Articles

The Face To Face & Pudgy Pigeons Exhibition

September 12, 2022

Local RGV artists, Face to Face Art and Pudgy Pigeons, are exhibiting their work for one more week at Bohemian…

A Conversation with Seems: Local Businesswoman & Podcaster

September 6, 2022

Seems is one of the owners of the local coffee shop, Black Honey Coffee Company, and releases weekly (and rather…

8 Local Filmmakers Share Their Experiences with Entre’s Documentary Intensive Workshop

September 2, 2022

8 filmmakers share their experiences filming four documentaries over the span of eight weeks during Entre’s Documentary Intensive Workshop

Activists Resist Elon Musk’s SpaceX “Colonization” of South Texas, Citing Environmental Harm and Gentrification

August 30, 2022

RGV Groups seek information on possible collusion between SpaceX and local officials, targeting of environmental activists, and federal licensing process.

IMAS 2nd Annual Member Juried Art Show: OPEN CALL

August 30, 2022

The International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) announced the open call for their 2nd Annual Members Juried Art Show…

Breakthrough Interviews: Andrea Mosqueda Brings Representation to RGV Queer Youth

August 23, 2022

Andrea Mosqueda, San Benito native and newly published author, hitting headlines with her YA book, Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster.

I Only Look Like I Speak Spanish: Interviews with Monolingual RGV Residents

August 19, 2022

The phrase "I can understand Spanish, but I can't speak it" is uttered often in the Rio Grande Valley. This…

Bob’s Your Uncle: A review of “Now and Then Leonardski Shows Up” by Chris Leonard

August 16, 2022

“Now & Then Leonardski Shows Up” by Chris Leonard on view at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum. The exhibition…

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…

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