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San Antonio's Voice
by News 4 San Antonio
Veteran News 4 San Antonio (WOAI-TV) anchor Randy Beamer with the conversations you want to hear.
Episodes
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'Como La Flor' author opens up about Selena and the Quintanillas
SAN ANTONIO - “Hush, dad. I’m talking.” Selena to Abraham. On the bus. In Austin. She was in control. Says Joe Nick Patoski, the man who wrote the book “Selena: Como La Flor.” At the time, Patoski was writing a story on Selena’s burgeoning stardom for Texas Monthly. And the book… that wasn’t even...
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Mayor Ron Nirenberg wants to know 'Who got rich while Texans suffered?'
With many San Antonio residents still reeling from February’s devastating winter storm, Mayor Ron Nirenberg opens up about the aftermath. In a sit-down interview with Randy Beamer, Nirenberg talks about the city’s role and problems dealing with the sudden blackouts. He talks about when the city...
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Chris Perez talks Selena, the Quintanillas and new ventures
Everyone has a story. But no one has one like Chris Perez, at least not in South Texas. A self-taught Rock ‘N’ Roller. Guitarist for a Tejano star. And, of course, Selena. The friendship, the romance, the marriage, the Quintanillas. In a one-on-one interview with Randy Beamer, Perez shares how he...
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What’s next for the Wonderland Mall COVID-19 vaccine rollout?
SAN ANTONIO - University Health is vaccinating 4,000 people a day at the Wonderland of the Americas mall, but that might be the most it can administer even if it gets more vaccines. In this week’s San Antonio’s Voice, Dr. Bryan Alsip, Chief Medical Officer at University Health, explains why to…
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Defund the Police? Negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement
SAN ANTONIO - The future of the San Antonio Police Department is at stake, staring down Danny Diaz, the new president of the San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA). On his first day on the job, Diaz went one-on-one with Randy Beamer about the critical timespan now facing SAPD. Diaz…
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What to expect when you get your covid vaccine
Approximately 9,000 people a week are getting their COVID-19 vaccines at the Alamodome. The San Antonio Fire Department operates the drive-thru portion of the Alamodome’s clinic. In this week's San Antonio's Voice podcast, San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood sits down with Randy Beamer to explain...
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Average San Antonio home price jumps to near $300,000 as low interest rates spur buyers
Despite a raging pandemic and a ravaged economy, people are gobbling up homes in a red-hot San Antonio real estate market. So what's the one thing home buyers are looking for? (Spoiler: It's a certain room to make it so much easier to WFH.) Despite a raging pandemic hitting many businesses and...
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Judge Nelson Wolff hopes new congress could bring new projects to Bexar County
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff - "We do have hope in the United States Congress for an infrastructure bill." With the new session of the state legislature just beginning and a new congress now in session, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff talks with News 4 San Antonio’s Randy Beamer about what…
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District superintendent says your child is missing out if they're not in the classroom
If you have a virtual learner, is your child missing out? Northside Superintendent Dr. Brian Woods says yes in the newest episode of San Antonio’s Voice. Woods agrees that the health metrics with COVID-19 are important to monitor, but so is the well-being of students who are not on campus. In…
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San Antonio politicians talk about the storming of the Capitol
Randy Beamer put together this special edition with local lawmakers interviews so you can hear first-hand what it was like to be in lockdown, their reactions to what was happening, and what they expect will happen next -- and what it could mean for San Antonio. Contact Randy Beamer Phone: (210)...
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Who is helping downtown businesses survive the pandemic?
This Saturday, San Antonians will get to experience downtown in a way like never before. There’s a holiday drive-thru taking place that features a festival of lights, selfies with Santa (from distance, of course), and “snow” thanks to 100,000 pounds of ice. It’s one way Centro San Antonio is…
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Former Mayor Phil Hardberger talks about the largest animal bridge in the U.S.
Years in the making and at a cost of $23 million, the largest land bridge in the U.S. designed for people and animals opens Friday at Hardberger Park. Phil Hardberger, for whom the park is named, is the guest in this week’s edition of San Antonio’s Voice. The former mayor of San Antonio sits down...
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Talking turkey, traditions and what you never knew about the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner
SAN ANTONIO - Covid-19 hit the annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner hard this year, but not hard enough to end the decades-long tradition. Despite the pandemic, thousands of San Antonio residents will receive a holiday meal for the 41st year in a row. In this week’s edition of San Antonio’s...
