By Mackenzie Dyer – DailyTexanOnline.com – Photo Credit: Barba Daly | Daily Texan Staff.
Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15, on the anniversary of independence for many Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua, among others. Festivities will come to an end on Oct. 15, just after Columbus Day, Día de la Raza, on Oct. 12. Austin boasts many cultural events that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Nancy Flores, Austin American-Statesman community affairs reporter and columnist, spoke to The Daily Texan about this months can’t miss events.
