April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Man, I produced over 70 of these shows for @texaspublicradio.bsky.social recorded at Jazz, TX from 2017 - 2025. It was fun. Listen to a few of 'em here: www.tpr.org/show/live-at...

The fim Spacewoman follows the life and career of retired Air Force Col. and NASA astronaut, Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a space shuttle. Hear our conversation with Collins and filmmaker Hannah Berryman. 🚀 👨🏽‍🚀 @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/ajkVH

Mickey has seen better days...

San Antonio...and...go! www.the64.com/tournaments/...

"The layoffs impact 126 people working as housekeepers, servers, greeters and a variety of other roles, according to Hyatt’s notice Tuesday to the Texas Workforce Commission. None of the employees are represented by a union, it said. " www.statesman.com/business/art...

Windows and patio doors that don’t keep rain out and showers that don’t keep water in are two of the numerous allegations levied against San Antonio-based builder Bartlett Cocke. www.statesman.com/business/art...

Peanut butter banana cookies for the dog. Órale!

TOMORROW at 7 PM! What do you have to lose to survive? Li Cham: Morí para renacer follows three Tsotsil women navigating the tension between survival and identity after profound loss. MACRI, MonteVideo, UNAM & AIT-SCM, continue Latina Spring film series. 📍UNAM San Antonio RSVP: buff.ly/smpo9Wp

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died March 14 in a Dallas hospital, the day after ICE arrested him outside his home. He was the 24th person to die in ICE custody since last October.

Amaryllis in bloom ❤️

On #Fronteras: @anelflores.bsky.social latest novel "Curtains of Rain" is an example of queer borderlands literature that is a tale of triumph over trauma. Anel discusses the fear that results from recent library book bans of LGTBQ authors and themes. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/eNMdi

Todos Agua III is a weeklong event to reconnect us with the spirituality of our waterways. Musician Azul Barrientos joins us for a preview of the event happening at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, virtually, and at Brackenridge Park, March 21-28. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/xEbb7

Congrats to Xelena González, winner of the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award in the young readers category! Hear my Dec 2025 conversation with Xelena about this beautiful picture book: shorturl.at/Y5cRD

On #Fronteras: Examining Spain's crucial, yet underappreciated, role in the American Revolution. Jose Luis García Ruiz says the U.S. never would have won its independence had it not been for the tons of Spanish coin that funded the Battle of Yorktown. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/s3grN

A guitar used by David Gilmour to record the iconic solos and riffs on six Pink Floyd albums has sold for $14.55 million, becoming the most expensive guitar to be sold at auction.

Filmmaker Vanessa Rae Lerma's "SweetNess" is a beautiful musical tale about a baker with a dream. It's an encapsulation of the colors and flavors of San Antonio. The film screens tonight at 7:30pm at TPR, 321 W. Commerce. Hear our conversation! @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/aS3wx

Beautiful story! Make sure you click the "listen" button when you open the story to hear the squeals of joy from the kids :D

During the Artemis II flight to the moon and back, Mission Control will be packed with experts, specialists and flight directors around-the-clock as NASA takes on its most complicated mission in more than half a century.

Two brothers from South Texas and their high school mariachi bandmates were recognized by their congresswoman last June for winning a state mariachi competition. Nine months later, the brothers, along with their parents and younger brother, are in ICE detention and facing deportation.

Free screening of a new short film at our downtown studio this Wednesday night, read all about it! www.tpr.org/arts-culture...

Something as simple as boarding an airplane can be a challenge for someone with a disability. Those with sensory issues may find it difficult to endure waiting periods to board. Wheelchair users may not know how or even if it is possible before boarding a plane. Read More👉 ebx.sh/wekixm

I recently covered a story on San Antonio International Airport's Altitude Inclusion. The Altitude Inclusion program lets families rehearse check-in, security, and boarding so travelers with disabilities can better prepare for future flights. Read more here www.tpr.org/news/2026-03...

A massive well done & thanks to the 38 volunteers of all ages who came out in the beautiful sunshine to clear 69kgs of waste from #Stonehaven Beach this morning - loads of fishing line, textiles & plastics tangled in the seaweed & some large pieces. Brilliant!

In a rare and beautiful display, in Fairbanks, Alaska, the northern lights danced across the sky at the same time as another uncommon event: a total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon.

