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USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg joins us from Kentucky to discuss record U.S. exports and trade opportunities and New World screwworm response. Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller provides an update on the situation with New World screwworm, including various ideas to eradicate it, and other potential challenges down the road. And Nancy Martinez, director of public policy, trade and biotechnology at NCGA, tells us about the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) makes sure insurance companies and agents follow state law. When they don't, the Fraud and Enforcement Division steps in to protect consumers, stop illegal activity, and help Texans get the money owed to them.Here are answers to common questions about how the division holds the insurance industry accountable in a fair and transparent way. How are insurance companies or agents punished if they do something wrong? The penalties depend on the severity of the offense: - For minor offenses: TDI may issue a warning letter, a suspension, or probation. - For serious offenses: TDI can permanently take away a license, issue administrative fines, and force the rule-breaker to pay back the people they harmed. What can cause an agent or company to lose their license? TDI can take away a license for serious misconduct, like an agent stealing client money or taking payments without actually setting up the insurance policy. Before anyone loses a license, a formal hearing is held so both sides can present their case. What kinds of criminal cases are referred to TDI's Fraud Unit for prosecution? TDI's Fraud Unit investigates insurance crimes and hands them over to local district attorneys for prosecution. Common examples include: - Agents stealing insurance premiums (the money consumers pay for coverage). - Individuals selling insurance without a license. In Texas, selling insurance illegally is a third-degree felony. How can the public see enforcement actions against a company or agent? Consumers can search for disciplinary actions from the past five years on TDI's website. For help finding a specific company or legal order, call TDI's Help Line at 800-252-3439. What's the role of TDI fraud investigators?How TDI's Help Line helps with insurance questions and complaintsTDI embeds prosecutors in DA offices to investigate insurance fraudForensic accounting and insurance fraud investigationsFraud Files: William "Doc" GallagherTDI analysts work behind the scenes to stop insurance fraudInsurance fraud investigations recover millions for TexansReport insurance fraud online00:00 How does TDI's Enforcement Division hold insurance companies and agents accountable? 00:30 How does TDI enforce the insurance code and protect consumers? 00:56 How does TDI find cases for the Enforcement Division to investigate? 01:26 What kinds of possible code violations does TDI Enforcement Division investigate? 03:36 What is the process of a TDI Enforcement Division investigation? 05:37 How does restitution and revocation work in an insurance code enforcement investigation? 09:03 What happens when a code enforcement investigation uncovers criminal activity? 09:42 Can you look up companies or agents that have been investigated by the TDI Enforcement Division? 10:10 How does the TDI Enforcement Division help Texans? 11:05 If you need to file a complaint or have an insurance code question, call 800-252-3439 or visit tdi.texas.gov

A two-vehicle accident on U.S. 87 in Stockdale has resulted in three people going to the hospital. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. June 4 to the accident at the intersection of U.S. 87 and W. Main Street in Stockdale. In addition to DPS, crews from Wilson County District 3 EMS, District 1 Fire & Rescue, and the Wilson County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash. According to DPS Staff Sgt. Orlando De Luna Jr., preliminary information gathered indicated that a white 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by an 80-year-old male, failed... Article Link

Cheer on your favorite local heroes during the First Responder Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, June 24, at 5 p.m. at the Floresville High School Competition Gym. Teams from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, Floresville Police Department, Wilson County Emergency Services District 4, the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and many more will compete for bragging rights and the title of the best of the best. The entry fee is one unused, unwrapped toy per person to support the Blue Santa Program, which provides gifts and other items to families in need during the holidays. Article Link

The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Roland L. Vela, 35, of Elmendorf was originally sentenced in February 2024 to two years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, suspended to four years of community supervision each for two counts of endangering a child and a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, after alleged incidents in March 2022 and December 2023. After a May 19 motion to revoke for violating probationary terms, he pleaded “true” and was sentenced to 14 months for each charge in a... Article Link

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Waymo's widening lead, the Ojai (Chinese-made Zeekr robotaxi) rollout's political fault lines, and the new Texas autonomous vehicle and truck database.Waymo is actively preparing to deploy a fleet of Chinese-made Zeekrs across California and Arizona, now renamed Ojai, in blue and purple states, not a red state, at least not yet. Sticking to his original call that the Zeekr is an unforced error, Grayson lays out the emerging split where Jaguars head to red states and Zeekrs head to blue and purple ones.With Magna now producing roughly 250 vehicles a month, Waymo is on pace for 6,000 cars by year-end, and Walt argues the real unlock comes when the sensor stack gets cheaper and Waymo begins to add more than 1,000 new vehicles a month on the road.In Texas, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles launched the Automated Motor Vehicle Lookup, where any member of the public can look up the fleet size of any AV operator in the state along with any complaints that might be filed.Wrapping up the conversation, Grayson and Walt discussed the launch of Wayve Labs, Zoox getting an undeserved pass thanks to Amazon and BYD's willingness to compensate owners when God's Eye is engaged during an incident.Episode Chapters00:00 Waymo Deploys the Ojai06:40 Waymo Production Math08:55 Waymo's Expanding Lead15:15 Texas Automated Motor Vehicle Lookup25:00 Wayve Labs32:10 3,760 Miles Across Canada. No Interventions.36:15 Zoox Gets a Pass39:15 Foreign Autonomy Desk40:20 Next Week--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Brenda R. Pierce, 54, of Stockdale pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) May 12 to a charge of credit or debit card abuse, after allegedly using a credit or debit card without the consent of its owner in October 2024. She was sentenced to two years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, suspended to three years of probation, and ordered to pay court costs and fees. •Adam Sanchez, 43, of Floresville was arraigned May 12 on a charge of aggravated assault... Article Link

A red pickup truck's make and model are unrecognizable after it crashed into the corner of a metal fence May 22 in the 6900 block of S.H. 97 east of Floresville. “It was a one-vehicle crash,” Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Sgt. Brandon Biggins told the Wilson County News. “The driver apparently drifted off.” A Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue team removed the passenger door to enable a Wilson County Emergency Services District 3 EMS crew to extricate the unidentified male driver and transport him to a San Antonio hospital in undetermined condition. Article Link

Ann sits down with former Texas Ranger Sergeant Matt Cawthon to discuss his decades-long career with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Highway Patrol and the Criminal Intelligence Division. Features musical performance by Logan Bynum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Wilson County Judge Marvin Quinney, 80, has passed away Quinney, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War served as a Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol trooper for more than 25 years. For a short time, after his DPS service, he provided security at the federal courthouse in San Antonio. He was elected Wilson County judge in 1998, and served several terms, retiring from the role in 2014. Services will be held Tuesday, May 26, in his hometown of Stockdale. Visitation will take place in the Stockdale Bilingual Church of Christ from 9-10 a.m., with... Article Link

