Volume 12, Issue 3, March/marzo 2019

Volume 13, Issue 3, March/marzo 2019

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On the Cover

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“Our separate struggles are really one–a struggle for freedom, for dignity and for humanity... We are together with you in spirit and in determination that our dreams for a better tomorrow will be realized,” - Martin Luther King, Jr. sent this message to Cesar E. Chavez in 1966 in a telegram that acknowledged his work

"Nuestra cultura, nuestro héroe"

Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover features art by Ernesto Yerena a Mexican-American artist, known for his prints depicting his frustrations with the oppression in his community as well as creating work in solidarity with the community in the defense of dignity and rights. I thought the cover was appropriate as we celebrate Cesar E. Chavez's birthday. Some may view the symbols as controversial, but in the words of Chavez, " Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures." Let us never be fearful of preserving our history and the scars from battles we have had to endure. Read more about Chavez and Ernesto in this month's issue.

and detailed why they were allies.

Dicho

"Cuando hay para carne, es vigilia."

"When there's money for meat, it's Friday in Lent."

Meaning that when something yearned for is finally obtained, the opportunity to benefit from it is already gone.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

March/marzo

Billy Smith 3/1 Casey Gonzales 3/2 Nancy Fish 3/2 Steve Zapata 3/2 Amanda Beltran

3/2 Casiano (Casey) Gonzales 3/2 Donna Flores 3/2 Dominic J Salinas

3/2 Mary Garcia 3/2 Melissa Johnson 3/2 J.R. Castilleja 3/3 Irene Wheat 3/3 Edmond Turner 3/3 Toni Price 3/3 Kim Mansion 3/3 Julia Casas 3/3 Jacob Hernandez 3/3 Andrew Castilleja 3/3 Kalie Santiago 3/3 Jacob Bocanegra 3/3 Kimberly Salinas

3/3 Jessica Diaz 3/4 Rebecca Champion 3/4 Charlie Rodriguez 3/4 Greg Sanchez 3/5 Nathynial Garza 3/5 Victor Olivarez 3/6 Patricia Ybarra 3/6 Chloe Vasquez 3/6 Crystal Lomas 3/6 Dylan Martinez 3/7 George Sulaica 3/7 Marcus Garza 3/7 Victoria Loera Esquibel 3/7 Phillip Bustillos 3/7 Abigail Jefferies 3/7 Bethany R. Cortinas 3/7 Justin Samuel Sanchez 3/7 Marina Garcia 3/8 Kevin Bustillos 3/8 Julian Escamilla 3/8 Leticia L. De Larrosa 3/8 Justin Cole Martinez 3/8 Alice Day Huey 3/8 Juanita Lujan 3/8 Letticia Martinez 3/8 Monsignor Ben Kasteel 3/8 Joe L Beltran

3/9 Paul A Beltran

3/9 Rosalinda Portillo

3/9 Destiny Alvarado 3/9 Philip Bustillos 3/9 Eric Z. Madrigal 3/9 Belen Nunez 3/10 Joshua Garcia 3/10 Michael Piseno 3/10 Alexzandra Cristan 3/11 Deacon Juan Cavazos 3/11 Joseph Ortiz

3/11 Betty Rodriguez 3/12 Samantha Lee 3/12 Michael A. De Larrosa 3/12 Antonio Calzadias 3/12 Meliza Martinez 3/12 Ronnie Montez 3/13 Paul Olivarez 3/13 Gabrielle Solia Castillo 3/13 Maya Diaz 3/13 Michael Reyes 3/13 Beatrice Rodela 3/14 Flavia Puente 3/14

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Contents

March/marzo

Anisa Beltran

3/14 Sara Placencia 3/14 Tabithia Cantu Bryan 3/15 Liliana Mendez 3/15 Miranda Rodriguez 3/15 Tabitha Cantu Bryan 3/15 Jessica Coronado 3/15 C.V. Rodriguez Garcia 3/16 Ashley Michelle Castilleja 3/16 Arnold Gonzales 3/16 Minga Gaytan 3/16 Lillie Martinez 3/17 Shirley Rena 3/17 Marky Calzadias 3/17 Jaramya Montez

3/17 Alexus Briones 3/17 Juanita Briseno 3/17 Lorena Vidales Gutierrez 3/17 Amelia Guzman 3/18 Amanda Hernandez 3/18 Dorothy Tavarez 3/18 Daniel Ryan Martinez 3/18 Josephine Lovato 3/19 Felipe Garcia 3/19 Eddie Garcia 3/19 Pamela Barrera 3/19 Ofelia Gonzalez 3/20 Jessica Phasana 3/20 David Castro 3/20 Juan Carlos Flores 3/20 Father Ernesto Lopez 3/20 Benito Mojica 3/21 Toni Erevia 3/21 Jennifer Vidaurre 3/21 Fred Montez 3/21 Margie Olivarez 3/21 Myah Marie Santoyo 3/22 Juan O. Martinez 3/22 Lillian Garcia 3/22 Angelina Servin 3/22 Jamie R. Madrigal 3/22 Alicia Alvarez 3/23 Maria del Carmen Cavazos 3/23 Jesse Castilleja 3/23 Andrew Almaraz

3/24 Josie Fernandez 3/24 Juan Gabriel Castillo 3/24 Carlos Casarez 3/24 Gilbert Carrizales 3/24 Jose J. Martinez 3/25 Mary Alvarez 3/25 J.J. Juan Jose Luera Urrutia 3/25 Nora M. Marquez 3/25 Jayden Brody Cavazos 3/25 Xavier Rodriguez 3/25 Nevaeh Angel Perez 3/25 Janie Llanas 3/26 Ian DeAnda 3/27 Cydnie Fernandez 3/27 Daniel Bocanegra 3/27 Larkin Martinez 3/27 SanJuanita Valenciano 3/28 Debby Castilleja Alaniz 3/28 Jeremiah Ramirez 3/28 London Gracie Dixon

3/29 Paul Castro Jr. 3/29 Monica Cantu 3/29 Jason Garza 3/29 Mary Salinas 3/30 Carylon Veretto 3/31

Word from the Publisher Political

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Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

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Education/Youth

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Women's History Month

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Kid's Page 23

Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Memorials

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"Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professionalism, cultural understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and creating dialogue."

Alíviate pronto... Get well soon Our Prayers are with you

Tomas Licon Andy Cognasi Robert Lugo Silvia Guzman Maria Posadas

Coach Edward Hernandez Lupe Ramirez Mary Ann Garcia Manuel Posadas Adilynn Rodriguez

Abby Martinez Ray Carrillo Rosario Smith Patricial Tuthill Frances Hernandez

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Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora

Querídos lectores... s we embark on spring and the Lenten A season, as well as begin to anticipate Easter there is no doubt it is a time for spiritual

renewal. Spring brings the promise of refreshment. Spring also happens to be one of my favorite seasons and the time when I reflect on people whom I loved and who have passed.

One of those individuals was my grandfather Don Juan Martinez. He lived next door to me.

And during this season he began to work in his yard - planting flowers, removing the debris, and scalping the yard to allow for new grass to come in.

I remember the spring flowers, especially the Crocus, which were rare to see in other yards, and that also confirmed to me that Spring was here. His yard was one of the most attractive on the block - he had patience, vision, and commitment to hard work thus resulting in that.

He would sit on the grass and would begin to remove unwelcome dandelions one by one, of which I now save for tea and for salads, but remember that I would often sit there with him and help. As I worked alongside him, we would talk. He would share dichos, old stories, and, give unsolicited advice. And through the discussions, he would reference to God and credit Him for all good and also explain that even the obstacles in life were part of learning.

He especially reaffirmed why I had to always be fair, just, and true to my convictions. I didn't always understand, I was young and naive.

However today, those lessons make perfect sense - Become What You Were Created to Be. On that note, this year in our efforts to celebrate great American hero César E. Chávez we are working with many to instill pride in Chavez's legacy. We believe that it is a legacy that we must encourage, and, an opportunity to begin to pass the torch, and build interest from the younger community. We hope that your group will make plans to participate in the 20th Annual César E. Chávez March that will be held March 30, 2019, and we pray that much like the efforts of Chávez it will be deemed peaceful and symbolic.

March is significant in many ways. This is the month that we celebrate Women's History. Latinas have really stepped up to the plate in our community, and it is important to pay homage to that contribution. I've been blessed to have many role models, and share the wisdom and spirit of many of those women.

WAlso, we are now accepting nominations for the Adelante Awards.

Recognize Hispanic men that standout and are committed to family, community, careers and making our community a better place. Read more details on this page, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org As you can see, there are many items of interest in this month's issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine. We are so proud of the achievements of many Latino's from our community, and we hope that you will take the time to read through and read the stories, and help celebrate their successes, retirement, etc.

Finally, we are experiencing many changes in our community, state and nationally. This is the time that Latinos must step up and be heard, get involved and informed on current issues, to assure that your family is happy, healthy, educated, and valued. That said, I remind you of important voter registration deadlines and voting dates around the corner!

Moreso, please note that we are changing our physical location and will only be meeting by appointment only until we are situated.

Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We are grateful to have 100,000 readers monthly.

Please continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. 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 en mayo y siempre! ¡Happy Spring, Feliz primavera!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock”

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2019 Adelante Awards

Calling for Nominations

os Hermanos Familia of L Lubbock is now accepting nominations for the 5th Annual

“Adelante Awards,” a recognition program that will showcase and honor Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts.

Thirteen individuals will be selected in the following categories: Education, Medical, Business Owner, Professional, First Responder, Military/Veteran, Church, Civic/Volunteer, Media, Arts & Entertainment, Athlete/ Athletics Supporter, College Young Adult, and Youth.

In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others. This year, the recipient of this award will be presented to Julio Llanas, entrepreneur and businessman.

Members of the community

can submit a nomination for an individual in the respective category, and an independent, anonymous panel of judges will determine the recipients.

The 5th Annual Adelante Awards & Recognition Banquet showcasing and honoring the recipients will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019.

The Adelante Award program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia a local nonprofit established in 2008.

The event will be co-chaired

by Christy Martinez-Garcia & Frank Garcia.

"By promoting Hispanic male leadership in the Lubbock

community, Los Hermanos Familia believes it will help strengthen families. More so, as a community it is important to recognize these men who are blazing the trails for others," said Martinez-Garcia.

They invite the public to consider nominating individuals from their organization, business, workplace, or church communities whom they believe deserve such recognition.

O n line nominations can be made at www. loshermanosfamilia.org.

To be a sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 792-1212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

for 37 years in various capacities but always with an emphasis on education. He served as the Director of Project Upward Bound for 10 years where he counseled and encouraged hundreds of young people to continue their education at the postsecondary level. He also served as the Director of the Texas Tech University System, Office of Equal Employment Opportunities and, at that time, he was the one of the highest ranking Hispanics

in the Chancellor’s Office. Julio retired from Texas Tech in 2008.

At 23, he begin to invest in ental properties.

His business continues to grow each year starting with four properties in 1974 and by 2016, he owned 250 rental properties. He has sold many of his properties to spend more time with his family, and continues to contribute to his community by providing affordable housing and providing scholarships to deserving individuals.

LHF congratulates Julio Llanas and encourages the public to nominate individuals n the 13 categories online at www. loshermanosfamilia.org.

To be a sponsor or for ticket information, please visit www. loshermanosfamilia.org.

Julio Llanas to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

os Hermanos Familia (LHF) L of Lubbock is proud to announce that Julio Llanas, a lo-

cal businessman and entrepreneur will be the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at the 5th Annual Adelante Awards.

The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others. This is the only award that is provided by the LHF board.

Llanas worked at Texas Tech

OUR OBJECTIVE “Strengthening Families, Building Community” Join our efforts and become a member today.

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies SWAP TILL YOU DROP, March 6,13,20,27, 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Bring your gently used items and swap with others, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY, March 14, 1 pm, Ages 50+, Free, Refreshments served, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY, March 14, 1:30 pm, Ages 50+, Free, Refreshments served, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY, March 15, 10 am, Ages 50+, Free, Refreshments served, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Friday, March 15, 2019, at 6:30 to 9 p.m at Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG) Parish, 1120 52nd St. Cost is $10 per family benefitting scholarship for incoming freshmen going to college. For more info, contact OLG Parish Council.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY, March 16, 10 am, Ages 50+, Free, Refreshments served, Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th Street.

SIMMONS GARAGE SALE, March 23, 9 am-2 pm, Free, All Ages, One person’s junk is another person’s treasure.

Rent a booth for $10 and get rid of reusable unwanted items. Deadline for booth rental is 3/20 by 5 pm, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

HODGES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, March 30, 9 am-2 pm, Free, All Ages, One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. Rent a booth for $10 and get rid of reusable unwanted items. Deadline for booth rental is 3/27 by noon, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, March 30, 9 am-2 pm, Free, All Ages, One person’s junk is another person’s treasure.

Rent a booth for $10 and get rid of reusable unwanted items. Deadline for booth rental is 3/20 by 5 pm, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street.

HAW ANNUAL GALA The Hispanic Association of Women will hold their gala on March 30, 2019. For tickets and sponsorships contact: Britni Hernandez, (806) 781-2824.

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.

FREE LEGAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud.

Call 763-4557 or (800) 933-4557 or visitlanwt.org for more info.

Our Museum Turns 90!

hat defines a great muW seum? More specifically, what defines a great university

museum? As the Museum of Texas Tech University turns 90 this year, it is timely to reflect on how we evolve the Museum to meet the needs of the community and the university.

In 1929, a group of people gathered to form a museum for this part of Texas. They created the Plains Museum Society, later to become the Texas Museum Association, and today the Museum of Texas Tech University Association. These folks saw value in the material heritage of West Texas. But the Museum really began with people, as much as it did things. Great museums today recognize that they are FOR someone as much as they are ABOUT something.

The Museum fused with the then Texas Technological College in the mid-1930s. Its first physical presence was in what is now called Holden Hall on the university campus. William Curry Holden was the

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PERDONAMOS Muchas cosas pasan y, es muy triste cuando un sacerdote hace mal. Nosotros perdonamos. Sí, un católico hace algo malo, perdónalo. Y, hacemos todo para olvidar.

Además, esperamos lo mejor en el futuro.

