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It's Monday, July 20th, 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 Pakistani Christian 13-year-old girl still captive to Muslim man On July 7, the European Parliament condemned Pakistan for its violation of human rights, citing a 13-year-old Christian Pakistani girl who is still fighting for her freedom from the 30-year-old Muslim man who abducted her, reports International Christian Concern. Maria Shahbaz was kidnapped in July 2025 by Shehryar Ahmad, who forced her to convert to Islam and married her against her will. Alliance Defending Freedom came alongside her parents in their fight to regain custody of their child in Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court in February. Pakistani law states that a minor cannot legally consent to religious conversion or marriage, but shockingly the court ruled in favor of Ahmad when he presented a forged marriage certificate.  In Matthew 18:6, Jesus said, “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in Me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Shahbaz's parents are not giving up. They are still appealing their daughter's case in court, hoping that justice will swiftly come.  According to Open Doors, Pakistan is the eighth worst country worldwide for the persecution of Christians. Send a polite, 3-sentence letter to Rizwan Sheikh, the Pakistan Ambassador to America, asking that he intervene.  The address is 3517 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008. Two U.S. soldiers killed in Iranian attack on military base Two American soldiers were killed on July 17th in an Iranian attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan, reports the Western Journal. In a post on X, U.S. Central Command added, “Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged.” Plus, one soldier is missing. Iran's attacks came after the U.S. launched its seventh consecutive night of air strikes on Iran. Iran makes chilling death threats against President Trump Iranian state media has published a shocking video entitled “Where to kill Trump?”, claiming to know the U.S. leader's motorcade route and the vulnerabilities within his security, reports The Express. The highly concerning footage claimed to reveal “information on the whereabouts of the terrorist president of America” while promising that “access to Trump is possible in these places.” It also alleges to give details about the motorcade that protects the U.S. president, which typically consists of 40 to 50 vehicles. It comes after repeated death threats have been made by Iran following the U.S. assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.  President Trump's primetime speech on election integrity Last Thursday night, President Donald Trump addressed election security in a nationwide primetime address from the White House, pointing to ways American political leftists and China have compromised our elections, reports The Epoch Times. TRUMP: “You can't have a great country without free and fair elections. All we want is honesty in our elections. Great damage has been done to our country. Our elections were left vulnerable to being rigged and stolen, and the trust of the American people was lost. This cannot be allowed to continue. “Every American -- whether you're a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or otherwise -- should be able to agree that we deserve the most secure, honest, and fair election system anywhere in the world.” President Trump explained that China started compromising our elections in 2020. TRUMP: “Over a period of years, starting during the 2020 election cycle, the People's Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of election data in history, resulting in China's illicit acquisition of 220 million U.S. voter files. That information includes names, addresses, phone numbers, political party preferences, and other sensitive data that would be needed to register to vote. “This data loss presents an unprecedented election security nightmare. The intelligence even shows that China assigned a data exploitation unit specifically to this new project.” And finally, President Trump vowed action to hold people accountable. TRUMP: “The documents we will release, starting tonight, have been gathered by the White House Government Transparency Task Force, a great group of people, supported by our top intelligence agency chiefs, who have all personally reviewed the findings we are presenting this evening and fully confirmed their authenticity. “You can see these documents for yourself at whitehouse.gov. That's whitehouse.gov. Go check it out. Our purpose in disclosing this information is not to weaken confidence in election, but to earn that confidence by confronting vulnerabilities and correcting them very, very quickly, and that's what we're doing.” Homeland Security Secretary vows to prosecute illegal voters In related news, during a Friday press briefing, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin promised to hunt down and prosecute illegal voters in the U.S., noting that 250,000 non-citizens are illegally registered to vote in just four states, reports The Christian Post. Speaking in the wake of President Donald Trump's 25-minute primetime address about election security on July 16th, Mullin outlined an aggressive plan to tighten voter roll integrity, harden election infrastructure, and hold election officials accountable for alleged failures. Senator Marsha Blackburn: No more birth tourism Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has reintroduced legislation aimed at ending so-called “birth tourism” following the Supreme Court's recent 6-3 ruling in Trump v. Barbara. It held that children born in the United States to illegal aliens and foreign tourists remain entitled to birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, reports Big League Politics. She said, “Congress must step up to the plate to protect the integrity of American citizenship.” The Ban Birth Tourism Act is co-sponsored by GOP Senators Ted Budd of North Carolina, John Cornyn of Texas, Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, Tim Sheehy of Montana, Jim Banks of Indiana, and Rick Scott of Florida. The legislation would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from obtaining temporary visas for the purpose of giving birth in the United States. It would also classify birth tourism as a deportable offense, allowing immigration authorities to remove foreign nationals who enter the country for that purpose. Call your two senators anytime -- 24 hours a day 7 days a week -- speaking to a live operator to leave a voicemail at 202-224-3121 and ask them to support the Ban Birth Tourism Act. That's 202-224-3121. Samaritan's Purse deployed disaster relief unit for Texas flood victims On July 17th, churches in the Texas Hill Country opened their doors as flood displacement shelters, taking in families whose homes and recreational vehicles had been swept away by rapidly rising rivers that killed at least two people, reports The Christian Post. Recently more than 30 inches of rain fell over several days, causing the Leona River and Guadalupe River to overflow. Floodwaters surged through the streets, destroying homes, and stranding people and vehicles. The Christian relief group Samaritan's Purse said it was deploying a disaster relief unit to the Hill Country, with staff and volunteer teams set to work in Uvalde County. The group said it was basing operations out of Uvalde Methodist Church, with volunteers beginning on Sunday to help residents remove waterlogged belongings and clear mud from their homes. Consider making a donation to Samaritan's Purse to help the Texas victims of the flood through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. 1 John 3:17 asks, “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need, but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” Worldview listeners weigh in from New York, Texas and Arkansas Deb Staley in Unadilla Forks, New York wrote me and said, “The Worldview never disappoints. It's uplifting, informative, and to the point. The Bible verses are so very helpful. And I love the fact that there are limited news stories. 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After a week of devastating floods in the Hill Country, it's now about clean-up and recovery. We'll have the latest from Kerrville and more.There are two dead and hundreds rescued after floodwaters rose to record levels for a second time in as many years last week. Concerns are now about the effects downstream. In Uvalde, […] The post Big Bend's dark skies face a new threat appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The U.S. launches another round of strikes on Iranian military targets as the conflict intensifies. President Trump responds after more American troops are killed, oil prices climb, and tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Plus, Trump joins the World Cup trophy celebration, and Vice President JD Vance welcomes a baby boy—the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years. FOCUS: A Texas meteorologist pauses his live weather broadcast to pray for victims of the devastating Hill Country floods. CBN's Tré Goins-Phillips and Raj Nair discuss the emotional moment and the latest from the disaster. MAIN THING: A new destination in Kentucky called The Gardens is inviting visitors to slow down, reflect, and spend time with God. Madison Seals talks with Executive Director Katherine Cotterill about creating a place where faith, beauty, and community come together. BIBLE VERSE: "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" — Psalm 46:10 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

