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WEBFour movies you have to see if you want to call yourself a Texan. Therese Powell. , September 7, 2024. The It Came From Texas Film Festival shines a spotlight on movies that embody the Texas Spirit. Texas Public Radio (TPR) operates public radio stations broadcasting to the San Antonio metropolitan area and West Central Hill Country.
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Worth Repeating - TPR
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Worth Repeating is Texas Public Radio's live storytelling event series turned podcast. From last chances to first tries, from far flung adventures, to hometown cautionary tales, storytellers have seven minutes to tell a great story from our stage, often to sold-out crowds. Hosted at TPR's Irma & Emilio Nicolas Media Center inside the intimate Malú & …
Meet the Democratic frontrunners hoping to unseat Texas Sen.
WEBTexas Democrats say 2024 is the year they’ll finally unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. But first, voters must decide on who runs against him. The current frontrunners are State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, and Congressman Colin Allred, D-Dallas.
Many Troops Are Leaving The Military Prematurely Due To Sexual ...
WEBMar 24, 2021 · Former Army Spc. Amber Davila during her time in the service. According to a new study from the RAND Corporation, sexual assault and harassment in the U.S. military are causing troops to leave prematurely, hurting readiness. The authors hope it will help military leaders understand that the costs of sex crimes extend beyond the victims affected.
New Details Emerge About The Federal Fallout Of The 2013 ... - TPR
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · A Texas Public Radio-Houston Public Media investigation has uncovered new details about the aftermath of the 2013 ammonium nitrate explosion in the City of West — one of the largest and deadliest chemical disasters in recent U.S. history. That explosion killed 15 people and led to a sweeping review of chemical safety policy at the federal …
In Texas, The Governor Has Unchecked Veto Power. - TPR
WEBJun 18, 2021 · At the end of the 2019 legislative session, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 58 bills. That was the most since 2001, when Gov. Rick Perry vetoed 83. In both cases, lawmakers were powerless to override any of them. “There's been no effective veto override power for decades largely because of the structure of the system,” said James Henson ...
Here's how you can celebrate Trans Day of Visibility this year
WEBMar 31, 2022 · The day is honored annually and internationally on March 31 to celebrate trans and nonbinary people. It's also a time many organizations, like the Human Rights Campaign, acknowledge the violence and discrimination trans people still face. Last year was the deadliest year on record for trans people, many of whom were Black or Latinx.
No boundaries? How San Antonio's red-light district grew - TPR
WEBApr 1, 2022 · San Antonio had one of the busiest red-light districts in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th Century. Historians now believe that district was even bigger than they realized. Between 1889 and 1899, brothels were legally recognized under the city's "bawdy house" ordinance. After 1899, that legal recognition was stripped away.
Could there be a shift in Texas politics during the 2022 election?
WEBSep 6, 2022 · During the live show, call 833-877-8255, email [email protected] or tweet @TPRSource. *This interview was recorded on Tuesday, September 6. For a long time, Texas has overwhelmingly voted Republican. That trend appears to be shifting, according to new data. There have been people who have-long predicted that Texas will shift.
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