Volume 13, Issue 5, May/mayo 2019

Volume 13, Issue 5, May/mayo 2019

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Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are used interchangeably by the U.S. Census Bureau and by Latino Lubbock throughout this publication to identify persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American, Dominican, and Spanish descent; they may be of any race.

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“Immigration was "not the primary or the main issue" that most drove Latino participation most effectively, based on their conversations,” - Alex Gomez, the co-executive director of Living United for Change in Arizona, discussing the Latino Vote that shows that participation was up nationally and in key states, according to new reports

"Las Flores de Mi Abuela"

Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover features a field of Texas Blue Bonnets, with a real Texas sunset. In lieu of Mother's Day, I used these flowers because they remind me of my grandmama who would travel annually with my granddad Castro to South Texas when the blue bonnets were in bloom. They'd stay there for a few weeks and it was always hard for me because I missed her so. Now, she and my granddad are in Heaven, and the desire to see them is ever stronger. I imagine that when we reunite, the fields of paradise will be as beautiful as those in Texas and my grandparents will await me with open arms. Happy Mother's Day to all the madrecitas

Dicho

"Todo cabe en jarrito sabiendolo acomodar."

"Everything fits in a jug knowing how to accommodate/organize it."

Meaning we should learn where and how things are to be organized because everything has it’s place if we pay attention to how things need to be put away.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

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Contents

Word from the Publisher Political

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Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

Page 12-13

Education/Youth

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Cinco de Mayo

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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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Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

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

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Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora

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here's no doubt that as I reflect on my MothT er's Day gifts from over the years, the ones my daughter Amaris handmade or created are my

absolute favorite. recall how anxious she would be when she brought the gifts home. They would be wrapped by her, with a hand-written note and a smiling face. Her little eyes would display how much pride she had in preparing the gift, and it would carry over in the excitement I had to receive it.

I've cherished her creations and have treasured them. When family and friends come over I make sure to showcase them and let them know how special these gifts are.

And now that my daughter is an adult these gifts are even more treasured. I always remind her that one day when God gives her a chance to be a mom, she will understand how much those handmade gifts from her children will mean.

I'll admit that now that she works, her gifts are much more extravagant but those small gifts still remain at the top of my list. Overall, she is reminded that she is my most important gift and treasure.

One day my own mom, Janie and I were discussing handmade gifts.

I still recall making a spice braid. I used colors complimentary of her kitchen, and then filled small pieces of fabric with different spices. In one there was anise, another contained cloves, and then I tied cinnamon sticks to complete the braid.

I was so proud as I delivered to my mom after school. My own excitement prevented me from waiting till Mother's Day to present it to her, so I gave it to her sooner. She hung it in the kitchen. On Mother's Day we had guests come for dinner and I remember how she would point out my spice braid.

A Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, especially my own Janie Castañeda! I love you mom!

Also, Latino Lubbock Magazine is excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, nd hope you will be joining us at the annual parade that falls on Cinco de Mayo this year. This year's theme is "Que rica es la vida, how rich is life" more details can be found at www.loshermanosfamilia.org Also, elections will be going on . Please make time to vote on the issues to be voted on. Sadly, we can't provide much information, as once again many of these folks leading these campaigns ignored the Latino community. Perhaps they should take the time to read the article on p. 9, which shares how the Latino vote surged in 2018.

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.

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A quick reminder that we have moved to our new location and will only be meeting by appointment. You can reach us at (806)792-1212 or (806) 544-6526.

Y 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 Mother's Day y Feliz Día de as Madres!

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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Los Hermanos Familia Announces Nominees, Awards Will Be Presented May 3rd

os Hermanos Familia (LHF) L of Lubbock, will hold the th Annual “Adelante Awards"

recognition program showcasing and honoring Hispanic men in the Lubbock community on Friday, May 3, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Merket Alumni Center.

The following men and youth were nominated: Arts & Entertainment - Edmer Cornelson (Ed) and Fernando Elisdee Perez; Business – Carlos Morales and Albert Rivera; Church - Father Emiliano Zapata; Civic/Volunteer – Javier Palacios, Christopher Ramirez, and Dan Deleon; Education - Gonzalo Ramirez, Jr.; Media - Christopher Zuniga and Pete Anthony Zuniga; Military/Veteran - Armando Gaytan; Professional – Jesse Mendez and Carlos Garcia; Up-and-Comer – Christian Jimenez; and Youth (Up to 17) - Tobias Solis.

"All of these individuals are

highly deserving, and we congratulate each one for their service and dedication to the community," said event chair, Christy Martinez-Garcia, adding that a blind committee review each category.

She further added that the Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the way for others.

This year the organization will pay tribute to Julio Llanas, a local businesman and entrepreneur.

In addition, the Soaring Eagle Award will be given to a volunteer of Los Hermanos Familia.

This award is given annually to a member.

Also, a special award will be pProceeds of this program have helped to support initiatives and a number of programs and events organized by Los Hermanos Familia whose objec-

tive is strengthening families, building community including HealthBeat Equipment located at Buddy Holly Lake; for 11 years LHF has held the Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event that draws about 5,000 participants annually, to name a few.

The organization also hosts a free online digital library that offers children from Kinder to seniors in high school access to a digital library with more than 10,000 books.

Further, they have provided over 30 scholarships to area students seeking a higher education.

The Adelante Awards & Recognition Banquet will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019.

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

The Lubbock 1970 Tornado was Life-Changing final death toll was 26; victims he May 11, 1970, tornado in ple along a path of suction spots.

The Lubbock tornado was rare, ranged in age from 9 months to 88 T Lubbock, was an immeasurand many who witnessed it said years of age. Many of the victims able, multi-vortex storm.

It touched down at 19th Street and University Avenue on a path across the downtown sector and continued to the northeast before it lifted in the airport area.

The storms were rated as an F5, the highest on the scale.

According to information compiled by the National Weather Service, a thunderstorm had formed on a retreating dryline, then produced two tornadoes that struck Lubbock a little over an hour apart.

The timeline provided by the NWS shows the first tornado reached the ground at 8:30 p.m. near Broadway and what is now Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and a much larger, more devastating tornado hit 19th Street at 9:35 p.m., then continued across the downtown area.

The second tornado was a multivortex storm that killed most peo-

that it sounded like a train. Many businesses and families in downtown Lubbock and in the Guadalupe neighborhood experienced the brunt of the tornado.

It was one of the worst tornadoes in Texas history, and the storm's

were found in their homes, where they had been killed by flying debris or structural collapse.

To see the names of the victims, visit https://www.latinolubbock. net/video

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

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies CINCO DE MAYO, May 1, 11 am-1 pm, Free, All Ages, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Play Loteria, fellowship, and enjoy an afternoon full of fun, food, and music, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY, May 3, 10-11:30 am, Free, Ages 50+, Play Loteria and enjoy music and refreshments as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

SWAP ‘TIL YOU DROP, May 1,8,15,22,29, 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Bring your gently used items and swap with others, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST, May 10, 9 am, $2, Ages 50+, Mothers and Grandmothers come join us for breakfast as we celebrate your day, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY, May 10, 1-2 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Join your mother as we honor her with treats, conversation, and a special craft to make, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

TEX-MEX COOKING: BARBACOA, May 11, 10 am -Noon, $5, TeenAdult, Learn to cook authentic and traditional Mexican dishes, then lunch on your recipe. Pre-register in advance by Thursday before class, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

RAINWATER HARVESTING WORKSHOPS the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) will host its next annual rainwater harvesting workshop in May. The free workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at HPWD office, 2930 Ave. Q, in Lubbock. Register online at rsvp. hpwd.org or call (806) 762-0181.

6TH ANNUAL DUCK DERBY & FAMILY FUN FEST Sat., June 1, 2019, 11 - 4 p.m., Duck Drop at 2 p.m., Buddy Holly Rec Area benefitting Legal Aid Society of Lubbock to fund its efforts to provide first-rate legal services to lowincome residents of the South Plains. Live Music, Binflatables, carnival-style games, Food vendors. For more info, please contact Christina Trevino at (806) 762-2325.

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The Legislature Does Not Want to Hear from You

n our Republic, your vote is IWomen your voice. In the League of Voters, we believe every-

one’s voice counts, and so everyone’s vote should be counted. We want to make it as easy as possible for every eligible citizen to vote.

Anybody who wants to make it harder for you is not your friend.

Secretary of State Whitley was not your friend when he said in January that 95,000 non-citizens had registered to vote in Texas.

His claim was ridiculous, and his attempt to purge the voter rolls was stopped by a federal judge, but it pleased his supporters. The reason they liked it was because it was aimed at ‘illegals,’ a favorite boogeyman of Texas racists.

In a continuation of that same project, the Texas Senate has passed a bill, SB9, that proves they aren’t your friend, either. It makes voting harder, and makes it less likely that your vote will count.

Just a few of the proviprivate information, so sions of this bill are: he can conduct dubious 1) Making a mistake voter-roll purges. on a registration application can be prosecutThe clear intent of this ed as a crime (innocent bill is to intimidate votmistakes have never ers, challenge their regbeen a crime before); istrations, and empower 2) Making it more difthe government to sificult for non-relatives lence you. The sponsors to assist a voter; of the bill say they are 3) Establishing a 500combatting voter fraud, foot circle around a but we know there is polling place, in which no such problem. But Mark Webb a person can be charged there are those in power with the brand-new in Texas whose power crime of “impeding a walkway, depends on young people, elparking lot, or roadway” (the cur- derly people, people of color, and rent 100-foot buffer has always poor people not voting, and these been enough); provisions are clearly aimed at 4) Granting investigators legal suppressing their vote, and their immunity for crimes they commit voice. It creates new crimes and while undertaking an election- new civil penalties, and gives the related investigation; government new powers, all to the 5) Allowing the Attorney Gener- end of silencing the voices of those al of Texas access to ALL of your who might oppose them. That’s

what they say when they think no one is listening; voter suppression is part of their strategy for keeping power, and in particular, suppression of the non-white vote. SB 09 is a blunt instrument aimed squarely at the Latino community in Texas. That’s what voter ID was all about, and that is what this bill is all about.

The good news is that this undemocratic bill is not yet law. It now has to be passed by the house, and then signed by the governor.

The League of Women Voters urges you to educate yourself about the bill, and call your representative to let them know what you think. Use your voice, and use your vote.

Mark Webb is chairman of the Philosophy Department at Texas Tech University, and serves on the board of the Lubbock League of Women Voters

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We know our readers have a lot to say!

Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, or email them to news@latinolubbock.net.

Please include your name, address, and contact phone number.

Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned letters will not be published.

Letters are limited to 100 words, depending on space availability, some longer will be included. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration.

Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

WHO SAYS THERE'S NOTHING TO DO IN LUBBOCK? Remember the days when there was nothing to do in Lubbock? Now it is super busy and too many events going on in one day, LOL! Anyway, how I long for those weekends when I got to stay home and do my chores.

Anyway thanks to Latino Lubbock Magazine and all the media for helping to promote so many of these events. You give my family and I something to do.

Sincerely, Lori, Joey & the Garza Kids

Copyright 2019 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

TORN AMERICA The rise of hate in America is tearing us apart. It disappoints me to see that our churches and synagogues are under attack. Even sadder is to see that it is not international terrorist but Americans who are terrorists and who are haters. Please pray for our churches, our leaders, and our country.

Leticia Alvarado VOTE FOR WHO? WHAT? I was surprised to see that there was election. I asked my husband 'what are we voting for?' I think that whoever is spearheading these topics need to put more effort to connect with Hispanic voters.

