Business + Austin Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 18, 2009
Yanked off the air in July after co-host Don Pryor repeatedly uttered an ethnic slur, “The Todd and Don Show” will return to KLBJ-AM on Dec. 7, according to a statement released jointly by the station’s management and local Hispanic leaders who met earlier today. – Austin
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 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 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
August 21, 2009
Reyes Entertainment will expand into the Texas markets with new headquarters in Austin, announced its founder and president, Gabriel Reyes.
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.
April 3, 2009
Austin anchor Fred Cantú runs online Mexico media directory
January 23, 2009
New newspaper accents Hispanic culture – Aviva publishers hope to showcase all things Latino while appealing to all in Austin
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.
August 29, 2008
Tejano Music returns to Austin Radio – KTXZ 1560 AM, 95.1 FM – Encino Broadcasting
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
April 21, 2008
Discount Mexican airline hopes its no-frills formula flies in Austin – Viva Aerobus
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
January 29, 2008
Bank of America VP named chair of Austin Hispanic Chamber – Robert Franco Jr.
October 15, 2007
Libertad Bank Adds New Directors as Growth Accelerates – Doubles in size during first eight months of 2007
August 10, 2007
No habla español? Austin Community College hopes to fix that for workers – Texas
March 13, 2007
Aeromexico Names Monica Malanco Austin Market Manager
