Podcasts about South Texas

What drives someone to leave a successful 15-year law enforcement career to tackle one of the most challenging problems facing first responders? In this episode, Cam and Otis sit down with Joe Smarro, a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran, former San Antonio Police officer, and founder of SolutionPoint+, who's on a mission to eradicate suicide among first responders."Misery was the catalyst," Joe explains candidly about his transition from police work to entrepreneurship. As one of the original members of the SAPD Mental Health Unit—featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops"—Joe shares powerful insights about trauma, PTSD, and the surprising overlap between the symptoms of post-traumatic stress and entrepreneurship.From discussing how "all behavior is communication" to revealing why he turned to business the way others turn to alcohol, this conversation explores the intersection of mental health, leadership, and purpose-driven work. Joe's approach to de-escalating mental health crises and his framework for understanding human behavior offer valuable lessons for anyone leading teams or navigating their own challenges.Whether you're a first responder, an entrepreneur dealing with the obsessive nature of building a business, or a leader seeking to better understand the people you serve, Joe's journey from battlefield to advocate provides a roadmap for turning trauma into meaningful impact.More About Joe:Joe is a decorated combat veteran from the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After completing his enlistment, he moved to South Texas, where he joined the San Antonio Police Department (2005). Joe was one of the original members of the SAPD Mental Health Unit and helped grow that unit into a nationally recognized best-practices policing program. Joe served on the SAPD MHU for 11 years.In 2018, he gave a TEDx San Antonio talk titled: I See You. He has been highlighted in numerous media outlets and documentaries. Most notably, he is one of the main subjects in the Emmy award-winning documentary: Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops. Joe is an alum of the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) at Texas A&M (2016). Once he completed his certification, he founded SolutionPoint+ in 2017 & is the current CEO.Joe voluntarily left the San Antonio Police Department in 2020 to focus on making changes within the behavioral health and criminal justice systems around the country. His big, hairy, audacious goal is to eradicate suicide among all first responders, starting in law enforcement. When Joe is not speaking, training, consulting, or working on his next book, he will most likely be found on a golf course.Chapter Times and Titles:Introduction: The Hard Ground and Harder Problems [00:00 - 04:19]Welcome and the ranch soil sagaMeet Joe Smarro: Marine, cop, entrepreneurSetting the stage for a conversation about trauma and purpose"Misery Was the Catalyst" [04:19 - 12:30]Why Joe left law enforcement after 15 yearsThe transition from being part of a team to going soloFinding purpose beyond the uniformAll Behavior Is Communication [12:30 - 24:45]The foundational principle of Joe's workUnderstanding what people are really saying through their actionsDe-escalating mental health crises with empathyThe SAPD Mental Health Unit Story [24:45 - 32:17]Building a nationally recognized best-practices programLessons from "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops"The TEDx talk: "I See You."PTSD and Entrepreneurship: The Unexpected Overlap [32:17 - 43:05]Symptoms of PTSD vs. symptoms of entrepreneurshipBob Parsons' story: turning to business instead of alcoholThe obsessive nature of building something meaningfulWhy avoidance and thrill-seeking show up in both

Join Meg Grier and special guest Dwaine Rivers for this inspiring "Pawdering" episode of God and Our Dogs! They discuss Dave Bavero's insights on training bird dogs and draw powerful parallels between conditioning our dogs and conditioning our faith. Discover how staying spiritually fit through God's word prepares us to finish the race strong in today's challenging world. Dwaine Rivers, a real estate expert with 40+ years of experience and award-winning horseman, shares wisdom about maintaining enthusiasm in our walk with Christ, filtering out distractions, and building spiritual stamina. Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction to God and Our Dogs with Meg Grier 1:32 - Pondering show format explained with guest Dwaine Rivers 2:05 - Dave Bavero's story: Year-round dog training and conditioning 4:15 - Training tips for South Texas climate 6:29 - Dwayne's insight: Spiritual conditioning builds stamina 7:53 - Scripture reflection: 2 Timothy 4:7 - Finishing the race 9:57 - Living with enthusiasm and excitement in faith 13:13 - Hebrews 12:11-12 - Discipline produces righteousness 16:38 - Staying focused on our trainer (God) 19:30 - The Rivers Team real estate services introduction 21:26 - Closing thoughts and where to find the show Host: Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098 God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com. Air Date: 03/07/26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the realities behind CPS Energy's record-setting proposed budget and the future of San Antonio's energy infrastructure. As San Antonio and South Texas experience unprecedented growth, CPS Energy—the nation's largest public energy utility—faces a host of challenges and opportunities in delivering reliable, affordable power to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses.Bob Rivard sits down with Rudy Garza, President and CEO of CPS Energy, for a candid conversation about the implications of a 15% budget increase, delayed rate decisions, and how ongoing investments in transmission, generation, and renewables are shaping the city's energy landscape. Garza discusses balancing affordability with reliability, navigating political and economic pressures at City Hall, and adapting to new demands from advanced manufacturing and data centers.They discuss:• The drivers of CPS Energy's $2.87 billion record budget and its proposed rate increase• How rapid population and economic growth in San Antonio are influencing energy needs• The transition away from coal, expansion of solar and wind, and the realistic prospects for reaching climate action goals• Challenges and strategies in building new transmission lines, including the Howard Solstice project and its impact on rural communities• CPS Energy's approach to affordability programs and how the utility is working to protect ratepayers while meeting rising demand• The future role of battery storage, small modular nuclear, and new technologies in San Antonio's energy portfolioThis episode provides an in-depth look at the interplay between politics, economics, and innovation at Texas' largest municipal utility, exploring the decisions that will shape San Antonio's future for decades to come.RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶️ #141. Why San Antonio Isn't Running Out of Water — A Conversation with SAWS CEO Robert Puente – If the CPS Energy rate conversation caught your attention, don't miss this deep dive into San Antonio's water supply and infrastructure. Host Cory Ames sits down with Robert Puente, CEO of SAWS, to unpack how strategic planning, conservation, and upcoming investments are keeping the city ahead on water—despite fast growth and climate challenges.-- -- CONNECT

