Mexican-Americans

Many Latino bakeries in Austin have prepared Rosca de Reyes (or kings’ cake) today, which is Día de Los Reyes. In Christianity, the holiday commemorates the day the three wise men brought Jesus gifts after his birth.

From Texas Standard:Jeanine Cummins' novel American Dirt has caught the attention of many, but not for the right reasons. Her story about a Mexican…

From Texas Standard.Loteria is a game that is very dear to some, and completely unfamiliar to others. In the U.S., Loteria is known as “Mexican Bingo.” To…

From Texas Standard.Aside from a state historical marker out front, the League of United Latin American Citizens Council 60 clubhouse looks like any other…

From Texas Standard.One hundred years ago Sunday, a posse made up of Texas Rangers and the U.S. military raided the border village of Porvenir in the…

From Texas Standard.Most people know his acting and comedy, especially his movies and recordings with counterculture collaborator Tommy Chong. But there’s…

From Texas Standard.For a good time in Texas, few combinations beat the trio of Jose Cuervo, salt and a dash of lime. While tequila has long been a staple…

Francisco Chapa Alvarado was living in northern Mexico in 1943 when he received a draft notice from his native U.S. Alvarado, who had moved to Mexico with…