News (Noticias) for Austin
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November 2, 2009
Border Media, formerly BMP Radio, is ending Spanish-language broadcasts on four Austin stations as of 1 a.m. Sunday – La Ley 98.9 FM, Digital 92.5 and 104.9 FM, and Juan 1490 AM
October 5, 2009
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Announces Social Media Ambassador Program
September 28, 2009
ACLU investigating whether Hispanic students were singled out for poor test scores – Texas
Que Bajo Bringing a Tropical Party to Austin, Texas
September 17, 2009
Karla Leal is moving to Austin to become the main anchor and reporter for the upcoming KEYE-produced Telemundo affiliate newscasts.
Erika Gonzalez is leaving her co-anchor job at Fox 2 News in McAllen, to become a reporter for KEYE-42 in Austin.
September 14, 2009
Festival aims to keep Hispanics healthy – 16th Annual Festival Hispano de la Salud features health screenings and live music. – Austin, TX
September 9, 2009
Fred Cantú has been a popular anchor at KEYE for the past 7 years. But now the station’s president and GM, Amy Villareal, has axed his morning newscast. – Austin – also affects Michelle Valles
September 3, 2009
KEYE in Austin to launch Spanish newscasts
September 1, 2009
Robert Rodríguez filma “campaña política” en Austin – filmación de “Machete”, una cinta de acción de Robert Rodríguez protagonizada por Robert De Niro.
August 21, 2009
Reyes Entertainment will expand into the Texas markets with new headquarters in Austin, announced its founder and president, Gabriel Reyes.
August 13, 2009
Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo attended a reception Wednesday for newly sworn-in U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the White House hosted by President Barack Obama.
July 20, 2009
No go for local bilingual charter school in Austin – Supporters say approval process is tough, haven’t given up on the program
July 16, 2009
The hosts of the popular KLBJ weekday show “The Todd and Don Show” have been yanked off the air for the next two weeks after a backlash to racial comments made about illegal immigrants during a show earlier this week. – Austin
June 4, 2009
The folks who brought us Aviva, the free monthly tabloid focusing on Hispanic issues, have shelved it after three issues in favor of a more inclusive publication called Todo Austin.
June 1, 2009
It took nine years, but Tejanos get a monument at Texas Statehouse
May 31, 2009
Tejanos to be represented with statue on front lawn of Texas state capitol
The second annual Pachanga Latin Music Festival features three stages, two languages, 20 bands, a dozen genres and one lively party celebrating the diversity of Latin music and culture.
May 29, 2009
Pachanga Fest 101: Adrian Quesada’s Latin music for dummies – Austin
April 3, 2009
Austin anchor Fred Cantú runs online Mexico media directory
March 23, 2009
Austin’s Del Castillo kicks up Latin flavor on upcoming fourth album
March 17, 2009
In late April, Alfredo Santos will publish his reference book, The 2009 Austin Hispanic Almanac, which will offer what he says is the first historical, statistical portrait of Austin’s Latino business and civic community as it’s evolved from the early 1900s to its status today as the city’s fastest-growing demographic component.
March 10, 2009
‘Trail of Tejano Legends’ leads to Hispanic music history – Austin
January 23, 2009
New newspaper accents Hispanic culture – Aviva publishers hope to showcase all things Latino while appealing to all in Austin
January 21, 2009
Monterrey en el South by Southwest 2009
December 20, 2008
U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice has ordered Texas to take immediate steps to improve bilingual education programs — even as state officials fight to postpone what they call costly measures.
December 8, 2008
Spanish-language radio show airs 5,000th episode – Universo, a brief Spanish-language radio program broadcast from University of Texas-Austin
October 6, 2008
As Austin family shows, Latino vote is too diverse to pin down
September 22, 2008
Legal and illegal, Latinos labor to rebuild Texas after hurricane
September 16, 2008
Four Austin leaders who have increased awareness of Hispanic life in central Texas and have found innovative ways to preserve its history and culture have been honored by The University of Texas at Austin for their commitment to serving the community through the arts and humanities. The four honored were: author Martha Cotera; museum founder and director Sylvia Orozco; and theater founders JoAnn Carreon-Reyes and Rupert Reyes.
