Latino Lubbock Magazine Volume 13, Issue 4, April/abril 2019 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Volume 13, Issue 4, April/abril 2019

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Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may email news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject. *Note: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead, and are at the discretion of the publisher. Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the first and second day of each month. With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in Lubbock, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Floydada, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

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“Speak English,” - Texas county commissioner has apologized Mark Tice, of Chambers County, posted a comment saying “English this is not Mexico,” after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo — the first Latina and first woman elected as the county's top executive — addressed constituents and reporters from English and Spanish language media outlets on a briefing.

"Christ is Risen"

Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover features a beautiful Easter scene reminding us all that Christ is Risen, His resurrection symbolizes the eternal life that is granted to all who believe in Him. The meaning of Easter also symbolizes the complete verification of all that Jesus preached and taught during His three-year ministry. If He had not risen from the dead, if He had merely died and not been resurrected, He would have been considered just another teacher or Rabbi. However, His resurrection changed all that and gave final and irrefutable proof that He was really the Son of God and that He had conquered death once and for all. Alleluia!

Dicho

"A fuerza, ni los zapatos entran." "You can’t force your shoes to fit."

Meaning that you can’t force your way into anything.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday! April/abril

Santos Salinas Gabriella Beltran Daniel Valdarez Laurie Villanueva Daniel Valdarez Frank P Flores (KC OLG) Jose Torrez Rosalinda DeLeon Benita Beltran Joseph Vasquez Victoria (Tori) Ybanez Eric Montez Briana April Pena Josie Andrade Salinas Dolores Garcia Lisa McGee Eddie Garcia Elizabeth Salinas Grace Vega Rudy Rivera (OLG) Cindy Ybañez Irene Gonzales Mary H Carrizales Dcn. Isidoro Saldaña Aubrey Lee Barrera Nevaeh Castilleja Amado Balderas Jr. Alma Dolores Santiago Melissa A Urrutia Emilio Garcia Misty Forbes Fide Vega Armando Gaytan Maria Juarez Isabel Hinojosa Elizabeth Holder Bama Ortiz Daniel Hernandez Raymundo Singleterry Micheal Hernandez Michael Ortega Angelica Danielle Flores Consuelo S. Ramirez Sam S. Ramirez Ida S. Garcia Nanci Espinosa Matthew Noah Martinez Jason “J” Villa Gloria Barrera Heather Rodriquez Michael Rangel Rosa Barrera Adrian Benitez Reyna Ameriah Jimenez Raymond Smith Melanie Montez Margaret Henion Stella Mendolla

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Contents

April/abril

Tomas M Rodríguez (KC OLG) 4/16 Julia Sanchez 4/16 Rudy Guzman Jr 4/16 Julian Saldana 4/17 Lupe G. Martinez 4/17 Isaiah Quevedo 4/17 Prescilla Garcia Tiner 4/18 Jared N. Hernandez 4/18 Raymond Villa 4/18 Raymond Rodríguez (KC OLG) 4/18 Precilla Tiner 4/18 Mason Herrera 4/19 Ruben Martinez 4/19 Irma Shepler 4/19 Diana Moreno 4/19 Irma Shepler 4/19 Olga Guzman Castillo 4/20 Angie Jaramillo 4/20 Jaydan Jimenez 4/21 Rosalinda Guzman 4/21 Alexandra Martinez 4/21 Dee A Cárdenas (KC OLG) 4/21 Andrew Quevedo 4/22 Vicky Martinez 4/22 Angelo Salinas 4/22 Angie Bermea 4/22 Javier Garcia 4/22 Christopher Salinas 4/23 Amanda McIntire 4/23 Dcn. Richard Wood 4/23 Anthony Leos 4/23 Roger Hilburn Sr. 4/23 Alice Bustillos 4/24 Lisa Marie Hernandez 4/24 Eddie H. Chavez 4/25 Stephen Henry 4/25 Angelica Torres 4/26 Erica Castilleja 4/26 Julia Ramon 4/26 Alexis Fuentes 4/26 Daniel Torrez 4/27 Tataina Beltran 4/27 Michael Beltran 4/27 Nehemias Martinez 4/28 Leandra Zavala 4/28 Manuel V. Gonzales 4/28 Malaya Tienda 4/28 Tatiana Jane Beltran 4/28 Antonia Escobar 4/29 Helen Esquivel 4/29 Baldemar Hernandez 4/29 Becky Molina 4/29 Diego Gonzales 4/29 Alex Villa 4/30 Dcn. Steve Tjia 4/30 Alice Guzman Mercado 4/30 Emma Castillo 4/30

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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Earth Day

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Kid's

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Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Memorials

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

Tomas Licon Andy Cognasi Robert Lugo Lupe Ramirez Desiree Martinez

Coach Edward Hernandez 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... Deadline Approaching nnually, I share how much I love spring and A Easter. It became even more special when I became a mother.

I still recall my little Amaris who smiled from the moment she would open her eyes. I loved dressing her for each holiday, and making each one so special. At Easter my husband Frank and I would wake up super early to hang a flag that displayed a cross with lilies on a purple background - representing Christ's resurrection. We have hung that flag for 19 years, and will do so again this year. Frank loved hiding eggs and treats all over the yard. And as soon as she got up, we would put on her bunny slippers and ears and we'd take her out to have her own Easter egg hunt. She would collect all the eggs, candy and Easter toys. And along side her, my poodle Sticker would follow her and lead her to the treats. After, she was so overwhelmed with her filled Easter basket. My husband always made it fun and it was always so special. Later, we'd go to church and then have brunch that had a variety of foods reflective of our culture and family tradition. Then, we'd gather with our family and have more food and fun. One of our favorite traditions is cracking cascarones on the heads of family and friends for fun. The first time I cracked it on a friend that was not Latino she looked at me like I was crazy. The following year, she and her kids bought some cascarones, and now, it is their tradition. While cascarones are fun, I have come to believe that they also are symbolic in the sense that we are cracking them on our heads to bring us to our senses at Easter, as well as knockout our bad habits. Either way, they are fun! Over the years, our family has grown, as have our traditions and each generation. And in some cases, some of our family has grown apart, but something about Easter brings us back together even if it is just for a few hours. This is a special time in so many ways. And while not all my friends are Christian, including not all of my readers, it is important for me to share what I value and believe because even though I strive to be objective, I am who I am because of Christ Jesus. I strive to emulate Him through my actions... and through this publication. In this month's issue we include information about Child Abuse Prevention, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Autism, Selena and so much more! We are still 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. We continue to remind you of the importance of Latinos stepping up and being heard, and getting involved and informed on current issues for the greater good of our families. That said, I remind you of important voter registration deadlines and voting dates around the corner! We have moved to our new location and will only be meeting by appointment only until we are situated. You can reach us at (806)792-1212 or (806) 544-6526. 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 abril y siempre! ¡Happy Easter y Feliz Día de Pascua! Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock” Celebrating 13 Years of Commitment to our Community

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for Adelante Awards 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.

Lubbock Magazine, and a past Woman of Distinction. Opportunities to sponsor the 2019 Women of Distinction Awards are available. For sponsorship and ticket information,

contact Efrain Duarte at eduarte@gs-top.org or 806-5895948. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www. girlscouts.org.

Girl Scouts to Hold Women Of Distinction

he Women of Distinction T event will be held May 7th at 6 p.m. at the Lubbock Coun-

try Club. This year, along with their four honorees they have their firstever Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout—Glenn Cochran of the Lubbock Area United Way. Their four honorees are: Take Action: Shelia Patterson Harris; Connect: Monica Hilburn Tracy; Discover: Meredith Imes ; and the Lifetime Achievement: Pat Henry. Mistress of Ceremonies for the event will be Christy MartinezGarcia, Publisher of Latino

A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y PARTES INTERESADAS: PYCO Industries, Inc., ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) la renovación del Permiso Núm. 8955 de Calidad de Aire, la cual autorizaría el funcionamiento continuado de un/una Cottonseed Processing Facility and Oil Mill ubicado/a en 2901 Avenue A, Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas 79404. En la sección de avisos públicos de este periódico se encuentra información adicional sobre esta solicitud.

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies SWAP TILL YOU DROP, April 3, 10, 27, 24 Wednesday,1 pm, Ages 50+, Free, Bring your gently used items and swap with others, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street. OPENING DAY CEREMONY FOR LUBBOCK CHALLENGER LITTLE LEAGUE is Saturday, April 6, 2019, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lubbock Challenger Little League Field on the corner of Spur and Milwaukee. FOOD FOR FINES All Lubbock Public Library locations will be participating in Food for Fines, April 7-14 in celebration of National Library Week!! Just bring in a canned food item to pay off your overdue fines 1 can = 1 dollar. 49TH ANNUAL RANCH DAY April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) on the Texas Tech University campus. Hands-on activities and demonstrations will focus on ranch skills and the history and science of ranching. For more information, visit nrhc.ttu.edu 41ST ANNUAL LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL, April 13-14, 2019, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This two-day celebration is the largest fine art, fine craft event in West Texas. For more information visit www.lubbockartsfestival.org MADD MEMORIAL WALK will be held sat, April 27th at 10 am, at the Lubbock County Courthouse. WALK FOR INCLUSION Best Buddies Texas and Best Buddies of Lubbock is asking area residents with a passion for inclusion to register for the city’s first Best Buddies Friendship Walk, April 27 at Buddy Holly Recreational Area at 9 a.m. To learn more call Kim Lehman-Brown at (806) 407-2656. SIMMONS SPRING CRAFT BAZAAR, April 27, 9 am -2 pm, Free, All Ages, Look for bargains at our bazaar! The deadline for booth rentals is 4/24 by 5 pm, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. BOOTS, CHAPS AND COWBOY HATS, April 27, 6-9 pm, $5/person or $9/ couple, Ages 50+, Dress up in your favorite Western attire and saddle up and ride on up for a stompin’ good time at our annual Senior Prom! Doors open at 5:30, 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. 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.