Today's episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast features a wide-ranging and timely discussion about one of the most consequential fair lending developments in years: the CFPB's final rule fundamentally reshaping enforcement under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B. Hosted by Alan Kaplinsky (the Founder, Chair for 25 years and now Senior Counsel of the Consumer Financial Services Group at Ballard Spahr, LLP), the episode brings together an exceptional panel of fair lending authorities: our special guest Bradley Blower (the Principal and Founder of Inclusive-Partners LLC) along with John Culhane, Jr., and Richard Andreano, Jr., Senior Counsel in the Consumer Financial Services Group at Ballard Spahr LLP. The discussion revisits a proposal first examined on the podcast last year when the CFPB under Acting Director Russell Vought proposed sweeping revisions to ECOA enforcement principles (you can find more on that episode here). Now, the Bureau has finalized the rule largely as proposed, marking a dramatic shift in federal fair lending policy. The CFPB's Three Major Changes As discussed during the podcast, the final rule makes three major changes from the former Regulation B: ·        Eliminates the use of disparate impact analysis under ECOA and Regulation B. ·        Narrows discouragement liability by focusing primarily on spoken, written, or visual statements rather than broader conduct. ·        Revises the framework governing Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs), particularly for for-profit lenders. The Bureau's stated rationale is that ECOA does not authorize disparate impact liability and that fair lending enforcement should focus on intentional discrimination rather than statistical disparities alone. Supporters of the rule argue that the changes provide lenders with clearer standards, reduce regulatory uncertainty, and create a more predictable environment for innovation, including AI-driven underwriting and algorithmic decision-making. Critics, however, contend that the rule ignores the historical role disparate impact analysis has played in uncovering systemic discrimination and could make it substantially more difficult to identify discriminatory outcomes embedded in facially neutral policies or automated systems. Disparate Impact: A Sea Change, But Not the End of Fair Lending The panel devoted significant attention to the CFPB's elimination of disparate impact liability under ECOA. John Culhane described the move as a "dramatic shift" for non-mortgage lending, noting that disparate impact theories historically drove many federal fair lending actions involving indirect auto finance, student lending, and other consumer credit products. At the same time, Rich Andreano emphasized that the mortgage industry remains subject to disparate impact claims under the federal Fair Housing Act because of the Supreme Court's decision in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project. As a result, mortgage lenders still face substantial fair lending exposure notwithstanding the CFPB's new ECOA position. The panelists also stressed that disparate impact is far from dead at the state level. Several states, including Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York, are expected to continue aggressive fair lending enforcement using disparate impact theories under state statutes, regulations, and consumer protection laws. Indeed, the panel highlighted the growing role of state attorneys general and state regulators as federal enforcement narrows. Discouragement Liability and the "Townstone Effect" Another focal point of the discussion was the CFPB's narrowing of discouragement liability. The panel explored how the Bureau's revisions appear heavily influenced by the CFPB's controversial enforcement action against Townstone Financial, where the Bureau alleged that comments made during radio broadcasts and podcasts discouraged minority borrowers from applying for loans. Rich Andreano characterized the final rule's discouragement provisions as effectively "the Townstone rule," reflecting the current CFPB leadership's strong opposition to the prior Bureau's enforcement theory in that case. Nevertheless, both Brad Blower and John Culhane cautioned that courts and state regulators may continue to consider broader conduct, including branch placement, marketing strategies, and community engagement, when evaluating potential redlining or discouragement claims. SPCPs Face New Uncertainty The podcast also examined the CFPB's revisions to Special Purpose Credit Programs. Brad Blower explained that while SPCPs remain permissible, the new rule substantially complicates the use of race-conscious programs by for-profit lenders. Many institutions may now seek to redesign programs around race-neutral criteria such as first-generation homeownership, low- and moderate-income geographies, or majority-minority census tracts. Rich Andreano warned that many financial institutions, especially banks, may scale back SPCPs due to litigation and regulatory uncertainty, particularly given the broader political and legal environment surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Practical Message: "Stay the Course" Despite the significance of the CFPB's rule changes, the clearest takeaway from the discussion was remarkably consistent: lenders should not dismantle their fair lending compliance programs. All three panelists emphasized that institutions should continue: ·                 Monitoring for disparate impact. ·                 Reviewing underwriting and pricing models. ·                 Evaluating marketing and branch strategies. ·                 Testing AI and algorithmic systems for bias. ·                 Maintaining robust fair lending compliance management systems. As Brad Blower observed, institutions that "take their foot off the gas" risk state enforcement actions, private litigation, reputational harm, and future regulatory scrutiny under a different federal administration. Rich Andreano summarized the prevailing industry guidance succinctly: "Stay the course." AI, Algorithmic Underwriting, and Future Litigation The panel also explored how the rule intersects with AI-driven lending. Although federal ECOA disparate impact enforcement may narrow, the panelists noted that state laws and private litigation could continue targeting algorithmic discrimination. Several states already are pursuing or considering laws specifically addressing AI bias and automated decision-making. The panel further predicted that legal challenges to the CFPB's final rule are highly likely. Potential claims could include: ·        Administrative Procedure Act challenges. ·        Arguments that the CFPB disregarded congressional intent underlying ECOA. ·        Challenges arising under the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which eliminated Chevron deference to agency rules. The panel suggested that litigation over the final rule could ultimately reach the Supreme Court, particularly on the unresolved question of whether ECOA itself authorizes disparate impact liability. Conclusion This episode provides an exceptionally practical and nuanced examination of one of the most important fair lending developments in recent memory. While the CFPB has dramatically narrowed federal ECOA enforcement theories, the broader fair lending landscape remains highly active due to state enforcement, private litigation risk, the Fair Housing Act, and ongoing scrutiny of AI-based underwriting systems. For lenders, the message from the panel was unmistakable: despite the CFPB's final rule, fair lending compliance remains as important as ever. You can listen to the full podcast on the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast available through Ballard Spahr and major podcast platforms. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

This week we are honored to have guest speaker Freddie Anderson, the Director of Huntsville Institutional Ministry (HIM). He has served with this ministry since 1983. The HIM ministry is located in Huntsville, Texas and the mission there is to help each inmate, regardless of his past, aware of the gospel. This ministry is under the oversight of the Garland Street Church of Christ in Plainview, and is supported in part by Prestoncrest and Prestoncrest's Men's Prison Ministry Team (coordinated by Clay Short) that visits the men's prison in Huntsville each quarter to help lead worship, serve, and support Freddie. Freddie's background in prison ministry began as he received his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology in 1978 from LSU with a minor in Law Enforcement. He worked as a corrections officer in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He earned his Master's in Criminology (1982) from Sam Houston State University. Freddie is married to Jessie and they have four adult children. He is sought after as a speaker for workshops, seminars, and gospel meetings. To find out more about Prestoncrest's Men's Prison Ministry team and the next visit coming up on June 7, email clayraider@yahoo.com.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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

