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Rob Roark brings you stories and information on how you can make a difference locally.
This week, how our information request on why a SWAT Assault in Travis County happened was denied by the Texas Attorney General. The story on the Texas State Camp, and the deal with Needmore Ranch to buy it. Election Wrap up. Local programs you need to know about.
Host Rob Roark has as our guest Grisell Perez-Carey, our new equity officer under our San Marcos City Manager. We dive into what her role is, what the Dream Sessions plan to accomplish, and how you can get involved and play a role.
The second half of the show we talk about How many who got involved through the Comprehensive plan are not happy with the outcome of the Comprehensive Master Plan. The City Council has a special meeting Monday night where they will be voting on this plan. But, there is a group from outside the city that is lobbying and calling local voters to ask their council members to vote against changes that strengthen the restrictions on high rise student housing downtown. We talk about why you need to get involved!
On this special episode, Host Rob Roark has a roundtable discussion on the San Marcos Comprehensive Plan vote scheduled for this next Monday. Guests: Diana Baker, Forrest Fulkerson, and Nancy Moore.
Host Rob Roark brings you the background on the breaking story of Hays County Clerk Avery Anderson bringing suit against the Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins. (Yes, they are both elected Democrats!)
The second half hour, we talk to a local glass artist about using simple, tried and true methods of marketing to create buzz and attract people to your cause.
bass returns! shake your monkey nuts as Babylon falls again.
Host Rob Roark interviews Peter Hyoguchi, director and producer of the movie The Tarot. The film will have a free screening on October 5th at Texas State Performing Arts Center. We talk about the long road to producing the film, the role of changing technology, and the lesssons for the being a successful maker of change in your community.
https://www.roninfilm.com/tarot.html
Host Rob Roark brings you the latest turn in our story we are following of David, the 84 year old who was taken/ "detained" by the Travis County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, property purposefully damaged, and no answers to why he, his wife, and friend were kept for over seven hours. Travis County refuses to answer ANY questions, and has asked the Texas Attorney General's office to keep this all a secret.
We also continue our stories on local water usage, and the artifical turf installed at the High School on a close bond election this spring.
We wrap up the show calling for locals to come out Tuesday night to question our current budget, and to hold those running for re-election accountable for the spending and increasing property taxes.
Host Rob Roark talks about The Green Grass on the Hill, and Not Enough Money in the Budget!
What can you do to make the difference? Start by getting the right data, and taking control of the narrative!
Host Rob Roark talks about Making a Difference, Fire Safety, and Digging into the City Budget.
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