This week On The Record, host Randy Beamer gets the latest on efforts to help the families of the children killed in the May 24th mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.  State Senator Roland Gutierrez (D-19) explains how legislation he is filing in January will provide a support fund for the families – what it will cost and how it will work.

Then, longtime NISD educator Dr. Brian Woods has announced he is retiring from his position as Superintendent.  He talks with Randy about why he will still be involved in Texas education even after he retires.

City of San Antonio spokesperson Laura Mayes explains the city’s upcoming “Neighborhood Leadership Academy”, which is open to residents who want to learn more about advocacy in their neighborhood.

Finally, on Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Express-News Metro Editor Greg Jefferson shares insight on his story about the possible locations for a new baseball stadium for the San Antonio Missions.  

On The Record is brought to you by generous support from Steve and Adele Dufilho and Firstmark Credit Union.

Proposed legislation to help Uvalde families

In this episode, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, Virginia with a red wave along the east coast. "Pandemic Amnesty" is what one journal is proposing. Twitter daily growth hit "all-time-high".

Ep. 22-355 - Post Election

Morning coffee, spoken word poem by Max Smith about the ordinary, everyday rituals we have in the morning while the world is crumbling around us, particularly the War in Ukraine, mass shootings like the one in Uvalde, Texas, among other avoidable ills. Track 'Tough' by Apollo from Epidemic Sound, courtesy of Pixabay, courtesy of Canva.  Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay.

Poem - Morning Coffee By Max Smith - Track 'Tough' By Apollo From Epidemic Sound, Courtesy Of Canva

The following excerpt is from an interview with Julian Salazar, 26. Julian is the brother of Layla Salazar, 11. Layla was one of the 21 victims at the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Interview with Julian Salazar

Julian Salazar speaks about meeting Joe Biden

Julian Salazar speaks on Highland Park

I recorded this after the shooting in Uvalde. I've changed a bunch of verses over the years, so this one has a verse specifically about the massacre.

With God On Our Side June 2022

An overlay of Coldplay's See You Soon with the speech that Steve Kerr made the night of the Uvalde massacre.

Steve Kerr - See You Soon

For more than 25 years, San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz has been seeking and finding creative new ways to get art to the people. His work has appeared on screen prints, videos, paintings, murals, campaign t-shirts and posters, push-carts and pizza boxes. And it's also found its way to the Louvre. Ortiz's creations are informed by a punk-rock, do-it yourself ethic; an irreverent, pop-art sensibility; and a fierce political activism.   On this episode, he talks about his early inspirations, how he sees his role as an artist, and the moving experience he had last year in Uvalde.  

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Texas Talk with Gilbert Garcia | January 19, 2023

This week I start off with the topic of gun control. Not everyone agrees on the subject, but after some experiences and constant shootings on the news, it's time to have this conversation again. If you don't agree and want to speak on this topic please DM our social media page @labroccolina or send us an email at labroccolina@gmail.com. Let's get more involved in the conversation and please look out for a nonbiased report on what the gun control is, and what it consists of. 

As always thank you for listening.

Where's Gun Control When You Need It!

The Kevin Jackson Show integrates rapier wit, humor and satirical style while educating fans on America’s political and pop culture ironies and hypocrisies.

New tracks tagged #Uvalde