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

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:11:29 +0000

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

Tomas — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:35 +0000

Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. (HWA) announced that Anabel Hernández has joined the firm as an associate in its Business Bankruptcy and Consumer Financial Services practice areas.

Hernández began working with HWA (www.hwa.com) in 2008 as a law clerk while attending South Texas College of Law in Houston. Shortly after graduating, she became a full-time associate at HWA. Previously, Hernández served as a law clerk with the law firm of Nathan Sommers Jacobs, P.C., in Houston and also as a judicial intern with The Honorable Judge Jeff Bohm, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.

In addition to bankruptcy law, Hernández focuses her practice on state and federal consumer finance regulation. Fully fluent in Spanish, she also reviews Spanish legal, financial and marketing materials for the firm and its clients to ensure accuracy and compliance. Additionally, she assists the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Business Planning and Strategy groups.

Hernández was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in May 2009. Prior to graduating cum laude from South Texas College of Law with a Juris Doctor, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2004.

Hernández is currently a member of the American Bar Association, Houston Bar Association Bankruptcy Section, Houston Young Bankruptcy Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, The Arthur L. Moller - David B. Foltz, Jr. American Inn of Court, and the Turnaround Management Association. Hernández is also a member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston and is a new member of the Latin Women’s Initiative.

In her spare time, Hernández volunteers with the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program and the Citizenship Forum. She is also a lector and volunteer at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church.

For more information about Hernández or HWA, please visit www.hwa.com, or call Hernández directly at 713.328.2882.

Contacts

for Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P.
Erin Franco, 281-286-9398, 713-876-2823 mobile
erin@penninoandpartners.com
or
for Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P.
Laura Pennino, 281-286-9398, 713-419-1776 mobile
lp@penninoandpartners.com

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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.

Tomas — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:12:29 +0000

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

Tomas — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:10 +0000

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

Tomas — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:14:49 +0000

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina and women entrepreneurs in the U.S., is coming to Houston, celebrating the finale of the 11th Annual LATINA Style Business Series Tour (LSBS). The event will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the JW Marriot Houston Hotel, Galleria located at 5150 Westheimer, Houston, Texas.

LATINA Style Magazine will honor entrepreneur Rocio Jasso, President of ABC Professional Tree Services, Inc., as Latina Style Business Series Entrepreneur of the Year for Houston. Also, participating will be our Featured Speaker Rosanna Gomez Moreno, System Executive for International Business Development for the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and Executive Director for International Services at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Mistress of Ceremony will be local favorite Daniella Guzman, anchor of the weekend edition and Reporter of KPRC-TV, NBC News.

The Business Series, unique to LATINA Style Magazine, is the most successful business development program empowering Latina entrepreneurs across the country. More than 22,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since its conception in 1998.

The Business Series will showcase experts on the following topics: Accessing Capital in Today's Economy; The Essentials of a Successful Business; Greening Your Business; Lessons Learned: Latina Entrepreneurs' Financial Survival Guide; Healthy Worker, Healthy Business and Look Successful - Be Successful.

This year our event chairs are Latina Leaders Dr. Laura G. Murillo, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Andreina Kepfer-Landis, Vice President Business Development of Global Market of K&L International Holdings, LLC.

Keynote speaker, Jessica Farrar, is currently in her 13th year as State Representative for District 148. She was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1994 at the age of 27, and she is the longest serving Hispanic female from Houston in the lower chamber of the Texas Legislature. Rep. Farrar grew up in Houston and received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston in 1995. She is a partner at Farrar Architects, a firm she shares with her father. She is married to Major Marco Sanchez, and the two live in Lindale with their dog Vecina. She currently serves on the powerful House Committee on State Affairs and the House Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.

Our 2009 title sponsor, Macy's, has engaged their local cosmetics partner Lancome Cosmetics to showcase an all-day makeover lounge for attendees! Come pamper yourself and receive beauty tips from professional makeup artists at the Lancome Cosmetics Lounge and Designer Fragrances, open throughout the entire conference!

Title sponsor: Macy's, Inc. National sponsors include: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., State Farm Insurance.

Houston Sponsors include: Aflac Incorporated, Comerica Bank. The official Airline of the business series is American Airlines.

Leadership Dinner Sponsors: UnitedHealthcare, and Chevrolet.

$30.00 Registration fee includes: dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine. $60.00 at the door. Valet Parking Discounted Rate for attendees $ 15.00 fee.

LATINA Style has partnered with the following organizations: The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC), Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), National Association of Women Business Owners of Houston (NAWBO), The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), Teleflora, ACCION Texas, the Hispanic Women's Network of Houston Texas (HWNT), Dress for Success of Houston, the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). Supporting Government Agencies: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Media Partners include: Telemundo Houston TV, La Voz de Houston Publications, Houston Chronicle Publications and PR Newswire.

For more information or to register for the Houston Business Series, visit www.bs.latinastyle.com or call 703-312-0904.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series, bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

Contact: Tania Einhorn
Phone: (703) 312-0904
Email: lsbs@latinastyle.com

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Cuban man executed Tuesday for Houston slaying

Tomas — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:38:49 +0000

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Gunmen targeting Hispanic businesses in Houston

Tomas — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:11:49 +0000

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Houston Chronicle’s La Voz moving to Sunday Newspaper Delivery

Tomas — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:46:14 +0000

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Azteca America goes Digital on 10.1 in the Houston DMA.

Tomas — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:43:46 +0000

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

Tomas — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:48:01 +0000

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

Tomas — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:48:21 +0000

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

Tomas — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:16:43 +0000

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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

Tomas — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:14:48 +0000

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

Tomas — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:20:56 +0000

The first national tour by Latinos in Social Media (LatISM), takes place in three states - NY, TX, FL - during the Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th).

With 21 million projected Latino internet users by 2010, Latinos are adopting social media as their primary source of communication, news and entertainment faster than any other group. Their buying power is projected to reach $1.3 Trillion by 2013.

This two-day event will provide a networking opportunity and conference presentation, bringing together the leading minds and innovators in social media and technology. Attendees will benefit by learning how to leverage their business and utilize new opportunities within social media to connect with the Hispanic market. All are welcome to learn, understand and support Latinos in the current dynamic social media environment.

The Latinos In Social Media Heritage Tour, will present these topics and more: Latest trends in social media and effective marketing strategies. Case studies of top brands/companies; challenges and obstacles. Developing social media technologies and trends Latino culture and demographics in the U.S. today

The Latinos in Social Media Heritage Tour schedule:

Houston September 24, 2009-September 25, 2009
New York October 1, 2009- October 2, 2009
Orlando October 8, 2009-October 9, 2009

This summit is sponsored by major national corporations.

LatISM is using their Facebook group and Twitter to promote and update their members:

More information about the conference can be found at: http://www.latism.org

Contact: lpagan@latism.org

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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.

Tomas — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:47:50 +0000

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

Tomas — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:05:56 +0000

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

Tomas — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:57:42 +0000

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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.

Tomas — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:04:04 +0000

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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.

Tomas — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:01:32 +0000

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

Tomas — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:53:44 +0000