There are two confirmed fatalities in Texas’ Hill Country as rescues continue and precipitation finally begins to taper off. We'll have an update on the flooding across Texas from Lucio Vasquez of the Texas Newsroom standing by in Kerrville. Rising food prices aren't just making it tougher for more Texas families, but also for pantries […] The post An update from Kerrville after floods again rattle region appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas is again facing severe flooding after heavy rainfall in the Hill Country and the region west of San Antonio. Evacuations are underway along with high water rescues and road closures.

Send us Fan MailJoin Garrett Baxley, Matthew Christensen, and Evan Hill as they discuss this important ministry to the young adults of the Hill Country. Please pray for this ministry and encourage people you know in the 18-30 age range to reach out and get involved.

Plus, one woman fulfills a promise to her father volunteering for the World Cup, Kimberly Tolbert says this was something that will help shape Dallas for years to come, heavy rains are causing flood issues for parts of South Texas & the Hill Country, and more!

Guest:Being mayor of Dripping Springs isn't for the faint of heart. Bill Foulds has a front-row seat to the growing pains, big decisions, and occasional controversy that come with leading one of the hottest communities in Texas. Whether it's development, traffic, infrastructure, or protecting the town's identity, Bill is helping write the next chapter of Dripping Springs. Join us as we go beyond the council dais for a candid conversation about leadership, growth, Target, roads and the future of the town we all call home. Monologue:Assaults and Hot DogsPringles BunsParamount TheatreA Song For Every StateCyclosporiasis-You Don't Want It! Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!Mallett and Michelle Podcast WebsiteLimestone Moving-Moving, Packing, Junk Removal. Locally Owned. Click link for a free estimate: Top Notch Moving-Junk Removal

She watched residents cry alone on the floor, calls for help go unanswered, and a client ask her point blank, "Am I gonna die today?" That first shift as a professional caregiver didn't just break Nicole Becerra's heart. It gave her a mission. Instead of accepting that this was just how senior care worked, she asked a different question: what if it didn't have to be this way? In this episode, Nicole shares how she went from sitting bedside with dementia patients to acquiring raw land, navigating septic and zoning laws, and securing an SBA loan to build Mosaic Memory Care, a 16 room luxury memory care mansion in the Texas Hill Country. She breaks down what it actually took to move from caregiver to developer with zero real estate background: interviewing contractors until she found ones who would explain things in plain language, commissioning third party feasibility studies for her bank, and financing the entire project herself and her husband rather than bringing on outside investors. She also opens up about Builders of Care, the nonprofit she founded to help families afford quality senior care and to help other small operators get the capital they need to build homes like hers. This episode is for real estate investors looking at senior housing and memory care as an emerging niche, anyone weighing land development for the first time, and listeners who have watched a parent or grandparent struggle to get real dignity in a care facility. With an aging population and booming Hill Country demographics, Nicole makes the case that small, intimate memory care homes are one of the most overlooked and needed opportunities in real estate right now. 5 Powerful Takeaways Learn how to structure a memory care real estate deal from raw land purchase through SBA financing, including how a land loan gets wrapped into a construction loan. Discover why septic and zoning rules can dictate your entire site plan, and how Nicole turned a 14 acre parcel into two 16 room luxury homes with room for walking paths and a courtyard. Get a real playbook for building trust with contractors and city officials as a newcomer, including the exact question to ask when you're in over your head. Understand how a nonprofit arm like Builders of Care can create scholarships and grants that make quality senior care and small operator development more financially accessible. Hear why financing a project entirely with personal savings and a bank loan, without outside investors, can be a deliberate strategy for proving a concept before scaling. 00:00 Show Intro 01:00 Cash on Cash Return 03:24 Meet Nicole Becerra 05:23 Caregiving Wake Up Call 09:32 Luxury Memory Care 11:31 Builders of Care Nonprofit 12:40 Land and Zoning Hurdles 16:57 Designing the Neighborhood 19:08 Mosaic Name Meaning 20:14 Newbie Advantage 21:31 Contractors and Communication 22:43 SBA Loan Process 24:12 Funding the Build 25:23 Control Over Investors 27:06 Builders of Care Mission 28:46 Timeline and Next Steps 31:06 Being Mortal Insights 34:26 Advice and Action 35:53 Drive and Aspirations 39:08 Systems and Delegation 40:53 Success and Where to Find Nicole 42:31 Final Thanks and Sign-Off About the Guest Nicole Becerra spent years as a frontline professional caregiver before deciding the industry needed to be rebuilt from the ground up. She taught herself land acquisition, entitlement, financing, and new construction with no prior real estate background and is now developing Mosaic Memory Care, a luxury memory care community in the Texas Hill Country. She is also the founder of Builders of Care, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to families who need senior care and capital support to small operators building their own care homes. Nicole is currently finalizing her SBA loan and permitting, with construction expected to begin this fall. Resources & Websites Mentioned buildersofcare.org Instagram: @caringwithnicole To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ To join REIGN, visit https://www.reignmastermind.com/ Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby New episodes drop every Monday at 6am EST. See you next time.