And the excuse by some of these Anglo politicians that say, "Hispanics don't vote," use that as an intimidation tool to discourage Hispanics from voting. The truth is that many people from all backgrounds don't vote. But it is understandable when we have no one connecting with us. Unfortunately when we don't vote our voice goes unheard. So get out and vote.

Rob Gomez BEAUTIFUL COVER In a time when there is so much chaos in the world, it was awesome to pick up such a beautiful cover/LLM. Thanks for always setting a great example, keeping things positive, and being objective. We love Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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Reflections on Mother's Day El día de las Madres

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

hile we may refer to our W mothers differently, one thing that is the same among His-

panic families is our high regard for our mothers.

The majority of Hispanic households are married-couple families (67%). Of those families, 44% have children under the age of 18.

As of July 1, 2005, 22% of the Hispanic population was under the age of five, and Hispanics had a higher concentration of preschoolers among their population than any other race or ethnic group.

It is because of this growth and for the sanctity of sustaining a family that we thank Latinas and why Día de las Madres should be

celebrated wholeheartedly and enthusiastically.

On this day we celebrate our mothers by giving them beautiful flowers, little recuerdos, or remembrances of our appreciation, and coordinating a special day with the familia.

As a Latina, one of the most charming customs that I treasure of all is the singing of Las Mañanitas. While it is puzzling that mothers take delight in being roused from sleep at such an ungodly hour. I have since come to appreciate the beauty and romanticism of the traditional serenade known as “el gallo” (the rooster) or “Las mañanitas” (little mornings).

For generations of Latinos, especially Mexicanos, this is part of the emotional landscape in a

cultura distinguished by its warm, demonstrative people.

With vicarious pleasures of the sidewalk concert, I recall the mariachis waking neighbors as they came to sing and perform sidewalk concerts. Soon all the mothers would come out. Even more touching to me was when my own mother coordinated friends and family to go sing to her mother.

Cut short, soon many mothers retreat to the bed, to snuggle under the covers while the family prepares for her big day.

Some madres are given breakfast in bed or have husbands that prepare a feast of barbacoa, and some mothers even on this special day still take pride in preparing a traditional almuerzo before church.

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b a b y a s k e d God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?”

God said, “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”

The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.”

God answered, “Your angel will sing for you, and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.”

Again the child asked, “and how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?”

God responded, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear. And with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to walk and how to speak.”

The child asked, “And what am I going to do when

I want to talk to you?”

God answered, “Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.”

The child asked, “Will I always be sad because I do not see you anymore.”

God answered, “Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you.”

At that moment there was much peace in heaven, but voices from earth could be heard and the child asked God, “God if I am to leave now to earth, please tell me my angel’s name!”

God answered, “You will simply call her Mom.” Editor’s Note: This poem was written by the late Mauricio Cardenas of Lubbock, and appeared in the New York Times.

The poem was submitted by his sister, Rosa Rios of Lubbock.

Happy Mother's Day Janie Castañeda Love, Your Kids

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Politics

Citizenship Question Case Marks

Milestone for U.S. Supreme Court and Latino Community he National Association of Latino Latinos make up the nation’s C o n s t i t u t i o n a n d d e m o c r a t i c T Elected and Appointed Officials second largest population group. principles are at stake. If the (NALEO) Educational Fund today An undercount of the Latino Court finds that the three district LULAC COUNCIL #263 ELECTS NEW OFFICERS: Members of LULAC #263 elected new officers last month. They include: President; Ray Lozada, Vice president; Grace Gonzales, Secretary; Alice Lozada, Treasurer; Carmen Vije, VP for Women; Julia Martinez, VP for the Elderly; Christy Martinez-Garcia, VP for Youth; and (Not Pictured) Neale Pearson is Chaplain; and Parliamentarian is Jaime Garcia. For more information about LULAC please contact Sam at (806)441-1579.

Voting Dates to Remember

he Lubbock County’s $99.6 T million bond election for road projects will be on the ballot and are

the main topic for area voters.

There will be other city and school district elections in other counties.

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

Fechas de Votación

as elecciones de bonos del condado de lubbock de 99.6 millones de dólares para proyectos de carretera estarán en la votación y son el tema principal para los votantes de la zona.

Habrá otras elecciones de la ciudad y del distrito escolar en otros condados.

El último día para recibir boleta por correo es el sábado, 4 de mayo de 2019 (día de las elecciones) A LAS 7 p.m. (a menos que se aplique un plazo de llegada tardía). Para más información visita www.votelubbock.org.

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released a statement from CEO Arturo Vargas regarding oral arguments in the 2020 Census citizenship question case (United States Department of Commerce v. New York) before the U.S. Supreme Court: “On trial is not only the accuracy of a full Latino count, but also the foundation of our democracy. No other issue before the Supreme Court will have more direct consequences for the nation’s Latinos than the one before the Court today regarding the 2020 Census.

“The Census case will result in one of the most impactful decisions the Court will make affecting the Latino population. The 2020 Census, which is taking a place at a time of unprecedented and widespread fear, will be the first in the nation’s history in which

population due to the unlawful inclusion of this untested and illintentioned question would mean a failed Census for the country.

“The evidence in this case is clear. Three federal courts have already found that the addition of the citizenship question was done in violation of federal law and would result in an undercount of Latinos and immigrants, with U.S. District Court Judge Furman writing in the New York case ruling that the Secretary ‘failed to disclose his true rationale’ and that the decision to add the citizenship question was for ‘reasons entirely unrelated to VRA enforcement’.

“At issue before the Court is more than just whether Secretary Wilbur Ross’ actions violated federal law, the integrity of our

judges erred in finding that Secretary Wilbur Ross violated the Administrative Procedures Act, future Cabinet members will be free to make ‘arbitrary and capricious’ decisions at will.

“The clock is ticking. Now is the time for the nation’s highest court in the land to give the U.S. Census Bureau the clarity and certainty it needs to execute the 2020 Census by removing the citizenship question once and for all. By dismissing the citizenship question, the Court can uphold the Bureau’s integrity and reputation and make clear that politics has no home in the hallways of one of the most preeminent scientific agencies in the world.”

eclaring the U.S. asylum system D to be “in crisis,” President Donald Trump directed immigration officials

also ordered asylum seekers who’ve entered the country illegally to be banned from obtaining work authorization “before any applicable application for relief or protection from removal has been granted.”

Currently, asylum seekers who’ve entered the U.S. both legally and illegally are allowed to work while their claims are pending. “ T h e r e ’s a reason that we give people work permits while they are waiting for asylum, so that they can support themselves and don’t have to be depending on government assistance during that time,” Michelle Brané of the Women’s Refugee Commission told The New York Times.

The memo also demands that all asylum applications, save for those involving “exceptional circumstances,” are adjudicated in immigration court within 180 days of filing.

As the Post noted, U.S. law already dictates that asylum cases are adjudicated within that time ― but due to an overwhelming number of cases and

inadequate resources, asylum seekers can often wait years before their claims are processed.

“The provision to process cases in 180 days has been on the books for over two decades,” Ashley Tabaddor, president of the immigration judges’ union, told the paper.

“The problem is that we have never been given adequate resources to adjudicate those claims in a timely fashion.”

Trump has directed Attorney General William Barr and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan to introduce the new asylum regulations within 90 days. Immigration advocates, however, are expected to challenge the measures in court.

The administration is already involved in several court battles over earlier changes to U.S. asylum rules, including the so-called “remain in Mexico” policy requiring some asylum seekers to return to Mexico to await court hearings.

New Asylum Order Could Cost Migrants Fee to Apply for Refuge

to introduce a slew of tough new rules for migrants seeking humanitarian protection in the United States.

The measures, outlined in a presidential memorandum, include the introduction of a fee for asylum applications and banning asylum seekers who’ve entered the U.S. illegally from receiving work permits. The memo also calls for the adjudication of asylum applications within 180 days.

The new rules, Trump said, are aimed at safeguarding “our system against rampant abuse of our asylum process.”

It currently costs nothing for someone to file for asylum in the United States and immigration experts have warned that even a small fee could prove to be an impossible burden for some migrants seeking refuge. As The Washington Post noted, a vast majority of countries do not impose a fee on asylum claims.

“The majority of people coming to the United States seeking asylum are coming with little more than the shirts on their back,” Victoria Neilson, a former official at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, told Reuters.

Trump, who’s repeatedly lambasted migrants for exploiting what he says are legal loopholes in the asylum system,

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Latino Vote Surged In 2018, New Data Shows

BY BENJY SARLIN AND STEPHEN NUÑO-PÉREZ

atino voters turned out at much higher rates in L the 2018 midterm elections than prior cycles, according to new private and public data, giving Democratic candidates a boost that could have implications for the presidential race.

Earlier this week, a new report by the U.S. Census Bureau found that Hispanic turnout leaped by 13.4 points from the 2014 midterms to 40.4 percent in 2018. While voter participation was up across the board — turnout hit a 100-year high overall — that was a larger jump than white (11.7) or black voters (10.8) and only slightly more than Asian voters (13.3).

Pollster Latino Decisions and Democratic data firm Catalist released their own detailed analysis of Latino turnout in Arizona, Texas, Florida and Nevada, all of which had major statewide races in November. The study was commissioned by America’s Voice and the Immigration Hub, two immigrant advocacy groups.

In each case, they found Latinos making up a higher proportion of the electorate in 2018 than in 2014: Their share was five points more in Texas and Nevada and three points more in Florida and Arizona. The gains were largest in precincts where more than 70 percent of the population was Latino.

Driving up the turnout among the fast-growing Latino electorate, which historically has lagged behind black and white participation, could be critical to the Democrats in winning those states in 2020. Part of the difficulty has been that Latino voters skew younger than other demographic groups. The 2018 elections saw a larger overall increase in participation among voters 18-29 than any other age group, which may have helped boost Latino numbers in particular.

Latino voters supported Democratic candidates by wide margins, according to the Latino Decisions/Catalist study: 75 percent in Arizona, 75 percent in Texas, 71 percent in Nevada, and 61 percent in Florida.

The report concluded that the turnout and margins among Latino voters were "largely responsible" for Democratic Senate wins in Nevada and Arizona, where they helped overcome Republican candidates' own advantage with white voters.

In a conference call around the report's findings, pollsters and progressive strategists

urged Democrats and candidates to work with community organizations who can reach prospective Latino voters sooner rather than later in the election cycle.

“Late investment negatively impacted execution,” said Emmy Ruiz, a political consultant and a former state director for the Obama and Clinton campaigns. “We saw that the lack of funds impacted capacity and limited our gains in the outcome," noting it kept organizations from reaching their full potential to reach voters.

Alex Gomez, the co-executive director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), said that discussions with Democrats over engagement with the Latino community was an “evolving conversation,” though she has seen more interest in reaching out to communities of color over the last decade.

Latinos have been building infrastructure within the community over the last 10 years, said Gomez, noting that the successful grassroots mobilization against SB1070, Arizona's controversial immigration law, is nearing its 10year anniversary.

According to their polling data, the top issues driving Latino voters to the polls were relatively consistent across all four states: health care, the economy, and immigration. President Donald Trump was also likely a factor as 70 percent of the respondents said he had done something to make them angry, and 69 percent said they had felt disrespected by his words and actions.

The Latino Decisions/Catalist study also included interviews and surveys with groups on the ground devoted to registering and turning out Latino voters.

Immigration was "not the primary or the main issue" that most drove Latino participation most effectively, based on their conversations.

This largely dovetailed with their polling data on voters: While it was a top policy concern, the same report found it was voters' top issue only in Texas, where 34 percent of respondents cited it, versus 31 percent of voters who named health care and 31 percent who named the economy.

In Arizona, Gomez noted that while immigration has been a catalyst for Latino mobilization, voters have also responded to local issues such as raising the minimum wage as well as to the campaigns of more diverse candidates.

