Shows
KLRNSpotlighting San Antonio as a filming destinationThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear about the city’s new incentives for filmmakers and production companies. City Council passed the measure last week, increasing incentives for companies that come to San Antonio to film and use local talent and crew. Our guest is Krystal Jones, Director of the city’s Department of Arts and Culture.Then, how will the San Antonio Independent School District avoid TEA conservatorship? We hear from Dr. Shawn Bird, SAISD Deputy Superintendent, the details on their “turnaround plan” to increase academic performance from the district’s schools.On Reporter’...
2025-11-1426 min
KLRNSAWS defends controversial wastewater plant; discusses rate increaseThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones about the impact of the government shutdown on San Antonio. She also discusses her plans to negotiate with the Spurs if Proposition B should fail at the polls.Next, SAWS President and CEO Robert Puente explains why he says the TCEQ approval of the Guajolote Ranch wastewater permit for Lennar will not impact the Edwards Aquifer as much as people think. He also talks about the proposed SAWS rate increase coming in 2026.On Reporter’s Roundtable, Molly Smith with the Expr...
2025-10-3126 min
KLRNHow do voters feel about a new Spurs arena downtown?This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we’re looking at a new poll out from UT San Antonio’s Center for Public Opinion Research on whether voters support the county Propositions on the November Ballot. Director Bryan Gervais explains how this polling could be indicative of the outcome of the vote.Next, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai outlines the two upcoming ballot propositions, what they mean, and how the taxing structure will work.We talk with Maria Perez-Diaz, the local representative on the State Board of Education, abou...
2025-10-1726 min
KLRNThe San Antonio Files | Henry CisnerosOn this edition of the SA Files, host Ed Arnold, Editor-In-Chief of the San Antonio Business Journal, talks with civic and political leader Henry Cisneros about his new book the Austin-San Antonio Megaregion. The two discuss what needs to be done in order to accommodate the incredible growth between the two cities.Watch all past episodes of The San Antonio Files by visiting www.klrn.org/sanantoniofiles.
2025-10-1326 min
KLRNHow OLLU plans to move forward after cutting degree programsThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, District 7 Council Rep Marina Alderete Gavito explains why she is asking both SAWS and the EAA for a formal statement of position on the proposed Guajolote Ranch development, and why she says the city should stay involved to protect San Antonio’s water source.Then Dr. Abel Chavez, President of Our Lady of the Lake University, discusses the recent cut to degree programs and declining enrollment and why the University is getting back to the basics with a focus on its original mission....
2025-10-1026 min
KLRNKLRN NEWS SPECIAL: BEXAR COUNTY VOTES - NOV 2025TONIGHT at 5:30, join host Randy Beamer as he breaks down the two county propositions and state constitutional amendments that will go before voters on November 4th.Watch on-air (channel 9) and on demand at www.klrn.org. Special thanks to the League of Women Voters of San Antonio Area. You can visit www.vote411.org for personalized, nonpartisan voter info ahead of the upcoming November election.
2025-10-0428 min
KLRN¡SALUD! to Leading The WayThis week on ¡SALUD!, hosts Melanie Mendez-Gonzales and Jessie Degollado meet three Latinas who are leading the way in civil service, journalism, and communication strategy. With 24 years of service in the San Antonio Fire Department, Valerie Frausto was appointed to Fire Chief in 2024 - becoming the first woman to lead the department. We hear more about her journey from Firefighter to Fire Chief. Nora Lopez’s love for journalism began at her school paper in Edinburg, Texas. Her studies at the University of Texas Pan American (now UT Rio Grande Valley) along with helpful mentorship set...
2025-10-0326 min
KLRNHow Bexar County plans to process its voter registration backlogThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew, about how the county is moving forward with a backlog of more than 50-thousand voter registration applications.Next, the city is looking at a strategic plan to increase business and tourism in the heart of the Riverwalk. Marco Barros, Trustee with the Riverwalk Business Group, explains why the plan is needed to bring declining business back.On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Andrea Drusch discusses with Randy the ethics complaint filed against Mayor Jones regarding her efforts to lu...
2025-10-0326 min
KLRN¡SALUD! to savvy leadershipOn this episode, hosts Melanie Mendez-Gonzales and Jessie Degollado introduce us to three women who know how to lead. First, from dreaming to be an actress to a decades-long career on-camera, we learn how Ara Celi made her dream a reality and coined a legendary sign-off that's still going strong. Next, we meet Rachel Benavidez, VP of Strategy and Service Delivery for VIA Metropolitan Transit. Hear how she rose to leadership in one of San Antonio's largest public agencies, despite personal tragedies and a change of professional plans .Finally, host Jessie Degollado learns...
2025-09-2626 min
KLRNLocal documentary sheds new light on Texas historyThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we visit with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, who talks about the city’s recently-passed budget, public health, and her continued concerns about Project Marvel, including the ballot language that doesn’t disclose the $311-million dollar price tag.Next, we visit with documentary producer Brandon Seale about his project the Battle of Medina. We’ll hear about the surprising finds he has uncovered just south of San Antonio, and why so many people have never even heard of this bloody battle.On Reporter’s Roundtable, Michael Karlis, reporter for the S...
2025-09-2626 min
KLRNProtecting endangered aquatic species in the Hill CountryThis week, On the Record with Randy Beamer, we talk rodeo with Cody Davenport, CEO of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. He explains what Proposition A coming up in the county election means for the rodeo, the Freeman Coliseum, and the surrounding grounds.Next, Azalia Rodriguez, Researcher for Defenders of Wildlife shares her study on endangered species in waters of the Texas Hill country, and why we need to ensure their survival. Her study was done in partnership with the Hill Country Alliance.On Reporter’s Roundtable, Stephanie Koithan, Digital Editor/Reporter with the...
2025-09-1926 min
KLRNBudget Season for the City of San AntonioThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, City Manager Erik Walsh offers details about the proposed budget for FY2026, including why and where cuts were made, and what departments will see additional funding.Then, an expert in nature based solutions for water pathways explains why the debris from the July 4th Hill Country floods should be used to shore up the banks and higher elevations of the hill country rather than going to the landfill. Expert Bryan Hummel is our guest.On Reporter’s Roundtable, San Antonio Current Editor-In-Chief Sanford Nowlin talks about the fai...
