AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin digital news publication dedicates its platform to Latino-based news in an effort to amplify the voices, staff says, aren't being heard enough.
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Austin Vida publisher and editor Nancy Flores - like many - became all too familiar with the social unrest, isolation and a lack of connection people were growing accustom to.
Flores made the leap and turned the publication, which was once a place to seek the Latin live music scene as well as lifestyle and entertainment, into a news and culture hub that showcases the Latino community in Austin.
"All of our stories are connected to a topic that folks have told us that they want to hear about," said Flores.
Flores said she and the staff began their path by participating at ev