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Voting Tips

What to Know this Election

BY RANDILYN SAENZ, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ith upcoming local elecW tions and 2020 Presidential campaigns beginning, the

importance of voting is every present. The reason behind this is justified, politics and voting are important in many aspects.

Accessibility to education, healthcare, religion, social security, and so much more can be affected in every election. The right to vote ensures that every voting age citizen’s opinion matters.

According to the Census Bureau, the United States trails behind 25 other developed countries in voter turnout with only 55% of the voting age population reporting that they voted in the 2016 Presidential Election.

Navigating what voter identification should be brought to the polls can be hard - this difficulty deters many people from voting.

According to the Texas Tribune, the following are the seven forms of photo ID that will be accepted at the polls. ● State driver’s license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) ● Texas Election Identification Certificate (issued by DPS) ● Texas personal identification card (issued by DPS) ● Texas license to carry a handgun (issued by DPS) ● U.S. military ID card that includes a personal photo ● U.S. citizenship certificate that includes a personal photo ● U.S. passport If a voter cannot reasonably obtain one of these forms of photo ID, they may fill out a “reason-

able impediment” declaration form in order to cast their vote.

However, if they opt to fill out this form, they will still have to provide an original copy of their birth certificate, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any government document that will display their current name and address. In addition to these forms of ID, all voters should bring the original copy of their voter registration card to their polling station.

Exercising the right to vote does not just include Presidential elections, local elections are just as important and can even be more personal. The following cities and schools will be conducting elections on Saturday, May 4th. ● Lubbock County ● City of Abernathy ● City of Slaton ● City of Wolfforth ● Ransom Canyon ● Abernathy ISD ● Roosevelt ISD All ballots will be printed in both English and Spanish. Additionally, a voter ID informational flyer printed in Spanish can be found at www.votelubbock.org.

Sample ballots, early voting locations, all election day voting locations, as well as what polling locations are near you are provided at this link. The “Find My Polling Place” tool allows voters to enter their zip code to find exactly which polling locations are near them.

(En Español, p. 22)

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CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409.

SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409.

REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates MEET THE BUYER Local, state, and federal government agencies buy products and services each day in the Texas Panhandle and they WANT to do business with local small businesses. If you’d like your small business to be able to pursue selling to the government, it’s vital that you meet these buyers and learn more about their needs.

On May 9th, buyers from nine local agencies will be on hand to meet you, learn what your small business has to offer, and you will learn what purchasing needs they have. Choose which agencies you’d like to meet with and book your appointments today at www.smallbusinessdevelopmentcenter.com/event/meet-the-buyers/ GETTING STARTED WITH QUICKBOOKS May 15th, Topics covered are: How to establish a chart of accounts and beginning balance sheet, invoicing and sales receipts, how to write checks, make deposits and reconcile your account with the bank, keeping track of inventory, keeping track of sales taxes, and how to run and understand reports. Cost: $49. FOR RESERVATIONS & INFO: CALL Becky at (806)745-1637.

QUICK BOOKS DESK TOP May 15th- This course is highly recommended for small business owners who are considering QuickBooks®. You’ll learn how to use the program to manage not only financial transactions, but also information on customers, vendors and employees to help build a successful business. Cost: $50. FOR RESERVATIONS & INFO: CALL Becky at (806)745-1637.

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 745-1637.

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Hispanics Now Lead U.S. Household Growth

BY ALCYNNA LLOYD

espite the political and social D turmoil facing the nation’s Hispanic population, data suggests the demographic remains resilient in their pursuit in achieving the American dream of homeownership.

In fact, according to a recent report from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, the demographic now accounts for more than 60% of the growth of nation’s homeownership rate within the last 10 years.

“Over the past decade, Hispanics have accounted for 62.7% of net U.S. homeownership gains, growing from 6,303,000 homeowners to 7,877,000, a total increase of 1,574,000 Hispanic homeowners,” NAHREP writes. “This upward trajectory for Hispanic homeownership is consistent with projections made by the Urban Institute that Hispanics will account for more than half of all new homeowners over the next several years and for 56% of all new homeowners by 2030.”

This may be true, as the organization’s data indicates Hispanics were responsible for over 30% of the overall U.S. household formations in 2018 alone. This means Hispan-

ics added 362,000 homeowners to the U.S. housing market, raising the Hispanic homeownership rate to 47.1%.

Not only is this percentage an increase from last year’s 46.2%, but it also marks the largest net gain for Hispanics since 2005, according to the report.

“In 2018, Hispanics formed 485,000 new households, accounting for 32.4% of total U.S. household formations,” NAHREP writes.

“According to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, Hispanics are projected to increase by 4.6 million households between 2015 and 2025. Hispanic household growth continues to outpace that of overall U.S. household growth and is anticipated to do so for the foreseeable future.”

Fannie Mae’s 2018 annual housing survey supports these claims, as the analysis highlights a growing demand for homeownership among Hispanic Americans.

The 2018 survey, which gauges American homeownership characteristics, revealed 88% of Hispanics believe owning a home is the best housing investment plan. Furthermore, Hispanic survey respondents consistently indicate aspirational goals toward homeownership.

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Wellness/ bienestar

LBK #1 Worst Diets in U.S.

he numbers do not lie. Lubbock T is number one on the list of cities across the United

States with the worst diet.

A nationwide Gallup survey analyzed the findings of tens of thousands of Americans in 189 communities in all 50 states.

The national obesity rate in America has escalated over the years to nearly 40 percent of the population, or 93.3 million U.S. adults, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The adult obesity rate in Lubbock is 32 percent according to the study. This number is only eight percent below the national average.

Also contributing to Lubbock’s unhealthy eating habits are the 85.2 fast-food restaurants per 100,000 people, the national average is 73 per 100,000 people.

Going the fast food route is more convenient for some, but making healthy choices is an important exchange. Instead of french fries, opt for a salad. Or consider a smaller portion. There is also the case of exercising.

According to experts, lowering Lubbock’s obesity rate will not be easy, but it can be done with a combination of diet and exercise.

One such opportunity is by Los Hermanos Familia who placed 10 pieces of outdoor fitness equipment near Buddy Holly Lake on N. University and Cesar E. Chavez Dr. The equipment is free to use 365 days of the year during observed park hours. For more details visit www. loshermanosfamilia.org/healthbeatequipment-a-project-of-l Prepared by Jay McCully

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Noticias de salud/ Health News

Your Health at Every Age

May National Women's Health Week

ational Women’s N Health Week is a week long health

observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women’s health. The theme for 2019 is “Your Health at Every Age.” National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. It also encourages women to take the following steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases: Visit a health care professional to receive regular • checkups and preventive screenings.

Get active. Eat healthy. Pay attention to mental health, including getting • enough sleep and managing stress. Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking and not • wearing a

seatbelt or bicycle helmet.

The 20th annual National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day, May 12, and is celebrated through May 18, 2019. Women can easily take charge of their health, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, a landmark health care reform law enacted in 2010. This law gives Americans greater choice and better control over their own health care and includes changes that are especially meaningful to women and their families. For instance, new plans cover vital preventive services, including mammograms, colon cancer screenings, and well-woman visits with no out-of-pocket costs. It also ensures women can see an OB-GYN without a referral. To learn more about the law and your health insurance options, visit www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

(En Español, p. 19)

Senior Health & Fitness Day N

ationally, 100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the U.S. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 as we celebrate the 26th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The common goal for this day: to help keep older Americans healthy and fit. Always held the last Wednesday in May, National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the

nation's largest annual health and wellness event for older adults.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day is organized as a public-private partnership by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national information clearinghouse for the older adult market.

Locally, Lubbock Adult Activity Center at 2001 19th Street, will host an event from 9 a.m. to noon.

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CLOSE FOR STAFF TRAINING The City of Lubbock Health Department will close Thursday, May 2, 2019, for staff training. The department will resume its normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., on Friday, May 3, 2019. If you are a medical provider, hospital, nursing facility or laboratory and need immediate public health assistance, please call 806.775.2935.

ZUMBA! Holy Spirit Church, 98th & Frankford, will host Zumba classes on Saturday, 9 a.m. and Thursdays, 6 p.m. $5 per class. Any age may attend. Will need to sign a waiver.

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 May 2nd, at United Supermarket - 50th St. & Ave. Q. Please call: (877) 494-4797 or (806) 725-6579.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/ GLUCOSE SCREENING, May 10 & 24, 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Blood pressure checks and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

SUMMER HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR Get ready for the best summer yet!

Join local children and youth agencies as we help you fnd out what to do this summer to stay safe, healthy, and have a blast doing it! Call 775-2670 for booth information. All Ages (2 hrs) 1:00 PM Sa SAFETY CITY Free 5/11 HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, May 21, 12 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Topics on health and nutrition are discussed to help you understand a healthy way to live.

Sponsored by Texas Ag Extension, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY, May 29, 9 amNoon, Free, Ages 50+, This annual event helps promote the importance of regular physical activity and showcases what local organizations are doing to improve the health and fitness of older adults in our community. For information on hosting a free booth, call 767-2710. Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th Street.

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.

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Know the Signs of a Stroke

stroke can happen at any A time. But would you be able to recognize the warning signs and

symptoms? Strokes occur more commonly in people with diabetes, and high blood pressure. People who are obese, elderly, smoke and don't eat a balanced diet are at a higher risk as well. It is not always easy to identify a stroke, and any lost time without medical attention can lead to irreplaceable effects on the brain.

Learn the F.A.S.T warning signs to identify a stroke and it could save you or someone you love from serious effects of brain damage.

F - Face Dropping:Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

A - Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S - Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?

T - Time to call 9-1-1: If someone shows any of these symptoms,

even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.

You could also experience these symptoms: Numbness or weakness Especially of la cara, el brazo o la pierna. Because the brain controls different areas of the body, it is common to experience numbness or weakness on one side of the body and not the other.

Confusion: A stroke inhibits the brain from working properly and might cause confusion.

Vision disturbances: You may have trouble seeing out of one or both eyes. Vision may be blurred or impaired.

Loss of balance or coordination: You may feel mareado and have trouble walking.

Severe headache: You may experience a severe headache with no direct cause.

If you experience any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.

A stroke affects the brain in one of two ways, by hemorrhage (rupture of a blood vessel and the spilling of blood into brain tissue) or by a ischemia, (blocked blood vessel

in the brain causing the brain not to get enough blood, oxygen and nutrients).. Both have the potential for irreversible brain damage if not treated immediately. When a stroke occurs and part of your brain dies from the lack of blood flow, the part of the body it controls is affected. Strokes can cause paralysis, affect language and vision, and cause other serious health problems.

Another kind of stroke-like event is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or a warning stroke. A TIA is caused by a blockage of a blood vessel to the brain, causing stroke symptoms, but the stroke symptoms are short lived. It is called transient because the stroke symptoms resolve and there is usually no lasting symptoms left over from this event. While people get back to normal, just having a TIA make a person at very high risk for a full blown stroke with lasting symptoms.

Learn more about the warning signs of a stroke and find more information on stroke prevention at heart.org and strokeassociation. org.

jorar su salud física y mental y reducir sus riesgos de ciertas enfermedades: visita a un profesional de la salud para recibir exámenes regulares • Chequeos y proyecciones preventivas. Ponte activo.

Come sano. Presta atención a la salud mental, incluyendo conseguir • Suficiente sueño y gestionar el estrés.

Evite comportamientos poco saludables, como fumar y no • Usar un cinturón de seguridad o de bicicleta.

gracias a la ley de asistencia asequible , un hito en la ley de reforma de la atención médica promulgada en 2010.