How the U.S. taught me that Spanish was shameful

n 2001, in the midst of a recesIwatched sion, my father lost his job. I with frustration as he

struggled to apply to positions he was far overqualified for; selfishly, I did not want to be known around school as the girl with the unemployed dad. We lived in a predominantly upper-class, white neighborhood in Florida where I was usually one of the only Latinx students in my high school classes. I worried my father’s situation would only confirm stereotypes I knew others had about us. I feared it would add to the feeling — perceived if never really articulated — that my family had not really assimilated. One night over dinner, my father made an English grammar mistake and I snapped: "How have you let your English get so bad, Papi. No wonder you can't get a job." My mother immediately came to his defense, scolding me for being so disrespectful. Where was this spite coming from? At some point during my 15 years living in the United States, I had learned to become ashamed of my own father. I had bought into the idea that his deeply accented and imperfect English made our family less worthy than others. Reading the news these past few weeks, I am realizing just how deeply the roots of that shame extend down into our culture. A few weeks ago, a white woman eating at a Mexican restaurant in West Virginia insulted the manager after she heard him speak Spanish, saying “English is our first language, so you need to speak English. Get the f--- out of my country.” In February, the management of an apartment building in Houston sent a resident a letter asking her to speak “English Only” in the building’s lobby. Vox recently reported that two women in Montana have sued U.S. Border Patrol after being detained simply for speaking Spanish at a gas station. Incidents like these have been surfacing all year. According to a survey by Pew Research, nearly four in 10 Latinos say they experienced some kind of harassment related to their ethnicity in 2018. The Guardian reported last year on a woman kicked out of a Florida UPS for speaking Spanish, and last May a video of attorney New York Aaron Schlossberg

professor at Pitzer Col- ested in that definition of immithreatening to call Imlege, recently told the grant success. As I try to unlearn migration and Customs Los Angeles Times that my own internalized xenophobia, Enforcement (ICE) on "prejudice against Span- I am not interested in anyone who two employees speaking ish is not about Spanish does not want to see the magic imSpanish to each other at a the language; it’s about migrants like my father create in restaurant went viral. the people who speak two languages. This is not simply the During the holidays, when my Spanish.” When I think opinion of an ignorant about that incident with brother and I sat down together to few. As respected newsmy father now, I real- research our retirement plans, we man Tom Brokaw arize so much of it had to both got lost in the language of figued on MSNBC in Jando with my own self- nance we both couldn’t speak. In uary: "Hispanics should hate. My outburst was that moment, we recalled an image work harder at assimilanot about my father’s we both had as kids of our father: tion." (He apologized.) Amanda Machado brief unemployment or him, hunched over the business All this paranoia, to his minor mistakes, but section of the newspaper, learning be clear, is completely unnecessary: Research from the about my own anxious obsession everything he could. Somehow, Public Policy Institute of Califor- with proving that our family was my father taught himself the stock nia shows that around 96 percent good enough to live in the United market in English and navigated his finances in a way my brother and of second-generation immigrant States. As children of immigrants in this I to this day cannot understand on children speak English well. By the third generation, the PPIC says country, Latinx people are told that our own. As adults, we now stand 96 percent of people from all im- to succeed, we no longer need to in awe of what my father has acmigrant backgrounds report not remember our family's culture. We complished. My father came to this speaking any other language other are told the words that matter most country with dreams and achieved are the words our ancestors can’t every single one of them — heavy than English at home. Though I have thankfully never understand. As Puerto Rican writer accent and errors and all. I am experienced anything as extreme Jonathan Marcantoni argued in a learning to see this family legacy as the racist incidents above, that piece for Latino Rebels, “How can now as a mesmerizing gift. dinner with my father back in high you expect people to carry on traschool made clear that I had still ditions and maintain their culture, Amanda Machado is a writer deeply internalized the message when you all but tell them they have and facilitator. After teaching motivating them: Perfect English to abandon the old ways in order 9th grade English as a Teach for was the ideal, and speaking Span- to fit in and achieve the American America corps member, she spent 15 months backpacking around ish was neither necessary nor, re- Dream?” These days, I am no longer inter- the world including the US. ally, desirable. Just a few days ago, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a sitting congresswoman, was mocked by conservative commentators for the way she pronounces her own name. Now, 6 These cases all illustrate the deep resentment and even paranoia locations that has surfaced around Spanish/ in the English bilingualism. Clearly, too Lubbock many U.S. citizens view Spanish area to mostly through a lens of suspicion serve you. and disdain. This prejudiced perspective also misses the huge opportunity of bilingualism. More people speak Spanish in the United States than Become a grime fighter today! It’s Easy! even in Spain, but as a Latinx friend No sign up cost and your first put it recently, “In the United States wash is on us. 6212 19th we may speak Spanish, but we are free mighty wash . not a Spanish-speaking country.” There is no pride in Spanish/EngAs part of FREE program you 3011 50th will save $2.00 on... lish bilingualism, even though several studies have proven the many . any wash anytime 4444 S. Loop 289 cognitive benefits of speaking two 8002 University languages: increased focus, better get another problem-solving skills, delaying 7811 Quaker 6506 82nd . free mighy wash the onset of dementia and even a after 10 washes of any kind link to higher levels of empathy. Present this coupon at any location to become a GRIME FIGHTER Today. Carmen Fought, a linguistics

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April is “All About Children” Month/abril es mes “Todo sobre los niños”

Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Events in April E

very day in Lubbock County an average of 3 children become confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect. The majority of victims are under the age of 3. In Texas, the recently released Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) 2015 Annual Report identified 50,506 children were confirmed victims of abuse, with 171 losing their lives. The Lubbock region ranked third out of DFPS’ 11 regions in the state for the prevalence of child abuse – with a point prevalence rate of 15.4 per 1,000 children – resulting in 1,138 cases of confirmed child abuse in the Lubbock region. During the month of April, Lubbock area organizations come together to promote Go Blue Lubbock, a project of the South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention (SPCCAP). The purpose of Go Blue Lubbock is to bring awareness to the issue of child abuse and neglect and to educate our community about how to prevent the problem. You can join this effort by wearing blue during April and participating in the many events hosted by SPCCAP and partnering agencies listed Go Blue for Lubbock's Children South Plains Coalition for

Child Abuse Prevention will be held through April. Bring Awareness to Child Abuse & Neglect by wearing blue and organizing awareness events at your office, through your organization, or school. C h i l d A b u s e Conference - April 5-6, Knipling Education Center, 3514 21st St. Covenant Children's Blue Ribbon Ceremony - April 9, 10 a.m., at 4000 24th St. Contact Belinda Waters at 806.725.5779 for more info. Early Learning Center's Champions for Children Luncheon - April 10, 11:30 a.m., Scottish Rite Learning Center, 1101 70th. Children's Advocacy Center's Stand up 4ORE Kids, April 26, 1 p.m., at 4ORE Golf, 6909 Marsha Sharp Freeway. Contact 806.740.0251 for more info. Voice of Hope's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - April 27,10 a.m. at Safety City, 4500 Avenue U. Contact 806.763.3232 or visit voiceofhopelubbock.org. Family Guidance & Outreach Center's Blue Ribbon Rally April 27 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Depot District. Free Admission. Contact: (806) 747-5577. For more information on the many events happening during Child Abuse Awareness Month visit www.liveunitedlubbock. org/GoBlue .

Child Abuse

Help Stop it Before it Happens

pril is Child Abuse Prevention Month. A Here are some important tips to consider: 1. Be a nurturing parent. Children need to know that they are special, loved and capable of following their dreams. 2. Help a friend, neighbor or relative. Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand take care of the children, so the parent(s) can rest or spend time together. 3. Help yourself. When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point you feel overwhelmed and out of control – take time out. Don’t take it out on your kid. 4. If your baby cries… Learn what to do if your baby won’t stop crying. Never shake a baby – shaking a child may result in severe injury or death. 5. Get involved. Ask your community

leaders, clergy, library and schools to develop services to meet the needs of healthy children and families. 6. Help to develop parenting resources at your local library. 7. Promote programs in school. Teaching children, parents and teachers prevention strategies can help to keep children safe. 8. Monitor your child’s TV and video viewing. Watching violent films and TV programs can harm young children. 9. Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program. To volunteer call 1.800.CHILDREN. 10. Report suspected abuse or neglect. If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, call family services or the police department.

Conciencia de abuso infantil y prevención

bril es el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso A Infantil. Aquí hay algunos consejos importantes a considerar:

1. Ser un padre que nutre. Los niños necesitan saber que son especiales, amados y capaces de seguir sus sueños. 2. Ayuda a un amigo, vecino o pariente. Ser padre no es fácil. Ofrezca una mano amiga para cuidar a los niños, para que los padres puedan descansar o pasar tiempo juntos. 3. Ayúdate a ti mismo. Cuando los problemas grandes y pequeños de tu vida cotidiana se acumulen hasta el punto en que te sientas abrumado y fuera de control, tómate un descanso. No lo desquites con tu hijo. 4. Si su bebé llora ... Aprenda qué hacer si su bebé no para de llorar. Nunca sacuda a un bebé: sacudirlo puede provocar lesiones graves o la

muerte. 5. Involúcrate. Pida a los líderes de su comunidad, al clero, a la biblioteca y a las escuelas que desarrollen servicios para satisfacer las necesidades de niños y familias sanos. 6. Ayuda a desarrollar recursos para padres en tu biblioteca local. 7. Promover programas en la escuela. Enseñar estrategias de prevención a niños, padres y maestros puede ayudar a mantener seguros a los niños. 8. Controle la televisión y la visualización de video de su hijo. Ver películas violentas y programas de televisión puede dañar a los niños pequeños. 9. Ser voluntario en un programa local de prevención de abuso infantil. Para ser voluntario, llame al 1.800.CHILDREN.

April is Month of the Military Child

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

is the Month of the Military Child. Atopril This awareness month was established underscore the important role chil-

dren play in the Armed Forces community. There are approximately 2 million military children, ranging in ages from newborn to 18 years old; 1.3 million military children are schoolaged. Care of military children sustains

a fighting force, and strengthens the health, security, and safety of the nation’s families and communities. Care of our nation’s military children helps sustain our fighting force, and helps strengthen the health, security, and safety of our nation’s families and communities. With that, Latino Lubbock Magazines urges West Texans to honor our military by also honoring their families.

