The Lead Live Week in review: March 31-April 4, 2025

Throughout the week of March 31 to April 4, 2025, “The Lead Live” covered a wide range of local and national issues. The 900th episode kicked off the week with discussions on healthcare, education, and economic concerns, featuring guests from Peterson Health and Texas Hill Country Advisors. Later episodes focused on community events, law enforcement, real estate, and city government updates. Guests included representatives from CASA, ACE Handyman, the Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Kerrville Police Department. Financial markets remained a recurring topic, with analysts providing insights into economic trends and market fluctuations. The week also addressed social issues such as child abuse awareness, veterans’ affairs, and the impact of potential federal budget cuts on local programs.

March 31 episode

The 900th episode of “The Lead Live” began with hosts celebrating the milestone. Physical therapist Brandy Brooks and occupational therapist Lindsey Wilkinson from Peterson Health discussed an upcoming cornhole tournament. The tournament, set for April 5 at Trail Head Beer Garden at Shriner University, aims to benefit Home Health Services. The $50 per team entry fee supports the Peterson Home Care’s Compassion Fund, which assists patients with needs like air conditioners, extermination, and medical equipment. Brooks and Wilkinson detailed home healthcare service criteria and their professional journeys. The show featured a “deep read” story about a Kerrville family’s struggle to secure education for their daughter with autism and the federal government’s Office of Civil Rights’ involvement. The hosts discussed the importance of local news and potential VA layoffs. Leslie Jones from the Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau listed local events, including library exhibits, book sales, and farmers’ markets. Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz from Texas Hill Country Advisors analyzed the economy and stock market, expressing concerns about tariffs, inflation, and recession risks, and advised cautious investment strategies. The episode included lighthearted discussions, baby gifts for Gay, and a news headline guessing game.

April 1 episode

Amy Harding from CASA discussed National Child Abuse Awareness Month. She explained the role of court-appointed special advocates, volunteer training, and the goal of family reunification. Harding highlighted parental substance abuse issues and the link between foster care and the prison system and invited community involvement in an April 23 open house. Nathan Jones from ACE Handyman detailed his new handyman business serving Kerrville and Fredericksburg, emphasizing local suppliers. Julie Davis of the Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau listed various Kerrville events, including art exhibits, music, and theater. Janelle Peralt of JP Properties TX discussed the local real estate market and “build to suit” commercial leases. Hosts addressed local news, including oil production water cleaning, Texas’s water infrastructure, park vandalism, and AI-generated economic indicators.

April 2 episode

Kerrville Police Department Sgt. Chuck Bocock and Sgt. Jonathan Lamb discussed an April 12 KPD hiring event at the Dietert Center, including RSVP details and event expectations. They also played a pop culture cop trivia game. Libbie Horton of Arcadia Live co-hosted and mentioned private events. Andrew Gay from Texas Hill Country Advisors analyzed financial markets, noting a “risk off” mode due to inflation and growth concerns. He discussed asset class performance and Federal Reserve actions. Hosts discussed the guilty verdict in the Robbie Hurt case for making terrorist threats, contrasting his case with juvenile cases. They also addressed potential Health and Human Services Department cuts and efforts to add fallen soldiers’ names to the veterans’ memorial.

April 3 episode

Kyle Gessel from SouthStar Bank discussed local banking. Wende Jones from Phoenix Wellness Center offered a health tip. Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice announced new Parks and Recreation Director Jay Brimhall and introduced Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library Director Diane Miller. Maggie Magee and John Anderson previewed the “Let’s Go to the Lake” celebration for the Guadalupe River Center on Sunday, describing activities and fundraising goals. The hosts noted a market drop and continued discussing the Robbie Hurt case with context from the assistant DA. They mentioned the Final Four tournament and local weekend events. Diane Miller discussed library programs and digitization efforts.

April 4 episode

Andrew Gay, Texas Hill Country Advisor, discussed the market sell-off, emphasizing historical data on recoveries and cautioning against emotional decisions. Worm farmer Miles Pitman explained the benefits of worm farming for waste management and soil amendment, describing his service and vermicast properties. The hosts updated local weekend events and highlighted the last day of the American Revolution Experience exhibit. They discussed federal funding for local programs like Meals on Wheels and the potential impact of budget cuts on community services. Briefly, they mentioned the former library director’s situation in Michigan.