South Texas lawmaker, Rep. Tony Gonzales, is facing a runoff and has now admitted to carrying out an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. Now a House committee is investigating the scandal.How the primary election turned Tejano music star Bobby Pulido into a Democratic political contender in the general election.The taco truck: […] The post Amid ethics probe, Rep. Tony Gonzales admits affair appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In our very first episode of In Focus, the member-exclusive podcast of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, VP of Membership Gloria Fuentes sits down with Ed Piersol, Vice President of Sales at Hose of South Texas.With nearly five decades of service in the Coastal Bend, Hose of South Texas has built a reputation rooted in safety, service, and strong relationships. Now, following its 2024 acquisition by Tipco Technologies, the locally founded company is expanding its reach nationwide — while maintaining its commitment to Corpus Christi.Ed shares insights on: • What it takes to grow from a local operation to a national presence • Why safety is the foundation of their business • The power of relationships over transactions • How chamber involvement fuels business growth • Advice for new and growing businesses in Corpus ChristiFrom servicing major refineries to helping local farmers and small businesses, this episode highlights how companies can stay community-centered while thinking big.Welcome to In Focus — where we go beyond the logo to spotlight the people, purpose, and progress shaping our region.

FBI probes possible terror link to Texas shooting that left three dead, 14 injured; 9 people injured in mass shooting at Cincinnati music venue; New affordability agenda draws from MA Fair Share success; South Texas pastor speaks out against family detention centers; Dr. Seuss Day kicks off Nevada Reading Week.

FBI probes possible terror link to Texas shooting that left three dead, 14 injured; 9 people injured in mass shooting at Cincinnati music venue; New affordability agenda draws from MA Fair Share success; South Texas pastor speaks out against family detention centers; Dr. Seuss Day kicks off Nevada Reading Week.

In this episode, Eric Hamon, President and CEO of Driscoll Children's Hospital, discusses how Driscoll Children's is increasing access to pediatric care through new facilities, specialist recruitment, and an innovative fleet of planes that brings care directly to children across South Texas. He shares insights on the importance of early investments in children's health and strategies to address pediatric specialist shortages.

A new center for the study of chronic infectious diseases aims to develop treatments for illnesses like Valley fever, tuberculosis, HIV, and Long COVID that disproportionately affect South Texas communities. Led by Dr. Barbara Taylor, the center seeks to attract top researchers and serve as a hub for clinical trials and community-focused care.

In this episode, Eric Hamon, President and CEO of Driscoll Children's Hospital, discusses how Driscoll Children's is increasing access to pediatric care through new facilities, specialist recruitment, and an innovative fleet of planes that brings care directly to children across South Texas. He shares insights on the importance of early investments in children's health and strategies to address pediatric specialist shortages.

Joe Glascock manages the historic Winecup Gamble Ranch, a 1.2-million-acre buckaroo outfit in northeast Nevada. Established in the Thousand Springs Valley shortly after the Central Pacific Railroad arrived in the area, the ranch features a combination of deeded land and government allotments that includes meadow pastures at 5,000 feet elevation, mountain ranges that climb to 8,700 feet and plenty of expansive, high desert ranges. Glascock, who hired on in 2020, shares the colorful history of the Winecup Gamble , which has been owned by the likes of Utah Construction Company, actor Jimmy Stewart, Paul Fireman of Reebok, and now Stan Kroenke, who also owns the Waggoner Ranch in Texas, the Gang and Douglas Lake in Canada, Singletons in New Mexico, and several other ranches throughout the West. Glascock also recounts his own background, which includes working for the Bureau of Land Management, studying at the King Ranch Institute in South Texas, and buckarooing on several Great Basin outfits. A special thanks to our episode sponsor, the R A Brown Ranch in Throckmorton, Texas. A Rancher's Rendezvous 3.0  March 9-11, 2026    Throckmorton TX rabrownranch.com winecupgambleranch.com

