Carolyn Alvarez Through EGMN I'm learning how to reach our audiences effectively.
Mackey Torres I cover sports because I'm a basketball nerd.
UFC 136 on October 8th in Houston is a perfect stage for Brian Stann and Chael Sonnen to do one thing: make a statement. One man is looking to prove himself while the other seeks redemption. A former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion, Brian Stann began his MMA career in 2006 while still on [...]
While most of the country was asleep, Netflx co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings sent an apology letter to customers acknowledging they made a huge public relations mistake when they began the separation of their DVD and streaming services. In July, the company announced they would start offering unlimited DVD-only plans separate from [...]
Keenum leads Cougars to 21-0 rout in fourth The Houston Cougars scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns Saturday night against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, as they completed a shocking come from behind win (35-34) at Joe Aillet Stadium. The Cougars are now 3-0 and undefeated for the first time since 2009. UH QB Case Keenum [...]
As a Mexican fresh from the land of the prickly pear, I arrived a year ago to Houston looking for things to do and events to go to. It was during my search for such an event that I found the Houston Hot Sauce Festival. Although it gets heavily publicized on radio and printed media, [...]
In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 by Congress to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), effective the following year. America celebrates the culture and [...]
Life-sized paintings of saints and angels along the bright-yellow walls of Rosario’s Mistic Yerberia prepare the eyes for what awaits inside. A collection of religious artifacts, herbs, candles, charms and books surround the shop, which at first glance seems to be in complete disarray. Taking in a slower look sets things in place. To [...]
Mayor Annise Parker spoke to University of Houston students about water conservation and the ongoing drought at the World Affairs lounge on campus on Tuesday. To combat these on-going issues in the city, Parker will be working with City Council to enact a burn ban that could be implemented as soon as Wednesday. “Houston is [...]
On August 17, 1988, congress passed PL 100-402 officially recognizing September 15 -October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month is designed to honor the culture, contributions and achievements of Hispanics in America. Recognition first began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Johnson and later extended to 30 days under President Reagan [...]
A New Organization is forming with the hopes of transforming how Latino voters cast their ballots and conceptualize the voting process in Harris County. The group’s name tells a great deal about their concept; the Progresista Voter Union took many months to find their identity, but finally came up with a way to explain their intentions. [...]
El poeta mexicano Efraín Bartolomé sufrió un desastroso allanamiento de morada por parte de la Policía Federal de México. El pasado 11 de agosto del 2011 a las 2:43 de la madrugada, los policías federales irrumpieron en el hogar de la familia Bartolomé destruyendo puertas, ventanas e incluso el baño en donde mantuvieron encañonados [...]
