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"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.

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Fronteras: New report provides a look into the struggles and successes of Latino arts and culture organizations

2026/04/17

The "A Mirror and a Map" report by NALAC examines how these groups are faring in factors ranging from financial stability to leadership structures.

Fronteras: How history will move forward after the fall of late labor leader César Chávez

2026/04/10

A historic preservationist Sehila Mota Casper discusses how the history and legacy of the farmworkers movement will evolve following new revelations against Chávez.

Fronteras: How the forgotten Spanish mission of Los Adaes played a role in the founding of Texas

2026/04/03

The book "Los Adaes, the First Capital of Spanish Texas" explores the colonial history of this all-but-forgotten Spanish fort and mission.

Fronteras: ‘Education is in grave danger’ — Film highlights fight against censorship in higher ed

2026/03/27

"Censorship at Texas A&M" is a film that follows prominent writers and activists as they bring attention to the crackdown of race and gender studies at Texas universities.

Fronteras: Novel 'Curtains of Rain' is a love letter for those who live on the margins

2026/03/20

The new bilingual novel follows protagonist Solitaria, a queer Chicana returning to her hometown on the South Texas border after fleeing 15 years prior.

Fronteras: ‘Now I Surrender’ tells the epic story of Apache resistance

2026/03/06

The new book by acclaimed Mexican author Álvaro Enrigue weaves the past and present to tell the story of the Apache surrender in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.

Fronteras: 6,000 years of art — How the Pecos River style murals influenced Mesoamerican cosmology

2026/02/27

Archeologist Carolyn Boyd discusses recent discoveries made at the Pecos River-style mural site on the Texas-Mexico border near Del Rio.

FRONTERAS: ‘Shakespeare in Tongues’ explores how the Bard’s works are being used to reframe migration and colonialism

2026/02/20

The book is part of a series that explores how contemporary movements shed new light on Shakespeare's work.

Fronteras: How tariffs, immigration enforcement are creating a ‘chilling effect’ in the Texas economy

2026/02/13

A new study by the Brookings Institution examines how federal policies are causing harm to Latino-owned businesses across the state.

Fronteras: A 300-year mystery solved — Archaeologists discover evidence of the lost Mission Espíritu Santo

2026/02/06

An archaeology team from Texas Tech University and the Texas Historical Commission recently discovered remnants of the mission on a private ranch near Presidio La Bahía in West Texas.

Fronteras: ‘Live from America’ examines the 70-year evolution of Spanish-language TV in the U.S.

2026/01/30

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 successful.

Fronteras: Migration Policy Institute discusses ‘chilling effect’ of Trump 2.0 immigration policies

2026/01/23

The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute has published an analysis of the Trump administration’s immigration actions one year following his inauguration.

Fronteras: How a divergence of cultures led to interracial violence in 19th century Texas

2026/01/16

Historian Sam W. Haynes explains how a convergence of Mexican, Anglo, and indigenous cultures led to instances of conflict and violence from 1821-1879.

Fronteras: ‘American Sons’ follows the impact of war on a brotherhood of Marines

2026/01/09

The documentary follows the lives of San Antonian JV Villarreal and his Marine brothers while on tour in Afghanistan.

Fronteras: Esperanza Peace and Justice Center honors community history, culture with Museo del Westside

2025/12/26

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 Side.

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4.7 out of 5

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★★★★★

Therealmrrojas 2023/05/17

Love it!

As a Chicano History teacher in Stockton CA, I love the resources fronteras provides.

★☆☆☆☆

Gnm98 2024/08/16

Latinx - All I need to know

See above.

★★★★★

stevie bk ny 2022/02/01

Thank you!

These stories bring this non-Texan back to the border where I’ve been blessed to spend time in Brownsville, McAllen and El Paso.

★★★★★

LadyGodiva614 2020/01/31

Powerful

I’ve been listening to this Podcast for years. Somehow, seemingly mundane subjects are brought to life. A poet gives more insight on religion than any...

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