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What if staying small was the key to growing fast? In just 12 months, Brent Girouard turned Brentwood Roofing into one of the most trusted names on the Texas Gulf Coast — without chasing every storm or scaling too fast.In this episode of The Roofer Report, host Pete McKendrick sits down with June's Roofer of the Month to unpack how Brent built a booming business by focusing on neighborhood trust, coastal roofing expertise, and lightning-fast response times. From handwritten folders to door hangers to hyper-local marketing, Brent shares how being the first quote in the door — and the last roofer a homeowner ever needs — is helping him win big.You'll learn:How Brent transitioned from employee to roofing business ownerThe secrets behind tackling coastal roofing projects in GalvestonWhy being a local roofer beats the big-city playersHow to quote jobs faster with roof measurement and proposal toolsSimple ways to earn more Google reviewsTips for building and managing a sales team in year oneWhy “managing chaos” is the real skill of running a roofing companyWhether you're scaling your own business or just getting started, this episode is full of practical, no-fluff strategies to grow with intention.

Come with us to Houston, Texas, to talk saltwater fishing, conservation, philosophy and life with Pat Murray, former light tackle fishing guide and President of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). Pat is the author of Pat Murray's No-Nonsense Guide to Coastal Fishing and the just-published It's More than Fishing, from Texas A&M University Press. He's also the publisher of TIDES magazine, and an award-winning outdoor writer and reporter. CCA was founded in 1977 to address the drastic commercial overfishing of redfish and speckled trout along the Texas Gulf Coast. The battles were fought on the water, in the statehouse, and wherever fishermen gathered to demand change before the fisheries were lost forever. That battle was won. New challenges, and new successes, abound. The CCA now has over 125,000 members, with 224 local chapters across all three US coasts. “We work to protect not only the health, habitat and sustainability of our marine resources, but also the interests of recreational anglers and their access to the resources they cherish.”    --- The Podcast & Blast with Hal Herring is brought you by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and presented by Silencer Central, with additional support from Decked, Dometic, and Filson.  Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists.  BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us: Web: https://www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters Facebook: @backcountryhunters

Pineapple Express to unleash a torrent of rain and snow on the western US" (AccuWeather). What happens when chemical ice nucleation cloud seeding operations are carried out over the "Pineapple Express"? How about this: "Winter Storm Warnings for 12 States As 48 Inches of Snow To Hit" (Newsweek). There's more to the story, "February thaw: Mild air to surge across the US next week" (AccuWeather). So, what is now going to follow the record cold and record blizzards in places like the Texas Gulf Coast, New Orleans and Florida? "Record Warmth For Southern Cities" (Weather Nation). Chemical ice nucleation cloud seeding engineered winter events, followed by temperature whiplash record warmth, welcome to weather warfare.

It's Thursday, January 23rd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Iran giving Christians longer prison sentences Article 18 reports Iran is sentencing more Christians to longer sentences. The Islamic regime sentenced 96 Christians to a combined 263 years in prison last year. That's up from 22 Christians sentenced to 43.5 years in 2023. Christians are also facing longer individual sentences. Some face up to 15 years all on account of their faith and religious activities. Article 18 said these cases are only the tip of the iceberg, noting that many go unreported. Iran is ranked ninth on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  Germany's anti-Christian offenses almost doubled Germany's federal government reported there were 228 anti-Christian offenses last year, up from 135 cases in 2022. The offenses included one homicide, 14 bodily injuries, 52 cases of damage to property, 22 cases of threats or coercion, and 29 cases of incitement of the people against Christians.  Trump ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs In the United States, President Donald Trump issued an order Tuesday, entitled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-based Opportunity.”  The order ends the federal government's hiring practices based on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The administration also instructed agencies to close diversity, equity, and inclusion offices by 5 p.m. yesterday. Staffers of those offices were put on paid administrative leave.  Senator Hawley to Trump: Pardon the pro-lifers Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri called on President Trump to pardon the pro-life advocates imprisoned under the Biden administration. On Tuesday, Hawley posted this on X: “I hope President Trump will shortly pardon the pro-life prisoners unjustly targeted & jailed by the Biden administration. They deserve to be free.” Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany, former White House Press Secretary under Trump, also called for their release.  McENANY: “There are 21 pro-lifers that Biden put in prison, innocent individuals who sang about Jesus Christ in front of an abortion clinic in a hallway, not in the clinic. It was a peaceful protest. We played it on the show. Those individuals should be receiving pardons. “We are a week ahead of the March for Life, and I hope that the Trump administration deeply considers these peaceful Christians in a peaceful protest who were persecuted by President Biden. They should be freed.” Proverbs 17:15 says, “He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanks “my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” Marco Rubio was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State on Tuesday. The Senate unanimously confirmed him Monday. Rubio had served 14 years in the chamber before becoming Secretary of State.  Rubio said the State Department would focus on making America stronger, safer, and more prosperous. After being sworn in, he gave thanks to God. RUBIO: “I want to end by thanking Almighty God and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. That is truly the singular purpose of our lives. It's the most important priority. It's the only thing that will matter when we take our last breath on this Earth. “But this is an extraordinary opportunity. It would not have been possible without God's blessings. I'm honored, and I'm privileged, cognizant of the responsibility. And I want to thank President Trump for his confidence. “We will work hard every second of the day to help him achieve the agenda the American people have given him to achieve. Thanks for being a part of this today. God bless all of you. Thank you.” Winter storm hit the South A major winter storm hit the South on Tuesday. The storm brought record-breaking snowfall to parts of the Deep South, impacting a 1,500-mile span from the Texas Gulf Coast to Atlantic coast of the Carolinas. Even Florida and Alabama got historic snowfalls.   Psalm 147:16-17 says God “gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes; He casts out His hail like morsels; who can stand before His cold?” FDA bans red food dye #3 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of food dye Red No. 3 last week. The synthetic food dye can cause cancer in laboratory rats.  The dye is still used in thousands of products to give food a bright red color, including candy, cereals, cherries, and milkshakes.  Companies still have a couple years until they must stop using the food dye.  Barna: Americans abandon discipleship and mental issues escalate And finally, Dr. George Barna released a new report on faith and cultural trends likely to emerge this year. The report notes several key trends. First, the syncretism train will keep rolling as people abandon a Biblical worldview for a blend of philosophies. Second, discipleship drops off the radar as the act of biblical mentoring becomes more uncommon in churches. Third, mental health issues escalate as Americans face more fear, anxiety, and depression. And fourth, the family will continue to be a contested and maligned institution.   Dr. Barna noted, “In the end, it's all about worldview. And for those who seek a worldview based on Truth, it's all about pursuing the God of the Bible for the answers and connection we deeply desire.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, January 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Taliyah.Based on a post by FinalStand, in 13 parts. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels. By lunchtime, she was beginning to feel somewhat selfish. Mikhail had been attentive with a totally unexpected devotion all morning long. While Taliyah was emotionally conflicted about her parent's most recent feuding, it was systematic of a much deeper rift she'd always felt among them. She'd always sensed it; as if something was missing in their lives.To be honest with herself, at first she'd been secretly pleased when Brandy's home life had imploded last summer. Not only had she found herself lusting for Darius over Rashaan, she'd long been envious of the seeming closeness between Big Bob and Jodi May. She'd felt furtive elation when Brandy's mom eloped with Senior Deputy Jenks, shattering the illusion of their happy household.Only later, as she saw the daily sadness in Big Bob, had she begun to regret her envy-driven vindictiveness. Unlike her own, rather distant Father, Big Bob Carson had always made Taliyah welcome in his home and with his daughter. His treatment of her had never jibed with the claims about the White man's supposed racism. In her home, they joked about him, yet she'd never heard Big Bob make a single racist slur in her presence.No, Brandy's Dad had treated her like his second daughter; even going so far to call out Brandy when she was being a bitch to her. As far back as elementary school, he'd made her feel as if Taliyah had a second house to call home; and then Taliyah had repaid his repeated kindness by taking perverse pleasure as his home fell apart. She'd watched Brandy fall into depravity under Darius' spell and said nothing.Taliyah wondered about the vagaries of karma. Brandy's family had been ripped apart and now so was hers. Brandy had found Vlad and now she had Mikhail. This morning, Brandy's mom had come back; and her Mom was here as well. But her Father was nowhere in evidence. Her Mother, Madam Mayor, hadn't mentioned him once.‘Taliyah,' Kaelyne disturbed her ruminations, ‘we're picking sides for volleyball.'Kaelyne was another transformative presence who had snuck into her life as of late. Her knee-jerk reaction when learning the little White girl had a lesbian crush on her was to lash out and mock her. That had infuriated Mrs. Samsonov, pain had rapidly followed. That old White bitch had forced Taliyah to apologize the next day.Over the rest of the following week Taliyah had found herself studying the way Kaelyne looked at her; and hadn't been repulsed. Still, until today she hadn't taken the lesbian's affections seriously. Kaelyne was sensitive to Taliyah's pain and~ compassionate without being obtrusive. Taliyah had responded with a lessening of her often acidic wit.With Brandy taking on solo duties as hostess, Taliyah had been able to recoup in the company of her boyfriend; and 'girlfriend'; thus the source of her guilt. According to Mrs. Samsonov's plan, Brandy and Taliyah had to share their guys with the rest of the Cheer Squad over the course of the day.From what they'd been told, it would keep the cheerleaders firmly out of the hands of the Football Team and other member of the 'Cult of the BBC'; as that racist, psychotic bitch, Gayle Samsonov, called it. And, from what Taliyah and Brandy could see, it made all the ones who had been with their fellas so far want them and only them; it was spooky and somewhat frustrating to watch because Mikhail was her man, damn it!Not in the way Rashaan had been her man because Rashaan hadn't even been his own man, just another pawn of Darius Pope's little high school empire; like her and Brandy. Maybe that was why she was so drawn to the youngest triplet's fierce independence. He was harder to influence than Rashaan had been; which wasn't quite so.She could, in private, convince Rashaan to do things, plan things and stand up for himself, but all the results of her efforts evaporated when he was around Darius; and now she realized that would always be the case for someone like Rashaan. He was good looking and could project leadership, but there was never anything behind it. No drive. No great willpower to overcome any real opposition; and most likely, there never would be.With Mikhail; God! He was so different. Sure he was infuriating, but Taliyah found herself able to cut loose around him; to pop him one when she felt he was doing something stupid; and it wasn't as if he even minded. Oh no, that didn't mean he'd acquiesce, far from it. Normally he'd laugh and evade, taunting her. Yet, that was the way he'd grown up around his brothers and Taliyah was beginning to figure out he was allowing her to treat him the same way; that was was something special.He and his brothers were rough-n-tumble. They had a code for their fighting. While their Code didn't make the inevitable conflicts any less brutal, it at the same time expressed ample fair play, honesty and integrity. And afterwards; there was never any ill will between them. They fought and shit got settled; and Taliyah liked that. That Mikhail allowed her to lay into him was, according to his Mamma, very intimate and personal; and Taliyah was coming to appreciate this fact.‘Mikhail, why don't you and Kaelyne teach my 'Sisters' on the Cheer Squad some manners,' she touched his hand. They were side by side at the counter in the kitchen, him finishing off a few carrot slices while she drank some Gatorade. ‘I need to talk to my Mamma; alone.' Mikhail gave her a brief eye contact, nodded once, and then turned to leave.‘Kaelyne,' she found herself reaching out, stroking the girl's cheek and rubbing her earlobe, ‘Thank you.' The way the smaller woman positively glowed gave Taliyah a spike of pride. She still didn't think she was into girls, but she'd been showering with Brandy since before they were teenagers. A few times Brandy had ran her hands curiously over her darker friend's skin, wishing she tanned so well.In turn, Taliyah had run her hands through Brandy's long, blonde hair, feeling the difference between its silky texture and her own, coarser locks and wishing her hair was so easy to manage. The two girls, lifelong friends, had never considered their behavior anything which 'made them gay'. They were curious and comfortable in each other's presence was all.Taliyah pushed herself away from the counter, turned and dismounted her stool. She'd put up a wall against the World all morning long and she knew she was better than that. She'd wanted her Mother to come and talk to her; to talk to her about her Father; her Mother's husband; and what she was going to do about fixing things. Her Mamma was always the responsible one in the family and had taught her daughter to be the same way. Somehow; her Mamma had to make this right.Le ‘Pearl' Yates.For Le it had been a wild, chaotic week. Things had started out so bad, but not in a way the other girls in the Cheer Squad would have understood. Monday morning, like most of the others; except Brandy and Taliyah; she had been seriously jonesing for some BBC. Hell, unlike every other member of the squad, getting the best cock was why she'd fought so hard to be selected as one of the school's elite bitches in the first place.She hadn't always been that way.Le had been a late bloomer. Worse, she'd never been part of any crowd while growing up. Her Vietnamese-American Mother had come to Kingston from the Texas Gulf Coast to be a nurse. Her Father, the White guy her Mother married, was an oilman working in the Gulf of Mexico months at the time.He was really happy when his wife told him she was pregnant. His company even flew him to Arkansas when she went into delivery early. Let's just say his reaction when he held 'his' daughter wasn't all that joyous. He divorced her a year later and Le had only seen him a few times since. Things had been; tense.It took her a few years to figure out she wasn't like anyone else. Her Mother's extended family, fisher-folk back in Texas, always treated her badly and the younger ones called her names, which was why her Mom had returned to Kingston after a few years. When she was six, she finally figured out she was a 'half-breed' and not in a 'good way'. No White blood had 'watered' down her complexion.Her eyes were product of her Mother's Vietnamese heritage while her nose was from West Africa. He skin was darker than her Mother's, not lighter, and she was much taller, at 5'9', and a compact 112 lbs. Her ass was 'black enough', but her chest was 'too Asian' as in she clearly had the smallest bra size on the team.At the age of eight she'd finally asked her rather traditional Mother who her 'real' Daddy was. On her twelfth birthday, her Mother, after years of badgering, finally broke down and told Le the story. She'd been 'seduced' by a groundsman on the A S U Kingston campus while her 'White' Daddy had been away for months and months at sea. He'd been a smooth operator, her Mother told her.'But why isn't that man my Father now?' she'd pressed her Mother. She'd graduated to referring to the nebulous sperm donor as Father when she was ten. Her Mother hung her head in shame then confessed the Black bastard hadn't wanted her. When she'd told him she was pregnant with what was most likely his child, he'd seemed happy at first.Only as she got 'bigger', things had changed. One day she stumbled upon him cheating with another nursing student. She'd exploded in tears. After the 'new' girl had fled, he 'confessed' he had yet another girl pregnant and two other kids by two other women; and it was over between them. He dumped her.So, her Mother had prayed somehow Le would be born without her White Father figuring out her betrayal; but that hadn't worked out either. She even gave Le the sperm donor's name, Claude Sexton. It turned out Le had sixteen half-brothers and –sisters (by five different women) and he was currently serving time in prison for pharmaceutical theft. Claude's Mamma, her Granny, claimed he was 'not guilty' and some jealous bitch (usually White in her rantings) had set him up;What had fascinated Le though was the 'why' of her Mother's betrayal of her White 'Father'. The few times she'd met him he'd seemed nice. He had remarried, still made good money and had two other, White, children these days. He had never been cruel to her Mother as far as her Mother had ever revealed; so why had she jumped on some Black cock and risked such a profitable union?At the age of twelve, Le was still gangly and under-developed. Puberty was late to the party. Shortly after her Mom's revelation, she began looking at the Black boys at school differently. They were still going from the phase of teasing and bullying girls (and being teased and bullied by some of the bigger girls) to sending the ladies looks of hungry confusion.No guys ever looked at Le that way back then; but suddenly she wanted them to. When she entered High School, she was 'introduced' to the Cheer Squad / Football Team dynamic. All the hottest Black guys and most beautiful girls (Black and White) belonged to that top social tier; and she had no hope of getting in the way she was.She also had another niggling problem. She was smart and unfortunately, smart girls were Not what those two groups were looking for.But, Le had a Plan. First off, she took up a paper route to make enough money to join the Dance School; because the Cheerleaders always seemed to pick the Hot girls with dance experience; and her Mother couldn't afford to send her with what she made.Secondly, she began purposely getting 25 to 35% of all her homework and test answers wrong. Le had to lower her academic profile starting her freshman year so hopefully no one would remember how smart she had been in Middle School. She added to this deception by telling everyone her name was 'Pearl', even the teachers, and always wearing long pig tails because she thought it fed into the ‘Cutesy' Asian stereotype; and they bought it.Lastly, she began working on her physique and fashion sense to make herself more noticeable to the people who really mattered. Her body's natural development helped. Belatedly her hormones kicked in and her breast began to get bigger. Of equal importance, with all her exercise and dedication her 'lower chasse' began getting the boy's notice. When their eyes finally got to her face, they also noticed how exotically different she was.She enjoyed the first touching; and kissing. She also knew the unspoken rules: Don't be a skank and put out for just anybody. The Football Team only selected the most choice ladies and that included the ones they didn't consider 'total whores'; thus their exclusive property.She lucked out by having Randi Leigh Upshaw befriend her. Randi Leigh's mother had been a cheerleader back in the day and was currently a school booster and member of the PTA. Sure, Randi Leigh was a condescending, manipulative bitch, but she opened doors into social circles which would have been far harder to breach as an outsider.And all that degradation and hard work had paid off when the old Cheer Squad Team Captain handed her a cheer uniform, welcomed her to the team and then introduced her to her first gang-bang. Five long hours afterwards, the smiling Captain gave her a 'Morning After' pill and told her were to go to get her I U D. She'd been taking BBC five / six times a week ever since and loving it; her Mother's infidelity finally understood.Until, for some bizarre reason, Brandy and Taliyah, this year's Co-Captains, had decided to launch an utterly unlooked for and unwanted rebellion against Darius Pope; Football God and one of the best cocks on the team. Le had been blind-sided, as had all of the other cheerleaders. The only two questions were how much hell was Darius going to put those two through for their impertinence and who would end up in the top spot once he was done.But then Darius and six other footballers (including two of the other best cocks in Le's estimation) were destroyed in the school parking lot after a game. Her whole world appeared to crumble and changed. Randi Leigh; idiotically; threw herself at Rashaan as if he could somehow assume Darius' mantle. Le initially supported her because at least Randi Leigh promised a return to the glorious days of orgies and bukkake cum baths.Wednesday morning, it hadn't taken a telepath, or that guy from Psych, to figure out something serious had happened to both Randi Leigh and Sultana (the other challenger). Randi Leigh couldn't even keep Betty Jo Sterling (her other supporter) in line and poor Betty Jo was easily amused by a laser pointer and kitten emojis for God's sake!All that led to her being highly suspicious of Taliyah luring her, Vantrice Kirby and Mia Ryker to the Music Room during Lunch Thursday. Taliyah had told them the whole team was meeting yet when Le surreptitiously checked her iPhone App, only Brandy's phone was close by. She was actually kind of terrified some sort of beat-down was in the offing when they stumbled in and found;; Mikhail and Vlad Samsonov reclining on the piano cover with a sexual sated; no, devastated, Brandy Crystal Carson curled up between them. Le knew what 'fucked stupid' looked like and Brandy definitely qualified. Vantrice and Mia began protesting (these 'boys' weren't on the Football Team). Le was busy putting 'A' together with 'B' then 'C'.In this case: (A) Brandy and Taliyah's sudden defiance, (B) Randi Leigh and Sultana's sudden cessation of (serious) resistance and now (C) Brandy's obvious physical pleasure radiating out for all to see. Le's ever-present blow-pop nearly fell out of her mouth in shock. Whatever her other two teammates (Vantrice and Mia) were thinking, Le knew she had to have 'some of that'.