Joaquin Castro Bill to Protect Sanctuary Seekers

HR 4539 would rescind deportation orders for three Austinites currently in refuge in local churches

"...Gamez, who left El Salvador after death threats, has taken sanctuary in First..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Previewing the knockout bracket

Round of 16 matchups now set; U.S. to play Monday

"...U.S., who'll have their first team back on the field, though the second team did just fine in the..."

June 21, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Women and Children First

Immigration raids targeting families strike fear in Austin's Latino community

"...undocumented immigrants and refugees. On Jan. 4, Department of Homeland Security Sec­re­ta­ry Jeh Johnson issued a press release announcing,..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Austin Responds to the Refugees

As the Central American refugee crisis unfolds, an Austin movement to offer aid is playing out quietly, behind the scenes.

"...lawmakers and communities, where the frightened migrants – including approximately 57,000 unaccompanied children venturing primarily from El Salvador, Guatemala,..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

'Hear Me/See Me'

Giving young immigrants and refugees a chance to tell their own stories

"...they got here, what they're doing – but you rarely hear that talk from the young immigrants themselves. That..."

July 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 18-25

"...PUBLIC HEARING: HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Help the city prioritize community needs related to housing,..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

Horns, Hilltoppers Remain Undefeated; Champions League Results

"...The UT Longhorns, held to a scoreless draw on Sunday by Arizona State..."

Sept. 17, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Horns, St. Ed's Stay Unbeaten, and More

Longhorns and Hilltoppers soccer squads stay unbeaten, plus more soccer news from here and afar

"...assist, and Kevin Klaus played a big role as well. This week they open the conference season hosting Newman..."

Sept. 10, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Live From SXSW's Screening Room

"...World Premiere Dolores (Ortiz) is an undocumented worker from El Salvador who cleans luxury apartments in uptown New York...."

March 14, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Not Your Average Child's Play

CinemaTexas unveils CinemaKids, a two-part program of movies created by kids and inspired by them.

"...Jake Rasmussen may very well be the coolest kid on the planet. He makes..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Festival of New Cinema of the Americas

"...South America, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Colombia. Some highlights include screenings of..."

April 20, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

East of Hope Street

"...wanders aimlessly down blind alleys in search of … well, that's a good question. The movie is a well-meaning..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Of Mercy and Mississippi

On the Bookshelf

"...The first novel by Houston writer Kathleen Cambor, The Book of Mercy..."

July 18, 1997 Books Review

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Before the TV series, there was the movie in which a Nineties Valley Girl discovers her true calling.

"...Directed by: Fran Rubel Kuzui. Starring: Kristy Swanson, Luke Perry, Candy Clark, David..."

Aug. 7, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Secrets Shared

The documentary photos of Donna DeCesare

"...Secrets: Children's Portraits Exposing Stigma," to her years of telling the stories of youths affected by gang fighting and..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...be this year's opening night film, while eagerly-anticipated horror sequel Evil Dead Rise is also part of this year's..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

AGLIFF Presses Play on The Capote Tapes

LGBTQIA+ film festival announces online lineup for 2020

"...have had to go online for 2020, but the selection for this year's virtual fest is still worthy of..."

July 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gina Chavez Tour Diary 5: Dominican Republic

A vibrant lesson in infectious polyrhythms and communal spirit

"...up under the blankets in my crisp Buenos Aires hotel room. It’s unseasonably cold for this time of year,..."

April 29, 2016 Music Post by Gina Chavez

Soccer Watch

Assisting UT; breakfast with Beckham

"...weekend, sweeping Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, 1-0 and 3-1 respectively. Goalkeeper Dana Hall made two huge saves in the..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...playing in Panama as we go to press), beat El Salvador 2-0 in a particularly ill-tempered affair in Columbus,..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...how to swim. He realized he would not be welcomed into the United States as a refugee – asylum..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Border Violations

What happened to the thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border last year?

"...the Northern Triangle of Central Amer­ica (Guatemala, Honduras, and El Sal­vador). The plentiful media coverage and frantic commentary by..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Central and South America Arrive

Ceviche may very well be the new sushi

"...addition of a new category: Central/South American. Although Argentina, El Salvador, Cuba, Brazil, and Honduras are much closer to..."

May 21, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Luna Luna Moves From Dallas Origins to Riverside Headquarters to ACL Fest Debut

Indie-pop quartet makes “Commitment" to very-much-online Latinx audiences

"...for “Commitment,” the lead single off 2019 sophomore collection Carousel. The song, and its accompanying message, promptly sparked TikTok..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Five Films to Watch at Cine Las Americas

Oscar contenders, Austin stories, and global tales from the Latinx, Portugeuse, and Indigenous communities

"...message of Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, Austin's celebration. CLAIFF runs June 8-12 at at AFS Cinema, 6406..."

June 10, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Diversidad Sin Fronteras, PJ Raval Unite Over Trans Rights

Call Her Ganda screening hopes to highlight trans migrants

"...June, 25-year-old Johana Medina León, a trans woman from El Salvador who was also seeking asylum in the U.S.,..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mary Tuma

Moms Describe Anguish in Letters From Inside the Hutto Detention Facility

Reuniting isn’t easy

"...and pain she's experienced. Fleeing her home country of El Salvador after threats of sexual assault from gangs, she..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

De Novo Comes to Texas

Jeffrey Solomon's play brings the violence of Central America to life

"...been presented in many cities around the U.S. and El Salvador; and used as an educational tool at several..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Then There's This: Suffer the Little Children

Some Texas communities turn their backs as young refugees seek protection

"...Driving west on I-10 in El Paso many years ago, I saw a woman and..."

July 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

A Journey Through Hell

Óscar Martínez talks about riding the rails through Mexico to America

"...the drive in a U-Haul from Brooklyn or Los Angeles to Austin is familiar, the harrowing journey many Central..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Arts Feature by Amanda Eyre Ward

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