Crystal Chavez
Crystal Chavez was Texas Public Radio’s Morning Edition host for three years, until January 2015.
Before moving to San Antonio, Crystal was the Morning Edition producer at KUT News in Austin, Texas, where she received an award from the Texas Medical Association for an in-depth feature series on whooping cough. Crystal graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and calls Corpus Christi, Texas home.
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The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus no longer uses elephants in its shows. The animals are heading for retirement in Florida. But their work isn't done yet.
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This week's Fronteras is a rebroadcast of one of our most popular programs. It originally aired in August of 2013. Can you say tacos?Remember those… -
- The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general has issued a critical report on border drones. The report says there is “little or no evidence”… -
On Fronteras:-- People in Mexico are tired of government corruption, violence, and of not feeling safe. Mexicans are protesting in ways they haven’t and… -
Several lawmakers have already filed bills to repeal the Texas Dream Act. Texas’ incoming lieutenant governor, Sen. Dan Patrick, has vowed to repeal it… -
On Fronteras:-- Outrage over the murders of 43 students continues in Mexico. In parts of the country, the killings appear to have led to a slightly more… -
On Fronteras: The final stories in KERA’s American Graduate series, Generation One.-- Students in Fort Worth who’ve just arrived from another country are… -
On Fronteras: His singing is beautiful; it takes you to another place because of his passion and joy. It connects even to those who don't always… -
On Fronteras:- Law enforcement personnel in San Diego County say the marijuana business is putting children in danger. But marijuana advocates say… -
On Fronteras:-- While recent studies have shown that the brain is not an immutable object and can learn and relearn skills post a critical childhood…
