Norma Martinez
Morning Edition / Fronteras Hostnorma@tpr.org
Twitter: @NormDog1
Norma Martinez is a native of El Paso and a veteran of public broadcasting. She began volunteering at the El Paso public radio station KTEP as a college student in 1989. She spent a year as a Morning Edition host and reporter at KRWG-FM in Las Cruces, New Mexico, before returning to KTEP as a full-time employee in 1995. At KTEP, Norma served as Morning Edition host, chief announcer, Traffic Director, PSA Director, and host and producer of various local shows.
Norma also voiced numerous commercials and worked part-time as a DJ at country, adult contemporary, and classic rock stations in El Paso.
Norma is a 1993 graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, earning a BA in Music Performance. She spent 23 years as a cellist with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, and currently plays with the all-volunteer Symphony Viva.
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The article "Can the Trump Administration's 'Self-Deportation' Campaign Succeed?" by the non-partisan think tank, Migration Policy Institute addresses the unanswered questions surrounding the administration's self-deportation push. -
Border Vigil in Eagle Pass has been holding monthly vigils to remember the immigrants who have drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande. The group’s members have recently been receiving training in recovering human remains at the border. -
Also: USDA aids recovery flood efforts in Kerr County; Head of SA Catholic Charities leaving for New York; FBI investigates Galveston cruise ship death -
Also: Hundreds of people in Houston protest redistricting plan; Mexico hopeful for trade deal before Aug. 1; 'King of the Hill' fans celebrate beer inspired by show
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Also: San Antonio Food Bank has enough food and water for flood relief efforts; Texas extends deadline for SNAP replacement benefits through Aug. 18; San Antonio Marathon events set for Dec. 5 and Dec. 7
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The documentary tells of the dozens of men and boys who were missing and murdered by Mexican marines during a period of four months in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo. -
Also: Texas Democratic lawmakers are not taking a quorum break off the table; Boerne school will provide temporary home for flood first responders from North Texas; Judson school board ends contract with financial consultant
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Researchers aim to humanize immigrants by sharing their stories. -
A preview of the 2025 Macondo Writers Workshop, July 21-27. The workshop and free public events take place at Trinity University and Texas Public Radio. -
A devastating flood that occurred over a century ago in San Antonio's historic West Side closely mirrors the July 4 tragedy of the Hill Country.
