Obama: Spike in Children at Border ‘Urgent Humanitarian Situation’

Obama: Spike in Children at Border ‘Urgent Humanitarian Situation’

NewsTaco June 4, 2014

*Since the beginning of the year, an average of 333 unaccompanied children from Central America arrive each day at the U.S. border. President Obama has has put FEMA in charge […]

Freedom of Speech: Except in Hempstead Texas

Mary Mata December 20, 2013

By Valeka Cruz, Being Latino Growing up, I used to sit with my Nana at her kitchen table and she would tell me stories about what my hometown was like […]

JFK’s last night: The Kennedy mystique and Latino power

Mary Mata November 15, 2013

By Tony Castro, Voxxi Estoy muy contenta de estar en el gran estado de Texas y  estar con ustedes que forman parte de la noble tradición española que tanto ha […]

What Nobody Says About Austin

Mary Mata October 31, 2013

This article was suggested by Taquista Tony Diaz. By Cecilia Ballí, Texas Monthly Austin prides itself on its cultural liberalism and sophistication, but given the invisibility of Latinos, it irked […]

Not giving up – Mexican whose feet were cut off to ride bike 670 miles

Mary Mata October 16, 2013

By Kristina Puga, NBCLatino Two years ago Carlos Gutierrez lived in his native Chihuahua, Mexico and had it all — a wife, two young children and a lucrative beverage and […]

A Third Legal Challenge to Texas Voter ID Law

Mary Mata September 18, 2013

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Two groups representing minority voters and officeholders sued to block the state’s new voter ID law, which will be used for the first time […]

George P. Bush Among Other Latinos Vying For Top Political Posts In TX

Mary Mata September 4, 2013

By Fox News Latino Three Latinos are vying for some of the top currently open Texas political seats. With the March primary six months away, and Labor Day behind them, […]

Why America’s Political Destiny Hinges On What Happens Next with Latinos In Texas

Mary Mata September 3, 2013

By Ralph Benko, Forbes The political stakes could hardly be higher. Latinos, who have leaned Democratic, demographically are surging in Texas. And if the Democrats can turn Texas blue (or even […]

Science Channel Airs Show About ‘Chupacabras’ Found in Texas

Mary Mata

By Jorge Calvillo , Latinos Post One of the most mysterious creatures of Latino popular culture is the infamous “Chupacabras,” an alleged animal capable of sucking the blood of its prey, usually […]

Parents of Latina Former San Antonio City Councilwoman Respond to Intolerance

Mary Mata August 28, 2013

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco A storm of controversy has settled over San Antonio, Texas, concerning the expansion of the City’s anti-discrimination ordinance. The expansion proposes the inclusion of LGBT persons […]