Kerr County is set to receive a significant boost to its infrastructure after securing a $14.7 million grant for "middle mile" broadband expansion, according to a recent broadcast summary of The Lead Live. The funding was one of several key local developments highlighted on the Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, episode of the show hosted by Louis Amestoy.
The Pot O' Hot Festival, a soup-tasting competition, is scheduled for Feb. 28 at the Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University. Walther noted the event is capped at 25 soup makers and is on pace to sell out its 300 tasting tickets.
Parks and Recreation Director Jay Brimhall reported that Guadalupe Park is undergoing a complete refresh, which includes fixing handrails damaged during the July flood.
The episode opened with breaking news that Center Point ISD had canceled all classes that morning due to a lack of running water at the school. This unforeseen issue allowed Center Point teacher and local yoga instructor Sara Cotton to join the broadcast as a last-minute guest.
Leah Westra of the Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse joined the show to discuss the "Rest and Reset" event, a free, two-hour session for 8th- through 12th-grade students on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Kroc Center.
Gilbert Paiz and Zach Greener of Texas Hill Country Advisors offered a market update, noting the stock market hitting the 50,000 milestone, which Paiz called largely psychological.
Three primary candidates joined the program to discuss their campaigns and the controversial GOP review.
Sylvia Foraker, who retired after a 30-year career in law enforcement, including 19 years as the head of the Kerr County Jail, made her first appearance on the program to discuss her campaign.
The episode, hosted by Louis Amestoy, also featured a recap of the previous night’s City Council meeting and a local business launch.City Honors Flood Hero
The Heart of the Hills Heritage Center announced a partnership with the Harry Ransom Center and the Texas Cultural Emergency Response Alliance to build a specific archive documenting the July 4, 2025, flood, according to updates provided on the Feb. 10, 2026, episode of The Lead Live.
