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Joel Salcido grew up in El Paso and his proficiency in English and Spanish, as well as his profound biculturalism, proved ideal for his life-long...

By Dr. Ricardo Romo “ A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers” John F. Kennedy....

The cover art of this week’s issue is part of Jesse Trevino’s monumental mural, the “Spirit of Healing,” a mosaic tile masterpiece constructed on...

Born in 1915, Americo Paredes, rose to become the founder of Mexican American Folklore in America and creator of Mexican American Studies in Texas....

Paola Delfin, the cover artist for this issue, was born and raised in Mexico City. She grew up admiring the vibrant murals of great Mexican masters...

Armando Sanchez is not a famous artist, but his art has been purchased by famous people— such as Mick Jagger and Maya Angelou. He met these...

Santiago Jimenez Sr and his sons Flaco Jimenez and Santiago Jimenez, Jr. introduced me and my whole neighborhood to Tejano music. Growing up on the...

Fiesta begins this week. San Antonio’s famed Fiesta is not for the timid or weak of heart. Over 11 days the parades, social events, and just plain...

It never occurred to our grandparents, and in some case, our parents, that we could impact the weather. Climate was something no one could change....