Behind The Falls
A behind-the-scenes look at what's happening in a small town in the Texas Hill Country. Marble Falls stands out as the crown jewel of the Highland Lakes, where the Hill Country’s rolling landscape breaks up into six gorgeous lakes built into the Colorado River. A popular destination for boating, watersports and other outdoor activities, Marble Falls serves as the economic leader for Hill Country residents, visitors and surrounding communities. About an hour’s drive from both Austin and San Antonio, three hours from Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth, and squarely within the Hill Country.
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Episodes
E1: City Council Meeting Recap: 03.18.25
Join Dave, Erin, and Kurt as they sit down and discuss the March 18th City Council Meeting. Happy 40th Birthday to Kurt! (Yes, I wished myself a HB lol)
39 min
E2: City Council Meeting Recap: 03.04.25
Join Dave, Erin, and Kurt as they recap the March 4th Council Meeting.
19 min
E3: City Council Meeting Recap: 02.18.25
Tune in as Dave, Erin, and Kurt recap the City Council Meeting!
17 min
E4: City Council Meeting Recap: 02.01.25
Tune in as Dave, Erin, and Kurt recap the City Council Meeting!
17 min
E5: City Council Meeting Recap: 01.07.25
Our apologies - this episode was late to upload!
21 min
E6: City Council Meeting Recap: 01.21.25
Join Dave, Erin, and Kurt as they recap last nights City Council Meeting!
20 min
E7: City Council Meeting Recap: 12.04.24
Tune in as Dave, Erin, and Kurt sit down and discuss last nights City Council Meeting.
23 min
E8: Capital Improvement Plan
On this episode we discuss 7 various projects the City is working on. Tune in!
26 min
E9: All Things Christmas!
Listen in as Dave, Erin, and Kurt sit down and talk about all things Christmas in Marble Falls. From Bumper Cars on ice, to Pink Friday - you'll be glad you tuned into this one. Merry Christmas everyone!
37 min
E10: Behind the Falls: City Council Recap 10/15/24
Join Mayor Rhodes, Erin Burks, and Kurt Cotter as they sit down and discuss this past City Council Meeting. Have a great week!!
16 min
E11: Behind the Falls: City Council Recap 10/1/24
Join Dave, Erin, and Kurt as they Recap the October 1st City Council Meeting. A School Funding Election, also known as a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE), is a special election that gives the community the power to decide whether to approve a new tax rate for their school district. Dr Jeff Gasaway who serves as our local Super Intendant for MFISD gave a wonderful presentation. For more information on VATRE:
21 min
E12: City Council Meeting Recap: 08.06.24
Join Dave, Erin, and Kurt as they discuss the August 6th meeting.
22 min
E13: Behind the Falls: Craig Magerkurth
Join Erin and Kurt as they sit down with mayor pro-tem, Craig Magerkurth.
71 min
E14: Behind the Falls: Jeff Lazenby
Join Erin, Kurt and Mayor, Dave Rhodes as they sit down with Jeff Lazenby. Jeff handles all things financial for the City (for the most part!). This is a fun episode, we hope you enjoy it!
63 min
E15: City Council Meeting Recap: 06.16.24
Join Dave, Erin, Kurt, and guest Jeff Lazenby as we recap the July 16th City Council Meeting.
17 min
E16: City Council Meeting Recap: 05.21.24
Join Dave, Erin, and Kurt as they sit down to recap last nights City Council Meeting.
12 min
E17: City Council Meeting Recap: 05.07.24
Join Dave, Erin, and Kurt as they sit down to recap this weeks City Council Meeting.
19 min
E18: Behind the Falls: Angel Tavera with 100MAN
Join Erin & Kurt as they sit down with local volunteer with 100MAN, Angel Tavera. The next 100MANGIVEADAMN MEETING will be at Save the World Brewery on May 22nd at 6:30pm. Spread the word!
54 min
E19: Behind the Falls: Water Update
Dave, Erin, and Kurt sit down to share an update on the local water situation. We are currently in Stage 3 Water restrictions, but thank goodness we have rain in the forecast! Please check the City website for updates, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast for additional updates.
24 min
E20: City Council Meeting Recap: 04.16.24
Join Mayor Dave Rhodes, Downtown Coordinator, Erin Burks, and local Resident, Kurt Cotter as they sit down to briefly recap the April 16th City Council Meeting.
12 min
E21: Behind the Falls: Paint the Town!
Join Erin and Kurt as they interview Paint the Town Volunteers, Erin Hinzmann & Lindsey Smith! Paint the Town starts Sunday, April 21st, but events at Lakeside Pavilion start Thursday, April 25th. For more information: https://hlcarts.com/paint-the-town-festival
35 min
E22: Behind the Falls: Steve Borgic with Dialed Bike Company
Join Erin and Kurt as they sit down with Steve Borgic to discuss cycling culture in our town, and to hear about their new bike shop north of town! Check out their website: https://www.dialedbike.co
62 min
E23: Behind the Falls: The Great Eclipse!