We had an extra day while in South Texas for Spring Chirp, so on a whim we went to chase some birds!  Up to the Texas Hill Country and then over to Corpus Christi to look for a couple of new species and check out other migrant hotspots.  Adventure begins at: 7:30 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik, Deadline August 14 Tufted Puffin Walks eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam Rio Grande Valley Bird FestivalBirding The BorderBalcones Canyonlands NWRMenger HoteleBird Trip ReportBirds/Animals mentioned Black-capped VireoGolden-Cheeked WarblerCattle TyrantIntro Bird Call: Black-capped Vireo (Recorded Texas, April 2026) Outro Bird Call: Golden-cheeked Warbler (Recorded Texas, April 2026) Support the showConnect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

The U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Texas from verifying the age of app-users. We'll dig into what it means for parents, kids and others. We continue to remember lives lost in the Hill Country flood a year ago, including beloved Houston artist Tim Walker, whose work lives on in the Bayou City. Plus, a […] The post What's next after World Cup knockouts for host countries US, Mexico and Canada appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Guest:Becca Kyle doesn't believe in slapping a Band-Aid on symptoms and calling it healthcare. As the founder of Holistic Obsession, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, she's on a mission to help women get answers after years of being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told their symptoms are "just part of getting older." Wife, mom, author, speaker, and equal parts science nerd and straight shooter, Becca is changing the conversation around hormones, burnout, and what it really means to feel healthy.Monologue:250 Years of American Greatness!FIFO Over Independence Day? Yankee Doodle DandySocial Media DaySaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!Mallett and Michelle Podcast WebsiteLimestone Moving-Moving, Packing, Junk Removal. Locally Owned. Click link for a free estimate: Top Notch Moving-Junk Removal

This weekend marks a year since the deadly and devastating Hill Country floods. Now, a final report is out for the Texas Legislature on what happened at Camp Mystic one year ago.We’ll also hear from a University of Texas at Arlington researcher developing a comprehensive warning system to save future lives.Also, the story of the […] The post What investigators found at Camp Mystic appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is training aspiring lineworkers to build and maintain infrastructure in the rapidly growing Hill Country of Texas. During this Line Life Podcast episode, Josh Hanawalt, technical training manager, describes PEC's four-year, 8,000-hour apprenticeship program and the 2026 Apprentice of the Year award won by Benjamin Kent. He also discusses the hands-on training center, climbing instruction, skill milestones and the emphasis on character, leadership and community engagement that set apprentices up for success. Listeners will hear how the program builds technical mastery and crew leadership, prepares apprentices for real-world storm response and system growth and spotlights the dedication behind keeping the lights on. To listen to Part 1, which featured an interview with Benjamin Kent, tune in to this episode. 

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is training aspiring lineworkers to build and maintain infrastructure in the rapidly growing Hill Country of Texas. During this Line Life Podcast episode, Josh Hanawalt, technical training manager, describes PEC's four-year, 8,000-hour apprenticeship program and the 2026 Apprentice of the Year award won by Benjamin Kent. He also discusses the hands-on training center, climbing instruction, skill milestones and the emphasis on character, leadership and community engagement that set apprentices up for success. Listeners will hear how the program builds technical mastery and crew leadership, prepares apprentices for real-world storm response and system growth and spotlights the dedication behind keeping the lights on. To listen to Part 1, which featured an interview with Benjamin Kent, tune in to this episode. 

In the year since the Hill Country floods, how much has changed, and what hasn’t?A communication breakdown was heavily blamed for the large loss of life during last year's floods. Neena Satija of The Texas Newsroom tells us about signs of change along the banks of the Guadalupe. Plus, a closer look at a less-talked-about […] The post A year after deadly floods, what has changed? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Guests:Amanda and Hector Bustillos are the owners of Wild Birds Unlimited of Dripping Springs, where they've turned a passion for nature into one of the Hill Country's favorite local businesses. Born and raised in Dripping Springs, Amanda grew up feeding birds with her family, while Hector, a former teacher, brings his love of education to helping customers create thriving backyard habitats. Together, they've built a business that's as much about conservation and community as it is bird feeders and seed. Their family-owned store has earned a reputation for exceptional customer service, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting songbirds and connecting people with nature. Whether they're helping first-time birdwatchers identify a backyard visitor or educating the community about bird conservation, Amanda and Hector have become trusted ambassadors for the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!Mallett and Michelle Podcast WebsiteLimestone Moving-Moving, Packing, Junk Removal. Locally Owned. Click link for a free estimate: Top Notch Moving-Junk Removal

The Texas Newsroom and FRONTLINE (PBS) are collaborating on a new five-part podcast series, After the Flood, an intimate and deeply reported look at the catastrophic Central Texas flooding that killed more than 130 people over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025.