Esta ley da a los estadounidenses una mayor elección y un mejor control sobre su propia atención de salud e incluye cambios que son especialmente significativos para las mujeres y sus familias. Por ejemplo, los nuevos planes cubren servicios preventivos vitales, incluyendo mamografías, proyecciones de cáncer de colon, y visitas de buena mujer sin costos fuera de bolsillo.

También asegura que las mujeres pueden ver un ob-Gineco sin una remisión. Para obtener más información sobre la ley y sus opciones de seguro de salud, visite www.womenshealth. gov/nwhw.

Measles Outbreak in 2019 F

rom January 1 to April 26, 2019, 704** individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 22 states. This is an increase of 78 cases from the previous week.

This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994 and since measles was declared eliminated in 2000.

Texas is among the states that

Brote de sarampión en 2019 D

el 1 de enero al 26 de abril de 2019, se han confirmado 704 ** casos individuales de sarampión en 22 estados. Esto supone un aumento de 78 casos respecto a la semana anterior.

Este es el mayor número de casos reportados en los Estados Unidos desde 1994 y desde que se declaró el sarampión eliminado en 2000.

Texas se encuentra entre los es-

una semana coordinada por la oficina de salud y servicios humanos de los estados unidos en la salud de la mujer. Reúne a comunidades, empresas, gobierno, organizaciones de salud y otros grupos en un esfuerzo por promover la salud de las mujeres. El tema para 2019 es " tu salud a todas las edades." la semana nacional de la salud de la mujer empodera a las mujeres para que su salud sea una prioridad. También alienta a las mujeres a tomar los siguientes pasos para me-

La 20 ª semana nacional de la salud de la mujer comienza el día de la madre, 12 de mayo, y se celebra hasta el 18 de mayo de 2019. Las mujeres pueden tomar fácilmente el cargo de su salud,

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tados que han reportado casos.

El sarampión se puede prevenir mejor con la vacuna combinada contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (MMR) o la vacuna combinada contra el sarampión, las paperas, la rubéola y la varicela (MMRV).

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Education/ Educación

Budgeting for College Some Easy Tips ollege marks a significant C transition period for many young adults — it’s a time of

agree who pays for what. (See more on expenses below.)

FAFSA and taxes. Whether a parent or guardian claims you as a dependent or you file taxes on your own determines whose information is required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and who can claim tax credits and deductions. Discuss your financial status before each school year and address any changes, like a raise or job loss.

Credit cards and bank accounts.

If you’re considering opening a credit cardaccount for the first time, are younger than 21 and don’t work full time, you’ll need a cosigner: a parent or other adult.

You’ll want to talk about ground rules, like only using a credit card for emergencies and defining what constitutes an emergency.

Approach new financial products with caution and be careful not to take on debt. If you plan to directly deposit funds from a job or allowance, look for a checking account that offers low (or no) fees.

Anticipate your expenses To determine what you’ll spend each term, keep these college-related expenses on your radar:

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Hogan Financial Planning LLC. Apply online at www.Rotary.org/en/grants “Open lines of communication TEAM CADEN: Annually, Brown Elementary supports a child for the annual Burkhart are far and away the most imTextbooks and school supplies. AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The AssoAutism walk, this year they will supported Caden Alonzo who is autistic and has made portant tool, just so everyone’s Course materials could eat up a ciation of University Women Educational much progress at the school. The faculty bought Team Caden shirts and truly reflected on the same page as far as what large chunk of your budget. The Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org their awesome leadership. THANK YOU FOR CARING from Latino Lubbock Magazine! things are going to cost and how average estimated cost of books everybody can keep some money and supplies for in-state students ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS in their pocket.” living on campus at public four- www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij YOUR LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED MOVIE EXPERT IN TOWN TEXAS TECH CORPORATE SPONSOR Here are some topics to start year institutions in 2016-2017 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONwith: was $1,250, according to the SORTIUM Who is paying for college and College Board. Also plan for pur- www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip how. Have a conversation before chases like notebooks, a laptop, a the start of each school year to printer and a backpack, and read LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDAdecide if your family will pay for the do’s and don’ts of back-to- TION SCHOLARSHIP costs out-of-pocket or if you’ll school shopping for money-sav- www.lulf.org/apply/ need to get a job, rely on financial ing tips.

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Youth Opportunities FANTASTIC FRIDAY, May 3, 6 pm, $20, Ages 6-12, Parents, need a date night?

Drop your kids off for a couple hours as they enjoy games, crafts, pizza and drinks. Preregistration is required the Wednesday before, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street.

MOMMY AND ME PRINCESS PARTY, May 4, 10:30 am, $15/couple $7/ additional child, You and your “princess” will have a royal time making princess crafts and enjoying snacks. Pre-registration required 5/1 by noon, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

HOME ALONE SAFETY TRAINING, May 10, 5 pm, $15, Children will learn basic First Aid, what to do when a stranger comes to the door, answering the telephone and how to react during emergencies. Kids receive a booklet with information covered in class. Pre-registration required the Thursday before by noon, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

HOME ALONE SAFETY TRAINING, May 11, 10 am, $15/child, Ages 8-15, Children will learn basic First Aid, what to do when a stranger comes to the door, answering the telephone and how to react during emergencies. Kids receive a booklet with information covered in class. Register

by Thursday before noon, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

ZUMBA KIDS, May 23, 9 am, $45/10 wks or $5/class, Ages 12+, A dance class with Latin, Hip Hop and World Rhythm, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

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.

OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

Email your youth news, achievements, quinceañera, and other info to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net Birthday info is a paid advertising. Call for details at (806)792-1212.

LISD Board Approves Site For New Elementary School

he Lubbock Independent School T District Board of Trustees approved the location for a new elementary school

that will consolidate Wright, Jackson and Guadalupe elementary schools.

The item was approved, 7-0, during a Thursday meeting.

The location for the new school will be at the northeast corner of Cornell Street and NorthAvenue U, the current location of the former Mahon Elementary School. As of now the estimated cost of the school sits at around $25 million, Kathy Rollo, LISD superintendent, said.

This is also said to help staffing, because as of now the three schools have to share people like assistant principals, counselors, music and art teachers.

“Right now, these teeny-tiny schools are sharing those services and they don’t have these people full-time on their campus," Rollo said, “which is challenging when they need a counselor and they don’t have a counselor on campus that day.”

The new school, which has yet to be named, will serve about 800 students.

Class sizes will stay small, ranging around 22 students to one teacher, and dual language programs will also be implemented. Each grade will also have about five-to-six teachers.

The school will be built in advance of the 2021-2022 school year. This new, consolidated school came as a result of a November bond election.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Morton FCCLA team won first place in Dallas for the State competition and will be heading to Anaheim, CA for the National competition this summer. The first place team includes, Junior Mikayla Morin (left) and Senior Yadira Martinez. Their presentation was on domestic abuse. Great job!

Growth from Within am curItaking rently a

course in H u m a n Development and I can’t help but reflect on my life and motivations as the teacher discusses how environments, culture, relationships, and hobbies strongly influence the trajectory of one’s life. I must confess, this semester was a challenge to my time management skills, forcing me to grow in discipline and patience, however it has lead me to discover a new side of myself that I never thought could flourish.

It is easy for me to write out a list of my personal and student responsibilities, or discuss the number of exams I have, or the amount of time I spend at the lab or studying; although it is true, I do not think it is a healthy qual-

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ity and I do not wish to further develop the issue. Instead, I will share how amazed I am at the remarkable adaptability that the human body possesses. If you told me, two years ago, that I would be where I am now— physically, mentally, and spiritually, I’d assume it was a dream. I was not my best self two years ago; eating unhealthily, living carelessly, avoiding prayer, but all thanks to God whom willingly gave me the spirit to recalculate my direction I am able to announce that my soul has been restored. I suggest that God let me feel darkness in the hope that I fall out of unconsciousness and walk towards the light. This renewed sense enables me with the discipline to lose weight, study better, attend mass, and love more. Growth is a painful but critical process and I hope to maintain similar efforts beyond my undergraduate years!

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

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LHS ROTC CHAMPS: The Lubbock High School Navy Junior ROTC Unit earned FIRST PLACE at the Stars and Stripes Drill Meet. They won the overall sweepstakes trophy and the first place Uniform Inspection trophy. The Armed Drill Team won the first place trophy for Armed Regulation and Exhibition, The Unarmed Drill Team won the first place trophy in Unarmed Regulation, the Color Guard won the first place Color Guard trophy, the Fitness Team won the first place Fitness Trophy. Individual medals were won by Jantzen Wells, High Score Academic and Push-ups; Haley Nichols Female Sit-Ups and Chris Valdez Male Sit-Ups. This marks the 17th consecutive year that LHS NJROTC has qualified for the State or Regional Championship. GO NAVY!

LET'S HEAR IT FORE THE GIRLS: The Slaton Tigerettes, placed 2nd in the district tournament after two rounds and advance to play at the regional tournament in Abilene on April 24-25th. Members of our Tigerette team are (from left) Mallorie Rivera, Madison Mosako, Deauna Garcia, Summer Flores and Araceli Valdez.

YOUNG GOLFERS: The Slaton Tiger golf team placed 3rd. Michael Solis, a junior, finished 2nd place after a tie breaker playoff on the 18th hole. He advanced to play in Abilene. Michael is 3rd from the left in the picture. Both teams are coached by Mr. Austin Wood and Louisa Gonzales.

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Magic's 27th Annual Cinco de Mayo Concert May 4th

New Location, Same Great Energy

by CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

or the 27th year, Magic 106.5, who F has held the title of the official Cinco de Mayo event, will be held on Satur-

day May 4th, 2019, at the I-27 Music Pavilion. Performing are: AJ Castillo, Los Palominos, Ram Herrera, Krazy Pimpz, LA 45, DJ Sancho, and grupo Peligro.

AJ Castillo's LIVE performances are energetic and feature his extraordinary custom accordions. In late 2008 he stepped to the front of the stage and introduced a fresh new sound that expands the boundaries of accordion music. From the release of his debut CD in 2009 to his CD in 2014 (Sin Límites) that debuted on Billboard at #15 on the Latin Pop Albums chart to his most recent release in 2017, AJ is becoming a well-known accordionist, singer, song writer, performer, and producer.

The Tejano music of the Texas and Mexico borderlands has been transformed into an exciting dance music by Los Palominos.

While their repertoire includes polkas, rancheros, boleros, ballads, and cumbias and their instrumentation is based on the traditional sounds of accordion and bajo sexto, the Uvalde, TX-based band has crafted a very modern-sounding music. Formed in 1986 as Los Tremendos Pequenos (Little Giants), Los Palominos features the four Arreola brothers: Johnny on accordion, James on bajo sexto, Jesse on drums, and Jorge on bass.

Ramiro “Ram” Herrera is a smoothvoiced, award-winning Tejano singer/ songwriter, who is not only a staple on the Texas music scene, but is considered one of its legends. He has been honored with a Tejano Music Award as Male Entertainer

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of the Year twice and Male Vocalist of the Year as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Tejano Music Association. Ram began his professional career with David Lee Garza y Los Musicales in 1980. The following year, he left and started his own band, Ramiro Herrera y Montana, and recorded two albums. Impressive regional airplay and a compelling live show resulted in Ram signing to Sony.

His solo debut, Most Wanted Man, was not only his first in English, it also went gold and remains a classic in the Tejano canon.

His third solo album, 1989’s The Outlaw, followed suit, and his band was renamed the Outlaws. For the next 15 years, Ram continued to record and shared the stage with performers that included Doug Sahm, Freddy Fender and Selena, who opened for him in one of her early shows. Ram’s recordings and performances include everything from cumbias, rancheras and power ballads to salsa, Latin, and roots rock ‘n’ roll.

