Made in the 956: Brownsville native writes about Valley life and border culture
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Oscar Casares, a Brownsville native and creative writing professor at the University of Texas at Austin, is dedicated to sharing the stories of the Rio Grande Valley and border culture. Casares emphasizes the importance of his upbringing in the Valley, which shaped his identity. He has published works like "Brownsville: Stories" and "Amigoland," drawing inspiration from family narratives. Additionally, he writes for Texas Monthly, focusing on the Valley and its communities. His project, "Pictures From The Border," combines personal postcards and music to portray border town life. Casares aims to continue highlighting Valley culture for years to come.
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