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

September 24, 2009

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

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.

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?

December 5, 2008

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

September 4, 2008

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

April 28, 2008

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

February 7, 2008

Obama, Clinton turn attention to Houston’s Hispanic vote

October 22, 2007

Recovering Sen. Gallegos hits the big time – Houston

May 23, 2007

Ailing Houston Lawmaker, Mario Gallegos, Makes Bed at Capitol to Block Bill

March 29, 2007

Gonzales admits tough position at Houston event

January 12, 2007

Texas lawmaker needs new liver – Gallegos, who in 1995 became Houston“s first Hispanic state senator – (this AP article doesn’t even mention his first name)

January 11, 2007

Scandalized councilman, Ben Reyes, opens up to Eyewitness News – Houston

January 3, 2007

Ex-councilman Ben Reyes freed from halfway house – Houston