Entertainment + Texas Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

October 5, 2009

Actress Ruby Nelda Perez returns to Jump-Start Theater in November in a new play by Rodrigo Duarte-Clark titled “El Fin del Mundo Motel.” – San Antonio

September 24, 2009

Local theaters feature films of indie Hispanic directors – San Antonio

September 1, 2009

Robert Rodríguez filma “campaña política” en Austin – filmación de “Machete”, una cinta de acción de Robert Rodríguez protagonizada por Robert De Niro.

August 27, 2009

Vicki Carr returns to El Paso, the city she was born in, for benefit performance – concert is being produced by Wise Latina Entertainment

July 13, 2009

Tony Romo broke up with Jessica Simpson on Thursday, the night before her 29th birthday

July 9, 2009

“Premios Texas,” the Austin-based Latin music awards celebration, will be broadcast nationally on the Galavisiòn Spanish-language cable network, producers announced

May 31, 2009

The second annual Pachanga Latin Music Festival features three stages, two languages, 20 bands, a dozen genres and one lively party celebrating the diversity of Latin music and culture.

May 29, 2009

Pachanga Fest 101: Adrian Quesada’s Latin music for dummies – Austin

March 16, 2009

There were tears. There was laughter and much more applause as hundreds of well-wishers packed Life Church in far East El Paso on Sunday night to join Maria Ruiz, her husband and two children to watch the episode of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” that featured them.

January 21, 2009

The day after the Ruiz family was welcomed into their dream home, courtesy of ABC’s “Extreme Make over: Home Edition,” their excitement was still strong but tempered by personal tragedy. While the Ruiz family was on an all-expenses-paid vacation to the Bahamas, courtesy of the TV show, Jesus Ruiz Sr.’s mother died in Juárez.

December 23, 2008

Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez has been named as Mr. Amigo for Brownsville’s 2009 Charro Days

December 18, 2008

Reggaetón’s Daddy Yankee honored during San Antonio visit

December 15, 2008

KHMX (96.5 FM) and KLOL (101.1 FM) were acquired today by CBS Radio from Clear Channel Communications, which was required to divest itself of the two Houston radio stations as part of an agreement to take the company private

December 5, 2008

Latino Music Superstar Daddy Yankee Honored by Museo Alameda and City of San Antonio

December 3, 2008

Chamber asking locals for patience with Mexican shoppers – Laredo, Texas

November 14, 2008

Latin Grammys: Artists party at House of Blues

October 2, 2008

SECOND ANNUAL EVA’S HEROES CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT – Post-Tournament Fashion Show to be hosted by Mario Lopez – San Antonio, October 18, 2008

September 15, 2008

Carlos Mencia’s seriously funny at Coliseum – El Paso

August 19, 2008

GLORIA ESTEFAN TO BE HONORED AS 2008 LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY PERSON OF THE YEAR Star-Studded Concert And Tribute Dinner To Be Held During Latin GRAMMY® Week On Nov. 12 In Houston

August 17, 2008

Impressive Alejandro Fernández delivers winning show – El Paso

August 7, 2008

Ruben Ramos, Michael Salgado, Roberto Pulido, Garcia Brothers, and Jay Perez will be among the top Tejano artists participating in the 2008 Dodge Ram Tejano Music National Convention scheduled Aug. 15-17 in Dallas,Texas.

August 6, 2008

Coors Light Hosts Daddy Yankee at U.S. CD Release Party – Dallas

July 23, 2008

CELEBRITIES MAKE WAY TO SAN ANTONIO FOR FIRST ANNUAL TONY & EVA PARKER CELEBRITY CASINO NIGHT – Hollywood, Local Celebrities Join Together in San Antonio to Support Eva’s Heroes

July 13, 2008

Film shows fight over El Paso conquistador statue

Filmmakers deliver story of ‘Conquistador’ to PBS series – Cristina Ibarra

June 24, 2008

Univision announces nominations for fourth annual “Premios De Texas”

June 23, 2008

Meet Myrka Dellanos at Rooms To Go – Arlington, Texas

June 19, 2008

Houston’s 1st bullfight in 20 years won’t draw blood

June 2, 2008

Documentary Brings Tejano Culture to Festival Circuit – Playwright Celeste Angela Estrada channels her ancestors through her brother in the new documentary “Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” at the 30th Annual CineFestival en San Antonio

May 29, 2008

Latino tribute show debuts – Producer hopes the high-energy song and dance routine will resonate with Hispanics – “Superstars Latinos,” at Dallas Events Center in Texas Station

May 20, 2008

Chili Queens Celebration features live music, food and street dancing – Ramiro has a new Blog

