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Kim Gauger Jones of the Property Tax Justice Foundation joins Brad Allard for a conversation about helping Texas homeowners better understand the property-tax system. Drawing on her experience as an educator, advocate, REALTOR®, licensed property-tax consultant, and former appraisal review board member, Jones works to make a complicated process easier to navigate.

The episode highlights the foundation’s mission to educate and empower property owners as they review valuations, exemptions, deadlines, evidence requirements, and appeal options. Learn why clear information, preparation, fairness, and transparency matter when homeowners seek an accurate assessment and a confident voice in the protest process.

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Cassie Moore, executive director of ReInspire, joins Brad Allard on Mr. Allard's Neighborhood. ReInspire is a North Texas nonprofit that supports young people facing instability and difficult transitions, helping them build skills, find resources, and move toward a more secure future.

Learn about ReInspire's mission of hope, service, and connection for youth and young adults, and the role a caring community can play in that work. From mentoring and volunteering to practical support, there are many ways neighbors can help young people feel seen and supported.

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Brad Allard presents a special, extended North Texas Giving Day edition of Mr. Allard's Neighborhood. This live broadcast centers on a day when people across the region come together to support the nonprofit organizations and community causes they care about.

Join Brad for a community-focused episode and consider the many ways to support work happening close to home. Whether you donate, volunteer, or help spread the word, North Texas Giving Day is an opportunity to connect with the neighbors and organizations making a difference.

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Susan Loveless joins Brad Allard to discuss the changing insurance landscape and what consumers should understand about their coverage. Susan explains her move from a captive agency to an independent insurance agency, the value of working with a knowledgeable local agent, and why homeowners should review their policies annually as construction costs, property values, deductibles, and coverage terms change.

The conversation explores home, auto, and business insurance, with particular attention to North Texas roof claims and weather damage. Susan breaks down replacement cost versus actual cash value, named-peril versus open-peril policies, flood coverage, liability limits, uninsured and underinsured motorist protection, and the risks of choosing coverage based solely on price. She emphasizes asking questions, understanding what a policy includes, and choosing protection that matches the risks you are prepared to carry.

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Burleson City Council member Victoria Johnson joins Brad Allard to discuss the decisions, tradeoffs, and public participation involved in local government. Johnson explains the city’s new stormwater utility fee, describing it as the result of a multi-year process designed to fund overdue drainage and infrastructure maintenance.

The conversation also covers the city budget, the unanimous vote establishing a 72.98-cent property-tax rate, and the need to fund additional public-safety positions. Johnson and Allard address frustrations surrounding property appraisals and encourage residents to attend meetings, ask questions, and seek complete information rather than relying solely on social-media discussions. The episode also highlights the upcoming Burleson Opportunity Fund breakfast and gala.

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Burleson Mayor Chris Fletcher joins Brad Allard to discuss current city priorities and the importance of active community involvement. Fletcher explains the proposed stormwater fee and how proactive investment in drainage and infrastructure can help prevent larger, more expensive problems later.

The conversation also covers a legislative proposal supported by Representative Helen Kerwin that would shift part of the tax burden from property taxes to sales taxes for maintenance and operations. Fletcher encourages residents to stay informed, attend City Council meetings, and participate in shaping Burleson’s direction. The episode also highlights a planned trade school, a new Italian restaurant coming to the city, North Texas Giving Day, and the Burleson Opportunity Fund breakfast.

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Kyle Heimbigner of Joshua ISD joins Brad Allard for an update on the 2026–2027 school year and the programs, people, and opportunities driving the district forward.

Kyle explains Joshua ISD’s limited open-enrollment process, including how applications are evaluated according to factors such as available classroom space, grades, and disciplinary records. They discuss the district’s continued growth, its strong academic accountability rating, and a teacher-retention rate of approximately 86 to 87 percent. Kyle credits the district’s stability to educators who feel supported, administrators who value classroom expertise, and a shared commitment to student success.

Brad and Kyle also examine the changing educational landscape in Texas. Topics include school-voucher programs, competition from private schools and homeschooling, state takeovers of struggling districts, student recruitment, classroom discipline, and the importance of allowing teachers enough flexibility to respond to their students rather than following an inflexible script.

Artificial intelligence is another growing concern. Kyle describes the district’s focus on helping students understand and use AI safely and responsibly while teachers address its potential misuse in assignments.

The conversation highlights Joshua ISD’s expanding career and technical education facilities. Programs include audiovisual production, computer science, healthcare, business management, entrepreneurship, cosmetology, culinary arts, engineering, and robotics. Local businesses are invited to support students through mentoring, job shadowing, and professional experience.

Kyle also celebrates the district’s athletic accomplishments, robotics success, new middle-school career courses, and its mission to prepare every student for college, military service, or the workforce.

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Brad Allard welcomes representatives from the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce for a conversation about connecting people, strengthening local businesses, and getting more involved in the Burleson community.

The group explores several ways Chamber members can build meaningful relationships, including Network at Night, Business Over Breakfast, Power of Heels programming for women in business, and opportunities to serve as Chamber ambassadors and diplomats.

They also preview “Beyond the Business Card,” an upcoming Chamber group cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, combining networking and relaxation with stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel.

Along the way, Brad and his guests discuss the Chamber’s support for Burleson ISD employees, Leadership Burleson’s work with Wings of Hope, North Texas Giving Day, and ways the community can support local food pantries and nonprofit organizations.

Whether you’re a local business owner, Chamber member, or simply looking for ways to connect with your community, this episode offers plenty of opportunities to get involved.

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Brad Allard welcomes representatives from the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce for a lively conversation about building relationships, supporting local businesses, and getting involved in the Burleson community.

The group highlights upcoming Chamber opportunities, including Network at Night, Business Over Breakfast, Power of Heels programming for women in business, and volunteer roles through the Chamber’s ambassadors and diplomats. They explain how these programs help members form genuine connections, welcome new businesses, and stay engaged with the community.

The conversation also previews the Chamber’s “Beyond the Business Card” group cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas. Sailing from Galveston with stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, the cruise offers participants a chance to relax, network, and enjoy a discounted group travel experience.

Brad and his guests also discuss the Chamber’s appreciation efforts for Burleson ISD employees, Leadership Burleson’s partnership with Wings of Hope, North Texas Giving Day, and the ongoing needs of local food pantries and nonprofit organizations.

Whether you own a business, work for a Chamber member, or simply want to become more involved locally, this episode offers a look at the many ways the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce helps people connect, grow, and strengthen their community.

Learn more about upcoming events, membership, and volunteer opportunities at burlesonchamber.com.

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Software engineer, author, and app developer Brandon Crisp joins Brad Allard for a lively conversation about building things, tracking entertainment, and making sense of artificial intelligence.

Brandon shares the story behind Purple Hat Ventures and PurpleCast, his free media-tracking app for TV shows, movies, video games, and podcasts. He explains why he created it after TV Time shut down, and how listeners can use it to build watchlists, find where titles are streaming, track watched episodes, rate and review media, get release notifications, discover personalized recommendations, and join community discussions. PurpleCast is available on the web and through the Apple and Android app stores.

Then Brad, Brandon, and Josh dig into the promise and risks of AI. They discuss how AI is changing software development and education, which jobs may be affected, where human judgment still matters, and why confidently wrong answers remain a problem. The conversation also covers deepfakes, facial recognition, privacy, automated decision-making, online bots, misinformation, and the growing challenge of knowing what is real.

It is a thoughtful, funny, and wide-ranging look at how new technology is reshaping work, entertainment, and everyday life, all with the small-town personality of Mr. Allard’s Neighborhood.

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