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David Martin Davies
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    Mayor Jones and City Council differ over process for bond tri-chair appointments

    10/25/2026
    As the city of San Antonio is developing a bond package of city improvements, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has been challenged by City Council on being able to pick the three chairpersons to lead the 2027 bond process. Council members passed an ordinance to give themselves that authority. Mayor Jones joins us to give us an update on bonds and discuss whether this move could delay moving forward.
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    San Antonio Food Bank turns to carbon credits as hunger grows

    10/25/2026
    The San Antonio Food Bank is pursuing a new revenue source to rescue more surplus food as high grocery prices and reduced access to federal food assistance put additional pressure on South Texas families.
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    What the polls are telling us about the 2026 midterms

    10/21/2026 | 50 mins.
    Texans are casting ballots as early voting in underway in what could be a historic election. A battery of polls have shown Democrats including Senate nominee James Talarico with a lead. But how reliable are those polls? And what does the trend in early voting tells us about what to expect on Nov. 3?
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    Lawrence Wright’s new book explores troubling questions about Texas’ death penalty

    10/20/2026 | 49 mins.
    There are seven women on Texas' death row. And they are being ministered to by an order of Catholic nuns. The two groups found a bond and connection. The story is told by Lawrence Wright in his book, "Redemption: Faith, Justice, and Sisterhood on Death Row." The book challenges perceptions of crime and punishment.
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    What is driving the price of diesel higher?

    10/19/2026 | 25 mins.
    Diesel fuel prices have surged across the United States, threatening to increase consumer prices and intensify inflation as the country struggles with global energy disruptions. What are the factors that have created a national diesel emergency?
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The Source is a daily, one-hour call-in talk program that gives listeners in San Antonio the opportunity to call and connect with our in-studio guests and city-wide audience.The Source seeks to give life, context and breadth to the events and issues affecting San Antonio by bringing newsmakers and experts to the public, and highlighting the people being affected by the news of the day.The show is hosted by veteran journalist David Martin Davies.Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion and analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.Contribute to the conversation:Call or text during the live show at 833-877-8255.Leave a voicemail at 210 615-8982 anytime. Submissions may be played on-air.Email comments to thesource@tpr.org.
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