Eso es todo lo que tengo que decir. Que Dios los ayude.

Ben Rodriguez

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Museum’s first direcOur collections now tor. That location was number over eight milcentral to campus, but lion objects spanning hard to get to for the art, history, clothing community, and was and textiles, anthrosoon much too small. pology and archaeIn 1970, under uniology, paleontology, versity president and the living fauna of Grover Murray, the Texas and surrounding Museum opened at regions. The Museum its current location on is almost certainly the 4th Street. New wings most multidisciplinary have been added university museum in over time, often with Gary Morgan PhD America. the support of two of Back to my opening Lubbock’s great treaquestion. I think that sures – The CH Foundation three things define quality in and Helen Jones Foundation. a university museum. Firstly, We now operate the Museum, it must function to the highest Moody Planetarium, Natural museum standards. The MuseScience Research Laboratory um of Texas Tech is accredited (a research facility of nation- with the American Alliance of al importance for its wildlife Museums, and only about 5% studies), and Lubbock Lake of US museums hold that acLandmark. The Landmark is creditation. Secondly, it should one of the most important ar- be actively training college stuchaeological sites in the USA, dents. The Museum supports documenting 12,000 years of the studies of students across human occupation, and protect- many disciplines, and manages ing 330 acres of restored short the Heritage and Museum Scigrass prairie. ences graduate program that is

preparing the next generations of museum professionals. And thirdly, the university museum should be a point of engagement between the campus and the community. We are developing more and more products that engage audiences with the extraordinary research and creativity of TTU faculty and students.

We have been envisioning our future over the next 90 years.

Later this year we aim to reveal some of our hopes and dreams.

We will be talking with you about what you want from your Museum. Because while our collections are invaluable treasures, we are a facility that serves the community. And our hopes and dreams need to reflect yours.

Gary Morgan PhD is the Executive Director Museum of Texas Tech University, Professor of Practice, Heritage and Museum Sciences.

Carta Abierta

LEARN OBJECTIVELY RE: Ms. Saenz’s article of February 2019 “Build up others-Instead of Tearing Each Other Down” I understand and appreciate her difficulties as a youth. I was, however, disappointed that she chose to do that very thing when she included the Covington incident in her thesis. It is apparent that she did not see the entire incident, only the short clip. In fact, the “Black Israeli” Jewish group and Ms. Phillips’ group were the instigators. The entire video cleared the students and even showed them to be a model of decorum.

Their own administrator even apologized after seeing the full video. (No one has apologized or reacted). As she matures, I trust that Ms. Saenz will learn to collect all facts and learn objectively.

Clyde L. Reams PRAYERS FOR UNITY Praying for our country seems to be more important each day. For unity, understanding and for patience. Also, I pray for our leaders including the president. May we find common ground and never look away from those in need. Also, thank you for the folks who put together Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Blessings, Charles Montez

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THANK YOU For all you do beyond the pages of your publication - THANK YOU! Your help to promote our event truly made a difference and we felt so blessed that you also placed our event on your beautiful website and social media pages! THANK YOU AGAIN! You're Appreciated, John G. LLM FOR ALL AGES I'm learning how to use a computer and I'm 67. Since I started I have found your website. I couldn't believe I've been missing this. The pictures are beautiful and there is so much more info on top of what I already find. Don't know how ya'll do it but keep up the good work. Now that I'm retired I have more time to enjoy your paper.

I hope to learn to use the camera and the Facebook and the pictures that I can share with my kids who live out of town.

It's never too late to learn. Thank you for also including news that my whole family can use. My grands love it because they say there is stuff for them. My grown kids love it because they find stuff. And then I love it because I find stuff and I'm older or as my grandson said I'm like a fine wine that has matured. We love Latino Lubbock Mag. Thank you again.

COMFORT FROM LLM Sometimes you gotta turn off the TV and the social media and appreciate the silence. For some reason the news stresses me out, but I wanted to thank you for Latino Lubbock because I feel comfort when I read it. It's also something I can share with my family and my grand kids. I've learnt lots and they are always surprised when I can share info with them. I appreciate the goodness of your publication and thank Christy and her staff for making a difference.

Sending prayers and blessings, Loli Ramirez

Rosa Martinez

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PROGRAM: WATER QUALITY - TPDES INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER PERMIT FOR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION

Comisión De Calidad Ambiental Del Estado De Texas

AVISO DE LA SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR PARA EL PERMISO DEL SISTEMA DE ELIMINACION DE DESCARGAS DE CONTAMINANTES DE TEXAS (TPDES) PARA AGUAS RESIDUALES INDUSTRIALES RENOVACIÓN PERMISO NO. WQ 0004599000 SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR. Cuidad de Lubbock, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457 ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ) una renovación para autorizar la propiedad municipal de recreo del Lago Jim Bertram Sistema. Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ) para renovar el Permiso No. WQ0004599000 (EPA I.D. No. TX 0125679) del Sistema de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes de Texas (TPDES) para autorizar la ciudad de Lubbock, la descarga de aguas residuales tratadas en un volumen que no sobrepasa un flujo promedio diario de 3,000,000 galones por día. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el 15 de Augusto de 2018.

La planta está ubicada en La facilidad está ubicada en el North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, entre los limites del cuidad de Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas. La ruta de descarga es del sitio de la planta a La facilidad está ubicada en el North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, entre los limites del cuidad de Lubbock, en el Condado de Lubbock, Texas. El efluente tratado es descargado al Coquistador Lake; y desde allí al Llano Estacado Lake; de allí a Yellow House Draw, de allí a Comancheria Lake; de allí a Yellow House Draw; de allí a North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River; de allí a Mackenzie Park Lake, y desde allí hacia a North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River; de allí a Dunbar Historical Lake; desde allí hacia North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, y desde allí a Buffalo Springs Lake; desde allí a Lake Ransom Canyon; desde allí a North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, y desde allí a Double Mountain Fork Brazos River en el Segmento No. 1241 de la Cuenca del Rio Brazos. Los usos no clasificados de las aguas receptoras son elevados usos de la vida acuática para Conquistador Lake, Llano Estacado Lake, Yellow House Draw, y Comancheria Lake en el Segmento No. 1241 de la Cuenca del Río Brazos River. Los usos no clasificados de las aguas receptoras son elevados usos de la vida acuática para Conquistador Lake, Llano Estacado Lake, Yellow House Draw, y Comancheria Lake. Los usos designados para el Segmento No. 1241 son elevados y la vida acuática uso en contacto con la recreación.

El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha completado la revisión técnica de la solicitud y ha preparado un borrador del permiso. El borrador del permiso, si es aprobado, establecería las condiciones bajo las cuales la instalación debe operar. El Director Ejecutivo ha tomado una decisión preliminar que si este permiso es emitido, cumple con todos los requisitos normativos y legales. La solicitud del permiso, la decisión preliminar del Director Ejecutivo y el borrador del permiso están disponibles para leer y copiar en La solicitud para el permiso está disponible para leerla y copiarla en copiar en la Biblioteca Mahon, 1306 9th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79403. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía 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=33.618611&lng=-101.798611&zoom=13&type=r COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud.

El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ realiza una reunión pública si

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(continuado - PERMISO NO. WQ 0004599000) el Director Ejecutivo determina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo pide. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos. A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, la respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviados por correo a todos los que presentaron un comentario público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado.

PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad/actividad con respecto a la instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios; y la declaración "[Yo/ nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado". Si presenta la petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; identificar el nombre y la dirección de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la información indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; explicar cómo y porqué el miembro sería afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo.

Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier petición para reconsideración o 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 del agua que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios.

La Comisión otorgará solamente una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso sobre los hechos reales disputados del caso que son pertinentes y esenciales para la decisión de la Comisión sobre la solicitud. Además, la Comisión sólo otorgará una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso sobre los asuntos que fueron presentados antes del plazo de vencimiento y que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si ciertos criterios se cumplen, la TCEQ puede actuar sobre una solicitud para renovar un permiso para descargar aguas residuales sin proveer una oportunidad de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

ACCIÓN DEL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO. El Director Ejecutivo puede emitir una aprobación final de la solicitud a menos que exista un pedido antes del plazo de vencimiento de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o se ha presentado un pedido de reconsideración. Si un pedido ha llegado antes del plazo de vencimiento de la audiencia o el pedido de reconsideración ha sido presentado, el Director Ejecutivo no emitirá una aprobación final sobre el permiso y enviará la solicitud y el pedido a los Comisionados de la TECQ para consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión.

LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Ademas, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una or mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos de el solicitante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado especifico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envia por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ. Todos los comentarios escritos del público y los pedidos una reunión deben ser presentados durante los 30 días después de la publicación del aviso a la Oficina del Secretario Principal, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or por el internet a www.tceq.texas.gov/about/ comments.html. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información personal que usted proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física pasarán a formar parte del registro público de la Agencia.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA TCEQ. Si necesita más información en Español sobre esta solicitud para un permiso o el proceso del permiso, por favor llame a El Programa de Educación Pública de la TCEQ, sin cobro, al 1-800-687-4040. La información general sobre la TCEQ puede ser encontrada en nuestro sitio de la red: www.tceq.texas.gov.

También se puede obtener información adicional del Cuidad de Lubbock a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando a Craig Henderson al (806) 775-3223.

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Politics

Judge Orders Texas to Stop Removing Voters From Rolls

BY SUZANNE GAMBOA

federal judge declared there is no A widespread voter fraud as he took steps to block Texas officials

BRING OUT YOUR BEST: LULAC #263 honored community members. They gave plaques to their keynote speaker,Ken. In addition, Minerva Alaniz was named 2019 Member of the Year. Gilbert Flores received the Lifetime Achievement award; Janie Gallegos received the President's award; and their emcee Emilio Abeyta. Not Pictured are Rudy Rosales who received the Community Leader award; and the Rev. Martin Pina received appreciation for his service. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Voting Sates to Remember

he Lubbock County T Commissioners approved the dates, locations and times for voting

in the May 4 election.

The county’s $99.6 million bond election for road projects will be on the ballot and are the main topic for voters.

While other cities and school districts in the county will be having elections, details will be available in the coming weeks.

To last day to register to vote in

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the May 4 election is April 4. Early Voting by Personal Appearance will be Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

The last day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) is Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

And the last day to Receive Ballot by Mail is Saturday, May 4, 2019 (Election Day) at 7 p.m. (unless a late-arriving deadline applies). For more information visit www.votelubbock.org .

Fechas de Votación

os comisionados del condado de lubbock aprobaron las fechas, los lugares y los tiempos para votar en las elecciones de mayo de 4 Las elecciones de bonos de 99.6 millones de dólares del condado para proyectos de carreteras estarán en la votación y son el tema principal para los votantes.

Mientras que otras ciudades y distritos escolares del condado tendrán elecciones, los detalles estarán disponibles en las próximas semanas.

Hasta el último día para registrarse para

votar en las elecciones de mayo de 4 es el 4. de abril la votación anticipada por apariencia personal será lunes, abril de 22 a martes, 30 de abril de 2019.

El último día para solicitar la votación por correo (recibido, no matasellos) es martes, 23 de abril de 2019.

Y el último día para recibir la votación por correo es sábado, 4 de mayo de 2019 (día de las elecciones) A LAS 7 HORAS (a menos que se aplique un plazo de llegada tardía). Para más información visite www.votelubbock.org.

from removing people from voter rolls or making them prove they are U.S. citizens.

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery ruled Wednesday that the state “created this mess” and ordered officials in the 18 counties named as defendants not to remove anyone from the voter registration rolls without his approval.

“As Robert Fulghum taught in ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,’ always put things back where we found them and clean up our own messes,” the judge said in his order.

He also ordered acting Texas Secretary of State David Whitley to advise officials in the rest of the 254 counties to also not remove anyone from the lists without the court’s approval.

The federal judge slammed Whitley

and his botched attempt to identify ineligible voters, saying the state officials came up with a solution “inherently paved with flawed results.”

Whitley and his staff burdened “perfectly legal, naturalizedAmericans” with “ham-handed and threatening correspondence, which did not politely ask for information, but rather exemplifies the power of government to strike fear and anxiety and to intimidate the least powerful among us,” the judge wrote.

Civil rights groups, Latino organizations and lawmakers who had sounded the alarm over Whitley's investigation hailed the judge's decision.

In a news release, Whitley's office had announced it had identified 95,000 suspected ineligible voters, some 58,000 of whom had possibly voted illegally.

President Donald Trump had seized on the state’s declaration, using it to renew unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.

The Texas secretary of state’s office soon had to walk back that declaration as it began to discover that the list contained names of people who were legal residents when they obtained their driver’s licenses but had since become citizens. The state had used drivers’ license records to cross-check voter rolls, but there is no requirement for non-citizens to update their status with the driver’s license office until their license expires.

“This action by the secretary of state was irresponsible,” Thomas Saenz, president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, which represented some of the defendants, told NBC News on Wednesday. “It was undertaken as a result of the high levels of Latino participation in the 2018 election.”

Whitley is awaiting confirmation of his nomination as secretary of state but Texas media outlets say he may not have enough backing from Democrats to be confirmed.

sidestep our Constitution to waste billions of taxpayer money on a monument to intolerance.

The national emergency declaration is a fabrication the president has built on misinformation and fear mongering. All the information and facts available, including data from his own administration and a bipartisan declaration from security experts, contradict the president’s rhetoric and make clear this is a blatant stunt.

We need real solutions. There is an

imperative for Congress to modernize our immigration system and address the humanitarian situation at the southern border in a manner that is in keeping with our American values and ideals. Sadly, the president’s actions fail the American people on all those counts.”

UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.

UnidosUS Supports Resolution to Terminate "Trump’s Fake Emergency Declaration"

nidosUS (formerly NCLR) U President and CEO, Janet Murguía, issued the following statement in support

of H.J.Res. 46, a House resolution introduced by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) to terminate President Trump’s national emergency declaration: “We applaud Speaker Pelosi and Rep. Castro for taking swift action to block President Trump’s national emergency declaration. This resolution is an important step by Congress to rein in this unconstitutional action by this administration. We urge Congress to support this resolution, because no president should have the power to

Legislation Introduced to Protect First Responders

3021 Clovis Road Call In Orders at (806)762-3068

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ep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) R and four joint authors filed House Bill 1521 which would penalize insurers

that illegally deny Texas first responders access to medical treatment for line-of duty injuries covered under state workers’ compensation laws.

