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“Our communities have felt the impact of a broken immigration system for far too long. It’s time for President Obama to step up and do everything within his power to ease the plight of the men, women and children suffering from our immigration system.”

"Happy Birthday America"

Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia On this month’s cover is of a birthday cake, celebrating our country's birthday. July 4, 1776, was the day our country's founders (immigrants) declared independence from Great Britain. We are a nation of immigrants, and we share many reasons why we take pride in the US. We can all agree for many it is that we are guaranteed certain rights for freedoms we proudly live. Our country is like a family: Everyone has to pitch in or it doesn't work. As members of the U.S. "family" — in other words, as citizens — we all have certain responsibilities, like going to school, voting, and obeying the law. With that, I wish you all a Happy Birthday America, Feliz cumpleaños América!

CONTENTS Word from the Publisher

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Op-Ed by Kent R. Hance

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Jeremy Lorenzo Sedeño Dedicated War Veteran

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Opportunity Page

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Tips by Jaime Garcia

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Health/Salud

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Latino Rockers

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Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Texas Sports Report with Mando Reyna

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'm sure many of you take as much pride as I do in your familia. As Latinos we pride ourselves in coming together and creating memories. As an adult, my Fourth of July memory revolves around my immediate family. When I was pregnant, my husband and I were on a very tight budget. I recall him going to the grocery store with less then $10 to purchase the staples of the summer holiday. He returned with weenies and buns, a lemon flavored Kool-Aid package, a lemon, potato chips, a brownie mix and chocolate bar - I'd been craving chocolate. As I prepared the 4th of July feast he mowed the yard. Immediately the scent of chocolate brownies, the hotdogs, and a pitcher of ice cold lemonade awaited us. As we sat down, we thanked God for allowing us to turn 'lemons into lemonade'. While it was a humble moment, it's one of the treasures of our life. And now annually, we prepare lemonade, brownies, and hotdogs to remind us of that wealth in memory, and, carrying on traditions, and pride. As a youngster, summertime with my familia, was always the best, especially on the Fourth of July. Someone from my family would go to the lake to reserve the "family spot" annually, and a day or so before. They would make sure that we were under many trees and central to the lake. Each of my tias, as well as my mother, would prepare fabulous side dishes like potato salad, beans, rice, chilé, and salad. The men would prepare grilled meat including brisket, hamburgers, hotdogs, tripas, and so much more. Lots of tea and giant jugs of Kool-Aid, which formed rings around our mouths from drinking so much of it, topped the tasty Latino-style bbq. There was always plenty of food for those who didn't have family to spend with, or the extra friends that always managed to tag along, or stop by our spot. As the music played in the background the adults would converse. The men in one circle, the women in the other. And the kids would somehow make it to the lake even though we were warned to stay away or we would fall in and drown, which no one ever did, but one of my cousins did jump in on a dare. I even recall bravely hiking up the hill with my primos and exploring and searching for bears and Indian artifacts in the small caves. And of course, there was always someone in the family who added a little drama because they drank in celebration of Fourth of July. Somehow they would stir trouble, and somehow the uncles would calm things down. I recall my aunt Meme saying to another tia " Eso es lo que hacen las familias, pero al final del día todavía se aman. (That's what families do, but at the end of the day we still love each other)." The evening was topped with fireworks. My dad always bought my sisters and I sparklers cause we were afraid of firecrackers, in part because my uncle Mike who was a year older than me, would throw them at us. And as the celebration ended and we loaded up our car, we joined many families patiently waiting in line to exit out the lake. As we finally drove out on the road, we would watch the last minute fireworks burst in the sky; but soon the evening breeze and the soothing of the motor would lull my sisters and I to sleep. Being with all my cousins and with my family made me proud and brought such contentment. We were (are) an All-American familia and were proud of our country - the USA's independence. To date, I take such pride in our country's independence. And while my story changes as I age, one thing that remains the same is my pride in my country and flying the USA flag - more so the many freedoms we hold. One such freedom is that of speech. So as I watch the immigration reform battle, I ask our Congress to take action and work together. I also thank President Obama for helping to fix as much of the immigration system as he can through his executive order. Thank you to our advertisers. Please invest in their businesses and services, as they commit to investing in ours. Y como siempre, thank you to our 100,000 readers who support our publication. May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo en mayo y siempre! Happy 4th of July!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist

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Opinion/opinión Community Update 4TH ON BROADWAY CELEBRATION July 3 – 4- This two-day event is the largest free festival in the state of Texas and is available for all ages. The theme for this year’s festival is “Stand Up For America.” STREET DANCE – AMIGOS LA RAZA ON THE PLAZA July 3 - –Stefani featuring Zavala and Headliner, Little Joe and La Familia. They will be performing on the corner of Broadway and Texas Ave., adjacent to the Lubbock County Courthouse. Tickets will be available at the gate $15. Dance begins at 7:30 p.m. LUBBOCK PUBLIC LIBRARIES CLOSED July 4th All Lubbock Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Have a happy holiday! 4TH ON BROADWAY PARADE July 4- The parade will begin at Ave. Q and Broadway at 9 a.m., and travel down to University Ave. DPS INCREASING DWI PATROLS FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase DWI patrols for an 11-day period that includes the July 4th holiday. DPS troopers will focus DWI patrols in high-risk locations at times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent. ABERNATHY EXES HOST REUNION on July 5, 2014. All past and present teachers are welcome. There will be individual class reunions during the weekend. For a schedule of events, visit www.abernathyexstudents.org. 2014 FIT 4 FUN KID'S TRIATHLON July 12 Age groups 7 -10 and 11- 14 will have different distance to compete in. Cost is $20 for the first child in a family and $15 for each additional child in that family. $5 late fee after Monday, July 7 and you won’t be seeded in the swim. You can register in the Fit/Well at the TTU Rec Center. There will also be a Triathlon Workshop July 7 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. and is free admission. Call 742-3828 to register. CASAS FOR CASA Set for July 11-19 The houses are on display for a week for the opportunity to purchase a $5 raffle ticket for the chance to win. The winning tickets will be drawn at 6 p.m. on July 19. The unique event will be held daily, beginning at 10 a.m. at the United on 82nd and Frankford in Lubbock. NEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES the Lubbock City Council will start its regular open sessions at 5:15 p.m. City Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Work Session discussions, if scheduled, will take place at 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and Executive Session will begin at 2:30 p.m.

We Can all Take Pride in What We've Accomplished

ext month I will begin my role as chancellor emeritus of the Texas Tech University System. It has been an honor to serve and work alongside you as chancellor for more than seven years. Since I took office in December 2006, our universities have made tremendous progress. We can all take great pride in what we have accomplished together throughout the TTU System. Thanks to our great team and supporters, the TTU System now consists of four universities, doubling in size after the addition of Angelo State University in 2007 and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso in 2013. Student enrollment has increased 45 percent system-wide. We have invested more than $775 million in construction at our campuses. Research expenditures have nearly tripled

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reins to my friend, Robert Duncan, as our chancellor. Senator Duncan has worked diligently for all of Texas and has been a great help to the TTU System during his time in the Texas Legislature. He is an outstanding choice and will do a great job. No matter how much things have changed from my time as a student, professor and chancellor, one thing remains the same throughout the TTU System—the spirit of our great people. We have the best students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters who will continue to make our universities better. Whatever your role may be, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.

Kent R. Hance, has served as chancellor since December 2006. As chancellor, he helped raise an astonishing $1 billion, during the nation’s economic downturn. He will continue to serve the TTU System as chancellor emeritus.

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We know our readers have a lot to say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, or email them to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net. Don’t forget to include your name, address, and contact phone number. Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned letters will not be published. Letters are limited to 100 words. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock. DON'T TAKE FREEDOM FOR GRANTED As I looked more carefully at the June cover, my heart sank with pride. And then I read the About the Cover and a tear rolled down my cheek. Thank you to all the service men and women, and thank you Latino Lubbock Magazine for reminding us not to take our freedom for granted. As well as to those who have given their lives for our country. THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE AND OUR SERVING OUR COUNTRY.

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since 2006, averaging I also thank our faculty $200 million annually members who do much in 2011, 2012 and 2013. more than teach. You We also have awarded serve as mentors and a record number of deshape the lives of our stugrees, increasing 52 dents. You advance our percent since 2006. communities by sharing We should all be very your expertise and disproud. covering new knowledge None of this would in your research. More have been possible importantly, you have without your hard work, enhanced our intellectual quality and academic dedication and support. culture! Our students, faculty, KENT HANCE To our administrators staff, alumni and supporters have been at the heart of our and staff, I am very appreciative of your tireless efforts and commitsuccess. I am so grateful to our many loyal ment to the TTU System. You have donors who realized the importance helped elevate our universities to of investing in higher education. new levels of excellence and have Together, we have raised more than continued to provide the best cam$1.2 billion for our universities. As a pus environment for all of those who result of this achievement, the TTU are part of the TTU System family. System endowment is now over $1 With a new chapter beginning for the TTU System, I proudly hand the billion.

LUBBOCK BORING? Lubbock is not boring. Each time we pick up Latino Lubbock Magazine we find lots of stuff, especially fun, affordable, and even free events and activities for our entire family. I make it a point to attend the events listed in your paper because if they are included in Latino Lubbock, then they must be Hispanic friendly. Patricia Gallegos MAKING LUPUS KNOWN I wanted to thank you for your story that aired on Thursday about Lupus, during the Latino Lubbock Update on Trends & Friends. My mother was diagnosed with Lupus at the age of 44, and died at the age of 61, partly due to the complication of Lupus. This is a disease that most people do not know about, or how it is treated. Thank you, Mark Stevens AGRADECIDO POR LA REVISTA LATINO LUBBOCK Disfruto de esta publicación y estoy muy agradecido por todos los contribuyentes, y un agradecimiento especial a la Sra. Christy Martínez García para su visión. Atentamente, Juan A. Gonzalez

FOR ALL Y'ALL DO I want to thank y'all for the tickets to meet the Dallas Cowboy Cole Beasely event tomorrow. I won't be able to go due to work but I know my grandfather-in-law and father-in-law will love to know their going as a Father's Day gift from my daughter. Thank y'all for all y'all do for the community.

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Dear Ted Dotts and Christy Martinez-Garcia, It was such a pleasure and inspiration to turn on Faith Matters Sunday and hear, Ted, that you are now hosting and that you, Christy, were his guest. You were both so articulate and expressive in communicating your enthusiasm and appreciation. My son, Nicholas, Julio Suarez had the opportunity growing up to live down the country road from his grandparents and THANK YOU it has had such an impact on the man he is Thank you Latino Lubbock Magazine for my becoming. I loved hearing your stories. We husband’s memorial in your paper! just never know, do we, what impact we have on the lives of others? Thank you both for your God Bless! many gifts to our community. Sylvia Ramirez All best, Jo Moore THANKS ON BEHALF OF THE PARENTS & KIDS As usual when school is out I always worry what I am going to do with my kids. A neighbor told me to pick up Latino Lubbock because there is always stuff for kids to do. I was surprised and relieved to find a whole page of activities, free lunch info and so much more! Important Numbers I love this newspaper! Thanks on behalf of the parents and kids for making it easier to plan Police (Non-Emergency) for the summer. From the Ramirez Family mil call 763-5333 gracias. Also, can we send in pictures of the Fire (Non-Emergency) kids at the events, or do you go by and take call 765-5757 photos? Emergencies call 9-1-1 Thanks, Program/Service info, call 2-1-1 Rosie Lira City services, call 3-1-1 City - call 775-3000. www.ci.lubbock.tx.us County - call 775-1000 www.co.lubbock.tx.us

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Bill Howerton named Lubbock On Immigration, NCLR Warns Assistant City Manager “Be Part Of The Solution, Or Own The Problem” ill How- munity Development, Planning,

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de niños refugiados no acompañados que se encuentran bajo la custodia del gobierno de Estados 323-B N University Ave., Lubbock Unidos, el Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR, por sus siglas en inglés) aprobó hoy el plan multipunto del senador Robert Menéndez (D.N.J.) para abordar este problema y, al mismo tiempo, solicitó un mayor apoyo ﬁnanciero de muchas organizaciones humanitarias, legaSabemos que no hay mejor lugar que el hogar, pero quizás necesite un poco les y las abocadas a la protección de renovación. Por eso, ofrecemos préstamos para mejoras del hogar y con infantil para que ayuden a estos respaldo hipotecario. Aumente el valor y el disfrute de su mayor activo. niños. Visite a un representante de nuestro Departamento de Hipotecas para más detalles. "Lo que estamos viendo aquí es una cuestión humanitaria internacional urgente", dijo Janet Murguía, presidenta y CEO de NCLR. "Estos son niños pequeños que huyen de la violencia y buscan un refugio seguro. Ya sea que se encuentren en su propio país, en los países vecinos o en la frontera de los Estados Unidos, estos niños son refugiados, y se los debe tratar como tales. La idea de que algunas personas podrían aﬁrmar

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program and to limit the president’s legitimate discretion to act when they will not. Unsurprisingly, when NCLR and a number of partner organizations issued preliminary scorecards rating members of Congress on their performances on immigration, most members of the GOP caucus received failing scores. “House Republican inaction on immigration reform reafﬁrms the need for the president to step in and address the ongoing crisis that our community faces,” added Murguía. “House leadership can either act now to relieve the pain that hundreds of thousands of families have felt due to our broken immigration system, or they can tarnish their brand with the Latino community for generations to come.”

