San Antonio is a dynamic and diverse city. If you’re looking for an in-depth radio program that captures the pulse of our unique community, tune in to "The Source." The weekly program offers listeners insightful discussion and analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.
Host Eileen Pace covers the arts, environment, politics, education and more with guests that bring the issues home to you. Whether it's journalists that cover the beat or the newsmakers themselves, the lively in-studio discussion will have listeners coming away from the program enlightened and inspired.
"The Source" is made possible by a grant from the Gladys and Ralph Lazarus Foundation.
Airs: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 a.m. on KSTX 89.1 FM
The latest census shows the Hispanic community is the fastest-growing population in the United States. In Texas, the state with the greatest population increase in the nation, 85 percent of that growth is in the Hispanic population. Educators and community leaders are responding to the growth, and so are entertainment marketers. -more-
On this episode of The Source, Eileen Pace talks to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, and Christus Santa Rosa's Vice President, Marci Doderer, about plans to build a comprehensive children's hospital to serve San Antonio and South Central Texas. -more-
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and former Mayor Lila Cockrell talk to host Eileen Pace about the initiatives on the $596 million dollar bond issue that will be voted on May 12. The bond has five proposition categories, ranging from infrastructure and drainage, to libraries, art, and parks. Also on the program is Jeff Coyle, of Build SA Now. -more-
San Antonio’s Mission Reach of the Riverwalk is greening up, with more than 100 species of plants installed so far. The San Antonio River Authority is specific about the plants it chooses, and has also pulled out more than seven tons of undesirable plants and weeds in just six months. In this episode, a conversation with Lee Marlowe, of the SARA Watershed Management Program. -more-
Earlier this month, San Antonio became the first city in Texas to announce the appointment of a poet laureate, someone to guide the city’s literary artistic development. Dr. Carmen Tafolla joins Eileen Pace on The Source to talk about the vision she has for growing San Antonio’s poetry community. Listen here.
With Fiesta on the horizon and all the parties that will start in just a couple of weeks, The Source take some time to learn how nonprofit organizations benefit as official Fiesta events. In some cases becoming a Fiesta event can boost an organization’s annual fundraising 50 percent or more. -more-
March 29, 2012
With less funding coming from the state for public education, schools across the state have laid off teachers, combined departments, and cut programs. Educators are with the challenge to do more with less and are brainstorming innovative techniques to rise the level of learning for students. The answer for many educators is handpicking students with the greatest academic potential and providing them with focused attention.
In the wake of dwindling resources, the community college has established the Honors Academy, which focuses less on financial aid and more on a student's success at a four-year university. -more-
Last week, education activist Geoffrey Canada, CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone, spoke in San Antonio. His model for community rebuilding to provide educational opportunities for children is being replicated in San Antonio through the federal Promise Neighborhood Grant, a key component of which is charter schools. -more-
This week, millions of students across Texas are taking the first version of the state's new educational assessment called the STAAR. TPR's Joey Palacios reports on the differences between its predecessor and how it's used to determine graduation. -more-
State Rep. Mike Villarreal wants to reduce standardized testing, and hope the next state legislature uses the Rainy Day fund to replenish cut education funding. -more-
Eileen Pace interviews The Doobie Brothers founding members Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston. The pair discusses their new music, new fans, and the band's commitment to veterans, and they say goodbye to The Doobie Brothers' drummer Mike Hossack, who succumbed to cancer last week at the age of 65. -more-
A New York consultancy last week presented a proposal to San Antonio’s City Council for a Project for Public Spaces at the Alamo. Ryan Loyd talked with some of those at the meeting, and some Alamo visitors. We also talked with the San Antonio Conservation Society about historic preservation concerns. Later in the program, Nathan Cone is back from South By Southwest with a hot-button interview with the cast and director of the San Antonio film, WOLF. -more-
