Fiesta® 2026
Miss Fiesta® 2026 – Julia Enriquez Courtesy of Fiesta® San Antonio Julia Enriquez is deeply honored to serve as Miss Fiesta 2026. Born and raised in San Antonio, Julia’s love for Fiesta was shaped by family tradition and community pride. She remembers sitting on squeaky metal bleachers with her cousins at […]
Guy to Know, Damaso Oliva, Jr., MD
Damaso Oliva, Jr., MD Rey Feo LXXVII By Rudy Arispe | Photography by David Teran Cuban-born Damaso “Danny” Oliva Jr., MD, was 3 years old when his family was fortunate to board a Red Cross boat that whisked them away from Havana during the height of the country’s revolution in the […]
Preparing for the SAT
Strategy, Mindset, and What Drives Score Gains By Jen Wentlandt The SAT will turn 100 next year, and despite multiple redesigns, it remains one of the most influential assessments in the college admissions process. Strong scores can open doors to merit scholarships, honors programs, and broader college options—especially in an increasingly competitive […]
Feature Story – Pursuing Dreams
Pursuing DREAMS, Overcoming Obstacles By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by Suzanne Pack Dreams rarely come without obstacles, but resilience can turn challenges into stepping stones. Edna Bermea, Nora Sophia, and Leah Meyer each faced trials that might have held them back. Instead, they pressed forward, writing, creating, and building lives of purpose […]
Role Model Michelle Raza
Empowering Others Through Emotional and Career Coaching By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by David Teran In 2016, Michelle Raza felt her personal life was spinning out of control. Her marriage was failing, she was overweight, grieving the loss of her mother, who passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease, and was generally stressed out […]