kTHE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: In February 1989, Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into a brick ranch house on Swint Loop in Ellerslie, Georgia, a small town in Harris County about a hundred miles south of Atlanta. The land had once been an antebellum plantation, and the previous owners had walked off and left the house abandoned long enough for it to go to auction. The following month, the Wyricks' three-year-old daughter Heidi began describing visits from an elderly man she called Mr. Gordy — silver-gray hair, dark suit, top hat, shiny black shoes — who pushed her on the backyard swing. Not long after, a wounded man she called Con appeared at the front door, a bloody bandage on his arm and blood soaking his shirt.Both were eventually tied to deceased local figures. James S. Gordy had run a real estate company in Columbus, Georgia, served for years as Sunday school superintendent at Ellison Methodist Church, and was connected to the Swint Loop property as executor and caretaker before his death. (His death year appears inconsistently across sources, with some citing 1972 and most citing 1974; either way, he died well over a decade before Heidi was born.) Lon "Con" Batchelor had lost his hand in a cotton gin accident as a teenager, returned home in bloodied clothing with his arm in bandages, and died of cancer in 1957. Heidi, who could not yet read, picked Gordy out of a blind photo lineup and walked directly to his grave among hundreds of headstones in a local cemetery. She identified Batchelor — whose name she'd heard as "Con" — from a family photograph brought to the house by Catherine Ledford, who had previously owned the adjacent property and knew the family history.Beginning in 1993, the activity escalated sharply. Heidi and other family members began seeing a black, hooded, faceless figure that moved through the house, stood in Heidi's closet, and appeared at the foot of her bed. Objects moved on their own; a kitchen chair pulled itself from the table in front of two witnesses; scratches appeared on Heidi and her father Andy across consecutive nights. The Wyricks' second daughter, Jordan, born February 3, 1994, later began reporting interactions with an unseen child. Parapsychologist Dr. William Roll — an Oxford-educated psychologist who had spent eight years researching at Oxford before building a scientific reputation studying haunting phenomena — investigated the case. He recorded an electromagnetic field spike to over forty milligauss in the parents' bedroom against a residential baseline near one-tenth of a milligauss, found elevated positive ion concentrations near Heidi's room, and tied her perceptions to environmental sensitivity and documented seismic activity in the Columbus region. He could not explain the scratches. Roll also traced a reported family history of psychic sensitivity across several generations, extending back to Lisa's mother and to land in north Georgia along the Trail of Tears route.Roll brought in medium Amy Allan — later known to television audiences through The Dead Files — who walked the property under blind conditions and identified three entities in the back rooms: two older men and a faceless dark presence. A second psychic, brought in separately by the family, named the same three entities in the same locations and identified the fireplace as a portal. Years of mounting medical bills kept the Wyricks in the house long after they wanted to leave. After Heidi was found suspended upside down above her bed by an unseen force, they sold the property when she reached her mid-teens. She reported seeing apparitions in the homes that followed.Andy Wyrick died in 2012 at age 45; no cause of death has been widely reported. Dr. William Roll died the same year, in February 2012. Heidi Wyrick married a man named Aaron, relocated to Columbus, and built a career in the medical field. She stopped seeing Mr. Gordy around age eight but still reports seeing the dark figure, and has said in interviews across many years that not a day passes when she doesn't wish the events had never happened. The case was featured on Unsolved Mysteries in 1994, profiled in the Discovery Channel's 2002 documentary A Haunting in Georgia, and served as source material for the 2013 film The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia. Heidi's aunt Joyce Cathey published a firsthand account in The Veil: Heidi Wyrick's Story.WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 28, 2026

Texas Congressional District 38 candidate Jon Bonck joined The Texan's Reporter Mary Elise O'Bar at the Republican Party of Texas' 2026 state convention to discuss flipping Harris County red, Texas' 2025 congressional redistricting, Republican unity following the primary elections, and more.Listen to more interviews from The Texan wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, follow us and leave a review.