This proposed legislation would amend Section 415.021 of the Labor Code to add sanctions, administrative penalties, and other remedies, including attorney’s

fees, for administrative violations by self- or collectively insured municipalities obligated to cover eligible workers’ compensation claims. The amount of the administrative penalty shall not be less than two times the total amount of benefits payable in connection with the first responder employee’s claim.

Rep. Burrows said, “The current workers compensation system for firefighters and police officers in Texas

is plagued by delays and abuse. Private insurers have largely been replaced by cities that are either self-insured or in a risk pool. This has resulted in widespread denials and delays by the cities when it comes to nearly any on duty related injury or illness.”

Joint authors of HB 1521 are Rep. Joe Moody (D-El Paso), Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano), Rep. Oscar Longoria (D-La Joya), Rep. Morgan Meyer (R-Dallas).

política

Supreme Court to Decide if 2020

Census Includes Citizenship Question

he Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the T Trump administration can add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The decision grants the administration's

request for an immediate review of a lower court's ruling that stopped plans for the question. A hearing is expected to be held in April.

The question asks, "Is this person a citizen of the United States?"

The Trump administration is locked in a legal battle with dozens of states, cities and other groups that do not want the question to appear on forms for the constitutionally mandated head count of every person living in the U.S. The Census Bureau has not asked all households about U.S. citizenship status in close to 70 years, although a sample of households have encountered a citizenship question on a smaller Census Bureau survey now known as the American Community Survey.

Citing Census Bureau research, the groups suing argue that asking about citizenship status will depress census participation among households with noncitizens. That could lead to an undercount of immigrants and communities of color, which would have major implications on how political power and federal funding are shared over the next decade.

Pressure is mounting to resolve all of these disputes by June so that the printing of paper questionnaires for the census can proceed as scheduled.

Population counts from the census determine how many congressional seats and Electoral College votes each state receives. They also guide the distribution of an estimated $880 billion a year in federal tax dollars to states and local communities for Medicare, schools and other public services.

The Supreme Court's decision comes a month after U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman of New York ordered the administration to stop its plans to include the controversial question. Furman's decision for the two lead lawsuits based in Manhattan was the first major trial court ruling out of seven lawsuits over the Trump administration's decision to add the citizenship question to the census.

The administration maintains that the Justice Department wants responses to the question to better enforce part of the Voting Rights Act. In his 277-page opinion, however, Furman concluded that was not the "real reason" Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who oversees the Census Bureau, approved including the question on the census. The judge found Ross' decision to be "arbitrary and capricious," in part because adding the question is less effective and more expensive than an alternative method the Census Bureau recommended to Ross — compiling existing government records on citizenship.

Furman also said that Ross made a "veritable smorgasbord of classic, clear-cut" violations of administrative law, including providing misleading statements about the citizenship question.

Ross has said that the Justice Department "initiated" the request for the question. But court filings show that after discussing the question with Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, and former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, Ross pressured his staff at the Commerce Department to get a formal request for the question from the Justice Department.

In an unusual move, the Trump administration's attorneys appealed Furman's ruling to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals before asking the Supreme Court to bypass the 2nd Circuit and take on reviewing the decision earlier.

Besides the two lead lawsuits in New York, district judges are hearing citizenship question cases in California, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Internal documents released as part of the lawsuits reveal that the Trump administration had prepared to defend adding a citizenship question in the country's highest court.

"Since this issue will go to the Supreme Court we need to be diligent in preparing the administrative record," Commerce Department official Earl Comstock wrote in a 2017 email to Ross.

"We should be very careful, about everything, whether or

LPD Releases Statement Upon DOJ

Dismissing Investigation of Hiring Practices I

n January of 2014, the City of Lubbock (City) and the Lubbock Police Department (LPD) were notified that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) was investigating recent hiring practices of the LPD. In June of 2015, the City and LPD were informed of a lawsuit regarding LPD’s hiring practices from January 2010 to June 2015 by the DOJ. The DOJ specifically alleged that the LPD’s written entrance exam had an adverse impact on Hispanic applicants and the physical agility test had an adverse impact on female applicants. It also stated that the alleged adverse impact was not intentional.

In April of 2016, the DOJ and the City settled the lawsuit and entered into a

Consent Decree to implement new valid selection devices in the hiring process with the intent to eliminate any unintended disparate impact. The settlement allowed eligible claimants to receive financial settlement or preferential hire status.

On February 6, 2019, the DOJ and the LPD filed a Joint Motion for Dismissal of Action, agreeing that all issues had been resolved. On February 8, 2019, that Joint Motion for Dismissal of Action was granted and the LPD was released from the Consent Decree.

The LPD is satisfied with this jointlyfiled dismissal and maintains there was no intended disparate hiring impact of Hispanic and female applicants. The LPD embraced the Consent Decree

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as an opportunity to instill valid best hiring practices and selection devices while improving recruiting and hiring, notably for minority and female applicants, and ensuring no unintended disparate impact occurred. In so doing, the LPD did not lower hiring standards but maintained the high hiring standards befitting a Lubbock Police Officer while increasing hiring and staffing levels to new heights. The LPD is committed to these valid best practices in an effort to proactively avoid unintended disparate hiring impacts now and in the future while maintaining the high hiring standards our citizens rightly demand and deserve as we continue to fill the ranks of the LPD.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Retirees Prepare for New Chapter

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

atino Lubbock Magazine is L proud to recognize its readers and the many celebrations of their THANK YOU FOR 23 YEARS: Penny Morin retired from the City of Lubbock where she worked for over 23 years and retired on January 31st. Her department and staff held receptions in her honor. Penny is pictured with a few of her colleagues. Congratulations on your retirement!

Free Job Assistance

otivation Education & TrainM ing, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing employment and training services to help you find a good job. We can provide you with the vocational training you need to get the right licenses, certifications, or experience to keep the job that will help you and your family have a better financial future. If you are

determined and dedicated, there is nothing that can stop your success.

If you have Agricultural work experience in the last 24 months, please contact the local office for more information at (806)2934457 , or go by 927 Broadway St. in Plainview, TX. (En espanol, p. 30)

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Tune into our Facebook page @Latinolubbock for ticket giveaways to Butterflies Alive!

Maintenance Technician I Lubbock County Lubbock, Texas

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and renovating all the county facilities and grounds. Required to practice tool/ equipment control; procure and maintain adequate stocks of equipment and supplies; use and report serviceability problems with department equipment; and support the department’s electrical, mechanical and structural technicians. Required Qualifications: High school graduate (or its equivalent) plus at least one year of experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a Texas Driver License.

For a complete description of the position and to apply, go online to www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colubbocktx. EEO M/F/D/V

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life. The following individuals shared their retirement and we are glad to share it with you.

Penny Morin retired from the City of Lubbock where she worked for over 23 years and retired on January 31st.

She began her career in Community Services for one year and then she moved to the Solid Waste Department where she worked for 22 years, in the capacity as a Customer Service Supervisor.

In 2012, Penny became the department head at Solid Waste, and managed a staff of 70. She said that the best part of her job was the staff - their commitment to service, their hard-work, and their dedication.

She said that the department was family oriented and always cared and supported each other.

When citizens acknowledged the work of the employees it was very gratifying to her. She followed saying that it was nice to hear what she already knew.

Her plans now that she is retired include decluttering her home at the top of her plans. She also plans to take it easy, traveling more to the Dallas area to go visit family. She is also going to get even more involved in her church.

“You gotta enjoy what you do, and I think you enjoy it most when you are proud of your work and are at your best,” she said explaining that was her attitude that was a lesson she learned from her parents who said that it didn’t matter the role as long as you gave your best.

“Thank you to everyone that I had an opportunity to work with.

If they learned from me, I learned even more from them,” concluded Penny.

Raul Ortiz retired after 20 years of service to Texas Tech University.

He worked in the HVAC department under the Operations Division. He started June 1, 1999, and after 20 years, he retired on Dec.

31, 2018.

He was raised in the Guadalupe neighborhood since 1956, in Lubbock, Texas.

When he started the population on campus was comfortable, he said. Now, he said that the population has grown. He began working in the warehouse for a couple of years, and then transferred to the HVAC department where he spent 18 years.

“Time flies when you’re having fun, “he said adding that he has really enjoyed working in the department.

He plans to enjoy life and restore classic cars and participate in car shows.

Margie Diaz retired after 19 years from TTUHSC/CMHC – John T. Montford Unit. She served as a Correction Business Assistant.

She began working there on April 3, 2000, and retired January 31, 2019.

“When you love what you do, it’s not really work,” she said.

After working all these years, she decided to take time and enjoy life.

“Life is too short, she said, explaining that over the years she has held small jobs since the age of 15. She then went on to college, and begin working in professional roles including job in the insurance industry, then for LISD for 16 years, the Lubbock County Tax Office for seven years, and then went on to work her last job, “I’m going to miss my colleagues, and the work that I did. I enjoyed keeping busy.”

She plans to relax, travel, and begin hobbies and taking classes including knitting. She also plans to take up bridge with her sisters.

Congratulations to all these folks from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Population’s Dedevelopments.

Other Other important demographic facmographic Characfactors, such as a tors for financial institutions are teristics Contribute decline in the that Hispanics are having fewer to US Growth, present historical gap children, which can mean, more an incredible diversity of between the Hispanic disposable income for these indiquantitative analysis that unemployment rate and viduals. According to PIIE, “even proves that “The outthe national average, would when the recent declining Hispanic sized contribution of Hisalso contribute positively to this fertility and net migration data is panic immigrants to U S trend. taken into account, the community economic growth results from the “One issue that we raise, in light will still account for the majority quality of the workforce, not just of higher opportunity-driven entre- of the contribution to GDP growth quantity.” Moreover, in what goes preneurship rates,” said Kirkegaard from labor input in the future, a against numerous unfortunate, “is that the Hispanic community finding that underlines that it is negative stereotypes “Hispanic ar- needs ample access to financing important to continue fostering inrivals have exceeded contemporary and business services to facilitate creased labor productivity among native-born Americans and some growth of their businesses. It cer- Hispanics. The continued numeriother migrant groups in their en- tainly would seem an obvious case cal growth of the Hispanic commutrepreneurial capabilities and inte- where non-banks and fintech inno- nity makes it imperative that their gration into economically relevant vation could play a role.” positive trend in educational attainparts of the workforce.”

Unfortunately, Hispanics, often ment be sustained and strengthened Given the growth of Hispanics in struggle to obtain credit. Accord- to include the highest tertiary levthe U.S. workforce, they represent ing to Sabrina Terry, UnidosUS els of education. Only then can the significant market opportunities for Senior Strategist of Economic Pol- Hispanic community reap the full every type of financial institution, icy Project, Policy and Advocacy, demographic dividend and converincluding banks, insurance compa- “Entrepreneurs still struggle to ac- gence in wage levels be achieved.” nies, asset managers, and fintech. cess credit. They may end up at a Importantly, the life of expecUnidos US, a non-partisan Latino predatory day lender. If they cannot tancy of Hispanics is higher than civil rights and advocacy organiza- get a loan, they will end up with a that of other demographic groups. tion projects that in five years, His- non-bank with a loan with a much This poses good opportunities for panics will account for about 20% higher rate.” Part of the problem financial advisors who work proof the U.S. workforce and over she explained, is that many Hispan- viding financial services, such as 30% by 2050. ics’ largest expenses, such as rents retirement plans, insurance, annuiHuertas’ and Kirkegaard’s re- and mobile phone payments, often ties, and long-term care plans. AcDavis W. Smith, P.C. search shows that “the increase do not appear in a typical consumer cording to Huertas and Kirkegaard in Hispanic labor could contrib- credit report. “Financial institu- “higher levels of Hispanic opportu1220 Ave. K ute around 0.21 percentage points tions need to learn about other nity-driven entrepreneurship than Lorem ipsum to annual real GDP growth in the metrics, alternative data, to better among the rest of the US populaUnited States over the next three understand the credit worthiness of tion, emphasizes the importance in (806) 744-4477 decades if the Hispanic community Latinos and that show that they are securing the community full access catches up to the rest of the coun- responsible and can pay back their to financing and other business try in labor productivity.” By 2025, debt,” said Terry. support crucial to grow start-up Se habla Español the increase in employed Hispanic Of great importance not only to businesses to scale.” labor could contribute more to US Hispanics, but also to the whole Copyright 2019 by Latino Lubbock Magazine All Rights reserved.

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Wellness/ bienestar Noticias de salud/ Health News

Honey's Proven Health Benefits eeswax has been found on pottery B dating as far back as 7000 B.C., most likely used for waterproofing.

The ancient Egyptians offered honey to the gods and then joined the Greeks, Romans and Chinese in using it as a salve for wounds and a treatment for fevers and stomach ailments.

Today, proponents of honey tout its miraculous healing properties, claiming that it can prevent cancer and heart disease, reduce ulcers, ease digestive problems, regulate blood sugar, soothe coughs and sore throats, and increase athletic performance.

But just how many of these uses, ancient or modern, have been proved by science?

There's no doubt honey has the power to kill bacteria. Studies have shown that it is effective against dozens of strains, including E. coli and salmonella. A specific type of honey from New Zealand, called manuka honey, along with Malaysian Tualang honey, has been shown to fight staph and the digestive bacteria responsible for peptic ulcers, H. pylori.

What makes honey antimicrobic?

Most bees deposit hydrogen peroxide into the honey as they synthesize flower pollen. Add that honey is naturally

acidic, and you have a recipe for antibacterial properties.

That would explain honey's centuriesold role in speeding wound healing and treating gastric complaints. Sure enough, modern science has shown honey's effectiveness in treatment of ulcers, bed sores, burns, skin sores and inflammation. Honey has even been known to heal wounds that don't respond to antibiotics, although care must be taken to be sure the honey itself is free of contaminants.

Science has also found that darker, more concentrated honey may be more potent and that the type of plants harvested by the busy bee affects the antibacterial qualities. Although manuka and Tualang honeys have been thoroughly researched, scientists are busy looking at the properties of locally grown honey to understand its potential benefits.

