HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

As the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, of Brownsville, wants to honor these Tejano music icons—as well as others, such as Roberto Pulido.

Hailing from Houston’s southeast side, Nick Gaitan is a talented bassist that has toured overseas with artists like Billy Joe Shaver and Nikki Hill.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the McDonald's French Fry Truck will be giving fans free fries at Buccaneer Stadium Friday.

Throughout the years, the National Football League has worked extensively to grow the game of football in Mexico -- from playing a regular-season game each year in Mexico City, to starting up more youth programs in the country to get kids involved from a young age.

It is one of the most famous songs recorded, depicting one of the most famous tragedies in music history.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to highlight the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans in our country, and Houston has plenty of landmarks where you can learn and celebrate this vibrant community that has made an impact in the Bayou City.

During the month of October, McDonald's french fry truck will travel to high school football games throughout the Rio Grande Valley and deliver free fries to fans.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Kyle will host an open dialogue with an expertise panel on Friday, Oct.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The Inspiration4 mission taking place in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month brought to mind two trailblazing astronauts.

During the pandemic, a local mom from Eastex Jensen came up with a unique way to provide an outlet for creativity in Houston’s diverse communities with little to no access to art.

One of golf’s more entertaining events, the Ryder Cup, begins on Friday and figures to be a lively and must-see event, once again, for golf and sports fans throughout the world.

A fully staged theatrical production that features international, regional, and local artists guaranteed to make you dance.

Check out a list of some things to do all over H-Town this weekend!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mattel and Barbie adds two unique “role model” dolls to their collection.

September 16 is Mexican Independence Day, and the background behind it no doubt resonates deeply with many.

The street festival celebrated civic unity in Corpus Christi while also incorporating Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebrations.

Nearly 20% of Americans are Latino or Hispanic and they buy more movie tickets per capita. But a new report says just 7% of all lead characters in 2019's top-grossing films were Hispanic or Latino.

KPRC 2 is celebrating Hispanic Heritage by teaming up with Telemundo Houston to launch a multilingual COVID vaccine awareness public service campaign targeting Houston’s LatinX community. The “Plan Your Vaccine” campaign features news anchors from both stations.

KPRC 2 has teamed up with Telemundo Houston to make it easy for more people in our community to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The legendary musician and famed guitarist is telling us all about his new tour and studio album ‘Blessings and Miracles.’

Texas A&M International University, one of the Top 10 Colleges with the Most Hispanic...

The number of lives lost in the 9/11 attacks likely would have been higher had William Rodriguez not been one of five people to have this inside the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Imagine coming into work one day like you normally do, but then later on, frantically embarking on a mission in which the success of it might result in your death.

The Houston Symphony is honoring the Bayou City’s rich Hispanic culture by bringing its annual Fiesta Sinfónica concert to Jones Hall.

Tom Flores got up during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech and gave a reason as to why he was the second speaker of all the inductees that night.

Raul Malo, the band’s lead singer and songwriter explained about the inspiration behind their new album entitled En Español. The Mavericks En Espanol. Also, for the first time the band recorded an all-Spanish album, a concept the band embraced as a whole. “We’ve always prided ourselves in finding that little thread that connects all kinds of music. 💙 Listen or get your copy of this #1 📀👇@monomundorecs @ThirtyTigers🎧 https://t.co/rZXWmRXpY7 🌵 pic.twitter.com/JkkMWQpFe3 — The Mavericks (@MavericksMusic) September 1, 2020The Mavericks' new album En Espanol, is available to stream and buy now.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Whataburger has created a restaurant-themed Loteria set. Whataburger shared a preview of the 36-card set featuring Texans' favorite menu items on its Instagram account. The game also includes four versions of the tablas or playing boards to get the entire family involved. “Our version of classic Lotería celebrates all the things you love about Whataburger and makes sitting around the table with family a lot more fun,” according to Whataburger. Click here to download the Loteria set.

HOUSTON – For some students in Houston, music, art, dance or theater programming may not always be available in school. Born in El Paso, Texas, Alice Valdez began her music career in elementary school. “My mother decided that all of us were going to play instruments," recalled Valdez, founder of MECA. All they had was maybe visual art and general music," said Valdez. For more than four decades, MECA has provided artistic programming, educational resources and services to underserved students and adults.

HOUSTON – This month is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage month which traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston preserved all of the fun with showcasing the food, desserts, drinks, dance and music that’s well known in the Hispanic community. The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH) is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 by a group of professionals living in Houston that joined together to preserve and disseminate the richness of Hispanic culture, values, and civic interests with the community of Houston, TX. They continue to support the Hispanic youth by providing scholarships to help continue their education. All this month they will have events that will spotlight the Hispanic culture and educate others about their traditions.

Real talk: Monday is National Taco Day, and we’ve been brainstorming ways to mark the occasion.

HOUSTON – It’s Friday and Happy Hour, and we’re celebrating with a nod to Hispanic Heritage Month. The business stakes its claim as the first craft cocktail bar in Houston, using only fresh ingredients in its unique Latin-infused menu. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and to promote the upcoming Day of the Dead celebration, Mitchell shared two classic cocktail recipes to help us get the party started. CUBAN MOJITOUnder the Volcano owner Peter Mitchell shares the recipe to mix up a classic Cuban Mojito. Long standing Houston neighborhood bar Under the Volcano makes health and safety preparations ahead of its annual Day of the Dead celebration.

They’re Tish Hinojosa, Stephanie Urbina Jones and Patricia Vonne, known as The Texicana Mamas. The Texicana Mamas are a cross-cultural musical fusion. Listen/purchase:https://t.co/K2ekQIgCIw pic.twitter.com/LdZqaYOnoD — TheTexicanaMamas (@TexicanaMamas) August 21, 2020The Texicana Mamas released their self-titled debut album in August. One of the Texicana Mamas has appeared on the silver screen. You can listen to The Texicana Mama’s music on all streaming platforms.

HOUSTON – September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Art of the World Gallery is currently showcasing the art of five different Hispanic artists. Stop into the gallery, which is located located in River Oaks, to see pieces from Lita Cabellut, Fernando Botero, Oswaldo Vigas, Wifredo Lam, and Oscar Saborío. Their current main exhibition is Lita Cabellut’s ‘The Colors That Remain.’ She is best known for beautiful large pieces, that capture her subjects in different moments and emotions. The Art of the World Gallery is free to the public, but they also have a partnership with Artika where $500 from any book sales from Lita Cabellut and Fernando Botero goes straight to supporting the Houston art community and local artists. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with the gallery’s art advisor, Rebecca Rios, about the beautiful pieces they have to see and purchase.

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot or an air fryer?

An argument bubbles over which coffee makes the best espresso.

HOUSTON – The Children’s Museum Houston will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual activities and storytimes via social media. The museum’s free event will recognize the achievements and success of the Hispanic community between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. Wednesday at 3:45 p.m.Toma Todo – via FacebookUp your chances in this traditional Mexican spinning top game where the winner takes it all! Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln – via InstagramExplore how a talented Venezuelan girl showed her amazing skills to President Lincoln in this storytime. Thursday at 3:45 p.m.Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe – via FacebookThere’s no celebration without food!

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with countries celebrating independence days.

HOUSTON – Guillermo ‘Memo’ Villarreal, 81, first opened up Memo’s Record Shop in 1968. The East End record store sells different types of music and movies and serves as a musical museum of sorts with some of the world’s greatest Spanish superstars posing for pictures with Villarreal. “Vicente Fernandez, Juan Gabriel, Antonio Aguilar, Rigo Tovar, Lucha Villa and Jose Jose,” said Villarreal. Villareal has been in the record business for about 52 years and offers a vast selection of different types of music including Mariachi, Conjunto, Tejano and salsa. Before opening his record store, Villarreal was a successful music promoter, responsible for bringing stars like Vicente Fernandez to Houston for the very first time.

As if there aren’t enough reasons to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, simply watching your TV is another great way to pay tribute.

LOS ANGELES – Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez and Eva Longoria will be among the participants in a monthlong online celebration of Latino contributions to television. It’s the first such event by Paley to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Among the highlights of the event (all times Eastern):— “A Tribute to Hispanic Achievements on Television,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Yahoo Entertainment. Estefan, Longoria, Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits and George Lopez are among those participating, with Soledad O’Brien as moderator. — “Telemundo’s ‘La Reina del Sur’: A Conversation with the Stars,” Oct. 2, Yahoo Entertainment and Yahoo en Español.