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Councilwoman loses seven family members to Covid-19
SAN ANTONIO - Just months after taking office, Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia dealt with COVID-19 in a way that’s incomprehensible. Personally, seven family members died from the disease. Professionally, the coronavirus ravaged many residents in the district she represents. Rocha Garcia opens…
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Alamo plan fizzles, entertainment district forgotten
In this week’s edition of San Antonio’s Voice, businessman Davis Phillips calls out the leaders responsible for the Alamo plan. Phillips owns a trio of tourist attractions across the street from the Alamo and has served on the Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee since 2014. Philips tells Randy…
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Get paid to learn new job skills, start a new career
SAN ANTONIO - Thanks to $30 million of CARES Act funding, job seekers in Bexar County are getting paid to learn new skills and start new careers. The person in charge of this program is Adrian Lopez, Randy Beamer’s guest this week on San Antonio’s Voice. As CEO of Workforce Alamo Solutions, Lopez...
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PANDEMIC EXPERT: Don’t be afraid to socialize, but….
...Beware of family gatherings. That’s the warning from the epidemiologist and pandemic expert who led the region’s investigations of the Swine Flu back in 2009, at the time, handling the world’s first identified case in Guadalupe County. Cherise Rohr-Allegrini is the guest in this week’s edition...
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Cheap, widespread COVID-19 testing born in San Antonio may help reopen Texas - and the country
SAN ANTONIO - It started as just an idea over lunch between three of San Antonio’s power brokers at a downtown San Antonio restaurant. Now, only three months later, it’s already grown into a multi-million dollar effort that’s bringing highly accurate COVID-19 testing to tens of thousands of…
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School superintendent opens up about an unprecedented year
In this week’s edition of San Antonio’s Voice, North East Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Sean Maika talks with Randy Beamer about topics important to parents and staff. Maika discusses what a “typical” day looks like at NEISD schools, how to help kids struggling with virtual...
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PART 2: Next Battle Over Alamo Plan? Future of Woolworth Building & SA Civil Rights History
After the recent decision to keep the Alamo Cenotaph right where it is, the next controversy in the $450 plan to renovate the plaza is expected to be about what happens to the old Woolworth Building right across from it. The state owns it and two other buildings which are right where the plan is…
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PART 1: Next Battle Over Alamo Plan? Future of Woolworth Building & SA Civil Rights History
After the recent decision to keep the Alamo Cenotaph right where it is, the next controversy in the $450 plan to renovate the plaza is expected to be about what happens to the old Woolworth Building right across from it. The state owns it and two other buildings which are right where the plan is…
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Help for kids' mental health struggles during COVID-19
While children tend to fare better physically than adults, they are not immune to the Coronavirus. In fact, recent polls show 30% of parents believe their children’s mental health and well-being are hurting during the pandemic. Today’s guest, Elisabeth Hand, is a counselor at the Ecumenical…
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The shocking reason some unemployed San Antonians are going hungry
Feeding more San Antonians each week than the capacity of the Alamodome and AT&T Center combined, there’s no shortage of work for the San Antonio Food Bank. That’s why CEO Eric Cooper is actively speaking to Congress and Governor Greg Abbott, hoping to improve and retain programs that serve more...
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Professor specializing in COVID-19 computer models talks about a potential second wave
Bexar County and San Antonio are trending in the right direction when it comes to the Coronavirus, but they’re vulnerable to worsening conditions. That’s according to this week’s guest, UTSA mathematics professor and COVID-19 modeler, Dr. Juan Gutiérrez. In this week’s edition of San Antonio’s...
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Huge changes coming for the Alamo and River Walk
The future of two of San Antonio’s iconic landmarks could be changing. In this week’s edition of San Antonio’s Voice, guest Councilman Roberto Treviño talks the Alamo and the San Antonio River Walk with Randy Beamer. Treviño explains his reason for wanting to move the Cenotaph and why this may…
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Returning to class, poverty and improving San Antonio school campuses
When students return to campus within the San Antonio Independent School District, they’ll do so only when data from Metro Health gives the green light. That’s the word from this week’s guest, SAISD superintendent Pedro Martinez. Martinez chats with our Randy Beamer about what the return to…
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Former city manager Sheryl Sculley talks about 'Greedy Bastards'
In this week’s edition of San Antonio’s Voice, former city manager Sheryl Sculley opens up about her new, tell-all book, “Greedy Bastards.” The book details her time as city manager for more than 13 years. Sculley tells our Randy Beamer what it was like battling the police and fire unions over...
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Max Lucado responds to racism apology criticism
SAN ANTONIO - In this week’s edition of San Antonio’s Voice, pastor Max Lucado responds to criticism for a recent apology he made in regards to racism. Lucado tells Randy Beamer about the realization he made regarding racism, what that prompted, and who he’s teaming up with as a result. On August...