Improving the city’s neighborhoods and downtown, and creating an educated, skilled workforce to attract more high-paying jobs are some of SA2020's goals. One year into the initiative, there has already been progress in the areas of job creation and education improvements. Eileen Pace gets an update from Mayor Julián Castro and the new CEO of SA2020, Darryl Byrd. -more-
San Antonio’s $15.6 million share of federal stimulus funds to fight obesity are coming to an end. The program brought neighbors together for outdoor exercise, and some permanent health initiatives for the city, such as the outdoor fitness event, Síclovía taking place this Sunday for the second time. Plus, David Martin Davies speaks to outspoken comedian Bill Maher about his $1 million donation to a Super PAC that supports President Obama. -more-
Author Elva Treviño Hart speaks with us about her book, “Barefoot Heart,” which is the 2012 selection for San Antonio’s One Community/One Book project. Also, Brian Bayles, curator of anthropology at the Witte Museum, joins us to talk about the museum's recently opened exhibit “Darwin – How One Man’s Theory Turned the World on its Head." -more-
Bexar County's flood control program is more than halfway into its $500 million allotment, with some projects complete, others in mid-stream and some big ones just getting started. Hear how the comprehensive program is rebuilding roads and bridges, adding detention ponds, and on track to complete a 10-year program to save lives and property in "flash flood alley." -more-
San Antonio’s population increased 20 percentin the years between 2000 and 2010. But the numbers of African-American residents has slightly decreased, making up only about 6 percent of the population. Yet the city's black community is vibrant and making significant contributions to cultural, economic and political fabric of San Antonio. -more-
Today from Facebook to Lady Gaga, Andy Warhol’s influences on art and the media are present virtually everywhere one looks. Now a comprehensive view of Warhol’s work is on exhibit at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. -more-
The McNay Art Museum is featuring 'Andy Warhol: Fame and Misfortune,' now through May 20. Although Warhol is best known for his visual art, he experimented with many artforms, including music and film. Texas Public Radio’s Nathan Cone has this overview of Warhol’s work on film, and a preview of some of the movies you can see at the McNay this spring. -more-
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. -more-
The San Antonio Film Commission unveiled a new pilot program this week at the Sundance film festival that could make the city a hot spot for filmmakers. -more-
Abdul Al Shabani shares his view of the war in Iraq from the inside out. He discusses living under Saddam Hussein, his time working with U.S. special forces, the injuries he suffered from a roadside bomb, and his journey to the U.S. and, ultimately, San Antonio, which he now calls home. -more-
Long before recent violence on the city's Eastside, a local organization had sculpted a plan for youth development in that part of San Antonio. Rhonda Williamson, Girls Inc. President and CEO said, "It is the oldest girl-centered organization in the United States, older than the Girl Scouts, with roots all over the U.S. dating back to 1864." The forward-thinking Girls, Inc., in San Antonio since 2005, is working pro-actively to help young girls prepare for their dreams, manage their teenage years, and to become strong, smart and bold. -more-
It’s a pin-up calendar of a difference sort: the wells of the Edwards Aquifer Authority. The EAA will countdown the days of 2012 with a special calendar that provides a unique view into how the region gets its water. Texas Public Radio has a limited supply of these full-sized wall calendars available to listeners. They are available at the TPR Studios at 8401 Datapoint, Suite 800. -more-
December 22, 2011 · The ancient Chinese art of cricket-keeping at the San Antonio Museum of Art, cultural gems of the local community and some other kid-friendly activities to enjoy these last few days of the holiday break. -more-
December 22, 2011 · Could dieting just two days a week lower the risk for breast cancer? That’s one of the preliminary findings of a U.K. study presented in San Antonio at the 2011 Breast Cancer Symposium this month. It is the world’s largest breast cancer conference, and researchers from around the globe often save their most impressive studies to announce in San Antonio each year. Another study presented at the conference enumerated factors in the environment that may affect breast cancer. -more-
December 15, 2011 · As San Antonio grows, so does its art community. In a city of urban sprawl, the Southtown neighborhood near Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is the hub of this cultural boost. Local artist Aaron Munoz is joined by artists, Tommy Gregory, Megan Harrison, and Casey Arguiz as they discuss arts education, their “day jobs” and explore the significance of their work. -more-
