Texas

November 03, 2020

Many eyes are on Texas’ 22nd congressional district, which is quickly becoming one of the most ethnically and racially diverse in the US.

2020 US presidential election

Former presidential hopeful Julián Castro urges Latinos to vote for Biden

The World

October 30, 2020

Since early summer, the former San Antonio mayor has been a surrogate for Democratic challenger Joe Biden on the campaign trail.

Every 30 Seconds

2020 Election: The voting power of Latino youth

The World

October 21, 2020

VIDEO: Eight Latino first-time voters tell The World about their politics, priorities and concerns leading up to the November presidential election.

Every 30 Seconds

For this young Latino, spending more time with family is an upside to the pandemic

The World

September 23, 2020

Izcan Ordaz, an 18-year-old college freshman, expected to move to campus at the University of Texas at Austin last month. Instead, he's taking classes virtually from home — and learning a lot more about his parents' upbringing.

Old Mexican recipes going as far back as the 1700s made available during lockdown as e-books

The World

August 27, 2020

The University of Texas at San Antonio is home to the largest collection of historic Mexican cookbooks in North America — some dating back to the 1700s, including many handwritten manuscripts.

Natural disasters

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Associated Press

August 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border.

Lifestyle

Zoom weddings: A blessing in disguise?

The World

August 24, 2020

With friends and family spread out across the globe, perhaps a Zoom wedding is the only way to really have everyone present — in pandemic times or not.

Every 30 Seconds

As Election Day nears, it's not just about winning the 'Latino vote.' It's about making a real connection.

The World

August 11, 2020

A sense of belonging — meaning, how society perceives you — along with feeling respected and valued — can be powerful forces to mobilize or discourage voting.

Global Politics

US orders China to close its consulate in Houston

Associated Press

July 22, 2020

The United States said Wednesday that it has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston "to protect American intellectual property" and the private information of Americans.

Every 30 Seconds

Trump, Biden boost efforts to reach Texas Latino voters

The World

July 15, 2020

With four months left until Election Day in November, US presidential candidates are ramping up their efforts to court Latino voters.

Texas

Indian Americans are crucial voting bloc in Houston's hotly contested House race

Former presidential hopeful Julián Castro urges Latinos to vote for Biden

2020 Election: The voting power of Latino youth

For this young Latino, spending more time with family is an upside to the pandemic

Old Mexican recipes going as far back as the 1700s made available during lockdown as e-books

Laura blasts Gulf Coast with wind, rain and wall of seawater

Zoom weddings: A blessing in disguise?

As Election Day nears, it's not just about winning the 'Latino vote.' It's about making a real connection.

US orders China to close its consulate in Houston

Trump, Biden boost efforts to reach Texas Latino voters

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