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Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may email news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject. *Note: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead, and are at the discretion of the publisher. Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the first and second day of each month.

With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in Lubbock, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Floydada, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

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Absolutely no part of this periodical may be reproduced without the consent of Latino Lubbock Magazine. This periodical’s name and logo, and the various concepts, titles and headings therein, are trademarks of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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.

On the Cover

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“Today’s decision from the U.S. Supreme Court has for the moment walked our nation back from the brink of a catastrophic disaster that would have inflicted a wound on our constitution and democracy that may never have healed,” a statement from CEO Arturo Vargas following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily halt the citizenship question from moving forward in Census 2020.

Dicho

"Arrieros somos y en el camino andamos."

"We are all mule drivers in the fields."

Meaning we are all human beings making our way through life.

Don’t criticize or judge others. We are all subject to problems and failings.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

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Susie Fernandez 7/1 Kenzie Ochoa 7/1 Denise Carrizales 7/2 Jay Bitela 7/2 Rosa Martinez 7/2 Amy Yanez 7/2 Vanessa Maldonado 7/3 Michael Gonzalez 7/3 Diana Martinez 7/3 Ashley Vidales 7/3 Amber Vidales 7/3 Lilli Romero 7/3 Marissa Gomez 7/3 Caleb Montes 7/3 Ismael S. Ramirez 7/4 Roy Santoyo 7/4 Fidel Flores 7/4 Viola Hernandez 7/5 Ernestine Mendez 7/5 Connie Leal 7/5 Maria Lopez-Strong 7/5 Matthew Vasquez 7/5 Emma Reyes 7/6 Melissa Benitez 7/6 Rita Diaz-Garcia 7/6 Corina Martinez 7/6 Greg Perez 7/6 Molly Hastings 7/6 Georgina Salas Barrera 7/ 7 Melinda Castro 7/7 Sammy Torres 7/7 Frankie Galindo 7/8 Ricardo Esparza 7/8 Jaseph Mata 7/9 Veronica Garcia 7/9 Jason Carrizales 7/9 Jaseph Mata 7/9 Sam Trevino 7/9 E. J. Pinkert 7/9 Guadalupe Gonzales 7/9 Delia Montez 7/10 Rosario Smith 7/10 Ryan Martinez 7/10 Epifanio “Chago” Guerra 7/10 Celeste Mendez 7/10 Ryan Martinez 7/10 Kain Martimz 7/11 Miranda Chavez 7/11 Edward Lee Castilleja 7/12 Victor Cortez 7/12 Connie Vega Castillo 7/12 Jesús Rodríguez 7/12 Adriana Chavez 7/13 Adrianna Elizabeth Castilleja 7/13 Sixto Mendez 7/13 Roman Lorenzi 7/14 Dominga Anaya 7/14 Carlos Solano 7/14 Joe Vasquez 7/14 Felipe Pauda 7/14 Michael Martinez 7/15 Addison Mojica 7/15 Kenzleigh J. Cruz 7/17 Misti Tienda 7/17 Ben Alonzo 7/16 Carmen Rodriguez 7/16 Addison Mojica 7/16

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Amber Morales 7/16 Misti Valdez Tienda 7/17 Adam Salsman 7/17 Nancy Lucero 7/17 Freddie Martinez 7/17 Corina Villaseñor 7/17 Kenzleigh Cruz 7/17 Misti Tienda 7/17 Alberto Licon (KC OLG) 7/18 Eric Rodriguez 7/19 Aungelique Martinez 7/19 Julian Fuentes 7/19 Destiny Marie Martinez 7/20 Jaycob Joseph Rosendo 7/20 Brielle Liggins 7/20 Arturo Almaraz 7/20 Josie C. Santiago 7/21 Frank E. Lara 7/21 Elvira Herrera 7/21 Anna Garcia7/21 Hurricane Jackson 7/21 Mickie Hernandez 7/21 Josie Santiago 7/21 Harry Mendez 7/21 Larry Mendez 7/21 Sally Martinez 7/22 Monique Cantu 7/22 Chris Morales 7/23 Berta Garza 7/23 Ray Guzman (KC OLG) 7/23 Casimiro Salinas 7/23 Damien Jimenez 7/23 Jessiah Joshua Rios 7/23 Audry Esquivel 7/24 Alice Sauceda 7/24 Corina Villasenor 7/24 Misti Tienda 7/24 Santos Mungia IV 7/25 Camille Rincon 7/25 Katie Rivera 7/25 Lexi Cantu 7/26 Diane Hernandez 7/27 Mary Lou Lucero 7/27 Pat Villarreal 7/27 Joaquin Salinas 7/27 Gracie Ruiz 7/27 Ayllsa Salinas 7/28 Jessie Cantu 7/28 Raymond Armenta 7/28 Alyssa Salinas 7/28 Kristal Santiago 7/28 Joe Cerda 7/29 Dominic Edward Mendez 7/29 Leona Carrasco 7/29 Guadalupe Cruz Gonzales7/29 Nicacio “Nick” Lopez 7/30 Jaden Alexander Rodriguez 7/30 Irma Garcia 7/30 Prudencio Mendez, Jr. 7/30 Joe Cervantes 7/30 Frana Gatica Torres 7/30 Erica Jimenez 7/31 Zachary Fernandez 7/31 Emma Sanchez 7/31 David Lucero 7/31 Savannah Morales 7/31 Erica Jimenez 7/31

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"Happy Birthday America"

Cover design by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover celebrates America's birthday since 1776. We are a nation of immigrants, and we share many reasons why we take pride in the US. On July 4, 1776, our country's founders (immigrants) declared independence from Great Britain. We are guaranteed certain rights for freedoms we proudly live. Our country is like a family: Everyone has to pitch in or it doesn't work. As members of the U.S. "family" — in other words, as citizens — we all have certain responsibilities, like going to school, voting, and obeying the law.

Let us pray for our country that has always been great. With that, I wish us a Happy Birthday America, feliz cumpleaños América!

Contents

Word from the Publisher Political

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Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

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Education/Youth

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Mass Deportation in American History

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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."

Alíviate pronto... Get well soon Our Prayers are with you Tomas Licon Andy Cognasi Robert Lugo Lupe Ramirez Desiree Martinez Eloisa Martinez

Coach Edward Hernandez Mary Ann Garcia Manuel Posadas Adilynn Rodriguez Jesse Madrid Edward Salas Vangie Montez

Ray Carrillo Patricial Tuthill Frances Hernandez Lucy Rangel Majesty Caballero Felix Martinez Sr.

To add names, and to keep us updated on the condition of those listed in the Get Well List please call (806)792-1212.

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Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora

Querídos lectores...

MALDEF Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Census Citizenship Question

oral courage - a simple statement with lots M of meaning. And as we embark on our nahe U.S. Supreme Court required tion's Independence Day celebrations, it is imporT the Trump administration to go tant for me to uphold those simple words when back and provide an adequate public

celebrating that freedom in which this country's foundation and moral values are built upon.

Recently, the children's magazine, Highlights, denounced the Trump administration's separation of migrant families in a statement posted to their Twitter page. This comes after new reports revealing poor conditions at border detention facilities.

CEO Kent Johnson wrote, "This is not a political statement about immigration policy. This is a statement about human decency, plain and simple."

The statement condemned the practice of family separation as "unconscionable" and encouraged readers and their parents to speak out. The administration's policy conflicts with the magazine's core belief that "children are the most important people," Johnson wrote.

The statement also invited readers "regardless of their political leanings" to join the magazine in demanding humane treatment of children held at border detention facilities by reaching out to their representatives.

As I read his statement, I knew that he was right and agreed that we must follow in that message as our publication is committed to the community, especially families - our readers, who have had their own journey, and expect us to live up to and who trust in that part of the mission statement of Latino Lubbock Magazine - 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."

Here's the thing, if a children's magazine like Highlights can denounce migrant family separation in a plea for 'human decency' why shouldn't the rest of us?

Therefore, Latino Lubbock Magazine joins Highlights children's magazine to commit to the needs of children, the future of our world, to display our best moral courage.

Speaking of children, on behalf of Los Hermanos Familia and Latino Lubbock Magazine, I invite you to please start making plans to join us August 10, 2019, for our 11th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" FREE event. Our objective is strengthening families, and building community. We use fishing as a hook to bring families together, and experience fishing in a relaxing and safe environment with family and friends. You can pre-register at www.letsgofishinglubbock.com Another quick reminder is that we have moved and are only meeting by appointment. You can reach us at (806)792-1212 or (806) 544-6526.

And of course, please keep sending us your news and info and take time to visit our website at www.latinolubbock.net 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 Fourth of July!

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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justification for adding a citizenship question to Census 2020.

The ruling calls into serious doubt whether the citizenship question can remain, especially because a meritorious claim of unconstitutional racial intent moves forward in MALDEF’s challenge in Maryland federal court.

MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) sued the administration and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in May 2018 on behalf Latino and Asian American individuals, Native Americans, social service non-profits, state legislative associations, civil rights groups, voting rights organizations, and community partnerships that would be forced to divert resources to combat a potential severe under count in their respective communities.

In addition to a successful claim under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) like the one the Supreme Court ruled upon today, the lawsuit included the unique allegation that

the Trump administration o ff i c i a l s a n d o t h e r s intentionally conspired to deprive racial minorities of their constitutional rights by adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.

A federal judge denied our intentional discrimination claim. MALDEF appealed that ruling, arguing that the court erred because its own findings of fact as a matter of law compel the conclusion that the administration engaged in intentional discrimination. That case is currently in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The district court is also reviewing its earlier denial of the conspiracy claim following new evidence presented to the court this month.

Please attribute the following response to the Court’s decision to Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF: “Today, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ruled that Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross lied to Congress and the public about the reasons he chose to add an unwarranted citizenship question to Census 2020, and he now

must try, in very short order, to fix his mess. This ruling vindicates the legal victory in MALDEF’s case in Maryland on the issue of pretext under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA).

It is far from clear that Ross, accomplished prevaricator that he is, can put forward a legitimate explanation for his biased actions.

“At the same time, todays’ Supreme Court decision permits our live, ongoing claim -- that the Trump administration intentionally discriminated against the Latino community in violation of the Constitution -- to move forward to prevent the citizenship question from staying on Census 2020. We will be immediately pursuing that claim in Maryland federal District Court and in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, confident that the increasingly clear picture of conspired racial discrimination will prevail in removing any doubt about the impropriety of the late-added citizenship query.”

v New York, ruling against the Trump Administration’s plans to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Mi Familia Vota released the following statement: “Today, the Supreme Court joins census experts and three federal courts in ruling against the Trump administration, exposing the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant census scheme. The addition of a citizenship question to the census was an explicit, racially discriminatory orchestrated attack on immigrant and Latino communities. This malevolent act of intimidation was intended to have severe negative consequences for our communities in the form of decreased participation, which would result in lost federal funding and a diminution of political representation. Conversely, the ploy served to positively impact Trump and his supporters by boosting gains of non-Hispanic whites.

“This administration has sought to evanish the existence and contributions of the 58 million Latinos residing in the

has also failed to take action to protect our right to be counted.

But we will not be made invisible: Mi Familia Vota will work vigorously and enthusiastically to ensure that our community participates in the 2020 census and that the data collected from this count is used to fairly distribute funding and political representation. Through ground efforts in collaboration with schools, businesses, and community partners, as well as with complementary digital efforts teams will provide outreach and support for census participation, with particular attention to hard to reach, hard to count, and households with undocumented populations.

“The Supreme Court stated that there is a disconnect between the decision made by the Trump administration to add the question and the explanation given; our Maryland census case – that

discriminatory intent- remains open and is actively being pursued to prove that this administration conspired against the Latino and immigrant community.

“Today’s ruling accentuates the need for strategy, preparedness, and full trust and immersion in the Latino and immigrant communities, which is what we plan to deliver in 2020. The Trump administration will continue with the anti-immigrant and anti-Latino attacks, but we urge our constituents to harness their power or “USA tu poder” through civic actions including census participation, becoming citizens, supporting the electoral processes, and voting. We are moving forward with a vision for 2020 that includes building political power through our full representation."

Latino and Immigrant Community Encouraged to Participate in Census following SCOTUS Decision specifically focuses on the he Supreme Court of the United U.S. and millions Trump T States (SCOTUS) issued an more immigrants. administration’s opinion on Department of Commerce And Congress

Opinion/opiniĂłn Community & Event Brieflies CLOSED FOR THE 4TH City of Lubbock and Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for the July 4th holiday.

LUBBOCK PUBLIC LIBRARIES CLOSED July 4th All Lubbock Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. Have a happy holiday!

4TH ON BROADWAY CELEBRATION July 2 – 4, 9 am - Dark, this four-day event is the largest free festival in the state of Texas and is available for all ages. For a complete schedule visit www.broadwayfestivals.com 4TH ON BROADWAY PARADE The parade theme is "Celebrating Heroes" . The route will once again go from Ave M and Broadway, head East, turn North on Canyon Lakes Drive and disburse at Joyland.

STREET DANCE – LA RAZA ON THE PLAZA Join us for Amigos La Raza on the Plaza on Tuesday, July 2nd, at the Lubbock County Courthouse Square, on Texas Ave, between Broadway and Main. This year La Raza on the Plaza will feature the music of AJ Castillo, Stefani, and DJ Sancho. Doors at 7:00PM, Showtime 7:30PM. Kids 12 and under get in free.

