¡Viva La Virgen!
In the mid 60's Mom worked as a sales clerk at Rubin's Outlet, in the "Mexican part of downtown", at the corner of Houston & Flores, just a block away from San Fernando Cathedral. Rubin's Outlet was very popular, the store featured Levis, Stetsons, Nunn Bush shoes...
Professor Serif Tekin – Director of Medical Humanities Program with UTSA And Why It’s Important For Everyone And Not Just Medical Professions
There comes a time or moment that our connection with another human being is of the utmost importance and technology can’t help us, only good old-fashioned communication. Now whether it’s good or bad is dependent on our actions towards each other and other...
San Antonio Non-Profit Helps Those In Transition From Military Service Find Success In Their New Careers
Using a “Mastermind” approach to help those who have served, the Military Transition Roundtable has helped veterans of all ranks and backgrounds find success in their future careers. Col. (Retired) Don Gleason, the president and one of the non-profit’s cofounders,...
Al Consumidor No Le Interesa La ‘Inflación’
Durante mi segunda visita rápida el lunes 21 de noviembre a mi supermercado favorito HEB (sólo pará comprar. Hongos blancos qué mi daugther-in-law necesitaba de urgencia pará complementar guizo de comida oriental), tal fue mi sorpresa qué por suerte sólo había 4...
Local Women Invited to Puerto Rican Heritage Society’s Meet & Greet event Saturday Dec 3
Following the recent success of Tres Culturas, Un Puerto Rico held on November 12th, the Puerto Rican Heritage Society (also known as Sociedad Herencia Puertorriqueña) is preparing for its next event as the non-profit women's organization looks to continue its...
Texas Families Find Solutions to Bullying From a Surprising Source
Reminiscing about her middle school years brings up painful memories for Rhenea, of Bandera, Texas, now 20 years old. She vividly recalls sitting in gym class on her first day in a new school and being suddenly surrounded by a large group of students who yelled...
Mariachi Extravaganza Hosts National Mariachi Competitions For The 28th Consecutive Year On November 17-18th At The Lila Cockrell Theatre
The 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza serves as host to the largest, longest running and most competitive national mariachi group, vocal and original songwriting competitions in the world. The event attracts over eight hundred of the most talented mariachi musicians,...
Ballroom Culture Lives at The Elder Ball Brick at Blue Star November 19 Interpretations
Local dancer, producer and grassroots advocate Antonio Padron will host an official Gulf Coast Ballroom Competition on Saturday November 19 at Brick at Blue Star. Padron is most popularly known for appearing as Akasha Luxe on HBO’s Legendary Season 2 and can be found...
2022 Emma Tenayuca Speaker Series Presents Los Courts: Past, Present, and Future on November 12
Provided by Esperanza Peace & Justice Center Please join the Westside Preservation Alliance, Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, the Historic Westside Residents Association, and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, November 12th, for the third annual...
In remembrance of Tino & Millie Duran
Today, my heart feels like this sunset is almost too much to bear. Mrs. Amelia "Millie" & Mr. Florentino "Tino" Duran are truly two people who were strong, enduring and encouraging lights of promise to many people. Together they brought this amazing city its first...