The longtime leader of the Texas Democratic Party is stepping down.

The former president captured 55% of Latino voters in the state, according to exit polls. He also won 14 out of the 18 counties within 20 miles of the border, a number that doubled his 2020 performance in the Latino-majority region.

President Joe Biden hosted a formal ceremony Wednesday to publicly celebrate his executive order establishing an initiative to increase funding for Hispanic-serving institutions.

Bad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage."

Juan Garcia has been a HLSR volunteer for more than 20 years, beginning fresh out of law school, when he joined the HLSR’s Legal Advisory Committee and shortly after, joined the Go Tejano Committee.

91% of Hispanic Americans with substance use disorder are unable to receive treatment. Even when patients ask providers for help, barriers lacking culturally relevant education and Spanish language services make it difficult to find treatment.

Have you ever argued with someone online and made it into a play? Get to know the playwright who turned his conversations into a hilarious production.

Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people.

Federal education advocates say colleges and universities that serve higher than average Hispanic student populations are vital to the goals of educational equality and economic opportunities.

Filling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be a struggle for many Latinos, especially when there is not one box that reflects their identity.

In a lawsuit challenging redistricting in Galveston County, the 5th Circuit said the protections afforded to a single racial group don’t apply to multiple groups who collectively claim voting rights violations.

As he prepares to accept the Republican nomination for the third time, Donald Trump has promised to expand his coalition — and, in particular, to win over more of the nonwhite voters who largely rejected him during the 2020 election.

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of residents of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who joined the state's population.

Houston police are now searching for a group of men believed to be connected to at least five burglaries.

The missing 7-year-old Klein Independent School District student has been found safe, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

The Supreme Court has left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia, despite claims that it discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.

Black, white, Hispanic and Asian adults in the U.S. largely agree that the government should focus on the economy and foreign policy issues in 2024.

Border counties in Texas have some of the highest Alzheimer’s diagnosis rates in the nation, with rates ranging from 13% to 18% of people aged 65 and over.

How important is my vote? With Election Day fast approaching, many of you may be asking that very question.

A new organization is working to change the landscape of Hispanic and Latino arts and culture in the Houston community.

“Heal, heal, frog’s butt,” is the literal translation of the iconic Hispanic saying sana, sana, colita de rana.

The University of Houston ensemble will hit the stage Friday Night!

Three evenings of performances featuring some of the state’s best mariachis

Houston police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen on July 8.

The Supreme Court has sent shockwaves through higher education with a landmark decision that struck down affirmative action and left colleges across the nation searching for new ways to promote student diversity.

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the practice unconstitutional, admissions experts say other states could look to Texas’ Top 10% Plan as a way to diversify their student bodies.

A security guard was shot and killed overnight during an attempted robbery.

Researcher Dr. Jaye Derrick with the University of Houston leads a $2.9 million dollar study with the potential to develop new interventions to improve health.

A 21-year-old man is wanted for sexually abusing a child for nearly two years.

Almost half of all voters in the 2022 midterm elections cast their ballots before Election Day either by mail or through early voting, with Asian and Hispanic voters leading the way.

A coding error in an annual survey by the U.S. Census Bureau has offered unprecedented insight into how large numbers of Brazilians in the U.S. identify as Hispanic.

For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released the new estimates of how common autism is.

Legendary Mexican Saxophonist Fito Olivares, whose music soared into popularity in parties and events in the Hispanic/Latino community, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 75 years old.

A look at this year's Houston Latino Film Festival.

The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers are searching for a 26-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a child for seven years.

It’s TAMALE TIME! A Hispanic tradition that dates back centuries, and a dish that many families have year round, but especially for the holidays! Today on Houston Life, Tanji Patton from Good Taste TV got hands-on in the kitchen, showing Derrick and Courtney how to make an easy tamale recipe to make at home— and you can too!

Nearly half of Hispanic Texans live in the state’s five largest counties, a voting bloc Democrats cannot afford to lose as they struggle to compete in the state’s vast rural areas.

Millions of people are celebrating Hispanic Heritage. Houston’s East End has a lot of history when it comes to Hispanic culture and traditions.

