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November 24, 2009

Zoot-suit wearing “Pancho Claus” has been discharged from a Houston hospital after treatment for an apparent heart attack.- Actor Richard Reyes

November 20, 2009

Anabel Hernández Joins Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. – Houston

November 19, 2009

After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news.

November 18, 2009

The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized leaders from across the Americas at its 26th annual Triunfando awards ceremony this weekend.

November 13, 2009

LATINA Style Business Series Welcomes Texas State Representative Jessica Farrar as Luncheon Keynote Speaker

November 11, 2009

Cuban man executed Tuesday for Houston slaying

November 10, 2009

Gunmen targeting Hispanic businesses in Houston

October 5, 2009

Houston Chronicle’s La Voz moving to Sunday Newspaper Delivery

October 2, 2009

Azteca America goes Digital on 10.1 in the Houston DMA.

September 24, 2009

The Houston Hispanic Chamber of commerce endorsed Gene Locke for mayor Wednesday.

September 8, 2009

El Dia, Houston’s Spanish-language daily newspaper, quietly folded last week, leaving thousands of Spanish-speaking residents without a daily voice.

August 17, 2009

Latinos In Social Media Heritage Tour – Thu, Sep 24 to Fri, Sep 25 – Westin Galleria, Houston

August 11, 2009

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is experimenting with a new Latino-themed warehouse store as it hunts for U.S. growth – The Más Club, which opened in Houston on Thursday

August 5, 2009

Announcing: The Latinos in Social Media Heritage Tour Summit will travel to New York, Florida and Texas during Hispanic Heritage month.

July 28, 2009

The administration of President Barack Obama is vastly expanding a federal effort begun under President George W. Bush to identify and deport illegal immigrants held in local jails known as Secure Communities. But in Houston where the effort got a trial start eight months ago, people on each side of the immigration debate have found fault with it.

July 16, 2009

CITGO Chairman, President and CEO, Alejandro Granado, received the Helping Hand Award presented by the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council

June 23, 2009

The renowned Peruvian visual artist Carlos Runcie-Tanaka is presenting his works in Houston (Texas, US) starting on June 27th.

June 5, 2009

After 15 years at the University of Houston, the Spanish government’s Spanish Resource Center this fall will relocate to Rice University — a move that a top Rice official said underscores the elite private school’s commitment to Hispanic studies.

Hispanic Business Magazine Kicks Off Woman of the Year Gala – Several hundred people on Thursday attended the daytime festivities at HispanicBusiness Magazine’s 2009 Woman of the Year event in Houston, Texas.

June 1, 2009

Expanding its distribution through Comcast Corporation, the Mexicanal Network has launched in Houston.

May 29, 2009

In Houston, Walmart has just opened its first “Super Mercado de Walmart,” which is targeted directly at Latino customers. Juan Tornoe, a Hispanic marketing consultant, explains how Walmart and other companies are effectively marketing towards this fast growing population.

May 28, 2009

Oaxaca Meat Market in Dickinson – Houston area

April 27, 2009

Houston’s Hispanic community fear their families are more at risk for contacting swine flu than others. Many are putting their own travel plans to Mexico on hold.

March 16, 2009

La Vibra, the weekly entertainment magazine inserted in 6 Hispanic newspapers, ceased to be published in the Houston marke

More than 74,000 gathered Sunday at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Go Tejano Day to break the all-time paid Rodeo attendance record.

March 13, 2009

Wal-Mart looks to Hispanic market in expansion drive – The pilot stores, named Supermercado de Walmart, will open in Phoenix and Houston

March 11, 2009

Houston Astros and impreMedia’s Rumbo sign partnership

March 10, 2009

Why has there never been a Latino mayor? Hispanics Are the Largest Racial/Ethnic Group in Houston, Yet We Have Never Elected a Latino Mayor: What Gives Here?

