South Texas Boxing in Focus with Eddie Garcia

On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna welcomes two great guests in separate segments. In the first segment, Dr. Bryan Gervais, the Director of UTSA’s Center for Public Opinion Research, joins the program to discuss how the new polling center aims to inform Bexar County voters ahead of the 2024 election. In the second segment, Lubbock Compact’s Adam Hernandez discusses how his organization managed to get marijuana decriminalization on the ballot in one of the most conservative big cities in Texas.

Rest in Peace, Tiny. 

The UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research: https://colfa.utsa.edu/political-opinion/

It's official: Lubbockites will vote on marijuana decriminalization (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal): https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/12/07/lubbockites-will-vote-on-freedom-act-marijuana-decriminalization-ordinance/71841249007/

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On this week’s episode, Texas State Representative Eddie Morales joins the program to discuss the state and federal response to the migrant surge at the Texas-Mexico border. Rep. Morales was first elected to serve House District 74 in 2020, and his district includes more than 700 miles of the border. In the interview, Morales discusses the state seizure of Shelby Park, Governor Abbott’s defiance of federal immigration policies, and how the Texas House deals with border security off the campaign trail.

Texas takes control of city park in Eagle Pass over illegal immigration (The Dallas Morning News): https://www.dallasnews.com/video/2024/02/11/texas-takes-control-of-city-park-in-eagle-pass-over-illegal-immigration/

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On this week’s episode, Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini joins the program to discuss her trailblazing career in public service. On January 1, 2024, Senator Zaffirini became the Dean of the Senate, a title reserved for the longest-serving member—she is the first woman Dean in the Texas Senate’s history. In the interview, Zaffirini discusses her career, why she feels bittersweet about breaking glass ceilings, and her thoughts on last year’s 88th Texas Legislature. 

As new dean of Texas Senate, Zaffirini isn't quite celebrating (San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/columnist/elaine-ayala/article/zaffirini-becomes-first-woman-dean-texas-senate-18614592.php

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On this week’s episode, Eddie Garcia, President of the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA), joins the program to discuss his outlook for local amateur boxing in 2024. Garcia was elected President of STABA in 2023 and previously served four years as Vice President of the organization. In the interview, Garcia discusses his roots in boxing, how judges and referees should respond to criticism, and his dreams of bringing a national tournament to San Antonio.

More information about STABA: https://southtexaslbc.org/calendar

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On this week’s episode, former Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards joins the program to discuss her campaign for Congress. Councilwoman Edwards is challenging incumbent Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee for the Democratic nomination in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. In the interview, Edwards discusses why she’s running, how her race has changed since she announced her candidacy, and the issues she would focus on as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Register to Vote: https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/update-voter-registration.html

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On this week’s episode, former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff joins the program to discuss his new book 95 Power Principles: Strategies for Effective Leadership in Local Government. In addition to his two-decade tenure as county judge, Wolff served in the Texas House, the Texas Senate, and as Mayor of San Antonio. In the interview, Wolff discusses how San Antonio has changed during his career, his motivation for writing, and how he dealt with being confronted by constituents during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Pre-Order 95 Power Principles: https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/order-95-power-principles

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On this week’s episode, Derrick Fox, President and CEO of the San Antonio Bowl Association, joins the program to discuss the 31st Valero Alamo Bowl. Fox has worked on the Alamo Bowl since its debut game in 1993. In the interview, Fox discusses this year’s top-15 showdown between Oklahoma and Arizona, how conference realignment is reshaping the Alamo Bowl, and if San Antonio is a future destination for the College Football Playoff.  

This year’s Alamo Bowl kicks off at 8:15 pm on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Alamodome and will be broadcast live on ESPN.

State tax revenue will help fund Alamodome, convention center upgrades (Andrea Drusch/San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/alamodome-convention-center-project-finance-zone/

Ticket Information for the 2023 Valero Alamo Bowl: https://www.alamobowl.com/tickets/

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On this week’s episode, Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District, joins the program to discuss AlamoPROMISE. Dr. Flores has led the Alamo Colleges since 2018 and is the first Hispanic chancellor in the district’s history. In the interview, Flores discusses Alamo Promise’s potential to combat generational poverty, how community colleges fared during the 88th Texas Legislature, and his journey to leading one of the largest community college districts in the country. 

Alamo Colleges pushing harder to break poverty's grip, chancellor says (Scott Huddleston/San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/alamo-colleges-chancellor-five-years-18464680.php

More about AlamoPROMISE: https://www.alamo.edu/promise/

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On this special edition episode, Trinity University’s star quarterback Tucker Horn joins the program to discuss the start of the NCAA Football Division III Playoffs. A fifth-year senior, Horn has led the Tigers to a 9-1 record and is the reigning Southern Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Year. In the interview, Horn previews the Tigers’ first-round playoff game against Hardin-Simmons, discusses his successful collegiate career, and even gives some throwing advice.

Trinity Tigers 2023 Football Schedule: https://trinitytigers.com/sports/football/schedule/2023

Trinity University Stadium: https://events.trinity.edu/football_stadium

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On this special edition episode, University of North Texas radio personality Zac Babb joins the program to discuss the state of the UTSA-UNT football rivalry. For nearly a decade, Babb has served in multiple on-air roles for UNT’s Athletics Department. In the interview, Babb previews this weekend’s installment of the rivalry game and discusses the future of both programs in the American Athletic Conference. I don’t usually editorialize in the preview blurb, but Babb is a master of his craft and one of the hardest-working communications professionals in college sports.

Ten years in, North Texas and UTSA is Texas' best rivalry (Ishmael Johnson/Dave Campbell's Texas Football): https://www.texasfootball.com/article/2023/11/07/ten-years-in-north-texas-and-utsa-is-the-state-s-best-rivalry?ref=article_preview_img

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