Art & Culture
Death Binds Movements Together
On this year’s Dia de los Muertos, organizers for immigration and reproductive justice issues in the Rio Grande Valley used their altars to educate audiences and honor the lives lost.
Abigail Vela
Abigail Vela
Abigail 'Avi' Vela is an editor, writer, poet, and multidisciplinary artist passionate about local environmental, reproductive, and mental health causes, as well as uplifting artists and small creators in the RGV.
Art & Culture
Why to Love the IMAS Museum
IMAS Museum offers science installations, art, and activities for children. There’s something for every family!
Abigail Vela
Social Justice
Commentary: Who is threatened by critical young minds?
In the past year, Texas has become a favorite target of highly partisan, emotion-fueled school censorship and book-banning campaigns. Long assumed to be a Democrat stronghold, South Texas is now a battleground region, and youth, particularly Latina/o youth, has once again become the target of fear and concern.
Abigail Vela
Art & Culture
Alien Erotica With Glitter On Top: Experience Rocky Horror Picture Show
There will be skin (lots of skin) at this year’s production of Rocky Horror Picture Show by the Pluma Blanca Community Theatre. We interviewed the cast and crew and learned more about why Rocky Horror embodies “defiance, inclusivity, individuality, safety,” for the RGV’s queer community.
Abigail Vela
Art & Culture
2 Coming Out Stories to Inspire LGBTQIA+ Community
We want to honor our LGBTQIA+ community by sharing two inspiring stories about the journey of coming out, written by two powerful women in the RGV. We hope their stories inspire people in our local community to embrace who they are and come out (when they are ready.)
Abigail Vela
Social Justice
When Our Bodies Are Not Our Own, We Fight.
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade had immediate implications for our region. However, through fundraising events and protests, local and national organizations, such as Frontera Fund, South Texans for Reproductive Justice (STRJ), and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, are continuing the strenuous and ever-important fight for our reproductive rights.
Abigail Vela
Social Justice
Q&A – How to Register to Vote for November 8th Elections!
Your voice matters, and you can make a difference in our local and state governments by ensuring you are registered to vote. We created this simple Q&A to help clarify the voting registration process for the upcoming elections on November 8th!
Abigail Vela
Art & Culture
The Face To Face & Pudgy Pigeons Exhibition
Local RGV artists, Face to Face Art and Pudgy Pigeons, are exhibiting their work for one more week at Bohemian Place.
Abigail Vela
Art & Culture
A Conversation with Seems: Local Businesswoman & Podcaster
Seems is one of the owners of the local coffee shop, Black Honey Coffee Company, and releases weekly (and rather therapeutic) episodes through her podcast, The RGV Seems. In this interview, we talked about growth, following your passions, and what it means to be your true self.
Abigail Vela
Art & Culture
8 Local Filmmakers Share Their Experiences with Entre’s Documentary Intensive Workshop
8 filmmakers share their experiences filming four documentaries over the span of eight weeks during Entre’s Documentary Intensive Workshop
Abigail Vela