But be very careful. Honey should never be given to children under the age of 1, because the digestive systems of infants can't handle any contaminates in honey, such as spores that cause botulism. Infant botulism is the most frequent form of human botulism in the US.

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FAMILY COOKING CLASSES – SPRING BREAK – March 11, 12 & 13, 10-11 a.m., Catholic Charities, 102 Avenue J. A place for you and your child(ren) t o learn fun and healthy recipes, and kitchen safety. Call 806-765-8475 ext. 114 to sign up, learntocook@cclubbock.org

Sleep and your health

leep plays a vital role in S good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting

enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The damage from sleep deficiency can occur in an instant, or it can harm you over time. For example, ongoing sleep deficiency can raise your risk for some chronic health problems. It also can affect how well you think, react, work, learn, and get along with others.

Here are some tips to help: Stick to a schedule. Always go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time. Be sure your bedroom is quiet, dark and has a comfortable temperature. Don’t nap too much, and never late in the day or

for too long. Avoid exercise within three hours of bedtime. Avoid caffeine after 1 or 2 pm. Avoid alcohol within one or two hours of bedtime. Don’t watch TV or work on the computer close to bedtime.

Don’t bring your phone or laptop to bed. Don’t eat too much too late, though snacking on such sleep-promoters as turkey, milk, granola, banana or tart cherry juice may be useful. Take a warm bath before bedtime.

It’s counterproductive to try to fall asleep when you’re feeling wide awake or obsessed with stressful thoughts. Get up, move to a different room, and try to bore yourself with a dull book. Only when you start feeling drowsy should you go back to bed.

El sueño y su salud

l sueño juega un papel vital en E la buena salud y bienestar a lo largo de su vida. Obtener suficiente sueño de calidad en los momentos adecuados puede ayudar a proteger su salud mental, salud física, calidad de vida y seguridad. El daño por deficiencia de sueño puede ocurrir en un instante, o puede dañarlo con el tiempo. Por ejemplo, la deficiencia continua del sueño puede aumentar el riesgo de algunos problemas de salud crónicos. También puede afectar la forma en que piensa, reacciona, trabaja, aprende y se lleva bien con los demás.

Aquí hay algunos consejos para ayudar: Cumpla con un horario.

Siempre vaya a la cama al mismo tiempo y levántese al mismo tiempo. Asegúrese de que su dormitorio es silencioso, oscuro y tiene una temperatura cómoda. No duerma demasiado, y nunca tarde en el día o durante demasiado tiempo. Evite

el ejercicio dentro de las tres horas de la hora de acostarse. Evite la cafeína después de 1 o 2 pm. Evite el alcohol dentro de una o dos horas de la hora de acostarse. No vea la televisión ni trabaje en la computadora cerca de la hora de acostarse.

No traiga su teléfono o computadora portátil a la cama. No comer demasiado demasiado tarde, aunque snacking en promotores tales del sueño como el pavo, la leche, el granola, el plátano o el jugo agrio de la cereza puede ser útil. Tome un baño caliente antes de acostarse.

Es contraproducente tratar de quedarse dormido cuando te sientes bien despierto o obsesionado con pensamientos estresantes.

Levántate, muévete a una habitación diferente, y trata de aburrirte con un libro aburrido. Sólo cuando empiece a sentirse somnoliento debe volver a la cama.

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS schedule your annual screening mammograms in our fully customized 40ft RV mobile exam unit, utilizing our 100% digital imaging equipment. Schedule your appointment for March 7, 12, 21 or 27th at Covenant Southwest Medical Park, 9812 Slide Road. Please call: (877) 494-4797 or (806) 725-6579.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/ GLUCOSE SCREENING, March 8 & 22, 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Blood pressure checks, and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

ALZHEIMER FORUM – March 14, 6-8 p.m., at UMC. The West Texas Alzheimer’s Association will host a Lubbock community forum and invites ministry teams to attend, along with anyone who is affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia in the community, so we can enhance resources for the community needs. For more information: Shannon Younger, M.Ed., 915-544-1799.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, March 19, 12 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Topics on health and nutrition are discussed to help you understand a healthy way to live. Sponsored by Texas Ag Extension, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

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. It is also This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE &ACCESSIBLE. 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.

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.

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In Your Daily Nutrition H

ow we approach nutrition is often the product of our upbringing and sometimes that is not a good thing. The Hispanic community consistently has higherthan-average obesity rates, which increase the risk for many diseases.

Don’t lose your battle with the bulge.

Save Calories by substituting small decisions made at the grocery store, in front of the fridge, and in a restaurant can make a big difference in your health.

Nutrition experts say that simple substitutions in your diet can subtract thousands of calories and help prevent high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes.

Microwaving instead of frying plantains, for example, can eliminate 120 calories a piece plus cholesterol-raising fats. Switching from regular to light beer cuts a quarter of the calories.

But d o n ’t equate substitution with deprivation, says Denver dietitian Malena Perdomo, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association for Latino nutrition issues.

“People focus too much on what they can’t have when they should be asking, ‘Is this food good enough for me? Is it full of the nutrients I need?’,” she says.

“Making substitutions and cutting back favorite foods to once a week are the small steps that get you start-

ed living a healthy lifestyle.”

Start with these simple recommendations from the food experts.

Replace whole or 2 percent milk with 1 percent or skim. Substitute salt with onions, basil, cilantro, pico de gallo, and peppers. Buy wholewheat pasta, bread, and tortillas instead of processed varieties.

The fiber can keep cholesterol down and fight constipation. Scale back your daily breakfast sweet (for example, pan dulce) and highfat desserts to once a week. On the other days, eat foods like oatmeal and berries, low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese with raisins, or low-fat cheese on whole wheat crackers.

Load up salads with spinach, which is rich in iron, vitamin E, and calcium; hard-boiled eggs; lean meats or fish; and other vegetables and fruits. And, cook beans with bouillon rather than ham hocks or other meat.

To find a nutrition specialist near you, visit the American Dietetic Association or call 1-800-877-0877.

a manera en que abordamos L la nutrición es, con frecuencia, producto de nuestra formación

regular a la light, o de dieta, se elimina un cuarto de las calorías contenidas en cada vaso.

Pero no equipare la sustitución con la privación, nos dice Malena Perdomo, dietista de Denver y vocera sobre asuntos latinos de la Asociación Dietética Americana. “La gente se concentra demasiado en lo que no puede comer cuando, en realidad, debería preguntarse: ‘¿Será este alimento bueno para mí? ¿Tendrá todos los nutrientes que necesito?’ ”, nos dice. Las sustituciones y disminuciones de alimentos favori- tos una vez a la semana constituyen pasos pequeños hacia un estilo de vida más saludable.

Para comenzar un nuevo régimen dietético, aquí le proporcionamos unas simples recomendaciones de los expertos: Reemplace la leche entera o del 2 por ciento por una del 1 por ciento o descremada. Todas tienen la misma cantidad de calcio. Utilice cebolla, especias, albahaca, cilantro, pico de gallo y pimienta, en vez de sal. Com-

pre pastas, tortillas y pan integral en lugar de las variedades procesadas y enriquecidas. La fibra no sólo ayuda a mantener el nivel de colesterol bajo, sino también ayuda a evitar el estreñimiento.

Limite la porción dulce del desayuno (por ejemplo, pan dulce) a una vez a la semana; el resto de los días, consuma avena y bayas, que son ricas en vitaminas y fibra.

Incluya en sus ensaladas la espinaca, cargada de hierro, calcio y vitamina E, en vez de lechuga repollada. Añada nutrientes como huevos duros, carnes magras o pescado, y otras frutas y verduras. Cocine los frijoles con cubitos de caldo en vez de codillos de jamón u otras carnes, y evite los frijoles fritos, ya que contienen mucha grasa y calorías.

Pruebe los tamales vegetarianos con quesos bajos en grasa y ají verde, para evitar el consumo innecesario de grasas.

Sustituya los postres o las meriendas con alto contenido graso por una ración de yogurt con pasas, melón con requesón bajo en grasas o galletitas integrales con mantequilla de maní o queso magro.

Su nutrición diaria

y, a veces, que no es algo bueno.

De modo consistente, la comunidad hispana cuenta con tasas de obesidad que son más altas que el promedio, lo que incrementa los riesgos de contraer muchas afecciones. No pierda la batalla contra los abdómenes abultados.

Las pequeñas decisiones que se toman en el mercado, frente al refrigerador o en el restaurante pueden significar mucho para su salud. “He visto pacientes que han bajado 20 libras en un año con tan sólo un cambio que han hecho, tal como eliminar el consumo de alcohol o los postres”, dice Claudia González, dietista de Miami. “Hay tanta gente de 50 y 60 años que sigue comiendo como si todavía tuviera 20 ó 30”.

Los expertos en nutrición dicen que simples sustituciones en la dieta pueden significar una reducción de miles de calorías, y pueden prevenir el colesterol alto, la hipertensión y la diabetes.

Al procesar los plátanos en el microondas, en vez de freírlos, se eliminan 120 calorías por pieza, más las grasas que elevan el colesterol. Al cambiar de la cerveza

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Advice from our Doctors...

Consejos de nuestros médicos

March Colorectal Cancer I

Awareness Month

n March - National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - protect yourself and your loved ones against this highly preventable disease. Colon, or colorectal, cancer kills an estimated 2,300 Hispanics yearly.

Talk to your doctor: Starting at age 50, men and women generally should undergo routine screening.

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Between screenings, check with your physician if you experience abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, or blood in the stool, some common symptoms, for more than two weeks.

And refrain from smoking or excessive use of alcohol. Studies suggest both may be linked to colon cancer.

Prevención vale la pena

n marzo - mes nacional de la concientización sobre el cáncer colorectal - protéjase y proteja a sus seres queridos contra esta enfermedad que se puede detectar con anticipación. Se calcula que este tipo de cáncer, provoca la muerte de 2,300 hispanos al año.

Comience por hablar con su médico: generalmente a partir de los 50 años, tanto varones como mujeres deberían someterse a exámenes médicos rutinarios. Si durante estos

controles, experimenta malestar estomacal o intestinal, constipación, diarrea u observa sangre en sus deposiciones algunos síntomas comunes de la enfermedad, durante más de dos semanas, consulte a su médico. Absténgase de fumar y de tomar alcohol en exceso, ya que estudios realizados sugieren que tanto el tabaco como el alcohol, pueden estar relacionados con el cáncer de colon.

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Education/ Educación Education & Scholarship Updates

IT'S THE LAW: Some law students and faculty from the TTU Law School that is, attending a community event.

POSTCARDS TO IMMIGRANTS: The members of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. hosted an event in the Free Speech Area on the TTU campus, where people wrote postcards to immigrants being held at detention centers. The group will be delivering them. They also gave out white carnations for Valentine’s Day.

Raider Lock

Students Design Safe Bike Locks

rom January 2017 toApril 2018, 253 F bikes were reported stolen at Texas Tech. Senior Mechanical engineering student Princewill Ehiriudu thought that this problem could be fixed by providing a safer bicycle rack to students.

On Fall 2018, The “Raider Lock” team was formed in Design I class and it consists of Emmanuel Adusei of Kumasi, Ghana; Princewill Ehiriudu of Lagos, Nigeria; Matthew Johnson of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Yeonjin Jung of Seoul, South Korea; Jesus Lopez of Houston, Texas; David Maldonado of Laredo, Texas; Kaleb Stephenson of Odessa, Texas; and Bernardo Zuniga of Tampico, Mexico. The Raider Lock project consists of a safe bicycle locking mechanism that will automatically lock your bike and secure it for as long as the user needs it. Moreover, this group of enthusiasts mechanical senior engineering students have come up with a viable solution that will make students feel safe about locking their bikes anywhere on campus. The Raider Lock would be solar powered in order

to motorized the locking systems and secure the bikes. The bicycle racks would also be able to move to other places, based on demand throughout the semester.

For a small fee (estimated 25 cents per hour), students would be able to use the Raider Lock. In addition, there could be an option for students who want to leave their bike overnight or even during the winter break for another type of longterm fee. This fee is considerably more affordable than car parking fees or even using the Lime Scooters/Bikes.

The prototype that the Raider Lock team is currently working on during their Design II course holds six bikes, but they are planning to hold 16 bikes total. Currently, the team is focusing in the final overall group plan and is relying on funding $7,500 to achieve and complete their project.

If you are interested in donating to the Raider Lock team please follow the link. https://crowdfund.give2tech.com/ project/12897

Time to Prepare for College

ere's a schedule per grade H level to help students and parents prepare for each school year. It

LULAC SCHOLARSHIPS LULAC Scholarship applications are now being accepted through March 31, 2019. This includes scholarships provided by LULAC Council #263 of Lubbock, Texas. Apply online at www.lnesc. org/lnsf ST. PATRICKS KOC SCHOLARSHIPS Knights of Columbus Council #15876 from Saint Patrick Church will offer three $500 scholarships to qualifying young men graduating this May. Please contact David Marmolejo at stpatrickskoc@gmail.com to receive an application.

The deadline is March 31.

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school, and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the coming year, is eligible to apply. Visit dontmesswithtexas.org. Applications must be received via online submission by 5 p.m. (CST) March 29, 2019.

CARRILLO SCHOLARSHIP is now open. The Joe Carrillo Sr. Scholarship will provide the incoming college freshman student (recipient) with a onetime $1,000 scholarship to be used for the 2019 school year. For requirements, email rcarrillo@rtg-texas.com . Completed application and short essay fulfilling requirements must be received by April 15, 2019.

HAW, INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE Female students enrolled at one of the local accredited colleges/universities or a graduating senior at a high school located within a 60-mile radius of the city of Lubbock, TX should visit the website for full details and apply online at www.lubbockhaw.net Deadline is April 26, 2019.

qualify you for scholarship programs.

• Talk to your counselor about your THE MARGARET MAHER pays to be proactive and prepared. PSAT scores, learn how to improve. SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION • Start researching your options will award a scholarship to a deserving for grants, scholarships, and work- individual who will be attending a Catholic Freshman Year Meet with the guidance counselor study. Research, and visit colleges University in the fall. The criteria for selecSIGMA LAMBDA BETA: The students volunteered at the Annual Pancake Fes- •and select courses that meet college that you are interested in. tion will include academic achievement tival helping with syrup refills, and flipping pancakes.

