Virginia Alvino
Virginia joined Texas Public Radio in September, 2015. Prior to hosting and producing Fronteras for TPR, she worked at WBOI in Indiana to report on often overlooked stories in the community. Virginia began her reporting career at the Statehouse in Salem, OR, and has reported for the Northwest News Network and Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement last weekend began a targeted deportation of Central Americans who are in the country illegally. That includes…
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Texas Tornadoes Kill 11, Damage Adds Up To $1.2 BillionOne of the big stories in Texas in 2015 was the weather. Record spring rain caused devastating,…
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Starting January 1st, Texans with a concealed handgun license will be allowed to carry their firearms openly, with some restrictions. But many people…
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Jeremey Young is from the Midwest, but this year he moved to San Antonio, Texas. His new holiday tradition is making tamales. "It’s my new holiday…
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Texas Camp Housing Children Who Fled Central AmericaTwo weeks ago we told you about the resurgence of unaccompanied minors from Central America coming…
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While the holidays mean indulgent meals for many families, more than 15 million children in the U.S. are food insecure – 120,000 in Bexar County. That’s…
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Santa Claus is known for bringing gifts and cheer to the good little boys and girls of the world. His signature suit and sleigh make him instantly…
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Every December, many Catholics honor The Virgin of Guadalupe. People native to Mexico and the southwest celebrate in a variety of ways. Some traditional…
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Anti-Muslim Climate In Dallas AreaA backlash against American Muslims is on the rise again after the terrorist attacks in Paris and last week's attacks in…
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A Bexar County Grand Jury voted not to indict Sheriffs Deputies Greg Vasquez and Robert Sanchez for the shooting death of Gilbert Flores. The incident…