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This week On the Record, host Randy Beamer gets the latest from UTSA’s Bryan Gervais about their polling regarding the Mayoral candidates for the upcoming election. The UTSA polling also looked at support for the proposed Project Marvel.

Next, Lewis Vetter, President of the San Antonio Conservation Society, talks with Randy about the organization’s battle with UTSA and the city regarding the Institute of Texan Cultures building.  Vetter explains the group is not giving up- they just filed another appeal – even as the building is being torn down.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, San Antonio Express-News reporter Madison Iszler discusses her latest column on Amazon’s plan for delivering packages via drones in San Antonio.

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

Host Henry Cisneros interviews the top eight candidates in the race to be the Mayor of San Antonio:

• Rolando Pablos
• Gina Ortiz Jones
• Manny Pelaez
• John Courage
• Adriana Rocha Garcia
• Clayton Perry
• Melissa Cabello Havrda
• Beto Altamirano

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Bexar CountyCommissioner Grant Moody talks about money spent on trying to gain new voters for the November election, and how it did not end up working as projected.  He also discusses the ongoing issue of overcrowding at the Bexar County jail, and why it’s costing taxpayers.

 Then Gerry Schwebel, Executive Vice President of IBCBank, and an expert in Mexican trade relations, shares with Randy his thoughts on how the tariffs imposed by President Trump are going to impact Texas, the Valley and Mexico.

 On Reporter’s Roundtable, Sanford Nowlin, Editor-In-Chief of the San Antonio Current, talks about his article on Greg Abbott’s response to the Measles Health Crisis in Texas, and why it’s been a slow and ineffective effort

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

KLRN’s Randy Beamer and San Antonio Report’s Andrea Drusch offer an in-depth look at the 2025 municipal election – from city council candidates to Mayoral Candidates.Explore the full 2025  @sareport  Voter Guide at https://sanantonioreport.org/voter-guide-launch-2025-election-mayor/

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk about the NCAA coming to town, and it’s effect on the local economy with Richard Oliver, who oversees the Alamodome for the city of SA.  He explains how the money brought in during this event is one of many reasons why the Alamodome has paid for itself many times over.

Next, Krystal Jones, Director of the City of San Antonio's Arts & Culture Department, discusses the economic impact of the film commission and how San Antonio earned a spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s list of "Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker."  

On Reporter’s Roundtable, Jalen Lopez, Digital Reporter for the San Antonio Business Journal, talks about his latest article that shows how much of an economic impact it would have if the state stops all sale of any hemp product.

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

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer delves into the latest annual report from the Texas Hill Country Alliance, which focuses on the need to protect water and land resources with Leah Cuddeback, Public Engagement Manager with the THCA.

Next, the Texas Legislature is known for its rough and tumble sessions, but there are actually some meaningful bills on the table that have bi-partisan support.  Chris Tomlinson, Columnist with the Houston Chronicle shares which bills those are and explains their level of support.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Reports Staff Reporter Raquel Torres talks about her story on HB727, which would see Texas increase the punishment for those convicted of car break-ins.

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

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we get the lowdown on the city’s first Vertiport coming to Port San Antonio with President and CEO Jim Perschbach.  Hear about this dynamic new more efficient way to transport people and goods, and how San Antonio will be leading in this technology.

Then, SAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino discusses the budget shortfall his district is facing, and how he is working to balance needs and priorities to make it work.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Business Reporter Lindsey Carnett talks about her recent article on the city’s effort to save the faltering Ready To Work program by inviting laid off federal workers to take advantage of the training and funds the program offers. 

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

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear about a new protocol with the city.  Now, as part of the new employee orientation, a union representative will be part of the onboarding process.  District 6 Council Rep Melissa Cabello Havrda gives us the details.

Dr. Jason Bowling, professor and infectious disease specialist at UT Health San Antonio, and chief epidemiologist at University Health, joins Randy to talk about the measles outbreak across Texas, and how you can prevent getting the disease.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Andrea Drusch discusses the large number of candidates running for Mayor and City Council in May, and why a very old standard is making the ballot so crowded.

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

This week's Texas Talk guest is Ernesto Rodriguez, the Alamo’s senior historian and curator. The Alamo is undergoing a massive $550 million public private expansion and makeover that has been years in the making. As senior historian, Ernesto is overseeing the creation of a new museum that will tell the full 300-year history of the Alamo.  He recently celebrated his 25th year working at the Alamo as a historian and lecturer. 

Watch on-air and online at klrn.org/live and with the PBS app. 

Catch a new episode of "Texas Talk with Nora Lopez" at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. To watch all previous episodes, visit: klrn.org/texastalk.

Texas Talk is produced in partnership with the San Antonio Express-News. 

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai about the latest with Project Marvel, and the offshoot of that project:  what to do with the Frost Bank Center if the Spurs build a new arena. 

Next, Northside ISD Superintendent Dr. John Craft fills us in on the district’s decision to join a class action lawsuit against major social media outlets. The suit argues that social media content is responsible for bullying and other dangers for kids and teens.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Current’s Editor in Chief Sanford Nowlin talks about his article on how DOGE’s decision to close federal buildings could impact San Antonio and Texas, with anywhere from dozens to hundreds of locations being closed down.

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