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Conversations
CONVERSATIONS is about San Antonio and the people here who make contributions to our way of life. The series raises awareness about the talent, energy and commitment of people who make a positive difference. It is about stories and sharing ideas with our audience.
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Wings Over the Alamo
Outlining San Antonio’s military aviation history, WINGS OVER THE ALAMO premiered at the city’s celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Air Force. This exceptional program tells how a new technology, aviation, came to San Antonio — and transformed both the military and the city.
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World War II: In Our Words
WWII: IN OUR WORDS focused on the experiences of local men and women during WWII. The 3 ½ hour documentary also featured the 3 Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from our community.
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Harding Black, An American Treasure
Takes you firsthand into the world of the San Antonio master potter who has spent a lifetime doing exactly what he was born to do: make pots.
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HollyDays, South Texas Style
Celebrate some of South Texas' time honored holiday and holy day traditions. Follow Las Posadas, hear Kwanzaa traditional stories and experience Hanukkah with a local family.
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Lady Bird, Naturally
Lady Bird Johnson earned a special place in the hearts of all Americans because of her tireless work to preserve and restore the beauty of this country's roadsides, open spaces and parks. This documentary looks at her accomplishments through the eyes of her friends and those who helped realize her ambitious goals.
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Los Matachines
Although matachin dance-drama groups can be found throughout the Southwest and Mexico, the Laredo-based, generations-old "Los matachines de la Santa Cruz" is the most significant in Texas. This program is available in English or in Spanish, please specify.
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Los Pastores
Devils plotting and prancing among shepherds are both enticing and unusual in a Christmas play. for the San Antonio Guadalupe Players, however, Los Pastores is a devotional presentation of the Christmas celebration.
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San Antonio Remembered: HemisFair
Relive HemisFair, the 1968 World's Fair, and a grand fiesta in celebration of San Antonio's 250th birthday during one of the most tumultuous years in American History.
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San Antonio Remembered: Downtown
Remember when downtown was the place to go? Relive those memories in this nostalgic visit to the old San Antonio that exists now only in our memories.
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San Antonio Remembered: The Good Times
A trip down memory lane to places that don't exist anymore, and interviews with the people who were there.
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The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo: The First Fifty Years
An inside look at the history and traditions, and the personalities and characters, that have made the show so successful and entertaining to millions.
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It's Your Health
IT'S YOUR HEALTH highlights timely topics including prenatal and early childhood nutrition, immunization, diabetes, heart disease and dental health. The objective of the series is to encourage individuals to become more involved in preventive medicine and their own care.
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So Much to Live For
SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR explores the complications that a family faces when it has a child dealing with cancer. Resources for coping with the situation are also featured. The program is available in English as well as Spanish language versions.
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Texas Vistas
The TEXAS VISTAS series examines the impact that politics, health and culture have on south central Texas. Past episodes have taken in-depth looks at diverse issues like the 2003 congressional redistricting controversy, local arts funding, and the importance of patient education.
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Water: Blueprint for the Future
The supply of water in south central Texas is always a topic of intense interest and WATER: BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE addresses this by focusing on regional water management. The program covers what is being done about current water needs, and what plans are being developed for the future.
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Fresh Cut
The FRESH CUT series showcases the innovative video work emerging from the minds of local high school students. The program concentrates on short-form documentaries, dramas and experimental creations. |
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