‘Which one is for me?' she had turned to Taliyah, her carefully crafted 'silly little Asian girl' façade momentarily slipping. Taliyah grinned like the sly fox she thought she was.‘Mikhail is mine, but I can share,' she purred as she began to strip. Even as she joined Taliyah in removing her clothing, Le did her own eyeball math. Mikhail was definitely more intrigued with Vantrice than either her, or Mia.How did she know the difference between the two triplets? Well, anyone who thought it was Mikhail beaten up by Darius' people, not Alexander, was a fool. Darius wouldn't have made that error. Otherwise, Mikhail was looking at them like a starving wolf staring at pieces of meat; or sheep. Vlad's eyes kept flickering down to Brandy in something a less romantic person could confuse with love. She headed toward Vlad.‘Can you make me happy like Brandy?' Le sashayed toward the middle triplet, socially shedding 60 IQ points along the way. Boys liked them dumb, right?‘Le,' he smiled; not leered, ‘I think I can make you your own kind of happy,' he volleyed back. Okay, that second part was kind of sappy, but he actually recalled her real first name which hadn't happened in over a year.‘Pearl, stop that,' Vantrice got indignant. ‘These White boys; ‘‘I want to look like Brandy,' Le looked over her shoulder. ‘Don't you?'Vantrice stuttered, Mia was indecisive, Taliyah clearly wasn't going to let them bolt without a struggle and Mikhail was closing in to help.‘Sorry Mia, but I have a hunger for Black chicks,' he moved the blonde aside.‘What?' from Mia.‘Huh?' from Vantrice and;‘Best watch yourself, Mister,' from Taliyah, all aimed at Mikhail. Le opted to focus on Vlad who was certainly fixated on her.‘I want to taste,' she settled down beside him, reaching for his delicious looking piece of man-meat.‘How about we '69'?' he offered.‘I like the way you think,' she glowed. Normally they didn't give her the option. Le put her blow-pop on a desk then went to work.‘Eep!' she squeaked as he effortlessly picked her up and laid her out beside Brandy. He took a few licks of her vulva then;‘Mia, come over here,' he beckoned the blonde girl who seemed to be at loose ends. Le was too busy exploring the texture and taste of his glans and shaft. It was her first White cock; she'd had thicker; yet she felt it would be more than enough to satisfy if Vlad's stamina equaled his dimensions;‘Lay down beside her,' Vlad had directed Mia. She still seemed uncertain and Le wanted to keep Vlad happy for the nonce, so she reached up, took Mia by the hand and gently pulled her to her side.‘Ah; ‘ Mia began purring. Vlad must have been physically stimulating her with his right hand even as his mouth and left hand pleasured her. Damn; Vlad knew his stuff.The real magic began when, after she let him know she was ready; which had always been the reason for guys going down on her, to get her engine running; Vlad had gone to town on her cunt. He licked, tongue-twirled and nibbled her clit, put three fingers into her snatch and, after some teasing, another in her ass. She'd never had a guy pet her G-spot before, but Vlad did.Her inarticulate utterances weren't new, but more protracted than she was used to. She recovered quickly, yet not quickly enough to stop her new lover from moving on to Mia who gladly let him go down on her as well. Le had propped herself up and begun to look around when she noticed a reclining Brandy studying the three of them.‘That felt nice, really nice,' she communicated after a few seconds.‘Don't I know it,' Brandy sighed. She didn't seem to be unhappy with her, or Vlad. There was a pregnant pause as Vlad continued to devote himself to Mia's gratification. ‘All three triplets are wonderful, but I think I've got the best one.'‘Are we ever going to be with the Football Team again?' Le'd wondered.‘Hmmm; ‘ Brandy frowned then, ‘Vlad, Pearl isn't convinced.'And then he'd gone and 'convinced' her, which had been odd. For a moment, when he returned to her, he'd seemed distracted, or put out. Once he made eye contact, Le felt as if their whole world contracted down to just the two of them.Or that was how it had been recalled by Le later as she tried to remember every erotic murmur, sensuous movement, whispered word and tantalizing slap of flesh against flesh. They hadn't fucked. They had made love and until Vlad, she hadn't know the difference. It was sex; but with the difference being she felt he really gave a damn, and not only about how she felt right then, but how she felt, period. It had been so different; and exciting; and so worth repeating.Which brought her back to today, at Brandy's house, playing around the pool and trying not to pull Vlad aside for another round of whatever he had done to her. Le had been trying to figure out this new pecking order and how to best profit from it. She wasn't so egotistical she thought she could steal Vlad away from Brandy; she accepted Brandy had more of the feminine traits which drew Vlad's eyes.Then there was the ravenous way Randi Leigh regarded the young man when she thought Brandy wasn't keeping an eye on her. The way Betty Jo and Alondra teased him was even;‘You spend a whole bunch of time watching what other people are doing,' was whispered into her ear. Le nearly tumbled off the recliner she'd been using.She was able to catch her blow-pop before it fell out of her mouth with judicious use of her lips thus buying her a little more time and stopping her from gasping in fear. Mrs. Samsonov had snuck up on her.‘Ma; Ma; Mrs. Samsonov? Huh?' she was a bit too slow on the comeback.‘You can call me Gayle,' the crouched, mature lady regarded her; much like a feral cat gazing at a frightened field mouse.‘Ah; okay, Gayle,' she hammed it up with a cute tilt of the head. The older woman's eyes narrowed.‘I am beginning to think you aren't quite as dumb as you pretend to be,' Gayle murmured. ‘Now why would that be?'‘What be?' Le played along. Mrs. Samsonov's look became downright menacing.‘I don't like being played for the fool,' she whispered. ‘I'm real sure Vlad and his brothers will be even less amused.'Then, in a flash, the triplet's mother stood and smiled down at her, though Le could sense the humor didn't touch her eyes, or her words. ‘Have fun this weekend, Pearl. Act dumb around school if you like, but my children and I don't have time for such games.'‘I; Mrs.; Gayle, why; how did you figure it out?' Le's protests went from lame to a whisper. When denial was clearly no longer an option, she wanted to know what she'd done to give herself away.Gayle studied her for a few; very long; seconds.‘Smart people can act stupid, but stupid people can't act smart. That being said, really dumb people have bad body posture, often have their mouths open when they don't know what to say; not your candy; and don't react when they themselves say stupid shit,' Gayle enlightened her.‘You make simple statements, but not stupid ones; like Alondra and Betty Jo do. They stay stupid things while you don't. True, they are dumber than most, but they are the ones you are trying to model yourself after, failing, and failing in a manner a suitably observant person can pick up on. After all, for the past two years, how many guys, or girls, have wanted to test your conversational skills?'Le was taken aback at how helpful the older lady was and began taking mental notes.‘Are you; how angry are you with me?' Le worried.‘We accept you've had to deal with different social factors at Davis Consolidated (High School) before we came here. Choices you made last year and before now are in the past. If you don't want to learn from your mistakes, that's on you.'‘If we change?'‘You are no longer cum dumps for the Football Teams. You are the Supreme Female Social Organization with the Samsonov boys making sure you won't be abused, or used as sexual trophies.‘But there still will be sex?' Le gulped. Gayle Samsonov's countenance was downright savage.‘Would you do every member of the Football Team, or just my Vlad?' she posed the question (trap). Le really liked the Football gangbangs, blowjobs and bukkake sessions. Her hunger to embrace the madness which had turned her Mother away from her (White) Father and brought her (Le) into existence came into conflict with her desire to recapture the personal experience she'd shared with Vlad.‘Isn't he mostly interested in Brandy?'‘He's devoted to Brandy, but Brandy will let him spend time with you as long as you support Brandy and Taliyah; plus you keep Vlad's interest because it is the right thing to do,' Mrs. Samsonov explained. Le wasn't used to thinking of either Brandy, or Taliyah, as magnanimous, except;‘Do Brandy and Taliyah confide in you?' Le made an educated leap. Of course, Taliyah's mother was opposed to all things Fonteneau; but here she was, chaperoning the same party, and Brandy had been utterly under Darius' spell at the start of the year; yet clearly was now madly devoted to Gayle's middle son.Gayle's grin lost some of its hostile quality.‘Clever indeed.'Le gave a shy smile in response.‘Enjoy the weekend, Pearl. Open up to Vlad if you get the chance. He's not intimidated by smart women, he likes reading; not as much as sex, but he's still happy to learn; and teach,' Gayle imparted. As she walked away, Le had to wonder how her whole world had transformed; no; evolved. She hoped it was evolving into something much more intriguing than what they were all surrendering. She jumped up and ran to catch up with the older woman. There was so much more she could learn.Victoria ‘Mad Vicky' Orem.‘Come on, Alexander, join us beating up these cheerleader-bitches,' Vicky pleaded with the oldest Samsonov triplet. She'd scampered over to him because her team needed the help and she wasn't sure Kaelyne would be able to return with Mikhail (and Taliyah) from inside.Currently it was her, Kaelyne, Vlad, Sgt. Louisa Petrakis (the State Cop) and Ms. Blanchard versus Missy Brandy, Sultana, Noémie Lucie, Amber Lee and Misty Dawn. With the size, or lack thereof, of herself and Kaelyne, the plan was to replace Ms. Blanchard and the Sarge with Mikhail and/or Alexander.‘I'm still busted up,' he grinned up at her.‘Oh, come on. Don't be a wimp,' she teased him, her fists on her thin, boney hips and thrust out her small chest. Her brand new white, string bikini shown on her tan-less body with the top being so conservative with the fabric it consisted of little more than two tringles kept together by their tie strings. If only she'd had more than 'A' cup sized boobs to fill them;‘Well, if you can pull me up, I'll do my best,' he conceded. Sure, she was 90 lbs. soaking wet while he was 220 lbs., but Vicky was fearless and determined to avenge the earlier pool massacre. She yanked, yanked, made some progress then went for a two hand grip on his left hand. Alexander reversing things, lightning-quick and pulled her down across his body, catching her by surprise.‘Hey!' she protested quite vocally.‘I'd like to kiss you,' Alexander requested passionately.Shock, pleasure, leaning down into Alexander; and nipping his nose.‘Ow,' he complained.‘Took you long enough,' Vicky teased him.Alexander's sudden, expressive and very public sign of affection had been the last thing she'd expected. Yes, they had exchanged sexually charged barbs and erotic innuendo for the past few days; but honestly, Vicky had felt the Samsonov she craved was beyond her. She Knew all the cheerleaders were better looking and even Kaelyne had bigger boobs. Even the 'old ladies' were disappointingly curvaceous, busty and intriguing; at least to the guys.‘Am I going to get that kiss?' Alexander brightened up.‘I don't know,' she vaulted onto his recliner so she ended up straddling his stomach just above the top of his trunks. ‘I kinda like the idea of sexually torturing you,' she added as she sat down; on him.‘Vicky!' Kaelyne reappeared out of the house with Mikhail. ‘Are you two coming?'‘Ocupado!' Vicky triumphantly pronounced. Only then, with her palms placed on Alexander's muscular pectorals, did she lean in for that kiss.‘Yippee!' Kaelyne whooped back. She truly was Vicky's best friend.‘Hey Vicky, don't break him,' Mikhail added in his own teasing.‘I make no promises,' Vicky shot back loudly and proudly. In reality, she had zero sexual experience. She had just had her first kiss; which was warm, wet and wonderful; and she was totally virgin.Vicky had never fit in, battled with ADHD most of her life and had never felt the desire to conform to any of the norms of Kingston, or Davis County. Her hair was always off-color, her only true friend was a shy, introverted, gun-loving lesbian nearly as physically under-developed as she was and, despite the oft-promise of pain, she'd never knuckled under to the bullies.Her musical tastes were unknown bands from other continents and she despised the Sports Religion, so she had expected to serve out her High School years in social exile; but the arrival of the Samsonov's had changed all that. Now she was at a Pool Party with the Cheer Squad; even though as an addendum to Kaelyne; and sexually taunting one hunk of a guy.They kissed twice more before Vicky began serpentining down his body. Lips caressed Alexander's chin, Adam's apple and sternum. Awkwardly, she reached a hand between them and between her spread legs, patting her partner's swimsuit. It took him a few seconds to figure out what Vicky was searching for.‘Umm,' he coughed, somewhat embarrassed. Vicky was turning out to be far more physically aggressive than he'd assumed. ‘It has; ah; expanded down my left leg.'‘Oh!' Vicky popped up, giving Alexander a wicked grin like some demented pixie. ‘Thanks.'She was doubly pleased. He was both not so offended as to be put off plus he was aroused. Check that; triply pleased! Alexander's Baloney Pony Was Huge! (In her inexperienced estimation). She grabbed that manly earthworm and began maneuvering it 'due north'. Soon it was rubbing beneath her covered vulva. Wiggling on it felt wonderful.Alexander's moan was almost as pleasing.‘Oh; ‘ she taunted him, ‘does someone like that?'Alexander gave two, pained nods.What 'Mad Vicky' lacked in real world expertise she compensated for with a rich, diverse and ignored 'For 18+' warning labels, internet history.She pushed herself up slowly, adding an extra twist to her wicked grin when Alexander's eyes flickered to her bikini-top covered assets. Her own quick assessment revealed that while her breasts remained small, her puffy areolas and thick, stubby nipples were flushed with blood and making indentations against her scanty covering. As she kept pushing up, Vicky couldn't help but feel victorious.She had Alexander's cock angling toward his belly button (with the tip no longer contained by his trunks) which had the added benefit of the muscle separating her labia (though equally under wraps). Damn, it felt fine! Vicky was now perpendicular to Alexander's reclining form. Her guy / victim was totally focused on her. The only thing which could make things better was to; He he he he; rub it in.Vicky raised her arms over her head, fingers interlocked then began gyrating and rocking back and forth on his aroused rod.‘Oh Yeah!' she exulted. Things only got better.After a few cycles, Alexander propped himself up with his right elbow and reached out with his left hand, placing it just below her right breast.Vicky figured he was testing her reactions. She was positively luminescent. The oldest Samsonov triplet took that as permission to move three fingers up so he could began playing with her erect nipple through her top. That felt so fine, too. The better, kept getting better.‘Hey!' Misty Dawn Sizemore protested. ‘What's that little freak doing with our guy?'Yep! Vicky's soul soared. She'd stolen a guy the cheerleaders wanted. She was doing her rendition of a barrel-riding/pole-dancing girl routine on top of him for all of those bitches to see. And the better just kept on coming.‘You like?' she resumed her taunting. Alexander nodded again. His words were unexpected.‘I really like your body, Vicky,' he expressed with such genuine openness and innocent trust it caused the tiny temptress to pause.‘You do, don't you?' she barely annunciated.‘Yeah. These nipples look absolutely delicious, you have this pert, tight little ass that wiggles every time you take a bouncing step and your smile is luminous, Vicky. Has no one has ever told you that before?'She digested his compliments and more before deciding he both was not playing her and was really, really sweet.‘No,' she added a little extra wiggle, ‘You would be the first.' Pause. ‘So, you like watching my ass?'‘Behave,' Gayle Samsonov shouted from across the pool. She and Pearl Yates were walking together down to the lawn set aside for the volleyball match.So many replies;‘But I don't want to,' Vicky faux-whined. ‘He's so yummy.'‘I wasn't talking to you, Vicky. I was warning my eldest,' Gayle laughed.‘I don't want to, Ma,' Alexander joined the protest. ‘She's so yummy!'‘Don't make me come over there,' Gayle stopped and shook her finger in their direction. Alexander flopped down and groaned. He even draped his left elbow over his eyes.‘Does this mean we stop?' Vicky get gyrating on his cock.‘I'm afraid so. Going against my Ma is dangerous. Her mean-streak is legendary among those lucky enough to be left alive,' he moaned. ‘Trust me, Vicky' he moved his arm so they were making long, in depth eye contact once more, ‘I'll get you later.'‘What about all the other girls?' she play-pouted. She was really loving this banter.‘Can I leave it at 'Mom's evil plan requires me and my Brothers to romance the Cheer Squad'; please?' Alexander frowned. Vicky wanted to know more. Accepting anything with blind obedience wasn't in her. ‘You are the one who engages me. I confess I didn't see you right away. I had some other crap on my mind, but I see you now and I'm honest about really liking what you're showing.'Pause.‘You are still going to fuck me, right?' she ground her crotch down on his cock.‘Hell yeah,' he coughed. ‘Can't you feel how hard you are making me?'‘Teehee,' Vicky giggled. ‘Just don't go all around school bragging about it,' she reiterated an earlier exchange they'd shared. ‘I'm not that kind of girl.' Total Lie.‘As I recall you are a 'write her name on the bathroom stalls' kind of girl,' he laughed.Vicky snickered.‘Don't make me have to tattoo my name on your dick,' she faux-threatened.‘Ouch,' Alexander winched. ‘Have I told you how much I adore your ass?'‘And my eyes,' she preened. She gave his cock one more vigorous circuit of stimulation then dismounted. ‘Let's go play volleyball before your Mamma has to come back up here and kick my adorable little ass.'‘How about we go down and you sit in my lap as we watch?' he offered instead. ‘I'm kind of still in a great deal of pain. Cracked ribs and all.'‘Fine,' Vicky began pulling the large man-boy up, ‘Kaelyne and I will tag in and out because, while I like that dick, I still want to kick some cheerleader ass.'‘Are you any good at volleyball,' he asked as they hobbled down to the gathering, his left arm draped over her shoulders.‘Never played before in my life. I rocked at tetherball in Kindergarten. How much harder can this be?' Vicky joked.Alexander snorted. Vicky was soaking up the jealous, angry looks being sent her way as she helped him approach. Would she pay for her usurpation later? Most likely, but the promise of retribution from those who thought they were better than her had never stopped her before; and they certainly weren't going to stop her now. This was turning out to be one of the best days of her life.Taliyah and Dominique.Taliyah found her Mother in the Carson's den running her finger over various books on the shelf while drinking a tall glass of 'something'.‘Mamma, how are you going to fix this?' she started off. Dominique looked over her shoulder then slowly turned around, a rather unhappy look on her face.‘Baby, there is no fixing what's wrong with your Daddy and I.'‘Mamma!' Taliyah shouted.

