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City Controller highlights Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations at City Hall
Summary
City Controller Chris Hollins described performances and honors during the City Hall Hispanic Heritage Month event, naming local figures and noting the 2.8 million Hispanic residents in Greater Houston.
City Controller Chris Hollins told City Pulse viewers the controller's office celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in the Legacy Room at City Hall with music, dance and recognition of local figures.
Hollins named honorees including Fire Chief Sam Pena, chef Hugo Ortega, Astros player Jose Altuve and labor leader Elsa Flores, and said the city honored the contributions of about 2,800,000 Hispanic residents in the Greater Houston area. ‘‘These are folks who have invested in this community, who are part of the strength and the fabric of of what Houston's made up,’’ Hollins said.
The segment framed the event as both cultural celebration and civic recognition; it did not include policy proposals or spending details tied to the celebration.