COMISIÓN DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL DE TEXAS AVISO DE RECIBO DE SOLICITUD E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER RENOVACIÓN DE PERMISO DE AIRE PERMISO de CALIDAD DE AIRE NÚM. (8955) SOLICITUD PYCO Industries, Inc., ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por su siglas en inglés) para renovación de Permiso Núm. (8955) de Calidad de Aire, el cual autorizaría el funcionamiento continuado de un/una Cottonseed Processing Facility and Oil Mill ubicado/a en 2901 Avenue A, Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas 79404. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía pública y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas. gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=33.566388&ing=-101.831111&zoom=13&type=r. La instalación existente está autorizada para emitir los siguientes contaminantes atmosféricos: carbón monoxide, hazardous air pollutants, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide. Esta solicitud se presentó a la TCEQ el March 6, 2019. La solicitud estará disponible para ser revisado y copiado en la oficina central de la TCEQ, en la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Lubbock, y TCEQ Lubbock Regional Office, 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, and Lubbock County, Texas, comenzando el primer día de la publicación de este aviso. El expediente de cumplimiento normativo de la instalación, si alguno existe, está disponible para su revisión en la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Lubbock. El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud está completa administrativamente y llevará a cabo un examen técnico de la solicitud. La información contenida en la solicitud indica que esta renovación del permiso no daría lugar en un aumento de las emisiones permitidas y no daría lugar en la emisión de un contaminante del aire no emitido previamente. La TCEQ puede actuar sobre esta solicitud sin buscar comentarios públicos adicionales o dar una oportunidad para una audiencia de caso impugnado si se cumple con ciertos criterios. COMENTARIO PÚBLICO Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos, o solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial al domicilio a continuación. La TCEQ tomará en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en la decisión final de la solicitud. La fecha límite para presentar comentarios públicos es 15 días después de que se publique el aviso en el periódico. Después de la fecha límite para comentarios públicos, el director ejecutivo preparará una respuesta para todos los comentarios públicos pertinentes y materiales, o significativos. Cuestiones tales como valor de propiedad, ruido, seguridad del tráfico, y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la TCEQ para abordarse en el proceso del permiso. Después de el examen técnico de la solicitud se completa, el director ejecutivo tomará en cuenta los comentarios y preparará una respuesta a todos los comentarios públicos pertinentes y materiales, o significativos. Si sólo se reciben comentarios, la respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo con respecto a la solicitud, será enviada por correo a todas aquellas personas que presentaron comentarios públicos o quienes se encuentren en la lista de correo para esta solicitud, a menos que la solicitud sea remitida directamente para una audiencia de caso impugnado. OPORTUNIDAD PARA UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO Usted puede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado. El solicitante o el director ejecutivo también pueden pedir que la solicitud se remita directamente a una audiencia de caso impugnado después del examen técnico de la solicitud. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es un proceso legal parecido a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. A menos que se presente una petición por escrito para una audiencia de caso impugnado dentro de 15 días de esta notificación, el director ejecutivo puede autorizar la solicitud. Si no se recibe una petición para audiencia dentro del plazo de 15 días, no se dará otra oportunidad para una audiencia. De acuerdo con la Ley de Aire Limpio de Texas, § 382.056(o), sólo se puede conceder una audiencia de caso impugnado si el historial de cumplimiento normativo del solicitante se encuentra en la clasificación más baja de acuerdo a los requisitos aplicables de historial de cumplimiento normativo y si la petición para audiencia está basada en cuestiones de hecho en disputa que son pertinentes y materiales para la decisión de la Comisión con respecto a la solicitud. Además, la Comisión solo concederá una audiencia sobre esas cuestiones que se presenta durante el período de comentarios públicos y no se retiren. Una persona que puede estar afectada por contaminantes de emisiones atmosféricas de una planta tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia. Si se solicita una audiencia de caso impugnado, debe presentar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o para un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección, y número de teléfono; (2) el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; (3) la declaración “[yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de un caso impugnado”; (4) una descripción específica de cómo se vería adversamente afectado por la solicitud y emisiones atmosféricas de la planta de manera que no es común para el público en general; (5) la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad con relación a la planta; (6) una descripción de cómo usa la propiedad que pueda ser afectada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un grupo o asociación, uno o más miembros que tienen derecho a solicitar una audiencia deben ser identificados por su nombre y dirección física. Los intereses que el grupo o la asociación busca proteger también se deben identificar. También puede presentar sus modificaciones propuestas a la solicitud/al permiso que satisfarían sus inquietudes. Las peticiones para una audiencia de caso impugnado deben presentarse por escrito dentro de 15 días después de este aviso, a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial a la dirección a continuación. Si cualquier petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado se presenta a tiempo, el director ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. A menos que la solicitud se remite directamente a una audiencia de caso impugnado, el director ejecutivo enviará por correo la respuesta a los comentarios junto con notificación de la reunión de la Comisión a todas personas que presentaron comentarios o que se encuentren en la lista de correo para esta solicitud. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad atmosférica que se hayan planteado durante el período de comentarios. Cuestiones tales como valor de propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso. LISTA DE CORREO Además de presentar comentarios públicos, puede solicitar que le incluyan en una lista de correo para esta solicitud al enviar una petición a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial de la TCEQ en la dirección a continuación. Los que están en la lista de correo recibirán copias de futuros avisos públicos (si hay) para esta solicitud, enviadas por la Oficina del Secretario Oficial. CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN Comentarios públicos y peticiones se deben entregar por el Internet a www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ o se deben enviarse por escrito a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información de contacto que proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física, se agregará al registro público de la agencia. Para más información sobre esta solicitud de permiso o sobre el proceso de permisos, por favor llame sin cobro al Programa de Educación del Público al 1 800 687 4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1 800 687 4040. Se puede obtener información adicional también de PYCO Industries, Inc., P.O. 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Known as ERISA, the 1974 legislation is considered the blueprint for how employer-sponsored health plans have covered millions. The attorneys general from 11 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia that filed the lawsuit argued the new rules violate not just ACA provisions but also ERISA. In his opinion, Bates wrote that the Trump administration’s association health plans “does violence” to ERISA. “In short, the Final Rule exceeds the statutory authority delegated by Congress in ERISA,” Bates wrote. He added: “The Final Rule’s provisions defining ‘employer’ to include associations of disparate employers and expanding membership in these associations to include working owners without employees are unlawful and must be set aside.” The news comes amid a renewed effort by Trump and his administration to pivot toward health care ahead of 2020.

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nidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued U the following statement on the introduction of the Dream Act of 2019—a bipartisan immigration bill that

would provide a pathway to citizenship for our nation’s DREAMers—and the SECURE Act, which would provide lasting protections for TPS holders. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) made the announcement on the DREAM Act reintroduction yesterday, while Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the SECURE Act of 2019. “Yesterday’s announcement is more than a welcome step—it is a reminder that our fight to protect our DREAMers and TPS recipients has not and will not let up until we deliver the permanent solution that they deserve. Living in perpetual fear of deportation, of being

separated from loved ones, of being denied an opportunity to reach their potential and lead fulfilling, productive lives, is no way to live. Enough stalling—the time to act is now. We thank Senators Durbin and Graham for spearheading this bipartisan effort on the DREAM Act and Senator Van Hollen on the SECURE Act. We call on Congress to make the right decision and move these measures through, for our DREAMers and for our country.”

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Mueller report more than 300 pages pecial counsel Robert S Mueller's Russia investigation report is more

than 300 pages long, a Justice Department official and another person familiar with the document said last month. Attorney General William Barr released a four-page summary of the report and is expected to release a public version of the document in the coming weeks. The length of Mueller's report makes clear there are substantially more details he and his team have documented in their investigation than Barr disclosed to Congress and the public in his summary. The Justice Department official said Barr discussed the length of the report during a phone call Wednesday with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold

Nadler. Both the department official and the other person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the confidential report. Nadler, a Democrat from New York, had said that the report was fewer than 1,000 pages, though he declined to discuss an exact length. Mueller's report did not find a criminal conspiracy between Russia and the Trump campaign to swing the 2016 presidential election in President Donald Trump's favor, according to Barr's summary. But the report reached no conclusion on whether Trump had sought to obstruct the investigation. Barr said he and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein had determined there was insufficient evidence to conclude that Trump had obstructed justice. The New York Times first reported that the report was more than 300 pages.

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merica's story has been A marked by the service of volunteers. Generations of selfless

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utism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today. The prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 150 American children, and almost 1 in 94 boys. The issuance of this report caused a media uproar, but the news was not a surprise to ASA or to the 1.5 million Americans living with the effects of autism spectrum disorder. Nonetheless, the spotlight shown on autism as a result of the prevalence increase opens oppor-

tunities for the nation to consider how to serve these families facing a lifetime of supports for their children. A u tism is treatable. Children do not “outgrow” autism, but studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes. Here are some signs to look for: • Lack of or delay in spoken language • Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects) • Little or no eye contact • Lack of interest in peer relationships • Lack of spontaneous or makebelieve play • Persistent fixation on parts of objects. Call your doctor for more info.

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bal, en las interacciones sociales y en las actividades de ocio y juego. Sin embargo, es importante distinguir el autismo de otras condiciones: •Dificultad en juntarse con otros niños •Insistencia en todo identico, resistencia a cambios de rutina •Risa y sonrisa inapropiadas •Ningún temor real a los peligros •Poco o ningún contacto visual •Insensible a métodos normales de enseñanza •Juegos raros ininterrumpidos •Aparente insensibilidad al dolor •Ecolalia (repetición de palabras y frases en vez de un lenguaje normal) •Prefiere estar solo; posee una manera reservada • Dificultad en expresar sus necesidades; emplean los gestos o señalan a los objetos en vez de usar palabras. Para mas informacíon visita su doctor.

¿Que es el autismo?

rante los tres primeros años de vida. Es resultado de un trastorno neurológico que afecta el funcionamiento del cerebro, el autismo y sus comportamientos asociados pueden ocurrir en 1 de cada 150 individuos. El autismo es cuatro veces más frecuente en los niños que en las niñas y no conoce las fronteras raciales, étnicas y sociales. El ingreso económico, el modo de vida y los niveles educativos de la familia, no afectan la posibilidad de que estos casos se ocurren. El autismo impacta al desarrollo normal del cerebro en áreas relacionadas con la interacción social y las habilidades comunicativas. Los niños y adultos con autismo típicamente tienen deficiencias en la comunicación verbal y no ver-

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Noticias de salud/ Health News 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 April 4th, at Covenant Southwest Medical Park, 9812 Slide Road. Please call: (877) 494-4797 or (806) 725-6579. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/ GLUCOSE SCREENING, April 12 & 26, 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Blood pressure checks and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, April 16, 12 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Topics on health and nutrition are discussed to help you understand a healthy way to live. Sponsored by Tex-as Ag Extension, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. LUPUS AWARENESS KICKOFF Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 3 pm – 5 pm, at Teddy Jack's Hub City Grill, 7205 Milwaukee Ave. They encourage those who are affected by lupus or know someone fighting lupus to join them as they begin Lupus Awareness Month. BURKHART WALK FOR AUTISM AWARENESS Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 2 pm – 4 pm. On this day, they walk to raise aware-ness of autism spectrum disorders while celebrating the lives of individuals living with autism, their families, and professionals who work with them. This is a kid-friendly even that will take place at John B Walker Texas Tech Soccer Fields, 10th St. Register at: http://educprime.educ.ttu.edu/ Autism/autismwalk-register/Register.aspx HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive, for ages 13 to 100. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE. FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320. FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free. Call 762-1805 for more info. FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336. 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.

