The Biden administration announced a temporary pause on new approvals for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports, except for emergencies. And the issue has gotten very political—very fast.

From a sharecropping family in Jim Crow Texas to becoming the first Black president of an Ivy League university, former Brown University president, Ruth Simmons, writes about her incredible life in her memoir “Up Home: One Girl's Journey."

Democracy on Trial is a two-hour documentary that probes the roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss. Amid the 2024 presidential race, the documentary examines the House Jan. 6 committee’s evidence, the threat to democracy and the historic charges against Trump.

From chicken nuggets to tofu, American proteins have a microplastics problem. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastics which carry a host of potential health risks.Microplastics are everywhere. A new study has found them where they've never been seen before, sitting deep inside human lungs. We inhale a credit card of plastic every week.

There could be life on Mars. Not little green men but tiny microbes that have found a way to survive on the harsh red planet. What do we know about sustaining life as we know it on Mars?

The moon’s gravity stabilized Earth’s orbit and its climate. It drew nutrients to the surface of the primordial ocean, where they fostered the evolution of complex life. The moon continues to influence animal migration and reproduction, plants’ movements, and, possibly, the flow of the very blood in our veins. Rebecca Boyle joins us to discuss her new book "Our Moon."

Governor Greg Abbott is asserting the state's constitutional right to protect itself and is accusing the Biden administration of failing to protect the state from what Abbott characterizes as "an invasion" of undocumented immigrants. But is this true?

Paul Pressler for decades has been a key figure in Texas conservative politics. But he’s also been accused of sexual misconduct and sexual assault by multiple men and boys. Pressler has not been criminally charged and he has denied all of the allegations.

As the world's attention is focused on Gaza where the Israeli military is seeking to destroy Hamas, in the West Bank, militant groups are growing in popularity and threating to expand the war.

As Americans are being warned today about the rise of American Nazis and the attack on our Democracy, it’s worth noting that this has happened before. Nazis marched down American main streets in the 1930s while flying swastikas and Old Glory and chanted "America First." PBS American Experience looks at the roots of American anti-Semitism and authoritarianism that we continue to wrestle with today.

After the cover-ups, lies and blocking of public records, the Department of Justice critical incident review of the Uvalde massacre response exposes the breakdown of law enforcement. They failed to save lives when confronted by an active shooter. But will there ever be any accountability for the failure at Robb Elementary School?

Should more seats be added to the San Antonio City Council to provide better representation? How many more? Should the city’s election day be moved? Should outdated language in the city charter be updated? These are some of the questions citizens could have to answer as an overhaul of the city’s charter gets underway.

For many people, when they show up to vote they see a ballot with two candidates and pick what they consider the lesser of two bad choices. Could ranked choice voting change that? Supporters of ranked choice voting say it’s more democratic and will help end bitter partisanship. Others say it's too complex and Americans don't like it.

Capturing the images of Texas wildlife is helping spark support for saving many species from being wiped out. We hear from Ben Masters. filmmaker and writer based in Austin, Texas. He specializes in wildlife, adventure, and conservation stories.

Did a central Texas woman die due to the Texas ban on abortion? A New Yorker investigation looks at the complicated circumstances that led to the pregnant woman’s death. And how experts say an abortion could have saved her life – but she wasn’t given that choice.

As the nation deals with threats to democracy, a crisis in the Middle East, and the hazards of climate change, a growing number of people are just tuning out. They are deliberately avoiding the news. They find it irrelevant or emotionally draining, or do not trust the media. What’s your relationship with the news?

The U.S. commitment to helping Ukraine defend itself from Russia’s invasion force is weakening with Republicans in Congress weakening on support for the democracy. But American sanctions remain in place against Moscow and continue to whither its economy. But at what price do these sanctions come for global food and gas prices? What can we learn about the global economy from Russia’s economic sanctions?

VIA metropolitan Transit is planning for 2024 to be a big year. We get an update from Jeffrey Arndt, the president and CEO of VIA.

Is San Antonio in danger of losing its fluency in Spanish? La lengua dulce is a major part of the city’s cultural past but it could also be an asset for future business opportunities. What is happening to San Antonio’s Spanish?

