Cinema Tuesdays Returns on May 29

Texas Public Radio's popular summertime film series, Cinema Tuesdays, returns on May 29 for fourteen weeks of classic, contemporary, and foreign films.  Reservations are now available for the opening film, "Wings," as well as for season passes, good for the entire summer run.  See the whole lineup, watch trailers, and make reservations online.
 

Bike Month in San Antonio

May is National Bike Month and San Antonio is celebrating!  Cycling in San Antonio is on a roll!  Check out our special Bike Month page throughout May as we spotlight exciting cycling events for you to take part in, as well as panel discussions and news about cycling.  This initiative is funded by AACOG's Natural Resources Department and the San Antonio Office of Environmental Policy.  Find out more.

Re-Imagine Your Neighborhood

Texas Public Radio wants to hear your low cost, high impact suggestions for transforming an underutilized urban space into an exciting place for people to gather using the principles of Lighter Quicker Cheaper, a DIY approach based on taking incremental steps, and tapping into local talents to quickly translate a community's vision into reality and build momentum for further improvements.  Submit your idea now!

Some Books Considered

This week on Some Books Considered, host Dan Skinner talks with former White House Official Victor Cha, author of “The Impossible State: North Korea, Past and Future,” Tim Maltin, author of two books about the Titanic, and Jacqueline Winspear, about the ninth novel in her Maisie Dobbs detective series inspired by a story her father told her, “Elegy for Eddie.”   Listen here.

Fronteras: The Changing America Desk

On "Fronteras: The Changing America Desk," a congressional race in El Paso may mean a change in border policy,  a story about how americans are donating time and money to orphanages in Mexico, the story of an american who was raised in Mexico and is now reclaiming her citizenship and finally, an interview with Gustavo Arellano, author of "Taco USA: How Mexican food Conquered America." Listen here.
 

The Source

The 2010 Census, and an explosion in the Hispanic population, formed a new congressional district, but challenges lie ahead for candidates in the new District 35. Veteran Democrat Lloyd Doggett, Maria Luisa Alvarado, Bexar County Tax Assessor Sylvia Romo, Green Party candidate Meghan Owen, Susan Narvaiz, Rob Roark and John Yoggerst, are all running for the new seat. TPR's Ryan Loyd hosts.  Listen here.

Texas Matters

In a 400 page report published this week, the authors build the case that sloppy police work and questionable behavior by prosecutors convicted the wrong man in a Corpus Christi Murder case.  Host David Martin Davies also speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning author Steve Coll about his book “Private Empire ExxonMobil and American Power.”  Listen here.

Tour the Classics of Spain, November 2012

Experience the eclectic and multi-layered culture of Spain this fall with Texas Public Radio, November 3-13.  This Spanish adventure takes travelers from Madrid to Barcelona and showcases the country's beautiful architecture, diverse cultural influences and celebrated cuisine.  Find a full travel itinerary here, or request a reservation package by calling (800) 622-8977 during business hours.  The reservation deadline is June 4.

TPR Green

On this episode of "TPR Green,"Dan Skinner talks with Mallory McDuff about the role of churches in protecting the environment. She says that one of the things people of faith can bring to the climate movement is some hope and joy.  Listen here.

The Newsmaker Hour

The Newsmaker Hour's National Bike Month speakers' series continues with former Congressman James Oberstar, author of the act that included the Safe Routes to School program, who addresses the Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference. Sunday's Newsmaker Hour, at 8 p.m. here on KSTX. The National Bike Month speakers' series is underwritten by Bombay Bicycle Club. Listen here.

Radiolab returns to KSTX, Fridays through July

Pique your curiosity with Radiolab, the popular science program that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds and stories.  In each episode, Radiolab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture.  The program airs on KSTX 89.1 FM Fridays at 8 p.m. through the end of July.  Local broadcast of Radiolab is made possible by the School of Science & Technology.

Concert Broadcasts Bring You a World of Music

Texas Public Radio brings you the world on stage with the final concerts in the 2011/12 "Carnegie Hall Live" series, including the Cleveland Orchestra on May 23 and Lang Lang in recital on May 29, each at 7 p.m.  You can also hear select Spring For Music concerts on select weeknights at 7:00.  Listen to the live concerts on KPAC 88.3 FM and KTXI 90.1 FM.
  

KSTX and KPAC Operating at Full Power

We hope you can hear the new signals for KPAC 88.3 FM and KSTX 89.1 FM. Both stations are now broadcasting at full power and should be serving their entire coverage areas. Thank you for your loyalty, faithfulness and patience as TPR made this vital investment in its future. Now that the antennas are up, we are trying to assess how the stations sound.  Please let us know with this short survey. Thank you!

This Week in the Civil War

In honor of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, Texas Public Radio and Schreiner University's department of history present a special series of vignettes.  "This Week in the Civil War" paints a portrait of America during the Civil War, the most destructive conflict in American history, but also one of our most defining moments as a people and as a nation.  Click here to listen.

Listen Anywhere on Your Smartphone with TPR Mobile Apps

The new Texas Public Radio App for the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android allows you to listen to all three TPR stations — KPAC 88.3 FM, KSTX 89.1 FM and KTXI 90.1 FM in the Hill Country — and includes a range of new features that makes listening more convenient for you.  Now enjoy DVR-like pause, rewind and fast forward features, plus full program schedules and on demand listening.  Click here for details.