This Week in The Ana Cruz Show: Only 7–8% of Latinos Donate Blood—Why It Matters and How You Can Help
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This Week in The Ana Cruz Show: Only 7–8% of Latinos Donate Blood—Why It Matters and How You Can Help

Ana Cruz is joined by Marcela Fajardo, Chief Communications Officer for the American Red Cross North Texas Region, to discuss the realities behind these numbers, the blood donation process, common myths, and their personal experiences with donating.

This episode is both educational and deeply personal—and it’s a reminder that a simple act can save lives.

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Behind the Scenes of a Major Art Exhibition | Amalia Alzaga Ruiz
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Behind the Scenes of a Major Art Exhibition | Amalia Alzaga Ruiz

In this week’s episode of The Ana Cruz Show, we dive into the fascinating world behind a major museum exhibition with Amalia Alzaga Ruiz, curator of Raimundo de Madrazo at the Meadows Museum. We explore what it truly means to be a commissioner and a curator—far beyond selecting beautiful paintings. Amalia shares her professional journey, how the idea for the first retrospective dedicated to Raimundo de Madrazo was born, and the years of research, negotiation, and international coordination required to bring a project of this magnitude to life.

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I Finally Went to the “Small Prado for Texas” — and Raimundo de Madrazo Is the Reason You Should Too
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I Finally Went to the “Small Prado for Texas” — and Raimundo de Madrazo Is the Reason You Should Too

I kept telling myself I’d visit the Meadows Museum “one day”… until Raimundo Madrazo finally pulled me in. What I found was a hidden DFW treasure Spanish art, breathtaking portraits, and a once-in-a-rare-while retrospective making its U.S. debut right here in Dallas. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by museums (or you just love discovering the city’s best-kept secrets), keep reading—this one might become your new favorite plan.

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DFW Spring Break Starts Early: Epic Waters + Circus = “Two for One” Fun
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DFW Spring Break Starts Early: Epic Waters + Circus = “Two for One” Fun

Spring Break in Dallas–Fort Worth is starting early—and it’s coming with a bonus. Epic Waters in Grand Prairie is bringing back the splash, the thrills, and (new this year) a FREE circus experience included with admission. If you’re looking for an easy, weather-proof plan for friends or the whole family + pro tips to make the day stress-free, keep reading.

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