State Rep. Norma Chávez warned the State Board of Education on Wednesday to include more Hispanics in new history curriculum standards or risk possible budget scrutiny.
Hispanic children make up a majority of the early elementary grades in the state’s public schools, and the proposed standards give them precious few role models, the El Paso Democrat said.
“They want to see people like themselves,” Chávez said to the board on behalf of the 44-member House Mexican American Legislative Caucus.
Of the 162 historical figures required in the proposed standards for kindergarten through high …
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State Rep. Norma Chávez warned the State Board of Education on Wednesday to include more Hispanics in new history curriculum standards or risk possible budget scrutiny.
Hispanic children make up a majority of the early elementary grades in the state’s public schools, and the proposed standards give them precious few role models, the El Paso Democrat said.
“They want to see people like themselves,” Chávez said to the board on behalf of the 44-member House Mexican American Legislative Caucus.
Of the 162 historical figures required in the proposed standards for kindergarten through high …
Raulito Navaira has been singing and performing since the age thirteen. “Raulito” as he is known to his fans, started his career with his brother Emilio Navaira. After a 28-year career, that has included multiple number one hits, many awards including a Grammy, Raulito is launching a career as a solo artist. This Album includes ten songs, of which 9 songs were composed by Raulito. The album includes something for everyone with the appreciation for Regional/Mexican/Tejano music. It includes lively cumbias, traditional rancheras, rythmic ballads and even a soft melodic …
Longtime Tex-Mex singer-songwriter Javier Galvan says he’s ready to take the next step. And yes, that means going beyond his group Fama, after more than 24 years.
“The reason I am leaving is to pursue ministry,” Galvan said Tuesday (9/15). “I feel like I put in 24 years with Fama and now I feel the tugging. That God is tugging me to pursue a fulltime ministry.”
Galvan said his ministry is non-denominational.
“We’ll minister across the board, to Catholics, Baptists, Pentecostals, anyone.”
And of course, music will factor in his ministry.
“We’ll be doing our ministry, but music …
By Felicia Frazar
The Gazette-Enterprise
Published September 11, 2009
SEGUIN —The First Baptist Church and Impact Seguin is inviting the town out for a day of fun for the whole family.
For the second year, the congregation is hosting Tejano Family Festival 2009 on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Central Park along side the Pontiac Classic Car Show.
Lupe Gonzales, event coordinator said the musical event got started last year because after many years of playing at festivals — while a part of a music group — and he rarely saw one that was family friendly.
“What …
From Thursday, September 03 2009
To Thursday, September 24 2009
1:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday of each week
Tejano Time, an informal dance get together, takes place from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, and 24 in the aerobics room of the Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities, 301 W. Bagdad Street, Round Rock.
Bring your own Tejano CD’s and join in the dancing or just watch.
Free to Center members; $1 for non members. For information, call 218-5499.
Location: Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities, 301 W. Bagdad Street, Round Rock
Contact: 218-5499