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Alcohlism Are you at risk? The Doc or Is In I

f you are worried that your family's history of alcohol problems or your troubled family life puts you at risk for becoming

alcoholic, here is some common– sense advice to help you: Avoid underage drinking— First, underage drinking is illegal. Second, research shows that the risk for alcoholism is higher among people who begin to drink at an early age, perhaps as a result of both environmental

and genetic factors. Drink moderately as an adult— Even if they do not have a family history of alcoholism, adults who choose to drink alcohol should do so in moderation— no more than one drink a day for most women, and no more than two drinks a day for most men, according to guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some people should not drink at all, including women who are pregnant or who are trying to become pregnant, recovering alcoholics, people who plan to drive or engage in other activities that require attention or skill, people taking certain medications, and people

with certain medical conditions. People with a family history of alcoholism, who have a higher risk for becoming dependent on alcohol, should approach moderate drinking carefully. Maintaining moderate drinking habits may be harder for them than for people without a family history of drinking problems. Once a person moves from moderate to heavier drinking, the risks of social problems (for example, drinking and driving, violence, and trauma) and medical problems (for example, liver disease, brain damage, and cancer) increase greatly. Talk to a health care professional—Discuss your concerns with a doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, or other health care provider. They can recommend groups or organizations that could help you avoid alcohol problems. If you are an adult who already has begun to drink, a health care professional can assess your drinking habits to see if you need to cut back on your drinking and advise you about how to do that.

Alcoholismo ¿Está usted a riesgo?

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familia lo pongan en riesgo de convertirse en una persona alcohólica, aquí se ofrecen consejos de sentido común para ayudarle: Si es menor de edad, evite consumir bebidas alcohólicas—En primer lugar, hacerlo es ilegal. En segundo lugar, la investigación demuestra que se corre mayor riesgo de convertirse en una persona alcohólica, cuando se comienza a beber a edad temprana, probablemente como resultado tanto del medio como de factores genéticos. Como adulto, beba moderadamente—Aún cuando no exista antecedente de alcoholismo en la familia, aquellos adultos que eligen consumir bebidas alcohólicas deben hacerlo con moderación; en el caso de la mayoría de las mujeres, no más de una bebida por día; en el caso de la mayoría de los hombres, no más de dos bebidas al día, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del De-

partamento de Agricultura y del Departamento de Salud y Recursos Humanos, de Estados Unidos. Algunas personas no deberían beber en absoluto, incluyendo mujeres que están embarazadas o están intentando hacerlo; personas que están recuperándose del alcoholismo; cualquier persona que anticipa tener que conducir un automóvil o llevar a cabo alguna otra actividad que requiera atención o pericia; personas que se encuentran tomando ciertos medicamentos y personas con determinadas condiciones médicas. Las personas con antecedente familiar de alcoholismo, que corren mayor riesgo de desarrollar dependencia, deberían encarar el consumo moderado de alcohol con prudencia. Es posible que les resulte más difícil mantener hábitos de consumo moderados, que a otras personas en cuyas familias no existe historia de alcoholismo. Una vez que

una persona pasa del consumo moderado de alcohol a tomar en exceso, el riesgo de problemas sociales (como por ejemplo, conducir bajo la influencia, violencia y trauma) y los problemas médicos (como por ejemplo, enfermedad hepática, daño cerebral y cáncer) aumentan considerablemente. Hable con un profesional de la salud—Discuta sus preocupaciones con un médico, enfermera u otro profesional de la salud. Pueden recomendarle grupos u organizaciones que posiblemente lo ayuden a evitar problemas con el alcohol. Si usted es una persona adulta que ya ha comenzado a beber, un profesional de la salud puede evaluar sus hábitos con respecto al consumo del alcohol y determinar si fuera necesario que disminuya el consumo y cómo hacerlo.

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

April is Minority Health Month ational Minority Health encouraged “all health organizaNMonth is an opportunity to tions and Americans to conduct renew our commitment to reduce appropriate programs and activihealth disparities and improve the health status of minority populations. National Minority Health Month received support from the U.S. Congress in 2002, with a concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 388) that “a National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month should be established to promote educational efforts on the health problems currently facing minorities and other health disparity populations.” The resolution

ties to promote healthfulness in minority and other health disparity communities.” The 2018 theme is “Partnering for Health Equity.” Throughout April, community health clinics lead with their partners in raising awareness about efforts across health, education, justice, housing, transportation and employment sectors to address the factors known as the social determinants of health.

Salud de las Minorías

l Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías es una oportunidad para renovar nuestro compromiso de reducir las disparidades en la salud y mejorar el estado de salud de las poblaciones minoritarias. El mes nacional de la salud de la minoría recibió la ayuda del congreso de los EEUU en 2002, con una resolución concurrente (H. Con Res. 388) que un mes nacional de las minorías de la salud de la salud y de las disparidades debe ser establecido para promover esfuerzos educativos en los problemas de salud que enfrentan actualmente las minorías Y

otras poblaciones de disparidad de salud “Asociación para Equidad en Salud” todas las organizaciones de salud y los estadounidenses a llevar a cabo programas y actividades apropiados para promover la salud en las minorías y otras comunidades de disparidades de salud. A lo largo de abril, las clínicas de salud comunitarias llevan a sus socios a crear conciencia sobre los esfuerzos de los sectores de salud, educación, justicia, vivienda, transporte y empleo para abordar los factores conocidos como determinantes sociales de salud.

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Education/ Educación

State Hwy. Dedicated to Sgt. Roy Benavidez

portion of SH 71 in Wharton A County was dedicated March 23, 2019 to a highly decorated Special

HOSPITALITY & HOSPICE: Students put their culinary and hospitality skills to use at the Mayors’ Beans and Cornbread Luncheon.

Forces veteran at a ceremony in El Campo, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez. The portion of SH 71 between its intersection with the Colorado County line and Farm-to-Market Road 2765 was dedicated as the Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez Memorial Highway. Benavidez served in Vietnam in the Special Forces Group (Airborne) 1st Special Forces in 1968. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions of valor by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

The event was hosted by the city of El Campo. Members of the Green Berets attended the event. Guest speakers included Juan Sanchez Munoz, president of the University of HoustonDowntown, and state representative Phil Stephenson.

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BGC YOUTH OF THE YEAR: The 2019 Youth of the Year is Falicity Tijerina, a Senior at Lubbock High and member of the Optimist Boys & Girls Club. She was presented with a $5,000 scholarship from South Plains Electric Coop. She is pictured with Genesis of the Ted Phea Boys & Girls Club. Congrats from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

BGC JUNIOR YOUTH OF THE YEAR: Selected as 2019 Jr. Youth of the Year overall winner was Dachae Patterson from the Phea Club; Fallon Robles, of the Wilson Club; Yvette Curtin, of the Shallowater Club; and Jonathan Nieves of the Optimist Club. Way to go from Latino Lubbock Magazine! YOUR LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED MOVIE EXPERT IN TOWN TEXAS TECH CORPORATE SPONSOR

ubbock County VOICES L Community Coalition (VOICES), a STARCARE Specialty Health System

(STARCARE) outreach program, encourages the community to submit items that represent a loved one who has suffered from or lost their life to an overdose. VOICES has partnered with a local collage artist who will utilize submitted photos, artwork, letters and newspaper articles to create an art piece that gives a voice to people who have experienced an overdose. Submissions will be accepted via email or in person at the drop-off location. All submissions must sign a release form

or the submission will not be accepted. The finished art piece will be unveiled at the annual Overdose Awareness event, on Sept. 5, 2019. The collage will also be on display at the LHUCA Christine DeVitt Icehouse Gallery for the First Friday Art Trail Sept. 6. For a list of acceptable documents and more information including rules/ regulations and release forms, email at voices starcarelubbock.org. Submissions will be accepted through May 25, 2019. Deliver in-person at Stages of Recovery, 4413 71st Drive, Suite G-101, Lubbock, TX 79424.

Education & Scholarship Updates CARRILLO SCHOLARSHIP is now open. The Joe Carrillo Sr. Scholarship will provide the incoming college freshman student (recipient) with a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be used for the 2019 school year. For requirements, email rcarrillo@rtgtexas.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. THE MARGARET MAHER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION will award a scholarship to a deserving individual who will be attending a Catholic University in the fall. The criteria for selection will include academic achievement and financial need of the student. Applications are due by April 15, 2019. Contact Margaret Beauchamp at 806-795-9415 or www.margaretmaherscholarship.org. HACU AND CAFÉ BUSTELO® EL CAFÉ DEL FUTURO SCHOLARSHIP partner to award $100,000 in college scholarships. Apply Today! http:// bit.ly/2WoPxAN #Scholarships #HSIs Deadline is May 24, 2019. SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource. WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper in order to provide support for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation. Deadlines: June 15 and Dec. 1. Apply online at https:// www.cfwtx.org/current-scholarships CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci. org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarshipprogram

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Youth/Juventud

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Youth Opportunities ABSTRACT CANVAS WORKSHOP, April 5, 5 pm, $20, Ages 12+, Create an abstract art piece on canvas. This is something you would be able to show off at home, Pre-registration required the Wednesday before by 8 pm, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street. SLIME WORKSHOP-HOLIDAY THEME, April 6 , 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. 5TH ANNUAL COPS AND KIDS EVENT, sponsored by the Plainview Police Department, will be held on Sat., April 6th from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Running Water Draw (Kidsville) Park. Lots of activities, food, and other goodies will be available as well as a drawing for bicycles, sports balls and skateboards. Children of all communities are invited to attend. SCREENAGERS: GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE Free Screening of movie. At the Legacy Event Center,1500 14th St., April 25, 2019, from 6pm – 8pm. RSVP at http://bit.ly/ScreenagersByStarCareCYD or visit www.screenagersmovie.com CRAFTY KIDS WORKSHOPMAGNETS, April 27, 10:30 am, $20, Ages 8+, Make sets of mag-nets for your locker or fridge using flat-backed marbles and various backings, supplies, and glitter. Registration required the Wednesday before by noon, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University. 6TH ANNUAL KIDSFISH, April 27, 7 am, Free, All Ages, Bring a fishing pole, a chair, kids and have fun. Pre-register online at www.kidsfishlubbock.com or at the event. Co-Sponsors: Lubbock Lion’s Club, Lubbock Parks and Recreation and Cabela’s, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street. 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. TEEN HELP: Catholic Charities offers FREE help for youth up to 17 years old struggling with negative behaviors, loss of self-respect, bullying, etc. Parents may call 1-800-530-4704 and make a confidential appointment for a case manager to visit.

cisions. I can be ignorant, over think, and let fear override my thoughts. Therefore, I applied for three competitive summer research programs outside of Texas in an effort to challenge myself. I just recently got accepted into the program at the University of Utah and I am eagerly waiting to hear back from the other two. It is important that I mention that I am one that rarely ventures outside of comfort zones. I did not intend to apply to the summer programs because I thought, “I am not worthy or smart enough.” Honestly, I used to give my ethnic and gender status the forefront in every opportunity I came across, which led to doubt and an underestimation of my potential. I share this personal statement in hopes that someone reading this knows

that they are not alone in the fight against self and social stigmas. I want my actions to be louder than my words, and I want my actions to reflect strength, discipline, wisdom, and courage. It seems that college has made me more into a risk-taker, and I am thankful for this aspect of my growth— I mean this in the academic sense rather than the stereotypical risk-taking party-goer. In other words, I am no longer afraid to put my potential to the test because failure is inevitable and requires up front and direct confrontation. In biology lectures, my professor asks questions often, and when the class is silent, he makes the remark, “ANSWER! Even if you’re wrong, be confident in your wrongness! This is how you learn.” Thus, I hope to become more comfortable with failure…I hope to grow, learn and become the wise physician that I dream to be in the future. Cheers to confidence and seeking new ventures!

