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First Friday Q&A | August 2025 | Ep 385

Mark LaCour & Paige Wilson
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Sponsored by Cognite – https://www.cognite.com/en/ogpodcast Don’t forget to ask a question for our next First Friday Q&A. You ask the questions and we answer them. Episode Links Here’s a list of trusted organizations vetted by Kerr County Officials and non-profit leaders: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Kerrville Area Rebuilding and Recovery Fund San ... Show More
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