By: Dieter K. Mouchkatine

Austin’s Latino community is keeping traditions alive in 2025 through cultural events, food, and arts programs that anchor holiday life across the city. These celebrations appear not only in December but throughout all the seasons—from Día de los Muertos to community tamaladas, Las Posadas, and year-round arts activities.

Each fall, Austin hosts some of Texas’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos celebrations. Families build ofrendas, join parades, and attend festivals such as the Viva La Vida Festival organized by the Mexic-Arte Museum. Other institutions, including the University of Texas, help keep cultural practices visible by building community altars and hosting performances during this time.

By: Dieter K. Mouchkatine

Growing population. Expanding influence.
The latest edition of the SPR Community Insight Series takes a dive into the evolving landscape of Latino communities in the U.S. From demographic shifts to rising educational attainment and economic influence, Latinos are reshaping the nation in powerful ways.

By: Dieter K. Mouchkatine

Today, Día de los Muertos is celebrated as a time to honor and remember those who have passed. In the 1970s, this celebration also served as a powerful act of political resistance within the Chicano movement.

By: Dieter K. Mouchkatine

Beyond the Month. Lasting Commitment.
This latest piece in the SPR Community Insight Series explores how support for Latino communities must extend beyond Hispanic Heritage Month.

By: Dieter K. Mouchkatine

Silent Epidemic. Shared Responsibility.
This is the latest piece in the SPR Community Insight Series, highlighting the growing diabetes crisis among Hispanic communities in Austin and across the US. The story examines how cultural barriers, local health inequities, and system gaps intersect, and how community-led solutions could change the future of care in Central Texas.