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The radio program "Caló: A Borderlands Dialect" features words and phrases from the dialect of Caló, which originated in Europe and made its way to the Southwest. Host Oscar Rodriguez discusses the history and meaning of the words, and why it's important to recognize their heritage.

This super-hot summer has been a significant drain on the water levels in the Edwards Aquifer. With all the fast growth and development, the drought-stricken San Antonio-Austin mega-metro may eventually face a water crisis. Across the region, natural springs are drying up due to extreme heat, persistent drought, and ever-growing demand for water. What can be done today to protest tomorrow’s water?

Today on Texas Matters: Some scary hours with the Texas grid during the summer heat. What is happening? And Republican candidates for president say they’ll invade Mexico. Why that is a terrible idea?

It's estimated that half a million people live in colonias along the Texas-Mexico border. These communities lack basic needs for the residents, including running water, storm drainage and sewage. What are the challenges of living in a colonia? Who is responsible for improving the substandard conditions?

What’s it like to be a war correspondent? We get a candid, darkly comic, and emotionally heavy tale of a former NPR journalist who sought out the world's most dangerous places to report from. What happens when the assignment ends? Sean Carberry joins us to take your calls.