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin accepted the Naming Commission’s change and announced it would take place by Jan. 1, 2024.

– Houston Health Foundation (HHF) is seeking applications from small community organizations that serve Hispanic, African American, Asian American, and other minority populations in the following zip codes: 77075, 77047, 77031, 77051, 77017, 77013, 77026, 77076, 77080, 77016, 77028, 77078, 77091, 77093, 77034, and 77092. This disbursement of grants will address inequities in COVID-19 outreach, expand health education, and increase testing and vaccinations.

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department Special Victims Division need the public’s help finding a man who they say sexually assaulted a child.

Metro Phoenix’s Maricopa County had among the biggest growth in white, Black and Hispanic residents last year, as well as the biggest increase overall of any U.S. county.

The federal government is taking preliminary steps toward revising racial and ethnic classifications that haven't been changed in a quarter century following calls for better categories for how people identify themselves in federal data gathering.

Houston Health Foundation (HHF) is seeking applications from small community organizations that serve Hispanic, African American, Asian American, and other minority populations for the disbursement of grants that will address inequities in COVID-19 outreach, expand health education, and increase testing and vaccinations in Houston.

As the small Texas city of Uvalde struggles to heal after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school, thoughts have also turned to making sure the school’s legacy as the place that was at the heart of a fight for the equal education of Mexican Americans over half a century ago is carried on.

An investigation is underway after police said a man was shot and killed at a homeless encampment in southwest Houston Monday.

Following a pressure campaign from outsiders, more companies are disclosing the racial breakdowns of their boards of directors.

A new report by Pew Research Center says about 6 million adults in the United States identify as Afro Latino, a distinction with deep roots in colonial Latin America.

The U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit under the Voting Rights Act against Galveston County in efforts to challenge the county’s redistricting plan.

Townewest Elementary School has been placed on a precautionary lockdown after deputies said a body was found near the Fort Bend ISD campus.

The group is asking for the elimination of the city's five at-large council seats and for the creation of four new districts.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to highlight the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans in our country, and Houston has plenty of landmarks where you can learn and celebrate this vibrant community that has made an impact in the Bayou City.

The Inspiration4 mission taking place in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month brought to mind two trailblazing astronauts.

The Houston Symphony is honoring the Bayou City’s rich Hispanic culture by bringing its annual Fiesta Sinfónica concert to Jones Hall.

No racial or ethnic group dominates for people under age 18 in the newly released 2020 census figures.

Authorities have arrested a woman who is accused of kidnapping a teen in the Humble area with the intent to terrorize and severely injure him, according to court documents. The arrest happened just days after authorities issued a call for help in locating her.

People with mental illness in the Hispanic and Latino communities face challenges getting help, including a language barrier, a lack of health insurance, fear over immigration status or a cultural belief that mental illness is a weakness.

Houston police are searching for an 11-year-old girl who was reported missing in the area.

The Texas Education Agency cited COVID-19’s disproportionate effect on communities of color as reason for lower engagement and attendance rates among students of color.

A Hispanic heritage group in Santa Fe is suing the mayor over the destruction of a U.S. veterans memorial by activists during a demonstration on Indigenous People’s Day.

Asking whether the state’s election system discriminates against people of color depends on whether you are talking to Hispanic voters, who are split, Black voters, a majority of whom say it is discriminatory, and white voters, most of whom say it isn’t, according to the new University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.

A Silver Alert was issued Sunday for a 90-year-old man reported missing in Dallas. Jesus Martinez was last seen at approximately 8 a.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Marlborough Avenue Dallas, TX in a silver 2011 Chevrolet Trax with Texas license plates 6NGXT. Martinzez is described as a Hispanic male weighing 160 pounds and standing 6 feet tall with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and khaki pants. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Desoto Police Department at (469) 658-3000.

