Nearly three weeks after the deadliest school shooting in Texas history, the state has been fiercely criticized for not providing Spanish-language information in an overwhelmingly Hispanic community.
, D-El Paso, said in a letter to DPS that the high number of Spanish speakers in Uvalde necessitates more Spanish communication from DPS officials. Democratic Reps. Norma Torres of California, Chuy García of Illinois and Raúl Grijalva of Arizona also signed the letter.
DPS has come under fire for its lack of Spanish communication in the aftermath of the shooting in which 21 people were killed last month. More than 80% of Uvalde’s population is Hispanic or Latino, and more than half of households in Uvalde speak Spanish, according to census estimates. Less than 10% of households in Uvalde speak “limited English.”
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Average gas price in US jumped nearly 40 cents in recent weeksThe average price at the pump is nearly $2 higher than it was one year ago.
Leer más »
Dow futures slump nearly 600 points as second day of selling in store after inflation shockU.S. stock futures looked set to break below the lows of May, as financial markets continue to reel from a surprise acceleration in inflation just days ahead...
Leer más »
6 retirement lessons from a beloved fishmonger who hung up his lox after nearly 50 yearsAfter his 47-year tenure at Acme Smoked Fish, 69-year-old Gary Brownstein retired in May. We caught up with him to know what kept him working for so long at the same place.
Leer más »
'Revenge of the Sith': Gary Oldman Reveals He Nearly Played General GrievousGary Oldman says he very nearly played StarWars baddie General Greivous.
Leer más »
Gary Oldman Reveals He Nearly Voiced Star Wars' General GrievousGary Oldman Nearly Voiced General Grievous, Star Wars' Worst-Booked Prequel Baddie
Leer más »
Billionaire Adoption Rate Of Crypto Nearly Double AverageA recent survey by Forbes of 65 of the world’s wealthiest people revealed that nearly 30% are either directly or indirectly invested in cryptocurrencies, a rate that is higher than among non-billionaire investors.
Leer más »