• Register for the ACT, SAT, and/ and financial need of the student. Applicaadmissions requirements • Take challenging classes that build or SAT Subject Tests as required by tions are due by April 15, 2019. Contact your selected colleges. skills Margaret Beauchamp at 806-795-9415 or • Get involved in extracurricular Senior Year www.margaretmaherscholarship.org.

• Obtain and complete admissions activities and financial aid applications • Research career possibilities HACU AND CAFÉ BUSTELO® • During the summer read books, • Ask your teachers for recommen- EL CAFÉ DEL FUTURO SCHOLdations, if the colleges require them ARSHIP partner to award $100,000 in take courses or volunteer • Visit colleges, attend college fairs Sophomore Year college scholarships. Apply Today! http:// • Some schools offer an optional • Send your transcript and test bit.ly/2WoPxAN #Scholarships #HSIs PSAT and/or PLAN test to discover scores to your selected colleges Deadline is May 24, 2019.

• Complete the FASFA as soon as your strengths and weaknesses • Talk to your counselor about your possible.

SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE PSAT and/or PLAN scores and next • Review your Student Aid Report Fastweb.com - This website claims (SAR), acceptances, and financial to be the most complete source of local, steps • Continue to research college and aid offers. national, and college-specific scholarships • By mid April, make final deci- on the net. It lists thousands of scholarcareer options • During the summer read books, sions and notify schools ships. When you sign up, you can get And find scholarships on this email updates when new scholarships beDELTA ALPHA SIGMA & DELTA ALPHA OMEGA: The brother & sister take courses, or volunteer page of Latino Lubbock Magazine. come available. Good and free resource. organizations took time from their volunteering duties at the Annual Pancake Festival, Junior year • Take the PSAT. A good score may Good Luck! to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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Youth/Juventud

Youth Opportunities SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS DAY is set for March 2nd of this year at the Science Spectrum in Lubbock. It’s free and open to the public from 10am- 4 pm.

TEEN WALKING CLUB, March 2 and March 23, 10 am, Free, Ages 11+, Join us in simple 30-minute walks to get the heart rate up and lose some weight. Water and snacks provided. Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

PAPER MACHE PROGRAM Forget about those science fair volcanoes. Come to the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 and make bowls, cups, plates or whatever else you can imagine. This program is for grades 3 through 8. For more information, call 767-3733.

“READY TO READ” Enjoy stories, songs and snacks at the Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Free books for families with children age 5 and under.

TEXAS HISTORY TRIVIA Celebrate Texas History Month at the Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Test your knowledge of Texas and compete for prizes. Ages 18 and up.

SPRING BREAK CAMP, March 1115, 7:30 am, $85/$42.50, Ages 6-12, Crafts, games, sports and more! Bring a sack lunch, snacks are included. Daily rates available. Scholarships available for those that qualify (half price, apply in office). Pre-registration required by 3/8 by noon, five centers to choose from: Maxey, Hodges, Rawlings, Simmons and Trejo Supercenter.

SLIME WORKSHOPS-HOLIDAY THEME, March 23, 10:30 am, $20, Ages 8+, Join the craze and make clear, glitter, cloud, and crunchy snow slime. Ingredients are skin safe. Registration required the Wednesday before by noon, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

TWO-STEPPING FAMILY DANCE, March 23, 7 pm, $5/person, Ages 11+, Enjoy a fun night of two-stepping to some country and western, plus a little bit of rock and roll. All levels, beginning through advanced are welcome, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

KIDS CAFÉ Mon.-Fri., 3:30 pm, Free, Ages 6-12, Rawlings Community Center.

And, Mon.-Fri., 3:45 pm, Free, Ages 18 and younger, Children can enjoy a hot nutritious meal. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

Discouragement is My Encouragement! iscrete D e x periences

throughout my childhood led me to develop a passion for knowledge and a healthy sense of curiosity. Science gives me a world where I can ask questions and find an answer.

Medicine gives me a world where my answers have purpose to fulfill my call to serve, heal, and love.

However, as a Latina I find it difficult to express my hopes and desires, in fear that I be portrayed as an over-confident and wishfulthinking student.

“Where will you apply to medical school?” My dream school comes to mind immediately, but in a lack of confidence, I usually just say some small medical school near home. However, I once answered with my dream school, a top university in Washington, DC. In response, I was given a safe and taken-aback, “Oh,” coupled with an expression of astonishment.

I hear stories from peers of simi-

lar backgrounds and goals whom have had people reply with, “no one of your situation has….” or “I just don’t think that is a possibility because…” I wish there were more people that encouraged the “daydreamers” and visionaries, because if only they knew, all we—minorities— needed to hear was “...and I know you can do it.”

The lack of minority representation in the STEM field is an observation that must improve. I take delight in my role as President of SACNAS (a STEM organization at TTU) as a means to catalyze such change. Likewise, I am excited to announce that I will be attending the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) National Conference this month. I look forward to meeting and reaching out to fellow latino students with similar goals and dreams, encouraging one another to succeed and surpass expectations. I leap into the new spring season with one phrase in mind, “Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never overcome it.”

ALL STATE, ALL IN: For the third year, Nikolas DeLaCruz, 17, a junior at Estacado High school has received honors as an All State Trombonist! He placed 2nd in the 4A All State band which consists of all schools 1-4A. Despite the process to achieve state recognition, DeLaCruz is committed to practicing for many hours.

And while it is tiring, he recognizes that practicing is important. More so, he said that he uses the time to self-reflect on his growth as a musician. The young trombonist aspires to attend Texas Tech and audition for the Goin’ Band his senior year. As for now, he’s preparing for UIL in both band and choir competitions, as well as preparing his audition for Compass Drum and Bugle Corp. “I want to thank my family and friends for being very supportive through out every audition from region to state. But even more I want to thank Mr. Oscar Dennis and David Anderson for laying down the foundation of my musical ability,” he said. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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

Happy Girl Scout Day

ational Girl Scout Day is N March 12th.

The list of Girl Scout

alumnae includes many successful women in many different fields. Latino Lubbock Magazine's own Publisher, Christy MartinezGarcia, and her daughter, Amaris Garcia, are proud Girl Scout alumnae who take pride in their past involvement as Girl Scouts. Christy also served as a leader.

"My parents gave me my values, and Girl Scouts allowed me to apply those to the world," said Marti-

nez-Garcia, urging young Latinas to consider joining a troop.

“As a Girl Scout, or a leader, it is life changing,” she added.

Adults can become an Event Volunteers, Assistant Leaders, Service Unit Manager, Girl Scout Coach, Troop Organizer, Service Unit Treasurer, Recruiters, mentor. For more info, call 806.589-5947.

In addition, Troop #6073 invites all Girl Scouts past and present to join them for Scout Sunday on Sunday March 10, 2019 at 11 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church located at 3110 Erskine St. Small reception following mass.

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MHS FIRST CULTURAL AWARENESS NIGHT: Students from Monterrey High School held the first multicultural festival that featured programs in Spanish, French, Chinese, they had an art exhibit, culinary sampling, dance performances, and more! Dr. Florencio Dr. Aranda III served as the keynote speaker. ¡Felicidades y que viva la cultura!

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Hecho Con Ganas Artist's Work Reflects Pride & Motivation rnesto Yerena Montejano E was born in El Centro, CA, a mid- sized farming town bordering

Mexicali, BC, MX. Fueled by his cross-national upbringing, his art practice reflects his observations of the views and interactions between the Mexican communities living on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. The artist shares narratives of his conflicts of identity that he feels are kindred to what many Chicanos of these communities experience.

Although Yerena identifies as Chicano he also strongly identifies as Native/ Indigenous to this continent which is often seen in his work. His work depicts his frustrations with the oppression in his community as well as creating work in solidarity with the community in the defense of dignity and rights. Through his brazen imagery, the artist brings political concerns to light with subject matter that depicts cultural icons, rebels and everyday people voicing their stance against oppression. In 2008 Yerena created the Hecho Con Ganas publishing project in which he produces politically and socially conscience images that are produced in limited edition silkscreen prints.

Highly recognized for his activism, Yerena is the founder and curator of the Alto Arizona Art campaign (2010) as well as a founding member of the We Are Human campaign (2009). Yerena has collaborated on many thought provoking projects which include artists Zack de la Rocha, Shepard Fairey, Manu Chao, Ana Tijoux, Philip Lumbang, Jaque Fragua, Diane Ovalle, Chuck D, and Mochilla.

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interesting for me because on the US side, there was a smaller city surrounded by rural agricultural communities and right across the border there was a significantly large city. At a young age I began to question the existence of the US/ Mexican border, which eventually led me to create socially conscious works revolving around immigrants and indigenous rights.

I was fortunate enough to come from a family that in its own way appreciated and valued the arts. For that reason, I feel that I became a critical thinker who questioned everything from a young age. This instilled in me a powerful belief that being around arts and culture helps stimulate the mind, and if exercised often, can help anyone become a critical thinker capable of disseminating information.

We currently live in an age of mass media control and because this country has not yet accepted the true history of its inception, it’s important for me to be a critical thinker. This helps in the preservation and continual survival of my culture, languages, food, and art.

Through critical thinking, I have been able to begin process the reclaiming my cultural roots that have been lost due to colonization, migration, etc.

Coming from a working class background, I often saw people voting against their own best interests because the media tricked them into thinking that a certain choice was best for them.

Drawing from my own experiences, I began to ask myself "how can we create more critical thought in working class communities?" It took years to try and find an answer, but in 2008 after feeling disenfranchised

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with the way my community, at times becomes complacent with unhealthy situations, I created a project titled "Hecho Con Ganas".

The phrase translates to "made with motivation" or "made with desire.� There is no direct translation for "Ganas," since it is what you feel when your passionate about doing something or learning.

Ganas is the ember that sparks when creativity and imagination begin to flow.

The purpose of the HCG was to provide thought provoking, culturally rich images to generate pride and motivation within the community. HCG is an attempt to create published work that is relatable and accessible to working people. Like most Chican@ artists, I was tired of seeing our stories being told to us and for us by people that didn't come from within.

For the most part, art is marketed to the upper middle class and it is usually not accessible to working class people, so in a sense, I wanted HCG to be "art for the people by the people". Over time, HCG has evolved and now we are at the stage where we are publishing art that we feel will help generate critical thought within working class communities. Our intent is to publish work with artists who make more than just pretty images, who make more than "decorative" art, we want to work with artists who have something to say, artists with a positive message, artists who have vision and are grounded in reality.

Special - Women's History Month 2019

Latina Warriors In History

BY JAMILA JOHNSON

Happy Women's History Month

1908, when 15,000 women ICitynmarched through New York to demand shorter work

hours, better pay and the right to vote, no one was ready to call it a movement. But a year later in 1909, on February 28th, National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States for the first time.

Across the ocean, during the 1910 International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin was the first to propose that every year in every country there should be a day where women fight for their advancement.

Following the 1911 decision, International Women's Day was honored the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on 19 March.

The United Nations celebrated International Women’s Day in 1975 and only six years later, congress passes a bill that moved to proclaim the week of March 7, 1982 as "Women’s History Week” and in 1987 March was officially declared Women’s History Month.

And though there is much to celebrate on both the statewide and international levels, often ignored are the Latinas who contributed to these movements.

Suffragettes, protesters, speakers and leaders - from Ana Roqué Géigel de Duprey and Luisa Capetillo in the late 1800s to Mariposa Fernández and Monica Carrillo in our current times - since the beginning of the 20th century, women have had to fight for their place in society as equal individuals, in front of an oppressive masculine society and a convenient feminine one.

In the late 1980s, women became more aware of the work-related inequities once they decided to join professional fields such as engineering, academics and politics.

The feminist battle was more necessary than ever, and the opposition didn’t feel like pulling back.

Domestic repression and public debunking were the order of the day and fighting for your rights

was a direct condemnation to the questioning of your sexual orientation.

With cultural representations, community organization and a wider public transformation of the meaning of the female figure, the new century seemed like a different era for gender equality and democracy.

But something changed in the past couple of years, and what we thought was already a victory, came back as a three-headed monster.

A new American administration, led by misogyny and archaic demagogy, urges a remembrance of what we’ve done and achieved.

Truth, respect and democracy are terms that hold hands with a countrywide campaign to safeguard what took us so long to accomplish.

With protests raging across the city, we are sure to see female activists rise to the forefront of social movements across the country.

Through their tenacity, women have been able to surpass their struggles and fight for the justice and advancement for all.

Whether they are writers, organizers, or union leaders, the women we’ve chosen to highlight have dedicated their lives and work to advancing others.

From the 1800s to the present, these Latina warriors are pioneers we can look to as we honor women’s month.

Ana Roqué Géigel de Duprey Ana Roqué Géigel ( 1 8 5 3 1933) Born de Duprey in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Ana Roque Duprey was a teacher, author, publisher and active feminist.

She started "La Mujer," the first magazine dedicated to women in Puerto Rico and other publications

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such as La Evolución and Álbum Puertorriqueno.

In addition to an impressive journalism career, Duprey was an author of both fiction and non-fiction, her most notable work being Puerto Rican Flora.

In 1917 she founded the Puerto Rican Feminist League, the first organization in Philadelphia dedicated to women’s rights. And by 1932 the first phase of women’s voting rights was implemented in Luisa Capetillo Puerto Rico.

Luisa Capetillo (1879 –1922) did not have the traditional path many women around her had taken.

Having the first of her two children out of wedlock and working in a cigar factory, Capetillo was forced to live outside of gender norms.

Known for wearing pants in public and even being arrested for the “crime,” she continued to challenge the status quo through her identity and work.

After taking her position as a reader of novels and current events to tobacco workers, Capetillo’s essays and column were featured in labor and union newspapers throughout Puerto Rico.

Later in life, she traveled throughout Puerto Rico educating and organizDolores Huerta ing women and labor unions.

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awards for her community service and advocacy for workers, immigrants, and women Dolores Huerta is a highly respected activist.

She’s received everything from the U.S. Presidential Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Most notable is Huerta’s work with César Chavez on the National Farm Worker’s Association and the United Farm Worker’s Organizing Committee. A seasoned lobbyist, she worked to get a bill passed that would allow California residents to take the driver’s license test in Spanish. As head of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, she continues her work and service to the community.