DPS INCREASING DWI PATROLS FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase DWI patrols for an 11-day period that includes the July 4th holiday. DPS troopers will focus DWI patrols in high-risk locations at times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent.

TEX-MEX COOKING: CHICKEN TACOS, July 13, 10 am - Noon, $5, Teen-Adult, learn to cook authentic and traditional Mexican dishes, then enjoy lunch with your recipe. Pre-register in advance, by the Thursday before class, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

RODS & BOMBS INVASION coming to Levelland July 13, 2019 at Levelland City Park. Music, Food & craft vendors.

For more information or to participate call Patrick at (806) 831-9271 or Rudy at (806)438-0059.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE: TIP A COP FUNDRAISER Thursday, July 25th, Time: 5-9 PM, Location: Texas Roadhouse, 4810 S. Loop 289. Benefitting Special Olympics.

20TH ANNUAL HURST TRACTOR BENEFIT benefitting WPS. This year each ticket purchaser will have the opportunity to win several different John Deere tractors. The event takes place, Sat., August 3, 2019. Tickets to the event are $100 and each ticket purchased admits two. The event will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in the Banquet Hall, and will begin at 5:30 pm. Guest will enjoy live entertainment, dinner, and a live and silent auction. For more information contact us at www.wpslubbock.org or WPS at 806-748-5292.

Water Conservation: Preserving for Tomorrow

ubbock is fortunate to have L several water resources for use by its residents. This includes

rainfall, surface water from Lake Alan Henry and Lake Meredith; and groundwater stored in the Bailey County and Roberts County well fields.

So far, portions of the PanhandleSouth Plains region have had cooler and wetter weather conditions.

However, it could become hot and dry as summer progresses. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) encourages everyone to use water wisely and avoid waste.

During the spring and summer, outdoor watering can account for 50 to 80 percent of the water used in a home. Much of this is often wasted through selection of improper plant materials and/ or inefficient landscape watering practices -- including runoff.

Transitioning to a water wise landscape can help reduce daily water use, lower monthly water bills, and provide a colorful yard

to offset reliance upon for your enjoyment. Recity water and/or well member, a water wise water for your landlandscape doesn’t have scape. to be concrete and cac• Native, droughttus! tolerant plants usually Here are a few water require less water and wise landscaping tips: maintenance. • Most turf grasses • Use organic mulches, need about one inch of such as compost, straw, water per week to suror wood chips. This can vive. help reduce weed popu• Water lawns in the lations, moderate soil morning or evening to reduce water losses Carmon McCain temperatures, and reduce soil moisture losses from evaporation and from evaporation. wind drift. • Be aware of your local land• Use sprinklers that throw large drops of water rather than a fine scape irrigation ordinances and abide by those guidelines. mist. • Don’t water during or directly • Water plants deeply and less frequently to encourage healthy after a rainfall event. • Don’t over water plants. This root systems. • Check your automatic sprinkler not only wastes water--but can system to ensure all spray heads harm plants as well.

While most urban water use is are working and that your system for landscape purposes, residents is not creating runoff. • Use drip irrigation or soaker should also be aware of their daily water use habits and reduce the hoses where appropriate. • Consider rainwater harvesting amount of water used whenever possible.

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WORKING AS ONE VOICE To our friends at Latino Lubbock Magazine, OneVoiceHome wants to thank you for partnering with us during the 8th Annual Running2Rescue! We re bless you all were willing to promote our big event. With your help, we are closer to opening a residential treatment center for minor victims or human trafficking. Thanks you for helping us break the silence around this ongoing issue.

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SIEMPRE FUE BUENO ConocĂ­ al padre RamĂ­rez muchos aĂąos en la Iglesia de San JosĂŠ. El hombre, Cornelio RamĂ­rez, siempre fue bueno. Dio muy bien la misa en espaĂąol. Era amigo de los ancianos, los niĂąos y las niĂąas. Fueron unos aĂąos muy hermosos y felices cuando viviĂł el padre RamĂ­rez. Descansa en paz.

Nuestro amigo.

Ben Rodriguez

FOR THE CHILDREN IT IS REPULSING TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING ON OUR BORDER! Why can't Republicans and Democrats learn to work with each other for the greater good of our country?! For the CHILDREN?!

It was heartbreaking to see children living in squalor and like animals.

I voted for Trump, but not after witnessing this. My vote will change for the next election but the Democrats are gonna have to do better.

Sincerely, Mary Garcia LATINO LUBBOCK ONLINE Every day I'd drive by your old office on my way to work. Was sad to see the butterflies removed. Nevertheless, hope your new location is better. Also, thanks for the instructions to upload my info on your website - it's beautiful! Now I can see gorgeous pictures, find out what's happening, and even read older issues of Latino Lubbock online.

Good luck and God bless Christy and Staff.

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• Repairing leaking faucets or other fixtures. • Making sure the clothes washer and/or dishwasher have full loads before they are operated. • Using a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways – instead of spraying them with water. • Never using the toilet as a trash can to dispose of bugs, trash, or other items. Unnecessary flushing wastes water and places an extra burden on wastewater systems and septic tanks. • Pouring unused water or ice into a pet’s bowl or on a potted plant—instead of putting it down the drain.

According to the 2017 State Water Plan, it is estimated that the population of Texas will increase by more than 20 million residents during the next 50 years. Our current water supplies will need to accommodate these new residents.

It’s important to remember that there is no substitute for water.

Conserving our limited surface water and groundwater resources today helps preserves them for use tomorrow. Visit www.hpwd. org for more conservation information!

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Happy Fourth of July!

Celebrating the Fourth of July Info About Firework Safety I

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

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Celebración del Cuatro de Julio

l Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos (Independence Day o The Fourth of July en inglés) es el día de fiesta nacional que se celebra el 4 de julio en los Estados Unidos.

Este día marca la firma de la Declaración de Independencia en

1776 en la cual el país proclamó su separación formal del Imperio británico. Usualmente se celebra con muchas actividades al aire libre como desfiles, juegos de béisbol y espectáculos de fuegos artificiales.

"Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing"

Join us Aug. 10th

Register at letsgofishinglubbock.com

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

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

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year end celebrations.

Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with a national, state or local organization where you live to promote fireworks safety in your community. Here are some ideas on what you can do.

Fireworks Safety Tips:

• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks • Read and follow all warnings and instructions • Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.

• Only light fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from the house, dry leaves, and flammable materials.

•Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned.

• Keep a bucket of water in case of a malfunction or fire.

Consejos de seguridad sobre fuegos artificiales

Remember to os fuegos artificiales y las L celebraciones van de la pick up mano.

Pero los fuegos artific i a - les pueden firework debris s e r peligrosos y ocasionar rea residents are reminded graves quemadA to pick up debris left over uras y lesiones from the Fourth of July holiday. en los ojos.

Si Fireworks contain metals, nitrates and sulfur, along with paper, plastic and other materials. If fireworks debris isn’t picked up harmful pollutants can wash into lakes, rivers and streams.

Most County Public Works do not provide extra street sweeping after the holiday and failing to clean up fireworks residue is littering, a violation of most city ordinance.

“We all have the responsibility to reduce pollution,” said an official. “If you use fireworks, you need to use them safely and responsibly, and that includes cleaning up afterward.”

Does a Combat Veteran Live Near You? If so, please be courteous with use of fireworks

ireworks and celebrations go F together, especially during the Fourth of July and

Please be safe & have fun!

¡Por favor sea seguro y diviértase!

A reminder from Latino Lubbock Magazine

fuegos s o n usted usd e

artificiales legales donde vive y decide arlos asegúrese seguir estos importantes consejos de seguridad: Consejos de seguridad para los fuegos artificiales: • Nunca deje a los niños jugar o

encender fuegos artificiales.

• Lea y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones.

• Asegúrese de que otras personas se encuentren fuera del alcance (los fuegos artificiales antes de encender).

• Nunca trate de volver a encender fuegos artificiales que no han funcionado completamente al primer intento.

• Nunca trate de volver a encender fuegos artificiales que no han funcionado completamente al primer intento.

• Mantenga un cubo o balde de agua junto a usted en caso de que se produzca un mal funcionamiento o incendio.

City LPD to Crack-Down on 4th of July Fireworks

etween June 15th and July B 15th, Lubbock Police officers responded to 1,011 calls regarding fireworks. Per city ordinance 10.08, it is illegal to possess fireworks within city limits.

This year, the Lubbock Police Department is teaming up with the Lubbock Fire Marshal’s office to step up enforcement regarding this ordinance. We ask that citizens be mindful of the danger fireworks present due to the potential of fire and injury, as well as the negative impact it can also

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have on neighbors and pets. We also ask they remember when an officer responds to reports of fireworks being shot off, that is pulling a valuable resource during an already busy time of year.

If a resident is found in possession of fireworks, the fireworks will be confiscated. In addition, the resident could face a fine up to $1,000.

The Lubbock Police Department’s goal is for all citizens to enjoy the 4th of July holiday in the safest way possible with family and friends.

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Opportunity to Comment on the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the FY 19/22 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and the Pr oposed Amendment No. 8 to the 2012-2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).

Residents of the Cities of Lubbock and Wolfforth and Lubbock County citizens living within the Metropolitan Area boundary of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization (LMPO) are encouraged to review and comment on the Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the FY 19/22 Transportation Improvement Plan regarding bus purchases and other adjustments and Proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan regarding preliminary engineering for segments 1, 2, and 4 for Loop 88. Written comments will be received from June 17, 2019 through July 22, 2019.

Public Forums will be held as follows: 4 meetings will be held: July 2, 2019 from 2-3 pm. At 916 Main Street, 1st Floor Bank Lobby. July 8, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Downtown Citibus Transfer Center, 801 Broadway. July 9, 2019 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 916 Main Street, Suite 531 and July 16, 2019 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Lubbock City Hall, 1625 13th Street, Room 103.

Documents of the Proposed Amendments may be viewed on the Lubbock MPO’s website www.lubbockmpo.org.

Comments may be sent to Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization, 916 Main Street, Suite 531, Lubbock, Texas 79401 or via email to twalker@mylubbock.us or djones@ mylubbock.us.

This public notice of “public involvement activities” and time established for public review and comment on the Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the FY 19/22 Transportation Improvement Plan and Proposed Amendment No. 8 to the 2012-2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan will satisfy the program-ofprojects requirements of the Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307) of the Federal Transit Administration.

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Father & Daughter Drown

The Image That Sparked Widespread Outcry Over Dangerous Realities of Attempting to Cross to U.S.

BY CATHERINE E. SHOICHET

ore than 1,000 miles from the river M bank where the bodies of her son and granddaughter washed ashore, Rosa

Ramírez wept.

At her home in San Martín, El Salvador, Ramírez clutched what she said were some of Angie Valeria's favorite toys -- a baby doll and a stuffed purple monkey, holding a heart.

The devastating photo of 23-month-old Angie Valeria and her father Oscar Alberto Martínez f loating in the Rio Grande is a grim reminder of harsh realities at the southern US border. It's shaken viewers around the world.

The image shows a heartbreaking end to a harrowing journey.

Months before the river's rushing currents claimed their lives, and months before a photographer's shutter captured the searing image of their death, Ramirez said she tried to convince her son and his family not to make the dangerous trek north.

"As a mother, you don't want your children to be so far away," she said. "But...the idea of leaving had gotten into their heads."

Oscar had been working as a cook in a pizzeria while the family lived with her in San Martín, a municipality in central El Salvador just east of the country's capital.

They wanted to have their own home, Ramírez said.

"That," she said, "was what motivated them."

Ramírez told CNN en Español that the death of her son and granddaughter has forever changed her. She's turning to God and religion for strength.

"Nothing can fill this emptiness," she said.

"But at least this gives me strength to cope."

José Martínez said he'd spoken on the phone with his son just days earlier, on Friday.

"He had already been in Mexico for a few days, and everything had been going

wonderfully," Martínez said.

But in reality, conditions in Matamoros, Mexico, the border city where the family had been waiting to present themselves at a US port of entry and seek asylum, were more difficult, according to La Jornada, the Mexican newspaper that first reported the story of the father and daughter's deaths.

At the end of May, more than 2,000 migrants were waiting "in conditions of hunger and overcrowding" there to seek asylum at ports where, according to La Jornada, US agents granted an average of three appointments per week.

Tania Vanessa Ávalos, Oscar's wife and Angie Valeria's mother, told the newspaper her family had grown increasingly desperate as temperatures reached over 110 degrees.

They had been in a mig rant camp in Matamoros since Sunday, the newspaper said, citing Ávalos.

That's when Oscar made a fateful decision.

Instead of waiting any longer, they would cross the river into the US. "Óscar Alberto took Valeria in his arms and entered the water; he swam to other side and reached mainland, where he left his daughter.

Immediately after, he returned and went for Tania," La Jornada said. "However, in an instant he realized that the girl, after seeing that he was getting away, threw herself into the water. Óscar Alberto returned and managed to get a hold of the little girl, but a strong current dragged and sank them."

Speaking to reporters in El Salvador as they tried to piece together the devastating news, Rosa Ramírez and José Martinez recounted what they'd heard about the tragedy.

Ramírez said her son died while trying to save his daughter's life.

A previous version of this story indicated the family had been at a migrant camp in Matamoros for two months. In fact, they were in Mexico for two months but arrived at Matamoros that Sunday.