For our first stop, we're off to Waterford's Betty Davis Barbeque for this year's North MS Hill Country Picnic, June 26th – 27th, then we'll follow the red brick road to Clinton to celebrate America's 250 at the 36th Annual Red, White & Blue Fest, July 4th, then it's a final stop at Chicory Market in Oxford to indulge in the 2nd Annual Tomato Fest, Saturday, June 27th… and of course we'll check out what else is happening around your neck of the woods! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!"What's Happening Around Your Neck of the Woods" Event Listing:Rashad “The Blues Kid”: Raised on the Blues TourTomato Festival 5K Run/WalkBuju Banton & Stephen Marley: Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour 26'Watch this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop Mississippi – Hill Country Picnic 26', Red White & Blue Fest, and Tomato Fest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An important rethink of the state’s K-12 curriculum is on the drawing board in Austin. We’ll get up to speed on a week of contentious hearings now underway as the state board of education takes up a new statewide reading list featuring Bible passages and a reshape of the social studies curriculum.One year after the […] The post New podcast revisits the July 4 Hill Country flood aftermath appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Guests:Quiesean Wilson is the powerhouse lead vocalist of Above the Law, known for his incredible versatility, stage presence, and ability to connect with audiences. Whether he's singing rock, country, or R&B, Quiesean brings an energy that has helped make Above the Law a staple of the Dripping Springs music scene. Michael Lawsage is the founder of Above the Law and has been the band's rhythm and acoustic guitarist since day one. A passionate supporter of the local music scene, Michael has helped build one of Dripping Springs' most popular live bands while creating a gathering place for music lovers throughout the Hill Country.Monologue:KittenfishingHarbor Bridge is SCARY!Stupid CriminalsSuper NinoSaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

*Wildfires have devastated some Texas Panhandle cattle operations.  *The cotton jassid is a highly destructive pest. *Texas Farm Bureau's Ag Mechanics grant program will award ten $2,500 grants this year. *El Nino is here.  *The South Texas Cotton and Grain Association addressed farmers in Southeast Texas.  *Representatives from the Food and Drug Administration gave Texas lawmakers an update on what they are doing to fight the screwworm. *Central Texas and the Hill Country have been blessed with rain.  *Treatment options for intestinal parasites in cattle are different now than they were several years ago.  

In this episode of The Right Idea, Derek Cohen sits down with Carson Clayton, TPPF Life Powered Campaign Director, to break down the controversial 765 KV transmission lines (Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan / STEP).Texas lawmakers and activists are sounding the alarm over a $33 billion plan to build massive ultra-high voltage transmission lines across the state — cutting through pristine Hill Country and farmland — instead of addressing the root cause: Texas' broken energy market that over-subsidizes intermittent wind and solar while under-building reliable dispatchable power.Featuring powerful clips from Senator Kevin Sparks and Representative Brad Buckley.Key Topics:Why the Permian Basin — one of the most energy-rich regions in the world — needs power imported from Central TexasHow federal subsidies, ESG pressure, and ERCOT's energy-only market are distorting investmentThe massive cost to ratepayers and landownersWhat real market reform looks like to prevent blackouts and unnecessary transmission boondogglesTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the 765 Lines Controversy01:23 - What Are the 765 KV Transmission Lines?02:41 - Senator Kevin Sparks on the Permian Basin Plan04:40 - Why Wind & Solar Boom Created a Reliability Crisis08:37 - Senator Sparks on ERCOT Market Failures & Subsidies09:39 - How the Energy-Only Market Rewards Unreliable Power12:19 - Federal Policy, ESG, and Renewable Credits Driving the Problem15:12 - Rep. Brad Buckley: Pause the Project & Reform the Market17:02 - Proposed Market Reforms (SB 715 & Reliability Standards)20:01 - The Coming Reliability Cliff & Why Transmission Is Just a Band-Aid21:22 - How Much Gas Generation Would Make the 765 Lines Unnecessary?If you care about Texas energy independence, affordable electricity, property rights, and keeping the lights on, this is a must-watch.

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this one of the most unique areas of Texas. In this episode, host Tom Fox speaks with Abby Filyaw and recovery coach Clayton Evans of the Hill Country Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse. They discuss Kerr County's recovery roughly 11 months after the flood, noting increased demand for mental health services, anxiety triggered by renewed rain warnings, and ongoing community impacts along the Guadalupe River. They discuss how disasters can have delayed substance-use effects, PTSD-like reactions, and the need to support both substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously, including referrals to an addictionologist. Abby outlines a naloxone/Narcan initiative deploying large purple “Barney” dispensing boxes at locations such as vape stores and the Kerr County Jail, driven by overdose risks from kratom and potent 7-OH, including deaths when mixed with alcohol, and supported by law enforcement through education and stigma reduction. They also address youth risk prevention and summer triggers and provide contact information for services. Highlights include: Post-Flood Mental Health River Anxiety And PTSD Naloxone And New Drugs Clayton Recovery Story Youth Prevention And Teens Resources Hill Country Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Cover Art Nancy Huffman

Guest:Gary Hargraves is a technology consultant, business leader, and author of the book AI Shock: How Artificial Intelligence Touches Everything.With more than 25 years of experience in technology and infrastructure, Gary brings a practical perspective to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. His book explores how AI is transforming business, society, energy, communications, and everyday life—and why its impact reaches far beyond computers and software. Today, we'll talk with Gary about the opportunities, challenges, and future of the AI revolution.Monologue:AI Pawns And Crappy MusicRoad Improvements DSVenmo Upgrade? Dementia Risks from CheetosSaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

