On one gentrifying East Austin thoroughfare, the neighborhood's piñata stores tell a neighborhood's and family's story.

Evelia Galarza's creations are not your run-of-the-mill party decorations. She and her grandmother own a candy and pinata ...

A wave of immigration enforcement has scared some families into canceling events, leaving local party businesses — from jumper rentals and piñata makers — struggling to survive.

Loss of business: Sonia Landeros, co-owner of Party Planet Supplies in East L.A., said fewer people are buying decorations like balloons and streamers. She said sales at her store have dropped nearly ...