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What Do Latinos Want to See in a Presidential Candidate?

nidosUS (formerly National U Council of La Raza)—the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization—presented the findings of a new poll that takes the temperature on Latino sentiment toward the parties, sketches what Latinos want to see in a presidential candidate and takes a closer look at what lies behind Latino issue priorities. The poll, conducted

by Latino Decisions, surveyed 1,854 Latino registered voters between June 1 and 14, 2019.

According to the poll, a candidate that “values diversity and brings people together” led the list of traits Latino voters would like to see, over traits like “prior experience in elected office,” or “business and private sector experience.” “Speaks Spanish” ranked last among the traits Latino voters prioritize, according to the survey.

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a strong message: candidates matter, positions matter, and meaningful outreach is essential. Latino voters continue to show that they care about substance,” said Clarissa Martínez de Castro, UnidosUS Deputy Vice President for Policy and Advocacy.

“Historically, a substantial number of Latino voters have been potential swing voters not bound by party affiliation. But it is also clear that there is a shift away from the GOP, as the Republican party has come to be seen as embracing or leading the charge on anti-immigrant and anti-Latino rhetoric and actions,” she said.

The poll shows that Latinos are willing to vote for candidates based on issue positions. Thirty-seven percent of respondents said that they have voted for a Republican candidate in past elections, and 38 percent said they would consider voting for a Republican candidate who spoke out against President Trump’s harsh policies, treated Latinos with respect and worked to create more humane immigration laws. However, 66 percent of all Latino voters are frustrated with the way Trump and his allies have treated Latinos and immigrants, and only 16 percent of all Latino voters said they like the Republican party of today.

“The poll shows that support for the GOP is eroding. More than half of Latinos who have voted for Republicans in past elections say it is hard to support Republican candidates right now. While the president claims Latino support is growing, that is not based in reality. In fact, he has brought down the overall likeability of the entire party,” Martínez de Castro said.

At the same time, only 57 percent of self-identified Democrats polled said they were certain they would participate in their state primary or caucus. And 17 percent of all Latinos remain undecided about who they will vote for in 2020.

“Looking at the more immediate future, Democrats have their work cut out for them. Latino voters want a candidate who values them and will unify the country. They want a national

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leader who will get things done on the issues that matter most to them,” said Sylvia Manzano, Principal, Latino Decisions.

On issues, the top three priorities Latino voters would like to see their ideal presidential candidate focus on are health care, jobs and the economy, and immigration, with education and gun violence rounding off the top five.

When asked to name their numberone priority for candidates, 23 percent chose economy and jobs, 17 percent health care and 15 percent immigration.

Notably, the poll provides additional detail on what is driving those priorities.

On the economy, voters are concerned about unemployment, lack of jobs and low wages. Under health care, voters are concerned about cost and access to coverage. And under immigration, voters want to see a stop to family separation, abuse and deportations.

It is estimated that by 2020, Latinos will be the largest minority voting bloc.

“Future elections will increasingly hinge on Latinos. If candidates want to connect with Latinos, they need to show they embrace the nation’s diversity, have a plan to get things done, and advance real solutions particularly in the economic, health and immigration areas,” Martínez de Castro concluded.

Methodology: On behalf of UnidosUS, Latino Decisions surveyed 1,854 eligible Latino voters between June 1 and 14, 2019. The poll carries of margin of error of + / - 2.3 percentage points.

Surveys were conducted in English or Spanish, according to the respondent’s choice, and were completed using a blended sample that included live telephone interviews on landlines and cell phones, and online surveys.

Data were compared to the bestknown estimates of the U.S. Census Current Population Survey (CPS) for demographic profile of the eligible Latino electorate and weights were applied to bring the data into direct balance with Census estimates for the Latino eligible voter population.

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2. Pay your bills on time.

One of the most important things you can do to improve your cred- it score is pay your bills by the due date. You can set up automatic payments from your bank account to help you pay on time, but be sure you have enough money in your account to avoid overdraft fees.

3. Understand how your credit score is determined. Your credit score is usually based on the answers to these questions: Do you pay your bills on time? The answer to this question is very important. If you have paid bills late, have had an account referred to a collection agency, or have ever declared bankruptcy, this history will show up in your credit report.

What is your outstanding debt?

Many scoring models compare the amount of debt you have and your credit limits. If the amount you owe is close to your credit limit, it is likely to have a negative effect on your score. How long is your credit history? A short credit history may have a negative effect on your score, but a short history

can be offset by other factors, such as timely payments and low balances. Have you applied for new credit recently? If you have applied for too many new accounts recently, that may negatively affect your score. However, if you request a copy of your own credit report, or if creditors are monitoring your account or looking at credit reports to make prescreened credit offers, these inquiries about your credit history are not counted as applications for credit. How many and what types of credit accounts do you have? Many credit-scoring models consider the number and type of credit accounts you have.

A mix of installment loans and credit cards may improve your score. However, too many finance company accounts or credit cards might hurt your score.

4. Learn the legal steps you must take to improve your credit report. The Federal Trade Commission’s “Building a Better Credit Report” has information on correcting errors in your report, tips on dealing with debt and avoiding scams--and more.

5. Beware of credit-repair scams. Sometimes doing it yourself is the best way to repair your credit. The Federal Trade Commission’s “Credit Repair: SelfHelp May Be Best” explains how you can improve your creditworthiness and lists legitimate resources for low-cost or no-cost help.

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Call the Literacy Lubbock office and schedule your assessment test at (806) 775-3636.

FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis.

You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. GED PREP CLASS, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am, Free, Age 16+, Study class to prepare for the GED exams. Registration required. At Simmons Community Center.

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

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

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Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates SALES AND USE TAX WORKSHOP July 9th. No Charge.

Presented by the Comptroller’s Office. Topics covered are: completing sales tax returns, what’s taxable and what’s not, and your responsibility as a taxpayer. For reservations & information: call Becky @ 806-7451637 BUSINESS PROCESSING, July 11, 10-11 am, $10/6 wks, All Ages, learn to use the Microsoft Office Suit with Office 365 and the G Suite! In this class you will learn how to master spreadsheets, general word document processing, how to build a resume, and build a budget, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

LIFERUN ADA HOEDOWN JULY 26, 2019 This year will mark the 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has empowered millions of Americans with disabilities to live more independently, enjoy the freedom of choice and pursue meaningful, productive lives. This year’s event will feature LIFE/ RUN’s Blue Horse Festival, which promotes health and wellness among people with disabilities, as well as the general community. For tickets or more details, contact LIFE/RUN at (806) 795-5433.

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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Latinos: A Powerful Force

Turbocharging Small-Business Growth

here’s a powerful force turT bocharging small-business growth in the United States that

often goes overlooked. It’s the Latino contingent that has outstripped all other demographic groups in the sector. The nearly 4.4 million Latino-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $700 billion to the American economy every year, according to a study by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In fact, Latino-owned companies have grown 31.6 percent since 2012, more than double the growth rate of all businesses across America (13.8 percent), the USHCC reports.

The achievements of Latino small businesses are impressive when you consider it is often hard for them to gain access to capital. Yet they are making progress.

An estimated 55 million Latinos live in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and the numbers continue to climb.

In fact, Latinos represent 17 percent of the country’s population, making them the country’s largest ethnic or racial minority. Census Bureau projections reveal that 120 million Latinos will compose 28.6 percent of the U.S. population by 2060. Almost two-thirds of the Latino population (64 percent) are of Mexican heritage, followed by Puerto Ricans, who comprise almost 10 percent, according to the Census Bureau.

A new study of small-business loan applications from more than 28,000 businesses, including requests from over 2,000 Latino entrepreneurs on Biz2Credit’s online credit marketplace, found that average annual revenue of Latinoowned business jumped an impressive 26.5 percent during the past 12 months. Revenue for Latino businesses grew from $258,702 in 2017 to $327,189 in 2018.

The analysis also revealed that the

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number of credit applications from Latino-owned businesses rose 22 percent over the same time period and that their average credit scores increased from 592 in 2017 to 594.

“Biz2Credit’s study confirms what we have known for some time: the growing contribution and importance of the Latino-owned businesses in our marketplace. For years we have been strong supporters of their entrepreneurial needs and believe it is critical to enable their business growth with comprehensive product offerings, tools, education and services,” said Manuel Chinea, COO of Popular Bank.

"Providing access to better and faster financing options will allow Latino-owned businesses to build upon this momentum,” Chinea added.

Meanwhile, optimism has grown in the community.

“As a Latino business owner, I have seen such an increase in the Hispanic population over the past 20 years. This growth has afforded Latino business owners with a great deal of confidence and has made the general market take our community serious,” said radio station owner Victor Canales, president of VCMG Live.

“The Latino business community now represents billions of dollars in income despite constraints and barriers. It is these constraints, whether political, financial or cultural that still holds back Latino entrepreneurs from enhancing their businesses.”

“In the last year, specifically in Florida, we have seen a tremendous influx of displaced Puerto Ricans due to natural disasters,” added Canales, well known in the New York radio market as Vic Latino. “I believe once these families arrive and see companies owned and operated by fellow Latinos, it gives them a sense of pride and inspires them to become business owners.”

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Wellness/ bienestar

Yoga for Life

Mind-Body Workout

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orkout fads come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as enduring as yoga. It's been around for more than 5,000 years.

Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation.

There are more than 100 different forms of yoga. Some are fastpaced and intense.

Others are gentle and relaxing.

The intensity of your yoga workout depends on which form of yoga you choose. Techniques like hatha and iyengar yoga are gentle and slow.

Bikram and power yoga are faster and more challenging.

Here are some areas yoga targets: Core: Yes. There are yoga poses to target just about every core muscle.

Want to tighten those love handles?

Then prop yourself up on one arm and do a side plank. To really burn out the middle of your abs, you can do boat pose, in which you balance on your "sit bones" (the bony prominences at the base of your pelvic bones) and hold your legs up in the air.

Arms: Yes. With yoga, you don't build arm strength with free weights or machines, but with the weight of your own body. Some poses, like the plank, spread your weight equally between your arms and legs. Others, like the crane and crow poses, challenge your arms even more by making them support your full body weight.

Legs: Yes. Yoga poses work all sides of the legs, including your quadriceps, hips, and thighs.

Glutes: Yes. Yoga squats, bridges, and warrior poses involve deep knee bends, which give you a more sculpted rear.

Back: Yes. Moves like downwardfacing dog, child's pose, and cat/cow give your back muscles a good stretch.

It's no wonder that research finds yoga may be good for relieving a sore back.

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Avoid Mosquito Bites

ince the area has received S significant rainfall recently, and the threat of the Zika

Virus, the City of Lubbock wants to remind the public to avoid mosquito bites by doing the following: • Cover Up! Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, and socks.

Spray outer clothing with repellent when going outdoors.

• Avoid! Limit time outdoors during dusk and dawn. Many mosquitoes bite at these times.

• Spray! Spray insect repellent containing DEET, or picaridin.

The higher percentage of DEET, the longer the protection will last.

• Drain! Just a small amount of standing water is enough for a mosquito to lay her eggs in. Look

around weekly for standing water in pots, saucers, cans, tarps, tires, pet water bowls, rain gutters, etc.

Mosquitoes can be vectors of such diseases as West Nile Virus and Encephalitis. See your doctor if you develop symptoms such as headache, high fever, stiffness of the neck, mental confusion, muscle weakn e s s , or tremors.

City of Lubbock Vector Control staff monitors mosquito activity in all areas of the city. Mosquito spraying takes place, weather permitting, in areas of heavy mosquito activity first, then in other areas of the city and county.

To report mosquitoes, call the mosquito hot line at 775-3110.

Evite las picaduras de mosquitos

ado que la zona ha recibido D lluvias recientes, y la la amenaza de virus Zika, la ciudad

de Lubbock quiere recordar a la opinión pública para evitar las picaduras de mosquitos mediante el siguiente procedimiento: • Use camisas de manga larga, pantalones largos y calcetines.

Rocíe la ropa con repelente de exterior al salir al aire libre.

• Limite el tiempo al aire libre durante el anochecer y el amanecer. Muchos mosquitos pican en estos momentos.

• Aplique repelente con DEET o Picaridin. El mayor porcentaje de DEET, más tiempo durará la protección.

• Vaciar el agua estancada. Sólo una pequeña cantidad de agua estancada es suficiente para que un mosquito para poner sus huevos.

Mira a tu alrededor semanal de

agua estancada en vasijas, platos, latas, lonas, neumáticos, bebederos para mascotas, canales de agua lluvia, etc Los mosquitos pueden ser vectores de enfermedades como el Virus del Nilo Occidental y la encefalitis. Consulte a su médico si presenta síntomas tales como dolor de cabeza, fiebre alta, rigidez del cuello, confusión mental, debilidad muscular o temblores.

Ciudad de Lubbock personal de Control de Vectores controla la actividad del mosquito en todas las zonas de la ciudad. Mosquito fumigación se lleva a cabo, el tiempo lo permite, en las áreas de actividad de mosquitos pesada primero, luego en otras zonas de la ciudad y del condado.

Para informar de mosquitos, llame a la línea directa de mosquito en 775-3110.

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Noticias de salud/ Health News BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS schedule your annual screening mammograms in our fully customized 40ft RV mobile exam unit, utilizing our 100% digital imaging equipment. Schedule your appointment for Thursday, July 18, at United Supermarket 2630 Parkway Drive . Please call: (877) 4944797 or (806) 725-6579.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/ GLUCOSE SCREENING, July 12 & 26, 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Blood pressure checks and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies. Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, July 16, 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.

