/tags/mexican-american-heritage Mexican American Heritage en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-23/las-tamaleras-north-texas-women-tamale-making-tradition-alive The art of making tamales during the holidays is a tradition that many Mexican families in the Texas and all over the world hold near and dear to their heart. It’s a tradition passed down from generation to generation. A group of North Texas women who call themselves Las Tamaleras are keeping the tradition alive. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-23/las-tamaleras-north-texas-women-tamale-making-tradition-alive Priscilla Rice /arts-culture/2024-07-03/blood-and-resilience-new-exhibit-shows-mexican-american-struggles-in-texas New exhibit by The Mexican American Museum of Texas showcases Texas’ history of Mexican-American citizens in early 1900s. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-07-03/blood-and-resilience-new-exhibit-shows-mexican-american-struggles-in-texas Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News /news/2023-10-17/utas-center-for-mexican-american-studies-celebrates-30-years-of-culture-on-campus As of May, more than a third of UTA undergraduates identified as Latino. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 GMT /news/2023-10-17/utas-center-for-mexican-american-studies-celebrates-30-years-of-culture-on-campus Miranda Suarez /arts-culture/2023-09-14/dieciseis-de-septiembre-events-in-dallas-fort-worth-celebrate-mexican-independence-day Fiestas, concerts and more mark the holiday, often called Diez Y Seis. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-09-14/dieciseis-de-septiembre-events-in-dallas-fort-worth-celebrate-mexican-independence-day Norma Cavazos l The Dallas Morning News /arts-culture/2023-08-15/u-s-mint-releases-jovita-idar-quarter-into-circulation The quarter honors the life and contributions of South Texas journalist and activist, Jovita Idár. Idár is one of five women highlighted as part of the 2023 American Women Quarters program. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:25:01 GMT /arts-culture/2023-08-15/u-s-mint-releases-jovita-idar-quarter-into-circulation Marian Navarro /arts-culture/2023-04-11/four-artists-dust-off-their-west-texas-boots-for-dallas-lone-gallerys-debut-exhibit You can almost hear the coyotes howl and the wind blow at Lone Gallery's exhibition of West Texas art, featuring internationally-known artist Cruz Ortiz. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:51:46 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-11/four-artists-dust-off-their-west-texas-boots-for-dallas-lone-gallerys-debut-exhibit Sally Verrando /arts-culture/2023-04-05/tcu-student-preserves-traditions-and-mexican-roots-through-dance Every movement, vocal, instrument, design on the vestuarios, or dresses, and song has a meaning, Rodriguez said. One of her goals is to discover everything about ballet folklorico and its many styles and meanings. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:43:52 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-05/tcu-student-preserves-traditions-and-mexican-roots-through-dance Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2023-03-27/overlooked-history-of-tejanas-at-the-alamo-told-in-hall-of-state-at-fair-park-exhibit “Tejanas at the Alamo: Conduits of Remembrance" is a new exhibit curated by The Mexican American Museum of Texas and the Dallas Historical Society. It seeks to share the lives of the Tejana Alamo survivors and celebrate their significant role in Texas history. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-03-27/overlooked-history-of-tejanas-at-the-alamo-told-in-hall-of-state-at-fair-park-exhibit Ariel Castillo | Dallas Morning News /news/2022-11-11/new-archaeology-could-change-story-behind-borderland-massacre-by-texas-rangers Findings at the Porvenir site in West Texas call into question the U.S. Army’s involvement in the Mexican Revolution. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:20:13 GMT /news/2022-11-11/new-archaeology-could-change-story-behind-borderland-massacre-by-texas-rangers Michael Marks | Texas Standard /politics/2022-07-19/blogger-with-ties-to-vicente-gonzalez-lobs-racist-attack-at-his-congressional-opponent-mayra-flores U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez’s campaign has a history with the politics blogger, using more than $1,000 in campaign funds to pay him for advertising services. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:00:00 GMT /politics/2022-07-19/blogger-with-ties-to-vicente-gonzalez-lobs-racist-attack-at-his-congressional-opponent-mayra-flores Matthew Choi | The Texas Tribune