Hispanic Studies Collection Society and Culture (updated 16 April 2005)
Adams, Lisa J. “Mexican Village Welcomes Internet.” Austin American-Statesman, 7/1/02, D1.
Adler, Jerry. “A Tragic Error”. Newsweek, 2/24/03. 1 – 10. A Mexican girl transported illegally to U.S. for a heart-lung transplant operation dies due to major medical mistake.
Aguilar, Louis. (Title Unavailable.) Denver Post, 18 February 2001, Electronic transmission. A Mexican family in a Denver suburb travels back to El Tepetate, Mexico for the daughter's quinceañera with scores of other immigrants. Immigrants’ financial assistance is vital for the economic survival of many small towns in Mexico.
Alonso-Zaldivar. “Survey: Latinos See Bias in U.S.” Austin American-Statesman. 12/19/02, 1-2. Poll finds Hispanics assimilating but also keeping traditions and finding discrimination a barrier to success. Immigrants’ responses differ from U.S.-born Latinos.
American Immigration Law Foundation. “Making a Difference in America.” Immigration Policy Focus, vol. 1, Issue 1 (Spring 2002), 1 – 11. Immigrants continue to benefit U.S.
American Immigration Law Foundation. “Mexican Immigrant Workers and the U.S. Economy.” Immigration Policy Focus, vol. 9, Issue 2, (Sept. 2002), 1 – 13. Mexican immigrant workers fulfill a vital role in the U.S. economy by supplying the increasing numbers of jobs requiring minimal education and those in new geographic areas.
Arriba. “Spanish Most Popular Non-English Language in U.S.” 9/23/94.
Asnin, Marc. "Hispanic Diaspora." Mother Jones, July/August 2000, 36-77. Hispanics move to small towns in the United States for jobs, but they often encounter racism and hostility.
Associated Press. "Education Tops Agenda at LULAC Convention." Austin American-Statesman, July 12 1999. Education was a top concern at the League of United Latin American Citizens 70th anniversary convention in Corpus Christi.
Associated Press. “Hispanic Health Group Urges ‘Binational’ Care”. Austin American-Statesman, 8/19/02, 1 – 2.
Associated Press. “Image of Virgin is No Miracle, Scientist Says.” Austin American-Statesman. 7/13/02, A1, A4. A San Antonio scientist, part of a 1999 team that investigated the Guadalupe image, protests Pope John Paul II’s visit to canonize Juan Diego and legitimate the miraculous nature of the image.
Associated Press. "Panel Questions English Only Testing." Daily Texan, September 16 1999. Department of Education investigates testing that leaves many Hispanics behind
Azcona, Estevan. “Serenading Both Sides of the Border.” Austin American-Statesman, 7/28/02. Mariachi USA Festival appears in San Antonio for the first time, continuing to spread this 200-year old Mexican musical genre.
Badger, T.A. “Preserving History.” Austin American Statesman, 6/9/02, B5. Renovations to San Antonio’s San Fernando Cathedral will reclaim the city’s history.
Brezosky, Lynn. “A&M to Offer Hispanic Studies Ph.D.” Austin American-Statesman, February 8, 2004.
Brezosky, Lynn. “When the Grito Sounds, the Party’s Begun.” Austin American-Statesman, 11 March 2003. Distinctive call used at Mexican parties and in mariachi music has origins in Mexican independence.
“Canciones.” A collection of popular/folk songs in Spanish.
Cantu, Hector. “Their Place in the Picture.” Dallas Morning News, 9/21/99. C1, C5. A day in the life of a 15-year old Hispanic woman shows how immigration has changed the U.S. and the U.S. has changed second-generation immigrants.
Capeloto, Alexa. “Some Hispanics Turning onto Different Path to God.” Detroit Free Press, 14 October 2000. Hispanics are moving away from Roman Catholicsm to more evangelical churches.
Carnevale, Anthony D. and Richard Fry. Crossing the Great Divide: Can We Achieve Equity When Generation Y Goes to College? Princeton: Educational Testing Service, 2000. Changing U.S. demographics present a challenge for ethnic parity in college attendance.
Carr, Rebecca and Chuck Lindell. "Summer Hard Time for Families Depending on Area Food Banks." Austin American-Statesman, 19 August 2001. A1, A15. El Buen Samaritano and other Austin agencies try to meet food demand during low supply period of summer.
