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The Couple Behind Mira Medals Turned a Love of Fiesta Medals into a Business
Before ever dabbling in their own Fiesta medal designs, San Antonio natives Albert and Natasha Gonzales were longtime collectors of the commemorative coins and wearable art pieces that have been a Fiesta tradition since King Antonio passed out his first coin in 1946.
They added to their collection in 2017 with a few medals they designed just for fun. Those medals caught the eye of businesses and individuals alike and requests for custom medals started pouring in faster than margaritas at NIOSA.
“It was just a hobby for us,” says Albert. That hobby turned into an official business, Mira Medals, and just over three years later, the couple now counts IKEA, Luby’s and several city officials among their clients. Even though Fiesta was postponed until June this year, the Gonzaleses have been busy with 2021 orders for months (and are still accepting more). A self-taught digital designer, Albert says they e
Hispanic attorney, lobbyist with San Antonio roots calls for unity during transition
The La Prensa Texas team interviews Raul R. Tapia
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prominent Hispanic attorney with San Antonio roots is calling for unity in the U.S. as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take office.
On the eve of Inauguration Day, digital journalists from La Prensa Texas (partnering with KSAT) interviewed Raul R. Tapia, who also works closely with congressional leaders as a lobbyist.
Tapia’s mother was an immigrant from Mexico who came to the states with her sisters for a better life. They settled in Taft, Texas, and would often come to San Antonio for fun.