STATE: Some Lubbock High School wrestlers made Lubbock proud once again. They wrestled in Cypress, Texas on February 22nd. Alex Pena won his 2nd State Title. Zack Peña a junior made his first trip to state, and Aiden Medina made it as a freshman. Alex won his two matches to advance to wrestle in the semis on Saturday 2/23. He won his semis match that morning and wrestled his championship match that afternoon. He is a 2x State champ. Aiden won two on Friday and lost one to advance him to Saturday. He won two and lost one to earn his 5th place spot as a freshman. Zack won one then lost the next two. He wrestled but lost his match, so he didn't place. These boys work so hard to get to State and we are so proud of them! They agreed that Lubbock High School Coach Leal has been an asset to the team. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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

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Recycle Today for Tomorrow BY RANDILYN SAENZ, INTERN

any labels. Items such as soda cans or canned food should be rinsed before being dropped off. Paper is the easiest product to recycle and is something that people often throw away. Computer paper, white, and pastel paper are accepted in Lubbock facilities. You may also recycle your newspapers once you are finished reading them. However, fluorescent paper, card stock, and magazines are difficult to recycle and therefore are not accepted in facilities. Cardboard products can be recycled at most Lubbock facilities. Products such as shipping boxes and cereal boxes can be recycled as long as they are not contaminated - this means that cardboard products like dirty pizza boxes will not be accepted. Recycling is easy and knowing that your products will be made into something else can make you feel good as a consumer. Most Lubbock facilities are open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and are closed on holidays. The Southside recycling facility is located at 1631 84th St. and the Northside location can be found at 208 Municipal Dr.

FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

he month of April is Earth Month! T During this month, millions of people around the globe are focusing on ways

LUBBOCK LAKES START HERE: Fans selected their favorite Storm Drain Art Project design by the City of Lubbock. Congratulations to Frankie Luna III! This limited-time Snapchat geofilter will be available during the First Friday Art Trail on April 5 from 5 pm to 10 pm. The City of Lubbock is encouraging all attendees to show the artists their support by using this filter while they paint LIVE. Way to go from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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that they can reduce their waste. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released an annual report in October of 2018 which warns that we have 12 years to limit the climate catastrophe that we are contributing to before we see disastrous effects. An easy way to join in this effort is to recycle properly. As more and more common objects are able to be recycled, the process of recycling is becoming more accessible. The city of Lubbock offers multiple recycling facilities where you can drop off your items. This Earth Month, use this guide to help you recycle properly. First of all, no recyclables of any kind should be dropped off in a plastic bag. Plastic bags have created a problem with clogging machinery, so all items should be dropped off loosely. For plastic items, a triangle with a number inside of it can be found on the bottom of most products (toiletries, plastic water and soda bottles, detergent, milk jugs, medicine, etc.). If the number inside the triangle is a 1 or 2, it may be recycled in Lubbock. Any number higher will not be accepted in facilities. For tin and aluminum products, remove lids and, if possible, remove

Arbor Day 2019

BY JAY MCCULLY, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

elebrating Arbor Day By: Jay C McCully When Arbor Day began, it was not in an area you would suspect.

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The Great Plains, an area not normally associated with trees or forests.According to the Morton Arboretum, J. Sterling Morton encouraged tree planting in Nebraska to improve the environment and to beautify the landscape. On April 10, 1872 Morton thought of the idea to set aside a day for planting. He wanted to call attention to trees. Thus that day became the first Arbor Day. According to the Morton Arboretum, Nebraska City is considered the birthplace ofArbor Day. It was there where Nebraskans planted 1 million trees. In 1885 Nebraska officially declared Morton’s birthday, April 22, as Arbor Day. All 50 states and some countries around

the world recognize Arbor Dayin some manner. The day it is observed varies. It Recycle often depends on the time of the year and Sites when is best to plant the trees. However Southside most Arbor days happen the last Friday Recycling Center, in April. located at 1631 84th Street Recommended tree list for West Texas include Bur Oak, Desert Willow, Cedar Northside Elm, Afghanistan Pine, Aristrocat Pear, Chinese Pistache, Canearti Juniper, Recycling Center, located at 208 Chinquapin Oak, Easern Red Cedar, Municipal Drive. Pecan, Live Oak, Red Oak, Texas Redbud, to name a few. The City’s four recycling stations: MORE INFO •PLANT SALE Join the Arboretum Lowe's for a plant sale featuring water 26th Street & wise perennials, herbs and Canton Ave. specialty plants that grow well in

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orty seven years after F the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril

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than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.

Go Clean, Go Green

ust go natural. Start with three basic ingredients you probably already have at home. Vinegar, mixed with water, makes a great natural cleaner that’s safe on most surfaces. Use a paste made of water and baking soda to scrub surfaces and remove stains. Lemon juice can clean and polish brass and copper, and you can use the half-lemon—sprinkled with baking soda—to scrub dishes and rub out stains. Try these home

recipes for natural cleaners: All-purpose cleaner. Mix ¼ cup baking soda and ½ cup vinegar with ½ gallon of water. It’s good for bathrooms, kitchens, windows, and mirrors. Furniture polish. Mix ½ cup of lemon juice with one cup of olive oil. Apply with soft cotton cloth. Computer cleaner. Mix ½ cup of rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol and a tablespoon of baking soda in ½ cup of water. Spray on monitor; apply with cotton swabs to keyboard.

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sodio— para lavar los platos y quitar las manchas. Pruebe las siguientes recetas caseras de limpiadores naturales: Limpiador multiuso. Mezclar ¼ taza de bicarbonato de sodio y ½ taza de vinagre con ½ galón de agua. Sirve para baños, cocinas, ventanas y espejos. Lustra muebles. Mezclar ½ taza de jugo de limón con una taza de aceite de oliva. Aplicar con un paño suave de algodón. Limpiador para computadoras. Mezclar ½ taza de alcohol isopropílico y una cucharada de bicarbonato de sodio en ½ taza de agua. Rociar sobre el monitor; aplicar con un hisopo sobre el teclado.

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Notice of Opportunity for a Public Hearing Re: City of Lubbock/Citibus grant applications for the 2019 fiscal year (October 2018-September 2019): - Section 5307 formula funding for operating, planning and capital projects; - Section 5310 funding for operating and vehicle replacement - Section 5339(a) funding for vehicle replacement - Section 5339(b) funding for vehicle replacement - Section 5339(c) funding for vehicle replacement - BUILD Discretionary Grant for facility renovation/expansion

Anniversary Emilio and Lucio Arguello. 64th as of April 16, 1955

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Notice is hereby given that an opportunity for a public hearing will occur in conjunction with the Lubbock Public Transit Advisory Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 12:00 pm at the Citibus Conference Room, 801 Texas Avenue. The purpose of this hearing is to consider financial assistance under the Federal Transit Act of 1964, as amended, for the following programs:

Section 5339(a) Bus & Bus Facilities Funds – This program cost is estimated at $392,637 and a request will be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for the award of 78,527 Transportation Development Credits that will serve as the local match. The funds will be added to the FY17 & FY18 5339(a) funds and be used to purchase ADA Paratransit vehicle(s) and replacement buses. If there are funds left then they will be used to purchase Transit Supervisor vehicle(s). All of the vehicle purchases are to replace vehicles that have surpassed their useful life. Section 5339(b) Bus & Bus Facilities Funds – Citibus will seek $10,000,000 in federal discretionary funding, with local match provided with Transportation Development Credits awarded by the Texas Transportation Commission. The funds, if awarded, will be used to purchase twenty buses which will replace outdated buses that have surpassed their useful life. Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program – Citibus will seek $7,000,000 in federal discretionary funding, and a request will be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for the award of 1,050,000 Transportation Development Credits that will serve as the local match. The funds, if awarded, will be used to purchase eight all electric buses, which will replace outdated buses, and build battery charging infrastructure. BUILD Discretionary Grant – Citibus will seek $16,000,000 in federal discretionary funding with $4,000,000 in local match. Alternately Citibus could apply for $20,000,000 in federal discretionary funding and a request will be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for the award of 4,000,000 Transportation Development Credits that will serve as the local match. The funds, if awarded, will be used to build a new administrative & maintenance facility or possible bus and van replacement.

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Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds – The 5307 program cost is estimated at $4,129,011, of which $3,303,209 will be provided by FTA Section 5307 funds and $825,802 as local match. TxDOT will contribute $734,576 for operating assistance as well. This funding will be used for preventive maintenance, non-fixed route ADA services, operating, planning and miscellaneous capital improvements including passenger amenities and security upgrades. Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funds – This program cost is estimated at $297,163, of which $216,365 will be provided by the FTA and $80,798 as local match. These funds will be used to purchase ADA Paratransit vehicle(s), fund a Mobility Manager and to subsidize CitiAccess extended service area trips and the NiteRide service costs.

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Neighborhood News & Resources HOMEOWNERSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP PART I, April 9, 11, 23, and 25 - 6 pm, Free, 18+, Learn how to achieve the goal of homeownership in this 2-part workshop. Part II will be on April 23. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity and City Bank, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. BREAKFAST FOR SENIORS, April 12, 9 am, Free, Ages 50+, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street. ANNIE’S CHAT N CHEW, April 13, 11 am, $10 donation/person, All Ages, Come and enjoy a great catfish lunch! All donations benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. 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. HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd. GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P.

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Severe Weather

With KCBD Meoterolgist, John Robison

s we move into April we’re A are just beginning the ‘severe weather season’ for West Texas. In

a typical year, thunderstorms become more numerous as we move from April into early summer. The most active period for storms occurs from the last couple of weeks in May through the first week of June. Last month I talked about watches and warnings. Let’s look at the criteria for a thunderstorm warning. For a Thunderstorm Warning to be issued, the storm must be classified as ‘severe’. To be ‘severe’ it must meet the criteria of one or both: hail larger than ¾ inch and winds at or above 58 mph. Many times, at KCBD we receive phone calls asking why a warning isn’t in effect because the viewer has pea size hail covering the ground, water is running curb deep and the winds have broken some limbs. While the storm may be very intense it must either produce, or have a strong potential to produce the wind, 58 mph or higher and ¾” size hail criteria to be classified as ‘severe’. During April and May, you’ll hear the term dry line very often. These are keys terms relating to the development of storms on the South Plains.

