Texas High School Shorts Program Showcases a New Generation of Filmmakers at SXSW
These young filmmakers tackle diversity, gun violence, and stories of young love—all in less than five minutes.
Articles by Cat Cardenas
Inside the Futuristic Set of the Most Expensive Film Ever Shot in Texas
'Alita: Battle Angel'—and its $200 million budget—offer hope to the local film industry.
A House Bill May Officially Make April 16 “Selena Day”
The Queen of Cumbia’s birthday may become an annual day of recognition in the state of Texas.
The Path To Citizenship is Taxing Across the U.S., But It’s Even Rockier in Texas
Multiple cities in the state see the longest wait times and lowest approval rates for naturalization in the country.
Catherine Hardwicke Puts a Female Action Hero on the Border in ‘Miss Bala’
A decade ago, she broke box office records with ’Twilight.’ Now the McAllen-raised director is breaking gender barriers in Hollywood.
Telling the Story of a Texas Freedom Colony Through Decades of Photos
”The Upshaws of County Line,” a new book and exhibit currently at Museum of the Big Bend, chronicles a safe haven established by African American Texans.
Honoring My Loved Ones on Día de los Muertos
I've struggled to keep my grandma and aunt with me since their deaths. But this year, I decided to honor their memories—and show them my life as an adult—by making my first día de los muertos altar.
For Long-Separated Immigrant Families, a Three-Minute Hug at the Border Offers a Bittersweet Reunion
Irving Castillo hadn't seen his family in fifteen years. At the 'Hugs Not Walls' event, they were able to reunite—for 180 seconds.
Javier Peña, as a character, was popularized through the Netflix series 'Narcos.' But the story of the real Peña—who lives in San Antonio—and his quest to end the reign of Pablo Escobar is bigger than a screen.