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I'm talking about the power of immersive experiences with my special guest, Amanda Field, CEO, Founder, and Inventor of the Yoga Triangle. While every day self-care is key to optimal health and well-being, it's vitally important we carve out time in our calendar to engage in immersive nature experiences as a way to ground and recalibrate the nervous system. When we do this, we open up possibilities of clearer thinking, more emotionally engaged relating, great alignment with our most integrated self, and more robust creative work time. The investment in these experiences have immense dividends in all aspects of our lives. Amanda and I share about our recent immersive experience together along the Texas Gulf Coast at Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula. Amanda Field is a yoga instructor in Houston, TX. After growing frustrated by the limitations of rectangular yoga blocks, she started experimenting with alternative shapes and angles. Amanda wanted a durable, comfortable yoga block that would help yogis and athletes improve flexibility, balance, and strength. She consulted with doctors, physical therapists, and other yogis to find the perfect angles for the Yoga Triangle. Whether you're running a marathon, healing from an injury, or just determined to do a split in your practice, Yoga Triangle is your upgrade! Amanda is a 500 ERYT with over 20 years of experience. She founded Republic Aerial Yoga in Houston, Texas. She studied with many talented teachers in her career.Outside of her love of movement and functional fitness, she's a brand consultant, a business developer and currently works in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for a Manufacturing startup. She's passionate about her purpose - empowering people, teaching agency, giving back to her community, and innovation.To learn more about the immersive healing experience we are creating in 2025 click Reset and Renew Retreat HERE.Also, I mentioned a few stats about our sedentary lifestyle and a study from Northwestern University regarding the power of immersive experiences. To learn more, click HERE. To follow Amanda Field and the Yoga Triangle please visit www.theyogatriangle.com BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