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The dry line is an eastward moving surge of warm dry air that originates on the plains of New Mexico and Southwest Texas. It is literally a moving boundary from the west to East during the day, retreating to the West in the early to late evening. This air is low in moisture and very warm as it moves, sometimes surging East at over 30 mph. That’s why Lubbock may be humid and cloudy in the morning and by 1-3 pm the winds will be westerly at 30 mph, skies sunny and the air dry. This is the process by which the dry line creates thunderstorms. The dry line is a boundary where dry air starts moving East from areas such as the New Mexico plains and/or Southwest Texas. As this line of dry air moves into moist air located over the South plains it acts like a wedge causing the air to lift. Then as the air rises it cools creating clouds and when atmospheric conditions are favorable thunderstorms will develop along and just ahead of the dry line. Typically, the dry line will do two things: 1. Dry the air and heat the atmosphere as it moves eastward: 2. Force the warm moist air upward creating instability which in turn can start the storm process. Most of the time in early spring the dry line will bring gusty dry westerly winds that dry the atmosphere while creating storms east of the Caprock into central Texas. Next month I’ve explain the ‘dew point’ and provide you guidelines for staying safe in the severe weather season of West Texas.

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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

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 .

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os comisionados del condado de L 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.

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Workers with Cesar Chavez. Last year, Washington lawmakers passed a bill designating March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. Such days of recognition are not considered legal holidays in the state. In 1965, Huerta and Chavez led a historic boycott and strike against the grape industry demanding better wages and working conditions for farm workers. The strike lasted more than five years and in the end, grape growers signed union contracts and agreed to give workers better pay, benefits, and protections. Huerta set up voter registration drives and lobbied U.S. politicians to allow non–citizen migrant workers to receive public assistance and pensions. She also lobbied for Spanish-language voting

ballots and driver's tests. Former President Barrack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Obama acknowledged Huerta for her role in the creation of his "Yes, We Can" slogan during his first presidential campaign. Her "Si, Se Puede" rallying cry was part of the farmworkers' movement.

Editor's Note: Selena QuintanillaPérez was an American singer who achieved international fame as a member of Selena y Los Dinos and for her subsequent solo career in both Spanish and English. Selena was born on April 16, 1971. She died March 31, 1995, after she was shot by Yolanda Saldívar president of Selena's fan club who was embezzling money from her fan club and boutiques. She continues to be missed and beloved.

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the homegirl," my mother said. She gave me a brief rundown of who she was and how she was taken too soon. It was two years later when I really became enamored with Selena. One Saturday, I was at home and the Selena movie was coming on. I decided I would watch it. It was one of the greatest decisions of my life. Like other millennials, I was introduced to Selena through her biopic. After the movie, I was hungry for more information about her. Everything from Google, YouTube, and fan-made sites, such as one site called "Selena Forever". I'd have to say it is probably the best website for Selena content. One of the things that really helped me was the fact that this site translated her lyrics from Spanish to English. This was an essential tool for me because I am an African-American male. For a while, I was listening to Selena, but I did not understand what she was saying; I just knew it sounded amazing. I credit Selena as the reason why I learned to speak Spanish. I now was able to comprehend everything

some states. Washington state has been the latest. Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure designating April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day. The measure honoring the MexicanAmerican social activist passed the Legislature. Inslee signed the measure saying that called Huerta a woman of "tremendous accomplishment" and saying that workers everywhere are indebted to her. Huerta, who will turn 89 on April 10, was a labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded what would become United Farm

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Little Joe to be appointed Texas State Musician ejano T music legend Little

Joe will be appointed as 2019 Texas State Musician next week. The Texas State Legislature, in partnership with the Texas Commission on the Arts, will make the appointment on Monday, March 25 in Austin. The five-time Grammy winner joins seven other Texas artists as the legislature will also appoint the positions of state poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist, and state threedimensional artist. “The great talents of the 20192020 State Artists, along with all of those who were nominated, help contribute to a distinctive cultural identity that makes Texas

a great place to live, work and visit,” said State Representative John Cyrier, Chairman of the House Committee on Culture, Recreation, & Tourism. “It is important that we celebrate the distinguished career achievements of these artists which have enhanced the lives of so many.” Little Joe Y La Familia has entertained audiences around the world for more than 50 years and revolutionized Chicano and Tejano music as the “King Of The Brown Sound”, winning multiple awards. He has released many successful albums and classic hits including “Las Nubes” considered by many as a Chicano/Tejano anthem. Flaco Jimenez, whose style is Conjunto, was honored in 2014 as Texas state musician. Little Joe is the first Tejano artist to be awarded the honor in its 16-year history. More information about past winners can be found here. Each State Artist reflects the state’s diversity and high-quality

artistic offerings. Nominees must be native Texans or have resided in the state for at least five years. They must have attained the highest levels of excellence and success in their respective disciplines and earned a statewide, regional or national reputation for their high caliber work. Any Texas citizen was able to nominate an artist in any of the four categories and self-nominations were encouraged. The Texas Commission on the Arts received all nominations and developed a list of finalists for submission to the Texas Poet Laureate, State Musician and State Artist Committee. The committee, composed of members appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, made the final selections. The next call for nominations will take place in the fall of 2020.

other countries. They are mostly used in Mexico during Carnival, but in US and Mexico border towns the cultures combined to make them a popular Easter tradition. Decorated, confetti-filled cascarones may be thrown or crushed over the recipient's head to shower them with confetti. This originated in Spain. When a child would act up, their father would crack an egg over their head as a consequence, and a way of showing their disappointment in them. In addition to Easter, cascarones have become popular for occasions including

birthdays, New Year's, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo, Dieciséis, Day of the Dead, and weddings. (wedding cascarones can be filled with rice). Like many popular traditions in Mexico, cascarones are increasingly popular in the southwestern United States. In order to make cascarones, use a pin or knife to break a hole in the end of the eggshell and pour the contents out. The shell is then cleaned out, decorated as desired, and allowed to dry, before it is filled with confetti or a small toy. Usually, glue is applied around the outside of the hole and covered with tissue paper.

LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!: THANKS to everyone that helped make Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ 20th annual Mardi Gras a HUGE success! This celebration featured music by BO GARZA, over 35 restaurants with really yummy food, and lots more fun! All proceeds benefited Lubbock Meals on Wheels! We’re so glad that you were part of our KREWE! Our Mardi Gras King Nick Kraynok and Queen Brittany Escobar made sure the evening was truly special. Proceeds of this event benefit their programs. LMOW is a private, non-profit organization committed to helping people remain home, well fed, and independent as long as possible. LMOW receive no government funding. To learn more, or volunteer, visit www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org

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mark; from Spanish cascarón, "eggshell", the augmentative form of cáscara, "shell") is a hollowed-out chicken egg filled with confetti or small toys. Cascarones are common throughout Mexico and are similar to the Easter eggs popular in many

'Dora the Explorer' to have a live-action movie ickelodeon's educational N animated television series “Dora the Explorer,” the adorable Latina girl is embarking on adventures with her monkey-friend Boots and her talking purple backpack. In “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” an upcoming live-action movie based on the series, things get a bit more complicated for the adventurer, according to the first film trailer. Dora’s parents, portrayed by Michael Peña and Eva Longoria, think it’s time for Dora (Isabela Moner) to gain

some stability in her life and decide to ship her off to live with her cousin Diego (Jeffrey Wahlberg). Meanwhile, they’ll be exploring an ancient city covered in gold, while Dora attempts to adjust to the structured high school life — a difficult task for a girl who grew up in the jungle. Other talent includes

Danny Trejo, who voices Boots, and Benicio Del Toro, who voices Swiper. “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” due in theaters Aug. 2, is directed by James Bobin, best known for other live-action animation movies including “The Muppets” and “Alice Through the Looking Glass.”

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or its 35th year, Texas Tech F University’s Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) will host its annual

MASTER CLASS SHOWCASE WITH BALLET DE MEXICO: Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine served as the emcee of the first Master Class Showcase hosted by Raíces Compañía de Danza. The showcase was held last month March 17th. Christy is pictured with Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez.

6th Annual Memorial Ride

In memory of Liandro “TOT” Garcia

Meet at the old K-Mart parking lot on 66th and University at 3 pm on April 28, 2019. Engines on and Kick stands up at 2:45 pm to take a ride on the Loop to Marsha Sharp Freeway ending at 19th and Quaker (where the Accident happened). There will be a short memorial prayer for Liandro, by his wife Alicia Garcia, family and friends. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and support from the bottom of our hearts, from his loved ones.

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Conference on the Advancement of Women, which was first held in 1984. The conference began as a small, in-house event but has now grown exponentially, attracting attendees from colleges and universities from the region, nation and internationally. Keynote speakers in the past included Gloria Steineim, writer, lecturer, political activist and feminist organizer; Yanar Mohammed, prominent Iraqi feminist; Paula Gunn Allen, Native American poet, literary critic, activist and novelist; and Winona LaDuke, American activist, environmentalist, economist and writer. The annual conference will begin with a FREE art and spoken word performance, "Healing in theArts" by students at Texas Tech University on Thursday, April 25. Check our web site for more details on time and location. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, the conference will continue with check-in and a continental breakfast on the upper level of the Student Union

Building. Concurrent sessions will be conducted throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Special guest speakers for the day, include; Jamia Wilson, Executive Director and Publisher of Feminist Press at City University of New York: Ms Wilson is the former Women, Action, and the Media Executive Director, she also is the recipient of the TED Prize Storyteller, and former Vice President of Programs at The Women's Media Center. She has been a powerful force in the social justice movement for nearly a decade. She will speak at 10 a.m. in the Matador Room. Mily Treviño-Sauceda, Executive Director and Co-founder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas: Ms Treviño-Sauceda: is credited for co-founding the farmworker women's movement in California. Prior to this, she worked as a union organizer with the United Farm Workers in 1970s and early 1980s. She also worked as a community worker with California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA). She will speak at 1 p.m. in the Matador Room. Concluding the conference, on

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Saturday April 27, we will host a FREE organizing workshop featuring Mily TreviñoSauceda and members of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas. Check our web site for more details on time and location. The conference is free for all to attend and participants can register online. To attend the luncheon, registrants must complete the form and pay the luncheon fee. The price to attend is $15 for students and $25 for non-students beforeApril 15. Visitors without a Texas Tech parking sticker can find parking information by entering from the 15th Street/University Avenue entrance to the campus. For more information about the conference, including the conference program, schedule and registration form, visit www.wgs.ttu.edu

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Free, All Ages, Your pups will enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny, hunting Dog Bone Easter Eggs, and more! Dog must be on a leash and have proof of rabies vaccinations, new location this year - Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street. HOP INTO EASTER Hop into the library to make crafts, play games, and more! Ages: 2 to 7, 10:30 AM Th MAHON Free April 10 JOEL'S EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 1:45 pm at Rogers Park. Free Easter Egg hunt, two different age categories. Bikes will be given away. With special thanks to the Knights Of Columbus 8097.

