WATCH here. PICTURES here. Jesus Contreras, paramedic and DACA recipient: This will “help a lot of DACA recipients and Dreamers.” HOUSTON — Today, Houston Mayor John Whitmire, CEO of Marek…
RECORDING here. Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia and State Sen. Molly Cook Join Local Hispanic Business Leaders for Panel Discussion: “Here to Work: Immigrants Growing Houston’s Economy” HOUSTON — Today,…
RECORDING here. 150+ U.S. Latino Elected Officials, 58 from Texas, Recently Endorsed Letter Urging President Biden To Extend Work Permits to Long-Term Immigrants in 2024 Reports Indicate Biden Considering Administrative…
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Texan Called for Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrant Contributors on Capitol Hill Watch Durbin economic briefing and García press conference; download photos WASHINGTON – Sonia Gamez, a farmer and member…
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WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, April 16, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a Capitol Hill briefing with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) about the enormous contributions that long-term…
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TEXAS — There is a nationwide movement to expand access to work permits for long-term undocumented immigrants, and Texas leaders are at the helm. Today, U.S. Representatives Escobar and Garcia;…
AUSTIN — On Friday, Dec. 1, Texas Hispanic leaders and businesses will participate in a summit hosted by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) to discuss…