Also, look out for Krazy Pimpz a new fusion of Tejano, Conjunto, and Cumbia Music; LA 45 who pumps young blood and energy into the tradition of the Tejano Orquesta; DJ Sancho, of Lubbock, who is known for his fusion of Latin hiphop and performs and an energetic show; as well as Norteño group Peligro formed in Lubbock, who also has a dynamic show.

Tickets, are $10 in advance. They are available at any O'Reilly Auto Parts or online at www.magic1065.com . At the gate tickets are $20. Kids 12 and under are free, and gates open at noon. No outside food or drinks, however, lawn chairs, blankets, strollers and still cameras are encouraged.

Special - Cinco de Mayo 2019

2019 THEME:

"!Que Rica es la Vida! How rich is life!"

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Cinco de Mayo

Historic Celebration with Parade and Launch of Local and Area Events

by CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

inco de Mayo in Lubbock includes C a combination of vibrant concerts balanced with many school and commu-

nity groups’ observances that showcase Mexican culture through education, and recognition events.

And while some have commercialized the celebration Cinco de Mayo is still a date of great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities. The date often confused as Mexican Independence Day, is actually a historical day that celebrates a victory of a major battle when Mexico conquered French forces in Puebla, Mexico, in 1862.

At the time, Mexico was occupied by the French under the rule of Emperor Maximillian. Benito Juarez, the president of Mexico, had been forced by the financial toll of the Reform War to suspend debt payments to Mexico’s chief European creditors: France, Britain and Spain. The French, English and Spanish invaded Mexico to get payments by whatever means necessary.

The Spanish and English eventually withdrew, but the French refused to leave. The French army, numbering 6,000, moved to occupy the city of Puebla. It was met by a largely peasant force of 2,000 ill-equipped Mestizo and Zapotec Indians led by Juarez. The troops under Juarez emerged victorious May 5, 1862. Because of this victory, against tremendous odds, The Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla), now referred to as Cinco de Mayo, continues to be a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and the southwestern United States.

To further increase cultural awareness, this year there are various events that will be held city-wide.

Plans for the 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo parade are underway and the date will be Saturday, May 4, 2019! Lubbock will hold its official Cinco de Mayo parade again down historic Broadway.

The theme for the 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo parade will be, “Que Rico es la Vida, How rich is life” all participants are urged to celebrate the richness of their culture, organization and make their floats colorful. Participants should celebrate their contributions to the richness of the area.

Applications for parade entries and floats, can be found online at www. loshermanosfamilia.org on the “Get Involved” page, or call (806)792-1212 for more info. Be a participant, or a spectator on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Set up time is as early as 8 a.m., and will commence at 10 a.m.

For the 27th year, Magic 106.5, who has held the title of the official Cinco de Mayo event, will be held on Saturday May 4th, 2019, at the I-27 Music Pavilion.

For the second year, the town of Littlefield will hold its Cinco de Mayo Celebration. They will have food and live music including Grupo Encuentro, Grupo SeKreto, Grupo Calibre, y Los Pibes.

The event will take place on Sun., May 5, 2019 from 1 to 8 p.m., at Laguna Park in Littlefield, TX. Have a safe Cinco de Mayo!

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

1st Birthday Happy Birthday Jude!

Jude is the son of Tony & Michal Villalovos. Grandparents, Jay and Era Ibarra said, "We are so blessed with our first grandchild! He has brought so much joy to our lives and means the world to us - love you!"

Anniversary Jesus & Maria Cavazos, 59th as of May 7, 1961

Anniversary Martin & Mary Rivera 45th as of April 19, 1974

Anniversary Pete and Becki Riojas, 40th as of May 5th, 1979

Anniversary Arthur & Judy Lara, 38th as of May 1, 1982

¡Felicidades!

Congratulations!

May 12, 2019

Anniversary Antonio & Bessie Saldaña, 35th as of May 19, 1984

Anniversary Tony & Margie Olivarez, 34th as of May 10, 1985

Anniversary Lupe & Gloria Torrez, 27th as of May 16th

Anniversary, birthday, or special occasion photos may be submited online by the 18th of each month, along with payment at www.latinolubbock.net/specialtyads. THE FEE IS $25. Please submit photo, name, number of years, and wedding date. Call (806)792-1212 for more info, or email us at news@latinolubbock.net PLEASE, NO CELL PHONE PHOTOS.

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources TREJO DANCE, May 16, 6-9 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Join us for great fun, dancing, and fellowship at our dances. Each dance a different theme, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

KIDS TO PARK DAY/COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD ALLEY CLEANUP, May 18, 8 am-Noon, Free, All Ages, help us beautify our community and park! Residents can help clean up the park and get rid of large unwanted items in the roll-offs. Also make some recycled art and learn about the wildlife that inhabits the park. Thanks to Keep Lubbock Beautiful and Solid Waste, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street.

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.

Important Numbers Police (Non-Emergency) call 763-5333 Fire (Non-Emergency) call 765-5757 Emergencies call 9-1-1 Program/Service info, call 2-1-1 City services, call 3-1-1

Lubbock Letter Carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger

aturday, May 11th Lubbock S Letter Carriers will not only deliver mail; they will step onto the front lines of the war on hunger by picking up non-perishable food items you place next to your mailbox – and no stamp is necessary!

The 27th Annual National

Association of Letter Carriers’ will be conducting its one day national food drive.

It is the nation’s largest one day food drive.

Local donations will benefit the South Plains Food Bank, more so hungry families. Fill a bag and feed families.

El día nacional de salud y fitness para los adultos

NIVEL NACIONAL, 100,000 A adultos mayores participarán en actividades en más de 1,000

lugares en todo estados unidos el miércoles, 29 de mayo de 2019, mientras celebramos el 26º día anual de salud y fitness.

El objetivo común para este día: ayudar a mantener a los estadounidenses mayores sanos y aptos. Siempre celebrada el último miércoles en mayo, el día nacional de salud y fitness es el evento anual de salud y bienestar más grande de la

nación para los adultos mayores.

El día nacional de salud y fitness se organiza como una asociación público-Privada por el centro de recursos del mercado maduro, un centro de información nacional para el mercado de adultos más antiguo.

Localmente, el centro de actividades para adultos de lubbock en la calle 2001, será anfitrión de un evento de 9 a.m. al mediodía.

(In English, p. 12)

Cultural Grant Applications

ivic Lubbock, Inc. will be C conducting a grant workshop in preparation for the May 31, 2019 deadline for the first round of grants available through the 2019 City of Lubbock/Civic Lubbock, Inc. Cultural Arts Grant Program.

Funding for the Cultural Arts Grant Program comes from an allocation of the Hotel Occupancy Tax, which is generated from visitors who stay overnight in Lubbock A Cultural Arts Grant Workshop

LAA PRESENTS CHECK TO CASA: On April 25, 2019, Mayor Dan Pope and the Lubbock Apartment Association presented CASA of the South Plains with a $10,000 check. The money was raised during the 37th Annual State of the City address in January.

Every year a portion of the proceeds from the State of the City address go to a charity chosen by the mayor. Over the past 37 years, the Lubbock Apartment Association has donated more than $200,000 to local charities picked by the mayor.

will be held on May 2, 2019 from 4-5 pm in Room104/105 of the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. The workshop is free and open to local organizations who may be interested in applying.

Applying organizations must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (or government equivalent). Applications and other associated documents are available online at www. civiclubbock.com. For more information, call 775-2267.

SERVING OTHERS: The Community Foundation of West Texas held their Annual Meeting & Recognition Luncheon. Robert Narvaiz received the Heart of the Foundation Award given to someone whose heart exemplifies the mission of the Foundation through service in the community. Congratulations!

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Celebrate Willie Velásquez Day May 9th in Texas

by CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ay 9th in Texas is designated M as a day to honoring Willie C. Velásquez.

GO RED FOR WOMEN: Women from around the community gathered for the Go Red For Women luncheon, a campaign to raise awareness among women about their great health threat – heart disease. A Business & Health Expo was also held. TV personalities from KLBK, KAMC, and Trends & Friends took time to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine.

¡SI SE PUEDE!: Some participants of the 20th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March took time to pose. The event draws youth, college students, and various organizations reps. It is held annually to commemorate March 17, 1966, when Cesar Chavez embarked on a three-hundred mile pilgrimage from Delano, California to the state’s capital of Sacramento. This was an attempt to pressure the growers and the state government to answer the demands of the Mexican and Filipino farm workers. The pilgrimage was also intended to bring widespread public attention to the farm worker’s cause. Shortly after this, the National Farm Workers Association and the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee merged and became known as the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee.In August 1966, the AFL-CIO charted the UFW, officially combining the AWOC and the NFWA.

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Velásquez was the founder of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) founded in 1974. He envisioned for Latinos to play an important role in the American Democratic process.

He was born on May 9, 1944, and was raised in the west side of San Antonio, Texas.

Velásquez was one of the founding members of the Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO); a Chicano youth organization aimed at social action. His role in MAYO led to becoming Texas' first statewide Coordinator of El Movimiento Social de la Raza Unida, the precursor of La Raza Unida Party.

His involvement with Latino organizations was extensive. In 1968 as Boycott Coordinator for the United Farm Workers (UFW), he organized strikes at the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. After leaving the UFW he became the founder and director of the Mexican American Unity Council in San Antonio, Texas. In 1970 he was named Field Director of the

registration and GOTV campaigns.

Consequently, voter registration has grown over the years from 2.4 million registered Latinos in 1974 to 7 million nationwide in 1998.

But his vision involved more than just getting Latinos to the ballot box, Velásquez sought to bring into the democratic process an active and informed Latino electorate.

In 1995, President Bill Clinton awarded Velásquez the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor any civilian can receive and the second Latino ever to earn that honor.

In 1996, his name was attached to the US Senate version of the Voting Rights Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1996.

And in 1997, the Southwest Voter Research Institute was changed to the William C Velásquez Institute (WCVI) as a way to honor and perpetuate Velásquez's vision and legacy.

Los Lonely Boys to Perform in Hobbs

f you had the catchy melody of I“Heaven” the Grammy Award-winning hit stuck in your head for the entirety of 2004, then you remember the Texican rock ‘n’ roll swagger of Los Lonely Boys. The trio is made up of brothers: Henry Garza on vocals, Jojo Garza on bass, and Ringo Garza on drums. The band, which has five Grammy nominations so far, last put out an album in 2014 with the release of “Revelation” and also released a cover

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Southwest Council of La Raza.

From 1972 to July 1974, he concentrated his efforts on building the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP). Willie opened SVREP in 1974, to focus on increasing Latino political participation in the American democratic process. Over the next fourteen years Willie organized a massive increase in Latino voting across the southwest principally using the tactic of nonpartisan voter registration and voting rights lawsuits.

He enlisted the aid of Community organizers, and together they launched hundreds of voter registrations and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) campaigns throughout the southwest.

In 1985, Willie launched Southwest Voter Research Institute to develop research and policy for the growing cohort of Latino elected officials.

But Velásquez did not get to see the fruits of his dreams, he passed away on June 15, 1988 of complications from kidney cancer.

The legacy of Velásquez is apparent-since its inception, SVREP has cultivated 50,000 community leaders, successfully litigated 85 voting rights law suits and has conducted 2,300 non-partisan,voter

of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Born on the Bayou” in 2016. With their long-established greatest hits, the Los Lonely Boys are intent on making connections with their audience through the enduring emotion behind their songs.

The group will be performing on May 3 at 7 PM – May 5 at 5:30 PM MDT at Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack n Hobbs, New Mexico. Tickets can be purchased online at TicketWeb.

'The Addams Family' to be Animated Film

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ut your fingers together and get P ready to *click click* along to The Addams Family theme song

this Halloween!

Oscar Isaac will voice the character of Gomez Addams, a happily married father-of-two in the animated film based on the Charles Addams comics from the 1930's. His adoring

wife Morticia will be brought to life

by Academy Award winner Charlize Theron.

Rounding out the cast are Chloe Grace Moretz who will voice Wednesday Addams and Finn Wolfhard will play her brother Pugsley.

Uncle Fester will be voiced by Nick Kroll and Bette Midler stars as Grandmama.

Other voices you'll recognize in the

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first animatd film about the popular family includes Aimee Garcia, Allison Janney and Elsie Fisher.

Not much is known yet about the plot other than the family's life begins to unravel after facing off with the treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host Margaux Needler (Janney).

The Addams Family opens in theaters on October 11.

Artist Tina Fuentes to Retire

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ina Fuentes is an American artist T known for her aggressive, bold contemporary paintings. She is Latina

and lives and works in West Texas.

Currently, Tina is a professor in the School of Art at Texas Tech University where she was the creator of the annual undergraduate show. In May 2019, she plans to retire.

Born in 1949 in San Angelo and raised in Odessa, Texas, Tina Fuentes earned B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas where she trained in painting, drawing and printmaking. Her teaching experience has been teaching art within the Texas Public Schools, Waco Art Center, University of Albuquerque, and the University of New Mexico.

Presently, as a professor within the School of Art at Texas Tech University she has had many opportunities to showcase numerous one woman, group, museum and gallery exhibitions to her credit from throughout the U.S. and particularly Texas and New Mexico.

“For thirty years now, I have realized my art in drawings, paintings and prints and have found the exploration of the various techniques to be rewarding.

Beyond the advancement of my technical skills, I have been rewarded by seeing my inner thoughts and energies come to fruition in two-dimensional form,” she said in a previous interview.

Fuentes has participated extensively as an exhibition juror and has served as a member of the Visual Arts Panels of the New Mexico State Arts Division and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

She has also served as juror and board member of the Albuquerque Arts Board 1% for Art Program. She has served as proposal reviewer for the Texas Tech University Public Arts Program Sub Committee and serves on several committees for the School of Art. Exhibit 208, Albuquerque, NM and

May Prayer

God of hope, do not be far from us in days that are dark and menacing. Restore to us the joy of living and the hope of good things; give us comfort in our times of pain and anguish. Lift up your hand and act to bring repentance and renewal to our time, our families, our culture, and your Church. In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

"Arise, LORD! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless." ~ Psalm 10:12

Charles Adams Gallery, Lubbock, TX presently represent her work.

“Throughout my artistic explorations, I have consistently used the human form. The figures have gone through several transformations. They have been literally stated; they have been hidden in shadows. At times, they have been defined by delicate sensuous, linear qualities that intrigue the viewer.

At other times, the figures have taken on more ominous qualities, becoming dark, foreboding, and mysterious forms. Within the 1990’s, another transformation occurred in my exploration of the human form. My exploration turned to an examination of the female form in connection to the symbol of the “cross.” The “Female & Cross” metaphor surfaced in my art as a metaphor for the feminine strength and power. In order to facilitate my exploration of the theme, I constructed an eight-foot cross and used it in conjunction with a live model. Revealed in three dimensions, the model and cross helped me to realize the potential for reinterpretation of a symbol traditionally lined to a male figure,” she said.

Much of her teaching experience has been teaching art within the Texas Public Schools, Waco Art Center, University of Albuquerque, and the University of New Mexico.

“As the work has evolved, I have had the opportunity to expand my research beyond the two-dimensional format.

In 1998-99 I was able to expand my studio medium into the word of film via computer. Introduction and involvement of this technology has begun to provide a viable dialogue for my images. Thus, a reshaping of the visual growth continues to unfold.”

Fuentes has also served as a grants reviewer for the Lubbock Arts Alliance, served as member of the Texas Tech Museum Acquisition Sub-Committee, served on the University Public Arts Committee and has served on several committee's for the School of

Art. Recently she and Dr. Eric Bruning (Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at TTU) received a National Science Foundation grant where Fuentes will collaborate to convey a visual artistic dialogue to Dr. Bruning’s scientific research about lightning and its distribution in thunderstorms. Charles Adams Gallery in Lubbock, TX presently represents her work.

Fuentes traveled to Highland Chiapas to the city of San Cristobal de las Casas as part of her ongoing development of her theme, where she investigated the metaphor outside of the confines of her studio.

“I visited the villages of Chamula and Romerillo to view their mountain crosses. These immense crosses are viewed to be manifestations of both god and creator ancestors. At times they are being either or both genders.

My goal was to travel as both an artist and observer -- to explore and to try to understand the fusion of ancestor, god, man and woman that these crosses represent to the Maya. With the notes, drawings and photos from the trip’s, consolidated and studied, I continued to work on the cross image with what I believe has been an even fuller sense of its potential meaning,” she added.

Fuentes was named one of the top 100 most influential people in Lubbock, Texas in 2008. Fuentes helped organize first annual Día de los Muertos procession in Lubbock in the late 1990s.

Tina plans to maintain her studio in Lubbock. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

he new City of Lubbock Public T Art Map is an in-depth resource for those looking to experience the

them for their gifts.

The map was created using ESRI software while data was gathered with the help of several city departments including: GIS and Data Services, Communications & Marketing, the Buddy Holly Center, Stormwater Compliance and the Museum and Art Standing SubCommittee.

The map can be found at https:// mylubbock.us/publicart

PERFECT MATCH REVEALED: After an ongoing battle with Stage 2 Liver Cancer, two years on the transplant list, and many potential donors, 20-year-old Majesty Cabarello finally found her “perfect match.”

City of Lubbock Unveils New Public Art Map

rich beauty and diversity of Lubbock art. The user-friendly, interactive map allows citizens to locate and learn information about works of public art throughout the city from murals to sculptures. Countless artists have contributed to making Lubbock beautiful, and the City would like to recognize and thank

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on las próximas elecciones locales y 2020 campañas presidenciales comienzan, la importancia de votar es cada presente. La razón detrás de esto es justificada, la política y la votación son importantes en muchos aspectos. La accesibilidad a la educación, la salud, la religión, la seguridad social, y mucho más puede verse afectada en cada elección. El derecho al voto asegura que cada voto de la edad de los ciudadanos importa.

Según la oficina del censo, los estados unidos senderos detrás de otros 25 países desarrollados en participación de votantes con sólo el 55 % de la población de edad de

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Consejos para votar Qué saber esta elección

votación que informa que votaron en las elecciones presidenciales de 2016 Navegar por lo que la identificación de votantes debe ser llevada a las urnas puede ser difícil - esta dificultad disuade a muchas personas de votar. Según el Texas tribune, las siguientes son las siete formas de identificación de fotos que serán aceptadas en las urnas. ● Licencia de conducir del estado emitida por el departamento de seguridad pública de Texas (dps) ● Certificado de identificación electoral de Texas (emitido por dps) ● Tarjeta de identificación personal de Texas (emitida por dps) ● Licencia de Texas para llevar una pistola (emitida por dps)

● Tarjeta de identificación militar de Estados Unidos que incluye una foto personal ● Certificado de ciudadanía de Estados Unidos que incluye una foto personal ● Pasaporte estadounidense Si un votante no puede obtener razonablemente una de estas formas de identificación de fotos, pueden llenar un formulario de declaración de "impedimento razonable" con el fin de emitir su voto. Sin embargo, si optan por llenar este formulario, todavía tendrán que proporcionar una copia original de su certificado de nacimiento, factura de utilidad, declaración bancaria, cheque del gobierno, cheque de sueldo, o cualquier documento del gobierno que

mostrará su nombre y dirección actual. Además de estas formas de identificación, todos los votantes deben traer la copia original de su tarjeta de registro de votantes a su estación de votación.

Ejercer el derecho al voto no sólo incluye las elecciones presidenciales, las elecciones locales son tan importantes e incluso pueden ser más personales. Las siguientes ciudades y escuelas estarán llevando a cabo las elecciones el sábado, 4 DE MAYO. ● Condado de lubbock ● Ciudad de abernathy ● Ciudad de slaton ● Ciudad de wolfforth ● Cañón de rescate ● Abernathy Isd

● Roosevelt isd Todas las boletas serán impresas tanto en inglés como en español.

Además, un folleto informativo de identificación de votantes impreso en español se puede encontrar en www.votelubbock.org. boletas de muestra, lugares de votación anticipada, todos los lugares de votación del día de las elecciones, así como lo que los lugares de votación están cerca de usted se proporcionan en este enlace. La herramienta "encontrar mi lugar de votación" permite a los votantes entrar en su código postal para encontrar exactamente qué lugares de votación están cerca de ellos.

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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster)

He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day, Día de las Madres. Pico joins his family for the Cinco de Mayo parade. Meanwhile, his prima (cousin) Jita la Gallita (little hen), is practicing Las Mañanitas to serenade her mamacita and abuela.

The Gallo

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Paper Flower Making

Here's an easy hand-made lower you can make as a gift for mom, or to decorate your car for the Cinco de Mayo parade or your fiesta!

Materials: 6 Sheets tissue paper, 1 Pipe cleaner, Scissors -Stack the paper neatly.

-The color that you want as the center of your flower should be on top.

-Likewise, the color on the bottom will be the back of the flower.

Now fold your stack in a 1 inch accordion fold. This is just like making a paper fan.

-Take a pipe cleaner and fold it over the middle of your strip.

-The pipe cleaner should fold over the side that shows your top color.

-Then twist the ends of the pipe cleaner together so that it is securely fastened around the center of your paper strip.

-Being careful not to tear the paper, separate the top piece of tissue.

-Peel the layer up and towards the center. It should stand up in a nice ring.

-Repeat with each layer of paper.

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CANCION DE LAS MAÑANITAS (A popular traditional song)

Estas son las mañanitas, que cantaba el Rey David, Hoy por ser día de tu santo, te las cantamos a ti, Despierta, mi bien, despierta, mira que ya amaneció, Ya los pajarillos cantan, la luna ya se metió. Que linda está la mañana en que vengo a saludarte, Venimos todos con gusto y placer a felicitarte, Ya viene amaneciendo, ya la luz del día nos dio, Levántate de mañana, mira que ya amaneció.

(Translation) This is the morning song that King David sang Because today is your saint’s day we’re singing it for you. Wake up, my dear, wake up, look it is already dawn. The birds are already singing and the moon has set. How lovely is the morning in which I come to greet you. We all came with joy and pleasure to congratulate you. The morning is coming now, the sun is giving us its light. Get up in the morning, look it is already dawn

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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs

Armed Forces Day to be

Observed May 18, 2019 United States, Armed Forces Day IMay.nis thecelebrated on the third Saturday in The day was created in 1949 to honor

Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard – following the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days, but the separate days are still observed, espe-

cially within the respective services.

In 1962, President Kennedy established Armed Forces Day as an official holiday.

The United States' longest running citysponsored Armed Forces Day Parade is held in Bremerton, Washington.

Because of their unique training schedules, National Guard and Reserve units may celebrate Armed Forces Day/Week over any period in May.

Memorial Day is May 27th

emorial Day is observed on the last M Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemo-

rates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.

It is traditional to fly the flag of the United

States at half staff from dawn until noon.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

The Catholic War Veterans Memorial Mass, will be held May 27, 2019 at 11 a.m., at Christ the King Church, 4011 54th St.

Flag Service Available From Kiwanis Club for Flag Holidays ith Memorial Day W this month, the Kiwanis Club of Lubbock

is reminding local businesses and residents in designated flag routes of flag service available to them.