2025-09-1226 min
KLRNUTSA and UT Health San Antonio mergeThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, We take a look at the new merger between UTSA and the UTHSC system with Dr. Jennifer Potter of UT San Antonio. She shares what the merger means, and how it will benefit both the community and medical research.Next, we delve into a few of the more than 800 new laws that went into effect in Texas on September 1st with Quorum Report Editor Scott Braddock. Hear which ones you need to know about, and which ones could impact your wallet.On Reporter’s Roundtable, Andrea Drusch with...
2025-09-0526 min
KLRNHow greater:SATX’s new president & CEO plans to bring more jobs to the cityThis week, On The Record with Randy Beamer gets the scoop on the Texas Legislative special session and the walk-out Democrats from State Senator Roland Gutierrez, (D) Dist. 19. He shares his thoughts on what the walk out really accomplished for the party.Next, meet the new President and CEO of the city’s largest job-generating organization, greater:SATX, Sarah Carabias Rush. She talks about their strategy for continuing to bring jobs to the San Antonio Metro area, and their momentum going forward.On Reporter’s Roundtable, columnist Chris Tomlinson with...
2025-08-2226 min
KLRNTexas Democrats leave state, break quorum in protestThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we’re talking with State Rep Dist. 123 Diego Bernal from Illinois about the Democrats fleeing the state to break quorum over Republican’s redistricting plans. He explains the real dangers they are facing, and why he and other Democrats feel they are doing the right thing.Then, Randy talks with former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff about his new book “The Elysian Fields of Baseball: The Spiritual Evolution of America’s Game”.Rachel Hanes, Policy Director for the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, shares information about the press conference h...
2025-08-0826 min
KLRNWhat a new federal grant means for the San Antonio AirportThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we meet newly-elected District 6 councilman Ric Galvan, who shares his story, and his priorities for his district. Next, San Antonio International Airport Director JesusSaenz discusses the latest information from SAT – the newer, faster TSA check-in for military members, and the new grant received from the Federal Aviation Commission.On Reporter’s Roundtable, Madison Iszler with the San Antonio Express-News discusses her story on the proposed Spurs downtown arena, and what it could cost the city, county, and the Spurs.On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursd...
2025-08-0126 min
KLRNMayor Gina Ortiz Jones on her first month in officeTonight at 7PM, On The Record host Randy Beamer sits down with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to discuss her first months in office, her priorities, & how she's settling into City Hall. Plus, San Antonio Current Editor-In-Chief Sanford Nowlin shares reporting on Ken Paxton's divorce and his eroding support among state GOP leaders.Catch On The Record with Randy Beamer on-air (channel 9) and online with the PBS app.
2025-07-2526 min
KLRNCommunities rally to support the Texas Hill CountryThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country about his agency’s effort to coordinate help for victims of the Kerrville floods. Then, we talk with Express-News Meteorologist Anthony Franze about how the flooding happened, and how the unique weather pattern caused the Mesoscale Convective Vortex responsible for the torrential rain.We continue meeting the new San Antonio city council members. This week it’s District 8’s Ivalis Mesa Gonzalez, who talks about her activist mother who inspired her to get invol...
2025-07-1126 min
KLRNStrengthening San Antonio's Tourism IndustryOn this episode of On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks about tourism with the new President and CEO of Visit San Antonio, Mario Bass. What are his plans to building tourism back to pre-pandemic levels?Next, we look at bills that were introduced during this past legislature in Texas to slow down the growth of the solar energy- several pushed by the oil and gas industry supporters. Mark Stover, Executive Director of the Texas Solar and Storage Association breaks it down for us and explains what we could see next for solar power...
2025-06-2026 min
KLRNA recap from the runoff electionThis week On The Record, Randy Beamer recaps local elections and the 2025 Texas Legislature.Former Mayor Henry Cisneros shares his thoughts on new Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, and how she might lead the city. Then, San Antonio Report’s politics & government reporter Andrea Drusch breaks down the council runoffs and explains why some of the new council members are starting with good city hall experience. Then, the Editor of the Quorum Report, Scott Braddock, details the top bills passed by state lawmakers this session.Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve...
2025-06-1226 min
KLRNKLRN Mayoral Candidates 2025The Honorable Henry Cisneros, former Mayor of San Antonio, sits down one last time with the final Mayoral candidates, Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos. Voters will have one last chance to hear each candidate's vision for our unique city before the June 7th runoff election. Early voting runs from May 27 - June 3.
2025-05-2628 min
KLRNThe San Antonio Files - Ernest J. Martinez (May 14, 2025)KLRN News Anchor Liz Ruiz hosts this edition of the San Antonio Files, talking to Ernest J. Martinez, son of San Antonio Chicano activist Jaime Martinez. Ernest talks about his father’s connection and friendship with Labor leader Cesar Chavez, and shares a clip of rarely seen video footage of Chavez’s 1979 visit to San Antonio.The San Antonio Files shines a light on people who make our community successful, unique, colorful and diverse. Hosted by seasoned journalists known to San Antonio viewers, these curated in-depth interviews go beyond the usual TV soundbites and allow time to hear...
2025-05-1625 min
KLRNArboretum San Antonio unveils final planThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear all about Arboretum San Antonio! Randy is joined by Arboretum President/CEO Adriana Quinones, who shares the final master plan, what it will look like, and why visitors might be surprised by some of the features that will be at the new southside showplace.Then, Cat Hernandez, Director of the city’s transportation department, explains what the newly formed Multimodal Transportation Commission is, how it will work, and how it will help driver, cyclists, and pedestrians.On Reporter’s Roundtable, reporter Dylan Baddour with Inside Clima...
2025-05-1626 min
KLRNRon Nirenberg on his time as mayorAfter eight years as Mayor of San Antonio, Ron Nirenberg will step down from the dais and the city will elect a new mayor. Host Randy Beamer sits down with the outgoing mayor for an in-depth interview about his tenure as mayor, his accomplishments, and lies ahead for him. On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.
2025-05-0226 min
KLRNIncreased Safety Measures ahead of Fiesta 2025This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Metro Health Director Dr. Claude Jacob discusses how federal cuts to health initiatives will impact the city’s immunization clinics, and what this means as the measles closes in on San Antonio.Next, safety during Fiesta! Centro SA CEO Trish DeBerry explains the new technology that will be used downtown to keep visitors safe during Fiesta events.On Reporter’s Roundtable, San Antonio Report’s Andrea Drusch fills us in on the school vouchers approved by the Texas House.On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursday...