The Germans, Czechs, and the Making of Texas I live in Central Texas in an area called the Hill Country. We have an old saying that if you drive far enough through the Hill Country, you'll eventually find three things:a church steeple,a dance hall,and the smell of barbecue smoke drifting across the fields. But behind those familiar, almost stereotypical, Texas scenes lies a deeper story. A story carried across oceans by immigrants who arrived with little more than trunks, tools, family Bibles, recipes, songs, and hope. During the 1800s, thousands of Germans, Czechs, Poles, and other Europeans came to Texas searching for something they could not find in the Old World:land…freedom…and the chance to build a new life. And in doing so, they helped shape the Texas we know today. This is the story of the Germans, the Czechs, and their role in the making of Texas. THE JOURNEY TO TEXAS For many immigrants, Europe in the mid-1800s was a difficult place. Germany was divided into small kingdoms and states. Political unrest swept through Europe after the revolutions of 1848. Economic hardship and land shortages left many families struggling to survive. Meanwhile, in the Austro-Hungarian territories, Czech farmers and laborers faced poverty, overcrowding, and limited opportunity. Then came the stories about Texas. Cheap land.Open skies.Fertile soil.A place where a man might own property for the first time in his life. For many families, the journey began with a crowded ship crossing the Atlantic.Then came the rough Gulf waters to Galveston or Indianola.After that…weeks of travel by wagon, horseback, or simply on foot into the interior of Texas. The Texas they found was not easy. There were droughts.Floods.Disease.Isolation.And the constant challenge of carving homes and farms out of untamed land. But they endured..... This is their story.....

Episode 328 of Blues From The Ouse opens with some of the best new blues releases of 2026, including tracks from Boogie Beasts, Harrell Davenport, Sloetrain and The Milk Men.From there, we head into a carefully curated set exploring the lost and lonely side of the blues, featuring Cedric Burnside, Guy Davis, Doug MacLeod, Lightnin' Malcolm, Robert Belfour, Charlie Rich, Watermelon Slim and Earl Hooker.The second hour includes listener selections spanning classic slide blues, British blues, roots music and blues-rock from Elmore James, Frankie Miller, Neil Sadler Band, The Seatsniffers, Spooky Tooth, C.W. Stoneking and Davy Knowles.We also have Ben's latest blues gig guide covering upcoming live blues events across Yorkshire and the North East before winding down with Fenton Robinson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Robert Finley and Chris Corcoran.Two hours of modern blues, classic blues, Hill Country grooves, blues stories and great guitar music from across the decades.Blues From The Ouse #328 Playlist:Blues From The Ouse - Show Intro - 00:00:00Boogie Beasts - Fireman Ring The Bell - 00:01:43Harrell Davenport - I Be Tryin' - 00:06:29Sloetrain - King Of Saturday Night - 00:11:04The Milk Men - Evergreen - 00:15:39Doug MacLeod - Travel On - 00:20:12 Lightnin' Malcolm - Gettin' Dark - 00:25:05Cedric Burnside - Going Away Baby - 00:29:54Guy Davis - Loneliest Road That I Know - 00:33:31Charlie Rich - Feel Like Going Home - 00:37:49Robert Belfour - Pushin' My Luck - 00:42:43Watermelon Slim - Blues For Howard - 00:46:43Earl Hooker - End Of The Blues - 00:49:00Elmore James - Dust My Broom - 00:56:46Frankie Miller - I'm Ready - 00:59:24Neil Sadler Band - I Ain't Gonna Cross No River - 01:02:31The Seatsniffers - Assembly Line - 01:08:43Spooky Tooth - Evil Woman - 01:11:50C.W. Stoneking - On A Desert Isle - 01:17:01Davy Knowles - Come Home - 01:25:03Frankie Miller - Beginner At The Blues - 01:29:05Fenton Robinson - Somebody Loan Me A Dime - 01:33:44Tedeschi Trucks Band - Do I Look Worried - 01:36:35Robert Finley - Sneakin' Around - 01:40:58Chris Corcoran - Back Chat - 01:44:23Blues, Blues Radio, Blues Podcast, Modern Blues, New Blues Releases, Hill Country Blues, Contemporary Blues, British Blues, Cedric Burnside, Guy Davis, Earl Hooker, Elmore James, Frankie Miller, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Robert Finley, Blues Music Discovery, Blues Show, Independent Radio, Yorkshire Blues, Blues From The OuseBlues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues, British blues and blues rock.Discover blues legends, new blues releases and the best emerging British blues artists — available worldwide.Links

New World screwworm is affecting a part of South Texas currently vacant a member of Congress. Some say that should spur a quick special election.UT researchers believe they’ve figured out who has been scrambling GPS signals across huge swaths of Europe in recent years. We’ll find out about their discovery and what it might mean.The […] The post Another small peach crop frustrates Hill Country growers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Guest:Pam King serves as Tourism Manager for Destination Dripping Springs, the tourism department of the City of Dripping Springs. In her role, she helps showcase everything that makes Dripping Springs special—from its rich history and vibrant arts scene to its wineries, breweries, live music, outdoor recreation, and reputation as the Wedding Capital of Texas. She also plays a key role in community initiatives and events that attract visitors while celebrating the unique character of the Texas Hill Country.  Today, Pam joins us to talk about what it takes to promote one of Texas' fastest-growing destinations, how tourism impacts the local economy, and why so many people are discovering that Dripping Springs is much more than just a place to visit—it's a place people want to call home. Monologue:Texas Road TripsNew TX State ParkSpurs VS. KnicksCapsules Or Pods? Saying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. They're not building an echo chamber. They're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

