Oklahoma + Oklahoma Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 9, 2009

Yasmin Vizcaino, Miss Hispanic Oklahoma State University 2009, and the Stillwater Public Library are joining to provide information and resources to permanent Hispanic residents who want to become United States citizens.

November 6, 2009

Tulsa Conference Helps Hispanic Boys Beat The Odds

October 29, 2009

Hispanics voice concerns to mayoral candidates in Tulsa

September 14, 2009

Viva la vida Latino – Events to mark Hispanic Heritage Month – Tulsa

June 30, 2009

U.S. officials seek help getting census right in Oklahoma’s Hispanic community

June 25, 2009

Hispanics could make up as much as 30 percent of the student body at Tulsa Community College this year, the result of an effort to increase the college’s outreach to underserved populations.

June 22, 2009

An Oklahoma lawmaker who wrote one of the strongest state immigration laws in the nation is continuing his fight against illegal immigration with legislation that authorizes the deportation of illegal immigrant prison inmates.

June 10, 2009

Jessica Alba Vandalism? Oklahoma City Police Probe Photos Of Her Defacing Property

May 14, 2009

Oklahoma sees 55% increase in Hispanic population by the numbers

March 17, 2009

Hispanic business leaders in Tulsa are pushing to ensure immigration reform legislation and education issues are not forgotten while the nation grapples with economic turmoil.

March 14, 2009

Oklahoma House Approves Official English Legislation: Financial News – Yahoo! Finance

January 28, 2009

Hispanic students account for the largest jump in enrollment in Oklahoma schools this year. The number of Hispanic students statewide increased 3,461 over the 2007-08 school year and now account for 67,652 of the 644,777 students enrolled overall.

January 26, 2009

Raul Brindis to Celebrate 12th Anniversary and Opening of New Studios for Que Buena 1530AM – HispanicBusiness.com

January 15, 2009

Oklahoma lawmakers try for official English law

December 6, 2008

An Oklahoma state task force looking at the status of Hispanic students in higher education may expire next year because some in the first-ever Republican-controlled Legislature frown on a group that has “lightning-rod-type words” such as Hispanic or multicultural, the task force chairman said Friday.

November 11, 2008

Hispanic numbers double in 6 Oklahoma counties

October 27, 2008

Hundreds of Mexican nationals who live in Oklahoma spent Saturday morning at Chelino’s restaurant in Bricktown, where the Mexican consulate from Little Rock, Ark., had set up a temporary office.

October 6, 2008

There is controversy at the Tulsa State Fair. The President of an immigration advocacy group says Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents are targeting Hispanic fairgoers.

September 25, 2008

A book featuring compelling first-hand accounts of area Hispanics migrating to Tulsa was unveiled Wednesday during the Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon. – “Latinos Presentes!” – Michael M. Smith, a history professor at Oklahoma State University, and 40 other Hispanic writers contributed to the book.

September 23, 2008

Hispanic Leaders Upset Over Opening Of Immigration Office – New ICE office in Tulsa

September 21, 2008

Festival Hispano hit downtown this weekend with a celebration of culture. It’s the 29th year the Hispanic heritage festival has been celebrated in Tulsa.

September 8, 2008

Latinos flee Oklahoma; new law hits others, too – (good overview of the effects of the local anti-immigration laws in this state)

August 11, 2008

A conversation with Lourdes Torres – project coordinator with bilingual skills for Oklahoma’s GEAR UP, a program through the regents that is designed to help students succeed in undergraduate education through early intervention and scholarships.

August 7, 2008

Tulsa police are calling it “Survival Spanish.” In the first cadet class, rookies are required to learn 26 phrases in Spanish in 26 weeks

The Hispanic population is growing in Tulsa and across the state, despite fears that a tough anti-illegal immigration law would drive out many in that community. Detailed U.S. Census numbers for 2007 show a 7.2 percent increase in Hispanics in Tulsa County, compared with the year before. The statewide increase was 5.5 percent. Out of 77 counties, only six saw their Hispanic population decrease during the same time period.

