Latino Lubbock Magazine "¡Que Vivan los Veteranos!" Vol. 14, Issue 11, November 2020 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Volume 14, Issue 11, November/noviembre 2020

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VETERAN'S DAY 2020

Thank you for your service. Your selflessness and bravery have protected this country. For that, we thank you.

Gracias por tu servicio. Tu abnegación y valentía han protegido este país. Por eso te damos las gracias.

We can help with Military Veteran Peer Network: Building a community of Veterans who help other Veterans through peer support and community action. As well as, Supportive Services for Veteran Families: Providing housing and support for low income Veteran families facing eviction and homelessness.

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"¡Que Vivan los Veteranos!"

“Once people are not here physically, the spiritual remains, we still connect, we can communicate, we can give and receive love and forgiveness. There is love after someone dies” ~ Sandra Cisneros, Author “Una vez que la gente no está aquí físicamente, lo espiritual permanece, todavía nos conectamos, podemos comunicarnos, podemos dar y recibir amor y perdón. Hay amor después de que alguien muere.”

This month's cover is a painting of a stamp showcasing Hispanic Americans. In 1984, the Postal Service issued the stamp honoring the contributions of Hispanic men and women to the nation’s defense. It was awesome because as we all know stamps illuminate what we value as a people and a culture: People, Places and Events on Stamps shed new light on the many contributions of Hispanic Americans and Latinos to the exploration, culture, growth, and defense of the United States. And as we celebrate Veteran's this month it is especially significant. ¡Que vivan los Veteranos!

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"El que con lobos anda, a aullar se enseña." Meaning: He who runs with wolves will learn to howl. You’re influenced by the company you keep.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

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Mike Solis 11/1 Ernestina Garcia 11/1 Larry Vidaurre III 11/1 Joe Rincones 11/2 Gloria Castro 11/2 Timothy R. Licon 11/3 Ophelia Loa 11/3 Tiffany Ridge 11/3 Ana Villegas 11/3 Brenda Flores-Ortiz 11/4 Amy J. Gordon 11/4 Janie Hilburn 11/4 Michelle Alonzo Vasquez 11/5 Anjanle Madrid 11/ 5 Cindy Adame 11/5 Alex Armenta 11/5 Yolanda R. Hernandez 11/5 Martha Sanchez 11/5 Haylee A. Ramirez 11/5 Skye Martinez 11/5 Soyla Hernandez 11/5 Eloy Rios 11/6 Adam Garcia 11/6 Esmeralda De Los Santos 11/6 Alice Vasquez 11/6 Leonard Lozano 11/7 Johnny Castilleja 11/7 Jaime Flores 11/7 Armando Garcia 11/7 Mary Alice Castillos 11/8 Lupe Cardenas 11/8 J.R. Perez 11/8 Roberto Cardenas 11/9 Jerry Trevino 11/9 Haidyn Nicole Acebedo 11/9 Adolfo Gonzales 11/ 9 Jacob Herrera 11/10 Irma Armenta 11/11 Angel Neveah Martinez 11/11 Cecilia Villa 11/11 Amelia Martinez 11/11 Martin Martinez 11/11 Mary Siders 11/11 Mia Rose DeClark 11/11 Dr. Arlene Brooks 11/12 Andrew Rangel 11/12 Fr. Joseph Palacios 11/12 Michael Salinas Jr. 11/12 Elisa Herrera 11/13 Jeremy Hilburn 11/13 Eric Anthony Cuevas 11/13 Linda Armenta 11/ 13 Madison Flores 11/13 Ricky Mendoza 11/14 Rudy Delgado 11/14 Anita Vidaurre 11/14 Ana Barrera 11/14 Gabriella Cantu 11/15 Brianna Carranco 11/16 Julia Jimenez 11/16 Meghan Flores 11/16

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Angel Contreras 11/16 Julia Jimenez 11/16 Mark Blanco 11/18 Cassandra Zamarripa 11/18 Arabella Belgara 11/18 Juanita Cruz 11/18 Angel Daniel Flores 11/19 Alfredo Pena 11/19 Nicholas Medina 11/19 Isabel Chavez 11/19 ReAnna Stubblefield 11/19 Carlos Jay 11/20 Jose Perez 11/20 Andrew Soto Sr. 11/21 Emilio Perez 11/21 Delia Crockett 11/21 Ashley Vidaurre 11/21 Ariel Aldama 11/21 Isabella Perez 11/22 Loretta Madrid 11/22 Sandra Avila 11/23 Elicia Romo 11/23 Ricardo Santiago 11/23 Arthuro Santiago 11/23 Isela Torres 11/23 Raul Beltran 11/24 Conrad Matthew Bernal 11/24 Eddie Chavez 11/24 Rocky Martinez 11/24 Vanessa Mendoza 11/24 April Guerrero 11/24 Richard Hernandez 11/24 Raul Beltran 11/24 Izakiyah E. Cole 11/24 Raul Beltran 11/24 Minnie Biera Anaya 11/25 Evalyn Cervantes 11/25 Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25 Mathew Adame 11/25 Xavier Valdez 11/25 Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25 Ivan Carrillo 11/26 Isabel Chavez 11/26 Catarino Velasquez 11/26 Mildred Montez 11/26 Nora Briones Baca 11/26 Johnny V. Baca. 11/26 Victoria Kristian Melgoza 11/27 Frankie Garcia J.R. 11/28 Ignacio Armenta 11/29 JoAnn Martinez 11/29 James Evans 11/29 Melissa Licon 11/29 Crystal Gayle Garza 11/29 Melissa Ortiz Licon 11/29 Benjamin Herrera 11/29 Anna Maria Ramos 11/30 Andy Garcia 11/30 Tony Cantu 11/30 Kip Grant 11/30

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ll veterans who have fought for our country's freedom are heroes because of their sacrifice. As an advocate of the Latino community, it is especially important for me to acknowledge Hispanic Veterans who have and are contributing to the cause of freedom. My husband and I take such in showcasing photos of family and friends who are serving or whom have served. Some may not realize that over 1.1 million veterans are Hispanic. And, over the last two centuries, and, according to the Defense Department publication, Hispanics in America’s Defense, “when our country has been in need, Hispanic Americans have had more than their share of stouthearted, indomitable soldiers. Their intrepid actions have been in the highest tradition - a credit to themselves, their ancestry, and our nation.” In World War I (1914-1918), the military was widespread with discrimination against Hispanics. Soldiers with Spanish surnames or Spanish accents were sometimes the objects of ridicule and relegated to menial jobs. Latinos lacking English skills were sent to special training centers to improve their language proficiency so that they could be integrated into the mainstream army. Despite the past, from the American Revolution to Desert Storm, Hispanic Americans have risked their lives to defend the United States and the principles upon which it stands. Even today, many of our sons and daughters serve as America’s soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces, and are fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the world, including the estimated 69,000 foreign-born soldiers who are currently serving in the U.S. military. These soldiers make up nearly 5% of the military personnel on active duty. In addition, Latino men and women have also served with distinction in the U.S. military since our nation’s inception, including nearly 500,000 in World War II, and nearly 40 Latinos have won our nation’s highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor. More than 53,000 Hispanics were on active duty in 2003 and another 1.1 million are veterans of the U.S. military. Many have also been honored with American citizenship as a result of their military service; more than 25,000 immigrants who have served in the military have become U.S. citizens through a special wartime military naturalization statute. Suffice to say, Latinos are committed to the success of this country and proudly serve in the U.S. military. So as we celebrate Veterans Day, as well as the centennial of “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1918, take time to join us at the annual Veteran's Parade, Nov. 7, 2020. Help us honor ALL Veterans this Veterans Day, and let us remind those who sometimes overlook that Latinos have also made sacrifices for our American freedom. Also, don't forget to fly your American flag and show your pride to live in the land of the free, because of the brave. Let us truly exemplify our gratitude to them by making time to VOTE on Nov. 3rd. Living in this free and amazing country is something we cannot take for granted. More so, the commitment by our troops should prompt us even more to VOTE for a freedom that exist because of the sacrifice of these fine men and women. This Thanksgiving season we are grateful to God for all of His favor, and for giving us the ability to deliver His word through our work, and through our actions. I'm especially grateful for the blessings of my family - my husband Frank and daughter Amaris, good health, and our readers that God place favor over you and your families. Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. We are grateful to be 100,000 readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. We ♥ our readers! Till next month, thank you for your support and 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 siempre! Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher/Owner & Latino Market Specialist “Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective” Embarking on 15 Years of Commitment to our Community

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Lubbock Doctor Dr. Juan Fitz Battling COVID-19, Critically ill

r. Juan Fitz, a contributor to D Latino Lubbock Magazine health and wellness section, "The Doctor Is In", was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 and reached out to our publisher, Christy Martinez-Garcia when he was diagnosed. "We talked last week after he sent me a message that he had come down with COVID-19," said Christy Latino Lubbock Magazine Publisher. "I told him that I would keep him in my prayers and that when he recovered, we would do an interview about his battle with covid," she said explaining that they were both cautiously optimistic. “I never expected to hear this news that he was on a ventilator. He is a strong man, and deeply passionate about his profession and the people he serves,” said Martinez-Garcia. Martinez-Garcia said that she had just highlighted Dr. Fitz in the October issue for being among eight Lubbock physicians and one medical student to be selected to serve in leadership

positions for the Texas Medical Association (TMA), while caring for patients and managing medicine’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. She said that Dr. Fitz is active in several groups and projects including serving for an exceptionally long time on the Lubbock County Medical Society. “He has a unique success story and despite the adversities, he faced growing up, he worked tenaciously to achieve become a medical doctor. He is an example for us all,” she added. A graduate of the Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in 1986, Fitz has long been active in promoting and supporting the field of emergency medicine among the larger medical community and the public. Fitz has served as a board member of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians and on TCEP’s Legislative and Section Affairs Committee, as well as working as a spokesperson of ACEP’s Public

Relations Committee. He was also acknowledged by Los Hermanos Familia for his contributions to the medical field and his dedicated service to his patients and emergency room and medical colleagues. “Often, we all believe we will get through this, but the uncertainties of COVID-19 are like playing Russian Roulette. Nobody ever knows what their outcome will be.” EDITOR'S NOTE: Dr. Fitz is still on a ventilator, and is showing some improvements. Please keep him and all frontline health workers in prayer. More so, please wear your mask.

Latino Lubbock Magazine Recognized

atino Lubbock Magazine L (LLM), was recognized by the National Association of Hispanic

Publications (NAHP) at this year's virtual conference. Latino Lubbock Magazine was recognized nationally among the best of the best in various categories. This year LLM received top honors in the Jose Marti Awards including a Silver Award for an outstanding Editorial Video; a Bronze Award for Outstanding E-Publication; and a Bronze Award for Outstanding Newspaper. Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine also served as moderator interviewing Keynote Speaker, Art Acevedo, Houston Chief of Police & President of Major Cities Chiefs Association. She further facilitated the Latina Publishers Roundtable titled, "Change Agents Beyond the News" which shared a conversation about Latina publisher's commitment beyond the newsroom. Martinez-Garcia was also selected to serve a second term on the NAHP board, which advocated and addresses issues and conditions for newspapers from across the nation. Christy formed Latino Lubbock Magazine in 2006 with input from various individuals of all ages. She printed 1,000 newspapers in

January 2007 during their first run. The immediate interest and demand propelled Latino Lubbock Magazine to now having 100,000 readers monthly, serving Lubbock and 28 rural communities, and becoming a centralized resource of news and information, by, about, and for Hispanics, as well as a dialogue tool for the community. She said that eventually Latino Lubbock Magazine was supplemented with multiple social media pages, an email-blast news system, a weekly TV segment on the local CBS affiliate called “The Latino Lubbock Update”, numerous radio and TV interviews, and, the her becoming the founder of Los Hermanos Familia, a nonprofit organization, which allows her to further serve the community and create programs that strengthen families and build community. "We're embarking on our 15th year and we've served our community proudly. For the most part, many recognize the significance of Latino Lubbock Magazine, some, still neglect the role and purpose we hold. For that reason, we continue to find ways to

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being able to stand on our own and utilize digital media and serve the ever-growing and young Hispanic community." She explained that LLM is a proud member of NAHP, a non-partisan trade advocacy organization representing the leading Spanish language publications serving 41 markets in 39 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with a combined circulation of over 23 million. The 38-yearold Latino media organization held its 2020 Convention virtually. Martinez-Garcia said that as a member of NAHP, LLM has benefited from guidance, training and networking, which has been valuable to the publication that remains free to its readers and dependent on advertising dollars. “We continue to be grateful to our readers and will continue to create a publication that is a reflection of our passion, propelled by our readers. ¡Mil gracias por su apoyo! Thank you!” To learn more about Latino Lubbock Magazine visit www.latinolubbock.net or call (806)792-1212.