AdAs darkness enveloped her freezing home for a second night Tuesday, Almendarez was prepared to sleep in her car with her kids. They all contracted the virus in July after her mother was infected while cleaning homes to help pay the bills. Cities rushed to set up warming centers to offer cold residents some respite. Plummer said during the storm, the few store shelves in those neighborhoods emptied fast and older people had trouble finding medication. Even as more than half of the deaths due to COVID-19 have been Black or Hispanic people, advocates have reported that these communities have fallen behind in the vaccination efforts.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Department is searching for the person who gunned down a man on Sunday outside a tire shop in south Houston. Officials said the victim, a Hispanic male in his late 20s, was a customer at Pineda Tire Shop. Police responded to a shooting at a tire shop at 4400 South Loop East Freeway. There were several witnesses on the scene and the witness recalls the male shooting another male after a verbal argument. Police said the victim was a customer of the tire shop and a manager was there when the shooting happened but did not see anything.

Gerardo Hernandez Torres, 46, is wanted in connection with the sexual abuse of a child. HOUSTON – Authorities are asking for help locating a man who is wanted in connection with the sexual abuse of a child. The victim reported the crime, and after further investigation, authorities identified Gerardo Hernandez Torres as the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip online at Crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

For Democrats to win control of the Senate, Georgia’s Black communities, as well as the state's smaller Hispanic and Asian communities, likely need to vote in the Jan. 5 runoff election by history-making margins. An Associated Press VoteCast survey of Georgia voters in November found that 22% of white voters chose Warnock and 28% chose Ossoff, compared to the 90% of Black voters who chose Ossoff and 73% who chose Warnock. Democrats also have an opportunity to capture the 15% of Black voters who chose Matt Lieberman, another Democratic candidate who competed against Warnock in last month’s race. There are signs that turnout in Georgia could indeed be high in the runoffs. “Do you have a plan to vote in the runoff election?” another canvasser, Graco Hernandez Valenezuela, asked Tyrone Vereen, a 62-year-old Black retired police officer who answered the door.

If you’re not as familiar with Colombian food, same, but I was ready for a tasty crash course! te traemos su definición... Posted by Mi Pueblito Restaurant on Tuesday, August 4, 2020If you’re searching for good, authentic Colombian food, Mi Pueblito is the place to go. Mi Pueblito doesn’t just celebrate Colombian culture through food. “It’s really, really important for us. You know, Colombians feel our country really, really deep in our hearts.”Both of Mi Pueblito’s locations are currently open for dine-in and takeout.

(AP Photo/Jeff Amy)LILBURN, Ga. – As Georgia heads into two key runoffs that will determine control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats are hoping to count on Latino voters who helped tilt the state blue in November. Many of those who can vote are young adults, with about 20,000 Georgia Latinos turning 18 each year, according to census figures. But Latino voters could be part of a coalition just big enough for Ossoff and Warnock to win. Georgia is multilingual and multiethnic,” said Gigi Pedraza, executive director of Georgia’s Latino Community Fund, which has helped mobilize Latino voters. Jason Anavitarte was a national Latino adviser to Trump this year and won a state Senate seat northwest of Atlanta as a Republican.

Another avenue Smith got help from was through a $2,000 grant from the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce after going through its Business Institute Program. Dr. Laura Murillo, the President & CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber, said a donor provided the organization with resources to provide grants. Murillo said many other businesses also took part in the Paycheck Protection Program when it was available through the SBA. For more information about the resources available to business owners, be sure to visit Houston Hispanic Chamber’s website and the SBA website. For a closer look at the survey done by the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, visit UH website.

HOUSTON, Texas – Houston police are searching for a 63-year-old man diagnosed with dementia who was reported missing. Esteban Torres, was last seen Wednesday, Oct. 28 leaving the Harris County Joint Processing Center, located at 700 N San Jacinto St., on foot, according to police. Torres is described as a Hispanic male weighing 165 pounds and standing 5′6′' tall with brown eyes and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a white coat and black jeans. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Patrol at (713) 884-3131 or the Houston Police Department Missing Persons Division at (832) 394-1840.

SOUTHEAST HOUSTON, Ingrando Park – Local rap artists are making their mark in the Houston rap scene by telling the struggles of the Hispanic community. They said Houston Latino rap artists are known all around the world for their unique beats, rhythm and flow. Rap artists Grimm, Shadow, Filero and Ikeman took a picture together, which later became their first album’s cover. Never did they imagine they would become pioneers for young Houston Latino rap artists. Smith hopes the world continues to learn about the Latino culture through the eyes of Houston area rap artists.