March 9, 2009

HOUSTON — The drug cartels that have brought fear and crime to the U.S.-Mexico border are bringing violence to this city that has long been a major staging ground for illegal drug imports, authorities say.

December 28, 2008

Bio of Rosa Flores – Reporter and Blogger for KHOU in Houston

December 15, 2008

KHMX (96.5 FM) and KLOL (101.1 FM) were acquired today by CBS Radio from Clear Channel Communications, which was required to divest itself of the two Houston radio stations as part of an agreement to take the company private

December 10, 2008

Houston author’s work featured at Latin book fest – The Legend of Mariquita and Other Short Stories by Matthew Rosas

December 5, 2008

Hispanic Caucus pushes Rep. Rick Noreiga for Cabinet spot State lawmaker from Houston is touted to head Veterans Affairs

December 3, 2008

Houston has become the top source for firearms going into Mexico, supplying drug cartel gangsters with weapons for their deadly battles, according to federal law enforcement officials.

December 2, 2008

Lopez Negrete snags Gold at Art Directors Club of Houston.

November 14, 2008

Latin Grammys: Artists party at House of Blues

October 28, 2008

Sam’s Club opening new store called Mas Club – will be opened in Houston the first half of 2009

October 2, 2008

Agua Marketing uses innovative approach to reach ‘new America’

September 10, 2008

HITN-TV Launches in Houston on Channel 526

September 4, 2008

He’s young, Hispanic, and bullish on GOP – Houston’s Vergel Cruz doesn’t believe in identity politics

September 3, 2008

Comcast’s Houston system has added 18 new Spanish-language selections to its channel lineup, a move that raises the amount of content available to Hispanic consumers to 50 broadcast and cable channels.

August 19, 2008

Advocates for Hispanics blast Valero plant – Houston, Texas

GLORIA ESTEFAN TO BE HONORED AS 2008 LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY PERSON OF THE YEAR Star-Studded Concert And Tribute Dinner To Be Held During Latin GRAMMY® Week On Nov. 12 In Houston

August 17, 2008

Univisión Communications has sold KRTX (Puro Tejano 980) in Houston

There are dozens of Hispanic herbal stores in Houston that promise a cure for everything from bad luck to cancer. However, some of what they sell can be dangerous and possibly deadly.

August 12, 2008

Lawsuit says racial slurs used at O’Reilly Auto Parts – Hispanics are accused of name-calling against blacks – Houston

Pioneering Hispanic Houston Police officer who was shot last month dies – Velia “Belle” Ortega

August 11, 2008

Do Hispanics have a voice in North Forest? They are 30% of district’s students but aren’t part of board, administration – Houston

August 7, 2008

Illegal workers get help from fund – Group assists in posting bond for immigrants held in ICE raids – Houston

July 30, 2008

Dynamo beats Pachuca to advance to SuperLiga final

70% of Houstonians over the age of 60 are Anglo. 75% of Houstonians under the age of 30 are non-Anglo, mostly Hispanic. The conclusion is obvious. In a few years Houston will be a predominantly Hispanic city. Further, if Hispanics don’t prosper, Houston won’t prosper.

July 24, 2008

Wanting to identify issues important to Houston’s growing Latino population, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign to raise $10 million to fund its own research foundation.

July 23, 2008

Hispanic HPD trailblazer fights for her life after shooting – Velia “Belle” Ortega

July 22, 2008

Houston Police Department’s first Hispanic woman cop shot – Belle Ortega

July 13, 2008

After 7-year cancer battle, teen gets her quinceañera

June 23, 2008

Moneymakers: Goya’s chief takes products to ballgame – Five questions with Robert Unanue

June 22, 2008

Scenes from the X Latino Business Expo – Houston

June 21, 2008

Hispanic chamber (Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston) elects Salvadoran as president – José Rivas

June 19, 2008

Houston’s 1st bullfight in 20 years won’t draw blood

June 5, 2008

Media Moves: Mike Barajas to anchor new shows in Houston

June 2, 2008

Bilingual bee: Spelling is so fun they do it twice – asked to spell words in Spanish, including the accent marks. They then had to translate the word and spell it in English. – Houston

De La Hoya brings heavyweight class to Houston

May 27, 2008

Moneymakers: John Sexton’s bank caters to Latinos – Oasis Bank – Texas

May 21, 2008

The Houston-based Spanish-language broadcast television channel LAT TV has gone out of business, station CEO Wes Burd confirmed Tuesday.

May 6, 2008

Leon Eguia, one of Houston’s 1st Latino firefighters

April 30, 2008

Annual study finds Houstonians’ attitudes sour toward immigration

April 29, 2008

FSN Houston Teams with Astros to Produce Spanish-Language Telecasts

April 28, 2008

Hispanics on Harris County voter rolls triple in generation – Houston, Texas

April 24, 2008

Dr. Laura Murillo went from a poor neighborhood in east Houston to a successful career and is now the president of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

April 8, 2008

The Latin Recording Academy(R), Univision Network, and Mayor Bill White Announce That for the First Time Houston Will Be the Host City of the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards

Chicano photographer offers up-close view of Mexican-Americans

Latin Grammys show will be held in Houston for first time | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle

March 31, 2008

Sor Juana Festival is a celebration of Mexican women – Houston

March 26, 2008

Staples Celebrates Opening of First Houston Store with $25,000 Donation to Hispanic Scholarship Fund

March 24, 2008

Emilio Navaira’s fans pray for his recovery

March 22, 2008

Houston Astros hire Francisco Romero for Spanish radio

March 20, 2008

MECA Honors Cesar Chavez – Houston

March 17, 2008

Some protest rodeo’s Go Tejano Day, but show thrives – Houston

Go Tejano Day Record Set Despite Protest – Houston

March 11, 2008

Education Program Builds Steps to Success for Houston’s Latino Youth

February 28, 2008

LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNICATIONS WINNINGEST AGENCY AT AMERICAN AD FEDERATION OF HOUSTON ADDY AWARDS SHOW

February 27, 2008

Hispanic group calls for boycott of Houston Rodeo

February 26, 2008

De La Hoya looking to buy stake in Dynamo – Houston’s soccer team

February 21, 2008

Talento Bilingüe marks 30 years of corazón in Houston

February 18, 2008

University of Houston researchers study Hispanic children’s activities, views on places to play

February 7, 2008

Obama, Clinton turn attention to Houston’s Hispanic vote

February 5, 2008

Never friendly when U.S. plays Mexico – Mexico vs US – soccer in Houston tomorrow

January 30, 2008

Comcast Adds Mexico Calling Plan to Comcast Digital Voice(R) Service – Houston

January 29, 2008

National Society for Hispanic Professionals’ Diversity Job Fair Returns to Houston

January 24, 2008

Tortas El Angel – The bread, the meat, the extras give Tortas El Angel its wings – Houston

January 23, 2008

Homeland pulls for Astros’ Tejada through troubled times

January 16, 2008

Soccer’s Rodriguez Earns Playing Time With Puerto Rican National Team – Houston sophomore joined team for Olympic qualifying run

January 7, 2008

Celebrity chef Robert Del Grande getting in a new Grove – Houston

January 3, 2008

The Three Kings Visit Wal-Mart Stores in Houston

December 12, 2007

Astros fans high on Miguel Tejada trade – Houston

December 11, 2007

Suits fuel debate over English-only rules at work

December 10, 2007

Houston dancers celebrate Lady of Guadalupe – Annual event draws 3,000 Catholics to celebrate the upcoming feast day – Houston

December 9, 2007

De La Hoya could benefit Dynamo – Houston

November 30, 2007

Charter Capital Joins the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

November 25, 2007

Houston girl’s book tells of life as an immigrant – Yuliana Gallegos