La Frontera: Retold

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La Frontera: Retold takes a look at various issues affecting the Rio Grande Valley, such as immigration, reproductive justice, gentrification and environmental justice, and examines them through the lens of community members. At the heart of this series are the people of the RGV and how their individual stories tie into a much larger narrative.

  1. FEB 4 · BONUS

    ¡Ponte a Leer! The Resurgence of Reading Culture in the RGV - minis #10

    In this podcast mini, 2025 Pluma Libre Fellow Grecia Alvarez hops on the mic to talk to us about the resurgence of reading culture in the RGV, shares her tips for reading again, and talks with a few local organizers about their love of books.

    17 min

  2. 12/17/2025

    The True Narrative of the Rio Grande Valley Belongs to Its People

    The RGV is not a war zone. It’s not empty, or broken, or a place to escape. It’s our home. It’s rooted in family, resilience, and creativity. A home where immigrants are not a threat but a source of strength. And a home where our stories carry the power to rewrite the harmful narratives imposed on us. For too long, others have tried to define the Valley for us.  In this episode, we remind you that our story is not defined by outsiders. It is ours to tell. And it’s up to each of us to tell it proudly.

    15 min

  3. 12/11/2025 · BONUS

    CCS: Lamenting Lesbian - minis #9

    Welcome to our last episode of Consejitos Con Santana (CCS) of 2025! Consejitos con Santana  is a column that used to live on our website, but now exists as part of La Frontera: Retold! CCS will focus on answering questions from queer and gender-nonconforming people about gender, relationships, and coming out, among other things. In this episode Lamenting Lesbian sent in a question about her current situationship woes! Santana Peralez M.A. (she/they) is a trans femme 20-something born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley and Trucha’s Digital Coordinator. She previously hosted a similar advice-based radio show for two years and is excited about the opportunity to help LGBTQIA+ folks in the RGV again.

    5 min

  4. 12/03/2025 · BONUS

    Kit and Alexandra Talk Queer History! - minis #8

    In this podcast mini, one of Trucha's 2025 Pluma Libre Fellows, Kit Danek (they/them), speaks with Alexandra Nichole Salazar (she/her) from Jotx y Recuerdos about their work documenting and archiving the history of the RGV's LGBTQIA+ community. Check out & follow Jotx y Recuerdos on IG and subscribe to our newsletter for more RGV stories!

    24 min

  5. 11/24/2025 · BONUS

    Part 2: Catching up with Pansy Pachanga! - minis #7

    In this podcast mini, one of Trucha's 2025 Pluma Libre Fellows, Kit Danek (they/them), speaks with the directors of Pansy Pachanga, Gabriel Sanchez (they/she/he) and Ronnie Garza (he/him), about their ongoing work on their long-form documentary about the Rio Grande Valley’s LGBTQ+ history. This podcast episode is part 2 of Kit's conversation with Gabriel and Ronnie. Check out Kit's conversation with Alexandra from Jotx y Recuerdos, coming soon!

    14 min

  6. 11/21/2025 · BONUS

    Part 1: Catching up with Pansy Pachanga! - minis #6

    In this podcast mini, one of Trucha's 2025 Pluma Libre Fellows, Kit Danek (they/them), speaks with the directors of Pansy Pachanga, Gabriel Sanchez (they/she/he) and Ronnie Garza (he/him), about their ongoing work on their long-form documentary about the Rio Grande Valley’s LGBTQ+ history. This podcast episode is part 1 of 2 of Kit's conversation with Gabriel and Ronnie. Check out part 2, coming soon!

    15 min

  7. 11/19/2025 · BONUS

    Get to Know the Art Depot Girlies! - minis #5

    Get to know the girls behind Art Depot who attend and sell at markets throughout the Rio Grande Valley, interviewed by Trucha’s Editorial Coordinator, Nina Alegre, and Editorial Director, Abigail Vela.

    14 min

  8. 08/20/2025

    In The Spotlight: Más Que Papeles - A New Editorial Series

    Más Que Papeles highlights the stories of people who arrived in the Rio Grande Valley seeking safety and a better life beyond immigration status. Whether folks are here for the long haul or temporarily, we want to share your 956 experience! We want to show the varied realities of how our neighbors, friends and family are impacted by and face the immigration system. Whether you are an asylum seeker, a DACA recipient, an international student, an aspiring citizen, or not, share your story with us!

    3 min
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La Frontera: Retold takes a look at various issues affecting the Rio Grande Valley, such as immigration, reproductive justice, gentrification and environmental justice, and examines them through the lens of community members. At the heart of this series are the people of the RGV and how their individual stories tie into a much larger narrative.

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