On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Lake Highlands Junior High brought in mariachis to perform during the school’s lunch hour. 30% percent of LHJH are Hispanic with 245 students and 38% of students in RISD are Hispanic, according to the Texas Tribune.

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Mariachi is a style of Mexican music and musical group performance that dates back to at least the 18th century.