Send a textWelcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about  NFL, Mark Cuban, Puka, Sydney Sweeney, Mr. Bean, Mia Kalifa, Royal Rumble, Laredo Cookoff, Super Bowl Eats, Titanic and Hot Wings Challenge. 0-20 mins: HeadlinesFight Night We talk about Ryan Garcia figthing some dude Mayweather vs Tyson: The fight everyone wants to see or not.  Puka Still Shooting his Shot: Puka expanding his reach on social media Clippers Clipped: The hammer is going to fall on the Clippers soon for cheating the system.  20-30mins: BBQ Time Tabanero Challenge Hot Sauce Challenge: We try the Tabanero sauce challenge with some additional hot sauce while we try to answer random questions while burning up. 30-50 mins: Behind the Red Carpet Shia: Once again he goes crazy in now New Orleans as he threatens to fight people. Season 9:  What we hope to bring to season 9Etsy/ShopReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspothttps://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/Etsy/ShopReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqEtsy/Shop ReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbq Feedspot https://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners for a ride to San Antonio to sit down with Tim Crofton, the distiller behind Ranger Creek and a fellow Army Veteran. This episode goes beyond the glass. It is about service, transition, discipline, and building something meaningful after the uniform comes off. Founded in 2010, Ranger Creek was one of the first brewery and distillery combinations operating under one roof in Texas. They were putting barrels away before Texas whiskey had national momentum and before American single malt became a headline. They built this brand in South Texas heat that does not forgive shortcuts. Barrels expand, contract, and mature aggressively. You either stay disciplined or you lose control of the process. Ranger Creek chose discipline. Tim and Big Chief talk about how military service shapes leadership inside a distillery and how that mindset carries into daily operations. As fellow veterans, they also discuss the Department of Defense SkillBridge program and Ranger Creek's role in helping transitioning service members find purpose in the craft industry. Giving veterans a pathway from service to skilled trade is not just smart. It is leadership in action. The first pour of the episode was State and Republic Wheated Bourbon. Wheat brings a rounded sweetness and approachability, but Texas oak still drives structure and backbone. It represents the steady foundation of Ranger Creek's bourbon program and the control required to age whiskey in a climate that accelerates everything. Next came the Distiller's Vault Rye Whiskey. This pour shifted the tone. Rye carries natural spice and intensity, and Texas maturation amplifies it. Black pepper, baking spice, oak, and heat layered together with authority. The Vault series allows Tim to showcase barrels with bold character while still maintaining balance. This rye had grit. It demanded attention. In the second half, the conversation moved into American single malt, a category Ranger Creek has been serious about long before it gained mainstream attention. Texas Landmark The Original No. 2 American Single Malt delivered roasted malt, dark chocolate notes, and structure built for Texas aging. It is confident, direct, and distinctly Texan. Then came the 307 Tricentennial Series Single Malt. Aged in apple brandy barrels and then finished for 4.5 days in an Amburana barrel, it became something layered and memorable. The apple brandy influence brought fruit and sweetness, while the Amburana added cinnamon, baking spice, and warmth. Apple strudel in a glass. That 4.5 day finish required precision. Too long and it dominates. Just right and it transforms the whiskey. We closed with the Texas Landmark Cask Strength Mesquite Smoked Single Malt. This was the exclamation point of the episode. Mesquite smoke is bold and unmistakably Texas, but here it was controlled and intentional. The smoke wrapped around the malt instead of overpowering it. At cask strength, it delivered depth, intensity, and a finish that stayed with you. It might be the best single malt I have ever had. This episode is about Ranger Creek's history, evolution, and the work behind every barrel. It is about service, transition, heat, discipline, and building legacy in Texas. Good whiskey. Hard work. Real leadership. Take the ride. 

*Cattle feedlot inventories continue to drop.  *USDA is calling for slightly more cotton acreage this year.  *A Texas feedlot is closing down. *The San Antonio Stock Show is underway.  *It has been a warm winter in the Texas High Plains.  *Markup of the Farm Bill has been delayed.  *Drought is getting worse in South Texas.  *The time of day you feed beef cows can affect when they calve.  

Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! What does it really take to develop a young bird dog for high-level wild quail hunting?In this episode, we take a group of developing German Shorthaired Pointers to South Texas for real wild bobwhite quail exposure as part of the El Tesoro program. These young dogs have already hunted sharptail grouse, prairie chickens, and pheasants in the Dakotas; now it's time to test them on quail in thick thorn country.Over three days, the dogs:- Navigate heavy brush, cactus, and roller-chopped terrain- Adjust from cold northern temps to warm Texas conditions- Hunt both on foot and from the quail rig- Learn to handle running coveys- Practice backing and steady behavior- Build independence without relying on older dogsWe break down each dog's performance, total coveys found (20 in 3 days), conditioning, pad toughness, and which dogs are progressing toward steady to wing, shot, and fall expectations for 2026.If you're training a young hunting dog or developing a versatile hunting dog for wild birds, this episode explains how real-world exposure builds finished dogs.Send Us Mail5919 W Pleasant Valley RdPretty Prairie, KS 67570LinksStep-By-Step Dog Training Course: https://www.standingstonesupply.com/coursesJoin our Patreon Community - https://bit.ly/SSK-PatreonOur Store - https://bit.ly/SSK-StoreSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/Website: www.standingstonekennels.comEthan and Kat Pippitt are the proud owners of Standing Stone Kennels. They breed German Shorthaired pointers and train all types of dogs for the hunt and the home. Their training strategies are easy to follow and are flexible to meet the needs of individual dogs. They are avid outdoorsmen and when they aren't training dogs they spend their free time hunting all kinds of game across the United States.We use affiliate links to help support the channel. If you would like to support Standing Stone content we appreciate you using the links in the description of this video.Subscribe to our channel here: http://bit.ly/2Dyy9DW

Send a textWelcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about  Superbowl, Parties, Olympics, NBA, Smokin on the Rio, Brisket Auctions, Hot Sauce Challenge, and Hollywood gossip. 0-30 mins: HeadlinesSuper Bowl: We give our feedback on the Superbowl and some other things. Super Bowl Parties: Hiram tells us about the multiple Gucci parties he attended for the game.  Olympics: Some interesting news coming out of Olympic Village. NBA All-Star Game: The guys talk about the new format of the All-Star game. 30-45mins: BBQ Time Smokin on the Rio: I share my past weekend's experience at the biggest cookoff in the RGV. Brisket Auctions: People are now selling brisket by the pound on online auction sites.  30-50 mins: Other StuffHot Wing Challenge: We talk about part 2 of the season finale and our hot wing challenge. Hollywood Talk: Hiram tells us the latest on the Gutherie kidnapping story. Etsy/ShopReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspothttps://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/Etsy/Shop ReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbq Feedspot https://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/

If you have ever wondered what it's like to go on a top notch fully outfitted South Texas quail hunt, then this is the episode for you. This is Manny's specialty and we get into the whole experience of hunting quail in the South TX brush country with bird dogs, quail hunting rigs, drivers, and outriders.  We go in depth as to what to expect on a hunt like this and how the dogs work and how sometimes they struggle to find birds. We also talk about how these types of hunts have the stigma of being an elitest hunt, for the wealthy, and how that's not necessarily always true. We talk about the sport of the hunt, the experiences and the conservation aspect of the hunt.  Manny also shares a close call with one of his dogs and a snake.  Thank you for listening. If you would like to book your next  outdoor adventure with Coastal Concepts LLC., Contact Manny Perez via email at whtailhtr75@yahoo.com  or on FB and IG @coastalconceptsllc Listen to So Texas Outdoors Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or on our website https://www.sotxoutdoors.com Follow us on our FB page or on Instagram at @soTXoutdoors Contact us via email at sotxoutdoors@gmail.com

MCALLEN, Texas - There was a 30 percent decrease in loans for construction companies in the Rio Grande Valley in January, the executive director of the South Texas Builders Association reports.Mario Guerrero visited Washington, D.C., recently to urge the White House and the Department of Homeland Security to stop ICE from conducting raids at construction sites. Those meetings in D.C. were set up by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.“We need to protect our economy. Right now in South Texas, we're being dramatically affected. In January, there was a 30 percent decrease in construction loans. Compared to 2025, there's been a 30 percent  decrease in construction loans that have been acquired by contractors in order to go ahead and build homes. It's a big strain on the economy. We have companies that have filed for bankruptcy. It's no secret to the people that are here from the Valley. We've also had companies that are seeing 40% losses on revenues, lumber companies, tile companies across the Valley.”Guerrero made those comments on a webinar with Congressman Cuellar and Monica Y. Martinez, executive director of Laredo Chamber of Commerce. Guerrero also participated on a webinar hosted recently by Comite de 100, a group founded buy business leaders who wish to create “an immigration system that reflects the values of fairness, economic prosperity, and respect for all.”Guerrero told the group that he will continue to call out local elected officials until ICE stops its raids of construction sites. “I'm nowhere near a professional when it comes to politics, and maybe my tactics are a little rugged, but one of the things that I did down here in South Texas is I called out every elected official by name, and I also put their picture on a video,” Guerrero said, explaining his tactics in getting attention for STBA's cause.“I really believe that our elected officials should be our voice. I'm a civilian, and if you're an elected official, you should be our voice in the good and in the bad. So I stated in a video that was released by my team in early November of last year that we needed to hold each elected official accountable. (The meeting) was set up for 200 people, and we had close to 400 people show up. It was extremely packed.”As a result to that meeting, STBA secured national media attention, Guerrero told Comite de 100. “I do have a very strong presence in the media outlets. I also have a podcast that reaches hundreds of thousands of people. I don't believe I'm doing anything special, but I do believe that we need to hold the politicians that we put an office accountable for what they're voting for.”The saddest thing builders are seeing is ICE agents racing 50 and 60 miles an hour in neighborhoods as they try to apprehend their construction workers, Guerrero said.“The saddest part that we're seeing is these ICE agents are going 50, 60, miles per hour down a subdivision. Okay, we understand that you're probably trying to get to a job site that's inside that subdivision. But what are you going to do if you kill the child? What if there's a child riding a bike? And I have videos that I showed at that meeting. When you have these ICE agents going and driving these vehicles between 40 to 60 miles per hour in people's backyards that are not fenced we have a real problem.”Editor's Note: To read the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian website. The attached audio comes from the Comite de 100 webinar. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