David Zucker is a film director, producer and screenwriter with blockbuster hits, including "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun." He recently donated a letter written by David Crockett to the Alamo.

Actor Edwin Lee Gibson has appeared in over 100 theatrical productions and has appeared on television and film. Most recently, the Houston native is a regular on the FX show “The Bear."

Co-authors of a new book look at the history of financial reparations for Black Americans and why there's been a lack of coordination in rolling them out.

Texas in 2023 saw some massive news stories that we’re still trying to make sense of. State lawmakers rejected Governor Abbott’s demands for school vouchers. There was a failed impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Texans who need abortion care are forced to leave the state. Abbott put buoys and razor wire on the border in defiance of the federal government.

A peek behind the curtains of how NPR puts its stories together. Weekend Edition's former senior producer Peter Breslow joins us to discuss how he roamed around the world to bring listeners the sounds and stories that they never forgot—from breaking news to snafus. Breslow reveals what it took to build the NPR we know today.

It was 50 years ago that The Endangered Species Act was passed. Today it’s one of the most cherished and hated laws ever passed. It mandates protection and preservation of all the nation's species and biodiversity, whatever the cost. Some have argued that the law gives the federal government too much power and infringes on states' rights. Could the Endangered Species Act be in danger?

San Antonio is weighing a new community-wide Violence Prevention Strategic Plan that’s been nearly a year in the making. The five-year plan looks at violence as a public health problem. And looks for solutions by investing in evidence-based youth programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters to stem youth-on-youth violence.

The Discord Leaks is a documentary that explores how a young Air National Guardsman allegedly leaked classified documents on the Discord chat platform. With The Washington Post, FRONTLINE examines the leak of national security secrets, why he wasn’t stopped and the role of online platforms like Discord. An Air Force report said that officers were "aware of the problem" but failed to stop him, causing one of the biggest leaks of US intelligence material in years.

A Uvalde-based podcast started earlier this year details the accounts of survivors, the victims' families, and other issues impacting Uvalde, including lack of accountability and transparency. The shooting that happened on May 24th, 2022, has divided the community, and the cohosts of this podcast want answers and justice.

Federal Judge Janis Jack is hearing shocking testimony to determine whether Texas should be fined for contempt or be subject to a receivership, which would allow partial federal takeover of the state’s foster care system.

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday night put on hold a judge's ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis, throwing into limbo an unprecedented challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. We get reaction from Democratic Congressman Colin Allred.

“Hold the onions” – a common request while ordering a meal. But why? What are we missing out on?The humble onion is frequently overlooked and undervalued, but what is even more rich and powerful than its flavor are its stories. We will peel back the delicious layer of the onion and celebrate the cebolla.

If Donald Trump is elected president again it will end American democracy. That is the warning being sounded in a special issue of The Atlantic magazine. It is publishing a 24-article project titled “If Trump Wins” . The Atlantic, staff writer Tom Nichols joins us to explain.

Drawing on insights from the accounts of almost 150 responding officers, as well as a trove of bodycam footage and 9-1-1 calls, “Inside the Uvalde Response” reconstructs the day’s events, and offers a detailed analysis of one of the most criticized mass shooting responses in recent history.

The Dallas Morning News and the San Antonio Express-News investigated why many Americans bleed to death from injuries they might have survived. The series is called "Bleeding Out: A Public Health Crisis in the American Trauma." Investigative reporter Lauren Caruba spent more than two years reporting the series.

CPS Energy is asking the city council for a 4.25 percent rate hike. The proposed rate increase could raise customer bills by just under $5 dollars. The local power company says it needs the extra income to hire additional employees and improve and build new infrastructure.

Former County Judge Nelson Wolff is dropping some truth bombs. He’s got 95 Power Principles that he developed over a lifetime duking it out in Texas politics. From Applewhite to Covid to Streetcar, Wolff was in the middle of many fights that define Bexar County. His new book spells out the lessons he learned.

If more people knew more ways to cook vegetables, do you think they would be more likely to eat healthier? Studies show that people who were more knowledgeable about cooking vegetables were more likely to report eating them regularly. Hetty Lui McKinnon is an award-winning Australian Chinese cookbook author. She is known for her vibrant and flavorful vegetarian recipes that are inspired by her Chinese heritage and global travels.