2025-04-2526 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Nora Lopez | Anne KrauseTexas Talk host Nora Lopez sits down with Anne Krause, Senior VP of Development for Texas 2036. Learn what the organization is, and how they're using a data-driven approach to address challenges facing the state of Texas. Watch on-air and online at klrn.org/live and with the PBS app. Catch a new episode of "Texas Talk with Nora Lopez" at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. To watch all previous episodes, visit: klrn.org/texastalk.Texas Talk is produced in partnership with the San Antonio Express-News.
2025-04-1826 min
KLRNNew polling from UTSA ahead of May 3 electionThis week On the Record, host Randy Beamer gets the latest from UTSA’s Bryan Gervais about their polling regarding the Mayoral candidates for the upcoming election. The UTSA polling also looked at support for the proposed Project Marvel.Next, Lewis Vetter, President of the San Antonio Conservation Society, talks with Randy about the organization’s battle with UTSA and the city regarding the Institute of Texan Cultures building. Vetter explains the group is not giving up- they just filed another appeal – even as the building is being torn down.On Reporter’s Roundtable, San Antonio Ex...
2025-04-1826 minKLRNDecision 2025: San Antonio’s Mayoral Candidates with Henry CisnerosHost Henry Cisneros interviews the top eight candidates in the race to be the Mayor of San Antonio: Rolando Pablos Gina Ortiz JonesManny PelaezJohn CourageAdriana Rocha GarciaClayton PerryMelissa Cabello HavrdaBeto Altamirano
2025-04-1658 min
KLRNA push for new voter registration falls flatThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Bexar CountyCommissioner Grant Moody talks about money spent on trying to gain new voters for the November election, and how it did not end up working as projected. He also discusses the ongoing issue of overcrowding at the Bexar County jail, and why it’s costing taxpayers. Then Gerry Schwebel, Executive Vice President of IBCBank, and an expert in Mexican trade relations, shares with Randy his thoughts on how the tariffs imposed by President Trump are going to impact Texas, the Valley and Mexico. On Reporter’s Roundta...
2025-04-1126 min
KLRN2025 Voter Guide - presented by KLRN & San Antonio ReportKLRN’s Randy Beamer and San Antonio Report’s Andrea Drusch offer an in-depth look at the 2025 municipal election – from city council candidates to Mayoral Candidates.Explore the full 2025 @sareport Voter Guide at https://sanantonioreport.org/voter-guide-launch-2025-election-mayor/
2025-04-0826 min
KLRNSan Antonio hosts the NCAA Men’s Final FourThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk about the NCAA coming to town, and it’s effect on the local economy with Richard Oliver, who oversees the Alamodome for the city of SA. He explains how the money brought in during this event is one of many reasons why the Alamodome has paid for itself many times over.Next, Krystal Jones, Director of the City of San Antonio's Arts & Culture Department, discusses the economic impact of the film commission and how San Antonio earned a spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s list of "Best Places to Li...
2025-04-0426 min
KLRNSan Antonio to test new aviation technologyThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we get the lowdown on the city’s first Vertiport coming to Port San Antonio with President and CEO Jim Perschbach. Hear about this dynamic new more efficient way to transport people and goods, and how San Antonio will be leading in this technology.Then, SAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino discusses the budget shortfall his district is facing, and how he is working to balance needs and priorities to make it work.On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Business Reporter Lindsey Carnett talks about her recent article...
2025-03-2126 min
KLRNHow to protect yourself from the recent measles outbreakThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear about a new protocol with the city. Now, as part of the new employee orientation, a union representative will be part of the onboarding process. District 6 Council Rep Melissa Cabello Havrda gives us the details.Dr. Jason Bowling, professor and infectious disease specialist at UT Health San Antonio, and chief epidemiologist at University Health, joins Randy to talk about the measles outbreak across Texas, and how you can prevent getting the disease.On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Andrea Drusch discusses the large number of can...
2025-02-2826 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Nora Lopez | Ernesto RodriguezThis week's Texas Talk guest is Ernesto Rodriguez, the Alamo’s senior historian and curator. The Alamo is undergoing a massive $550 million public private expansion and makeover that has been years in the making. As senior historian, Ernesto is overseeing the creation of a new museum that will tell the full 300-year history of the Alamo. He recently celebrated his 25th year working at the Alamo as a historian and lecturer. Watch on-air and online at klrn.org/live and with the PBS app. Catch a new episode of "Texas Talk with Nora Lopez" at 7:30 p.m. on t...
2025-02-2126 min
KLRNNISD joins nationwide lawsuit against social mediaThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai about the latest with Project Marvel, and the offshoot of that project: what to do with the Frost Bank Center if the Spurs build a new arena. Next, Northside ISD Superintendent Dr. John Craft fills us in on the district’s decision to join a class action lawsuit against major social media outlets. The suit argues that social media content is responsible for bullying and other dangers for kids and teens.On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Current’s Editor in Chief...
2025-02-2126 min
KLRNA new director for the city’s Animal Care ServicesThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we meet the new Director of the city’s Animal Care Services, Jon Gary. He talks about his plans and priorities for the department, and why pet owners need to be held accountable.Next, Annalisa Peace, Executive Director with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance discusses what her organization wants to see before the Texas Legislature this session, and she explains why water and water infrastructure issues need to be addressed.On Reporter’s Roundtable, James McCandless with the San Antonio Business Journal, details his new artic...
2025-02-0726 min
KLRNA federal grant to help re-connect the Eastside to downtownThis week on On The Record with Randy Beamer, James Nortey, CEO of SAGE (San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside), discusses the ongoing growth on San Antonio's East Side. He discusses a recently-awarded $2M grant aimed at fostering long-term economic growth, improving public health, and enhancing mobility in the area.
Krystal Jones, Director of the City of San Antonio's Arts & Culture Department, shares the economic impact of the film commission and how San Antonio earned a spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s list of "Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker."
On the Re...
2025-01-3125 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Nora Lopez | TX Rep. Gene WuTexas State Rep. Gene Wu, of Houston was just recently-elected chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. Representative Wu, a former Harris County prosecutor, has served in the House since 2013, representing a slice of Houston’s west side. He has been a vocal critic of the GOP, particularly on social media, where he frequently spars with GOP state leaders.