August 5, 2008

Tyler Media’s TV gamble pays off – The transformation was tough, but it has paid off, Stow said. T30 is a highly successful Hispanic station and is part of NBC Universal’s Telemundo network. – Oklahoma City

July 17, 2008

State Hispanics may play key role at polls – Oklahoma

July 15, 2008

Viva hispanic Chamber expo offers culture and opportunity – Oklahoma City – July 26, 2008

July 13, 2008

Diverse entrepreneurs are changing face of state’s small business – Oklahoma

July 9, 2008

Locally produced Spanish television arrives in Oklahoma

June 10, 2008

Hispanic leaders say they are working to register more voters – Oklahoma

June 9, 2008

Hispanic workers adjust to shift in sector by learning new skills

Hispanic leaders in Oklahoma are running for election to seats in the state Legislature.

June 5, 2008

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing certain portions of HB 1804, Oklahoma’s tough, controversial new immigration law, from taking effect July 1.

June 4, 2008

Tulsa parish establishes shrine to patron saint of immigrants – St. Toribio Romo

May 14, 2008

Prosecutors want hefty fine against saddle maker over illegal immigrants – Oklahoma

May 13, 2008

Did You Know? Tulsa police say about 40 percent of all robberies target Hispanic immigrants. – Oklahoma

May 6, 2008

Mexico consul urges show of joint respect in Oklahoma

May 1, 2008

‘English only’ bill defends against illegal executive order – Oklahoma

State count of Hispanics rises 44.7% – Oklahoma

April 29, 2008

Speaking ‘El Ingles’ – Another bad law headed for the Oklahoma books – Senate Bill 163

April 22, 2008

Hispanic students report bullying because of race – in Oklahoma since the state’s anti-illegal immigrant law started

April 10, 2008

“Miss Latina Beauty of Oklahoma 2008″ and “Little Miss Latina Beauty of Oklahoma 2008″

April 9, 2008

Upper cut Lopez Foods looks to beef up profits, take bite into international breakfasts – Oklahoma company expected to bring in $500 million this year

March 26, 2008

Officials at the Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will honor three Tulsa business leaders Wednesday for their contributions to area Hispanics and the chamber.

Did You Know? A new study estimates that Oklahoma’s anti-illegal immigration law will cause $1.8 billion in economic losses as foreign-born workers flee the state.

Oklahoma immigration bill will cost state – according to a new study by the Oklahoma Bankers Association

March 20, 2008

‘Say it in English’ bill moves forward – Oklahoma

March 18, 2008

Suenos LLC and Cambria Suites Hotel Break Ground in Oklahoma City

February 26, 2008

Some illegal immigrants in Oklahoma feel heat from new laws

February 25, 2008

Immigration laws send Hispanics elsewhere – 2 states (Arizona & Oklahoma) that approved crackdowns have seen an exodus of illegals – Is Indiana Next?

February 20, 2008

The Christian Chronicle » A Conversation with Berto Murillo

Does immigration law unfairly affect state students? – Oklahoma

February 18, 2008

Hispanic student enrollment declines – Tulsa, Oklahoma

February 14, 2008

Oklahoma’s crackdown on illegal immigration draws Texas lawmakers’ interest

February 13, 2008

Daniel Caceres ministers to Hispanics in Oklahoma – (Escaping death in El Salvador)

February 11, 2008

Strict Oklahoma law on immigration will affect Kansas

Where have the immigrants gone? – Oklahoma law targeting illegal workers had some unforeseen results

February 6, 2008

Former Mexican president discusses illegal immigration issues – Oklahoma City

February 5, 2008

Hispanic youth get challenged to ‘educate others’ at the fourth annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference at Oklahoma City University

January 31, 2008

Methodist group calls Oklahoma immigrant bill “unjust”

Oklahoma business leaders have a word of advice for Kansas lawmakers rushing to impose harsh new anti-immigrant penalties and mandates on businesses: Don’t go there.

