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A Theatre Kid’s Mission To Put the RGV in the Spotlight

February 9, 2023

Growing up as a theatre kid in the RGV in the early 2010s, there were few people or organizations to…

Op-Ed: The Pharr Riot and the Need for Mexican-American Studies

February 7, 2023

52 years after the Pharr Riot, Thomas Ray Garcia reflects on what it means to be from the RGV, his…

Desde la Frontera: Border Representation in Soy de Tejas

February 2, 2023

Soy de Tejas showcases over 100 works of art of forty native Texan and Texas-based contemporary artists. Each reflects, “the…

Commentary: In Solidarity with Bekah Hinojosa Against SpaceX

January 31, 2023

Almost a year later, Rebekah Hinojosa is scheduled to make her first appearance in court in February for, allegedly, vandalizing…

Repro Rights: Where Are We Now?

January 27, 2023

This past Sunday, January 22nd, people all over the country marched for what would’ve been Roe v. Wade’s 50th anniversary.…

Why You Should Listen to Valle De Sueños

January 20, 2023

Valle de Sueños is a local, bilingual podcast focused on the stories of activists & migrants who fought to end…

The Killing of Latinas in the Rio Grande Valley by Intimate Partners

January 18, 2023

A global threat impacting the Rio Grande Valley is the killings of women and girls by intimate partner violence. From…

The Outdoors Isn’t Just for White People

January 11, 2023

The peace of being surrounded by the natural world should be an experience accessible to all. Recognizing that the recreational…

Face2Face: The Artist & The Dreamer

January 9, 2023

With the Dream Act and DACA in a constant state of limbo, many Dreamers are left uncertain about their future.…

Making Life Accessible in South Texas

January 4, 2023

Juan, a VAIL board member and person with disabilities, interviewed VAIL’s Director of Programs about working for people with disabilities…

Valley Viral Best Moments of 2022

January 1, 2023

We took a trip down memory lane and compiled a list of 5 eventful moments that happened in the Rio…

Texas Is Counting On You To Cast Your Vote

November 8, 2022

Vote for reproductive justice. Vote for the rights of LGBTQIA+, Indigenous, Latinx, and POC communities. Vote for affordable healthcare. Vote…

Death Binds Movements Together

November 2, 2022

On this year’s Dia de los Muertos, organizers for immigration and reproductive justice issues in the Rio Grande Valley used…

Why to Love the IMAS Museum

November 1, 2022

IMAS Museum offers science installations, art, and activities for children. There's something for every family!

Commentary: Who is threatened by critical young minds?

October 28, 2022

In the past year, Texas has become a favorite target of highly partisan, emotion-fueled school censorship and book-banning campaigns. Long…

Alien Erotica With Glitter On Top: Experience Rocky Horror Picture Show

October 22, 2022

There will be skin (lots of skin) at this year’s production of Rocky Horror Picture Show by the Pluma Blanca…

2 Coming Out Stories to Inspire LGBTQIA+ Community

October 14, 2022

We want to honor our LGBTQIA+ community by sharing two inspiring stories about the journey of coming out, written by…

Commentary: On Interable Relationships

October 12, 2022

Society’s labels for people can otherize them and be hurtful. This can be the case in the way people with…

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