The Lead Live Podcast: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 episode

The Sept. 12, 2025, episode of The Lead Live, co-hosted by Louis Amestoy and Julie Davis, covered community news, financial updates, high school football, and weekend events.

Key financial discussions included Kerrville selling $1 million in surplus items since 2010 and Kerr Connect reaching 300,000 miles traveled. Councilmember Jeff Harris voted against a city tax increase but for the budget, citing financial unknowns. Concerns were raised about public confusion over city finances and potential federal funding halts for agencies like FEMA and SBA if the Senate doesn’t approve a budget extension. The county opted to use reserve funds instead of raising taxes.

Sports highlights included local high school football rivalry games and a visit from San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who was “mobbed” by children from Hunt Middle School. Shriner University is launching the Shriner Alliance membership program, and Ingram Warrior Homes is hosting a raffle.

A Sept. 11 memorial walk at Schreiner University was attended by about 60 people, with speakers including Jeff Harris, interim pastor Bobby VTEC, Mayor Joe Herring, and Mike and Jan Pieraccini, who spoke about their son, Ryan, a Marine who died from a stroke.

Weekend events included the Walt Gonsky exhibit, a juried exhibit at the Hill Country Arts Foundation, a screening of Holes at Arcadia Live, and a Shiny Ribs concert. Community events included a free pet wellness event by KPA Gives Back and a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Doyle Community Center. Farmers markets, live music, an arts and crafts show, a Basketball Knockout Tournament, and a game night were also scheduled.