Guest:Joseph Jamieson isn't a career politician—he's a longtime Wimberley paramedic, business owner, and community guy who's spent years showing up when people needed help most. Now, as Candidate-Elect for Hays County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace, he's bringing that same calm-under-pressure approach to public service. A Wimberley native and graduate of Wimberley High School, Joseph has deep roots in the community and a reputation for practical leadership, fairness, and common sense. Whether he's responding to emergencies, running local businesses, or talking about the future of Hays County, he comes across less like a politician and more like the guy you'd actually want answering the phone when things go sideways.Monologue:Matt Does A Super TriAustin Development NewsPeaches Don't Put OutJudgemental MapSaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. We're not building an echo chamber. We're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

Grammy nominated blues artist, Cedric Burnside, is back with us this week. Cedric is the grandson of the late, great R.L. Burnside, and he plays the Hill Country blues like nobody else. This performance was captured at The Memphis Blues Society's Bonafide Blues Festival during Bridging the Blues. Also on the program, BSC contributor, Preston Lauterbach, discusses the Chitlin' Circuit and The Road to Rock n Roll.

Guest:Hunter Dolinger of Black Slate Roofing and Black Slate Construction is the kind of guy who can talk roofing, construction, and coast fishing with equal intensity and probably judge your gutters before he even rings the doorbell. A Texas outdoorsman through and through, he's built a reputation for helping homeowners navigate storms, repairs, and construction chaos without the smoke-and-mirrors nonsense people expect from the industry. When he's not climbing roofs or managing projects, there's a good chance he's somewhere near water trying to outsmart a fish that weighs more than his tackle box. Dry humor? Absolutely. Nervous about podcasts? Also yes. But underneath the calm delivery is a guy with sharp takes, real stories, and enough construction horror stories to make listeners suddenly inspect their attic at midnight with a flashlight.Monologue:Ex-UrbsReal Housewives of Dripping SpringsAirline EtiquetteDigital ID- Whether You Want It Or NotSaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. We're not building an echo chamber. We're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

San Antonio mayor seeks protocol changes after alleged leak of her security detail, Nikki Haley on Iran, guy in Hill Country faces 74 charges for killing deer with crossbow and dumping the carcasses in neighbors yard, and Trey remembers Kyle Busch.

Texas wines, seasonal peaches, fields of wildflowers and authentic Hill Country cooking are among the many delights to experience on a visit to Fredericksburg, Texas. Settled by German immigrants in 1846, you'll find history, foodways and other traditions from the old country blended with a chic, contemporary among Fredericksburg's many hotels, inns, restaurants, biergartens and cocktail bars. Fredericksburg is also a great base for visiting nearby Hill County wineries and distilleries.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).  The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Guests:Mike Morgan and Pat Manske are two guys who've spent the last 30 years helping shape the soundtrack of the Texas Hill Country. The Zone Recording Studio founder Mike Morgan and  partner Pat Manske aren't just studio owners-they're part of the musical DNA of Dripping Springs itself. From legendary Texas artists to up-and-coming songwriters, The Zone has become the kind of place where great music gets made without the ego and nonsense. Just talent, grit, and a whole lot of late nights.Their impact was recognized in a big way when the City of Dripping Springs officially declared May 5th as “The Zone Celebration Day,” honoring three decades of contributions to the local music scene and Hill Country culture. Mike and Pat have quietly built one of the most respected recording studios in Texas-not by chasing trends, but by consistently creating a space where artists actually want to work. In a world full of auto-tune and algorithms, these guys still believe in musicianship, sound quality, and doing things the right way. Which explains why so many artists keep coming back. Today we talk music, Dripping Springs history, studio stories, and what it takes to survive-and thrive-for 30 years in an industry that chews people up faster than a drummer with free tacos and an open bar.Monologue:The Return Of Michelle!You Run Like A GirlBlue Dot FeverTed Turner RememberedSaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories. We're not building an echo chamber. We're building a table. Big difference.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley wrote a heartbreaking story about his family's experiences in the July 4th flooding of the Guadalupe River. His candid conversation with our David Brown included more than we were able to showcase on our broadcast -- so we bring more of it to you here. A note that this might be a tough listen. The post Texas Extra: More from Texas Monthly’s Aaron Parsley on writing about Hill Country flooding appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In this rich, heartfelt episode, Anna is joined by Ashley Olson, Founder and Executive Chef of Southern with a French Twist. Ashley creates intimate culinary experiences across Austin and the Hill Country — from luxury dinner parties to private jet catering — with a philosophy that blends Southern warmth with French finesse.But this episode isn't just about food. It's about returning to the parts of yourself you left behind. It's about trusting the unknown. It's about community, creativity, and the radical act of showing up authentically in a world that often feels isolating.Ashley shares the winding path that took her from corporate tech burnout to culinary school to building a business centered on connection and hospitality. She talks about shame-free childhood creativity, the vulnerability of letting herself be seen, and the courage of choosing a life without knowing where it will lead.She also shares her passion for reimagining the culinary workplace — creating environments where chefs are cared for, nourished, and supported rather than burnt out and broken down.In this episode, we explore:• Ashley's early love of baking and the creative breadcrumbs that led her back to herself• Leaving the corporate grind to follow an intuition she couldn't explain yet• The role of safe containers — in life, in community, and at the table• How COVID changed gathering culture and sparked Ashley's business growth• Why authenticity is terrifying (and necessary) for building anything meaningful• Coming home to your own creative identity — and the business that emerges when you stop shape-shifting• What makes Southern with a French Twist different from traditional private chefing• The importance of bringing hospitality to both clients and the chefs behind the scenes• Ashley's dreams for the future: a movement around gathering, and a radically healthy culinary workplace• The practical, grounded conversation she has with fear every single day• How to recognize the “heat map” of fear and follow it toward creativityThis episode is a warm meal for anyone longing for creativity, connection, or permission to return to the truest parts of themselves. Connect with Ashley• Website: https://www.southernwithafrenchtwist.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef.ashley.olson/ Connect with Anna• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_holtzman/• Website: https://www.annaholtzman.com/• Free workshop — Let Yourself Be Seen: https://www.annaholtzman.com/beseen