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK To receive a food box from SPFB, you still need to qualify through one of our partnering agencies and receive a voucher. You can call 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas.org to find a local agency that is giving our vouchers. Citizens are still required to bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify. NEW NEIGHBORS CLUB OF LUBBOCK will have a Game Day and Silent Auction at Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N Boston, on Friday, November 8 at 10:00 am. Program will be a Veterans Day event and cost is $25 which includes lunch. Reservations must be made and if unable to attend one must cancel the Tuesday before the event or must pay. There will be door prizes. Call Marilyn Bals at 806-7915217 (no text) or email her marilyn.bals@ ttu.edu COVID-19 OTHER RESOURCES • Call 2-1-1 for Health, food, housing, and other assistance • Call 7-1-1 for Relay Service • To report price gouging, call the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General: 1-800-621-0508. • En espanol - www.unidosus.org/issues/ health/articles/coronavirus-span FRAUD ALERT Be on the lookout for potential scammers using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants today. USDA is issuing this warning after receiving reports of several possible SNAP fraud attempts. www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ scam-alerts. You may also file a consumer complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://www.ftc.gov. VIRTUAL CIVIL LEGAL CLINIC Get legal help from our location to yours! This event will take place o n Tuesday, November 24, 2020, from 5 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Lubbock Branch Office Service Area of the Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Call Christina Richey at 806 763-4557, ext. 6010. Leave a message with your name, phone number, the best time to call you, and a brief description of your legal issue. Someone from Legal Aid will follow up with you and give you an appointment time. Space for this clinic is limited. Please contact us no later than 5 p.m., the day before clinic date to reserve your spot. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

VetStar: No Veteran Left Behind

ike many American families, L Veterans transitioning back into civilian society have faced obstacles

to achieving their long-term success because of the short-term challenges that have risen from COVD-19. There are concerns that the virus and its related challenges have had a very real and negative impact on mental health services in the South Plains where, with many Veteran families needing access to consistent and frequent healthcare, barriers such as a lack of childcare or computer access has made it much more difficult in fulfilling these critical needs. Despite these challenges, agencies across the South Plains like VetStar have stepped up in creative and novel ways to address these needs. VetStar, the Veterans service division of StarCare Specialty Health System, was created in 2011 with a vision of assisting Veterans transitioning from combatant to civilian life and, following a generation of conflict, a source of camaraderie for those struggling with reintegration. Over the past decade, the developing mental health crisis among military Veterans has led to a tremendous response by the public to develop resourceful,

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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, o r email them to news@latinolubbock.net. Please 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, depending on space availability, some longer will be included. 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 Magazine. LISD'S COVID PROCESS Curious to know more about LISD's deep cleaning process and contact tracing procedures. Noe Ramos VOTE HIM OUT When a city council "business" man puts livelihoods over lives, I think it's time to vote him out. I was disturbed how his business determines the city's needs. Let's make it our business to vote out that councilman who is driven by the dollar. Ron Smith

community-based solutions. to seeking treatment and One such successful finding solutions. Simple intervention is the Texas tasks like knowing where the Veterans Commission’s local Vet Center is located, Military Veteran Peer knowing about employment Network (MVPN) program. opportunities and knowing As an early partner of this there is a fellow Veteran program, VetStar’s MVPN to talk to about difficult delivers our commitment military experiences has to the military ethos that proven to be an effective, no Veteran is left behind by low-barrier means of connecting Veterans and removing emotional and their families with their mental clutter that keep peers to build a network families from achieving STEVEN LARA of resiliency, mentorship, meaningful success. and hope. MVPN also provides MVPN’s premise is simple. Peer training for civilians interested in coordinators – a Veteran trained to becoming military culturally competent assist other Veterans in identifying and hosts network events centered resources and finding solutions – around assisting their fellow Veterans leverage their own personal struggles through community service and and triumph to support Veterans facing participation. The MVPN basic training similar issues. Additionally, peer courses, the educational component of coordinators provide other services such the MVPN network, are evidence-driven as advocating for Veteran services in trainings designed for those interested their community, vetting opportunities, in helping struggling Veterans with performing outreach, or providing proven tools such as active listening, cultural competency and education. identifying suicidal ideation or helping Veterans struggling with mental health a struggling Veteran create a structured issues often find the camaraderie with plan to fully realize their unique benefits fellow service members as a boon and services. This program catalyzes

Carta Abierta

NEED CLARIFICATION You were spot on (as usual) at the afternoon meeting of Council on Tuesday. The mixed messaging or Governor Abbotts face mask mandate was apparent in the ensuing conversation after your statement. To wear a mask is not a personal choice, specifically in the Governors order it states that it is required in public places! This is why the Governor will take the reins from our local government because of their failure to clarify and implement his face mask mandate. I have contacted the mayor's office and city attorneys office bringing this to their attention in support of your statement. This has got to stop. They are sabotaging us. We need clarification and implementation of the mandate and if necessary fines to individuals/businesses that don't comply. You are always such an inspiration with your honesty and candidness. Thank You, Tina Shipp

VIRTUAL LEARNERS My daughter's school calls to ask when she will return face-to-face and yet every week they have a new Covid-19 case. Keeping both my kids virtual. Teresa Aguilar Alvarado NO SHUT DOWN No shut down. I need to work i have a family to support. Valerie Silvar

CONTROL THE VIRUS We have to all be on the same page to keep our families and communities well. It may be an inconvenience, but could literally save a life. We will NEVER recover economically, until we get control of the virus.

discussion and learning among both civilians and Veterans on difficult but important topics Veterans face today like moral injury, military sexual trauma, and suicide. Especially during COVID-19, where many Veterans may feel alone or out of the fight, our MVPN program wants to connect them with fellow Veterans who can help mitigate those struggles, find resources, and develop solutions. Too often our staff meet Veterans, particularly those concerned with stigma around their mental health, who lack peer support. With the South Plains being a hub for Veterans looking to start or continue their civilian lives, this need not be the case. Sometimes, knowing a fellow Veteran has your back is enough to begin the process of change and finding hope. While MVPN may not solve the long-term needs left open by COVID, this level of engagement for struggling Veterans and their families is the tip of the spear for long-term positive solutions. STEVEN LARA, MPA, MPH is the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Supervisor.

LISD BE TRANSPARENT Finally, LISD became a little more transparent by creating a dashboard. Why did that take so long and why was that so hard for them? What were they hiding? Nicole Garcia

Vangie Montez-Hobbs PEOPLE BE RESPONSIBLE I watched the city council meeting. They were so morally wrong saying personal preference it was not those individuals personal preference to pass away. People need to be more responsible and held responsible. Sheila Brett Price COVID FATIGUE Hello From Abernathy! Yes, it's TRUE there is a lot people getting sick of this, but we just have be careful out there .We just have to Pray for everyone that has it. Linda Luera VOTE BASED ON VALUE The way that the mayor disrespects you during the press conference determined my vote. He demonstrates that he is intimidated by a woman, a Latina, a Hispanic, and someone who cares. Mayor, if you treat our representatives like this, imagine how you would treat the average Joe? Your actions speak louder than words and your values are mixed-up. Cindy Diaz

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Planned Parenthood Opens Lubbock Clinic

lanned Parenthood opened P their new Lubbock location, despite facing a lot of opposition from lawmakers and conservative groups in the area. For now, they will provide cancer screenings, STI testing, and

contraceptives to the Lubbock community, with plans to offer abortion services next year. Planned Parenthood has already started taking appointments and say they will help anyone regardless of insurance status.

New Data Dashboard on Latinos Shows Deadly and Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19

nidosUS released an interactive U dashboard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; By the Numbers: Latinos in the Time of Coronavirus

NOAA RELEASES WINTER 2020 OUTLOOK: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has released their Winter 2020 Outlook, and our region is in for a warmer and drier than usual season. Drought conditions in the High Plains Water District service area, along with much of the Southwestern United States, are expected to worsen. (En espaĂąol) NOAA LANZA PERSPECTIVAS PARA EL INVIERNO 2020: La AsociaciĂłn Nacional OceĂĄnica y AtmosfĂŠrica (NOAA) ha publicado su Perspectiva para el invierno 2020, y nuestra regiĂłn se enfrenta a una temporada mĂĄs cĂĄlida y seca de lo habitual. Se espera que las condiciones de sequĂa en el ĂĄrea de servicio del High Plains Water District, junto con gran parte del suroeste de los Estados Unidos, empeoren.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that shows the deadly and disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Latinos nationally as well as in Arizona,California,Colorado,Florida, Nevada, and Texas. Accurate statistics that show how Latinosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health and financial security have been affected are more critical than ever. These numbers are crucial not only for journalists and researchers to document and better understand the pandemicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact, but also to inform policymakers and legislators when they consider how to best achieve an equitable recovery that includes Latino communities. Designed by the Population Reference Bureau, the dashboard includes data from the U.S. Census Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experimental Household Pulse Survey. Categories include bi-

weekly race and ethnicity comparisons for loss of income, health insurance coverage, and food insufficiency, and others, including projections for the numberofCOVID-19casesanddeaths through the end of 2021. Some of the key findings available include: Nationally, 57.8 percent of Latinos reported that, since March, they or someone in their household had suffered a loss of income, compared to 41 percent of Whites, the highest rate of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. Nationally, 1 in 5 Latino households with children reports not having enough food to eat, compared to 1 in 10 non-Hispanic White households with children. In Texas, 1 in 3 Latino adults doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have health insurance, compared to the state average of 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 6 non-Hispanic White adults. Latinos nationally are twice as likely

(21 percent) as non-Hispanic Whites (11 percent) to live in a household that missed a rent payment in the previous month. In Arizona, 65 percent of households with Latino children reported having classes cancelled in June due to COVID-19, compared to only 45 percent of their non-Hispanic White peers. Thepandemichasworsenedstructural inequality and laid bare the cracks in our social safety net, but it does not have to be this way.There are important decisions and actions that national leaders must take to ensure the Latino communityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;can heal and thrive. UnidosUS hopes this data dashboard can be a vital source of data on the impact of COVID-19 on Latinos as the United States enters the thirdâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and possibly worstâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;phase of the pandemic.

