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History & Legacy Episodes

Uncovering the pivotal events, people, and stories that define San Antonio’s past and shape its future.
Jan. 31, 2025

94. Will the Immigration Crackdown Impact San Antonio? A Legal Expert…

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown dives into one of the most pressing issues facing San Antonio: the future of immigration policy and how it will impact our community. We’re joined by Claudia Hernandez, an immigration attorney at...

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Jan. 25, 2025

93. The Last Word - The Gulf of Neighbors

This week’s Last Word commentary reflects on the enduring connections between Texas and Mexico through the Gulf of Mexico—a shared space of culture, trade, and history. As the relationship between these neighbors faces new challenges in the next...

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Jan. 10, 2025

88. What’s Ahead for bigcitysmalltown: Telling San Antonio’s Story in…

This week’s episode is a special one as we introduce Cory Ames, the new producer of bigcitysmalltown. Cory is also the founder of Ensemble Texas, a media platform focused on San Antonio’s environment, economy, and culture. Listen as we discuss...

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Feb. 12, 2024

43. Humberto G. Garcia and the 'Mustang Miracle'

This week’s guest is Humberto G. Garcia, a San Antonio attorney, avid golfer, and author of "Mustang Miracle," a book chronicling the inspiring small-town Texas story of five Mexican-American caddies in segregated Del Rio who overcame seemingly...

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