If your yard keeps flooding, tree roots might be to blame. Luckily, League City Drainage and Irrigation is here to install root barriers across the Texas Gulf Coast - so call 409-572-0824 or click https://drainmyyardleaguecity.com today! League City Drainage and Irrigation City: El Lago Address: 400 Lakeshore Dr. Website: https://drainmyyardleaguecity.comm Phone: +14095720824

Prepare to navigate the nation's weather landscape with me, meteorologist Steve Pelletier, as I explore the latest atmospheric developments on this brisk December day. What if you could predict how a cold front might impact your weekend plans? This episode promises an in-depth look at weather patterns from coast to coast, ensuring you're prepared for any climatic surprises. From the snow-heavy territories near the Great Lakes to the serene stretches from the Ohio Valley down to the Gulf Coast, I've got you covered. And as we monitor the rains creeping up from the Texas Gulf Coast toward Houston, rest assured that the sunny skies over Florida will continue to shine on your day.Brace yourself for a surprising twist with an impending cold front making its way from central Canada. Discover how this phenomenon may stir up a mix of snow and rain, particularly around Chicago, before it treks towards the East Coast. I unravel the potential for light precipitation in major hubs like DC, Philly, New York, and Boston, followed by a crisp yet calm weekend. With the likelihood of renewed lake-effect snow squalls, I'll guide you through the chilly days ahead, offering insights into how these weather patterns might impact your daily life. Tune in for your mid-week update and stay informed!

Who were the Karankawa? Feared warriors, misunderstood coastal nomads, or victims of slanderous folklore? In this episode, inspired by Texas Monthly's powerful article “We No Longer Have to Live in Secret” by Stephen Harrigan, we dive into the rich and turbulent history of the Karankawa people. From their seasonal migrations along the Texas Gulf Coast to violent encounters with Spanish colonists and Anglo settlers, their story is one of resilience, betrayal, and survival.We'll explore the truth behind the cannibal myths, the devastating Skull Creek Massacre, and the tribe's ultimate displacement. But their story doesn't end there. Today, descendants are reclaiming their heritage and ensuring the Karankawa's legacy is remembered in the 21st century. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and uncover the extraordinary tale of a people who refuse to be forgotten.

Join Jon as he embarks on a solo episode of the Filthy Spoon Podcast, featuring an engaging conversation with avid waterfowl hunter, Kelsey Filio from Texas. With a lifetime of hunting experiences to share, Kelsey gives listeners a glimpse into her adventurous lifestyle, hunting stories, and exciting tales from the Texas Gulf Coast. Dive into discussions about Kelsey's unique experiences hunting ducks near SpaceX launches, navigating the waters of the Gulf, and enjoying the outdoors with her husband and their trusty dogs. Discover the vibrant culture and thrills of bow fishing, hunting challenges, and the joy of spending time in nature. .

Flooding is the bane of homeowners across the Texas Gulf Coast - but landscaping can stop it. You don't have to do it yourself, though - just call League City Drainage and Irrigation at 409-572-0824 or click https://drainmyyardleaguecity.com for expert grading and leveling help! League City Drainage and Irrigation City: El Lago Address: 400 Lakeshore Dr. Website: https://drainmyyardleaguecity.comm Phone: +14095720824

Head to the Texas Gulf Coast with Randy, Caly, and travel photographer Carrie Hanrahan as they discuss kite flying, dolphin tours, rocket launches, and other top things to do in beautiful, windy South Padre Island.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at https://RVDestinationsmagazine.comLearn more about Carrie Hanrahan at https://carriehanrahanphotography.com.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro07:38 Fun Facts15:09 Shopping19:22 Port Isabel Lighthouse24:40 Horseback Riding31:27 Bird Watching35:25 BattleBorn Batteries36:45 Dolphin Ride40:42 SpaceX Starbase43:19 Beach Bars46:33 Sea Turtle, Inc.50:24 Isla Blanca Park54:55 Beaches01:00:37 Campgrounds01:05:36 About Carrie HanrahanPARTNERSHIPSUpgrade your power with BattleBorn Lithium-Ion Batteries at https://battlebornbatteries.com

Discover how the changing seasons are shaking up the weather across the United States with meteorologist Steve Pelletier. Get ready for a comprehensive breakdown of how cold Canadian air is stirring up lake effect rain showers from Michigan to New York, causing potential travel disruptions in major areas like Newark, Boston, and Chicago. Steve offers his expert insights into what this means for air travel and the Midwest's unpredictable weather, providing you with the tools to navigate your week smoothly.Turning our attention south and west, Steve assures us of generally fair skies in cities like Charlotte and Atlanta, while keeping an eye on some minor weather hiccups along the Texas Gulf Coast. Over on the West Coast, expect the usual morning fog in LA and San Diego, with sunny afternoons peeking through, while San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle might need to brace for some showers. As the Northeast anticipates cooler temperatures and the season's first frost, you'll be well-informed and prepared for the weekly weather roller coaster. Tune in for this engaging session with your go-to weather expert, Steve Pelletier, and arm yourself with the latest updates.

On Friday's show: Former HPD officer Gerald Goines on Thursday had an apparent medical episode in his chair during closing remarks of the sentencing phase of his murder trial. As a result, the proceedings were delayed for the day. Lucio Vasquez updates us on the situation and the trial.Also this hour: Actor George Takei of Star Trek fame talks about his career and the concert in Houston on Saturday he's involved in where he'll tell his family's story of forced internment during World War II.Then, from the River Oaks Theatre reopening this week after a two-year hiatus, to the biggest ranch in Texas going up for sale, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we learn about a new six-part documentary series on PBS called Chasing the Tide, which chronicles a couple's 21-day trek along the Texas Gulf Coast. We talk with Jay Kleberg, who tells us more about his journey wife his wife, Chrissy, and the discoveries they made along the way. The six episodes air on Houston Public Media TV 8 each Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from Oct. 12 through Nov. 16.

