Community News
Austin honors César Chávez life, legacy
Austin honored the civil rights and labor leader at the annual ¡Sí Se Puede! César Chávez March and Celebration at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin.
Community News
New East Austin mural celebrates César Chávez
Arte Texas – a group that works to preserve and restore East Austin murals as well as create new ones – gave a deteriorating mural on 1204 E. César Chávez St. new life with an updated César Chávez design for future generations.
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8 SXSW Artists to Boost Your Playlist
Here's some top música that'll keep you moving beyond SXSW.
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PHOTOS: Austin's Sí Se Puede César Chávez March and Celebration
Check out photos from the 2023 Sí Se Puede César Chávez March and Celebration
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3 Lessons from Cheech Marin at SXSW
Legendary actor, comedian and half of the Cheech & Chong counterculture comedy duo shares lessons from his life, career and journey to becoming one of the world's foremost Chicano art collectors.
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3 Ways You Can Be Like John Leguizamo
Award-winning actor and comedian shares advice about creating opportunities, being yourself, and always trying your best during his featured session at SXSW.
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3 Lessons from Eva Longoria at SXSW
Award-winning actress, director and producer Eva Longoria shares her path to making the highly-anticipated film "Flamin' Hot."
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Cultura to Watch at SXSW 2023
We're highlighting all things Latino at the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals from film to music and speakers. Check out the free events as well.
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Latino Artists Showcased at SXSW 2023
Austin Vida partnered with Latinitas to highlight SXSW music artists to watch from around the globe.
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Cómo La Murga de Austin ha creado un ambiente electrizante en Q2 Stadium
Mientras Austin FC se prepara para la próxima temporada regular, que comienza el 25 de febrero y termina el 21 de octubre, La Murga de Austin planea traer el fuego del fútbol que ha encendido tanto a los jugadores como a los aficionados.
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How Cultura Helps La Murga de Austin Create Electric Q2 Stadium Experience
Soccer players and fans credit the atmosphere at the Q2 stadium as one of the big reasons the team ended last year's season as the No. 2 team in the western conference and had the opportunity to go to the playoffs. As Austin FC gears up for the upcoming regular season, which starts Feb. 25 and runs through Oct. 21, the La Murga band collective plans to bring the fútbol fire that’s ignited both players and fans.
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Mental Health Ofrenda: Navigating the Complexity of Homecoming and Homesickness
Where is home for you? What sounds, smells, streets, people, or places evoke being home for you? Austin Vida mental health columnist offers some palabras de aliento.
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