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Mexico's Tech Industry & The Influence Of Immigration On A Wisconsin Dairy Farm

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:17:42 +0000

The technology industry in Mexico is on the rise. A little-known provision in the massive Senate immigration bill singles out Canadian snowbirds to grant them longer stays. A fifth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer hires most of his workers from Mexico. Finally, a group of San Diego students have created their own cooking show.

The Source: Ethics In Every Decision At City Hall

Paul Flahive — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:19:33 +0000

In The First Segment:

Art Downey, chairman of the Ethics Review Board, and Brian Chasnoff, a columnist for the San Antonio Express-News, join us to talk about the continuing role of ethics in decisions made at City Hall.

After the latest incident, this one involving District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan, San Antonio residents want to know what the city plans to do about the culture at City Hall.

Texas Vs. Mexico Water Fight Takes Turn In State's Favor

Ryan Poppe — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:39:25 +0000

Since the start of the legislative session, Rep. Eddie Lucio, D-Harlingen, has made it clear that Mexico needs to release the over 400,000 acre feet of water owed to Texas.

Mexican Government Authorizes Additional Water Flow Into U.S.

Joey Palacios — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:54:00 +0000

The Mexican Government has agreed to release additional water into the Rio Grande from its tributaries outside of a 79-year-old treaty on water rights as both counties face a difficult drought.

The 90-day agreement will allow additional water from the San Rodrigo River to flow into the Rio Grande and be used by the two countries.

The agreement comes a few weeks after several South Texas congressmen voiced grave concerns about water shortages.

Mexican Nationals Make Retail Pilgrimage For Semana Santa

Joey Palacios — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:45:48 +0000

This week is Semana Santa (Holy Week), and it's a big week in Mexico - schools cancel classes and businesses take a holiday. It is also a big week for retailers in the Southwest United States because Mexican shoppers cross the border in droves.

For San Antonio it’s one of the biggest weeks of the year for retail sales, and retailers have high hopes for this year’s Semana Santa spending spree because of a powerful peso.

World Music Celebrations: Los Brujos en Mexico

Deirdre Saravia — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:28:29 +0000

Each week on World Music (Saturday nights from 8-10 on KSTX 89.1 FM), I take a look at festivals happening around the world along with the music of the cultures. This week, supernatural celebrations abound in Mexico.

CONGRESO DE BRUJOS

Catemaco, Mexico lies on the Gulf of Mexico in Veracruz. Normally a sedate, drowsy little town, it becomes the center of witchcraft next weekend. The National Congress of Witches will be underway.

Castro Meets Mexico's President Peña Nieto To Talk Trade/Immigration

David Martin Davies — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:30:01 +0000

Looking to increase trade ties, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on Thursday. Castro also updated the president on U.S. immigration reform.

Peña Nieto’s presidential term is only several months old and Castro said he’s looking for ways to improve the flow of trade between the two neighbors. Castro said he was in Mexico City looking to promote San Antonio as a major trade hub for Mexico.

Mexico Re-Making Its Centuries-Old Tradition Of Midwifery

Crystal Chavez — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:08:49 +0000

Fronteras: Some are asking President Obama to hire more Latinos in his second term. Proponents are planning to reintroduce the Violence Against Women Act, which died in the House last session. Immigrant driver's licenses are a hot topic in New Mexico, and we look at how Mexico is re-making its centuries-old tradition of midwifery.

Unique New Congresswoman From Arizona Prepares For National Stage

Crystal Chavez — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:09:44 +0000

Kyrsten Sinema, who was homeless for a time growing up, is headed to Congress, and another Arizona lawmaker, Ann Kirkpatrick, is returning to Washington in January after sitting out a term. Some people returning to Mexico are still facing economic struggles in their home country. Also, we report Mexico has its own population of people living in the shadows.

Lionel Sosa On How the Mexican Revolution Changed America

David Martin Davies — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:17:06 +0000

The Mexican revolution drove people into the United States and those that settled in South Texas helped shape the cultural and economic landscape of the area. This is especially notable as the Hispanic population continues to increase in the United States, and the country -- as Mayor Julián Castro put it -- begins to look like San Antonio. The last part of the show highlights a performance of Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker," a production that is a holiday tradition in San Antonio and the U.S.