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“The track record of House Republican leadership on immigration over the past year is appalling,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza). “For twelve months, they have been making excuses and pointing ﬁngers at the administration while sitting on their hands and allowing thousands of mothers and fathers to be torn from their children every day. They have failed to act on an issue that not only is supported by voters across the political spectrum but would also be an economic boon to this country by creating jobs and reducing our deﬁcit.” Over the past year, the only actions on immigration that House Republicans have taken are shameful votes to undo the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

lo contrario es una consecuencia trágica de un debate polarizado innecesariamente sobre el tema de la inmigración. Según cómo abordemos este problema, se refleja cómo estamos defendiendo nuestros valores como nación". "Mientras que la razón principal de esta crisis es muy clara, la solución es mucho más compleja e implica no sólo hacer cumplir la ley y las políticas nacionales de los Estados Unidos, pero también la política exterior de los EE.UU. y la participación de los organismos internacionales. Creemos que el plan reflexivo del senador Bob Menéndez, publicado la semana pasada, es un importante paso adelante para abordar esta crisis. Entre otras cosas, el plan exige concentrarse de inmediato en el bienestar de los niños, tomar medidas enérgicas contra los traficantes y señala un renovado énfasis para la promoción del desarrollo social y económico de la región ", continuó Murguía. Además, varias organizaciones afiliadas a NCLR han sido convocadas para que provean servicios básicos y de apoyo a estos niños. Entre esas organizaciones figura Southwest Key en Austin, Texas, el mayor proveedor de servicios de bienestar infantil en la nación. "El próximo mes vamos a abrir cinco nuevos centros que sirvan de refugios para atender a estos niños refugiados, y tenemos que tener en cuenta que son niños pequeños desesperados por obtener lo que la mayoría de los niños tienen: un lugar seguro para vivir y crecer", señaló Juan Sánchez, Presidente y CEO de Southwest Key. "Nuestra esperanza ahora es conseguir que el resto de niños, alrededor de 3000, que aún se encuentran en las oficinas de la patrulla fronteriza sean trasladados a refugios o que obtengan un tutor adecuado". "En estos momentos, lo más ur-

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gente es conseguir la ayuda legal que estos niños necesitan. Hay una serie de organizaciones incansables que siempre han estado involucradas en estos temas como Kids in Need de Defensa (KIND) y el National Inmigration Law Center (NILC, por sus siglas en inglés), así como también ProBar, el proyecto de representación de inmigrantes y refugiados de la American Bar Association. Instamos a que los abogados, las empresas y otros individuos consideren hacer donativos, ya sean mediante la tan críticamente necesitada ayuda financiera o donaciones en especie, tales como la ayuda pro bono que proveen estas organizaciones. Así mismo tratar de conseguir el apoyo de otras organizaciones benéficas de activa participación, tales como el Church World Service y Catholic Charities", concluyó Murguía. NCLR celebra a la administración por haber implementado una respuesta de múltiples agencias, reconociendo que se trata de una cuestión humanitaria, mientras que se advierte no confiar en ciertas prácticas, tales como las detenciones de familias extendidas, ya que esas prácticas han sido consideradas como prácticas costosas, ineficientes e inconsistentes para responder a los mejores intereses de los niños.

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Hometown Heroes We Still Need the Voting Rights Act West TexasMilitary Brieﬂy Congress Must Act To Modernize It BY HECTOR E. SANCHEZ

n niverA s a r i e s are normally a

cause for celebration. But there is no joy in Latino communities across the country over this week's oneyear anniversary of the Supreme Court Case case known as Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder. One year ago this week, the Shelby decision, delivered by a narrow Supreme Court majority, dealt a severe blow to one of the most powerful civil rights enforcement tools ever enacted -- the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since Shelby County, jurisdictions in at least seven states attempted to (or succeeded in) passing discriminatory voting policies. The goal behind these policies seems obvious: disadvantage minority voters, and particularly the Latino community, in the political process. To help restore much-needed voting rights protections, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, our coalition of 37 preeminent national Latino organizations, recently gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court to announce the formal launch of the "Latinos United for Voting Rights" campaign. In conjunction with the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Ofﬁcials (NALEO) and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) , we released a report, "Latinos and the VRA: A Modern Fix for Modern-Day Discrimination," describing the egregious and far-reaching discrimination faced by Latino voters in past election cycles and since the Shelby decision. The report underscores the need for Congress to move legislatively on updating the VRA. It should remove any doubt that discrimination still exists and shows that the nation's fastest growing voter segment needs a reinvigorated Voting Rights Act. As the report notes, almost 7 million Latino eligible voters live in

jurisdictions that were previously subject to the preclearance requirement but are now without these protections. This includes 5.7 million eligible Latino voters residing in the covered states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, and 1.2 million Latino voters in covered localities within California, Florida, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and South Dakota. Preclearance, the administrative procedure required by section 5 of the VRA, was really the "teeth" behind the VRA. It was a mechanism designed to secure swift and cost-effective reviews of electoral changes that could discriminate against minority communities. Any changes to voting procedures in states and local jurisdictions covered under the Act were required to be cleared and pre-approved by the Justice Department or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before implementation. These reviews served to help ensure that changes in voting practices wouldn't diminish the ability of U.S. citizens to vote, particularly U.S. citizens of from minority communities that were previously subject to discrimination. After last summer's Shelby decision, we lost this important part of the law, as the responsibility was placed on Congress to determine a new formula for preclearance. The Voting Rights Act is a monumental piece of legislation that many civil rights heroes in our country fought to pass. Leaders like Congressman John Lewis literally bled for this bill to pass, through non-violent demonstrations that often turned deadly for the peaceful participants. Congressman Lewis and other giants sought fundamental protections to vote, especially for those who had been denied this right for decades. We should continue to uphold their legacy. Today as we continue to face challenges to voting like those documented in our report, we need Congress to act to reinstate preclearance with an appropriate formula. With the dismantling of this key provision, there is a dangerous void in current

protections and voters everywhere are vulnerable to discrimination. Fortunately, Congress has the opportunity to right the Court's decision through the enactment of federal legislation that would restore the longstanding and overwhelming bipartisan consensus in support of this critical protection. In January this year, U.S. Representatives James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and John Conyers (D-MI), introduced H.R. 3899, The Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA), which currently has a bipartisan list of 25 additional cosponsors. NHLA is pleased to see that the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing this week on the Senate companion bill and we urge House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) to advance this bill through the congressional process as well, beginning with a hearing and markup in the House Judiciary Committee. In letters sent to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees this week, we shared our "Latinos and the VRA" report. I hope our documentation helps Chairman Goodlatte and his colleagues understand that discrimination in voting still exists -- and that they cannot let the VRA die out on their watch, especially when the VRA has always had bipartisan support through each and every reauthorization. The VRA is still needed today to protect vulnerable communities. This week's Senate hearing is a critical step in ensuring that all of America, including Latino voters, are able to enjoy the constitutional right to vote -- now and in the years to come. I urge Chairman Goodlatte and the House Judiciary Committee to act promptly on fixing the VRA in their chamber of Congress as well so that we can uphold the value of every citizen's right to participate in the electoral process, no matter his or her race, socio-economic status, or language spoken at home.

RETURN Robert Lopez Jr. returned home June 29th after serving almost 12 years in the United States Air Force. He is married to Cindy of 12 years. He will reside in Ralls, TX with his wife and 12 year-old son, Johnathan. His father and family will be hosting a "Welcome Our Home Town Hero

BBQ" at the Depot City Park in Ralls,TX on July 4th. The family invites the public to come welcome him home. On behalf of the Lopez family, congratulations! And welcome home from Latino Lubbock Magazine! Latino Lubbock Magazine Proudly salutes the fine men and women committed to tour country. Thank You!

Celebrating the Fourth of July nde pendence Day is commonly associated with I Day, com- fireworks, parades, barbecues, carmonly known as nivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, base-

the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence

ball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

Celebración del Cuatro de Julio

l Día de la Independencia de los E Estados Unidos (Independence Day o The Fourth of July en inglés)

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President Awards Congressional Medal to Latino Infantry "The Borinqueneers"

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dent Obama for their military service in three wars. Nicknamed the "Borinqueneers," the combat-fight unit is the only Hispanic-segregated active duty infantry that played a major role in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. "Overcoming the obstacles of segregation and discrimination, the Borinqueneers showed exemplary patriotism in their fight for America's freedom," said LULAC National President Margaret Moran. "Through exemplary public service, Latinos demonstrate their high esteem of this great country." The pinnacle military achievements of the 65th Infantry Regiment came during the Korean War where the unit participated in nine major campaigns and earned two Presidential Unit Citations, a Meritorious Unit Commendation and two Republic of Korea Unit Citations. More than three thousand 65th Infantry soldiers were wounded including over seven

hundred killed. Over the span of WWI, WWII and the Korean War, individual members have earned ten Distinguished Service Crosses, 258 Silver Stars, 628 Bronze Stars, and over 2700 Purple Hearts. In August 2013 LULAC sent a letter to Congress urging representatives to pass the appropriate legislation that would commemorate the predominantly Latino unit's service. Though primarily made up of Puerto Ricans, the Borinqueneers are arguably one of the most ethnically diverse U.S. combat-fight units, with Mexican American, segregated African American, Philippine, Virgin Islander soldiers as well as soldiers from other ethnicities. The League of United Latin

American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.

Sen. Robert Duncan Approved as TTU System Chancellor

exas Sen. Robert Duncan was approved T as chancellor in a special called meeting on June 12, by the Board of Regents of the

Texas Tech University (TTU) System. He will begin his duties as the system’s fourth chancellor July 7, 2014. “I thank the Board of Regents for allowing me the honor to serve as Chancellor of the TTU System. Texas Tech has made a difference in not only my life, but also my entire family,” Sen. Duncan said. “I look forward to building on the momentum we have in place for an even brighter future for our great universities. My goal as Chancellor is to support our individual institutions and our outstanding faculty. I will place the academic success of our students at the core of our mission.” While completing his undergraduate degree at TTU, Duncan served as student body president. He went on to receive his law degree from the Texas Tech University School of Law. He was elected to District 84 in the Texas House of Representatives in 1992. In 1996, he won a special election to the Texas Senate. During his more than two decades in the Texas Legislature, Duncan crafted major legislation impacting public and higher edu-

cation; water rights; health care transparency and affordability; the integrity of public investment funds; eminent domain; and the efficiency and effectiveness of our civil justice system. He served on the Senate Finance Committee during each legislative session since 1999. He also served on the budget conference committee, which develops the final appropriations bill. Duncan has served as chairman of the State Affairs Committee since 2004. He was elected and served as president pro tempore of the Texas Senate during the 81st Legislative Session. Duncan also has been a member of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, the Education Committee and the Natural Resources Committee. Duncan was named the sole finalist for the position of chancellor May 19. State law requires that 21 days pass before final action can be taken by the Board of Regents on his employment.

La Casa Mexicana moves to new location, offers new traditions

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

fter being an iconic business located in A downtown Lubbock for the last 60 years, la Casa Mexicana, a yerberia y perfumeria

that carries authentic natural herbs and Mexican specialty items, will be moving. La Casa Mexicana will move to the corner of Clovis Road and University to 2507 Clovis Road. The brand new store opened in time for July, will be accessible to many of the neighborhoods in the area. Find Latino Lubbock Magazine online at www.latinolubbock.net, or on Facebook, and Twitter

The store, originally opened by the late Anita Berlanga, who died in December, is one of the longest running Hispanic owned businesses in Lubbock. Co-owner, Irene Manzanalez, Anita's daughter, said they have been anticipating the construction. Manzanalez said that she felt her mom would have been proud of the building, and looks forward continuing her legacy, and serving the Hispanic community in providing continued traditions, as well as new.

Decorated War Veteran Uses Education To Achieve Degree, Control PTSD BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

eremy Lorenzo Sedeño, a decorated war veteran in a one person J ceremony, received his degree from Texas Tech President Dr. Duane Nellis, for completing graduate school last month. In front of a small audience of family members and a few friends, he experienced what many college grads had done so the month before. Sedeño had been hospitalized for an unknown lung condition for three weeks. As a result, he missed his graduation ceremony from the Graduate program in the Texas Tech College of Education. “I had a chest tube in my body and 20 staples in my back from the thoracotomy. I didn’t have the strength to make it,” he explained describing his hospitalization that almost echoed a war injury. The 37-year-old veteran who had served two tours in Iraq, said he was bummed to have missed his Master’s degree graduation. “This was supposed to be my grand ﬁnale - I worked my tail off for this. I was crushed,” he explained. As Sedeño shared his gratitude and pride in his graduation achievement, he discussed how his service of seven years in the United States

Army, where his military occupational was working as a medic, resulted in him becoming a college graduate. While stationed in Iraq in the campaign Operation Iraqi Freedom III he was wounded resulting in an honorable discharge. After being released into civilian life, he experienced a severe case of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “I knew I couldn’t just not do nothing so I turned to school and buried my time into learning, ﬁnding it was a good outlet for my PTSD,” he said. He described that he had never really been a good high school student, so he joined the military and had planned to be a “lifer” – eventually retiring from the military. “Things didn’t work out that way and when I was presented with the option of going to college after I was discharged, I was still a bit skeptical. I mean, I was a soldier - an infantryman - not a scholar, and for sure, not no school boy.” He said that he experienced many weak moments, but his toughest was learning how to be a college student, and a father all in one. He quickly recognized that he was a non-traditional student. “I was older. Most of the time I was the oldest in my classes,” he said adding that he had to learn to balance his PTSD between school and home life. “PTSD demons are the worst to deal with,” said the Bronze Star recipient, which he received while in a combat zone in Iraq, providing medical treatment to many soldiers under ﬁre. “It was a very intense time and I am proud to say I lived through the experience of combat as a medic and saved my fellow soldiers.” For Jeremy, his mother Yolanda Lara Aguilar, served as his inspiration, and her own experience gave him strength. In some regard she could relate to his college experience as she too was a non-traditional college student – 30 something, struggling as a single mother, work-

ing during the day, going to school, and then studying all night. “I can still see it as if it were just yesterday. She’s my hero,” he said about his mother. Her example got him through school and in 2011, he graduated with an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in History. After that, he got accepted into the post baccalaureate teaching program in the college of Education and completed it, then receiving his teaching certification in 2012. While in the post baccalaureate program he applied to graduate school and majored in Secondary Education with an emphasis in history. “This degree presentation gives me the validation I was looking for in my graduation. It solidifies my hard work, and shows my kids and my fellow veterans and my Mexican people that anything is possible… your mind is a weapon - it is a tool… it is a gift from GOD!” His next goal is to take the exam to be certified by the state of Texas to teach in Texas schools. The he would like to teach history. He offered advice to his fellow veterans and nontraditional students encouraging that they should use existing resources. “There is help out there - do your part and educate yourself on what’s out there to help you become successful,” he added. “Never give up on dreams.. better yet, make them come true.”

