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Austin Vida 2026 Mid-Year Impact Report

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Austin Vida 2026 Mid-Year Impact Report
Austin Vida thanks all of our readers, sponsors, members, grantors, donors, partners, collaborators and more for helping us amplify Latinidad in many special ways so far in 2026.
“Creating it for Ourselves”: Del Valle Residents Unite to Bring Community-Owned Grocery Store to Food Desert
After years of waiting, Del Valle residents will soon have a grocery store in the neighborhood. The Del Valle Food Co-op expects to launch in late 2026 and aims to make it easier for residents to access quality groceries and fresh food.
East Austin Barrio Landmarks You Need to Visit
Step into the rich tapestry of Austin’s Mexican American history with the “East Austin Barrio Landmarks” video series, inspired by a project and self-guided tour by Preservation Austin.
Austin Honors “La Bamba” Icon Lou Diamond Phillips
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips received his own official day in Austin after screening his latest summer film at the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival.
What’s Next for Austin’s Historic Palm School?
Once a cornerstone of a Mexican American neighborhood, Palm School may find new life as alumni and community members work to reimagine its role in Austin. New oral history project helps document its past.
Austin’s Mexican American Cultural Center Reopens After Renovations, Expansion
After years of renovations, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is finally welcoming la gente back home this June with an expanded space built to preserve our history for generations to come.

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