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Oscar Cásares was never the type to read as a child, and he spent most of his time outside. But when his tiós Nico and Hector came over for a carne asada cookout, Cásares ventured inside and listened to his uncles’ master storytelling.

Oscar Cásares was never the type to read as a child, and he spent most of his time outside. But when his tiós Nico and Hector came over for a carne asada cookout, Cásares ventured inside and listened to his uncles’ master storytelling.

For years, studio art senior David Carter panhandled on Guadalupe Street across from the university he dropped out of in the 1970s. Now, an anonymous alumnus is paying his tuition to allow him a second opportunity.

After a 15-year career in social work, Nina Gordon said she needed a change to brighten her life and began searching for ways to exercise her creative side. Now, Gordon owns Take Heart, a curated gift shop, and Kindred Spirits, a clothing shop, both located on East 11th Street.