SUMMER HEALTH FESTIVAL, July 20, 10 am - 2 pm, Free, All Ages, Visit with local service providers to learn how to make healthy choices and take care of your body.

Immunizations, kid’s activities and more!

Co-Sponsored by the Lubbock Health Department, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

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.

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) 7994320.

FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free. Call 762-1805 for more info.

FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336.

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

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July is UV Safety Month ...

ost are well aware of the danM ger the powerful summertime sun poses to skin; less attention,

however, is given to eyes. Be sure to give your peepers the care they deserve by not only donning a pair

Skin Deep Advice

ummertime and the livS ing’s not easy for your skin.

The body’s largest organ must

stay tough enough at this time of year to protect against dehydration, weather, and insects, yet soft enough to caress.

Even more important is protecting against skin cancer. While fairer skin is most likely to suffer sunburns associated with melanoma, a potentially deadly skin cancer, ultraviolet (UV) rays may also affect darker skin even without sunburn, according to the American Cancer Society. While they have a lower incidence of skin cancer,

Hispanics and African Americans have higher death rates from the disease, often because the cancers are found at later stages, says the National Cancer Institute.

Here are ways to care for your skin.

Make sure to wear sunscreen in uncovered areas. For swimming and activities that make you sweat, SPF 30 to 45 is considered adequate. Antibiotics, antihistamines, and antidepressants may increase skin sensitivity to the sun. Resulting irregular pigmentation, more common with darker skin, can be treated with prescrip-

tion fade creams.

Seawater, wind, and chemicals in pools can be rough on skin. After exposure, start with a shower and then apply moisturizer. Baby oil is a simple and economical moisturizer.

Harvard researchers say the antioxidant lutein, found in dark-green leafy vegetables, can protect skin.

Green tea extract applied topically seems to prevent UV-induced skin inflammation.

With a little extra attention, your skin will keep you covered—not only in the summer but all year long.

...Julio es mes de la seguridad contra los rayos

a mayor parte de las persoL nas están conscientes de los peligros a los que expone a la piel

el poderoso sol de verano; sin embargo, se le presta menos atención a los ojos. Asegúrese de dar a sus ojos el cuidado que se mere-

Protección de la piel

l verano y el sol dañan la piel.

E El órgano más grande del cuerpo debe ser lo suficientemente

resistente para protegerse contra la deshidratación, el tiempo y los insectos. A la vez, debe mantenerse suave para ser agradable al tacto.

Lo más importante es proteger la piel contra el cáncer. Según la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer, aunque las personas de piel más clara son más propensas a padecer de quemaduras de sol relacionadas con el melanoma —un cáncer potencialmente mortal—, los rayos ultravioletas (UV) también pueden afectar a las personas de piel más oscura sin causar quemaduras.

Y si bien la incidencia de cáncer de piel entre los hispanos y afroamericanos es más baja, la tasa de mortalidad es, a menudo, más

alta porque se detecta en estado más avanzado, según el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer.

He aquí algunos consejos para que su laboriosa piel reciba la atención especial que merece.

Vístase bien. Con los avances de la tecnología, el tejido de algunas prendas de vestir está hecho para ofrecer protección contra los rayos solares, además de servir como repelente de insectos.

Use cremas de protección solar en las áreas no cubiertas por las prendas. Utilice factores SPF mayores (entre 30 y 45 es adecuado) si cree que va a sudar o si nadará.

Tenga presente que algunos medicamentos como, por ejemplo, los antibióticos, antihistamínicos y antidepresivos pueden incrementar la sensibilidad de la piel al sol.

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cen, no sólo al ponerse un par de anteojos de sol adecuados, sino también al hacerse un examen integral de la vista, por lo menos, una vez al año. Su médico debe comprobar si tiene cataratas, degeneración macular y glaucoma.

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Las piscinas, el agua de mar y el viento pueden afectar la piel.

Hidrátela después de exponerse a estos factores. Comience con una ducha. Posteriormente, aplique una crema hidratante.

Coma, beba y sea feliz. Investigadores de Harvard afirman que la luteína, antioxidante presente en los vegetales de hojas verde oscuro, puede ayudar a proteger la piel. Y parece que el extracto de té verde evita la inflamación de la piel asociada con los rayos ultravioletas, cuando se aplica localmente, destacan los investigadores.

Con un poco más de atención, su piel lo protegerá no sólo durante el verano, sino todo el año.

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Education/ Educación

Mendez Named TTU's

New College of Education's Dean he Jesse Perez Mendez has achieve the T been named dean of Texas milestone.

“Through Tech University’s College of

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Education, the university pro- the work of vost announced June 25th. He our thoughtful faculty begins in the role Aug. 1. our Since August 2018, Mendez and has served as the dean and a student-cenprofessor of the Indiana Uni- tered staff, versity-Purdue University In- the college GRAD SCHOOL GRADUATES: Graduate Students from Texas Tech take dianapolis (IUPUI) School of is not only to time to pose at the Raiders Rojos Hispanic Convocation. The degrees ranged from Education. At IUPUI, he di- poised different colleges and specialization. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that nearly rected the implementation of directly address the three prithe school’s administrative in- orities of Texas Tech’s strategic K OF C GOLF FORE' 10 SCHOLone in four college-age adults will identify as Hispanic by 2020. frastructure, served the needs plan, but to also take its place as ARSHIP- Knights of Columbus Our Lady of research centers associated the country’s premier College of Guadalupe Council #11807 encourages with the school and ensured the of Education within a Hispanic- freshman entering college in fall 2019 to school maintained a high level Serving Institution, focusing on apply for the Golf Fore ’10 Scholarship. societal issues that face children Deadline July 8, 2019. Students from Lubof grant activity.

“Dr. Mendez’s varied profes- and families from all walks of bock and the area parishes of Our Lady sional experience, including life through our grant activ- of Guadalupe, Christ the King Cathedral, Spirit, Our Lady of Grace, Saint Elizaserving at urban and rural uni- ity, engaged scholarship and Holy Saint John Neumann, Saint John the versities, a land-grant institu- instruction,” Mendez said. “My beth, Baptist, Saint Joseph, Saint Patrick, Saint tion, a community college and interest in returning to Texas Theresa, Saint Francis in Wolfforth, and a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Tech was also personal. I’m not San Ramon, Woodrow, are encouraged to gives him a distinct perspective only a native Texan from Wich- apply. For application information call Heron higher education and how to ita Falls, but also an alumnus of man Hernandez at (806) 789-3433, Mario serve different kinds of commu- Texas Tech University – a bond Hernandez at (806) 241-3948 or Ernest nities,” Texas Tech Provost Mi- that I share with my brother, Esparza at (806) 853-0018. chael Galyean said. “We are ex- who lives in Lubbock with his HACU SCHOLARSHIP The applicacited to welcome him to Texas family. I know what it means to tion deadline for #scholarships available Tech University and the College be a Red Raider, love its institu- from MillerCoors has been extended to tional culture and enjoy the West August 1, 2019. $65,000 in scholarships SI SE PUEDE: As the Hispanic population in the United States has exploded, so of Education.”

A native of Wichita Falls, Texas spirit of the Hub City.” has the number of Hispanics pursuing higher education. While it still lags it is great to available to eligible students attending Mendez’s professional expe- a HACU-member institution. http://bit. see the numbers rising. That said, we are proud of those pursuing and obtaining post Mendez earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and rience includes service as the ly/2IjPakP baccalaureate degrees. Congratulations - you did it! history from Midwestern State associate dean for academic afSCHOLARSHIP University and master’s degree fairs and a professor in the ColINFO ONLINE in political science from Texas lege of Education and Human Fastweb.com - This Tech. He earned his juris doc- Performance (now the College website claims to be the torate from the Maurer School of Community Innovation and most complete source of Law and his doctorate in Education) at the University of of local, national, and college-specific scholhigher education and student af- Florida, the head of the School fairs from the School of Educa- of Educational Studies at the arships on the net. It lists thousands of tion, both at Indiana University- College of Education at Oklaho- scholarships. When you sign up, you can updates when new scholarma State University (OSU), and get email Bloomington. become available. Good and free Mendez’s research interests in- as a governor-appointed regent ships resource. clude the dynamics of postsec- at Northern Oklahoma College, ondary access and policy issues where he also served on the col- WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLin higher education. His work lege’s foundation board.

ARSHIP This scholarship fund was esWhile at OSU, Mendez held the tablished by Mrs. Lou Diekemper in order has been published in the Community College Review, the Donnie and John A. Brock Pro- to provide support for women who are 50 ST. JOSEPH'S PRO LIFE YOUTH GROUP: Youth parishioners shared in- Journal of Diversity in Higher fessorship of Education Leaderyears of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocaformation about pro life issues, as well as did their part for the largest fund raiser of the Education, the NASPA Journal ship and Policy as an associate tional training in order to obtain employchurch. This is a great way to engage youth and allow for the community to meet future on Women in Higher Education professor, and in 2010, he was ment or to make a needed change in their leaders. Way to go! and the Journal of American In- awarded the College of Educa- current employment situation. Deadlines: dians in Education. He recently tion Leadership and Service June 15 and Dec. 1. Apply online at https:// edited the book “Hispanic-Serv- Award. Mendez also was a na- www.cfwtx.org/current-scholarships ing Institutions in American tionally selected Fellow for the Higher Education: A Compre- American College of Education CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC hensive Overview,” which of- during the 2015-2016 academic CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLPROGRAM www.chci. fers insight on these institutions year, spending his fellowship ARSHIP year in the Office of the Provost org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarshipand the challenges they face. program Texas Tech recently achieved at the University of Wisconsinofficial designation as a Hispan- Madison.

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Precautions for a Safe Summer

a great time to enjoy Summer isoutdoor activities.

Taking simple,

commonsense precautions will ensure a fun-filled and safe summer.

Here are a few reminders: Fun in the Sun, b e aware of too much sun exposure and reduce your risk of sunburn and skin cancer.

Apply sunscreen and lip balm with SPF of 30 or higher. Discard if the expiration date has passed. Limit midday sun exposure from 10 AM to 4 PM when the sun is its strongest.

Wear loose fitting, light colored

clothing and a hat with a brim, and always wear sunglasses with a high UV rating (100 is the best).

The Great Outdoors - Gardening, camping, hiking and many other outdoor activities are great ways to enjoy exercise and nature.

However, it does have its pit-falls.

Poisonous plants, such as Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac, as well as ticks and other parasites, can put a damper on your outdoor adventures.

Learn to identify them so you can avoid them.

You can decrease your risk by using protective clothing, such as a long pants, long-sleeved shirt and vinyl gloves, as well as barrier lotions/creams.

Bicycling is a fun activity and a practical, environmentally-friendly

form of transportation. Whether out for a Sunday ride or commuting to work, ride smart at all times, and observe the basic rules of the road.

To protect the brain and skull from injury, wear a helmet during recreational activities that involve wheels, concrete or asphalt. Wearing a bike helmet reduces the risk of brain injury by 88% and reduces the risk of injury to the face by 65%. A properly-fitting helmet sits directly on the head above the eyebrows and buckles tightly around the chin.

Many summer injuries occur in and around water. It’s a good idea to always wear a life jacket. Obey all posted rules and regulations, and always swim with other people.

Never swim alone.

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proven hit with our audience, with a brand-new fifth season.”

The Casagrandes (working title, Los Casagrandes) is a spin-off series of The Loud House, which was confirmed by Nickelodeon on March 6, 2018. The spinoff was greenlit to series on July 2, 2018.

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That said, I will continue to enjoy the coffee, views, knowledge, and relationships during my stay in Utah and I look forward to seeing where it all takes me in the future!

beginning each day with an atmosphere of love and purposefulness. My internship in Utah has been full of opportunities including mountains, hiking, riding trains, learning, making relationships, and trying vegan cheese! It's a beautiful thing to experience something new and escape comfort zones.

Hopefully my experience can shed light onto others whom are experiencing self-doubt or discontentment— I have felt this, but going to Utah has reminded me that there is too much beauty and God in this world to fall into complacency!

Being in Utah has given me the space to journey along new trenches. For starters, during my first Sunday in Utah I went to the Cathedral of the Madeleine. I was in awe at the architectural beauty and angel-like choir; I could feel the pres-

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Special - History

The History of Mass Deportation in America

BY ERIN BLAKEMORE

1955, thousands of disoriented Ias npeople roamed the city’s streets the sun bore down on them.

They had just been dumped there by American immigration officials— snatched from their lives and jobs in the United States and thrown into a city where they didn’t know anyone.

These Mexican immigrants had been caught in the snare of Operation Wetback, the biggest mass deportation of undocumented workers in United States history. As many as 1.3 million people may have been swept up in the Eisenhower-era campaign with a racist name, which was designed to root out undocumented Mexicans from American society.

The short-lived operation used military-style tactics to remove Mexican immigrants—some of them American citizens—from the United States. Though millions of Mexicans had legally entered the country through joint immigration programs in the first half of the 20th century, Operation Wetback was designed to send them back to Mexico.

With the help of the Mexican government, which sought the return of Mexican nationals to alleviate a labor shortage, Border Patrol agents and local officials used military techniques and engaged in a coordinated, tactical operation to remove the immigrants. Along the way, they used widespread racial stereotypes to justify their sometimes-brutal

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1942 and 1947. That’s where “wetbacks” came in. The racial epithet was used to describe Mexicans who illegally entered Texas by crossing the Rio Grande River. The government turned a blind eye to Texans’ employment of these undocumented immigrants, even after hiring undocumented workers was declared illegal.