AM radio, the technology that started the era of mass communication could be pushed asside. The makers of electric vehicles are ejecting AM radios from the dashboard. But the federal government could step in to save AM.

Wearable technology continues to advance and promises to deliver new consumer products that could be a revolution similar to the dawn of the PC and the smart phone. What are smart glasses and the AI Pin? What can they do for us?

Why are so many of us wrong about so much? From COVID-19 to climate change to the results of elections, millions of Americans believe things that are simply not true―and act based on these misperceptions. In 'Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation' – we see how social and cultural identities trump factual information.

The harrowing documentary “20 Days in Mariupol,” takes the viewer in the war zone during the first days of Russia’s assault on the Ukrainian city. A joint production by The Associated Press and PBS “Frontline,” has been met with critical acclaim. It’s an intense account of war, documenting fighting in the streets and the strain of death on Mariupol’s besieged residents.

A 2022 study by Consumer Reports found that Americans spend nearly $65 billion on junk fees each year. This figure includes fees for overdrafts, late payments, account maintenance, and convenience services. The Biden administration is trying to take on junk fees, but Republicans in congress are defending the practice.

Tipping has become more common and in places where tipping didn't used to be expected—even online.What are the new tipping rules and who actually gets the tips? Is tipping fair to the employees and the customers?

President Joe Biden and Governor Greg Abbott are both building border walls in South Texas. Why are these two political opposites finding themselves on the same side of the wall debate? How is this impacting the community and the environment of the border?

San Antonio City Council has approved the largest on-site municipal solar project in Texas. The $30 million project will install rooftop, parking and park canopy solar systems on 42 city facilities. This is seen as a big step towards the city’s 2040 goal of zero net energy at all municipal buildings. The project will also bring solar shade canopies to several parks and community centers around the city.

The promise of America is that every child gets a fair chance to lift themselves out of poverty, live a life true to their potential and be rewarded for their hard work. But is that promise a lie? How far from real life is it? When the promise is examined, we see that American policies, institutions and systems fail American children and families. Escaping poverty is a tightrope walk with no room for error. We are joined by sociologist Nikhil Goyal author "Of Live to See the Day."

The US government is now taking Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) more seriously than ever before. This year the Pentagon released its first unclassified report on UAPs, which found that most of these sightings could not be explained by current technology or scientific knowledge. What questions do you have about what we know about UFOs?

The Texas House of Representatives gaveled in for a historic fourth special session on Tuesday, mere hours after adjourning sine die on this year's third special session. Gov. Greg Abbott is still trying to pass his unpopular agenda on school vouchers. Rep Trey Martinez Fischer (D) San Antonio joins us to discuss the state legislature.

San Antonio Independent School District is considering closing 19 campuses in order to deal with a shrinking number of students in the district.Parents have been asking the SAISD board to reconsider. A vote is scheduled for the board’s “Rightsizing” decision on Nov. 13.

In this time of increasing political and social division – when it’s seems there’s little to no common ground on the issues – there is a need for intellectual humility -- This is the acceptance that one's beliefs and opinions could be wrong and open good faith dialog could help us heal. Are you ready for intellectual humility?

Could the Spurs dribble over to a new billion-dollar arena in downtown San Antonio? The Express-News is reporting there’s serious preliminary talk about building a new home for the Spurs at the Institute of Texan Cultures at Hemisfair. The move could boost downtown business, but what are the tradeoffs?

We don't know how many people die in law enforcement custody each year, whether in an encounter with police on the street, during transport, or while in jails, prisons, or detention centers. Numbers that are reported are not reliable. But it’s clear that this has become a public health emergency that needs national standards and review panels.

Governor Greg Abbott is pushing for new harsh border security laws that will cost the state billions of dollars and could deport citizens and legal residents suspected of being migrants in the state illegally. But state Senator Roland Gutierrez is calling for comprehensive immigration reform that he says will address the heart of the border problem.

How Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell helped transform the Supreme Court and U.S. politics. Amid scrutiny of the high court and a power struggle in the GOP, FRONTLINE examines McConnell’s rise and role in pushing the judiciary to the right and America’s polarized democracy.

Stuart Stevens has spent his long career in politics working to get Republicans elected. He ran Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. But Stevens’ latest book is a warning to the nation about today's GOP and its threat to America’s democracy. The book is called "The Conspiracy to End America: Five Ways My Old Party Is Driving Our Democracy to Autocracy."

How can the United States, one of the wealthiest nations on earth, have the highest rates of poverty among industrialized nations? In The Poverty Paradox author Mark Rank argues that this is due to how the American economy is set up to ensure that poverty will exist and will persist.

Tesla is recalling over 300,000 US cars with its so-called “Full Self Driving” driver assist software due to risks of traffic accidents. “Full self-driving,” promises to one day drive better than a human but that’s not how it works today. How far away is this technology from working? Are you ready for a world of robo-taxis and driverless traffic? Or do you think it’s a dream?

In Texas, where do the poor and uninsured go when they need medical care? They are likely to go without until it’s too late and then end up in an E.R. at a safety-net hospital.The doctors are confronted with people with serious illnesses as a result of not being able to have access to basic preventive care. They have cancers that have spread, diabetes that is unchecked and infections that are untreated. What are the people's stories? What needs to change to help them?

An April 2022 Quinnipiac poll found that 52% of Americans agree that in light of Ginni Thomas's texts about overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election, Thomas should recuse himself from related cases. Texts between Ginni Thomas and Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows show that she was repeatedly urging Meadows to overturn the election results and repeating conspiracy theories about ballot fraud.

The two metros are officially 75 miles apart on I-35, but San Antonio and Austin can seem worlds apart. Even so, every day, they are sprawling closer and one day they will become one. How can the two cities put old rivalries to the side and find ways to mutually benefit from working together. What would you call this metro combo loco? San Austin? - Austin-tonio?

Two New Hampshire Public Radio journalists, reporter Lauren Chooljian and editor Dan Barrick, were targeted at their homes after they released an investigative report against a New Hampshire businessman Eric Spofford, who founded New Hampshire’s largest network of addiction treatment centers.

If you’ve been postponing your colonoscopy, it’s time to get it done. The much dreaded exam is a small discomfort to go through that can help catch colorectal cancer and save your life. The preparation for the exam takes two-three days, but exam itself only takes 20-45 minutes.

Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women. If treated early, the chances of surviving the disease look good. But how often should people be getting their mammograms, and what are some ways you can examine yourself?

It's been reported that Indigenous women experience a disproportionate amount of violence compared to the general population — but their cases often get underreported or ignored. Fewer of their cases are included in the Department of Justice database. This leaves the indigenous community to bring awareness and urgency to their own missing and murdered women.

In 2020 there was a presidential election, a pandemic and protests for racial justice. This affected every corner of America. But what about in the small towns and cities that are often overlooked by national news? How do big stories change when they are told by local journalists? What is lost as this kind of coverage disappears?

Home to almost 27 million people, the California coastline is more than just an iconic part of the American landscape. There are ports, harbors and major cities that support a state that, if it were its own country, would be the fourth-largest economy in the world. Now climate change and a rising sea threaten to wipe out more than $370 billion in property by the end of the century. The economic damage would be far more devastating than the state’s worst earthquakes and wildfires.

He’s one of the richest and more powerful people on the planet. And when Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion, he took over one of the most influential platforms for news and free speech. PBS Frontline investigates how Musk’s platform, now named "X", is unleashing misinformation, racism, harassment and support for right wing political violence.

Some of the laws that Donald Trump and others in his circle are accused of breaking resulted from the post-Civil War period when the Ku Klux Klan rose to terrorize the formerly enslaved. New federal laws were needed to protect the ballot box and fight white supremacy.

As thousands and thousands of people turn up on the Texas border looking to enter the United States, where are many of these people coming from? Venezuela. The once wealthy nation today has a collapsing economy, hyperinflation and no opportunities for its people. What caused this disaster? How did it lead to a U.S. immigration crisis?

Since 1982, Texas has executed 583 people, and one of them was Karla Faye Tucker. The pickaxe killer had a death row conversion and found the support of the biggest names in televangelism. Tucker’s story raises questions about the death penalty in Texas and the hypocrisy of the so-called pro-life State.

