The University of Houston-Downtown observed Earth Month and their 50th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 23 at the College of Sciences and Technology with their “From Information to Action: Sustainability Across Houston” event featuring four panelists and two art exhibitions that were focused on sustainability across Houston. All registered guests were provided with lunch, refreshments, and…
Austin, Texas is a known hub of entertainment down south. From its emblematic live music scene to its prosperous local film industry, there’s always something happening for the artsy folk. Always some way to Keep Austin Weird, and this upcoming season is no exception. Continuing in Austin’s tradition of highlighting the local arts and culture…
Recently crowned Miss San Antonio USA, 22-year-old Lillian Perez is grateful for her accomplishments, and her ability to overcome adversity which has only driven her ambition, confidence, and success. Reflecting on her recent win, Perez is also excited to share her thoughts on the competition and what came to mind as she was announced the…
This past May, The Rayadas de Monterrey, a renowned soccer team of the Liga BBVA MX Femenil, won the championship for the third time in their division at their home stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The Monterrey team played against America Femenil, defeating them by a score of four to three. Although this is…
Premiering in theaters across the country is brand new film, The Long Game, released April 12th and directed by Julio Quintana starring Jay Hernandez, Cheech Marin, and Dennis Quaid. The film is based on the book, Mustang Miracle, by author and attorney Humberto Garcia. The story is inspired by true life events regarding the San…
While there are many streaming services out there creating and funding documentaries, no one has quite the reach that Netflix has. For years now Netflix has been shining a light on the important issues with their documentaries. Academy award-winning films that make us aware of a slew of issues that exist right under our noses….
SXSW is a lot of things; a film festival, a major conference, a great way to explore a big city, but perhaps the biggest aspect of SX is its exceptional live music. Being that I’d never attended, I was a little intimidated by the insane amount of artists available on their roster. I didn’t know…
By Rita Olivares AUSTIN, Texas — Though we are just four months into 2020 and with every passing day, we’re beginning to forget what we used to even talk about before COVID-19. This time last year, 2019 had brought us the most famous egg on Instagram, the long-awaited end of the Avengers saga, the birth…
Earlier this month former Austin City Council Member Gregorio “Greg” Eduardo Casar swapped his Texan boots out for an American Flag pin after his run for Texas’ 35 District Congressman was a resounding success. The Texas Tribune called the results “a landslide victory” as Greg Casar beat Republican Opponent Dan McQueen, earning over 74% of…
