Several small non-agricultural establishments in the Paso del Norte borderland are eligible of loans through the U.S. Business Administration, due to droughts extending across the region.
For some, masks are used just for fun when dressing up in costumes, but for art collectors Patricia and Carmine De Vivi of New Mexico, masks take on a different dimension. They aren't only beautiful piece of artwork, but a representation of a culture's history -- and in their case, an invaluable treasure for those of Mexican descent who want to cherish and preserve their heritage.
La Voz Newspapers recently began featuring Hispanic-owned start-up businesses within their pages on a monthly basis for the sake of repairing statistics that indicate that 44 percent of all start-up businesses will throw in the towel within the first four years of launching. The newspaper introduces the owners of brimming new businesses and successful long-standing businesses to the public, and uses their business knowledge to unveil the secrets of longevity and perseverance in an economy that makes independent ventures seem downright horrifying. The Montealgres, who own Chris and Phil's Body Shop, kept their business afloat by seeing the benefits of true team work, business knowledge and not being afraid to put family and friends to work for a good cause.
Nearly one-third of Texans who are 5 years and older speak Spanish at home, according to the 2000 census. And, for children younger than five years old, the percentage is much higher. Naturally, conversational habits used in the home, such as speaking Spanish, continue when in school. Nonetheless, some educators don’t like students speaking Spanish in the classroom for an invariable number of reasons. In fact, one middle school principal, Amy Lacey, in Hempstead, Texas, went as far as to tell students that they could not use Spanish in the classroom; which directly led to the principal being suspended with pay.
The importance of individualized education, especially in regards to children who suffer from learning disabilities, ESL students, and students who don't identify with the euro-centric text that they are tested on in school, has proven to be a remarkably effective method when teaching students of any age.
Texas Governor Rick Perry announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection in 2014, spurring speculation that he will be focusing on another presidential run in 2016.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued an Amber Alert in Texas for a 14-year-old girl who was kidnapped from a church parking lot in Titus County on Sunday afternoon. Authorities believe the girl to be in grave danger.
