Category: Gente y Cultura

Witnesses & Witches: Suspiria (2018)

March 4, 2026

This Cine Trucha review on Suspiria deals with themes of motherhood, repression, and femininity, as well as systems corrupted from…

Meet RGV Band LUEME

February 28, 2026

Experience the transformative sound of LUEME, a reimagined indie-alt band from the RGV experimenting with a mix of genres.

An Ode to Ante Books

February 17, 2026

Ante Books closed its doors, but its legacy lives on. Discover the impact this unique bookstore had on the community.

Remembering the Impact of “Microplastic,” A Group Show at Cactus Valley Art

February 15, 2026

Discover the alarming presence of microplastics in our lives and its implications for health and nature through various artworks.

Gabriela Ebel: Desde el 956 hasta el Super Bowl

February 13, 2026

Brownsville native Gabriela Ebel pursued her dream of being a dancer in LA and achieved a major goal by performing…

Investigating the Passing of Time: Mayuko Ono Gray’s “諸行無常_this too, shall pass” at IMAS

February 5, 2026

Mayuko Ono Gray's work brings people into her deeply personal moments through '諸行無常_this too shall pass' at IMAS, highlighting growth…

Real Women Have Curves: Everyone Get More Latina Now!

January 29, 2026

The film “Real Women Have Curves” dances around the relationship 18-year-old Ana has with her mom, Carmen, and the constant…

Feeling the RGV Holiday Spirit!

December 22, 2025

Community journalist Max Nevarez takes on a short journey on what holiday spirit in the RGV means!

6 Locally Owned Bookstores in the RGV to Support this Winter!

December 18, 2025

Looking for the perfect gift? Discover the top bookstores in the RGV offering a great selection for every type of…

The Colorful Chaos: Inside the World of b11ce

December 8, 2025

Learn more about Brownsville native producer b11ce, who supports not only local organizations fighting for social justice but also fellow…

A Recap of RGV PRIDE 2025!

December 4, 2025

Check out the RGV Pride event in Brownsville, offering a day of fun, inclusivity, and engagement for the Valley's queer…

My Family’s “Mojado Origins”: Getting Clarity and Closure on Our Immigration Story

December 3, 2025

Follow Rolando Agado as he explores his family's immigration history and what that means for his family and his future.

Weaving Webs of Food and Justice 

December 1, 2025

Hidden behind a suburban home in Edinburg, Weaving Food Webs Farm is growing more than just vegetables! Founded by farm…

Eres Emo?: Why Self-Expression is Necessary in the RGV

November 20, 2025

Whether you consider yourself a punk, scene kid, goth, emo, metalhead, etc., there is a place for you in the…

Mucho Mas Media: How Javier Chapa’s Film Studio Spotlights Latino Narratives

November 12, 2025

Born and raised in San Manuel, Texas, Javier Chapa established Mucho Mas Media, a film studio based in Los Angeles…

The Golden Years of Valley Queers: Why Thriving in the RGV is Possible

October 29, 2025

Meet JP and Ram, two elder queers who have faced adversity and continue to thrive within the LGBTQIA+ community in…

From the Valley to the Capitol: The Stories of 3 Young Women in Government

October 17, 2025

Three young women from the Rio Grande Valley, Mireya Garcia, Marleen Yvette Salazar, and Venisha Colón, are launching impressive careers…

The Shows That Saved Us

September 9, 2025

Finding a sense of belonging can be a challenge when caught between two cultures. In his article, Luis Ramirez, lead…

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