{"id":449563,"date":"2026-09-27T20:34:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T20:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/449563\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T20:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T20:34:28","slug":"new-documentary-explores-texas-rivers-wildlife-and-water-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/449563\/","title":{"rendered":"New documentary explores Texas rivers, wildlife and water challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers&#8217; is narrated by Texas native Ethan Hawke<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\"  loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PJ2M4D3EOFH4ZFMWN2B4KYR4MA.jpg\"\/>An early morning view along the Rio Grande looking towards Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A new documentary highlighting the wildlife and waterways that shape Texas is coming to theaters Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">\u201cDeep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers\u201d is the follow-up to the 2022 film \u201cDeep in the Heart.\u201d The new documentary is narrated by Texas native Ethan Hawke.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The film takes viewers across Texas, showcasing \u201cthe abundant diversity of wildlife that calls Texas home while confronting the critical water challenges facing a rapidly growing population,\u201d according to the film\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The Rio Grande, Sabine River and Neches River are among the rivers featured in the documentary, directed and written by Ben Masters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Filmmakers also turn their attention to the water challenges facing Texas as the state\u2019s population continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The original \u201cDeep in the Heart,\u201d narrated by Matthew McConaughey, was released in 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">San Antonio screenings<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Several San Antonio-area theaters are scheduled to show the film.<\/p>\n<p>EVO Schertz<\/p>\n<p>Regal Live Oak 18<\/p>\n<p>Santikos Palladium; Filmmakers in attendance on 9\/26<\/p>\n<p>Santikos Embassy<\/p>\n<p>City Base Cinemas<\/p>\n<p>Flix Brewhouse San Antonio<\/p>\n<p>Santikos Casa Blanca 16<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">For more information about local showtimes, tickets and the documentary, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/deepintheheartwildlife.com\/pages\/deep-in-the-heart-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u201cDeep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers\u201d website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Read also:<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf ilkOIf copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorRebecca Salinas headshot<img alt=\"\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790541268_274_8ac23a27-2477-47f8-bda5-c37572918193.png\"\/><a class=\"sc-bmzYkS fERtCt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/RebeccaSalinas\/\" title=\"View Rebecca Salinas&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rebecca Salinas<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf ctDavV cigBRW\">Rebecca Salinas is an Executive Producer at KSAT 12 News. 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