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Bohemian Place: A Safe Haven for Community, Art, and Healing

August 11, 2022

As you walk up to Bohemian Place, you immediately notice the colorful murals encompassing the entirety of its front exterior.…

ZINE ZEITGEIST: DESIGN AND INDEPENDENT PUBLICATIONS’ ROLE IN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

August 9, 2022

Creatives have long discussed their role in shaping the information they communicate, but do we consider where and for who…

Piñata Party: Breaking the Stereotype of the Piñata

August 2, 2022

Piñatas are a staple for many Latinx communities, but they are not just associated with childhood anymore. The craft carries…

Announcing the Rio Grande Ceramic Artist in Residence; Souther Recio

July 29, 2022

Trucha in collaboration with Carla Hughes Studios are proud to welcome Souther Recio as the inaugural resident artist for the…

The “Animals” of McAllen PD – A History of RGV Policing

July 29, 2022

The problem of abuse within policing and the larger prison system has been a prevalent force historically. The combination of…

The Festival of the Summer is Here: Celebrate at MXLAN!

July 28, 2022

MXLAN is happening right now! The 5-day Summer Art & Music Festival is at the heart of McAllen, Texas, at…

The ADA turns 32: Remembering Its Legacy​

July 21, 2022

One thing Juan Carlos Lopez remembers about growing up during the ’80s in McAllen, Texas, was the lack of ramps.…

Get Tested! HIV in the RGV.

July 12, 2022

In 2020, the Center for Disease Control released data showing that overall HIV rates in the United States had gone…

Pop Up’s Pop Off; Vendors Against McAllen Crackdown on Markets

July 10, 2022

Open air markets gained popularity because of the COVID-19 restrictions placed on indoors spaces. They became a lifeline for many…

Reflecting One Another: On Glimmer by Milo Elliott

July 7, 2022

"Glimmer" explores connection, the celestial, the ephemeral, and the eternal through illustrations, paintings, multimedia pieces, and written works of Milo…

The Trans Crisis: South Texas Transgender Community Hopes for a Better Future

July 2, 2022

The transgender community has been oppressed by society for decades and even in 2022, the challenges they face seem unrelenting.…

The Fine Print Part Two; Space X’s Lack of Transparency As a Tool for Recolonization

June 24, 2022

The lack of transparency by local governments and negative impacts on the surrounding natural ecosystems and endangered wildlife are but…

Allyship Through Artivism: A Dialogue with Michel Flores Tavizón​

June 21, 2022

A quick talk with Mexican graphic designer Michel Flores Tavizón. She provided insight about artivism, important social issues, future plans,…

Give Transphobia the Boot, Protect Trans Youth

June 14, 2022

Trucha in support and collaboration with GENTex, RGV Trans Closet, and South Texas Equality Project (STEP) launched a campaign to…

“Smart” but Harmful: The Risks and Implications of Surveillance Technologies in the U.S.-Mexico Border

May 31, 2022

For the past 16 years, federal border authorities have deployed surveillance and policing technologies along the U.S.-Mexico border in an…

The Fine Print: Exploring Musk’s Impact, Local Leaders’ Complacency, and the Community’s Struggle

May 24, 2022

One day, it was just there: Elon Musk’s face set against the planet Mars, looking out over downtown Brownsville like…

COMMENTARY: IN SCHOOL BOARD BATTLES BIG MONEY WINS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT

May 13, 2022

In 2022, our public schools have become a political battlefield. From limiting what students can read to restricting the topics…

ART AND HEALING; ON AQUI DESCANSABA BY JESSIE BURCIAGA

May 2, 2022

Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Words by Josue Rawmirez In Aqui Descansaba, on…

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