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pointed Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Lubbock (CCL), effective July 1. Prior to appointment as Executive Director, she served as interim Executive Director, and the agency’s business manager. She has devoted 18 years of service to Catholic Charities of Lubbock.

vidual programs within the agency to grow as well as the agency’s outreach and collaboration with other agencies and organizations in the community. “I am fortunate to have a strong, dedicated staff and Board of Directors. Together we are eager to expand our mission of bringing help and hope to those who are most in need, regardless of their religious affiliation,” she said.

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CASA of the South Plains receives National Certiﬁcation

ASA of the South Plains has been awarded certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association. This certification recognizes that CASA of the South Plains is in compliance with National CASA’s high standards for quality child advocacy. According to Michael Piraino, CEO of the National CASA Association, this certification says CASA of the South Plains has demonstrated to us a strong capacity to provide excellent services to

the abused and neglected children within their community. In the Lubbock area, CASA served 434 children with 203 child advocate volunteers in 2013. That means more than half of the 1196 children in foster care did not have CASA volunteers to speak up for them in court and in the child welfare system. CASA is in need of more child advocate volunteers. To attend training, or for more information, contact Peggy at 806.763.2272.

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FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-2570 to see if your county qualifies for this service. FREE GED CLASSES with childcare for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by the Lubbock Dream Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-7933336. General office hours are Mon. thru Thurs. from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bi-monthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-281-5750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. GED PREP CLASS, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am, Free, Age 16+, Study class to prepare for the GED exams. Registration required. At Simmons Community Center. FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 Ninth St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available. CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information. REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information. FREE LITERACY PROGRAM offers assistance with reading, GED preparation, and English as a second language classes. Programs for individuals with a learning disability as well as one-on-one tutoring is also available. The programs are free. For more information please call (806) 775-3636.

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Disaster Preparedness SBA to offer tips to Small Businesses

wo major challenges small busiT ness owners face after disasters are sales losses and a diminished

customer base. In a survey of 7,500 small and medium-sized businesses by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), 62% said losing profits and clients was their biggest post-disaster challenge. Whether it’s a fire, flood or tornado, small businesses face an uphill trek when it comes to rebuilding in the aftermath of a disaster. That’s why it’s important to have a recovery plan in place. Assessing your company’s risks is one of the first steps in creating an effective business continuity plan. Join Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday, July 8, from 2 p.m. to 3

p.m. EDT, for an online discussion on how to protect your business before a disaster strikes. Space is limited, and interested businesses can register at https:// www1.gotomeeting.com /register/923337112 In addition, SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business c o nt i nu it y st rategies at its “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www. preparemybusiness.org to download disaster planning tip sheets and to view archived webinars. The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonproﬁts and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www. sba.gov/disaster.

nesses with their financial needs. Those needs may be as varied as helping a business determine if expansion is the right move for them, re-structuring to become more efficient, or determining if there are any holes in their business that might be blocking them from being as profitable and successful as they desire. Our intent is to assist small businesses in whatever avenue that will help them attain their financial goals. The structure of the workshop will be open and informative in a non-formal setting. Existing business owners seeking ways to enhance profitability or growth are encouraged to attend. Topics of discussion will be cen-

business and what is available to them to strengthen their business and include key performance indicators, pricing, and mark-up. Low interest loans currently available to small businesses for expansion and growth and how to access those loans will also be discussed. James Wilhelm, Director of the Texas Tech University Small Business Development Center and Armando Garcia, Lead Lender Relations Specialist with the Small Business Administration, will speak. The workshop will be held at from 6:30 to 8 pm, at The Well - located in the Sunset Church of Christ parking lot at 34th and Louisville.

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very Business person should be E very familiar with the cost of sales percentage in their business. It

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other is that state and federal auditors observe such ratios and accordingly assess additional taxes or penalties. As an example, an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages may be assessed additional taxes if the cost of sales percentage exceeds their allowable cost of sales percentages. Consult your tax advisor for additional and complete information. JAIME D. GARCIA has been the owner of Associated Business services since 1978. He earned a degree from Texas Tech. He specializes in Accounting and Small Business consulting. No located at 5906 Villa Drive, A. Or, call (806) 744-1984 for more information.

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mosquito Serving Up Tasty & ince the areaAvoid has received sig- The higher percentage of Sniﬁof cant rainfall recently, the DEET, the longer the proSafe Summer foods City Lubbock wants to remind tection will last.

ummer is here and that means it’s time to invite your friends and family over and ﬁre-up the grill. Being healthy when it comes to grilling isn’t just about what you grill, but also how you cook it. Just like cooking inside, cooking outside comes with risk for foodborne illness. Here are some tips for serving up tasty and safe summer foods. • Grilling kabobs is quick and easy, and the best kabobs include meats, vegetables and fruits. But remember to use different utensils for cutting raw meat than for fruits and vegetables. It’s easy to cross-contaminate food on the cutting board. • Watch out for charring – the black burned portion on your food. Eating charred foods has been linked to several types of cancer. Reduce charring by marinating meats and trimming excess fat that can melt and produce

ﬂame-ups. You can also try putting your food on foil, which will also help lock-in moisture. Remember, low temps over a longer period of time is always better. • Always use a food thermometer, which you can buy for just a few dollars. Check to make sure you are cooking food at the proper temperature. And if you don’t remember the recommended temperatures, you can download a free app called Is My Food Safe from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It also includes info on when to toss old food. This Healthy Habit message brought to you by University Medical Center's Autumn Bollinger, Outpatient Dietician

of the danger the powerful summertime sun poses to skin; less attention, however, is given to eyes. Be

• Drain! Just a small amount of standing water is enough for a mosquito to lay her eggs in. Look around weekly for standing water in pots, saucers, cans, tarps, tires, pet water bowls, rain gutters, etc. Mosquitoes can be vectors of such diseases as West Nile Virus and Encephalitis. See your doctor if you develop symptoms such as head-

ado que la zona ha recibido D lluvias recientes, la ciudad de Lubbock quiere recordar a la opin-

DEET, más tiempo durará la protección. • Vaciar el agua estancada. Sólo una pequeña cantidad de agua estancada es suﬁciente para que un mosquito para poner sus huevos. Mira a tu alrededor semanal de agua estancada en vasijas, platos, latas, lonas, neumáticos, bebederos para mascotas, canales de agua lluvia, etc Los mosquitos pueden ser vectores de enfermedades como el Virus del Nilo Occidental y la encefalitis. Consulte a su médico si presenta síntomas tales como dolor de ca-

beza, ﬁebre alta, rigidez del cuello, confusión mental, debilidad muscular o temblores. Ciudad de Lubbock personal de Control de Vectores controla la actividad del mosquito en todas las zonas de la ciudad. Mosquito fumigación se lleva a cabo, el tiempo lo permite, en las áreas de actividad de mosquitos pesada primero, luego en otras zonas de la ciudad y del condado. Para informar de mosquitos, llame a la línea directa de mosquito en 775-3110.

identify them so you can avoid them. You can decrease your risk by using protective clothing, such as a long pants, long-sleeved shirt and vinyl gloves, as well as barrier lotions/ creams. Bicycling is a fun activity and a practical, environmentally-friendly form of transportation. Whether out for a Sunday ride or commuting to work, ride smart at all times, and observe the basic rules of the road. To protect the brain and skull from injury, wear a helmet during recreational activities that involve wheels, concrete or asphalt. Wearing a bike helmet reduces the risk of brain injury by 88%

and reduces the risk of injury to the face by 65%. A properlyﬁtting helmet sits directly on the head above the eyebrows and buckles tightly around the chin. Taking a dip in a pool, sliding at a water park, cruising on a boat or riding on a jet ski are fun, hot-weather activities, but many summer injuries occur in and around water. It’s a good idea to always wear a life jacket. Obey all posted rules and regulations, and always swim with other people. Never swim alone.

Evite las picaduras de mosquitos

Summer Health and Safety Tips

Julio mes de la segurida contra los rayos UV a mayor parte de las personas L están conscientes de los peligros a los que expone a la piel el poderoso sol de verano; sin embargo, se le presta menos atención a los ojos. Asegúrese de dar a sus ojos el cuidado que se merecen, no

ache, high fever, stiffness of the neck, mental confusion, muscle weakness, or tremors. City of Lubbock Vector Control staff monitors mosquito activity in all areas of the city. Mosquito spraying takes place, weather permitting, in areas of heavy mosquito activity ﬁrst, then in other areas of the city and county. To report mosquitoes, call the mosquito hotline at 775-3110.

the public to avoid mosquito bites by doing the following: • Cover Up! Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, and socks. Spray outer clothing with repellant when going outdoors. • Avoid! Limit time outdoors during dusk and dawn. Many mosquitoes bite at these times. • Spray! Spray insect repellent containing DEET, or picaridin.

ión pública para evitar las picaduras de mosquitos mediante el siguiente procedimiento: • Use camisas de manga larga, panand your talones largos y calcetines. Rocíe la friends at : ropa con repelente de exterior al salir al aire libre. • Limite el tiempo al aire libre durante el anochecer y el amanecer. Muchos mosquitos pican en estos momentos. • Aplique repelente con DEET o sure to give your peepers the care they Picaridin. El mayor porcentaje de deserve by not only donning a pair of appropriate sunglasses, but also scheduling a comprehensive eye examination at least once a year. Your doctor ummer is a great time to enjoy should check for cataracts, macular outdoor activities. Taking simple, degeneration, and glaucoma. commonsense precautions will ensure a fun-ﬁlled and safe summer. Here are a few reminders: Fun in the Sun It only takes a few minutes to protect yourself from too much sun exposure to reduce your risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Apply sunscreen and lip balm with sólo al ponerse un par de anteojos SPF of 30 or higher. Discard if the exde sol adecuados, sino también al piration date has passed. hacerse un examen integral de la Limit midday sun exposure from 10 vista, por lo menos, una vez al año. AM to 4 PM when the sun is its stronSu médico debe comprobar si tiene gest. cataratas, degeneración macular y Wear loose ﬁtting, light colored glaucoma. clothing and a hat with a brim, and always wear sunglasses with a high UV rating (100 is the best). The Great Outdoors - Gardening, camping, hiking and many other outdoor activities are great ways to enjoy exercise and nature. However, it does have its pit-falls. Poisonous plants, such as Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac, as well as ticks and other parasites, can put a damper on your outdoor adventures. Learn to

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Tips to Prevent Heat Exhaustion

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FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES Are You a Diabetic? Is There Someone You Know Diabetic? Come and learn how to better control your diabetes, get great tips on living with diabetes and meeummertime and the living’s not tothers in your community learning to live life easy for your skin. The body’s with diabetes. For more information about the class and when the next class begins, contact largest organ must stay tough Sarina at Community Health Center of Lub- enough at this time of year to protect against dehydration, weather, and bock 806-765-2611, ext. 1007.

FREE DIABETES NUTRITION CLASSES Community Health Center of Lubbock is offering a class about proper diabetic nutrition and meal portion sizes, how to prepare diabetic meals, and get delicious recipes your entire family will enjoy. For more information about the class and when the next class begins, contact Sarina at 806-765-2611 ext. 1007. PRENATAL SERVICES TTUHSC’s Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center is now offering prenatal services. The program model is CenteringPregnancy, a maternity care service that integrates health assessment, education and support within a group setting. For additional information about CenteringPregnancy, contact Sharon Barker at 743-9568 or Christine Stuart, 743-2730, ext. 304. EXÁMENES DE DETECCIÓN DE SENO Sabado, 12 de Julio, 9am – 12 pm, Today Center, 224 N Buddy Holly Ave. Para obtener más información, llame a (806) 6981900. FREE BREAST SCREENINGS Saturday, July 12,9 am – 12 pm, at the Today Center, at 224 N Buddy Holly Ave. For more information call (806) 698-1900. 3RD ANNUAL KIDNEY WALK ‘N ROLL (1 mile Walk/5 K Run) on July 12, 2014, Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m., Walk/Run starts 8:15 a.m., at Mackenzie Park.To register or get more details, log on to http://www.southplainskidney.com/ WELLNESS CLINICS Every 2nd Tuesday 9 am to 12 pm , at Our Lady of Grace Church Buxkemper Hall, 3107 Erskine. And, every 3rd Tuesday 9 am to 12 pm , at St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall, 102 N. Ave P . FREE DOCTORS CLINIC The Family Church at 34th Street and Boston Avenue holds a free doctors clinic at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Three to four doctors volunteer their time each week and can see up to 20 patients. The clinic also includes free vouchers for prescriptions. For information, call 799-4329. FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free. Call 762-1805 to hear the hours for the week. LUBBOCK AREA AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP Meeting is the second Tuesday night of each month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. All amputees, family members, and friends are welcome to attend. For more information for meeting locations and/or questions call 806-281-7646 or 806-748-5870.

