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Obviously Wrong

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by Mark Caples

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šŸŽ™ļø Obviously Wrong w/ Mark Caples Because not everything fits neatly into a project plan… or polite conversation. This is the Leadership Knocks spin-off where I hit record on the thoughts that don’t belong in the Hard Knock University syllabus. Quick, punchy editorials on everything from water conservation to pop culture stupidity, political whiplash, and whatever else is grinding my gears this week. It’s unscripted. It’s unfiltered. It’s probably obviously wrong to someone — and that’s the point. Expect short-form rants, sharp insights, and the occasional side of sarcasm. If you want leadership wisdom wrapped in grit and a reality check on the news cycle, welcome to your new favorite soapbox. #HardKnockLessons | #LeadershipKnocks | #ObviouslyWrongPodcast <br/><br/><a href="https://leadershipknocks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">leadershipknocks.substack.com</a>

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Episode thumbnail for Treated Wastewater: Harmless or Hill Country Gamble? | Obviously Wrong #7

February 19, 2026

Treated Wastewater: Harmless or Hill Country Gamble? | Obviously Wrong #7

<p>In this episode of Obviously Wrong, Mark Dalton Caples breaks down:What ā€œtreated wastewaterā€ actually is (and what it isn’t)What discharge permits cover — and what they don’tPFAS (ā€œforever chemicalsā€), pharmaceuticals, and microplasticsWhy Hill Country karst geology makes this differentThe Trinity Aquifer risk no one wants to talk aboutThe Lennar subdivisions in Comal CountyHouse Bill 2265 and the local authority gapWhy this isn’t about left vs. right — it’s about structureThis episode connects the dots between:Canyon Lake drought levelsOilfield wastewater immunity lawsPrivate equity water consumptionAnd the regulatory system that treats cumulative impact like it doesn’t existThis is not anti-development.This is pro-accountability.Technology exists to do wastewater reuse the right way. Orange County proves it. Singapore proves it.So the question isn’t ā€œIs treated wastewater safe?ā€The question is: Safe under what standards — and safe for how long?#HardKnockLessonsEvery system produces exactly what it was designed to produce.PRIOR COVERAGEā–¶ļø The Historic Canyon Lake Drought<a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/Slo9g6xOY9k">https://youtu.be/Slo9g6xOY9k</a>šŸ“– Frackin’ Dry<a target="_blank" href="https://leadershipknocks.substack.com/p/frackin-dry-how-texas-dug-itself">https://leadershipknocks.substack.com/p/frackin-dry-how-texas-dug-itself</a>šŸ“– Drought, Data, and Drama<a target="_blank" href="https://leadershipknocks.substack.com/p/drought-data-and-drama-the-real-story">https://leadershipknocks.substack.com/p/drought-data-and-drama-the-real-story</a>šŸ“– Laundered Cars and Thirsty Aquifers<a target="_blank" href="https://leadershipknocks.substack.com/p/laundered-cars-and-thirsty-aquifers">https://leadershipknocks.substack.com/p/laundered-cars-and-thirsty-aquifers</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://leadershipknocks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">leadershipknocks.substack.com</a>

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August 3, 2025

Perpetual Drought Punctuated by Periodic Flooding

<p>On July 4th, 2025, the Texas Hill Country experienced one of its deadliest natural disasters in history. In just 45 minutes, the Guadalupe River rose over 26 feet, killing 130+ people and wiping $200 million off Kerr County's tax rolls. But this wasn't just a meteorological disaster. It was a failure of leadership, preparation, and community priorities.</p><p>In this episode, we dive deep into what went wrong when key emergency officials were asleep or absent during the crisis, how Kerr County had rejected flood warning systems nine times due to local tax resistance, and why a region plagued by five years of drought was so unprepared for devastating floods.</p><p>We'll explore the bitter irony of Canyon Lake. How its drought-depleted state actually saved lives by absorbing floodwaters, yet still needs two more disasters like this just to reach normal capacity. From the heartbreaking stories of Camp Mystic to the heroes in Bumble Bee Hills who rebuilt their community when institutions failed, this is the complete story of what happens when water writes the rules.</p><p><strong>What You'll Learn:</strong></p><p>* How emergency management protocols completely broke down during the disaster</p><p>* Why "Flash Flood Alley" lived up to its deadly reputation</p><p>* The real economic and psychological toll on Hill Country communities</p><p>* How misinformation spread as fast as the floodwaters</p><p>* Why the Hill Country faces both extreme drought and deadly flooding</p><p>* What lessons we must learn before the next disaster strikes</p><p>This is investigative journalism meets disaster analysis. No sugar-coating, no political correctness, just the hard truths about what happened and what it means for water management in Texas.</p><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><p>* The Texas Tribune investigation into emergency management failures</p><p>* San Antonio Express-News reporting on affected communities</p><p>* Official testimony from state legislative hearings</p><p>* On-the-ground reporting from flood-affected areas</p><p><p><strong>Subscribe</strong> for more hard-hitting analysis on the stories that matter in Texas and beyond.</p></p><p><strong>RESOURCES FOR THE HARD KNOCK STUDENT:</strong></p><p><strong>Forget Theory! Get Schooled the Hard Knock Way</strong></p><p>Buy the book that ditches fluff for field-tested project management lessons.</p><p>šŸ“š Use Coupon Code SUBSTACK for 50% off the Book: <a target="_blank" href="https://leadershipknocks.com/books">The Hard Knock School of Project Management</a></p><p><strong>Skip the MBA! We’ve Got War Stories Instead</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://leadershipknocks.com/podcasts">The Hard Knock University Podcast</a> delivers what no classroom can: project scars, survival tactics, and straight talk.</p><p>🌐 Official Website: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.leadershipknocks.com/">www.LeadershipKnocks.com</a></p><p>šŸ“± LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" href="http://linkedin.com/leadership-knocks">@LeadershipKnocks</a></p><p>šŸ“¢ Speaking & Booking Info: <a target="_blank" href="https://leadershipknocks.com/ola/services/general-consulting-coaching">Book Mark to Speak</a></p><p>Keep grinding, keep learning, and remember; failure is just tuition at the Hard Knock University.</p><p><strong>I’m rooting for you!</strong></p><p><strong>Previously on Obviously Wrong:</strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://leadershipknocks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">leadershipknocks.substack.com</a>

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July 7, 2025

Too Much Power In One Hand

Mark Caples analyzes the excessive power concentrated in the American presidency, exploring its historical roots and implications for leadership and project management.

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What is Obviously Wrong?

šŸŽ™ļø Obviously Wrong w/ Mark Caples Because not everything fits neatly into a project plan… or polite conversation.

This is the Leadership Knocks spin-off where I hit record on the thoughts that don’t belong in the Hard Knock University syllabus. Quick, punchy editorials on everything from water conservation to pop culture stupidity, political whiplash, and whatever else is grinding my gears this week.

It’s unscripted. It’s unfiltered. It’s probably obviously wrong to someone — and that’s the point.

Expect short-form rants, sharp insights, and the occasional side of sarcasm. If you want leadership wisdom wrapped in grit and a reality check on the news cycle, welcome to your new favorite soapbox.

#HardKnockLessons | #LeadershipKnocks | #ObviouslyWrongPodcast <br/><br/><a href="https://leadershipknocks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">leadershipknocks.substack.com</a>

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