HOUSTON, Texas – UPDATE: Houston police reported Saturday afternoon that the child has been located. The Houston Police Department is searching for a juvenile reported missing in Houston. Emily Juliet Hernandez, 10, was last seen around 10 p.m. Friday near an apartment complex located at the intersection of Goodson Drive and Imperial Valley Drive in north Houston. Hernandez is described as a Hispanic female weighing 80 pounds and standing 5′4′' tall with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, floral pajama pants, and red tennis shoesAnyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Missing Persons Division at (832) 394-1840.

HOUSTON – This month is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage month which traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston preserved all of the fun with showcasing the food, desserts, drinks, dance and music that’s well known in the Hispanic community. The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH) is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 by a group of professionals living in Houston that joined together to preserve and disseminate the richness of Hispanic culture, values, and civic interests with the community of Houston, TX. They continue to support the Hispanic youth by providing scholarships to help continue their education. All this month they will have events that will spotlight the Hispanic culture and educate others about their traditions.

He went through 33 different auditions around the world before getting into the Houston Symphony, and we are so lucky to have him in Houston! He was appointed as the Houston Symphony’s Principal Timpanist in 2018. His first experience with the Houston Symphony was the European tour where the orchestra got standing ovations in places such as Vienna and Berlin. Even though he came on a music scholarship, English was not required. To learn more about the Houston Symphony, click HERE.

HOUSTON – September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Art of the World Gallery is currently showcasing the art of five different Hispanic artists. Stop into the gallery, which is located located in River Oaks, to see pieces from Lita Cabellut, Fernando Botero, Oswaldo Vigas, Wifredo Lam, and Oscar Saborío. Their current main exhibition is Lita Cabellut’s ‘The Colors That Remain.’ She is best known for beautiful large pieces, that capture her subjects in different moments and emotions. The Art of the World Gallery is free to the public, but they also have a partnership with Artika where $500 from any book sales from Lita Cabellut and Fernando Botero goes straight to supporting the Houston art community and local artists. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with the gallery’s art advisor, Rebecca Rios, about the beautiful pieces they have to see and purchase.

Update: Houston police located an elderly woman who had been reported missing Saturday. The Houston Police Department is searching for an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s reported missing in Houston. Gloria Saldana, 76, was last seen Friday leaving the 10100 block of Lost Trail St. in an unknown direction. Saldana is described as a Hispanic female weighing 104 pounds and standing 4′8′' tall with brown eyes and black and grey hair. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Patrol at (713) 884-3131 or the Houston Police Department Missing Persons Division at (832) 394-1840.

He courted Hispanic voters near Miami and Black voters in Atlanta. “This is an unusual name for an organization whose ideology and tactics are right now destroying many Black lives,” Trump charged. On Friday morning, at his golf club in Doral, Florida, Trump tried to blunt Biden’s support among Hispanic voters at a “Latinos for Trump” roundtable. But a Monmouth University poll also conducted this month found Biden well ahead of Trump among Latino voters in the state, 58% to 32%. Hispanic voters in Florida tend to be somewhat more Republican-leaning than Hispanic voters nationwide because of the state’s Cuban American population, which Trump acknowledged several times in his remarks.

HOUSTON – The Children’s Museum Houston will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual activities and storytimes via social media. The museum’s free event will recognize the achievements and success of the Hispanic community between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. Wednesday at 3:45 p.m.Toma Todo – via FacebookUp your chances in this traditional Mexican spinning top game where the winner takes it all! Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln – via InstagramExplore how a talented Venezuelan girl showed her amazing skills to President Lincoln in this storytime. Thursday at 3:45 p.m.Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe – via FacebookThere’s no celebration without food!

LOS ANGELES – Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez and Eva Longoria will be among the participants in a monthlong online celebration of Latino contributions to television. It’s the first such event by Paley to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Among the highlights of the event (all times Eastern):— “A Tribute to Hispanic Achievements on Television,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Yahoo Entertainment. Estefan, Longoria, Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits and George Lopez are among those participating, with Soledad O’Brien as moderator. — “Telemundo’s ‘La Reina del Sur’: A Conversation with the Stars,” Oct. 2, Yahoo Entertainment and Yahoo en Español.

