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Host Sanford Nowlin hosts this edition of the San AntonioFiles with guest Becky Crouch Patterson, daughter of Hondo Crouch, grand patriarch of Luckenbach, Texas.  Patterson shares stories of the history of the legendary Texas town, as well as stories of her creative, colorful father Hondo.  Patterson is an artist and the author of 3 books, including her latest, “Luckenbach Texas: The Center of the...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we cover a host of local topics with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones:  The city budget (how do we cut $158 million dollars?), the quick exit of Police Chief McManus, the battle over the ICE facility on the east side, a potential property tax increase, and more. Then, on Reporter’s Roundtable, Kelsey Brown with the San Antonio Express News discusses her stories on...

On this episode of On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear from Eastside leader James Nortey, CEO of San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside, about issues affecting that area- including the renovation of the Stock Show & Rodeo grounds, the Freeman Coliseum, and the Spurs Arena.  Next, the leader of the local Cesar Chavez Legacy and Education Foundation, Ernest J. Martinez, explains why that gr...

On this episode of Business of Business San Antonio, HostHenry Cisneros takes a look at data centers- a big topic right now in Texas.  In fact, data centers are shaping up to be a factor in Texas politics as opposition to them grows.  Still, the state has opened its arms to data centers with lax regulations and ample access to both water and power.  We hear from a group fighting data centers with...

On this week's episode of On The Record with Randy Beamer, we start with a meet-and-greet of the newest trustee elected to the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees, Robert Garcia. Hear what he plans to work on as representative of District 9. The, Ryan Spencer, Executive Director of Comal Conservation, talks about new rules adopted by County Commissioners regarding the development of new...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses the proposed SAWS rate increase and why she feels it is needed, plans for a proposed property tax increase, and a letter sent to the Spurs management group to collect on millions of dollars promised to the city. Then, District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte talks with Randy on that proposed property tax increase for residents, a...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, a controversy is brewing between the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and county officials over the plans for redeveloping the Freeman and Frost Bank Center.  Stock show CEO Cody Davenport shares his concerns about the county designing an alternate plan from the one voters approved in November.  Next, legislation that could affect limits on air pollution...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear about the county’s efforts to get the state working on a technology problem that could spell big trouble for November elections.   Pct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert explains the issue, and why he thinks two state candidates should be involved. With San Antonio Police Officers Association current President Danny Diaz stepping down, new Presid...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, the topic is data centers.  There are several in the works for the city’s fast growing west side, and District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan is asking city council to come up with more development standards for the data centers. SAWS President/CEO Robert Puente stops in to talk about the utility’s proposal for a rate increase to customers.  He explains why SAWS...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County Budget Manager David Smith about the concerns he has with the new county budget- and the decreasing amount of money going into the general budget fund. Then, VIA Metro Transit, President & CEO Jon Gary Herrera tells us the latest on the construction of VIA’s new Green Line Rapid Transit. On Reporter’s Roundtable, The San Anto...

KLRN presents the new Business of Business- San Antonio series, hosted by the Honorable Henry Cisneros.  Our first show introduces viewers to San Antonio’s up and coming leaders, with two women who are taking charge in San Antonio through business, leadership, and community involvement. The Business of Business: San Antonio  is supported by  Texas Mutual .

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Police Chief William McManus discusses his upcoming retirement and weighs in on the current state of policing. Next, Texas State Board of Education member Marisa Perez-Diaz shares her thoughts on the boards recent efforts to require Bible passages for studies in public schools. Trish DeBerry, President and CEO of Centro, explains Centro’s new program, “Tr...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Randy is joined by District 9 City Council Rep Misty Spears, who discusses her recent trips representing San Antonio to Washington, D.C. and Taiwan.  The trip to D.C. centered on bringing more military missions to San Antonio, and the trip to Taiwan was to help bring Taiwanese manufacturing jobs here. Next, the new CEO of the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelop...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones about her effort to have the San Antonio Spurs help pay for downtown policing as a part of the Project Marvel development.  She also shares the results of her economic trips to Taiwan and D.C. Louis Vetter, President of the San Antonio Conservation Society, tells us about their effort to see Caser Chavez Blvd returned t...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Dr. Shawn Bird, Deputy Superintendent for SAISD, about a new pay incentive for some of their teachers.    How will we preserve the culture and feel of downtown San Antonio as the building and growth associated with Project Marvel takes over?  Andi Rodriguez, VP of Cultural Placemaking for Centro San Antonio, joins Randy to talk about their ef...

On the Season 9 Premiere of On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with UTSA’s Dr. Jon Taylor, Chair of Political Science and Geography, about the post primary political landscape in Texas, and the races that could turn Texas blue. It’s going to be an exciting election season. Next, we hear from Dr. Antonio Caldwell, Assistant Director of the city’s Animal Care Services, about the increasing rates...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales about his time in office, criticism that he was too lenient with criminals, the bond process and what his plans are when he leaves the office at the end of the year. On Reporter’s Roundtable, the SA Current’s Stephanie Koithan details her stories on the backlogged voter registration applications at...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we begin the New Year with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to discuss what’s ahead for the city in 2026- including the local impact of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, the military, a potential bond, affordable housing, and other topics. Next, Zeph Capo, President of the Texas Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, explains why the organization is suing the...

It’s our “Year in Review” this week on On The Record with Randy Beamer.  Joined by Sanford Nowlin, Editor-In-Chief for the San Antonio Current, and Andrea Drusch, Senior Politics Reporter for San Antonio Report, we look at the top stories in local news in 2025.  Among them: the Hill Country flooding, New Spurs Arena (Props A & B), a new Mayor, the UTSA/UT Health Science Center merger, the resi...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear from the Mayor about why she wants to see Municipal Elections moved from May to November. The controversial Guajolote Ranch development has changed course, as developer Lennar Homes now wants to build a MUD to support water and utilities for the thousands of new homes they want to build.  Randy Neumann, with the Scenic Loop- Helotes Creek Alliance...

2025 has truly been a year of change and challenges forour city’s economy.  Yet, we are still seeing strong growth.  Much of that is due to the tremendous impact of the San Antonio to Austin mega region.  And there is every reason to expect this growth to continue. As we approach the year’s end, let’s review, and look at our own report card. How did San Antonio perform in the key sectors- jobs, me...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear about the city’s new incentives for filmmakers and production companies.   City Council passed the measure last week, increasing incentives for companies that come to San Antonio to film and use local talent and crew.  Our guest is Krystal Jones, Director of the city’s Department of Arts and Culture. Then, how will the San Antonio Independent Scho...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, details on the effort by District 6 City Councilman Ric Galvan to have the city begin discussing the growing data centers popping up on the far west side.  Galvan cites the massive amount of water usage and power needs of these centers, and wants the city to discuss the impacts these centers will have on our resources. Then, Ramon J. Vasquez, Exec. Direct...

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones about the impact of the government shutdown on San Antonio.  She also discusses her plans to negotiate with the Spurs if Proposition B should fail at the polls. Next, SAWS President and CEO Robert Puente explains why he says the TCEQ approval of the Guajolote Ranch wastewater permit for Lennar will not impact the Edward...

This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Randy Neumann, Chair of the Steering Committee for Scenic Loop-Helotes Creek Alliance, the group fighting homebuilder Lennar’s plans to dump wastewater into a pristine hill country creek. While the TCEQ this week ruled in favor of Lennar’s wastewater permit, Neumann explains why the fight is not over. Next, Pct, 3 County Commissioner Grant M...