An estimated 4.6 million Mexicans entered the country legally through the Bracero Program between 1942 and 1964, and states like California soon became dependent on bracero workers. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of Mexican workers crossed the border without permission and found jobs on the farms of employers willing to flout the law.

In 1953, the government decided it had had enough. By refusing to participate in the Bracero Program, South Texas farmers essentially received their labor for less money than farmers who complied.

And Border Patrol head Harlon B. Carter—a convicted murderer who killed a Latino as a teenager in 1931 and who later headed the National Rifle Association (NRA)—was frustrated by the sheer numbers of Mexican immigrants, both legal and undocumented, in the United States.

He convinced President Eisenhower to ramp up immigration enforcement efforts.

In 1953, Carter tried to get the National Guard involved in a forerunner of Operation Wetback, but since the U.S. military is not supposed to be used to enforce domestic laws, he couldn’t gain authorization to do so. Instead, in 1954, the government introduced Operation Wetback, which used Border Patrol resources instead.

Operation Wetback may not have had troops, but it used military tactics and propaganda to achieve its goals. It was headed in part by General Joseph Swing, head of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and was planned like a war strike.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Carter promised sweeps of factories, farms and other workplaces, ending with the detention of undocumented workers in holding facilities to await deportation. It would be “the biggest drive against illegal aliens in history,” Carter told the paper. News of the raids terrified Latinos in the United States, many of whom remembered the wave of forced deportations in the 1930s.

Historians have documented the

treatment of immigrants. Inside the government began a wave of deporUnited States, anti-Mexican senti- tations rather than include Mexicanment was pervasive, and harsh por- born workers in New Deal welfare trayals of Mexican immigrants as programs. According to historian dirty, disease-bearing and irrespon- Francisco Balderrama, the U.S. desible were the norm. ported over 1 million Mexican naDuring Operation Wetback, tens tionals, 60 percent of whom were of thousands of immigrants were U.S. citizens of Mexican descent, shoved into buses, boats and planes during the 1930s. Balderrama toldand sent to often-unfamiliar parts Fresh Air’s Terry Gross that the of Mexico, where they struggled to program was referred to as “reparebuild their lives. In Chicago, three triation” to give it the sense of being planes a week were filled with im- voluntary. Though, it was anything migrants and flown to Mexico. In but.

Texas, 25 percent of all of the immiDespite a widespread belief among grants deported were crammed onto native-born Americans that Mexiboats later compared to slave ships, cans came to the United States to while others died of sunstroke, dis- steal jobs from American workers, ease and other causes while in cus- many were invited to the country to tody. work in its fields. In 1942, the U.S. It’s not clear how many American Mexican Farm Labor Program, also citizens were swept up in Operation known as Operation Bracero after Wetback, but the United States later the Spanish term for “manual laborclaimed that 1.3 million people total er,” began. The program funneled were deported. However, some his- Mexicans into the United States on torians dispute that claim. Though a legal, temporary basis in exchange hundreds of thousands of people for guaranteed wages and humane were ensnared, says historian Kelly treatment—an attempt by the MexiLytle Hernandez, the number of de- can government to stave off the portees was drastically lower than discrimination faced by earlier imthe United States reported—likely migrants. closer to 300,000. Due to immiHowever, not all employers wanted grants who were caught, deported, to follow the guidelines or pay the and captured again after re-emigrat- thirty-cent-an-hour guaranteed wage ing, it’s impossible to estimate the (about $4.51 in modern dollars). Nor total number of people deported un- did the Mexican government want der the program.

Mexicans to work in Texas, which Mass deportations of Mexican im- continued its discrimination against migrants from the U.S. date to the Mexican people, and the state was Great Depression, when the federal excluded from the program between Call Latino Lubbock Magazine at (806) 792-1212 for your advertising needs

behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing that the United States participated in during Operation Wetback—deals that were not publicized at the time. Immigration officials threatened South Texas employers, some of whom had resorted to hiring armed guards to fend off Border Patrol officers, with stepped-up raids and offered them watered-down versions of the Bracero Program that let them get papers for their workers without committing to all of the program’s strenuous requirements. As a result, the number of immigrants in the Bracero Program grew as undocumented workers were deported.

Operation Wetback “was lawless; it was arbitrary; it was based on a lot of xenophobia, and it resulted in sizable large-scale violations of people’s rights, including the forced deportation of U.S. citizens,” Hernandez told CNN in 2016.

Within a few months, Operation Wetback’s funding ran out and the program ended. The Bracero Program continued until 1964, when Congress terminated it against farmers’ complaints in an attempt to preserve jobs for American citizens. By then, the program had created an ongoing thirst for cheap farm labor and cheap food—and a corresponding thirst for Mexican nationals to seek out their fortunes in the United States. Ironically, the program bred even more illegal immigration.

Though it took place over 60 years ago, Operation Wetback charged back into the news when Donald Trump endorsed the program during his presidential campaign. Though he did not refer to the program by name, Trump praised a policy that dumped undocumented immigrants in Mexican territory. “They never came back,” he said in a 2015 speech.

Trump’s statement isn’t accurate— despite the best efforts of the United States and Mexico during Operation Wetback, many workers simply returned to the United States again and again. Now, it appears that Operation Wetback, or its tactics, may be serving as inspiration for the Trump administration’s stepped-up deportation program and immigration policies.

But President Trump isn’t the only person who remembers the program: For many Mexican-Americans, the name brings back memories of a fearful historical moment they don’t want to relive.

Braceros and Their Role in Our American History

mericans of all backgrounds and A ethnicities are preparing to celebrate our nations birthday as well as the symbolism

that the Fourth of July brings - celebrating our freedoms.

Often history is based on perspective and left out of history books. And with the growing immigration and border issues, the Bracero Program is one part of history that has not been accessible to many classrooms.

The Bracero Program, which brought millions of Mexican guest workers to the United States, ended more than four decades ago. Current debates about immigration policy-including discussions about a new guest worker programhave put the program back in the news and made it more important to understand this chapter of American history. Yet while top U.S. and Mexican officials re- examine the Bracero Program as a possible model, most Americans know very little about the program, the nation's largest experiment with guest workers. Indeed, until very recently, this important story has been inadequately documented and studied, even by scholars.

The Bracero Program grew out of a series of bi-lateral agreements between Mexico and the United States that allowed millions of Mexican men to come to the United States to work on, short-term, primarily agricultural labor contracts. From 1942 to 1964, 4.6 million contracts were signed, with many individuals returning several times on different contracts, making it the largest U.S. contract labor program. An examination of the images, stories, documents and artifacts of the Bracero Program contributes to our understanding of the lives of migrant workers in Mexico and the United States, as well as our knowledge of, immigration, citizenship, nationalism, agriculture, labor practices, race relations, gender, sexuality, the family, visual culture, and the Cold War era.

The Bracero Program was created by executive order in 1942 because many growers argued that World War II would bring labor shortages to low-paying agricultural jobs. On August 4, 1942 the United States concluded a temporary intergovernmental agreement for the use of Mexican agricultural labor on United States farms (officially referred to as the Mexican Farm Labor Program), and the influx of legal temporary Mexican workers began. But the program lasted much longer than anticipated.

In 1951, after nearly a decade in existence, concerns about production and the U.S. entry into the Korean conflict led Congress to formalize the Bracero Program with Public Law 78.

The Bracero Program was controversial in its time. Mexican nationals, desperate for work, were willing to take arduous jobs at wages scorned by most Americans. Farm workers already living in the United States worried that braceros would compete for jobs and lower wages. In theory, the Bracero Program had safeguards to protect both Mexican and domestic workers for example, guaranteed payment of at least the prevailing area wage received by native workers; employment for three-fourths of the contract period; adequate, sanitary, and free housing; decent meals at reasonable prices; occupational insurance at employer's expense; and free transportation back to Mexico at the end of the contract.

Employers were supposed to hire braceros only in areas of certified domestic labor shortage and were not to use them as strikebreakers.

In practice, they ignored many of these rules and Mexican and native workers suffered while growers benefited from plentiful, cheap, labor. Between the 1940s and mid-1950s, farm wages dropped sharply as a percentage of manufacturing wages, a result in part of the use of braceros and undocumented laborers who lacked full rights in American society.

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New Spanish Books Available at Library

he Mahon Library, 1306 9th T Street, has a new selection of books in Spanish available for checkout. The collection includes best selling fiction titles, literature by Spanish language authors, cookbooks, sports books, and resources for learning English. Titles include Go Set a Watchman, The Fault in Our Stars, and Message in a Bottle.

The library also has a large selection of children’s books in

Spanish. Board books, picture books and chapter books can be found in Spanish by popular children’s authors, such as Eric Carle and Ezra Jack Keats.

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La biblioteca también cuenta con una gran selección de libros en

cativos de juegos, ilustraciones e historias cortas de autores populares como Eric Carle y Ezra Jack Keats, pueden ser encontrados en Español.

El horario de la biblioteca es 9 a.m. a 9 p.m. de Lunes a Miércoles, 9 a.m. a 6 p.m. de Jueves a Sábado, y 1 p.m. a 5 p.m. los Domingos. Para más información, favor llamar al 775-2834 o visitar el sitio web de la biblioteca en www.lubbocklibrary.com.

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, July 3, 12:30-1:30 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Join us in celebrating the 4th of July with fruit smoothies, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC, July 3, 1-2 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Celebrate the Fourth of July with a picnic outside, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

SUMMER SENIOR DANCE, July 18, 6-9 pm, $3, Ages 50+, Come and dance to a variety of music offered by DJ’s or CD’s. Stay active in the community! Doors open at 5:45 pm, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

TOTALLY 80’S DANCE PARTY, July 19, 7-9 pm, Ages 40+, $3. New! Dust off your cassettes, tease your big hair, and wear your legwarmers: it’s a Totally 80’s Dance Party! Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th 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.

Important Numbers for Senior Citizens

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Conserve Water

Mow Weeds, or Pay Hefty Fee If you see weeds that exceed the the Codes Section of city ordinance of 8 inches. Call Adolthough the city does not give tickets, Be Considerate Be Efficient they the Weed Hotline at (806) enforce the city ordinance.

775-2290. For pest control If weeds are not mowed after he City’s spring and summer Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 - Tuesday issues call Vector Control warning, the city will hire a T irrigation restrictions became and Friday at (806) 775-3110. To incontractor to mow the weeds effective on April 1st each year Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – and continue through September 30th. The specific restrictions associated with this time period include: Restrictions - April 1st thru September 30th • Irrigate less than 1.5 inches per zone per week • On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.

• No irrigation is allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Other year-round restrictions outlined in the City’s Water Use Management Plan ordinance, include: Irrigation Schedules • Irrigate landscape only during two assigned days per week year-round • Irrigation schedules are based on the last digit of the house address: Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday and Thursday

Wednesday & Saturday O t h e r Ye a r - R o u n d Restrictions • Irrigate only when temperatures are above 35 degrees Fahrenheit • Irrigate landscape without runoff • Do not irrigate during precipitation events • Hand watering is allowed any time of day and on any day of the week The City of Lubbock commends its customers for significant amount of water that has been conserved over the past decade. We asks that all residents and businesses continue to be considerate and efficient with their water usage in an effort to conserve water and reduce overall demand so we can preserve our water supplies for many decades to come. Effective water conservation is a long-term continuous effort.

– especially in alleys where the weeds get in the way of meter reading.

As such, the property owner gets a hefty bill from the City of Lubbock for the cost of the mowing plus $150 administrative fee.

quire about cutting weeds as a contractor for the city, call 806-775-3000 (or 3-11) and ask for the Codes Section.

Additionally, citizens can issue complaints online.

LP&L Introduces Smart Meters ast year the Lubbock City Council the company put in place from 2014 to L approved the plan for Lubbock 2017. The program originally planned Power & Light to move forward with for a 5.75 percent increase for five their switch to advanced, or smart, meters.

These meters digitally send back readings to LP&L, giving a more accurate picture of their customers usage, The money for this change has come from a past rate management program

years after 2014, but the finance team with LP&L found that the goal for this investment was near satisfied for the year 2018.

Therefore LP&L administration found this upcoming year there is no need for a rate increase. They are now placing meters across their system.

Conservar agua

Ser considerado ser eficiente as restricciones de riego de Direcciones que terminan en 1, 5 o 6, L primavera y verano de la Ciudad martes y viernes entraron en vigencia el 1 de abril Direcciones que terminan en 2, 7 o de cada año y continúan hasta el 30 de septiembre. Las restricciones específicas asociadas con este período de tiempo incluyen: Restricciones: del 1 de abril al 30 de septiembre.

• Irrigue menos de 1.5 pulgadas por zona por semana • En los días de riego programados, se permite el riego desde la medianoche hasta las 10:00 a.m. y desde las 6:00 p.m. a medianoche • No se permite el riego entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m.