In 2016, Latino voters also reported lower levels of interest in the election and in voting than U.S. voters overall. A record 32 million Hispanics are projected to be eligible to vote in 2020, making up 13% of all U.S. eligible voters and exceeding for the first time the number of Black eligible voters in a presidential election. A record number of Americans have voted before Election Day, and it is possible overall U.S. voter turnout will reach historically high levels in 2020. Latinos have typically voted at lower rates than U.S. voters overall. In 2016, 48% of Latino eligible voters said they voted, a similar share to 2012 and lower than the 61% of all U.S. eligible voters who cast a ballot four years ago. (Eligible voters are adult U.S. citizens, whether registered to vote or not.) Engagement varies among some

groups of Hispanics who are registered to vote. College graduates are more likely than those with some college education or less to say they are extremely motivated to vote (68% vs. 50%), have given a lot of thought to the presidential candidates (71% vs. 54%) and that it really matters who wins (80% vs. 71%). Higher shares of Latino registered voters ages 50 and older than those 18 to 49 are extremely motivated to vote (65% vs. 48%), have given a lot of thought to the presidential candidates (68% vs. 52%) and say it really matters who wins (80% vs. 68%). These differences by age are also seen among all U.S. voters.

Latino Votersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Interest In Presidential Race Is Mixed

atino voters are less likely than L all U.S. voters to say they are extremely motivated to vote in the

upcoming presidential election, with the Latino electorate expressing less interest overall in the presidential campaigns, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Sept. 30-Oct. 5. About half of Latino voters say they are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;extremely motivatedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to vote for president in 2020 About half of Latino registered voters (54%) say they are extremely motivated to vote this year, compared with two-thirds of U.S. voters overall (69%). Meanwhile, a lower share of Latino voters (58%) than U.S. voters (69%) say they have given a lot of thought to the candidates. And compared with U.S. voters, a slightly lower share of Latino voters say it really matters who wins, 73% vs. 78%.

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Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas AVISO DE RECIBO DE SOLICITUDES E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER ENMIENDA Y RENOVACIÓN DE PERMISO DE AIRE PERMISO de CALIDAD DE AIRE NÚM. 92661

SOLICITUD Pro Petroleum LLC, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por sus siglas en inglés) para enmienda a y renovación de Permiso de Calidad de Aire Núm. 92661, el cual autorizaría modificaciones a y el funcionamiento continuado de Pro Lubbock Terminal ubicado/a en 3002 Clovis Road, Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas 79415. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía pública y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/ index.html?lat=33.6125&lng=-101.880555&zoom=13&type=r. La instalación existente y/o las instalaciones relacionadas emitirán los siguientes contaminantes atmosféricos: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide. Estas solicitudes se presentó a la TCEQ el 12 Octobre 2020. La renovación del permiso será emitida junta con la enmienda. Las razones de cualquier cambio o incorporación, en la medida en que estén incluidas en el permiso renovado, pueden incluir la mejora del control operacional en la planta o la aplicabilidad del permiso. Las solicitudes estarán disponibles para ser revisados y copiados en la oficina central de la TCEQ, la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Lubbock, y Lubbock Public Library, Mahon Branch, 1306 9th Street, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, comenzando el primer día de la publicación de este aviso. El expediente de cumplimiento normativo de la instalación, si alguno existe, está disponible para su revisión en la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Lubbock. El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que las solicitudes están completas administrativamente y llevará a cabo un examen técnico de las solicitudes. COMENTARIO PÚBLICO/REUNIÓN PÚBLICA Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos, solicitar una reunión pública, o solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial al domicilio a continuación. La TCEQ tomará en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en la decisión final sobre las solicitudes. La fecha límite para presentar comentarios públicos es 30 días después de que se publique el aviso en el periódico. El propósito de la reunión pública es proporcionar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas sobre las solicitudes. Si el director ejecutivo determina que existe un importante nivel de interés público con respecto a las solicitudes o si lo solicita un legislador local, se llevará a cabo una reunión pública sobre la solicitud. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia de caso impugnado. Si sólo se reciben comentarios con respecto a las solicitudes, la respuesta a los comentarios, junto con el aviso de la acción del director ejecutivo sobre las solicitudes, serán enviadas por correo a todas aquellas personas que presentaron comentarios o quienes se encuentren en la lista de correo para estas solicitudes. El director ejecutivo completará el examen técnico, expedirá una decisión preliminar sobre las solicitudes, y se publicará y se enviará por correo un Aviso de Solicitud y Decisión Preliminar a aquellas personas que se encuentren en la lista de correo para estas solicitudes. Ese aviso incluirá el plazo final para presentar comentarios públicos. Si una petición para una audiencia se presenta a tiempo en respuesta a este Aviso de Recibo de Solicitud e Intención de Obtener Permiso de Aire, el plazo para solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado se extenderá a treinta días después de enviar por correo de la respuesta a los comentarios del director ejecutivo. Después del plazo final para comentarios públicos y después de Aviso de Solicitud y Decisión Preliminar, el director ejecutivo tomará en cuenta los comentarios y preparará una respuesta para todos los comentarios públicos pertinentes y materiales, o significativos. Si se reciben comentarios, la respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo con respecto a las solicitudes, serán enviadas por correo a todas aquellas personas que presentaron comentarios públicos o quienes se encuentren en la lista de correo para estas solicitudes. OPORTUNIDAD PARA UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO Usted puede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es un procedimiento legal similar a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado sólo se concederá con base a cuestiones de hecho en disputa que son pertinentes y materiales para las decisiones de la Comisión con respecto a las solicitudes. Además, la Comisión sólo concederá una audiencia sobre cuestiones que se presentan por usted u otros durante el período de comentarios públicos y no se retiren. Una persona que puede estar afectada por contaminantes de emisiones atmosféricas de una planta tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia. Si se solicita una audiencia de caso impugnado, debe presentar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o para un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección, y número de teléfono; (2) el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; (3) la declaración “[yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de un caso impugnado”; (4) una descripción específica de cómo se vería adversamente afectado por la solicitud y emisiones atmosféricas de la planta de manera que no es común para el público en general; (5) la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad con relación a la planta; (6) una descripción de cómo usa la propiedad, que pueda ser afectada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un grupo o asociación, uno o más miembros que tienen derecho a solicitar una audiencia deben ser identificados por su nombre y dirección física. Los intereses que el grupo o la asociación busca proteger también se deben identificar. También puede presentar sus modificaciones propuestas a la solicitud/al permiso que satisfarían sus inquietudes. Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el director ejecutivo enviará las solicitudes y cualquier petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad atmosférica que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios. Cuestiones tales como valor de propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial. LISTA DE CORREO Además de presentar comentarios públicos, puede solicitar que le incluyan en una lista de correo para recibir futuros avisos públicos sobre estas solicitudes específicas enviadas por correo por la Oficina del Secretario Oficial de la TCEQ, al enviar una petición por escrito a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial de la TCEQ a la dirección a continuación. CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN Comentarios públicos y peticiones se deben entregar por el Internet a www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ o se deben enviarse por escrito a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711 3087. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información de contacto que proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física, se agregará al registro público de la agencia. Para más información sobre esta solicitud de permiso o sobre el proceso de permisos, por favor llame sin cobro al Programa de Educación del Público al 1 800 687 4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1 800 687 4040. Se puede obtener información adicional también de Pro Petroleum LLC, 408 South 43rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85009-5315, o al llamar a Mr. Joseph Pisano, EnCore Consulting LLC al número (480) 322-1585. Fecha de Expedición: (16 Octobre 2020 ) Copyright 2020 by Latino Lubbock Magazine All Rights reserved. November/noviembre 2020, Vol. 14, Issue 11 Page

Opportunity/Oportunidad Professional Development FREE GED TEST P R E PA R AT I O N CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org.

2021 Open Enrollment Dates

ark your calendar on the M date, November 1, 2020. Give yourself plenty of time to compare your options and select the best plan to meet your coverage needs and pocketbook before Open

Enrollment ends on December 15th. If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2021 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2021.

Fechas de inscripción abierta 2021

arque su calendario en la M fecha, 1 de noviembre de 2020. Tómese el tiempo suficiente para comparar sus opciones y seleccionar el mejor plan para satisfacer sus necesidades de cobertura y su bolsillo antes de que finalice la Inscripción Abierta el 15 de diciembre.

Si no actúa antes del 15 de diciembre, no podrá obtener la cobertura de 2021 a menos que califique para un Período de inscripción especial. Los planes vendidos durante la inscripción abierta comienzan el 1 de enero de 2021.

COVID Relief Loan Program

he SPAG CORE (Covid Relief) T program is still available for small businesses impacted by

COVID-19, who are seeking fixed and low interest working capital loans. The program was established to help existing small businesses (2-years or older) sustain their business operations during these trying times. The South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) has received a $4 million grant from the U.S. DepartmentofCommerce(Economic Development Administration) to operate a COVID-19 relief loan program for the South Plains 15-county region. CORE Lending Criteria The lending area will be limited to businesses located in the following 15 SPAG Counties: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum. Lending Limits –most applicants

are expected to apply for $25K, $50K, $75K, or $100k loans. Loan proceeds must be utilized for working capital, payroll, utilities, mortgage payments, or rent. There is a potential to request higher loan amounts, but it will be on a caseby-case basis depending on the type of business. Rates - 2.44% fixed interest rate (set by EDA) with a term of no longer than 10-years. Once loans have been funded, the loan will be placed on an automatic 6-month moratorium on principal payments. Once the 6-month moratorium ends, borrowers will be required to start monthly principal and interest payments. All complete applications and/or questions regarding SPAG CORE must be sent to the following: spagcore@spag.org. Applications will be considered on a first come, first come complete basis.

Job Search Skills Class to Start Nov. 7

o u t h P l a i n s C o l l e g e ’s S Workforce Development will offer a Job Search Skills class from 8

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a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 7 (Saturday) in Room 130 at the Lubbock Center campus, 3907 Ave. Q. The cost is $65 per person. According to Jay Warnick, director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, the daylong class will focus on four areas to help participants gain employment. “This job search skills class is a great opportunity for anyone who is just beginning their job search or for anyone who is looking to regain employment or is looking to change their current position,”

Warnick said. The class will focus on Online Assessments and Evaluations, finding the right fit. Developing Professional Documents will include writing resumes, cover letters and references. Preparing the Job Search will use LinkedIn, Indeed, informational interviews and searching job descriptions. The Interview Preparation segment will address commonly asked questions, dress for success, preparing for the actual interview and follow up. To pay for a spot in the class, visit https://secure.touchnet.net/ C20027_ustores/web/store_main.

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FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly 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 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!! 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. CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636. 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) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. 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.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS The Small Business Association (SBA) has designated COVID-19 as a qualifying event for the provision of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for businesses and private nonprofits in affected communities. Texas is currently working with SBA to qualify for this declaration. Additional information about Economic Injury Disaster Loans can be found here, https:// disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/EIDLLoans Please submit your Economic Injury Worksheet to: TDEMPARecovery@ tdem.texas.gov BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 745-1637. FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learna-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available. LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The LITC does not assist in any criminal tax matters, or prepare tax returns. For more info call (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

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Latinos Important on

Small Business Saturday

elp make a lasting impact in H the place you call home on Small Business Saturday®. Founded by American Express in 2010, it's a day to celebrate the local businesses that make your neighborhood great — and anyone can join in, from business owners to shoppers to government officials. This year, the big day is November 28, 2020. No matter who you are, be a part of it. Small businesses play a vital role in sustaining the U.S. economy, and Lubbock’s economy as well - especially Hispanic-owned businesses. Although much deserved attention is paid to the dramatic growth of U.S. Hispanic consumers, Hispanic businesses also have become a strategic growth opportunity within the U.S. economy. It is everyone’s business to support the prosperity of Hispanic businesses because the multiplier effect of their growth will need to fuel more American jobs and income in the years to come. In the face of difficult circumstances gaining employment in corporations, Hispanics create their own path to wealth through entrepreneurship – this is an American value that Hispanics embrace wholeheartedly. Hispanic businesses are growing at more than twice the rate of all U.S. firms. You will also see that Hispanic businesses contribute nearly $500 billion in revenue to the national economy – that number will continue to increase. And of course, Latino Lubbock

Magazine (LLM) proudly supports Hispanic small business owners and showcases their vibrant growth to the equally growing consumers - especially our 100,000 monthly readers. Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Hispanic and woman-owned business owned by LLM Publisher, Christy Martinez-Garcia, who in 2009, was recognized by the U. S. Small Business Administration as Women Small Business Champion of the Year 2009. In her field, she was recognized nationally as Latina Publisher of the Year in 2019 by the National Association of Hispanic Publications for her business and media professionalism. During this pandemic Latino Lubbock Magazine has made many strides and became HUB Certified, is working to become MBE, WOS, and DBE Certified; as well as became an LLC. In addition, Latino Lubbock Magazine is now offering a complimentary digital copy online at www.latinolubbock.net; and has expanded their services now including digital advertising. "We want to do what it takes to sustain our small business despite COVID-19, and to find tools to better serve readers and broaden our clientele," said Martinez-Garcia. To learn more about LLM print and digital advertising, call (806)7921212, or email christymartinez@ latinolubbock.net.

