The Source

Monday - Thursday from 3-4 p.m. on KSTX

The Source is a daily one-hour call-in talk show that gives listeners in San Antonio the opportunity to call and connect with our in-studio guests and city-wide audience.

The Source seeks to give life, context and breadth to the events and issues affecting San Antonio by bringing newsmakers and experts to the public, and highlighting the people being affected by the news of the day.

Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion and analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.

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The Source
3:41 pm
Mon October 29, 2012

The Race for Texas' U.S. Congressional District 23 - Canseco v. Gallego

Credit State of Texas District Viewer
U.S. Congressional District 23 is one of the largest in Texas. Canseco won the seat two years ago, but some political watchers are saying that the race is very much in contention.

Republican Francisco "Quico" Canseco is mounting his first defense of the seat he won two years ago from Ciro Rodriguez. The Democrats want to put this massive district back in the blue column, and State Representative Pete Gallego of Alpine is their nominee.

The 23rd Congressional District is seen as Republican-leaning and is massive – starting in San Antonio and reaching all the way west just shy of El Paso, stretching hundreds of miles along the Texas-Mexico border.

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Local Elections
1:25 pm
Wed October 17, 2012

The Race for Texas House District 117

Texas House District 117
Credit State of Texas District Viewer / Texas Legislative Council
Texas House District 117 (in blue) is among the most rapidly growing parts of Bexar County. It encompasses the far west and south west portions of Bexar County.

Incumbent John Garza and challenger Philip Cortez are divided on the role and effectiveness of education in their district. Cortez says that quality public education is the key to getting the district's residents on the road to success, and Garza says that state programs do not work and a voucher system would be the best way to make education stronger.

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Local Elections
5:22 pm
Thu October 11, 2012

Donna Campbell and John Courage Debate for Texas Senate District 25

Credit State of Texas District Viewer
Texas Senate District 25 includes areas of six different counties.

Following the primaries, Tea Party favorite Dr. Donna Campbell and Democrat John Courage emerged as the contenders for the Texas Senate District 25 seat.

The primary knocked longtime Senator Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, out of the running, along with challenger, former Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones.

Perhaps one of the only issues Campbell and Courage agree upon is opposition to toll roads, but they have vastly different views on health care, education, and energy.

So how does a physician plan to serve full time in the Senate?

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U.S. Congressional Race
4:30 pm
Thu October 4, 2012

The Race for Texas' New Congressional District 35

Credit State of Texas District Viewer
Central Texas Congressional Districts via the Texas Legislative Council's District Viewer. District 35 is the orange area stretching up IH-35.

As Republican candidate Susan Narvaiz points out, both of the top candidates in the newly created Congressional District 35 race are newcomers being that District 35 is newly created; although Congressman Lloyd Doggett, who currently represents Texas' 25th District, has been in the political arena for quite some time.

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U.S. Congressional Race
1:22 pm
Wed September 26, 2012

The Race for the 20th Congressional District of Texas

20th U.S. Congressional District of Texas
Credit State of Texas District Viewer / State of Texas
Map of the 20th Congressional District pulled from the State of Texas District Viewer tool available online at http://gis1.tlc.state.tx.us/ - From the blank map screen, select plans at the top of the window, then click which plan you would like to see.

Congressman Charlie Gonzalez is retiring from the seat that represents central San Antonio – and now there’s a race to determine who will claim the post. Republican small businessman David Rosa is facing off against Democrat State Rep. Joaquín Castro.

This race is being called a David and Goliath match up, as GOP delegate and political behind-the-scenes man Rosa goes up against the Castro camp, but the voters will decide who will win the open seat.

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City Council Redistricting/Bexar County Sheriff
5:22 pm
Wed September 19, 2012

City Council Redistricting and the Race for Bexar County Sheriff

Credit Chris Eudaily / TPR
Revised lines for San Antonio City Council Districts.

With population shifts revealed by the latest census numbers, it was time to re-draw city council districts. David Mendez is the man charged with drawing the new boundaries and making sure everyone has equal representation in San Antonio. The race for Bexar County Sheriff features Democrat incumbent Amadeo Ortiz and Republican Retired Air Force General Susan Pamerleau.

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Public Broadcasting
12:38 pm
Wed September 12, 2012

KLRN: 50 Years of Broadcasting PBS in San Antonio

Credit KLRN

Bill Moll, who today is KLRN’s president and CEO, was the first person to speak on the carrier wave half a century ago. He has a lot to think about since that first broadcast, and reflects on the past and future of KLRN – including what would happen to public broadcasting if the CPB federal funds are cut off.

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San Antonio's Political/Cultural Stars
12:55 pm
Wed September 5, 2012

Mayor Castro at the DNC and the Future of the Museo Alameda

San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro
Credit Ryan Loyd / Texas Public Radio
Mayor Julián Castro delivers the keynotes address at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Democratic National Convention - Mayor Julián Castro

Tuesday night San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro stepped into the national spotlight by delivering the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The prime time spot at the convention has turned Castro into a national political figure and has spurred talk that he’ll soon seek a statewide elected office. However, Texas has not elected a democrat to a statewide office since 1997.

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Arts & Culture
2:35 pm
Thu January 26, 2012

San Antonio Soars Again with "Wings" Restoration

This week, a silent film was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar for the first time in 85 years.  The last time that happened was at the first Academy Awards ceremony, and the picture that won was “Wings,” shot right here in San Antonio.

“Wings” is the story of two young men, played by Charles "Buddy" Rogers and Richard Arlen, who enlist in the Army Air Corps during World War I.  Released in 1927, it’s been sitting in Paramount’s vault for years.  After a lengthy restoration process, the film is now available on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time ever.

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The Source
6:05 pm
Thu October 13, 2011

The Source: Public Art In San Antonio

There’s a new emphasis on public art around the city, and San Antonio’s public arts effort has been awarded a portion of the city budget to create art projects throughout town. The Mulberry Bridge project is the latest work of public art; it’s located at Brackenridge Park. Eileen Pace visits to the Brackenridge Golf Club and talks with artist Diane Kersey, creator of the Toad and Golf Bridges artwork. Also, David Martin Davies also gives us a peek at a Year of Jazz, a citywide celebration that kicks off October 23. 

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