Topic: Cross

Texas officials have conducted tests in Austin using automated devices at railroad crossings to prevent drivers from bypassing crossing arms. While proponents argue these measures are necessary to save children's lives, skeptics point to California's five-year history of issuing tickets via these systems as evidence of an impending expansion of automated law enforcement.

Charlie Waits describes the athletic journey of his daughter, Mary Ellen, who became a record-breaking runner in Austin, Texas. After initial struggles at national competitions, she went on to win her age group at the Capital 10,000 race, breaking the record by nearly four minutes. Waits uses her success to define the "athletic experience" as a combination of team membership, fitness, competition, and peer acknowledgment.

Anita Foster of the Red Cross outlines the organization's efforts to establish emergency shelters for displaced residents of West, Texas. Despite logistical challenges and the closure of I-35, relief teams are deploying from across the state to provide long-term assistance to families affected by the disaster.

Steven Crear Sr., President of the Republic of Texas, issues an open letter protesting the killing of 18-year-old Ezequiel Hernandez Jr. by U.S. Marines in Polvo Crossing, Texas. The statement condemns the Marines' actions and the failure of the United States and the State of Texas to bring the perpetrators to justice or compensate the grieving family. The host prepares to show exclusive footage related to the incident on the Texas border.

Using a map of Polvo Crossing, the guests explain the geography of the shooting near the Rio Grande. They clarify that Ezequiel Hernandez Jr. was carrying a 1918 model .22 rifle specifically to protect his goats from wild dogs belonging to a hospitalized neighbor. The segment notes the date of the shooting as May 20th and mentions the involvement of Captain Barry Caver, who was also present at the Republic of Texas standoff.

Gulf War veterans continue to donate blood at banks across the United States because the Pentagon officially denies the existence of a unique Gulf War illness. Documentation 103-600 is cited to claim the disease is communicable through bodily fluids and blood. Concerns are raised regarding the potential for the general population to contract the illness through the national blood supply.

The pagan caller explains her choice to wear a pentagram as a symbol of harmony with the planet, while criticizing the cross as a symbol of an execution device. She denies being a Satanist, stating she believes in evil as a human capability rather than a supernatural entity. The segment explores her belief in a collective energy and a form of post-mortem judgment.

The official mentions that cameras have been tested at railroad crossings to prevent accidents. The conversation shifts to electronic toll tags like "K-Tag," which Jones argues will eventually lead to the elimination of toll booth jobs and increased tracking of citizens.

Jack DeVault addresses reports of ATF agents being hit by friendly fire during the Waco raid. He mentions trial testimony where an agent admitted he was likely shot by a fellow officer using a hydroshock bullet, a type of ammunition used by the ATF but not the Branch Davidians. This testimony contradicts initial government claims that all agent injuries were caused by the Davidians.

A caller expresses sympathy for the survivors, urging the public to look past media representations. The survivors compare the lack of public outrage over Waco to the Ruby Ridge incident, noting that even humanitarian organizations like Amnesty International and the Red Cross declined to help them. They attribute this lack of support to a global control by "wicked forces" and public apathy.

Sheila Martin discusses the lack of government compensation or indictments for the actions taken against the Branch Davidians. She notes that organizations like the Red Cross and Walmart were allegedly told not to help the survivors because they were labeled as "civilly disobedient." The program concludes with a message of spiritual resilience and a final call to stand against the "New World Order" to protect the American Republic.