The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Announces Request for Submission of Plays for Teatro Salon Table Reading Series
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Theater Arts Program announces an open call for submission of unproduced scripts for the Teatro Salon Table Reading Series. From the pool of submissions, two to three scripts will be selected for a table reading scheduled for the...
Remembering Ramsey Muñiz
Ramsey Muñiz was known to be spiritual. His faith served as the foundation for his love of God, Jesus Christ, La Virgen de Guadalupe, family, and humanity, and his spirituality began during his childhood. In his early years, he accompanied his grandmother, Rosa, to...
SVREP Marks 50 Years of Empowering the Latino Community Organization to mobilize 2 million Latino voters in 2024
The Southwest Voter Registration Education Project kicked off its 2024 Get Out to Vote (GOTV) Campaign to strengthen America’s democracy at its 50th Anniversary Dinner, downtown San Antonio, on July 12, 2024. SVREP paid tribute to its 50 years of empowering the Latino...
Miguelito’s Mexican Grill & Cantina Celebrates Opening of Third Location in Texas
Courtesy of Clara Guerrero Miguelito’s Mexican Grill & Cantina is thrilled to announce the opening of their newest location in San Antonio, where they bring the heart and soul of Tex-Mex cuisine that tastes just like mom, aunt, and grandma used to make. With...
Funeral procession and interment at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
MEDIA ADVISORY Funeral procession and interment at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Joint Base San Antonio and United States Army North host the military funeral procession and interment for Maj. Gen., retired, Josue Robles Jr....
SVREP and WCVI Mourn the Loss of Chairman of the Board of Directors Juan Maldonado
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) and William C. Velásquez Institute (WCVI) mourn the incredible loss to the Latino community from the passing of Juan Maldonado. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SVREP and WCVI. Juan Maldonado...
Racism and Mental Health: The Unseen Toll on BIPOC Communities
As we observe BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Awareness Month this July, it is crucial to shed light on an often overlooked aspect of racism: its profound impact on mental health. The relationship between systemic racism and mental health is complex,...
The Origins of Mexican and Latino Art in Texas
When the newly appointed first governor of the Province of Tejas, Domingo Teran de los Rios, visited Tejas [Texas] in 1691-1692, he witnessed a remarkable event, a well-organized parade of several thousand Indians marching behind the banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe....
El Nuevo Programa de Pregrado Orientado A Los Jugadores de Videojuegos Debuta en UTSA Este Otoño
Los estudiantes amantes de los videojuegos tendrán la oportunidad de convertir su pasatiempo en una carrera emocionante con la ayuda de un nuevo programa a finales de este año. Un nuevo programa de Diseño de Juegos, que se impartirá en UTSA University College,...
Willie Velasquez: A Champion for Voting Rights and Political Empowerment
Willie Velasquez, a prominent figure in American civil rights history, dedicated his life to fighting for voting rights and political empowerment for the Latino community. Born on May 9, 1944, in Orlando, Florida, Velasquez became a pivotal figure in the struggle for...
