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The Lead Live Podcast: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025

"The Lead Live" episode, hosted by Louis Amestoy, broadcast Sept. 2, 2025, from the Peterson Health Digital Studio at Pint and Plow Brewing Co., featured discussions on local news, real estate trends and community recovery efforts.

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The Lead Live Podcast: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025

The The Lead Live episode, hosted by Louis Amestoy, broadcast live today from the Peterson Health Digital Studio at Pint Plow Brewing Company, addressing significant local issues and featuring community leaders Kenneth O'Neal and Howard Freeman.

The Lead Live Podcast: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 episode

Singer-songwriter Amy Grant and friends Claire Holly, Sandra Kraken, and John Gara will perform a free concert at the Cailloux Theater on Monday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m.

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The Lead Live Podcast: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025

The episode featured guests Julie Davis of the Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Janelle Peralt of JP Properties, and Doug Hetzler, General Manager of Gibson’s Discount Center.

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The Lead Live Podcast: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025

Kristan Weaver spoke about a community gathering on Aug. 30 at Crider's Rodeo and Dance Hall, which was significantly damaged in the July 4 flood. T

Nonprofit Week 2025: League of Women Voters – Citizenship Classes

The Hill Country chapter serves six counties and welcomes all individuals, regardless of age or gender, despite its origins in the women's suffrage movement. They accept donations directly or via the Doyle Center to support the citizenship program.

Nonprofit Week 2025: Doyle Community Center

Their annual Blues Fest has grown significantly, attracting over 700 attendees. Doyle maintains a positive relationship with the local police department, which helps build trust within the community.

Nonprofit Week 2025: BCFS Health and Human Services

Another key program is YAD (Youth Averted from Delinquency), which partners with juvenile courts to case manage and divert youth aged 10-17 from trouble, offering community service opportunities. This program is expanding to Gillespie County, including its mentoring component.

Nonprofit Week 2025: Together With Hill Country Veterans

The group aims to tackle underlying causes of suicide, such as financial difficulties, relationship breakdowns, catastrophic medical conditions and isolation, rather than just immediate crises.

Nonprofit Week 2025: Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market

The market, now located at Five Points for shade, canceled its July 5 market due to the flood. They were able to donate 50 pounds of tomatoes to a local restaurant instead of them going to waste.