Some of the stories on today's show include:-An ag economist at Purdue University says the continued conflict in Iran is causing concerns about rising fertilizer prices.-The commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture says the continued northern movement of New World screwworm leaves cattle producers vulnerable.-The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he's concerned rising fuel prices are going to impact consumer buying habits. -The Trump administration's top ag trade official says the tariff policy has been a game changer for the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would you do if you received a text telling you to pay a traffic fine within 24 hours? The message appears to be from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and is titled “Final Notice: Outstanding Traffic Citation.” The text provides a link to an “official” site with instructions on how to make the payment. According to the text, if you don't pay within the limited timeframe: •Your violation will be entered into TxDMV records •Your vehicle registration will be suspended •Your driver license will be suspended •Your case will be referred to a collections agent, incurring additional... Article Link

An 18-wheeler traveling on S.H. 97 near F.M. 1922 between Stockdale and Floresville has jackknifed on the wet roads and is blocking part of the highway. The accident around 2 p.m. has prompted law-enforcement to divert traffic headed toward Stockdale and Sutherland Springs onto F.M. 1922. Traffic headed toward Floresville is slow-moving. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol troopers are at the scene, along with first responders and personnel with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office. Drivers are urged to approach the scene with caution, and allow extra time for their journeys. An update will be shared as or... Article Link

Michael Severance was a decorated Air Force staff sergeant from Lee, Maine — a young man known for his integrity, his loyalty, and his love of dancing the Texas two-step. In January 2005, just months into a troubled marriage to a West Texas veterinarian named Wendi Davidson, Mike vanished without a trace. His truck, his wallet, and his cell phone were all left behind. For weeks, investigators chased dead ends while Mike's family in Maine waited desperately for answers.What they eventually found would shock everyone who had known him. What followed was a complex investigation, a bitter custody battle over Mike's infant son, and a legal case full of twists that left his family feeling that true justice was never fully served.Mike survived five combat deployments to some of the most dangerous places on earth. Evil found him in his own home.Today's snack: Queso dip from The Big Texas Cookbook (thanks Carla!)Listen to part 2 today: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:Fanning, Diane. A Poisoned Passion: A Young Mother, Her War Hero Husband, and the Marriage that Ended in Murder. St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2009Snapped, S27 E9, “What Happened to Michael Severance?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qny3AAilUI8 ABC 20/20, S44 E19, “Dead Man Talking”McCullagh, Declan. "Police Blotter: Murderer nabbed via tracking, Web search." CNET, 18 Mar. 2008, "SSGT MICHAEL SEVERANCE." Bangor Daily News, 25 Sept. 2008"Veterinarian sentenced to 25 years for husband's murder." American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 Nov. 2006"Inmate Information Details: DAVIDSON, WENDI MAE." Texas Department of Criminal Justice"Parole Review Information: DAVIDSON, WENDI MAE." Texas Department of Criminal JusticeWendi Mae Davidson v. Judy Kay Davidson and Robert Lloyd Davidson. No. 03-13-00522-CV. Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, at Austin, 20 May 2014. Justia Law, justia.com"Wendi Mae Davidson's first network prison interview: 20/20 ‘Dead Man Talking' Preview." YouTube, uploaded by ABC News

Twenty-three East Central High School students on their way to a one-act play competition April 10 received a jolt when the bus they were riding in was struck from behind by a black Ford Explorer involved in a high-speed chase. According to reports, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of U.S. 87 and Loop 410. The driver of the Explorer, identified as Brandon X. Cortina, 21, was attempting to evade Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol troopers, who had been chasing him from Gonzales County through Wilson County. After his Explorer hit the bus,... Article Link

A Wilson County woman is recovering from injuries, following a Thursday-evening crash on U.S. 181 north of Floresville. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol, a 47-year-old woman was injured April 9 when a 2007 Ford F-150 driven by a 30-year-old male collided into the rear of her 2012 Kia Soul, as she waited for a traffic signal to change at U.S. 181 and Shannon Ridge. All the vehicles were northbound on U.S.181.The crash occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. DPS Sgt. Orlando de Luna Jr. said this caused the Kia to collide into the rear of... Article Link

The following defendants were among those listed on recent dockets for the 81st District Court in Wilson County: •Cleofas Castillo Jr., 41, of Floresville was originally sentenced in May 2023 to two years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, suspended to three years of community supervision, for a charge of forgery of a financial instrument, after an alleged incident in May 2021. After a March 31 motion to revoke for violating probationary terms, he pleaded “true” and was sentenced to six months in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility/state jail. •Marboni N. Torres, 30, of San Antonio... Article Link

The fellas reconvene after a short hiatus. Highlights from today's conversation include: Good Friday/Easter Reflections Argentina and Broken Bones Cable moves upstairs Screwtape Chapter 15 (BANGER) Trump's Easter Tweet Muslims attack Texas Department of Education, Chisum dons his turban Biden Admin paid OnlyFans prostitutes for influence Pam Bondi ousted Jaden Ivy cut for his religious [...]

Memphis rapper Lontrell Williams Jr., known as Pooh Shiesty, is accused of orchestrating a plot targeting rap titan Gucci Mane and two other music figures in Dallas. In other news, the Dallas Stars banned an individual from American Airlines Center after an internal investigation into a group of fans performing what appeared to be a Nazi salute at a home game in December; daily North Texas commuters are familiar with the fluctuating prices on TEXpress lanes, courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation's dynamic pricing structure; and Dallas has put its City Hall “call for concepts and ideas” online, with clearer guidance on what the city wants to see. Submissions are open through 2 p.m. May 3, with the city inviting residents, architects, planners, developers and community groups to take part.Submissions are open through 2 p.m. May 3, with the city inviting residents, architects, planners, developers and community groups to take part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Friday News Round Up, Host Nikki DaVaughn and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec talk about new reporting that reveals just how closely Texas Department of Public Safety officers are working with immigration officers here in Austin. Plus, the city of Austin has removed mysterious downtown bench rails, and still nobody knows who installed them, and the new owners of The Hole in the Wall say, “The hole is going to thrive now,” with big intentions to highlight local music. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