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YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! Election Day November 3, 2020.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

vote el 3 de noviembre de 2020.

A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y PARTES INTERESADAS: Pro Petroleum LLC ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) para enmienda a y renovación de Permiso de Calidad de Aire Núm. 92661, el cual autorizaría la modificación a y el funcionamiento continuado de un/una Pro Lubbock Terminal ubicado/a en 3002 Clovis Road, Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas 79415. En la sección de avisos públicos de este periódico se encuentra información adicional sobre estas solicitudes.

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Clean Hands Save Lives K

eeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20

seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing “Happy Birthday” twice through to a friend! However, if soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast acting.

Manos limpias salvan vidas

antener las manos limpias es M uno de los pasos más importantes que podemos tomar para

evitar enfermarnos y transmitir los gérmenes a otras personas. Lo mejor es lavarse las manos con agua corriente limpia y jabón por 20 segundos. ¿Necesita un cronómetro? Imagínese cantar "Feliz Cumpleaños" dos veces a través de un amigo! Sin embargo, si el agua limpia y

jabón no están disponibles, utilice un producto a base de alcohol para limpiarse las manos. Manos a base de alcohol para frotar a reducir significativamente el número de gérmenes en la piel y son de acción rápida.

Walk to Prevent Winter Weight you don't al- achieve significant health benefits. Igetfready exercise, • Walk in a safe, well-lighted area. approval • Buddy up or join a walking from your doctor. • Warm up and cool down to avoid injury. • Start with short walks and work up to at least five, 30-minute walks a week to

group. • Drink plenty of water before you head out or bring it with you. • Monitor your walking with an inexpensive pedometer. To get optimal heart benefits try walking about 10,000 steps each day.

• Camine acompañado o únase a un grupo de caminantes. • Tome abundante agua antes de salir a caminar o llévela consigo. • Mida la distancia de su caminata con un podómetro económico. Para obtener resultados óptimos, trate de caminar alrededor de 10 mil pasos diarios.

Anda para prevenir el aumento de peso

i no hace ejercicio actualmente, hable con su médico para que éste lo autorice. • Para evitar su actividad poco a poco hasta enfriarse y descansar. • Empiece con caminatas cortas. Para llegar a obtener beneficios de salud que resulten significativos, trabaje hasta lograr caminar durante 30 minutos, cinco veces por semana. • Camine en un ambiente seguro y bien iluminado.

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! Vote on November 3, 2020.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

Vote el 3 de noviembre de 2020. Page

Wellness/ bienestar

Maneras de vencer la diabetes

Los más recientes tratamientos para combatir esta devastadora enfermedad

urante los últimos 40 años, D el número de estadounidenses diagnosticados con

diabetes ha aumentado estrepitosamente, pasando de alrededor de 6 millones en 1980 a casi 19 millones en la actualidad. A medida que el problema se sale de control, los investigadores corren para encontrar nuevos tratamientos para esta devastadora enfermedad. Hace poco, científicos de Newcastle University, en Inglaterra, informaron que, al parecer, una dieta de 600 calorías diarias revirtió la diabetes tipo 2 en un pequeño grupo de pacientes que padecieron diabetes por menos de cuatro años. Siete de 10 pacientes seguían sin diabetes tres meses después de detener la intensa dieta de ocho semanas, que consistió en bebidas sustitutas de alimentos y tres porciones diarias de verduras ricas en almidón. En el plano quirúrgico, una cirugía para perder peso conocida como desvío gástrico Roux-en-Y demostró ser sorprendentemente efectiva para revertir la diabetes tipo 2: el 80 % de los pacientes que se someten a esta cirugía —que consiste en crear una bolsa en la parte superior del estómago y conectarla directamente al intestino delgado— experimentan una drástica regresión de su diabetes. Estos resultados se ven apenas días después de la cirugía y antes de perder mucho peso.

Estos hallazgos han generado una oleada de investigaciones para tratar de entender cómo es que el desvío gástrico afecta la regulación del azúcar en la sangre. Si bien no está claro cómo trabaja exactamente, la mayoría de las teorías se centran en el antiguamente menospreciado papel del intestino delgado y el estómago como órganos endócrinos, o liberadores de hormonas. El desvío gástrico Rouxen-Y en particular parece alterar hormonas específicas que ayudan a regular la respuesta del organismo al azúcar. Aun así, lo último que recomendaría es que la gente confíe en dietas extremas o cirugías radicales de redireccionamiento del estómago para solucionar un problema que, a menudo, es evitable. Si su nivel de glucosa en sangre en ayunas está por encima de 100, el momento de actuar es ahora. El Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP, Programa de Prevención de la Diabetes), un gran estudio multicéntrico de investigación, mostró que la gente con sobrepeso que tiene prediabetes puede reducir en un 58 % el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes si pierde sólo del 5 al 7 % de su peso corporal. Lo más importante es lograr hacer 150 minutos de actividad física cada semana: El esfuerzo físico ayuda a las células de los músculos a usar mejor la glucosa, y puede llevar a perder peso, lo que a su vez mantiene la diabetes a raya.

COVID-19 CONTACT INFO

If you need information OBOUT COVID-19, please email: publichealth@mylubbock.us , or call Phone Number: (806) 775-2933. Visit www.latinolubbock. net for more COVID - 19 details.

Datos de contacto por COVID-19

Si necesita información, envíe un correo electrónico a publichealth@mylubbock.us o llame al número de teléfono: (806) 7752933. Visite www.latinolubbock.net para obtener más detalles de COVID-19. Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

Noticias de salud/ Health News FREE COVID-19 TESTING at Rodgers Park Gymnasium has started operating five days a week. This testing site, located at 3300 Auburn, will be open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary for this location. Appointments are not required for this location. For more info call the Health Department at 775.2933 and selecting option three. FREE COVID-19 TESTING at Larry Combest Clinic. This testing site, located at 301 40th Street, will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. WALGREENS COVID-19 TESTING SITE, at 602 Avenue Q. An appointment is required at this location. Those wishing to be tested can schedule an appointment by visiting walgreens.com/covid19testing and answering a few screening questions. Days of Operation: Monday Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services. HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive, for ages 13 to 100. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE. FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320. 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 for more info. FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336. FREE PARENTING CLASSES Family Guidance & Outreach Center provides free anger management classes and parenting classes. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. Visit us online: www.familyguidancecenterlubbock. org.

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

Stomach Cancer Awareness ovember is Stomach Cancer Nausea N Awareness Month, however, Stomach pain raising awareness about stomach Unintentional weight loss

Beating Diabetes

How you can fight this devastating disease

ver the past 40 years the O number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has skyrock-

eted, from about 6 million in 1980 to almost 19 million today. As this problem spirals out of control, researchers are racing to find new treatments for this devastating disease. Recently, scientists at Newcastle University in England reported that a 600-calorie-a-day diet appeared to reverse type 2 diabetes in a small group of patients who had diabetes for less than four years. Seven patients out of 10 were still diabetes-free three months after they stopped the extreme eightweek diet, which consisted of mealreplacement drinks and three daily servings of starchy vegetables. On the surgical front, a weightloss surgery known as a Roux-

en-Y gastric bypass has proven surprisingly effective at reversing type 2 diabetes: 80 percent of patients undergoing this surgery — which involves creating a pouch in the upper part of the stomach and attaching it farther down the small intestine — experience dramatic remission of their diabetes. These results are seen just days after surgery and before much weight loss occurs. Such findings have led to a surge of research attempting to understand how gastric bypass affects the regulation of blood sugar. While it's unclear exactly how this works, most theories focus on the previously under appreciated role of the small intestine and stomach as endocrine, or hormone-releasing, organs. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in particular seems to alter

specific hormones that help regulate the body's response to sugar. Still, the last thing recommend is that people rely on extreme diets or radical stomach-rerouting surgeries to solve an often preventable problem. If your fasting blood glucose level is above 100, the time to act is now. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large multicenter research study, has shown that overweight people with pre-diabetes can reduce their risk for diabetes by 58 percent if they lose just 5 to 7 percent of their body weight. Most important is getting 150 minutes of physical exercise each week: Physical exertion helps muscle cells better use glucose and can lead to weight loss, which can help ward off diabetes.

cancer is important all throughout the year! Stomach cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. Signs and symptoms of stomach cancer may include: Difficulty swallowing Feeling bloated after eating Feeling full after eating small amounts of food Heartburn Indigestion

Vomiting If you have signs and symptoms that worry you, make an appointment with your doctor. Your doctor will likely investigate morecommon causes of these signs and symptoms first. For more details visit www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ stomach-cancer/symptoms-causes/ syc-20352438

oviembre es el Mes de ConN cientización sobre el Cáncer de Estómago, sin embargo, ¡crear

de comida. Acidez, Indigestión, Náusea, Dolor de estómago, Pérdida de peso involuntaria, y Vómitos. Si tiene signos y síntomas que le preocupan, programe una cita con su médico. Es probable que su médico investigue primero las causas más comunes de estos signos y síntomas. Para más detalles visite www. mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stomach-cancer/symptomscauses/syc-20352438

El cáncer de estómago

conciencia sobre el cáncer de estómago es importante durante todo el año! El cáncer de estómago es un crecimiento anormal de células que comienza en el estómago. Los signos y síntomas del cáncer de estómago pueden incluir: Dificultad para tragar, Sentirse hinchado después de comer, Sensación de saciedad después de comer pequeñas cantidades

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Education/ Educación

Legislative Leadership

Program Seeking Fellows

amed for the longest-servN ing Hispanic member of the Texas House of Representatives,

Teacher on the Rise

Recognized by United & Mrs. Baird's

arlier this month, The United E Family® and Mrs Baird’s Bread® announced the Septem-

ber winners of the eighth annual Teachers On The Rise program. Since the program launched at the beginning of the school year, nominations have poured in from students and families across the Panhandle explaining why their teacher(s) go above-and-beyond the call of duty and deserve special recognition. Congratulations to our three September winners: Misty Smith of Rush Elementary, Melinda Barrett of Evans Middle School and Tony Chavez of Estacado High School. “We want to congratulate all of our teachers and students who were a part of this first round of winners,” said Nancy Sharp, communications & community relations manager for the United Family. “There are so many teachers who are deserving of recognition, especially right now.

We encourage everyone to keep nominating!” “We had a tremendous first month of the school year for Teachers On The Rise,” said Shane Sumrow, the program’s director. “With more than 700 nominations, we heard many testimonials about the great things teachers are doing in our classrooms and virtual learning. We select three winners every month, so we encourage students to reenter their teachers if they didn’t win and try to be a detailed as possible on why your teachers deserves special recognition.” Winning teachers receive a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, lunch for two to the Texas Tech Club and a gift box full of Mrs Baird’s goodies. The students who nominate a winning teacher also receive a $50 American Express gift card. To nominate a teacher from your school , visit www.MrsBTeacher. com.

