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News Taco’s Latino 4th Of July Coverage Roundup

Mary Mata July 4, 2011

We at News Taco hope you’ve had an excellent July 4 weekend, we just wanted to share our coverage of this holiday with you, have a great, safe evening! What […]

The Spanish, Tejano & Latino Contributions To Independence

Mary Mata

What Was Life Like In 1776 In Texas And Mexico?

Mary Mata

¡Happy Cuatro!

NewsTaco

I spent some time last night with my Dad watching Texas Ranger baseball on the TV. He’s been around for more than 90 of the U.S.’s 235 years, and he’s […]

Happy Friday From Selena!

Mary Mata July 1, 2011

Honestly, I feel kind of silly trying to summarize Selena’s music and career because, well, growing up in South Texas it wasn’t really an option to not know Selena. Releasing […]

In Monterrey We’re All Becoming Just Numbers — Or Targets

Mary Mata

By Wuicho Vargas For the grill to burn just right, the night has to unfold — along with the beer, the friends, the conversations, everything, it all has to be […]

I Was Dumped After I Was Laid Off

Mary Mata June 30, 2011

Dear Martha, I have lived with my partner for the six years since I arrived from Mexico, we are lesbians and she has two children whom I have raised and […]