Carrasco, Rodolpho. “Catching up with Hispanics.” Christianity Today, 12 November 2001, 66-69. Ministry with Hispanics increases but requires cultural awareness, socioeconomic sensitivity, and different ministerial training.
Castillo, Juan. “Immigrant Workers Recover $10,000 in Wages”. Austin American Statesman. 15 April 2004. Central Texas Immigrant Worker Rights Center in Austin helps eight immigrants to receive unpaid wages from construction work in Austin and Omaha.
Castillo, Juan. “In the Face of Oppression, Strikers Championed Change in Austin.” Austin American-Statesman, November 20, 2004. Reviews the history and impact of the 1968-1970 Chicano Huelga at Economy Furniture in Austin, which led to the first Mexican Americans in elected office in Travis County.
Castillo, Juan. “Latino? Hispanic? Chicano?” Austin American-Statesman. 26 July 2003. Various titles for U.S. residents of Latin American origin have deep implications.
Castillo, Juan. “Study: Would-be Citizens Face Barriers.” Austin American-Statesman. 18 September 2003. Limited English, misunderstanding about process keep 8 million from applying for U.S. citizenship.
Chavira, Ricardo. “Mexicans Making Mark on the New World.” Dallas Morning News. 31 March 2002. A1, A11. Rapidly growing Mexican-American population in Dallas area influences its economy and culture.
Clark, Rebecca. “A Relaxed Mountain Refuge.” Austin American-Statesman, 9 June 2002. D1. San Miguel de Allende, a central Mexican city, preserves its colonial history and architecture.
Contin, Margarita. "Spanish as a Second National Language." La Prensa, 1994.
Coppola, Sarah. “Hispanics Have Made Great Strides, But Are Still Striving.” Austin American Statesman, 11/20/03, 1 – 5.
Corchado, Alfredo. "Corridos Unite Generations, Cultures and Football Fans." Dallas Morning News, 10 November 2000. A football coach has incorporated the cultural tradition of the corrido, a Mexican musical storytelling genre, to motivate his team.
Davis, John T. “The 50 Year Reign of a Self-Proclaimed King.” Austin American-Statesman, 7 July 2002, K1, K3. Matt’s El Rancho restaurant has been Austin’s Tex-Mex king for fifty years.
Delgado, Berta. “More Hispanics Finding a Home in the Mennonite Church.” Dallas Morning News, 25 September 1999.
Deutsch, Anthony. “World Court Says U.S. Must Review 51 Death Penalty Cases of Mexicans.” Austin American-Statesman, 31 March 2004.
Eaton, Tracey et al. “Cuba in Evolution.” Dallas Morning News, Section R, 27 September 1998. Section includes the following articles and topics: “Trying to Reconcile,” U.S. quietly questions its policies that have led to 40 years of cold relations with Cuba; “Struggling to Survive,” U.S. businesses and impoverished Cubans watch Cuba inch toward capitalism; “Generation Gap,” Cuba’s uncertain future rests with its disenchanted youth; “Mass awakening,” Cubans reclaim religion and begin to whisper democracy.
Ferriss, Susan. “For UT Grad Student, Mayan Relics Are the Discovery of Lifetime.” Austin American-Statesman, 24 November 2002. A1, A9.
Ferriss, Susan. “In Mexico, Small Farmers Taste Globalization Success.” Austin American-Statesman. 23 October 2002. Some Mexican farmers find niche for their specialty crops in international market.
Ferriss, Susan. “Plowing Farmers Under.” Austin American-Statesman. 7 September 2003. Free trade is costing many Mexicans their rural way of life.
Ferris, Susan. "Taking a Dramatic Stance." Austin American-Statesman, June 20 1999, A17-A18. A Mayan women's theater troupe in Chiapas, FOMMA, performs plays about the injustice they have suffered.
Ferriss, Susan. “U.S., Mexico to Tackle Trade Migration Issues.” Austin American-Statesman, November 25, 2002. NAFTA’s scheduling to drop farm product import tariffs in 2003, combined with high U.S. farm subsidies, causes Mexico to fear loss of thousands of farm jobs. Officials from both countries meet to discuss these issues.
Flores, Nancy. “Colonia Residents Still Wait For Water.” Austin American-Statesman. 12/10/02. Residents of Laredo colonias along the border lack water, sewer systems, and electricity as they wait for Texas Plan to be fully implemented.
