The Reason Greg Abbott Should Take Back his ‘Third World’ Remark
The Reason Greg Abbott Should Take Back his ‘Third World’ Remark
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Any smart politician worth their weight in political advise would take back what Greg Abbott said about South Texas. Abbott is the Texas Attorney General and […]
Adelfa Callejo’s activism was part of her lifelong strategy
By Mercedes Olivera, Dallas Morning News Strategize. That was Dallas attorney and civil rights advocate Adelfa Callejo’s favorite word. Her eyes would sparkle like diamonds, and a smile would cross her […]
Twitter battle between Mayor Castro and Lt. Gov candidate sparks debate
By Bailey McGowan, KENS A social media stand-off between Mayor Julian Castro and a Republican candidate for Lt. Governor intensifies after Castro tweeted the following: Congratulations .@danpatrick You are the […]
Bush’s Run Adds to Debate on Hispanics and GOP
By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Fighting the perception that Hispanic candidates struggle to win statewide Republican primaries, many party officials have pointed to the 2014 land commissioner’s race, which […]
The name game: Van de Putte’s surname creates challenges in her race for Texas No. 2 job
By Scott K. Parks, Dallas Morning News What do you think of when you hear the name “Van de Putte”? Rembrandt van Rijn and the Dutch masters? Tulips, wooden clogs […]
Latina Democrat throws hat in ring for Texas lieutenant governor
By John W. Gonzalez, San Antonio Express News One way or another, on the floor with a microphone or on the dais with a gavel, Leticia Van de Putte will […]
Latino Activists Want Texas Schools To Address ‘Institutionalized Racism’
By Roque Planas, Huffington Post Latino Voices Latino activists in Texas are demanding a public school curriculum that reflects the student body, calling on the State Board of Education to […]
George P. Bush makes state candidacy official
By Cindy George, Houston Chronicle George Prescott Bush, a political newcomer who is the grandson and nephew of U.S. presidents, filed to run for Texas land commissioner on Tuesday — […]
Latina lawmaker says she’ll run for Texas lieutenant governor
By Wayne Slater, Dallas Morning News AUSTIN — Sen. Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio, a veteran Texas lawmaker and nationally recognized Latina leader, will serve notice this week […]
Can Latinos turn Texas blue as early as 2014?
By Tony Castro, Voxxi A rising new Latina star in Texas politics predicts that the traditionally Republican Lone Star State will turn blue possibly as early as the 2014 mid-term […]