January 29, 2008

Immigration issue looms over Oklahoma Legislature

January 24, 2008

Builders’ Hispanic workers leaving – Tulsa, Oklahoma

January 23, 2008

National Council of La Raza Expresses Concern Regarding The Implementation of The Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007

January 22, 2008

Oklahoma State Laws Aimed at Driving Out Illegal Population Backfire on Legislators (Latina Lista)

January 14, 2008

Hispanic population jumps in public schools – Oklahoma

January 10, 2008

Republican state Rep. Shane Jett, who opposed 1804, offers a more dire prediction. Without changes, the law “will be the single most destructive economic disaster since the Dust Bowl,” he says. – Oklahoma

Did You Know? Since 1804 was approved in Oklahoma, 15,000-25,000 illegal immigrants have left Tulsa County, the Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce says

Strict immigration law rattles Oklahoma businesses – (will other states pay attention what happens in Oklahoma and Arizona?)

January 4, 2008

Man names state, Tulsa County in immigration law challenge

Hispanic school population increases in Oklahoma City – (now 10% Hispanic was 4.5% 10 years ago)

January 3, 2008

NPR : Immigrants Leave Oklahoma After Tough Law Enacted

January 2, 2008

Law pinches some Oklahoma City businesses

Immigration law opponents continue appellate battle – Oklahoma

December 28, 2007

Tulsa ICE Officials Use 16-year-old Son as Bait to Trap Undocumented Family (Latina Lista)

December 4, 2007

Oklahoma Attorney General Edmondson doubts immigration law will be overturned

November 27, 2007

Oklahoma Baptists vow to continue ministering to illegal immigrants

November 26, 2007

Oklahoma Immigration Bill Hitting Business – (Is this really a suprise?)

November 25, 2007

Sooners popular among Hispanic fans – Bedlam game will be broadcast in Spanish – Oklahoma

November 15, 2007

Immigration Law Angers Many Oklahoma Motorist

November 6, 2007

New immigrant law a reminder of 1850 Fugitive Slave Act – Oklahoma

November 5, 2007

‘It means a lot to us’ -Hispanic influence helps indoor soccer have rapid growth – Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Implements Toughest US Measures Against Illegal Immigrants

November 4, 2007

Hispanic Leaders Provide More Info On Immigration Law – Tulsa

Anti-illegal immigration law affecting agriculture sector – Oklahoma

November 1, 2007

Did You Know? One apartment manager who just paid for a roofing job complained that with so many Hispanics having already left Oklahoma City, the crew he hired was able to double the price for the job, said Jason Thompson, operations manager for D&S Property Management Inc. – effects of immigration law in Oklahoma

October 30, 2007

Almost 1,100 pledge resistance to state immigration law – Oklahoma

October 29, 2007

Hispanic groups protest state illegal immigration bill – Oklahoma

October 26, 2007

Illegal Immigrants Leaving Area Before New Law Takes Effect – Latino groups said upward of 20,000 illegal immigrants have fled Tulsa alone in recent weeks. – Oklahoma

October 23, 2007

Undocumented immigrants eligible for free flu shots – Oklahoma City

Federal judge tosses Hispanic group’s lawsuit against state – Oklahoma

October 22, 2007

New DVD Chronicles Hispanic History In Oklahoma

October 15, 2007

Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty said that his department is “not going to enforce immigration laws,” saying it is the department’s opinion that “it’s a federal issue.”

Authorities consider how to enforce Oklahoma’s immigration law – (they are saying they don’t have enough money, training, etc)

October 14, 2007

Attorney: New law could create ‘immigration widows’ – Oklahoma

October 10, 2007

Nonprofit groups told they can keep serving illegal immigrants – Oklahoma

September 30, 2007

Hispanic leaders to sue over Oklahoma illegal-immigrant law

Oklahoma City doctor first Hispanic to head group – Doctor Tomas Patricio Owens (landed with only $6)

September 18, 2007

Deputies Trained To Deal With Illegal Immigration – Tulsa

Immigration crackdown called devastating to economy – Oklahoma

QUOTE: “Meat packers are going to go out of business. Farms are going to move to Mexico. Even if you can pay better wages, it’s going to be difficult to find enough American workers to fill all those jobs,” Jacoby said. “It will be devastating for the economy.” – Oklahoma