Gamboa, Suzanne, and Andy Alford. “Shut Out by Good Times.” Austin American-Statesman,, July 22 1999. The rising cost of housing forces Austin families with stagnant incomes to move.
Gandara, Ricardo. “A Little of the Barrio.” Austin American-Statesman. 5/21/03. Hispanic “Homies” figure toys reflect the Hispanic barrio.
Gandara, Ricardo. “Amigos in the Air.” Austin American-Statesman, 2/8/03. An Austin resident flew in the Mexican squadron that helped the U.S. in South Pacific during WWII.
Gandara, Ricardo. “An Evolution of East Austin.” Austin American-Statesman. 10/06/02. East Austin demographic changes as higher-income Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites replace African-Americans and cause some gentrification.
Gandara, Ricardo. "How We Live: A Latino Enclave in East Austin." Austin American-Statesman, 30 July 2000. A1, A14-A15. Profiles a Hispanic neighborhood in East Austin.
Gandara, Ricardo. “In Many Families, Spanish Becoming a Thing of the Past.” Austin American-Statesman. 12/17/02.
Gándara, Ricardo. “Latino Defenders Share in Alamo Glory.” Austin American-Statesman, April 10, 2004. A1, A5. Gregorio Esparza and other Tejano fighters for Texas independence in 1836 are finally being recognized in monuments and the Disney movie “The Alamo.”
Gandara, Ricardo. “On Cesar Chavez.” Austin American-Statesman. 9/15/02. A profile and “tour” of a changing Hispanic neighborhood known as the gateway to East Austin.
Gandara, Ricardo. “The Accordion Kid.” Austin American-Statesman, 16 June 2002. K1, K3. An eleven-year old Mexican-American Austin resident is on his way to becoming a superstar of conjunto music. Gandara, Ricardo. “Want Your Children to Speak Spanish? Be a Proactive Parent.” Austin American-Statesman, 12/14/02.
Garcia, Arnold. “Forget Politics: Immigration Shapes Social, Economic Policies.” Austin American-Statesman, 1/11/04. Editorial describes the effects of immigration on social and financial policies.
Garcia, Gus, and Eddie Rodriguez. "Democrats Stood Tall to Support Hispanics." Ausin American-Statesman, 31 March 2001. B1, B4. Response to an editorial that accused Democratic Party of not treating Latino leaders with the respect they deserved.
Gee, Robert W. "Hispanics Seek to Preserve Labor Leader's Legacy." Austin American-Statesman, 31 March 2001. B1, B4. César Chávez remembered with optional state holiday in AZ, TX, CO.
Gee, Robert W. “Journalist Became Voice of Texas Hispanics.” Austin American-Statesman. 9/19/02. Tribute to Mexican-American journalist Ramón Garcés, who called attention to the plight of immigrant families in Laredo and mobilized Latino voters in Texas.
Gee, Robert W. “Tis the Night of Tamales.” Austin American-Statesman. 12/24/02. Mexican Christmas customs include Christmas Eve tamales for dinner.
Grieg, Jane. “¿español?” Austin American-Statesman, November 20, 2004. F1, F11. Columnist describes increasing prominence of Spanish and suggestions for English speakers to learn it.
Gross, Joe. “The Same Old Son?” Austin American-Statesman. 4/10/03. Cuban music’s presence in the U.S. began with “Louie, Louie” in 1957 and has been partly blocked by the Cuban revolution and U.S. embargo.
Guerra, Carlos. "South Texas Reflections." Austin American-Statesman, 15 July 1999. Art show features 54-year old Laredo native Cesar A. Martinez.
Harmon, Dave. “Irma Rangel – 1931 – 2003.” Austin American-Statesman. 3/19/03. Tribute to first Hispanic woman in Texas House of Representatives shows her enormous impact.
Haubegger, Christy. "The Legacy of Generation Ñ." Newsweek. July 12, 1999, 61. The future of the United States will have Latino/a influence in the economy, popular culture, the media, and language.
Heath, Jena. “Latinos Struggle to Harness Power of Their Numbers.” Austin American-Statesman. A8 – 9. Expounds the difficulties Latinos have in uniting their voices in elections, obtaining power, and realizing their potential.