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you can protect yourself and your family from heat exhaustion by following a few simple steps and knowing what to watch for. Anyone can get overheated, but pay careful attention to those who already have medical problems. uncovered areas. For swimming Some medications can cause people and activities that make you sweat, to dehydrate faster in hot weather SPF 30 to 45 is considered adequate. or make them more sensitive to sun Antibiotics, antihistamines, and an- exposure. tidepressants may increase skin sen- When you’re outside in the sun, sitivity to the sun. Resulting irregu- where light-colored clothing that lar pigmentation, more common covers your skin, including your Here is their Business Card. legs and arms. Use sunscreen, wear with darker skin, can bethe treated with They want to include following info into a coupon-like ad that will be a hats that provide protection for your prescription fade creams. business card size. Their card is included to copy or spiff up the design. Seawater, wind, and chemicals in ears and face, and take frequently pools can be rough Free Exam and X-rayon skin. After DR. CHRIS PIEL, FNPC, is a Medical exposure, start with a shower and 10% off for any work when ADand is mentioned. Director, at the UMC Emergency Center then apply moisturizer. Baby oil is a in Lubbock. we can also mentionmoisturizer. something about that we can do crowns, root canal, simple Ifand economical fillings, extraction andsay teeththe whitening Harvard researchers anti-the same day. We also do implants, braces. work is done in the office and don't a have to oxidantinvisalign, lutein, and found inAlldark-green be referred out.can protect skin. leafy vegetables, Green tea extract applied topically By Design seems Smiles to prevent UV-induced skin (806) 794-1545 inﬂammation. office@smiles-by-design.com With ahttp://smiles-by-design.com little extra attention, your skin will keep you covered—not only in the summer but all year long.

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insects, yet soft enough to caress. Even more important is protecting against skin cancer. While fairer skin is most likely to suffer sunburns associated with melanoma, a potentially deadly skin cancer, ultraviolet (UV) rays may also affect darker skin even without sunburn, according to the American Cancer Society. While they have a lower incidence of skin cancer, Hispanics and African Americans have higher death rates from the disease, often because the cancers are found at later stages, says the National Cancer Institute. Here are ways to care for your skin. Make sure to wear sunscreen in

Protección de la piel

l verano y el sol dañan la piel. El órgano más grande del cuerpo debe ser lo suﬁcientemente resistente para protegerse contra la deshidratación, el tiempo y los insectos. A la vez, debe mantenerse suave para ser agradable al tacto. Lo más importante es proteger la piel contra el cáncer. Según la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer, aunque las personas de piel más clara son más propensas a padecer de quemaduras de sol relacionadas con el melanoma —un cáncer potencialmente mortal—, los rayos ultravioletas (UV) también pueden afectar a las personas de piel más oscura sin causar quemaduras. Y si bien la incidencia de cáncer de piel entre los hispanos y afroamericanos es más baja, la tasa de mortalidad es, a menudo, más alta porque se detecta en estado más avanzado, según el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer. He aquí algunos consejos para que su laboriosa piel reciba la atención especial que merece. Vístase bien. Con los avances de la tecnología, el tejido de algunas prendas de vestir está hecho para ofrecer protección contra los rayos solares, además de

breaks if you’re working. And pay close attention to these warning signs in yourself or others: • You stop sweating. • You get confused or weak. •You become nauseous. If you experience these, your body is getting too hot. Go someplace cool and start drinking water immediately. Consult with your doctor for more info.

servir como repelente de insectos. Use cremas de protección solar en las áreas no cubiertas por las prendas. Utilice factores SPF mayores (entre 30 y 45 es adecuado) si cree que va a sudar o si nadará. Tenga presente que algunos medicamentos como, por ejemplo, los antibióticos, antihistamínicos y antidepresivos pueden incrementar la sensibilidad de la piel al sol. Las piscinas, el agua de mar y el viento pueden afectar la piel. Hidrátela después de exponerse a estos factores. Comience con una ducha. Posteriormente, aplique una crema hidratante. Coma, beba y sea feliz. Investigadores de Harvard aﬁrman que la luteína, antioxidante presente en los vegetales de hojas verde oscuro, puede ayudar a proteger la piel. Y parece que el extracto de té verde evita la inﬂamación de la piel asociada con los rayos ultravioletas, cuando se aplica localmente, destacan los investigadores. Con un poco más de atención, su piel lo protegerá no sólo durante el verano, sino todo el año.

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Teens View: New Beginnings Upward Bound Program ith school W days drifting away, and

new beginnings not so frightening. As you move into this new chapter, big or small, know you are never alone. Starting a new beginning is like getting another chance to be the person, you want to be. Don’t let others make you their clones, God made you perfect just the way you are. Also don’t make others feel less, everyone is equal in the end. Never compare yourself to others it can only lead you to feel less confidant in yourself. As you meet new people you will begin to be influenced by the way they act. That can be a really good thing yet it can also lead you to betray yourself. As you start this New Year remember to stay true to heart, don’t become someone you can’t recognize. Be yourself, everyone else is already taken. Go forward into the unknown future, confident and ready for whatever the new journey has in store for you. Good luck in your new beginnings.

the summer rays shinning on, we close another chapter of our lives. It is bitter sweet to move on but change can be a beautiful thing. I just graduated from high school and had to say goodbye to friends I’ve known since kindergarten. To be honest I am terriﬁed, I’ve grown up with these people and now we are all going our separate ways. However I know we are bound for great things as we set off into this new journey. If you’re nervous about starting something new like me read this verse “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terriﬁed because of them, for the Lord your God Ayrial Hiracheta- Graduated from Monterey school this year and will be attending goes with you, he will never leave nor High forsake you” Deuteronomy 31:6. Know- Wayland Baptist University in the fall. ing someone is watching over us, makes

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1 Guidance Counselor - Your first stop in looking for college scholarships should be your High School's Guidance Counselor. They have access to a lot of scholarship information, especially for local schools.

tional, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It probably is, as it lists thousands of scholarships. Fastweb allows you to identify favorites to work on, and it has direct links to the scholarship sites. It also lists scholarships by closing date. When you sign up, you can 2 Your Local Library - Most libraries get email updates when new scholarshoips have several college scholarship guides. become available. A good resource. And it's Some can be checked out and some are in free. the Reference section. 5 Amazon.com - Search "scholarships" 3 Internet Search - The internet is great under the Books section and you will get a because it can help you narrow down the long list of scholarship guides. large number of available scholarships. Start by searching "postmarked by May 1, 2009" 6 Clubs, Groups, Churches - Local +scholarship (or whatever date you wish). businesses, groups or clubs often give colThis is the date that applications must be lege scholarship money to local students. submitted. 7 Latino Lubbock Magazine 4 Fastweb.com - This website claims Monthly we place scholarship info in the Eduto be the most complete source of local, na- cation Brieflies.

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ince their beginning in 1964, S Upward Bound is a national program that significantly increases

the chances of low-income, firstgeneration students graduating from college, so they can escape poverty and enter the middle class. It has provided millions of Americans with academic support and coaching to achieve the dream of attending college and continues to do so in nearly 1,000 rural and urban U.S. communities. The national program partners colleges with challenged and underresourced high schools to expose students to college and prepare them for the challenge of higher education. Students between the ages of 13 and 18 receive instruction in college readiness, literature, composition, mathematics and science on college campuses after school, on Saturdays and during the summer. Texas Tech Upward Bound Programs is one of the oldest programs in the nation with 47 years of existence. The longevity of Texas Tech’s program is an achievement due to the grant competition every five years that secures funding for the programs to continue operating. To commemorate the national program’s 50-year success, Texas Tech Upward Bound alumni and current students are invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Celebration & End of Summer Showcase, honoring the current Bridge Program graduates. The event will occur at the Lubbock Civic Center July 1. Alumni must RSVP if they plan

to attend. To learn more about the Upward Bound Programs and the 50th A n niversar y Celebrat ion, please visit the Upward Bound website or contact the main office at (806)742-3616.

En español: Upward Bound es un programa dinámico de enriquecimiento académico, diseñado para preparar estudiantes de la secundaria para la universidad. Los estudiantes de Upward Bound vienen de familias con recursos limitados y de padres que no han obtenido una licenciatura. Upward Bound es un programa de TRiO financiado por el gobierno federal, a través del Departamento de Educación. El programa de Upward Bound ha tenido éxito en dar oportunidades a muchos estudiantes universitarios de primera generación. Upward Bound prepara a los estudiantes a través de experiencias diversas, múltiples opciones de carrera, y actividades culturales. Además de los servicios anteriores, asistimos a nuestros estudiantes con el proceso de ayuda financiera para la universidad. Al orientar a nuestros estudiantes mejoramos sus oportunidades de conseguir una licenciatura y seguir con su carrera académica. Para obtener más información, llame a (806)742-3616.

Jimmy Moore New Estacado Principal

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Latino Rockers Blazing Trail on Music Crossroads of Lubbock

BY TYLER MCDANIEL

FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ubbock is a city with a musical legacy including giants such as Buddy Holly and Mac Davis. Add to that, a growing plethora of talented Hispanic bands and performers who have crossed into the popular rock music scene, while still sustaining their cultural uniqueness. In this city known as the “Music Crossroads of Texas”, Hispanics have intersected with multi genre music opportunities. One of the most popular bands is the Kinky Wizards, who have opened for Grammy Award winning group, Los Lonely Boys , that play a style of music they call "Texican Rock n' Roll," which combines elements of rock and roll, Texas blues, brown eyed soul, country, and Tejano. The Kinky Wizards first got their start, 14 years ago, at Buca's Sports Bar. Marty Manuel, the lead guitarist for the band, said that most bands have a niche but the Kinky Wizards have a very diverse music style, playing everything from country to classic rock, depending on where they are performing. "We are a cover band, we like playing our heroes music, and we all have different heroes," he said. "We all have an eclectic taste in music, so that's why we are able to cover so many genres." One of the bands favorite things about their fans is their loyalty.

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fans see her playing bass they who want to perform in a band is react positively, especially when not to give up on their dream . "If you are a true hard-core mushe sings a Metallica song. sician, singer," she said, "just do “We need more females.” Angie Bermea, the lead singer it, stay out there, keep it going, for Los Iguanas agrees whole- and just have fun," she concluded. heartedly. INFOBOX After what started as singing a few songs with the Kinky Kinky Wizards: Wizards, four • Friday, July 11, years ago, Ber10 pm -1:30 am, at mea joined Los Buca's. Iguanas as the • Saturday, July lead singer. 12, 10 pm -1:30 She said origiam, at The Office nally she didn't Sports Bar and want to be the Grill. lead singer and • Saturday, July told her fellow 26, at Roscoe's band members from 10 pm -1:30 to find someam. one else. They insisted that Los Iguanas: Angie Bermea because of her Saturday, July 5, • Los Iguanas knowledge of 10 pm -1:30 am at popular singBuca's. ers and musi• Sunday, July 20, 4-5 pm, at St John cal groups ranging from Rush to Newman's Annual Jamaica Selena, she would be an asset to their stage performance. Early Morning Reign "I have a lot of people come up July 2, 8-12 pm, at TNT to me and go 'wow, I can't believe • Wednesday, • Thursday, July 3, 9-1 pm, at Krazy you sang that song, you did really Katz good,' she said. While most of the time they have • Saturday, July 11, 9-1 pm, at Diablos much support, female musicians can sometimes be stereotyped. “That's just the way it goes, she said, and hopefully with more females singing and playing in bands that will change in the future,” said Bermea who is grateful to her supporters. Her advice to Hispanic females

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They all agreed that especially the dedication from the Hispanic community, their biggest fan base, is most inspiring. "I think they feel like they have a band of their own," said Manuel. The band said they appreciate all their fans no matter what background, belief, or ethnic group - they don't care. “We love them all, and we’re going to make fun of them all,” he said jokingly discussing their stage performance and engagement with the audience. Early Morning Reign is another band who said they also get a lot of support from the Hispanic fan base in Lubbock. "I think that the Hispanic culture is very strong in music," said Paul Honesto, the lead singer for the band. “We grew up listening to Hispanic music,” said Jessie Garcia, the bands manager. Adding, “Our musical foundation is built off of our culture and it is blended in with the music we play today.” He said that everyone in the band has their own set list that reflects each band members musical preference. “You won't see two shows that are the same, because we don't have a problem changing our set list to give the crowd what they want…that's what makes our show so diverse,” he said. "It's an amazing privileged to be able to perform for a crowd and do what we love," said Miranda Munoz, the base player and only female in the band. Being a female base player, she said she gets a lot of surprised, but progressive reactions. Adding that while most females play the acoustic guitar or sing, when

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Anniversary Ramon & Rosa Martinez, 54th as of July 4th, 1960

Anniversary Raymond & Mary Singleterry, 50th as of July 25th

Anniversary Sonny & Alicia Reyes, 47th as of July 6, 1966

Anniversary Tony and Earlene Bustillos 41st as of June 29,1972

Anniversary Emilio & Eloisa Abeyta 38th as of July 10

Anniversary Jesse and Irma Garcia, 38th as of July 10th

Anniversary Verdalino & Penny Garcia, 37th as of July 9, 1977

Anniversary Joe & Sylvia Leos, 30th as of July 7th

Anniversary Ruben & Antonia Escobar 21st as of July 10, 1993

Anniversary Julian and Nancy Martinez , 21st as of July 22, 1993

Anniversary Sammy & Brenda De Lara, 16th as of July 4, 1998

Anniversary Rey & Liz Rodriguez 15th as of June 19, 1999

Anniversary Eric & Andrea Constancio 10th as of July 31

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Home/casa Neighborhood Meetings WATER CONSERVATION by the City of Lubbock's measures are in effect. These measures include: Water on assigned days per week, based on the last digit of your house address. Addresses ending in: 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Mon. and Thurs.; 1, 5, or 6 - Tues. and Fri.; 2, 7, or 8 - Wed. and Sat. On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight. Irrigate to a maximum of 1.5 inches per zone per week. Must be applied without significant runoff. Do not water when it is raining. Soaker hoses, drip irrigation, and hand watering are allowed any day at any time. ARNETT-BENSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS Join your neighbors and help work for the betterment of the community. Hosted by the Neighborhood Association the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Trejo Center, 3200 Amherst. HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd. GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P. TECH TERRACE UNIT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Last Thursday of each month, at 6 p.m. at JT Hutch cafeteria.