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Paul C. Moreno (El Paso), and the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Legislature, the late Irma Rangel (Kingsville), a program offered by the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation is seeking undergraduate and graduate students from across the state to gain hands-on experience working in the Texas House of Representatives. Program participants will be placed in the State Capitol office of a member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and serve as full-time policy fellows. Fellows will work alongside experienced legislative staff and participate in weekly seminars where they will interact with other pro-

n 1621 the Icolonists Plymouth and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast which

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is now known as the first Thanksgiving. While cooking methods and table etiquette have changed as the holiday has evolved, the meal is still consumed today with the same spirit of celebration and overindulgence.

Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias 26 de nov. O LORD God Almighty, my Abba Father and loving Shepherd, strengthen me with your might and grace so that I can withstand the attacks and temptations of the evil one. In Jesus' name, I ask it. Amen.

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gram participants, Latino leaders, elected officials and state agency representatives. In addition to learning the legislative process and developing their leadership skills, participants will receive a monthly stipend of $2,000 to assist with living expenses. The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program begins on the first day of the 87th legislative session January 12, 2021, and ends following the last day of the session (sine die) on May 31, 2021. All application materials must be received by 5 pm on November 16, 2019. Register at www.mallfoundation.org

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” ~ Ephesians 6:10

n 1621, los colonos de PlymE outh y los indios Wampanoag compartieron una fiesta de la cosecha de otoño que ahora se conoce como la primera Acción de Gracias. Si bien los métodos de cocción y etiqueta en la mesa han cambiado como la fiesta ha evolucionado, la comida se consume todavía hoy con el mismo espíritu de celebración y de los excesos.

Education & Scholarship Updates SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource. 2021–22 FAFSA FORM AVAILABLE The new 2021–22 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! For priority consideration, submit your application by Jan. 15, 2021. Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with your financial aid administrator. To begin your application, go to https://studentaid. gov/. 2020-2021 FACULTY AND HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN *Applicants will need to create a user ID (email address is recommended) and password at the start of the application, which will allow you to finish the application in multiple sittings if needed. Deadline is November 15, 2020. Apply at https://fs1.formsite. com/txpta/form634/form_login.html "HACER® MORE SCHOLARSHIP" Se invita a los estudiantes hispanos del último año de la escuela secundaria que tengan deseos de ir a la universidad, y a sus padres, a que visiten mcdonalds.com/ hacer para obtener recursos universitarios adicionales en inglés y en español y para conocer todos los detalles sobre cómo solicitar la Beca Nacional HACER® de McDonald's. El período para solicitar la beca para el próximo año académico comienza el 5 de octubre de 2020 y finaliza el 3 de febrero de 2021. COLGATE-PALMOLIVE is now accepting applications for its annual Haz la U™ ("Make the U") educational grant program for the 2021-2022 academic year in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). To be awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, volunteerism and leadership within their communities. Applications close on December 6, 2020. Apply at Colgate.com/HazLaU or HHFYouthAwards. com WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper in order to provide support for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation. Deadlines: June 15 and Dec. 1. Apply online at https:// www.cfwtx.org/current-scholarships

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Youth/Juventud

LYLA Holds Fire Prevention & Safety Art Contest

Youth Opportunities

VETERAN'S DAY PARADE Sat., Nov. 7, 2020, line up starts at 8:30 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway, Ave. to the the Civic Center parking lot on Ave. M. This year's theme is "UNITED AS ONE." This year's grand marshalls are Purple Heart & VFW Members. Register at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-s-day-parade

10th LUBBOCK SPANISH SPELLING BEE COMPETITION Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Chapter ALPHA PHI, will be held November 14, 2020, at 9 am, via Zoom. For more information call Dr. Comfort Pratt at c.pratt@ttu.edu CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS FOR AN OUTOF-THIS-WORLD COMPETITION 2021 theme is “How Space Technology Helps Improve Life on Earth”. Student artists ages 3–18 are invited to enter. Entries are due by noon, on December 31, 2020. Artwork must be submitted online by the student’s teacher, parent. To learn more, and to submit entries visit Art.SpaceFoundation.org. For general contest questions, please email Space Foundation at ArtContest@ SpaceFoundation.org. FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR KIDS Did you know you can watch movies online through the library?!? We've got movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com! VIRTUAL STORYTIME Nov. 3, 12, 17, 19, 24th, from 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/LubbockLibrary/ for a virtual storytime. OPEN FITNESS Avoid unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free. the

TEEN HELP: Catholic Charities offers FREE help for youth up to 17 years old struggling with negative behaviors, loss of self-respect, bullying, etc. Parents may call 1-800-530-4704 and make a confidential appointment.

ubbock L Youth Leadership

(LYLA) held a Fire Prevention & Safety Contest during National Fire Prevention & Safety Week, October 4-10. Winners of the contest were: Sabastian Garza at Alderson Elementary, Lindy Davis at Jackson Elementary, and Lilah Ford at Wolffarth Elementary. The theme this year, set by the national campaign, was "Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen". The kitchen is the number 1 room for fires in the home with stovetop grease fires being the main cause. Participating LISD elementary schools were Alderson, Ervin, Harwell, Jackson, McWhorter, Wolffarth, and Wright. The contest

was open to 4th & 5th graders with poster illustrations and submissions. All 5th graders at those elementary schools were provided a Fire Prevention & Safety Leadership Packet from LYLA to design a home fire safety escape plan for their families and to offer other informational prevention, knowledge, and safety pieces for the students to complete. Lubbock Fire Department visited the homes of the 3 winners with firemen and fire truck to congratulate the winners and offer a presentation of fire safety and tasks. LYLA presented the winners with certificates and treat bags, Thanks to Fire Stations 1 & 4 for mentoring and sharing their time with Lilah, Lindy, and Sabastian! Thanks to principals of the elementary schools for promoting the contest! Thanks to all the youth who participated and submitted posters! Congratulations to all the students from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

VOTER POLL WORKERS IN TRAINING: Lubbock Youth Leadership (LYLA) partnered with Lubbock County Elections Office to provide 12 LYLA high school youth to work the polls on Election Day! There are 9 from Talkington, 2 from Estacado, and 1 from Lubbock High - - - 10 young ladies and 2 young men. Their names are Zach Andrews, Julie Bullock, Lee Campbell, Grace Feist, Moriah Gutierrez, Ra’Nya Jones, Taagi Kowino, Siara Mitchell, Sabrina Revilla, Isaaic Reyes, Maya Sanders, Alexis Weathers. Way to go from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Life of Love & Action e "W often learn who

people are by how they exist and interact in the world.” I hope to graduate knowing my words were always accompanied with action. I traveled, tutored, met people, watched a surgery, and received an opportunity to go on a medical mission trip. I enjoy serving my community and plan to visit my past schools and encourage other young children. The more people I meet, the more I realize how similar our problems

DO YOU HAVE A STORY? Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock.net/have-a-story or, email your youth news, quinceañera, and other info to news@latinolubbock.net .

are— unforeseeable futures, bank statements, family relationships, failed exams. It is a lonely and tiring cycle when I let the enemy win with his scare tactics. A beautiful life is full of loved actions—visiting patients at the Geriatric Center, calling a relative out of the blue, opening the door for an elderly man at the coffee shop… I’ve come to the conclusion that I want my life to imitate Christ’s self-givenness. I want to look at others with a smile of compassion as if Christ were staring at them. It is a sweet thing to remember that God has not abandoned me. If I bring him in every decision, I have no room to doubt.

FIRE SAFETY: Sabastian Garza, 5th grade winner at Alderson Elementary demonstrated his art on fire safety in the kitchen. GREAT JOB FROM LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE!

Bailee Alonzo - is a sophomore at Texas Tech, majoring in Biology Pre-Med. She aspires to become a dermatologist.

SERVING UP FIRE SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN: The kitchen is the number 1 room for fires in the home with stove top grease fires being the main cause. Awesome job from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Stay Strong Lubbock!

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Veteran's Day

WWII Soldiers Forgotten

The Army's Only All-Mexican American Unit to Serve in World War II

BY JUAN CASTILLO

hen the young Chicanos who W fought valiantly in World War II returned home, many did not return to

the high schools they had left to go fight for their country. By then, they felt they were too old. But they made sure their children finished school and exceled, says Arnulfo Hernández Jr., a co-author of “The Men of Company E: Toughest Chicano Soldiers of World War II.” The new book tells the largely untold story of the El Paso, Texas-based Company E, of the 141st U.S. Army Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 36th Division, whose highly decorated soldiers helped to liberate Rome from the Nazis in 1944. Company E was the only U.S. Army company comprised entirely of Chicanos during the war. These soldiers were heroic on the battlefields abroad, Hernández said, but they may have left their most lasting imprint back in their homeland by forging a path for their children and for subsequent generations. Company E was the only U.S. Army company comprised entirely of Chicanos during the war. Company E members like Abner Carrasco, who died in 2014, had children who became lawyers and corporate executives. Because soldiers like Carrasco would no longer accept the status quo – the second-class citizenship Mexican Americans had endured for so long – they made it possible for future generations to become successful and to grab a piece of the American dream, Hernández told NBC News. “These are the giants on whose shoulders we of the Boomer and

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subsequent generations stand, and we don’t recognize that,” Hernández said. A Sacramento, Calif.-based attorney and a Navy veteran during the Vietnam era, Hernández spoke to NBC about his reasons for writing the book, primarily the fact that recent popular books and documentaries on the "Greatest Generation's" duty, honor and love of their country were about "us" but largely ignored Company E. "It was a slap in our face," says Hernández, who thinks it's paramount to keep Mexican American history alive. Below is a condensed interview. Interviewer: What led you to write this book (with co-author Samuel S. Ortega)? Hernández: It’s a history that you do not hear or see in our history books. It’s a history that’s not in the textbooks for our kids to know about. Interviewer: I’ve heard you say you feel a sense of moral obligation to tell the story of these young men. What do you mean by that? Hernández:I am a Mexican American. I know no other country except this one. I know they made it possible for me to finish high school, go to college and to become a member of the California State Bar. I feel an obligation now that I’m at the end of my career to be able to convey that we owe so much to these men. Interviewer: Who were these young men of Company E? Hernandez: Eighty-five members of that company were from Bowie High School (in El Paso), where I would later graduate from. They were from the southeast barrios, from the poorest parts of El Paso. They grew up during the Depression, and many of them dropped out of high school to help the family out financially.

They were just like young kids are today. Traviesos. (Mischievous) They were happy-go-lucky guys. They were unafraid of death in war. What made them special was that they were so patriotic and there were no acts of cowardice in this group. Their motto was “Los de la Tres, no se rajan.” (We with Company E don’t back down.) In our research for the book, we came across the writings of a lieutenant with the 36th division, who said, “My Mexicans are not afraid of the devil. I saw one stand his ground with his automatic rifle until he was blown away by a tank.” Interviewer: What do you hope to accomplish with this book? Hernandez: We hope that as the story unfolds that people begin to appreciate their story, and we hope we can inspire the younger folks, the new writers to look into their history. We hope we can be an at least an instrument where young folks not only can feel the pride in their heritage but want to explore it. Interviewer: How important is it to tell these stories about Mexican American history? Hernandez: If we don’t tell our story, no one else will … Chicano history is American history. Without the participation of Chicanos, American history is incomplete. The message is important to convey: We have much to be proud of. The Mexican American answered the call of duty. They pushed aside the racism they were subjected to at home to go abroad and defeat the greatest racist the world has ever known. When they came back, they said, “We’re not going to put up with this stuff anymore.”

