La Gaceta Mexicana was a Spanish-language newspaper published in Houston, Texas. It was one of the earliest Mexican-American newspapers in Houston.
History
José Sarabia first published the newspaper in 1928. A member of the Sarabia family died during the Mexican Revolution since a bandit had killed him. In order to make money in the man's absence, the family established a Mexican grocery store and established the newspaper. The newspaper closed during the first several years of the Great Depression because advertisers canceled their advertisements.
Mary Sarabia, a member of the same family, married Raul Molina, who headed the restaurant chain Molina's.
See also
History of the Mexican-Americans in Houston
References
Esparza, Jesus Jesse. "La Colonia Mexicana: A History of Mexican Americans in Houston." (Archive) Houston History Volume 9, Issue 1. p. 2-8. Center for Public History, University of Houston.
Notes
External links
García, María-Cristina. "La Gaceta Mexicana." Handbook of Texas. "Sarabia, Alfredo." Houston Area Digital Archives, Houston Public Library. February 16, 1979. "Mexican-American Collections." Houston Metropolitan Research Center. Houston Public Library. 2000.