Otras restricciones durante todo el año descritas en la ordenanza del Plan de Manejo del Uso del Agua de la Ciudad incluyen: Horarios de riego • Riegue el paisaje solo durante dos días asignados por semana durante todo el año • Los horarios de riego se basan en el último dígito de la dirección de la casa: Direcciones que terminan en 0, 3, 4 o 9 - lunes y jueves

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8 - miércoles y sábado Otras restricciones durante todo el año • Irrigue solo cuando las temperaturas estén por encima de los 35 grados Fahrenheit • Irrigar el paisaje sin escurrimiento • No regar durante eventos de precipitación • El riego manual está permitido en cualquier momento del día y en cualquier día de la semana La ciudad de Lubbock elogia a sus clientes por la importante cantidad de agua que se ha conservado durante la última década. Pedimos que todos los residentes y negocios continúen siendo considerados y eficientes con su consumo de agua en un esfuerzo por conservar el agua y reducir la demanda general para que podamos preservar nuestros suministros de agua durante las próximas décadas. La conservación efectiva del agua es un esfuerzo continuo a largo plazo.

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Local Mom Honors Her Mother Killed by Drunk Driver

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estiny Flores, a mother of five, D celebrated her 35th birthday with her family. Exciting as it was,

HAW INDUCTS NEW OFFICERS : The Hispanic Association of Women initiated their 2019-20 officers. They include (L-R): Sylvia Juarez - Past President; Alice Lozada, Parliamentarian; Sandy Cruz, Historian; Leticia Rodriquez-Secretary; Shawna Hernandez - Treasurer; Britni Hernandez , President Elect; and Elma Moreno, President; and Martha Soliz- Vice President (not pictured). HAW meetings are held every second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m., City Bank 5219 City Bank Parkway. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

it was also bittersweet as Flores remembered the day when she lost her mother to a drunk driver when she was the tender age of one.

Flores’ family made sure that she never forgot her mother Patricia Mendez.

She said that they often told her how strong and beautiful her mother was.

More so, how excited she was to be pregnant and have a family of her own.

Regrettably, everything changed when her mom was involved in a car crash. Flores shared that the Lockhart Post-Register from 1985, wrote the story about the two-car collision that claimed her mother’s life and changed her life forever.

According to the write-up, the perpetrator was taken into custody, charged with Involuntary manslaughter and released on a $10,000 bond.

With fond memories, and the newspaper clippings, Destiny holds

on to a hope and a will to make people aware of the tragic loss.

She shared another Lockhart PostRegister clip that memorialized her mother. It was an emotional message, as on the same page Destiny was wished a happy 1st birthday, and, the family members publicly shared their final words to Destiny’s mother.

Flores’ grandparents adopted her and raised her knowing how much she was wanted and how much she was loved. That ignited her to becoming the proud mother she now is.

When Destiny married her husband Jeno, they decided on a big family. They have five children Donovan, Julianna, Sofia, David and Jazmine.

Flores shares with her kids about how their grandmother died and why drinking and driving is wrong. As she explained the importance of this message to them. As a result, she is now part of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization where she joins others advocating safety and the no drinking and driving message.

Annually, she also acknowledges her mother’s life, as she celebrates her own birthday. To honor her mom, she posted on Facebook her mother’s beauty, strength and love – the everlasting gifts she sustains and cherishes. And while the pain remains, she said it was always hard for her not have her mother by her side growing up, but as she celebrates her 35th birthday, she shared that she is proud to have carry on her mother’s memory.

Mr. Iglesias Now on Netflix

r. Iglesias is an American M sitcom created by Kevin Hench. The series stars beloved

fully comedian Gabriel Iglesias as the title character.

Iglesias is a comedy about a good-natured high school teacher working at his alma mater works with gifted but misfit and disinterested students. He takes on teaching gifted but misfit kids

to not only save them from being "counseled out" by a bully bureaucrat Assistant Principal, but also to help them unlock their full potential.

Wilson High School is based on a real high school of the same name in Long Beach, California. Gabriel Iglesias actually attended the school and graduated in 1994.

Netflix announced that it had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.

Chulas Fronteras to be Shown at Alamo Drafthouse

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he Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock presents Chulas Fronteras, a film about the culture along the TexasMexico border, celebrating the beautiful vibrancy of music, food, family history and culture of those who enjoy música Norteña. The film will be featured on July 14 at 6 p.m.

Avery McWilliams, the creative

manager at Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock, said Lubbock has a rich music scene that speaks to all walks of life and personalities. During the special showing, Chulas Fronteras will be paired with a short film Del Mero Corazon, a lyrical journey of love songs in the Tex-Mex Norteño tradition. Both are love

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letters to the music of the Tejano families showcasing their strong, family ties.

“Both films are getting a brand new 4k restoration and we feel that our Lubbock audience will appreciate the beauty of these two documentaries,” McWilliams said.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia & Civil Rights Act

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

n July O 2, 1964, President Lyn-

don Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law.

This landmark law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations, in publicly owned or operated facilities, in employment and union membership and in the registration of voters.

History books usually reflect only the contributions of African American to this monumental effort, but Mexican Americans also played a significant role, specifically that of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

The victories of Mexican American civil rights activists came slowly but steadily, laying the foundations for the Chicano Movement of the 1960s. In 1960, undeterred by death

threats and agitator labels, Dr. Garcia entered the national political arena by cofounding the national VIVA KENNEDY clubs for the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy.

Acknowledging that the crucial Hispanic vote achieved by these clubs had turned the tide of the election, President Kennedy placated national Hispanic demands for greater participation by appointing Dr. Garcia ambassador to a West Indies treaty signing. Despite token appointments, the relationship between the Mexican-American people who campaigned for him remained unsatisfactory until JFK's death and Lyndon Johnson's rise to the White House in 1963.

With the 1964 Civil Rights act, Lyndon Johnson seemed to be more than anything, wanting to fulfill the legacy of President Kennedy. Johnson was keenly aware that he had not been elected in his own right. And Kennedy had submitted this legislation to congress in response to agitation by black Americans. So, that the major thrust of the legislation was to de-segregate the south, and to help African Americans in that regard.

At the same time, Johnson understood that the other part of the bill did address Mexican Americans.

The other part of the Civil Rights act was to establish the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to fight job discrimination. Johnson was virtually the only person in his own White House who equated civil rights beyond simply African Americans, and in particular including Mexican Americans. And certainly, Dr. Garcia was on the same wavelength. He understood immediately and he had been pushing for better federal policies to combat job discrimination.

Through the passage of the years, Dr. Hector Garcia remained vocal. "I do not choose to be a Mexican chicharron [fried pork rind] in the American melting pot," he says proudly, explaining that while all Americans get mixed into the same "pot" they need not lose their cultural identity.

In July 1996, Dr. Hector P. Garcia died in Corpus Christi, the city he had called home since 1946. While his personal story ended on that day in Texas, his legacy lives on today.

and old—witnessed another transformation for the Guetamalan-born star. Castro lead his very own Comedy Central series Alternatino with Arturo Castro where he plays more than 45 different characters in hilarious skits based on his experience as a Latino millennial living in the United States.

The network released the first episode early to show fans what they could expect from the comedy's freshman debut.

“It’s a fictionalized version of myself, his name is Arturo and he’s an actor," Castro told NY

Daily News. "And through him, we will explore some of the stereotypes that exist about Latinos.

Like: I don’t like spicy food and my salsa dancing is not that great.

What I’m trying to do is create this narrative during a time that so many people are discussing what it means to be an immigrant and to be a Latino today.

My only tool against negativity is empathy. I am using this show to normalize what it’s like to be like us.”

Watch the series on Comedy Central, Tuesday nights at 10:30 p.m.

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA CINCO DE MAYO PARADE VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia took time to pose after the 2019 Cinco de Mayo Parade. Special thanks to Platinum Sponsors Liggett Law Group, and Latino Lubbock Magazine. As well as Gold Sponsors Davis Smith and Matador Motors. And, Lamar Advertising, KCBD, Magic 106.5, The Beat, KLBK, and KAMC. The 8th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade of Lubbock will be held Saturday, May 2, 2020. The 2020 theme is: "!Flores y Colors! Flowers & Colors!" To learn more about Los Hermanos Familia visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org or call (806)792-1212.

Alternatino With Arturo Castro rturo A Cast ro entered liv-

ing rooms and earned a large fanbase for his portrayal of Jaime Castro on Broad City.

He also frightened and shocked that fanbase when he was on Narcos, playing ruthless drug boss David Rodriguez.

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l cuatro de julio era un día que celebrábamos con mas respeto. Hacían un paseo en el centro del pueblo. Después se celebraba el día en el colegio de South Plains. Las Guadalupanas y el Sagrado Corazón poníamos puestos de comida y bebidas. Otras organizaciones también tenían puestos. Toda la tarde había música de todas clases, ingles y español. Cuando se metía el sol, el colegio hacia el programa de “los cuetes” que duraba como una hora.

Toda la gente se ponía a platicar y visitar unas con otros – no había celulares ni tabletas para pasar el

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tiempo. Los automóviles estaban estacionados con las puertas destrancadas y nada se nos perdía.

Ahora no tenemos paseos y nadie pone puestos.

Todos los automóviles están con candado porque hay muchos robos y travesuras. No se permiten “cuetes” dentro del pueblo por el peligro de quemazones. Hay más violencia – quizás necesitamos celebrar mas seguido y tener mas confianza uno al otro.

May 23 May 30 June 6 June 1 June 20 June 27 July 11

Element Mike Pritchard Joe Trevino Band Giulia Millanta Eddie Beethoven Band

Nuclear Juarez Jenni Dale Lord

July 18 July 25 August August August August

Mariachi Los Galleros

Eddy Weir 1 Wendy Colonna 8 Darren Welch Group 15 Anthony Garcia 22 Patricia Vonne

5:30-7:30pm • Every Thursday • May 23-August 22 Meadows Courtyard • Buddy Holly Center

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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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

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re you able to be calm in A a storm? When a stressful situation blows into your life with

ALWAYS TASTES RIGHT WHEN SERVED BY A KNIGHT: The KOC of St. Patrick's Church served their delicious burgers. Proceeds benefit their church programs. THE BURGERS WERE DELICIOUS! Thanks guys!

thunder and pouring rain do you have peace? Are you at a place in life where it’s hard to find or even feel peace? I always say, “life isn’t always good…but God is”!

I believe that it is Gods heart to give you some peace even in the midst of the storm. Just as Jesus spoke to the storm in Mark 4:39, HE still speaks to the storms of our lives today.

"Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me." ~ John 14:1-6 A troubled heart pushes us up against a wall of fear and stress.

Notice the words Jesus spoke, “Let not you heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me”.

Do you believe that God is with you?

We believe that even in the midst of the storm - even in the valley of the shadow of death there can be a peace that passes all understanding - because we know that God is with us. The 23rd Psalm says that too doesn’t it, “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.” He is here. He is present. Believe in Him Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

Help Available for Summer Day Care

GOOD FOOD, GREAT SOULS: The Guadalupanas took one minute away from preparing plates for sale at their annual jamaica. As usual, the ladies sell out and make a difference helping the church. God bless you!

UNITED FOR ST. PHILLIPS: The Guadalupanas at St. Phillip's Church broke tradition and left the kitchen, joining the other groups outside at their puestos. Their contributions have helped to build and sustain the growing church. Thank you ladies!

KOC HONOR VETERANS AT GREAT AMERICAN COOK-OFF: The Brownfield Knights of Columbus #12292 were working hard selling raffle tickets and funds they raised from the cook off. Proceeds benefit the church and their programs.

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he Early Learning Centers T has scholarships available for School-Age children for

summer care. Early Learning Centers is a licensed childcare center that participates in the Texas Rising Star program, providing quality childcare at affordable prices for all families.

Scholarships are a part of the CH Foundation grant and can reduce the weekly cost by $20.

ELC provides a school-age curriculum, along with board games and activities supervised

by caregivers who regularly attend at least 30 hours of training annually, are all CPR/1st Aid certified and have cleared background checks. Because ELC is Texas Rising Star accredited, the teacher to child group sizes are lower than the state requires.

ELC provides breakfast, lunch, and snack at no additional cost to the parents. The centers are open M-F, 630am to 6pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call Mireille at 806-765-9981.

Ayuda disponible para la guardería de verano

os centros de aprendizaje L temprano tienen becas disponibles para niños de edad escolar para el cuidado de verano. Los centros de aprendizaje temprano es un centro de cuidado de niños con licencia que participa en el programa de estrellas de Texas Rising, proporcionando cuidado de calidad a precios asequibles para todas las familias. Las becas son parte de la Fundación Ch Foundation y pueden reducir el costo semanal por $ 20.

Elc proporciona un plan de estudios de edad escolar, junto con juegos de mesa y actividades supervisadas por cuidadores que

regularmente asisten al menos 30 horas de entrenamiento anualmente, son todos los RCP / 1 er auxilios certificados y han limpiado los controles de antecedentes.

Debido a que elc es texas rising star acreditado, el profesor a los tamaños del grupo infantil son más bajos de lo que requiere el estado. Elc proporciona desayuno, almuerzo y merienda sin costo adicional para los padres.

Los centros están abiertos m-F, de 630 am a 6 PM. Para más información o para programar una cita por favor llame a Mireille al 806-765-9981.

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Church Bulletins PATRIOTIC ROSARY & ADORATION - July 4th, 3-5 p.m., Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 County Road 7700, Wolfforth. Come join in praying for our country this holiday!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS: •July 15-17, 6-8 p.m., Saint John the Baptist, “Youth Faith Fest.” Free, food, music, faith, fun. Register in June and get a free t-shirt. Lauracatherine37@gmail.com Follow-up service project July 18.

•July 22-26, 6-9 p.m., Saint Margaret Mary Lamesa •July 22-26, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Lubbock, 4-12 years old, children with special needs “Cool Kingdom Party” JAMAICAS:

July 13- Saint Michael’s, Ralls, 4-11 p.m.