SPECIAL GUEST HOST CARLISLE KENNEDY FILLS IN FOR MICHELLEGuest:Today's guest is Robert Parker II, Commander of VFW Post 2933 in Dripping Springs — a guy who went from growing up on a tiny island in Maine and commercial fishing to serving 30 years in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman, Drill Sergeant, Recruiter, and Command Sergeant Major. Basically, if leadership had a uniform, Rob wore it. Now he's serving veterans and the local community here in the Hill Country with the same steady, no-drama leadership style. He's a husband, father, grandfather, church volunteer, outdoorsman, and one of the few people alive who proudly says quitting social media made him happier. Frankly… the man may be onto something. Monologue:Foreclosures Jump In Q1 2026Silver TsunamiRetail Closure SurgeMac and Cheese CrimeSaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

In this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo, we sit down with Calvin Chen, partner at Bercy Chen Studio and founder of Art Hub ATX for a conversation that moves between architecture, art, and the future of Central Texas. From 24 years of building a globally recognized practice to opening one of the largest creative studio spaces in the state, this episode unpacks how vision, craft, and stewardship come together to shape not just buildings, but a city.We dig into the projects redefining Austin and the Hill Country, including Oak Creek Village's 486 units across nine acres near downtown and the $350 million Backyards office buildings in Bee Cave, why the timing of design decisions matters more than ever, and what it really takes to protect Austin's creative soul as the city grows.Rooted in the perspective and global standard of Engel & Völkers, this conversation reflects the intention, design intelligence, and elevated thinking that define the next era of real estate, architecture, and culture across Austin and beyond. If you are building, designing, collecting, or simply curious about where this city is headed, this is the conversation you want in your ear!

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Tomorrow marks an overdue significant student and alumni pushback against the ultra-conservative transformation of Texas Tech under Chancellor Brandon Creighton: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/texas-tech-academic-freedom-funeral-22242520.php...More about the "funeral" at Tech tomorrow: https://www.instagram.com/p/DX2ztKDGvEE/?img_index=1As the runoffs approach, new polling finds a virtual tie between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican race for Senate, with a slight edge for Democratic nominee James Talarico over Paxton: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5863849-paxton-leading-cornyn-poll/...Supporters of Wesley Hunt are tending to back Paxton, by about 20 points: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/05/550879/paxton-cornyn-texas-senate-republican-primary-runoff-poll-uh/...Also in the Republican runoff: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, perhaps reading the anti-MAGA tea leaves, has backed incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright over his mega-MAGA challenger Bo French: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/05/dan-patrick-mayes-middleton-endorsement-texas-attorney-general-chip-roy-2026-gop-runoff/Decades of public policy failure, mostly under Republican legislative dominance, contributed heavily to the conditions that killed 137 people in last July's flooding disaster: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/06/texas-legislature-flood-protection-bills-failed-july-4/...Still, GOP leaders are now advocating to allow Hill Country summer camps to bypass internet communications requirments imposed by lawmakers after that disaster: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/05/texas-summer-camps-internet-floods-regulations/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/cypressisdpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Runoff elections are coming up, with early voting starting on May 18 and Election Day on May 26. See a convenient form to see who will be on YOUR runoff ballot from the Texas Tribune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2026/texas-may-2026-primary-runoff-ballot/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lots more on voting in Texas: https://govotetexas.org/We'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/anniversary2026⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KPFT-FM in Houston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and into Spanish language media! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and to our Spanish expansion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Guest:Carrie Napiorkowski is a Dripping Springs local who doesn't just live in the Hill Country, she fights for it. She's a licensed aesthetic educator with a long track record in the skincare world, but around here, she's just as well known for speaking up when it matters. Carrie has been a vocal advocate on issues impacting the community—from development concerns to protecting displaced citizens and preserving the character of Dripping Springs. She's not afraid to challenge the status quo, ask tough questions, and push for accountability when growth starts to outpace common sense. She's the kind of person who shows up when things get complicated—and stays in the fight long after most people head home. Thoughtful, direct, and deeply invested in the future of the Hill Country, Carrie brings a perspective that's equal parts passion and practicality. We find common ground on the kind of issues most people just shout past each other about. This episode is a real example of how neighbors with different perspectives can come together and actually move the needle where it matters.Monologue:Library On Wheels Is RollingElectric Scooters Wreak HavocProto-Town and Start Up CowboysTicket Masters Called OutCar Buying PitfallsMother's Day Coming UpSaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas grit. It's like pulling up a chair at your favorite local bar, where the banter is real, the guests are bold, and nobody's afraid to speak their mind. You'll laugh, you'll think, and you just might see your own story in theirs. New episodes every week...because ordinary people make the best damn stories.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