If your yard floods after the lightest rainfall, it's time to call the yard drainage experts at League City Drainage & Irrigation (409-572-0824), serving the Texas Gulf Coast region. Go to https://drainmyyardleaguecity.com/services/yard-drainage/ to find out more. League City Drainage and Irrigation City: El Lago Address: 400 Lakeshore Dr. Website: https://drainmyyardleaguecity.comm Phone: +14095720824

On Thursday's show: We get the latest on possible stormy weather in the region and learn about a new report on coastal flooding from NOAA and what it suggests for Galveston and other Texas Gulf Coast communities.Also this hour: Plastic waste is piling up in a Houston facility awaiting the promise of new "advanced" or chemical forms of recycling. Some say those methods could solve the world's mounting plastic waste problem while others worry it could create another set of environmental problems. So, are we truly on the cusp of solving our plastic problem -- or is it all just a waste?Then, how vulnerable is Greater Houston's economy to risks stemming from climate change? The directors of Rice University's just-established Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience (CFAR) share their insights.And we chat with Michael Moore, the president of Uptown Houston.

Watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-NqYMZiQ2WwEver wondered how hurricanes have shaped the Texas Gulf Coast and our modern-day preparedness strategies? Join us as we sit down with the legendary Dr. Hal Needham, aka Hurricane Hal, and uncover the fierce history of storms from the catastrophic 1900 Galveston hurricane to modern-day challenges. You'll gain insights into how technological advancements, such as Dan Rather's pioneering coverage during Hurricane Carla, have revolutionized hurricane tracking and how engineering marvels like Galveston's seawall have stood the test of time.Dr. Needham takes us through a fascinating journey, highlighting how historical storms have informed present-day mitigation strategies and how climate change is altering hurricane characteristics. We delve into the complex dynamics of rapidly intensifying hurricanes and the implications for evacuation plans in vulnerable areas like the Houston-Galveston corridor. Learn about the innovative Fortified Project by Smart Home America and how resilient building practices are becoming essential in combating coastal flooding.We wrap up with inspiring stories of resilience from both local and international communities, drawing lessons from extreme weather events worldwide. Dr. Needham shares his vision for Galveston's future, emphasizing the city's potential to lead in flood resiliency and technological innovation. This episode is packed with valuable information, from historical engineering feats to modern flood data analysis, ensuring you walk away with a comprehensive understanding of hurricane impacts and the forward-thinking strategies necessary for disaster preparedness. Support the Show.Galveston Unscripted Digital Market

On today's podcast, we have Captain Lindsay M. Price, the Director of Advocacy at the Women Offshore Foundation. Currently, she captains a SpaceX vessel, bringing with her over 18 years of maritime experience. A SUNY Maritime College graduate, she has held various positions, including USCG Designated Examiner and Director of Advocacy. Captain Price serves on two Federal Advisory Committees, NMERPAC and NTSAC.In 2011, she became the first female Captain at G&H Towing Company and holds pilotage in major ports like Los Angeles, Long Beach, Galveston, and Houston. In 2022, she joined SpaceX, overseeing the safe recovery of Falcon rockets and fairings.Passionate about diversity and inclusion, Captain Price aspires to become a Harbor Pilot on the Texas Gulf Coast. Outside her maritime career, she is an EMT, Captain of the city's Volunteer Fire Department, a nationally ranked United States Master swimmer, and a CrossFit enthusiast. She has even climbed some of the world's tallest mountains. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and impactful work!Have a Listen & SubscribeThe Women Offshore Podcast is available on Apple and most podcast apps. Remember to subscribe to your favorite app to avoid missing future episodes.Did you know that all these captivating podcasts are created and managed in-house? Our dedicated team at Women Offshore puts their hearts into bringing you inspiring and valuable stories every episode. Your generous support throughout the year makes this possible. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference in our ability to amplify voices and create positive change. Join us in making a difference and spreading awareness by donating today. Click here if you would like to contribute!

What if I told you that your Sunday plans could be perfectly tailored by an expert meteorologist who knows exactly what Mother Nature has in store? Join me, Steve Pelletier, as we break down the intricacies of weather systems that promise to shape your week ahead. From high-pressure systems influencing fair weather from Maine to the Carolinas, to the dry, scorching conditions stretching from central Texas up to South Dakota, we've got it all covered. Expect a comprehensive analysis of occasional rain showers from Montana to Colorado and the potential for evening thunderstorms as we approach midweek in the Northeast.Looking ahead to August, prepare for a mix of haze, humidity, and late-day thunderstorms. For those planning to take to the skies, I'll provide crucial updates for aviation interests, ensuring your travel plans are smooth sailing. Expect good weather in New York, Boston, and DC, but be wary of scattered showers in Atlanta and thunderstorms in Florida and the Texas Gulf Coast. Plus, don't forget to check out our latest information on pollen and air quality across the nation. Tune in to this essential weather update to navigate your week with confidence.

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. This week Tom Richard McAlister from the American Red Cross to talk about the organization's response to Hurricane Beryl and its ongoing efforts for disaster relief.  Hurricane Beryl significantly damaged Galveston's electrical infrastructure, leaving approximately 2.3 million people without power. The Red Cross has opened 10 shelters in the Texas Gulf Coast region, providing over 2,100 bed spaces to assist those affected by the hurricane. These shelters offer climate-controlled environments, essential services such as food, hydration, and medical care to prevent heat-related illnesses, which could exceed the hurricane's fatality rate. The Red Cross is committed to supporting the affected community for as long as necessary. Key Highlights ·      Hurricane Beryl's Devastation ·      Red Cross Shelters and Services ·      How to Find a Shelter ·      Health and Safety in Shelters ·      Long-term Support and Commitment Resources AmericanRedCross.org Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

Curious about how Tropical Storm Beryl will influence your week? Tune in to hear meteorologist Steve Pellettiere's detailed breakdown of Beryl's path and its implications for the Northeast Corridor, from heavy downpours in Washington, DC to Boston, to an overall shift in weather patterns nationwide. This episode provides critical insights into storm progression, heat advisories, and what these changes mean for your daily life and travel plans.We'll also cover what to expect if you're flying, with updates on potential delays in major hubs like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Chicago. Find out how the storm's remnants will bring cooler, rainy weather by midweek in the Northeast, and what the weekend forecast looks like as dry conditions prevail. Whether you're planning a trip or just trying to stay informed, don't miss this comprehensive weather update that will ensure you're ready for whatever the skies have in store!Beryl to bring  heavy rain and flooding from the Lower Arkansas RiverValley, northeast into the Middle Mississippi Valley, Lower Ohio Valleyand Lower Great Lakes......Record high temperatures to continue into mid week across largeportions of the west coast, while record high minimum temperatures stretchfrom the Gulf coast, northeast along the East coast...Beryl is expected to move steadily northeastward from eastern Texas Mondayafternoon, across Arkansas on Tuesday, into the Lower Ohio Valley Tuesdaynight and into the Lower Great Lakes on Wednesday. While the wind speedsassociated with Beryl will continue to weaken as it moves farther from theGulf of Mexico, the storm will continue to be a prolific heavy rainproducer as it pushes northeastward. Widespread heavy rains are likelyalong and to the northeast of the path of Beryl over the next two dayswith rainfall totals of 2-5" from far northeast Texas, across largesection of Arkansas, southeast Missouri, central to southern Illinois,Indiana, far northwest Ohio into the southern portions of the L.P. ofMichigan.  These amounts are on top of the 5 to 10+ inches of rains thatfallen along the path of Beryl as it pushed inland earlier Monday alongthe central Texas Gulf Coast.  Flood watches are currently in effect alongthe path of Beryl from eastern Texas, northeastward into southernIllinois, affecting over 15 million people.No let up expected to the string of record high temperatures being setacross large portions of the West coast.  The mid to upper level high thathas been anchoring the record western record heat is not expected tochange much over the next several days, as it remains in place, stretchingfrom Southern California/Desert Southwest, northward through the GreatBasin and across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies.  Excessiveheat warnings, watches, and heat advisories are currently in effect fornearly all of Washington State, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada andsouthwest Arizona.  Numerous record high temperatures are expected acrossthese areas over the next few days where high temperatures will beanywhere from 10 to as high as 30 degrees above average.  In addition tothe record high daily temperatures, the early morning lows are alsoexpected to set records across large portions of the West over the nexttwo mornings.  Much above average temperatures also likely to remain inplace along much of the east over the next few days.  While there is notforecast to be many record high temperatures across the East over the nextfew days, numerous record high minimum temperatures are likely from theeastern Gulf coast, through the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and into southernNew England.  Heat advisories are currently in effect across largeportions of the South, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and southern New Englandwith this likely to continue o

In our news wrap Monday, at least 31 people are dead after a barrage of Russian missiles on Ukraine, Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast, Boeing accepted a Justice Department plea deal to avoid a criminal trial and Hamas said new Israeli military escalations in Gaza could have repercussions on cease-fire negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, at least 31 people are dead after a barrage of Russian missiles on Ukraine, Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast, Boeing accepted a Justice Department plea deal to avoid a criminal trial and Hamas said new Israeli military escalations in Gaza could have repercussions on cease-fire negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports Hurricane Beryl is expected to drench parts of the Texas Gulf Coast in the coming days.

