Friday Mexico, Border Violence and Immigration Update
Friday Mexico, Border Violence and Immigration Update
As always, there’s a lot happening with Mexico, the border and the U.S. response. Here’s a quick roundup: The U.S. and Mexico’s relationship is deepening, including sharing information, soldier training, […]
Tortillas Cause Liver Cancer, And Other Lies
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 […]
Texas Legislator Files Arizona-Style Anti-Immigrant Bills
Texas State Rep. Debbie Riddle – R of the Houston area filed several Arizona-style immigration bills this week. Looks like Riddle is going after undocumented immigrants, having law enforcement in […]
Photos From the Matamoros Friday Shootout
Mexican TV reporter Joaquín Peña Arana from the Televisa Canal 7 affiliate in Matamoros, Tamaulipas has gracefully shared some photos he took of the carnage with NewsTaco. The photos come […]
In Texas 14 Students per Hour Continue to Leave Before Graduating High School
Startling when you think of it in those terms. What’s it like where you live? The good folks at IDRA (Intercultural Development Research Association) have published a great Internet tool […]
Pew: U.S. Latino Voters Concentrated in Southwest
The Pew Hispanic Center used 2008 data to compile an interesting data set and map of where eligible Latino voters in the U.S. are located. Â They also created an interactive […]
