By Toni Gonzalez EL PASO, Tx.—In the summer of 2019 I was having fun, traveling and getting ready to return back to school. Now in the summer of 2020, I have to stay home, wear a face mask when I leave the house and prepare for online learning. A lot has changed from last summer,…
Austin’s famed festival, Austin City Limits, will be turning the Capitol City into a dance floor for two whole weekends starting October 6th and ending on the 15th at Zilker Park. Though the weekends will feature a similar lineup, there are some changes. Certain artists are only performing for one weekend, such as well-known Austin…
Invisibly disabled people experience two drastically different sides of the disability landscape. On the one hand, people may read them as having no physical barriers or immobilities, unlike many people who have visible physical differences. This in turn grants them an ability to blend in with what society would perceive as “normal,” at least at…
Roxette Solis will soon be crowning her successor at the Miss US Latina Pageant taking place in Miami the weekend of August 4th – 6th. For the past two years, Solis had the privilege of representing the United States as Miss US Latina, initially winning the crown in the summer of 2021. Prior to winning…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Tx.—It’s exciting to think about owning your own business someday. By creating a company that’s uniquely yours, you can dedicate your time towards work that you’re passionate about while surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision. Elena Flores, Founder of Sew Bonita, did just that by turning her…
By Dana Garibaldi AUSTIN, Tx—At this year’s Texas Tribune Festival, investigative reporter Jean Guerrero and law professor Cristina Rodríguez discussed the current and controversial immigration policies of the Trump administration, policies which have affected thousands of members of the Latinx community including the attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Including what seems…
Music Artist Dayna Donna is a Mexican American singer who has recently emerged onto the scene with brand new singles “Fallin,” “Christmas Day,” and “Good Love.” A California native, Dayna has been singing her entire life and started performing as early as 12 years old for numerous community events. Carving a new path for herself…
The United States is home to many historical landmarks that have been preserved and revered for their cultural ties to American history. Among these also exists historical sites that hold deep ties to Latino and Hispanic culture. The following is a list of 5 places to visit that have been deemed culturally significant by federal…
Austin FC Goalkeeper Brad Stuver Named 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes Program Ambassador NEW YORK, NY (June 18, 2025) – Major League Soccer (MLS), RBC Wealth Management and Black Players for Change (BPC) today announced the 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes—four Austin-area community leaders who exemplify innovation, resilience, and service. The 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes include: Fidel…