On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas Republican lawmakers approved a state law eliminating Harris County's chief elections official and allowing state officials to intervene and supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using the law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller counties.Also this hour: We hear the story behind the Houston-based nonprofit Love You Adam Foundation and how it is using some new approaches to prevent suicide.Then, an expert from the UTHealth Houston Neurosciences-Headache & Pain Center answers your questions about headaches and migraines.And, after some MLB players wrote Bible verses on the rainbow-themed hats they wore on a recent LGBTQ+ Pride night, we talk about athletes and free speech -- what they can say, do, and even wear on the field.Watch

Gov. Greg Abbott joined The Texan's Reporter Mary Elise O'Bar at the Republican Party of Texas' 2026 state convention to discuss unity in the GOP, boosting Republican turnout in elections, and flipping Harris County red.Listen to more interviews from The Texan wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, follow us and leave a review.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Fourteen Texas Democrats missed the May 5th deadline to pay their fines for trying to tank “Democracy” by breaking quorum in the Texas legislature. Some who did pay wrote vulgarisms on their checks which is a reflection of who they are.Meanwhile, Democrat media is wondering if the extremely liberal, and on the record as such over and over for years and years, Austin-centric Dem ticket is that good of an idea for November (a little late, no?)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Justices Toss Cities' Challenge to Cable Franchise Fee Cap – great!Texas Tribune cries that Republicans might further reduce the scope of local governments' power and this story is a good example of why it's not a bad idea: Harris County electronic monitoring program doesn't track defendants who become fugitives. They don't track those who cut off the monitors!!! What's the point of the program then?Oil and gas rig count shows Texas adding more drilling rigs. Meanwhile Chevron and Exxon/Mobile execs warn of a disastrous price spike possibility.Alamo renovation moving along.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

On Friday's show: We discuss a report from Children at Risk that assesses the quality of life for children in Harris County.Also this hour: We talk with two Houstonians about starting their own businesses.Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we preview Houston's official LGBT Pride Celebration.Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_csMDc5J1A

The runoff for the Democratic nomination for Harris County Judge was difficult to predict - and Progress Texas endorsee Dr. Letitia Plummer defied a lot of predictions in her win! Now a nominee this November to be the top elected official in a county with a bigger population than half of these United States, Dr. Plummer details her vision for the future of Texas' largest and most diverse urban center.Learn more about Dr. Letitia Plummer in her prior podcast appearance: https://progresstexas.org/podcast/happy-hour-279-dr-letitia-plummer-candidate-harris-county-judgeLearn how to support Dr. Plummer's campaign at https://www.drletitiaplummer.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

Welcome to the Third episode of Survival By The Book, the podcast series where local librarians learn about how to prepare for emergency situations because being prepared shouldn't be complicated. When emergencies strike, preparation can make all the difference — and your local librarians are here to help you turn information into action.In this episode of Survival by the Book, we talk about short term survival situations you might face here in Harris County from power outages and severe storms to unexpected evacuations. Join us as we break down the classic “10 Essentials for Survival,” and explain why each item matters. Along the way, we'll recommend trusted preparedness resources and survival guides available right at your local library.Whether you're brand new to emergency preparedness or looking to strengthen your family's disaster plan, this episode is packed with approachable advice, real-world scenarios, and a few librarian-approved book recommendations to keep you ready for whatever comes next. Recommended readings and sources: Breakdown of Survival Situations: Categorization of Survival Situations by Length by Bruce ZawalskyReady.gov: Be Prepared for Any HazardThe Ten EssentialThe Survival Handbook by Colin TowellCreated by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.www.hcpl.netPodcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu 

Join us live now on #TexasValuesActionReport with special guest Stan Stanart, Republican Nominee for Texas House of Representatives (HD 126), & host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values Action as they provide expert insight into the Primary Election Runoff results, including the success of Stanart's race! Learn more about Stan Stanart www.StanStanart.com and watch a number of short videos here: www.StanStanart.com/media Release: Primary Runoff Election Results Reveal Support for Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas https://txvaluesaction.org/release-primary-runoff-election-results-reveal-support-for-faith-family-freedom-in-texas/ View Texas Value Action Faith & Family Voter Guide for General Elections in November: https://txvaluesaction.org/endorsements/ Learn more about Texas Values Action at https://txvaluesaction.org/ See value in the work we're doing? Please consider giving a tax-deductible gift today! https://txvaluesaction.org/

