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NLC recruits Fellows from outside traditional power structures & equips them with the skills necessary to be civic leaders in their communities & workplaces.

Our mission is to recruit, train & promote future progressive political leaders of South Texas.

07/31/2026

💛 From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.

To every donor, mentor, speaker, and community champion who has shown up for NLC South Texas Frontera — this leadership development program exists because of YOU. 🙌

If you haven't yet joined our community of supporters, there's still time! Make a gift today and help us build an even stronger Class of 2027.

Click the link in our bio to donate now or visit https://givebutter.com/nlcsouthtxfrontera

Thank you!

07/21/2026

🎓 They came. They learned. They led. And now, we celebrate! 🎉

Congratulations to our NLC South Texas Frontera Class of 2026 🎉 your dedication, passion, and commitment to Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley has inspired us all. We can't wait to see the impact you continue to make in our community. 💛

This moment wouldn't be possible without the support of our donors, mentors, and community champions. If you believe in the next generation of RGV leaders, consider making a gift today - every dollar goes directly toward building the next class. 🙌

[Donate now — link in bio!]

NextGenLeaders

06/26/2026

🎉🎓 Introducing our Keynote Speaker for our 2026 Graduation & Recruitment Party this Sunday, June 28!

Dr. Nicholas Hudson, a 2023 graduate of NLC South Texas Frontera, currently serves as an administrator and faculty member at Texas A&M International University. He is the founder of Amplify South Texas, a nonprofit organization focused at increasing social capital in South Texas. Through storytelling, issue development, training, research and direct action advocacy, Amplify South Texas empowers others to utilize their voice and lived histories to achieve their educational, social, and community goals.

Dr. Hudson has served as the previous State Democratic Committeeman for Senate District 21 and has served in grassroots political positions in Texas, Washington, Virginia and Oregon. His research has historically focused on funds of knowledge- the hidden forms of assets minoritized communities have at their disposal to navigate historically confrontational systems- and their connection to broader social movements. Dr Hudson has lived in Laredo for nearly eight years, helping countless students achieve their educational goals in his professional capacity while also empowering students to take control of their community.

Join us this Sunday, June 28 from 12-4pm for our 2026 Graduation & Recruitment Party at MVP 2 Reception (8511 McPherson Rd, 3rd Floor, Laredo, TX.)! 🎉🎓

In addition to our inspiring Keynote Speaker, expect a powerful panel with our 2026 cohort, FREE headshots, refreshments and more! 🤩

Whether you're a fellow, alum, supporter, or curious about what NLC is all about- this one's for you. Come celebrate, connect, and consider joining our next cohort! 🙌🏽

06/21/2026

🎉 Mark your calendars, Laredo! 🎉

Join NLC South Texas Frontera as we celebrate our 2026 Fellows at our Graduation & Recruitment Party! 🎓✨

This is a milestone moment honoring the leadership, growth, and impact of our graduating cohort while opening the door to the next generation of changemakers ready to find their seat at the table. 💪🏼

🗓 Sunday, June 28
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 MVP2 Reception (8511 McPherson Rd, 3rd Floor, Laredo, TX 78045)

What to expect:

✨ A panel with our 2026 Cohort

🎤 Keynote Speaker

🥂 Refreshments & Celebration

Come honor our graduates, connect with fellow changemakers, and discover what it means to be a NLC Fellow!

06/08/2026

What an incredible weekend in the Rio Grande Valley! 🌟 Our NLC South Texas Frontera 2026 Fellows had the privilege of learning from some truly inspiring leaders:

✨ Joel Corte (NLC Class of 2025!) — Senior Events Coordinator, UTRGV

✨ José Alfredo Jiménez Jr. — Director of Organizing, LUPE

✨ Santana — Trucha RGV, leading our civic engagement session

The Fellows also took center stage themselves, presenting their Capstone projects — a powerful showcase of the vision and leadership our 2026 class is bringing to the RGV! 🎓

A heartfelt thank you to for hosting and for investing in the next generation of leaders. These conversations about earning a seat at the table are exactly what NLC is all about. 💪

05/22/2026

South Texas changemakers- this one's for YOU!