On #Fronteras: Álvaro Enrigue's "Now I Surrender" is an epic that examines Apache resistance in the time before, during, and after their final surrender. It's a tale that covers two centuries and builds to a conclusion that's like a Mahler symphony. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/Fii4f

Happy Science Friday! Catch today’s show on your local public radio station, 2-4 pm ET. We explore galaxies in 3D with Queen guitarist/astronomer Brian May and astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson, and also dive into “directed evolution” with Nobel Prize winner Frances Arnold.

JUST IN: A federal judge has barred Gov DeSantis from designating CAIR as a terrorist organization and punish those who associate with the group. “Once again, Florida chooses political posturing over the First Amendment,” Judge Walker writes. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

The VA has abruptly ended the only low-interest, affordable loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages. We want to hear your story.

New: At least 14 active measles cases have been reported at a troubled El Paso tent camp holding more than 3,000 immigrants, Democratic U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar said Tuesday. Another 112 people in the facility are being isolated.

A U.S. House ethics panel is launching an investigation to decide if Gonzales “engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office.” bit.ly/4d0PGE2

You go, little dude 🐝

"Now I Surrender" by @alvaroenrigue.bsky.social is out today (March 3) @riverheadbooks.bsky.social. It's a story of Apache resistance until and after the final surrender. Our plática drops Friday morning on the Fronteras podcast. It's one of my favorite conversations. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social

On view now through the end of March at the MACRI Visitor Center: "William Merriweather Peña: The Father of Architectural Programming." The exhibit gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM—NOON and 1 - 4 PM, or by appointment. Learn more at buff.ly/uRwtwWN

It's Election Day. There are 200+ polling locations across Bexar County. Find one near you and see what's on the ballot on our voter's guide. There's also information on disability access, mail ballots, and who to call if you encounter problems. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/2aJBi

The aroma practically comes through the photo: Texas Mountain Laurel.

Hello again, little friend 🦎

On #Fronteras: New discoveries are still being made at the ancient Pecos River style murals near Del Rio. Hear about the generations-long artistic traditions handed down over millennia. Guest: Dr. Carolyn Boyd @txst.edu @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/L67XR

Mountain laurels are starting to bud! Spring is officially here.

Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike was in court Tuesday in Austin arguing the city isn’t its home. www.statesman.com/business/art...

The only passenger in the car when an ICE officer shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Texas last year had planned to speak up and contradict the government’s account of the shooting. But the passenger, Joshua Orta, died in an unrelated car crash on Saturday. Read more: nyti.ms/4qTVeDO

It’s always such a thrill to visit the @texaspublicradio.bsky.social studios and to speak with @normdog1.bsky.social and @mariannavarro.bsky.social on their marvelous #Fronteras program. I’m grateful for the opportunity to discuss Shakespeare in Tongues on the most recent episode. Check it out!

Gracias, tocaya! ❤️

On #Fronteras: Poems like "To be a pocha or not to be" take the Bard's influence and transform them to address colonialism, slavery, and the erasure of language and culture. @kathrynvsantos.bsky.social writes about this in "Shakespeare in Tongues." @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/Cjbmw

The weekend is here and TPR’s Jack Morgan says it’s full of fun stuff to do around San Antonio. Read More👉 ebx.sh/t43XlO

(10) We are continuing to report on ICE conditions, deaths and medical care. Please reach out to me and Colleen DeGuzman (contact info below.) We take your confidentiality seriously. @texastribune.org www.texastribune.org/2026/02/19/i...

Thirty-two people died in ICE custody nationwide last year, surpassing the previous high of 20 in 2005, according to federal data. Nearly a quarter of last year’s deaths occurred in Texas.

In light of text messages confirming U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ affair with a former staffer, our editorial board is withdrawing its recommendation.

Learn why dogs shadow their owners, from bonding and treats to separation anxiety, plus simple tips to help if your dog follows you everywhere.

On view now through March 20, 2026, at the MACRI Visitor Center: "William Merriweather Peña: The Father of Architectural Programming." The exhibit gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM—NOON and 1 - 4 PM, or by appointment. Learn more at buff.ly/uRwtwWN

Alan Stalcup is upset. Sitting in the offices of the Austin American-Statesman ... the 53-year-old Austin businessman is sounding off on the cabal of unhappy investors and their attorneys he says are engaged in a conspiracy against him. www.statesman.com/business/art...