Watch on-air and online at klrn.org/live and with the PBS app.
To watch all previous episodes, visit: klrn.org/texastalk.
Texas Talk is produced in partnership with the San Antonio Express-News.
2025-01-1726 min
KLRNPreparing for a potential downtown transformationThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Elizabeth Borda, Director of the Underwater Research Project at Texas A&M- San Antonio. She and a group of researchers are digging deep into caves off the coast of Mexico to study organisms found buried in the sediment, and soon students will be able to go along for the excursions.
Then, the latest on everything downtown with Centro San Antonio President/CEO Trish DeBerry. She and Randy discuss Project Marvel, the proposed baseball stadium, and a plan where people can reserve a parking slot before coming downtown....
2025-01-1726 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Nora Lopez | Chef Rico TorresThis week, Texas Talk host Nora Lopez discusses food and foodies with Chef Rico Torres, whose restaurant Mixtli recently won the Michelin Star, the first restaurant in San Antonio to receive the honor.
Watch on-air and online at klrn.org/live and with the PBS app.
Catch a new episode of "Texas Talk with Nora Lopez" at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. To watch all previous episodes, visit: klrn.org/texastalk.
Texas Talk is produced in partnership with the San Antonio Express-News.
2024-12-2026 min
KLRNRemembering two San Antonio leaders
This week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Donovan Burton, Senior VP of Water Resources for SAWS, about the EPA’s mandate that municipalities replace lead pipes, and why San Antonio residents need to check their pipes.
Then, we remember two San Antonio leaders that passed in recent weeks. Jamie Kowalski, Granddaughter-In-Law of Rosemary Kowalski, talks about the remarkable life of the catering icon. Then, Arthur Emerson, President/CEO of KLRN, recalls the leadership and vision of former Mayor Howard W. Peak.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, San Antonio Business Journal Managing Editor...
2024-12-1226 min
KLRNA plan to ‘Link’ the River Walk with San Pedro CreekThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Precinct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert about his proposed pedestrian walkway connecting the River Walk with the San Pedro Creek Culture Park in downtown San Antonio.
Then, we hear from departing President & CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit Jeffrey Arndt about his decade of leadership with agency, and what he is most proud of from his tenure.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Lindsey Carnett, who covers the environment, shares information from her story about developers and agencies trying to remove the Golden Cheeked Warbler from the e...
2024-11-1526 min
KLRNThe San Antonio Files | Sam KindrickOn this edition of the San Antonio Files, host Sanford Nowlin talks Texas Outlaw Country/Rock music with legendary journalist and author Sam Kindrick.
Kindrick published Action magazine for decades, and shares his stories of hanging with Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and others, as well as his move to sobriety that has shaped his life since 1989. Kindrick’s writings and pictures of the outlaw music era is now part of the Wittliff Collection at Texas State University.
2024-11-1026 min
KLRNA new San Antonio Fire ChiefThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we meet the SAFD Fire Chief Valerie Frausto.
Then, Randy chats with former county judge and longtime lawmaker Nelson Wolff about the election, the election process, and how things look moving forward.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, we get a wrap up of the city’s propositions that passed in this week’s election with local government reporter Andrea Drusch from the San Antonio Report.
On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app and on our Facebook page. Watch all pas...
2024-11-0826 min
KLRNSAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino addresses criticismThis week On The record, Host Randy Beamer welcomes Dr. Jaime Aquino, Superintendent of SAISD, who addresses media reports about business trips he has taken as well as his work with a personal coach.
Next, new polling has been released from the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research, and Dr. Bryan Gervais, Director of the Center, shares the results.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Michael Karlis with the SA Current, discusses his recent stories on increasing rents in San Antonio as well as a story from East Texas where a li...
2024-10-2526 min
KLRNKLRN & SA Report’s 2024 Voter GuideKLRN and the San Antonio Report present the voter’s guide to the November 2024 election. Host Andrea Drusch from the SA Report covers the proposed San Antonio Charter Amendments that residents will find on the ballot, as well as information about school board elections, and basic info you need to know before you get to the polling site.
2024-10-2226 min
KLRNRecognizing and preventing domestic violenceThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Marta Pelaez, President & CEO of Family Violence Prevention Services about the causes and possible solutions of domestic violence, brought to light by the disappearance of Suzanne Simpson after a fight with her husband Brad.
Then, Jaci Randel, Director of Bexar Branches Alliance, discusses the city’s decision to use $500-thousand dollars from the Tree Mitigation Fund to donate to the San Antonio Zoo for its gorilla exhibit.
And on Reporter’s Roundtable, Camille Phillips, Education Reporter with Texas Public Radio, talks about her recent arti...
2024-10-1826 min
KLRNGrowing Pains for the San Antonio AirportThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Assistant City Manager Jeff Coyle discusses the expansion of the San Antonio International Airport, and why Southwest Airlines is suing the city over its new gate assignment.
Then, Geekdom CEO Charles Woodin shares details about Launch SA, how it can help new small businesses, and why technology continues to help grow the economy in San Antonio.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Senior Reporter Iris Dimmick discusses the propositions on the city’s ballot next month, and why the firefighter’s union is speaking out against Prop C...
2024-10-1126 min
KLRN¡SALUD! - Beauty, Brawn, and BusinessTonight at 7:30PM on ¡SALUD!, we meet four Latinas who embody beauty, brawn, and business.
First, hear from “sisterpreneurs” Mei-lon and Toni Lee Jimenez, the co-founders of Chica Beauty. Learn how the sisters have incorporated their culture into their business and how they stay true to themselves and San Antonio. We then go inside the ring with professional boxer Rianna Rios who recently became the World Boxing Association international champion. She tells us how the sport led her to military service and helped her remain disciplined, dedicated, and determined.
On “Getting Started,” Jessie Degollado sits down with...
2024-10-0426 min
KLRNThe San Antonio Files | Major General Patrick Henry Brady
Hosted by Ursula Pari, join KLRN for an in-depth interview with Major General Patrick Henry Brady, Vietnam War helicopter pilot and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
2024-09-2926 min
KLRNEnsuring the integrity of the upcoming November electionThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen about the integrity of the upcoming election.
