Immigration

Residents Of Rural Wisconsin Reluctant To Say "Hola" To New Neighbors

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:07:45 +0000

Fronteras: West Nile cases are up across the Southwest. A recent study shows more Latinos are moving to rural America. A young Mexican artist, now living in Texas, talks about his drawings that shine a light on the fact that children are growing up amid war and corruption along the border. Finally, Lydia Mendoza has been called the First Lady of Tejano and Conjunto Music and this week the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a forever stamp in her honor.

Lawmaker Seeking Alternative Path For Immigrant Driver Permit Bill

Ryan Poppe — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:32:32 +0000

At this late stage in the legislative session, most bills that haven't made it out of at least one chamber are left to the wind, but there is still a chance for a bill with bipartisan support that proposes to provide immigrants without legal documentation a driver’s permit.

Rep. Roberto Alonzo, D-Dallas, is carrying the bill, which was authored by Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands.

More On Disney's 'Dia De Los Muertos' Debacle

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:01:13 +0000

Fronteras: Disney reacts to public outcry by withdrawing its effort to trademark ‘Dia De Los Muertos.’ Also on the show: It is widely reported that the nation has 11 million people living here without authorization, we take a closer look at that number. Young people in the Mormon Church are called to serve a 2-year mission, but what happens if you're sent on a mission, and you have no immigration papers? The changing face of Native American health programs under the federal healthcare overhaul.

Latinos May Need More Than 'Miracle' To Prosper In Texas

editor — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:08:50 +0000

Story as it aired on KUT 90.5 FM

President Obama brought a message of economic recovery when he visited Austin yesterday, the first stop in his “Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tour.” Latinos in the U.S., however, are trailing behind the national average in unemployment. So how are they’re doing when it comes to finding work in the home of the “Texas miracle?"

How Immigration Reform Could Affect Immigrant Scientists & Engineers

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:33:03 +0000

Fronteras: What would high-skilled immigrants like to see when it comes to immigration reform? Also on this show: We visit a dairy farm in Wisconsin where at least half the workers are undocumented to see how an immigration overhaul would impact them. Medicaid expansion will force Native American health providers to deal with something they’ve never faced before: Competition from non-tribal health programs. Last, a conversation with Latinitas, a group hosting events to get more young Latinas to college.

Congressman Gallego Outlines Priorities For South San Antonio

Eileen Pace — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:35:00 +0000

U.S. Congressman Pete Gallego reported to members of the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce on his own legislative agenda for that section of his broad district.

The South Side of San Antonio has grown since the Base Realignment Commission (BRAC), the opposite of what most people in the mid 1990s thought would happen.

Texas Legislators Urge President & Congress To Act On Immigration

Ryan Poppe — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:39:06 +0000

Republicans are signing on to state legislation that urges the federal government to create a roadmap to legal status for undocumented immigrants.

The Source: Payday Lending's Big Influence At The Capitol

Paul Flahive — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:56:40 +0000

In the first segment:

It appears that regardless of what passes or doesn't pass in the legislature this month, the San Antonio city ordinance on payday lenders in San Antonio will remain.

According to Texans for Public Justice, an anti-corruption advocacy nonprofit, payday lenders had more than $3.7 million in donations to state lawmaker campaigns since 2010.

The organization says the payday loan lobby is fueling a "tepid" set of reforms.

Immigration Reform Leaders Tackle Border Security

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:50:56 +0000

Fronteras: Before any immigration reform can happen, Homeland Security needs to prove the border is secure. Some border residents say that's just a numbers game. We also take a critical look at border drones and how proposed immigration reform is giving new hope for family reunions in Mexico. Also,the professional sports teams in Phoenix are trying to cultivate new fans across the border.

Castro Predicts Immigration Reform Will Pass This Summer

Eileen Pace — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:50:50 +0000

The so-called Gang-of-Eight are still working to hammer out an immigration reform bill, despite criticism from conservatives who call it a "bad bill."

San Antonio Congressman Joaquín Castro is looking forward to seeing a comprehensive immigration package this year. He said he believes the bi-partisan group will be able to meet the standards that constituents expect.