Raíces

Host Cathy Lara discusses insights from the The Tejano Genealogical Society of San Antonio Conference held in San Marcos.

Host Cathy Lara talks with Bobbie Garza Hernandez about the upcoming Sacred Springs Pow-Wow on October 4th and 5th in San Marcos.

Host Cathy Lara talks to Lucy Gonzalez and Dr. Rosina Reese- about the upcoming 2025 Hispanic Heritage Walk.

Host Cathy Lara has guests Bobbie Garza and Courtney Enriquez back in the studio to talk about the 4th annual Lotteria back to school event. The Back to School Bash Community Event will be held Sunday, August 3rd, from 3PM to 6PM at the Cuautemoc Hall, 100 Patton Street, SMTX 78666. Courtney Enriquez has the Art of Lotteria exhibit running until July 31, 2025 227 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 787...

Host Cathy Lara talks with Augustine Chavez about his recent Marfa Invitational art show, and his return to San Marcos,

Host Cathy Lara and producer Rob Roark talk about his family gathering to celebrate the life of his mother. They also discuss the history of Cinco De Mayo.

Host Cathy Lara explores the history and stories behind the San Marcos La Sociedad Mutualista Cuauhtemoc. Liz Castaneda, Tommie Perez, Diana Price, and Fred Villuanueva taslk about the history, and where the society is going for the future in our community.

Host Cathy Lara welcomes in three members of the Texas State Mariachi band to play and tell their stories.

Host Cathy Lara welcomes in three members of the Texas State Mariachi band to play and tell their stories.

Host Cathy Lara has as her guest Mrs. Baudellia Esquivel Arrendondo who talks about her time growing up and getting married on the Scrutchin Ranch between San Marcos and Wimbelrey, borderring on the Freeman Ranch.

Host Cathy Lara welcomes to the studio Mark Salinas, commander of the San Marcos AMVETS Post 104. There will be a Pork Steak Plate fundraiser to raise funds for Veternas in need, the Foodbank, and the SMHS ROTC prgrams.

Host Cathy Lara has Christina Casa - Moreno in the studio to talk about the pilot program Angels For Our Elders in the Victory Gardens neighborhood. Along with her sister Mercedes Formolo, they are bringing baskets to over 50 elderly individuals.

The guys from Broken Arrow join host Cathy Lara live in the KZSM Studio. They talk about the Texas Country Music Awards, and sing a new one off their upcoming album

Host Cathy Laura welcomes to the show Abbey Garcia, a TEXAS State student with roots in The Valley. She was part of the Netflix reality show on her high school Mariachi band, and shares those experiences. She also share how she plans to go back to her hometown and to teach music to the next generation.

Host Cathy Lara has the founders of the grassroots organization Girls Like Us as her guests in the KZZSM studios on Raices for this week's episode. Dianna Price, Celina Sandoval, Yessi Ramirez, and Maria Evans share how they have come together for a local program for young women in the community to learn, share, and bond.

Host Cathy Lara has Mylinda Zapata in the studio to talk about Community Action, the Head Start Program, and her local food blog The Nutty Cucumber.

Host Cathy Lara delves into the deep genealogy of her guest Guadalupe Flores. Listen to the great stories of both of their families, and the tales of fishing on the San Marcos River.

Host Cathy Lara has in the studio the musical group Broken Arrow from Kyle / San Marcos, Texas.

Cathy Lara interviews David Montelongo, local musician and promoter. He brings a newly minted CD from 1966-1967 for your listening.

Host Cathy Lara interviews Reverend Fernanda Casar from El Buen Pastor UMC in San Marcos, TX. They uncover many new facts about the church and it's role in our community.

Host Cathy Lara interviews local San Marcos Artist and Musician Augustine Chavez. Augustine has returned for the holidays from his residency in Santa, Fe New Mexico. We hear about the indigenous influences on his art, and the business aspects of art. www.chavezartstudio.com

No Guest: Cathy and Rob discuss Veterans Day, and Upcoming Council Vote

Host Cathy Lara interviews Bobbie Garza Hernandez on the history of the forced relocation of 314 families from the Rio Vista area in San Marcos as part of Urban Renewal in the 1970's. She also discusses her work with Austin Mayor Garcia as well as the student led walkout at the San Marcos High School in 1972.

Host Cathy Lara interviews Dr. Anna Juarez, Sandra Rivera, and Guadalupe Flores about the history, and struggles, of San Pedro Cemetery in San Marcos, Texas.

Host Cathy Lara interviews guest Courtney Hernandez Enriquez on the upcoming Lotteria Fest, and how this game brings families, and communities, together.