Elizabeth “Betita” Martinez (1925 - Present) Born to a social activist and Georgetown University Professor of Spanish, Elizabeth “Betita” Elizabeth “Betita” Martinez had Martinez a very strong background.

After graduating from Swathmore College, Martinez began work at the United Nations as a translator and later rose to an administrative position.

Martinez activism began when she joined the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee before she became heavily involved in the Chicano movement.

Once there, she founded El Grito Del Norte a month newspaper that circulated throughout New Mexico and surrounding areas.

She later went on to create her most well-known work, “500 years of Chicano History in Pictures.”

Silvia Mendez (1936 - Present) is a Mexican-Puerto Rican who has devoted her life to the American Civil Rights activism, since

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the 1946 desegregation case of Mendez v.

Westminster.

M e n d e z ’s father and his wife where community leaders against segregation in public Silvia Mendez schools, filing a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles in 1945 against four Orange County school districts on behalf of 5,000 Hispanic-American schoolchildren.

On February 18, 1946, the court ruled in favor of the Hispanic counterpart, moving forward the desegregation of all public schools in California.

Felicitas Mendez kept her father’s legacy traveling and lecturing and making public the historic contributions made by her parents.

Gloria Anzaldúa (1942 - Present)was a Chicana academic, political activist, feminist, writer and poet, trained in comparative literature in Gloria Anzaldúa the University of Texas (Austin).

Anzaldúa contributed with the definition of feminism and with the cultural theory research in subjects such as Chicano identity and Queer theory. Her main work was the introduction of the mixing through what she called the “new mestiza”, defined as the state of being “beyond”, inside her work “La Conciencia de la Mestiza: Towards a New Consciousness”.

Anzaldúa used both English and Spanish as a tool to represent the mixture in the Chicano identity.

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Daylight Savings

Time to Spring Forward March 10

any people in North America and the M United Kingdom (UK) use the term “spring forward” and “fall back” when

Kindergarten Orientation

All children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2019 are invited to bring their parents to their neighborhood Lubbock ISD elementary campus on

Thursday, March 28 8-9 a.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Parents are encouraged to bring the following items: • Child’s original birth certificate • Child’s up-to-date immunization records • Proof of address

Pre-K Kickoff

All children who will be four years of age on or before September 1, 2019 are invited to bring their parents to their neighborhood Lubbock ISD elementary campus on

they refer to the Daylight Saving Time (DST). This is mainly due to the fact that DST occurs in the spring season and ends in the fall (or autumn) season in the northern hemisphere, where the United States (USA) is located.

The term “to spring forward” refers to when people set the clocks one hour forward, marking the start of DST. It is a term that is easy to remember for many

people. This is because the DST start date coincides with the spring season. It is the time of the year when the days begin to have longer hours of sunlight after the winter’s end, in addition DST, which brings forth an extra hour of daylight in the afternoons or evenings.

This year daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March, March 10, 2019 and begins at 2 a.m. So don't forget to spring forward and change your clocks.

H a p p y B i r th d a y ! ¡F eli c i d a d es !

Jose J. Martinez - March 25th

Daddy,

They say that we learn from the ones who love us most. We are thankful to have been loved by you, for you have helped us to become the people we are today. Happy Birthday, Dad! Today we celebrate your life. May you have good health and happiness all the days of your life. And, may God continue to bless you.

Love, Your children - Christy, Cindy, Jo Ann, Monica, Joey, and Roman Your son and daughter-in-laws Frank, Danny and Jennifer Your grandchildren, and other family and friends

Hin APPY Lubbock.

Brian Palomino

Thursday, April 4 8-9 a.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Parents are encouraged to bring the following items: • Child’s original birth certificate • Child’s up-to-date immunization records • Proof of address

For more information, visit www.LubbockISD.org or call (806) 219-0340 (hablamos español).

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources MARDI GRAS BINGO PARTY, March 5, 12:45 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Wear your beads and enjoy bingo, refreshments and fellowship! Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

MICROCHIP YOUR DOG, March 9, 9 am, Free, All Ages, Get your furry friend micro-chipped for free!

All dogs and cats must be on a leash or in a pet carrier. Sponsored by Lubbock Animal Services, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

CAMP BARK & BREW Dog-friendly, family-friendly, fun-filled day hosted by the Lions Clubs of District 2-T2 for the purpose of raising awareness of Texas Lions Camp and Leader Dogs for the Blind, will be held March 23, 2019, from 9 am to 3 pm, in Downtown Lubbock at Buddy Holly and Crickets Avenues with inclusion of the Buddy Holly Memorial Park and surrounding businesses. Lots of activities.

TREJO DANCE, March 21, 6-9 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Join us for great fun, dancing and fellowship at our dance. Each dance has a different theme, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

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.

3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily.

Important Numbers Police (Non-Emergency) call 763-5333 Fire (Non-Emergency) call 765-5757

Celebrate March as Month of the Family

o you talk with your family?

D Do you share meals together or participate in group activities? Start now and join Parents Step Ahead in promoting family union and preserving values by designating one night a week to spend with your family.

Celebrate the Month of the Family by getting all family members together for weekly activities. Whether it is for 30 minutes or the whole day, take the time to enjoy and appreciate your family. Commit to family quality and quantity time. Make these activi-

ties a tradition that can be carried on to future generations.

Schools, community organizations and businesses ca n also get involved by developing a series of messages and activities that focus on family unity throughout the month of March.

Visit the Parents Step Ahead website at www. parentsstepahead.org to see campaigns created to promote Month of the Family, get tips for family fun and to view videos promoting the importance of spending time with your family.

Celebre Marzo como el Mes de la Familia

abla con su familia? ¿H ¿Comparten comidas juntos? ¿Participan en actividades de

grupo? Empieza hoy y únase a Padres un Paso Adelante a promover la unión familiar y a preservar sus valores eligiendo un día a la semana para pasarla con su familia.

Celebre el mes familiar reuniendo a todos los miembros de su familia para llevar a cabo actividades familiares. Ya sea 30 minutos o el día completo, tómese el tiempo para disfrutar y apreciar a su familia. Comprométase a pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia.

Haga de estas actividades una tradición que sus futuras genera-

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ciones practicaran.

Escuelas, organizaciones comunitarias y compañías pueden también involucrarse desarrollando y creando una serie de mensajes y actividades enfocadas en la unión familiar a través del mes de Marzo, El Mes de la Familia.

Visite la página de Padres un Paso Adelante www.parentsstepahead.org y vea las campañas creadas a promover el Día de la Familia, obtenga consejos y sugerencias para un Día Familiar divertido y vea los videos que promueven la importancia de pasar tiempo con sus familias.

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SILVER STARS: The Llano Estacado Silver Star Board has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from Superior Health Plan. The grant will be used to assist Adult Protective Services (APS) clients who are identified as being abused, neglected, or exploited, and to provide financial assistance to specific APS clients that live in Lubbock and surrounding counties. Congrats from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

2018 Free Tax Return Help

ARP TAX-AIDE, the naA tion’s largest volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, provides service on a first come first served basis and is dependent on the number of volunteers available. The group will work Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 11th at the Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th Street.

Social Security and ITIN cards are required for all persons listed on the return. Photo IDs are required for primary persons on the return.

Please bring a copy of last year’s return. Also bring all 2018 W-2s,

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1099s, 1095A, B, or C, end-of-theyear Social Security statement and any other pertinent forms.

The volunteers are trained and have experience. There are some return scenarios which will be considered out-of-scope for the program. Examples are married filing separately, rental properties and farm income.

For more info or to ask questions or call (806) 269-0230 or (806) 407-2566.

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WEST TEXAS WARRIORS: A ceremony honoring the late Velez brothers, Estacado Alumni, for their service to country. The event was held at Estacado High School on February 22, 2019. The presentation was made by Congressman Arrington. Brothers Andrew and Jose “Freddy” Velez both died in war zones. It was 2004 when Freddy, then a 23-year-old Army specialist, was shot in the back of the neck by enemy fire while protecting fellow soldiers as they retreated from an enemy stronghold in Fallujah, Iraq. Andrew, was a 22-year-old Army specialist in Afghanistan.

Ayuda gratuita con 2018 devoluciones de impuestos

ARP TAX-AIDE, el servicio A de asesoramiento y preparación de impuestos más grande de la

nación, ofrece servicio por primera vez y depende del número de voluntarios disponibles. El grupo trabajará los miércoles y jueves hasta el 11 de abril en el centro de actividades para adultos, 2001 calle 19 La seguridad social y las tarjetas de itin son necesarias para todas las personas que figuran en el regreso.

Se necesitan identificadores de foto para las personas primarias a la vuelta. Por favor, traiga una copia del regreso del año pasado. Tam-

bién trae todos los 2018 w-2, 1099 s, 1095 a, B, o c, la declaración de seguridad social de fin de año y cualquier otra forma pertinente.

Los voluntarios están entrenados y tienen experiencia. Hay algunos escenarios de retorno que se considerarán fuera de alcance para el programa. Los ejemplos son la inscripción por separado, las propiedades de alquiler y los ingresos agrícolas.

Para mas informacion y hacer preguntas o llame al (806) 269-0230 o (806) 407-2566.

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BUEN PROVECHO PROVECHO ! !

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Tattoo Art Makes Mark on Local InkMaster Mike Diaz

BY RANDILYN SAENZ FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

pproximately one year ago, A Mike Diaz of Lubbock appeared on the reality competition

series, “InkMaster,” which includes some of the nation’s best tattoo artists going head to head.

Diaz made it to the eighth round of InkMaster, surviving seven eliminations. One year after his elimination, Diaz continues his work as a tattoo artist and has learned several valuable lessons.

His love for art began when he was little and transformed into a successful career. Diaz states, “When I was young, I was drawing all the time, but I knew that money was not guaranteed.” With his current career, he has a guaranteed income and continues to prac-

tice his hobby as a job. This hobby is what lead to his appearance on InkMaster.

As he discussed the competition, he said that his biggest challenge during the season was being away from his family. Although he knew that it would require an adjustment, he was not expecting the level of separation that he experienced. “We weren’t allowed to be on our phones the majority of the time, so I wasn’t allowed to call my wife and family often,” he said.

Diaz stated that, even an entire year later, his largest takeaway from the show is that he was able to find out more about himself.

“Being away from my family for so long helped me find out my qualities and my values. My family is my structure and that is my

biggest priority,” he said adding that he owns Sunken City Ink and Naked Brow & Co., both located on 34th Street.

With such a large audience, Diaz said that both his business and his art have benefitted from his appearance.

“I have people coming from all over the nation to get tattooed,” he said.

Recently he hosted Lubbock’s fifth annual tattoo expo, where people meet with tattoo artists and can even receive tattoos. He said it was the most successful year yet and believes that his reputation as a tattoo artist has put him in a more positive light in the tattooing community as well as demonstrated his commitment and his acquired values he learned on the show.

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Company officials worked with Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla, to create the three designs for the 2019 collection featuring the music legend.

The cups are sold for $2.99 at participating Stripes Stores. Portions of the cup sales will go to the Selena Foundation.

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The Irishmen Who Died For Mexico

he history of the Saint Patrick’s Battalion, “The San Patricios,” in the US-Mexican War, has placed the Irish as a revered race in Mexico; even to this day, an Irish person in Mexico will be told a countless number of times about the famous ‘Irish Martyrs’ who defected from the US Army and gave their lives trying to save Mexico from U.S. aggression during the MexicanAmerican War of 1846-1848.

A main reason for their hero status in Mexico is derived from their exemplary performance in the battlefield. The San Patricios ultimately suffered severe casual-

ties at the famous battle at Churubusco, which is considered the Waterloo for the Mexican Army in this war.

Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who also commanded the armed forces, stated afterwards that if he had commanded a few hundred more men like the San Patricios, Mexico would have won that ill-famed battle.

While the brave soldiers of Saint Patrick’s Battalion are not particularly well-known outside Mexico, it is clear that their god-like status in Mexico is enough to compensate for the attention they failed to

receive in other countries.

“Los Colorados” the redheaded Irishmen who gave their lives in the struggle for Mexican sovereignty, have their Irish names on signs and are named after prominent places. Fore example, there’s “O’Brien City,” better known as Ciudad Obregon in the northern state of Sonora, named after Alvaro Obregon (1880-1928) who was a famous and admired Mexican soldier and statesman, and many more.

Moreover, both groups share communal and family values, a common spirituality and love for poetry, art, music and dance and a history that forever ties these two cultures. ¡Que vivan los San Patricios!

the Mexican and Mestizo culture through art and stage productions.

On Friday, March 8th workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m..

On Saturday, the festival will feature folklorico competitions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening entertainment will feature local Mariachi & Folklorico groups at 7 p.m. with a Showcase by 'Best of Festival 2018' winner, Grupo Folklorico Desoluna from Al-

buquerque New Mexico.

The Showcase will also feature an explosive concert featuring Mariachi Orgullo de America.

Participants and entertainers travel to Lubbock for the Viva Aztlan Festival from various cities throughout Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Colorado.

The entire festival is open to the public. Tickets for Saturday all day pass, is $8 and are available online at vivaaztlan.org or can be purchased at the door.

bolster Mexico’s efforts in the U.S.-Mexican War, but that eventually failed and triggered a conservative revolt.

As the war wound down, Juárez returned to Oaxaca as governor, advocated a protracted guerilla war against the United States, opposed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and refused to grant General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna asylum when his government collapsed. In 1853, the dictator returned to exact his revenge, and Juárez fled to New Orleans.

He returned to Mexico in 1855, and became the nation’s president two years later. From 1857

to 1872, Juárez successfully defended his government agai n st Conser vative opponents in the War of the Reform, and defended his nation against the French-back monarchists under Emperor Maximillian I. He emerged as one of the truly great men of Mexican history, and died in office from a heart attack in 1872.

FLORAL INTERPRETATIONS ART EXHIBIT: Christy Martinez-Garcia congratulates James W. Johnson on his exhibit “Floral Interpretations” his latest series of large paintings that explore the color and vitality of various flowers that he has grown at some point during his life in Lubbock. Johnson has created over 2,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, etching, mixed media, and furniture pieces, most of which are in public and private collections around the world. His art has been included in over 180 exhibitions and competitions. It can be viewed at the LHUCA building.

Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Viva Aztlan Festival March 8-9

he Viva Aztlan FestiT val will celebrate its 25th anniversary will be held March 8-9, 2019.

The festival features competing folklorico dance groups and a Mariachi concert.

The Viva Aztlan Festival began in 1993 and annually has continued its purpose of enriching the community with

Benito Juárez Day Observed March 21st

nnually in Mexico, the A nation celebrates Benito Juárez's birthday on March 21st.

Juárez was an important Mexican liberal during the time of the U.S.-Mexican War, and emerged as one of the nation’s most important figures in the Nineteenth Century. A Zapotec Indian from Oaxaca, Juárez was born into a peasant family in 1806. By 1831, Juárez was a lawyer and an active liberal politician at the city and state level. When Valentín Gomez Farias became president of Mexico in 1846, Juárez went to Congress and supported a wave of liberal reforms designed to

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¡Si Se Puede!

Con César E. Chávez

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

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orn near Yuma, Arizona on March 31, 1927, Cesar Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to the plight of farmworkers and formed both the National Farm Workers Association, which later became United Farmer Workers. As a labor leader, Chavez led marches, called for boycotts and went on several hunger strikes.

Early Life - Union leader and labor organizer Cesar Chavez was born Cesario Estrada Chavez on March 31, 1927, near Yuma, Ari-

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zona. Chavez dedicated his life to improving the treatment, pay, and working conditions for farm workers. He knew all too well the hardships farm workers faced. When he was young, Chavez and his family toiled in the fields as migrant farm workers.

Labor Leader After working as a community and labor organizer in the 1950s, Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962.

This union joined with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee in its first strike against grape growers in California in 1965.

A year later, the two unions merged, and the resulting union was renamed the United Farmer Workers in 1972. In early 1968, Chavez called for a national boycott of California table grape growers. Chavez's battle with the grape growers for improved compensation and labor conditions would last for years. In the end, Chavez and his union won several victories for the workers when many growers signed contracts with the union. He faced more challenges through the years from other growers and the Teamsters Union. All the while, he continued to oversee the union and work to advance his cause.

As a labor leader, Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to the plight of farmworkers. He led marches, called for boycotts and went on several hunger strikes. He also brought the national awareness to the dangers of pesticides to workers' health.

His dedication to his work earned

him numerous friends and supporters, including Robert Kennedy and Jesse Jackson.

Immigration - The UFW during Chavez's tenure was committed to restricting immigration. Chavez and Dolores Huerta, co-founder and president of the UFW, fought the Bracero Program that existed from 1942 to 1964. Their opposition stemmed from their belief that the program undermined U.S. workers and exploited the migrant workers. Since the Bracero Program ensured a constant supply of cheap immigrant labor for growers, immigrants could not protest any infringement of their rights, lest they are fired and replaced.

Their efforts contributed to Congress ending the Bracero Program in 1964. In 1973, the UFW was one of the first labor unions to oppose proposed employer sanctions that would have prohibited hiring undocumented immigrants. Later during the 1980s, while Chavez was still working alongside Huerta, he was key in getting the amnesty provisions into the 1986 federal immigration act.

Remembrance - It is believed that Chavez's hunger strikes contributed to his death: He died on April 23, 1993, in San Luis, Arizona. After his death he became a major historical icon for the Latino community, organized labor, and liberal movement, symbolizing support for workers and for Hispanic power based on grassroots organizing and his slogan "Sí, se puede" (Spanish for "Yes, it is possible" or, roughly, "Yes, it can be done"). His supporters say his work led to numerous improvements for union laborers. His birthday, March 31, has become Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday in California, Colorado, and Texas.

On March 30, 2019, Lubbock will hold the 20th annual march.

Organizers encourage family and community participation.

The march is about two miles and will begin at Canyon Lakes & N. University, to Cavazos Middle School. The event will begin at 1 p.m.

For more information call (806)792-1212.

The 20th Annual

César E. Chávez

March & Celebration

March 30, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m.

• People’s Honor March begins at Cesar E. Chavez Drive & N. University. Park car at Cavazos Middle School, shuttle will transport to Buddy Holly Lake where the march starts.

• March will end at Cavazos Middle School at 210 N. University.

• 2019 Theme: "Courage Within Us" • Please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, bring a water bottle, commemorative posters.

• Groups asked to bring banners, wear t-shirts.

• Senior citizens can ride behind walkers.

• All welcome!

For additional info call (806) 792-1212.

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Meet Pico the Bilingual Gallo (Rooster) - He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for César E. Chávez Day. He will march with many people in the community and chant “Si Se Puede to remind others that the legacy of César and many farm workers lives on.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

St. Patrick's Day

A Religious Holiday and Feast Day

hile St. Patrick's Day is now W associated mostly with "all things Irish," it is actu-

LOVE OF PARISH: The San Ramon Parish held their 3rd annual San Ramon Valentine's Dance and served many antojitos (treats) including tamales, and menudo!

YOUTH JUST WANNA HAVE FUN: The youth of St. Joseph's Church in Lubbock held a Valentines Dance that welcomed local and surrounding parishes for some dancing and fun!

ally celebrated by Christian people around the world. Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March because St. Patrick died on March 17th in AD 461.

It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 387– 461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It originated as a Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 17th century. It has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland's culture.

St. Patrick was adept at speaking and converting pagans in Ireland,

St. Joseph's Day Celebrating A Righteous Man

t. Joseph truly is the siS lent figure of the New Testament. For instance,

PANCAKE FLIPPERS: Some of the St. Elizabeth's KOC flipped pancakes at the annual Pancake Festival. Way to go guys!

VALENTINE'S STEAK DINNER: KOC #15876 held their annual Valentine Steak dinner at St. Patrick's Church. The event has become a tradition for couples.

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and he faced many trials due to his mission work. As such, St. Patrick's Day is a celebration that holds a lot of spiritual meaning for Christian.

First, the holiday is a traditional day for spiritual renewal. It is a day that Christians can use to reflect on their spiritual walk and reflect on their relationship with God. St. Patrick found that renewal, because he considered himself a pagan before he became a slave and discovered his relationship with God through prayer.

In cities around the world with large Irish populations the postmass celebrations include parades, Irish music and songs, and Irish food and drink.

the Gospel does not record one spoken verse for St. Joseph. Nevertheless, what this great saint did in his life for God speaks volumes. To appreciate him and his role in salvation, we need to glean the Gospels.

St. Joseph was engaged to Mary when he discovered that she was pregnant.

Since St. Joseph did not yet know God’s plan but knew his wife was pregnant not by himself, the Gospel reads that he “decided to divorce her quietly” (Matthew 1:19). According to the Torah laws, St. Joseph could have had Mary stoned to death for infidelity (cf. Deuteronomy 22).

Nevertheless, the Angel of the Lord appeared to St. Joseph in a dream, revealed to him that Mary had conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and commanded that he take Mary as his wife and Jesus as his own Son. Without question or hesitation, St. Joseph did as the

angel commanded.

St. Joseph fulfilled his obligations courageously.

Throughout the gospel he faithfully and unquestioningly obeyed the commands of God: taking his family to the safety of Egypt to flee the wrath of King Herod; returning to Nazareth; presenting his child in the Temple for circumcision and formal presentation; and traveling to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover.

He accepted the responsibility of his vocation– being the faithful spouse and father.

Today in his honor, the St. Joseph's Table, a ritual meal done in fulfillment of a promise made to St. Joseph for his assistance in a time of family or personal crisess celebrated and includes the altar with an image of Saint Joseph, flowers, candles, fruit and bread as well as the special meal of meatless dishes served at what is traditionally an open house at the home of the person/family giving the Table.

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Church Bulletins MARDI GRAS DINNER/DANCE Saturday, March 2, 6-11 p.m., $30/person. Great food, dancing, beer and wine, silent auction and raffle. Held at Our Lady of Grace hall, 1619 Erskine, Lubbock. For tickets: Travis Lipe- 392-4661 or Saint John the Baptist Church office – 771-2673. Tickets can also be purchased online at https:// stjohnbaptistlbk.org. Sponsored by K of C Council 16451.

FAT TUESDAY ON SATURDAY Shrimp Peel & Dance, Saturday, March 2, 2019, dinner-6 p.m., dance-8:30 p.m., Saint Elizabeth Hanly Hall. Live & Silent Auctions.

Adults only-$30/person. Sponsored by K of C Council #12803. Tickets available from any Knight or at church office – 806-7625225.

FAT SUNDAY FESTIVAL March 3, 12 - 7 p.m., Catholic Renewal Center, 4th & Toledo, sponsored by Cursillo. Food, games, and free concert.

SAINT THERESA ANNUAL BRISKET FEAST – Sunday, March 3, 9:00am - 'till we run out. Plates $10, includes brisket, sausage, potato salad, baked beans, bread, dessert and drink. 22nd & Upland, Lubbock.

SHROVE TUESDAY stop by St. John's United Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 5th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for a FREE pancake supper! Donations will be accepted to benefit youth programming.

This is the day before Ash Wednesday and is celebrated by consuming fatty foods, i.e. pancakes, before the fasting season of Lent.

SISTERS’ STROLL – March 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Young women 13 and older are invited to join sisters in the diocese for prayer, lunch, and inspiration to live your faith. Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth. For more information: Sister Olivia Rico -792-3943 or orico@ catholiclubbock.org. Register by March 1, 2019. Online registration: www.catholiclubbock.org/vocations.html SEMINARY SPRINT March 11-13, 2019. Join Father Rene Perez, Vocation Director, for a Seminary Sprint to San Antonio where you’ll visit Assumption Seminary and various religious orders. Open to men 18 and older who desire to discern God’s call, along with fun and fellowship with other men seeking God’s will for their lives. Contact Father Rene Perez,792-3943 ext. 226, rperez@catholiclubbock.org. Registration online: www.catholiclubbock.org/Vocations. html.

GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY on March 10th at 11 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. All Girl Scouts past and present invited hosted by GS Troop 6073. For info contact Margie olivtx@sbcglobal.net APOSTOLADO - Sunday, March 24, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Littlefield Sacred Heart Hall, 1309 W. 8th. Theme: Matthew 5:6-"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied."

2019 Lenten

Observances & Events "Even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." ~ Joel 2:12

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES March 6, 2019

BROWNFIELD SAINT ANTHONY, 7 a.m.-English, 7 p.m.Spanish; Ropesville 5:45 p.m. English; Brownfield Rehab 11a.m. (510 1st St) DENVER CITY SAINT WILLIAM - 8:30 a.m. (Span), 4 p.m.

(Eng), 6 p.m. Communion Service (Bilingual), 8 p.m. (Span) LAMESA OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 7 a.m., 12 & 7 p.m.Saint Margaret Mary LITTLEFIELD SACRED HEART - 7 a.m., 12 p.m. (lunch), 6:30 p.m.

LUBBOCK HOLY SPIRIT 2037:30 a.m., 12:15, 5:00, & 7 p.m.

LUBBOCK OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE – 7 a.m., 6 p.m.

(Spanish); 7:30 p.m. (English) Noonashes only. Cheese Enchilada Dinner on Ash Wednesday only, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $10/plate LUBBOCK SAINT ELIZABETH, 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.; Kent Hance Chapel 12:10 p.m.

LUBBOCK SAINT JOHN NEUMANN, Noon and 7 p.m.

PLAINS SACRED HEART 12 noon (Eng), 6:30 p.m. (Bilingual) RALLS SAINT MICHAEL 6 p.m.

SLATON SAINT JOSEPH -8:30 a.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe-6:30 p.m.

SNYDER SAINT ELIZABETH @ 6 p.m.

HERMLEIGH SAINT JOHN – 7:30 p.m.

PENANCE SERVICES A B E R N AT H Y SAINT ISIDORE – March 16, 6 p.m.

Mass, talk by Father R.B. Williams, OP, confessions after.

LITTLEFIELD SACRED HEART – March 27 @ 7:30 p.m.

BROWNFIELD SAINT ANTHONY, April 1, 6:30 p.m.

LUBBOCK SAINT JOHN NEUMANN, April 4, 7 p.m.

LUBBOCK HOLY SPIRIT: Thursday, April 11, beginning at 6 p.m.

PLAINVIEW SACRED HEART - April 11, 6:30 p.m.

LENTEN RETREATS/MISSIONS MEN’S RETREAT “BEING A MAN OF GOD” Sat. March 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., San Ramon Hall, 15708 Loop 493, Lubbock (Woodrow) Sponsored by the San Ramon Knights of Columbus. No cost, but please register with Deacon Ron Vowels at 806-543-5143 or 806777-2089.

DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN 2019 CONFERENCE Sat., March 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., “Walk With Mary to Calvary” - A Lenten Retreat featuring Most Rev. Robert M. Coerver, Very Rev. Bill Anton, and Sister Mary Jane Alaniz. Location: Sacred Heart Church, 2801 N. Columbia, Plainview.

For information/to register: Frances Alvarez – 806-869-5582 LUBBOCK SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST – March 9, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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BROWNFIELD – March 27, 6:30 p.m., Confession and Lenten retreat for high school and middle school.

Guest speaker Father Jacob Powell.

LUBBOCK OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE - Friday, March 29, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, March 30, 8 a.m.4 p.m. No Charge. Will include lunch on Saturday.

LUBBOCK HOLY SPIRIT – Mini retreats: Over three weekends during Lent we will be watching The Great Story of Jesus in 9 Acts. These 30-minute mini-retreats will begin following each weekend Mass on March 23/24, March 30/31, and April 6/7.

PLAINVIEW SACRED HEART - March 19-21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lenten retreat with Rev. Bob Perry, OP. PLAINVIEW SACRED HEART Retreat (In Spanish) - April 8-10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2801 North Columbia, Contact the church: 806-2962753 ALTAR SERVER RETREAT March 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. given by Father Rene Perez and Sister Olivia Rico, Sacred Heart Church, 2801 North Columbia, Plainview. Contact the church: 806-296-2753

STATIONS OF THE CROSS BROWNFIELD SAINT ANTHONY, Fridays 7 p.m., English; 8 p.m. Spanish.

LAMESA OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Every Friday, Holy Hour/ Stations, Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe; Each Friday dedicated to prayer for a different intention.

