SBOE Passes Mexican-American Studies, but Whitewashes the Name

Right-wing board member objects to “hyphenated Americanism”

"...Education finally agreed to provide public high schools with Mexican-American elective curriculum standards in a final vote cast Friday,..."

April 13, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Board of Education Rejects Racist Mexican-American Textbook

Board votes unanimously to dump controversial, error-riddled book

"...and Democratic SBOE members preliminarily shot down a controversial Mexican-American studies textbook, after months of debate and rallies against..."

Nov. 16, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

SBOE Member Wants to “Deny Hispanics” Vote on Racist Mexican-American Textbooks

Education watchdog reveals e-mail exchange after public info request

"...of Education held a public hearing on a controversial Mexican-American studies textbook, recently released e-mails reveal board member David..."

Sept. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Rally Planned to Oppose Racist Mexican-American Textbooks

Coalition will hold rally before SBOE public hearing on Tuesday

"...and activists are gearing up to fight against proposed Mexican-American textbooks deemed racially offensive and overflowing with historical errors...."

Sept. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Grain-Free Mexican-American Food Launches at Target

Siete Family Foods makes better-for-you chips, tortillas, and queso

"...It’s been a big couple of years for Austin-based Mexican American food brand Siete Family Foods, which makes better-for-you..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Crystal City 1969 Brings Mexican American History to Life

Celebrating 50 years of UT's CMAS with a live reading

"...of Crystal City 1969 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on March 5...."

March 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Sage Dunlap

Wednesday Protest Against SBOE's Name Change of Mexican-American Studies Course

1:30pm at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

"...studies. Last month, the SBOE voted to pass a Mexican-American studies elective course for the state’s public high school..."

May 29, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Board of Education Votes Down Second Mexican-American Studies Textbook

Rejected Text, Pt. 2

"...The State Board of Education has rejected its second Mexican-American studies textbook in the past year – but the..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'Mexican-American' Is a True and Accurate Term

"...Dear Editor, I attended the "Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County" exhibit..."

Aug. 23, 2010 Postmarks

Mexican American Cultural Center Prepares for Phase 2 of Its Long-Term Renovations

Staff members prepare to move out as MACC gets a facelift

"...The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center threw its 15th annual Viva México..."

Oct. 5, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

Mexican-American Talents Overlooked by Film Festival

"...group are noticeably missing. There seems to be no Mexican-American writers and producers revealing our experiences here in Texas...."

March 17, 2011 Postmarks

Mexican American Cultural Center Grand-Opening Ceremony

Sept. 15, 600 River St.

"...folklórico from Austin High, the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center in Round Rock, Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklórico..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Arts Feature

SBOE Passes Mexican-American Studies, but Whitewashes the Name

Right-wing board member objects to name, citing “hyphenated Americanism”

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Siete Foods’ Recipes for Grain- and Dairy-Free Mexican-Inspired Dishes

Green enchilada egg bake, chilaquiles, and Mexican cauliflower rice

"...food brand Siete Family Foods makes healthier versions of Mexican American heritage flavors with products like grain-free chips (made..."

April 8, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin’s Mexican-Style Lagers Are Coming in Hot

Livin' la vida lager

"...kermes and Threadgill's chicken-fried steak are grade-A plush, the Mexican lager proves that "comfort beer" is a thing. A..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Texas Monthly's Taco Editor on the Past, Present, & Future of the American Taco

Q&A with José R. Ralat, the man with one of the most envied titles in town

"...cuisine, he’s just come out with a new book, American Tacos: A History and a Guide, that chronicles the..."

April 22, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Story of an American Music

Hector Galán's Songs of the Homeland

"...Mendoza," a native of Houston who was the first Mexican-American to reach international star status in the 1930s and..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Arts Feature

Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Symposium at CIA San Antonio

Mexican Flavors from Austin Gardens: Matali and Hoja Santa

"...the pleasure of attending the fifth annual Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Symposium hosted by CIA, San Antonio. The purpose..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

UT Not Color Blind to Mexican Americans

"...University of Texas at Arlington gutted the Center for Mexican American Studies as it was just getting under way...."

Sept. 15, 2003 Postmarks

Pot and Mexican Food

Most Americans like to nosh on Mexican and think that pot should be legal

"...This just in: The American public hates the War on Drugs, but loves Mexican..."

July 23, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin FC’s Alternates Outclassed By Mexican Giants Tigres in Exhibition Match

RECAP: The Oaks drop first-ever international “friendly” match, 3-1

"...The defending champions of North American soccer, Mexican club Tigres UANL, taught Austin FC a..."

July 14, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The American Dream Deferred: SCOTUS Stalemates on Immigrant Rights

United States v. Texas

"...(DACA) and create the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Perma­nent Residents program (DAPA), which would allow..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Asian American Film Festival: '9500 Liberty'

A free screening of Eric Byler's immigration doc has been added to the schedule

"...director of the award-winning narrative films Charlotte Sometimes and Americanese, will be in attendance at the screening, which is..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Mexican Food 101

Salvation in a Glass: An Ode to the Frozen Margarita

"...illustration by Lisa Kirkpatrick..."

March 12, 1999 Food Feature

Mexican Food 101

Whether your cheese is white or yellow, Austin's embarrassment of Mexican food riches is only matched by its love of barbecue

"...discussion of that soon enough. On the other hand, Mexican food in Austin has undergone such a transformation in..."

March 6, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Fonda San Miguel Celebrates Legendary Mexican Cuisine Expert

Honoring Diana Kennedy at May 6 dinner festivities

"...multiple James Beard award winner, and recipient of the Mexican government’s esteemed Order of the Aztec Eagle, is also..."

April 16, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

This Thanksgiving, Consider Native American-Inspired Dishes

Cooking with Indigenous ingredients

"...top-priority education (for literally everyone), especially during National Native American Heritage Month, the reality is that America's "favorite holiday"..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

American Movie

What to see at the sixth annual Cine Las Americas.

"...(1pm, the Hideout) Also Screening ... Hideout: 11am: Native American Series 1..."

April 25, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

El Rey Mexican Food

"...that the menu boasts several Chihuahuan, Sonoran and New Mexican dishes, the Mexican comfort food of my childhood. The..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Food Feature

The Verde Report: Mexican Teams (and Messi?) Await Austin FC in First-Ever Leagues Cup

MLS and Liga MX embark on a four-week-long tournament starting Friday

"...the 15 groups comprise two MLS clubs and one Mexican side ... except Austin FC's. The Verde and Black..."

July 21, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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