In this episode of The Other Side of Campus, hosts Stephanie Seidel Holmsten and Jen Moon sit down with Francesca “Chessie” Lockhart, Program Lead of the Cybersecurity Clinic at UT Austin's Strauss Center for International Security and Law. Drawing on her experience in state-level intelligence at the Texas Department of Public Safety, Lockhart shares how her career in counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection led her back to the university — and how she's now helping shape the next generation of public-minded technologists and security strategists.At the heart of the conversation is the Cybersecurity Clinic itself: an innovative, hands-on two-semester program where students apply classroom learning directly in partnerships with nonprofits, small businesses, and local governments to address real cybersecurity challenges. Lockhart explains how this model transforms learning — moving beyond the lecture hall to cultivate technical skills, ethical responsibility, and a deep sense of public purpose.We also hear from Kareem Chavez-Escobedo, now a UT law student and a member of the clinic's inaugural cohort, who reflects on what it was like to work with real clients as an undergraduate. Her experience highlights how applied learning can build not only expertise, but confidence, agency, and a clearer sense of how students can contribute to the public good.Together, the episode explores broader questions about the role of higher education in an age of rapid technological change: What responsibilities do universities have in strengthening cybersecurity at the local and national level? How can experiential learning better prepare students to navigate complex, real-world problems? And what gives educators hope about the next generation stepping into these critical roles? As always, thanks for joining us on The Other Side of Campus.

A parasitic pest once eradicated from the United States is moving closer to the border and public health officials are paying close attention. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Shuford an ASTHO member and Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services discusses the growing threat posed by the New World Screwworm as cases spread north through Central America and Mexico. Dr. Shuford explains how Texas is preparing for a potential return of the parasite, an organism that primarily affects livestock but can also cause severe infections in humans. From clinician alerts and lab guidance to enhanced environmental surveillance, Texas is taking a proactive approach to detection and containment. 

The local Republican Party's decision to revert Dallas County to precinct-based voting caused hundreds of voters to go to the wrong polling sites on Tuesday – but it also triggered a cascade of problems within county operations that further derailed voters. In other news, parents in Coppell ISD are demanding answers after ammunition was found on three separate occasions on a middle school campus; Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to press forward with his GOP challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn despite President Donald Trump's demand that the candidates wrap up the fight; and expect possible delays on Interstate 30 as more of the Canyon project's 2.3 mile stretch begins construction. The Texas Department of Transportation broke ground on the I-30 Canyon project Thursday morning in downtown Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darlene Goehl – research engineer and research group lead at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute – explains how new infrastructure being developed in Texas can help prevent thousands of monarch butterfly deaths as they migrate across busy roads in North America.Episode NotesIn this podcast episode, Darlene Goehl joins ‘The Stream by AASHTO' to discuss the joint work of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) with the Texas Department of Transportation in building monarch flight diverters or MFDs – a series of tall, mesh barriers placed along busy roads that motivate the butterflies to fly above the roadway, well above vehicles traveling on the highway below. Researchers have noted sharp declines in monarch populations, specifically during their migration periods in the fall. In some years, researchers found that nearly 3 percent of the monarch's fall migratory population were lost after being struck by vehicles traveling on roads; this number represents about half of the population decline in a given year.Goehl discusses the importance of monarch butterflies to the ecology and cultural symbology of the southern U.S. and northern Mexico, the role of transportation, and how TTI identifies “hot spots” for monarch roadkill. From there, Goehl explains the implementation and feasibility of MFDs in Texas and how the project will fare into the future.This podcast series is part of the AASHTO Environmental Management technical service program operated by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. It explores a wide array of environmental topics that affect state departments of transportation and the infrastructure programs they oversee.

Texas Government Code Section 2054.5191 mandates artificial intelligence and cybersecurity training for local government employees, elected officials, and appointed officials who have access to a local government computer system or database and use a computer to perform at least 25 percent of their duties. The training must be certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) — both this podcast and the YouTube video linked to the left are DIR-approved. This episode isn't some boring episode. Instead, join the Risk Pool Cyber Guy — Ryan Burns — and his buddy — Hacker Hank — as they discuss ways that “Hank Hacks” trick local government employees into sending money, downloading ransomware, and more, along with newly-mandated artificial intelligence training.  A local governmental entity must keep track of participants internally and certify its compliance by August 31, 2026, using the Cybersecurity Training Certification for State and Local Governments form.Further Information:OPTIONAL, self-administered cybersecurity and/or artificial intelligence test with answer key.Artificial Intelligence Presentation