Join Dave, Erin and Kurt as they discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming Ecslipse!
40 min
E24: City Council Meeting Recap: 03.19.24
Tune in and listen to our recap of the March 19th City Council Meeting.
15 min
E25: Ep. 8: 2023 Wrapped
Join Mayor Rhodes, Kurt, and Erin on a reflective journey through the highs and lows of 2023 in the latest episode of Behind the Falls podcast. Together, they unpack a few accomplishments that marked the year, celebrating the milestones that shaped Marble Falls. From community-driven projects to innovative initiatives, get an inside scoop on the successes that made an impact. But it's not just about looking back—the trio also delves into the challenges ahead for 2024. They discuss the upcoming opportunities and hurdles that Marble Falls faces, offering insights, strategies, and a glimpse into the city's future endeavors.
50 min
E26: City Council Meeting Recap: 12.05.23
Join Mayor Rhodes in this episode of Behind the Falls as he dives into the key moments and decisions made during the December 5 council meeting. Get an exclusive insider's look into the discussions that shaped the future of our city. From infrastructure updates to community initiatives, Mayor Rhodes breaks down the agenda items, offering insights, context, and the significance of each decision. Tune in to stay informed and engaged with the heartbeat of Marble Falls' governance.
12 min
E27: City Council Meeting Recap: 11.07.23
Join Mayor Rhodes in this episode of Behind the Falls as he dives into the key moments and decisions made during the November 11 council meeting. Get an exclusive insider's look into the discussions that shaped the future of our city. From infrastructure updates to community initiatives, Mayor Rhodes breaks down the agenda items, offering insights, context, and the significance of each decision. Tune in to stay informed and engaged with the heartbeat of Marble Falls' governance.
14 min
E28: Ep. 7: Caleb Kraenzel
Caleb Kraenzel is the Deputy City Manager for the City of Marble Falls. With experience Land Development, Utilities, and Urban Planning, Caleb talks about his 18+ years with the City and the growth that comes along with it.
77 min
E29: Ep. 8: Mark Mayfield
Mark Mayfield serves as the President/CEO of the Texas Housing Foundation, a regional public housing authority based in Marble Falls, Texas; a position he has held for 35 years. His interests include family, his church and community service. Currently he serves as President of the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation; Vice-President of the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation. Over the course of his career, he has held many positions, both elected and appointed.
73 min
E30: Ep. 6: Generational Gap
Kurt, Erin and Dave discuss the idea of a generational gap and if it exists in Marble Falls.
47 min
E31: City Council Meeting Recap 10.17.23
Mayor Rhodes recaps the City of Marble Falls Council Meeting held on October 17, 2023.
4 min
E32: Ep. 5: Johnny Campbell
Johnny Campbell, Executive Director of Marble Falls Emergency Management Services (MF EMS), talks about his life in Marble Falls including, his family's most important members, the grandkids. Learn about the current and new programs the MFEMS offers right here in your town.
59 min
E33: City Council Meeting Recap 10.3.23
Mayor Rhodes recaps the City of Marble Falls Council Meeting held on October 3, 2023.
5 min
E34: Ep. 4: Coy Guenter
Coy Guenter, aka Mr. Marble Falls himself, joins the podcast. Coy serves at the Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal for the City of Marble Falls. We chat through his life in Marble, his new role at MFFR and new projects coming to town.
62 min
E35: City Council Meeting Recap 09.5.23
Mayor Rhodes recaps the City of Marble Falls Council Meeting held on September 5, 2023.
17 min
E36: Eps. 3: Christian Fletcher, MFEDC
Christian Fletcher is the Executive Director of the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. As a type B Economic Development Corporation, they are funded by a half-cent sales tax collected within the City of Marble Falls. The primary mission of the Marble Falls EDC is the retention, expansion, and attraction of business and industry–as well as the corresponding retention, creation, and reinvestment of wealth–in the Marble Falls community.
66 min
E37: Mayor's Weekly Recap #2
Join Mayor Rhodes, Kurt Cotter and Erin Burks as they recap what happened this week at the City of Marble Falls.
18 min
E38: Mayor Recap #1
Join Mayor Dave Rhodes as he recaps what is happening on the business side of the City of Marble Falls.
7 min
E39: Eps. 2: Jeremy Qualls
Meet Jeremy Qualls, the City of Marble Falls' new Building Official. Jeremy sits down with Kurt Cotter and Erin Burks to discuss his role and service to you as a community member, his family, and what he loves about his first six weeks as a Marble Falls resident.
53 min
E40: Meet the Mayor
Meet your new Mayor, Dave Rhodes as he sits down with Kurt Cotter and Erin Burks to discuss his goals, his family and why he loves Marble Falls.
60 min