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KLRN Specials

Along with specific programs, KLRN TV creates special productions on topics important to San Antonio and South Central Texas.

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San Antonio Files | Legendary journalist and author Sam Kindrick

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Writer Sam Kindrick shares his stories of hanging with Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker and others (26m 47s)

KLRN and SA Report’s 2024 Voter Guide

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KLRN and the San Antonio Report present a voter’s guide for the November 2024 election (26m 46s)

San Antonio Files | Major General Patrick Henry Brady

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Watch an interview with Major General Patrick Henry Brady, copter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient (26m 47s)

Women Who Shaped San Antonio

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Venture into the history of amazing women whose efforts still resonate in San Antonio (26m 46s)

South Texas Jazz Project

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KLRN is proud to present KRTU’s South Texas Jazz Project featuring the Adrian Ruiz Quintet (58m)

KLRN Conversations | Author Christo Brand

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Christo Brand guarded Nelson Mandela while he was incarcerated, and they became friends (26m 47s)

San Antonio Files | City Manager Erik Walsh

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City Manager Erik Walsh explains how the city is preparing for record growth (28m 15s)

San Antonio Files | Aging in Bexar County

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Hear from experts who discuss questions concerning the city’s aging population (26m 46s)

Hank and Emma Faye - It’s Cool to be Kind

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We meet up at Hank’s playhouse to talk about playing with friends, and how to make friends (25m)

San Antonio - Austin: The Emerging Mega-Metro

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A conversation on challenges we face as two Texas cities merge into a global powerhouse (57m 59s)

San Antonio Files | Mayor Ron Nirenberg

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Mayor Ron Nirenberg reflects on his time in office so far, and the rest of his final term (26m 47s)

Jesse Treviño: The Artist. The Man.

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An intimate look at the life of renowned San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño (56m 49s)

The Best of The Beat | Summer 2023

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This special features half a dozen of best stories we’ve done this season on The Beat (25m)

San Antonio Files | County Judge Peter Sakai

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How the first 100 days of new Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai’s administration could unfold (26m 46s)

The U.S. and the Holocaust: A Community Discussion

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San Antonio scholars discuss how the United States responded to the Holocaust (24m 50s)

San Antonio Files | Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff

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Nelson Wolff, who’s retiring from public office, reflects on his 50 years in politics (26m 47s)

Oct. 27, 2022 | The State of Health in San Antonio

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Host Randy Beamer talks with health experts about vital issues facing San Antonio (26m 46s)

County Judge Candidates Forum 2022

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Voters will soon elect a new county judge for the first time in more than 20 years (54m 35s)

Lady Bird, Naturally

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A look at Lady Bird Johnson's work to beautify U.S. roadsides, open spaces and parks (57m 30s)

Oct. 19, 2021 | The State of Health in San Antonio

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Host Randy Beamer talks with four doctors about the state of health in San Antonio (26m 31s)

Foundation: The Black Church in San Antonio

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Hosted by Tommy Calvert, hear the story of the Black Church in San Antonio (26m 47s)

Election 2021 | Mayoral Candidate Forum

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San Antonio mayoral candidates Ron Nirenberg and Greg Brockhouse discuss their visions (26m 17s)

Living in My Skin | Part 2

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Hear stories, not often shared, about what it’s like to be a Black man in San Antonio (26m 46s)

Living in My Skin | Part 1

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Hear stories, not often shared, about what it’s like to be a Black man in San Antonio (26m 46s)

A conversation about public transit in San Antonio

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Officials discuss the role of public transit in San Antonio and what the future may bring (27m 45s)

Meet the Candidates - 2020 State House District 121

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House District 121 candidates Steve Allison (R) and Celina Montoya (D) face off (27m 16s)

Meet the Candidates - 2020 State Senate District 19

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State Senate District 19 candidates Roland Gutierrez (D) and Pete Flores (R) face off (26m 47s)

Meet the Candidates - 2020 Bexar County commissioner Pct. 3

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Candidates Trish DeBerry (R) and Christine Hortick (D) outline their visions (28m 16s)

Meet the Candidates - 2020 county commissioner Pct. 1 race

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Candidates Rebeca Clay-Flores (D) and Gabriel Lara (R) outline their visions (27m 16s)

USAF Band of the West celebrates the Fourth of July, 2020

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KLRN TV and the U.S. Air Force Band of the West are proud to celebrate the Fourth of July (58m 49s)

Meet the Candidates - 2020 Democratic runoff for U.S. Senate

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Hear from U.S. Senate hopefuls M.J. Hegar and Royce West, who are in a primary runoff race (47m 59s)

Behind the scenes of Antiques Roadshow in San Antonio

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce Antiques Roadshow? (23m 41s)

The Best of The Beat | Fall 2019

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A view of San Antonio’s incredible art scene, from music to art exhibits to documentaries (26m 46s)

The Choice for Mayor 2019 - The Final Debate

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Watch incumbent Mayor Ron Nirenberg and challenger Greg Brockhouse debate (58m 40s)

Rhapsody on the Rio Grande

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Rhapsody on the Rio Grande explores the commonality of music between two diverse cultures (56m 4s)

Jan. 26, 2017 | Town Hall on sanctuary cities

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A Town Hall discussion of the status of sanctuary cities in San Antonio and Texas (1h 22m 6s)

The National Parks of Texas: In Contact With Beauty

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See and learn about the rich and diverse collection of treasured national parks in Texas (56m 50s)

From Rosemary to the RK Legacy

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The story of San Antonio businesswoman Rosemary Kowalski’s life (56m 16s)

Operation Opportunity: Big Dreams. Real Talk.

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Teens talk about challenges they have in reaching their dreams and goals (56m 47s)

A Festival of Lessons and Carols from St. Marks

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Celebrate the holidays with the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church choir (56m 8s)

Telling: San Antonio | Veterans tell their stories

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Telling: San Antonio helped give a voice to our veterans and their families (1h 41m 53s)

San Antonio Water: A New Era

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Regional experts examine what we have to do to secure our water future (56m 59s)

CONSTITUTION CAFÉ : A CONVERSATION WITH THE CONSTITUTION

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Freedom of Speech discussion (37m 41s)

2014 Las Casas Performing Arts Scholarship Competition

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High school students from South Central Texas compete for scholarships (1h 26m 47s)

San Antonio's Water and Energy Future

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An important public discussion about San Antonio in regards to water and energy. (56m 49s)

AAHHE STEM: Latinos A Critical Need In America

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A panel of experts discuss the importance of education for Hispanic Americans. (56m 48s)

FIESTA 2013 | Fiesta Flambeau Parade

FIESTA 2013 | Fiesta Flambeau Parade (2h 7s)

FIESTA 2013 | Battle of Flowers Parade

FIESTA 2013 | Battle of Flowers Parade (2h 6m 24s)

FIESTA 2013 | Texas Cavaliers River Parade

FIESTA 2013 - Texas Cavaliers River Parade (1h 39m 55s)

WWII: In Our Words | Part 3

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Part 3 of 3: Stories of the war's end, secret weapons and romance. (56m 59s)

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