With the prospect of a tropical storm causing extensive rainfall along the Texas Gulf Coast, The Salvation Army Texas Division is preparing to respond to the affected areas, supporting first responders and affected families with food, hydration and needed supplies.   Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts ahead of the disturbance, which is likely to become a tropical storm before tracking into Mexico. The storm is likely to impact the southeast part of the Lone Star state. Flooding rain, coastal flooding, rip currents and high surf will affect much of the western Gulf coast, from Texas to Mexico, with southeast Texas expected to get as much as a foot of rain.   The Salvation Army has sent a liaison to Austin to monitor the situation closely. The major concern is flash flooding in an area extending from Brownsville up to Victoria. Units have been placed on standby as a clearer picture of the situation develops.   To learn more and offer your support, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

Plus, an American Airlines employee faces charges connected to a hit-and-run crash with a bicyclist, and a North Texas convicted is going to prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill."

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. New United Nations report accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes, and Israel of crimes against humanity. As millions make the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Israel prevents Muslim Palestinians from leaving Gaza. Boeing victims relatives call on federal government to fine the company $25 billion over two crashes. New Mexico firefighters continue to battle large wildfire in mountainous area. Tropical storm Alberto heads toward Mexico and Texas Gulf Coast. As nation honors Juneteenth, new report finds U.S. gives “reparations” to many groups, but slavery's descendants. Recall campaign for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gets enough signatures for ballot approval. Richmond City Council approves Chevron oil refinery tax for the November ballot. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 19, 2024. Boeing victims relatives call on federal government to fine the company $25 billion over two crashes. appeared first on KPFA.

Kimberly Ridley has written "Matagorda Magic: The Hidden Life of a Texas Bay" (Texas A&M University Press 2024) about our very own Matagorda Bay estuary right here in our home county on the Texas Gulf Coast. Kimberly joins the podcast this week to talk about the book and her experiences visiting our county and the Matagorda Bay estuary. "Matagorda Magic" includes wonderful illustrations by Rebekah Raye.In part 2, Rex and Craig talk about baseball's latest gambling scandal plus reaction to Major League Baseball incorporating Negro League statistics into the MLB database.Kimberly Ridley's website: https://www.kimberlyridley.org/Episodes mentioned:190 - The Jason Lane Phenomenon: Every Pitcher Tells a Story 46 - A Journey Through the Negro Leagues w/ Larry Lester -->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN-->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including the books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandrunsHooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.comHooks & Runs on TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@hooksandrunsHooks & Runs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thehooksandrunsAndrew Eckhoff on Tik TokLink: https://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestRex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (Premium Beat)     This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2024, all rights reserved.   

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A deep upper low will bring windy and much colder weather across alarge portion of the western U.S. as well as heavy mountain snow throughthe next couple of days.Heavy rain and possibly severe thunderstorms over southern Texas andMid-Mississippi Valley this evening will taper off as a higher threat ofheavy rain and severe thunderstorms quickly emerges over the north-centralPlains later on Monday.Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain threats will shift east into theOhio Valley and the Great Lakes on Tuesday.A rapidly intensifying cyclone will bring wind-swept rain across thenorthern High Plains Monday into Tuesday with wet snow across the high-elevations of the northern Rockies.A rather vigorous and deep upper-level low continues to push farther intothe western U.S. bringing windy and much colder weather across a largeportion of the region.  Heavy wet snow across the higher elevations of theGreat Basin and a good portion of the Pacific Northwest into the northernRockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies by tonight.  Thissystem will also bring quite a bit of wind, especially as a potent coldfront passes through the Four Corners region to Wyoming this evening,before spreading into the Rockies and much of the High Plains on Monday asa cyclone is forecast to intensify rapidly over the northern High Plains. An additional foot or more of heavy wet snow is expected to accumulatealong the Cascades in Oregon, as well as much of the northern and centralRockies through Tuesday.  In addition, severe thunderstorms are expectedto develop over the central Plains later on Monday ahead of a potent coldfront.  These thunderstorms will tend to intensify and track toward thenorth-northeast into the northern Plains and the upper Midwest Mondaynight where the potent cold front and a warm front collide.  Meanwhile,the center of the deep cyclone will then track across the northern Plainswith wind-swept rain impacting the northern High Plains on Monday.  Thecyclone center is forecast to meander over the northern Plains on Tuesdaywith the threat of heavy rain and high winds continuing acrossnorthern/eastern Montana while cold air wrapping around the deep cyclonewill support heavy wet snow over the northern Rockies.Meanwhile across the eastern two-thirds of the country, the strong tosevere thunderstorms found over southern Texas into the mid-MississippiValley are expected to gradually taper off into scattered showers andthunderstorms later tonight as the associated upper-level disturbanceweakens.  Farther east along the East Coast, some showers and embeddedthunderstorms over the Mid-Atlantic as well as a large swath of moderaterainfall over New England are expected to slide off the coast by Mondaymorning.  Meanwhile, the scattered showers and some embedded thunderstormsassociated with the weakened upper-level disturbance will slide eastwardand bring unsettled weather across the Tennessee Valley into the Southeastand up into the Mid-Atlantic states through Tuesday.  Also on Tuesday, theOhio Valley, Midwest, into the Great Lakes will see more widespreadshowers and possibly severe thunderstorms moving in as the lead frontalsystems from the northern Plains cyclone quickly arrive.The cool and dreary weather from the Mid-Atlantic to New England willgradually give way to warmer temperatures.  In contrast, much coolerweather will continue to penetrate the western U.S. with thepassage of the deep and vigorous upper trough/low along with windy andinclement weather closer to the elongated cyclone.  Finally, windy and dryconditions are forecast to raise the danger of wild fires across thesouthern Rockies through the next few days.

Bill Nelson was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast. As a child, Bill grew up spending time at his mother's house in the city of Houston, and his father's house on the shores of Galveston Bay. Bill's father was a man of the sea, and taught Bill how to fish, sail and operate boats at a young age. Like his father, many of his father's friends were commercial fishermen or involved in the maritime industry. Bill was a child of both worlds, the city and the coastline, which has been crucial to his ability to paint this picture of a way of life, capturing the drama and intrigue of a coastline that is in the shadow of a thriving metropolis. Bill Nelson's Book, Blood and Fire: Murder and Betrayal at Osprey Point: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Fire-Mur...

Staff | Port Aransas South Jetty Courtesy photo by Taylor Terrebone South Jetty staff members hold plaques won by the newspaper in the Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas Press associations' Better Newspaper Contests. Awards were presented at a joint conference of the two organizations in Galveston Thursday through Saturday, April 18-20. Awards were for writing, photography, advertising, design and more. South Jetty editor Dan Parker, left, was named Photographer of the Year for STPA, and general manager Kelli Hartig, second from right, was elected to the STPA board of directors. Also pictured are, from Parker's left, co-publishers Mary Henkel...Article LinkLet us know your thoughts about this episode by reaching out on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourhometownincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourhometownwebpublishing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourhometownincLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/our-hometown-com/..........Our Hometown Web Publishing is The Last Newspaper CMS & Website You'll Ever Need.  We help you generate revenue, engage with readers, and increase efficiency with Our Hometown's Digital & PrePress CMS features to fit your needs & budget.OHT's Web Publishing Platform is:-Powered with WordPress-Hosted on Amazon Web Services-Integrated with Adobe InDesign & Google Drivehttps://our-hometown.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKw6KpKUiQkWldrX2-J1Kag?view_as=subscriberOur-Hometown can be reached via email for comments or questions at: ops@Our-Hometown.com

Bill Nelson was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast. As a child, Bill grew up spending time at his mother's house in the city of Houston, and his father's house on the shores of Galveston Bay. Bill's father was a man of the sea, and taught Bill how to fish, sail and operate boats at a young age. Like his father, many of his father's friends were commercial fishermen or involved in the maritime industry. Bill was a child of both worlds, the city and the coastline, which has been crucial to his ability to paint this picture of a way of life, capturing the drama and intrigue of a coastline that is in the shadow of a thriving metropolis. Bill Nelson's Book, Blood and Fire: Murder and Betrayal at Osprey Point: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Fire-Mur...

Bill Nelson was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast. As a child, Bill grew up spending time at his mother's house in the city of Houston, and his father's house on the shores of Galveston Bay. Bill's father was a man of the sea, and taught Bill how to fish, sail and operate boats at a young age. Like his father, many of his father's friends were commercial fishermen or involved in the maritime industry. Bill was a child of both worlds, the city and the coastline, which has been crucial to his ability to paint this picture of a way of life, capturing the drama and intrigue of a coastline that is in the shadow of a thriving metropolis. Bill Nelson's Book, Blood and Fire: Murder and Betrayal at Osprey Point: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Fire-Mur...

Bill Nelson was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast. As a child, Bill grew up spending time at his mother's house in the city of Houston, and his father's house on the shores of Galveston Bay. Bill's father was a man of the sea, and taught Bill how to fish, sail and operate boats at a young age. Like his father, many of his father's friends were commercial fishermen or involved in the maritime industry. Bill was a child of both worlds, the city and the coastline, which has been crucial to his ability to paint this picture of a way of life, capturing the drama and intrigue of a coastline that is in the shadow of a thriving metropolis. Bill Nelson's Book, Blood and Fire: Murder and Betrayal at Osprey Point: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Fire-Mur...