[Part One of Two] As Houston, Texas accused murderer Lee Gilley awaits word on his fate after fleeing to Milan, Italy, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ are on the case. Will Italy grant him asylum, or treat him as a criminal to be extradited back to the United States? New details have emerged about Lee's plan to escape his Houston trial for allegedly killing his wife, Christa Bauer Gilley, and their unborn child in October 2024. Lee's brother, Matt Gilley, testified that he didn't help Lee flee on May 1, but said Lee looked different at their mother's deathbed in April — heavier, bearded, with long hair. Matt's Zoom testimony came in an emergency custody hearing for Lee and Christa's two young children. Christa's family fears Lee's relatives will take the kids to Europe, yet a Harris County judge ordered the children returned to Texas.  Meanwhile, two of Lee's attorneys move to withdraw and we dig into the 1983 US–Italy Extradition Treaty while Lee's Italian attorney Monica Grosso says that Lee is exhausted from all his recent travels.  We're exhausted too, but Let's Dive in…

Brian Warren was elected to be Judge of the 209th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Houston, Texas in 2018. Originally from New York, he earned his Bachelors of Business Administration from James Madison University in 1997 then his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's School of Law in 2001. His entire legal career has been dedicated to the practice of criminal law, starting his own criminal defense practice, serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, and, most recently, being elected to the bench. Brian, his wife, and their three children make their home in Houston, Texas.

Are you tired of the "grind" of finding your next real estate deal? In a market where traditional marketing costs are skyrocketing and algorithms are constantly changing, most investors are left fighting for scraps. But what if you could have motivated, off-market leads delivered straight to your inbox without ever picking up a paintbrush or knocking on a stranger's door? In this episode, we sit down with Or Sapir, the tech-maven turned real estate powerhouse from MotivatedSellers.com. Or reveals how his team generates a staggering 20,000+ leads per month through high-authority domains like SellHouseFast.com. Whether you are a solo wholesaler or a high-volume investor, this conversation is your "marketing prayer answered". We dive deep into the data-driven world of PPL (Pay Per Lead), exploring the "hot" markets like Maricopa County and Harris County, and why human connection is still the ultimate closer in a digital age. If you are ready to stop "recreating the wheel" and start scaling with a predictable, exclusive lead source, this episode is for you. Learn why the "middleman" approach is the fastest way to a 4x ROI and how to handle distressed sellers with the empathy they deserve. What You'll Learn in This Episode:The Evolution of Lead Gen: How Or Sapir bridged the gap between the tech world and real estate to create a massive inbound lead engine. The Power of PPL: Why buying exclusive, real-time leads is often more efficient than door knocking or managing your own PPC campaigns. Current "Hot" Markets: Detailed data on where the most leads are coming from right now, including Maricopa County, AZ, Harris County, TX, and Riverside, CA. The "KISS" Method: Why simplicity in your CRM and systems is the key to scaling without burnout. Risk-Free Investing: How to get started with no sign-up fees and a full dispute process for leads that don't meet quality standards. The Art of the Follow-Up: Why 80% of sales happen after the fifth contact and how to stay consistent when others quit. Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Creative strategies for leads that aren't a "cash buy" fit, from seller financing to realtor referrals. The Three Pillars of Scaling: A deep dive into Marketing, Organization/Systems, and Funding as the core requirements for growth. Empathy-Based Selling: Understanding the distress of the seller to build trust and close more deals. Real estate investing is a numbers game, but it's also a human business. As Or Sapir reminds us, the goal isn't just to flip a house; it's to help a community and solve a problem for a family in distress. If you have the capital and the consistency, there is no other industry that offers this kind of return. Don't let your business stall because your marketing engine is empty—take action, follow up, and start turning those leads into legacies! Ready to jump in? Visit MotivatedSellers.com to claim your county today! Watch the Original Video Here!#RealEstateInvesting #Wholesaling #MotivatedSellers #RealEstateMarketing #PassiveIncome #PPL #LeadGeneration #2026RealEstateLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Are you tired of the "grind" of finding your next real estate deal? In a market where traditional marketing costs are skyrocketing and algorithms are constantly changing, most investors are left fighting for scraps. But what if you could have motivated, off-market leads delivered straight to your inbox without ever picking up a paintbrush or knocking on a stranger's door? In this episode, we sit down with Or Sapir, the tech-maven turned real estate powerhouse from MotivatedSellers.com. Or reveals how his team generates a staggering 20,000+ leads per month through high-authority domains like SellHouseFast.com. Whether you are a solo wholesaler or a high-volume investor, this conversation is your "marketing prayer answered". We dive deep into the data-driven world of PPL (Pay Per Lead), exploring the "hot" markets like Maricopa County and Harris County, and why human connection is still the ultimate closer in a digital age. If you are ready to stop "recreating the wheel" and start scaling with a predictable, exclusive lead source, this episode is for you. Learn why the "middleman" approach is the fastest way to a 4x ROI and how to handle distressed sellers with the empathy they deserve. What You'll Learn in This Episode:The Evolution of Lead Gen: How Or Sapir bridged the gap between the tech world and real estate to create a massive inbound lead engine. The Power of PPL: Why buying exclusive, real-time leads is often more efficient than door knocking or managing your own PPC campaigns. Current "Hot" Markets: Detailed data on where the most leads are coming from right now, including Maricopa County, AZ, Harris County, TX, and Riverside, CA. The "KISS" Method: Why simplicity in your CRM and systems is the key to scaling without burnout. Risk-Free Investing: How to get started with no sign-up fees and a full dispute process for leads that don't meet quality standards. The Art of the Follow-Up: Why 80% of sales happen after the fifth contact and how to stay consistent when others quit. Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Creative strategies for leads that aren't a "cash buy" fit, from seller financing to realtor referrals. The Three Pillars of Scaling: A deep dive into Marketing, Organization/Systems, and Funding as the core requirements for growth. Empathy-Based Selling: Understanding the distress of the seller to build trust and close more deals. Real estate investing is a numbers game, but it's also a human business. As Or Sapir reminds us, the goal isn't just to flip a house; it's to help a community and solve a problem for a family in distress. If you have the capital and the consistency, there is no other industry that offers this kind of return. Don't let your business stall because your marketing engine is empty—take action, follow up, and start turning those leads into legacies! Ready to jump in? Visit MotivatedSellers.com to claim your county today! #RealEstateInvesting #Wholesaling #MotivatedSellers #RealEstateMarketing #PassiveIncome #PPL #LeadGeneration #2026RealEstateWatch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