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Everything you want to know about the new 'Selena' class at UTSA
SAN ANTONIO - Twenty-five years after Selena’s death, South Texas continues to identify with the Queen of Tejano music. The feelings are so strong, UTSA is debuting a course this fall titled ‘Selena: A Mexican American Identity and Experience.’ NOTE: We want your feedback! Please call Randy…
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Answers to your questions about the upcoming school year
In this week’s episode of ‘San Antonio’s Voice,’ the leader of the largest school district in San Antonio sits down with Randy Beamer for a detailed, information-filled talk about this upcoming school year in the face of the coronavirus. Northside Superintendent Dr. Brian Woods and Randy talk…
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San Antonio Restaurant Association talks about survival amid COVID-19
In this edition of San Antonio’s Voice, Executive Director of the San Antonio Restaurant Association (SARA) talks with us about all kinds of things related to restaurants and COVID-19 in San Antonio. Despite massive losses, San Antonio restaurants continue to fight for their survival. How will…
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Dawn Emerick explains resigning as health director in the middle of a pandemic
SAN ANTONIO - In an exclusive interview with Randy Beamer, former Metro Health director Dawn Emerick explains why she resigned from her role after just five months and what she thought the morning of her resignation. Emerick also points out what challenges San Antonio faces in trying to get the...
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San Antonio’s role in national cyber security
In this edition of San Antonio’s Voice, a member of President Trump’s Cabinet talks with our Randy Beamer about the future of Texas oil. Randy’s guest is U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette. The Secretary and Randy discuss San Antonio’s role in national cyber security, as well as…
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Trinity professor David Crockett talks Texas politics, school in the fall and Alamo history
SAN ANTONIO - This week’s guest has one of the most famous names in San Antonio history- David Crockett! He also happens to be an expert on the Alamo. As a political science professor at Trinity University, Crockett talks to Randy about COVID-19 and how it may give Governor Greg Abbott more…
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Latino-fied guide to authentic San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - Author of what she calls the “Latino-fied guide to authentic San Antonio,” Stephanie Guerra knows San Antonio’s pulse for entertainment and culture better than most. In today’s episode, Guerra chats with Randy about promoting San Antonio, how COVID-19 has hurt the local music scene,...
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Sheriff Salazar explains changes he’s made after the killing of George Floyd
After the death of George Floyd and other high-profile law enforcement run-ins, change is happening at the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Today’s guest, Sheriff Javier Salazar, reveals to Randy the new equipment he’s eyeing that could make some weapons inoperable. He also explains why his…
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Councilwoman Jada Andrews Sullivan talks about de-arming and defunding the police
As calls to defund the police heat up nationwide, every dollar spent on the San Antonio Police Department will go under the microscope. That’s according to today’s guest, Councilwoman Jada Andrews Sullivan. Andrews Sullivan tells Randy she believes redirecting some police funding to other city...
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Metro Health director Dr. Dawn Emerick talks about the 'second wave' of COVID-19
The second wave of the Coronavirus has hit San Antonio, possibly with far reaching consequences, according to Metro Health. Our guest is the director, Dr. Dawn Emerick. In this episode, Emerick tells Randy there’s one indicator that has her worried. She talks about the future of Fiesta and Spurs...
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Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales talks about defunding the police
SAN ANTONIO - The protests and riots over the death of George Floyd have grabbed the attention of Bexar County District Attorney, Joe Gonzales. In this edition of San Antonio’s Voice, Gonzales tells Randy Beamer how he feels about the calls to now defund the San Antonio Police Department. Plus,...
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Fire Chief Charles Hood talks coronavirus
Now when you dial 9-1-1, there are changes due to COVID-19. But will they hurt your ability to receive care? Charles Hood, Chief of the San Antonio Fire Department, talks to Randy Beamer about emergency response in the midst of a pandemic. Hood also reveals that some firefighters infected their...
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Mayor Ron Nirenberg talks coronavirus disagreements with the state and local businesses
SAN ANTONIO - As the face of San Antonio’s COVID-19 response, Mayor Ron Nirenberg represents more than 1.5 million residents. Today, he talks with Randy Beamer about San Antonio’s future and how to get there. Nirenberg also talks about his challenging conversations with business owners and shares...
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Judge Nelson Wolff: Battling the state over coronavirus
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff talks to Randy Beamer about the differences between the state and county on how best to handle the ‘Stay at Home’ orders during this coronavirus pandemic. He also talks about how San Antonio will recover all the lost jobs, property tax relief, and which group in…
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