McAllen native emerging as young Hollywood storyteller
One evening in 2016 when Gabriela Flores was a junior at McAllen’s Memorial High School, she was in her parent’s…
UTRGV film student’s documentary selected for Moscow film festival
by A. Colleen DeGuzman. December 21, 2020 Sitting in the living room of her house, McAllen native Joann González was…
27th Annual CineSol (Virtual) Film Festival winners
Best Feature – Ode to Passion directed by Jack Danini Best Documentary – Theatre of Rice and Beans directed by…
McAllen High grad’s first film gets private Edinburg premiere
Writer, director and composer Jack Danini turned his deep admiration for New York City and the lessons he learned about…
Drive-in premiere set for Hulu’s ‘Helstrom’ starring Valley actress
A drive-in TV show premiere this weekend will feature a Rio Grande Valley native in a leading role. RGV native…
PSJA ISD alumna and ER nurse featured in documentary
BY JULISA NEVAREZ San Juan native Karina Elizondo’s pursuit to become a nurse has taken her across the country. The…
Edinburg teacher to retire after 42 years with school district
Susan Smith, the Edinburg school district’s retiring audio video production teacher, remembers one student in particular during her 42 years…
Amid film aspirations, McAllen native used quarantine to hold bake sale benefits
Sunita Badiga visits her home of McAllen frequently, but when she left Los Angeles to come home for a wedding…
Local filmmakers celebrate Pride Month with historical series
In celebration of Pride Month, local filmmakers have created a series called “Drag HERstories” to not only preview their upcoming…
Former students, daughter celebrate Marian Monta’s theatre arts legacy
Just a squeeze of Marian Monta’s hand. That’s what Kent Smither says is the best compliment he has ever received.…