This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country about his agency’s effort to coordinate help for victims of the Kerrville floods.

Then, we talk with Express-News Meteorologist Anthony Franze about how the flooding happened, and how the unique weather pattern caused the Mesoscale Convective Vortex responsible for the torrential rain.

We continue meeting the new San Antonio city council members. This week it’s District 8’s Ivalis Mesa Gonzalez, who talks about her activist mother who inspired her to get involved in community efforts.

On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer:

Jeff Webster, president of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, shares thoughts on U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to consolidate military commands, and what the local economic impact could be.

Next, San Antonio City Councilwoman Misty Spears explains why she wants to “get back to basics”.

Also, hear from Spurs owner Peter J. Holt and what he wants with Project Marvel.

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, it’s a meet and greet with new city council Rep. Edward Mungia from District 4. He talks about growing up on the southside, and what his priorities are for his district as he enters his first term.

Next, TX House Representative Diego Bernal shares his thoughts on the legislative session, the governor’s last-minute vetoes, and what he expects from the upcoming special session.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, Randy talks with Dylan Baddour, reporter with Inside Climate News, about the power-hungry data centers Texas is building at a frenzied rate. Why there is concern about how these are being powered, and where they are being built.

On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.