The Trump administration is making changes to how it treats unaccompanied migrant children who are pregnant, and that's raising alarm bells inside the government. Since last July, the administration has been concentrating pregnant kids in one shelter in South Texas, even if they're apprehended in California or other states. This comes over objections from the government's own health and child welfare officials. They say neither the facility nor the region can provide the specialized care the girls need. Guest: Mark Betancourt, The California Newsroom Firefighters across the state are working with scientists at the University of California to minimize their risk to cancer. Reporter: Alonso Daboub, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She had always considered herself sensitive, but nothing prepared her for the house her parents were renting in South Texas. From the moment she arrived, the space felt heavy—uncomfortable in a way that couldn't be explained by unfamiliar surroundings alone. Her mother had already mentioned strange occurrences: objects moving, unexplained noises, and the feeling of being watched when no one else was home.Once she moved in, the activity shifted. Sounds happened when everyone was asleep. Animals reacted to empty spaces. Voices began to surface—familiar voices, calling out from places they shouldn't have come from. The house didn't feel chaotic or violent. It felt intentional.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #ParanormalExperience #HauntedHouse #MimicEntity #SensitiveAbilities #ShadowFigures #UnexplainedVoices #TrueGhostStory #CreepyEncounters #HauntedRentalLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Border czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration's controversial months-long immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota that led to the deaths of two American citizens and widespread outrage across the country will conclude. Minnesota Public Radio's Brian Bakst explains what the drawdown might look like.Then, the Trump administration has locked up hundreds of children in its mass deportation campaign in conditions their parents describe as cold, crowded and unsanitary. ProPublica reporter Mica Rosenberg received letters and videos from dozens of detainees — half of them kids — at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas, and shares more.And, this week, the airspace over El Paso, Texas, shut down briefly. Was a party balloon sighting the cause? And did border officials shoot it down with a Pentagon-supplied laser without first coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration? The Washington Post's Dan Lamothe breaks down what happened.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

P.M. Edition for Feb. 11. The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, its strongest growth in over a year. The number surpassed economists' expectations. WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart joins to discuss what the numbers mean for the economy. Plus, immigration enforcement in South Texas is leaving half-built homes sitting empty. We hear from Journal reporter Elizabeth Findell about the impact that's having on the local economy. And the committee organizing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics said that Casey Wasserman will remain its chair after his name appeared in the most recent batch of Jeffrey Epstein files. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She had always considered herself sensitive, but nothing prepared her for the house her parents were renting in South Texas. From the moment she arrived, the space felt heavy—uncomfortable in a way that couldn't be explained by unfamiliar surroundings alone. Her mother had already mentioned strange occurrences: objects moving, unexplained noises, and the feeling of being watched when no one else was home.Once she moved in, the activity shifted. Sounds happened when everyone was asleep. Animals reacted to empty spaces. Voices began to surface—familiar voices, calling out from places they shouldn't have come from. The house didn't feel chaotic or violent. It felt intentional.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #ParanormalExperience #HauntedHouse #MimicEntity #SensitiveAbilities #ShadowFigures #UnexplainedVoices #TrueGhostStory #CreepyEncounters #HauntedRentalLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

The FAA reopened airspace around El Paso as abruptly as it shut it down. We'll dig into what we know about the strange and unprecedented actions.A months-long investigation from The Texas Newsroom and The California Newsroom finds pregnant migrant girls are being held at a South Texas shelter that's been flagged as medically inadequate. Why […] The post Probe raises concerns over pregnant migrant girls held in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In this episode, Lorenzo Lasseter discusses the origins and future of the Beefmaster breed. Developed in South Texas and officially founded in 1937, Beefmasters were built as a three-way cross focused on economic efficiency through the “Six Essentials”: fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness, milk production, and disposition.Lasseter highlights the breed's balanced, stabilized hybrid design, recent USDA research validating its performance, growing international demand, and the opportunity to expand its role in the U.S. commercial cattle industry as the next generation continues the family legacy.

