Kristen Cabrera
Production Assistant and ReporterKristen Cabrera is a graduate of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine, where she saw snow for the first time and walked a mile through a blizzard. A native of the Rio Grande Valley, she graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American (now UTRGV) and is a former KUT News intern. She has been working as a freelance audio producer, writer and podcaster. Email her: kcabrera@kut.org
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“As Black people, we need more stories like this,” says Chase Allen Sr., a descendant of Shankleville founders Jim and Winnie Shankle.
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Understanding the difference in SPF ratings, mineral vs. chemical sunscreens and more.
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Sarah Bird took photos of Black rodeos in the 70s, but no one wanted to publish them. Now after finding them during COVID, they take on new life in the book “Juneteenth Rodeo.”
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The duo from outside of Houston are up for two Tony Awards this Sunday.
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The exhibit, open until Sept. 2, showcases family, community and Chicano culture in Texas lowriding.
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“The more vulnerable and honest I get about my experience … people are relating to that,” says Gonzalez, who’s featured in “Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo,” streaming Friday.
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Mike Miles, state-appointed superintendent of Houston ISD, is at the center of the investigation.
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Estrada and his puppet Maclovio spread laughter and a message of kindness to children and parents across the state for decades.
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Consumer Reports answers questions on what’s safe to eat and for how long, plus no-cook recipes.
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Former pro-wrestler and member of another dynasty, Chavo Guerrero Jr., talks about training the actors to play the Von Erich brothers.