Community + 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
September 14, 2009
Festival aims to keep Hispanics healthy – 16th Annual Festival Hispano de la Salud features health screenings and live music. – Austin, TX
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
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.
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.
January 23, 2009
New newspaper accents Hispanic culture – Aviva publishers hope to showcase all things Latino while appealing to all in Austin
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 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.
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
June 24, 2008
Immigration activists content with recommendations to city – Austin
Columbian priests welcomed to Queen of Angels – Austin, Texas
June 2, 2008
Hispanic Futures Conference ends for the year – Austin
May 29, 2008
Hispanic Futures Conference on Sat., May 31 – 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 25, 2008
Lena Guerrero honored at Saturday services – Austin
March 6, 2008
Police Chief Acevedo celebrates Seuss – Austin, Texas
October 9, 2007
Cesar Chavez Statue Unveiling At University of Texas – Austin
September 30, 2007
Helping the Hispanic community for 20 years – El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission in Austin
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.
July 31, 2007
Mexican American Cultural Center open in Austin, Texas
May 7, 2007
Mexican-American Cultural Center set to open in June – Austin
March 21, 2007
Mexican-American Cultural Center to open by summer – Austin
December 17, 2006
Language barrier strains Christmas cheer – at the Salvation Army in Austin, Texas
