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September 26, 2024

New exhibit showcases never-before-seen Freddy Fender artifacts

By: Laura Rice

Schools and public libraries are often the focus of book bans. But what can we learn from a list of books prohibited in state prisons?

We’re celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Texans, including one who credits a librarian for helping him rise to became a leader in academia.

The infamous nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island could come back online to support a big tech company’s artificial intelligence operations.

And: The hometown of Freddy Fender will soon honor the trailblazing Tejano musician in a first-of-its-kind exhibit at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.