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What they're saying "We are incredibly proud of our students for this outstanding achievement," said Ramon Niño, Mariachi ...

Mariachi musicians from middle school to high school are preparing to perform at the TMEA Region 14 Mariachi Concert, with a Cigarroa High School alumna returning as a clinician alongside Cindy Shea, ...

Five Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) high schools qualified to compete in the state mariachi championships, the district announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. The ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A group of local educators and researchers is hitting all the right notes, forming the four-piece BCS Jazz Band. The group came together as part of a collaboration with the ...

Both mariachi bands are now preparing for the state competition in February. The schools say they’re grateful for the attention and welcome any donations to help cover costs for their mariachi ...

Both mariachi bands are now preparing for the state competition in February. The schools say they’re grateful for the attention and welcome any donations to help cover costs for their mariachi ...

After their meal, the students took to the dining area, serenading the staff and fellow patrons with a stunning mariachi performance. “It felt like we were family,” said Lara. Several students in ...

John Sykes, who made his name as one of rock’s top guitarists with bands such as Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65. The guitarist died because of cancer, according to an ...