From The Texas Rangers To TV Star: Catching Killers. In the world of homicide investigations, few names carry the weight and respect of retired Texas Ranger Jim Holland. Known for solving some of the nation's most chilling crimes and extracting confessions where others failed, Holland's journey from The Texas Rangers to TV star has turned decades of real-life investigative work into compelling storytelling across television, podcasts, and digital media. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. Today, audiences can follow his work through The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, YouTube, where discussions about criminal investigations, interrogation psychology, and real-world police work are now widely available, for free via The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast to listeners hungry for authentic crime stories grounded in experience rather than fiction. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. An Unexpected Path Into Police Work Holland never set out with a clear plan to become one of America's most recognized investigators. Growing up outside Chicago in Polo, Illinois, he was raised in a large family whose parents renovated an orphanage to house their seven children, an upbringing that shaped his sense of responsibility and service. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . After graduating from the University of Louisville in 1993, Holland entered law enforcement in 1995 as a highway patrol trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety. From The Texas Rangers To TV Star: Catching Killers. “I didn't map out becoming a Ranger,” Holland said in an interview. “I just wanted to do meaningful police work and help people.” That path eventually led him into the elite Texas Ranger Division, the primary investigative arm of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Founded in 1823, the Rangers are the oldest statewide law enforcement agency in the United States and specialize in major violent crimes, cold cases, public corruption, and officer-involved shootings. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. Becoming a Ranger requires years of investigative experience, advanced training, and a reputation for excellence, standards Holland met through relentless work ethic and investigative success. Life As a Texas Ranger Holland spent more than two decades working complex cases across Texas, investigating murders, serial crimes, and missing persons cases that often left families without answers. “Hard work, dedication, not sleeping, long hours, and time away from family,” Holland explained. “Being a ranger is really a life of selflessness. It's about helping those who can't help themselves anymore.” From The Texas Rangers To TV Star: Catching Killers.  Look for The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. During his career, Holland worked security for then-Texas Governor George W. Bush and later played key roles in some of the country's most haunting criminal investigations. His reputation grew as someone departments called when cases stalled and traditional evidence ran dry. “I get brought in when there's no DNA or forensics,” Holland said. “My expertise is getting these people to talk.” Catching Killers and Solving Cold Cases Holland has cracked hundreds of cases, including investigations involving serial offenders and long-unsolved murders. Among his most notable achievements was his work with serial killer Samuel Little, whom the FBI later identified as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. Through patient interviews and psychological strategy, Holland elicited 93 confessions, helping investigators connect Little to at least 60 cold cases involving murdered women across the country. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and other podcast platforms. The Los Angeles Times famously referred to Holland as a “serial killer whisperer,” while national programs such as 60 Minutes highlighted his interrogation methods and investigative persistence. “Justice is a hard word,” Holland said. “There's nothing fair about someone being killed. But bringing answers to families and making sure the perpetrator doesn't have the opportunity to do it again, that's what matters.” From The Texas Rangers To TV Star: Catching Killers. The Most Difficult Cases During interviews and podcast appearances, Holland frequently reflects on the emotional toll of homicide work. Some of his most difficult cases involved missing women whose investigations had gone cold for years. One particularly challenging investigation centered on the murder of a mother who vanished as a hurricane approached, creating chaos that complicated evidence collection and timelines. “These are cases where families are living in limbo,” Holland said. “You're not just solving a crime, you're giving people the ability to move forward.” His investigative work was also featured in nationally recognized cases highlighted on 48 Hours, including “The Murder of Jackie Vandagriff” and “The Plot to Kill Jamie Faith,” where fellow detectives credited Holland's interrogation techniques as pivotal breakthroughs. It is discussed across News platforms and shared on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Apple, and Spotify, where audiences continue to get their content. From Ranger Badge to Television Star After retiring from the Rangers, Holland found himself unexpectedly recruited by television producers eager to bring authentic investigative insight to true-crime audiences. He now stars in the eight-part Investigation Discovery series KILLER CONFESSIONS: CASE FILES OF A TEXAS RANGER, which premieres Tuesdays on ID, with episodes available for streaming on HBO Max. The series places viewers inside interrogation rooms, showing how cases are solved not through dramatic forensic breakthroughs but through psychology, patience, and conversation. From The Texas Rangers To TV Star: Catching Killers. You can find the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. “People think investigations are always about physical evidence,” Holland said. “But sometimes it's about understanding people, why they did what they did and how to get them to tell the truth.” A New Era: Podcasts, News, and Digital Media Holland's transition into media reflects a broader shift in how audiences consume true crime. Interviews and discussions about his cases now reach global audiences through news platforms, podcasts, and social media channels. Listeners can hear Holland discuss investigative strategy and real-world policing through shows available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, while clips and behind-the-scenes insights circulate widely on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. The accessibility of these platforms allows the public to better understand the realities of police work, far removed from scripted television portrayals. “People want authenticity,” Holland said. “They want to understand how these cases actually get solved.” Legacy of Service Even in retirement, Holland remains a sought-after expert in investigative interviewing, frequently speaking to law enforcement agencies nationwide. Departments still call him when cases appear unsolvable, a testament to the reputation he built over decades. From The Texas Rangers To TV Star: Catching Killers.  Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and other podcast platforms. From the interrogation room to television screens and podcasts, his mission remains unchanged. “Many victims never get the chance to speak,” Holland said. “My job has always been to make sure their stories are heard.” From The Texas Rangers to TV star, Jim Holland's career represents a rare bridge between real-world policing and public storytelling, proving that behind every solved case is not just evidence, but persistence, empathy, and the determination to keep catching killers long after the badge comes off. Be sure to check out our website . Be sure to follow us on X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. 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Plus, a new lawsuit filed by the families of nine victims of the Texas Hill Country floods accuses the Texas Department of State Health Services of ignoring safety rules, and Plano removes DART question from its May ballot.

Early survey work will soon begin on Austin's light rail project after the Austin Transit Partnership approved a $60 million contract this month, the families of nine of the victims from last year's July 4th flooding have filed a new federal lawsuit against six officials with the Texas Department of State Health Services and a federal judge has temporarily blocked three Texas public school districts from having to honor a state ban on DEI policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the night of January 28, 2006, 28-year-old Amber Lyn Smith was last seen at her home in the 1300 block of Aldama Street in Seguin, Texas. She was gone, but her purse, identification, and vehicle were still there. Her two young sons, just four years old and one month old, were asleep inside.Amber's disappearance launched one of the largest searches in Guadalupe County history. Local police, Texas Rangers, DPS Crime Lab personnel, K-9 units, volunteers, and later Texas EquuSearch combed fields and vacant properties in and around Seguin. Helicopters, drones, mounted teams, and sonar-equipped boats were used. No sign of Amber was found.On February 16, 2006, a Texas Department of Transportation worker discovered a badly decomposed body beneath a bridge at FM 725 and Grove Lane, roughly ten miles from Amber's home. Distinctive tattoos helped confirm the remains were hers. The autopsy listed the cause of death as undetermined due to decomposition, but investigators stated she had not arrived there on her own. In March 2006, a justice of the peace ruled her death a homicide.No one has ever been charged. Nearly two decades later, the case remains open.If you have any information about the murder of Amber Lyn Smith in Seguin, please contact Texas Crime Stoppers at (800) 252-8477.Get your GIRL SCOUT COOKIES here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/alice241168You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast#JusticeForAmberLynSmith #Seguin #GuadalupeCounty #TX #Texas #TrueCrime #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #ColdCase #Unsolved #MissingPerson #Missing #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

In this podcast episode, Darlene Goehl joins ‘The Stream by AASHTO' to discuss the joint work of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) with Texas Department of Transportation in building Monarch Flight Diverters or MFDs – a series of tall, mesh barriers placed along busy roads that motivate the butterflies to fly above the roadway, well above vehicles traveling on the highway below. Researchers have noted sharp declines in Monarch populations, specifically during their migration periods in the fall. In some years, researchers found that nearly 3 percent of the Monarch's fall migratory population were lost after being struck by vehicles traveling on roads; this number represents about half of the population decline in a given year. Goehl discusses the importance of monarch butterflies to the ecology and cultural symbology of the southern U.S. and northern Mexico, the role of transportation, and how TTI identifies “hot spots” for Monarch roadkill. From there, Goehl explains the implementation and feasibility of MFDs in Texas and how the project will fare into the future. This podcast series is part of the AASHTO Environmental Management technical service program operated by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. It explores a wide array of environmental topics that affect state departments of transportation and the infrastructure programs they oversee.

