New Census Data: Hispanics may now be the Largest Demographic Group in Texas
The Texas Tribune received a lot of attention for an article they published on September 15, about the size of the Hispanic population in Texas. This article was no surprise to those of us who have been watching the Hispanic population grow for the past few decades....
The Bean and Chisme Show Partners with TAMACC
Shedding Light on Hispanic Issues Through Comedy SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 2022) – Popular content creators and Latino comics from The Bean & Chisme Show have announced a formal partnership with TAMACC, the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of...
Beyond “Run, Hide, Fight”: Plan for and survive a mass shooting
TAMACC presents a webinar for one of today’s worst nightmares Good morning. Are you ready for today’s mass shooting? That may sound alarming, but the reality is that there is a mass shooting somewhere in the U.S. nearly every day. According to the Gun Violence...
TAMACC Joins IDRA Amicus Brief on Behalf of Students, Business and Higher Education Organizations in a Reckless Case Challenging Texas Tuition Laws
The Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals this week on behalf of 12 student, business and higher education organizations in a case that began as a reckless anti-immigrant attack but that has...
The COVID-19 battle is far from over
TAMACC urges Hispanics to stay vigilant and get vaccinated Our battle with COVID-19 is not over. There are several variants now, with subvariant Omicron strains. Cases are surging again in parts of the country, including parts of Texas. The numbers are not as high as...
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber Names Monica Muñoz Andry President & CEO
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) welcomes Monica Muñoz Andry as the chamber’s new President & CEO. Formerly the financial health program manager at University Federal Credit Union, Muñoz Andry starts her new position at the chamber August...
The Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber launches Escalando, the first small business assistance program in the Waco area taught in Spanish
WACO, TEXAS June 21, 2022 – The Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CTHCC) has launched a new initiative called Escalando (Spanish for climbing). This program, for the first time, will provide local Spanish-speaking business owners with additional support and...
Jepsen and Silva Have Been Accepted to TAMACC’s New Fellowship Program
TAMACC is excited to announce the start of a new Fellowship Program. The first two individuals accepted into this inaugural program are Nataly Jepsen – Dallas, Texas, and Jose Silva – McAllen, Texas. Both graduated from Texas State University last week and started...
12 Latina Leaders from Across Texas to be Honored
TAMACC to Host Statewide Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) will honor twelve (12) outstanding leaders at the eighth annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon Friday, June 17, 2022, at the...
Hispanic Chambers come together to promote COVID-19 vaccinations for children
(Austin – Feb. 9) — Adults may be getting used to living with COVID-19 in its third year of the national pandemic, but children were mostly unscathed, showing few symptoms when they did test positive. Since the Fall, however, the number of children hospitalized...
