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Memories of Sandías and South Texas

Mary Mata November 15, 2010

Several of my relatives raised watermelons, and one of my memories as an “honorary” farmworker (because I didn’t really have to do it), was being a pitcher who followed the […]

Cheech Says: Happy Friday!

Mary Mata November 12, 2010

Men Happier When Doing Housework, Seriously

Mary Mata November 11, 2010

First Miss Kentucky Latina Loses Crown After Assaulting 2

Mary Mata November 10, 2010

The first ever Miss Kentucky Latina is no longer wearing her crown after she was arrested for assaulting two people after what police say was an alcohol-fueled afternoon. From the […]

Tortillas Cause Liver Cancer, And Other Lies

Mary Mata November 9, 2010

Well, scientists have saved us again! Put down that taco bub — unless you want liver cancer.  A study from the Southside of San Antonio found that people there had […]

White Woman in Brownface as ‘Chola’ Enrages LA

Mary Mata

It’s the kind of story you’d expect to see on TV, but this is real life folks, as strange as it seems. You have a white woman, Chloe Michalopolous, who […]

Chistes to Cure the Monday Blues

Mary Mata November 8, 2010

Don’t get me wrong, this video is totally ridiculous and probably a waste of your time — but it’s pretty funny and Carlos Guerra loved it.  What better way to […]