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!*This episode deals with the subject of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE  (800-799-7233).A Texas mother of four, Suzanne Simpson, disappears after an alleged domestic dispute—and prosecutors later charge her husband, Brad Simpson, with murder in a case that has drawn intense scrutiny because it's being pursued as a no-body homicide. In this episode, we break down what's publicly known so far: the reported timeline around Oct. 6, 2024, the early arrests and allegations, the murder charge filed on Nov. 7, 2024, and the pretrial fight over evidence and discovery. We also explain why prosecutors can move forward without recovered remains, what kinds of circumstantial proof typically become pivotal, and what to watch as the court calendar shifts following reports of a new wave of evidence. We also cover the connected case involving Brad Simpson's longtime business partner, James Cotter, who has faced charges reported as tampering with evidence and prohibited-weapon allegations tied to the investigation. Episode topics:·       Suzanne Simpson missing: what we know·       Brad Simpson murder charge + indictment·       Bexar County hearings, discovery deadlines, and delays ·       The James "Val" Cotter case and alleged evidence issues·       How no-body murder cases are prosecutedListener note: This episode discusses alleged domestic violence, disappearance, and homicide. Brad Simpson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. If someone has information about Suzanne Simpson's whereabouts, call:Call the Olmos Park Police Department (tip line / dispatch): (210) 822-2000. Call the Texas Department of Public Safety Missing Persons Clearinghouse:Phone: (512) 424-5074Helpline: (800) 346-3243 sources used for this podcast: https://www.hitched2homicide.com/post/suzanne-simpson-brad-simpson-murder-trial-timelineSupport the showJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA

Safety isn't a slogan when streets get crowded and celebrations kick off. We sit down with a Texas Department of Public Safety sergeant for an unfiltered look at Mardi Gras patrols in Galveston—how a small island city scales up with state troopers and partner agencies to keep families safe, traffic moving, and DWIs down without killing the vibe. It's a masterclass in proactive policing and the power of visible, coordinated presence.From parades to neighborhoods, we tackle a growing hazard: mini electric pocket bikes. They're fast, silent, and, under Texas law, not street legal. Our guest breaks down exactly why these “mini pocket bikes” don't qualify for public roads, what makes an e-bike legal, and how parents can avoid tragic outcomes by setting strict rules and keeping these toys off the street. Then we open the door on a quieter crisis—youth vaping—and how it's bleeding into underage DUIs. We talk real risks, from THC exposure to potential contamination, and share practical steps for families, schools, and communities to push back.Truck lovers and daily commuters will appreciate our deep dive into CDL testing, weigh station enforcement, and why overweight citations matter. The sergeant details the tougher inspections rolling out along major Texas corridors, what triggers mandatory pull-ins, and how serious crashes can shut down roads for hours. We round it out with a fast lap through automotive headlines: China's push for mechanical EV door releases after fatal incidents, Volkswagen's software-first strategy in China, Porsche's EV cost crossroads, and Cadillac's move into Formula One—all while dealer networks wrestle with direct-to-consumer sales models.Hit play for candid insights, practical safety tips, and a clear-eyed view of how policy, technology, and enforcement shape our roads. If this conversation helped you see the road differently, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who drives.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

If you're an insurance agent or adjuster with questions about licensing in Texas, you're in the right place. Whether you're applying for your first license or preparing for renewal, this guide answers the most common questions about Texas insurance licensing. How long does it take TDI to review my insurance license application? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) typically reviews license applications within one business day. If your application is complete, accurate, and free of qualification issues, you could receive your license as soon as the next business day. After submitting your application, watch for any follow-up questions from TDI and respond promptly to avoid delay. How often do Texas insurance agents need to renew their license? Your Texas insurance license expires every two years on the last day of your birth month. For first time applicants, the initial license term may be shorter so that future renewals match your birth month. What do agents need to do to keep their Texas insurance license active? To maintain your insurance license, you must renew it every other year before it expires at the end of your birth month. The renewal process calls for completing all required continuing education (CE) hours, submitting your renewal application, and paying the renewal fee. There's a $25 fee if it's late. How many CE credits do I need to renew my Texas insurance license? Most Texas insurance licenses require 24 hours of CE every two years, including three hours of ethics courses. At least half of all CE hours must be in a classroom or classroom equivalent setting. CE requirements vary by license, so check the requirements for your specific license type. If you miss your CE deadline: You'll be fined $50 per late credit hour, up to $500.Your license will not renew until you:Complete all required CE.Pay the CE fine.Submit your renewal application.Pay the late fee, if applicable.If you don't renew your license within 90 days of the expiration date, your license will become inactive and you'll have to apply for a new one.Where can I get help with the Texas licensing process?Visit TDI's Agent/Adjusters page and select the license type. There, you'll find guidance on:Accessing required forms.Applying for a license. Renewing a license. Changing your address.Updating your name. If you still have questions, call TDI at 512-676-6500 or email license@tdi.texas.gov.Careers in insurance: How to become an insurance agent or adjusterIndividual license online renewal or reinstatement guideContinuing education information for agents and adjustersWhat you need to know about continuing edHave a question about your agent or adjuster license?00:00 How to become a licensed insurance agent in Texas00:35 Who needs an insurance agent license?01:25 What can you do if you're a licensed insurance agent?01:50 What are the requirements to become a licensed insurance agent?02:25 What is the process to get an insurance agent license?03:40 What types of insurance agent licenses can you get in Texas?04:16 How fast can you get an insurance agent license in Texas?04:49 How often do you have to renew your insurance agent license?05:53 If a licensed insurance agent moves to Texas, how do they update their license?06:45 How to find insurance agent license on TDI.texas.gov07:25 For more insurance license questions, call TDI at 512-676-6500 or email license@tdi.texas.gov07:54 What are licensed insurance agents required to do to maintain a license?10:16 For more info on insurance agent licenses visit TDI's Agent/Adjusters page or call 800-252-3439

