Source: Starlocalmedia.com

By day, Hector Rodriguez is an unassuming fifth grade teacher at McKinney ISD. But by night, he has a whole other identity as an up-and-coming Latino comic book artist whose creation, El Peso Hero, has become an international sensation. The Hispanic bulletproof crime fighter with super strength battles crime along the southwestern Texas-Mexico border. His creation has garnered Rodriguez widespread attention in the world of Latino comic books and a following of Latino fans. Rodriguez wanted all children to have love for comics and know their stories matter. He is doing this by hosting the first annual Texas Latino Comic Con is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St. in Dallas. The event is free of charge.