Episodes

  • ¡SALUD! - Past to present - Latinas on City Council
    Sep 20 2024

    The City Councils of San Antonio and Floresville have something in common: a majority of their members are women.

    On this episode, we explore the political careers of the first Latina on San Antonio City Council, Maria Berriozabal and current Floresville Councilwoman Marissa Ximenez.

    Learn what inspired them to run for office and dedicate themselves to public service.

    Also on tonight's episode, journalist Jessie Degollado sits down with Fitness/Lifestyle Coach Susie Quintana to learn about how she got her start and what helped her reach her own goals.

    Catch new episodes of ¡SALUD! every Thursday at 7:30PM - on-air (channel 9.1) and online with the PBS app!

    Generous support for ¡SALUD! on KLRN is provided by Texas Mutual Insurance Company.

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    27 mins
  • Will downtown see a new baseball stadium?
    Sep 20 2024

    This week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai about the proposed downtown baseball stadium and the county’s newly adopted budget.

    Then, District 5 city council rep Teri Castillo also weighs in on the proposed stadium, and why she is withholding her support until her questions about affordable housing in that area are answered.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, Sanford Nowlin, Editor-In-Chief of the SA Current, explains the latest polling on the Cruz/Allred race as well as this week’s court decision for AG Ken Paxton regarding the county’s mail out voter registration efforts.

    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
  • ¡SALUD! - Latina Leaders in Boerne
    Sep 19 2024

    ¡SALUD! to Season 4!

    In this premiere, we travel north to Boerne, Texas where we highlight the careers of two accomplished Latinas. Meet Eva Morales Campbell, voiceover actress and Yvette Reyna, executive director of the Boerne Education Foundation.

    We also introduce "Getting Started with Jessie Degollado," a series of one-on-one interviews that explore the stories, lessons, and advice from Latinas who have found success.

    Jessie sits down with Cat Dizon, COO of Active Capital, to learn more about how she got to where she is and what advice she has for others looking to do the same.

    Let us know what you think of the episode by leaving a comment or sending us an email!

    Generous support for ¡SALUD! on KLRN is provided by Texas Mutual Insurance Company.

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    27 mins
  • The city moves toward “Zero Based Budgeting”
    Sep 13 2024

    This week On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with District 10 City Council Rep Marc Whyte about the city staff approval for “Zero Budget Balancing”, which he championed. Find out what it means for the city and why he says it will work better than the current budgeting.

    Next, Dr. Jennifer Sharpe Potter, vice president for research at UT Health San Antonio and founding director of its Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, discusses the dangers of fentanyl- what you need to know about where this deadly drug is being found these days.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, Economic Reporter Ramzi Ghalioum with the San Antonio Business Journal, details what the conflict is about regarding the city’s development plans around the Toyota plant on the city’s southside.

    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
  • A call to change Bexar County’s presiding court system
    Aug 30 2024

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Judge Christine Hortick of the 225th District Court to hear why she is challenging the current system of moving cases through the district court. She explains what she wants to change, and how it could save taxpayers money.

    Next Dr. Taylor Eighmy, President of UTSA, fills us in on what the merger between UTSA and UT Health San Antonio will mean for the University of Texas system and the city.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Andrea Drusch talks about the county budget- why the county’s finance director says they need to stop spending money in order to avoid falling off a financial cliff.

    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
  • A push to support businesses on the city’s east side
    Aug 16 2024

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, James Nortey, CEO of San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE), shares how his group is pushing to support businesses on the city’s Eastside, including areas around the Frost Bank Center should the Spurs move out.

    Next, Rachel Hanes, Policy Director for the Greater Edwards Aquifer Authority, explains the new interactive feature on their website of the aquifer.

    Then, Michael Karlis, Staff Reporter for the SA Current, talks about a new Texas law that provides public school teachers with immunity for violating the first amendment separation of church and state.

    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
  • Proposed city charter amendments hope to increase transparency
    Aug 9 2024

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with District 6 Council Rep Melissa Cabello Havrda about her proposed charter amendments that she says would increase transparency and accountability for city-owned utilities SAWS and CPS.

    Then, COVID has resurfaced in a big way. Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Disease Specialist with UT Health San Antonio, discusses what we’re seeing in the number of cases, and when the new COVID vaccine will be coming out.

    Next, plastic pollution is a big problem for Texas waterways. Alan Montemayor of the Alamo Sierra Club explains why the problem is growing, what we can do about it, and why the petroleum industry in Texas is part of the problem.

    Finally, on Reporter’s Roundtable, Andrea Drusch, Local government Reporter for SA Report, discusses the behind the scenes efforts to secure a downtown baseball stadium sooner rather than later.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app.

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

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    27 mins
  • Plans for a “cathedral of trees” on the southeast side
    Aug 2 2024

    This week On The Record, host Randy Beamer welcomes former Mayor and HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros to discuss the transportation and technology summit going on this week in San Antonio. They also talk about the latest development on the city’s Arboretum, going in on the southeast side.

    Next, Jeff Webster, President/CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, discusses the Chambers new program supporting military families in San Antonio.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, Express-News City Hall Reporter Molly Smith talks with Randy about the city’s plans for a new downtown sports complex, and how it might be paid for.

    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