During National Hispanic Heritage month, KPRC 2 and Burlington are celebrating the unique stories, traditions and achievements of Hispanic-Americans by recognizing their vast contributions. But just how much do you really know about the month-long celebration? Test your Hispanic Heritage Month knowledge below! Related: Nominate a Houstonian to be featured in our ‘Voices of Houston’ series

HOUSTON – KPRC 2 believes the diverse people of Houston should be celebrated every day, not just one month out of the year. That’s why, as part of our decades-long mission of diversity and inclusion, we’ve created Voices of Houston, a way to recognize people, businesses and organizations making a difference in our community. We want to share your inspiring stories on the air & on our digital platforms. Please include a picture, name, email, phone number and a couple of sentences describing what makes you a great candidate. Please include a picture, contact information and a description of why you think they are a great candidate.

It might have been more than a half-century ago, but the impact of the Delano grape strike will always be felt -- not only in Hispanic history, but labor history in general.

With both the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the National Football League season converging this month, what better time to look back at the first known Hispanic player to play in the NFL?

The month of September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and we want to see how you and your family celebrate.

If social media existed 455 years ago, a historic feat produced by a Spanish man probably would’ve made feeds all around the world.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, an after school class of young Folklorico dancers were surprised with brand new costumes. In need of a brand new wardrobe, they were gifted a beautiful new wardrobe from our local helpful Honda people. The students were so excited and happy to receive new wardrobes, a surprise their teacher had to keep from them for weeks. Now their stage presence will be filled with immense confidence rocking their new threads and shoes! Purchasing these beautiful wardrobes can be very challenging for their working class parents, and thanks to the Helpful Honda people they don't have to stress about buying them.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Nely Ceja's TK classes and English language learners got a lesson in giving when the Helpful Honda people came to their class to bring them the STEM tools they needed. Nely described the experience as life changing for her students as second language learners. These young minds were so excited to have brand new STEM related tools to aid in their learning! This life changing experience is one of the many ways the Helpful Honda people support the Southern California Community.

The initiative is backed by the group Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. The journey toward a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino began in 2004. Other museums in the making for minority groupsLatino people aren't the only ones trying to get a national Smithsonian museum. In this congressional session alone, there are similar bills for a Smithsonian Women's History Museum, a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and a National Museum of Irish American History. Of all the bills, the Women's History Museum has the most traction.

Learn more about the work of artist Angel Quesada during our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

President Donald Trump is accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of trying to distract voters from the Democratic impeachment inquiry with promises to work with the White House on lowering drug prices and other initiatives. "Nancy Pelosi just said that she is interested in lowering prescription drug prices & working on the desperately needed USMCA. Lowering drug prices and impeachment "have nothing to do with each other," Pelosi told reporters. Just last week, Pelosi said she hoped to work with Trump on a bill to lower prescription drug prices even after launching a formal impeachment inquiry. The bill would need to pass not only the House but the Republican-controlled Senate and be signed by Trump.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrities like Emilio Estefan are joining an effort to build a Latino Museum in Washington, D.C.

KPRC 2 looks at the work of artist Donkee Boy in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

KPRC 2 Vice President and General Manager Jerry Martin talks about how the station is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

KPRC 2 Vice President and General Manager Jerry Martin talks about how the station is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Hispanic Heritage Month is coming, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot? The Instant Pot is a fantastic way to cook meat so that it’s super tender in a short period of time, so it’s perfect for things like carnitas and chicken enchiladas. Achieving the most tender pork in the Instant Pot is easier than baking a cake. The best part about this Instant Pot recipe is that everything is cooked inside the pot, so you don’t end up dirtying every other pot and pan in the kitchen. You will never cook ground beef for tacos any other way after you do it in the Instant Pot.

It is Hispanic Heritage Month, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot? The Instant Pot is a fantastic way to cook meat so it's super tender in a short period of time, so it's perfect for things like pork carnitas and chicken enchiladas. Achieving the most tender pork in the Instant Pot is easier than baking a cake. The best part about this Instant Pot recipe is that everything is cooked inside the pot, so you don't end up dirtying every pot and pan in the kitchen. You will never cook ground beef for tacos any other way after you do it in the Instant Pot.