Mid-January and the past 4 days have been a blur of parched South Texas earth, mesquite and prickly pear teeming with dirt-tank ducks--to include a couple special bands--sandhill cranes, mourning doves, white-tailed deer, good eats and good times around campfire. Wrapping up a couples-trip, SpeckOps's Luke Bledsoe and I kick back at the 501 Ranch to catch up about everything--and it's a bunch--that makes this place a true desert paradise.     Learn more: Texas Waterfowl Hunt -- Desert Paradise https://www.getducks.com/ushunts/texas-waterfowl-hunt-desert-paradise/   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Our board at Progress Texas announces the following endorsements in the 2026 midterm elections:Gina Hinojosa for Texas GovernorSarah Eckhardt for Texas ComptrollerAlisa Simmons for Tarrant County JudgeTerry Virts for Houston's Congressional District 9Bobby Pulido for South Texas' Congressional District 15Kevin Burge for North Texas' Congressional District 24Texas school districts are beginning to react to pressure from Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency to clamp down on student anti-ICE walkout protests: https://www.statesman.com/news/education/article/austin-isd-new-protest-rules-walkouts-21339794.phpRecent appearances on ABC's "The View" by Texas Senate candidates and Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have apparently led to an investigation of the network by the Trump FCC, which has recently modified its rules regarding "equal time": https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-agency-investigating-if-abcs-the-view-violated-equal-time-rules-2026-02-07/As last night's Bad Bunny Super Bowl appearance seems set to achieve an all-time viewership record, the Kid Rock-headlined Turning Point USA alternative is panned as "half-assed lip sync": https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kid-rock-tpusa-halftime-show-1235513161/Early voting in the March primary starts on February 17 - Fat Tuesday! The time to research your ballot is right now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2026/texas-march-2026-primary-ballot/?_bhlid=7d8eca3d2a16adc7c9b44185414443fa32be6d84⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All about voting in Texas can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoVoteTexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Voter registration updates for the March primary from the Austin Chronicle ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and from KUT Austin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Progress 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.

Sheep and lamb inventories are down nationwide, but higher in Texas.  Screwworms have been found on a horse in a quarantine facility in Florida.  Registration is now open for the Texas Young Farmer and Rancher conference. CattleFax gave the annual cattle market outlook at last week's Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville.  Irrigated agriculture in the Texas High Plains uses a lot of water, but it's also a big driver of the economy.USDA has released the first farm income forecast for the year.  Some areas of South Texas hit record lows during the recent freeze.  Shockwave therapy may be helpful to some horses.  

NBA trade deadline just passed and the Spurs wowed with … nothing. There were some other movement, but nothing earth shattering. HOF snubs and then we talk some Super Bowl outlook. And we all are surprised that there is this thing happening in Italy called the Winter Olympics. We are in South Texas, no ice, so no visibility.

Send us a textWelcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about  NFL, Mark Cuban, Puka, Sydney Sweeney, Mr. Bean, Mia Kalifa, Royal Rumble, Laredo Cookoff, Super Bowl Eats, Titanic and Hot Wings Challenge. 0-20 mins: HeadlinesNFL Super Bowl: We talk about the big game and our lack of interest in the game but more interest in the betting. Cuban: Did Mark Cuban offer Mendoza #1 pick salary to stay in Indiana? Puka Shoots his Shot: Puka responds to a tweet from Sidney Sweeney. Mr. Bean & Mia Kalifa: The rumor is that they are dating.  Royal Rumble: We give our reviews and thoughts of the Royal Rumble. 20-30mins: BBQ Time Laredo Cook off: We take a trip to Laredo to practice our steaks for the World Championships.  Super Bowl Eats: We talk about what we plan to eat for the Super Bowl and what are the top super bowl foods and what AI says about them. 30-50 mins: Other StuffTitanic: Hiram talks a virtual Titanic trip and goes back to 1912,Hot Wing Challenge: We talk about how we are going to attack the hot wing challenge during the season finale. Etsy/ShopReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspothttps://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/Etsy/Shop ReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbq Feedspot https://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/

Joe Pappalardo traces the post-service lives of Company F leaders: Scott builds railroads in Mexico while Brooksbecomes a South Texas judge battling alcoholism, establishing the stoic, disciplined template defining the modern Texas Ranger identity and legacy.1904 TEXAS RANGERS