What happens when artificial intelligence, clinical care, and public health finally start working together?  Dr. Umair Shah, chief medical officer at Jaan Health and the AI-powered care management platform, PHAMILY, discusses the future of proactive healthcare and the role AI can play in connecting patients, providers, and public health systems. Drawing on decades of experience as a physician, former health commissioner of Harris County, Texas, and former Washington State health secretary, Dr. Shah explains why healthcare must move beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics to better understand what's happening in patients' everyday lives.  He'll also explain PHAMILY, Jaan Health's AI-powered care management platform, and how real-time communication, pattern recognition, and predictive analytics can help providers identify health issues before they become crises. Dr. Shah also discusses the growing importance of public-private partnerships, the challenge of information overload in public health, and why health leaders must engage directly with AI technologies shaping the future of care.Subscribe | ASTHO

In an effort to serve more legal needs, Harris County has created LAWPods (Legal Access Workspace Pods) to provide accessible legal help for people from all walks of life. Users can access free legal support within LAWPods, which includes state-of-the-art legal databases, the ability to book free appointments with law librarians, and connections to legal aid and lawyer referral services. Andre Davison, director of the Harris County Law Library, joins Rocky Dhir to discuss the development of this project and stories of positive impacts since the first pod opened in May 2024. Later, they also dig into future opportunities for LAWPods, including location and staff expansion, and sharing their knowledge to help other areas replicate the LAWPod model to provide greater access to justice in more Texas communities.  To learn more about LAWPods, visit: LAWPod — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library  Subscribe to Andre's Podcast: AALLIn Podcast Subscribe to State Bar of Texas Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/_hh0l5izt4mfkr1zmxo_cg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being uninsured, speaking a different language, or not understanding a 40-page form should never decide who lives or dies. In this episode, patient navigators Laura Tovar and Elizabeth Esparza walk us through what really happens after an uninsured woman hears “you have breast cancer” at The Rose. They explain how they review applications before diagnosis, sit in the room with the radiologist, and answer the first question they always hear: “How am I going to pay for this?” They also talk about the maze behind assistance programs for uninsured patients, what it takes to keep coverage from lapsing in the middle of chemo, and the impossible choices some families face during their breast cancer journey. Along the way, Laura and Elizabeth share what it costs them emotionally to carry these stories, why they sometimes cry with husbands and children, and how quilts, gas cards, summer camps, and rent assistance become part of making sure no woman has to face breast cancer or the paperwork alone. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. What does “patient navigation to treatment” mean at The Rose, and how is it different from scheduling or basic navigation? 2. How do Laura and Elizabeth first learn about a woman, and what happens between her initial mammogram and a positive diagnosis? 3. What are the main treatment access programs for uninsured women in this episode (Harris Health/Gold Card and Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer)? 4. Who qualifies for Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer, and how do income, age, citizenship, and “working quarters” factor in? 5. Why do many newly diagnosed women worry more about cost and payment than about the cancer itself? 6. How do navigators match patients with facilities and oncology practices that actually accept their specific Medicaid HMO plan? 7. What happens when Medicaid coverage lapses during chemo, and how do Laura and Elizabeth intervene to get treatment restarted? 8. How do they explain a breast cancer diagnosis differently to small children, teenagers, and spouses, and why are husbands often the most visibly shaken? 9. What are some of the hardest situations they see, including women moving counties or divorcing to meet eligibility rules, or being asked for large deposits to start chemo? 10. How do Laura and Elizabeth support patients with complex applications, missing documents, language barriers, and repeated denials from eligibility offices? 11. What other practical resources do they connect families to, such as food assistance, utility and rent support, camps for kids, gas cards, wigs, bras, and comfort items? 12. How do they cope with the emotional toll of this work while trying to remain steady for patients and their families? