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February 14, 2026<\/h4>\n

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In The Living Room \u2013 With Dennis \u201cGoose\u201d Geesaman, Candidate for Texas House District 85<\/h1>\n

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We were so glad to have Dennis \u201cGoose\u201d Geesaman with us today!\u00a0\u00a0Goose is a Republican candidate for Texas House District 85 and is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with more than 20 years of service.<\/p>\n

After his military career, he returned to rural Texas where he has been involved in local government, ranching, small business, and community leadership, including service on city council and as mayor in Flatonia.<\/p>\n

During our conversation, he discussed his campaign priorities, including property taxes, state spending, education policy, border security,
and staying connected with grassroots voters across the district.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shelley Stuessel-Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online<\/span>\u00a0& Co-Creator, <\/span>Hello Austin County<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Greg Stuessel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
\nAustin County News Online & Austin County Media<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Dennis \u201cGoose\u201d Geesaman, Candidate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Texas House District 85<\/h4>\n

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\ud83c\udfa7 Episode Highlights<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

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For more information:<\/p>\n

Website: www.goose4texrep.com<\/a>
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