Living on the border can be a mix of two cultures.

One Rio Grande Valley author is sharing his experiences through his writing. One of his books is even a finalist for several awards, putting the Valley on the map in the world of literary arts.

Weslaco native Gume Laurel has been writing for years. His passion for putting pen to paper started at a young age, and now he's giving readers a first-hand account of what it's like to live on the border.

"I remember in Pre-K, before I was able to write actual words, I would just draw pictures and tell people what the story was," Laurel said.

Laurel says his teachers helped influence his writings.

"As I got older, at [Weslaco Independent School District], I had teachers that helped me focus on the craft of writing and to develop it over time t

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