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tpr.org > news > 2026-04-01 > proposed-downtown-san-antonio-baseball-stadium-gets-initial-approval

Proposed downtown San Antonio baseball stadium gets initial approval

13+ hour, 57+ min ago  (178+ words) A new baseball stadium for the San Antonio Missions got conceptual approval from the city's Historic Design and Review Commission on Wednesday. The conceptual designs for the 7,000-fan stadium, two apartment buildings and a hotel received the green light without…...

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tpr.org > 2026-04-01 > playzoomers-brings-theater-to-a-small-screen-near-you

PlayZoomers brings theater to a small screen near you

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (77+ words) PlayZoomers brings theater to a small screen near you'Texas Public Radio | TPR PlayZoomers brings theater to a small screen near you Ever think your Zoom meeting could be live theater? Well, PlayZoomers brings the theatrical experience online. They've just published…...

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tpr.org > news > 2026-04-01 > san-antonio-clinches-two-james-beard-award-finalist-nominations

San Antonio clinches two James Beard Award finalist nominations

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (165+ words) San Antonio has secured two finalist nominations in the 2026 James Beard Awards, largely considered the Oscars of the culinary world. The Michelin-star Mexican restaurant Mixtli is one of five restaurants across the country who are up for the Outstanding Restaurant…...

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tpr.org > news > 2026-03-31 > a-local-running-team-is-representing-san-antonio-in-a-national-race-this-weekend

A local running team will represent San Antonio in a national race this weekend

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (397+ words) A local running team will represent San Antonio in a national race this weekend. Extra Credit is the first and only team from San Antonio chosen for The Speed Project, an unsanctioned, secret pilgrimage founded by radical German running guru…...

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tpr.org > show > classical-connections > 2026-03-31 > classical-saxes-at-utsa-southwest

Classical saxes at UTSA Southwest

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (198+ words) Classical saxes at UTSA Southwest'Texas Public Radio | TPR Classical saxes at UTSA Southwest The saxophone is an undisputed star of the 20th century in every genre but one. But fear not, classical sax is very much with us, especially at a…...

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tpr.org > news > 2026-03-31 > county-discusses-sirens-awareness-ads-for-san-antonio-area-floods

County discusses sirens, awareness ads for San Antonio area floods

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (374+ words) Flood sirens and a flood awareness campaign in the wake of last summer's deadly flooding were discussed by Bexar County commissioners at their Tuesday meeting. Commissioners approved a resolution to seek a state grant to pay for the installation of…...

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tpr.org > 2026-03-31 > filmmaker-john-sayles-new-novel-tells-story-of-henry-ford

Filmmaker John Sayles' new novel tells story of Henry Ford

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (73+ words) Filmmaker John Sayles' new novel tells story of Henry Ford'tpr.org Filmmaker John Sayles' new novel tells story of Henry Ford John Sayles launched an independent film movement with his film "Return of the Secaucus 7." He joins host Robin Young…...

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tpr.org > arts-culture > 2026-03-31 > the-san-havana-project-trying-to-bring-relief-to-cubans

The San-Havana Project: Trying to bring relief to Cubans

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (628+ words) The San-Havana Project began three years ago as an attempt to connect San Antonio artists one-to-one with Cuban artists but has since grown into a small-scale humanitarian effort to support people they met during repeated visits to Cuba. Angela Martinez…...

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tpr.org > news > 2026-03-31 > san-antonio-philharmonics-young-peoples-concerts-still-set-for-may

San Antonio Philharmonic's Young People's Concerts still set for May

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (195+ words) The San Antonio Philharmonic announced Monday it will still present its Young People's Concerts in May despite the orchestra's ongoing woes." The Philharmonic will host hundreds of students to experience a live symphony thanks to a generous donation and a…...

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tpr.org > podcast > the-source > 2026-03-30 > decoding-the-mayan-mystery

Decoding the Mayan mystery

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (375+ words) For generations, the ancient Maya were often described in popular culture as a mysterious people who rose, built dazzling cities, and then somehow vanished. But a major shift in scholarship has upended that narrative. In "The Four Heavens: A New…...