Terry Gildea

Sundance Subsidy Stirs Conservative Pushback

Terry Gildea — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:56:00 +0000

A disagreement between supporters of the Sundance Film Festival and a conservative think tank in Utah is raising questions about whether tax dollars should support the arts. The Sutherland Institute says some films screened at Sundance do not reflect Utah values.

The controversy began with a blog post on the Sutherland Institute's website.

Wounded Vet Takes Pain Of War To Comedy Club

Terry Gildea and Terry Gildea — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:50:45 +0000

We first brought you the story of Staff Sgt. Bobby Henline last year. He was wounded in Iraq in 2007 and burned over nearly half his body.

After months of recovery, his life is slowly getting back to normal. Henline must endure grueling physical therapy because of injuries. But to help heal the wounds we can't see, he has taken up an interesting hobby, one that helps him employ the healing power of laughter.

It's open mic night at the Rivercenter Comedy Club in San Antonio.

A Pregnant Pause, Reflections On Teen Pregnancy: A Three-Part Series

Terry Gildea — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:37:34 +0000

This series examined state legislative efforts to reduce teen pregnancy numbers and continued with a look at education and health care measures aimed at prevention through the efforts of Project WORTH. The final part of the series took a look at Seton Home and their efforts to provide financial and emotional support to teenage mothers.

Texas League Umpires Shoot for the Big Leagues

Terry Gildea — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:54:37 +0000

Many Americans grow up in love with the game of baseball. They dream of hitting it out of the park – turning a big double play, but how many dream of standing behind the plate and doing perhaps the toughest job in the game? Three umpires from the Texas League and their quest to wear blue in the bigs.