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Tag: hispanic

Texas

Hispanic Texans may now be the state’s largest demographic group, new census data shows

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on September 15, 2022 · For years, the state’s Hispanic population has grown significantly faster than the white population. The new census data is the first to reflect Texas passing a milestone in its cultural and political evolution.

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Town Square

Latinos Still Fight The Same Barriers For Authentic Representation

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on July 22, 2021 · Stereotypes of Latinos created a century ago still paint how entertainment media depicts Latinos today. While smaller publishing houses are avenues for Latino creatives, major film and book publishers still hold up walls.

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Politics

Poll: Texas Hispanic Voters Slightly Favor Biden For President, One-Fifth of Latinas Undecided

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on August 18, 2020 · New polling data on the 2020 presidential election shows 48% of Texas Latinos favor Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden, while 38% support President Donald Trump.

Tags Donald Trump hispanic john cornyn jow biden latino mj hegar U.S. Senate voters

News

Comprehensive Survey Of Latinos Reveals Nuanced Political, Cultural Views

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on December 3, 2018 · The growing Latino population supports both conservative and progressive ideas and policies.

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News

Report: 1 In 5 Children In Texas Lives In Poverty

Maggie Martin / HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 15, 2018 · The research conducted by the Center for Public Policy Priorities also found that 671,000 children still don't have medical insurance.

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News

Will Democrats Engage Texas Latino Voters?

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on August 16, 2018 · Pelosi touted unprecedented Latino outreach at an event in Houston's historic East End

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News

Lupe Valdez Apologizes For Insufficient Answer At Latino Youth Town Hall

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on May 1, 2018 · "This weekend, I fell short," Valdez said in a lengthy statement. "A young woman asked me a question at a forum over the weekend regarding my track record, and she did not get the answer she deserved. I am sorry, and I understand why people are disappointed."

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Education

Local Educators Welcome Decision By Board Of Education On Course About Mexican-American History

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 13, 2018 · However, the fact the course will not be called ‘Mexican-American Studies’ causes some concern

Tags austin hisd hispanic houston latino Mexican texas United States

News

Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Event Highlights Educational Strides By Latinas

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 15, 2018 · The Women’s Leadership Conference gathered more than 700 attendees

Tags hispanic Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Laura Murillo Lisa Shumate minority women Susana Martinez United States

Texas Elections 2018

In Texas Republican Judicial Primaries, Do Hispanic-Sounding Surnames Spell Loss?

Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune / Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on March 1, 2018 · Hispanics rarely win seats on Texas' two highest courts. Some experts blame the "surname challenge."

Tags hispanic Judicial Primaries law Texas Republicans

News

Latino Identity Fades As Immigrant Ties Weaken, Study Finds

HANSI LO WANG, NPR

Posted on December 20, 2017 · About one in 10 adults with Hispanic ancestors do not identify as Hispanic or Latino, according to a Pew Research Center study. This trend could slow the growth of the Latino population

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News

Cluster Of HIV Cases Involves Hispanic Men In San Antonio

Wendy Rigby, TPR

Posted on July 31, 2017 · Texas, along with California and New York, has the highest number of new cases in the country.

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DiverseCity

‘Tu Voz es Poder’ – TV 8 Special Focusing on Latino Issues in Houston

HPM News Staff

Posted on July 11, 2017 · Houston Public Media and Univision Houston hold a live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.

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Press

“Tu Voz es Poder: A Latino Town Hall” to Broadcast Live on July 21

Jared Counts

Posted on July 11, 2017 · Houston Public Media and Univision 45 to hold live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.

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News

Texas Hispanics Behind Half Of State’s Growth Since 2010

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 22, 2017 · Hispanics are behind a large portion of the state's growth since 2010, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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In surprise move, House impeachment managers rest their case against suspended Texas AG Ken Paxton

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom / Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom / Ana Campbell, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 14, 2023 · Immediately afterward, Paxton's attorneys pushed for a motion that, if successful, would have effectively tossed all impeachment charges against Paxton.

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Houston Matters

Technology’s unintended consequences (Sept. 8, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 8, 2023 · On Friday's show: We consider recent examples of how technology may help but also hinder us and learn about efforts to teach the next generation of engineers here in Houston the importance of ethical development of technology.

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How a former Houston-area superintendent hopes to address the teacher shortage

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 5, 2023 · Dr. Heath Morrison explains why he recently left Montgomery ISD to lead Teachers of Tomorrow, a Houston-based alternative certification program.

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Engines of our Ingenuity 2825: Innumeracy

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 3, 2023 · Episode: 2825 In which our lack of fluency with numbers (innumeracy) threatens our national well-being. Today, innumeracy.

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