Veteran's Day Parade 2020 Grand Marshals Announced

n celebration of Veteran's Day, an Imilitary annual American holiday honoring and those who have served, as

well as Military Family Appreciation Month in November, the annual parade will be held, despite COVID-19. The Veteran's Day Parade was created honor West Texas Veterans and Military Families and will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020! "This is the 5th year, and despite COVID-19 we committed to social distancing and honoring these veterans in the safest way, " said Christy Martinez- Garcia, Chair of the Parade Committee. She said that this year they would be recognizing Chapter 0900 of the Military Purple Heart and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for their dedication of bringing the Monument of Courage to the Hub City as 2020 Grand Marshalls of the parade, adding that they hope to have many supporters cheering them on as well as the participating veterans and advocates. "These groups have served our country with dedication and courage, and then sacrificed the dedication of the Gold Star Families and other Purple Hearts. More so, these families have made the ultimate sacrifice and we hope that the community comes out to thank them" The 2020 theme is: “We Stand as

One” – Participants are encouraged to pay tribute to Veterans and all who have served the community by using red, white, and blue colors, American or military branch flags. Veterans, their family members, businesses, advocates, organizations, marching bands, and all advocates are encouraged to participate. She said that the event will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020, with set up time at from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and then the parade will begin at 10 a.m. The parade will start at the East parking lot of First Baptist Church at Broadway; participants are urged to enter through Avenue V. The route will begin off Avenue U, to Broadway, heading East down Broadway, and then North on Avenue M to the Civic Center Parking lot. This is a program of Los Hermanos Familia a nonprofit committed to strengthening family and building community. This year’s sponsors include Metro by T-Mobile, Mighty Car Wash, and Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Veterans and Veteran organizations are welcomed to participate and can register online at w w w. loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-sday-parade Onlookers are encouraged to stay in their cars to honor veterans, place a box on their hood for candy, and wear masks.

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Honoring Those Who Served! ¡Honrando a los que sirvieron!

Marcelino Serna, Most Decorated Texan of World War I

hen the U.S. entered World War One in 1917, it W is estimated that roughly 500,000 people who joined the United States armed services were immi-

grants. According to the National Park Service, this amounted to 18 percent of U.S. troops. From the memoirs of Sergeant Alvin York from Tennessee, one of the most highly decorated Americans who served in the U.S. forces during World War One, we can learn more about life for this diverse collection of people. At first, he writes, he had been shocked by the fact that there were so many foreigners in his units: Italians, Poles, Irish, Greeks, and Mexicans. But, as he recollects, they soon became his buddies and he “learned to love them.” Many of these non-American soldiers went on to prove that their bravery and dedication to the cause was of the highest order. Among these, one of the most highly decorated was a Mexican-born illegal immigrant named Marcelino Serna, the first Mexican American to collect a Distinguished Service Cross. He migrated from his home country of Mexico to El Paso, Texas, in 1915, when he was almost 20 years old. After working illegally for two years, Serna was eventually arrested by Federal officials concerning his status as a citizen. While he waited to find out if he was to be deported back to Mexico, Serna decided that he would show his desire to become a U.S. citizen by volunteering for the army. He received less than a month of training in Kansas, after which he was deployed with his infantry unit to Europe, to fight in the French trenches. He was part of the 89th Infantry Division. Serna did not speak much English and upon his arrival, his superiors immediately noted he was Mexican. They offered to discharge him from service, but Serna politely declined. On the battle lines, he proved his courage as a soldier several times, his actions speaking for themselves as to why he was worth all the decorations he later collected. In one confrontation with enemy soldiers, his squad was attacked and 12 fellows were killed. Injured himself, Serna nevertheless proceeded with the fight, going after the attackers and capturing eight adversaries. On the battle lines, he proved his courage as a soldier several times, his actions speaking for themselves as to why he was worth all the decorations he later collected. In one confrontation with enemy soldiers, his squad was attacked and 12 fellows were killed. Injured himself, Serna nevertheless proceeded with the fight, going after the attackers and capturing eight adversaries. Perhaps his most brilliant action followed shortly Copyright 2020 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

after this episode, when Serna discovered the position of an enemy sniper. He shot and wounded the enemy who dragged himself back to his trench, but Serna scouted after him and, in a solo encounter with the enemy soldiers on their “home terrain,” the Mexican managed to capture 24 soldiers and kill another 26. As he led the defeated opponents to the base of the Allies, some of the fellows in his unit proposed that the captives needed to be executed, however, Serna, always knowing when to say no, refused to let this happen. By the end of the war, Serna had suffered more wounds but luckily he had returned home alive. He was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross, the highest American combat medal. His medal was presented to him by General John. J. Pershing, who was the commander-in-chief on behalf the American Expeditionary Forces. His unit also received the French Croix de Guerre with palm, which was presented by the supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe himself, the French Marshal Ferdinand Foch. Serna later received another French medal as well as the Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra (War Merit Cross) in a ceremony hosted at Fort Bliss and attended by the Texas Governor of the day, William P. Hobby. In the 1930s, following a petition carried out by another World War One veteran Cleofas Calleros, a Mexican who had lied about his citizenship in order to enter the U.S. army, Serna was additionally awarded the Purple Heart and the Allied Victory Medal. Many have questioned, though, why Marcelino Serna was never presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor, the most prestigious of all U.S. military decorations. According to Serna himself, part of the reason is that his superiors never recommended him due to his low rank and insufficient knowledge of the English language to obtain a rank promotion. For some critics, Serna’s case may have been a blunder based on prejudice because of his origins. Still, the total number of medals which Serna received in the course of the war meant he returned as the most highly decorated Texan soldier. As soon as his army service was through in May 1919, Serna returned to live in El Paso. He obtained U.S. citizenship in 1924, by which time he had already settled down with his spouse Simona Jiménez, with whom he had six children. Marcelino Serna passed away in El Paso in 1992, and full military combat honors followed his funeral at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery. All Rights reserved.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

Anniversary Rufus & Julia Carrillo, 60th as of Nov. 21, 1959

Anniversary Fernando and Suzy Salas, 56th as of November 28, 1964

Anniversary Martin and Mary Rivera, 44th as of Nov. 19, 1976

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Anniversary Raul & Esther Salazar, 15th as of November 5th

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Los Hermanos Familia Needs Your Support os Hermanos Familia (LHF) L is participating in #GivingTuesdayWTX, a day dedi-

cated to local giving and generosity & to make giving history for local charities. Los Hermanos Familia, a 501(C) (3), is a collaborative group of men, women, and youth who value God, family, and community. "We are committed to our objective, strengthening families, building community, said Christy Martinez-Garcia, President and Founder of LHF. "We work to offer programming that gives families and the community opportunities to connect, engage, and have fun." All funds raised go towards the various programs hosted by Los Hermanos Familia, including: Adelante Awards, Cinco de Mayo Parade, Mini Pinewood Derby, S.W.I.M, Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing Event, Veteran's Day Parade, and the West Texas Latino Artist Show & Día de los Muertos Celebración, the myOn

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Digital Reading Library, the Veteran's Day Parade, as well as their scholarship program and much more. In addition, LHF raised funds for outdoor fitness equipment stations located along the walking trail at Buddy Holly Lake on North University and Cesar Chavez Drive. "There are many health disparities, and many of the same families cannot afford to go to a gym, as such this will be free and accessible to the public year-round. This is one example of our dedication to strengthening families and why we are asking for support to reach our goal," she said. She added that they recognize that academically, children growing up in homes without books are on average three years behind children in homes with lots of books, even when controlled for other key factors. As such, their "Read to Lead, Read to Grow" Little Library Project are being placed to provide 24/7 access to books (and encour-

age a love of reading!) in areas where books are scarce. "As can be seen Los Hermanos Familia is an organization increasing the habitus for area families by fostering an environment that offers them more exploration, and thus knowledge and life experiences." She said that donations can be made by visiting www.loshermanosfamilia.org until December 1, 2020. Step 1: Visit www.loshermanosfamili.org Step 2: Click on the #GivingTuesdayWTX tab, under Donate Step 3: Click the Visit Our #GivingTuesday Page button Step 4: Click Donate Step 5: Select your amount, and fill out your card information *If you would like to donate via cash or check, please call (806) 792-1212 to drop off the donations. Step 6: Please share with your friends on Facebook, and join us for our many activities. For more details about Los Hermanos Familia and their programming, please visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org

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hile Halloween is said and W gone, many are now preparing for a celebration of the com-

munion of saints, those people we believe are in heaven, through good works and God's grace. All Saints' Day is celebrated the first day of November while All Souls' Day is celebrated November 2. All Saints' Day is a day Catholics offer prayers to those in purgatory. Both are related, but they are two separate celebrations. On All Saints' Day there's a call to live as saints, to remind all how they're supposed to live. On All Souls' Day, they're talking about all souls and asking God's mercy for them. They're talking about those people who have died before them, and their process of getting to heaven, through Christ ... It has its roots all the way back to the fourth century. It is on this day that the Book of the Dead is opened to allow parishioners to write the names of relatives to be remembered. The book is "placed near the al-

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tar" and "That's done all through November. It's an All Souls' tradition..." All Souls' Day is a commemoration of the faithfully departed and is observed primarily in the Catholic Church. Its origins date back to European folklore related to customs of veneration practiced worldwide through evens like the Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) or the Chinese Ghost Festival. To remember the departed, many cultures prepare meals for the souls of the dead, light candles or leave flowers on relatives' graves and some anoint tombstones with holy water or pour milk over them. All Souls' day is celebrated November second and if that day happens to fall on a Sunday, the Mass is of All Souls and Morning and Evening Prayer (Lauds and Vespers) for the Dead can be said while people participate. Each celebration touches on cultural beliefs about the spirit world, honoring the dead and feasts.

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‘Selena: The Series’ on Netflix HHS Unaware of Family Separation Pilot Takes on Tejano Superstar etflix N has been very

deliberate in their roll-out plans for their upcoming series based around the life of the late Tejano superstar Selena. It was last November that the streaming service gave us a brief teaser for the show, giving us our first glimpse at “Walking Dead” actress Christian Serratos, who is set to play Selena. But since then there’s been little movement until last week when another teaser, actually showing Serratos performing, hit the internet.

Now, the first official trailer is here and it’ll make you want to dance. This is the first attempt at a series documenting the life of the Tejano singer who was poised for an English-language crossover before her untimely death at the age of 23. In 1997 director Gregory Nava helmed the first biopic on the singer, “Selena,” starring Jennifer Lopez. Despite criticisms the movie received at the time for casting Puerto Rican actress Lopez in the role — Quintanilla Perez was Mexican-American — the film has become a classic and one of the most popular features directed by a Latino. “Selena: The Series” is also one of the few Selena-centric projects to receive the full blessing of Quintanilla Perez’s family. It’s unclear how much ground

“Selena: The Series,” overseen by creator and executive producer Moisés Zamora, will cover in its first nine episodes though it’s clear it will touch on her childhood performing in the band “Selena y Los Dinos,” as well as her close relationship with her father and manager, Abraham. Selena broke barriers as she rose to fame in the early 1990s. Many popular Tejano musicians were men and Quintanilla Perez was able to command respect both by MexicanAmericans as well as those living in Mexico. The singer’s life came to an end in 1995 when she was shot to death by the former president of her fan club. “Selena: The Series” drops on Netflix December 4. We can't wait!

