TPR Green

On the lastest episode of TPR Green, Dan Skinner talks with Lisa Kivirist about self-reliance, self-sufficiency and returning to our farmstead roots of sustainability.  By growing our own food and purchasing from local farmers, we use less fossil fuel and maintain more control over what goes into our food.  Kivirist says her goal is for people to be on a first name basis with their local farmers instead of their doctors.  Listen here.

KSTX and KPAC on Low Power for Antenna Work

The process of replacing the aging main antenna continues.  KSTX and KPAC listeners in the outer reaches of our coverage area may experience signal disruption through the month of January.  KTXI will continue to broadcast at full power.  If you are having trouble listening over the air, we encourage you to listen online or download our mobile app.  Thank you for your understanding as we make this necessary technology upgrade.

Some Books Considered

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ron Chernow talks with host Dan Skinner about researching the life of George Washington.  David Vann looks into the mind of a school shooter, and the history of color in the 20th century from the authority on color.  Listen here.
 
 

Community Advisory Board Nominations

The Texas Public Radio Community Advisory Board (CAB) provides input to the TPR governing board about programming, community service and impact on the community from the station's major policy decisions.  The CAB Nominating Committee is currently accepting self-nominations from individuals wishing to be considered for membership on the CAB.  Deadline to submit is February 1, 2012.  Click here to find out more.

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.

Join The TPR Team: Web Editor

We're looking for an experienced web editor to support the air staff by editing, producing, and posting content online.  You should know HTML and CSS, and have a solid understanding of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.  Details on the position are available on the TPR employment page.  Texas Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer.

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.