That's fueling an urgent effort by Biden, Harris and their allies to shore up older voters, suburbanites and African Americans to make up for potential shortcomings elsewhere. If Biden reclaims the upper Midwest for Democrats, he won’t need Florida to capture the presidency. Hispanic voters in Florida tend to be somewhat more Republican-leaning than Hispanic voters nationwide because of the state’s Cuban American population. Nationally, little public polling is available to measure the opinions of Latino voters this year and whether they differ from four years ago. “As we get closer to November you’re going to see an even greater amount of activity to turn out Latino voters," Alex said.

Biden has struggled to build enthusiasm among young voters, and some Democrats have expressed concerns about what they see as the campaign's lack of outreach to Latino voters, which Sanders echoed on MSNBC. How do we get them to vote?”A Biden campaign adviser, Symone Sanders, was asked Sunday on ABC's “This Week” whether the campaign would take Sanders' advice. “The enthusiasm is with Trump, not with Biden,” Sanders said. The Biden campaign has focused much of its early efforts on those three states, with Biden and running mate Kamala Harris visiting all three in recent weeks. While Sanders made his concerns public in recent interviews, he also has expressed them in private to the Biden campaign, according to Faiz Shakir, Sanders’ former presidential campaign manager.

With both the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the National Football League season converging this month, what better time to look back at the first known Hispanic player to play in the NFL?

HOUSTON Two people drowned in Galveston on Saturday, according to officials. A 57-year-old Hispanic man was pulled out of the water around 4 p.m., according to Galveston Island Beach Patrol. Officials said the lifeguard spotted two swimmers far from shore midway between the 43 and 47 street rock groins. Authorities also said a body found in Galveston is believed to be that of a 16-year-old reported missing Saturday night. The teen went missing around 9:30 p.m.A family friend said the teen had been swimming with friends near the 4400 block of Seawall Blvd.

HOUSTON – Deputies said two men were killed during a robbery at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County Thursday. Deputies said when they arrived at the scene, they found two Hispanic males dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies say after the shooting, three Hispanic men were seen running away from the apartment and haven't been seen since. According to deputies, one man is described as being tall with a dark complexion and wore a mask with a Texas flag logo on it. Investigators are looking for the suspects and plan to check out surveillance footage to help their investigation.

Legendary KPRC 2 anchor Bill Balleza shares his retirement plans | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: January 27, 2020, 4:15 pmAfter a remarkable 49-year career, legendary KPRC2 anchor, Bill Balleza, is retiring from television. Throughout his years as journalist, he’s become a Houston icon and has left a mark for his professionalism and respect to viewers. Now that he’s less than one week away from staring the next chapter in his life, he shared with Houston Life what that moment will mean to him and what he plans to do next.

HOUSTON – A man is dead after what appears to be a robbery gone wrong, according to the Houston Police Department. The police say an older Hispanic man was found dead on the sidewalk on Fairdale Lane near Richmond Avenue and Hillcroft Street around 6 p.m. Saturday. Investigators say the victim was walking with his son when they were approached by three men. Police believe the man was robbed and shot, and then the men fled the area. “We have three Hispanic male suspects that fled the scene in a light-colored silver, tan sedan,” detective Cory Arrington said.

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HOUSTON –The Institute of Hispanic Culture (IHCH) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1965. According to the IHCH, “IHCH serves the Hispanic community, providing different educational and networking activities in collaboration with local universities, the Texas Commission of the Arts, Houston Arts Alliance, the Miller Outdoor Theater, and other private organizations and sponsors. The main priorities of IHCH are education and preserving Hispanic culture and values. Each school year scholarship funds are granted to worthy high school, college and medical school students. According to the IHCH, “The goal of the Scholarships Committee is to reflect the mission of The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, which is: to disseminate the Hispanic arts, language, literature and culture and to help Hispanic students fulfill their higher education aspirations in any field of expertise."

In a study conducted by the Centers for the Disease Control and Preventing, health trends in Hispanics across the world were evaluated.