# Gillespie County on The No Agenda Show

Gillespie County comes up in 16 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2021 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 16
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Discussed:** August 2021 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Hand Count](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hand-count.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Vaccine Mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [Bingit.io](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bingit-io.md), [Cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartels.md)

## Chapters 1–16 of 16

### Matt Long Background, Hill Country Patriot Radio Station

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 2:22–5:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/matt-long-background-hill-country-patriot-radio-station.md

Matt Long discusses his background as a radio host for the Matt Long Show on Hill Country Patriot FM in Texas. The conversation covers the "Mom and Pop" nature of the station, which operates out of a shipping container, and Long's reputation as a constitutionalist and activist in local Texas politics.

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### Federal Citizenship Lists, Solar Farm Litigation Standing

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 23:32–27:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/federal-citizenship-lists-solar-farm-litigation-standing.md

A breakdown of the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision highlights the creation of a federal citizenship list to be distributed to states. This leads to a tangent about legal "standing" in a local Gillespie County case where a judge allowed a lawsuit against a proposed solar farm and battery storage facility despite the project not yet being built.

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### Screwworm Outbreak in Gillespie County and Sterile Fly Programs

- **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-11
- **Time:** 28:53–34:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/screwworm-outbreak-in-gillespie-county-and-sterile-fly-programs.md

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticized the USDA's sterile fly program following a confirmed screwworm case in a goat in Gillespie County. Miller advocates for the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWAS) over the current method of releasing billions of sterile flies, which he claims is failing to stop the parasite's 1,100-mile march from Mexico.

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### The Zephyr Train, Local Infrastructure Changes

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 55:39–57:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/the-zephyr-train-local-infrastructure-changes.md

The hosts react to the sound of the Zephyr train passing by the studio, noting its unusual Sunday schedule. They lament the construction of a new apartment building near the tracks that blocks the view of the train, despite muffling the noise for other residents. The segment highlights a personal interest in local rail activity and the changing landscape of the Texas Hill Country.

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### Executive Producer Donations, New Knights and Baronets

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 2:11:31–2:16:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/executive-producer-donations-new-knights-and-baronets.md

The donation segment begins with a matching offer from Sir Scovey and the knighting of Sir Sharkey. Several high-value donors are recognized with titles like Secretary General and Baronet. During the reads, a flood advisory is issued for Gillespie County, prompting a brief safety warning for local listeners. The segment reinforces the show's peerage system and community engagement.

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### Texas Politics, Sheila Jackson Lee and County Sheriff

- **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-10
- **Time:** 2:40:15–2:46:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/texas-politics-sheila-jackson-lee-and-county-sheriff.md

An anecdote about a former Texas congresswoman, likely Sheila Jackson Lee, described her being banned from an airline after a confrontation with flight crew. In local news, Gillespie County has elected a new sheriff who has begun a crackdown on meth and fentanyl while reportedly ignoring low-level marijuana offenses. The hosts also discussed the lack of actual consequences for Texas Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting legislation.

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### Trump Cryptocurrency, Wedding Anecdotes, and Martial Law Rumors

- **Episode:** [1758: Scream Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-24
- **Time:** 5:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle/chapter/trump-cryptocurrency-wedding-anecdotes-and-martial-law-rumors.md

The discussion opens with observations on Donald Trump's foray into cryptocurrency and meme coins. A personal anecdote follows regarding a wedding in Gillespie County attended by local law enforcement and the husband of journalist Laura Logan. The conversation transitions into debunking rumors of impending martial law and a specific bet regarding a potential succession scenario involving JD Vance and Donald Trump.

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### Crab Apple Fire, Gillespie County Wildfire Emergency

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 2:27–7:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/crab-apple-fire-gillespie-county-wildfire-emergency.md

A massive wildfire known as the Crab Apple Fire has burned over 8,600 acres in Gillespie County, Texas, with 0% containment. Residents between Highway 16 North and FM 1631 were ordered to evacuate to the Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. Local response efforts involved helicopter pilots and water planes, while some residents criticized political protesters remaining active during the emergency.