Then, UTSA’s new Polling center has released its newest poll, showing 80-percent of those surveyed didn’t even know there are charter amendments on the ballot this November.
Finally, could SAISD hold the final card in the proposed plans for a downtown baseball stadium for the San Antonio Missions? San Antonio Report’s Isaac Windes explains.
On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the P...
2024-09-2726 min
KLRN¡SALUD! - Past to present - Latinas on City CouncilThe City Councils of San Antonio and Floresville have something in common: a majority of their members are women.
On this episode, we explore the political careers of the first Latina on San Antonio City Council, Maria Berriozabal and current Floresville Councilwoman Marissa Ximenez.
Learn what inspired them to run for office and dedicate themselves to public service.
Also on tonight's episode, journalist Jessie Degollado sits down with Lifestyle Coach Laura Saldivar Luna a to learn about how she got her start and what helped her reach her own goals.
Catch...
2024-09-2026 min
KLRNThe city moves toward “Zero Based Budgeting”This week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with District 10 City Council Rep Marc Whyte about the city staff approval for “Zero Budget Balancing”, which he championed. Find out what it means for the city and why he says it will work better than the current budgeting.
Next, Dr. Jennifer Sharpe Potter, vice president for research at UT Health San Antonio and founding director of its Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, discusses the dangers of fentanyl- what you need to know about where this deadly drug is being found these days.
On R...
2024-09-1326 min
KLRN¡SALUD! - Excelling in EducationOn this week’s show, we meet Evelina Solis, life coach and author; Brianna Mendez, associate director of development for Texas State University; and Giselle De Leon, lead STEM educator for the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology.
¡SALUD! on KLRN is made possible with generous support from Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
2024-09-1226 min
KLRNA call to change Bexar County’s presiding court systemThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Judge Christine Hortick of the 225th District Court to hear why she is challenging the current system of moving cases through the district court. She explains what she wants to change, and how it could save taxpayers money.
Next Dr. Taylor Eighmy, President of UTSA, fills us in on what the merger between UTSA and UT Health San Antonio will mean for the University of Texas system and the city.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Andrea Drusch talks about the county budget- why th...
2024-08-3026 min
KLRNA push to support businesses on the city’s east side
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, James Nortey, CEO of San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE), shares how his group is pushing to support businesses on the city’s Eastside, including areas around the Frost Bank Center should the Spurs move out.
Next, Rachel Hanes, Policy Director for the Greater Edwards Aquifer Authority, explains the new interactive feature on their website of the aquifer.
Then, Michael Karlis, Staff Reporter for the SA Current, talks about a new Texas law that provides public school teachers with immunity for violating the fi...
2024-08-1626 min
KLRNProposed city charter amendments hope to increase transparency
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with District 6 Council Rep Melissa Cabello Havrda about her proposed charter amendments that she says would increase transparency and accountability for city-owned utilities SAWS and CPS.
Then, COVID has resurfaced in a big way. Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Disease Specialist with UT Health San Antonio, discusses what we’re seeing in the number of cases, and when the new COVID vaccine will be coming out.
Next, plastic pollution is a big problem for Texas waterways. Alan Montemayor of the Alamo Sierra Club explains why...
2024-08-0926 min
KLRNPlans for a “cathedral of trees” on the southeast sideThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer welcomes former Mayor and HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros to discuss the transportation and technology summit going on this week in San Antonio. They also talk about the latest development on the city’s Arboretum, going in on the southeast side.
Next, Jeff Webster, President/CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, discusses the Chambers new program supporting military families in San Antonio.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Express-News City Hall Reporter Molly Smith talks with Randy about the city’s plans for a new downtown sports complex...
2024-08-0226 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Former State Rep. Steve AllisonTONIGHT AT 7:30 | Texas Talk host Gilbert Garcia, sits down with former State Representative Steve Allison from District 121. Allison discusses his fight with state Republicans over school vouchers, and how he hopes to see the legislature move forward in the coming years.
Watch on-air (channel 9.1) and online with the PBS app.
Texas Talk with Gilbert Garcia is produced in collaboration with the San Antonio Express-News.
2024-07-2626 min
KLRNHarsher penalty sought following a brutal murder of a River Walk duckThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks to San Antonio Park Police Officers Association President Henry Bassuk about the violent killing of a duck on the Riverwalk, and why the man accused of the crime won’t be charged.
Then, author Art Martinez de Vara discusses his new book “Beneath Sacred Ground”, which puts faces to the names of the Indigenous people who first populated San Antonio and are buried at Alamo Plaza.
Finally, on Reporter’s Roundtable, Michael Karlis with the SA Current, tells us more about some recent stories: one is rental a...
2024-06-2826 min
KLRNOpportunity Home San Antonio fires President & CEOThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Gabe Lopez, Chairman of the Board for Opportunity Home San Antonio, on why they fired President/CEO Ed Hinojosa. Lopez also discusses some of the agency’s plans moving forward.
District 1 Council Rep Dr. Sukh Kaur talks about her new CCR proposal that will change how the city conducts construction by requiring schematics of underground utilities, etc. prior to the start of new construction projects.
Then Dr. John Craft, Superintendent for the NISD, explains why his district opted out of a new state law that req...
2024-06-2126 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Journalist Scott BraddockOur guest for this episode is the preeminent authority on Texas government and politics.
As the editor of the Quorum Report and host of the “Texas Take” podcast, Scott Braddock has covered the inner workings of the Texas Legislature with unmatched detail and insight. Over the course of his career, he has also served as the chief political reporter for news-radio stations in Dallas and Houston.
On this episode, Braddock talks about Gov. Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the growing divisions between the Texas House and Senate.
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2024-06-2025 min
KLRNPotential raises and longer terms for City CouncilThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito on the proposed increase in council pay, and why she thinks it is needed. Gavito also addresses her push for more regulations regarding stray and dangerous dogs.
Next, Trish DeBerry, CEO for Centro SA, discusses the results of a recent audit on downtown safety, and what changes need to be made for increased security.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, James McCandless with the San Antonio Business Journal, discusses his article on the permit just approved for a new bridge near Eagle Pas...