September 15, 2008
Hy-Vee Inc. has been given the 2008 Hispanic Retail Excellence Award for its leadership in targeting the growing Latino population, and the Austin store is credited for having one of the largest selections in the corporation.
September 9, 2008
The Capital One Bank Pecan Street Festival presents a FREE Day of Latin Music! – Austin – Sunday, September 21, 2008
September 8, 2008
As founding chairman of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I gotta tell you, Austin Hispanics have much to be grateful for. However, the recent firing of two Hispanic department heads by Austin’s Black City Manager, Marc Ott, could spell trouble ahead for race relations in Austin.
August 29, 2008
Tejano Music returns to Austin Radio – KTXZ 1560 AM, 95.1 FM – Encino Broadcasting
August 23, 2008
Ten Hispanic business and political leaders, including a former Austin mayor and a former state senator, complained to the Austin City Council Friday after they say City Manager Marc Ott treated them in a rude and combative manner at a meeting earlier this week.
August 12, 2008
Fallas Paredes expanding local presence – Austin – a discount family department store chain focused on the Hispanic market
July 29, 2008
Bilingual singer Patricia Vonne will perform a benefit concert on behalf of Latinitas Magazine. The digital magazine is attempting to launch its first print issue, and proceeds from the show will go toward the publication. The magazine originated six years ago from two University of Texas students. – Austin
July 22, 2008
Art Acevedo looks back, forward after one year – Austin’s first Hispanic police chief
July 17, 2008
Web developer turned small blog into influential convention – Markos Moulitsas Zúniga, founder of the blog Daily Kos
June 24, 2008
The University of Texas at Austin Partners with Mexican Presidents to Improve Cross-Border Higher Education
Immigration activists content with recommendations to city – Austin
Columbian priests welcomed to Queen of Angels – Austin, Texas
Professor to join Hispanic journalists’ hall of fame – Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez
New executive director for Con Mi MADRE – Austin
June 2, 2008
Hispanic Futures Conference ends for the year – Austin
May 29, 2008
Hispanic Futures Conference on Sat., May 31 – Austin, Texas
May 28, 2008
The Hispanic Community Will Receive Information on How to Obtain Their Dream House in EXPO TU CASA 2008 – El Mundo Newspaper Launches the Free Event on June 28 in Austin, Texas
May 20, 2008
District honors top Hispanic students – 300 honored in Austin, Texas
May 12, 2008
National Hispanic Professional Organization Austin Chapter Supports Wellness in the Community – Non-Profit Organization/Relief – Stellar Image, LLC | NewswireToday
May 8, 2008
Councilman calls for look at how Austin Latinos are faring
April 30, 2008
Diversity and Leadership are Focus of Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association’s 2008 Leadership Symposium | The University of Texas at Austin
April 29, 2008
School of Journalism Offers Course for Journalists “Covering the Latino Community” – The University of Texas at Austin
April 28, 2008
Lena Guerrero’s rare journey through Texas politics
April 25, 2008
Lena Guerrero honored at Saturday services – Austin
April 24, 2008
Lena Guerrero dies – former Texas House member and appointee to the Texas Railroad Commission
April 21, 2008
Discount Mexican airline hopes its no-frills formula flies in Austin – Viva Aerobus
April 15, 2008
MANU CHAO TO RELEASE ‘POLITIK KILLS’ REMIX EP DIGITALLY NEXT WEEK; CO-HEADLINING DATES ANNOUNCED FOR OUTSIDE LANDS AND AUSTIN CITY LIMITS FESTIVALS
March 25, 2008
Actor Luis Avalos to Speak at Benson’s “¡A Viva Voz!” Celebration – The University of Texas at Austin
March 11, 2008
SXSW showcases heating up w/ Latin alt, cumbia fusion groups
Alternative Latin music takes SXSW stage
SXSW panel: Latino cinema knows no boundaries
March 6, 2008
Police Chief Acevedo celebrates Seuss – Austin, Texas
February 26, 2008
National American University (NAU), a fully accredited, four-year university with bachelor’s, associate and master’s level degrees, is working to reduce the barriers between higher education and the Hispanic community in Austin.
