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Author: Sandra Fernandez

Sandra Fernandez is a professional communicator, tech enthusiast, book lover, and blogger. You can find her main blog at SandraSays.com and more of her writing at HispanicHouston.com.

A call for poets… from Sarah Cortez!

Are you a poet? Can you answer the question “what do you remember about Mexico?” in poetry? Then this opportunity might be for you! Houston-based poet/author Sarah Cortez is looking […]

September 18, 2013September 17, 2013 Sandra Fernandez Arts & Entertainment, General

“In Search of the American Dream” Media Event and Preview Screening

Houston media and new media have been invited to a preview of the Houston-based film “In Search of the American Dream.” The event will include an advance view of the […]

September 17, 2013September 17, 2013 Sandra Fernandez Arts & Entertainment, General, H-town

Fall TV: “Dancing with the Stars”

Season 17 of “Dancing with the Stars” premieres Monday featuring Christina Milian as one of the contestants. More about Milian, from ABC: Christina Milian is a multi-talented phenomenon whose resume […]

September 14, 2013September 14, 2013 Sandra Fernandez Arts & Entertainment, General

Houston’s Huelga Schools

Houstonians, and everyone else, can learn more about Houston’s Huelga Schools of the 1970s thanks to the efforts of Jacob Tate, a student at Pin Oaks Middle School. Tate spent several […]

September 14, 2013September 14, 2013 Sandra Fernandez Community, General, People & Profiles

Things to do this weekend to kick off Fiestas Patrias

Every year we observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15. The celebration actually started out as Hispanic Heritage Week, in 1968, and was “promoted” to Hispanic Heritage Month by […]

September 13, 2013September 13, 2013 Sandra Fernandez General, H-town

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    Fantastic Animals from México: Alebrijes and Nahuales – September 15–October 18, 2026
    Fantastic Animals from México: Alebrijes and Nahuales – September 15–October 18, 2026
    15 Sep 26

    Astros Hispanic Heritage Weekend – September 18–20, 2026
    Astros Hispanic Heritage Weekend – September 18–20, 2026
    18 Sep 26

    Día de la Hispanidad: Alma Latina – September 26, 2026
    Día de la Hispanidad: Alma Latina – September 26, 2026
    26 Sep 26

    México en el Corazón – September 26, 2026
    México en el Corazón – September 26, 2026
    26 Sep 26

    47th Annual Festival Chicano – October 1–3, 2026
    47th Annual Festival Chicano – October 1–3, 2026
    1 Oct 26

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  • Realistic watercolor illustration celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston, with folklórico dancers, mariachi musicians, a colorful alebrije and families gathered against the downtown Houston skyline.

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston: 2026 Events

     September 15, 2026
  • A group of community leaders, artists, and advocates—including Dr. Dorothy Caram and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner—pose together at the ALMAAHH kick-off event. The group stands in front of a colorful mural, celebrating the launch of Houston’s Latino museum and cultural arts initiative.

    Remembering Dr. Dorothy Caram: A Houston Latina Who Opened Doors for Generations

     August 14, 2025
  • A crowd of people at an outdoor event in bright sunlight, their skin glistening with sweat. A man in the foreground wearing sunglasses and a sleeveless shirt holds a clear plastic cup and adjusts his glasses, while others around him shield their faces and drink cold beverages. Palm trees and colorful vendor tents are visible in the blurred background.

    How Hot Is Too Hot? Houston’s New Tool Tracks Heat and Health Warnings

     August 13, 2025
  • Hispanic female graduates in caps and gowns smile and wave during a graduation ceremony. The Tu Camino Scholarship supports Hispanic adults pursuing career growth through education. Credit: Lone Star College System.

    2025 Tu Camino Scholarship Helps Hispanic Adults in Houston Return to School

     August 7, 2025
  • Eva Longoria stands confidently on a soccer field with four Club Necaxa players wearing their red and white team uniforms. The players pose with a soccer ball as mountains and training facilities are visible in the background. This promotional image is for the upcoming docuseries “Necaxa.”

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     August 3, 2025
Noticias Newswire

HITN Presents El Sueño Americano, a Spanish-Language Special Edition of Documentary Amerigo: The Search for The American Dream

PRESS RELEASE - Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:24:48
— Special broadcast and exclusive digital capsules spotlight a timely national conversation during Hispanic Heritage Month —

Total Wireless and Western Union Bring The Sights and Sounds of Guadalajara to Los Angeles with ‘Mexico Transferred’

PRESS RELEASE - Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:06:36
— Immersive Boyle Heights experience opens September 25 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring every day life traditions of Guadalajara, Mexico —

Culturally Relevant Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Care Strategies

PRESS RELEASE - Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:29:28
NEW YORK, NY — September 16, 2026 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors, cardiovascular disease has surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the United States. Hispanic people represent nearly 1 in 5 of the U.S. population and …

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