Many preschool classroom assessments in the US focus on monolingual English-only speakers. Yet 1/3 of all US children ages 0 – 5 are Dual Language Learners Our new issue brief shows how these tools can miss #DLLs’ skills & what can be done to improve these assessments bit.ly/preschool-DLL

On #Fronteras: The beautifully-illustrated book Of the Sun is a celebration of indigenous and First Nations children & families and their connection to the land. We talk with writer and activist, Xelena González. @barefootbooks.bsky.social @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/OoLcG

I've been picking up litter for years on walks with my dogs, past & present. I happened to find @pawsonplastic.bsky.social on my dog's Twitter feed and realized there's a lot of us out there! Thanks for inspiring others!

It’s hard to go wrong when you're in the region that's the birthplace of most of our state’s great tacos, but we tried to whittle down some choices for you. 🌮 An updated Rio Grande Valley taco trail from our taco editor: https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/rio-grande-valley-taco-trail/

On Fronteras: The US Army moved dozens of German scientists to El Paso after WWII to help fight the new Cold War. They also brought their families. Jonna Perrillo wrote about this little-known chapter of borderlands history in Educating the Enemy. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/fzxjI

Las Hijas de la Madre, San Antonio's own queer Xicanx feminist punk band, celebrates its new album Diatribas Punk with events Dec 5 at the Lighthouse Lounge & Dec 18 at Artpace. Amalia Ortiz & Lilith Tijerina talk about their mission & music here: @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/J5bKq

The former Alamo Trust president and CEO writes about the pressure put on her to resign. | Opinion

What difference have YOU made today? Show us - show us or tag us in your photos ❤️🐾 If we REALLY love animals we don’t drop #litter and we pick up some when we can. 28,000 dog owners and counting removing 42 million pieces of #litter on walks…. a few bits at a time. #dogsofbluesky

Killing those turkey and corn leftovers with some traditional calabacitas!

On #Fronteras: El Paso/Juarez border native and @umich.edu PhD candidate Vianey Rueda says the dispute over the 1944 Mexico-U.S. water treaty should be resolved through cooperation, not punishment. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/W3YPR

E-Verify has largely taken a back seat to other federal immigration enforcement over its 3 decades, even as policymakers claim that access to work is a magnet for unauthorized migration Might employment verification be attracting new attention now? Our experts explore https://bit.ly/43HLhR4

This was definitely a labor of love and respect for San Antonio’s historical Westside! 🩷 Please take the time out to read this story I worked tirelessly on! 💜

NEW: A majority of voters, 55%, said they would rather elect a Democratic candidate if the midterms were held today, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/poll-voters-favor-democrats-by-double-digits-if-midterms-were-today

Harvard Mesoamerican scholar Davíd Carrasco talks about his line of research and about a film project on his father, David L. Carrasco. He presents a talk Friday at 6 p.m. @utsaroadrunners.bsky.social and Sat at 10 a.m. @somosmacri.bsky.social @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/pRpkR

‘They Were Very Sorry for Your Loss’: Ex-San Antonio Officers Found Not Guilty in City’s First Murder Trial for Police Shooting thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/10/s...

On #Fronteras: TPR intern Ivanna Bass Caldera visited @somosmacri.bsky.social to see their traveling exhibit on a key school desegregation case. Cisneros v. Corpus Christi ISD extended Brown v. Board protections to Mexican American students. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/scZYg

Voters in 4 out of 5 area school districts rejected voter-approval tax rate elections to help pay for salaries, operations, and supplies. I talk to TPR's education reporter @camille-phillips.bsky.social about what's next for these districts. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/vHoYr

This is the story you needed today...

On #Fronteras: María de Jesús de Ágreda, the Lady in Blue, reportedly bilocated from her Spanish convent to speak to Native peoples in New Spain (present day New Mexico) in the 1600s. Honorary Consul of Spain in El Paso, Martha Vera, tells her story. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/nHIPS

I have a very bad feeling about this...

The TX constitutional amendment ballot may be overwhelming and confusing. These are all important issues that need context and explanation. These explainers by the League of Women Voters tell you all you need to know: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

On #Fronteras: Taco journalism is a means of tying food to stories of food and culture. Mando Rayo has dedicated his career to telling these stories, and enters his 5th season hosting & producing the Tacos of Texas podcast. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/Dr2RC

It's become my nightly mission to find my little sleeping friend 🦎

Migration is one of the defining challenges of the 21st century, yet researchers in academia & beyond often struggle to influence policy A new survey of 1,835 scholars across 101 countries reveals why Read up in our Migration Information Source magazine www.migrationpolicy.org/article/migr...

My little friend settling in for the night in his aloe sanctuary.

Our US Immigrant Spotlight articles make it easy to find accurate information about the diverse foreign-born groups in the United States https://bit.ly/ImmigrantSpotlights

Some gorgeous pre-dawn streaks today accompanied by a beautiful sliver of moon and a clingy Venus.

“my deranged relationship with my own body” really hit me so many times I try to tell my body what to do and it simply doesn’t listen— even now, trying to type this, it’s like my fingers consider my brain’s commands as “loose suggestions” #ListenToNonspeakers

Sleeping deeply on an aloe leaf, dreaming lizard dreams...

On #Fronteras: @mariannavarro.bsky.social talks to Mexican chef and TV host Pati Jinich and Amy Rushing of UTSA Special Collections. The conversation is a reflection on the preservation of culture through sharing recipes. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/9fkig

On #Fronteras: There are countless historic Latinx sites that are endangered because of development, climate change, or other factors. @latinoheritageus.bsky.social released its inaugural list of 13 sites, 3 of which are in Texas. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social Hear more here: shorturl.at/3JaWC

A lesser known impact of picking up #litter is the huge boost it gives to #mentalhealth It only takes a minute but you immediately see the difference you’ve made & have the satisfaction of knowing they won’t harm an animal, a child or the #Environment Try it! #dogsofbluesky #WorldMentalHealthDay

BREAKING: Federal judge BLOCKS a new ICE policy that went into effect last week to automatically detain unaccompanied migrant children on their 18th birthday when they “age out” of shelter care. The TRO enforces a court order in a case brought by @immcouncil.org and @immigrantjustice.bsky.social.

On our Saturday walk we came across art by the San Antonio sidewalk chalk artist known as @lakey360.bsky.social. It was already faded, but we loved the message of HOPE! 🐾🐾❤️

Only in San Antonio! #spurs #wemby

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere. Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself. Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

On #Fronteras: How are the Trump administration strict immigration policies affecting immigrants now stranded in Latin America? @msf.ca finds that they are trapped in a cycle of physical, emotional, and institutional violence. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/cOnkY

Thanks to Morgan's for hosting Cello Vida at your annual Visionary Celebration! We had a great time!

Doing our part!

On #Fronteras: The film "Sex Work: It's Just a Job" examines the push by sex workers to organize and decriminalize to reduce violence, police harassment, transphobia, and social discrimination. @alexvitale.bsky.social @sexworkfilm.bsky.social @texaspublicradio.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4e9y5yzy

Happy 915 Day to my fellow El Pasoans -- current, former, and displaced!

On #Fronteras: Sociologist Joanna Dreby writes about how the U.S. citizen children of foreign-born parents are 'Surviving the ICE Age.' Deportations & detentions have lasting effects on those who are left to pick up the pieces. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/WAUNg

The Bexar Heritage Center is hosting an exhibit and talk on San Antonio's role as the birthplace of Spanish language media in the U.S. @uninoticias.bsky.social We talk with Mari Tamez and Guillermo Nicolás about this rich history. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/DcZRK

love this. I drive by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's herd a lot, and they're so beautiful. shakopeedakota.org/environment/...

Lots of coverage on this in the last couple of days www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/r...

Damn rite 🦬 💙❤️ Loved seeing them on ancestral land when I’d do survey across Texas

How can we amplify this message: “Hey, wake up! Look around! The world is in an unfolding climate catastrophe and we all need to pitch in and figure this out! Let’s go!!! We have to try! Ignore the haters!”

Lanzarote 360°-Texas 2025, taking place Sept 4 & 5, aims to forge new business partnerships and celebrate the deep historical connections between the two communities. Read More👉 www.tpr.org/san-antonio/202...

Yocelyn Riojas' artwork, "My Dreams Are Not Illegal," was one of several artworks described by the White House as "divisive" in a new article. Read More👉 www.tpr.org/arts-culture/20...

Buffalo are returning to their ancestral homeland in South Texas to revitalize the earth and strengthen indigenous connections. Hear about the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project with co-founder Lucille Contreras and Ellen Gass of the Conservation Fund. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/D14po