However, ASJ is so much more than the tragic circumstances of Juan's life. The film traverses the difficult terrain of a story of illness with a graceful balance of laughter and celebration; as such, amidst the sadness and loss, emerges a story of transcendent love and unity. It is a film that demonstrates, time and again, the power of love to elevate even the most heartrending of circumstances. One of the many miracles the film demonstrates is the fact that his brother's diagnosis proved to be the catalyst that pulled filmmaker Ernesto Quintero out of a near-fatal, ten-year drug addiction. He describes the journey he hopes the film will take its viewers on: "It's a story that fills you with compassion for Juan and the challenges he experiences, and it's a powerful barometer for taking a look at your own life.” What also becomes apparent throughout the film is the utterly courageous nature of caregiving. A Clorox study review revealed that there are currently 66 million

caregivers in the nation; it is likely that either you are taking care of someone or you yourself are going to be taken care of. This concept is most powerfully personified in the film by Micaela Quintero, the family's matriarch, who at sixty-eight gave up her successful thirty-year flower shop in order to go back to school and obtain a Certified Nurse Assistant certificate which would allow her to best care for her son at home, full time. Additionally, her husband and five children also fulfill their roles as caregivers, as do close family friends; it's truly a gathering of heroes, Juan included. Ernesto, along with the Quintero family, are grateful that the film can now be seen by everybody on Amazon. The filmmaker sums up his message of hope: "Ultimately, it's my intention that you be left with an immense appreciation for your own life, for even the small moments of true connection or silliness, for the love of your family and a real gratitude and awareness of all the things that really matter in life."

A Sacred Journey: A Love Story

ilmmaker Ernesto Quintero's F remarkable documentary, A Sacred Journey (ASJ), will make you want to run home and hug your loved ones. In this heroic film, the camera glides into the complexities of a brother's devastating terminal diagnosis and the immense care from family and community that will be required to see him through the three years he was given to live. At 35, Juan Jose Quintero was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease), a ravaging disease that eventually renders patients completely immobile as the nerve cells that control muscle movement begin to die. ALS is still a mystery to the medical field, and as such, it is considered incurable.

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children was not told the Trump administration was intentionally separating parents and children at the border, even after an official asked why there was a surge in unaccompanied minors requiring care, says a report released Thursday by the House Judiciary Committee. In 2017, the administration launched a pilot program for separating migrant children and parents in El Paso, Texas. The program lasted about six months, during which time more than 1,100 children were separated from their parents, according to court documents. According to the House report, the Department of Health and Human Services, which provides care to migrant children, was concerned about the rising number of unaccompanied children that had been sent to it by Customs and Border Protection in the latter

half of 2017. In a December 2017 email cited by the report, then-Acting CBP Commissioner Kevin McAleenan told an HHS official who had asked about the surge, “You should have seen a change in the past 10 days or so.” The pilot program had just ended, which is why McAleenan told the HHS official he should’ve seen a change. McAleenan did not, however, tell the official that the months-long surge had been the result of intentional family separations. "Unbeknownst to HHS, CBP had been conducting a family separation pilot in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector that led to hundreds of separations," said the report. Lawyers responsible for reuniting separated families recently disclosed in court that they have been unable to find the parents of 545 children separated in the 2017 pilot program.

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LIFE CHAIN LUBBOCK: The Nurturing Center, held their event at 3303 66th Street, in Lubbock. Many stand with pro-life people throughout the world to honor the millions of lives lost to abortion, praying for people in crisis situations.

KOC CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT: Some members of the Knights of Columbus #11807 Council paused to take a photo. The funds of the event benefit their scholarship and church programs. Way to go men!

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Lisa Harper, widelysought-after author and p r e s e n t e r, will speak to women of the South Plains on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Lubbock’s First United Methodist Church Sanctuary. Harper will encourage attendees to grow in their faith despite changes brought on by a global pandemic and anxiety produced by an increasingly complicated world. Praised as a gifted communicator who has published 13 books, she will skillfully combine wit, authenticity and biblical wisdom to give her audience the coping skills necessary in order to replace anxiety with a calm joy. Pastor of Spiritual Formation, Dr. Shera Atkinson said, “Please come to this event. I really want people to experience the joy and the calm assurance that comes with God. We all need to laugh, we all need to be in community with one another, and we all need Lisa

Harper’s biblical wisdom so we can navigate the complexities of this world.” The seminar will begin promptly at 10 a.m. and conclude at 12:45 p.m. Harper will be assisted in worship sets by Associate Pastor, Rev. Auggie Aguilera, Director of Contemporary Music at First LBK. Cost is $40, snack included. Please register and pay online at fumc.com/lisa-harper. Contact Gloria Ashby at gashby@fumc. com or 806-763-4607 for questions. Registration and payment deadline is January 1, 2021 Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain procedures will be followed. Masks are highly encouraged, and the sanctuary will be filled to 25 percent of capacity. If the event is postponed due to COVID regulations, all who have signed up to attend will be notified by email You may either come on the new date or be refunded. Simply reply to the email. Dr. Atkinson said that a small number of scholarships are available. Call her office for more information at 806-7634607. To learn more about Lisa Harper, visit lisaharper.net.

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o Hope! You might be facN ing a situation that seems like there is no hope. Maybe it’s a rela-

tionship that looks like its never going to get back to health. The truth is some relationships will never change. Now, I believe that we can pray and stand strong and believe for change but the reason at times they do not isn’t a lack of faith. They don’t change sometimes because you can’t control what others do. God Himself doesn’t force people to change or even to serve Him. We all have free will. If God did force us to serve Him, it would go against His nature of Love and let’s face it God is love! It’s true that some people will refuse to change, it’s a choice and

all though you can’t get someone to change when they refuse to do so for the sake of the relationship. You still have a choice to not let it change you. Jesus said, “in this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer I have overcome the world”! You will overcome because he has overcome for you. Let His strength and peace become yours. It may not feel like it now, but this too shall pass. So live, love, persevere, and refuse to let someone else’s choice change you! Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

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Church Bulletins ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY: Catholic Charities is able to help families who have been directly impacted by COVID-19. If you have families who need assistance, please refer them to www. cclubbock.org to fill out an intake form at cclubbock.org/assistance. A case manager will call you to get additional information over the phone and via email. Out of safety for both staff and clients, no walk-ins are accepted. Families can also call (806)7658475 for assistance. SUPPORT FOR YOUR FAMILY: Catholic Charities Youth and Family department is still here to help families’ mental and emotional health. Case managers can help with family conflict, stress, anxiety and more. To be contacted by a case manager, fill out a form at cclubbock.org/ youth-and-families. JAMAICAS/FIESTAS RAFFLE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH in Slaton, Texas. Drawing on Dec. 12, 2020. $10 per ticket. Need not be present to win. RAFFLE ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH Stamford, Texas. Saturday, October 10, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. $5 per Ticket or a book of 3 for $10. Need not be present to win. Contact Sally Moreno @ (325) 725-2520. Or by email at stannschurch1@gmail.com TAMALE FESTIVAL OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH PLAINVIEW, November 6th. Tamales by the dozen, all day. Cash and carry, drive-thru, or call for delivery. THANKSGIVING/PRE-CHRISTMAS RAFFLE St. Isidore Church. Tickets on sale through November 22, $10. Contact: Andrew Cortez 559-8132 or Brad Yates: 254-733-2104 ONLINE MASS – Check www.catholiclubbock.org/Covid-19 for a listing. COUNSELING: Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by Marriage & Family Life Office, in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic. For appointment, call Dr. Nicole Springer at 806-7423074. DIVINE MERCY Chaplet online at https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/ devotions/novena PRAY THE ROSARY ONLINE at https://www.cathedralofmary.org/faithformation/resources/pray-the-rosary-online YOUTH MINISTRY WEBINARS: The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) has resources against racism, including a free webinar series on how to apply the USCCB's pastoral letter, "Open Wide Our Hearts" in a ministry context. Details: www.nfcym.org/open-wide-our-hearts

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Daylight Savings Time

all 2020 is officially here! F But many are asking now that summer

has officially left and the days are getting shorter by the minute – literally – one very important question: when does the time change and why? The history of daylight saving is tied to energy conservation. Switching to DST in the summer means more sunlight at night, which in turn means homes don't have to turn on lights as early.

According to the U.S. Government , that leads to energy and fuel savings. For most, we get to sleep late - an hour! So “fall back” with the end of Daylight Saving Time Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Until 2007, Daylight Saving Time ran from April to midOctober. But then Congress extended the period, making it three weeks earlier and one week later. Don't forget, and enjoy the extra hour.

H-E-B Ribbon Cutting: On Wednesday, Oct. 28, H-E-B opened its first store in the Hub City, a 122,000-square-foot store that will offer Lubbock residents a world-class shopping destination with a pledge to deliver unsurpassed freshness and quality at H-EB’s celebrated low prices.

En Aquellos Días…

leve a mi mama de paseo L en Nuevo México. Se iba a llegar el primer año de que había fallecido mi papa y no quise que mi mama estuviera sola. Ella nunca había estado en un hotel. Se encanto con las matas que tenían en la entrada. Nos registramos y nos dieron la llave de el cuarto. Le dije que teníamos el cuarto en el quinto piso y que íbamos a donde estaban las puertas dobles. Empecé a caminar para los elevadores cuando me detuvo del brazo y me dice: “Se te olvidaron los velices, hija.” Le explique que tenían alguien que los subían hasta el cuarto. Le gustó mucho el cuarto. Cuando bajamos para ir a cenar, tenían un “buffet” o podíamos ordenar de la mesa. Decidimos ir por la línea del “buffet”. Todo lo que le gustaba lo ponía en su plato cuando le dije que solo era un precio. Comimos muy augustas. Cuando acabamos me dice,

“Voy a llevar el plato para traer otro poco para llevar para el cuarto por si me da hambre más tarde.” Le explique que no podía llevar comida para el cuarto y dice,” Pero dijiste que era solo un precio.” En la mañana que nos levantamos, empezó a tender la cama y le dije que no era necesario y que alguien venía a limpiar el cuarto. Me dice: “Que irán a pensar, hija. Después te van a cobrar más.” Estuvimos cinco dias y para cuando nos venimos me dice que quisiera traerse los cocineros y las criadas. Después de ese viaje y la llevaba a comer a la cafetería Furrs, le recordaba del viaje en Nuevo México nos reíamos de aquellos dias.

H-E-B OPENS ITS FIRST STORE IN LUBBOCK: Employees of the new H-E-B store in Lubbock gathered for a photo after the ribbon cutting. This long-awaited store is part of H-E-B’s continued expansion into West Texas, where it has eight stores. Filled with some of the most modern amenities, innovations and features H-E-B offers, the vibrant location will offer distinctive features. H-E-B Lubbock will be open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs Veteran & Military Connection VETERAN'S DAY PARADE Sat., Nov. 7, 2020, line up starts at 8:30 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway, Ave. to the the Civic Center parking lot on Ave. M. This year's theme is "UNITED AS ONE." This year's grand marshalls are Purple Heart & VFW Members. Register at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/ veteran-s-day-parade

November is Military

Family Appreciation Month

ach year the President signs E a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month. MEET LUBBOCK COUNTY'S NEWEST DEPUTIES: Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

SPECIAL VISIT FROM SOME SPECIAL FIREFIGHTERS: Lubbock Fire Department visited the homes of the 3 winners with firemen and fire truck to congratulate the winners of a fire safety art contest sponsored by Lubbock Youth Leadership. Firefighters offered a presentation of fire safety and tasks to motivate the young artists. A special " THANKS " to Fire Stations 1 & 4 for mentoring and sharing their time with Lilah, Lindy, and Sabastian!

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This annual proclamation marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of the Military Family in which the Department of Defense and the nation will honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation's service members. Throughout the month of November, military families serving around the world are honored through a variety of observances and recognized for their commitment and the many contributions they make every day in support of the military and our nation. Efforts to recognize the sacrifices of the military family by Active, Guard, and Reserve leaders are being joined and supported by DoD or-

ganizations to include the Army Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency, and others. Community leaders, businesses, and military bases and posts are teaming up to recognize military families through special events such as: open houses, fun runs, family fun nights, and community dinners; discounts at MWR facilities, local business and sporting events; and special recognitions during community activities throughout the month of November. Contact your local MWR or Family Services offices to learn more about events scheduled in your area. And thank you o all families for your service and sacrifice from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Celebrate the 245th Marine Corps Birthday

he Marine Corps' Birthday will celebrated on Sunday, November 10th. This is the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corp. There are times throughout the year when veterans reflect on what it means to be a veteran, when they honor their fallen comrades on Memorial Day, or celebrate veterans on Veterans Day. However, the Marine Corps birthday brings leathernecks back to a time surrounded by their brothers and sisters.