LITTLEFIELD SACRED HEART - every Friday during Lent @6:30 p.m.

April 5 & 12. Good Friday – 3 p.m., Live Stations @ 6 p.m.

LUBBOCK SAINT JOHN NEUMANN – every Friday through Lent

GUADALUPE , 52nd & Avenue L, Lubbock Every Friday of Lent, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(No March 15 or April 19); $10/plate, fried fish, fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies and choice of drink.

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SPIRIT,

of Columbus host fish fry and FISH FRY/LENTEN Knights raffle. Prizes include washer & dryer, MEALS 55" curved screen TV, Apple Watch, ANTON SAINT ANTHONY, March 8 (no March 15) and all Fridays of Lent, 5-8 p.m. take outs available

BROWNFIELD SAINT ANTHONY, All Fridays (no Good Friday), 5:30-8:00 p.m., $10/plate will have take-outs. Fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, corn, tea, dessert.

LITTLEFIELD SACRED HEART -every Friday of Lent, 5-7 p.m., by the K of C- Plates: $8 (to go available) Fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, tea, beans and dessert.

LUBBOCK SAINT PATRICK, March 6 & 22, April 12, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 1603 Cherry Avenue. $8/catfish, coleslaw, fries, hush puppies; Salmon plate $10, w/red potatoes, dirty rice and green beans. Dine-in includes drink & dessert. Information: Edward 543-7377 or Delma 781-1644.

LUBBOCK SAINT PATRICK GUADALUPANAS of St. Patrick's are having their annual Enchilada Dinners, On March 15th and April 5th from 11am till 7pm. Menu -- $8 Enchiladas Reg. or Green Chile.

-- Plates have three Cheese Enchiladas, Rice, Beans and Salad. OR, 2 Cheese Enchiladas and one Potato Taco, Rice, Beans and Salad. Nopal or Cheese GORDITAS - Plates have - 2 Gorditas, Rice, Beans and Salad.

We appreciate your support. For more information call Irene Silvas at (806) 787-7943 LUBBOCK CHRIST THE KING Activity Center – March 8, March 29, April 12, 6 p.m. $10/adult, $5/kids, all-you-can-eat fish, with sides. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #3008.

LUBBOCK HOLY SPIRIT - Fri- LUBBOCK OUR LADY OF days at 6 p.m. March 8, 15, 22, 29, All Rights reserved.

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mini IPad, Playstation 4, Dyson Vacuum. 9821 Frankford Ave, Lubbock MULESHOE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, March 8 through April 12 (no Good Friday), 4:30-7 p.m., 805 E. Hickory. Contact: Kathy Duggan, 806638-2079.

FISH FRY Levelland Saint Michael, 316 E. Washington, , on Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m., all you can eat-$10/plate RALLS SAINT MICHAELMarch 8 & March 22, 5:00 p.m. till run out of fish; April 12, 11:30- supper meal. Plates are $10, include fish, beans, fries, slaw, hushpuppies, drinks and dessert.

ENCHILADA LUNCH – Ash Wednesday, and all Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church hall, 3111 Erskine, Lubbock.

POST HOLY CROSS, Fridays, $12/plate SNYDER SAINT ELIZABETH – March 8, 5:30-8 p.m.

FISH FRY/LENTEN MEALS Shallowater - Saint Philip Benizi, 10th & Avenue J, on Fridays, (no Good Friday), 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., $8/adult; fish & shrimp combo - $10/plate., Shallowater. 806-832-4088 for call-ins.

SAN RAMON IN WOODROW FISH FRY FRIDAY March 8, March 29, April 12 -starting each day at 5 p.m. $ 8 a plate that includes Fish, fries, and puffs. There will also be dessert /drinks, as well as no-meat burritos. Come join us!

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Velez West Texas Warriors Event

Purple Heart & VFW members made their way to sup- Monica Velez was supported by TTU Veteran Members. All for one, and one for all. port their fellow veterans.

Museum 90th Birthday Celebration

The Velez family thanked everyone for the support of their veterans.

The 90 year celebration had many families who often Two generations of Arias family members enjoying the Three generations taking time to sing happy birthday The Costillas took time to swing by the museum to visit the museum like the Castro family. birthday party. and have some cake. partake in the fun.

Pancake Festival 2019

Linda Segura & Marty Garza were among the appy Jesse & Jessica Reeves had happy hearts, and, hap- The Pancake Festival is a great place to catch up with A couple of veterans like Marciano Morales and Jesse attendees. py bellies after they had breakfast. friends.

Rangel enjoying the day.

Pancake Festival 2019

The Perez were all smiles.

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Students volunteered for the event.

Lion Jerry welcomed the guests to the pancake fes- Fellowship and pancakes are a great combination! tival.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla LULAC Awards & Scholarship Banquet

Constable Marina Garcia and Judge Aurora Hernan- Rosa and Julio Llanas always ready to support friends. Robert & Bea Narvaiz are regulars at the LULAC ban- Everyone was looking fabulous and enjoying the comdez attended the LULAC Banquet. quet. pany, especially this gorgeous couple.

League of United Latin American Citizens of Lubbock

Fred & Nancy Morales looking wonderful!

The Escobars - what a gorgeous and sweet couple!

Georgia Lucero and Carmen Vige posed for Latino Rudy Rosales with his daughters and grandchildren.

Lubbock Magazine!

He received an award from LULAC.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Youth Valentine Dance

Young parishioners were dancing and having a great Friends had a great time and enjoyed the music. time in a safe and fun environment.

These youngsters ere just having fun.

The students were dancing cumbias making memories, and enjoying all kinds of music.

San Ramon Valentine Dance

The greeters at the door were parishioners who were Danny & Josie Castro attended their first San Ramon Young love enjoying a family friendly environment and David Salinas gave his heart to his wife, literally the one welcoming and friendly!

Valentine Dance and had an awesome time! great snacks. in his pocket.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Buddy Holly Exhibit

The Villegas Family enjoyed the Buddy Holly exhibit. Jordan & Marty Broselow posed in front of Buddy Victor Mosqueda was flanked by family and friends at The Lozadas enjoying the evening.

Holly's exhibit. his exhibit.

Mother Son Dance - Part I

Zaidyn & Sandra Ambriz were ready to get on the Tammy Molinar had two dates - Diego and Drake. dance floor.

Father Daughter Dance- Part I

Johnny & Aubrie Ambriz had an awesome time!

The moms and sons enjoyed time with friends and the Monica, Moses and Adam were all smiles and ready treats. for a phot.

Chole was proud to have her dad Eric Luna as her Matthew Gutierrez was all smiles as he posed with his The Madrids danced the night away! date. daughter Belle.

St. Patrick's Steak Dinner & Valentine Dance

Couples like the Salas had a great time.

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The event drew couples who wanted to enjoy a steak The couples were served dinner and dessert. dinner and a little dancing.

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Andrea & Jorge Hernandez attended the community Valentine's event.

Photos & Memories - Aquí y Alla First Friday Art Trail

The art draws some of the visitors, and for some its The event drew riends of all ages. the company.

Couples had fun and enjoyed the time together.

The Rosendos enjoyed everything about the art trail!

Visit from Pancho Clos to Maggie Trejo SuperCenter - Part III

Cute attendees enjoyed meeting Pancho Clos.

Everyone is friendly and welcoming said some of the "I've been a good girl," she said as she unwrapped her This little cutie had a long list for Pancho Clos to share participants. doll. with Santa.

Alla y Aquí

Luis & Maggie Trejo enjoying friends and fellowship

Brittani Escobar showing the guys how to flip pan- Even dinosaurs were present at the Museum of TTU Marina Garcia t First Friday Art Trail with her little cakes with one hand!

Birthday bash! buddy!

Aquí y Alla

Lisa Martell 25th Anniversary of the Heartline Banquet Join Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update each EHS ROTC always making their school and commu- Christy Martinez-Garcia poses with Dr. Perlmuter nity proud!

Dean of the TTU Mass Comm Thursday at 6 p.m. on KLBK's Trends & Friends.

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clude photo message. Different sizes, prices are available for memoriams and memorials. For more info, call (806) 792-1212, or ask your funeral provider. Memorials provide by a funeral home can be submitted up to the 27th to appear in the preceding month. Deadline to submit memoriams is the 21st.

Juana "Janie" Gonzales Cortez, 78, of Lubbock passed away on February 17, 2019. She was born May 16, 1940 in Anson, Texas to the late Martin and Antonia (Gloria) Gonzales.

Janie worked for Covenant Medical Center until retiring. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Alejandro Cortez, Jr., Rachel Munoz, and Alejandro Cortez, III of Lubbock and Ilvia Cortez of Spearman; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro Luna Cortez; children, Efrain Cortez and Elvia Cortez; and siblings, Martin Gonzales, Manuel Gonzales, Dolores Ramos and Maria Luisa Herrera.

Aurelio Valdes 55, passed away on February 14, 2019. Aurelio was born on May 22, 1963 to Antonio and Luisa Valdes. He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother, Luisa Valdes; 2 sisters, Debra Libby and Antonette Valdes; 3 brothers, Antonio Valdes, Jr., Gerardo Valdes, and Felix Valdes; a host of other relatives and friends.

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CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-TALK(8255) "Press 1 for Veterans" U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420 Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia

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Gilberto Guzman passed away peacefully February 21, 2019. Mr. Guzman was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He worked doing what he loved in the cotton fields of his beloved town Ropesville. He was a Godfearing man that would give you the shirt off his back if he needed to. He will truly be missed by many. He touched so many lives with his loving heart.

“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” ~ Williams Penn

Leonela Zarazua, 83, beloved Mother and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on February 20, 2019. She entered this world on January 17, 1936 in San Saba, Texas, born to Juan and Andrea Perez. She is survived by her husband, Felix Zarazua of Lubbock; Helen Zaragoza and husband, Javier of Tomball; Sally Arredondo and husband, Gilbert of Lubbock; son-in-law, Ricardo Canales of Lubbock; son-in-law, Frank Olivares of Lubbock; brother, Sesario Perez of California; and sister, Heladia Garcia of Oregon; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Leonela served in St. Elizabeth Women's Organization.

She was an avid volunteer in preparing and serving meals for families in bereavement.

She also enjoyed fundraising for St. Elizabeth using her cake baking skills.

Ester D. Trevino, of Lubbock, TX was born in Mercedes, Texas on June 19, 1936 to Felix and Guadalupe De Anda, who preceded her in death.

She went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 12, 2019 at the age of 82 years. She was also preceded in death by her son, Roel Trevino.

NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.

Ruben Lopez 63 of Lubbock, passed away on February 21, 2019.

He lived life doing what he loved playing music. He was a band member for Mariachi Algeria as well as Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Well known in the community, he brought so many people happiness and joy with his musical talents.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years Julia Lopez, son Jesse Lopez (Mayra), daughters Andrea Lopez (Brian) and Darian Loa (Danny), 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and multiple nieces and nephews. Ruben is proceeded in death by his parents Jesus and Anita Lopez, 4 bothers Raymond, Antonio, Roy and Pete Lopez.

Cresencio Sustaita passed away February 25, 2019.

He was born on January 7, 1945 to Birginio and Trinidad DeLeon Sustaita in Smyer, TX. He worked for EXCEL Properties retiring in 2001. Survivors include his ex-wife, Martha Sustaita; daughters, Janie Sustaita and husband, Pete; Priscilla O'Brien and husband, Rance; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Julie Norris; He was preceded in death by his father, Birginio Sustaita; mother, Trinidad Sustaita; son, Chris Sustaita, Jr.; brother, Raymond Sustaita; and sister, Mary Mata.

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

Pablo Aguilar was called to his heavenly home on February. 23, 2019. He was survived by his mother, wife, children, step children, grandchildren, great grandchildren,brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Frances Torrez was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior February 8, 2019.

She was born October 24, 1928 in Abernathy, TX to the late Carlos and Aurelia Rangel.

Those left to cherish her loving memory are her siblings; Kay Trevino, Betty Ham and husband Bill, Olivia Lopez, Mary Parra and husband Pete, Carlos Rangel Jr., Joe Rangel and wife Alma, and Victor Rangel, numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alfonzo “Eddie” Torrez, her son Richard Torrez, siblings; Juanita Escamilla, Soccoro Beauford, Nievas Crider, Manuel Rangel and Paul Rangel.

Frances was a very devoted and active member of the Catholic Church.

En Aquellos Días…

n el rancho se comienza la E temporada de sembrar la cosecha en estos días.

Esto ocurre después de la última helada del año, principalmente en marzo. Me acuerdo ver a mi papa echando la semilla de algodón en las sembradoras, cuatro o seis en cada lado del t r a c t o r.

Cuando andaba sembrando cerca de la casa, nos gustaba ayudarle porque a ese tiempo no parecía que era trabajo para nosotros. Mi papa nos dejaba que nos sentáramos entre medio de cada sembradora para darle peso.

Nos dejaba sentados por dos o tres vueltas de los surcos. ¡Nos encantaba que nos paseara en el tractor!

Ahora ya se acabaron esos días y los tractores tienen computadoras y no se necesitan tantas personas para hacer el trabajo.

Me dio gusto durante el verano

cuando fui a visitar a mi sobrina. Tienen casa fuera del pueblo y sembraron un jardín.

Me empezó a enseñar la “cosecha” que tenían. Habían sembrado elote, frijol, calabazas, melones, sandias, etc. Tienen tres niños y entre todos sembraron las semillas a m a n o .

Regaron su jardín a mano y estiraron las yerbas entre todos. Cuando se dio la “cosecha” compartieron vegetables a nosotros y a sus amigos. Los niños les dio gusto cuando miraron todo lo que pudieron hacer con lo que habían sembrado. Estos niños les encanta vivir en el rancho; están aprendiendo y agradecer lo que es vivir de la tierra.

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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March Prayer Father, you know the broken places in my heart that were caused by the failure of people in my life. I confess that I have sometimes become disillusioned with your way because of the failures and inconsistencies in your people. Deep down I know, dear Father, that their failures do not mean your failure, but it is hard for it not to feel that way.

Call me close to you. Give me a more gracious heart toward those who fail me. Establish my faith, strong and firm in you, O LORD. In you I put my trust. In Jesus' name. Amen.

decidido/a y dedicado/a, no hay nada que pueda detener su éxito.

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