May 6, 2008

Dallas’ Latino Cultural Center announces summer movie lineup

April 8, 2008

Prominent Mexican director plans movie in Juárez – Carlos Carrera

April 2, 2008

Documentary follows Mexican couple’s pursuit of American Dream – Intimidad

March 26, 2008

Tejano star’s fans praying for his recovery in Waco, beyond – Emilio Navaira

March 11, 2008

SXSW showcases heating up w/ Latin alt, cumbia fusion groups

SXSW panel: Latino cinema knows no boundaries

February 18, 2008

Dems trot out Hispanic celebrities to boost campaigns – Texas

January 17, 2008

Domingo Vara, the filmmaker – Latino Life Blog

Mexican actress gives birth in El Paso – Vanessa Guzman

January 15, 2008

“Queen of Salsa” items bring Celia Cruz exhibit to life – San Antonio

January 14, 2008

NBlame Jessica Simpson: Heat is On for Tony Romo and Dallas Cowboys

January 10, 2008

Jessica’s Beau Says He’s Focused on the Game – Tony Romo

Latino Idol is coming to Fort Worth this weekend

November 15, 2007

Tejano Radio: It Was Fun While It Lasted – Austin

October 28, 2007

Legendary peformer Flor Silvestre continues after husband’s death

October 18, 2007

All things Hispanic at Musicarte festival in Fort Worth

October 17, 2007

Comedian Alex Reymundo putting on free concert in Dallas

October 16, 2007

Pasion por Peliculas: Film professor examines how Latinos are countering stereotypes in Hollywood cinema – Dr. Charles Ramírez Berg from the University of Texas

October 14, 2007

Youths were stars at Eva’s Heroes event – Texas

October 8, 2007

Documentary focuses on former San Antonio archbishop’s struggles against discrimination – “A Migrant’s Masterpiece: The Life and Legacy of Patrick Flores,” a documentary by Hector Galán

September 26, 2007

Latino Filmmaker Awarded for Excellence Now Calls San Antonio Home – A.J. Garces

September 20, 2007

Film ‘I Love Miami’ to make Dallas debut tonight at SMU – what might happen if Castro incidentally ended up in Miami but no one recognizes him?

September 19, 2007

Film At Dallas Festival Looks At Brutal MS-13 Gang – “Hijos de la Guerra”

September 15, 2007

Comedian Mencia whips up stormy brew of commentary – Beaumont, Texas

September 9, 2007

Late-night TV getting Tex-Mex twist – Late Night Live with Cleto Rodriguez

August 29, 2007

Luces, camara, accion – McHi grad readying for premiere of his new Spanish-language feature film – Jo Jo Henrickson – Ladron Que Roba a Ladron

Few answer TV casting call – “Friday Night Lights’ wants Hispanic extras for Mexico episode – Brownsville, Texas

August 20, 2007

Dora and Diego to explore the San Antonio Botanical Garden

August 9, 2007

LATV To Host Party On Tower Plaza – San Antonio

August 1, 2007

First Texas Latina Film Festival seeks submissions

July 16, 2007

CordÚa Entertainment Presents GIANMARCO in Concert at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on July 28 – Houston

July 10, 2007

The Mexicanz are back on the air – Houston

July 9, 2007

San Juan native breaking into Hollywood’s scene – Carlos Moreno Jr.

May 24, 2007

Blockbuster Botero Exhibition to Visit San Antonio, Inspiring Community Celebration

May 23, 2007

Puppeteer spreads his craft to the young – Richard Diaz & Perpetual Puppets Production and Design

May 14, 2007

San Antonio Latina singing idol returns to family’s welcome – Erica Gonzaba of Objetivo Fama

May 13, 2007

El Pasoans hooked on shows’ high drama – Telenovelas

May 10, 2007

Azteca America finds new Houston home

April 19, 2007

Cine Las Americas celebrates 10 years as Austin’s portal to fine foreign film

April 12, 2007

PBS, filmmaker’s change of heart has South Texas connections

April 11, 2007

The Search for the New Menudo is On National Casting Comes to Dallas on April 21

April 2, 2007

Actress returns to El Paso for YWCA luncheon – Lupe Ontiveros

March 28, 2007

I am Mujer – CineMujer Film Festival – San Antonio

March 19, 2007

Television news personality to speak in Eagle Pass – John Quiñones

March 12, 2007

Dose of Mexican heritage always a hit – Go Tejano Day

March 8, 2007

Spanish troupe holds audience captive – at 32nd Siglo de Oro Drama Festival in El Paso

February 5, 2007

12-screen Spanish theater to open in Dallas

January 26, 2007

Mega 101s on-air changes accommodate listener shift (firing of Mexicanz hosts) – Houston

January 12, 2007

Rita Moreno performs in El Paso today

January 4, 2007

Renowned Pianists Alejandro Vela and Rodolfo Morales Lead Concert of Living Mexican Composers – Houston

December 6, 2006

DIRECTV Adds KEPA-42 Azteca America to the El Paso, Texas Local Broadcast Channel Lineup