DOJ Finds Latino Politico Disenfranchised Latino Voters
DOJ Finds Latino Politico Disenfranchised Latino Voters
By Rebecca Acuña, Dep. Political Director for Base Outreach for the Texas Democratic Party Republican State Representative John Garza rejected the inclusion of politically organized Hispanics in his district. That […]
East LA Has Its Own Accent, Literally
A great story from The Los Angeles Times this week breaks down the complexity of the Mexican immigrant-powered accent particular to people who grew up near or in the East […]
NewsTaco Weekly Roundup: October 17-22, 2011
It was a great week in NewsTaco news this week, including information about the rise of young Latinos in Texas, Steven Seagal hunting immigrants, veterans, comics, voluptuous latinas, corporate leadership, […]
Mesquite As A Historical, Modern Natural Remedy
By Richard G. Santos These last ten years since moving to South Texas, I have learned to look beyond the surface and have discovered the rich historical, cultural, genealogical and […]
The Quest To Save A Texas Civil Rights Treasure
By Sylvia Gonzalez-Hohenshelt, Manager of Public Programs at Villa Finale My fascination with the life and works of American G.I. Forum founder and Latino civil rights leader Dr. Hector P. […]
GOP Debate Reveals Truths About Romney, Perry
Just about everyone I spoke to yesterday asked a variation of the same question: Did you see the Republican debate? What they were asking, really, was: Did you see Mitt […]
The Rise Of Young Latino Politicians In Texas
It seems like every time you turn around in Texas these days, there’s another young, educated Latino professional with political aspirations who’s either running for office — or just won […]
Education Will Be A Huge Issue In Texas’ Next Elections
If there’s one thing former San Antonio City Councilman Philip Cortez is passionate about, it’s education. Not only does he say so, but recently NewsTaco had a chance to chat […]
Bien Hecho: WWII Veteran Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Part of what has been called the “Greatest Generation,” 87-year-old Texas native Abelardo R. Navarrette was inducted into the 35th Infantry Division Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Missouri earlier […]
Steven Seagal Hunting Immigrants In Texas
By Melissa del Bosque Last seen driving a SWAT team tank through a man’s home in Phoenix, which resulted in a dead puppy and a lawsuit, middle-aged action hero Steven […]