“History of Quinceañera as a Rite of Passage. Author unknown. Accessed 12/19/00. http://cinet.ucr.edu/research/folklore/quinceaneras/aqlitrep.htm.
Holloway, Diane. “As the U.S. Audience Grows, So Does Must-See Television.” Austin American-Statesman, 7/23/02. K1, K10. Spanish-language television has grown, spurring new shows, more channels and companies, and various types of programs.
Huba, Stephen. "Catholics, Protestants Vying to Bring Latinos into the Fold." Kentucky Post, 3 April 1999. Latino evangelization in Northern Kentucky is a growing trend among various Christian denominations.
Iliff, Laurence. “Black Mexicans See Pride in Lost History.” Dallas Morning News. 3 April 2002. A1, A12. Black Mexicans along Pacific coast explore their African roots from slaves brought by the conquistadors, celebrate their heritage in an annual festival, and fight against discrimination within Mexico.
Jencks, Christopher. “Who Should Get In?” Part I. New York Review, 29 November, 2001. 57-63. Immigration to the U.S. has diverse causes, historical antecedents, and effects on immigrants and society.
Jencks, Christopher. “Who Should Get In?” Part II. New York Review, 20 December 2001, 94-102.
Jones, Arthur. "Faith of Hispanic Catholics Rooted in Family." National Catholic Reporter, 27 August 1999. 5. A deeply spiritual grandmother who, though not involved with the church as institution, passed her faith on through her family.
Jordan, Jaime. “Hispanic rights group likes school wealth-sharing plan.” Austin American-Statesman, 5 June 2004. League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) opposes efforts to change school funding plan that benefits economically poorer neighborhoods.
Jordan, Jaime. “Increasing Number of Hispanics are Drawn to Evangelical Faiths.” The Holland Sentinel, electronic transmission, 11 December 1999. T he Baptist Church and other evangelical denominations are gaining Hispanic members.
Jordan, Miriam. “Hispanic Magazine Sees Ad Surge.” Austin American-Statesman. 7 March 2004. Publications in English and Spanish geared towards Latinos are a growing market.
Kanellos, Nicolas. "Hispanic America: The Last 100 Years." Hispanic, December 1999, 24-34. Traces the major Hispanic achievements of the twentieth century on a timeline.
Katel. Peter. “Don’t Stop Thinking about Manana.” Time. 11 June 2001, Vol. 157, #23. 72 –73. As more Mexicans move to the U.S., politicians in Mexico from President Fox to mayors of towns near U.S. border consider the views of the diaspora.
Kirschten, Dick. “Hispanics: Beyond the Myths”. Puerto Rico Herald, 14 August 1999 [cited December 20 2000]. A long article debunks many negative stereotypes about Hispanics.
“Language Studies Information.” Compiled 2003. Copies of brochures about Spanish language and Hispanic culture courses offered by various schools, including Instituto de Lengua y Cultura Mesoamérica in Cuernavaca, Universidad Internacional- Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies in Cuernavaca, Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana in Costa Rica, Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio, Lydia Patterson Education Mission in El Paso, and Instituto Pastoral del Sureste in Miami.
Leggett, Mike. "Draining Life from the Rio Grande." Austin American-Statesman, 15 June 2001. A1, A10. Weakened by years of drought, pollution, and growth in agriculture, the river separating Texas and Mexico is too weak to flow into the Gulf of Mexico.
Leland, John and Veronica Chambers. "Generation Ñ." Newsweek, 12 July 1999. 53 - 58. The young U.S. Latino generation, comfortable with a new bicultural identity, are shaping the future of U.S. society.
Levenson, Sol. “Wandering Thoughts on the Sephardim and Their Language.” http://latinoculture.about.com/culture/latinoculture/gi/dynamic, cited 19 December 2000.
“Low Riders – A Contemporary Folk Art Form.” Unknown author. http://latinoculture.about.com/culture/latinoculture/gi/dynamic, cited 19 December 2000.
McGirk, Tim. “Border Clash.” Time, June 26, 2000, 25-27. Hostility grows between border ranchers and immigrants from Mexico.
McKay, Paul. “UMCS Find Hispanic Ministry Opportunities in Unlikely Places.” Reporter Interactive, 8 September 1999. www.umr.org/news/090899/learn.htm. Hispanic immigration has caused the UMC to address issues of inclusivity in worship.