North Texans are left with one crucial question: When will this snow and ice melt? Unfortunately, there isn't just one answer. Instead, a pattern of melting and refreezing may persist for several days. That refreezing makes black ice a threat for D-FW commuters today. Exact road conditions will depend on how much ice can be cleared by the Texas Department of Transportation throughout the day. In other news, Wakeland High School officials confirmed that the 16-year old girl who died in a sledding accident Sunday was a sophomore at the school. 16-year old Elizabeth Angle died after the sled she and another 16-year-old girl were on collided with a tree; Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday the White House needs to “recalibrate” Immigration and Customs Enforcement's mission to rebuild public trust after federal agents fatally shot a second protester in Minnesota; nd Dallas police impounded nearly a dozen all-terrain vehicles Sunday after reports of reckless driving during the weekend's icy conditions, the department said, including one response in Deep Ellum that led to an arrest on a child-endangerment charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As this winter storm moves into the area, power grid reliability is on the minds of many Texans. After the state experienced extensive power outages and freezing temperatures during a winter storm in February 2021, the Texas Legislature mandated weatherization of power facilities. In other news, with robotaxis now roaming North Texas streets, how will they fare when the winter storm comes to town this weekend? In snow and ice conditions, the Texas Department of Transportation “strongly advises” drivers to stay off the roads. But what about the robots? And if you have a flight leaving Dallas-Fort Worth or any place in the south this weekend, you may want to reconsider your travel plans. It is very likely that you will experience some disruptions in your plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.In this two-part series, we go international and speak with Hangar Z co-hosts and international instructors. The panel includes Harald Brink, chief tactical flight officer from the Dutch national police; Lt Clay Lacey from the Texas Department of Public Safety; and Jon Duke, a U.K. military aviation veteran and contributor to Vertical and Vertical Valor magazines. This conversation goes beyond borders to examine the common ground and critical differences in air support operations between the U.S. and Europe. From suspect behavior that looks the same in Dallas as it does in The Hague, to the training that makes agency operations effective and efficient.We talk about the intense task saturation of the tactical flight officer—a job we argue is the most difficult in all of law enforcement—and the crucial safety threshold of simulator training, plus the tactical impact of flying single-engine helicopters versus the big twins.Check out the article "Aerial Pursuit Across Continents" by Jon Duke, who joins us to help cross-pollinate these incredible conversations into print. You can find the article in the Fall issue of Vertical Valor magazine. Visit VerticalMag.com to read more about this collaboration that came to life, alongside this recording!Thank you to our sponsors Bell, CENTUM and Metro Aviation.

Plus the North Texas Tollway Authority is in the midst of its own winter preparations, in Texas there are very few legal protections if you miss work due to bad weather, homeowners should clear out debris and have chimneys professionally inspected every year, and more!

In this hour, Mark and Melynda present a story about the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles intention to add more rules as to the identification requirements for registering vehicles. As well as an update on Trump's trip to Denmark about additional US operations in GreenlandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus the Texas Department of Public Safety is issuing several warnings for those traveling and staying home during the upcoming winter weather, Love Field is ramping up winter operations with a focus on runway safety, ERCOT says it is monitoring conditions ahead of the arctic cold front expected to bring freezing rain and sleet to Dallas-Fort Worth late this week, and more!

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.In this two-part series, we go international and speak with Hangar Z co-hosts and international instructors. The panel includes Harald Brink, chief tactical flight officer from the Dutch national police; Lt Clay Lacey from the Texas Department of Public Safety; and Jon Duke, a U.K. military aviation veteran and contributor to Vertical and Vertical Valor magazines. This conversation goes beyond borders to examine the common ground and critical differences in air support operations between the U.S. and Europe. From suspect behavior that looks the same in Dallas as it does in The Hague, to the training that makes agency operations effective and efficient.We talk about the intense task saturation of the tactical flight officer—a job we argue is the most difficult in all of law enforcement—and the crucial safety threshold of simulator training, plus the tactical impact of flying single-engine helicopters versus the big twins.Check out the article "Aerial Pursuit Across Continents" by Jon Duke, who joins us to help cross-pollinate these incredible conversations into print. You can find the article in the Fall issue of Vertical Valor magazine. Visit VerticalMag.com to read more about this collaboration that came to life, alongside this recording!Thank you to our sponsors Bell, CENTUM and Precision Aviation Group.

A two-mile stretch of roadway in North Texas will soon be known as Charlie Kirk Memorial Parkway in honor of the late conservative activist. Commissioners in Hood County issued a proclamation Tuesday to dedicate Williamson Road, just south of Granbury, for Kirk. In other news, It's goodbye to Rye in Dallas, the Greenville Avenue restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives last year. Rye is expected to close March 7; North Texas drivers can expect closures, detours and heavy traffic delays on Interstate 30 in downtown Dallas this weekend due to planned construction activity by the Texas Department of Transportation. According to TxDOT, all lanes of east- and westbound I-30 will be closed between the I-35E and I-45/U.S. 75 interchanges as part of the ongoing I-30 Canyon corridor improvement project; and a 52-story tower in downtown Dallas called The National is headed to foreclosure. The restaurants within The National will remain open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're in Texas discussing one of the worst cases of Munchausen by Proxy. Then, we'll talk about one of the most talked about murder cases in the Dallas Fort Worth history. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Lone Star State.Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a review, or email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Watch: Something's Killing Me (Hope Ybarra), Sources: New York Post, Signs of Munchausen by Proxy, Miami Herald, Rolling Stone - Beyond Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Darlie Routier (Wiki), Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Death Penalty Information SystemMusic by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

 It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. New World Screwworm Detected Mere Hours From U.S. Border The latest detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico is the nearest case yet to the U.S. border. According to reports from Mexico's National Service of Agro-Alimentary Public Health, Safety, and Quality (confirmed by the Texas Department of Agriculture), NWS was identified on Dec. 27 in a six-day-old calf in Tamaulipas, a Mexican state that is 197 miles (about 3.5 hours) from the border. This is the northernmost detection of NWS. Since May 2025, U.S. imports of Mexican cattle have been halted, and USDA officials have met with their Mexican counterparts about eventually resuming trade. In December, Mexican government officials detailed their own efforts to contain NWS, which surpassed $65 million across various initiatives. REFERENCES: https://meatingplace.com/new-world-screwworm-detected-mere-hours-from-us-mexico-border/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD260101003&utm_date=20260101-1300 Record-Breaking Calf Markets Kick Off the New Year at Joplin and Sioux Falls Regional Livestock The U.S. cattle market opened the New Year with unprecedented strength as Joplin Regional Stockyards (Carthage, Missouri) and Sioux Falls Regional Livestock (Worthing, South Dakota) delivered historic sales on January 5, rewriting the record books and signaling extraordinary momentum in the feeder cattle and calf markets. Joplin Regional Stockyards Sets All-Time Calf Market Records Joplin Regional Stockyards launched the year with the hottest calf market in its history, posting an all-time best calf sale and shattering 19 barn records in a single day. In an unprecedented performance, the barn established new all-time highs across 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-weight calves, making this sale one of the most significant feeder cattle events ever recorded at the facility. Historic 5-Weight Calf Prices Lead the Way The 5-weight division dominated the market and delivered the strongest performance the barn has ever seen: 504 lb calves sold for $545.00 522–524 lb drafts brought $530.00 These prices claimed the top three all-time spots in barn history Eight of the top ten 5-weight prices ever recorded occurred in this single sale This sale now stands as the best 5-weight calf market in Joplin history. 4-Weight, 6-Weight, and 3-Weight Records Also Fall The historic momentum extended across every weight class: 409 lb calves brought $600.00 467 lb calves reached $575.00, securing six of the top ten 4-weight prices ever A new 6-weight record was set at $453.00 on 601 lb calves The 3-weight division reached a new all-time high with 358 lb calves selling for $640.00 With records falling in every category, Joplin Regional Stockyards opened 2026 with a landmark sale that will be remembered as the strongest calf market in barn history. Sioux Falls Regional Livestock Delivers a January Barn Burner Not to be outdone, Sioux Falls Regional Livestock in Worthing, South Dakota, kicked off the year with a barn-burner feeder cattle sale on January 5, setting 16 new barn records and posting some of the most impressive steer prices ever seen at the facility. Record-Setting Heavyweight Steers The sale featured exceptional demand for heavier cattle: 812 lb steers sold for $381.00, establishing a new all-time barn record 811 lb steers brought $374.00, ranking 5th highest ever 852 lb steers at $373.50 placed 6th all-time in the 8-weight category REFERENCE: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/clara-live-jan-6 Upcoming Bull & Heifer Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lot's of bull and heifer sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/

