Latinos

We're talking to dozens of Hispanic voters before the November midterms about the top issues on their mind — including what they want from candidates and their state government. We'd love to hear from you too!

We're talking to dozens of Hispanic voters before the November midterms about the top issues on their mind — including what they want from candidates and their state government. We'd love to hear from you too!

Sharon Navarro, a professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said the messages Republicans are using to target Latino voters — about immigration and the economy — seem to be working.

The groups say social media companies are not doing enough to curb the spread of falsehoods specifically targeting Latinos.

Travis County hosted a Spanish expert forum on suicide prevention and mental health care in Latino communities.

It’s clear Republican leadership in Texas is eyeing the Latino vote, and they believe it’s possible, despite data showing it might be an uphill quest. According to 2021 data from Gallup, nationwide, 54 percent of Hispanics identified as Democrats, while 26 percent identified as Republicans.

The Census Bureau has released its first report on the accuracy of the latest national head count that's used to distribute political representation and federal funding for the next decade.

Political observers say the state's growing Latino population is why more education efforts are needed to help Latinos understand how redistricting affects their vote.

Robert Santos, one of the country's leading statisticians, is set to lead the Census Bureau through 2026 during key preparations for the next head count that forms U.S. democracy's foundations.

The project, Legends Mosaics: Austin’s Courageous Female Leaders of Color, was produced by Latinitas, a bilingual STEM nonprofit, and local female artists.