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Pancho Villa

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    Historic UH Chicano Mural Could Be Destroyed

    Since 1973, César Chávez, Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata have had steady presences at the University of Houston. That's when Vietnam War veterans and then UH students Ruben Angel Reyna and Mario Gonzales painted the icons into the "Chicano Mural," located on the basement level of UH's University ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 19, 2012

    SPECIAL MORMON EDICION

    Since 1973, César Chávez, Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata have had steady presences at the University of Houston. That's when Vietnam War veterans and then UH students Ruben Angel Reyna and Mario Gonzales painted the icons into the "Chicano Mural," located on the basement level of UH's University ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Alleged McAllen Starbucks Masturbator Immortalized in Song

    Jose Maravilla, celebrated in song​In the borderlands of South Texas, there has long been a tradition of immortalizing revolutionaries in song. Corridos, as these tunes are known, date back to the decades before the Mexican Revolution, and have been written in honor of people like Emiliano Zap ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 2, 2011

    Why Did Every Mexican's Great-Grandfather Fight Under Pancho Villa?

    And why don't Mexicans spay or neuter their pets?

  • Culture

    March 24, 2011

    Ash Wednesday

    And why don't Mexicans spay or neuter their pets?

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    Now Rick Perry Wants To Invade Mexico

    Pancho Villa redux: U.S. sends troops into Mexico due to border crime?​Talk about an election win going to your head: Now Rick Perry wants U.S. troops to invade Mexico. Speaking with Chuck Todd on MSNBC this morning, Perry said "He'd be open" to sending U.S. troops into Mexico to control bord ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    Why No Latino Rappers At The Box's Los Magnificos Car Show?

    The hip-hop world is a less than sensible place -lots of times, you're even required to clarify when bad means bad and when bad means good- so once a week we're going to get with a rapper and ask them to explain things. Have something you always wanted to ask a rapper? Email introducingliston@gmail. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Getting Real: New Caswell-Walsh Restaurant Venture Finally Gets a Name

    Photo courtesy of Robb WalshArtist's rendering of El Real Tex-Mex Cafe.​"You have to give people what they're interested in eating," Robb Walsh laughed over the phone. "Fajitas will be very well represented on our menu." Wise words that should quell any concerns Houstonians may have had about ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 14, 2010

    SPECIAL BEST-OF EDITION

    Photo courtesy of Robb WalshArtist's rendering of El Real Tex-Mex Cafe.​"You have to give people what they're interested in eating," Robb Walsh laughed over the phone. "Fajitas will be very well represented on our menu." Wise words that should quell any concerns Houstonians may have had about ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 19, 2010

    El Prisionero 13 (Prisoner 13) and El compadre Mendoza (Godfather Mendoza)

    Two landmark films close out the Classic Mexican Cinema Film Festival

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2010

    Classical Mexican Cinema: Vámonos con Pancho Villa!

    The Mexican revolution wasn't glorious for everyone

  • Culture

    March 4, 2010

    Bullies and the Name Game

    The Mexican revolution wasn't glorious for everyone

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Top 9 Houston Restaurant Closings of the Decade

    Photo by emmiegrnThe Pig Stand, one of Houston's lost restaurants. Read about nine more of the most important restaurant closings of the decade below.​1. Maxim's Maxim's closed in January 2001. It was possibly the most influential restaurant in Houston's culinary history. It was the only upsca ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 17, 2009

    The Reconquista and Mexican States

    Photo by emmiegrnThe Pig Stand, one of Houston's lost restaurants. Read about nine more of the most important restaurant closings of the decade below.​1. Maxim's Maxim's closed in January 2001. It was possibly the most influential restaurant in Houston's culinary history. It was the only upsca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2009

    Houston Breakfasts vs. Austin Breakfasts

    Photo by Robb Walsh​This plate of huevos rancheros with bacon and homemade flour tortillas set me back $2.29 at Taqueria Jesus Maria in South Houston. You can breakfast equally well at dozens of other taquerias all over town -- Kiko's on Fulton and Pancho Villa's on Wilcrest both charge $2.99. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    For Cinco de Mayo: Five Non-Mexican Mexicans In The Movies

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 11, 2008

    Why Are Mexicans Obsessed with Scarface?

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2008

    Over the Weekend: Pride Parade, La Carafe, Frank's Pizza, Stone Temple Pilots and Houston Astros

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2008

    Pancho Villa Wants You, Gringo!

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 1, 2008

    Celtic Scots and Hispanic Mexicans

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 27, 2008

    ASK A MEXICAN

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2007

    $13 at Goode’s Armadillo Palace on Kirby

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 18, 2007

    Mexican Body Parts, Güeros

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2007

    The Houston 100: The Master List

    Cinco de Mayo is a day for Americans of Mexican descent to commemorate their rich history and heritage while at the same time trying to ignore the legions of mouth-breathing Chron commenters clamoring for their deportation. And if being blamed for the H1N1 (don't call it swine) flu outbreak wasn't ... More >>

  • Music

    September 27, 2007

    Houston's Very Best Songs Ever

    ...otherwise known as the H-Town 20

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2007

    Killing the Messenger: the Numbers

    ...otherwise known as the H-Town 20

  • Culture

    April 5, 2007

    Mexican-American Culture

    Pancho Villa's purloined pate

  • Culture

    October 5, 2006

    Cantinflas He's Not

    Pancho Villa's purloined pate

  • Culture

    June 15, 2006
  • Dining

    November 18, 2004

    History Reheats Itself

    Next time you watch a game, get Marine's empanadas instead of pizza

  • Best of Houston

    September 20, 2001

    Best Yerbería

    Yerbería Guadalupe

  • News

    August 16, 2001

    End of the Bend?

    Jetports and elite resorts may do what border bandits, blistering heat and harsh desert life couldn't: rob Big Bend of its rugged beauty.

  • News

    July 12, 2001

    Music Awards 2001

    A preview of this year's show

  • Dining

    March 1, 2001

    The Chips Are Down

    Unable to secure a new location, Leo's Mexican Restaurant says adios -- for now

  • Music

    January 11, 2001

    Shelf Life

    Long after Britney Oops her way to obscurity, these releases will continue to sing

  • News

    June 29, 2000

    Down for the Count

    "El Matador" Chavez fought his way to the top of the boxing ranks. Now he hopes to make his greatest comeback - if the INS will let him in the ring.

  • Dining

    April 20, 2000

    Stargazing

    Star Pizza

  • Music

    January 6, 2000

    Platinum Dreams

    Local Latium Records rides pop Latin wave to success

  • News

    December 2, 1999

    Gag Me with a Suit!

    Exercising rights in Seabrook can land you in court

  • Dining

    November 4, 1999

    Snack Food

    If not for the chips and guacamole, Tecate would blend in with all the mediocre Mexican joints

  • Dining

    July 1, 1999

    El Queso Grande?

    Is Bravos the best Tex-Mex in town?

  • Dining

    January 22, 1998

    Fry for Me, Argentina

    Is Bravos the best Tex-Mex in town?

  • News

    October 24, 1996

    Recuerda (And Celebrate Life) Muerte

    Macario Ramirez is reconnecting Mexican-Americans to a forgotten cultural tradition and their own pasts. It's a tradition that Anglos are embracing, too.

  • Music

    August 31, 1995

    Postmarked Texas

    Joe Ely sends a sad, beautiful Letter to Laredo

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