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When the Rio Grande ran dry in Big Bend National Park last spring, photographs of the park's iconic canyons framing an empty riverbed sparked concern not only in Texas, but nationally. The response was justified.

Órale, the featured word of this episode is bailar. In proper Spanish it means to dance. In Caló, however, it speaks to the drama generated by and that characterizes close human interaction, not always related to actual dancing.

Órale, this is the first episode of a series focused on dance words and phrases. Out featured word today: chanclear. It comes from the Spanish word chancla, which means slip-on or slide-in sandal. There are no synonyms for chanclear.

Native plant gardening is booming in the U.S., including in West Texas.

The featured word of this episode is relaje. In modern Spanish it means to relax. In Caló, a relaje is someone who fits in the category of those who behave laxly, who don’t try, and who are the likely weakest link in the chain. In this way, a relaje is also a snitch or tattletale, someone who’ll quickly and thoughtlessly betray the side.

On this week's episode of Caló, host Oscar Rodriguez breaks down the meaning of the words “ruca” and “ramfla." The first word is a term of endearment for a woman, and "ramfla" is a way to refer to the car you drive.

On Caló this week, writer Oscar Rodriguez explores the words “cantón” and "chante" — shared-housing and a home, respectively.

The featured Caló word of the week is capear. In modern Spanish, it’s a verb that means to distract or draw attention, which is what a bull fighter does with his capote, his cape. In Caló, capear means to acquiesce, cooperate, or return a favor or gesture.

Today, the Conchos pupfish can only be found in the Devils River. But there are new efforts to restore this small but mighty West Texas creature.

The feature this week is the term te sales. In modern Spanish, it means you’re getting out. In Caló, it means you are out of line, literally, and you're out of your mind or your normal self, figuratively.