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Host Cathy Lara and her guest Molly Ann Rosas Garcia talk about the Mystic Krewe of Okeanos, the San Marcos Mardi Gras Parade, and the multicultural roots of this tradition.

Host Cathy Lara interviews Grace Delgadillo with the San Marcos High School and Dr. Rosina Valle with Texas State University about programs for continuing education for Juniors and Seniors at local high schools.

Cathy Lara interviews Reverend Sam Montoya, pastor of the Sinai Pentecostal Church on Laredo Street in El Barrio del Pescado neighborhood of San Marcos.

Cathy Lara interviews Dr. Priscilla Delgado Hermiller, longtime librarian at Bowie Elementary, Elvis Presley aficionado "Priscilla Rose" on the syndicated radio show The Mop Tops and The King, and long time San Marcos resident.

Cathy Lara has John Roacha and Jesse Ponce Jr., her fellow classmates from SMHS Class of 1982, in the KZSM Studio to tell the story and meaning of Las Posadas. The tradition was first celebrated in New Spain, Mexico, and brought toe the United States, to continue to the present. A Christmas tradition en el barrio. We hear the musical voices of Nach Facundo, Lupe Platain, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Pon...

Guadalupe Chapel - Guests: Christina Casas-Moreno, Mercedes Formolo, Dr. Anna Juarez Cathy Lara has a riveting discussion with her guests about the history of Guadalupe Chapel in the Victory Gardens neighborhood.

Cathy Lara interviews David Montilongo on his life in San marcos. They touch on his childhood homes along Purgatory in the Dunbar neighborhood, segregation in the schools, his printing business, and his years as a regional music event promoter for bands and artists.

Cathy Lara interviews Maricela Suarez and her uncle Armando Martinez about the history of the family in San Marcos with Victory Cleaners, and the local VFW.

Cathy Lara hosts Augustin, Laura, and Irma from La Distancia. Hear about their upcoming awards, crazy stories from the road over the years, and some music from the KZSM.org studios.

Cathy Lara hosts a discussion of genealogy, Guadalupe Chapel in San Marcos, and the importance of being informed in the upcoming elections.

Host Cathy Lara interviews Thea Racha about traditional foods and customs around the history of Mexican Independence Day.

Cathy Lara interviews Christus Salas Flores and her Father Gilbert Gomez who has ran Royal Cleaners for over 65 years in downtown San Marcos. It is the oldest continuously ran business in downtown San Marcos.

Host Cathy Lara interviews guest Aaron Pyle of the Indigenous Cultures Institute. Aaron gives great advice on what to enjoy at the upcoming Sacred Springs Pow Wow in San marcos. The show closes out with Aaron playing a beautiful musical piece on the flute.

Cathy Lara interviews Gloria Delgadeo. Her grandfather owned a mercantile store in San Marcos at the beginning of the 20th century and her mother owned her own Beauty Salon until the 1970's.

Continuing on the theme of the golden age of cinema, Cathy Lara highlights Mexican music used in the American cinema.

Cathy Lara interviews Augustin Chavez in the KZSM studio. He has brought his son Austin to play trumpet in a great duet to finish up the show.

Catalina Lara, Fiesta Queen 1980, interviews Krista Sala Flores who has had nine members of her family crowned as Fiesta Queen. Listen in to the history of the Westover neighborhood of San Marcos, and the history of the Fiesta Queens of San Marcos.

Cathy Lara hosts this episode dedicated to the music of the golden age of Mexican cinema.

Emily Aguilar from the Indigenous Cultures Institute is our guest for this episode.

Hosts Cathy Lara and Rob Roark discuss the origins and planned celebration of Junteenth in San Marcos Texas.

Host Cathy Lara interviews Sylvia Garza. They discuss activism and participation in the San Marcos TX Hispanic Community.