December 8, 2011 · While economic development, transportation and education are changing in San Antonio, the culture and flavor stay the same. A veteran columnist and the host of KLRN's "Texas Week," Rick Casey talks about how things have changed and how they’ve remained the same. Rick also has insights on where journalism is headed in San Antonio. -more-
December 1, 2011 · Congressman Charlie Gonzalez took his father’s seat in the House of Representatives 13 years ago, and last Friday, he announced he will retire. The Gonzalez family leaves a legacy of service to San Antonio. Congressman Gonzalez talks with David Martin Davies about the challenges waiting for the successor in the 20th Congressional District. -more-
November 24, 2011 · The number of people seeking help to put food on the table has seen a two-year increase of 27% in food stamp cases across Texas, and 34% in Bexar County. Operation Homefront Texas reports a dramatic 40% increase, in just the last year, in the number of veterans and wounded warriors needing food. How does the San Antonio Food Bank step up to provide Thanksgiving dinner to 58,000 people in Bexar and 15 surrounding counties? -more-
November 17, 2011 · Some say local governments do a better job of delivering services while keeping costs down. Bexar County has appointed its first-ever county manager who is working on a long-term plan for growth. It includes a transportation system, managing urban sprawl, and encouraging urban development. County Judge Nelson Wolff discusses the unique growth issues faced by San Antonio and Bexar County at a time when funds are extremely tight. -more-
November 10, 2011 · San Antonio’s current exhibition of Chinese jade has been years in the works with many meetings and trips to Taiwan. Now through February 19, jade that has never left Taiwan is temporarily entrusted to the San Antonio Museum of Art. TPR’s Eileen Pace talks with SAMA Asian Exhibits Curator John Johnston, about the exhibit, “5,000 years of Chinese Jade,” and its exclusive run in San Antonio. -more-
November 3, 2011 · Award-winning actor Hal Holbrook has an expansive career that includes 40 movies in such varied roles as Abraham Lincoln, a presidential adviser, a Senator, and an Army officer. He's performing his renowned one-act show "Mark Twain Tonight!" this Sunday. And, he's published an autobiography which chronicles the first half of his life and explores his fascination with the iconic humorist of the 19th century. -more-
November 3, 2011 · On November 8, residents of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District will vote on the future of the scandal-plagued water utility. State Senator Carlos Uresti favors a “yes” vote while State Representative John Garza, a BexarMet customer, is against the proposition. The lawmakers present their opinions on the proposed dissolution. -more-
October 20, 2011 · San Antonio philanthropist Charles Butt last week made a significant statement about education in the community. He has donated $20 million to the Children’s Museum, which has recently embarked on a new path for early childhood education. The museum’s director calls it an urban turnaround. We talk with Vanessa Hurd about the resource available for teachers, parents, and families in San Antonio.
October 13, 2011 · 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.
San Antonio is a dynamic and diverse city. If you’re looking for an in-depth radio program that captures the pulse of our unique community, tune in to "The Source." The weekly program offers listeners insightful discussion and analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.
Eileen Pace interviews The Doobie Brothers founding members Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston. The pair discusses their new music, new fans, and the band's commitment to veterans, and they say goodbye to The Doobie Brothers' drummer Mike Hossack, who succumbed to cancer last week at the age of 65.
San Antonio’s $15.6 million share of federal stimulus funds to fight obesity are coming to an end. The program brought neighbors together for outdoor exercise, and some permanent health initiatives for the city, such as the outdoor fitness event, Síclovía taking place this Sunday for the second time. Plus, David Martin Davies speaks to outspoken comedian Bill Maher about his $1 million donation to a Super PAC that supports President Obama. 
It’s a pin-up calendar of a difference sort: the wells of the Edwards Aquifer Authority. The EAA will countdown the days of 2012 with a special calendar that provides a unique view into how the region gets its water. Texas Public Radio has a limited supply of these full-sized wall calendars available to listeners. They are available at the TPR Studios at 8401 Datapoint, Suite 800. 
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