Public Affairs & Big Ideas Episodes

Monologue: Hays County Costco Coming Hays County growing quickly Property Tax Break? Congress Talks Restrict Changing Priorities of America Guest: Anthony Hipolito is running for Hays County Sheriff. He has devoted the last 24 years to law enforcement in the Central Texas area. His time at the Austin Police Department spanned 23 years and the past year of his career he has been at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office where he is currently assigned to the Community Outreach Division. He has served in...

Monologue: How many people were duped by the $150 cup of coffee TIRZ Project for Old Fitzhugh Road Historic Area WTF-Weird Dripping Springs Facts In Memory of Ronnie "Shorty" Barnett Guest: Pam Owens is one of those people who has re-discovered herself several times. She has worked with both private and public entities as well as being a successful small business owner twice over. She is the president of the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau and she loves being able to show-off our town. She has ...

Monologue: * Daylight Savings Time Madness * 19 Year Old County Clerk with no experience * Buc-ee's largest store yet * Low Military and Law Enforcement recruitment/retention Guest: The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees recently unanimously approved the hiring of Sirenna Cumberland as the district’s new Director of Safety. Cumberland is an accomplished law enforcement professional with 28 years of experience. During her career, she served as a patrol deputy and investigator – all in Hays C...

Elaine Brown believes that judges have an important role to play in our society. As an attorney, she has a broad range of experiences that uniquely qualify her for this position. Her education and experience provide her with the skills necessary to analyze the facts and to apply the law fairly. She feels it is important to uphold the law, while also balancing the needs of our society. Many people will be affected by this court, whether it is through a probate matter, a criminal matter or a civil...

Mary Jane Hetrick is one of the busiest and most productive professionals in Dripping Springs. She is the President of the School Board, a founding member of Patriot's Hall, a member of the board of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation, President of the Foster's Village Board and more. She shares her great tips on leadership and how to make a difference in your community. You'll be tired and inspired by the end of this interview when you hear about the many ways Mary Jane helps make Drippin...

Tate Lewis was one of the youngest Coast Guard members to achieve the elite status of rescue swimmer. He is a graduate of the Dripping Springs High School and is currently stationed at the highly coveted US Coast Guard San Francisco Air Base. He tells us about some of his most difficult rescues and his intense training regime. Tate's mom is Michelle Lewis. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hi...

Susan Kimball came to Dripping Springs in 2011 and has seen many changes to our little town. She became the president of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and has increased the membership to over 650 members. Her time as an intern at Disney World helped give her the work experience she needs to excel at "Poeple-ing", Some of her favorite quotes are "Don't make eye contact with crazy!" and "Long story long". She's one the most interesting guests we've had and we share some great laughs as ...

Mayor Foulds discusses the construction moratorium, traffic, police department and politics at City Hall. He's been a resident of Dripping Springs since 1995 and with the city for over 20 years as a city council member and then the mayor. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. Every episod...