The Kiwanis Club of Lubbock offers an American flag service to local businesses by providing a high-quality American flag and managing the display and take-down of that flag during the year, five flag holidays are observed: 1 - Memorial Day; 2 - Flag day; 3 - Independence Day; 4 - Labor Day; and 5 - Veterans Day. The service costs $35/year.

To order the flag service in support of the

Kiwanis Club’s efforts to serve children while celebrating major holidays with an American flag, contact Kiwanis Club of Lubbock at (806) 410-0975 or online at www.kiwaniscluboflubbock.org/flag-program Founded in 1922, the Kiwanis Club of Lubbock is a nonprofit community service organization focused on changing the world by serving the needs of children. Kiwanis supports local nonprofit organizations.

The Kiwanis Club of Lubbock welcomes new members. The club meets at noon each Thursday, at River Smith’s Restaurant, 406 Avenue Q. Visit us online at www.kiwaniscluboflubbock for more information.

Services to be held Memorial Day

Memorial Day Service will be held A on Sunday night, May 26th, at 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient, Gary Littrell. The Fallen, Gold Star families, Veterans and active military will be honored.

The names of the Fallen since last Memorial Day will be called out at the end of the service followed by taps. Their names are called out so they will not be forgotten.

The service will be held at Second Baptist Church in Lubbock, 6109 Chicago Ave. All are welcome.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

Father Ramirez Dies

A Pallotine Priest who Served Others

ather Cornelio C. Ramirez F SCA, 91 passed away April 8, 2019 in Lubbock. He was born

EASTER KNIGHTS: Members of the KOC Council 8097 laid out thousands of Easter goodies at the 13th Annual Joel's Easter Egg Hunt at Roger's Park.

FOR THE CHILDREN: San Ramon KOC #16394, participated in the annual Blue Ribbon Rally - a classic car show held during Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is the signature fundraiser for Family Guidance and Outreach Center of Lubbock.

on September 16, 1927 in San Saba, Texas to Crecencio and Juanita Ramirez. He entered the Irish Pallottine Fathers Society in Thurles, Ireland on May 22, 1954.

In 1960 he was given permission to study for the priesthood. Having passed the Entrance Examination, he studied philosophy and theology at St. Patrick's College, Thurles, Ireland from 1961 to 1967.

Dr. Lawrence M. de Falco, Bishop of Amarillo, ordained Cornelio Ramirez to the priesthood at St. Joseph's Church in Lubbock on the 18th of June 1967. He also said his first Mass at St. Joseph's Church. Father Ramirez had numerous assignments, his first being to Abilene, Texas. He was also assigned to Brownfield, and later to St. Joseph's Church in Lubbock and was present during the tornado of 1970.

In 1972, he was assigned to Stephenville. He served over four counties during that time namely; Erath, Comanche, Hood, and Somervell with churches in Stephenville, Comanche, Dublin, Deleon, and Granbury.

Other parishes that he served were Seminole, Seagraves, New

Deal and St. Patrick's in Lubbock (1997).

In 2003, Father Ramirez after a total of thirty-six years priestly ministry, retired from St. Patrick's in Lubbock. He has helped in parishes and has generally remained active until his health prevented him from ministering.

Some of his greatest hobbies was playing golf and tennis during his spare time.

He is survived by his niece Rosa Ramirez whom has cared for him during his illness, three sisters, Rafaela Torres from Tucson, AZ., Paz Rodriguez (Narcisso) from Grand Prairie, TX, Linda Castillo from Austin, TX; two brothers; Felix Ramirez (Aurelia) from Brady TX, Juan Manuel Ramirez from Grand Prairie, TX, host of nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister Juanita R. Segura, and two brothers; Julian and Candido Ramirez.

Forward in Chris

LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Our Lady of Grace Church held their annual Live Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. The presentation has become an important part of the Lenten season and the parish does a great job! Thank you for another beautiful year.

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Ask questions about the Bible, submit them for review.

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oday, at least in Western soT ciety, the cross is a perfectly acceptable symbol, a somewhat

harmless token of the Christian faith. Most people take no offense at all to the sight of a cross.

In fact, many people who do not actively follow Jesus Christ, still wear His symbol around their necks.

But originally, the cross was one of the most degraded and despised symbols imaginable? In the earliest days of the Church, the cross was not only perceived by society as an instrument of torture and death, but as a symbol of utter shame.

No ordinary death, but of all forms of death the most torturing, the fullest of shame - a death reserved by the Romans for slaves, a death accursed in the eyes of the

Jews "Rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross", ~ Philippians 2:7-8 (NIV) • He took a disgraceful form of punishment so that we could take on a grace filled life.

• He made himself nothing that we could become children of God! Jesus nailed our shame to the cross, so we don’t have to be nailed… by shame!

Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

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Church Bulletins THEOLOGY OF THE BODY RETREAT - May 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (Directed

by Ellie Contreras and Theology of the Body Team) This retreat is for boys and girls 13 and older. A great experience for your youth group. *It can be counted as a Quinceaños Retreat if one parent attends the re-treat with a daughter.

VESSELS OF GRACE RETREAT - May 11, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth. Discover God’s gift of grace in Mary by exploring how she is portrayed in each of the Gospels. She was not only the vessel through which the Son would enter the world—but also his first and greatest disciple. $15/person. Scholarships available, lunch provided. Contact/to register: Sister Martha Jane Venhaus, OSF, (806) 863-4904 ALTAR SERVERS’ APPRECIATION MASS – Sunday, May 12 @4:30 p.m., Christ the King Cathe-dral, 4011 54th Street. An appreciation meal will be held in Bishop Plácido Hall following Mass. Please RSVP by May 3 to Sister Olivia – 806-7923943 ext. 227 or orico@catholiclubbock.org JAMAICAS:

June 2- Lubbock Saint Theresa June 2- Lubbock Saint Patrick, 12 to 8 p.m.

June 2- Olton Saint Peter June 8- Anton Saint Anthony June 9 - Hale Center Saint Theresa June 9– Wolfforth Saint Francis June 15 – Idalou Saint Philip, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

June 23 – Lubbock Saint Joseph, 11 to 8 p.m.

June 22 – Post Holy Cross, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. with dance following 8 –midnight.

June 30 – San Ramon, Woodrow, 12-8 p.m.

AA GROUP Family Activity Center Room 3, @noon, Fridays. Christ the King, Family Activity Center Room 3, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock. Contact Elaine 806-9289673 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.

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2019 Commencement Exercises TTUHSC School of Health Professions Saturday, May 11, 2019 10 a.m. at US Arena

Graduation Mass

Faith Students Celebrate Graduation raduation marks a major milestone in life, baccalaureate service is an outgrowth of the G a time when we celebrate accomplishments baccalaureate sermon. The earliest known in and transition to another phase. It is always a time America is at the College of New Jersey (now of looking back and remembering the stages that have gotten students to this point.

In addition to the traditional commencement ceremony with its cap and gown and congratulatory handshakes, valedictorian speech (or speeches) and recognition of outstanding achievements, most high schools, colleges, and universities also have baccalaureate ceremonies. Formally defined as a religious service to honor the graduating class, in many institutions of higher education the baccalaureate has evolved into a quieter, more reflective event that focuses on students' personal growth and achievement.

Some refer to the baccalaureate ceremony as faith formation or a graduation mass.

The baccalaureate service is believed to have originated at the University of Oxford in 1432 when each bachelor was required to deliver a sermon in Latin as part of his academic requirements.

However, it was "examinatory sermons" that were required of all Oxford bachelors before their "inception" or commencement; these were mentioned in a 1311 statute. The American

Princeton University) in 1760.

Commencement is the main event, but baccalaureate can often be a more substantive and meaningful experience for parents and students alike.And with high school and college graduation, a little faith reflection and pride in achievement is an important part of the process.

In Lubbock, many area churches hold graduation service to honor their graduates.

Faith Formation/ Graduation Masses: • St. Joseph Catholic Church - May 19, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at 102 North Avenue P. • St. John the Baptist - Sunday, May 19, 2019, 10 a.m., at 9810 Indiana Ave. • Our Lady of Guadalupe - May 19, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., at 1120 52nd St. • St. John Neuman - Sunday, May 19, 2019, 5802 22nd St. • St. Patrick Church - Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., 1603 Cherry Ave. • San Ramon Catholic Church - May 26, 2019, 11 a.m., at 15706 Loop 493.

Congratulations!

TTUHSC School of Nursing Friday, May 10, 2019 10 a.m. at US Arena School of Law Commencement Saturday, May 18, 2019 6 p.m. at US Arena Lubbock Area High Schools •May 22 Talkington School for Young Women Leaders HS Graduation, Civic Center Auditorium, 6:30 pm

Texas Tech University Friday, May 17, 2019 2:30 p.m. Arts & Sciences 7:30 p.m. Graduate School USA

•May 22 Lbk Cooper HS Graduation USA, 7:00 pm

Saturday, May 18, 2019 9 am Engineering, Honors College, Human Sciences, University Programs, Wind Energy

•May 25 Coronado HS Graduation USA, 1 pm

1:30 pm, Business Administration, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Media and Communication, Architecture

•May 24 Estacado HS Graduation USA, 8 am

Lubbock Christian University Graduate Ceremony Friday, May 10, 2019 7:30 pm in the McDonald Moody Auditorium on the LCU Campus

•May 25 Monterey HS Graduation USA, 5 pm •May 24 Lubbock HS Graduation, United Supermarkets Arena (USA), 6 pm •May 23 Frenship HS Graduation, United Supermarkets Arena (USA), 7 pm Rural Area High Schools •May 23 Slaton HS Graduation, 7 pm •May 24 Abernathy HS Graduation, Antelop Gym, 7 pm

Undergraduate Commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019 10 am in the Rip Griffin Center on the LCU Campus South Plains College Friday, May 10, 2019, in the Texan Dome 9:30 a.m. Morning Ceremony - Arts & Sciences, Health Occupations, Technical Education (A to L) 1 p.m. Afternoon Ceremony - Arts & Sciences, Health Occupations, Technical Education (M-Z) Wayland Baptist University Graduation ceremony for Winter and Spring terms is June 7, 2019 at 7 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 5301 82nd

•May 24 Littlefield HS Graduation, Wild Cat Gym, 7 pm •May 23 Ralls HS Graduation, Doc Mize Stadium, 8 pm •May 24 Shallowater HS Graduation, Lubbock Civic Center, 7 pm •May 25 Plainview HS Graduation, Stadium, 10 am

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Congratulations Class of 2019!

JUNE GRAD PHOTOS Submit with graduate’s name and high school. College grads include name, college, major, degree, career plans. Before May 18th, FREE. After the 19th, cost is $25. Please email photos to (No CELL PHONE PHOTOS): www.latinolubbock.net/submit-graduate-info May/mayo 2019, Vol. 13, Issue 5

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Shindig

Friends came out to support families that are facing the Attendees enjoyed a casino night atmosphere. nightmare of having a critically sick or injured child.

Blue Ribbon Rally

Volunteers and supporters are dedicated to the pro- Rick Rodriguez served as a Red Shoe Crew Member nd grams and mission of Ronald McDonald House Chari- attempted to raise the most money to be crowned as the tiesÂŽ of the Southwest.

King at the Red Shoe Shindig.

Vendors like Vatos Tacos made The Blue Ribbon Rally The event is family friendly with lots of activities for The Blue Ribbon Rally is a classic car show and the Pete Ruiz of Matador Motors took pride in sharing the stand out offering many options. all - including for the Benitez family. signature fundraiser for Family Guidance and Out- event with his kids and sponsored the event. reach Center of Lubbock ask the Picons.