2024-06-1426 min
KLRNNegotiations continue between the city and the fire unionThis week, On The Record host Randy Beamer talks with City Manager Erik Walsh about the negotiations with the Firefighter’s Union. Next, we hear about a new federally funded mental health program coming to the south side, supported by Texas A&M San Antonio. Our guest is the man who will head up the program, Dr. Stephen Lenz with Texas A&M San Antonio. And on Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Business Reporter Tracy Idell Hamilton discusses her story on how a city audit led to big questions – and a stop in funding – for several area business developmen...
2024-05-3126 min
KLRNRestoring the San Antonio River’s aquatic ecosystemThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Derek Boese, General Manager of the San Antonio River Authority about the Aquatic EcoSystem Restoration Project along the San Antonio River. What the plan will entail, and how it will affect Brackenridge Park.
Next, San Antonio’s Chief Sustainability Officer Doug Melnick talks to Randy about the Cool Neighborhood Pilot Program, which should help lower summer temperatures in parts of the city that are becoming increasingly hot.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Ramzi Ghalioum with the San Antonio Business Journal discusses the controversy over hundreds of acr...
2024-05-2426 minKLRNOn The Record | Joe Jones, President, San Antonio Professional Firefighters Union
On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with San Antonio Professional Firefighters Union President Joe Jones about the current contract negotiations between the city and the Union, why talks have stalled, and what firefighters want from the city.
Then, Karen Guz, VP of Conservation with SAWS explains their new proposal that would require customers who use large amounts of water to cut back first when restrictions are put into place.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, City Hall Reporter Molly Smith talks about former Councilman Clayton Perry considering a run for Mayor next year, as well as pa...
2024-05-1726 minKLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Deborah Omowale Jarmon, San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum
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Over time, our institutions decide what artifacts are worth preserving, which individuals are worth celebrating, what stories are worth telling, and how those stories should be told.
In her role as the CEO and director of the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum, Deborah Omowale Jarmon is working to balance the scales and fill in the blanks.
On this episode, she talks about her life, how SAAACAM is working to preserve African American history, and what she wants to see from the forthcoming Alamo Visitor Center and...
2024-05-1726 min
KLRNUniversity Health President & CEO to retire after 19 yearsThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, University Health President/CEO George Hernandez discusses his two decades of running the UH system, why we need to develop health care careers here in San Antonio, and what he plans to do after his retirement this summer.
Next, District 3 City Council Rep Phyllis Viagran explains the latest in the effort to ban horse-drawn carriages downtown- including what she feels needs to be discussed before a decision can be made.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Andrea Drusch fills us in on the details about the indi...
2024-05-0926 minKLRNPolice presence at central library raises questionsThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with the interim Director of the San Antonio Library, Kathy Donellan, about the pilot program using police presence at the Central Library downtown. A group of activists is fighting the program, saying the police presence sends the wrong message to immigrants who use the library.
It’s been almost a year since Frank Ritchie was elected Mayor of Boerne. Randy talks with him about balancing the aesthetics of Boerne’s quaint hill country feel with the explosive growth in that area.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Express...
2024-05-0326 minKLRNMillions of dollars in federal funding for San Antonio secured by Congressman Castro
ON THE RECORD host Randy Beamer talks about millions of dollars in federal funding for San Antonio secured by Congressman Joaquin Castro.
The Congressman joins us to detail where some of those funds are going, and what they will be used for.
Also, parvovirus is on the rise in San Antonio. We’re joined by Shannon Sims, Director of the city’s Animal Care Services, on how it spreads, and what you can do to prevent your dogs from becoming infected.
And On Reporter’s Roundtable, San Antonio Business journal reporter James McCandless explai...
2024-04-2526 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | San Antonio Poet Laureate Eddie VegaEven when other fighters ruled the heavyweight division in the early 1970s, Muhammad Ali was, by his own estimation and that of his fans, the People's Champion.
By the same token, even before Eddie Vega recently received the honor of being named San Antonio's poet laureate, he was unquestionably the People's Poet.
His witty and incisive examinations of food, family and the cultural complexities that come with growing up Mexican American have appeared on city buses and downtown San Antonio buildings, been performed at poetry slams and open-mic nights, and been printed in two collections...
2024-04-1926 min
KLRNCould passenger rail between San Antonio and Austin become a reality?This week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks about the concept of a passenger rail between San Antonio and Austin with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai.
Alamo Museum Planning Committee member Deborah Jarmon talks with Randy about why she is opposed to the current statue depiction of Joe the Slave, and what she would like to see instead.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Express News Senior Reporter Guillermo Contreras discusses his recent story on a Judge’s decision about removing trees near Lambert Beach at Brackenridge Park, and how the decision will impact the religious grou...
2024-04-1926 min
KLRNPotential changes to the city charterThis week On The Record, Joey Palacios with Texas Public Radio sits in as host. He talks with District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez about the upcoming council consideration for the Reproductive Justice Fund, and negotiations with the Fire Union for the contract.
We also talk with Dr. Charles Ritzler, Director of Animal Welfare at the San Antonio Zoo about how the zoo animals handled the eclipse totality.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Joey is joined by SA Current Editor-In-Chief Sanford Nowlin about Manny Pelaez’s just-announced candidacy for Mayor, as well as why the Republican National Convention is clo...
2024-04-1226 min
KLRNA push to get the city on a “zero-based budget.”Tonight On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Betty Bueche, member of the San Antonio Conservation Society, who raises questions about the Institute of Texas Cultures building management. The Society is continuing its work to try and save the building, despite UTSA wanting to demolish it.
Marc Whyte, District 10 Council Rep, discusses his efforts to get the city on a “zero-based Budget”. He explains how it works, why it will save money, and why other cities have successfully used it.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Michael Karlis, Reporter with the SA Current, talks with Randy about hi...
2024-03-2926 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Former Congressman Charlie GonzalezTonight at 7:30PM, Texas Talk host Gilbert Garcia talks with former Congressman Charlie Gonzalez.
In late 2012, when Charlie Gonzalez approached his final weeks in the U.S. House of Representatives, then-Democratic House leader Nancy Pelosi called it the "end of an era." She had good reason to say that. Gonzalez and his legendary father Henry B. Gonzalez, had, between them, held the 20th congressional seat of Texas for 51 consecutive years. Managing to simultaneously embrace his father's legacy and forge his own path, Gonzalez emerged as a strong voice on issues such as immigration, health care and education.
2024-03-2226 min
KLRNA little-known letter sent to the defenders of The Alamo.This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, hear about a little-known letter sent to the Alamo Defenders just days before the siege. Also, Randy covers the latest in the plaza and grounds renovation with Kate Rogers, Executive Director, Alamo Trust.