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Dorothy opens with how insurance status, language, and paperwork can determine who lives or dies, and introduces patient navigators Laura Tovar and Elizabeth Esparza.01:45 Laura and Elizabeth share how long they have been at The Rose and the roles they held before moving into patient navigation to treatment.02:35 Dorothy explains “sponsorship” as intake for assistance programs and why The Rose avoids the word “charity.”03:10 Elizabeth defines patient navigation to treatment as helping mostly uninsured, newly diagnosed women find a path into actual cancer care.03:50 Elizabeth describes reviewing applications a day or two before diagnosis to anticipate which treatment program might fit.04:25 Laura walks through what happens on the day a woman learns she has breast cancer and how navigators stay with her after the radiologist leaves.05:30 Elizabeth outlines key treatment programs: Harris Health (Gold Card) for county residents and Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC).06:00 Laura and Elizabeth explain MBCC eligibility, including age limits, income guidelines, citizenship, legal residency, five-year residency rules, and working quarters.08:20 They describe the questions women ask first after diagnosis, centered on cost, payment, and whether existing coverage at The Rose will extend to treatment.09:20 Laura explains why The Rose refers many MBCC patients to Texas Oncology and how they choose facilities that accept specific Medicaid HMO plans.10:30 They discuss how confusing HMO choices and insurance concepts are for women who have never had coverage and fear they will have to “pay it back.”11:20 Dorothy notes that many major cancer hospitals do not accept these plans, increasing reliance on a smaller network of providers.12:00 Laura and Elizabeth talk about the need to renew Medicaid every 12 months, how patients can forget during treatment, and what happens when coverage expires mid-chemo.12:35 They describe calling Medicaid, troubleshooting reasons for termination, and sometimes getting coverage reinstated within days.13:40 Dorothy asks how much information patients actually absorb at diagnosis; Laura and Elizabeth estimate many do not hear most of what is said.14:10 Laura explains follow-up calls, longer consultations, and sometimes separate visits to help spouses and children understand the diagnosis and plan.15:10 They share that husbands often cry more than patients because they feel helpless and unable to “fix” the situation or pay for care.16:30 Elizabeth describes how they tailor explanations for children by age, avoiding the word “cancer” with very young kids and framing treatment as strong medicine.17:10 They talk about the emotional toll of this work, the difficulty of holding in tears, and moments when they cry alongside patients.18:20 Dorothy raises the growing number of women who do not meet changing criteria for key programs and need entirely different solutions.18:55 Elizabeth describes families uprooting their lives to move into Harris County so they can qualify for Harris Health coverage.19:40 Dorothy notes some women feel forced to divorce to reduce household income enough to meet eligibility rules.20:20 They mention stopgap strategies like GoFundMe campaigns, cash-pay arrangements, and sliding-scale clinics that still remain expensive for women living paycheck to paycheck.21:20 Laura and Elizabeth share examples of women being asked for large deposits, including a $15,000 payment to begin chemotherapy.22:10 They discuss the complexity and length of application packets like the Harris Health form and why careful completion matters.22:40 Laura explains how nerves cause patients to make simple errors—wrong dates, missing boxes—that delay approval for months.23:30 They describe helping women who were diagnosed elsewhere but come to The Rose for help with Gold Card or other eligibility obstacles.24:10 Laura outlines how they review documents, join three-way calls with agencies, and clarify what paperwork is actually missing.24:50 Elizabeth explains why they personally deliver applications to eligibility centers instead of relying on patients who lack transportation or time.25:35 Dorothy reflects on her earlier belief that a diagnosis and pathology report would be enough, and how language and bureaucracy proved otherwise.26:20 She recalls that the realization of repeated denials and confusion led directly to creating the Patient Navigation to Treatment program.27:15 Elizabeth shares work with Rice University and Camp Kesem to connect children of cancer patients with supportive summer programs.28:10 Laura and Elizabeth list other resources they connect families to, including food banks, rent and utility help, medication support, gas cards, wigs, bras, prostheses, and comfort bags.29:20 Dorothy highlights the impact of donated quilts, heart pillows, and small items that remind women someone cares about them.30:00 Laura and Elizabeth admit that the work is overwhelming at times, especially when they cannot find a path to treatment for a particular woman.30:30 Dorothy closes by emphasizing that, for most uninsured patients, Laura and Elizabeth are the bridge to treatment and invites listeners to recognize and support this work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our board has chosen to endorse former Houston City Council Member and longtime healthcare entrepreneur Dr. Letitia Plummer in her run for Harris County Judge. Dr. Plummer comes from a long line of Houston area civic leaders, and the Progress Texas board believes she is the right choice for the Democratic nomination for this key position of leadership in Texas' most-populous county.Check out our joint live podcast with the Asian Texans For Justice Action Fund from last fall, featuring Dr. Plummer alongside Houston State Rep. and Minority Leader Gene Wu: https://progresstexas.org/podcast/special-live-pod-asian-texans-and-2026-power-shiftLearn more about Dr. Plummer's campaign at https://www.drletitiaplummer.com/.We have TWO live events on the calendar! The first is in Houston on Wednesday May 20, when we'll record a live podcast with the newly-elected members of the Cy-Fair ISD board to discuss the undoing of MAGA damage to that district. Space is limited! Please RSVP here:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/cypressisdpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're also excited to see you in Dallas for our 16th anniversary celebration on Tuesday June 16! Make your reservation now:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/anniversary2026⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can help support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

