BigFrankShow2GO Friday Afternoon Edition: "Water Politics, Deer Smuggling & Why Kevin McCallister is Coming to Austin"
Friday Afternoon, August 22, 2025 - Available on iHeartRadio
A deep dive into the week's biggest Texas stories, plus some surprising entertainment news and personal reflections on nearly three decades in radio.
The Water Crisis Continues: Corpus Christi Water COO Drew Molly announced his resignation this week, departing September 3rd for a Houston leadership position. This marks another significant chapter in our city's ongoing water challenges—from conservation efforts to boil notices to reservoir management. Rather than engaging in social media shouting matches, maybe it's time we step back and actually educate ourselves on these complex issues.
Texas Political Landscape: The Texas Senate is voting today on congressional redistricting plans designed to be more GOP-friendly, with State Senator Phil King warning it'll be a long day but ultimately up to voters to decide. Meanwhile, Dallas Congressman Colin Allred believes he can become the first Democrat to win statewide office in decades, citing internal polling showing he'd beat Ken Paxton by a narrow margin—though public polls tell a different story.
Billion-Dollar Scandal: Texas's white-tail deer hunting industry has been rocked by a massive illegal breeding investigation. Texas Parks and Wildlife made 14 arrests leading to 1,400 criminal charges after discovering ringleaders allegedly forged reports to smuggle animals around the state, circumventing disease testing and risking Chronic Wasting Disease outbreaks.
Transportation Dreams: The push for passenger rail along the I-35 corridor is gaining new life through a TxDOT working group examining why the Lone Star Rail District failed and how to fix it. Legislative funding attempts died on the House floor during the regular session.
Entertainment Coming to Austin: Mark your calendars for some nostalgic fun—Elizabeth Berkley brings "An Evening with Elizabeth Berkley" to the Paramount Theatre October 9th for Showgirls' 30th anniversary, with behind-the-scenes stories and personal memories. Tickets on sale Friday at 10am. Plus, Macaulay Culkin hits Bass Concert Hall November 29th for a 35th anniversary Home Alone screening—tickets Friday at 11am.
Personal Milestones: Celebrating my 9th wedding anniversary with my amazing wife Addie this past week—3,285 days of love, laughter, and a marriage like fine wine that gets better with age and occasionally gives her a headache. Also reflecting on National Radio Day and the incredible honor of being inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame last year, sharing my acceptance speech audio from that special night.
BigFrankShow2GO Friday Afternoon Edition: Where serious Texas issues meet nostalgic entertainment and personal reflections—available on iHeartRadio.