Major League Baseball playoffs are beginning, and the Houston Astros are in the running for the whole box of Cracker Jacks. But it wasn’t that long ago that the spacemen were caught cheating by stealing signs. There may not be crying in baseball, but there is cheating. Has America’s game become too tolerant of the low ball out?

The uses of shame (and shamelessness) occur in spheres that range from social media and consumerism to polarized politics and mass violence. David Keen explores the power of shame.

A solar eclipse is a rare occurrence that happens when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth. This happens when the Moon is in its new moon phase and its orbit brings it close enough to the Earth to completely or partially block out the Sun.

San Antonio has seen a record number of days over 100 and over 90 degrees while local water reservoirs are seeing dropping levels with the prolonged drought. This is climate change and it’s only going to get worse. How are you adapting to the hotter days and nights of South Texas? Are you worried about how bad this could get?

Home to almost 27 million people, the California coastline is more than just an iconic part of the American landscape. There are ports, harbors and major cities that support a state that, if it were its own country, would be the fourth-largest economy in the world. Now climate change and a rising sea threaten to wipe out more than $370 billion in property by the end of the century. The economic damage would be far more devastating than the state’s worst earthquakes and wildfires.

The Texas Medicaid unwinding process is causing catastrophic coverage losses. No state has kicked more people or kids off Medicaid or had a higher share of renewals end in loss of coverage. There are reports of the state's serious system errors and non-compliance with federal guidelines. What’s happening with Texas Medicaid?

Texas is a hotbed of hate, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League.They document the growth of hate and extremism in the state. Texas based white supremacists are targeting the Jewish community, immigrants and folks who are LGBTQ. And the hate is also infecting politics in Texas.

Why did a once popular retail chain go bankrupt? Why are local newspapers laying off reporters? Why is healthcare so expensive? The answer is “private equity.” Private equity firms buy companies, load them with debt, and then bleed them dry. The new book “These are the Plunderers” explains why we are all worse off because of private equity.

The San Antonio chapter of the Texas Invasive Plant and Pest Council is also known as the Salsa Squad. Their volunteers are weeding out pest plants that are squeezing out native plants in Texas – and impacting our local ecology. How can you help with the restoration of the South Texas and Hill Country native habitat?

The federal government is facing another shutdown due to the chaos in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Also, President Joe Biden is now facing an impeachment inquiry after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy claimed Biden profited from his son Hunter Biden's overseas business deals while he was vice president.

The actual history of Texas is too important to leave in the hands of the state and the politicians. In the time of book bans and anti-woke grandstanding, wildcatter historian E.R. Bills challenges the official myths of Texas and seeks to set the record straight. He asks other Texans to take a hard look at what we’ve been told about the state’s past, culture and character.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine. This comes just in time: your last inoculation is wearing off, there's a new variant and the winter could bring about the spread of covid season. What do you need to know about the latest protection against the spread of COVID?

Nearly 42% of American adults are considered obese, and a recent rise in childhood obesity rates patient advocates call for an end to weight discrimination in health care. How are medical professionals addressing their biases? What is needed to end weight discrimination in health care?

After a 13-year-battle, Lerma's has reopened as a community center. The club’s lively nightlife came to a halt in 2010 after structural concerns caused it to get shut down. It was far from the recognizable hotspot it once was. The owners and local activists formed “Save Lerma’s," a movement that would stretch across a decade.

When it comes to poverty in America, many of the nation’s most disadvantaged communities are not in the big cities but mainly in the rural areas, including in South Texas.And these are places where there are few assistance programs, resources or attention given to the struggle of families. What questions do you have about the injustice of place?

Bexar County’s budget has long suffered from a lack of equity. Some precincts have enjoyed larger allocations for roads, drainage, and other infrastructure. There are calls for greater transparency for how the county budget pie is sliced. Should all four precincts be equally capped? or should there be an adjustment for growth or historic need?

Childhood cancer is the number one disease killer of children and is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 4 and 14 in the United States. Many are calling for making beating childhood cancer a national health priority by shaping policy, supporting research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and programs to children with cancer, childhood cancer survivors, and their families.

Are there people in your life who you feel have their own agenda when they deal with you? Maybe they are using you and have founds ways to manipulate and exploit you. These “Master Manipulators” are everywhere, but you don’t have to be their next victim. How master manipulators operate and how to beat them at their own game.

