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Kessly Salinas

Kessly Salinas served as an editorial intern for Austin Vida from Fall 2002- Summer 2023. Kessly is now a reporter at the Midland Reporter Telegram in Midland, Texas. She is from Friona, Texas, and graduated from St. Edward’s University with a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies and a minor in Journalism and Digital Media.

Kessly Salinas's Latest Articles

5 Austin Holiday Markets Boosting Cultura

'Tis the season to shop local while amplifying cultura and comunidad at these events featuring Latinx vendors, comida and música.

Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos 2022 in Austin

Día de Los Muertos, a two-day holiday on Nov. 1 and 2, celebrates life and death. Once a year, the departed come back to the land of the living to reunite with their families. Check out the various ways to honor departed loved ones.

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