The Alamo in Focus with Kate Rogers
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes former Alamo Trust President and CEO Kate Rogers to the program. Rogers recently resigned from her position in the midst of mounting criticism from Texas Republican leaders, most notably Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Rogers discusses the sudden chain of events that led to her resignation, why she is suing for her job back, and what she is most proud of after more than four years leading the day-to-day operations at the most famous landmark in Texas. Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by...
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Boxing in Focus 2026 with Eddie Garcia
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna is in the studio with Eddie Garcia, the President of the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA). In 2026, Garcia will begin his third year as the President of STABA. Garcia discusses the biggest amateur boxing stories of 2025, what events he is looking forward to in 2026, and why he is optimistic that South Texas will host a national boxing tournament in the near future. Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye) South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA) Calendar: ...
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Bexar County Showdown in Focus with Mayor Ron Nirenberg
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg to the program. Mayor Nirenberg recently declared that he will challenge incumbent Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in the Democratic Primary election. Mayor Nirenberg discusses why he decided to challenge Judge Sakai, his early grades for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, his successor in the Mayor's Office, and his optimism about the San Antonio Spurs. Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye) 'Failed promises' vs. 'obvious secrecy': The issue...
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Dallas VideoFest's Kovacs Weekend + UNT Football in Focus
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna welcomes two guests to the program. In the first segment, renowned silent film accompanist Ben Model discusses the upcoming Dallas VideoFest's Kovacs Weekend, which starts on Friday, November 21. Later in the episode, Matthew is joined by Mean Green Sports Network producer Zac Babb to discuss the success of the University of North Texas football team. Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye) 2025 Kovacs Award (VideoFest): The Silent Film Universe (Ben Model): What does UNT have to...
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Propositions A & B in Focus with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna discusses the propositions that could lead to a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Judge Sakai is in his first term as the chief executive of Bexar County and has been a vocal supporter of Propositions A and B. Later in the episode, Matthew asks Judge Sakai about his thoughts on his first term and upcoming re-election campaign. Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye) What are Prop A and Prop B? Unpacking Bexar County's Nov. 4 venue tax election (San Antonio...
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DIFF Shorts 2025 + Competitive Eating in Focus
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the Dallas International Film Festival DIFF Shorts 2025 Festival with Alexandria Boddie and Liz Tran. Alexandria and Liz are the creative team behind the music video Oh Rosie!, which will be shown at the festival. Later in the episode, Matthew talks to Geoff Esper, the third-ranked competitive eater in the world, who won the World Taco Eating Championship in San Antonio, TX, in September. Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye ( Watch Oh Rosie!: More about DIFF Shorts: Taco Cabana's...
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IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival in Focus with Farris Rookstool III
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the 2025 IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, former FBI analyst, and renowned JFK assassination historian, Farris Rookstool III, joins the program to discuss the Bonnie & Clyde and JFK: Breaking the News panels he will participate in during the festival. Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye ( Buy Tickets for the IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival: https://garlandarts.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3616
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Project Marvel in Focus with Councilwoman Sukh Kaur
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode, San Antonio City Councilwoman Sukh Kaur joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss Project Marvel, the potential deal for a new basketball arena in downtown San Antonio. Councilwoman Kaur outlines why we should bring the San Antonio Spurs downtown, how the current deal is better than previous arena deals in other cities, and how the funding for the arena will be shouldered by a tax on tourists rather than a tax on residents. San Antonio City Council officially approves framework for $1.3B Spurs arena (San Antonio Report):...
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DIFF 2025 in Focus
Texas in Focus
On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the 2025 Dallas International Film Festival. In the first segment, filmmakers Biliana and Marina Grozdanova join the program to discuss the Dallas premiere of their new movie, Eastern Western. In the second segment, filmmaker Evan Miller and renowned actress Adrianne Palicki preview the world premiere of their film, Due West. Our Complete Guide to Dallas International Film Festival 2025 (D Magazine): DIFF 2025 Program: Montana's "Eastern Western" directed by Grozdanova Sisters (Billings Gazette): ...
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SA Mayoral Race in Focus with Gina Ortiz Jones
Texas in Focus
On this week's episode, former Air Force Under Secretary Gina Ortiz Jones joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss her campaign for Mayor of San Antonio. According to a recent UTSA poll, Ortiz Jones is currently the leading candidate in the race. In the interview, Ortiz Jones shares her thoughts on the ups and downs of electoral politics, the need for San Antonio to finish long-term construction projects, and how she would lead San Antonio in her first 100 days as mayor. UTSA survey finds many San Antonio voters undecided on mayoral race (UTSA Today): Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by...
info_outlineOn this week’s episode, Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini joins the program to discuss her trailblazing career in public service. On January 1, 2024, Senator Zaffirini became the Dean of the Senate, a title reserved for the longest-serving member—she is the first woman Dean in the Texas Senate’s history. In the interview, Zaffirini discusses her career, why she feels bittersweet about breaking glass ceilings, and her thoughts on last year’s 88th Texas Legislature.
As new dean of Texas Senate, Zaffirini isn't quite celebrating (San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/columnist/elaine-ayala/article/zaffirini-becomes-first-woman-dean-texas-senate-18614592.php
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