Politics
Both Democrats And Republicans Put Focus On Texas Latino Vote
Posted on · Two events in Houston showcase the parties’ increased efforts to secure Latino votes.
Tag: latinos
Houston Matters
Full Show: Relief For Furloughed Federal Employees, And Latino Muslims (Jan. 22, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Relief for furloughed federal employees, helping seniors prepare for retirement, winter gardening advice, and Latino converts to Islam.
National
Expert Says Census Citizenship Question Would Hurt Latino Count
Posted on · Colm O'Muircheartaigh, a professor at the University of Chicago, testified in federal court for California and cities that argue asking about citizenship is politically motivated.
News
What Does The Closeness Of Ted Cruz’s Election Win Say About Texas’ Political Future?
Posted on · Only three percentage points separated Ted Cruz from Beto O’Rourke.
Politics
O’Rourke’s Senate Run Still Needs Latinos to Win
Posted on · A new poll from Quinnipiac University puts Senator Ted Cruz up by 9 points
News
Migrant Kids Could End Up In Already Strained Foster System
Posted on · As many as 2,300 children have been taken from their migrant parents at the border and long-term treatment of them is a concern
Houston Matters
Festival Showcases Films By & About, Latinos
Posted on · Houston Matters learns more about the films being screened at the Houston Latino Film Festival, which runs March 22-25.
En Pocas Palabras
EN ESPAÑOL- Por qué es importante que votes en las primarias de Texas, En Pocas Palabras
Posted on · Los candidatos que se presenten por ambos partidos a puestos como gobernador del estado, determinados escaños en el Congreso y la Legislatura de Texas, entre otros, serán los que los votantes hayan elegido ahora
News
Trump Administration’s Push For Citizenship Question On Census Alarms Critics
Posted on · The 2020 census will be the first one conducted largely online
Bauer Business Focus
With Houston’s Hispanic Population Growing, So Does Its Economic And Political Clout
Posted on · Houston’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 40th anniversary
News
Poll: Most Americans Think Their Own Group Faces Discrimination
Posted on · NPR is launching a deep exploration of how Americans experience discrimination in daily life. One key result: The sense that their own group suffers discrimination crosses racial and identity lines
Houston Matters
What Are the Most Pressing Issues Affecting Houston’s Latino Communities?
Posted on · The University of Houston was recently selected to become headquarters of the Inter University Program for Latino Research for five years, starting in 2018. The IUPLR is a national consortium of 25 university-based Latino research centers with the overarching purpose of addressing the pressing issues that impact Latino communities. We talk with Dr. Nicolas Kanellos, […]
Houston Matters
Nuestra Palabra Bookstore Focuses on Latino Writers and Artists
Posted on · A new bookstore has opened just east of downtown focusing on Latino books and artwork. It’s called Nuestra Palabra, and it’s the brainchild of activist and educator Tony Diaz and colleague Richard Reyes. Houston Matters producer Maggie Martin visits the bookstore to learn more. MORE: There’s a New Place to Buy Latino Literature in Houston (News […]
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.
Election 2016
Latinos Will Never Vote For A Republican, And Other Myths About Hispanics From 2016
Posted on · There were expectations that Donald Trump would do worse with Latino voters than any candidate in history, but that didn't happen.