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Andrés Calixto

Andrés serves as Austin Vida’s Spring 2024 editorial intern and is a first-generation college student of Indigenous descent from Lewisville, Texas. ⁠Andrés attends the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Journalism and pursuing a minor in Global Communication.

Andrés's Latest Articles

How a Surprise Diabetes Diagnosis Changed an Austin Latina’s Life

Latinos have more than a 50% chance of developing Type 2 diabetes within their lifetime, according to the CDC. Find out how to manage it and join a support group.

Cómo una Latina de Austin Enfrenta la Diabetes

Los latinos tienen más del 50% de posibilidades de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2 a lo largo de su vida, según la CDC. Aprenda cómo controlar la diabetes o formar parte de un grupo de apoyo.

Clínica bilingüe Suvida abre un nuevo centro en el norte de Austin

Suvida asigna guias bilingües para cada paciente.

Texas Lowriding Community, Legacy Shines in Lowrider Exhibit at Bullock Museum

The "Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas" bilingual exhibit celebrates lowriding culture throughout the state. The exhibit features lowrider cars and bicycles, plus the music and fashion associated with the culture and more. Visit through Sept. 2.

Demolition of historic Raúl Valdez mural at UT temporarily paused

Plans for a new UT football practice facility may lead to demolition of historic cultural mural and building.

Where to Celebrate Selena’s Birthday in Austin 2024

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez would have turned 53 in 2024. As Selena fans worldwide celebrate the anniversary of her birthday on April 16, Austin hosts various celebrations throughout April.

Comunidad Shines in these 5 SXSW Films

We highlighted five South by Southwest films that broke barriers and made us reflect on our cultura. They communicate the importance of familia and comunidad.

Selena Gomez shares her experience overcoming mental health struggles at SXSW

Actress, singer and makeup mogul opened up about her lupus diagnosis and health issues.

Ada Limón, first Latina U.S. Poet Laureate, shares space-bound poem at SXSW

Limón shared her experience of constructing a poem to be launched into space by NASA.

Bullock Museum in Austin makes Texas history displays fully bilingual, sets new standards for future exhibits

The state history museum wrapped up a five-year initiative to make their exhibits fully bilingual and set new standards for the future.

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