The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston celebrated its 65th anniversary with a vibrant gala at the Hilton Americas-Houston. The event, which featured salsa music and dance, honored key figures in the Hispanic community, including Astros star Jose Altuve and his wife Nina, Dr. German Newall and Micheline Newall, and several others. The evening, chaired by Marcelo Saenz and Adrians Dueñas, raised a record $300,000 for scholarships benefiting Hispanic students.