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The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Texas, Alabama, and Sweden.People's coverage of the murder of Athena Strand by Tanner Horner: https://people.com/athena-strand-kidnapping-death-what-to-know-11945465Fox 8 Live's article on the murders of Lisa Fields and Thomas Cordelle Jr., as well as Keziah Luker and her unborn child, and the arrest of William Graham Oliver: https://www.fox8live.com/2026/04/29/man-arrested-after-3-family-members-including-pregnant-teen-found-dead-bound-with-zip-ties/Read about the botched murder for hire plot involving Michael Seery, Ricardo Obando, and Matthew Rosas at ABC 13: https://abc13.com/post/federal-charges-filed-3-men-linked-shooting-driver-sh-99-alleged-murder-hire-plot/17168430/Read about the botched murder for hire plot involving Michael Seery, Ricardo Obando, and Matthew Rosas at Houston Public Media: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court/2026/04/29/550449/life-sentence-houston-area-shooting-murder-for-hire-plot/Read about the murder TikTok ads of Sweden at the Sweden Herald: https://swedenherald.com/article/government-speeds-up-legislation-to-stop-child-recruitment-on-tiktok-and-other-platformsRead about the murder TikTok ads of Sweden at RTÉ: https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0429/1570922-sweden-social-media/Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[Part One] Lee Gilley — the Houston man accused of murdering his wife Christa Bauer Gilley and their unborn baby — has fled the country… to Milan, Italy! On today's episode, investigative journalists ⁠Mandy Matney⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ break down how a capital murder defendant out on $1 million bond cut off his ankle monitor on a Friday night, flew to Canada, then to Milan on fake documents under the alias "LeJeune Jean Luc Olivier," and is now begging Italy for asylum to dodge a death penalty Texas wasn't even seeking. How did Harris County pre-trial services miss this for three full days? Why did prosecutors barely fight bond in the first place? And what does it mean that Lee hired Dick DeGuerin — the lawyer behind the defenses of Robert Durst and David Koresh? Plus: the "Unicorn Killer" precedent that took years to resolve, the lies hiding in Lee's own polygraph, and the war on women playing out in Houston courtrooms. Put on Some Purple For Christa… And Let's Dive in…

