How Ire’ne Lara Silva Learned to Flip the Script
The Edinburg author's latest poetry collection forges strength from a childhood filled with pain.
Articles by Cat Cardenas
Where to Get Into the Spirit in San Antonio
The arrival of cooler temperatures and November's holiday light displays make for an ideal time to visit the Alamo City.
Cristela Alonzo’s ‘Mixtape Memoir’ is An Ode to Her South Texas Roots
South Texas–born Comedian Cristela Alonzo tells the story of her life through songs.
A New Documentary Exposes the Dark Truth of a West Texas Massacre
'Porvenir, Texas' explores the search for justice after 15 Mexican-Americans were killed at the hands of the Texas Rangers.
The Angry Tías y Abuelas Are Feeding and Fighting for Asylum Seekers at the Border
Situated on the frontlines of the immigration crisis, the Angry Tias y Abuelas group acts as the eyes and ears of the border.
Midland Rolls With the Punches
On their second album, the Dripping Springs-based trio doubles down on the classic country sound that made them famous.
The Highwomen Are the Best Thing in Country Right Now
The genre has long shut women out, but this supergroup challenges traditional male-dominated narratives.
What Does It Mean to Be Latinx in the Wake of El Paso?
A reflection on the recent shooting that left at least 22 people dead.
Filmmaker Angie Reza Tures: “It’s a Crazy Time To Be an Artist, To Be a Brown Person”
The El Pasoan reflects on violence in her hometown, and why it’s important for the Latinx community to tell their own stories.
The Best Thing in Texas: This 11-Year-Old is Showing the World What El Pasoans Are Made Of
After last weekend's mass shooting, Ruben Martinez created the viral #ElPasoChallenge to inspire random acts of kindness.