Frontline PBS and The Marshall Project take us inside America’s prison system. We see the impact of a “two strikes” law which requires mandatory maximum sentences. AndWhat’s it like to give birth in prison and be forced to give up your baby 24 hours later?

Humans have struggled with the phenomenon of addiction for centuries. How can we better understand the causes behind it?

The San Antonio Independent School District is considering "rightsizing" the district due to a drop in enrollment. It could involve closing schools, co-locating schools on the same campus, or consolidating multiple schools into one school.

The nukes never went away. The capacity for a humanity-ending global nuclear war is still a threat and might even be a bigger threat today. The Russian invasion of Ukraine reminds us that we are still a button’s push away from annihilation. What is being done to prevent that and promote nuclear disarmament?

Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached and is facing permanent removal from office.He is accused of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction of justice. The Republican says he is innocent . He won't resign and is looking to regain his office if enough Republican senators vote to acquit.

It was 103 years ago that women were granted the right to vote in the United States. The passage of the 19th Amendment was a revolutionary change to the U.S. Constitution. Today women remain underrepresented in elected leadership. Women make up 47 percent of the workforce, but women make up 29 percent of the seats in Congress. How has the 19th Amendment changed America?

This super-hot summer has been a significant drain on the water levels in the Edwards Aquifer. With all the fast growth and development, the drought-stricken San Antonio-Austin mega-metro may eventually face a water crisis. Across the region, natural springs are drying up due to extreme heat, persistent drought, and ever-growing demand for water. What can be done today to protest tomorrow’s water?

On October 14th high over San Antonio, the moon will pass between the sun and the Earth bringing about a "ring of fire," solar eclipse. And then San Antonio will expect another total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. How to prepare to get the most out of these rare solar events.

Pepe Serna has appeared in over 100 films – from "Scarface" to "The Jerk." This corpus Christi native has left his mark on American cinema as a groundbreaking actor. Yet he frequently felt the barrier of race-based typecasting. He channeled his infectious optimism to push the boundaries of negative casting for him and his fellow actors.

What’s it like to be a war correspondent? We get a candid, darkly comic, and emotionally heavy tale of a former NPR journalist who sought out the world's most dangerous places to report from. What happens when the assignment ends? Sean Carberry joins us to take your calls.

Is the term “global warming” too gentle and soothing? Perhaps it doesn’t pack the punch needed to terrify people about the horrible future we are trying to avoid. The planet is burning. The oceans are boiling. Extreme heat now kills more people in the U.S. than any other weather event. We’re talking about the book The Heat will Kill you First with journalist Jeff Goodell.

A new Texas law goes into effect on September 1 that criminalizes drag performers who are in front of children as well as any businesses that host those shows. Critics say the law is unconstitutional and poorly worded allowing for too much discretion for police to decide what is legal or illegal. There is a court challenge, but meanwhile San Antonio is preparing for a last drag show before the new law.

Via metropolitan transit is moving forward with its plan for an advanced rapid transit route. It’s a North-South line that will link the San Antonio Airport to the historic missions. How is this line coming together? And how soon can we catch a ride?

More than six years after voters approved a bond and restoration plan for Brackenridge Park, work on the much-debated project is set to get underway. The park is a much-loved part of the city but there are crumbling structures, failing stone wall and some trees in need of removal. The tree issue has gotten pushback from some in the public.

True stories of living in San Antonio are collected in Worth Repeating.Once performed live on the TPR stage, the stories are now part of a new book.What did it take to compile these epic tales of overcoming life's challenges and that have a distinct San Antonio flavor?

What did you think of the 'Barbie' movie? The billion-dollar blockbuster has sparked fiery conversations about stereotypes and gender roles.

Her inspiration for the memoir came from one of the people she met on her second night in jail. She was sentenced for heroin charges and was in prison for nearly two years.

Are you starting to notice that you aren’t hearing as well as you used to? Do you have to ask people to repeat themselves? Are you having trouble understanding speech in noisy environments? Is there a constant ringing in your ears? You don’t have to live with these problems. There is help.

San Antonio is getting an arboretum that will blossom on the city's southeast side. It's expected to open to the public in 2024, but community input is needed for the arboretum's master plan.