Blacklands Cafe Podcast

John Mark Dempsey
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The Blacklands Café is a visit each weekday with some of the most interesting people in Northeast Texas. Authors, politicians, representatives from non-profit organizations, business leaders, thought leaders, and others visit with host John Mark Dempsey and "have a cup of coffee on the house." New episodes post each weekday.

  1. 07/29/2022

    Wyman Williams: Recession or not, Texas economy continues strong; excitement for new Commerce housing development

    Wyman Williams, former Commerce mayor, longtime local car dealer, and our business commentator, says the Texas economy continues to be strong despite the national economic downturn of two consecutive quarters of negative growth, traditionally considered the definition of a recession but disputed by the Biden administration.

    6 min

  2. 07/28/2022

    Hunt Regional offers Wound Care Center

    Frances Dalbey, Hunt Regional Healthcare outreach specialist, says the organization offers a Wound Care Center, among its many specialized services.

    6 min

  3. 07/27/2022

    With football concession stands starting soon, Rains Co. Agrilife plans food safety course Aug. 8

    Sarah Latham, Rains County Agrilife extension agent, relates plans for a food-handling course at 10 a.m., August 8 in Emory.

    6 min

  4. 07/26/2022

    New playground equipment nearing completion at Ivory Moore Park; 'Unity in the Community' Is Saturday (July 30)

    Commerce Mayor Teddy Reel says installation of the new playground and exercise equipment at Ivory Moore Park on the northeast side of Commerce is nearly compete.

    7 min

  5. 07/25/2022

    Commerce ISD has new website; 'Back to School Bash' Thursday, Aug. 4

    Commerce ISD superintendent Charlie Alderman discusses the district's new website. He says technology coordinator Heather Kilgore created the website.

    6 min

  6. 07/22/2022

    Photographer Rick Parent on how the digital revolution has changed photography

    Rick Parent, Commerce-area photographer and writer, reflects on the changes brought about by digital technology.

    6 min

  7. 07/21/2022

    Commerce slowly returning to normal water levels; street work begins for subdivision

    Commerce Mayor Teddy Reel, Jr., says the water level in the city's main water tower at City Park is very slowly returning to normal after a major water leak more than a week ago. He says as of Wednesday, the level in the tower was at 20 feet with capacity at 32 feet. He says at one point the water level was down to one foot. Citizens should minimize their use outdoor of use of water.

    7 min

  8. 07/20/2022

    SCRPT provides help for Hunt County senior citizens suffering from the heat; solar-panel scams targeting seniors

    Trina Coldiron, community liaison with the Senior Center Resources and Public Transportation organization (SCRPT) in Greenville, says SCRPT can help with other organizations to provide fans, air conditioners and help with electric bills for Hunt County senior citizens.

    6 min
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The Blacklands Café is a visit each weekday with some of the most interesting people in Northeast Texas. Authors, politicians, representatives from non-profit organizations, business leaders, thought leaders, and others visit with host John Mark Dempsey and "have a cup of coffee on the house." New episodes post each weekday.

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