FRONTERAS: ‘Shakespeare in Tongues’ explores how the Bard’s works are being used to reframe migration and colonialism
02/20/2026 | 23 mins.
The book is part of a series that explores how contemporary movements shed new light on Shakespeare's work.
Fronteras: How tariffs, immigration enforcement are creating a ‘chilling effect’ in the Texas economy
02/13/2026 | 25 mins.
A new study by the Brookings Institution examines how federal policies are causing harm to Latino-owned businesses across the state.
Fronteras: A 300-year mystery solved — Archaeologists discover evidence of the lost Mission Espíritu Santo
02/06/2026 | 21 mins.
An archaeology team from Texas Tech University and the Texas Historical Commission recently discovered remnants of the mission on a private ranch near Presidio La Bahía in West Texas.
Fronteras: ‘Live from America’ examines the 70-year evolution of Spanish-language TV in the U.S.
01/30/2026 | 24 mins.
The book Live from America: How Latino TV Conquered the U.S. details the powerful figures who worked behind the scenes to make Spanish-language media successful.
Fronteras: Migration Policy Institute discusses ‘chilling effect’ of Trump 2.0 immigration policies
01/23/2026 | 33 mins.
The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute has published an analysis of the Trump administration’s immigration actions one year following his inauguration.
"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.