Alberto De Leon

Nov 5, 2024 | marfapublicradio.org | Travis Bubenik |Mitch Borden |Zoe Kurland |Alberto De Leon

The polls have closed in most of Texas for the November 2024 general election and results are beginning to come in. In West Texas, a handful of competitive local races are on the ballot in the Midland-Odessa area, including the race for Odessa mayor, city council seats in both cities and multiple Midland ISD school board seats.

Aug 23, 2024 | marfapublicradio.org | Alberto De Leon

Juan Gabriel was one of Mexico's most beloved music icons. Affectionately known as “JuanGa,” he was a prolific artist known for his powerful voice and unforgettable performances. His journey from the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juárez to superstardom is both inspiring and complex, and it’s now the subject of a podcast called “My Divo” from Futuro Studios. For more on the new show, Marfa Public Radio spoke with journalist and Futuro Studios Executive Editor Maria Garcia, the podcast’s host.