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he Lubbock Housing Finance T Corporation is making down payment assistance grants avail-

ed to cover their down payment and closing costs. We’re pleased that Welcome Home grants will help families overcome able to purchasers this issue, and fulof homes throughfill their dream of out Lubbock and the homeownership,” South Plains. The said Carl Russell, Welcome Home President of the Grant Program comLubbock Housing bines a grant of up Finance Corporato 5% of the buyer’s tion. loan amount with a For more inforfixed-rate FHA, VA, mation, call a parConventional or USticipating lender, or DA-RD loan. Program requirements include, but Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation at 806-745-9559. are not limited to, the following: • the home being purchased may be located in any of the follow- En español: El Lubbock Housing counties (or the cities therein): ing Finance Corporation está proLubbock, Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, porcionando por subvenciones de Dawson, Dickens, Floyd, Gaines, ayuda de pago a los compradores casas of a lo largo de Lubbock y Front Card Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lynn, de las Planicies del Sur. El "Welcome Motley, Scurry, Terry or Yoakum; • the homebuyer does not have to Home" Programa de Subsidios combina una subvención de hasta el be a first-time buyer; and •income used to qualify the buyer 5% del monto del préstamo del comfor the loan must equal $75,000 or prador con una tasa fija de la FHA, less (however, the buyer’s actual in- VA, convencional o un préstamo del come may be higher than $75,000). USDA-RD. “While many folks can afford a Para obtener más información, monthly house payment, some have llame a Lubbock Housing Finance trouble accumulating the cash need- Corporation al 806-745-9559.

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Conjunto pioneer 'Pavo' Garcia

alvador “Pavo” Garcia, a pioS neering conjunto musician in the mid-

hundreds of songs, dozens that became hits for others, including Joe Bravo 1940s with his older and Los Dos Gilberbrothers in Los Hermantos. itos Garcia Torres and, Garcia died May 25 later with his own conin San Antonio from junto, Los Pavos Reales, complications of has died. He was 80. heart disease. Garcia, a button acHe and his brother, cordionist, is counted Eddie “Lalo” Torres among the greatest of Garcia popularized the conjunto composers the use of dual, harwith such hits as “Todos monizing accordions Dicen” (later covered onstage and on reby the Latin Breed), cordings with their IAMSELFISH: Some members of HAW were on hand to volunteer at the free breast “El Borrachito,” “Yo y legendary conjunto, screenings held at Cavazos Middle School last month. The services are offered to all women, and other information from supporting clinics, vendors, are on hand to also pro- Mi Botella” and the signature polka Los Pavos Reales. They were a fa“Acordeones de Oro.” He wrote vorite at the Tejano Conjunto Fesvide information and support.

Buddy Holly Concert Series

he Buddy Holly Center is gearT ing up for another summer of music and fun with the annual

Summer Showcase Concert Series. Performances are every Thursday evening form 5:30 pm-7:30 pm in the Meadows Courtyard, thru August 28th. Summer Showcase is free to the public. There will be a cash bar and beverages available for purchase. Please, no outside beverages are allowed. The schedule is as fol-

lows: Concert Series Line-Up: 7/03 Shane Rogers Band 7/10 Jenni Dale Lord 7/17 Jazz Alley 7/24 Colin Gilmore 7/31 Outlier 8/07 Mariachi Mexico Lindo 8/14 Chris Hudgins 8/21 Buggaboo 8/28 Reverend Al & The Pythons

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Pete's Barrio Memoir: Tr a b a j a n d o e n L a L i m p i a

ow! I can remember that we W always looked forward to the end of the school year. We enjoyed a

couple of weeks just goofing off, and going swimming at Mackenzie Park swimming pool. If I remember right it only cost us a quarter to go swimming. If we could not go there we would walk to the Boys Club on 20th and Avenue K (where the flea market is now) for a day of playing pool and games, or swimming in that pool. Then came the day when the truckers would start looking for hands to go to the "limpia", which was chopping weeds in the cotton fields. There were several truckers that would pick you up and take you to work in the cotton fields. We would get paid .35 cents an hour, and we would work for

10 hours in the hot sun. I remember Mom waking us up at 5:30 a.m. so that we could be ready to be picked up by 6 a.m. She would pack us a lunch of pan y bologna, or maybe some tortillas with beans and eggs. Right before lunch, the truckero would go purchase cold drinks for lunch. I remember looking for some kind of shade just to rest for 30 minutes before we went back to work. There were times that we wished it would rain so that we did not have to go out to the ﬁelds. There was a belief that if you killed a snake and

put it belly up it would rain. I don't know how many times we tried this and it never worked. We would look forward to Saturday because on that day the money we earned we got to keep for ourselves. Now, I look back and think that this is how I learned my work ethic, and, I thank all the people that taught me how to work for a living. Editor's Note: Pete Piña grew up in barrio Guadalupe and enjoys sharing his memories and the stories of barrio Guadalupe.

En Aquellos Dias….

stos meses que hemos tenido E lluvias, me acuerdo de mi papa y sus dichos. El otro día que esta-

era señal de que iba haber muerto. pero no agarro chanzas. También decía que era mala suerte si alguien entra por la puerta de en- Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith up en un rancho, and enjoys sharing ban las nubes bien oscuras, mi papa frente y sale por la puerta de atrás. grew siempre decía que si las nubes es- No sé qué clase de mala suerte seria, her memories of living in rural West Texas. tán oscuras, solo traen agua. Una tarde a n dábamos cambiando líneas de riego y se vino Lorenzo u n a tempestad. an S Mi papa vio las nubes y nos dijo que nos subiéramos a la pick up porque las nubes traían granizo. Nosotros nos queríamos mojar y gastamos todo el tiempo que pudimos. De repente empezó a caer AT granizo y todos corrimos pronto. H HO Después le pregunte que como sabía RC U L H I C C que iba a caer el granizo y me dijo: “Las nubes se miraban anaranjadas.” Una noche vio la luna y nos dice: Saturday Aug. 2nd | 12pm - 6pm “Va a llover mañana o pasado. La luna esta ladeada para un lado, quiere decir que se está llenando y pronto se va empezar a vaciar.” Esa semana se vino el agua pero fuerte. En aquellos Come join us for a variety of entertainment, food, music días nos reíamos, pero entre más vieja me hago, mas me acuerdo do las and a whole lot of fun for everyone! cosas que decía y cosas que no me acuerdo bien. Es cuando digo entre 508 5th St. - Lorenzo, TX mi misma que quisiera ver puesto más cuidado. A veces nos mandaba For more info contact: Andrew Salas at 806-632-1349 espantar el gallo si estaba cantando en la puerta de enfrente – decía que

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tival at Rosedale Park, which they first played in 1983. They last performed at the event in 2013. “He was very much a people's songwriter,” said Juan Tejeda, producer of the conjunto festival. “He used simple poetic language. He is one of the last of that first generation, one of the greats.” Garcia is survived by his three children: Clara Sanchez, Paula Molina and Salvador Garcia Jr. His wife, Aurora, died in 1965. He never remarried. Garcia was born in Seguin on June 15, 1933. He was one of 10 children born to Arturo and Pola Garcia. Eight of the 10 siblings became musicians.

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CRA of 1964 and Hector P. Garcia BY CHRISTY MARTINEZGARCIA

n July 2, O 1964, President Lyndon

Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. This landmark law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations, in publicly owned or operated facilities, in employment and union membership and in the registration of voters. History books usually reflect only the contributions of African American to this monumental effort, but Mexican Americans also played a significant role, specifically that of Dr. Hector P. Garcia. The victories of Mexican American civil rights activists came slowly but steadily, laying the foundations for the Chicano Movement of the 1960s. In 1960, undeterred by death threats and agitator labels, Dr. Garcia entered the national political arena

by co-founding the national VIVA KENNEDY clubs for the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy. Acknowledging that the crucial Hispanic vote achieved by these clubs had turned the tide of the election, President Kennedy placated national Hispanic demands for greater participation by appointing Dr. Garcia ambassador to a West Indies treaty signing. Despite token appointments, the relationship between the Mexican-American people who campaigned for him remained unsatisfactory until JFK's death and Lyndon Johnson's rise to the White House in 1963. With the 1964 Civil Rights act, Lyndon Johnson seemed to be more than anything, wanting to fulfill the legacy of President Kennedy. Johnson was keenly aware that he had not been elected in his own right. And Kennedy had submitted this legislation to congress in response to agitation by black Americans. So, that the major thrust of the legislation was to de-segregate the south, and to help African Americans in that regard.

At the same time, Johnson understood that the other part of the bill did address Mexican Americans. The other part of the Civil Rights act was to establish the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to fight job discrimination. Johnson was virtually the only person in his own White House who equated civil rights beyond simply African Americans, and in particular including Mexican Americans. And certainly, Dr. Garcia was on the same wavelength. He understood immediately and he had been pushing for better federal policies to combat job discrimination. Through the passage of the years, Dr. Hector Garcia remained vocal. "I do not choose to be a Mexican chicharron [fried pork rind] in the American melting pot," he says proudly, explaining that while all Americans get mixed into the same "pot" they need not lose their cultural identity. In July 1996, Dr. Hector P. Garcia died in Corpus Christi, the city he had called home since 1946. While his personal story ended on that day in Texas, his legacy lives on today.

RIDING FOR AMERICA: The 5th Annual American Legion Riders Post # 575 held a fundraiser last month with proceeds benefitting families of victims who died after 9/11. The event featured music and food, and was held at EL Frontereso. Beyond this event, the group also sets up American flags at the funerals of veterans and members of the military. They take pride in their service and are always ready to honor American heroes.

“The Book of Life”

An animated film about Día de los muertos he Book of Life is an the beautiful Maria (Zoe spans three fantastical worlds, where Tupcoming American Saldana), yet having to he must face his greatest fears. 3D computer-animated battle with the affections The trailer for The Book of Life adventure romantic comedy film produced by Reel FX Creative Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The film is produced by Guillermo del Toro, co-written and directed by Jorge Gutierrez. The film is described as the journey of Manolo (Diego Luna), a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. In love with

of the charming Joaquin (Channing Tatum), the spirits La Muerte (Kate del Castillo) and Xibalba (Ron Perlman) bet on who will win Maria. Afraid to lose the bet after Maria falls for Manolo, Xibalba sends a snake to kill Manolo, hoping that will result in Joaquin becoming Maria's lover. In order to return to the human world and to Maria, Manolo embarks on an incredible journey that

will enchant you and make you smile, and can be viewed online. The film is scheduled to be released October 17, before Día de los Muertos, Nov. 1,2. No details if the movie will be released in Lubbock.

Latina crowned Miss USA iss Nevada Nia M Sanchez, a fourthdegree black belt in the

Korean martial art of taekwondo, was crowned Miss USA 2014 on Sunday night. She beat out 50 other contestants from all the states and the District of Columbia for the title of 63rd Miss USA. First runner-up was Miss North Dakota Audra Mari.Erin Brady, of South Glastonbury, Connecticut, the 2013 winner, gave up her crown to Sanchez after a three-hour telecast from the Baton Rouge Civic Center in Louisiana. Sanchez will go on to represent the U.S. at the Miss Universe competition later this year. In a vibrant red floor-length fishtail gown, Miss Nevada talked about the importance of women being able to defend themselves when asked a question about the high rate of sexual assaults on college campuses. Judge Rumer Willis, the 25-year-old daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, said 19 percent of U.S. July 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 7

undergraduate women are victims of sexual assault and asked Sanchez why she thinks this is being swept under the rug and what should be done about it. Sanchez said bringing awareness to the issue was important, as well as women taking it upon themselves to learn how to defend themselves. Contestants entered the stage on a glitzy float as Louisiana native singer-songwriter Marc Broussard sang the New Orleans hits “Iko Iko” and “Hey Pocky Way” to kick off the 2014 contest. The women introduced themselves while holding Mardi Gras masks in their hands as purple, green and gold confetti fell in the background. The pageant also included musical acts by the country music duo Florida Georgia Line, rapper Nelly and Latin pop band Camila. “It’s very important that she has confidence,” said Barbara Palacios, Miss Universe 1986 and a coach and judge for the new Telemundo reality show, “Miss Latina Universo.” ‘’The right attitude and perseverance are also very important.” Copyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.

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Summer Tips for Pets & Activities for Kids

Summer care for your pets

ummer is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, but along with the fun, the season also offers up situations that can endanger your pet. By taking precautions, you can decrease the chance that disaster will happen. The Human Society of the United States (HSUS) offers these tips for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe this summer. In nice weather you may be tempted to take your pet with you in the car while you travel or do errands. But during warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120° in a matter of minutes, even if you’re parked in the shade. This can mean real trouble for your companion animals left in the car. Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. Pets who are left in hot cars even brieﬂy can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage, and can even

die.

Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware: Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. In addition, more than 700 plants can produce physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals. With people and dogs spending more time outside, dog bites are likely to increase in the summer months. Spaying or neutering your dog reduces the likelihood that he will bite and provides many other health benefits. Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar and identification tag. If you are separated from your pet, an ID tag may very well be his or her ticket home. Check with your veterinarian to see if your pets should be taking heartworm prevention medication. Heartworm disease, which is transmitted

YWCA SUMMER CAMP- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, swimming, field trips, sports, by mosquitoes, can be fatal in both canoeing, team building, dogs and cats. your favorite YW-CAre counselors! 7:30 a.m.Pets and pools can equal disaster. 6 p.m. Waters Elementary (3006 78th St), Prevent free access to pools and al- YWCA (3101 35th Street) Ages: 4-12, Cost: $120/week. ways supervise a pet in a pool.

Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets while they’re enjoying the great outdoors so they can stay cool. Another summertime threat is fleas and ticks. Use only flea and tick treatments recommended by your veterinarian. Some over-the-counter flea and tick products can be toxic, even when used according to instructions. Pets can get sunburned too, and your pet may require sunscreen on his or her nose and ear tips. Pets with lightcolored noses or light-colored fur on their ears are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer. Don’t take your pets to crowded summer events such as concerts or fairs. The loud noises and crowds, combined with the heat, can be stressful and dangerous for pets. For your pet’s well being, leave her at home. Be especially aware of these threats during holidays, such as the Fourth of July.

