I have to admit, when I found out I would be reviewing Selena’s first real album release since her passing in 1995, I didn’t have high hopes. Personally, I’ve always found using someone’s voice or likeness after they’ve passed to be in distaste. It makes me uncomfortable, and I often viewed it as a cash…
Dicen que la experiencia es la madre de la sabiduría. Pero hay veces que los años no son suficientes para ser fluido en la multitud de dialectos que hay en nuestro diverso idioma del español. Ya llevo sobre 13 años siendo una hondureña en Houston, Texas. Me encanta hablar en español con tantas personas en…
This past weekend, the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival went off without a hitch as politicians and activists alike conjured in the heart of Austin. The event took place, as it often does, in the Omni Hotel, utilizing nearby venues like the beloved Paramount Theatre and Episcopal Church to house inspiring political chats and panels. While,…
Refugees Services of Texas is holding a “Welcome Home” Donation Drive this Thursday, August 25th, for local families in need. The drive will be held at the RST Austin Service Center tomorrow from 9 to 11 AM. The organization is looking for gently used or new household items such as rugs, dishes, vacuums, decor items,…
In 1881 the Chiricahuas of the Apache nation raided the frontier settlement of Cubero, New Mexico, taking a local woman hostage. In time, Plácida Romero was able to return to Cubero and the ordeal inspired an “Indita” or frontier balada recounting her experience in the former Spanish colony. To this day, the descendants of Plácida…
Currently signed to GT Digital Distribution, 22-year-old Gabriella is one of music’s hottest rising stars. Originally from Tampa Bay Florida, Gabriella made the move to Texas within the last few years and is quickly catching the attention of music lovers everywhere with her beautiful voice, confidence, and charisma. Speaking of living in Texas now, Gabriella…
On Saturday, September 21st, Grupo Firme graced the stage at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, a fitting way to end the summer for lovers of Mexicano music. The Tijuana, Baja California-based band has risen to prominence in recent years with songs such as “Pídeme” and “Juro Por Dios” along with winning Best Banda Album…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Texas— As someone who was born early enough to be a Millenial and just late enough to be considered Gen Z, I grew up watching an interesting set of celebrities. Women like JLo and Shakira were starting to burst onto the scene, but I personally got attached to a slightly…
By Samantha Paradiso AUSTIN, Tx.—The Latinx and Hispanic community have faced much discrimination in the U.S., from the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots to inhumane conditions in detention centers. In América Latina, it’s not much different, there’s femicide in Mexico, the subway protests of Chile, protests in Panama for constitutional reform, Puerto Rico’s protests for Ricardo…
