/tags/little-mexico Little Mexico en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:16:08 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-13/the-story-of-dallas-largest-barrio-little-mexico ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº's Recovering the Stories video series chronicles historic communities of color across Dallas, taking a closer look at how subjects like police brutality and gentrification have disproportionately affected these neighborhoods. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:16:08 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-13/the-story-of-dallas-largest-barrio-little-mexico ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº /news/2023-07-24/fifty-years-later-dallas-pays-tribute-to-12-year-old-santos-rodriguez-recalls-his-murder City leaders and residents remember when Santos Rodriguez was killed by a Dallas police officer. Events, including a city proclamation, are marking the 50th anniversary. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /news/2023-07-24/fifty-years-later-dallas-pays-tribute-to-12-year-old-santos-rodriguez-recalls-his-murder Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /news/2023-07-19/a-dallas-police-officer-killed-12-year-old-santos-rodriguez-50-years-ago-but-he-is-remembered Dallas community leaders have planned several events to mark the 50th anniversary of Santos Rodriguez's murder by a Dallas police officer. A documentary titled "Santos Vive" will be screened for free at different locations. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /news/2023-07-19/a-dallas-police-officer-killed-12-year-old-santos-rodriguez-50-years-ago-but-he-is-remembered Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /news/2022-02-12/new-sculpture-honors-santos-rodriguez-nearly-50-years-after-he-was-killed-by-dallas-police Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and other city officials unveiled a statue of Santos Rodriguez Saturday. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 19:04:51 GMT /news/2022-02-12/new-sculpture-honors-santos-rodriguez-nearly-50-years-after-he-was-killed-by-dallas-police Elena Rivera /news/2021-07-24/48-years-later-the-latino-community-in-dallas-continues-to-pay-tribute-to-santos-rodriguez Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia apologized to Santos Rodriguez’s mother for the young Mexican American boy’s death 48 years ago. Saturday, an annual caravan drove through the city honoring Santos’ life and making sure his death is not forgotten. Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:00:09 GMT /news/2021-07-24/48-years-later-the-latino-community-in-dallas-continues-to-pay-tribute-to-santos-rodriguez Alejandra Martinez /arts-culture/2018-07-23/film-art-project-aim-for-honest-reflection-on-12-year-olds-murder-in-dallas-little-mexico Forty-five years ago — on July 24, 1973 — a Dallas police officer shot and killed a 12-year-old Mexican-American boy, Santos Rodriguez, while he sat handcuffed inside a patrol car. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 22:11:50 GMT /arts-culture/2018-07-23/film-art-project-aim-for-honest-reflection-on-12-year-olds-murder-in-dallas-little-mexico Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /education/2015-07-31/in-dallas-a-new-generation-learns-the-history-of-little-mexico-and-pike-park At the Pike Park summer camp in Dallas, kids do the usual summer camp stuff -- play games, dance, draw and eat. What makes this camp different? The kids… Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:10:33 GMT /education/2015-07-31/in-dallas-a-new-generation-learns-the-history-of-little-mexico-and-pike-park Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /arts-culture/2013-11-01/dallas-pike-park-turns-100-celebrating-little-mexicos-past-and-future The park that was once a centerpiece of Dallas' Little Mexico turns 100 this year. Although it hardly resembles the cultural gathering place it once was,… Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:22:00 GMT /arts-culture/2013-11-01/dallas-pike-park-turns-100-celebrating-little-mexicos-past-and-future Lauren Silverman /texas-news/2013-06-18/electrical-short-sparked-fire-at-lunas-tortilla-factory-owner-plans-to-rebuild Dallas Fire-Rescue officials say an electrical short caused a fire Monday that destroyed Luna’s Tortilla Factory on Harry Hines Boulevard. They say the… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:54:01 GMT /texas-news/2013-06-18/electrical-short-sparked-fire-at-lunas-tortilla-factory-owner-plans-to-rebuild Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom