Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Arlington County Board Member J. Walter Tejada helped start Arlington County’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, according to the Arlington Connection. Tejada offered a speech on "Latinos Making a Difference in Arlington" and lauded the achievements of staff Sgt. Felix Herrera. Herrera is a graduate of Washington-Lee High School and taught at Wakefield High School. He completed two tours of duty, in both Afghanistan and Iraq."

Tejada said, "too many times we focus on the challenges, and not the other 99.9% of the population thriving."

The County has a press release that highlights events for Hispanic Heritage Month including salsa lessons and family-oriented programs at local libraries including Central Library and Columbia Pike Library.