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Jeff Weinstein, Michael Hannigan and Garrett Hope discuss the local results from the Henderson County primary elections.

Weekly Podcast, Feb. 26

I. History vs. Progress

A. Old Hosipital (Yeah, I know it is spelled wrong, but how could I change it after the podcast?)
B. Texan Theater
C. Black-Eyed Pea

II. Kyle Jones family donation

A. Athens High School 2009 graduate and baseball player Kyle Jones was killed tragically in a pipeline incident in August 2013. At the Athens ISD school board meeting Monday, Feb. 22, his family presented a $50,000 donation to the school district. As part of the settlement between the companies that were alleged to be responsible for Kyle’s death, his estate set aside the $50,000 to be used by AISD to enhance the softball and baseball complexes.

III. Super Tuesday is March 1

IV. Shout Outs.

A. Michael: DAR George Washington Tea awards

B. Garrett: Henderson County Performing Arts Center ALTYs

C. Jeff: Eustace Special Olympics

This week’s podcast continues the discussion that Jeff started about whether to legalize marijuana. We also talk about the most boring city in the county, election time and Justice Antonin Scalia.

For our first Podcast Roundup of 2016 the guys take on water distribution problems in the county, the Texan Theater, and upcoming elections.

Jeff, Michael, and Garrett sit down to discuss the year’s top stories

1. Massive rains pound the county.

2. Biotech Manufacturing Center closes.

3. Voters approve bonds for Athens ISD and Mabank ISD.

4. Old Henderson County Memorial Hospital scheduled to be demolished.

5. Wholesale changes to Gun Barrel City government.