Episodes

  • A plan to ‘Link’ the River Walk with San Pedro Creek
    Nov 15 2024

    This week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Precinct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert about his proposed pedestrian walkway connecting the River Walk with the San Pedro Creek Culture Park in downtown San Antonio.

    Then, we hear from departing President & CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit Jeffrey Arndt about his decade of leadership with agency, and what he is most proud of from his tenure.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Lindsey Carnett, who covers the environment, shares information from her story about developers and agencies trying to remove the Golden Cheeked Warbler from the endangered species list in an effort to facilitate development in the Texas Hill Country.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

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    27 mins
  • The San Antonio Files | Sam Kindrick
    Nov 10 2024

    On this edition of the San Antonio Files, host Sanford Nowlin talks Texas Outlaw Country/Rock music with legendary journalist and author Sam Kindrick.

    Kindrick published Action magazine for decades, and shares his stories of hanging with Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and others, as well as his move to sobriety that has shaped his life since 1989. Kindrick’s writings and pictures of the outlaw music era is now part of the Wittliff Collection at Texas State University.

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    27 mins
  • A new San Antonio Fire Chief
    Nov 8 2024

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we meet the SAFD Fire Chief Valerie Frausto.

    Then, Randy chats with former county judge and longtime lawmaker Nelson Wolff about the election, the election process, and how things look moving forward.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, we get a wrap up of the city’s propositions that passed in this week’s election with local government reporter Andrea Drusch from the San Antonio Report.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app and on our Facebook page. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.


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    27 mins
  • New state designation could slow Spurs arena development
    Nov 1 2024

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk about the arboretum that will be going in on the city’s Southeast side. Arboretum founder Henry Cisneros details the progress being made on the project.

    Next, a new designation for the embattled Institute of Texas Cultures building as a state antiquities landmark means UTSA can’t demolish it as soon as planned. Betty Bueche, board member of the SA Conservation Society, tells Randy what this means and why her group is now hopeful the building can be saved.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, Express-News money columnist Michael Taylor shares information about his column on a website that allows anyone to “follow the money” in political campaigns. Plus, video from a driverless taxi ride.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app and on our Facebook page. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.


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    27 mins
  • SAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino addresses criticism
    Oct 25 2024

    This week On The record, Host Randy Beamer welcomes Dr. Jaime Aquino, Superintendent of SAISD, who addresses media reports about business trips he has taken as well as his work with a personal coach.


    Next, new polling has been released from the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research, and Dr. Bryan Gervais, Director of the Center, shares the results.


    On Reporter’s Roundtable, Michael Karlis with the SA Current, discusses his recent stories on increasing rents in San Antonio as well as a story from East Texas where a library has moved a book on Native Americans from the history shelves to the fiction shelves.


    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app and on our Facebook page. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/


    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

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    27 mins
  • KLRN & SA Report’s 2024 Voter Guide
    Oct 22 2024

    KLRN and the San Antonio Report present the voter’s guide to the November 2024 election. Host Andrea Drusch from the SA Report covers the proposed San Antonio Charter Amendments that residents will find on the ballot, as well as information about school board elections, and basic info you need to know before you get to the polling site.

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    27 mins
  • Recognizing and preventing domestic violence
    Oct 18 2024

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Marta Pelaez, President & CEO of Family Violence Prevention Services about the causes and possible solutions of domestic violence, brought to light by the disappearance of Suzanne Simpson after a fight with her husband Brad.

    Then, Jaci Randel, Director of Bexar Branches Alliance, discusses the city’s decision to use $500-thousand dollars from the Tree Mitigation Fund to donate to the San Antonio Zoo for its gorilla exhibit.

    And on Reporter’s Roundtable, Camille Phillips, Education Reporter with Texas Public Radio, talks about her recent article on the need for more protection for Special Education teacher in public schools.

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.


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    27 mins
  • ¡SALUD! - Advocating for Community
    Oct 11 2024

    On the Season Finale of ¡SALUD!, host Melanie Mendez-Gonzales introduces us to three women who are using their voices, experiences, and expertise to advocate for their communities.

    Uvalde native Kimberly Mata-Rubio shares how the horrific tragedy at Robb Elementary spurred her to become a gun violence prevention advocate. Learn how her determination to tell her daughter Lexi’s story continues to guide her on her journey to affect change.

    We then meet community advocate and retired teacher Jesusita Rios. Jesusita shares how she overcame systemic challenges and used what she learned to help others navigate and advocate for themselves.

    On “Getting Started,” co-host Jessie Degollado sits down with financial expert Yvette Villanueva Barrera to learn how she helps small business owners learn the ropes and avoid unpleasant surprises. Hear her advice to future entrepreneurs and others.

    Watch all previous episodes at klrn.org/salud.


    ¡SALUD! on KLRN is proudly supported by Texas Mutual Insurance Company

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