District 2 City Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez joins Randy to discuss his projects in council that are getting traction, including the teacher homebuyer incentive, and the new Office of Integrated Public Safety.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Randy talks with San Antonio Business Journal reporter Ramzi Abou Ghalioum about the glut of apartments in San Antonio, and how...
2024-03-2226 minKLRNProposed tax break for local child care centersThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with District 9 City Councilman John Courage about the city’s efforts to give child care facilities a 100-percent tax break on property taxes.
Then, Trish DeBerry, CEO of Centro San Antonio, discusses the “SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan” and what it will mean for revitalizing downtown.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Andrea Drusch, Government Reporter for SA Report, explains the conundrum the city is in with funding the Migrant Resource Center. What will happen when federal dollars run out?
Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is p...
2024-03-1526 min
KLRNSan Antonio Office of Sustainability releases Annual ReportThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Doug Melnick, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of San Antonio, about the 2023 annual report on Sustainability. While they are seeing success, there is more that needs to be done. Hear about incentives the city has for businesses who want to be more sustainable to help achieve the “green goal”.
Then, we meet year’s World Affair’s Council of San Antonio’s newly announced “International Citizen of the Year”, Shahrzad (Sherry) Dowlatshahi, Chief Diplomacy & Protocol Officer/Head of Global Engagement, Global Engagement Division for the City of San Antonio...
2024-02-2326 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Musician Joe ReyesWhen it comes to music, Joe Reyes doesn't see any limitations. Over the years, the Grammy-winning San Antonio guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer has worked on a dizzyingly wide range of music: heavy metal, jazz, the flamenco guitar interplay of Lara & Reyes, a Tejano album with Freddy Fender, the outlaw country of Mitch Webb & the Swindles and the daring art-pop of the band Buttercup.
On this episode, Reyes talks about his remarkable career, his creative process and how the Texas music scene has changed over the years.
Catch a new episode of "Texas Talk with Gilbert...
2024-02-1626 min
KLRNA new trail to connect southside landmarksThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer get the details on the new Brooks Green Loop Project, a hike/bike trail that will connect the Missions and other landmarks on the southside together, with Brooks CEO Leo Gomez.
Next, UTSA has a new “Center for Public Opinion Research”, which will poll area residents on issues. Hear from Bryan Gervais, the Director of the new center, on how they will conduct the polls, and who will have access to the information.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Randy talks with Express News writer Scott Huddleston about the latest...
2024-02-0926 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Dr. Jenny Hsieh, UTSA's Brain Health ConsortiumSan Antonio's Dr. Jenny Hsieh is at the forefront of the exciting advances that are currently happening in brain research.
A neuroscientist who serves as the director of UTSA’s Brain Health Consortium, Hsieh is leading a team of researchers into groundbreaking lab studies into the causes and potential treatments for Alzheimer's disease and Epilepsy.
On this episode, Hsieh talks about her lifelong fascination with the human brain, why the issue of Alzheimer's is so personal for her and what we can all hope to learn in the coming years ab...
2024-01-1926 min
KLRNCity Council resolution on Israel/Hamas loses supportThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with District 8 city councilman Manny Pelaez about the controversial proposed Israeli/Hamas resolution that has now been tabled after he pulled his support. Find out why he made that decision.
Betty Bueche with the San Antonio Conservation Society joins Randy to talk about the Texas Historical Commissions decision to approve the Institute of Texan Cultures building to the National Register of Historic places. What’s next in the effort to save the iconic structure that is one of the last buildings left from Hemisfair ’68?
2024-01-1926 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Beto Altamirano, Business LeaderHost Gilbert Garcia, columnist and opinion writer for the
San Antonio Express News, talks with local business leader and aspiring politician, Beto Altamirano.
Beto Altamirano is the CEO & Co-founder of Irys, a company building AI-driven tools that engage communities to bring real-time visibility and data analytics to urban stakeholders. Beto's interest in public policy has led him to work at the Texas House of Representatives, United States Senate, White House - United States Trade Representative, and the Alamo Area MPO.
Beto’s involvement in public policy was recognized by the
Aspen Institute Latinos & Soci...
2023-12-2226 min
KLRNConversations on KLRN | Christo Brand"Conversations on KLRN" is a half-hour show featuring chats with local hosts and various notable guests.
On this episode, local businessman Seymour Battle interviews author Christo Brand, a South African former prison guard responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela while he was incarcerated. The two became great friends, and remained so until Mandela’s death.
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and enjoy this conversation on KLRN.
2023-12-1526 minKLRNConversations on KLRN | Christo Brand"Conversations on KLRN" is a half-hour show featuring chats with local hosts and various notable guests.
On this episode, local businessman Seymour Battle interviews author Christo Brand, a South African former prison guard responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela while he was incarcerated. The two became great friends, and remained so until Mandela’s death.
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and enjoy this conversation on KLRN.
2023-12-1526 min
KLRNReporters Roundtable 2023: A Year in ReviewThis week On The Record, it’s the Reporters Roundtable “Year in Review”- a look at the top stories of 2023, or the ones we could remember. Join host Randy Beamer, San Antonio Current Editor-In-Chief Sanford Nowlin, San Antonio Express-News Editor Greg Jefferson, and San Antonio Report’s Andrea Drusch as they recap the year in local news.
On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or stream online at klrn.org/live or on our Facebook page.
Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/
Generous support for On The Recor...
2023-12-1527 min
KLRNThe Business of Business: San Antonio | 2023In 2023, the headlines painted a rosy picture of San Antonio’s economy. As the year draws to a close, were they accurate? How did we do? And how does our economy look moving forward?
Join Henry Cisneros, former San Antonio mayor and former U.S. Housing and Urban Development secretary, as he looks at business in San Antonio in 2023 with the people leading our top industries.
Visit klrn.org/businessofbusiness to watch past Business of Business: San Antonio episodes
2023-12-1355 min
KLRNWhy cones around the Frost Bank Center are bad for businessThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Precinct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert about his concerns about the impact traffic cones during Spurs games are hampering businesses around the Frost Bank Center.
Randy introduces you to the new President and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Webster, who explains the chambers role and plans moving forward.
