Topic: Contest

Charlie Waits recounts his transition from education to a successful sales career at 3M Company in Atlanta, where he became a top salesman for copy machines. He reflects on a period of poor health characterized by being overweight and smoking before undergoing a physical recreation of himself between the ages of 45 and 48. This personal transformation led him to lose 50 pounds and eventually author several books on fitness.

Jack DeVault draws the winning number for the November trivia contest, identifying "Trey" as the winner. Mike Hanson thanks DeVault for traveling from San Antonio and encourages listeners to contact the show for copies of DeVault's book. The program concludes with a reprise of "The Fishing Hole" as the credits roll.

Lieutenant Beck of the Travis County SWAT team clarified that his unit serves felony warrants and does not participate in IRS asset forfeitures or home seizures. During the exchange, a challenge was issued for a charity shooting contest between the SWAT snipers and a local critic. Beck noted that Sheriff Fraser ultimately decided against the contest to avoid public misinterpretation of the event.

Host Mike Hanson welcomes viewers to River City Talk, broadcasting live from ACTV studios in East Austin on Channel 16. He introduces guests Jeff Davis and Ken Ayala while outlining the show's open-topic format. Hanson also acknowledges sponsors KCR Cabinets, Arbor 7 Theaters, and Sonic Drive-In before announcing the start of a new monthly trivia contest.

A caller named Tom participates in the trivia contest, correctly identifying the starting phrase of the Indianapolis 500. Mike Hanson explains the process for entering the monthly drawing and directs the caller to leave his contact information. The segment reinforces the show's interactive format and its reliance on local viewer participation.

Alex Jones proposes a charity shooting contest against Lieutenant Beck, though Beck notes that Sheriff Margo Frazier decided against it to avoid public misinterpretation. Beck explains a head injury he sustained was from falling down stairs, not "busting through a door." The segment concludes with a brief mention of a local resident named Marston who has struggled for years to recover property value lost to city land sales.