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Celebrate Easter

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n Easter Sunday, O Christians celebrate the resurrection

YOUTH ADVOCATES: Some of the board members of Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) attended the Boys & Girl's Club Dinner. LHF's objective is "Strengthening Families, Building Community." Pictured are Frank Garcia, Joe Leos, Joe Ruiz, and Moses Torres.

LOVE OF PARISH: The Garcia's of San Ramon Parish celebrated their 65th anniversary at the 3rd annual San Ramon Valentine's Dance with family and friends!

of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christian churches. Christians believe, according to Scripture, that Jesus came back to life, or was raised from the dead, three days after his death on the cross. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. Through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus pur-

Lent Observances

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PALM SUNDAY PREPARATIONS: Services are now being planned for Palm Sunday, to be held April 14, 2019 at churches across the South Plains. This is the beginning of Holy Week.

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chasing for all who believe in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus. In Western Christianity, Easter marks the end of Lent, a 40day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. The biblical account of Jesus' death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30.

Christ into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday and His Crucifixion on Good Friday. Holy Thursday is April 18, 2019, and is the day on which Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples, four days after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Only hours after the Last Supper, Judas would betray Christ in the

Garden of Gethsemane, setting the stage for Christ's Crucifixion on Good Friday. Good Friday, April 19, 2019, commemorates the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross. Holy Saturday, April 20, the final day of Lent, of Holy Week, and of the Easter Triduum. Easter Sunday, April 21, is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Live Stations of the Cross

nder the leadership of U the Most Reverend Robert Coerver, Bishop of

will begin at the corner of Erskine Street and Boston Avenue. The 3100 block of Erskine will mark the final station. The Stations of the Cross are a series of 14 that chronicle the events which took place at each step along Jesus’ path to His crucifixion. Parishioners will portray these events through meditation, prayer and music.

the Diocese of Lubbock, the parish family of Our Lady of Grace and Father Jim Mc"God has a plan for your life." Cartney, invite the Lubbock and surrounding communiAsk questions about the Bible, submit them for review. ties to gather for a day of special Write to J. Hise, God maintains his promises. prayer and meditation as we reflect World Bible School at: Discover what the Promise on the crucifixion of our Lord Je3723 34th St. For your life!! sus Christ on Good Friday, April 19 Lubbock, TX 79410 beginning at 1 p.m. The first station Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Christian owned business Page

Church Bulletins RETIRO DE PAREJAS EN ESPAÑOL: 30 de Marzo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., presentado por Diácono Benny & Adela Brito, San Patricio/Saint Patrick’s (1603 Cherry Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79403) Para más información, contacte a Dcn. Benny Brito: 806.632.5188 PARISH MISSION WITH BISHOP ROBERT COERVER - April 3, 4 and 5, Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th, Lubbock. The topic of this mid-Lenten parish mission is “Water, Light, Life – Prayer and Lenten Disciplines” based on the Gospel of John, Lenten scriptures of the woman at the well, the blind man and the raising of Lazarus. For the entire family, Mass at 5:30 p.m., a light meal served at 6 p.m., praise and worship music at 6:45 p.m., and program from 7-8:15 p.m. There will be child care for infants and activities for both children and teens. Make plans to attend with your family! LOTERIA (BINGO) – March 30 & April 27, 7-9 p.m., Saint Patrick Church Hall, 1603 Cherry Avenue, Lubbock. ♥LOVE IS A DECISION COUPLES’ RETREAT – April 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Immaculate Conception Church in Muleshoe AND April 13, San Ramon in Woodrow. Presented in English by Deacon Benny and Adela Brito and Deacon Jesse and Sylvia Cantu. Leave a legacy of love, allowing the Holy Spirit to lead. The registration fee is $20/couple and includes lunch. To sign up for the April 6 retreat in Muleshoe (805 East Hickory, 79437), call 806-799-4223. For the April 13 retreat at San Ramon (15706 Loop 493, Lubbock, 79423), call 806-863-2201. AA GROUP Family Activity Center Room 3, @noon, Fridays. Christ the King, Family Activity Center Room 3, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock. Contact Elaine 806-928-9673 for more information. FIRST FRIDAY MASS-6 p.m. (English), Adoration after Mass til midnightLubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe, 52nd &Avenue L. MASS IN SPANISH at St. Elizabeth University Parish each Sunday at 2 pm. Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic Church, located at 2316 Broadway St. in Lubbock. For more info call (806) 762-5225 MISA EN ESPAÑOL en la Universidad de St. Elizabeth Parish cada domingo a las 2 pm. St. Elizabeth es una Iglesia Católica, en la calle 2316 Broadway St. en Lubbock. Para más información llame al (806) 762-5225 MASS ON TEXAS TECH CAMPUS Wednesdays at 12:10 P.M., Kent Hance Chapel Visit www.raidercatholic.org KOC OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE COUNCIL MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd Thursday of Each Month, 7:30 PM at OLG Hall. For Membership Information call: Grand Knight Martin Rivera (806) 441-0851, or Membership Director: Lino DeLeon (806) 470-6944, or visit www. KofC11807.org

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

PENANCE SERVICES BROWNFIELD SAINT ANTHONY, April 1, 6:30 p.m. L U B B O C K 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. BROWNFIELD SAINT ANTHONY, April 1, 6:30 p.m. LUBBOCK SAINT JOHN NEUMANN, April 4, 7 p.m. WOLFFORTH SAINT FRANCIS, April 7, 11 a.m. WOODROW SAN RAMON, April 10, 6 p.m., four priests available Lubbock Christ the King, April 11, 7 p.m. LUBBOCK HOLY SPIRIT: Thursday, April 11, beginning at 6:00 p.m. PLAINVIEW SACRED HEART - April 11, 6:30 p.m. Ralls Saint Michael – April 17, 6:30 p.m.

STAMFORD SAINT ANN, April 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: 325-7732659 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 B RO W N FI E L D 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. LUBBOCK HOLY SPIRIT - Fridays at 6 p.m. March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12. Good Friday – 3 p.m., Live Stations @ 6 p.m. LUBBOCK SAINT JOHN NEUMANN – every Friday through Lent

LUBBOCK ST. JOHN NEUMANN, 6:30 p.m. – every Friday through Lent LUBBOCK ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, March 29, April 5 and April 12, 5:30 pm LUBBOCK ST. PATRICK – Fridays, 6 p.m., Mass following LUBBOCK OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE – every Friday @6 p.m. PLAINS SACRED HEART- Fridays @6:30 p.m. PLAINVIEW SACRED HEART – every Friday 6 p.m. POST HOLY CROSS, Stations, Mass, Fridays at 8 a.m. RALLS ST. MICHAEL, Fridays at 7 p.m. ROTAN ST. JOSEPH – every Friday after 5:30 p.m. Mass SEMINOLE ST. JAMES – Wednesdays (Eng) 7 p.m.; Fridays (Span) 7 p.m. SHALLOWATER ST. PHILIP BENIZI – every Friday, 6:30 p.m. SLATON ST. JOSEPH-Fridays-4 p.m. followed by Mass; Our Lady of Guadalupe – Fridays 6 p.m.

BROWNFIELD SAINT ANTHONY, Fridays 7 p.m., English; 8 p.m. Spanish.

SNYDER ST. ELIZABETH – 6 p.m., followed by Mass/ Our Lady of Guadalupe, 6:30 pm followed by Mass.

SAINT GEORGE, LENTEN RE- HASKELL 901 North 16th, 6 p.m., followed by TRE ATS/MIS- Mass, Sundays 8:30 a.m. SIONS

STAMFORD ST. ANN, Fridays-6 p.m., and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. before Mass

PLAINVIEW SACRED HEART (In Spanish) - April 8-10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2801 North Columbia. Given by Father Jose deDios Gonzalez. Contact the church: 806-296-2753 POST HOLY CROSS, April 2, 5 p.m. retreat followed by confessions @6 p.m.

LAMESA OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Every Friday, 6 p.m., Holy Hour/Stations, Mass.

WOODROW SAN RAMON- 7 p.m. Fridays of Lent

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

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on Thursday through April 11, 7-8:30 p.m. “Season of Spiritual Renewal” led by Deacon Jose Mora. Bring bible, pen, notepad. WOODROW SAN RAMON CHAPEL–BIBLE STUDY, Wednesdays March 20-April 17, 7-8 p.m., Deacon Joe Martinez (Eng) WOODROW SAN RAMON RELIGIOUS ED Building – Cuaresma: La Imitación de Cristo, Tuesdays through April 16, Deacon Benny Brito (Span)

p.m. $10/adult, $5/kids, all-you-caneat fish, with sides. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #3008. LUBBOCK OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE , 52nd & Avenue L, Lubbock Every Friday of Lent, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(No April 19); $10/plate, fried fish, fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies and choice of drink. LUBBOCK HOLY SPIRIT, Knights of Columbus host fish fry and raffle. Prizes include washer & dryer, 55" curved screen TV, Apple Watch, mini IPad, Playstation 4, Dyson Vacuum. 9821 Frankford Ave, Lubbock

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RALLS SAINT MICHAEL- April 12, 11:30- supper meal. Plates are $10, include fish, beans, fries, slaw, hushpuppies, drinks and dessert. ENCHILADA LUNCH – All Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church hall, 3111 Erskine, Lubbock. POST HOLY CROSS, Fridays, $12/plate 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 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 Ballet de Mexico Showcase

The colorful costumes were one aspect of the beautiful The Mexican pageantry was showcased well by all. showcase.

The mariachi Mexico Lindo did a fabulous job and really The dancers illuminated the stage and got great raves made Lubbock proud with their performance. from the audience.

The 23rd Annual Outback Steak Dinner is a highlight The members enjoyed a delicious steak dinner. for many B&GC members.

This dinner is unique because the Boys & Girls Club All the kids look forward to this event each year! brings 100 members to attend the event and the children sit at the sponsor tables.

Boys & Girl's Club Steak Dinner

Fat Sunday - Part II

Parishioners from St. Joseph's Church made time for What a colorful and happy group ready to enjoy the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church of Lubbock served The Rev. Ernesto Lopez and his volunteers greeted Latino Lubbock Magazine. festivities. desserts and lots of smiles. attendees.

Fat Sunday - Part II

A rainbow of multi-colored t-shirts were available to at- St. Patrick Church volunteers served awesome aguas The St. Patrick youth were also helping and having a Fat Sunday offers lots of great treats and antojitos. tendees. frescas and baked potatoes! good time.

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Photos & Memories - Aquí y Alla Bean & Cornbread Luncheon benefitting Hospice

Hospice of Lubbock’s largest fundraiser of the year is Volunteers including Riversmiths make the event spe- Students were ready to help the event do well. the Annual Mayors’ Beans & Cornbread Luncheon cial for all.

