Mini Miracles Grace the South Side Again with #doitfordavid
Eighteen-year-old David Martinez is a nonverbal Southsider, who for the last 5 years has been fighting a challenging bone infection called Osteomyelitis. Every year for his birthday, his family would arrange for him to get the things he desired most; a limo ride, a...
Reinas on the Rise: Hey Mijita’s Samantha Duran-Giacobbe Empowering Latina’s Everywhere
Hey, Mijita. Yes you...with the cascading hair and sun-kissed skin You...with the curves and light that shines bright. Latina lifestyle brand creator, Samatha Duran-Giacobbe wants nothing more than to empower you to live your full Jefa Life. Latina Empowerment is...
This April Fool’s Day Support Women Owned Southtown Bar Jokesters 22 Pub N Grub
On Thursday April 1, 2021 Marsha Mahaffey Owner and CEO of Jokesters 22 Pub N Grub located at 713 S Alamo SA, TX 78215 will be holding a huge celebration in honor of her 3-year anniversary. As she still has some small unpaid bills to catch up on after being forced to...
Remembering Mr. Elmo Lopez Sr., A Distinguished Texas Ex. Who Positively Impacted The Youth Of Laredo
Elmo Lopez, Sr. passed away on March 15, 2021 at the age of 94 after a full and distinguished life as a musician, band director, rancher and music store owner. In the fall of 1949, he enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin and credited the university for...
Primera Feria Anual Del Libro De Southside San Antonio En Mayo De 2021
La primera feria anual del libro de Southside se llevará a cabo el 16 de mayo de 2021. Organizada por Live from the Southside, Scooby Van de San Antonio y Brooster's Backyard Icehouse, autores locales de Southside y se presentarán otros autores de Texas. La feria del...
Legado de negligencia: ‘Sin máscara’ arriesga la vida de las familias latinas
El levantamiento del mandato de la máscara por parte del gobernador de Texas Greg Abbott tiene riesgos mortales para la salud de las familias latinas, su movilidad económica y la economía del estado. Esta decisión no es un caso aislado de la insensibilidad y las...
Esperanza Peace And Justice Center Honors Women’s History Month
As part of Women’s History Month, the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center has lined up events throughout this month to honor, celebrate and acknowledge the contribution of women in our community. Below is a summary of the events that we have lined up: Mujeres en la...
Emma Tenayuca: A Warrior for Working Women
In 1933, Emma Tenayuca, a seventeen year old high school honor student, a member of the debate team, and star player in both basketball and baseball at Brackenridge High in San Antonio, joined striking women on the picket line at H.W, Finck Cigar Company of San...
Zaffirini Presenta Un Conjunto Reformas De Gobierno Abierto Que
La Senadora Judith Zaffirini, demócrata de Laredo, presentó una serie de proyectos de ley el martes (2 de marzo) para reformar las leyes de gobierno abierto del estado, específicamente la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas de Texas (TOMA) y la Ley de Información Pública de...
La Prensa Texas Seeks Local Artists to Curate Cover Art
For the fourth year, La Prensa Texas is accepting artwork submissions to be considered for our publication’s cover. 2021 is the first year the cover art is curated monthly instead of weekly, allocating more space for the artist to showcase their catalogue, process and...