September 17, 2007

Demand High For Bilingual Teachers – Tulsa, Oklahoma

September 16, 2007

Legal immigration takes years, very costly local attorney says – Oklahoma

September 13, 2007

The next economic development tool: Learning Spanish

August 28, 2007

Oklahoma Poison Control Center Issues Warning for Lead in Mexican Candy

Did You Know? This past weekend, Hispanic community leaders claimed that, fearing the effects of 1804, as many as 25,000 Hispanics have already left Oklahoma

Immigration Reform Already Affecting Hispanic Businesses – Tulsa, Oklahoma

August 27, 2007

Group says Tulsa area profiling Hispanics

August 23, 2007

Immigration Bill Fears Not Affecting Attendance Of Hispanic Students – Tusla, Oklahoma

August 9, 2007

Immigration law could see court fight – Oklahoma

August 2, 2007

Group Uses Billboards To Protests Immigration Legislation – Oklahoma – “We expect the government to make law that prevent discrimination, not require it”

July 30, 2007

About 100 arrests made after horse track raided in southern Oklahoma

July 17, 2007

Tulsa couple with 4 U.S.-born daughters could be deported

July 9, 2007

Radio Station To Broadcast University of Oklahoma Game In Spanish – (for the 1st time)

Turmoil in Tulsa: The illegal immigration wreck

June 11, 2007

Did You Know? At least a quarter of Oklahoma children by the year 2020 will be Hispanic

Census Data: Face Of The Future: Hispanic population changing Oklahoma

May 26, 2007

Tulsa City Council Passes New Immigration Ordinance

May 23, 2007

Cecelia Contreras wins Miss Hispanic University of Central Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant

May 14, 2007

Immigration Reform: The Fallout: Change has volunteers edgy – Oklahoma

May 13, 2007

Azteca America Signal Is Carried on Cox Cable in Tulsa

May 10, 2007

Oklahomas anti-illegal immigrant law raises concern

May 9, 2007

Oklahoma Governor signs immigration bill

May 7, 2007

Oklahoma: Hundred rally against pending immigration bill

May 1, 2007

Oklahoma House sends sweeping immigration reform bill to governors desk

April 23, 2007

Oklahoma immigration bill casts one of the widest nets

April 19, 2007

Museum adds tour audio for Spanish speakers – Norman, Oklahoma

April 17, 2007

Oklahoma Senate passes immigration measure with little opposition

April 10, 2007

Oklahoma town targets hiring of illegal immigrants

April 4, 2007

Bill Blocking Illegal Immigrants Access To Jobs, Benefits Passed – Oklahoma

April 3, 2007

Oklahoma may target illegal immigrants and their employers

March 28, 2007

Music store owners, others earn annual awards from the Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

March 27, 2007

Hispanic journalists to gather in Oklahoma City

Communicating: Spanish Helpful: Firefighters learn new words for emergencies – Tulsa

March 20, 2007

Citgo donation to help Hispanic children – Tulsa

March 8, 2007

House approves broad bill targeting illegal immigrants – Oklahoma

March 6, 2007

Firefighters Try To Bridge Language Barrier – Tulsa

March 5, 2007

New Miss Hispanic OSU crowned this weekend – Oklahoma State University

February 6, 2007

Hispanic Student Growth Fuels Enrollment Increase – Oklahoma

February 2, 2007

Federal deadlock over illegal immigration fuels state debate – Oklahoma

January 25, 2007

Francisco Trevino aiming high as chamber numero uno – Tulsa, Oklahoma

January 16, 2007

Hispanic History Project Will Be Ready for State Centennial – Oklahoma

January 7, 2007

Government won’t pay all of immigrant jail costs – Oklahoma

Las Americas Expands Into Owasso – Oklahoma

January 5, 2007

County lawmaker wants English as states official language – Oklahoma

December 20, 2006

The tradition of tamales