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Host Cathy Lara delves into the deep genealogy of her guest Guadalupe Flores. Listen to the great stories of both of their families, and the tales of fishing on the San Marcos River.

Host Cathy Lara has in the studio the musical group Broken Arrow from Kyle / San Marcos, Texas.

Cathy Lara interviews David Montelongo, local musician and promoter. He brings a newly minted CD from 1966-1967 for your listening.

Host Cathy Lara interviews Reverend Fernanda Casar from El Buen Pastor UMC in San Marcos, TX. They uncover many new facts about the church and it's role in our community.

Host Cathy Lara interviews local San Marcos Artist and Musician Augustine Chavez. Augustine has returned for the holidays from his residency in Santa, Fe New Mexico. We hear about the indigenous influences on his art, and the business aspects of art. www.chavezartstudio.com

No Guest: Cathy and Rob discuss Veterans Day, and Upcoming Council Vote

Host Cathy Lara interviews Bobbie Garza Hernandez on the history of the forced relocation of 314 families from the Rio Vista area in San Marcos as part of Urban Renewal in the 1970's. She also discusses her work with Austin Mayor Garcia as well as the student led walkout at the San Marcos High School in 1972.

Host Cathy Lara interviews Dr. Anna Juarez, Sandra Rivera, and Guadalupe Flores about the history, and struggles, of San Pedro Cemetery in San Marcos, Texas.

Host Cathy Lara interviews guest Courtney Hernandez Enriquez on the upcoming Lotteria Fest, and how this game brings families, and communities, together.

bass returns! shake your monkey nuts as Babylon falls again.

Host Cathy Lara and Producer Rob Roark have a frank and open discussion about the pressures on the local minority communities, and the guests that will be on for the month of September 2023.

Host Cathy Lara discuss finding your roots through genealogy with Clementina Peterson.

Host Cathy Lara finds out about the Heritage Exhibition Walk and Celebration with Lucy Gonzalez and Frank Arredondo. Talking about roots, hosting this event for the second year, and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Cathy Lara talks with Mario Espinoza about his father Tom Carrillo Espinoza's Texaco gas station at I-35 and Loop 82 (Aquarena Springs).

Host Catalina Lara interviews former School Board member James Bryant on a side of San Marcos history you will hear no where else.

Mr. Ezequiel Enriquez comes back to the studio to talk with Host Cathy Lara about City Managers, Going to elementary school in post war San Marcos, and other great stories!

Host Cathy Lara talks with Valerie Deleon about her grandmother Janie Lucio, who was one the first, and most successful, Avon representatives in the area.

Cathy Lara has back on the show Mrs. Sylvia Garza. They are discussing the roots of the American G.I. Forum, and activism in the community, here in San Marcos, TX.

Cathy Lara interviews Mr. Ezequiel Enriquez from Victory Gardens. he is a long time San Marcos activist, and letter to the editor writer.

Host Cathy Lara talks to Mark Salinas, Post Commander of AMVETS Post 104 in San Marcos,

Cathy Lara interviews Commander Major Anthony Williamson and members of the Air Force Junior ROTC, and Stephanie Brown, Commander of the San Marcos VFW Post 3413. The students are commemorating the Bataan Death March locally to raise awareness.

Host Cathy Lara interviews Ronnie Mendez of Landis Shoe Clinic in San Marcos, TX. Being the oldest business in town, there are many stories about people, boots, and good times.

Cathy Lara interviews David Montelongo about his long years as a traveling musician and music promoter of Tejano music in San Marcos and Central Texas.

Cathy Lara interviews Marcella Garza Torres, along with her son Jaime Torres. Marcella and her sisters performed in the Los Hermanos Garza Tejano Band in the 60's and 70's. She and her sisters were inducted into the Texas Tejano Conjunto hall of fame in 2022.

Cathy Lara has as her guest San Marcos's dedicated Quinceanera coordinator Melba Santellana Garcia. She takes us back from the history and traditions of the old days to the modern variations on these traditions.