In this episode, Manny and I recap our deer season, although we go off a few tangents we get into discussing the methods typically used here in deep South Texas, and calibers of choice for whitetail, I describe my rut-fest rattling experience where I rattled in 4 different bucks and was lucky enough to arrow an 8 pointer at 18 yards.   We also discuss struggles of bow hunting in South Texas and we eventually get into Manny's calibers of choice for Nilgai. If your looking an outdoor adventure with Coastal Concepts LLC., Contact Manny Perez via email at whtailhtr75@yahoo.com  or on FB and IG @coastalconceptsllc Listen to So Texas Outdoors Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or on our website https://www.sotxoutdoors.com Follow us on our FB page or on Instagram at @soTXoutdoors Contact us via email at sotxoutdoors@gmail.com

Democratic Congressman Vicente Gonzales - along with fellow South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar - has become known for breaking ranks with his party and supporting the initiatives of Trump's GOP. Is the notion that "the Valley is different" - that intrinsic social conservatism in South Texas justifies these two Democrats' frequent undermining of their party's goals - one based in fact, or is it just an excuse? Dr. Etienne Rosas, who is challenging Congressman Gonzalez in South Texas' 34th congressional district, has strong opinions about that particular question.Learn more about Dr. Etienne Rosas and his campaign at https://www.rosasforcongress.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

A brutal winter storm didn't just hit the South (Texas) — it completely rerouted Steve's travel plans, including a two-hour delay stuck on the tarmac in Detroit. The dream life of a comedian. Captain Evil shares her experience volunteering at Delilah's school. There are no snow days for parents. Plus, Steve gives his review Netflix's movie, The Rip. 

About the Lecture: This lecture will discuss the dangers that advanced AI would pose to the United States, the world, and humanity if developed and deployed without proper safeguards. These dangers would include its impact on our economy, geopolitical relations, and our national security. About the Speaker: Brendan Steinhauser is a Partner with Steinhauser Strategies, a public affairs firm based in Austin, Texas. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Government from The University of Texas in 2004 and earned his M.A. in Statecraft and International Affairs from The Institute of World Politics in 2013. Brendan served as an adjunct professor of Political Science and Global Studies at St. Edward's University in Austin, where he taught courses on Global Issues and State & Local Government. He has been published in the peer-reviewed academic journal, The Journal of South Texas. ‍Brendan has led campaigns for candidates and causes in more than 40 states, including for Senator John Cornyn, Congressman Michael McCaul, and Congressman Dan Crenshaw. TIME magazine named Brendan as one of "40 Under 40" rising stars in American politics. Campaigns & Elections magazine awarded him a "Rising Star" award in 2012. Former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey called working with Brendan one of the highlights of his career. Over the years, Brendan has worked as a Director of Federal and State Campaigns, Communications Director, and Chief Strategy Officer of various nonprofit organizations. He is a frequent media commentator and has appeared on Fox News, Comedy Central, MSNBC, CNN, the BBC, NewsNation, and Newsmax. He has also been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and many more newspapers, magazines, books, and journals. Some of his clients have included the Republican Party of Texas, Texas Right to Life, State Senator Angela Paxton, and the War Veterans Fund. Brendan serves as a First Lieutenant and Company Commander in the Texas State Guard, the premier state defense and emergency response force in the U.S. He graduated from Officer Candidate School and received his commission in 2021, at the age of 39. He earned a certificate in Counterintelligence Awareness from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. Mark Beall is a leading expert at the intersection of AI policy and national security. After serving as the inaugural Pentagon AI Policy Director at the Department of Defense's Joint AI Center, he became the Senior Advisor at the AI Policy Network, an organization that builds bipartisan support for legislation that will help the United States prepare for the future capabilities of AI systems. Beall also co-founded Gladstone AI, an entity that advocates for the responsible development of AI and guardrails to protect the country against national security threats from AI. He has publicly spoken on these issues numerous times through speeches, interviews, and more, and is a voice critical in the mission to prioritize security in the development of AI. Beall holds a BA in Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MA in Statecraft and National Security from the Institute of World Politics. **Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/ ***Make a gift to IWP: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=3

Senate Democrats are threatening a partial government shutdown unless Republicans agree to new limits on immigration enforcement by Friday's deadline.A protest at an ICE family detention center in South Texas turned confrontational as demonstrators demanded the release of a five-year-old boy and his father taken from Minnesota and held at the facility hundreds of miles away.And despite pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve is holding steady to fight lingering inflation and rising prices.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Kelsey Snell, Susanna Capelouto, Rafael Nam, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas, Ava Pukatch and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Stacey Abbott.Our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.(0:00) Introduction(01:58) Senate Funding Vote(05:41) ICE Family Detention Protest(10:28) Fed Holds Interest RatesLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The One With Some Despicable People Being Despicable, The Return of Nelly, and Andrea Canning Says "Bull Crap!" AKA SECRETS IN THE ASHES!   Official Description from NBCU: A house fire in South Texas kills a woman while her young son miraculously escapes; her family becomes convinced that her widower was somehow involved when he remarries less than three months after the fire. Andrea Canning reports.   Check out our Patreon or Supercast and get instant access to over 80 full length true crime episodes, our monthly livestreams, ad free episodes, Karen Read All About It episodes, and MORE! patreon.com/datedateline datedateline.supercast.com Or gift a Patreon subscription to a friend! https://www.patreon.com/datedateline/gift   Shopping with our sponsors is an easy way to support our show!   Calm your stress the natural way. Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code DATEDATELINE for up to 45% off your order. Make sure you use our promo code, DATEDATELINE, so they know we sent you!   Start your deep dive now. Visit newspapers.com today and use promo code datewithdateline at checkout for 20% off a subscription.   Help your dog live their best life with high-quality food from The Pets Table. Take advantage of this limited time offer: Get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two at ThePetsTable.com and use code datedateline55.   Make 2026 your cat's healthiest year yet. Take advantage of their New Year's Special and get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to smalls.com/DATEDATELINE!   Amplify Your Every Day! Go to thrivecausemetics.com/DATELINE for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.   Shop the best broth on the planet with Brodo.  Head to brodo.com/DATEDATELINE for 20% off your first subscription order and use code DATEDATELINE for an additional $10 off.

