From the archives: When a Warner Bros. Western flick held its world premiere in Brownsville
Last week was the 61st anniversary of Academy Award-winner Joan Fontaine visiting McAllen to perform in a traveling Broadway production. Hollywood’s…
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‘956’ filmmaker releases documentary highlighting Valley’s citrus empire
Gene De La Garza, a Weslaco native who had previously gained attention in 2022 for spreading Rio Grande Valley pride…
CineSol Film Festival founder dies; Ledesma Galan a ‘Latino cultural champion’
HARLINGEN — Family and friends are remembering Evy Ledesma Galan, who launched the CineSol Film Festival here more than 30…
Made in the 956: Edinburg native and actress Gabrielle Ruiz
Gabrielle Ruiz has represented the Rio Grande Valley on Broadway, on screen and in countless other projects for years. The…
Made in the 956: Edinburg native Dannie McCallum leaving her mark in Hollywood
An Edinburg native is making her mark in Hollywood. Dannie McCallum has been a part of several film projects and…
CineSol Film Festival to Screen Two Texas Monthly Films in December
Johnny Canales feature Take It Away and the Oscar-qualifying Night in West Texas will be among 45 independent films from…
32nd Annual CineSol Film Festival winners
32nd Annual CineSol Film Festival winners: Best Documentary – Take it Away directed by Adrian Arredondo & Myrna Perez Best…
Made in the 956: Starr County native J.M. Longoria
It’s been 16 years since J.M. Longoria packed his bags and headed to Hollywood, but he said he’s never forgotten…
19th Annual 36 Hour Film Race Results
Here are the Results of the 19th Annual 36 Hour Film Race: 1. Dramatic Cats – Gates of Heaven Best…
‘Night in West Texas’ director discusses James Harry Reyos case as doc premieres in Brownsville
“I James Harry Reyos, am innocent in the killing (of) Denver City Priest Patrick Ryan,” read a letter to the…