Today's podcast is titled “The Evolution of Socialized Medicine: Health Care Reform Today.” Recorded in 1994, Dennis McCuistion, former Clinical Professor of Corporate Governance and Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas at Dallas, past president of the American Medical Association and World Medical Association and author of Code Blue: Health Care in Crisis Dr. Edward Annis and Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health, board-certified pediatrician Dr. David Smith discuss the need for public health infrastructure, tort reform, and the role and effectiveness of government versus market-based solutions. Listen now, and …

In the last episode, I told you the story of Marion Jester-Montoya, a joyful little girl with sparkling brown eyes and a ready smile, who tragically died at the age of 10 months after her mother's boyfriend zipped her into a backpack all day instead of having someone else care for her. That man, Trevor Rowe, is now serving a life sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections for Marion's brutal and senseless murder.In this episode, you'll hear my recent conversation with Marion's family: her father, Emilio; her grandma, Sheilah; and her aunt, Carla, who told me about the precious girl they miss every day, how her loss has affected them, and what they've experienced over the past six years. This is part 2 of the heartbreaking story of Marion Jester-Montoya.Photos related to Marion's story can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.147989863442370&type=3You can also follow the podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpodMy Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod. You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod. **New! Become a member of my YouTube channel for perks, ranging from a shout-out, members-only chat emoji, and loyalty badges to other rewards. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogRWoIzWMy7TX5PuX18smQ/join Join my Spreaker Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine.Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_siteSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KEiHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/ ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.If you see something, say something. https://childhelp.org

Temple Announcement  Portland Maine Temple Announced at a Stake Christmas Devotional, live reaction from members Allen D. Haynie read a letter by the first presidency “in a recent meeting of the First Presidency of the Church, a decision was made that, when directed by the First Presidency, the announcement of the construction of a new temple should be made on location by a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles or a member of an Area Presidency.”  “such an announcement by a member of an Area Presidency has never occurred before. Tonight will be the first.” 383rd announced temple Three Stakes in Maine (Portland, Augusta, Bangor) First Temple in Maine 6 states left without a temple Currently a two hour drive to Belmont MA Devotional held at a meetinghouse in North Yarmouth – Temple Site? Temple Dedications and Open House Announced Davao Philippines Temple Media day on March 23, 2026 Open House: March 26th to April 10th Dedication: May 3, 2026 presided by Dale Renlund Bacolod Philippines Temple Media day on April 13, 2026 Open House: April 16th to May 2 Dedication May 31, 2026 presided by Neil Andersen   Temple Groundbreaking announced  João Pessoa Brazil Temple To be held January 24, 2026  Presided by Joni L. Koch Temple Rendering Released Jakarta Indonesia Temple Multi-story (4?), 50,000 sq. ft. temple White stone topped with a central spire surrounded by 4 smaller spires Similar pattern to the Bangkok Thailand and Bengaluru India Temple designs Plus ancillary building with meetinghouse, patron housing, and arrival facilities.  Located across the street from the T Tower, the SMESCO Indonesia Exhibition Hall, and Pancoran Bank rail station. The UN now considers Jakarta as the world’s most populous city  Temple Renamed  Sunnyvale California Temple San Jose California Temple remamed Located on meetinghouse site in Sunnyvale  Unclear impetus behind the change New Temple Matrons and Presidents Called Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple Sovan Chan and Sophon Sam of the Mean Chey 1st Ward Former district president Ephraim Utah Temple Michelle and Thomas Bailey of the Ephraim 8th Ward Former mission leaders in Nebraska Omaha Mission Temple Construction Updates Fairview Texas Temple Plans submitted to the to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Estimated cost of $9,359,081  Church confirms preliminary site work and thanks the cooperation of the town of Fairview with the permitting on the project. Heber Valley Utah Temple Utah Supreme Court hears oral arguments about the temple construction A Church lawyer says the church is willing to risk the chance that the temple construction would need to be demolished: “Buildings get torn down all the time.” Residents asked to put forward a $10K bond but church responded that stalling the project for 12 months would cost the church $7.8M or $11.4M for 18 months delays Freetown Sierra Leone Temple Community event held to share information about the future temple Attended by Elder Kenneth Pambu, Area Seventy Gift presented to community chief who is supporting community during construction  Londrina Brazil Temple Local Stake President interviewed by publication Folha de Londrina Lethbridge Alberta Temple Temporary visitors center trailer opens at construction site Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple Coeur d’Alene City Council changes zoning on the temple site from “Urban Townhomes” to “Religious Assembly.” West Jordan Utah Temple Preliminary earthwork on site underway Ephraim Utah Temple Moving furniture into the temple Grand Rapids Michigan Temple Local TV station notes 1 year anniversary of groundbreaking Cleveland Ohio Temple Landscape work finishes up at temple site Still no cupula installed! Year in Review  9 Dedications 1 Rededication 20 groundbreakings 16 announcements 2026 7 scheduled dedications 15-20 additional dedications? San Diego Rededication Maybe Anchorage? The post Portland Maine Temple is the First of Many Non-General Conference Temples – Temple Ticker – 997 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

On Tuesday's show: New restrictions on vehicle registrations are causing some confusion and concern in Texas. Residents are now required to show proof of their legal status in the country before registering a vehicle or renewing it. We learn what is behind the sudden policy shift from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the issues it is causing.Also this hour: Houston food writers discuss their favorite places to find European food locally on this month's edition of The Full Menu.And we escape the sprawl and the rat race with a visit to Lake Houston Wilderness Park.Watch