The annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebration, commemorating the Mexican war for independence from Spain, gets underway at noon today, Thursday, Sept. 16, in the Rotunda at the State Capitol. Austin state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos will host. Call 463-0114 for more information.

Huston-Tillotson College will kick off its annual fundraising campaign with a reception from 5-7pm today, Thursday, Sept. 16, in the ballroom of the Austin Marriott at the Capitol. Call 505-3006 for details.

This article appears in September 17 • 1999.

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