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Hank and Simon discuss the issues with the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA), the role of the Lonestar Groundwater Conservation District (LSGCD), and several municipalities that all have an interest in Montgomery Counties water and how this affects all of us.  The complexities of this issue are far and wide but we have laid them out in simple terms. I think you will be surprised to discover that the fees in your municipal water bills don't need to be there and really shouldn't be there  More on this topic can be found here:  Water prices and Legal Action...part-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVRdm41RD4QWater prices and Legal Action..part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6lR6ZLqM8Water Wars History (Pt 1) https://thegoldenhammer.net/water-wars-part-1-of-3-sweeping-citizen-interests-aside-in-capture-corruption-money/Water Wars History (Pt. 2) https://thegoldenhammer.net/water-wars-part-2-of-3-sweeping-citizen-interests-aside-in-capture-corruption-money/Water Wars History (Pt. 3) https://thegoldenhammer.net/water-wars-part-3-of-3-sweeping-citizen-interests-aside-in-capture-corruption-money-invisible-giant-in-conroe-city-council-election/Quadvest V SJRA Case Text https://casetext.com/case/quadvest-lp-v-san-jacinto-river-auth#:~:text=Plaintiffs%2DAppellees%20Quadvest%20and%20Woodland,purchase%20of%20wholesale%20water%20inConroe City Council Opposes Water Fee Increase by the San Jacinto River Authority (2017) https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/city-county/2017/06/08/conroe-city-council-opposes-water-fee-increase-san-jacinto-river-authority/Water Dispute Costs County Residents Millions of Dollars (2017) https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/city-county/2017/07/22/water-dispute-costs-county-residents-millions-dollars/?fbclid=IwAR11a1OPK0JVxSDvUmTTgcCCqNzhEFUcHyMQiK3-5nNSKn3ePgDe4yJEYOoQuadvest Will Stop Paying SJRA (2020) https://www.quadvest.com/news/blog/quadvest-will-stop-paying-sjra

Hank and Bob discuss the aspects of a changing content scene that has managed to exclude FM radio. We reminisce of the stations and content of the past and discuss how media is changing and what that means to the listener and the musician alike.  This is a great discussion and we even covered Prince and Junior Brown. Just a good time to be had by all that join i with this discussion.  Visit www.radiokair.com

Mark discusses the dynamics of the Greater EMC Chamber. Formerly known as The Greater East Montgomery County Chamber, this enterprise has grown to the point of complete capacity. Mark and his team have developed plans and programs that are being sought out by other area chambers.  2020 did not even slow down this business membership organization, they simply converted to a set of virtual meetings and kept assisting their members through those very rough times.  The chamber actually came out stronger and their members benefitted from that strength and positivity.  This is a great interview with a great community leader. The chamber serves as a fine example of the resilience of Montgomery County and why we have become the fastest growing county in the South.  Stay for the duration as Mark gives us the tidbits of the future of our great county.

Dr. Burke discusses what school systems are doing to protect our kids. We get into specifics about the Splendora Independent School District and the policing agency that protects everyone within the system. Active shooter tragedies can happen anywhere and we must "create a culture of safety" says Dr. Burke This show should provide enough information to put parents minds at ease and help them to understand the complexities of safety vs free mobility. Administrators across the country are preparing for this new school year with a heightened sense of safety and security for our children. In addition, we discuss the States roles and how they are assisting school systems to integrate new policies that protect kids.

Hank and Mark review the evidence brought by Spring Paranormal Investigators. Ghost Hunters in the East Texas area, Spring Paranormal are known for their expertise in hunting and clearing Malevolent and Demonic spirits from the lives of the individuals that are tormented by them.  The evidence is displayed in several forms of which the visual and audio are provided here. How is it that a drawer can open and close itself? How is it that a voice can appear without a body or vocal instrument to support it? And how is it that sub-audible voices can be picked up by regular recording devices and not heard by the human ear?  These questions and much more are pondered in this long-form video podcast.

Hank and Mark have a great discussion with Scott Wingerter of Impolite Company, a great podcast show in Montgomery County, Texas. Scott is an ex NSA Analyst and Interrogator who uses his skills to bring a great long-form video podcast show.  Scott's show: "impolite Company can be found on YouTube. It features a classic relaxed environment with professional production. Scott is an intelligent and articulate individual that has some pretty progressive ideas about podcasting, country and community.  We had a great discussion over Rum and Coke. Check out this episode for just a great talk and relaxed topic structure.