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Back to SearchFronteras: How tariffs, immigration enforcement are creating a ‘chilling effect’ in the Texas economy
A new study by the Brookings Institution examines how federal policies are causing harm to Latino-owned businesses across the state.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Fronteras: A 300-year mystery solved — Archaeologists discover evidence of the lost Mission Espíritu Santo
An archaeology team from Texas Tech University and the Texas Historical Commission recently discovered remnants of the mission on a private ranch nea…
5 months ago
Fronteras: ‘Live from America’ examines the 70-year evolution of Spanish-language TV in the U.S.
The book Live from America: How Latino TV Conquered the U.S. details the powerful figures who worked behind the scenes to make Spanish-language media…
5 months, 1 week ago
Fronteras: Migration Policy Institute discusses ‘chilling effect’ of Trump 2.0 immigration policies
The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute has published an analysis of the Trump administration’s immigration actions one year following his inaugur…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Fronteras: How a divergence of cultures led to interracial violence in 19th century Texas
Historian Sam W. Haynes explains how a convergence of Mexican, Anglo, and indigenous cultures led to instances of conflict and violence from 1821-187…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Fronteras: ‘American Sons’ follows the impact of war on a brotherhood of Marines
The documentary follows the lives of San Antonian JV Villarreal and his Marine brothers while on tour in Afghanistan.
6 months ago
Harvard scholar explores Mexico’s Mesoamerican past, father’s key role in integration of college sports
Scholar and anthropologist Davíd Carrasco has dedicated much of his career to exploring Mexico’s Mesoamerican past. He is also dedicated to telling t…
6 months, 1 week ago
Fronteras: Esperanza Peace and Justice Center honors community history, culture with Museo del Westside
A former San Antonio ice house is now home to a community museum that celebrates the people, stories, and contributions of the city's historic West S…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Fronteras: Witnessing Immigration Court arrests of adults and children by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ramping up detentions of individuals who appear at Immigration Court for their mandatory hearings, …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Fronteras: ‘Of the Sun’ encourages young readers to embrace Indigenous roots, ties to the land
The new children’s book Of the Sun: A Poem for the Land’s First Peoples celebrates the ties that Indigenous peoples still hold to the land.
6 months, 4 weeks ago