Category: Gente y Cultura

Uncanny Borderlands: Jesus Treviño’s “Broken Rejas” at the South Texas College Library Art Gallery

April 2, 2026

Jesus Treviño's "Broken Rejas" exhibition highlights the complex relationship between home, barriers, and destruction in the RGV.

How a “Spectrum of Artists” Showcased Their Work at UTRGV

March 26, 2026

The “Gradients” exhibit at UTRGV in early March successfully brought together individuals with a wide range of disabilities. Dámaris Contreras…

Casa De Palmas: A Haunting History

March 24, 2026

Uncover the mysteries of the Casa De Palmas Hotel, a historic site with tales of hauntings and cultural significance in…

Read Through the RGV: A Literary Map of the Rio Grande Valley Texas-Mexico Border

March 23, 2026

Read and discover the unique stories and literary voices of the many RGV authors along the Texas-Mexico border.

A Singer Rising in the RGV: Say Hello to Staarz!

March 17, 2026

Get ready to meet Staarz, a singer from Los Fresnos in the Rio Grande Valley. Since she was just three…

MXLAN: The Valley’s Annual Nexus of Latiné Culture

March 13, 2026

Experience the joy of MXLAN, where Latiné culture comes alive through local art, music, culinary offerings, and unforgettable performances.

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.

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