A Texas Nickname for an Arab American ****
Dec 9th, 2004 · Producer Michael Lee of KUT in Austin, Texas, has an audio snapshot of Saleem Assaf, an Arab American whose new nickname combines Arab and Texas traditions.
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Documentary Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette
Nov 15th, 2004 · Caouette made his filmmaking debut with the autobiographical documentary Tarnation. He made it on his home computer for only $218. It includes snapshots, super-8 home movies, answering machine messages and dramatic reenactments from his chaotic upbringing in a dysfunctional Texas family.
The Chili Queens of San Antonio ****
Oct 15th, 2004 · For more than 100 years, women would arrive at twilight at the plazas of San Antonio, Texas, to cook chili over open fires. Soldiers, tourists, cattlemen and troubadours roamed the tables, filling the night with music. The Kitchen Sisters tell their story.
Director Berg Discusses 'Friday Night Lights' *
Oct 11th, 2004 · The movie Friday Night Lights had a strong showing at the box office this weekend. The story of a high school football team from Odessa, Texas, is based on a book by H.G. Bissinger. NPR's Melissa Block talks with the film's director, Peter Berg.
Shuttle Program Delays in Wake of Columbia Tragedy
Oct 7th, 2004 · NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to NPR's Ira Flatow for an update on recent developments in the NASA space shuttle program. The shuttles have been grounded since the Columbia shuttle broke up during re-entry over Texas more than a year ago.
Children Facing Serious Health Concerns
Oct 1st, 2004 · More than 30 percent of children and teenagers are overweight -- and more than 15 percent of those are obese. Many children face serious health issues, such as obesity, asthma and signs of heart disease. In a live broadcast from San Antonio, we look at how these issues are addressed in the state of Texas, and talk about health risks to the child population here.
Exploring Texas Archaeological Sites ***
Oct 1st, 2004 · Texas is full of archeological treasure, from the prehistoric settlements in Central Texas, to the million-plus artifacts found on the sunken ship the Belle. And don't forget the Alamo, or the state's other missions. In a live broadcast from San Antonio, we take a tour of Texas archaeological sites.
Baseball Expected Back in D.C. *
Sep 29th, 2004 · Major League Baseball has reportedly chosen the nation's capital as the new home of the Montreal Expos. An official announcement is expected today. Washington D.C. has been without a Major League Baseball team since 1971, which was the final season for the Washington Senators before they relocated to Texas and became the Rangers. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Brian Naylor.
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