Cinco de Mayo is bigger in the US, Lockhart leads with culture, $14K in student aid raised

Welcome back to the 78644 Podcast ! In this special Cinco De Mayo episode, the celebration of Cinco de Mayo is explored, focusing on Lockhart’s vibrant community event. Peter Brown, a Professor of Anthropology, and Todd Blomerth, Historian & Author, explain the historical significance of Cinco De Mayo, the Battle of Puebla, and its cultural impact. The episode covers the history of Cinco De Mayo, local festivities, and also focuses on Lockhart’s vibrant community celebration, local festivities, and the role of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in promoting cultural awareness and supporting local talent. Rob Ortiz, the current chairman of the Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, joins the conversation to share his personal journey and leadership role within the organization. He talks about how the Cinco De Mayo festival has grown in Lockhart, showcasing local businesses, musical acts, and community involvement. His leadership has helped steer the chamber through tough times and into a period of growth and support for the community. The episode also features a song from Lucky Joe, performing his track "A.M.O." in the Local Tracks segment and highlights Chaparral Cantina, a new venue in Lockhart and the historical images that tie the celebration to the community’s rich heritage.Guests in This Episode:Peter Brown & Todd Blomerth - Who provide historical context for Cinco De Mayo.Rob Ortiz - Chairman of the Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, sharing insights into the festival and community impact.Lucky Joe - Lockhart Musician, performing his track "A.M.O."What’s Inside:Peter Brown & Todd Blomerth explain the true historical meaning behind Cinco De Mayo and its celebration.The role of the Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in organizing the Cinco De Mayo event.Insights into the food and music lineup for the upcoming Cinco De Mayo festivities.How the festival supports local artists, vendors, and small businesses.A performance by Lucky Joe, featuring his song "A.M.O."The significance of Chaparral Cantina in Lockhart’s cultural sceneThe historical images that highlight Cinco De Mayo’s deeper meaning.🎟️ Get ready for the Cinco de Mayo 2025 celebration in Lockhart! Join us for live performances:Friday, May 2nd: Enjoy performances by Broken Arrow and Conjunto Cats.Saturday, May 3rd: Don’t miss David Marez and Lucky Joe taking the stage!Episode Breakdown: [00:00] - History of Cinco De Mayo[02:17] - Rob Ortiz talks about his path with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce[09:57] - Local Tracks: Lockhart singer Lucky Joe performs his song "A.M.O."[15:53] - Chaparral Cantina, the new venue and its role during Cinco De Mayo.[25:53] - Historical Images of Cinco De MayoFollow Our Guests:Peter Brown: https://www.uwosh.edu/international/people/brown-ph-d-peter/Todd Blomerth: https://www.instagram.com/tblomerth/ Rob Ortiz: https://www.instagram.com/robplaya58/ / https://www.facebook.com/robortizvip Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: https://www.instagram.com/lockhartchamber/?hl=en https://www.lockhartchamber.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CaldwellCountyHispanicChamber/ https://www.facebook.com/LockhartChamberofCommerce https://www.instagram.com/gcchcc_44/ https://caldwellcountyhispanicchamber.com/Chaparral Cantina: https://chaparralcoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chaparral.coffee.lkrt/ https://www.instagram.com/lacanteramx/ https://www.lacanteramx.com/Lucky Joe: https://www.instagram.com/luckyjoeoficial/ / https://www.facebook.com/luckyjoe2012/Follow our Host:Steven Collins: https://www.instagram.com/deadmanonlineThis Episode is Sponsored by:Wella Foods: https://www.instagram.com/wellafoods/Thunderbird Bar: https://www.instagram.com/thunderbirdbar/ PrintingSolutionstx: https://www.instagram.com/printingsolutionstx/ Gaslight Baker Theatre: https://www.instagram.com/gaslightbaker/ Courthouse Nights: https://www.instagram.com/courthousenights/ Crystal Glaze Photography: https://www.instagram.com/crystalglazephotography/ Gray Beard Films: https://www.instagram.com/graybeardfilms/ Texas Hatters - HishatLady: https://www.instagram.com/hishatlady/Follow 78644 Podcast:Website: https://www.78644podcast.com/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/people/78644-Podcast/100089192381124/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/78644podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@78644PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/78644/exclusive-content