Talk of the Town Podcast
Talk of the Town Podcast with Kevin Cole and Cameron Cole, where we're about local stories, local leaders, and local impact.
Episodes
15 episodes
Talk of the Town Podcast: A Conversation with State Representative Jeff Barry
On today’s episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we sit down with State Representative Jeff Barry for a candid conversation about the issues shaping Texas and the priorities heading into the next legislative session.We look back at k...
Talk of the Town Podcast: Understanding Municipal Budgeting
💰 Where does your tax money actually go? And what does “No New Revenue Rate” really mean?City budgets can be complicated but they directly impact your wallet and your community.On this episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we...
Talk of the Town Podcast: The Heart of Brazoria County
On today’s episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we sit down with Angleton Mayor John Wright to take a closer look at the challenges, opportunities, and future of one of Brazoria County’s most important communities.Located in the hea...
Talk of the Town Podcast: Meet Mayor Rhonda Seth of Lake Jackson
On today’s episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we sit down and talk with the Mayor of Lake Jackson, Rhonda Seth. Lake Jackson boasts a rich history, dating back to the 19th century. Built in 1942 by the Dow Chemical Company as...
Talk of the Town Podcast: All Things Iowa Colony with Mayor Will Kennedy
On today’s episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we sit down with Iowa Colony Mayor Will Kennedy to talk all things Iowa Colony, its history, incredible growth, and the exciting future ahead.Originally founded by the Immigration Land...
Talk of the Town Podcast: The Future of Liverpool, Texas
On today’s episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we welcome Lowell Matheny, Mayor of Liverpool, Texas, for a conversation about the city’s history, growth, and future.Liverpool has a rich history dating back...
SPECIAL EDITION of the Talk of the Town Podcast: City Council Roles & Responsibilities
On this special edition of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we take a closer look at the Pearland City Council meeting held on August 10th and the discussion surrounding the Council Rules.We break down the Pearland City Charter and exam...
Talk of the Town Podcast: Conversation with Brookside Village
On today’s episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we sit down with Brookside Village Mayor Glenda Hundl and Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Murphy to talk all things Brookside Village.Brookside Village is a small town and the northernmost city in...
Talk of the Town Podcast: Understanding Pearland’s Water Rates
On this episode of the Talk of the Town Podcast, we take an in-depth look at Pearland’s water and wastewater rates, the major infrastructure investments driving those costs, and what they mean for residents today and in the years ahead....
Talk of the Town Podcast: Annexation Confusion in Pearland
One word can set a whole city on fire, especially when that word is “annexation.” We’re Cameron and Kevin, and we sit down to untangle the real story behind Pearland’s MUDs 2, 3, and 6 after a City Council agenda item triggered confusion, publi...
Texas Growth Forces Hard Choices On Housing
What happens when housing affordability collides with local control? In this episode, we examine the rising cost of housing in Pearland and across the Highway 288 corridor, and break down two major Texas bills—SB 15 (the Tiny Lot Bill) and SB 8...
Pearland's Development Journey: From Bass Pro to Town Center
On the Talk of the Town Podcast, Cameron and Kevin discuss Pearland’s major development stories along the 288 corridor, focusing on how Town Center and Bass Pro Shops came to be. They recount a 2005 open-air mall proposal near Beltway 8/288, ho...
From Railroad Stop To Boomtown In Pearland, Texas
Pearland’s growth didn’t happen by accident. In this episode, Cameron Cole sits down with former Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole to explore the city’s history from its 1894 founding and pear orchard roots to the infrastructure, annexation decisions, ...
“Talk of the Town Podcast: Public Trust in a Time of Change”
There’s plenty of national political drama out there, but that’s not what we’re focused on. This show is about Brazoria County, and the issues that impact our community.In this episode, we talk about America 250, Pearland’s histor...