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George P. Bush, son of Florida Governor Jeb Bush and grandson of President George H.W. Bush, is playing a bigger role in Texas - and national - Republican politics.

George P. Bush takes on new role in Republican Party

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George P. Bush, the 36-year-old son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush and his wife, Mexican-American Columba Bush, will be the new deputy finance chairman of … Read More

Voters ID laws have become a flashpoint in states like Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida.

Opinion: Voter fraud is not a “bogeyman,” and voter ID laws are not racist

By Samuel Rosado

The hue and cry from some over the recent slate of Voter ID laws passing in key swing states is telling, especially when it comes to how much these critics … Read More

Texas conservative Republican Ted Cruz, shown here with his wife, celebrating his electoral victory last night.

Tea Party Latino Ted Cruz wins Republican Senate runoff election in Texas

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Tea party darling Ted Cruz convincingly defeated the Republican establishment favorite, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, in Texas' runoff election … Read More

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An acclaimed Latino author’s unflinching look at the American West

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It can be a harsh landscape; reaching triple-digit temperatures during the day and dropping within hours with the first streaks of pink sunset, a border desert … Read More

Sarah Palin came to Texas to rally for Tea Party Republican Senate candidate Ted Cruz, pictured next to Palin. Also in photo are Cruz' wife, Heidi, and South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint.

Ted Cruz gets high-profile Tea Party boost from Sarah Palin

By Will Weissert and Nomaan Merchant Associated Press

THE WOODLANDS — Sarah Palin told a cheering crowd late Friday that America needs to get back to its "clinging to God and guns" roots, as the tea pea party's … Read More

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Essential Culture: Weekend of July 27, 2012

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What to watch, read and enjoy this weekend in Latino USA. Theater “When I was Puerto Rican” at the Black Swan Theater (Ashland, Oregon) Nearly … Read More

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Lady Gaga attends the 39th International Emmy Awards at the Mercury Ballroom at the New York Hilton on November 21, 2011 in New York City.

Lady Gaga makes acting debut in “Machete Kills”

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Lady Gaga – the blockbuster singer and entertainer – is making her feature film debut in the Robert Rodriguez-directed flick, “Machete Kills.” Lady … Read More

Tea Party LatinoTed Cruz is fighting for the Republican Senate seat in an election on Tuesday.

Tea Party Latino in fierce campaign for Texas Republican Senate seat

By Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As tea party superstars smelling an upset close ranks around conservative insurgent candidate Ted Cruz, traditional Republican favorite … Read More

A composite image of Elia Beltran released by police as they searched for her. The 20-year-old has been found after a daring escape.

Kidnapped Texas Latina escapes her captors, 3 suspects apprehended

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Elia Beltran, 20, who was kidnapped early Tuesday morning, was found after a daring escape out of the SUV she was being held in while her captors changed a flat … Read More

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A Healthy Idea: Oven-Baked Bistec Empanizado

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Texas has its chicken fried steak and we Latinos, well, we have our bistec empanizado. The ultimate comfort food, it’s a go-to dish at many a Cuban, Puerto … Read More