By John Newton La Voz Latina When Pastor Samuel Rodriguez and his family moved to Savannah in 1995, his goal was to establish a protestant church for the region’s growing Hispanic population. Now, 20 years later, there are at…
By Christina Acosta La Prensa VIA Metropolitan Transit announced Wednesday morning that they will provide complimentary rides throughout San Antonio on Election Day. Starting on March 1, The “Ride VIA to Vote,” will offer free public transportation on municipal,…
The Venture News The University of Houston’s decision to host the GOP debate on Feb. 25 has sparked a protest among students and community members calling on the masses to “Dump Trump”. Students for a Democratic Society have organized…
By Garrett Tumlin El Nuevo Tennessean In minor league baseball, athletes come from thousands of miles away in hopes of making it to that next level. They only have a few months to prove themselves or be sent back…
By Brenn Dowdy El Nuevo Tennessean His smile was inviting, and the red apples José Vázquez’s daughter placed on the table were starting to turn the color of his warm, brown complexion. Vázquez, 77, laughed as he tried…
By John Newton La Voz Latina Ernesto Espinoza, age 43, is handsome, easy going, and possesses a quick sense of humor. He enjoys talking to other Latinos about all the issues that are important to them- their jobs,…
By Valeria Merino The Venture With his signature red and black zoot suit inspired by the Chicano movement, Richard Reyes, also known as Pancho Claus, has been a staple among Latinos in the Houston community. But to Facebook,…
By Adda Montalvo La Prensa SAN ANTONIO — Something is certain: In this lotería game, you're always going to touch the skeleton. And to see for yourself, you can visit the "Lotería de los Muertos" exhibit by Mexican painter…
By Marco Revuelta The Venture For Leticia Puebla, this December will be the first time she will set foot inside a museum. The Houston Museum of Natural Science will be showcasing a special exhibition this winter featuring the…
By Lucia Murguia Borderzine Griselda Reyna, never imagined she would be fleeing a group of armed men who had just kidnapped and murdered her two sons. She knew she would be killed if she stayed in Ciudad Juarez….
By John Newton La Voz Latina Historically, Latino students in the U.S. have lagged behind other ethnic groups in post-secondary academic achievement. Reasons for this disparity range from a lack of financial support to inadequate college preparation during…
La Prensa Bookshare, the world’s largest online library of accessible ebooks for people with print disabilities, is preparing for the upcoming 2015-16 school year in Texas by introducing three new testimonial videos, one of which is a Spanish-language video…
By Jose Arredondo La Prensa Google Fiber’s ultra fast internet makes its way to the fast-growing city of San Antonio, Texas. Mayor Ivy Taylor made the googly-announcement this past Wednesday. This fairly new internet service is said to bring…
By Lisette Garcia The Venture EGMN reporter Lizette Garcia sets out to find the top five Hispanic leaders everyone in the Space City should know. Whether they’re helping young students land their dream job or helping citizens better themselves,…
By Natalia Bobadilla La Prensa SAN ANTONIO — More than 150 local students between the ages of 10 and 18 spent two days out of their summer delving into the realm of technology at San Antonio’s very own Geek…
By Natalie Bobadilla La Prensa SAN ANTONIO, TX — Ill and injured veterans are using their skills and mindset to hunt the enemy in a battlefield much closer to home. Through the Human Exploitation Rescue Operative (HERO) Child-Rescue Corps,…
By KeAnna Whisenhunt La Prensa de San Antonio San Antonio native and artist Moni Avila has designed a program that will educate the public on the importance of Mexican American culture and its history. Inspired by her own upbringing…
By Adda Montalvo La Prensa “El gentleman andaba por allí por los fifty” … Sounds right, no? He was tall, skinny and his mind merged one day with all the books he read of chivalry and dreaming of adventures….
By Lea Thompson La Prensa San Antonio’s missions already attract millions of tourists each year, but that number could grow thanks to the International Council on Monuments and Sites’ recent recommendation to classify them as a World Heritage Site….
La Voz DALLAS, Ga. – The Hon. Dean Carlos Bucci became the first Hispanic ever appointed to the Superior Courts of Georgia. Bucci, an attorney in Dallas, Ga., was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal as a Superior Court judge…
By Natalie Bobadilla La Prensa Texas is the state with the lowest voter turnout in the United States, but a mobile application aims to change this picture. On Thursday afternoon, the ThinkVoting and OCI Group companies launched The Voting…
By Ruth Muñoz The Venture Almost every young boy dreams of one day becoming a professional athlete, but only a select few ever realize that dream. In Houston, a young man named Pablo Salazar is working hard to turn…
By John Newton La Voz Latina SAVANNAH, GA — When Puerto Rican native, Pedro Ortiz, arrived in Savannah from Cleveland back in 2001, he didn’t bring any suitcases but he was loaded down with personal baggage. “I got off…
By Lea Thompson La Prensa San Antonio.- International students attend college in the U.S. for quality educational experiences, but the problem occurs when they choose to return home. Student groups like the Mexicanos at the University of Incarnate Word…
By Lea Thompson La Prensa SAN ANTONIO – Some food purists might cringe at the idea of “vegan barbacoa,” but Rebecca López, owner of Rebel Eats, and Beto Ricón, a self-taught cook and food activist, have already proven that…
