Jackie Velez - Texas Public Radio

I'm here at the San Antonio International Airport covering the Altitude Inclusion Program ✈️♿️

The 2025 book Shakespeare in Tongues by author Kathryn Vomero Santos examines how Shakespeare is still used as a spotlight to bring attention to lesser-known histories of linguistic oppression and colonial resistance.

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Magik Theatre undergoes renovations, provides accessible road tours around San Antonio San Antonio campuses interested in bringing the shows to their venues can fill out an interest form. Magik Theatre is expected to reopen at its home in Hemisfair June 6.

Check out my latest story on San Antonio's Magik Theatre road tours and renovations

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RIP, McSteamy. 😭💔

According to my Facebook memories, it's World Radio Day! Here's a picture of me when I was a dj on KUIW! 📻 Happy World Radio Day! 😎🙌🏼

Expert tips to manage hearing loss in social settings this Valentine’s Day Hearing loss can cause strain on communication, increase frustration, and lead to social withdrawal.

Hearing loss impacting a significant other can cause strain on communication, increase frustration, and lead to social withdrawal. Read more here:

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Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas launches pilot program to guide young adults through grief The Young Adult Camp at San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum is Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Research has shown there is a strong need for young adults who need a support system to navigate through the grief of a lost friend or relative. Read about the pilot program The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas has for young adults grieving their loss.

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James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48. Van Der Beek announced his diagnosis of Stage 3 colon cancer in November 2024.

This Valentine’s Day, San Antonio pet organizations urge residents to snuggle up with a new adopted pet Several pet adoption organizations are hosting special Valentine’s Day events across the San Antonio area.

Several pet adoption organizations are hosting special Valentine’s Day events across the San Antonio area.

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Don’t judge a book by its cover: San Antonio Public Library sets book lovers up on a 'Blind Date with a Book' Books will be available for blind dates at San Antonio libraries all month.

Forget going on blind dates with people! Have you tried blind dates with books? Check out my latest story on what the San Antonio Public Library is doing for National Library Lover's Month.

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It's Not My Time

But it's not my time, I'm not going
There's a will in me and now I know that
This could be the end of me
And everything I know
Ooh, but I won't go, whoa, whoa-oh-oh
I won't go 🎶

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3 Doors Down announced lead singer Brad Arnold died of stage four cancer at the age of 47.

Bexar County Courthouse addresses accessibility concerns with newly built ramp The new accessible ramp at the Bexar County Courthouse is located at the south entrance of the courthouse at South Main St. and Nueva.

Read my coverage of the Bexar County Courthouse's new accessible ramp.

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Ruben Garcia, longtime San Antonio radio voice and TPR's VP of Technology and Operations, dies at 66 TPR's Ruben Garcia, whose voice is heard every day on Texas Public Radio stations, passed away on Feb. 3. "To say he's already missed would be an understatement," said TPR's President & CEO, Ashley Al...

The passing of Ruben is an unimaginable loss. I still can't wrap my head around it. The impact of his loss is felt here by everyone at TPR and beyond. The voice of TPR, the heart, the soul of radio is gone. This is such a devastating loss. My heart is broken 💔

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Read my latest story on Mexican American Civil Rights Institute's oral history camps in San Antonio.

This was definitely a labor of love and respect for San Antonio’s historical Westside! 🩷 Please take the time out to read this story I worked tirelessly on! 💜

Alice Wong, ‘luminary’ writer and disability rights activist, dies aged 51 Daughter of immigrants advocated for people with disabilities to have full autonomy over their lives

Alice Wong, a writer and disability rights activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and whose independence and writing inspired others, has died. She was 51.

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I must've watched this a dozen times! Took you long enough! 😄😈❤️👠😎💯

San Antonio’s cafécollege celebrated its 15th anniversary Friday with a quinceañera.

The city-funded education resource center was founded in 2010 under the leadership of then-mayor Julián Castro.

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The Mermaid Cafe serves success and accessibility in San Antonio The Mermaid Cafe is located at 14415 Blanco Road, Suite 110, in San Antonio.

Read my latest story on how The Mermaid Cafe has been doing since it opened earlier this year. 🧜🏻‍♀️☕️

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Covering the Mermaid Cafe today. It's a follow-up to the feature I did awhile back on its opening. Can't wait to get this out! 🧜🏻‍♀️☕️

Tomorrow, Museo del Westside! 🖼

Love it when I get to cover stories! 🥰

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has blocked the execution of Robert Roberson a week before it was scheduled to occur.

If you have information on other resources for residents impacted by the government shutdown, email jackie@tpr.org

Resources for San Antonio residents affected by federal government shutdown Here are resources in San Antonio for federal workers and active-duty military affected by the government shutdown.

Here are resources in San Antonio for federal workers and active-duty military affected by the government shutdown

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Emmys 2025: A running list of the winners The 77th Emmy Awards are underway. Severance, The Penguin, The Studio and The White Lotus are among the most-nominated shows. Find out who is taking home awards so far.

Update: The 77th Emmy Awards are underway. Owen Cooper, Jean Smart, Seth Rogen, Tramell Tillman and Jeff Hiller are taking home awards. See our running list.

Efforts continue to eliminate subminimum wage among workers with developmental disabilities Public comments on the proposed rescission are being accepted through Sept. 2.

Public comments on the proposed rescission are being accepted and the deadline to submit them has been extended through September 17th at 11:59 p.m.

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