Cuidando a su compañia animal

de los animales, muchos condados y ciudades tienen leyes adicionales y mucho mas especificas, que se refieren a proporcionar un lugar con sombra para los animales. Se debe proporcionar “sombra abierta” (un área sombreada con ventilación de aire libre). Una casa de perros no es lo mismo que “sombra abierta” ya que durante un día caluroso se puede transformar en un verdadero horno. VACUNAS: Las leyes estatales requieren que su gato o perro reciba la vacuna contra la rabia, una vez al año. Su animal debe recibir cuidado regular de un veterinario para prevenir o tratar enfermedades o lesiones. Siga las recomendaciones del veterinario en lo que se relacionada al cuidado preventivo, incluyendo las vacunas para prevenir enfermedades. IDENTIFIACIÓN: Mantenga una identificación con su perro. Esta identificación deberá contener el nombre del animal, su teléfono y su dirección. Si su perro se pierde o lo recoge el control de animales, Ud. lo puede recuperar más rápidamente si la información se encuentra disponible. Para prevenir lesiones accidentales o muerte, su gato debe tener una identificación Open Swim • Family Night • Parties • Special Events • Dive-In Movies en un collar que se pueda abrir fácilmente. Summer Memberships are Available! Recuerde: los animales a nuestro cuidado, de(806) 792-2723 penden de nosotros para 6204 Elgin Avenue, Lubbock, TX sobrevivir y para su feywcalubbock.org licidad.

quí hay algunas recomendaciones para darle a su animal el cuidado que necesita y merece. ALIMENTO: El alimento debe ser nutritivo, saludable y apto para el cuidado de los animales. AGUA: Los animales necesitan con-

stantemente agua limpia para beber. Especialmente en W-est Texas, ya que tenemos un clima muy seco. SOMBRA: Los animales necesitan sombra para protegerse durante la época de calor. Además de las leyes estatales que se reﬁeren al maltrato

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terson (1836 Parkway Dr) at 2 p.m. Snakes Thursday, July 17 Groves (5520 19th St) at 1 & 2 p.m. Reptiles. CANDY CHAOS MAHON, grades 6-12 Tuesday, July 15 @ 2:00 p.m. (1306 9th St). For more information call (806) 775-2838.

DOGS IN ACTION: Provided by The South Plains Obedience Training Club of JR. GOLF TOURNAMENT Sponsored Lubbock, Tuesday, July 15 Mahon (1306 9th by the Lubbock Boys & Girls Club will be held St) at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 Patterson July 30th at the Stone Gate Golf Course. The (1836 Parkway Dr) at 10 a.m. Thursday, July cost for non-members of the Club is $25. Age 17 Groves (5520 19th St) at 10 am. divisions are 9 and under, 10-12, 13-14 and 15-17. Trophies will be awarded for each divi- SHAKE HANDS WITH YOUR FUsion and lunch will be provided. If interested TURE is a summer residential camp for in signing up, call the Administrative Office at academically talented students. Students 792-2880 or go by any of these Club locations experience university life and attend two in Lubbock at: 3221 59th,1801 E. 24th, 3301 classes. The camp includes field trips, and recreational activities. Session I - Grades 4-7 Cornell - July 20-24 and Session II - Grades 8-11 POOLS OPEN Visit Clapp, Montelongo, July 27-31. Visit www.ideal.ttu.edu to register. Simmons or Maxey Pools this summer! Open MUSIC WITH ANDY Tuesday-Sunday from 1-6 p.m. daily! $2 for MASON: A sing along youth 17 and under, $2.50 for adults! with singer/songwriter Andy Mason. Monday, July 21 LEARN TO KNIT AT GROVES Mahon (1306 9th St) at 3 BRANCH LIBRARY Join us for an evening of fun while learning the basics of Con- p.m. Tuesday, July 22 Groves (5520 19th St) tinental style knitting at the Groves Branch at 3 p.m. Tickets required at this location. Library, 5520 19th Street, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. For more information, please SILENT WINGS MUSEUM AVIATION BOOT CAMP Activities will include call 767-3733. building pup tents, eating MREs, introduction AFTERNOON BOARD GAMES Ma- to aerodynamics, WWII uniforms and more! hon, grades 6-12, Monday, July 7 @ 3:00 The camp is offered July 21st to July 25th p.m. (1306 9th St). For more information call or July 28th to August 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily. Campers ages 8 to 12 are (806) 775-2838. invited and the cost is $50 per week. Register WII WEDNESDAYS at Patterson Branch for the first week by Friday, July 11th at 5:00 Library Teens going into grades 6 through 12 p.m. or July 18th at 5:00 p.m. for the secare invited to the Patterson Branch Library to ond week. For more information please call play Wii games on Wednesday, July 2 starting (806)775-3049. at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call TALENT SHOW Patterson, grades 6-12 767-3300. Wednesday, July 23 @ 2:00 p.m. (1836 Parkway Dr). For more information call (806) 767SWIMMING LES3300. SONS at Clapp Pool, 3 Levels: Beginner Shrimp CATAPULT WARS Mahon, grades 6-12 (Ages 3-5), Guppies – BeThursday, July 24 @ 2:00 p.m. (1306 9th St). ginners (Ages 6-12), MinFor more information call (806) 775-2838. nows-Intermediate (Ages 6-12) $40/child for two weeks Tue-Fri beginning June 10, Call 775-2673 for information POP, FIZZ, BOOM! Science Spectrum fun science experiments. Tickets required. and to register! Monday, July 28 Mahon (1306 9th St) at 1 & EXXONMOBIL BERNARD HAR- 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 Patterson (1836 RIS SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP July Parkway Dr) at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 31 6th – July 17rd at TTU Campus. Students will Groves (5520 19th St) at 1 & 2 p.m. learn about wind engineering and why the development of clean energy sources will be CONFECTIONERY COLLAGE Macritical in the 21st century. For more informa- hon, grades 6-12 Monday, August 4 @ 2:00 tion or to apply, please contact IDEAL at 806- p.m. (1306 9th St). Space is limited. For more information and to register, call (806) 775742-2420 or by email at ideal.mail@ttu.edu 2838. MOTIVATION IN MOTION: Fun, interactive juggling show. Monday, July 7 Mahon END OF SUMMER CELEBRA(1306 9th St) at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7 Patter- TION: Prize Drawings, bouncers, barrel son (1836 Parkway Dr) at 2 p.m. Tickets re- train & more! Thursday, Auquired at this location. Tuesday, July 8 Groves gust 7 Mahon (1306 9th St) (5520 19th St) at 11 a.m. Pick up tickets for at 10 am indoor programs at the library the day of the program. Space is limited. Tickets are first MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS: Provided by the come, first served. Lubbock Model Railroad Association. Week THE HAMPSTEAD STAGE COM- of August 10 to 16 Mahon Library Hours (1306 PANY PRESENTS ALICE IN WON- 9th St). Week of August 11 to 16 Groves LiDERLAND: Wednesday, July 9 Mahon brary Hours (5520 19th St). (1306 9th St) at 2 p.m. Tickets required. BRIDGE 2 SUCCESS SUMMER BRITISH INVASION CAMP Free camp in July; will provide Mahon, grades 6-12 Thurs- breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack as day, July 10 @ 2:00 p.m. well as lots of summer activi(1306 9th St). For more ties. Contact (806) 632-7652, information call (806) 775- for more information. 2838. KINDER KAMP TEEN SCREEN: MOVIE MATINEE MORNINGS, 7:30 am-1 Groves , grades 6-12 Monday, July 14 @ p.m. , M-F, Ages 4-5, $50/week, Hodges 2:00 p.m. & Thursday, August 7 @ 3:00 p.m. Community Center, pre-registration required. (5520 19th St). For more information call KINDER KAMP AFTERNOON, 12 (806) 767-3733. p.m. -5:30 p.m. , M-F, Ages 4-5, $50/week, REPTILES, WILDERNESS, & Hodges Community Center, pre-registration SNAKES, OH MY! Tickets required. required. Monday, July 14 Mahon (1306 9th St) 1 & 2 p.m. Rainforest Wednesday, July 16 Pat-

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Primera Iglesia Bautista Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary

rom an abandoned school house on Avenue K to the present building on Sherman Avenue, Primera Iglesia Bautista continues to be a beacon of light for the Hispanic community of Lubbock, Texas. As the church celebrates their 50th anniversary as an organized church and 90th anniversary as a united group, their mission remains to spread the gospel of Christ to their neighbors near and far. The Hispanic work in Lubbock began humbly on April 3, 1923, in a school room. Several folks of different denominations worshipped together. However; due to the reconstruction of the school building, the group ended up breaking up into smaller groups by their denominations. One group, led by Espiririon Martinez, started meeting at his home on Avenue L. During the pastorship of Rev. R.C. Campbell at First Baptist Church, they began sponsoring the Mexican Mission with the help of the Home Mission Board. The church met on Avenue K with W.A. Bowen of the First Baptist Church in charge of the Mission. Shortly after this time, Rev. Torres from San Angelo , Texas was brought in to pastor the mission. The early members were the families of Espiririon Martinez, Julian Martinez, Flores and Bentura. During the time of the Great Depression and until after World War II, the Mission was pastored by several men. Juan Antonio Lopez, area missionary, served until his death. Pastor Lopez was followed by Rev. Julian Ramirez who occupied the pulpit from 1938 to 1941. He was followed by another area missionary by the name of Francisco Montero. There was also a time that the church had interim pastors that included Brother Joe Hardcastle and Brother Ed Thomas from FBC. Hermano E. A. (Espiririon) Martinez returned to assume the pastorship of the Mission from 1949 to 1951. In 1951, Rev. Gilberto C. Rodriguez was called as pastor. During his ministry, the present July 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 7

building at the corner of North Sherman Avenue and Baylor Street was built and it was dedicated on May 9, 1954. The cost of the sanctuary and parsonage, next door, was $53,597.27. A new decade brought a new pastor to the Mission. In 1961, Rev. Epifanio Salazar was installed as the new pastor. Under his leadership, the congregation continued to grow and stopped being a Mission and established itself as a self sustaining church. It became Primera Iglesia Bautista de Lubbock. The dedicatory service was held on September 1, 1963. Rev. Salazar continued his ministry until 1969. Rev. Adan G. Gutierrez was called to pastor in 1970 and was the pastor during the time of the Lubbock tornado. Though the church building was not damaged, the neighboring Guadalupe neighborhood was heavily damaged and several church families lost their homes. Pastor Gutierrez left the church in 1975. During his pastorate, the church had been recognized by Baptist General Convention of Texas as one of the fastest growing Hispanic congregations in the state. Rev. Gilbert Oakeley came from the neighboring state of New Mexico to become the next pastor. Rev. Oakeley pastured the church from 1976 to 1979. In 1980, Primera Iglesia Bautista called back one of their own, Rev. Joe Torres had been a member of the church in his younger years and had left to go into the ministry. After completing his degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he accepted the call to pastor his home church. Pastor Torres led the church until 1983. From 1983 until 1985, the church went without a pastor. The church

was led by their deacons and was greatly helped by the preaching of Rev. Benjamin Vera. In 1985, Rev. Elias S. Valerio came to pastor the church. During his ministry, Primera Iglesia Bautista began it’s own mission in Carlisle. Pastor Valerio pastored until 1993 and was then followed by Re. Mario M. Hernandez. At the turn of the century, the church was being led by Rev. Porfirio Bas, who had come in 1999. Rev. Bas led the church until 2005. After a time as interim preacher, Rev Eloy Felan was called to pastor the church and continues to do so until this day. Under his leadership, the church has under gone some major remodeling. The sanctuary and fellowship hall have received a much needed face-lift. After the June 2013 storm caused much damage to the roof and windows, and pushed back a 50th Anniversary celebration, the church has fixed up and is now ready to celebrate. The church will be having a Homecoming Celebration to commemorate 90 years as a Hispanic work and 50 years as an established church here in Lubbock. It is with great pride that we invite all of our former members and the Lubbock community to come celebrate with us. We will begin our celebration on Friday July 25, 2014 at 6 PM with a cookout to welcome any early arrivals. Saturday will consist of a brunch, fellowship, games and lots of sharing. Dinner will be served in the evening, followed by a candle light ceremony to honor all of our members and former members that have gone on to eternal rest. We will continue with our celebration worship time led by a young pastor Sonny Osio, who was a member here as a child and now leads a congregation in Dilly, Texas. The evening will conclude with a reception following the service. Sunday morning service will also be a part of the celebration weekend and then we will say goodbye with lunch in the fellowship hall. What began in a small classroom in an abandoned school house 90 years ago has become a strong, blessed church that continues to grow in faith and with the assurance that God will continue to lead it to be a shining light in a world full of darkness. As 1 Samuel 7:12 states “Thus far has the Lord helped us.”

THE EDGE Members of the youth group at St. Joseph Church take part in leadership activities. The meetings consist of games, team-building activities, and lessons through the stories of the Bible. Youth programs can be a wonderful way to attract children and teenagers to your congregation. The Edge also raised funds to attend conferences and activities with other youth.

LIVING & RIDING STRONG Latino Lubbock Magazine took a group photo of some members of the Live Strong 400 who rode from Austin to Alaska, and then back to draw attention to fighting cancer. (Photo by Nick Muniz/LLM)

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins CREATION'S ANTHEM IN CONCERT July 5th at 7pm Alliance Church, 34th St & W. Loop 289. Doors open at 6:30pm, an unforgettable night of worship. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

ACTS RETREATANTS A very special group of women were celebrated after their completion of an ACTs retreat held in June. The verse chosen by the team was John 3:30 "He must become greater; I must become less." Congratulations!

"Courageous"

Honor Begins at Home

hallenging men to be the bold C and intentional leaders of their homes, marriages, and children as

they strategically create a Godly legacy, is what The Resolution, a program for men, based on themes from the movie COURAGEOUS encourages. Written by screenwriters Stephen and Alex Kendrick, the authors of The Love Dare. In Lubbock, 32 men in the third class held to support the program that concluded with a COURAGEOUS Mass in front of their families and church community at St. Joseph Church, on June 29. ST PHILIP BENIZI: Las mujeres tomaron tiempo para una foto mientras preparaban comida sabrosa para la comunidad de la iglesia. Las guadalupanos se enorgullecen de servir al Señor.

Each participant was provided The Resolution an oath that displays in their own homes, and proudly reﬂects their commitment to creating a Godly legacy. According to Billy Trevino, one of the organizers, this is the third program with the two before held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Lubbock. Trevino said the program is open to all men of all denominations, and they look forward taking it to the next willing church. Congratulations to the Courageous men from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Forward in Christ

BY JOE CASTILLO

h my Wonderful Counselor, O Bright and Morningstar , it is such a beautiful drive this morn-

ing in Houston, on my way to MD Anderson Cancer Center. My wife Martha and I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast of oats and shared a waffle with blueberry topping. We did a CT scan, and a PET scan yesterday, so today we are coming to get the results. Three months ago, they did one and said they saw a little spot on my left cheek. They didn't think it was anything, but this morning the results are not so good. Dr Somaiah my sarcoma oncologist already said the spot has ST. TERESA'S TAMALADA: Some of the Guadalupanas and Guadalupanos of St. grown a little bit. She won't make Teresa's were prepping tamales that were a crowd pleaser at St. Teresa's annual jamaica. The any decision until she speaks to members take pride in their service and their dedication to their church community. Dr Hanna my surgical physician. I'm here now in his office and he says the spot has grown 10 percent, about the size of the tip of his fin-

ger . We talk and he and Dr Jesse Selber have decided to do surgery as soon as possible. My wife and I are dumbfounded and almost in shock, how could this have happen to me again , this is the third time I've had to battle cancer. I don't blame Jesus because I know this is the work of Satan trying to pull us away from Christ. 1st Peter 5:8; says, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. The beast is loose seeking for us when we are weak. " my faith shall not let me falter! Editor's Note: Joe is a 17 year Nasotharyngeal cancer survivor, and an Airforce veteran. He uses writing as a way to stay positive and share his story.

KOC #11807 Elects New Members nights of CoK lumbus Council 11807 Our Lady

of Guadalupe elected officers for upcoming 2014-2015 FY. The new officers for the Knights of Columbus Council 11807 Our Lady of Guadalupe were elect on June 5th and they are: Grand Knight- Herman Hernandez; Deputy Grand Knight, BROTHERHOOD AND DEDICATION: Knights of Columbus members from St. Jo- Billy Trevino; Chancellor, David Esseph's Church and St. Patrick's Church worked collectively to cook up hundreds of hamburgers trada; Warden, Marty Ledesma; Reto a hungry crowd at the annual St. Joseph's Jamaica. The burgers are always a favorite of corder, Martin Rivera; Treasurer, Art the event. Lara; Inside Guard, Marcelino Estra-

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da; Outside Guard, Domingo Ybarra; 1st year Trustee, Eddie Riojas; 2nd year Trustee, Henry Lopez; and 3rd year Trustee, John Barrientos Jr. Upon approval from Knights of Columbus Supreme their new Financial Secretary will be T. J Santiago. On the same election night sons of two officers became new members of our council. They are Herman Joe Hernandez and Billy Joe Trevino. KOC #11807 council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm, at the VFW Post 2466 on 114th Street (two blocks E. of Hwy 87-Tahoka Highway).

Latino Lubbock Magazine's is a Christian Owned Business - Christy Martinez-Garcia - John 3:16

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at Alliance Church(34th St & W. Loop 289),July 14-17,9am, For children ages 4-12. This event is free of charge and open to the public www.AllianceChurch.us (806)799-7948. QUO VADIS DAYS – July 21-23 – Plains Baptist Campground, Blanco Canyon, Floydada. For young men ages 15-19 to meet with priests and seminarians of the diocese to provide a time of fun, prayer, talks, discussions and reflection to help them explore the Lord’s call in their lives. Fee is $50 (room, board and activities). If fee is not affordable, contact the Vocations Office (806-7923943) for options. Registration deadline: July 14, 2014. Contact the Vocations Office by phone or vocations@catholiclubbock. org; or Deacon David Close- 806-788-1636 or dclose8695@aol.com MILITARY MASS HELD MONTHLY Saint John Neumann Church, 58022 22nd St., will hold a military Mass for loved ones, deceased or living, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The military Mass is held the last Saturday of each month. JAMAICAS 2014

July 12 – Ralls Saint Michael July 19 – Abernathy, Saint Isidore, 11am-8 pm July 19 & 20 -Our Lady of Guadalupe, Plainview July 20 – Morton Saint Ann, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 20—Lub. St. John Neumann, 12:30-7:30 pm July 20-Woodrow San Ramon – 12-9 p.m. July 26-Brownfield Saint Anthony, 12-8 p.m. July 26 & 27- Lubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe July 27 – Hale Center Saint Theresa, 12-8 p.m. July 27 – Tahoka Saint Jude, noon-10 p.m.

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSESAs a service to those who are hospitalized, home bound or traveling outside the diocese, Christ the King Cathedral will offer Live Streaming of its Masses on Sunday 8, 9:15 and 11 a.m. Masses will be live streamed on the cathedral website: www.ctkcathedral. org. VENDORS NEEDED – Saint John Neumann Parish will host a “Cowboy Christmas” Dance and Bazaar December 5 & 6. They will have openings for almost 100 vendors with new handmade items only. (No garage sale/flea market items) Place your booth rental request by October 1, 2014, by calling 806-799-2649. SINGLE AND PARENTING –Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Marriage and Family Life offices, 4th & Toledo, Lubbock. No fee; to register call 806-792-3943 ext 231. YOUNG ADULT FAITH GROUP Catholic post-college young people including graduate students, medical and law students and young professionals in the Diocese of Lubbock. Mondays, 8 p.m, Lubbock Saint Elizabeth University Parish, Pallotti Building. To join the email list or for more information, please contact Jaclyn CañasCarrell, jaclyn.e.canas@ttu.edu, 806-4385145 or Leia Arteaga, leia898@gmail.com, 806-543-6265. SINGLE AND PARENTING –Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Marriage and Family Life offices, 4th & Toledo, Lubbock. No fee; to register call 806-792-3943 ext 231.

Memoriam/memorial Jose Lucero, 96, of Lubbock, passed away on June 1, 2014. Jose was born on August 27, 1917 in Fort Sumner, NM to the late Pascual and Antonia Lucero. He married Maria Quiroz on November 14, 1948 in Hale Center. She preceded him in death on August 7, 2008. He was a decorated United States Army veteran, serving during World War II, and was recipient of a Bronze Star. Jose was a charter member of Primera Iglesia Bautista and faithfully served as honorary deacon. Jose loved his family. Survivors include daughter, Abby and husband Armando Pe a of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son, Joel Jacob and wife Tammie Lucero of Cedar Park, Texas; brother, Max Lucero of Tucson, Arizona; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Erlinda L. Lopez, 78, of Lubbock passed away on June 20, 2014. She was born on Oct. 18, 1935, in Mereta, Texas, to Apolonio and Anita (Luna) Lopez. She married Agapito Lopez on Oct. 16, 1951, in Temple, Texas. Their marriage was blessed for 47 years. He passed away on Oct. 25, 1998. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace, where she was a Cursillista and a Guadalupana. Erlinda later married Johnny Rodriguez (2012). Mrs. Lopez is survived by her husband, Johnny; two sons, Agapito Jr. and Apolonio (Mary); three daughters, Molly Ramos, Minerva (Hector) Gonzales, Melva Rodriguez. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Adela (Felipe) Ortiz and Maria (Manuel) Hernandez. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marga Castro (May 1, 2011). Delfino Lopez Sr., 78, of Lubbock passed away on June 17, 2014. He was born on Dec. 24, 1935, to Perfecto and Milia Lopez in Eustace, Texas. Delfino married Mary Barron in Lubbock. She passed away on Oct. 20, 1974. He is survived by four daughters, Connie (David) Salazar, Mary (Lucas) Gonzales, Virginia (Richard) Delgado, Lola (Oscar) Zapata; and one son, Julius Julio Lopez. Mr. Lopez also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Mr. Lopez was preceded in death by his wife and one son, Delfino Lopez Jr. Jeremiah Ramirez, 37, of Lubbock passed away on June18, 2014. He was born on Sept. 28, 1976, in Lubbock to Guadalupe Ramirez and Elizabeth Salda a. He is survived by three daughters, Makayla, Madisyn, Mariyah; his mother, Elizabeth Salda a; two brothers, John and Felipe Ramirez. He also leaves behind three nephews, Little John, Ryan, and Matthew. Jeremiah was preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Ramirez; and one brother; Jacob Ramirez.

Simon Cardenas, Jr., 66, of Lubbock passed away on June 13, 2014. He was born July 30, 1947, in Floresville, Texas, to Simon and Elvira (Sanchez) Cardenas, Sr. He married Ofelia Cerda on Nov. 10, 1963. Simon was the owner and operator of Simon's Installation & Service. He lived in Lubbock for more than 40 years. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ofelia; one son, Eric Cardenas; one daughter, Yvette Cardenas Holmes and husband Stephen; two brothers, Ray and Armando Cardenas; two sisters, Dora Ramos, and Elvira Villa and husband Louis. Simon was preceded in death by his parents; and Doroteo “Dee” Casares, 78, passed away on June 7, 2014. Doroteo, son of Canuto Casarez and Gabriela Garcia, was born Feb. 6, 1936, in San Marcos. He married Lydia Lopez on April 23, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four children: Lupita, Fernando, Raquel, and Thomas Casares. Doroteo is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lydia; four children, Dorothy, Albert, Doroteo Jr., and Grace Casares, all of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Elida Elizondo, 66, of Lubbock, passed away on June 9, 2014. She was born July 14, 1947, in Harlingen, Texas, to Nicolas and Beatrice (DeLeon) Argullin. She married Juan Elizondo Sr. on May 14, 1971. Survivors left to cherish her memories are her husband, Juan Elizondo Sr.; daughters, Maggie Elizondo and husband, Mike, Maria Elizondo and husband, Sammy Garcia; sons, Juan Elizondo Jr. and wife, Leticia, Osbaldo Elizondo and wife, Christina, Guadalupe Elizondo, Chris Elizondo and wife, Miranda, and 13 grandchildren. Elida was preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas and Beatrice Argullin. Reyes Flores, 73, of Lubbock, passed away on June 15, 2014. He was born in Runge, Texas, on April 8, 1941, to Julian and Frances Flores. He married his soulmate, Leonor Loera, on Dec. 31, 1972. He worked for Plains Co-Op Oil Mill until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Hilario Flores, Julian Flores, Juan Flores; sisters, Audelia Ballejo and Beatrice Cardenas. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Irma Flores; and sons, Lioneres Jr. (Priscilla) Flores, and Ricky Flores; sisters, Aurora Jimenez and Hope Loera; nine grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved and respected their Tio.

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Vanessa Lyn Alcorte, 32, of Lubbock, passed away on May 26, 2014. Vanessa was born on May 2, 1982, to Armando Hernandez and Graciala Quintana in Chicago, Ill. She served in the U.S. Army, completing two tours of duty in Iraq. She joined Omara Alcorte in holy matrimony, and to this union, three children were born. She leaves to cherish her memories: her parents, Armando Hernandez and Graciala Quintana; grandparents, Jesus Rodriquez and Maria Inez Ruiz; daughters, Natilie and Jazmine Alcorte; son, Maliki Alcorte; brothers, Armando Hernandez and Fernando Hernandez; and a host of other relatives and friends. Aurelio Camacho, 67, of Lubbock passed away on May 30, 2014. He was very well known for his tamales, which were considered some of the best in Lubbock. Those left to cherish his memories are: his best friend, Marcelino Hernandez Sr.; and his family whom he loved very much. Raquel Rodriguez Gauna, 63, of Lubbock passed away on May 24, 2014. Mrs. Gauna was born on Feb. 10, 1951, in Miguel Auza, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Jose Refugio and Josephina (Valles) Rodriguez. In 1959 she and her immediate family moved from Mexico to O'Donnell, Texas, where she lived until 1970. On Sept. 26, 1970, she married Lorenzo Vega Gauna at St. Pius X in O'Donnell and moved to Lubbock. She was a devout Catholic and a Cursillista at Our Lady of Grace. Mrs. Gauna is survived by her husband, Lorenzo of 43 years; and their three children, Juanita Gauna, Lorenzo Gauna and his wife Alicia, and Francisco Javier Gauna, all of Lubbock. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Gabriella Gauna, Antonio Martinez, Zoey Gauna, James Gauna, Daniel Martinez, Joseph Bulson, and Lani Gauna. Raquel also leaves behind her brother, Miguel Angel Rodriguez and his wife Mary of Canyon Lake, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Rebecca Gauna.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4

Anita Rodriguez Gomez, 78, of Lubbock, passed away on May 23, 2014. Born Nov. 4, 1936, in Del Rio, Texas, she resided in Lubbock, Texas, most of her life. She is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Salaz and Cathy Campos; grandchildren, Kristy Garza, Robert Campos Jr., Ruben Campos, and Nina Beatty; and several great-grandchildren.

July Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY O great and patient God, please use all of your power and grace to bring our loved ones and dear friends to repentance so that when Jesus appears they can share in our joy and your salvation. In the name of Jesus the only Savior I pray. "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."—2 Peter 3:9

Isabel Perez, 59, of Lubbock passed away on May 26, 2014. She was born on Dec. 8, 1955, to Luis and Sara (Ybarra) Perez in Slaton, Texas. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Pete, Sixto, and David Perez. She is survived by her son, Brian Perez; her sisters, Elaine Pena, Margaret Gonzales, Mary Hernandez, Rose LeBlanc, Fidencia Reyes; and her two brothers, Al Perez and Julian Perez. Alfonso Al Valdez, Lubbock, passed away on June 23, 2014. Al was a Vietnam veteran and self-employed construction owner. Those left to mourn his passing are: his sister, Lupe Valdez Mendez (Frank); brothers, Guillermo and Ricardo Valdez; aunt and uncle, Cecilia and Fausto Avila; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Margarita Villarreal, 57, of Lubbock passed away on June 6, 2014. Margarita was born on March 8, 1957, in Lubbock to Juan and Maria Guadalupe Blanco. She married Pedro Villarreal Jr. in Lubbock. Margarita retired from her job at the Texas Tech Library after 27 years. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Villarreal Jr.; two sons, Andres Altamirano, and Alejandro Villarreal; one daughter, Marcella Villarreal; sisters, Juanita Zamora, and Elvira Blanco; and Jonathan Lee Villegas, 28, passed away on June 20, 2014. Jonathan was born Oct. 18, 1985, in Arlington, Texas, to Jose David and Patsy (Rangel) Villegas. He was an Eagle Scout and Graduated from Keller High School in 2004. Survivors include his wife, Angela; mother and father, Joe and Patsy Villegas; two brothers, Michael and David Villegas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bobby Joe Ramirez, 42, of Lubbock passed away on June 25, 2014. Bobby Joe was born Dec. 22, 1971, in Lubbock to Joe and Lucy Ramirez. He is survived by his parents; one sister, Mindy Ramirez; and a brother, Julian Ramirez; one son, Joby Ryan Ramirez; and three nephews, Davan, Javian, and Devlin De Los Santos; and Isaac Caballero who he considered a nephew as well. Bobby Joe also leaves behind Deanna Rangel, the mother of his son.

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Diana Castro Jan. 27, 1955 to July 22, 2011 Pensando en ti. On our minds, in our hearts. We miss you often. Your joyous laugh, and your fearless way, makes us miss you everyday. Love & hugs, Your familia Guadalupe Quezada Sept. 16, 1954 to July 2, 2012

In loving memory of Guadalupe Ibarvo Quezada “El toluco.” Born September 16, 1954 in San Borjas Chihuahua, he came to the states in 1979 where he met Lillia Perez. They married soon after and had four children. He dedicated over 30 years of his life to irrigation all over the West Texas area and he was called to heaven July 2, 2012 at the age of 57. His passions in life were his grandchildren and family. He worked hard all his life to provide for his family here and in Mexico. He continues to be loved and missed dearly, until we meet again the heavens above. Forever and always in our hearts. Love you dad, pop, Viejo. Desansa en pas. Love, Lillia (wife) kids (Edward, Lupe, Rosa, Steve)

In Loving Memory Eva (Becky Chapa)

Oct. 6, 1952 - July 18, 2011

The day you left us our hearts broke. In our hearts you left behind a legacy that still lives on in your children and grandchildren. Till the twelfth of never. Love, Michael, Joanne, Richard, and grandchildren.

Danny Todd Fernandez Feb. 18, 1947 to July 7, 2011. Sunset now at rest. The moon keeping a watchful eye. I watch a shooting star burning bright across the dark sky. My heart swells, a tear rolls down my cheek reminding me of your laugh, your voice, your embrace. You, as the shooting star, fades past the horizon. I close my eyes and hug you back. Love, Your Wife Susie Your Family & Friends

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ St. Francis Jamaica Idalou

Many families like the Campos family gathered to partake in the church event.

Keeping cool was a must for many that attended the jamaica, as the sun made its presence known.

Parishioners could up many tasty treats including the traditional fajitas!

The event drew multi-generations that caught up and passed on the jamaica tradition.

With tickets in hand, the young boy was ready to support the game booths and win prizes.

Friendly volunteers at St. Theresa's welcomed the crowd.

Our very own Mando Reyna, and wife Sandy, posed with Dallas Cowboy player Cole Beasley.

The event drew fans from Lubbock and surrounding areas to meet Beasley.

St. Theresa Jamaica Carlisle

Jamaicas are a unique gathering that allow for friends to connect and enjoy fellowship, and sports talk.

Couples young and well-seasoned enjoy the music and the festivities.

Monika Lopez who formed the Dallas Cowboy Fans of Lubbock posed with two mini cheerleaders.

Fans showed off their Cowboy souvenirs.

DCFL Group Hosts Cole Beasley

"I AM Selfish for my Health" Komen Screenings

Breast cancer eradication advocates take time to pose for Latino Lubbock.

The health educators and outreach friends were on hand to provide supplemental info and giveaways.

Breast cancer awareness for Latinas continues to grow, and for some being proactive is key.

Volunteers wore T-shirts stating the "I Am Selfish" for my health T-shirts.

Visit our website at www.latinolubbock.net to view all of the photos from each event! Latino Lubbock Magazine's mission: "Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professionalism, cultural understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and for dialogue."

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Northwest Little League Closing Ceremony

A team mom's job is never done. Mom's help by supporting the team and serving as cheerleaders.

The day was beautiful and drew sports fans of all ages.

The little boys are growing! The young men who once wore on a cover of Latino Lubbock, are now grown young men and continue as supporters of NWLL.

Rachel Vasquez hugs her little athlete after the closing ceremony.

2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade of Lubbock Part II

Beautiful dancers were part of the many floats in the parade.

A mother and daughter on team was awesome and brought different perspectives to the retreat for women.

Many families were ready to collect candy given to the crowd of kids. Thousands participated in the 2nd annual event.

Lupe Martinez (2nd l to r) is surrounded by families members before the retreat.

Some representatives of Los Hermanos Familia participated in the parade, and promoted the "Vamos a Pescar" Let's go Fishing event.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Photos & Memories - Aquí y Alla

La Familia Los Carnales and Impressions Car Club posed for a picture before the parade started.

Women's ACTs Retreat

Carmen Flores poses with a fellow sister in Christ, Wendoli Flores.

El sr. y la sra. Ybañez apoyando a su hija - Cindy Ybañez.

Blas DeLeon Memorial Scholarship by PAGA

The Morenos participated in the annual golf tournament, with friends.

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Family members of DeLeon proudly supported the event, and took pride in the support of others.

A day of golf was a great way to support a good cause.

Bragging about their golf scores was just part of the conversations of the day.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ Raiders Rojos Hispanic Convocation Part II

Marissa Arguello, Vanessa Samaguez, Aria Gonzalez, Cody Cross

Amber Calderon, David Esquivel, Omero Lora, Marina San Miguel

Maya Hernandez, Angel Creva, Luis Garcia, Rocio Rodriguez

Daniel, Vega, Luz Andrea Guerrero, Amanda Perez, Karina Rodriguez

Hispanic College Graduates Class of 2014 Part II

Gracie Zuniga, Jesus Vega, Timothy Salazar, Gabriella Marquez

Maritza Slam, Gabriella Moreno, Mary Cuevas, Patrick Cuevas

Friends and family attended the first summer camp that allowed children and parents to learn.

The event proved to be a great bonding time, and a way to spark up a common conversation.

Crissy Zuniga poses with some of the sisters who assisted with childcare while parents attended sessions.

Beautiful families were excited to be of the inaugural event.

Some of the members of One 9 Mean Street took a minute from the car wash to pose for Latino Lubbock.

Cabela's the new sports door, gave Latino Lubbock Magazine a shot at the indoor archery range, during the media preview day.

Many friends send Latino Lubbock Magazine to family and friends that do not live in Lubbock THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

Jacob Mota, Elizabeth Ferris, Xymona Nathal

Brothers of Omega Delta Phi were among the many proud grads! We're proud of you guys!

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Families Encountering Christ Summer Camp Part I

AquĂ y Alla

Seniors were definitely excited to end their Girl Scout career with a bang.

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St Josephs Annual Jamaica Part I

Norma & Mario Ybarra with family and friends kept the crowd hydrated by selling drinks of water, and sodas.

Enjoying the day with your children and grandchildren - that's what it's all about.

Volunteering at the jamaica is a tradition of the many parish families.

The guys took time from preparing tasty fajitas, which is one of the many crowd favorites at the annual jamaica.

Celebrating the Root of Our Faith with St. Joseph Church

Renee and Rose off to play games and support the church.

Youth creatively sold lemonade to attendees.

Many gathered under the shade, stayed hydrated, and had lots of fun!

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Photos & Memories - Aquí y Alla

Police officers were on hand to engage and offer a safe environment at a day of fun for parishioners.

Magic Tejano Shootout 2014 Part II

Quevedo family taking time to pose for the camera. Everybody scream out a grito!

A little Tex-Mex concert in Lubbock is always a great thing at Cinco de Mayo and for Ester Garcia, Daniel Garcia.

Ernest Arredondo and Christina Barrigan were connecting with friends, enjoying the music and having fun and celebrating Cinco de Mayo Lubbock style!

Amigas and hermanas enjoying a nice summer evening.

Alla y Aquí

Cole Cottrell (6) and Abel Flores, Cole's Godfather are “fist bumping’ after working together to save par on a hole. It illustrates how great male role models can be fathers, grandfathers, Godfathers, uncles, friends and positive influence in a child’s life.

The Sedeno family with their grad - Jeremy, Dr. Duane Nellis, and Board Regent John Steinmitz.

The Girl Scout Troop De Colores made its TV debut on Trend's and Friend's Latino Lubbock Update, hoisted by Christy Martinez-Garcia.

On the set of Trends and Friends for the Latino Lubbock Update a segment on Trends and Friends that comes out weekdays at 5 p.m. on KLBK.

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Sports/deportes

Texas Sports Report With Mando Reyna

ow hot is our H sports appetite going to be

ALL STARS SHINING: The Northwest 12 & Under All Stars took time to pose after their district win against the Southwest All Stars. The team will now advance to the AllStar Sectionals. They are coached by Gilbert Iglesias, Mgr.; Tim Rodriguez and Gilbert Rodriguez serve as assistant coaches. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

IN HIS HONOR: Friends and family participated in the Blas DeLeon Memorial Scholarship tournament organized by the Pan American Golf Association. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund in DeLeon's honor. He was an avid golfer.

this month in Lubbock, coming off of June’s accomplishments? We better be hungry as we not only witnessed high school teams reaching the finals in state for the first time in Lubbock history, but the Red Raider baseball team also doing the same by going to the college world series. Hungry means expectations are elevated and as we go into the second half of the year, we should expect the best. Our first letdown though will probably be the Texas Rangers who in Josh Daniels first year as general manager, has shown that Nolan Ryan probably made better decisions in that job than what we see right now. The good news is that if you want to see it, is that all the young players are coming up from the Round Rock affiliate and are developing into solid players. The bad news is that this years expectations have been dampened greatly, and it would take a major shift in fortune for this team to make the playoffs. They still have an opportunity to sneak in, but that will depend on them taking care of not only their

home schedule, but also avoiding all of the free agents they have let go the past few years. The Angels, A’s and Yankees visit in a 13 game, home diamond advantage so maybe everything will fall in place on time. It would be nice to see it happen, but it probably won’t this year. There doesn’t seem to be any returning injured player or bright spots for the fans to help keep their hopes up, but the bad news is after what they have spent wont be able to sign any difference making free agents. Luckily enough is that this is also the month most wives and girlfriends dread, because as we know all the NFL training camps are kicking off once again. Once you see football on the ﬁeld, then on television, you know summer is almost over. The Cowboys start their training camp on the 24th and the Texans start theirs around the same time with both teams worrying about their quarterbacks, and their lack of depth at that position. Either way it seems both teams made tough spending choices and will have to depend on their defenses to keep them competitive and by the way they drafted they showed us they know that. If you see or hear a familiar sounding name in this preseason, it will probably be Will Smith, former Texas Tech linebacker, who was drafted by the Cowboys to play in

that same position. With the early freak injury to Sean Lee the starting middle linebacker, Smith has plenty of opportunities to make it on to the ﬁnal roster if he can stay away from injuries. The spotlight however will be on both head coaches, Bill O’Brien takes over the Texans with a new quarterback and disgruntled wide receiver, and Jason Garrett whom many believe will be coaching his last season in Dallas. Before we start to focus on all that drama, do not let summer pass you by that fast. Lets keep an eye on the FIFA soccer tournament, which at print time both the USA and Mexico advanced to the knockout rounds even though the USA team lost but managed to get in by a tiebreaker. Lose a game and still advance, amazing, only in soccer. Be sure to keep aware of the new laws for boating, skiing even with the sea doo’s, and remember to stay safe as this summer passes us on by. Editor's Note: Mando Reyna is an avid sports aﬁcionado and fan. Monthly he contributes his sports perspective of local to national sports. Email latinolubbock@suddenlink.net

Oscar Solis Football Camp in Slaton

r. Oscar Solis, a former TexD as Tech football player and two-year starter at defensive back

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will hold the Oscar Solis Football Camp July 17-18, 2014. The Oscar Solis Football Camp is a non-contact teaching camp. The goal is not only to make each camper a better football player, but also a better person. Teamwork, Character, Discipline, and Leadership are qualities that are emphasize during camp. Solis a graduate from Slaton High School where he completed his football career among the State

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of Texas Top 50 all-time yardage leaders as a running back. He accumulated 5,236 yards and 69 touchdowns over a three-year campaign. He also excelled academically and earned four degrees from Texas Tech University. The Camp will be held for students in grades K through 8th (Fall 2014). It will be held July 17-18, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Slaton High School football practice ﬁeld in Slaton, TX. For more information contact(806) 9289294, or register online at www. oscarsolis.com

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