Then, on Reporter’s Roundtable, San Antonio Express News reporter Madison Iszler explains the lawsuit filed against the San Antonio Board of Realtors and two local brokers claiming the real estate industry is ke...
2023-12-0826 min
KLRN¡SALUD! - Latina Leaders in Health (S3Ep6)On the final episode of ¡SALUD! Season 3, host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales focuses on the local Latinas leading the way in the healthcare industry.
Meet Amelie G. Ramirez, director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio; Andrea Guerrero, director of the Bexar County Health Department; and Lyssa Ochoa, a vascular surgeon with San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic.
Watch all previous episodes and seasons at: https://www.klrn.org/salud
¡SALUD! on KLRN is proudly supported by Texas Mutual.
2023-11-1826 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Chris Duel, Sports Reporter, Radio Personality, ComedianOn this episode of Texas Talk with Gilbert Garcia, we
hear from San Antonio radio personality, sports reporter, and comedian Chris Duel about his life, career, and more!
To watch all past episodes, visit klrn.org/texastalk
Watch new episodes of Texas Talk with Gilbert Garcia at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
Texas Talk is produced in partnership with the San Antonio Express-News.
2023-11-1726 min
KLRNSan Antonio ISD’s plan to close schools and what’s nextThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with
SAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino about the school closings announced this week. Then, CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza joins Randy to explain why the utility needs to have a rate increase for customers. On Reporters Roundtable, SA Current Editor-In-Chief Sanford Nowlin discusses his recent article on Elon Musk’s plan for his SpaceX project to dump wastewater into a protected estuary on the Texas Coast.
Support for On The Record is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.
Listen to all previous episodes by visiting https://www...
2023-11-1726 min
KLRN¡SALUD! - Leaders in Civics and Politics (S3Ep5)On this episode, host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales talks with Latina leaders in civics and politics. Hear from Janie Barrera, former President and CEO of LiftFund; Melissa Cabello Havrda, San Antonio District 6 City Councilwoman; and Liz Campos, Texas House District 119 representative.
Watch all previous episodes and seasons at: https://www.klrn.org/salud
¡SALUD! on KLRN is proudly supported by Texas Mutual.
2023-11-1126 min
KLRN¡SALUD! - Latinas in Education (S3Ep4)This episode of ¡SALUD! focuses on education. Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales talks with State Board of Education Representative Marisa Perez-Diaz, San Antonio mariachi teacher Rhonda Garcia, and the head of an equity in education nonprofit, Celina Moreno.
Watch all previous episodes and seasons at: https://www.klrn.org/salud
¡SALUD! on KLRN is proudly supported by Texas Mutual.
2023-11-1026 min
KLRNA possible new location for the Institute of Texan CulturesThis week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff about his new book on leadership in local government. The book offers tips on navigating personal and professional challenges, and includes some very interesting stories about Judge Wolff’s time in public service.
Then, Randy talks with Veronica Salazar, Senior VP of Business Affairs at UTSA, about a proposed plan for moving the schools’ Institute of Texan Cultures from its longtime location at Hemisfair to a new spot near the Alamo.
Finally, on Reporter’s Roundtable, “Smart Money” columnist with the Ex...
2023-11-1025 min
KLRN¡SALUD! - Latina Leaders Blazing Cyber Trails (S3Ep3)On this episode of ¡SALUD!, meet three San Antonio Latina leaders who are blazing cyber trails.
Host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales talks with Janie Gonzalez, founder of web-development company Webhead and chairwoman of CPS Energy, Amanda Keammerer, CEO of cybersecurity and information company Javilud, and Ivy Vasquez Sandoval, a robotics software engineer with Plus One Robotics.
Watch all previous episodes and seasons at: https://www.klrn.org/salud
¡SALUD! on KLRN is proudly supported by Texas Mutual.
2023-11-0926 min
KLRN¡SALUD! - Women in law enforcement and justice (S3Ep1)Hosted by Melanie Mendez-Gonzales, ¡SALUD! highlights Hispanic women taking charge in the business world in San Antonio.
On this episode, join host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales as she talks to women in law enforcement and justice. Hear from SAPD Detective Claudia Torres; Lawyer and Lawtinas Founder Brianna Chapa, and Precinct 2 Constable Leticia Vazquez.
¡SALUD! on KLRN is proudly supported by Texas Mutual.
2023-11-0726 min
KLRNThe San Antonio Files | Aging in Bexar CountyThe San Antonio Files shines a light on the people who make our community successful, unique, diverse and fun!
In collaboration with The San Antonio Report, join KLRN host Liz Ruiz and a panel of experts who discuss an array of questions concerning the city’s aging population.
Topics include housing, wellness, transportation and more.
To watch this episode and all past episodes, visit https://www.klrn.org/sanantoniofiles
2023-11-0626 min
KLRNHow “nearshoring” can help San Antonio’s growing economyThis week, former mayor and HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros
stops by to discuss San Antonio’s economy and the concept of “nearshoring.” Plus, we meet Brett Finley, the new President & CEO of the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. And, Express-News City Hall reporter Molly Smith on the potential candidates for next year’s Mayoral election.
On The Record is generously supported by Steve and Adele Dufilho.
Catch On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air and online at klrn.org/live. Check out all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the...
2023-11-0326 min
KLRNOn The Record | City to host gun buyback programThis week On The Record, Texas Public Radio’s Joey Palacios fills in for Randy and talks with District 9 Councilman John Courage about the voluntary gun buyback program the city is hosting next month.
Next, is spending $10 million dollars on athletic facilities at Texas A&M San Antonio a good idea? Precinct 1 County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores thinks so, and she explains why.
On Reporter’s Roundtable, Managing Editor Sharon Brooks from the San Antonio Business Journal talks about her article on a new executive with a local company who has her own “personal board” for guidance...
2023-10-2026 min
KLRNTexas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | Hector Saldaña, Musician & Texas Music CuratorIf you wanted to learn about Texas music and you were allowed to talk to only one person about it, Hector Saldaña would be the ideal choice.
Saldaña has been on the front lines for nearly half a century -- as a musician with his acclaimed pop-rock band The Krayolas -- as an entertainment writer and music columnist for the Express-News -- and, most recently, as the Texas Music Curator for the Witliff Collections at Texas State University.
On this episode of Texas Talk, we talk about Sa...
2023-10-2026 min