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Erika Rendón-Ramos, an assistant professor of Mexican American studies, speaks about the history of Charro Days and community engagement over the years during a symposium and art exhibition held last Wednesday in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus. DANIELA MARTINEZ SALAZAR/THE RIDER PHOTOS

UTRGV faculty and students attend a Charro Days symposium hosted by the Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies and the Department of Creative Writing last Wednesday in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus.

Studio art senior Enrique Palacios Alvarez presents his oil on canvas art pieces “Calor y Chochas” (from left), “Casa Corazón” and “Luna,” inspired by Charro Days festivities, during the symposium and art exhibition held by the Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies and the Department of Creative Writing last Wednesday in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus.

The Brownsville Historical Association showcases typical costumes used during Charro Days during the symposium and art exhibition last Wednesday in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus.

Kiona R. Brooks, art junior, presents “Ah, Okay, Ta Bueno, Bye.,” (oil painting)inspired by Charro Days festivities during the symposium and art exhibition last Wednesday in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus.

Kelsie Garza, a graduate student, presents “The Tamale Girl” (oil painting) during the symposium and art exhibition last Wednesday in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus.