Politics + Dallas Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

September 30, 2009

Some Dallas City Council members are suggesting that part of Central Expressway be renamed for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

September 21, 2009

Power struggle taking place in Dallas’ Latino community

August 3, 2009

Jason Villalba: Saying “no” to Sotomayor isn’t betrayal to Hispanic community

March 10, 2009

After bringing new leadership and diplomacy to the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, its president, CiCi Rojas, is being tapped to do the same for the Republican Party in Kansas.

March 9, 2009

An outspoken critic of Farmers Branch officials’ attempts to oust illegal immigrants announced Monday she is running for a spot on the city council of the Dallas suburb. – Elizabeth Villafranca

November 11, 2008

One Dallas Latina politician shares tips on running for political office – Dr. Elba Garcia

November 6, 2008

Sheriff Lupe Valdez triumphant in bid for 2nd term as Dallas County sheriff

October 27, 2008

Hispanic Catholics Encouraged to Vote Early at ‘Supervoto’ – Dallas

October 1, 2008

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is scheduled to make a “special appearance” Friday at a Dallas meeting of Hispanic activists.

September 3, 2008

Opponents of a Dallas suburb’s latest effort to force out illegal immigrants filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to stop a city ban on apartment and home rentals to tenants who can’t prove they are legally in the country. – Farmers Branch

August 28, 2008

Excerpt from a telephone conversation Thursday between Dallas Democratic State Rep. Rafael Anchía, a Barack supporter at the Denver convention, and Dallas Morning News editorial columnist William McKenzie

June 24, 2008

Dallas real estate company sues Mexican Consulate

June 17, 2008

Hispanic leaders press for Chávez name – Dallas

June 10, 2008

A Latino vote that made a difference and is sending chills down the spines of city officials (Latina Lista) – Dallas

June 3, 2008

Federal suit says Irving ISD elections deny representation to Hispanics

May 29, 2008

Judge rejects Farmers Branch ordinance on renting to illegal immigrants

May 12, 2008

New mayor says top priority is ridding Carrollton of illegal immigrants – Dallas suburb

Dallas council member Elba García considering run for county Commissioners Court | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Breaking News for Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Morning News

May 7, 2008

Immigration issues likely to increase voter turnout in Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Irving

More people with Hispanic last names registering to vote – Dallas County

April 28, 2008

Calderón: ‘Mexico appreciates you … Mexico misses you’

Nun who led civil rights march in Dallas leaving for Mexico – Sister Consuelo Tovar

April 22, 2008

Mexican President Felipe Calderón in Dallas today to speak, meet with business leaders

March 13, 2008

Mayor Tom Leppert says Dallas needs to work more with Hispanic contractors

March 9, 2008

Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez avoids runoff, awaits winner of Bowles-Cannaday

February 26, 2008

LULAC looks to increase Hispanic democratic participation

February 20, 2008

In Dallas, Latinos for Clinton … Obama

February 18, 2008

Mayoral races in Irving and Farmers Branch may put immigration policies to the test

February 12, 2008

Illegal immigration tops Irving campaign issues – Texas

February 4, 2008

Dallas Mayor Sells Dallas to Mexico

January 30, 2008

Mayor Tom Leppert invites Mexico’s leaders to Dallas

January 29, 2008

Farmers Branch asks judge to rule on new house rental ordinance – Texas

January 4, 2008

Lupe Valdez faces tough race for re-election – Dallas County, Texas

December 6, 2007

Steve Salazar elected to National League of Cities Board of Directors …Councilmember Pauline Medrano elected to HELO board of directors

November 6, 2007

Flier appears to be attempt to lower Hispanic turnout – Fort Worth

October 15, 2007

Court refuses to throw out Farmers Branch lawsuit – Texas

August 21, 2007

Oak Point sticks with English-only resolution – Texas (Dallas area)

May 22, 2007

Judge halts enforcement of rental ban against illegal immigrants – Farmers Branch, Texas

May 13, 2007

Illegal immigrants lose in Farmers Branch vote

April 4, 2007

State Rep. Anchí clears up his touchback position – Dallas, Texas

Hispanics power slow to be realized at polling places

April 3, 2007

Dallas mayor hopefuls agree on migrant issue

January 25, 2007

Dallas Suburb Amends Its Ban on Renting to Illegal Immigrants – Farmers Branch