McNeely, Dave. “Hispanics Make Gains in Elected Courts.” Austin American-Statesman. 14 August 1999. Hispanics are starting to get elected more frequently in Texas.
“Making Face, Making Soul: A Chicana Feminist Home Page. Author Unknown. Cited 19 December 2000. http://chicanas.com/whowhat.html#What. Chicana (Women of Mexican descent born in the U.S.) feminism, and gender/racial inequality are explored.
Marquez, Miriam. “Take Away Excuse for Status Quo in Cuba.” Austin American-Statesman. 22 November 2002. U.S. embargo of Cuba gives the Castro regime an excuse for maintaining oppression and for its ideology, not supporting U.S. nor Cubans’ interests.
Marquez, Myriam. "Why and When We Speak Spanish in Public." Austin American-Statesman, 5 July 1999. Bilinguals’ choices of which language to use in given public contexts respect both cultural backgrounds and languages of others involved in conversation, and has historical precedent in the U.S.
Martinez, Laura. "These Are People Whose Lives Are Really Hanging." Austin American-Statesman, 4 July 1999. An account of a woman's experience in the field of immigration law.
Marty, Martin E. “Latino Americans.” Sightings Archive, 21 August 1998. www.uchicago.edu/divinity/publicreligionproj.org/services/sightings. [cited 19 December 2000]. Introduces an article by Anthony Stevens-Arroyo about Latino religious identity. Medrano, Manny. “Latinos, American Indians Share Common Heritage.” North County Times, 22 May 2000 [cited December 19 2000]. http://www.nctimes.com/news/052200/dd.html.
Mendels, Pamela. “Children of Migrant Workers Keep up Studies on the Internet.” 25 August 1999. http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/
“Mestizaje and Indigenous Identities.” Unknown author. Cited 19 December 2000. http://latinoculture.about.com/culture/latinoculture/cs/native/index.htm. Mock, Jennifer. “UT Suspends Venezuela Program.” The Daily Texan, 24 April 2002, Vol. 102, #138, 1-2. Political instability in Venezuela causes university to offer alternate study abroad options.
Morello, Carol. "Desert Town Is Immigration Battleground." USA Today (online version), 21 July 1999. http://www.usatoday.com/news/acovwed.htm. The rift between border ranchers and immigrants grows.
Morris, Courtney. “Jones Calls Language Defining Part of Culture.” The Daily Texan. 24 April 2002, Vol. 102, #138. 1-2. James Earl Jones, speaking at UT, says that culture involves everything we do, is always being reinvented, and is perpetuated primarily by language.
National Park Service. San Antonio Missions. Copies of brochure for San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, August 1998. Contains description, photos, and maps of mission trail and individual missions—Concepción, San José, San Juan, San Francisco de la Espada, and the Mission Ranches.
National Survey of Latinos on HIV/AIDS. HIV InSite, 1998 [cited December 19 2000]. http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/social/kaiser_family_found/2098.3a7e.html.
Navarrette, Ruben. "The Day Some Irishmen Joined Mexico." Dallas Morning News, March 16 2001. Journalist recalls the contribution of Irish-American soldiers who joined Mexican forces after they saw U.S. atrocities against Mexicans and Catholic churches during the Mexican-American War.
Noble, Kathy Kruger. "Learning Español in Dodge City, Kansas." Reporter Interactive, 8 September 1999. http://www.umr.org/news/090899/learn.htm. Methodist church pastors in Dodge City are learning Spanish and some cultural issues.
O’Donnell, Nora. “Mexico’s President Backs Bush.” NBC News (online), 12 January 2004. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3936803. Fox hails U.S. immigration plan before summit.
“Target Latinos' Health.” Austin American-Statesman, 10 September 1999, A14. Editorial addresses some of the health problems within the Hispanic community.
Padgett, Tim and Shannon, Elaine. “The Border Monsters.” Time, 11 June 2001, Vol. 157, #23, 69-70. Bloodthirsty drug cartel leaders use torture, killing, dismemberment, bribery, and kidnapping of family members to control the U.S.-Mexico border near Tijuana.
Padgett, Tim and Thomas, Cathy Booth. “Two Countries, One City.” Time, 11 June 2001, Vol. 157, #23, 64-68. El Paso and Juarez sit on opposite sides of border but share a destiny.
