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Don’t Be Fooled: Combating Misinformation in the RGV

April 8, 2025

Misinformation can spread fast, especially in the Rio Grande Valley. Explore how misinformation uniquely impacts Spanish-speaking communities and what we…

More Than a Check Box: How JZD is Paving the Way for Queer, Latine, and Women in the Rio Grande Valley and Beyond

March 31, 2025

JZD isn’t just a brand—it’s a movement. Co-founded by queer, Latine wives Jennifer Serrano and Veronica Vasquez, this Rio Grande…

Texas Bill Threatens Birth Control Access

March 27, 2025

As Texas lawmakers push new restrictions on reproductive healthcare, a proposed bill could make birth control even harder to access—especially…

The San Juan Hotel: Why Historic Preservation is Necessary for Accurate Storytelling, Consciousness & Reconciliation

March 26, 2025

Dr. Stephanie Alvarez speaks on the fight to save the historic San Juan Hotel in San Juan, Texas–a site tied…

Honoring Women: A Local and Multinational Insight on International Women’s Day

March 24, 2025

Women in the Rio Grande Valley and Matamoros, Mexico, mark International Women’s Day through protest and activism. Florist Yesenia Ramos…

Alien Romulus: An Introspect on Women’s Roles

March 20, 2025

Cine Trucha’s first review is all about “Alien Romulus,” directed by Fede Alvarez. Omar A. Casas Jr. writes about how“Romulus”…

“A Taste of the Last Poet in the Woods” Exhibit: An Ekphrastic Journey Through Art and Nature

March 11, 2025

Dive into the full story of “A Taste of the Last Poet in the Woods,” an eco-art and poetry exhibit…

The Palm Awards: RGV’s Biggest Theatre Award Show

March 10, 2025

The Palm Awards honor student excellence in theatre, capturing the pride and joy of recognizing artistic achievements in a supportive…

A Self-Taught Silversmith Forging Success Against the Odds

March 4, 2025

Discover the inspiring story of a DACA recipient RGV artist, Joel Garza, creating meaningful jewelry in South Padre Island.

Floral Fantasy: Unveiling Bequita’s Blooms in Harlingen

February 27, 2025

Bequita’s Blooms is a charming flower studio and boutique in Harlingen that offers a warm, inviting space filled with fresh…

Sueños y Raíces: An Exhibition of Annebrije Pottery Studio’s First Ceramic Residency

February 24, 2025

Annebrije Pottery Studio’s first ceramic residency culminated in “Sueños y Raíces,” an exhibition highlighting the ceramic works of Melissa Cortes…

Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts Closes Temporarily: A History

February 20, 2025

Josue Ramirez traces the Brownsville Musum of Fine Art's rich history—from its beginnings as the Brownsville Art League in 1935…

Navigating Brownsville’s Controversial Murals

February 19, 2025

For years, Brownsville’s murals have sparked debates. Murals by Cecilia Sierra and Josie Del Castillo celebrate the community, while others,…

Op-Ed: Reclaiming Public Spaces: Renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary

February 12, 2025

In her Op-Ed, Margarita Gonzalez talks about how it’s been five years since Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) paused…

How Walkin’ Gals is Empowering Women of the RGV

February 6, 2025

A local walking club in the Rio Grande Valley is creating a safe and empowering space for women to stay…

Dancing Against Labels: Exploring the Transformative Power of Pole Dancing in the RGV

February 3, 2025

Pole dancing is often stigmatized. In the RGV, Sam’s Personal Studio performed a pole dancing recital at Cine El Rey…

Safety and Immigration in the Age of Trump

January 28, 2025

The Rio Grande Valley is preparing for new immigration policies under the Trump administration. Learn about how grassroots organizations are…

3 Local Women’s Businesses To Know in the RGV

January 17, 2025

The women of the RGV are full of creativity and passion with a thirst to share all they have to…

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