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Continue reading →: OUR NEW HEADER COVER
Cultural Icons of Resilience: The Filipino Carabao and Texas Longhorn The Filipino Carabao and Texas Longhorn stand as powerful symbols of our respective homelands, embodying the spirit and character of the people who share our landscapes. Both animals have transcended our agricultural origins to become deeply meaningful cultural emblems, the…
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Continue reading →: Texas Was Once Known as New Philippines
Few people realize that Texas, before its iconic identity as the Lone Star State, was once known as “New Philippines” (Nueva Filipinas). For over 60 years during the early 18th century, the region carried this name as part of Spain’s effort to expand its territories in North America and link…
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Continue reading →: AD: Your Key to the Perfect Home in the Heart of West Texas! Call now – ALEX RAMIREZ – Your friendly realtor :)
D.E The Home Boss Group (432) 559-7108 5030 E. University Suite B-401, Odessa Texas 79762
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Continue reading →: Filipino Boys Take on the Challenge: The Story of Koya Sipanlog Express and the Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge
Two enterprising Filipinos in Midland, Texas, are taking bold steps toward entrepreneurial success. Malcolm Hiponia and Edgar Ypil, both former employees of the restaurant giant Panda Express, have joined the 2024 Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge (MEC). Their mission? To develop a business plan for a Filipino fast-food chain that combines traditional…
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Continue reading →: Gloria Apolinario: A Legacy of Service and Compassion
Since her arrival in Odessa in 2003, Gloria Apolinario’s professional career and charitable work exemplify her unwavering commitment to community service. Gloria’s professional journey began with her involvement in the construction of a U.S. embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. Her experiences also include owning an insurance agency in Sacramento, venturing into…
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Continue reading →: Why You Should Start a Filipino Food Business in Midland and Odessa
With the increasing number of Filipinos settling in Midland and Odessa, there’s a growing demand for authentic Filipino cuisine that is not being met. The recent closure of the Filipino Cuisine restaurant in Odessa and the long hiatus of the Filipino food truck in Midland have left the community with…
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Continue reading →: Texas Workforce Solutions
New in town? Looking for work? Need help with tuition? Work clothes? Texas Workforce Solutions is holding an Assessment Day on Friday, July 19, 2024 at their office in Odessa,between the hours of 8:30AM and 4PM. Please pre-register at this website www.workintexas.com. Texas Workforce Solutions, Odessa address is 2626 John…
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Continue reading →: Introducing Balitang Texas: Bridging the Gap in Midland
The city of Midland, Texas is currently undergoing a remarkable transformation, with an increasing number of Filipinos choosing to call it home. Recognizing this growing community, Balitang Texas has been created as a community newspaper specifically tailored to serve the Filipino population. Our purpose is to establish connections, provide vital…


