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Latino population expands footprint and economic clout across the county

Efren Hernandez owns a “El Charrito,” a convenience store in Dana popular with Latinos.

By Matt Matteson, Published: July 11, 2021

FIRST IN A SERIES

The greater Latino community is growing, evolving and poised to be a key population sector in Henderson County’s future. Guest Editor Matt Matteson — better known to Lightning readers as Ask Matt — spent months researching, reporting, interviewing Latino residents, Latino advocates and others for this in-depth a look at the cultural, economic and labor-market influence of a growing community.

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