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Hispanic Chamber, Doggett, Acevedo host Celebrando awards

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Over 900 of Central Texas’ most influential leaders are expected to share in the culmination of another successful year for the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) at their 37th annual signature event, Celebrando Austin. Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Police Chief Art Acevedo will serve as honorary co-chairs of the March 6 event at the Hilton Austin Downtown Hotel. According to Andy Martinez, President and CEO of GAHCC, the event will “celebrate the success and heart that is … [Read more...]

Understanding the Texas Primary Election

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Primary election day in Texas is March 2. Everyone needs to WAKE UP and get out to VOTE because there are several key contested races this time around. Many people don’t realize that the primary election is quite a big deal. It allows the people to decide who is the best candidate for their party. A primary is actually held by the government on behalf of the major political parties to determine which candidate will serve as the party’s nominee in the November election. To give you an idea … [Read more...]

Travis among healthiest counties in Texas

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Travis was ranked in the top ten healthiest counties in Texas. The country was seventh in terms of health outcomes (measures of mortality and morbidity) and ninth in terms of health factors (what influences the health of the county). Williamson Country, which includes parts of Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, and Georgetown, topped the list of health outcomes and ranked fifth in health factors. The University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson … [Read more...]

From the Publisher, Tiger Speaks

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Tiger Woods is scheduled to give a press conference around 10:30 a.m. today. There is much anticipation around the world’s number one golfer. Regardless, if you like golf or not, it’s a big deal. Prior to Thursday, the last time we saw Woods in public was on Thanksgiving - if you don’t count the rehab pictures. Much like older people talk about historic events and they recall there whereabouts, I was in the car with my mother when I heard the news. “Tiger Woods is car crash and taken to the … [Read more...]

Imagine Austin: How does your Austin grow?

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The City of Austin is planting the seeds of the future. It is asking for help from the community on how this garden should grow. Imagine Austin, a comprehensive two-year plan set forth by the City of Austin, wants to know how residents envision the city’s future. The City will use this public input to guide the growth, spending, and conservation of resources that Austin faces in the next few years. “The comprehensive plan is one of the biggest tools we have to shape Austin's future, and … [Read more...]

From the Publisher: Super Bowl Weekend

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What are you doing this weekend? Chances are it will have something to do with the Super Bowl. Even if you are not a fan, somehow the spectacle will reach out and suck you in. Your email, cell phone or facebook has been littered with invites, e-vites and requests for you to join someone’s ultimate Super Bowl party. I’ll admit not watching any of the traditional hype leading up to the game, so I honestly can’t tell you what number we are on. I know it’s in the 40s and it should be … [Read more...]

History should not have a color

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By Frank Garrett Jr. Once upon a time I spent the month of February crisscrossing Texas and Travis County participating in Black History programs. The colleges and schools I frequented loaded me down with certificates of appreciation, free lunch, and in some instances an honorarium. I loved the opportunity to enlighten people about our contribution to America and the world, but chaffed at having to do it during the shortest month of the year. It never escaped my mind that if History books … [Read more...]

Live United Film series begins Jan.28

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Live United Film Series Focuses on Education, Finances, and Community EngagementThe Live United Film Series, a three-part film series that aims to inspire, inform, and educate Central Texans about topics impacting our community, begins Jan. 28, 2010. The events will focus on education, financial stability, and Hispanic engagement and combine a film screening, followed by a moderated discussion with community leaders, issue experts, and community representatives. “The film series is an … [Read more...]

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