July 13 – Tahoka Saint Jude, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

July 14 – Plains Sacred Heart, 11 a.m-7 p.m.

July 14- Sacred Heart, Plainview, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

July 20- Plvw Our Lady of Guadalupe-4-9:30 p.m.

July 21, Plvw Our Lady of Guadalupe, 4-9:30 p.m.

July 21- Muleshoe Immaculate Conception, 12-7 p.m.

July 27 – Abernathy Saint Isidore, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.

July 28- Lubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe, 10-8 July 28 – Morton Saint Ann, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

July 28- Lubbock Our Lady of Grace July 28 – O’Donnell Saint Pius X, 12-9 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY MASS-6 p.m. (English), Adoration after Mass til midnightLubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe, 52nd &Avenue L. A KNIGHT FOR VOCATIONS Join the Knights of Columbus Councils & the Office for Vocations & Seminarian Education for A VOCATION FUNDRAISER DINNER AND RAFFLE September 20, 2019: 6 p.m. at the K of C Hall. Contact Sister Olivia at 806-792-3943 ext. 227 for more info.

COUNSELING: Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by Marriage & Family Life Office, in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic. For appointment, call Dr. Nicole Springer at 806-7423074.

FIRST SATURDAY ADORATION AND RECONCILIATION - 4-4:45 p.m., Saint John the Baptist, 98th & Indiana.

HORA SANTA – Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., (Spanish) Saint Elizabeth Chapel, 2305 Main, Lubbock.

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 PRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY & DIVINE MERCY meet every Wednesday evening 6-7 p.m. Holy Spirit Parish Chapel.

2019 Summer Camps & Activities for Kids Summer Camp Opportunities SUMMER FEEDING During the summer months, when school is out of session and school lunches are no longer available, the South Plains Food Bank steps in with programming to fill the summer meal gap that children face. With the help of partner organizations such as churches, schools, Boys and Girls Clubs and community centers hot meals are prepared at the South Plains Food Bank's Kitchen of Hope and delivered across West Texas. Contact the South Plains Food Bank at (806) 763-3003 for a complete list of locations and times.

POOLS NOW OPEN! City pools are open Tuesday-Sunday from 1-6 pm, $2/child, $3/ adult, Children under 2 are free.

Pool rentals are also available Thursday-Sunday, 7-9 pm. Prices vary based on the number of people. You can rent a pool online at playlubbock.com, in person at the Parks and Recreation Office, or by calling 767-2673. There is limited availability and spaces fill quickly, so book now! Swimming lessons are offered for $40 for 8 classes, ages 4-12, Register online. Clapp Pool, 46th & Ave U; Maxey Pool, 4007 30th; Montelongo Pool, 3200 Bates; Mae Simmons Pool, E. 24th & MLK Blvd.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: LIBRARIES ROCK! Free reading program with weekly events. Children grade 5 and under are eligible. Library Hours All Libraries Free through July 21 CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AT THE MAHON LIBRARY The Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, presents “Don’t Let the Pigeon Come to the Library” at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Join us for crafts and activities inspired by the books of Mo Willems. For more information, call 775-2838.

SLIME WORKSHOP, July 6, 10:30 am, $20, Ages 8+, Join the craze and learn to make different kinds of slime. Ingredients are skin safe. Pre-registration required by noon the Wednesday before, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

MOVIE AT THE MAHON LIBRARY Come to the Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 for a horror movie or a superhero movie (audience choice). Teens and adults welcome. For movie titles and other information, call 775-2835.

SIMMONS SHORT STORY BOOK CLUB, July 6, 11 am, Free, Ages 8-10, Come and hang out with others and enjoy a good book of the Month! Andrew Clements “The School Story”, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

CHILDREN’S MOVIE AT THE MAHON LIBRARY Come to the Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 for a movie.

Tickets are required for this program. Pick up tickets at the library on the day of the program. Tickets are free and are first come, first served. For movie title and other information, call 775-2838.

WIFFLEBALL, July 18, 5:45 pm, Free, Ages 7-12, Join us for simplified version of baseball played indoors, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

TEEN WALKING CLUB, July 27, 10 am, Free, Ages 8-12, Join us in simple 30-minute walks

to help get the heart rate up and lose weight. Water and snacks provided, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

TEEN SUMMER READING: A UNIVERSE OF STORIES Reading program from May 23 to July 29 with weekly events for teens going into grades 6 to 12. Library Hours All Libraries Free 5/23-7/29 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS SUMMER CAMP the Ted Phea Club (1801 e. 24th) and the Optimist Club (3001 Cornell) will be $50 for the entire summer. They will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Clubs will serve lunch and afternoon snack.

A swim day and field trip day will be available for a small charge for those that want to go. The John Wilson Club (3221 59th) and the J.T & Margaret Talkington Club (2603 Kewanee) will be $85 a week per child. They will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Clubs will serve breakfast, lunch and snack.

SCIENCE SPECTRUM SCIENCE CAMP the Science Spectrum offers a variety of science camps throughout the year. This summer there are camps for ages 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Pre-registration is required. Pricing is by age and membership ages 4-5 member $66, non-member $75; ages 6-8 member $120, non-member $135; ages 9-12 member $120, non-member $135.

HODGES HALF-TIME CAMP* Each week is a stand-alone minicamp. Campers will enjoy crafts, learning, music and adventures. Swimming each afternoon. Pre-registration required by the Thursday before the following week by noon. The Hodges Half-Time Camp begins at 10 AM, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hodges Community Center (4011 University), $40, May 28 – August 6.

MINECRAFTER is an innovative coding camp for grades 8-12. Minecrafter camp is designed to introduce middle and high school students to computer programming, computer coding and video game design. Campers experience university life, hands-on classes and recreational activities. Students are housed in Texas Tech residence halls, July 14-19. Visit https://www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/ideal/computer_gaming.php to register.

MOVIE IN THE PARK, At dusk (approx. 9 pm), Free, All ages, Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the park.

How to Train Your Dragon, 7/12, Rawlings Community Center (213 40th Street); Incredibles 2, 7/26, Safety City (44th & Avenue U); The Lego Movie 2, 8/6, Trejo Supercenter (3200 Amherst); Ralph Breaks the Internet, 8/9, Maxey Community Center (4020 30th Street).

AVIATION BOOT CAMP Team up with real marines and learn army drills, first aid, how to build a tent, and much more in this physically demanding camp. Ages 10-14 (4 hours, 5 classes) 8 AM - 12 PM M-F, Silent Wings Museum (6202 N. I-27) $75, from July 22-26.

11TH ANNUAL VAMOS A PESCAR, LET'S GO FISHING August 10th, 6 am -2 pm, Free, bring you lawn chairs, sunscreen and water bottles and join us at this annual family fishing event. Pre-register online at www.letsgofishinglubbock.com. Children up to 17 years-old must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Los Hermanos Familia. At Buddy Holly Lake on University Ave & Cesar E Chavez Dr. For information call 792-1212.

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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs Veteran & Military Connection

ST. JOSEPH'S KOC COUNCIL #8097: Council #8097 served juicy hamburgers to the long lines of jamaica attendees. The group has mastered this annual entree and take extra pride cooking them because all proceeds benefit the church. Thanks

Sgt. Roy Benavidez is

the star of a graphic novel

aster Sgt. Roy Benavidez M has long been a legend in the Special Forces community and

AMIGOS Y ANTOJITOS: The Reverend Manriquez poses with one of the groups serving fruit and mango on a stick.

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ST. JOSEPH'S ALTAR SOCIETY: This group was staying cool and having a great time. They served up yummy treats and refreshing soft drinks for their fundraiser.

They take pride in their care of the church cathedral.

now you can read about the Medal of Honor recipient's bravery in a new graphic novel published by the Association of the U.S. Army.

Benavidez is the subject of AUSA's second Medal of Honor graphic novel. The first was about Sgt. Alvin York and it came out last year.

His story is almost too incredible to believe. Wounded by a land mine in 1965 during his first tour in Vietnam, Benavidez was initially told he'd never walk again. But the tough soldier proved the doctors wrong, requalified for airborne and went on to join Special Forces.

On May 2, 1968 Benavidez hopped onto a helicopter to rescue a 12-man Special Forces team that was pinned down on the VietnamCambodia border. Before he even reached the stricken team, he was wounded in the right leg, face, and head.

He dragged half of the wounded team members onto a helicopter but he was wounded in the abdomen and back just as the helicopter crashed with all onboard.

Benavidez pulled the wounded troops out of the crashed helicopter; called in airstrikes to keep the oncoming enemy at bay; killed an

enemy soldier with his knife after being bayoneted him in each arm; and he personally rescued eight troops.

By the time he got back to base, he had lost so much blood from his bullet, shrapnel, and bayonet wounds that he could not move.

His comrades assumed he was dead and began zipping him up in a body bag. With his last ounce of strength, Benavidez spat to prove he was still alive.

"The amount of determination that this guy showed in his life was just really awe inspiring and it was a story to share with everyone," said Joseph Craig, of AUSA. Craig hired the creative team for the Benavidez graphic novel and made sure the script and artwork were historically accurate. Both Medal of Honor graphic novels are online and AUSA plans to issue a printed compendium after the fourth book.

What Craig found so inspiring about Benavidez's story is that his courage was extraordinary but not superhuman.

"He's not a superhero," Craig said.

"He's a human being. He showed determination and never quit. This is a guy who just never took no for an answer and just kept fighting in every moment."

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VLB TO HOST TEXAS VETERANS BENEFITS FAIR A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas Veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Lubbock VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area Veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state in 2019.

Veterans wishing to discuss pending claims with VA officials should bring pertinent case information, including claim numbers, if available. Veterans, military members and their families are encouraged to drop in to learn more about their benefits any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Additional information and updates can be found at TexasVeterans.com VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

MILITARY MASS HELD MONTHLY Saint John Neumann Church, 58022 22nd St., will hold a military Mass for loved ones, deceased or living, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The military Mass is held the last Saturday of each month.

PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598.

DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov

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Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos

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

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Family Pets/ Mascotas familiares

Summer Pet Care

ummer is a time for both you and your S pet to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, but along with the fun, the season also of-

fers up situations that can endanger your pet.

By taking precautions, you can decrease the chance that disaster will happen. The Human Society of the United States (HSUS) offers these tips for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe this summer.

In nice weather you may b e tempted to take your pet with you in the car while you travel or do errands.

But during warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120° in a matter of minutes, even if you’re parked in the shade. This can mean real trouble for your companion animals left in the car. Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. Pets who are left in hot cars even briefly can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage, and can even die.

Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware: Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. In addition, more than 700 plants can produce physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals.

With people and dogs spending more time outside, dog bites are likely to increase in the summer months. Spaying or neutering your

dog reduces the likelihood that he will bite and provides many other health benefits.

Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar and identification tag. If you are separated from your pet, an ID tag may very well be his or her ticket home.

Check with your veterinarian to see if your pets should be taking heartworm prevention medication. Heartworm disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, can be fatal in both dogs and cats.

Pets and pools can equal disaster. Prevent free access to pools and always supervise a pet in a pool.

Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets while they’re enjoying the great outdoors so they can stay cool.

Another summertime threat is fleas and ticks. Use only flea and tick treatments recommended by your veterinarian. Some over-the-counter flea and tick products can be toxic, even when used according to instructions.

Pets can get sunburned too, and your pet may require sunscreen on his or her nose and ear tips. Pets with light-colored noses or light-colored fur on their ears are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer.

Don’t take your pets to crowded summer events such as concerts or fairs. The loud noises and crowds, combined with the heat, can be stressful and dangerous for pets. For your pet’s well being, leave her at home. Be especially aware of these threats during holidays, such as the Fourth of July.

Cuidado de mascotas

quí hay algunas recomendaciones A para darle a su animal el cuidado que necesita y merece.

ALIMENTO: El alimento debe ser nutritivo, saludable y apto para el cuidado de los animales.

AGUA: Los animales necesitan constantemente agua limpia para beber.

Especialmente en W-est Texas, ya que tenemos un clima muy seco.

SOMBRA: Los animales necesitan sombra para protegerse durante la época de calor. Además de las leyes estatales que se refieren al maltrato de los animales, muchos condados y ciudades tienen leyes adicionales y mucho mas especificas, que se refieren a proporcionar un lugar con sombra para los animales.

Se debe proporcionar “sombra abierta” (un área sombreada con ventilación de aire libre). Una casa de perros no es lo mismo que “sombra abierta” ya que durante un día caluroso se puede transformar en un verdadero horno.

VACUNAS: Las leyes estatales requieren que su gato o perro reciba la vacuna contra la rabia, una vez al año.

Su animal debe recibir cuidado regular de un veterinario para prevenir o tratar enfermedades o lesiones. Siga las recomendaciones del veterinario en lo que se relacionada al cuidado preventivo, incluyendo las vacunas para prevenir enfermedades.

IDENTIFIACIÓN: Mantenga una identificación con su perro. Esta identificación deberá contener el nombre del animal, su teléfono y su dirección. Si su perro se pierde o lo recoge el control de animales, Ud. lo puede recuperar más rápidamente si la información se encuentra disponible. Para prevenir lesiones accidentales o muerte, su gato debe tener una identificación en un collar que se pueda abrir fácilmente.

Recuerde: los animales a nuestro cuidado, dependen de nosotros para sobrevivir y para su felicidad.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ St. Joseph Church Jamaica - Part I

The park was filled with families enjoying the jamaica Many wore hats and sunglasses and stayed in the Jamaicas offer a chance to bring families together. festivities. shade to enjoy the music.

Haircuts & Hope

Volunteers welcomed all who participated with a beau- Haircuts were offered to those in need. tiful smile and joyful spirit!

The Chavira family prepared ice cold watermelon that was served by three generations!

It was a beautiful day to get together and give HOPE! John Romo has been working with many barbers, hairdressers and volunteers for two years for Haircuts & Hope.

St. Francis Church Jamaica in Wolforth

The weather didn't stop folks from having a great time. The parishioners always welcome the community to Lemonade and fruit cups were among the many deli- Some of the members of the Knights of Columbus took their jamaica. cious antojitos time away from preparing burgers.

HAW Member Dinner

Elma Moreno poses with her daughter.

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Janie Ramirez, Giovanni Ramirez, and Carol Monte- Members take time to pose for Latino Lubbock Maga- The ladies enjoyed food and fellowship. longo attended and brought the newest member and zine. her brother.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Lubbock High Graduation - Part I

Martha, John, Teresa, and Bryana Flores supporting Thomas Champion was proudly surrounded by his The Martinez Family were very proud of their graduate! The best gift for Juan Carlos Vasquez, was posing with their Lubbock High Graduate, Gabby Flores. loved ones. his grandparents Amador Sr.& Angelita Vasquez.

Monterey Graduation - Part I

Isabel Marquez and Jacob Reyna

Jada Meza and Valerie Savedra

Val Gonzalez stood proudly with his family after the Emily Valdez and her parents after graduation. ceremony.

Coronado Graduation - Part I

Alexi Sharp and Jesse Slothower were ready to enjoy Damian Solis, Clay Green, Raul Rocha, and Kobe Gabrielle Rios and Marisol Cruz wish each other the Alisa Gonzales and Julian Hernandez took time for a the graduation ceremony.

Brantley said graduation day was awesome! best. picture.

Estacado Graduation - Part I

Dominick Subia and Kalen Gallardo ready to celebrate Anayeli Deleon congratulates Carlos Lopez! graduation day!

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It was a very special day for Octavia Jackson and her Chavela Montalvo's family were very proud of their family! graduate!

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ St. Patrick's Church Jamaica

Volunteers were all smiles as they kicked off the first Cursillistas from St. Patrick were ramped up and ready There were many games and activities for the entire The Belgara guys prepared fresh roasted corn that was jamaica of the season. to serve delicious food and drinks. family. a hit!

Raiders Rojos Hispanic Convocation - Part II

Isaac Gamez, Alexa Martinez, David Maldonado, Aaron Gonzalez, Allison Torres, Kimberly Morales, Linda Loredo, Antonio Top, Sarah Davis Donaciano Andrade Jacqulyne Ramero

Yessica Fernandez, Michael Ortiz, Martha Martinez

Raiders Rojos Hispanic Convocation - Part II

Paloma Palop, Jessiyln, Leonard Anguerro

Antonio Rivera, Odalis Cardovas, Madeline Villareal, Kristina Villareal, Marisa Casillon, Andrea Reid, Bailey Marissa Carrion, Rebecca Marty, Anelly Grivaldo, Alex Garcia Juan Isaac Gomez

Hispanic Convocation 2019 - Part II

Frank Garcia congratulates SHPE member Nadia Proud parents stood by their doctorate degreed son.

Martinez on her engineering degree.

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Kappa Delta Chi sisters took time to pose after the The Valenciano family took time to show their TTU convocation. spirit.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Cinco de Mayo Parade Presented by Los Hermanos Familia - Part II

Many families and friends came out to support the awesome There were groups represented from schools to busi- Ballet Folklorico Nuestra Herencia always participate in the Durham Transportation used the event to promote their annual Cinco de Mayo parade.

Cinco de Mayo parade by Los Hermanos Familia! nesses. need of bus drivers.

5th Annual Adelante Awards by Los Hermanos Familia - Part II

The Morenos supporting the Adelante Awards.

Deborah Comacho of Matador Motors with her guests. Dan DeLeon was nominated and proudly had family Beautiful friends enjoyed the evening at the 2019 Admembers supporting him. elante Awards a program of Los Hermanos Familia.

Resource Fair for Veterans

A Veteran and his family drove around in a vintage Veteran Sonya Gonzales and her family enjoyed see- Burgers and hotdogs were served to those who par- Veterans enjoyed the day overall, as well as the remilitary jeep. ing what was available for Veterans. ticipated. source fair.

AquĂ­ y Alla

Three officers Camacho, Adame, and Calvillo proudly Join Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update each Raffle tickets anyone? The KOC members can Our dear amiga looking as beautiful as ever. She took get competitive. Fortunately the proceeds benefits time to pose with her son at the St. Jo jamaica. serving their community! Thanks guys!

Thursday at 6 p.m. on KLBK's Trends & Friends. church programs.

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Memoriam/memorial Memorials & Memoriams

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

MARTIN B. HERNANDEZ, 94, passed away June 19, 2019 in Lubbock.

He was born January 31, 1925 in Austwell, Texas to Felipe and Faviana Hernandez.

He married Janie Rincon on February 19, 1969 in Lubbock.

She preceded him in death on July 28, 2013.

He joined the Army in 1943 and served honorably during World War II. He worked as a roofer with Texas Roofing and was a jack of all trade.

He enjoyed using his hands doing woodwork, building and mainly anything that would keep him working hard; yet being a hard worker and provider never took him away from what he enjoyed the most; spending time with his family.

He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law; Sylvia & Rick Garcia, Esmie & Roy Olivarez, Beatrice & Ray Orosco; two stepdaughters, Andrea Arredondo, Julia Diaz; a brother, Manuel Hernandez; eighteen grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Janie Rincon Hernandez (July 28, 2013) a son Richard Pineda (January 9, 2016); two grandsons, Roy Pineda, Juan Carlos Diaz.

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

G U A D A LUPE “LUPE” RAMIREZ, 74, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2019 in Lubbock. Ramirez was born March 17, 1945 in Robstown, Texas, to the late Felipe and Maria Luna. She married Nicolas Ramirez on February 12, 1967 in Lubbock, Texas. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2005.

She was a lifelong resident of Lubbock and a homemaker. She was a devout Catholic who enjoyed many interests and hobbies.

Her greatest enjoyment in life however, was spending time with her family.

She is survived by three sons, Daniel Ramirez of Amarillo, Nick Ramirez and Pedro Ramirez both of Lubbock; two daughters, Gloria Ramirez and Sylvia Ramirez both of Lubbock; one sister, Gloria Vasquez of Greeley Colorado; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.

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

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M A R G A R E T YBARRA "MARGIE" LOPEZ, 79, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2019. She was born June 10, 1940 to Eutimio Gonzales Ybarra and Delores Corey Ybarra, in Thorndale, TX. She eventually moved to Lubbock, where she married the love of her life, Pete Lopez. They were married on November 29, 1971. Margie was a member of Templo Cristiano Assembly of God for many years. She was a great woman of faith, and she instilled in us the faith and love that she had for God. She worked in a cleaners, and was a seamstress for many, many years. Margie is survived by her two daughters; Norma Jean Ybarra and Denise Arriaga-Lopez, both of Lubbock, her brother; Tim Ybarra and wife Dora, , and her sister, Susie Garza and husband, Ramiro, all of Lubbock, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grand babies, and another expected in January, 6 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, her parents, her son Ricky, and her granddaughter, Stephanie.

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

FIDEL GARCIA was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior June 3, 2019.

He was born June 13, 1968 to the late Francisca and Maurillio Garcia Sr. Fidel was a hard worker and proud owner of Garcia Concrete.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 17 years Vanessa Garcia, children; Evangelina Knighten, Leandra LaBadie and husband Brett, and Fidel Zeke Garcia Jr., siblings; Diana Garcia and husband Juan, Juanita Flores and husband Ray, Joe Garcia and wife Gracie, Maurilio Garcia Jr. and wife Lydia, Anastacia Garcia and husband Isaac, and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jesus Garcia.

CONSUELO “CONNIE” RAMIREZ was called Home to be with Our Lord and Savior June 5, 1950. She was born October 31, 2019 in Hillsboro, TX to the late Maria Hernandez Ortiz and Alberto Lara Ortiz. Those left to cherish her loving memory are her husband Raul Hernandez Ramirez, children Melissa Ortiz Gonzalez and Ashley Everett Ramirez, grandchildren; Isabella Denay Gonzalez, Andres Gonzalez, Angela Irene-Margarita Martinez, Dylan Tyler Ramirez, and Easton Cross Boyd Ramirez, great granddaughter Briella Jayde Gonzalez, siblings; Margarita Castro and husband Santiago, Jose Angel Ortiz and wife Maria, and Benito Ortiz and wife Sylvia. She was preceded in death by a brother Emilio Ortiz.

To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

HERIBERTO LOPEZ MARTINEZ, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2019 at the age of 86. He was born on December 18, 1932 in in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico to Lorenzo Martinez and Amalia Lopez. He was married to Beatrice Riojas for 65 years and they owned and operated the Sweet Shop Bakery in Levelland, TX for 33 years. He was known by family and friends as Abuelo.

Heriberto was preceded in death by a son, Lorenzo Martinez; and a daughter, Sylvia Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; daughters, Hortencia Gonzales, Guadalupe Rodriguez and husband Ramon; sons, Heriberto Martinez, Jr. and wife Melanie, Moises Martinez, Carlos Martinez and wife Nancy, Mario Martinez and wife Alice, and Lorenzo Martinez and wife Christina; 10 grandchildren; and 25 greatgrandchildren.

LISAMARIE NICHOLE ALVARADO, 24, passed away June 12, 2019 in Tahoka. She was born October 12, 1994 in Tahoka to Jerry Don and Jesusa “Susie” Alvarado. She was a 2013 graduate of Tahoka High School and worked as a waitress for Georges Restaurant for a number of years. She loved to eat, sleep, swimming, loved to work and was always smiling. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family who loved her dearly and will miss her eternally.

She is survived by her daughter Zailyn Alvarado, her father Jerry Alvarado and Lisa Narvaiz of Lubbock, her mother Susie Alvarado of Tahoka; four sisters, Jessica Liendo, Erica Garcia both of Tahoka, Amber Alvarado and Amanda Paredez both of Lubbock; host of cousins, uncles and aunts. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Nieves Sr. and Juanita Benavides, her paternal grandparents Jesse Sr. and Gertrude Alvarado.

JUAN AGUILERA MARTINEZ 61 of Lubbock passed away June 22, 2019 in Lubbock. He was born November 21, 1957 in Slaton Texas to the late Senovio Martinez & Olga Martinez.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Olga Ayala of Gilroy, CA. Three sons, Juan Martinez Jr., Nicholas Martinez, and Juan Demacio Martinez all of Lubbock. two daughters, Diane Marie Martinez (RigoBerto Muniz) and Patricia Martinez of Lubbock. Two brothers; Rodolfo Martinez of Lubbock and Senovio Martinez Jr. of San Antonio. Five sisters, Lydia Martinez, Rafaela Martinez, Rosa Maria Martinez, Maria Martinez, and Angelita Martinez all of California. 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a brother Jesus Martinez ( January 2019) of Lubbock.

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

RAYMOND I. BORDAYO JR., 54, passed away June 22, 2019 in Lubbock.

He was born January 10, 1965 in Brownfield, Texas to the late Raymond Sr.(2006) and Anastacia Bordayo. He married Elena Echavarria on September 16, 1980 in Lamesa.

He was in the agriculture business as a farmer most of his life. Raymond was a Catholic.

He is survived by his wife; Elena Bordayo, his mother; Anastacia (Pablo) Saenz; four sons; Raymond III of Plainview, Jason Bordayo of Slaton, Jacob (Erica) Bordayo of McPherson, Kansas, Michael (Christina) Bordayo of New Deal ; one daughter; Cindy Bordayo of Lubbock; three brothers, Jesse Bordayo and Manuel Bordayo both of Odessa, Ricky Bordayo of Lubbock; three sisters; Irene Bordayo of Arizona, Mary Bordayo of Odessa, Linda Bordayo of Lubbock; 13 grandchildren.

July Prayer

Almighty God, thank you for being with us always, especially in those moments when life is most confusing and our fears most troubling. Please give us faith to not only ask you honest questions, but to also trust you even when things don't look like they are all that good for those who believe in you. Please help my faith hold firm as I wait for your mighty vindication of your people. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

"Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." ~ Psalm 73:23-26

In Memorial Simon Cardenas

July 30, 1947 to June 13, 2014 Missing you Always You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone A part of us went with you The day God took you home.

Always, Your wife Ofelia, and children - Eric & Yvette

Diana Castro

Jan. 27, 1955 to July 22, 2011

Pensando en ti. On our minds, in our hearts.

We miss you often. Your joyous laugh, and your fearless way, makes us miss you everyday.

Love & hugs, Your familia

Juliana "Julie" Garcia 12/8/34-7/19/14

Mom,

The skies look beautiful every day because Heaven cannot contain the beauty that you radiate. I miss you mom. I ask always that God comfort my sisters and brothers, as He has comforted me.

Love Always, Frank Garcia - Your Son

Danny Todd Fernandez Feb. 18, 1947 to July 7, 2011

...My heart swells, a tear rolls down my cheek reminding me of your laugh, your voice, your embrace.

Love Always, Your Wife Susie Your Family & Friends

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