Petrozello, Donna. “Hispanic Americans ‘Invisible’ on TV News.” Austin American-Statesman. 12/17/02.
Phillips, Alberta. "Minorities Still Trying to Knock Down Political Wall." Austin American-Statesman, 8 June 2001. A19. Editorial sees political obstacles for Hispanics and African-Americans, but the groups can improve the situation by not viewing each other as rivals.
Plohetski, Tony. “INS Puts Citizenship on Hold for Hundreds.” Austin American-Statesman. 11/22/02. Immigrants’ becoming U.S. citizens is held up by INS policies requiring better documentation of background checks.
Pringle, Paul. "Sheltered Lives." Dallas Morning News, 21 September 1999. A1, A10. Evaluates whether Hispanics should assimilate or remain separate from American culture by looking at examples of immigrants in California.
Ramirez, Margaret. “New Islamic Movement Seeks Latino Converts.” 12 April 1999 [cited December 19 2000]. http://www.jannah.org/articles/latinmuslims.html. Many Latinos are looking to Islam, and Latino participation in this faith is increasing.
Roche, Timothy. “Just Another Day in a Bridge Town.” Time, 11 June 2001, Vol. 157, #23, 50-53. Laredo is booming on U.S. and Mexican sides of border, and goods for trade, employees, and consumers cross the border in record numbers daily.
Rodriguez, Brenda. "Parties Roll Out Strategies to Capture Hispanic Vote." Dallas Morning News, 20 September 1998. 45A, 48A.
Rodriguez, Brenda. "Candidates Try to Add Spanish Accent to Race." Dallas Morning News, 20 September 1998. 45A, 49A. Gubernatorial candidates Bush and Mauro try to use their limited Spanish to reach Spanish-speaking Texans.
Rodriguez, Richard. “Fox Makes an Important Admission.” Dallas Morning News, 16 December 2000. 27A. President Fox’s apology for Mexico’s past scorn of its citizens who emigrate to U.S. acknowledges Mexico’s part in the reasons its citizens leave.
Salinas, Miguel M. "Bilingual Firefighters to Receive Extra Pay." Austin American-Statesman, 13 October 1994. Austin firefighters who speak both Spanish and English will earn more.
Sandoval, Ricardo. "Redo NAFTA, Mexico Asks." Austin American-Statesman, 26 November 1999. C1, C4. Article re-evaluates NAFTA in light of sweatshops and the environment, giving a new look at globalization.
Schwartz, Jeremy. “In Austin Since ’87, Grandmother is Deported.” Austin American-Statesman. 25 February 2004. Despite being married to a U.S. citizen, a 52-year old woman working without legal documents at a local plant was deported to Mexico.
Scott, Janny. “In Simple Pronouns, Clues to New York Latino Culture.” New York Times, December 5, 2002. Linguists study use of grammatically nonobligatory pronouns in varieties of New York Spanish as signs of different Latin American countries of origin.
Scripps Howard News Service. “Poll Finds Hispanics Still Tend to Favor Democrats.” Dallas Morning News, 18 September 1999. Hispanics still vote Democratic although Republicans are starting to cull the Hispanic vote.
Silva, Elda. “Beer Sign Upsets Latina Activists.” San Antonio Express-News, May 27, 2004. B1, B8. Protesters denounce racism and sexism of “cold Latina” beer billboard ad.
Smith, Diane. “More Immigrants Find Home, Career in Military Ranks.” Austin American-Statesman. 27 December 2002.
Smith, Vern E. and Andrew Marr. "Up from Jim Crow." Newsweek, 12 July 1999. 42 - 46. Birmingham’s past history of racial discrimination and conflict is being replaced by integrated police departments, interracial dinner parties and conferences, and outreach to Latino immigrants.
Steinberg, Jack. "Arizona Teachers Look to End of Bilingual Era." New York Times, 18 December 2000. Arizona begins dismantling bilingual education.
Stevens-Arroyo, Anthony M. “Latino Barrio Religion.” Cited 19 December 2000. http://www.adelphi.edu/~catissue/ARTICLES/ARROYO96.htm. Highlights differences bretween Latin American and Latino Religion by focusing on the barrio.
Stevenson, Mark. “Mexico’s Silver Mines Have Left Deadly Legacy.” Austin American-Statesman. 16 November 2002. Centuries-old Spanish silver mines in Mexico left mercury pollution that still endangers residents.