HOUSTON - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner along with the Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board on Monday announced the recipients of the 2019 Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Awards inside the Julia Ideson Library auditorium. The Mayor's announcement spotlights Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from Sept.15 through Oct. 15. The awards recognize exemplary Hispanics who have made outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life among Houston's Hispanic community. This year's honorees are:Lifetime Achievement: Nelly Moyano FragaCommunity Activist: Michelle FerrellEducation: Dr. Pamela Anne QuirozArt in the Community: Jesse E. RodriguezYouth Activist: Irma Leilani TorresThe Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board also recognized the outstanding work of City of Houston Hispanic directors Sam Pea, Art Acevedo and others. An awards ceremony will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at The Rice in downtown Houston.

HOUSTON - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner along with the Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board on Monday announced the recipients of the 2019 Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Awards inside the Julia Ideson Library auditorium. The Mayor's announcement spotlights Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from Sept.15 through Oct. 15. The awards recognize exemplary Hispanics who have made outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life among Houston's Hispanic community. This year's honorees are:Lifetime Achievement: Nelly Moyano FragaCommunity Activist: Michelle FerrellEducation: Dr. Pamela Anne QuirozArt in the Community: Jesse E. RodriguezYouth Activist: Irma Leilani TorresThe Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board also recognized the outstanding work of City of Houston Hispanic directors Sam Pea, Art Acevedo and others. An awards ceremony will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at The Rice in downtown Houston.

(CNN) - Google kicked off the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Doodle tribute to Mexican-American botanist and explorer Yns Mexa. "I wasn't aware of who Yns Mexa was, but when I started the project and researched her life, I was amazed at her accomplishments," Lora said in a Q&A with Google. According to Google, Mexa embarked on her first plant-collection trip on this day in 1925. She collected about 150,000 plant specimens, and some estimate that about 500 of those were previously undiscovered. Scientists continue to study Mexa's samples to this day, and the plant specimens she collected are housed in museums and institutions around the world.

Here's a roundup of the latest singles, and albums, from a variety of genres across Latin music. Paulina Rubio -- "Si Supieran"Released on the heels of her Deseo Tour, La Chica Dorada dropped the playful tune -- and its accompanying music video directed by Milcho -- that celebrates her life as a single lady. Becky G -- "Secrets"In this horror movie-themed music video, Becky G won't let you forget about the skeletons in your closet. Get more Latinx news on ET MS, ETonline's new section featuring the latest celeb, film, TV, music and style news. RELATED CONTENT:2019 Latin AMAs Nominations: Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Becky G, Rosalia, Bad Bunny and MoreKarol G Shares Her Three Wedding Day Must-Haves (Exclusive)Reik and J Balvin Drop 'Indeciso' Music Video with Lalo Ebratt - Watch!

By Briana Edwards/KPRC ContributorHOUSTON - The Houston Symphony is hosting its annual Fiesta Sinfónica concert on Sunday as it celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. The free event starts at 6 p.m. at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. Fiesta Sinfónica will mark Laguna’s debut at the Houston Symphony. The concert is free to the public. Advanced tickets are sold out and stand-by tickets to the event will be made available onsite at the Jones Hall box office.

By Briana Edwards/KPRC ContributorHOUSTON - The Houston Symphony is hosting its annual Fiesta Sinfnica concert on Sunday as it celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. The free event starts at 6 p.m. at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. Fiesta Sinfnica will mark Lagunas debut at the Houston Symphony. In February, the young singer showcased her talents at Houston Grand Operas Concert of the Arias where she received the Ana Mara Martinez Encouragement Award. Advanced tickets are sold out and stand-by tickets to the event will be made available onsite at the Jones Hall box office.

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if youre not marking the occasion already, maybe its time to start. Everyone could bring a Latin dish and maybe provide some background on its history. Find Spark recommends showcasing famous paintings or photography by Hispanic artists or about Latin America. This doesnt have to be a massive undertaking -- you could check out your local options; maybe a nearby university or library could help you get some inspiration. Go support a nearby Hispanic establishment, restaurant, museum or venue.

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if you’re not marking the occasion already, maybe it’s time to start.

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if youre not marking the occasion already, maybe its time to start. The website findspark.com offered plenty of suggestions, so we thought wed provide some of those to help get your wheels spinning. Everyone could bring a Latin-inspired dish and maybe provide some background on its history. Find Spark recommends showcasing famous paintings or photography by Hispanic artists or about Latin America. This doesnt have to be a massive undertaking -- you could check out your local options; maybe a nearby university or library could help you get some inspiration.