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Hispanic Heritage Month begins
The gist
Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15 and runs through October 15.
Cities mark it with events while a heart group flags a health shift.
How it unfolded
- Sep 11, 2026The City of San Antonio announced a lineup of special events, cultural programs and family-friendly activities for Hispanic Heritage Month, running through October 15.
- Sep 15, 2026Hispanic Heritage Month began, running through October 15. The American Heart Association also published a report stating cardiovascular disease has surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the United States.
- Oct 9, 2026The Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dance is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center in Alexandria, Va.; admission is $5 and registration is required.