Friends gathered to enjoy a lunch of beans and corn bread.

Mayor's Bean & Cornbread Luncheon

The luncheon is hosted by mayors from all over the Hospice of Lubbock is the region’s only nonprofit adult The funds raised through events like this, help unfund- And while the beans are delicious, a highlight is cake South Plains, and attended by many folks. and pediatric hospice since 1987. ed and under-funded hospice patients and families. from Nothing Bundt Cakes!

Mardi Gras Benefitting Meals on Wheels

Young attendees were ready to eat for having a great Honey Child's Catering served awesome food! time in a safe and fun environment.

The Farmhouse Restaurant gave visitors a sample of The Smallwood Appliance family supports this event their great food. annually.

Meals on Wheels Mardi Gras

Families had fun enjoying food and watching the en- Everyone was ready to eat and have an awesome Mom & daughter Betancur enjoyed the friendly envi- The event was a fun time for all ages. There were lots tertainment. time before the Lenten season. ronment and great food! of kid activities too!

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí Buckner Ribbon Cutting

Buckner International will be cutting the ribbon on The official cutting was held inside the new family cen- Several folks spoke in regards to the facility, which is Buckner’s programs include foster care and adoption, West Texas’ first Buckner Family Hope Center. ter. a community-based places of hope where families go family transition programs and community-based family to find strength and empowerment to reach their God preservation programs.

Pancake Festival 2019 - Part II

The pancake festival allows for families to get together The Barrientos family enjoyed themselves. for breakfast and support a good cause.

The Lopez family left stuffed and ready to face the day. This mom and daughter used as a chance to catch up.

San Ramon Valentine Dance - Part II

Couples had an awesome time!

There were lots of great couples who supported the More so there were lots of happy hearts! fund-raisers.

Some couples were dressed to match, which was very cute!

Father Daughter Dance- Part II

Dads and daughters had a great time.

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The event drew dads and their daughters who enjoyed The couples got a chance to be photographed. dinner and a little dancing.

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Many attended the 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 many college students the company.

Couples had fun and enjoyed great food and art.

Friends enjoying the art trail!

Mother Son Dance - Part II

Cute attendees enjoyed photographs with their moms Some of the participants had siblings and shared time Great memories to add to the books for this mama and And then the evening ended and everyone had fun! with mom. her cutie.

Alla y Aquí

Sam & Grace Gonzales enjoying some food and fel- A little dancing happened at the Fat Sunday event. De Colores groups enjoyed the Fat Sunday events. lowship at the BGC Steak Fundraiser. This was a great way to work off all the tastee food from the event.

Frank Garcia with Pete Christy, and Devin Ward at the Civic Center covering many events.

Aquí y Alla

Claudia Hernandez of Lubbock, was selected as Miss Join Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update each On March 21, High Point Village celebrated World Bo Garza doing what he does best at the MOW Mardi Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Gras. Indiana University. The Optometry student will be com- Thursday at 6 p.m. on KLBK's Trends & Friends. peting for Miss Indiana in June.

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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.

CONCEPCION MARIA FLORES, 83, of Lubbock died March 12, 2019. She was born October 17, 1935 in Sebastian, TX. She married Jose Ramon Flores July 18, 1952 in Lubbock. She is preceded in death by parents Octavio and Maria Caballero, four brothers, Jessie Caballero, Primetivo-Big Joe Caballero, Billy Caballero, and Pete Caballero; two sisters, Frances Soto, and Rita Rodriguez; a son, Johnny Flores, and grandson, Angel Johnny Flores. Survivors include six daughters, Margaret F. Laney of McKinney, Mary F. Trevino of Denton, Lorie Flores of Melissa, Connie Sanchez of Lubbock, Juanita Vordenberg of Springboro, OH, and Martina Herrera of Lubbock; four sons, Joe Flores Jr. of Lubbock, Ralph Flores of Lubbock, Martin Flores of Lubbock and Peter Flores of Lubbock. Six sisters, Linda Trujillo of Denver CO, Mary Mendez of Lubbock, Rosie Martinez of Post, Josie Caballero of Post, Anita Cantu of Tye and Judy Perez of Abernathy; and one brother, Little Joe of Abernathy. Grandmother of 32 and Great Grandmother of 62. JOE GALVAN, 53, passed away March 13, 2019. He was born to Jose Galvan and Manuela Pineda on May 25, 1965. He worked for Big G's remodeling for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Galvan; parents, Jose Galvan and Manuela Pineda; 2 step sons, Bryson Murphy and Kendrick Wilson; 5 brothers, Henry Galvan, Andrew Galvan, Victor Villarreal, Frankie Villarreal, and Paul Galvan; 5 sisters, Janie Galvan, Ruby Villarreal, Julia Galvan, Dianne Galvan, JoAnne Galvan, and Casey Subia; step grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

EDUARDO S. ALVAREZ passed into eternal life March 15, 2019. He was born January 26, 1962 to the late Jose Garcia and Gregoria Cantu. Those left to cherish his memory are his girlfriend Debbie Molina, children; Vicente E. Alvarez (Amy), Victor A. Alvarez (Brooke), Bridgett Allen, Justin Hocog, Christopher Almaguer, Benjamin Almaguer, Siblings; Rita Aguero (Aaron), Joe Garcia (Terri), Jesse Garcia (Lydia), Cirilo Garcia (Veronica). Eduardo was a huge Denver Broncos fan would never miss watching a game.

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

MARIE LEIVAS, 84, passed away March 17, 2019. She was born on March 11, 1935, to Pete and Patricia Luna Gonzales in Austin, Texas. Marie married Tony Leivas on July 19, 1950. She retired from MCI World COM as a Human Resource Manager in 1998. Survivors include her children, Tony Leivas, Jr. and wife, Yolanda; Larry Joe Leivas and wife, Oralia; Thomas Gene Leivas and wife, Maria; and Cynthia Ann Villegas and husband, Rael; eleven grandchildren; 38 Great Grandchildren; siblings, Manuel Gonzales and wife, Stella; Tony Gonzales and wife, Carmen; Esther Aguirre and husband, Dan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Patricia Gonzales; husband, Tony Leivas, Sr.; and granddaughter, Victoria Lynn Leivas.

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ENCARNASIO "CHON" F PENA, 85, passed away March 16, 2019 in Lubbock. He was born May 25, 1933 in Taft, Texas to Pedro & Concepcion Pena. He married Carmen Alcantar on July 31, 1951 in Lovington, NM. He is survived by two sons, Robert Pena and wife Louisa of El Paso, Ercarnasio Pena Jr. and wife Linda of Lubbock; two daughters, Adela Vasquez, Christina Garcia both of Lubbock; three brothers, Theodore Pena of Carlisle, Julian Pena of Springtown, Ricardo Pena of Lubbock; two sisters, Juana Cavazos of Lyford, Petra Soliz of Littlefield; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Pena; two daughters, Paula M Pena (1967), Mary Jane Ballejo (2003); two sisters, Santos Morales, Lucia Luna; two brothers, Pete DeLeon, Dorotello Pena. EFRAM DANIEL TREVINO was born on July 16, 1966, to Eberardo and Rosita Trevino in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Lubbock Cooper High School where he had the honor of serving as Captain of the Cooper Pirates High School Football team. The day after graduation he went on to proudly serve in the Air Force and was stationed in Torrejon, Spain where he established MASH hospital units and in addition to translating for medical personnel and officers. When he returned home, he attended Texas Tech University and majored in marketing and economics before moving to Dallas as a marketing consultant. Survivors include his mother, Rosita Trevino, children, Alejandro, Andres, Mercedes and Ricardo and grandchildren Asias, X’Zaiden, Elijah, Ethan, Royal and Crissa; siblings, Geneva and husband, Moses; Diana and husband, Manuel, Nancy, Mario , and Edward. He was preceded in death by his father, Eberardo Trevino; daughter, Crystal Reyes; and sister, Sylvia Trevino. NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.

Memorial Juan Castro Jr.

April 2, 1927 - May 11, 2001

¡Felices Pascuas!

En Aquellos Días…

omingo de Pascua, día de la D coneja o sea lo que sea, tengo recuerdos de este día. En el ran-

cho solo nos compraban dulces de blanquillitos y nos quebrábamos cascarones. Al tiempo nos movimos “al pueblo” y comenzaron a llegar los nietos y nietas y juegos y dulces y cascarones. Nos reuníamos en una casa y escondíamos los dulces, nos quebrábamos cascarones y luego teníamos bastante comida y todos comíamos juntos. En veces corríamos detrás de mí papa y cuando lo alcanzábamos To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

LEAH NEVAEH LEAL, 13, of Lubbock passed away March 14, 2019. She was born August 10, 2005 in Lubbock. She was a vibrant, loving, happy young lady who always had a smile. She was known as "My Princess" by her family. Leah is survived by her parents, Stephanie Leal and Adam and Beatrice Ramirez of Lubbock; grandparents, Amy and Junior Vasquez of Lubbock; great grandmother, Paula Ramirez of Lubbock; great grandfather Rudy Ramirez of Lubbock; siblings, Amya Garcia, Amanda Ramirez, Angel Garcia, Michael Pena, Adam Ramirez, Jr. and Matthew Lee Ramirez, all of Lubbock; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

Memorial Liandro R. Garcia

Nov. 6, 1965 - April 29, 2013

To our beloved Juan Castro Jr., remembering your birthdays - the day you were born and the day you entered Heaven. We miss and love you.

To a Great Man, who is truly missed. You are always in our Hearts and on our minds. From, His Loved Ones

Love always, Your loving Family & Friends

" I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful." ~ 2 Timothy 4:7

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le quebramamos los cascarones. Casi no tenía cabello ya, pero se sacudía la cabeza y decía que el confeti se le pegaba en el casco. Un año se apareció el conejo “Harvey”. Ahora tenemos nietos y visnietos, no tenemos a mi papa, pero tenemos a mi mama. Extraño es días. Ya no podemos correr porque nos duelen las rodillas o porque tenemos “las reumas”. Como me dice un amigo: “Se me hace que es la bola” y no hay remedo para eso. Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas. SAMUEL “SAM” MONTEZ JR., 68, was born on September 18th, 1950 to Samuel Sr. and Juanita Garcia Montez, in Mathis. He graduated from Levelland High School on May 1969. He attended South Plains College in 1970’s. Sam , moved to Dallas and worked for Harry’s Hot Rod Shop for several years and B & R Auto Parts and Gebos, in Levelland. His hobbies was watching his favorite Foot ball team The Dallas Cowboys, and listening to Old Country Music, Willie Nelson on The Road House Satellite Radio station, watching the WWF Monday night Wrestling matches, enjoyed playing pool, cooking assorted dishes, he took pride on keeping up the appearance of his front and back yard and floral garden. A life time member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Levelland and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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