For some Marines, it serves as more of a nostalgic day that reflects both Memorial Day and Veterans Day -- it's a time where Marines focus on their brothers in arms, remembering the good, and staring off into the distance as sorrow washes over them for all of their fellow Devil Dogs who gave their lives for our freedom. This Marine Corps birthday, reach out to Marines and let them know you appreciate them. Happy Birthday Marines from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR U.S. VETERANS, Spouses, and Families Tuesday, November 10, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Advice covers civil legal issues including: Child Support/Custody – Divorce – Veterans’ Benefits/Issues – Landlord/Tenant Matters – Wills/Estate Planning, Federal Tax Issues – Driver’s License Restoration – Expunctions. Contact Christina Richey at 806-763-4557, ext. 6010, to schedule an appointment. TSTC'S VETERAN SERVICES program allows area military veterans to take advantage of a scholarship opportunity to attend Texas State Technical College, visit https://www.tstc.edu/veterans PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598. VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ y Alla Life Chain 2020

A foundational goal of the Life Chain is to unite all Christian Young people participated in the event. clergy and Christian laity.

Some families like the Posadas, participate in the Life Chain Pro-lifers reminded the public that unborn lives matter event annually. too.

Every year on the 2nd Saturday of October Floydada Families enjoyed the festivities and all the pumpkins! celebrates being the pumpkin capital of the USA.

The pumpkins were huge and drew many families to The Peralez twins enjoyed the event and time with Floydada! family and friends,

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Special Olympics SO College Program

The SO College Program at Texas Tech is in its 3rd Through this program, students from across the Tech Competitions include Flag football, Volleyball, Soccer, They have seen about 60 Unified Partners come from year. Way to go! Campus partner with local Special Olympics Texas ath- and Basketball as well demo days in archery and sand across campus to play alongside our SOTX athletes. letes to compete. in Intramural Sports. volleyball. Congratulations!

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We voted! About half of Latino registered voters (54%) Guadalupe & Jackson ES received 1,000 books from The Figueroras took time to pose after they voted. The Red Hat Society submitted a photo of their disWay to rock the vote! played at this year's Pumpkin Trail co-sponsored by United and the Kellogs Foundation. say they are extremely motivated to vote this year! Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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EDWARD A. QUIRINO, 82, of Lubbock died October 14th. He was born August 13,1938 in Colorado City, Texas to Anacleto and Ignacia Quirino. He married Mary Narvaiz on March 5, 1960 in Lubbock. He moved his family in 1966 to Michigan City, Indiana, and in 1984, he and his wife Mary moved back to Lubbock. Edward was a devout Catholic and Parishioner at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lubbock and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member of LULAC and founded a council while in Indiana. He was a member of the American GI Forum where he often portrayed Pancho Clos. He was a floor covering installer for over 50 years and was a mentor to many in the flooring industry. He was an activist, and coached baseball in Lubbock, and Indiana. Edward, also known as ‘Lalo' to his friends and family. He cherished his family and kept in touch by phone. He cherished dancing with his wife and walking his dog Pingo. Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughter, Grace Quirino Gonzales (Sam) of Lubbock; son Will J. Quirino (Josephine) of Lubbock; Teo brothers and two sisters. Grandchildren include Nicolas Garza, Ashley Martinez, and Maria Sanders; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Parents Anacleto and Ignacia as well as brothers Carlos, Wlfred, Isaac, Anacleto, F.Xavier, Arturo, and sister Yvonne Lozano. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

Tomacita Ruiz, 84 of Lubbock was called to be with the Lord, October 3, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1936 in Anson, Texas to the late Martin Trevino (1983) and Tomasa Sanchez (1959). In September of 1957, Tomacita married Domingo Ruiz in Lubbock, Texas. He preceded her in death on July 21, 2004. She retired from Lubbock Independent School District. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah and witnessed until her passing. Survivors include her son; Roberto Ruiz and wife Marina of San Antonio; two grandsons; David Ruiz and Robert Ruiz Jr. of San Antonio; one granddaughter, Yvonne Ruiz of Lubbock; two great grandchildren

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VALENTINA RAMIREZ, 81 of Lubbock died October 15, 2020. She was born on February 10, 1939 in Jarrell, Texas to the late Apolonio and Concepcion Brito and was a devout Catholic by faith. She married Luis Ramirez in Lubbock. Survivors include her husband Luis Ramirez; sons Pete (Mary) Mata of Carlise and Celso Mata both of Lubbock; Daughters Maggie Moreno, Guadalupe Mata of San Antonio, Angie Perez (Bobby) of Arlington, Estella Moreno (Anthony) of Washington, and Rosario Rodriguez (Isidro) of Lubbock; a brother Jose Brito of Anton; 19 grandchildren; 35 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; sons Martin Mata and Frank Mata; a daughter Santos Mata; brothers Fernando Brito and Juan Brito. MARIO Y. CHACON, 68 of Lubbock died October 6, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1952 in Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Ysabel and Juana Chacon and was Catholic. Mario worked as a farmer and in construction for many years. He loved cooking and BBQing. Survivors include his sons; Mario Jr. and Anthony Chacon of Lubbock; daughter, Jessica Jordan of Lubbock; one brotherand two sisters; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters Jesus Manuel Chacon, Gabriel Chacon, Eliodro Chacon, Ernestina Solis, and Trini Chacon. CRYSTAL ANN YEPE, 25, was born May 3, 1995 in Lubbock to Jose & Nancy Yepe. She graduated from Springboard Academics and was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her children and family. In the afternoon of October 3, 2020, Crystal Ann Yepe was taken from this earth much sooner than ever expected. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Gary Francis; her two sons, Jabryih Francis, Jabradn Francis both of Lubbock, her daughter, Jazzayy Francis of Lubbock; her parents, Jose & Nancy Yepe of Lubbock; two brothers, Joseph Yepe, Jose Tellez both of Lubbock; three sisters, Eloisa Villarreal of Dallas, Lisa Marie Yepe, Alexandra Guadalupe Yepe both of Lubbock.

DOMINGO PEREZ, 61, passed away on October 24, 2020. He was born August 16, 1959 in Lubbock, Texas to Apolinar M. Perez and Cecilia R. Aguilar. He was employed at McLane High Plains for 17 years. Domingo is survived by his sisters Norma Perez and Irene Perez; his niece Consuelo C. Perez; and his nephews Apolinar A. Perez, Christopher Padilla, and Kevin Perez. He is preceded in death by his sister Consuelo Perez and brother Antonio Aguilar, Jr.

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

ROSA EMMA LUERA passed away on October 24, 2020. She was born January 2, 1936 in Laredo, Texas to the late Felix and Cresencia Salinas. She married Timoteo Luera on September 10, 1955 in Lubbock Texas. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband; daughter, Sylvia (Bruce); sons Tim (Anna), Jaime (Rosalinda), Felix and Chris; sister, Chelo Guajardo (Robert); eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; special friends Chela Luera and Mercedes Molina. She was preceded in death by infant sister, Belia Salinas; sisters, Olivia Villarreal and Delia Luera; brother, Raul Salinas; and grandchild Felipe Arcidez.

GLORIA RODRIGUEZ, 55, of Lubbock was born November 11, 1964 in Lubbock to Fabian Rodriguez & Irma Trevino. After receiving her diploma, Gloria became a certified nurse’s aide and worked as such for many years. She had a kind heart and a love for family that makes her memory one that will last forever in the hearts of her family. On the evening of October 16, 2020, Gloria Rodriguez was called from this earth. Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Robert Lee McCoy, Randy McCoy both of Lubbock; a daughter, Cassandra Viera of Houston; four brothers, Casiano Reyna of Houston, Fabian Rodriguez Jr., Joe Manuel Rodriguez all of Lubbock, Fabian Rodriguez of Brownfield; four sisters, Yolanda Guillon of Chicago, Leticia Rodriguez. Eperanza Rodriguez, Samantha Reyes all of Lubbock; and nine grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Rodriguez, Milly Rodriguez. M I C H A E L CHANCE CUEVAS, of Shallowater, TX, was born in Lubbock, TX on April 1, 1986, to Joe and Laura Cuevas who survive him. Michael went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 21, 2020 at the age of 34 years. He is also survived by his loving wife, Michelle Christine Garza-Cuevas, and two children Natalie and David Cuevas, sister, Malorie Cuevas, brother, Mitchell Cuevas and his wife Jessica, and grandparents, Louis and Lupe Cuevas.

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4

JOHN LUIS HERNANDEZ, 46, of Lubbock died October 12, 2020. He was born on July 22, 1974 to Jessie Cantu Hernandez and Mary Hernandez. He was a graduate of Monterey High School and a dedicated caregiver in the MHMR field. John loved to cook, especially BBQ. He was a talented woodworker. He loved rock and roll. However, Johns best times were being with his family. Survivors include his mother; Mary Hernandez, three daughters; Esmeralda Hernandez of Friona, Abigail Hernandez and Zabrailei Hernandez both of Lubbock; two brothers; Jessie Hernandez and Bobby Ray Hernandez both of Lubbock; three sisters, Tracey Lee Hernandez of Lubbock, Julie Hernandez of Friona and Monica R. Balli of Kansas; eight nephews and nine nieces; and three great nieces.He is preceded in death by his father Jessie Cantu Hernandez Sr. and by his maternal grandparents Ernestina Chapa Benitez and Leonard Alcorta Benitez.

Margarita Otero

February 26, 1942 ~ November 24, 2019

Our borrowed time with you has come and gone. We can't believe we are celebrating a year without your smile, hugs, love and delicious cakes. We miss you dearly momma!! Love, John Otero and family

In Remembrance of Alcario "Chayo" & Mary Lou "La Guera" Garcia

The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again. Always in our hearts, Marina, Suzy, Socorro, Alcario Jr., Mary Lou, and Ismael

In Loving Memory Sabino Gonzalez

1929 – 2017 ~ Husband of Vera

Dan Gonzalez

1955 – 2020 ~ Father of Sydney

So many beautiful memories you both left in our hearts. Such gentle, friendly, and loving personalities, and who could forget those smiles! God said, “The command I give you is this: that you love one another”. Sabino and Dan lived their lives by it. We love you – gone but never forgotten. ~ Vera, Dee, Sandy and Mike

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Pedro Jesus Sulaica

It has been a year since you have passed away. It's still so hard to believe you are gone. We miss you so much and think of you every day. Sending you hugs and kisses. In loving memory of my amazing Dad and grandpa. We love you, daddy. Diana Caraveo NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.

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Preparing for Día de Acción de Gracias Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26 What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Pie?

Make a Personalized Turkey Card

It’s easy so give it a try. Here is a sample of what it looks like. Here's what you'll need: 1) Construction Paper (Multi-Colored, Including Brown) 2) Glue Stick 3) Child-Safe Scissors 4) Pencil/or Crayon 5) Black Marker First, trace your hand on a piece of brown construction paper. Cut out the traced handprint to form the turkey body. Next, trace multi-colored paper, cut out, and then glue onto the front, or in between the existing brown traced fingers. Cutout a yellow beak, red beard, and a wing and glue to the body. Using the black marker color in the eye. You can add names and use as a place card.

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Latino Lubbock Magazine "¡Que Vivan los Veteranos!" Vol. 14, Issue 11, November 2020

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