Eagle Pass Resident Continuously Helps Migrants Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by Samantha Calderon EAGLE PASS, Texas — Amber Duncan has lived in front of Shelby Park for five years. During the past few months, she has seen countless migrants attempt to cross the Rio Grande and those who strive to change their lives. What once was a park filled with happiness and joy is now a military base […]
‘Me Siento Protegida en México’, Dice Migrante Venezolana Posted on June 12, 2024June 13, 2024 by Samantha Calderon PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico — Para Lizette, el sueño americano es algo en el cual ella está dispuesta para luchar. Ella junto con sus tres hijos y su esposo embarcaron en un viaje que les tomaría años. “Queremos entrar legalmente”, Lizette dijo. Lizette decidió ir a la Ciudad de México para pedir asilo. El 13 de […]
Christian Thrift Store Owner Empathizes With Migrants Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by Samantha Calderon QUEMADO, Texas — Dan Jaeger is the store owner of Jaeger’s 3-in-1 in Quemado, Texas, a town of 1,322 people 1.5 miles of the border, according to the United States Census Bureau. Aside from being a business owner, he is also a Pentecostal pastor. The business’ name is based on the name of the Father, […]
Eagle Pass Barbecue Owner Speaks On Border Crossings [VIDEO] Posted on June 12, 2024June 13, 2024 by Samantha Calderon Orly’s Barbecue was the first barbecue restaurant in Eagle Pass, Texas, and now they have loyal customers. Susana Rivera, owner of Orly’s, talks about her personal encounters with migrants. Samantha Calderon is there with the story. This project was created through a journalism class at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies Department. […]
Maverick County Sheriff Notices Decrease in Border Crossings [VIDEO] Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by Samantha Calderon Maverick County’s Sheriff Tom Schmerber is an Eagle Pass native. Sheriff Schmerber, a former border patrol agent who is of Mexican and German heritage, explains how Maverick County has been affected by the 2023 border crisis. Samantha Calderon is there with the story. This project was created through a journalism class at the University of […]
Mexicano Refleja Sobre Situación Migratoria: ‘Me Hace Sentir Tristeza’ Posted on June 12, 2024June 13, 2024 by Samantha Calderon PIEDRAS NEGRAS, México — Era un día caluroso con la sensación de 32℃ por el cual el sol pegaba fuerte a todos en el lado mexicano y americano. El Puente Internacional 1 de Piedras Negras tiene una plaza colorido que tiene muchos paisajes. Había muchas mariposas monarcas y el pasto era verde. Los turistas pueden […]
Whitewater Community Space Co-Founder Speaks About Local Immigration [VIDEO] Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by Samantha Calderon The effects of inflation in the year have been a burden to many low-income individuals and families. A Whitewater donation center allows people in need to grab necessities despite their backgrounds. Samantha Calderon was at the Whitewater Community Space. This project was created through a journalism class at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journalism, Advertising and […]
Empleada de Tienda Hispana de Whitewater en Medio de Polémica Migratoria Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by Samantha Calderon Yuri Ostria es de Hidalgo, México y tiene cinco años viviendo en la ciudad de Whitewater, Wis. Actualmente trabaja en la tienda Guanajuato Produce. Ella más que nadie sabe cómo es vivir en los EEUU sin los mismos recursos que sus vecinos anglosajones o hablantes nativos del inglés. “La gente hispana siempre ha sufrido esa […]
Whitewater Catholic Church Staff Reflect on Recent Migrant Surge [VIDEO] Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by Samantha Calderon, Elizabeth Lintonen and Sonia Spitz Rick Rupprecht and Becky Ludeman from St. Patrick Catholic Church at Whitewater share their personal experiences with the migrant surge and how their parish is affected. Rupprecht is the Director of Faith Formation and Ludeman is the Parish Secretary. Samantha Calderon, Sonia Spitz and Elizabeth Lintonen have the story. This project was created through a […]
New Residential Area to be Built in Milwaukee’s North Side, Allowing Seniors and Families to Share Living Area Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by Samantha Calderon A proposed city plan would allow seniors and families in Milwaukee’s north side to live in new residential buildings. The senior-living building is planned to have 40 units at W Chambers Street and N 8th Street. There is also a plan to build five townhouses that families can live in. The plan was partially approved […]
City of Milwaukee to Fund COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Seniors and Low-Income People Posted on November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Samantha Calderon The City of Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee Resolution approved funding for providing vaccinations, specifically for COVID-19 and flu, for seniors and low-income people on Nov. 9. Aaron Szopinski, Budget and Administration Manager for the Milwaukee Health Department, spoke at the meeting. Szopinski wore a white N95 mask and was wearing a suit and […]
Palestine Supporters Rallied in Downtown Milwaukee to Show Solidarity Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Samantha Calderon A surprise Hamas attack on Oct. 7 surprised the rest of the world, but not Israelis and Palestinians. The attack occurred around 6:30 a.m. local time, and people were advised within minutes of anticipation to hide in their safe rooms. Hamas is an organization governing the Gaza Strip, a geographical location that is fought by […]