The Record & Landmark has launched a new, Spanish-language newspaper, Periodico Hispano. The free tabloid contains both original material and reprints of articles from the parent newspaper.

The Statesville Housing Authority (SHA) ran a quarter-page ad in the new publication. The ad, written in Spanish, advises readers that federal and state funds are available to those who qualify for help with purchasing a house. It says that information is available in Spanish, and gives the names and numbers of both English and Spanish-speaking contact personnel.

It appears the SHA does not think they are spending enough taxpayer money providing housing for U.S. citizens, who presumably are English speaking. The ad in question is obviously aimed at non-citizens.