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A place on both sides : Fort Worth photographer Raul Rodriguez documents Latino life in Texas.
From photographing young skaters in his Fort Worth neighborhood to documenting the stories of WWII-era Bracero workers, Raul Rodriguez uses his lens to preserve the history and culture of Mexican Americans in Texas. His work is deeply personal, rooted in place, memory, and a commitment to amplifying stories often left untold. In this episode of Arts Docs, we follow Rodriguez as he explores the landscapes and legacies that continue to shape his art.
South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan Explained: Zoning, Growth and Community Voice
The South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan, which aims to encourage small business growth and new development while minimizing displacement of current residents. The plan includes mixed-use corridors and residential design standards to ensure new construction resembles the neighborhood's historic homes. However, some residents are concerned about newer homes being built with different architecture and the potential for gentrification. The proposed zoning changes will go before the City Plan Commission and then City Council once a reasonable consensus is reached.
Bitcoin Mining: How Noise Pollution is Affecting Hood County Residents' Health
I spent the day with Cheryl Shadden and Thomas Weeks, two residents living near Marathon Digital Holdings’ Bitcoin mine. Both have reported severe impacts from the noise pollution generated by the mining operation, including hearing loss for themselves, their neighbors, and even their pets. They shared that the constant noise has drastically diminished their quality of life.
South Dallas mural installation celebrates Black culture and resilience
On a cold, windy Saturday morning, artist Theo Ponchaveli and volunteers painted a mural commemorating the South Dallas community, bringing bright orange “Sunny South Dallas” lettering to the side of the Sunny South Dallas Real Estate Services office on Martin Luther King Boulevard between Malcolm X and Jeffries. The mural installation was one of the community volunteer activities during MLK Fest leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and was commissioned by The Walls Project and Reactivate Dallas in collaboration with neighbor Traswell C. Livingston III, the owner of the building, to celebrate Black history and culture.
Valley Brush Strokes
Lupe Hernandez is a Chicano artist and art instructor from the Rio Grande Valley. He is also known as “Mr. Three D” because of the shapes he incorporates in his work. He doesn't identify with one particular style. Incorporating abstract, cubism, and surrealistic styles. His work can be found in murals all over South Texas, in galleries, on walls, or on vehicles. For Hernandez, the objective of his work is to tell a story so he can interact with the audience.
Fort Worth artist Juan Velazquez unveils his latest mural for MLB All-Star Week
Northside paints kick off to All-Star Week with mural honoring Latino baseball players Tarrant County artist hopes to inspire Hispanic kids to pursue their dreams with a new mural commissioned by the MLB and Texas Rangers.
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Fort Worth’s KWC Performing Arts takes final bow after 35 years
For 35 years, the chatter of young actors — many performing in their first shows — has filled the space. Now, KWC Performing Arts is preparing for its last curtain call, concluding a chapter filled with teaching kids the heart of theater.