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SAMA Opens Psychedelic Art Exhibit

March 11, 2010 · Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal talks with the San Antonio Museum of Art's David Rubin about their new exhibit, "Psychedelic: Optical and Visionary Art since the 1960s."


"Natural Born Killer" Joshua Maxwell's Last Death Row Interview

March 11, 2010 · Later today convicted killer Joshua Maxwell is expected to be executed in Huntsville. Maxwell says he doesn’t see any justice in his planned death, but he’s ready to face the executioner. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


San Antonio Man Creates Stop-Motion Film

March 10, 2010 · Preview The Fall of the House of Usher, a new stop-motion film from San Antonio artist filmmaker Eric Conseca.


AtticRep Tackles Love and Marriage in its Forum Theatre Project

March 10, 2010 · Rick Frederick is an ensemble member at AtticRep, and he’s directing their Forum Theatre Project. He sat down with Terry Gildea to talk about this year’s subject: Love and Marriage.


Boerne’s Herff Farm Listed as Endangered Historic Place

March 10, 2010 · It has survived hostile attacks and the fury of Mother Nature but the Herff Farm in Boerne could face its toughest challenge yet: urban sprawl. But now the historic homestead is getting some needed attention after it was named an Endangered Historic Place. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


DPS Tells Spring Breakers – Stay Away from Mexico

March 4, 2010 · Spring break is a chance for college students to put away the books get away from campus, but if they cross the border the DPS says those students could get a lesson in drug gang violence.  Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Texas Tornados Release New Album

March 3, 2010 · Twisting rock and roll, country and conjunto music, the Texas Tornados produced an infectious sound. But can that magic be recreated now that two key performers have passed on? The surviving members of the Tornados announced yesterday they are giving it a spin with a new CD. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Canseco Will Face Hurd in GOP 23rd District Congressional Runoff

March 3, 2010 · In one of the state’s closely-watched GOP Congressional primary elections, a political veteran will face a newcomer in a runoff. Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea has the story.


International Woman’s Day March Celebrates 20th Anniversary

March 2, 2010 · Marissa Gonzalez and Katherine Watson, organizationers of the International Women's Day March speak to Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal about the march's 20th anniversary.


New State Requirement for First Time Drivers License

March 1, 2010 · A new state law goes into effect today that toughens the requirements for getting a drivers license. The intention is to make the streets safer. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Arrests Made in East Texas Church Fires

February 21, 2010 · Federal authorities arrested two suspects Sunday in connection with a string of East Texas church fires.  Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies reports.


North Austin Plane Crash

February 18, 2010 · The fire caused by a small plane crash into an IRS office building in North Austin this morning has been contained.  Two people in the building were injured.  One person remains missing.  KUT’s Mose Buchele was at the scene.


CPS Energy Settles Lawsuit Over STP

February 18, 2010 · CPS Energy announced a settlement with Nuclear Innovation North America over a lawsuit the South Texas Nuclear Project.  Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Primary Early Voting Underway

February 17, 2010 ·Early Voting is underway for the primary elections across Texas. In Bexar County voter turn out is surprising officials. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Perry Addresses Texas Homeland Security Conference

February 16, 2010 · Governor Rick Perry took another swipe at Washington D.C.’s efforts to control the US-Mexico border while also announcing a new Texas effort to help border prosecutors. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


San Antonio Symphony Names New Music Director

February 16, 2010 · The San Antonio Symphony has named Sebastian Lang-Lessing as its new Music Director, ending a three year search for Larry Rachleff's replacement. Texas Public Radio's John Clare has the story.


New Poll Shows Tight Race for Texas GOP Nomination

February 12, 2010 ·The race for the Republican nomination for governor is getting tighter – according to a new poll released by the Texas Tribune and the University of Texas. TPR’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Sketches Released in East Texas Church Fires

February 12, 2010 · Investigators have released sketches of three persons of interest sought in a string of Texas church fires. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.
 


CPS Energy Customers Sound Off on Rate Increase

February 9, 2010 · CPS Energy is proposing a rate hike for electricity and natural gas. Monday night, energy consumers had a chance to speak out at a public hearing. Many of the speakers took CPS Energy to task. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Allstate to Bring 600 Jobs to SA

February 9, 2010 · As much of the nation is dealing with double digit unemployment, San Antonio is celebrating the announcement of another job generator moving to the city. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Congressman Lamar Smith Critical of Obama Budget

February 8, 2010 · Central Texas congressman Lamar Smith is joining the chorus of Republican lawmakers critical of President Obama's proposed $3.8 trillion budget. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports.


SA Food Bank Seeing Major Surge in Local Hunger

February 4, 2010 · A growing number of area residents are going hungry, according to a national study released Tuesday by the San Antonio Food Bank. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps Comes to The Majestic Theatre

February 3, 2010 · Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone talks to Harold Goldfaden, production manager of the touring version of Alfred Hitchock's The 39 Steps, which is making a stop at the Majestic Theatre.


Texas Oil Industry Reacts to Obama’s Proposed Budget

February 1, 2010 · With a $3.8 trillion dollar price tag, President Barack Obama released his proposed budget Monday. It has the largest projected deficit in U.S. history, but it also includes cuts to government programs and subsidizes to the oil and gas industry. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has more.


NESA to Stay Open with Faculty Cuts

January 22, 2010 · The superintendent of the Northeast Independent School District announced plans Thursday night to keep an arts magnet high school open for the next school year. But Dr. Richard Middleton says the school will face some financial cuts. TPR’s Terry Gildea has more.


Cultural Exchange Between San Antonio and Mexico Planned for 2010

January 19, 2010 · Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal talks with Gabriela Franco, Director of the Instituto Cultural de Mexico and Felix Padron, Director of San Antonio's Office of Cultural Affairs.
 


MLK March Brings San Antonio Together

January 18, 2010 · People from all over San Antonio gathered Monday on San Antonio’s eastside to remember the slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea spoke to several people about the importance of this year’s march.


NESA In Jeopardy of Closing

January 14, 2010 · A San Antonio magnet high school for the arts could soon be closing its doors if officials in the Northeast Independent School District can’t come up with a plan to continue funding it. More from TPR’s Terry Gildea.


UTHSC Working To Provide Relief to Haiti After Quake

January 14, 2010 · The death toll continues to climb in Haiti after it was struck by a massive earthquake. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has a history of working with the poor in Haiti. And as Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports the medical staff is gearing up to return.


Police vs. Fire Fighters in Jalapeno Eating Contest

January 13, 2010 · San Antonio police officers and fight fighters are used to being in tough situations – but Tuesday things got pretty hot. They were in a jalapeno eating contest for a good cause. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has the story.


TAMEST Members Discuss Ways to Improve Military Healthcare

January 11, 2010 · Some of the brightest and best scientific professionals in Texas gathered in San Antonio last week to discuss innovations in military health care. More from TPR’s Terry Gildea.


Texas Tech Wins Alamo Bowl Despite Difficult Week

January 4, 2010 · Fans of Texas Tech football gathered in San Antonio on Saturday to cheer on their team at the Alamo Bowl, despite the controversy over fired head coach Mike Leach. TPR’s Terry Gildea has the story.


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