The vote against recommending clemency or reprieve was unanimous, according to a memo obtained Tuesday by The Dallas Morning News. The decision comes two days before Broadnax is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Huntsville. In other news, only three Texas summer camps have received licenses to operate this summer, as camps race to navigate a slate of strict new laws enacted following last year's catastrophic Hill Country floods; C. Lee Transportation provides up to 250 rides a day for residents heading to warehouses, medical offices, and job sites; and Terry Black's Barbecue and Hat Creek Burger Company are teaming up on a beef burger patty topped with chopped brisket and barbecue sauce from Terry Black's, then stacked with cheddar cheese, pickles and onion rings. The Pitmaster Stack will be sold at all of Hat Creek's 26 restaurants, including 11 in Dallas-Fort Worth. The burger will not be sold at any of Terry Black's locations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests:President Susan Kimball and Board Chair Eustacio Lara are two of the driving forces behind the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce—and if you think that just means ribbon cuttings and name tags, think again. Between them, they've got a front-row seat to the growth, grit, and growing pains of one of the fastest-evolving communities in the Texas Hill Country.Susan brings a sharp eye for community connection and the kind of leadership that keeps local businesses not just surviving, but actually working together. Eustacio (Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room) pairs that with a grounded, real-world perspective on what it takes to build relationships that matter—whether it's with small business owners, new residents, or the folks who've been here long before Dripping Springs was cool.Together, they sit at the intersection of business, community, and change—where big ideas meet small-town values. If you want to understand what's really happening behind the scenes in Dripping Springs—what's working, what's not, and where things are headed—these are two people who don't just talk about it… they help shape it.Monologue:Oak Hill Overpass Opens To Cheers!Suds Brothers Cleans Up Dripping SpringsBusiness Struggles in AustinIronman Drowns At TX RaceRobots Run Us Into The GroundSaying what needs to be said and broadcasting straight outta Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis serve up unfiltered, unforgettable conversations with the most interesting folks you've never heard of-yet. From wild small-town stories and Hill Country gossip to sharp takes on real life, they mix humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Texas gSend us Fan MailMallett Integrity Team-Austin TexasTop ranked Real Estate team located in Austin Texas. Selling from Round Rock to Dripping Springs. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThe Best Realtor in Dripping Springs? The #1 choice is the Mallett Integrity Team, led by Steve Mallett. Local experts and results-driven service-Cedric Mills, Carlisle Kennedy, Maury Boyd, and Michelle Lewis.SouthStar Bank a tradition of full-service community banking for over 100 years. Your neighborhood Bank. Stop by a branch today! The Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in the TX Hill Country just outside Austin, TX, welcomes over 75K visitors annually and sits within the former bottling plant. Family Friendly Fun in the Hill Country. Black Slate Construction /Black Slate Roofing-Locally owned and operated in Austin, TX! Over a decade of experience-their skilled team delivers high-quality construction/roofing and exceptional service.Follow us, leave a review and TELL A FRIEND!AppleInstagramWebsite

The fellas are back from their respective turkey camps and dive right in this week. Highlights include: Hill Country rain and longbeards Chisum gets his youngest a little closer to her first spring turkey kill Cable visits a random church on his travels Satan's influence in our world (only because God allows it) The prophecy [...]

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the fight over the Howard Solstice Transmission Line — a proposed 370-mile, 765kV power line that would connect CPS Energy's Howard Road Station in Bexar County to a new substation in Pecos County, cutting through some of the most ecologically sensitive terrain in Texas.Host Bob Rivard welcomes Ted Flato, founding principal of Lake|Flato Architects and founder of the Headwaters Alliance, and Jada Jo Smith, owner of Orange Blossom Realty in Utopia and an elected official on the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. Both are longtime Hill Country ranchers and leading voices in the opposition coalition, which has grown to nearly 48,000 members.They discuss:How CPS Energy and AEP Texas proposed the line — and why the compressed timeline caught landowners off guardWhy the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone makes certain routes especially dangerousHow the Hill Country Preservation Coalition built a broad, bipartisan opposition movement in a matter of monthsWhat "the least harmful route" means — and how much of it CPS Energy appears to have embracedWhat landowners can expect if the line crosses their property, and why eminent domain is the worst outcomeWhere the case stands now as the Public Utility Commission of Texas prepares to make a final decisionRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ #159. The Cost of Powering San Antonio: CPS Energy  - CEO Rudy Garza on Potential Increasing Rates, Sustainable Growth, and Grid Demand — Bob Rivard sat down with CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza to explore the pressures facing San Antonio's municipally owned utility, including surging demand, grid reliability, and the infrastructure investments driving the Howard Solstice project. Essential context for this conversation... ..GET THE NEWSLETTER

“Raccoon Lady Rising and Fancy Fredericksburg Trouble”  If you're on a crowded bus with one seat left, who really deserves it? Tricia officially embraces her new identity as the “Raccoon Lady” 

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Dave completes his Greek avgolemono-to-Chinese sour egg drop soup journey with a final iteration of lemony chicken soup. He makes it for a friend of the show, culinary consultant on Dinner Time Live, Marc Johnson.Marc and Dave talk about the process of getting a dish from its initial to its final version, how they met, Marc's career path, and Marc's recent marathon.They also compare their different ways of thinking about food and how they develop dishes when faced with constraints.Watch Dinner Time Live: https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864 Learn more about Congee NYC: https://congeenyc.com/Learn more about Cafe Boulud: https://cafeboulud.com/nyc/ Learn more about Blue Hill Farm: https://www.bluehillfarm.com/ Learn more about Majordomo: https://www.majordomo.com/ Learn more about Sézanne: https://www.sezanne.tokyo/ Learn more about The Chairman: https://www.thechairmangroup.com/ Learn more about WING: https://wingrestaurant.hk/ Learn more about Barbs B Q: https://www.barbsbq.com/ Learn more about Black's BBQ: https://www.blacksbbq.com/ Learn more about Kreuz Market: https://www.kreuzmarket.com/ Learn more about Hill Country: https://www.hillcountry.com/ Learn more about Sushi Sonagi: https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-sonagi-gardena/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices