Election '08: Term Limits and Congressional Debates
 Over the past year, Texas Public Radio has been your guide on the road to the White House. Now as Election Day nears, we are making sure you are informed on the issues that affect your city and state. Tune into KSTX 89.1 FM at noon on Friday, October 10 for a live roundtable debate on term limits for the San Antonio City Council moderated by Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea. The debate will feature Mayor Phil Hardberger and Bob Martin of the Homeowner Taxpayers Association. Participate in the debate by emailing your questions to termlimits@tpr.org. On the congressional front, KSTX 89.1 FM will air two live congressional debates between State Representative Rick Noriega (D) and incumbant Sen. John Cornyn (R). Tune in on Thursday, October 9 and 16, at 8 p.m. to hear the candidates’ positions on the issues that affect the Lone Star State and the nation as they compete for a seat in the Senate. Visit our Election '08 page for more information.
AccessAbility Fest 2008, October 12
 Texas Public Radio is celebrating National Disability Awareness Month with a number of member organizations and business that eager to serve persons with disabilities in our community. Join us for AccessAbility Fest 2008 on Sunday, October 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Institute of Texas Cultures. We're sharing information, resources, ideas and support between people with all types of disabilities in an effort to highlight organizations and businesses that provide these services and to advance public attitudes, awareness, respect and consideration for the success of persons with disabilities. The festival is FREE and OPEN for the public to attend. Children and adults with disabilities and their families are welcome! Find out more here or at the AccessAbility Fest blog.
Hispanic Heritage Month
 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, Texas Public Radio is providing information on the growth and impact of the Hispanic community in the United States. TPR's Ernie Villarreal will impart statistics that give a snapshot on numbers that affect all of American society. Tune in to our Hispanic Heritage Moments every weekday during Morning Edition, The Diane Rehm Show, Day to Day and The World. Listen to our Hispanic Heritage Moments online here.
StoryCorps San Antonio
 In this edition of StoryCorps San Antonio, Retired United States Air Force Colonel Daniel Carroll talks with his daughter, Monica Cano Carroll, about his time working on a military base in Saigon in 1967. Listen to the story here.
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KPAC 88.3 FM is My Source For. . .
 TPR wants to know how KPAC 88.3 FM entertains or empowers you. We are inviting our listeners to share unique and personal stories about how classical music impacts their lives. Simply respond to the prompt, “KPAC 88.3 FM is my source for. . . “ Whether you are a listener, supporter or community leader, we want you to share your story. E-mail us at mysource@tpr.org or call (800) 622-8977 to give your testimonial.
Focus on the Environment: Recycling Resources
 Find out what to take where as we go through the in's and out's of recycling in San Antonio. Texas Public Radio is making the effort to make sure that we as an organization "walk-the-walk" when it comes to sustainable practices in our daily operations. Now we want to make it easier for you. We would like to direct you to all the available resources in San Antonio to take your various recyclable goods. More information is available here. Find out about our other "Focus on the Environment" initiatives here.
Whad'Ya Know? Tickets On Sale
 Whad'Ya Know?, the uproarious and irreverent news quiz show hosted by Michael Feldman is returning to San Antonio for a live broadcast on Saturday, November 22 at Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium. Tickets for the show are on sale at ticketmaster.com. Find out more about the program and subscribe to the Whad'Ya Know? podcast on the program page. Michael Feldman will be hosting a luncheon for our McClain Circle Friends right after the taping. If you would like to receive an invitation to the broadcast and the luncheon as a guest of Texas Public Radio, please consider supporting us at the McClain Friends Level.
TPR Travel: South Pacific Wonders
 Reservations are now being accepted for TPR’s latest global excursion. Spend over two weeks discovering the wonders of the South Pacific as you traverse across Australia and New Zealand. Enjoy a performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House, explore marine wildlife at the Great Barrier Reef and spend some time cuddling with koalas. After Australia, the tour takes you to the majestic landscapes of New Zealand. Find out more in TPR's travel section, or request a reservation package by calling (800) 622-8977.
Become a Budget Hero
 How would you spend $3 trillion? If you ever wanted to control where the tax dollars go, here is a game you must play. On Budget Hero, you can experience a glimpse of what it must be like to manage the budget of the United States. Choose from a myriad of tax cuts, increases and various policy changes and see how it impacts this country's financial picture in the next 10 years. Do you have what it takes to balance the budget and actually get what you want done? Budget Hero from TPR and American Public Media.
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