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Conexión editor | San Antonio Express-News
Melissa Rentería
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Melissa Rentería is editor of Conexión.
Stories By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
November 22, 2016
A tradition-filled Jimenez Dinner
For musician Pete Moreno and his son Peter Leo, the annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner has become a family tradition.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
November 15, 2016
Tamales the theme of upcoming events
Several upcoming events focus on the holiday tradition of tamales.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
February 23, 2016
Palo Alto College seals time capsule for 2025 opening
Time capsule will help celebrate Palo Alto College’s 40th anniversary in 2025.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
October 27, 2015
Día de los Muertos celebrated in various ways
Local Día de los Muertos celebrations mix tradition with the mainstream.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
September 29, 2015
National Night Out events planned for South Side
Schools, organizations plan several National Night Out events on city’s South Side
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
September 22, 2015
SAY Sí stages annual Hispanic Heritage Month play
SAY Sí students research, create play about city’s original water source.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
September 15, 2015
Diez y Seis de Septiembre health and fitness fair targets neighborhood
The annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre Culture, Health, and Fitness Fair moves from downtown to South Side.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
September 8, 2015
MujerArtes celebrates 20 years with West Side tribute
Women’s clay cooperative MujerArtes Cooperativa de Esperanza celebrates 20 years with new exhibit.
By Melissa Rentería
Travel & Outdoors
April 3, 2015
Wildflowers in full bloom
Roadside blooms are at their peak and they make for some scenic drives.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
March 10, 2015
San Antonio Folk Dance Festival unites various cultures
The 57th annual San Antonio Folk Dance Festival includes workshops, concert.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
March 4, 2015
McCollum grad lands role in new ABC drama
South Side native and aspiring actor Edgar Ivan Garcia hopes 'American Crime’ first of many roles.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
March 3, 2015
Baseball’s history among Tejanos discussed
ITC hosts event discussing impact of Tejanos on baseball
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
September 2, 2014
Vikki Carr at the Tobin
Award-winning singer still thrilling audiences
By Melissa Rentería
Entertainment
August 30, 2014
Festival People en Español returns to S.A. for third year
Event brings more of the same in Latino entertainment and promotional giveaways for third straight year.
By Melissa Rentería
Conexion
July 29, 2014
Mercado for and about women rooted in tradition
Two local artisans have created a marketplace for women to connect and help each other.
By Melissa Rentería
Conexion
July 22, 2014
Local film festival highlights independent moviemaking
The San Antonio Film Festival marks its 20th year with a seven-day event that includes workshops on filmmaking and screenings of shorts, documentaries and features.
By Melissa Rentería
Conexion
June 11, 2014
Who's more intense? Spurs fans or soccer fans?
We take a look at how Spurs fans match up to the often-rowdy soccer fans.
By Melissa Rentería
Conexion
June 4, 2014
Latino-themed play explores gay identity
San Antonio playwright Jesus Alonzo brings his play “Jotos del Barrio” to the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center 12 years after it was last staged here.
By Melissa Rentería
Conexion
May 28, 2014
Norteño event honors genre's first superstar
“Ajua! Arriba El Norte,” an upcoming music event featuring norteño music, will honor the legacy of the genre's first superstar, Lalo “El Piporro” González.
By Melissa Rentería
Southside Reporter
May 27, 2014
Norteño event honors genre's first superstar
“Ajua! Arriba El Norte,” an upcoming music event featuring norteño music, will honor the legacy of the genre's first superstar, Lalo “El Piporro” González.
By Melissa Rentería
