Posted on · The Houston-area school districts were among 11 across Texas that received warning letters this month from Brewer Storefront, a law firm affiliate that has previously challenged school districts and municipalities in the state over the makeup of their governing bodies and how their leaders are elected.
Posted on · Latinos will hold three seats on the 16-member city council, up from one in recent years, after the elections of Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez and Julian Ramirez. Houston's population is nearly 45% Hispanic.
Posted on · 60 years ago President John F. Kennedy visited Houston and spoke with Latino civil rights leaders, what officials say was a "pivotal moment in Mexican-American history.”
Posted on · The president of a Houston-area LULAC council called the decision by Brazosport ISD "pure nonsense" and a "flagrant act of discrimination."
Posted on · Twenty students from Humble Summer Creek High School were prevented from wearing colorful cultural sashes at their graduation ceremony, prompting accusations of discrimination from the Latino community.
Posted on · A school district spokesperson says the 20 impacted students should have been allowed to wear their colorful stoles at Saturday's graduation ceremony, but added that the snafu "had nothing to do with race or culture."
Posted on · A variety of free, holiday-themed events are planned for this weekend, with some catering to adults and others to families.
Posted on · The annual parade, in celebration of Houston's Hispanic culture and heritage, is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 6 near Minute Maid Park.
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Posted on · The group alleges Houston City Council -- which currently has one Hispanic councilmember-- is failing to properly represent minorities throughout the city due to City Council's five at-large positions.
Posted on · Some voters have reported being told to go to the wrong polling location, receiving false mailers, and not receiving absentee ballots.
Posted on · Before they’re even signed into law, the state’s new maps for congressional and statehouse districts have been challenged in federal court by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Posted on · The planning comes in response to the removal of a nearly 30-year-old Heights mural.
Posted on · Johnny Mata has dedicated more than half his life fighting against police brutality in Houston’s communities of color.
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