Category: Gente y Cultura

Consejitos Con Santana – Volume Dos:  Queerly Confused and Gayly Wondering

December 8, 2023

Volume Dos of Trucha’s first-ever advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, answers questions from queer and gender-nonconforming people about relationship troubles…

Expensive Notes: Economic Inflation in the RGV Music Scene

November 8, 2023

Gag Booking and Blow Up Dollz share the financial struggles and expenses that musicians in the RGV music scene face…

Empowering RGV’s LGBTQIA+ Community with New Advice Column

November 7, 2023

Trucha’s first-ever advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, will focus on answering questions from queer and gender-nonconforming people about gender, relationships,…

Ojo! Miraaa Media Fest Showcases Experimental Border Creativity

November 7, 2023

Experience border narratives from the RGV, Laredo, and beyond at Miraaa Media Fest in 2024! Uncover how Miraaa is on…

COMMENTARY:  An Invitation to Flower Shop Residency’s First Exhibition, “Art is Short for Artifact”

November 2, 2023

Read about the incredible journey of the Flower Shop Art Residency, a vital testament to the collective artistic efforts in…

The Camille Playhouse: A Magical Theatre in the Middle of Brownsville

October 25, 2023

The Camille Playhouse is a Brownsville landmark that has become an integral part of the theatre scene in South Texas.…

Has Austin Taco’lonialism Finally Peaked?

October 24, 2023

For years, there’s been a debate about which city had the best tacos: Austin or San Antonio? All the while,…

Esteban Jordan: The Greatest Accordionist Who Ever Lived

October 19, 2023

Learn about the legacy of Esteban "Steve" Jordan, a musical prodigy who pushed the boundaries of the accordion, creating a…

Dahlia Guerra’s Immeasurable Influence: Guiding UTRGV Mariachi Aztlan’s to Excellence

October 16, 2023

In 1989, Guerra laid the foundation for the UTRGV Mariachi Aztlan, little knowing that it would eventually evolve into the…

Interview: Meet RGV Photographer Benigno Hoyuela

October 6, 2023

Step into the captivating world of Rio Grande Valley through the lens of Benny Hoyuela. Immerse yourself in the rugged…

Native Plants in the Rio Grande Valley Found in Mexican Cuisine

October 4, 2023

Native Plants in the Rio Grande Valley Found in Mexican Cuisine and Remedios Words by Fátima Garza Edited by Abigail…

Op-Ed: Reconnecting With Your Heritage

September 25, 2023

National Hispanic Heritage Month offers an opportunity to rekindle your cultural ties. Learn ways to rediscover your heritage through media,…

Taking a Ride on the Bessie III Trolley

September 20, 2023

Discover Rio Grande City by riding the Bessie III Trolley and explore the historic sights in downtown!

Op-Ed: The Los Ebanos Ferry “El Chalán:” A Marker of Present Community

September 18, 2023

The Los Ebanos TX ferry, also known as “El Chalán” by community members, is the only functioning international ferry in…

RGV Native, Lorena Abreu, Speaks Up About SAG-AFTRA Strike!

August 11, 2023

Lorena Abreu, a RGV native, professional stuntwoman, parkour athlete, and SAG-AFTRA union member, shares her perspective on the current strike,…

Ghost Stories:  The Monster of the San Juan Hotel and the Dusts of History

August 3, 2023

Throughout the RGV, white men are often celebrated in the winds of history, while the marginalized often remain in the…

The Anime Takeover of the RGV

July 21, 2023

Delve deep into how anime culture has touched the hearts of the 956, its influence on Latinx people, and our…

Dreams & Screens: The Making of San Cha’s “White Magic” Music Video

July 20, 2023

Local filmmaker and archivist C. Díaz shares an inside look at the process of creating San Cha’s live performance music…

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