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We The People

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You cannot change anything at the National Level. You can influence at the State Level. You can affect policy at the Regional Level. You can implement real policy at the Local Level Listen in each week to Rob Roark to find out how!

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58:15

We The People (01-12-24)

We The People ·

2024/01/13

Host Rob Roark takes you on an hour long journey towards making a difference, locally. Find out who is running, and who is being held accountable for the Texas ERCOT power grid.

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57:45

We The People (01-05-24) Paul Hill JP Candidate

We The People ·

2024/01/09

Host Rob Roark interviews Paul Hill, who is a candidate for Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2. Find out about the roles of the Texas Justice of the Peace.

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59:29

We The People (11-10-23) Denied !

We The People ·

2023/11/11

Rob Roark brings you stories and information on how you can make a difference locally. This week, how our information request on why a SWAT Assault in Travis County happened was denied by the Texas Attorney General. The story on the Texas State Camp, and the deal with Needmore Ranch to buy it. Election Wrap up. Local programs you need to know about.

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59:44

We The People (11-03-23) Dream Sessions and...

We The People ·

2023/11/04

Host Rob Roark has as our guest Grisell Perez-Carey, our new equity officer under our San Marcos City Manager. We dive into what her role is, what the Dream Sessions plan to accomplish, and how you can get involved and play a role.The second half of the show we talk about How many who got involved through the Comprehensive plan are not happy with the outcome of the Comprehensive Master Plan. The City Council has a special meeting Monday night where they will be voting on this plan. But, there is

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43:11

We The People (11-02-03) Special - The San Marcos...

We The People ·

2023/11/03

On this special episode, Host Rob Roark has a roundtable discussion on the San Marcos Comprehensive Plan vote scheduled for this next Monday. Guests: Diana Baker, Forrest Fulkerson, and Nancy Moore.

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59:38

We The People (09-22-23)

We The People ·

2023/09/24

Host Rob Roark - Water, The Deep Plant, The Meeting, and The Legacy

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59:53

We The People (09-15-23) The Artist, The Clerk, and...

We The People ·

2023/09/16

Host Rob Roark brings you the background on the breaking story of Hays County Clerk Avery Anderson bringing suit against the Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins. (Yes, they are both elected Democrats!)The second half hour, we talk to a local glass artist about using simple, tried and true methods of marketing to create buzz and attract people to your cause.

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59:42

We The People (09-08-23) The Tarot - The Movie

We The People ·

2023/09/08

Host Rob Roark interviews Peter Hyoguchi, director and producer of the movie The Tarot. The film will have a free screening on October 5th at Texas State Performing Arts Center. We talk about the long road to producing the film, the role of changing technology, and the lesssons for the being a successful maker of change in your community. https://www.roninfilm.com/tarot.html

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58:47

We The People (09-01-23) Sheriff Militarization,...

We The People ·

2023/09/01

Host Rob Roark brings you the latest turn in our story we are following of David, the 84 year old who was taken/ "detained" by the Travis County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, property purposefully damaged, and no answers to why he, his wife, and friend were kept for over seven hours. Travis County refuses to answer ANY questions, and has asked the Texas Attorney General's office to keep this all a secret.We also continue our stories on local water usage, and the artifical turf installed at the High

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59:49

We The People (08-18-23) The Green Grass on the Hill,...

We The People ·

2023/08/18

Host Rob Roark talks about The Green Grass on the Hill, and Not Enough Money in the Budget!What can you do to make the difference? Start by getting the right data, and taking control of the narrative!

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58:32

We The People (08-18-23) Making a Difference, Fire...

We The People ·

2023/08/18

Host Rob Roark talks about Making a Difference, Fire Safety, and Digging into the City Budget.

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59:53

We The People (07-21-23) Matthew Mendoza

We The People ·

2023/07/21

San Marcos TX City Councilmember Matthew Mendoza talks about his first year in office, the city budget, and how you can get engaged with your city.

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59:14

We The People (07-14-23) - The Z, The Bus, and...

We The People ·

2023/07/14

Rob Roark give you one hour of how you can be effective and get involved locally, to make a difference. In the four segments, Rob covers volunteers coming to San Marcos to raise money, the decision by the historic Preservation Commission to not allow a change to a historic home, and the solutions for downtown parking from the city.

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59:21

We the People (06-30-23) Kodak Moments are back in...

We The People ·

2023/06/30

Host Rob Roark interviews local entrepreneur Eli Zablosky about his new business developing camera film here in downtown San Marcos. Business creation and support does not have to come from large developments. We can each help to build community through support of the new startups.

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59:50

We The People (06-223-23) The Mouse That Roared. ...

We The People ·

2023/06/25

Your host Rob Roark has Annie and Noah Brock on the phone to discuss the breaking news of the SMART Terminal withdrawl from council agenda for annexation. The mouse roared, and the developer backed down. The future is ahead of us, and we CAN change it.

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58:09

We The People (06-16-23) LMC Puts you in The Shark Tank!

We The People ·

2023/06/16

Rob Roark has The Shark Lady Lisa Marie Coppoletta back on the first half of the show in the segment we call "The Shark Tank". Who knows what chum is going to be stirred up! The second half of the show we talk about the city budget and summer activist reading.

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57:12

We The People (05-19-23) The ABC's of a School Bond...

We The People ·

2023/06/09

Host Rob Roark breaks down how hard it is to get actual data on the latest school bond election.

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59:25

We The People (06-09-23) From the Boxing Ring to the...

We The People ·

2023/06/09

Author Deborah Charnes and local woman's boxing legend Brenda Bell talk to host Rob Roark about the lessons learned that can serve us all as we strive to serve our community. Deborah's book "From The Boxing Ring To The Ashram" can be found on Amazon.

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57:17

San Marcos SMART Terminal III

We The People ·

2023/04/28

Annie and Noah Brock join host Rob Roark for a third show in two months! Why? Because they are fighting the annexation of 800 acres across from their home for heavy industrial development, and they are affecting change. Hear about how the San Marcos City Council is listening, and addressing their 12 points.In the second half hour we talk about San Marcos CISD School Bond Election on May 6. What you need to know about bonds and how they are presented to the public.

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59:34

We The People (04-21-23) Interview with our City...

We The People ·

2023/04/23

Host Rob Roark sets down in the first half hour of We The People with San Marcos City Manager Stephanie Reyes. Find out about the changes and vision she has for the city.On the second half hour of the show, Rob interviews Catherine Shellman who is leading the search effort of Jason Landry. Jason went missing in December 2021 near Luling, TX, and still has not been found. Find out what you can do to help in the search, and to focus elected resources to help in the effort.

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