Walk Like MADD

Many families participated in the 5K Walk Like MADD Supporters of Mathew Luke Garcia enjoyed the festivi- The family of the late Jonathan Pesqueda proudly col- The family of the late Jennifer Colon did their part to including the family of the late Joey Aguerro. ties. lected to honor his memory.

Walk Like MADD.

Latino Hispanic Faculty Staff Association Spring Banquet

The Abeytas attended the event in support of LHFSA

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Dr. Miguel Levario and his wife Susie took time to pose Gabe Gonzales served as emcee, and Margaret Ceja Jose Luis Trevino took time to greet Frank Garcia at before he addressed the audience. helped to coordinate the banquet. the banquet.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Community Easter Egg Hunt

The Posadas had a great family outing at this year's Many kids collected an abundance of Easter eggs. event enjoying the outdoors.

Families enjoyed the brief egg hunt, as well as their Kids were ready to showcase eggs they collected, but time. weren't ready to share candy.

LISD Community Forum Partnership Breakfast

The breakfast is hosted by LISD, and attended by many The Community Foundation of West Texas was rep- Amerigroup representatives were also on hand to net- Folks from Catholic Charities attended the breakfast folks from all over the community. resented. work and enjoy the speaker. forum.

Go Red for Women Luncheon Benefitting the American Heart Association

Reps from United loved talking about good healthy Jenny Sosa & had guests were dressed in every You're never too young to learn about heart disease. Carmen Vige (c) is a seven year survivor of heart disfood. shade of red. ease. Supporting her were Brittni Hernandez and Christy Martinez-Garcia.

Our Lady of Grace Live Stations of the Cross - Part I

Many took the day to expereince the footsteps of Je- Families reflected on their faith and growth during the Dolores & Sam Harper attend the Live Stations an- The event brought out many families from various parsus.

Lenten season. nually. ishes and throughut the community.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Live Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Grace - Part I

Parish members dressed in costume to add to the Three generations of participants - granddaughter, These children watched as the procession went by. pageantry of the event. grandmother, and mother.

Joel's 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Part I

Friends came together to enjoy the beautiful day and the experience.

Members of La Differencia like supporting a good The Easter bunny came out to see the kids. cause.

The participants had a great time.

HACEMOS means making a difference and getting The NAACP came out to advocate. involved.

SMART members demonstrated their interest in the Lubbock Central Labor Union was on hand to show their support.

Chavez cause.

20th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March

This mom and daughter used the events as a chance to catch up.

Cesar Chavez's People's March Celebration

This year the event drew a couple of hundred march- The event drew students and youth interested in his- Many individuals carried flags in support. ers. tory.

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Christy Martinez-Garcia, event coordinator, had each participant introduce themselves, encouraging their voice to be heard.

Photos & Memories - Aquí y Alla Challenger Little League Opening Ceremony - Part I

Some of the attendees were experts at modeling for The event encourages families with challenger players Supporting Marcos! Families were proud to see their kids Everybody say baseball! participate in the challenger league. the camera. to have a great time!

Girl Scout Women of Distinction Brunch

Even adult Girl Scouts enjoy photographs with their Melissa Grimes, hosted Girl Scouts and their moms. moms!

This year's Women of Distinction took time to answer Mother and daughter making a difference. questions from the Girl Scouts who attended the brunch.

Alla y Aquí

The Second Chance Prom benefitted the The New Ted Liggett took time to pose with Christy Martinez- De Colores groups enjoyed the Fat Sunday events.

Legacy Home. The event brought out supporters and Garcia at the Meals on Wheels Mardi Gras. friends for a great time and a great cause.

The Trevinos enjoy events like First Friday Art Trail.

Aquí y Alla

The Rev. Martin Piña prepared the Easter fire kindled Join Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update each Bishop Coerver greeted one of the wonderful faith Frank Garcia & Christy Martinez-Garcia are each othstewards from Our Lady of Grace, ers king and queen. They were at the Red Show Shinand lighting the Paschal candle - blessed and lit before Thursday at 6 p.m. on KLBK's Trends & Friends. dig benefitting the Ronald McDonald House. the Easter Vigil Mass held at Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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ALFREDO MEDRANO, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 2, 2019.

He was born in San Patricio County, TX on February 1, 1942.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herlindo Medrano and Maria Sanchez; one child, Rudy Medrano; and by four sisters, Anita, Odilia, Dominga and Maria. Alfredo leaves behind his loving wife, Elvira Medrano, children, Enrique Medrano (Delia), Sylvia Medrano, Yolanda Medrano, Christina Medrano, Amelia Gonzales, Alfredo Medrano, Jr., David Medrano (Elsa), Daniel Medrano (Yvette), Blanca Castillo (Jessie), Margarita Dimas (Tommy) and Elsa Medrano; brothers, Ruben Medrano and Jose Medrano; sisters, Herlinda Soliz, Juana Estrada and Amelia Marin; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren with one.

ANGEL CHAVEZ FLORES, 70, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away, April 7, 2019. He was born February 3, 1949 in Thrall, Texas to Pedro and Enriqueta Flores. After graduating from Lubbock High School, Angel attended Lubbock Christian University. He married Sylvia Garcia on November 16, 1970.

Angel is survived by his wife, Sylvia, and 5 children, Rolando, Angel Daniel, Bennie, Adrian Pedro & Sylviana, all of Lubbock, Texas. Angel was a loving grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters, Elena, Manuel, Pedro, Carmen, Mary, Armando, Petra, Connie, Anita & Bobby.

Angel is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro & Enriqueta Flores, and by his granddaughter, Angelica Danielle Flores.

MOSES A. BELGARA, 38 of Lubbock passed away April 6 ,2019. He was born January 16, 1981 to Marcus and Rafaela Yolanda (Oyervidez) Belgara in Lubbock.

Moses graduated from Monterey High School in 1999. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marines. After being honorably discharged he worked as a customer service representative for AT&T. Moses was a member of AT&T Veterans Group.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; brother, Marcus Belgara, Jr. and wife Alayna; stepdaughters, Unique Vasquez, Mariyah Vasquez; and grandmother, Rufina Oyervidez; nephews, Marcus Belgara III, Justin Belgara and Seth Belgara; nieces, Lena Belgara (Nicholas Barerra) and Dominque Belgara and great nephew Sebastian Barerra whom he adored. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rafael and Natividad Belgara, and Fidencio Oyervidez; and a brother, Gilbert Ovalle.

JUAN GARCIA JR. was called Home to be with our Lord and Savior April 18, 2019.

He was born June 11, 1980 to Juan Sr. and Nora Balero Garica.

Those left to cherish his loving memory are his father Juan Garcia Sr., sister Mary Angela Garcia and husband Samuel Orona, niece Briana Gomez, nephew Christopher Daniel Garcia and grandmother Maria Garcia.

He was preceded in death by his mother Nora Balero Garcia, brother Jesus Garcia, uncle Juan Balero, grandfather Guadlupe Garcia and great grandmother Conselo Garcia.

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JOHNNY CASTILLEJA, was called home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2019.

He was born November 7, 1951 in Lorenzo, TX to the late Mauricio and Ramona Castilleja.

Those left to cherish his loving memory are his wife of forty five years Petronila Castilleja, children; Johnny Castilleja Jr. and wife Erica, Amy Castilleja Flores and husband Angel Daniel, Brenda Castilleja and husband Genaro Carrillo Sr., grandchildren; Jacob, Leslie and Breana Flores, Andrew J’Ryan, Jazalyn, and Amberly Castilleja, Genaro Jr., Aubrey and Ivan Carrillo, siblings; Tony Castilleja, Jose Angel Castilleja, and Santos Lara.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Angelica Danielle Flores, Siblings; Martina Juarez, Maria Puente, Frances Garcia, Lupe Janas, and Victor Castilleja. Johnny was a farmer in Cotton Center many years where he raised his family.

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

HELEN R. SANTOS, 81, of Lubbock was born August 18, 1937 in Clairemont, Texas to Eugene and Frances (Rodriguez) Santos. She worked for Furrs for 26 years.

Helen went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Her parents, husband: Jacinto Cortez Rios, 8 brothers and sisters, and a grandchild all preceded her in death.

Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Minnie Ortega & Marie Rodriguez, 2 sons: Felipe S. Rios and Jacinto R. Santos, 7 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, & 5 great-great-grandchildren.

ESIQUIO MARTINEZ, JR., 64 of Lubbock passed away April 20, 2019. He was born December 27, 1954 to Esiquio C. Sr. and Elvira (Soliz) Martinez in Littlefield.

Jr. graduated from Cooper High School in 1973 and attended Texas Tech University.

He married Angela (Camacho) Martinez May 9. Jr. owned Jr. Martinez Tile for over 30 years and retired in 2017, at which time he worked in maintenance for the Overton Hotel. He was a 4th Degree Knight with Knights of Columbus.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angela; children, Adam and Melissa Martinez of Plano, Melissa and Sammy Gonzales of Murphy, Rene and Angela Martinez, Jesus Martinez, Jr., Blanca and Xavier Gomez, Margarita and Federico Gamboa all of Lubbock; siblings, Manuel and Alice Martinez, Oralia and Jose Gomez, Gilbert and Diane Martinez, Lenor and Luis Losoya, Veronica Martinez all of Lubbock; 15 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

En Aquellos Días…

abía “Lucha Libre” en LubH bock. A mí le encantaba la lucha libre y una vez al mes mi

papa y sus “compadres” se juntaban y iban al Fair Park Coliseum a ver sus favoritos como Alex Pérez, Ricky Romero, Dory Funk y Dory Funk, Jr., y los Von Eriks. Una o dos veces al año nos llevaba a nosotros (yo, mi hermano Sam y mi hermano Roberto). Mis otras hermanas no les interesaba mucho la lucha, pero yo…como que no son de deberás. Yo les alegaba que “si son “. Una vez nos compro mi papa los asientos al “ringside” y vi con mis ojos cuando le sangraron la frente a Dory Funk, Jr. Sam y yo queríamos brincar de el asiento para ayudarle a “Dory, Jr.” pero mi papa estaba en la oria y no podíamos cruzar.

También había un luchador llamado Bull Ramos. Cuando mi hermano Roberto creció y empezó a trabajar con la compañía de John LYDIA “LILLIE” (ROJAS) MARTINEZ, 79, of Lubbock passed away on April 7, 2019. She was born October 14, 1939 in Rosebud, TX to the late Martin Rojas and Paula Rojas. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church. She served many ministries: Eucharistic minister, Meditation Group, and Cursilita. Her famous words were always that she loved our LORD and “I love working for him.”

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 63 yrs. Arthur A. Martinez, Daughters – Isabell Gonzales (John Martin), Carmen Martinez, Norma Martinez, Elva Moreno (Ricky), Alma Solorzano and Sons- Arthur Jr. Martinez (Olga), Anselmo Martinez (Elizabeth), all of Lubbock.

13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. 2 Sisters Lupe Villareal (Dale,TX), Margarita Alonzo (Slaton,TX) and 1 Brother Daniel Rojas (Lubbock,TX), and Zimba her precious dog.

Deere en Levelland, un ranchero fue a comprar partes y vio a mi hermano y le dijo “¿Sabes que te pareces mucho a un luchador llamado Bull Ramos?” Desde ese día en adelante se le quedo el sobrenombre de Bull. Ahora las luchas no son para divertir si no que para hacer dinero. Ahora hasta me da vergüenza decir que me gustaba la lucha libre “en aquellos días”.

Mi papa ya no esta con nosotros y mi hermano (Sam) falleció hace dos meses. En abril, vinieron luchadores a Levelland en el Mallet Center. Se me vinieron recuerdos de aquellos días con mi papa y mis hermanos.

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

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