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### Lincoln-Reagan Dinner and Texas GOP Internal Politics

- **Episode:** [1741: Nurse Injector](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-23
- **Time:** 1:00:58–1:05:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector/chapter/lincoln-reagan-dinner-and-texas-gop-internal-politics.md

A first-hand account of the Lincoln-Reagan dinner in Fredericksburg, Texas, describes the atmosphere of the local GOP community. Representative Chip Roy discussed legislation to remove the U.S. from the UN, while keynote speaker Abraham Enrique spoke on winning the Latino vote. The narrative criticizes the event for "spiking the ball" and failing to address the influence of "Rhinos" within the Texas State House.

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### Fredericksburg Explosives Discovery, U-Haul Theft Arrest

- **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-17
- **Time:** 1:27–3:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/fredericksburg-explosives-discovery-u-haul-theft-arrest.md

Gillespie County Sheriff's deputies in Fredericksburg, Texas, discovered explosive devices and over $400,000 in stolen precious metals inside a U-Haul truck. The driver, wanted in Washington State, was apprehended before the San Antonio Police Department bomb squad and the FBI conducted a controlled detonation near a local Walmart. Authorities also recovered body armor and numerous ammunition cans from the vehicle.

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### Gillespie County Hand Count and New Sheriff

- **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-03
- **Time:** 54:07–55:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/gillespie-county-hand-count-and-new-sheriff.md

In Fredericksburg, Texas, local patriots successfully pushed for a hand count of ballots in the recent runoff election, despite complaints from the local newspaper about the $27,000 cost. The election resulted in a new sheriff, Chris Ayala, taking office. Ayala has campaigned on a platform of cracking down on cartel activity and human smuggling along I-10 and Highway 87.

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### Gillespie County Hand Count and Texas Ballot Propositions

- **Episode:** [1640: Funny Farm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1640-funny-farm.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 43:59–46:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1640-funny-farm/chapter/gillespie-county-hand-count-and-texas-ballot-propositions.md

Voters in Gillespie County, Texas, experienced a traditional hand-count election process for the recent primary. The ballot included several non-binding advisory propositions, such as whether Texas should abolish real estate taxes and if the state should arrest all illegal immigrants. Local sheriff candidates utilized creative electioneering methods, including inflatable tube costumes, near the polling sites.

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### Executive Producer Donations and Amsterdam Travel

- **Episode:** [1640: Funny Farm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1640-funny-farm.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 2:42:36–2:50:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1640-funny-farm/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-amsterdam-travel.md

The hosts acknowledged high-value donations from executive producers, including a $400 cash gift from a producer in Wisconsin and a $400 donation from "Sir B of the Chattahoochee." One donor requested travel recommendations for Amsterdam, leading to a suggestion to visit the Bulldog. The segment concludes with the formal recognition of new knights and associate executive producers.

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### Texas Wine Industry, Peach Orchard Displacement

- **Episode:** [1560: Connectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-01
- **Time:** 2:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism/chapter/texas-wine-industry-peach-orchard-displacement.md

The transition of agricultural land in Gillespie County, Texas, from peach orchards to wineries is discussed. Over the last 15 to 20 years, approximately 290 wineries have been established in the region, significantly altering the local landscape and economy. While some express nostalgia for the declining peach and pecan production, the area has firmly established itself as a major wine-producing hub.

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### Corporate Vaccine Mandates, FSIS Meat Processing Coercion

- **Episode:** [1371: Bald Nancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-09
- **Time:** 1:01:54–1:06:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy/chapter/corporate-vaccine-mandates-fsis-meat-processing-coercion.md

A producer report details how the federal government uses the Food Safety Inspection Services (FSIS) to coerce meat processing plants into enforcing vaccine mandates. The email suggests that companies are threatened with the loss of licensing or funding if they do not comply with COVID-19 workplace rules. The hosts also discuss the potential for future litigation against corporations that force employees to take experimental medical treatments.

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### Herd Immunity Debate, NFL Vaccine Pressure

- **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-01
- **Time:** 55:03–58:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/herd-immunity-debate-nfl-vaccine-pressure.md

Despite high transmission rates of the Delta variant, discussions of herd immunity have decreased in mainstream media. In Gillespie County, Texas, a significant portion of the population has either been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, yet federal guidance continues to push for universal vaccination. Meanwhile, the NFL has warned teams that outbreaks among unvaccinated players could result in forfeited games and lost paychecks.

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