Democratic Gubernatorial Debate, February 8
 Leading Democratic candidates in the primary race for Texas governor convene for their first live debate on Monday, February 8 at 7 p.m. Former Houston Mayor Bill White and Texas businessman Farouk Shami square off to state their case for the democractic nomination. Tune in live on KSTX 89.1 FM and find out more at www.texasdebates.org.
KSTX Town Hall: Race, February 9
 As San Antonio's population rapidly increases, it's also becoming more racially diverse. But but what are we doing to strengthen community ties across racial lines and embrace cultural differences? Join us February 9 at St. Philip's College for our KSTX Town Hall on race. We'll have a positive discussion on how we can embrace diversity in our community. Click here for details, or visit the Town Hall page for past topics.
Today on The Source
 Today on The Source, we celebrate Black History month. Nettie Hinton from the Dignowitty Hill Neighborhood Association and Lou Miller from the African American Chamber of Commerce are here to discuss the rich African American hertitage of San Antonio. Click here to listen.
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD Encore, February 9
 For more than 35 years, legions of fans have tuned in to Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion to be entertained by his low-key reflections, sharp insights, and trademark humor. Now you can experience the show in stunning HD as the show is broadcast an encore of its life performance to hundreds of movie theaters around the country on Feburary 9, 2010. Tickets are on sale now. Click here to find a theater near you.
Attention Educators: How Have You Used Teaching Tools?
 Attention educators. In an effort to offer supplemental educational resources for your use in the classroom, TPR has developed Teaching Tools. We have assembled this wealth of online information from our program producers and offer them on our website at tpr.org. If you have used these resources, we’d like to hear your stories of how they have been worked into current curriculum. Call us at 1-800-614-8977, ext. 120 or email us at janet@tpr.org.
Black History Month specials — Thursdays at 7 p.m.
 TPR is commemorating Black History Month with three special programs that showcase the talent and commitment of African-Americans who influenced our nation and shaped our culture. Listen to KSTX 89.1 FM Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., for the next three weeks. On February 4 we feature "Say It Plain," February 11 will be "State of the Re:Union" and
on February 18 "Race and the Space Race" will air. Click here for details.
Apply for the Texas Public Radio Scholarship
 Applications will be accepted January 19 through February 15 for the Texas Public Radio Scholarship, available to students pursuing a Radio-Television-Film degree from San Antonio College. The TPR Scholarship is awarded for two semesters and offered in association with the Alamo Community Colleges Foundation and L&M Bookstore. Learn more about the scholarship and how to apply online at www.alamo.edu/sac/scholar.
TPR Travel: Reflections of Italy
 Explore the rich history, culture and cuisine of Italy as TPR embarks on a 10-day tour, November 1-10, 2010. The journey begins in Rome and continues with stops across the country, including Assisi, Umbria, Tuscany, and the heart of the Italian Renaissance, Florence. Experience the canals of Venice and the picturesque Italian Alps as the tour concludes on the Italian-Swiss border. Click for the itinerary and more.
Green by Texas Public Radio
 Visit “Green by Texas Public Radio,” our brand-new clearinghouse for the very best contemporary environmental reporting, green-living interviews, and ecological resources — everything you could need to stay connected to the pulse of the planet. Locate local recycling resources and discover how you can save energy, water and money while you adopt sustainable living practices. Click here for more.
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