Join for an evening of community, connection, and conversation at our Recruitment + Alumni Social in McAllen!

Whether you're curious about the NLC institute, interested in applying for a future cohort, reconnecting as an alumni, or simply looking to meet other passionate leaders working toward progress in South Texas- we'd love to see you there!

🌟Meet NLC Fellows + alumni
🌟Learn about our leadership development program
🌟Build connections with local changemakers
🌟Enjoy good drinks, good vibes, and great conversation

📍El Plebe Taco and Beer Garden
1017 N Main St., McAllen TX.

🗓 Saturday, May 30

⏰️6-8pm

Leadership grows in community- and movements grow through relationships. Come hang out with the and learn how you can be part of the movement.

Tag a friend who should come with you 👇🏽

04/01/2026

This is it- the FINAL ROUND of the Capstone Clash!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Manuel Juarez (2025) is representing the South Texas Frontera chapter of the New Leaders Council as a finalist in the Capstone Clash!

We are proud to support Manuel and his capstone Farming For Me in the final round of the contest!

HOW TO VOTE:🗳
Comment "Farming For Me" on 's latest post about the final round of the Capstone Clash.

That's it- your vote counts!!!

⏰️Voting starts Wendesday, April 1 at 11am CST and ends Friday, April 3 at 12pm CST.

Let's make sure Manuel gets the support he needs to bring the win home to our South Texas Frontera chapter!!!

03/19/2026

NLC STX Frontera familia- it's time to cast your vote in the Capstone Clash! 🗳

We're proud to support Manuel Juarez (2025 Alumni) and his incredible capstone: "Farming For Me." This work is about empowering families to learn how to grow their own food and be more self-reliant while strengthening local food systems and
resilient communities- exactly what NLC is all about. 🔥

HOW TO VOTE:
Comment "Farming For Me" on latest Capstone Clash post. That's it- your vote counts! ✅️

⏰️Voting is open now until Friday, March 20 at 3pm CST

Let's make sure Manuel gets the support he deserves and let's get the chapter to the next round!!💪🏼

02/23/2026

This weekend, the 2026 NLC South Texas Frontera cohort came together for their first in-person gathering: LEAD Weekend.

During LEAD, Fellows begin building community, mapping their leadership goals, reflecting on their journeys, and starting to imagine the Capstone Projects they’ll bring to life to serve South Texas.

This is where connection begins.
This is where leadership takes shape.
This is where the movement grows. 💙

A special thank you to Helena Berbano (NLC Boston, 2017) for traveling to Laredo and leading a powerful and inspiring LEAD experience for our Fellows.

And thank you to for generously providing the space to make this weekend possible.

The future of South Texas leadership is here — and this is just the beginning.

CommunityPower MovementBuilding

12/24/2025

Meet Xiomarra — a 2026 New Leaders Council South Texas Frontera Fellow!

Xiomarra Milann is a borderland storyteller, multidisciplinary artists, activist, and educator whose roots lay in Laredo, TX. She holds her MFA in Creative Writing from UTEP and her BA in English Literature from TAMIU, hoping to serve her hometown community through the arts. Her writing has been published with entities such as Tragaluz Magazine, Infrarrealista Review, Sybil Journal, Querencia Press, and Acentos Review, among others. She has been the recipient of fellowships with MoveTexas, the Rowan Foundation, and The Heart of It. She was nominated for Sundress Press' Best of Net 2025, a finalist for the Jack McCarthy Book Prize in 2024, shortlisted for the 2024 Peach Pit Grant, and nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2023.

As part of the NLC Institute, Xiomarra will spend the next six months developing the skills, mindset, and connections needed to lead with purpose — and to turn vision into action.

We’re proud to welcome Xiomarra the 2026 NLC South Texas Frontera cohort! 💙

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Laredo, TX
78040–78046, 78049

Website

https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/apply

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