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The Source

The Source is a daily, one-hour call-in talk program 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.The show is hosted by veteran journalist David Martin Davies.Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion and

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Scientist Kristin Hook faces former baseball star...

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2026/10/05

Democrat Kristin Hook and Republican Mark Teixeira are competing for Texas’ open 21st Congressional District seat, offering contrasting approaches to affordability, immigration and the federal government. Hook joins "The Source" to take listener questions. TPR has reached out to the Mark Teixeria campaign to try to schedule him at a future date.

Borrego seeks to keep TX HD-118 Republican

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2026/10/05

Republican Jorge Borrego and Democrat Kristian Carranza are competing for HD-118, an open Texas House seat in southern Bexar County. They are offering different approaches to education and affordability in one of the state’s closely watched legislative races. We hear from Borrego. Kristian Carranza is scheduled to be on "The Source" on October 13.

The race for CD-15 tests durability of Republican...

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2026/10/04

Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz and Democratic challenger Bobby Pulido are competing in one of Texas’ most closely watched congressional races, testing whether Republicans can hold Latino voters who helped propel President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory.

Affordability, Latino turnout and Trump's endorsement...

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2026/10/04

Texas Republicans dramatically reshaped the 35th Congressional District to help expand their U.S. House majority. On Nov. 3, voters in the newly redrawn CD35 will decide between Democrat Johnny Garcia and Republican Carlos De La Cruz, who declined the invitation to come on TPR's "The Source" to take listener calls.

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Texas Matters: Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting...

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2026/10/02

This week on Texas Matters: President Trump makes a Texas campaign stop in Texas. Inside Ken Paxton’s jet-setting travels. And a Texas State University anthropologist wins a “genius award."

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No immediate plans to resurrect NIOSA says...

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2026/10/01

The Conservation Society of San Antonio has canceled A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) for Fiesta 2027, saying the longtime celebration is no longer fulfilling its purpose as a fundraiser for historic preservation and education. Society President Betty Bueché said the suspending NIOSA is due to financial reasons, and there is no timetable for its return.

New San Pedro Springs Park Conservancy seeks to...

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2026/09/30

San Pedro Park is the oldest park in Texas but there is archeological evidence that it’s been used for over 12,000 years. The newly formed San Pedro Springs Park Conservancy wants to rehabilitate neglected elements of the historic park that sits just north of downtown. How do you want to see the park restored and improved for generations to come?

How the Endangered Species Act has become endangered

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2026/09/30

Recent changes to Endangered Species Act regulations have reignited debate over how the nation balances wildlife conservation, habitat protection, economic interests, and species recovery.

The growth of online scams and how to protect yourself

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2026/09/29

The PBS FRONTLINE documentary “Scammed,” examines the dark industry of online con jobs through a joint investigation with The Associated Press. Each year billions of dollars are stolen from victims. Drawing on interviews and thousands of documents, the reporting follows sextortion operations in Nigeria and sprawling scam compounds in Southeast Asia that depend on human trafficking.

Can journalism become indispensable again? Democracy...

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2026/09/28

American journalism is in crisis. There is distrust in reporting. There are expanding news deserts. There is the rise of bad faith partisan outlets. How can journalism meet the challenges of today’s media landscape to inform, to be useful and to fight to maintain American democracy? How should the press change to serve democracy?

San Antonio mayor wants answers on Medicaid and voter...

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2026/09/27

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is pressing state officials over two backlogs affecting Texans’ access to health care and the ballot, while also seeking more information from federal officials about immigration enforcement in the Alamo City.

San Antonio ICE warehouse moves forward as opponents...

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2026/09/27

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving ahead with plans to turn an East Side warehouse into a detention facility. ICE awarded a contractor $17 million to renovate the warehouse and provide services for its operation where they will hold over a thousand people. It’s expected to begin operation in early 2027.

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A wing and a prayer: Saving birds in a time of decline

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2026/09/23

There has been a catastrophic decline in the population of North American birds. The continent has lost approximately one-third of all birds since 1970. But certain groups like raptors and waterfowl have recovered significantly due to targeted habitat restoration and dedicated conservation funding.

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Grandparents raising grandchildren navigate growing...

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2026/09/22

Over 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren. This is a growing trend driven by parental addiction, incarceration, mental health issues, neglect, and financial instability. This "grandfamily" phenomenon often leaves seniors managing financial, legal, and health challenges with little to no support.

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In the grip of a heart attack: How to recognize the...

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2026/09/21

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Nearly one in every four deaths is attributed to it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Knowing the warning signs is crucial.

How Putin’s war on Ukraine is also a campaign against...

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2026/09/20

Four years ago Vladimir Putin commanded Russian forces to invade Ukraine, producing a rupture with the United States and Europe the world has not seen since the Cold War. The war has turned into a long battle of wills in which Russia refocused its entire state machinery to achieve one purpose: Outlast the West, at any cost necessary. The Kremlin is waging a war not only on Ukraine, but against global order.

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Eugene Robinson brings a personal history of race and...

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2026/09/16

Eugene Robinson is one of America’s most respected voices on politics, race, and democracy. Raised during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, he witnessed the struggle for racial justice firsthand. Robinson brings historical context, clarity, and personal insight to the most important issues facing the country. His latest book is Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America. Robinson will be speaking at Trinity University in October.

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Can the Democratic Party regain trust and political...

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2026/09/16

Today the Democratic Party is out of power and generally unpopular. Even so, Democrats are expecting to see a "blue wave" this midterm because of a sagging economy, the war with Iran and affordability issues. Democratic strategist Adam Jentleson argues the Democratic Party can again become the dominant political power if they expand their appeal and build a wider coalition.

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Rising costs strain San Antonio’s homelessness response

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2026/09/15

For some San Antonio residents, a rent increase or an unexpected expense can turn a fragile housing situation into a crisis. Close to Home’s latest report says housing costs are outpacing incomes, and more people are seeking help, even as the region has fewer emergency shelter beds.

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Liver cancer poses an outsized threat in South Texas

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2026/09/15

Liver cancer is a serious health problem in San Antonio and South Texas, particularly among Hispanic residents. UT Health San Antonio researchers have reported that South Texas Latinos have exceptionally high rates of the disease.

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