In the News & Around the Web - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/in-the-news-around-the-web/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:23:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 In the News & Around the Web - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/in-the-news-around-the-web/ 32 32 103504436 Remembering Dr. Dorothy Caram: A Houston Latina Who Opened Doors for Generations https://houstonnewmedia.org/remembering-dr-dorothy-caram-a-houston-latina-who-opened-doors-for-generations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remembering-dr-dorothy-caram-a-houston-latina-who-opened-doors-for-generations Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:23:19 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14556 Houston has lost someone truly special. Dr. Dorothy Elena Farrington Caram passed away on August 8 at the age of 92. She was many things—an educator, a cultural leader, a […]

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]]> 1006800 How Hot Is Too Hot? Houston’s New Tool Tracks Heat and Health Warnings https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-hot-is-too-hot-houstons-new-tool-tracks-heat-and-health-warnings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-hot-is-too-hot-houstons-new-tool-tracks-heat-and-health-warnings Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:52:33 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14553 Houston, we have a problem… it’s HOT. Like, “eggs-on-the-sidewalk” kind of hot. This week, Houston’s forecast is heating up in a big way. And if you’re feeling it, so is […]

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]]> 1006807 Prepare for Hurricane Beryl: Your Guide to Staying Safe https://houstonnewmedia.org/prepare-for-hurricane-beryl-your-guide-to-staying-safe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prepare-for-hurricane-beryl-your-guide-to-staying-safe Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:39:10 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14265 Hurricane season is here, and with Hurricane Beryl expected to land in Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024, it’s more important than ever to be prepared. Living in Houston, we […]

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]]> 792261 Arte Público Press 40th Anniversary and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/arte-publico-press-40th-anniversary-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arte-publico-press-40th-anniversary-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:31:03 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13838 Good morning! These are a few headlines we’re watching this week. Arte Público Press, the oldest Latino publisher, celebrates 40 years Arte Público Press’ 40th anniversary is wonderful news for […]

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]]> 423842 FIFA World Cup and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/fifa-world-cup-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fifa-world-cup-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:15:05 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13790 Good morning! These are a few headlines we’re watching this week. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Houston! Perhaps the biggest story this week is that Houston will […]

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]]> 353969 Liam and Charlotte top baby names in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/liam-and-charlotte-top-baby-names-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=liam-and-charlotte-top-baby-names-in-houston Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:12:02 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13774 I didn’t like my name when I was a kid. I could never find any of those cutesy souvenirs with the name Sandra on it. Sophia, Sarah, and Sandy were […]

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]]> 299318 Joe Campos Torres plaza and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/joe-campos-torres-plaza-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joe-campos-torres-plaza-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:00:39 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13768 Good morning! These are a few headlines we’re watching this week. Houston dedicates plaza to Joe Campos Torres As reported by ABC 13, “The City of Houston is dedicating a […]

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]]> 297034 “Selena” is back at the movie theaters and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/selena-is-back-at-the-movie-theaters-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=selena-is-back-at-the-movie-theaters-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13749 Good morning! These are a few headlines we’re watching this week. “Selena” movie turns 25, returns to theaters It’s been 25 years since “Selena” the movie originally hit movie theaters, […]

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]]> 284961 Immersive Frida Kahlo and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/immersive-frida-kahlo-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=immersive-frida-kahlo-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:55:18 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13718 Good morning! These are a few headlines we’re watching this week. Immersive Frida Kahlo The inspiring exhibit “Immersive Frida Kahlo” opened earlier this month at the Lighthouse ArtSpace in west […]

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]]> 259573 Chiquis Rivera book signing and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/chiquis-rivera-book-signing-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chiquis-rivera-book-signing-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:45:04 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13681 Good morning! These are a few headlines we’re watching this week. Chiquis Rivera is bringing her book to Houston Janney Marin Rivera—better known as Chiquis, is coming to Houston as […]

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]]> 248467 Latina Entrepreneurship Academy open for applications thru 2/18/22 https://houstonnewmedia.org/latina-entrepreneurship-academy-open-for-applications-thru-2-18-22/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=latina-entrepreneurship-academy-open-for-applications-thru-2-18-22 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:00:08 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13668 Are you a Latina business owner? Are you a Latina woman who wants to start your own business? If so, then this is for you! The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Center […]

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]]> 246816 The groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-groundhog-predicts-six-more-weeks-of-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-groundhog-predicts-six-more-weeks-of-winter Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:24:20 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13663 It’s official! Punxsutawney Phil (the very important groundhog, at least on Groundhog Day — TODAY!) has predicted six more weeks of winter. As the Houston area braces for a winter […]

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]]> 246236 Spring ISD confirms first Latina superintendent and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/spring-isd-confirms-first-latina-superintendent-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-isd-confirms-first-latina-superintendent-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:00:05 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13629 Good morning! We’re closing out the first month of the year. How’s it going so far? Today’s headlines are: the UH Hispanic Alumni Association is hosting a fashion show to […]

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]]> 244463 QEPD Vicente Fernández and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/qepd-vicente-fernandez-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qepd-vicente-fernandez-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:10:12 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13620 Good morning! We’re less than a week away from Christmas and today’s headlines include the death of Vicente Fernández, the sad fact that more than half of the COVID-19 deaths […]

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]]> 220759 Oral histories, a call for artists and other headlines to watch https://houstonnewmedia.org/oral-histories-a-call-for-artists-and-other-headlines-to-watch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oral-histories-a-call-for-artists-and-other-headlines-to-watch Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:55:23 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13609 Good morning! Today’s headlines include a grant to preserve Houston’s history, the new director of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and an artist opportunity for a new mural […]
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]]> 216871 Meet the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award 2021 Winners https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-the-mayors-hispanic-heritage-award-2021-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-the-mayors-hispanic-heritage-award-2021-winners Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:24:02 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13541 Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board are honoring five exemplary Houstonians in […]
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]]> 181025 Mellon Foundation grant will support UH Latino Humanities Studies https://houstonnewmedia.org/mellon-foundation-grant-will-support-uh-latino-humanities-studies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mellon-foundation-grant-will-support-uh-latino-humanities-studies Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:56:26 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13528 The University of Houston is part of a 16-university consortium of Tier One Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) that has received a $5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The […]
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]]> 179158 Houston Symphony Announces John Cisneros To Chair Hispanic Leadership Council https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-symphony-announces-john-cisneros-to-chair-hispanic-leadership-council/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-symphony-announces-john-cisneros-to-chair-hispanic-leadership-council Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:16:04 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13525 The Houston Symphony announced recently that John Cisneros, Ed.D is the Symphony’s Hispanic Leadership Council Chair for the 2021–22 Season. The Hispanic Leadership Council is a membership group comprising business, […]
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]]> 177983 Space City Weather is now available in Spanish https://houstonnewmedia.org/space-city-weather-is-now-available-in-spanish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=space-city-weather-is-now-available-in-spanish Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:00:06 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13515 In the midst of Hurricane Harvey, among the many weather reports, forecasters, and websites, I “discovered” Space City Weather. An independently-run website, it outshone all of the rest with its […]
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]]> 170318 Meet Comcast’s 2021 Hispanic Hero Award Honorees https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-comcasts-2021-hispanic-hero-award-honorees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-comcasts-2021-hispanic-hero-award-honorees Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:34:32 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13505 One of the great things about Hispanic Heritage Month is that many organizations take this month to honor Hispanics, Latinos, Latinx who are making a difference in the community. Comcast […]
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