February 20, 2008
Marketplace: Discount stores have toy trouble (lead) – (interviews a Latina in Austin)
February 19, 2008
Hispanic Chamber working to boost tech opportunities in Mexico – Austin
February 18, 2008
Operator of bilingual Latino Web sites plans move to Austin – Quepasa.com
February 14, 2008
Raúl Salinas, poet, teacher and activist, dies – Austin resident and bookstore owner gave voice to Chicano struggle.
January 30, 2008
VivaAerobus’ no-frills flights to Mexico to take off May 1 – (from Austin and maybe as low as $10)
January 29, 2008
Bank of America VP named chair of Austin Hispanic Chamber – Robert Franco Jr.
Tejano Democrats endorse Sen. Clinton
January 15, 2008
Blanton Museum Receives Major Award from AICA-USA for Exhibition Drawn from Caracas-Based Coleccion Patricia Phelps de Cisneros
January 14, 2008
Austin School District To Host Second Annual All-City Mariachi Festival on Saturday, January 26, 2008
December 28, 2007
Molotov, ‘Mala’ Rodriguez coming for SXSW 2008
November 15, 2007
Tejano Radio: It Was Fun While It Lasted – Austin
November 11, 2007
To Tejanos, music is sound of heritage – Attempts to revive genre on Austin radio are seen by some as ‘brown vs. brown’ racism
Immigrants, citizens marched in unprecedented numbers in 2006 – Some say collaborations on protests offer lessons for resolving conflicts. – Austin
Longhorns en Espanol Big in Austin
October 15, 2007
Libertad Bank Adds New Directors as Growth Accelerates – Doubles in size during first eight months of 2007
October 11, 2007
UT-Mexico connection strong – University of Texas
October 9, 2007
Cesar Chavez Statue Unveiling At University of Texas – Austin
October 3, 2007
First exhibitions at the Mexican American Cultural Center – Austin
September 30, 2007
Helping the Hispanic community for 20 years – El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission in Austin
September 20, 2007
Austin hairstylist wins Latina magazine honors – Allen Ruiz
September 19, 2007
Author (Michael Olivas) speaks on Mexican-American civil rights at Union – Discussion emphasizes importance of landmark 1954 Supreme Court case – University of Texas
September 17, 2007
Mexican-American center opens doors – Austin
September 11, 2007
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to the grand opening of the Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St., at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007.
September 7, 2007
ATERCIOPELADOS RECEIVE TWO LATIN GRAMMY NOMINATIONS AS GROUP IS SET TO PERFORM AT AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 15th & HOUSE OF BLUES, DALLAS SEPTEMBER 17th
August 10, 2007
No habla español? Austin Community College hopes to fix that for workers – Texas
July 31, 2007
Mexican American Cultural Center open in Austin, Texas
June 25, 2007
Nation’s first church-based immigration ministry announced in Austin – ISAAC: Immigration Service and Aid Center
June 13, 2007
University of Texas’ standout Hispanic staff commended
June 4, 2007
Austin Community College to request funding for Hispanic students
May 16, 2007
Austin schools overlook 2,000 English language learners
May 7, 2007
Mexican-American Cultural Center set to open in June – Austin
LatinWorks has a whirlwind year – Super Bowl ad was just one of many big steps for the Austin-based Hispanic ad agency.
April 22, 2007
The Austin Independent School District holds conference targeting Hispanic male students
April 19, 2007
Cine Las Americas celebrates 10 years as Austin’s portal to fine foreign film
April 16, 2007
Latinitas, as told by Latinas – Austin
April 13, 2007
Conference reveals diversity of Latin cultures – University of Texas
April 11, 2007
The University of Texas at Austin to Unveil Statues Honoring Cesar Chavez, Barbara Jordan
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