Modern Mexican beauty brand moves headquarters from NY to San Antonio

“People just get it.” | Founder of Nopalera calls headquarters move to San Antonio a ‘perfect fit’ for the Mexican beauty brand. SAN ANTONIO — Like many Latinos, Sandra Velasquez, grew up with nopales. “I’m from San Diego, California, originally, my parents are Mexican,” Founder of Nopalera, Sandra Velasquez said. “Here in San Antonio, there’s … Read more

Judge to set trial date for nephew accused in stabbing death of Las Palapas Founder Ron Acosta

A judge is set to decide on a trial date for David Ruiz, accused of fatally stabbing his uncle back in July. SAN ANTONIO — The accused killer of Las Palapas founder Ron Acosta, found stabbed to death at his Stone Oak home this summer—could soon receive a trial date. David Ruiz, Acosta’s nephew, faces … Read more

Legacy Elementary to open in Uvalde, marking healing step for community 3 years after Robb tragedy

The inside of the new school has tributes to honor the lives lost at Robb Elementary. UVALDE, Texas — A huge milestone for the Uvalde community, with the ribbon-cutting of its new elementary school set to take place on Friday morning. Legacy Elementary School has been a three-year work in progress, set in action after … Read more

Rep. Tony Gonzales pushes back against federal cuts to Hispanic Serving Institutions

Congressman Gonzales says the cuts would undermine the workforce and ability to do high-level research. TEXAS, USA — U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales is pushing back against the Department of Education to protect funding for Hispanic Serving Universities. The Department of Education announced in September it would cut grants to minority serving institutions. For Hispanic Serving … Read more

Sister Jean, iconic Loyola basketball chaplain, dies at 106

Sister Jean had been the men’s basketball team chaplain for more than 30 years, but rose to the spotlight during Loyola Chicago’s trip to the Final Four in 2018. WASHINGTON — Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the iconic Loyola University basketball team chaplain, has died. She was 106.  The university confirmed “Sister Jean” died Thursday. No … Read more