In an effort to serve more legal needs, Harris County has created LAWPods (Legal Access Workspace Pods) to provide accessible legal help for people from all walks of life. Users can access free legal support within LAWPods, which includes state-of-the-art legal databases, the ability to book free appointments with law librarians, and connections to legal aid and lawyer referral services. Andre Davison, director of the Harris County Law Library, joins Rocky Dhir to discuss the development of this project and stories of positive impacts since the first pod opened in May 2024. Later, they also dig into future opportunities for LAWPods, including location and staff expansion, and sharing their knowledge to help other areas replicate the LAWPod model to provide greater access to justice in more Texas communities.  To learn more about LAWPods, visit: LAWPod — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library  Subscribe to Andre's Podcast: AALLIn Podcast

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Seth and Sean discuss what Texans President Mike Tomon had to say about their commitment to Harris County and how they see Reliant Park emerging, and dive into what Ime Udoka had to say about reports of bad vibes in the Rockets locker room.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros' 8-3 loss to the Dodgers, Joe Espada getting chippy when asked about Ryan Weiss, the Texans outlining their commitment to Harris County, Ime Udoka calling the reports "laughable" about the Rockets' locker room issues, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros' 8-3 loss to the Dodgers, Joe Espada getting chippy when asked about Ryan Weiss, the Texans outlining their commitment to Harris County, Ime Udoka calling the reports "laughable" about the Rockets' locker room issues, go through the day's Headlines, lay out why it seems like CJ Stroud's been more focused this offseason, what jumped out at them from Stone and Udoka's seasons end press conference, which Astros have enough trade value to potentially kickstart a legit rebuild, react to Mad Dog and Jaylen Brown being petty and get petty themselves in the PettyCast, discuss the Stefon Diggs trial starting yesterday with an interesting plot point, lay out the several things that Espada said to Chandler Rome that ticked them off in the duration of like 35 seconds, dive into some of what Rafael Stone and Ime Udoka had to say about the Rockets in their season wrap-up press conference, Skip Bayless and Colin Cowherd being flabbergasted that the Texans haven't given CJ Stroud his extension yet, how hot Astros Manager Joe Espada's seat is after the Red Sox let Alex Cora go, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

In Part Two of Episode 145, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ dig into two stories about power, accountability, and the systems that protect the wrong people.  First, they take you inside the April 21 Horry County Council meeting, where former officer Kevin Suggs and Jennifer Spivey Foley asked council members to return law enforcement authority to a sheriff who answers to voters — and where Chairman Johnny Gardner compared a historically corrupt police department to… litter on Highway 501…? Then (21:00), they unpack the bombshell Harris County prosecutors dropped in the Christa Bauer Gilley case: alleged affairs, an alleged Reddit post seeking a college-age M4F, DDF, FWB hookup, alleged plans to flee to Mexico, alleged homophobic slurs hurled at his own child, and a chilling theory from prosecutors that Lee Gilley may have tried to poison Christa months before her death. Christa's medical and autopsy records may be the key to everything at the June trial and we plan to be there exposing all we can to sunlight.  Let's Dive in…

