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Not Your power couple (Ken and Carol Cook) are not responsible for the views, actions, statements or opinions of it’s guests, or even our listeners/viewers. The information contained on this program or website is not medical or legal advice. An appearance on this platform is not necessarily an endorsement. We always encourage you to do your own research.

Hello all,This episode features Kim Laseter who is running for Judge of the 401st District Court in Collin County. Have a listen and learn about her background and her desire to serve the citizens of Collin County.For more information go to www.laseterforjudge.comEarly Voting is May 20th-May 24th and Runoff Election Day in May 28th

Hello everyone,It gives Carol and me great pleasure to share this podcast with you. This episode features Mike and Kelly Hoefler, the founders of Big Z Foundation. Here is a little about the foundation straight from their website:"The Big Z Foundation is a filed and approved 501c3 corporation established in 2018 in memory of Zach Hoefler, who died from a brain tumor (pilocytic astrocytoma). In their journey with Zach at Dallas Children’s Medical Center, the Hoefler family witnessed an incredible need for the assistance of families with children diagnosed with serious pediatric illnesses. It is important for families to feel loved and supported during this difficult time. It is from that vision that the Big Z Foundation was created."We hope you enjoy this podcast and that you will go to their website, www.bigzfoundation.org, to learn more about how you can get involved and donate to this great organization. The foundation is having its annual Big Z Classic golf tournament and Big Z bash on Friday, May 17th, 2024, at Heritage Ranch & Golf Country Club. Go to www.Bigzfoundation.org for more details and to learn more about this wonderful foundation.

Hey All,Here's one of our most recent podcasts. This one features Jim Garrison, who is running for Collin County Commissioners Court Precinct 3. Listen as Jim explains his experience both elected and appointed over his 40 years living in Collin County and why he thinks he is most qualified to serve you as your next Collin County Commissioner in Precinct 3. Election day is March 5th. You can learn more about Jim by going to his Facebook Campaign page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552253116891

Hi everyone,In another of our most recent episodes, we feature Darrell Day, who is running for Congressional District 32.Listen as Darrell shares his views on the issues affecting the citizens of District 32 and why he believes he is the right choice for your vote on March 5th.You can learn more about Darrell and his Campaign by going to his website at:https://dayfortexas.com/

Hi everyone,It's our last podcast of 2023 but a very good one—special guests Tracy Baldwin and Veronica Yost Share with us about the Allen Special Olympics Delegation.This is a fantastic organization that gives special needs children the opportunity to compete in a variety of sporting events.They are having the 25th Annual "Special Angels Among Us" this February 10th, 2024, at the Sheraton Mckinney 1900 Gateway Blvd. Mckinney Texas.To visit the website and purchase tickets or to get more information, go tohttps://one.bidpal.net/specialangelsamongus We hope you will help this great organization, and we will see you in 2024

This is our final Podcast about the GO bonds for the city of Allen. In this episode we were blessed to have Murry McKenzie, a longtime Allen resident and a member of the downtown steering committee. Murry shares how the bond if passed will be utilized to renovate the down area of Allen.Murry also shares the substantial citizen input that has gone into the vision of what a new downtown Allen would potentially look like.We hope our podcasts have been informative and have helped educate you in some small way about the bonds or at the very least sparked your interest to investigate the information about the bond measures on the ballot November 7th.Early Voting is from October 23rd through November 3rd. Election Day is Novemeber 7th.Carol and I encourage you to VOTE YES for ALLEN

This episode is a wealth of information about how general obligation (GO) bonds work and how they benefit the city of Allen for funding large projects.We were very blessed and grateful to have former Allen City Councilman Kurt Kizer join us and explain just how the bond process works, how it effects the tax rate, how the bonds are paid and other important information on GO bonds.We hope you will find this information helpful in deciding on how you will vote for the bonds.Election Day is November 7th and early voting begins on October 23rd through November 3rd.Please consider VOTING YES for ALLEN!!

Hi there,This episode is an informational podcast about the Public Art GO Bond on the ballot this November 7th.Carol was joined by Jane Bennett Chairperson for Allen Pubic Committee, Cindy Wheeler Pubic Art Board Member and Wendy McIntyre Public Art Board Member who shared their thoughts on why public art in important to the city of Allen.We hope you will find this podcast informative and that it will help you make an educated decision on the Public Art GO Bond. Please Vote YES for ALLEN by voting YES for Public Art. Early Voting starts October 23rd though November 3rd with Election Day November 7th.

Hi everyone,This episode is the first of many on the way showcasing local business organizations and non-profit organizations that impact the citizens of Allen and Collin County.This episode is focused on the upcoming 2nd Annual Starlight Gala hosted by Texas Health Resources Allen. It is on November 11th(Veterans Day) 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel in Allen.We were blessed to have Meredith Duncan and Dr. Dale Yoo join us to talk about Texas Health resources Allen's Veterans organization program in the Allen and Plano hospitals and the Cardiology program in Allen. Dr. Dale Yoo the head of the Electrophysiology department shares how the funds raised at the gala will benefit the rapidly expanding Cardiovascular program and the citizens in and around Allen.Ken also shares his personal story of his electrophysiology ablation procedure performed by Dr. Yoo.Here is how you can buy tickets to the Gala. We hope to see you there.www.texashealth.org/starlightgala

We start off Season 3 of Not Your Power Couple with our guest, Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey.Chief Harvey took the time out of his busy schedule to give some background and education on the current police Allen headquarters and the vision of what a new headquarters will look like with the passage of the GO Bond.Election Day to vote for the Police Headquarters Bond and others is on November 7th with early voting starting on October 23rd. Carol and I encourage Allen citizens to research all the bonds and we personally believe you should VOTE YES for Allen and vote for the new police headquarters. Stay tuned for more episodes about the bonds in Allen, candidates running for school board and city council in Princeton and much more this season!As always, if you have an idea for a podcast or if there is something you'd like to hear more about, please let us know at NYPCS@PROTONMAIL.COM