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Pili Saravia

Pili Saravia served as Austin Vida’s Fall 2025 Editorial Intern and is now a contributing writer. Pili was born in Durango, Mexico, and moved to Houston at six years old. She received her Journalism degree from The University of Texas in the Spring of 2026. 

She was a part of the The Daily Texan student newspaper and led the Texan en Español department. In her first couple of years navigating life away from home, she has realized how important it is to amplify any events or voices that reflect our roots. That’s why she joined Austin Vida — to highlight the different cultures that make the city special. 

Pili's Latest Articles

What’s Next for Austin’s Historic Palm School?

Once a cornerstone of a Mexican American neighborhood, Palm School may find new life as alumni and community members work to reimagine its role in Austin. New oral history project helps document its past.

Native American Cultural Center Finds New Home After Sale of Brooke Elementary

While sale of school forced a change of address, the Native American Cultural Center proves its community remains intact.

Comic Creators Find Community, Visibility at MexAmeriCon, BIPOC Pop

Comic book conventions and events like MexAmeriCon and BIPOC Pop in Austin help boost growing network of Latine illustrators who are expanding representation in comics through borderland stories and bold new voices.

From France to Mexico to East Austin: The Sweet Story of Pan Dulce

A “Taste of History” event at the French Legation State Historic Site explored how 19th-century French techniques and Mexican ingredients combined to create a staple that still sweetens Austin mornings.

Comunidad reza, apoya a la comunidad migrante en una vigilia interreligiosa mensual

Cada mes, en el centro de Austin, personas de diferentes religiones se reúnen para orar, cantar y solidarizarse con las familias migrantes que buscan seguridad y dignidad.

Native American Cultural Center opens in East Austin

From powwows to potlucks, Austin’s Native American Cultural Center builds a place for belonging and cultural healing in its new East Austin space.

Austin Receives Mexican American Cultural District Designation

The newly-designated cultural district highlights Austin’s Mexican American history while paving the way for public art, heritage programming and a more visible presence downtown.

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