Large parts of North Texas are cleaning up after severe storms swept the region, but weather dangers continue.As sea levels rise, cities along the Texas Gulf Coast are sinking. A new report is raising red flags.Boom times in Texas continue, with new census figures showing the Lone Star State growing faster than any other.Should Texas’ […] The post The state welcomed 475,000 new Texans in a year appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In many ways, Texas is representative of the demographic and economic dynamism of America. The Lone Star State is very diverse with Latinos as the largest ethnic group; plus, it boasts the largest African American population in the country. Despite the sweeping demographic change of the last few decades, Texas remains deeply conservative with only one Black and one Latino among statewide elected officials – pushing political observers to begin questioning why Texas politics have remained unchanged. The economic boom of the last decade, dubbed the Texas Miracle, has also skipped over Black and Brown families who are themselves helping to drive this growth and expansion. This is especially true for historic Black communities in one of the wealthiest parts of the world – Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast.   Join us as I SEE U's Eddie Robinson speaks unguarded with award-winning filmmaker, Alex Stapleton. Her documentary, “The Price of Oil,” is part of HBO's ‘God Save Texas,' a three-part docuseries now streaming on Max. The renowned director turns a critical eye on the lucrative oil and gas industry – and documents how these companies created a toxic hell for her family and their Houston-area community – destroying the hard-won oasis where Black families could finally own their homes and build wealth. When outsiders would merely suggest to these Texas residents that they should simply move – Stapleton turns the table to question why business leaders and government officials failed from the start to fully compensate generations of Black and Brown communities through adequate health resources and regulation of an industry run amok.

Bill Nelson was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast. As a child, Bill grew up spending time at his mother's house in the city of Houston, and his father's house on the shores of Galveston Bay. Bill's father was a man of the sea, and taught Bill how to fish, sail and operate boats at a young age. Like his father, many of his father's friends were commercial fishermen or involved in the maritime industry. Bill was a child of both worlds, the city and the coastline, which has been crucial to his ability to paint this picture of a way of life, capturing the drama and intrigue of a coastline that is in the shadow of a thriving metropolis. Bill Nelson's Book, Blood and Fire: Murder and Betrayal at Osprey Point: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Fire-Murder-Betrayal-Osprey/dp/B0CST17Y4Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LGR49U2BGJC3&keywords=bill+nelson+blood+and+fire&qid=1707247466&sprefix=bill+nelson+blood+and+fire%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1

Bill Nelson was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast. As a child, Bill grew up spending time at his mother's house in the city of Houston, and his father's house on the shores of Galveston Bay. Bill's father was a man of the sea, and taught Bill how to fish, sail and operate boats at a young age. Like his father, many of his father's friends were commercial fishermen or involved in the maritime industry. Bill was a child of both worlds, the city and the coastline, which has been crucial to his ability to paint this picture of a way of life, capturing the drama and intrigue of a coastline that is in the shadow of a thriving metropolis. In addition to having written a number of short stories, Bill has also been a professional musician in his life. He is an avid sailor, as well as spending time in the technology world. He raised two children, who, like his father and Bill himself, are very much connected to the Gulf of Mexico. The warm southerly breezes, brilliant sunsets, the coastal food and bar scene, thousands of boats in every shape and color are the word pictures that Bill loves to paint. The specter that is Houston with its bristling seaport, a landscape of glass and steel, money, power and drama, also deeply inform Bill's writing.

Welcome to the first episode of the author spotlight series here at Spark Creativity! In this series, you'll hear from authors sharing their work directly into your classroom. Today we're hearing from Megan E. Freeman, reading from her book, Alone. Stay tuned throughout the year to hear from many more wonderful authors, including Matt de la Peña, Payal Doshi, and Nancy Tandon. Megan E. Freeman attended an elementary school where poets visited her classroom every week to teach poetry, and she has been a writer ever since. Her bestselling novel in verse, ALONE, won the Colorado Book Award, the Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont children's book awards, is an NCTE Notable Verse Novel, and is included on over two dozen "best of" and state reading lists. Megan is also a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet. My hope is that you'll play this episode to your students on an upcoming Friday, sharing the guiding sketchnotes handout featured below with them so they can jot down their key takeaways as they listen. Grab the sketchnotes handout here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ox4NNN9SZOG2oR1AQsHxyf0txLrrcR81gFP1sLbsIo0/copy  You can find the text of the first 60 pages of the book available free on Overdrive. If you'd like to project this episode on Youtube with an image of Megan and her book to give kids a visual as they listen, you can find it here.  Learn more about Megan E. Freeman Megan E. Freeman attended an elementary school where poets visited her classroom every week to teach poetry, and she has been a writer ever since. Her bestselling novel in verse, ALONE, won the Colorado Book Award, the Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont Children's Book Awards, is an NCTE Notable Verse Novel, and is included on over two dozen "best of" and state reading lists. Megan is also a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, and her poetry chapbook, Lessons on Sleeping Alone, was published by Liquid Light Press. An award-winning teacher with decades of classroom experience, Megan taught multiple subjects across the arts and humanities to students K-16, and she is nationally recognized for presenting workshops and speaking to audiences across the country. She studied theater and dramatic literature for many years, earning degrees from Occidental College and the Ohio State University.  Megan is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Northern Colorado Writers, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, Columbine Poets of Colorado, and Lighthouse Writers Workshop. She is an Impact on Education Award winner, a National Writing Project fellow , a Fund for Teachers fellow, and a member of the Colorado Poets Center. She used to live in northeast Los Angeles, central Ohio, northern Norway, and on Caribbean cruise ships. Now she divides her time between northern Colorado and the Texas Gulf Coast. Visit her website here.

Public Lands, Wild Game Cooking, Hunting, Angling and Conservation – Live from the Texas Hill Country with Chuck Naiser, Jesse Griffiths and Riverhorse Nakadate The Podcast and Blast has gone to Texas! Host Hal Herring takes the Podcast & Blast on the road to the sunbaked Texas Hill Country to record a live episode at Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave. It's a packed house at the Texas BHA gathering for a conservation conversation fueled by extraordinary food, ice cold beer and a rip-roaring good time. Riverhorse Nakadate is a writer, poet and musician telling the story of public lands, flyfishing and conservation from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Boundary Waters. Jessie Griffiths is a visionary wild game chef, forager, hunter and angler, restaurateur and author. Chuck Naiser is president and founder of Flatsworthy, a coalition of sometimes conflicting stakeholders committed to solving the major challenges of a booming Gulf Coast and has been a renowned fishing guide and a successful battler for conservation on the Texas coast since he took a leading and often dangerous role in the “Redfish Wars” of the late 70s. He's as plain-spoken and passionate as ever, at a time when his wisdom and experience are needed more than ever. Join us for a conversation with the three recent Texas BHA Public Lands and Public Waters Leadership Award recipients.

Episode #40 guest Suzie Austin from the Texas Gulf Coast!

Read a Q&A with Philip SouzaSee a map of the Mission-Aransas EstuaryLearn more about the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research ReserveOur theme music was composed by Charlie HarperOther music for today's show was produced by: Podington Bear

In the early pre-dawn hours of July 17, 1957, an Air Force RB-47—an aircraft that served at the time as the backbone of Strategic Air Command's bomber fleet—was in mid-flight on a composite mission that included gunnery exercises over the Texas Gulf Coast, when its crew had an encounter with the extraordinary.  This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we examine the RB-47 UFO incident, and how the electronic intelligence collected about this 1957 encounter may represent one of the most significant UAP-related events in modern history, potentially offering calibrated scientific data in support of the existence of the phenomenon.   This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. To find out about the energy boost and other benefits this all-natural supplement can provide, visit athleticgreens.com/micah. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Gumball: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Study claims New York City is sinking under the weight of its buildings Groundbreaking Israeli cancer treatment has 90% success rate  Hibernation artificially triggered in potential space travel breakthrough  Russian 'spy' whale surfaces in Sweden Investigation and Tracking of UAP Explored in New Publications by Harvard Team  The Micah Hanks Program- AG1 Podcast Brief   RB-47 INCIDENT: RB-47- Federation of American Scientists RB-47 Incident - NICAP Website Dr. James MacDonald's Report BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

This Mother's Day we're celebrating the incredible tenacity and tenderness of animal mothers, from crocodiles to leopards to whales. Our guest shares why observing mother orangutans inspired her own journey to becoming a mother.  Also, an intricate web of roots and fungi connects life in an old growth forest, allowing ancient “Mother trees” to nourish and protect their kin. A forest ecologist shares her research findings and reflects on how these trees helped her through the challenges of motherhood and a cancer diagnosis.  And the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner from North America went toe-to-toe with one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world, Formosa Plastics, and won a $50 million settlement over its illegal dumping of toxic plastic waste. Diane Wilson shares her story of dogged truth-seeking and holding a major polluter accountable for spoiling the biodiverse landscape of the Texas Gulf Coast. -- And thanks to our sponsor: Hold On Bags, with plant-based, non-toxic, 100% home-compostable trash and kitchen bags. Go to holdonbags.com/Earth or enter EARTH at checkout to save 20% on your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk Wallace Johnson tells the story of a bitter conflict that arose along the Gulf Coast of Texas when Vietnam War refugees began trawling for shrimp in the area. His book is The Fishermen and the Dragon.