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Rosemary Jimenez, 56, has lived on the Cindy Park Colonia for over three decades. She suffers from heart problems and seizures due to multiple strokes, all of which she blames on the drinking water, which has high levels of arsenic.

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Life on a colonia takes its toll

May 7, 2018May 8, 2018 Mark Young 4 Comments

Residents often deal with bad water, frequent flooding Rosemary Jimenez has lived in the Cindy Park Colonia for more than

Rosa Garcia walks with her son Jonathan at the monthly food distribution organized by Lionel and Juanita Lopez.

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Despite problems, residents still hopeful for future

May 7, 2018May 8, 2018 Mark Young 4 Comments

Families struggle for progress with the water, environment Located outside city limits, unincorporated settlements are attracting low-income individuals seeking a

Dawson Barrett, a history professor and author of “Teenage Rebels,” spoke with students about the proud traditions of Mexican-American high school activism as part of Hispanic Heritage Month in 2015.

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Democracy shines through protests in U.S.

May 1, 2018 Mark Young 0 Comments

DMC professor’s second book comes out on May 8 History Professor Dawson Barrett will be publishing his second book about

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Despite problems, residents still hopeful for the future

April 30, 2018May 1, 2018 Mark Young 0 Comments

Families struggle for progress with the water, environment Located outside city limits, unincorporated settlements are attracting low-income individuals seeking a