Stevenson, Mark. “View of Pre-Hispanic Society Challenged.” Austin American-Statesman. 19 October 2002. Archaeologists reconsider the degree of egalitarianism in pre-Hispanic society at Teotihuacán, Mexico.
Stewart, Toya Lynn. “A High-Rating Priority.” Dallas Morning News, 23 June 2004. Dallas schools use Spanish Univisión TV to get students to the first day of school.
Tanner, Lindsey. “Report: Hispanic Children Have More Health Problems.” Austin American-Statesman, 3 July 2002.
Tarradell, Mario. "Beyond Tejano." Dallas Morning News, 27 September 1998. C1, C6, C7. Latin music—including norteño, Spanish rock, Latin pop, Cuban, and Latin alternative rock—has a growing popularity in the U.S., including among non-Latinos.
Terrazas, B. and M. Eroles, “La Generacion Y.” Dallas Morning News, 7 October 2001. 1F-4F. Young Latinos are a major force that will shape U.S. economy and culture.
Tyrangiel, Josh. “The New Tijuana Brass.” Time, Vol. 157, #23, 11 June 2001, 76-78. Nortec, a new type of Mexican music emerging near the U.S. border, combines traditional norteño music and electronic techno music.
US Postal Service. “Hispanic People and Events on United States Postage Stamps.” Brochure. USPS, 1995.
Vane, Sharyn Wizda. “Ultima – Woven from Threads of Author’s Own Life.” Austin American-Statesman, 3 June 2002. E1, E7. Rodolfo Anaya’s Bless Me Ultima was chosen for Austin’s citywide book-reading effort, but the novel has generated controversy due to its view of the spiritual world.
Van Ryzin, Jeanne Claire. “Arte Sin Fronteras.” Austin American-Statesman. 15 April 2004. Article (in English) addresses UT’s Blanton Museum’s effort to end segregation of Latin American art.
Velasco-Márquez, Jesús. “The Mexican Viewpoint on the War with the United States.” La Prensa San Diego, 11 September 1998. [Cited 19 December 2000.] http://latinoculture.about.com/culture/latinoculture/library/news. The Mexican view of the conflict between Mexican-U.S. war says U.S. just wanted to take Mexico's territory.
Vindell, Tony. "The Power of Tradition." Valley Morning Star, date unavailable. Curanderos, Mexican folk healers, are widely consulted in the Rio Grande Valley.
Watson, Julie. "Long-Dead Healer Still Attracting Faithful." Austin American-Statesman, 29 November 1999. B3. Many Mexicans, including those living in U.S., travel to the shrine of Jose Fidencio Constantino, to whom they attribute many miracles and healings.
Weissert, Will. “New Rules Keep Poor Mexicans from U.S.” Austin American-Statesman. 13 February 2003. Mexicans no longer allowed to travel to U.S. for medical treatment without an expensive visa.
Wertheimer, Linda K. "Lack of Hispanic Professors Faulted." Dallas Morning News, 30 November 2000. Hispanic professors with tenure and Hispanic administrators are rare in Texas higher education, despite high Latino population.
Williams, Mike. "Carib Indians Struggle to Maintain Their Identity." Austin American-Statesman, 1 September 2001. A29, A31.
Williams, Mike. “Carter Encouraged Dissidents in Cuba.” Austin American-Statesman. 18 January 2003. Former U.S. President Carter visits Cuba.
Williams, Mike. “Neglected Neighbors.” Austin American-Statesman. 28 September 2003. Latin American countries that followed U.S.-backed policies experience political turmoil and continuing poverty.
Williams, Mike. “New Free Trade Agreement Could Shake Regional Economy.” Austin American-Statesman. 22 November 2003. Globalization brings promise and peril to Central American workers.
Yardley, Jim. "Trusted Advisor Takes Top Legal Job." New York Times, 18 December 2000. George W. Bush appoints Alberto Gonzales as his chief counsel.
Yuan, Mildred. “Lawmakers Hope to Honor Texas Hero with a Stamp.” Austin American-Statesman, 13 July 2001. B9. Juan Seguin, who fought in Battle of San Jacinto for Texas independence from Mexico, is considered for a commemorative U.S. postage stamp. | 
