DOJ Finds Latino Politico Disenfranchised Latino Voters

DOJ Finds Latino Politico Disenfranchised Latino Voters

Mary Mata October 27, 2011

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

Mary Mata October 25, 2011

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

Mary Mata October 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

Mary Mata October 21, 2011

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

Mary Mata October 20, 2011

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

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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

Mary Mata October 19, 2011

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

Mary Mata October 18, 2011

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

Mary Mata

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

Mary Mata October 17, 2011

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 […]