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade — and the outlawing of abortion in Texas — Planned Parenthood in San Antonio has continued. Planned Parenthood South Texas continues to provide services — but not abortions. And Planned Parenthood in San Antonio is painting rainbow crosswalks at its health centers.

A South Texas house fire kills Patricia Leigh Mills, while her young son escapes. When her husband remarries just months later, suspicion grows and questions emerge. Andrea Canning reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 309 of the Chasing Giants Podcast, Terry Peer and Don Higgins break down how extreme winter weather impacts whitetail deer, and what serious land managers should be doing right now to reduce stress and protect next year's herd. With brutal cold, deep snow, and howling wind across much of the Midwest, Don explains how thermal cover, food availability, and terrain can mean the difference between deer merely surviving — or thriving. This episode covers: • Winter habitat decisions that hold deer on your property • Why January is one of the most critical months for deer nutrition • Late-season buck behavior, fighting, and breeding • Frost seeding clover & switchgrass timing • Soil health priorities (pH, lime, biochar & humic acid) • Tree stand placement strategy that keeps bucks bedding on your farm • Upcoming events including Midwest Sportsman's Classic & dealer meetings • A South Texas hunt recap and future Lester's Feet Foundation fundraiser • Listener-submitted questions and Don's unfiltered hot-seat segment Whether you manage 40 acres or 4,000, this episode delivers real-world, experience-based advice you can apply immediately.

In this episode teammates Rob Fickett, Cody McDonald and Nathan Theriault are joined by KUIU's Justin Shaffer and the man responsible for it all, Lanham Napier. They are down in South Texas for the 2026 Women's Veteran Hunt with KUIU and Montana Grit. They share what it's like to be part of a mission-driven hunt that goes far beyond punching tags. Highlighting the grit, camaraderie, and purpose behind honoring women veterans in the field. The three hunters also jump on to share their experience. This is a behind-the-scenes look at why hunts like this matter and the people who make them possible.Full hunt breakdown coming soon!Check them out by clicking the links below!Montana Grit Outdoors - Serving Female Veterans and First RespondersKuiu - Veteran Nonprofit PartnersSupport the showFind us on Facebook! Click Here! Find us on Instagram! Click Here! Find us on Youtube! Click Here! Check out or website! Click Here!

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: After thinking they had won, the homosexual Left at West Texas A&M lose at trial in federal court over having drag queen performances in a WT campus facility.Meanwhile, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is sitting en banc this week and hearing an unprecedented seven cases. The WT case is one and the Ten Commandments in public schools is another (heard today.)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 House District 88's Rep. Ken King taking casino gambling money this campaign cycle — one of 17 Republican candidates and nine Democrat candidates.In TX19, Gov. Abbott endorses young Trump campaigner Abraham Enriquez for Congress.  In Texas HD71, within the same area as TX19, Abbott endorses one of the least conservative candidates, retiring RINO Stan Lambert's, staffer Jay Hardaway.Tesla Owner Elon Musk Touts ‘Most Advanced Lithium Refinery in the World' in South Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

This week, we release a timely classic on our conversation with Dr. Mike Chamberlain to talk through some of the latest whitetail management techniques he's seeing. Over the last fifty years, the landscape has changed and whitetails are clearly king! But what's changed, and what can we learn? His recent trip to South Texas leads us to ask about the story of his buck and what he sees that those intensively managed ranches are doing that works. As always when Mike joins us, it's an interesting discussion.Listen, Learn and Enjoy.Send a text message to the show! Support the showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/ Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_Giveaway Subscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branch Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

For the first seven years of her life, Cristela Alonzo lived in an abandoned diner in a South Texas border town. She spoke with Terry Gross about ICE raids, being mentored by labor activist Dolores Huerta, and the culture shock of having money after growing up so poor. Her recent Netflix stand-up special is called ‘Upper Classy.'Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy