Latino Lubbock Magazine - September Vol. 13, Issue 9 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Volume 13, Issue 9, September/septiembre 2019

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“We are a young community with 28 million eligible members ready to vote. We cherish America's democracy and will continue to fight for the right to vote." ~ said Special Advisor to the LULAC National President on Civic Engagement & Elections - Joe Henry, who said they are working to mobilize Latinos of all ages to vote.

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Cover design by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover reflects unity as we embark on Hispanic Heritage Month. Our colorful culture is just the surface layer of who Latinos are as a people. We are a community of 57 million strong. More so, collectively, we are stronger - especially during elections and when facing issues. That's why every voice matters, and every vote matters. We must band together to achieve our dreams and our future. With that, let the celebration begin! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!

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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.

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.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

September/septiembre Jose Mora Bradon Soto Margaret Vidales Mary Cardenas Fabian Contreras Norma Cavazos Tagle Allen Awall Wallace Mary Palacio Ernest Macias, Jr. Patty Hartin Teresa Pena Juanita Benita Herrera Rosa Cox Lucinda Olivarez Patty Hartin Ethan Elizondo Abby Garcia Mario Olivarez Felipe Ramirez Raul Martinez Angelica Madrid Tijerina Jennifer Pauda Heather Garcia Avian Marae Sulaica Zephaniah Deleon Minerva Hernandez Avian Sulaica Santana Montemayor Sinforoso Guevara Sánchez Melynda Roxanne Trevino Mary Quirino Jasmine Hernandez Joe Armenta Jacob Guzman Demetrio V. Pena Sonia Hernandez Nicolasa Martinez Adam Guzman Elijah Guzman Breana Danielle Flores Rosa Hinojosa David Rivera, Jr. Cierra Galindo Eva Santiago Isaiah Saldivar Anthony Mejorado Raul Quevedo Sr. Armandina V. Guzman Leonel Camacho Freddy Martinez Sandra Saiz Isabell Gonzales Gloria Torrez Sidney Tan Bernice Lucero Zepherias Santiago Jonathan Ray Sedillo Laura Bojorquez Malaki Rey Jimenez Jazlyn Rivera Caballero Ricardo Santiago Jr. Jerris Ridge Jose Salinas III Andrew M. Soto Jr. Butch Wade Stevie Ortiz Juanita Reyna Raquel Quevedo Sapphire Salas Mark Garcia Ava Garcia Soila Olivarez Sara Armenta Louisa Pena Teresa D Martinez Sam Montez Rita Moralez Rejino Madrid Sr

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Israel Beltran Meme Pauda Estevan Salinas Juanita Sanchez Loretta DeLeon Henry Ramirez Delores DeLeon Juan Prado Sr. Susie Ann Valerio Leandra Sarah Armenta Natalia Enes Salinas Roman Rivera Sandy Reyna Josie Salinas Elizabeth Bengoa Idalis Garcia Jasiah Garcia Wendi Solis Sylvia Leos Norma Ramos Jessie Salinas, Jr. Estevan Salinas Jr Christina Alaquinez Alonzo Mendoza, Jr. Riley Siders Rosa Trevino Denise Saenz Boni Vasquez Monica Montelongo Aryana Torres Frank Garcia Pema Anaya Andy Garcia Jericho Julian Peña Darrian Leigh Deanda Jessica Caballero Kathy Aguirre Ernest Hernandez Lori V. Torres Kyra Garcia Kristal Santiao Nirel Bustillos Anthony Albus Anabella Castillo Sabrina Salinas Karol Albus Ryan Ramirez Lydia Guerra Mary Ester Valdarez Rebecca De Los Santos Sonia Garcia Dorothy Mercado

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Word from the Publisher Political Opportunity/Business Health/Salud Education/Youth Hispanic Heritage Month Kid's Faith & Religion Fotos y requerdos Memorials

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Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

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

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¡Celebrate, celebra!

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Blessings on your birthday! September 24th! We love you!

Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

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Hispanic Heritage Month Here we are, once again....

n 1988, Congress authorized September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Annually, I stress this same message to you, and pray that things continue to improve for our Latino community. And once again, here we are. As we embark upon this national observance, what we continue to witness on the treatment of Hispanics seems unreal and continues to regress. It is a true disappointment and not where we ever imagined. The tragedy in El Paso dumbfounded many. As the Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine (LLM), it is my personal mission to deliver to my readers a publication that is objective and informative with a level of passion and soul equal to the Latino spirit. Yet, witnessing that Hispanics were targeted, as well as the ever-increasing hate crimes against Mexicans, and by extension Hispanics is troubling. I use Latino Lubbock Magazine as a tool for dialogue not just for Hispanics, but the community at large. We share content in a respectful and unifying manner to foster relations in our community for all Latinos, allies, supporters, activists, concerned citizens, and the public to analyze, review, understand and present solutions related to Latinos and those of our community. I'm emotionally connected to Latinos por que soy Latina! I do my best to be objective. Sadly, however, the past few months have been trying for many Hispanics Americans as we've witnessed blatant racism. Like many, we have been

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conflicted and what we know as Americans and have been pushed beyond understanding. Many who have become victims of this hate and regression believe that the diversity of our country is a backbone for our strength. We must take a stand when it comes to racism, discrimination, corruption, public lies, dictatorship, and human rights. Standing up for our community is not a partisan activity. Advocating for better health care, better education, better housing, and civil rights is not a partisan activity. Defending the powerless against the powerful is not so much a statement of our politics as it is a statement of our humanity. It is also, at its core, our job or charge as Americans. This is an existential moment. If we do not act to end the assault, if our community does not rise to challenge it, if we do not inspire our allies to join us and galvanize the public to act, this affects the very core of who we are as a nation and what we stand for. Coretta Scott King once said, “Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it in every generation.” Whether by consequence or intent, Trump’s path to the White House has been paved by painting our community as outsiders and laying the nation’s problems at our feet. We are the scapegoat, the straw man, the stalking horse for a president whose single most enduring campaign symbol was a wall between the United States and Mexico. Social media platforms have allowed us to communicate with each other and connect in ways that were never thought possible. But, the same platforms that give us so much freedom has also offered the kind of anonymity that some, like the president, to use to bully those with whom he disagrees. I pose these questions to each of you reading. Latinos/Hispanics are you where you want to be? Do you feel valued? Do you feel validated? Do you feel hopeful? Do you feel equal? Do you feel it is even necessary to question the poor treatment of Hispanics? Do

you care about the future of your children or future generations of Latinos? Annually, I share this message with you...and will continue because it is important for us to be reminded of the legacy left by those who struggled, and yet, persevered. Despite our diversity, Latinos have a shared public policy agenda. Like all Americans, we desire a government that stays off our backs but stands by our side. Hispanics believe in a fair government that guarantees equal opportunity for all by reducing discrimination in employment, housing, health care, and education by ending racial profiling -- by making sure working families, and not just the wealthy, get a tax cut. Latinos want a humane government that maintains our traditions as a nation of immigrants by acting to not stand on the side and watch the dehumanization of immigrant children. Hispanics need a compassionate government that helps people in difficult circumstances get back on their feet by providing job training to those who need it, by working toward a health care system that works for everybody, and by increasing support for homeownership programs, and other asset-building strategies. Latinos support a smart government that invests wisely in its young people today to ensure our country's economic prosperity tomorrow by making preschool universal so all kids start school ready to learn ... so all students, rich or poor, get the same opportunities, by supporting community-based education programs, to prevent dropouts and help those who do fall through the cracks. In political polls taken after the last national election, it showed that nearly two-thirds of Hispanics did not believe that the candidates were addressing the issues that concerned them most. Will the next election do the same? Raul Yzaguirre, the past CEO of NCLR, now Unidos US, forewarned, "we will not be inspired by message alone. A few phrases in Spanish won't work anymore. Promises can be broken in Spanish as well as in English. Like oth-

er Americans, Latinos will vote on issues, for candidates who deliver. And, like other Americans, we will hold elected officials and all political parties accountable for actions, not just words," he expressed confidently that Hispanic Americans believe and will continue to strive for the American dream. Yzaguirre's words were a call to action, and they are just as relevant today as we continue to fight to make the promises of democracy real for all Americans. It is why generation after generation, our forefathers have worked so tenaciously to make sure all of us have a voice and that all of us exercise our right to vote. While some recognize that we continue to become this nation’s largest and fastest-growing ethnic group, we continue to be big business, potential voters, and vital to leadership and decision-making roles... and yet, our contributions are often disregarded because they have not yet felt our power or consider our contributions. Political season or not, we must not allow ourselves to ever become a political piñata, hitting us with what they think they want us to hear, but often they end up insulting our intelligence and never genuinely listening or validating who we are and our needs. Needs that include equity in purchasing homes, health care, good schools, safety, and jobs. We must claim and become owners of our future because many still see Hispanics only as supplicants and not as decision-makers, as consumers and not as producers, as law breakers and not as law enforcers, and as tax expenditures and not as tax contributors. And while stereotypes about the Hispanic community abound, invisibility is even more pervasive. The fact is that Hispanics are not only about demanding our rights but also about fully preparing to shoulder responsibility. Latinos want to build a nation where people are judged by their actions and not by their accents. The growth is there.... and yet, generation after generation, our growth, and our contributions, remain disregarded because our share of voters doesn't quite match our share in the general popula-

tion. Will you stand up, or sit on the sidelines? Or will you disregard who you are and allow the abuse to our community to fit in and be accepted? There has never been a more critical time for the Latino community to be politically engaged, and our votes could not be more decisive. A critical part of our civic engagement work is to ensure that citizens know their rights and get involved in the political process at all levels—local, regional, state, and national. And when faced with an injustice, we must stand up to it. We must double down. We must go back to our communities, back to the town halls and back to the polls when elections come. We cannot sit on the side. And as we move forward, we must not count on others to be our champions. We need to be our own champions. We are a community of 50 million people. This is our time! Still - in observance of this month dedicated to us, Latinos should be admired for believing in the sanctity of the heritage of language and culture and how we treasure these gifts, and for our continuous, and often overlooked contributions to society. Above all, Hispanics must be viewed not as the problem but as part of the solution. And, with God's favor, as the best days of this community are to come, and as Hispanics ascend, I commit there will be a direct link between these realities. ¡Ánimo! CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA is the publisher/owner of Latino Lubbock Magazine. She created the publication to provide a Latino perspective and to assure coverage of Hispanic-led events. Today, Latino Lubbock Magazine is a centralized source of information with 100,000 readers monthly. She can be reached at (806)792-1212, or by email at news@latinolubbock.net

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies CITY, LIBRARIES, LUBBOCK COUNTY CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY All locations will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3. (For more details see LLM FB page) G R A N D PA R E NT S DAY CELEBRATION, September 7, 10 am, $20 per couple/$10 each additional person, All Ages, start a new tradition to celebrate Grandparents Day and family! Create crafts and family tree art, followed by a light brunch, Preregistration required by noon on 9/5, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University. GIRL SCOUTS DESSERTS FIRST EVENT Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GS-TOP) invites community members to come enjoy an adult evening of Girl Scout cookie creations prepared by Lubbock’s finest chefs—paired with a selection of wine from McPherson Cellars and served with hors d’oeuvres, plus local live music by Hayley Burton Music, and a silent auction. The event will be held on September 10 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Texas Tech Club-WESTSIDE in Lubbock. Tickets are $50 each and are available online at http://bit.ly/desserts19. 49TH ANNUAL FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center (GAC) currently has booth and tent space available for talented artists and craftspeople to participate in the 49th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, an event to be held Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. DIEZ Y SEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE CELEBRATION, September 16, 1-3 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Play loteria, listen and dance to Mexican music. Refreshments served, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street. SOUTH PLAINS FAIR RELICS & ANTIQUES is seeking entries for the 2019 Fair. To enter your treasures, bring them to the Women's Building on Tuesday, Sept. 17th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or on Wednesday, Sept. 18th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON. For more information, call Quata (806) 632-6422 or Dorene (806) 832-4621. THE AMAZING RACE AROUND MAXEY, September 21, 10 am, $5 per team, All Ages, Compete as a team of 2 to complete tasks in physical and mental obstacle stations throughout Maxey Park. Best time will receive a prize! Pre-registration required by 9/19 by noon, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street. ARMCHAIR TRAVEL, September 27, 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Armchair travel takes people to faraway places without leaving town. Enjoy a virtual visit to Thailand, Lubbock Adult Activity Center. 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.

Safeguarding Our Schools

he Lubbock Independent School District has many responsibilities to fulfill to you and your student. We strive to provide rigorous academics, technical and career readiness, superior fine arts and strong athletics programming to a diverse student body. The mission is summed up succinctly - nurture, develop and inspire every child, every day. But that’s not enough. It is just as important to deliver these educational services in a secure and safe environment. You expect and demand that schools be a safe place. But countless attacks against students and educators Columbine, Sandy Hook, Santa Fe - have shaken your confidence. So the Lubbock ISD, with voter approval, has developed a massive project focusing on threat assessment and making our schools as impregnable as possible. The 2018 bond features more than $45 million expressly earmarked for school building security. Protocols are in place that won’t turn your child’s school into a fortress, but will afford several layers of safety. The Standard Response Protocol

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We know our readers have a lot to say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, o r email them to news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, address, and contact phone number. Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned letters will not be published. Letters are limited to 100 words, depending on space availability, some longer will be included. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock Magazine. QUEREMOS A EL PASO No es bueno jusgar. Estamos triste por lo que paso. Nosotros los Mexicanos no somos enemigos de nadie. Queremos a la gente de El Paso, TX. Son nuestros hermanos. Que dios los ayude. (It is not good to judge. We are sad about what happened. We Mexicans are not enemies of anyone. We love the people of El Paso, TX. They are our brothers. God help them.) Ben Rodriguez

for identification and se(SRP), now in its third curity checks. year of deployment, All visitors must regisspecifically address acter through our upgraded tions to be taken in case LobbyGuard system. of an active threat or The kiosks are in every emergency. Every child office and perform a and educator are drilled quick background check on the meaning and acbefore printing a pass tions to take if a lockout, that features a photo of lock down, evacuate, the visitor and pertinent shelter and hold protocol info that keeps track of is enacted. You’ll find who is visiting the camthe SRP on the district’s pus. High school stuwebsite: lubbockisd.org Stacy Carter dents can use the system under the safety tab. to check in. This upgradSafeguarding a school requires secure entry ways. We ed system is connected to campus, have replaced non-functioning district and national databases that doors and hardware and updated clear or deny visitor access. Bond money will also upgrade classroom door hardware so access is hardened from the outside. all public address systems in the All doors are locked during school schools. These state-of-the-art hours and visitors are scrutinized digital PA’s will provide two-way via security cameras before al- intercoms between classrooms and lowed access to the building. office, panic buttons, and messagWe’ll be adding more security and ing that will enhance our SRPs. In surveillance cameras and systems most cases, our current PA systems as construction begins at schools are technology from the 1960s. Our crisis communications prothat don’t have secure vestibules. These vestibules serve as a gate- tocols have also been upgraded. way to the building that funnels We have unveiled the STOPit visitors through the school office and Navigate Prepared programs.

STOPit gives our students and parents a means to anonymously communicate with educators in real time. They can report incidents through a mobile or web app. Navigate Prepared specializes in emergency preparedness. It is designed to help staff respond safely and effectively during drills and emergencies. We promise that we will keep you apprised of responses taken for safety sake in a transparent and timely fashion. Depending on the nature of the response, we will contact you by text, email, and in some cases, phone messaging. It is important that you keep your contact information current and accessible through the parent notification system. The safest place for your child during an emergency is in his or her school. You can trust us to safeguard and protect them by every means possible. Stacy Carter is the new director of school safety and security for Lubbock ISD. (Para leer en español ir a www.latinolubbock.net/news-1)

Carta Abierta CONSUMER BOYCOTT We talk about guns/assault weapons in the hands of reflag mentally unstable individuals which has been deadly in the last few years but how about a country in the hands of a mentally unstable President with the capabilities of mass destruction? It is time we ensure he does not act on impulse and compromise all of us. I hope you all have established safeguards to ensure rash irrational decisions are not acted upon. Trump's rhetoric is flaming the separatist sentiment and those unstable are taking it as the Go Ahead Nod. We believe that Citizens United is part to be blamed for bringing Trump into power and providing him a choir of politicians willing to sign his tune. The Castro brothers (Julian/Joaquin) list of major contributors in the Texas area is a way of informing the average citizen/voter/ consumer as to who these donors are and the potential that any of their purchases of good and services from these people may be providing dollars to further oppress al of us. A publicly available list state by state of major donors to the Trump/GOP campaign will help educate voters at the ballot box. The Consumer Boycott option is quicker than the legislative /judicial overturn of Citizens United. It shows up in 30 to 180 days required stockholder reports cycle and will inform investors of financial losses. Time to fight Trump/Politicians and his supporters quickly where it hurts, the pocketbook! Thanks, George Garcia

DON'T BE SILENCED When will we unite to find terrorism against the Mexican Brown People? What happened to “Brown Pride”? When will we gather to protest against the Republicans who voices are silent?! Ted Cruz and no fight against Republicans is a black eye on who we are and our ancestors who fought to be here!! I can’t believe we have not called for a day of March and protested in anyway for our people, neighbors and this city as we all know who are filled with, these types of people, who whisper “Go back where you came from” Garcia’s have always fought for our rights from the beginning with Cesar Chavez to Bobby Kennedy and our silence is deafening in LBK Texas! Roberto GOD BLESS EL PASO What is happening to our world? No matter what your politics are, we must pray for our world and for our country. We must pray for peace. Pray for the victims in El Paso. May God help us all to understand, and may He bless the leadership of our nation. RJ Trujillo CHILDREN SHOULDN'T BE CAGED The August cover was very symbolic and so pretty. I stand with migrant children and believe they should never be caged! Why can't we strive to the values of our country. Praying for peace, and for the children. Mary Martinez

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AVISO DE LA SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR PARA EL PERMISO DEL SISTEMA DE ELIMINACION DE DESCARGAS DE CONTAMINANTES DE TEXAS (TPDES) PARA AGUAS RESIDUALES MUNICIPALES RENOVACIÓN PERMISO NO. WQ0010353011 SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR. Cuidad de Lubbock, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ) una renovación para autorizar el Permiso No. WQ0010353011 (EPA I.D. No. TX 0135054) del Sistema de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes de Texas (TPDES) para autorizar la descarga de aguas residuales tratadas en un volumen que no sobrepasa un flujo promedio diario de 3,000,000 galones por día. La planta está ubicada 4107 North County Road 1900 entre los limites del cuidad de Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas. La ruta de descarga es del sitio de la planta a el North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, entre los limites del cuidad de Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas. El efluente tratado es descargado al Coquistador Lake; y desde allí al Llano Estacado Lake; de allí a Yellow House Draw, de allí a Comancheria Lake; de allí a Yellow House Draw; de allí a North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River; de allí a Mackenzie Park Lake, y desde allí hacia a North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River; de allí a Dunbar Historical Lake; desde allí hacia North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, y desde allí a Buffalo Springs Lake; desde allí a Lake Ransom Canyon; desde allí a North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, y desde allí a Double Mountain Fork Brazos River en el Segmento No. 1241 de la Cuenca del Rio Brazos. Los usos no clasificados de las aguas receptoras son elevados usos de la vida acuática para Conquistador Lake, Llano Estacado Lake, Yellow House Draw, y Comancheria Lake. Los usos designados para el Segmento No. 1241 son elevados y la vida acuática uso en contacto con la recreación La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el 4 de Septiembre 2018. El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha completado la revisión técnica de la solicitud y ha preparado un borrador del permiso. El borrador del permiso, si es aprobado, establecería las condiciones bajo las cuales la instalación debe operar. El Director Ejecutivo ha tomado una decisión preliminar que si este permiso es emitido, cumple con todos los requisitos normativos y legales. La solicitud del permiso, la decisión preliminar del Director Ejecutivo y el borrador del permiso están disponibles para leer y copiar en la Biblioteca Mahon, 1306 9th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79403. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=33.638611&lng=- 101.926944&zoom=13&type=r COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ realiza una reunión Page

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pública si el Director Ejecutivo determina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo pide. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos. A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, la respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviados por correo a todos los que presentaron un comentario público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad/ actividad con respecto a la instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios; y la declaración "[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado". Si presenta la petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; identificar el nombre y la dirección de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la información indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; explicar cómo y porqué el miembro sería afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo. Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier petición para reconsideración o para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad del agua que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios. Si ciertos criterios se cumplen, la TCEQ puede actuar sobre una solicitud para renovar un permiso para descargar aguas residuales sin proveer una oportunidad de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. ACCIÓN DEL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO. El Director Ejecutivo puede emitir una aprobación final de la solicitud a menos que exista un pedido antes del plazo de vencimiento de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o se ha presentado un pedido de reconsideración. Si un pedido ha llegado antes del plazo de vencimiento de la audiencia o el pedido de reconsideración ha sido presentado, el Director Ejecutivo no emitirá una aprobación final sobre el permiso y enviará la solicitud y el pedido a los Comisionados de la TECQ para consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión. LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Ademas, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una or mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos de el solicitante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado especifico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envia por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ. Todos los comentarios escritos del público y los pedidos una reunión deben ser presentados durante los 30 días después de la publicación del aviso a la Oficina del Secretario Principal, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or por el internet a www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información personal que usted proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física pasarán a formar parte del registro público de la Agencia. CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA TCEQ. Si necesita más información en Español sobre esta solicitud para un permiso o el proceso del permiso, por favor llame a El Programa de Educación Pública de la TCEQ, sin cobro, al 1-800-687-4040. La información general sobre la TCEQ puede ser encontrada en nuestro sitio de la red: www.tceq.texas.gov. También se puede obtener información adicional del Cuidad de Lubbock a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando a Craig Henderson al (806) 775-3223. Copyright 2019 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

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giate shop, which will be fully stocked with licensed Texas Tech apparel and accessories, and a True Texas BBQ, H-EB’s lauded barbecue restaurant. Construction is set to begin early next year. Earlier today, H-E-B announced the news at an event in Lubbock, which was attended by local elected officials and several other community stakeholders. H-E-B also made a donation of two truckloads of food to the South Plains Food Bank as well as four additional $25,000 gifts to local nonprofit organizations.

awmakers from El Paso are playing L a big role on the Governor’s Texas Safety Commission. Their perspective

is shaping the discussion. “I think it’s important how we talk about immigrants, about how leaders of our country and our state talk about individuals that are in our communities,” said State Rep. César Blanco (D-El Paso). He raised concerns about the threat of hate groups spreading their message online. “This horrible tragedy was caused by a white supremacist who killed 22 people in our community,” Blanco said. “I think we need to begin to heal not only in the state of Texas, but also in our community.” Healing comes after Texas Republicans who control the state found themselves fielding the calls for action that spiked after increasingly frequent mass shootings. But given the racist motive behind the El

Paso massacre, they have also been pressured to find the words to talk about racism, bigotry and white supremacy in ways most of them haven’t in recent history. The early responses to the El Paso shooting by statewide elected officials like Land Commissioner George P. Bush and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who are both Hispanic, marked a change in tone with each official speaking plainly in linking the attack to “white terrorism” and white supremacy. But when several days went by after the shooting without a similar, loud condemnation from Gov. Greg

Abbott, the silence filled some Latinos with dread about what would — or wouldn’t — come next. U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, and other elected officials who represent the area were calling on state leaders to denounce the white supremacy that drove the gunman from the Dallas area to an El Paso Walmart where he opened fired and ultimately murdered 22 people — most of them Latinos. If they didn’t, Escobar warned, they’d be giving it cover.

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host relies on RSVPs to know A how much food to prepare for the party. The U.S. Census is similar — it

relies on resident head counts to inform everything from the state’s public health budget to education. That’s why when a large portion of people go uncounted, there’s less at the table for everyone. Fewer heads means fewer federal dollars administered to states. But motivated by anti-Hispanic immigration policies like the public charge rule, experts expect an undercount in the 2020 census of the largest non-white group in the country. “There’s a lot of fear in Hispanic communities and undercounting has real implications, not just for them, but for all children,” said Dana Thomson, a research scientist with Child Trends. She’s also one of the authors of a recent report that revealed under current federal funding formulas, 37 states, including Florida, will forfeit federal funds for approximately 300 programs serving families and children, including children’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Although the 2020 census won’t include the citizenship status question, she said “the damage has already

been done,” largely due to efforts to link citizenship status to census respondents and the increasing mixedstatus Hispanic families to feel the need to become invisible. “Ninety-four percent of children in mixed-status Hispanic families are U.S. citizens, but even if that’s the case, they may still be reticent to participate because of other members of the household,” Thomson said. Medicaid for children stands to lose the most federal funding, with estimated losses of almost $1 billion annually, nationwide. States that haven’t expanded Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act, including Florida, are among those that will experience the greatest projected slashes in funding.

And because the census is decennial, the losses and their effects would persist for 10 years. Due to a large Hispanic population, Florida stands to lose the most after Texas, estimated around $131 million annually lost in Medicaid funding, and at least $3 million lost in CHIP funding — the result of a 155,000 to 618,000 undercount, Thomson estimates. Almost half of all Florida children rely on Medicaid and CHIP for access to basics like vaccines, vision and

hearing screenings, treatment of chronic conditions like asthma and annual check-ups. More than half have special health needs, and the majority of children enrolled in the safety-net health care programs are non-Hispanic. It matters because all children have a better chance of reaching their potential when they access to have health care coverage. Research shows that they attend more school days, have better grades and are more likely to graduate from high school. “These programs are critical for supporting the well-being of children and are strongly linked to child health outcomes,” Thomson said. Another issue the Child Trends report raised is that the 2020 census will be underfunded compared to prior years, which is likely to cut into follow-up efforts to ensure accuracy. “There needs to be more outreach to communities to restore trust and participation in the census. We have about six months for those outreach efforts to ensure every dollar states need is coming to them for these child programs,” she said.

Public Charge Rule Another Attack on the Latino Community

he Trump administration released the final T version of the so-called “public charge” rule. According to UnidosUS (formerly the National

Council of La Raza), the new rule is unjust, bigoted and counterproductive, as it would effectively impose a wealth test on immigrant families seeking to obtain permanent residency and threaten to undercut the health and well-being of U.S. citizen children living in mixed-status households. A recent report found that undocumented immigrants with U.S. citizen children are 9.6 percent less likely to get preventive health care services for their children when they are told about proposed changes to the public charge rule. Furthermore, 12.8 percent are less likely to reach out to public health centers to seek free immunization services, such as flu shots, for their U.S. citizen children. Under the rule, families could face foregoing vital health and nutrition services out of fear it may jeopardize

their ability to get a green card. “The lengths that this administration will go to instill fear and chaos in our community has no bounds. The administration is doubling down on its attack against Latinos, first with the Mississippi raids last week and now with the so-called “public charge” rule. Let’s be clear: this is about restricting legal immigration and puts the health and well-being of millions of American children at risk. It’s even worse that this is happening on the heels of the El Paso shooting, one of the most depraved acts of violence targeting Latinos,” said Carlos Guevara, Senior Policy Advisor at UnidosUS. Unidos was one of the organizations that mobilized comments against the rule. Despite the fact that the vast majority of comments opposed the regulation, the rule is scheduled to be published on Wednesday in the Federal Register and is expected to go into effect on October 15.

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nprecedented issues impacting Latino communities in the United States have risen over the last several years — from political turmoil and sluggish hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico to a mass shooting in El Paso targeting Mexican-Americans and Mexicans and immigration issues such as massive ICE raids, the Trump administration’s attempt to end DACA and family separations at the Southern border. “Our communities are going through some very trying times,” Stacie de Armas, vice president of strategic initiatives and consumer engagement at Nielsen, told NBC News. Top data firm Nielsen found that U.S. Latinos have been able to harness their growing economic, social and political clout amid tough times, according to a new report obtained by NBC News. De Armas hopes the findings, which will be publicly released on Monday, serve as a contemporary roadmap for companies, educators, policymakers, business people and others seeking to understand Latino consumers' purchasing habits in order to effectively serve the needs of a population that accounts for nearly a fifth of the nation’s population. “We’re seeing a demographic revolution that is fundamentally changing the history of the U.S.,” said de Armas. “We are the future and the growth engine of this country.” In the report, Nielsen uses the term Latinx as a gender-neutral, inclusive alternative to “Latino.” “The decision is a nod toward greater inclusion of women, LGBTQ+ and nonbinary Hispanics and the popularity of the term in so-

cial media and academic writing,” Nielsen said. Economic growth by the numbers The Latinx population’s purchasing power is expected to top $1.9 trillion by 2023, which is higher than the gross domestic product of countries such as Australia, Spain and Mexico, according to Nielsen. The growth comes at a time when Latinx consumers, who are part of the nation’s youngest minority group with a median age of 28 — compared to 38 in the general population —quickly approach their peak earning years — accounting for 75 percent of all U.S. labor force growth over the last 6 years. About 60 million Hispanics are living in the U.S. and Census projects that the nation’s Latinx population will increase to 109 million in the next 40 years. Latinx political awakening, a rise in voters Latinx voter turnout reached 11.7 million in 2018, up from 6.8 million in 2014, the single largest increase on record from one midterm election to another, according to the report. Nielsen, which is a 2020 Census Official Partner working to ensure an accurate Census count, found that immigration issues as well as health care and the possible inclusion of a citizenship question in the 2020 Census have motivated many young Latinos to become registered voters. “The civic implications of an inaccurate count are well known. However, a census count that doesn’t adequately represent Latinx consumers — one of the primary future growth engines for the U.S. — impacts businesses,” said Lillian Rodríguez López, co-chair of Nielsen’s Hispanic and Latinx Advisory Council, in a statement.

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he market for meat substitutes is expected to hit $2.5 billion by 2023, according to Euromonitor estimates. Among two of the top producers, they are using ingredients that might be questionable if you are watching your processed food intake. For its plant-based patties one includes include water, pea protein isolate, expeller-pressed canola oil, refined coconut oil, rice protein and other natural flavors, including apple extract and beet juice extract (for color) which are pretty good. Ingredients for another burger producer, include water, soy protein concentrate, coconut oil, sunflower oil, potato protein, soy leghemoglobin (a group of protein found in animals and plants) and other natural flavors, according to its website. Some dietitians aren’t completely sold on the plant-based burger craze either. “They are not necessarily healthier than beef burgers,” Alissa Rumsey, a registered dietitian. “They’re totally fine to eat, but there’s no need to replace your beef burger if you don’t enjoy these,” Rumsey added, pointing out that both plant-based burgers and traditional beef burgers have the same amount of sodium and saturated fat. On the other hand, one of the producers

believes that plant-based meats are a more ethical choice and are better for the environment than regular meat. And research has backed up those claims. According to a study commissioned by Beyond Meat with the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan, a plant-based burger generates 90% less greenhouse gas emissions, requires 45% less energy, has 99% less impact on water scarcity, and 93% less impact on land use than a ¼ pound of traditional U.S. beef. According to Fast Company, Americans switching from beef to plant-based patties would be equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the road for an entire year. Given the reservations about the health of the products, there is at least one good dietary argument for plant-based meat: A lot of people say ... that [plant-based] meat is a transition food, meaning it’s a way for [people] to begin to reeducate [their] palates; it’s a good first step in weaning people off of meat products. To read in Spanish go to www. latinolubbock.net/news-1 (Para leer en español ir a www. latinolubbock.net/news-1)

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Ovarian Cancer

varian cancer is an equal-opportunity cancer, meaning the disease affects women of all ethnicities and races equally — including Hispanic women. About 20,000 American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. The five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is about 45 percent; meaning about 15,000 women will die from the disease. Currently there is no effective way to screen for ovarian cancer. Because of this the disease often goes undetected until it is at an advanced stage. However, women may prevent the disease by following these healthy living guidelines:

1. Eat fruits and vegetables daily. Ovarian cancer patients who eat lots of fruits and vegetables live longer than those who don’t. 2. Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are contributing factors to hormonal imbalances that could cause ovarian cancer. 3. See your doctor regularly. Keeping up with annual pap smears, pelvic exams and breast screenings is important to detect any changes in your body. 4. If you are experiencing persistent bloating and pain in your abdomen or pelvis, make an appointment with your physician.

El cáncer de ovario

l cáncer ovárico afecta a mujeres de E todas las etnias y razas por igual incluyendo a las mujeres hispanas.

Alrededor de 20 mil mujeres estadounidenses son diagnosticadas con cáncer de ovario cada año. La tasa de supervivencia de cinco años es aproximadamente 45%, esto significa que 15 mil mujeres morirán de la enfermedad. Por lo tanto, no existe manera efectiva de diagnostico o prueba de detección para el cáncer de ovario. Debido a esto la enfermedad no se detecta hasta que se encuentra en una etapa avanzada. Sin embargo, las mujeres pueden prevenir la enfermedad siguiendo estas pautas de vida saludable: 1. Coma fru-

tas y verduras todos los días. Pacientes con cáncer ovárico que comen mas frutas y vegetales viven más que aquellos que no. 2. Mantenga un peso saludable. La obesidad y el sedentarismo son factores que contribuyen a los desequilibrios hormonales que pueden causar cáncer de ovario. 3. Visite a su médico regularmente. Exámenes como el pap smear, exámenes pélvicos y mamograma del seno son importante para detectar cualquier cambio en su cuerpo. 4. Visite a su medico si tiene dolor persistente e hinchado el abdomen o en la pelvis.

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Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

Noticias de salud/ Health News MATTER OF BALANCE, September 9, 16, 23, 30, from 1-2 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Increase activity levels, and reduce the risk of falls in older adults, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/GLUCOSE SCREENING, September 13 & 27, at 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Blood pressure checks and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies. Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. FLU SHOTS, September 17, 10-Noon, Ages 50+, Free, Bring your Medicare card, Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Ave. HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, September 17, 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. FLU SHOTS, September 18, 10-Noon, Ages 50+, Free, Bring your Medicare card, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street. FREE NUTRITION & WELLNESS PROGRAM –at Catholic Charities, 102 Avenue J, Lubbock. Anyone can eat healthy, just take the first step! Food safety, shopping on a budget, and nutrition classes September 4, 11, 18 & 25 @2 p.m. Cooking classes – September 3 & 17 @ 5 p.m. Dietitian appointments available. For information & to register call Anna Sullivan, 806-765-8475 ext. 114, cell- 806-370-3385 or learntocook@cclubbock.org 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) 799-4320. FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free. Call 762-1805 for more info. FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336.

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

Prostrate Cancer Awareness rostate cancer is the most com- Get yourself tested and encourage P mon cancer among Hispanic the men you love to get screened men, and the third leading cause of this month, especially if they’re

Cholesterol What you should know

holesterol is bad for you, right? It’s actually a bit more complicated than that. Cholesterol is a part of every cell in your body and plays an important role in keeping you healthy. The two most important kinds of cholesterol to monitor are HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, and LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, both of which play a part in your overall well-being. LDL, more commonly known as “bad cholesterol,” can become bad for you when it builds up on artery walls, impeding the flow of blood and increasing your risk of heart

disease—the number one cause of death among Americans, including Hispanics, according to the American Heart Association. HDL, on the other hand, is believed to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it can be eliminated from the body. Some experts believe that HDL removes excess cholesterol and slows buildup on artery walls. So reducing your risk of heart disease is not as simple as lowering cholesterol levels, or even lowering the level of LDL. In fact, some experts believe that

cancer death, following lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Prognosis for prostate cancer has improved greatly in the past 20 years. The survival rate has increased from 67 percent to 97 percent, according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. With early diagnosis and treatment, most men will continue to live healthy lives after prostate cancer.

over 45. The risk of getting prostate cancer increases with age and the majority of men are diagnosed after age 65. Because there are few symptoms until very late in the disease, it is important to make yearly screenings part of your health care plan. To learn more about prostate cancer, call 800-227-2345 (English & Spanish).

l cáncer de próstata es el E cáncer más común entre los hombres hispanos, y la ter-

bres continuarán viviendo vidas saludables después del cáncer de próstata. Hágase la prueba y anime a los hombres que ama a hacerse la prueba este mes, especialmente si tienen más de 45 años. El riesgo de contraer cáncer de próstata aumenta con la edad y la mayoría de los hombres son diagnosticados después de los 65 años. Debido a que hay pocos síntomas hasta muy Al final de la enfermedad, es importante que las evaluaciones anuales formen parte de su plan de atención médica.

El cáncer a la próstata

it’s not actually the levels of cholesterol that contribute to blockages but the size of cholesterol particles and cholesterol transport patterns. (This doesn’t mean you should keep eating French fries and potato chips!) Everyone agrees that a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and regular exercise are good for you and your heart. But before you rush to take medication to lower your cholesterol levels, educate yourself about how cholesterol actually works in your body, read the latest research, and talk to your doctor.

cera causa principal de muerte por cáncer, después del cáncer de pulmón y el cáncer colorrectal. El pronóstico para el cáncer de próstata ha mejorado mucho en los últimos 20 años. La tasa de supervivencia ha aumentado del 67% al 97%, según el Centro Nacional para la Prevención de Enfermedades Crónicas y la Promoción de la Salud. Con un diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos, la mayoría de los hom-

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Colesterol: Lo que debe saber

l colesterol es malo para usted ¿estamos de acuerE do? En realidad no es tan simple. El colesterol es parte de cada una de las células del cuerpo y juega un

papel sumamente importante para mantenerlo a usted saludable. Los dos tipos de colesterol que se requieren controlar más son el HDL, o lipoproteína de alta densidad y el LDL, o lipoproteína de baja densidad, ambos juegan un papel importante en su bienestar general. El colesterol LDL se puede tornar malo para uno cuando se acumula en las paredes de las arterias impidiendo el flujo de la sangre e incrementando el riesgo de una enfermedad coronaria, la causa número uno de muerte entre personas, incluyendo hispanos, según la American Heart Association. Por otro lado, se cree que el HDL se lleva el colesterol de las arterias y lo devuelve al hígado donde puede ser eliminado del cuerpo. Algunos expertos afirman que el HDL retira el exceso de colesterol y retrasa la acumulación en las paredes Copyright 2019 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

arteriales. Entonces, reducir el riego de enfermedades coronarias no es tan simple como bajar los niveles de colesterol o inclusive, bajar el nivel de LDL, más conocido como el “colesterol malo”. De hecho, algunos expertos afirman que no son realmente los niveles de colesterol los que contribuyen a los bloqueos sino el tamaño de las partículas de colesterol y los patrones de transporte de colesterol. (¡Esto no significa que usted deba continuar comiendo papas fritas y hojuelas de papa!) Todo el mundo está de acuerdo en que una dieta baja en grasas saturadas y colesterol y ejercicio regular son buenos para uno y para el corazón. Sin embargo, antes de que se apresure a tomar cualquier medicamento para bajar sus niveles de colesterol, edúquese respecto de la manera en que el colesterol trabaja en su cuerpo, lea las últimas investigaciones y consulte a su médico.

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Education/ Educación

Choose Nutritious Back-To-School Meals

lanning children’s meals during P the school week can be made simple when providing nutritious

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foods. Alicia Beltran, research dietitian at the USDA/ ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, maps out healthy meals and snacks to feed your child before, during and after school. Breakfast - Protein fills you up for longer, so you should always include protein in your child’s breakfast. Eggs are a perfect and flexible meal that keep your child full, especially if you incorporate vegetables, which adds more fiber to the meal. Another simple morning meal is a quesadilla with chicken and cheese. Make this with a whole wheat flour or corn tortilla for more fiber and less fat. Serve this with a side of fruit and milk to give your child energy for school. For a quick breakfast, you can give your child yogurt with fresh fruit and granola so they get their dairy and grains. You can also make them a fruit smoothie. According to Beltran, parents often serve their children orange juice, which is simple sugar since you are not incorporating the fiber of a fresh orange, and is not filling. Instead, make a fresh fruit smoothie with no added sugar to get more nutrients that will keep them full. Lunch - Make sure you always include protein, whether it’s baked or grilled chicken or low-sodium

deli meat. For adequate dairy intake, pack cheese, yogurt or milk in your child’s lunch. Be careful when purchasing yogurt, as many of them contain added sugars. Fruit flavored yogurt also can double as dessert for the meal. It’s important to always include fresh fruit or vegetables in their lunch – preferably both. Talk to your child to learn which produce they prefer. Buying processed foods seems easier, but you spend more money purchasing this instead of taking time to prepare healthier meals for lunch. Beltran suggests making tuna or chicken salad with Greek yogurt instead of the traditional fatty mayo. For a sandwich use whole wheat bread or in a whole wheat wrap. You can also change it up and serve it with crackers. Avoid packing sports beverages or juices that are not 100 percent juice, since they contain added sugars. Chocolate milk should not be their main source of dairy for the meal, but can be packed as a dessert or treat. Pack plain milk for dairy. Children should drink water throughout the day. If they want flavor, try adding fresh orange slices or other fruits to their water. Make sure your child always has water and can refill their bottle at school. After-school snacks - Children should eat a snack after school to keep energized for homework and extracurricular activities. Beltran lists nutritional snacks that will keep kids full until dinner: • Cheese sticks or string cheese • Cut up fruits and vegetables • Raisins • Trail mix • Plain popcorn • Fruits they can easily peel, such as citrus like mandarins or cuties • Carrots with hummus or low-fat ranch • PBJ sandwich with lite jelly Refrain from giving children sugary cereal, candy or other snacks that are high in sugar after school. “Plan ahead,” Beltran explains. “Take your kid to the grocery store and involve them in the preparation. This makes it fun for them, and they will enjoy it more.” (Para leer en español ir a www. latinolubbock.net/news-1)

Education & Scholarship Updates SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource. 2019 HACU IES ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP is open to students who are currently attending a HispanicServing Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. The application deadline is November 1, 2019. The Institute for European Studies (IES) will provide up to $2,500 for summer and up to $5,000 for the semester. Applicants get more information through the given link: http://usascholarships.com/ hacu-ies-abroad-scholarship/?nd=1 WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLARSHIP established for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation. Deadline: Dec. 1. Apply online at https://www. cfwtx.org/current-scholarships CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci. org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarshipprogram NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org $30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded to fund post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university located outside the United States & its territories. Apply online at www.Rotary.org/en/grants AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/ BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Buick Achievers for Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study Apply online at www.buickachievers.com

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Youth/Juventud

A Student Balancing Act he new T semester crept

Youth Opportunities SCHOOL DAY OFF – Maxey, September 9, 16, 7:30 am-5:30 pm, $25, Ages 6-12, Enjoy a fun-filled day of sports, games and crafts while making friends. Lunch and snack included. Pre-registration required by 9/5 by 8 pm, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street. KIDS GARAGE SALE, September 14, 9 am-Noon, $5 per booth, All Ages, A sale for kids by kids! Here is a chance for your kids to sell their outgrown clothes and toys for fun and earn a profit. $5 per booth with one adult to each booth purchased. The event is free for shoppers! Pre-registration required by noon on 9/12, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University. ADELANTE! OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM- 4-6 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1120 52nd Street, Lubbock, is offering academic enrichment for children K through 5th grades. This program inspires children to lead Christian lives, while cultivating academic excellence. Cost is $50 per child, $30 registration fee. Financial aid available; accept CCS Funding. Durham Transportation provides transportation from Bean, Bayless, Harwell, Parsons, Hodges and Ramirez Elementary schools. For details: (806) 632-1190 or visit www.adelantelubbock.com. ONCE UPON A PRINCESS PARTY, September 14, 10:30-12:30 pm, $10, Ages 6-12, Dress up and become the princess of your dreams. Story time, crafts, and refreshments, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street. FANTASTIC FRIDAYS – Parents Night Out, September 27, 6 pm, $20, Ages 6-12, Need a date night without the kids? Drop your kids off with us for a couple of hours of fun as they enjoy games, activities, crafts, pizza and drinks. Pre-registration is required by 9/25 by 8 pm, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street. KIDS CAFÉ Mon.Fri., 3:30 pm, Free, Ages 6-12, Rawlings Community Center. And, Mon.-Fri., 3:45 pm, Free, Ages 18 and younger, Children can enjoy a hot nutritious meal. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

on me like a hungry, preying panther ready to devour its next meal! Ok… I exaggerate, but I must say that spending the entire summer in Utah distorted my minds sense of time. Nevertheless, after attending my first week of classes, my body adjusted fairly well, and my caffeine intake increased ever so slightly. All jokes aside, there are many things that I look forward to during the advent of the fall semester. For instance, I am eager to lead the organization that I am president of, planning to host fun events, recruit more members, and develop our reputation at TTU. Also, I anticipate attending more football games! I would usually push games and social events to the side in fa-

vor of studying more, however I came to the conclusion that I don’t want to look back and realize that the only memories I hold are long days with my brain, a book, and coffee. Lastly, and most importantly, I will be wise and implement a well-organized schedule, creating a less stressful atmosphere for myself. The more I reflect on school, the more prevalent and necessary healthy habits become. Going to class, studying, and being a pre-medical student is a challenge and it takes discipline and vision to pursue…but what can I say, I am a nerd at heart with a passion to serve. My college days are adding up and all I can think about is the quote from Dr. Seuss, “So be sure when you step/Step with care and great tact/and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act/ Just never forget to be dexterous and deft/And never mix up your right foot with your left.”

FIESTA DE COLORES COURT: Congratulations to the boys and girls who won and placed in this year's court.

GOD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY: KOC family members gathered for bowling during the Family Week observance. Way to go!

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

LISD Offering Free and Reduced Price Meal Info

ubbock ISD announced its policy L for providing free and reducedprice meals for children

served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. An application must be completed to determine the eligibility. An adult in the household must fill out free and reduced-price meal application that will need the following information: Names of all household members. Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member. Last

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

4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, they check a another box for. The signature attesting that the information provided is correct. Applications are available at 2010 Cesar E. Chavez Drive, or your student’s campus. If you would like more info please call (806)219-0717. Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year. For more info visit www.lubbockisd.org/MealInfo

¡Celebrate, celebra!

Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

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¡Feliz Fiestas Patrias!

Fiestas del Llano, Inc. to Hold Events Sept. 14th

iestas del Llano, Inc. (FDLI) will be F holding the annual observance of Mexican Independence from Spain, September 14,

2019. The parade will kick off events at 10 am on Saturday, with the traditional route from Broadway and Ave V, East to Avenue M and ending at the Civic Center East Parking Lot. This year's theme is Celebrando Unidos en Libertdad/Celebrating Unity in Freedom. All non-profit organizations, schools, clubs, and athletic teams are encouraged to participate for FREE. Businesses, and political affiliates will pay $50. Please contact Frank Gutierrez at (806)392-2892 or register online at fiestas-

delllanolubbock.org The Fiestas Patrias celebration will begin later on the outdoor stage at LHUCA Plaza, 5th Street & Ave J. Entertainment will consist of local bands including traditional Mariachi groups and Folklorico dancers. The Grito de Dolores ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. This ceremony is the reenactment of Father Hidalgo's declaration of Independence from Spain. There will also be a children’s area. Enjoy food from various vendors and food trucks. The event is free. For more information contact Zenaida Aguero-Reyes (806) 252-2828.

Mexican Independence Day l 15 September E 1810 is the day of the "Grito de Dolores"

or Miguel Hidalgo's call to take up arms against Spanish colonial government. The movement that led to Mexico's independence began on September 16, 1810. Miguel Hidalgo is regarded as the "Father of Independence". Hidalgo, a criollo Catholic priest, called his parishioners to arms with his now-famous Grito ("Shout") de Dolores, in the small town of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo) to Chihuahua.

He marched to Guanajuato, where the Spanish barricaded themselves in a grain warehouse. El Pípila, a miner who burned down the doors, gave Hidalgo the first victory of the independence movement. With Ignacio Allende, he defeated Spanish forces at the battle of Monte de las Cruces, just outside Mexico City. But rather than pressing to the capital, he retreated to Guanajuato and spent the rest of the war fleeing from a bolstered royalist army. His forces occupied Guadalajara but then were pushed northward toward the U.S. border, where they hoped to find refuge. The Spanish army caught up with Hidalgo in the state of Jalisco and convicted him of treason. He was executed by firing squad in Chihuahua in 1811, and his head was put on public display in Guanajuato for 10 years.

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uno de los acontecimientos más significativos para el país de Mexico, ya que en esa fecha tuvo lugar el “Grito de Independencia”, hecho protagonizado por el Padre de la Patria, don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla en la po- blación de Dolores, Guanajuato. Hidalgo, como muchos otros mexicanos, adoptó los ideales independentistas que desde 1809 se extendían por el país a través de grupos liberales. Uno de éstos, el de Querétaro, encabezado por el corregidor Miguel Domínguez y su esposa, Josefa Ortiz, contaba a Hidalgo entre sus integrantes desde el año de 1810. Varios oficiales del Regimiento de Dragones de la Reina, entre ellos Ignacio Allende, Ignacio Aldama y Mariano Abasolo se unirían algún tiempo después a los conspiraCall Latino Lubbock Magazine at (806) 792-1212 for your advertising needs

dores de Querétaro. Hidalgo se dedicó entonces a reclutar partidarios y a comprar o construir armamento. Sin embargo, a principios de septiembre de 1810, la conspiración de Querétaro fue descubierta por el Gobierno Virreinal. Allende había llegado a Dolores la noche del 14 de septiembre, pero tanto él como Hidalgo ignoraban las consecuencias de haber sido descubiertos. Para entonces, varios de los conspiradores habían sido aprehendidos, pero dona Josefa Ortiz, durante la noche del 15 envió un mensaje al pueblo de Dolores, avisando a Hidalgo y los demás libertadores sobre el inminente peligro que corrían. Sin esperas más tiempo, Hidalgo marchó a la cárcel de Dolores y puso en libertad a los presos, a quienes dotó con armas de la policía y el Regimiento de la Reina. Durante la madrugada, Hidalgo tocó la campana de la iglesia para convocar al pueblo y al reunirse la multitud en el atrio de la parroquia, pronunció la histórica arenga y al grito de “Viva la América y mueran los gachupines”, se lanzó a la lucha en pos de la independencia de México.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Celebrate

Join Us

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

n September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Her it age We e k , w h i c h was observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 by Congress to a month long celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), effective the following year. America celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. The U.S. Government, in wanting to recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic-American citizens created by Public Law 90-498 National Hispanic Heritage Week on September 17, 1968. The law was later amended by Public Law 100-402 expanding the event to National Hispanic Heritage Month on August 17, 1988. What is a Hispanic? Let's start by saying what it is not. It is not a racial identification. Hispanic is more of a regional identification like saying "North American." What is a Hispanic? Hispanics come in all sizes and shapes. There are Jewish,

Arab, Asian, Indian, Black and White Hispanics as well as brown. What most Americans perceive as brown is actually a mix of Indian and White. When Spanish explorers settled the Americas, they did not b r i n g f a m i lies with them like the English settlers did when they arrived in the U.S. The Spanish explorers were mostly soldiers and priests, etc. As a result, the soldiers intermarried with the Indian women they found in the countries they explored. The result was a new racial identity known as mestizos. In time, mestizos became the middle class and the largest population. The U.S. Census Bureau defines Hispanic Origin as persons of Hispanic origin were identified by a question that asked for self-identification of the person's origin or descent. Respondents were asked to select their origin (and the origin of other household members) from a "flash card" listing ethnic origins. Persons of Hispanic origin, in particular, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or some other Hispanic origin. It should be noted that persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

Free Living Will Workshop

re you in need of an Advance A Directive? An Advance directive (living will or a medi-

Anniversary

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50th as of Sept. 6, 1969

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cal power of attorney) can provide clear guidance to health care providers, reduce the possibility of a dispute with and among family members and avoid unwanted procedures. It is a very good idea to make sure your doctor (or agent) knows your wishes and has the latest copy of your advance directive. The Northside Neighborhood As-

sociation in conjunction with the Legal Aid Society of Lubbock will be holding a Free Legal Clinic to prepare Advance Directives for Senior Citizens on September 24, 2019. The workshop will be held at Essential Home Health, 2501 Baylor, Suite 100, from 9 am – 4:30 pm. Since there are limited available appointments, please call Nidia Alfaro at 806.747.4229 to reserve your appointment.

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

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er notarial médico) puede proporcionar una orientación clara a los proveedores de atención médica, reducir la posibilidad de una disputa con y entre los miembros de la familia y evitar procedimientos no deseados. Es una muy buena idea asegurarse de que su médico (o agente) conozca sus deseos y tenga la última copia de su directiva an-

ticipada. La Asociacion de Northside Neighborhood en conjunto con la Sociedad de Ayuda Legal de Lubbock llevará una Clínica Legal Gratuita para preparar Directivas para personas de la tercera edad el 24 de septiembre 2019, 9am. – 4:30pm, en Essential Home Health, 2501 Baylor, Suite 100. Dado que hay citas disponibles limitadas, llame a Nidia Alfaro al 806.747.4229 para reservar su cita.

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources COFFEE CHAT KICKOFF, September 7, 10 am, Free, All Ages, Check out the start of our Coffee Chat sessions with a little kickoff event with coffee, tea, and doughnuts. Enjoy this informal English As A Second Language class by participating in invigorating conversation on topics such as gaining citizenship and learning the English language. Co-sponsored by Literacy Lubbock. Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street. FALL CRAFT BAZAAR, September 14, 9 am-2 pm, Free admission, $5 per booth, Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Ave. POOL TOURNAMENT, September 14, 10:30-12:30 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Show off your pool skills and enter our tournament. Prizes awarded! Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street. BAYLESS ATKINS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Tue. Oct. 1st 6 pm -9 pm at Ribble Park. 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.

eptember is National PreS paredness Month (NPM). It is a time to prepare yourself and

those in your care for emergencies and disasters. Police, fire and rescue may not always be able to reach you quickly in an emergency or disaster. As such, the most important step you can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care. Be prepared and plan in the event you must go for three days without electricity, water service, access to a supermarket, or local services for several days. Follow these four steps: Stay Informed: Information is available from federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial resources. Access Ready.gov to learn what to do before, during, and after an emergency. Make a Plan: Discuss, agree on, and document an emergency plan

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BUDDY HOLLY LAKE CLEAN UP BY LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA: Some members of Los Hermanos Familia took time to pose before their annual lake clean-up. This is part of the preparation for the annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. The organization is committed to brining awareness about the importance of recycling and lake quality. Visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org/clean-up-recycling-efforts for more info.

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with those in your care. For sample plans, see Ready.gov. Work together with neighbors, colleagues, and others to build community resilience. Build a Kit: Keep enough emergency supplies - water, nonperishable food, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, and battery-powered radio on hand - for you and those in your care. Get Involved: There are many ways to get involved especially before a disaster occurs. The whole community can participate in programs and activities to make their families, homes and places of worship safer from risks and threats. Community leaders agree that the formula for ensuring a safer homeland consists of volunteers, a trained and informed public, and increased support of emergency response agencies during disasters. By taking a few simple actions, you can make your family safer.

pararse a ti mismo y a los que están en tu cuidado para emergencias y desastres. La Policía, el fuego y el rescate pueden no ser siempre capaces de llegar rápidamente en una emergencia o desastre. Como tal, el paso más importante que puedes tomar para ayudar a tus agentes locales es ser capaz de cuidar de ti mismo y de los que están a tu cuidado. Estar preparado y planificar en caso de que usted debe ir durante tres días sin electricidad, servicio de agua, acceso a un supermercado, o servicios locales durante varios días. Siga estos cuatro pasos: Mantente informado: se dispone de información de los recursos federales, estatales, locales, tribales y territoriales. Acceso listo. Gov para aprender qué hacer antes, durante, y después de una emergencia. Hacer un plan: discutir, acordar y documentar un plan de emergencia con los que estén a su cuidado.

Para los planes de muestra, ver lista. Gobernador. Trabajar junto con vecinos, colegas y otros para aumentar la capacidad de recuperación de la comunidad. Construir un kit: mantener suficientes suministros de emergencia agua, comida no, primeros auxilios, recetas, linterna, y una radio alimentada con batería a mano - para usted y los que están en su cuidado. Participa: hay muchas formas de participar especialmente antes de que ocurra un desastre. Toda la comunidad puede participar en programas y actividades para que sus familias, hogares y lugares de culto sean más seguros frente a los riesgos y las amenazas. Los dirigentes de la comunidad están de acuerdo en que la fórmula para garantizar una seguridad interior más segura consiste en voluntarios, un público formado e informado, y un mayor apoyo de los organismos de respuesta ante situaciones de emergencia durante los desastres. Al tomar algunas acciones simples, puedes hacer que tu familia sea más segura.

North Lubbock are encouraged to attend meetings. The neighborhood association encourages Arnett Benson, Jackson, Guadalupe and all other neighborhoods in the area to participate. Their mission is to work within the Northside Neighborhoods, to empower them to make lifechanging decisions. Strive to enhance safety, security, to encour-

age and preserve home ownership. They plan to do this by promoting strong communication and partnering with the City, County and all who wish to help this community thrive. The next meeting will be held on September 10, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., and will take place at 2501 Baylor St., at the offices of Essential Home Health. For more information contact Henry Ray Lozada, at (806) 4072498.

25th Annual Founders Golf Tournament Two-Man Scramble

September 22, 2019, 3 a.m. At the Lorenzo Country Club.