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Navigating the New Normal in Distressed Real EstateWelcome back to another essential update for real estate investors, note buyers, and market watchers! We are officially in Q2 of 2026, and the landscape of distressed property is shifting rapidly. In this episode, we dive deep into the latest data from the Texas foreclosure auctions and broader national trends. Is the market entering a crisis, or are we simply returning to pre-pandemic normalization? Whether you are looking for residential opportunities in Harris County or commercial assets in North Texas, this episode provides the data-backed roadmap you need to stay ahead of the curve.National Trends & Q1 Market DataWe kick things off by breaking down the latest quarterly report from Auction.com, featuring insights from industry expert Darren Blomquist. Across the USA, we are seeing a significant return to 2020 levels of market stress.National Volume Spike: Foreclosure auction volume increased 33% in 2026, reaching a six-year high.Widespread Distress: 44 states and the District of Columbia reported annual increases in foreclosure volume.Normalization vs. Crisis: While volume is up, the data suggests a steady "normalization" to pre-pandemic levels rather than a sudden market crash.Equity Erosion: Average equity for scheduled foreclosures has declined to 26.9%—a 13% drop year-over-year—driven by cooling property values.The REO Shift: Banks are increasingly taking properties back at auction and listing them as REOs on digital platforms at "market-attuned" pricing.The Texas Lone Star Update: May 2026As one of the leading foreclosure states in the country, Texas is seeing a fascinating month-over-month shift. We break down the residential and commercial filings for May:The Monthly Drop: Despite an annual upward trend, May saw 3,774 filings—a 20% decrease from April.Commercial Snapshot: There are 456 commercial filings across Texas this month, with North Texas (DFW area) leading the charge at 144 filings.County Breakdown:Harris County: Remains a powerhouse with 698 residential filings.Bexar County: Holding steady with 397 filings.Dallas & Tarrant: Seeing slight month-over-month declines but still high-volume markets.The "Zero" List: Notably, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties showed zero scheduled foreclosures in the reported data for this specific period.Strategies for InvestorsWe also discuss how to capitalize on these trends, including a recap of our session with Texas legend Arnie Abramson on making money at tax sales. Learn why buyers are currently paying roughly 67 cents on the dollar for auction assets and how "bid-ask spreads" are narrowing as sellers adjust to sluggish conditions.Conclusion: Take Action in the Distressed MarketThe numbers don't lie—the foreclosure supply is rebuilding, and the opportunities for prepared investors are growing. Don't wait for the competition to catch up. Use the resources mentioned in today's show, like Roddy's List and Foreclosure.com, to do your due diligence and start bidding with confidence. If you found this update helpful, subscribe to the Note Closers Show Podcast and join us at the next auction. Until next time, go out there, take action, and we'll see you at the top! Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes PinterestGet Signed Up For the Next Note Buying Workshop HERE!

In the 1980s, Texas was expanding fast, and real estate agents were often left working alone, opening doors for strangers in empty homes. Across the state, a quiet pattern began to form: women in the industry attacked and killed during routine showings, each case treated as isolated, none connected in time.From the brutal 1981 murder of Virginia “Ginger” Freeman in Brazos County to the 1983 execution-style killings at a Houston real estate office, to the 1987 murder of Betty Jo Hudson in Galveston and the stabbing of Esther Darlene Collins in west Harris County, the list of victims continued to grow.By the end of the decade, another name was added.Giti Hariri, a 27-year-old Iranian immigrant and chemical engineering graduate, was working alone in a model home in northwest Harris County when she was stabbed to death on May 11, 1988. The scene showed no forced entry, no clear motive, and only a missing purse. Despite early investigative efforts, her case quickly went cold.At the center of Giti's life was her closest friend, Wendy Aldrich, a bond that began as college roommates and endured through years of change, relocation, and adulthood. In the aftermath of Giti's murder, Wendy's grief became all-consuming, pulling her deeper into the place where her friend had died.What began as loss would soon become something far more unsettling.Because Giti's story doesn't end with her death. And neither does Wendy's.Part 1 of 2.If you have any information about the murder of Giti Harari, please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-8477.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast #JusticeForGitiHarari#Houston #HarrisCounty #TX #Texas #TrueCrime #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #ColdCase #Unsolved #MissingPerson #Missing #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.