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Why and how Hispanics are growing in economic influence across Greater Houston
Posted on · A summit Wednesday from the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce lays out the population's rising economic impact.
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The week in politics (Aug. 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: From Tony Buzbee’s last-minute entry into a Houston City Council race, to why the Texas Young Republicans is disassociating itself from the Republican Party of Texas, we mull over the latest developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.
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Houston’s housing market as interest rates climb, and violinist Joshua Bell (Sept. 22, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We take a closer look at the local real estate market as interest rates continue to rise. And violinist Joshua Bell talks about his performances this weekend with the Houston Symphony.
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Complaints about new Congressional maps, & the week in politics (Oct. 6, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Two Houston members of Congress aren't pleased with proposed new Texas district maps, the week in politics, navigating the new world of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and singer Thomas Csorba performs.
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Special Edition: Impact Of COVID-19 On The Hispanic Community (July 22, 2020)
Posted on · We look at how Covid has affected the Hispanic population in the areas of health and economy. Plus, an update on the surge of Covid cases in Hidalgo County.
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Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Creating A County Elections Administrator, The Week In Politics, And Coronavirus Art (May 20, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Harris County considers creating a non-partisan elections administrator position, our weekly political roundup, Dr. Laura Murillo of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and local muralists create coronavirus-inspired art.
Education
Houston Public Media’s Young Leaders Council Celebrates First-Generation College Student Day
Posted on · Two members of the council talk about their experiences as the first in their family to go to college.
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Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce And Others File Briefing Opposing End Of DACA
Posted on · The briefing focuses on economic arguments and contends ending the Obama era program could have very negative effects for the economy of Texas
News
Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Event Highlights Educational Strides By Latinas
Posted on · The Women’s Leadership Conference gathered more than 700 attendees
News
How The Loss Of Workers From El Salvador Could Affect Houston’s Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Now that thousands of immigrants from El Salvador are set to lose their temporary protected status, some business leaders are worried about the impact on the Houston economy
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DACA And Harvey Recovery Take Center Stage At Hispanic Impact Summit
Posted on · President Trump’s decision to end DACA -- and the effect it could have on those recovering from Harvey -- will be at the forefront of tonight's Houston Hispanic Impact Summit.
Politics
Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Representatives Attend Trump Inauguration
Posted on · A prominent Houston business leader was among those attending Donald Trump's inauguration. Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Dr. Laura Murillo says she's interested in seeing what the president does, more than what he has said.
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Summit Analyzes Hispanic Community’s Impact on Houston Economy
Posted on · The inaugural Hispanic Houston Impact Summit, presented by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Business Journal and Telemundo Houston, takes place tomorrow (June 29, 2016) at the Hilton Americas. The summit is intended to analyze the impact the Hispanic community in Houston has on our economy. We learn more about the conference, and […]
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The Past, Present, and Future of Hispanic Businesses in Houston
Posted on · On Sunday, Houston is hosting the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 2015 National Convention. The USHCC calls the two-day event the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in the country. For entrepreneurs here in Houston, the event is an opportunity to make connections and grow their business. Houston's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be […]
Health & Science
Hispanic Business Community Takes a Look at Health of Latinos in Houston
Posted on · Latinos in Houston are more likely to be uninsured than other residents and more likely to suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes. The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce brought together health experts to discuss the problem Tuesday.