Entry fee is $75 per player, $150 per team. • Prizes per flight •Longest Drive •Closest to the Pin Contact Rudy Esparza at (806)549-9466, or Sam Gonzales at (806) 441-1579, or email lulac263@gmail.com

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No Más Bebés Documentary & Panel Discussion to be Held Sept. 19th he documentary No Más T Bebés (No More Babies) is a story of Mexican immigrant

TEXAS TECH SUPPORTERS: Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine posed with Texas Tech's New Head Coach Matt Wells, and with her husband Frank Garcia. They're all ready for some Texas Tech Football! Guns up!

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women who were sterilized while giving birth at L.A. county hospital during the 1970s. Alongside intrepid young Chicana/o lawyers and whistle-blowing doctor, the mothers stood up to powerful institutions in the name of justice. From the Academy Award – nominated filmmaker Renee Tajima-Peña and historian Virginia Espino. The documentary introduces several mothers involved in the Madrigal v. Quilligan trial who recount the day they were sterilized, what their dreams and aspirations concerning family had been beforehand, and their involvement in fighting for Chi-

cana rights. Family members are also introduced throughout, many having just learned about the sterilizations performed on their loved ones. The history of coercive sterilization, focusing on the sterilization of Latina women, is the main theme of the documentary. No Más Bebés transitions to focusing on Madrigal v. Quilligan, introducing Antonia Hernandez as the lawyer in charge of the case and detailing the obstacles she faced in building a case against the powerful institutions that were on trial. The documentary comes to a close with ruling of the trial in favor of the Hospital and the final thoughts of the figures in the documentary. Video and news clips from the 1970s

concerning the women, the court case, and the hospital appear throughout the documentary. There will be a panel discussion at the conclusion of the film. The event will take place September 19, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse, 120 W. Loop 289. Entry into the film will be free, with registration. Seating is limited. Attendees are responsible for their own drink/food orders. For questions, please contact Lora L. Lopez (lora.lopez@ttu. edu) or the TTU Ethics Center (ethics.center@ttu.edu). To register: https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoYN FZLouWksStMj0nCFpgMwmhgNhZRSlTbMbT5tQ 4C96y5g/ viewform

and feminist icon, Frida Kahlo, was and continues to be a symbol of strength, originality, and unwavering passion. Overcoming a number of obstacles to follow her dream of becoming a fine artist, Frida persevered and gained recognition for her unique style and perspective. With her vibrant palette and mix of realism and fantasy, she addressed important topics like identity, class, and race, making her voice, and the voices of girls and women alike, heard. The Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Frida Kahlo doll celebrates the groundbreaking achievements, heroism, and long-

lasting contributions Frida made in the art world and for women. Her extraordinary life and art continue to influence and inspire others to follow their dreams and paint their own realities. Alongside Frida is a Barbie honoring pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, and "Hidden Figure," Katherine Johnson. The dolls come with educational information about the contributions each has made to society and their respective fields and were release on Women's Equality Day on August 26th.

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En Aquellos Días…

i papa y mi mama eran nuestros barberos. No M hacíamos viaje especian para que nos cortaran el cabello. Para nosotros mujeres el trabajo

era muy simple, pero para mis hermanos era otra historia. Mi papa se enseño a cortar el cabello con mis hermanos. Los dos hombres mayores fueron los que “sufrieron” mas. Papa usaba unas clipas de mano que alguien le había regalado (muy seguro fue un compadre). Pobres de mis hermanos, las clipas les estiraban mucho y les pellizcaban la piel. Ha veces iban a la escuela que parecía que los habían rasguñado. Al tiempo, mi mama le pudo regalarle a papa, unas clipas de electricidad. ¡NO HOMBRE! Andaba m i papa encantado de la vida con su regalo. Para este

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tiempo ya tenían dos mas hijos. Pero se tubo que pasar un tiempecito y mas practica para controlar las clipas nuevas. Al principio, no podía detener al peine y las clipas al mismo tiempo. Poco pronto se enseñó como cortarles el cabello bien pronto. En aquellos días, los muchachos jóvenes usaban el “flat top”. Toda la gente creian que mis hermanos tenían un barbero…pues sí, mi papa. Pero se acabaron esos días cuando llegaron los Beatles. Los muchachos hombres ya ni se cortaban el cabello. Fue cuando se le acabo el comercio a mi papa, el barbero. Tuvo seis hijos, y ninguno de ellos pisaron una barbería pública. Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

Eva Longoria to Direct Flamin' Hot Cheetos Inventor's Biopic v a E Longoria is set to

direct Flamin' Hot, a biopic about the janitorturnedinventor of the classic Cheetos snack. Longor ia reportedly beat out multiple directors for the job after impressing Franklin and Fox with her authentic approach to portraying the inspiring story of Richard and Judy Montanez. Richard rose from humble beginnings to achieve the American Dream: The son of a Mexican immigrant, Richard was a janitor at Frito-Lay

when he came up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. His creation, inspired by the flavors of his community, revitalized the company and disrupted the food industry, creating a pop culture phenomenon that continues today. Charlie St. Cloud and October Sky scribe Lewis Colick penned the script. Zahra Phillips is overseeing the project for Franklin Entertainment, while Taylor Friedman will represent the studio. Samuel Rodriguez is the executive producer. Longoria is also attached to direct and produce Universal’s 24/7, which she stars in with Kerry Washington, and is producing My Daughter’s Quinceañera also at Universal. It’s notable: Only one Latina in the past 12 years has directed one of the top 1200 gross-

ing films. She also has several projects in development under her production banner Unbelievable Entertainment, including A Class Apart at HBO and Lucky Boy, which has Nisha Ganatra attached to direct. Longoria can currently be seen in front of the camera starring in Paramount’s live-action Dora the Explorer. Franklin Entertainment’s forthcoming slate includes a Kirk Franklin biopic, which is set up at Sony, and a remake of the 1975 coming-of-age drama, Cooley High. Longoria is repped by CAA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners; Franklin by WME and Hansen Jacobsen. Montanez by Paradigm; Colick by Paradigm and Industry Entertainment.

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ter will host their annual Buddy’s Birthday Bash on S a t u r d a y, September 7, 2019, in honor of his 83rd birthday. The Center will be open free of charge, with events scheduled throughout the day. Since opening in 1999, the Buddy Holly Center has worked to preserve the legacy of Buddy

Holly’s very short, but impactful musical career. In just 18 months, Buddy’s new and unique style of music helped define rock-and-roll and influenced artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Elton John. In 1986, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him as number 13 on its list of “100 Greatest Artists.” On his 75th birthday, Buddy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today, the Buddy Holly Center receives visitors from all 50 states and 33 foreign countries. The celebration will include: September 7th at 180 Cricket's

Ave., Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free Admission All Day. The Allison House will be open 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Screenings of The Real Buddy Holly Story throughout the day Children’s activities will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free of charge. Buddy's Birthday Bash Reception will include birthday cupcakes & punch to be served till 6 p.m. Followed by a concert showcasing Justin Fellers in the Meadows Courtyard from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be food trucks, a cash bar. The event is free admission.

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA COMPLETES FISHING EVENT: Some of the members and volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) took the time to pose after the 11th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. LHF is committed to strengthening families, and building community and uses the event to build awareness about their organization. For more information about LHF, visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org or call (806)792-1212.

GOLF FORE 10 SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION: The KOC Council 11807 members took time to pose with their scholarship recipients. The scholarships were raised during their annual golf tournament. Congratulations!

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49th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival

he Lubbock Municipal GarT den and Arts Center (GAC) will hold the 49th Annual Fall

Arts and Crafts Festival, an event to be held Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. This event, which has traditionally attracted 6,000 - 8,000 visitors, is family-oriented that features more than 80 vendors selling handmade craft items and fine art. Fall Festival features live entertainment, art demonstrations, concession booths and Art Alley, where kids can participate

in arts & crafts, face painting, and fun galore! Booth rentals for vendors will continue to be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until spaces are sold out. A basic 5’x 7’ outdoor booth space, constructed of scaffolding and covered with tarps, sells for $65. End booth spaces, which extend 3’ to the side, are sold for $80 per space. In addition, 10’ x 10’ tent spaces are also available for $85.

Tent vendors must provide their own tent. Both tent and booth space still remain. Rental agreements for booths may be picked up at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at www.lubbockgac.org. The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, located at 4215 University Avenue, strives to offer an array of fun classes and events for all ages.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins NOT SO SILENT NIGHT – August 31, 8 p.m.-Midnight, K of C Hall at 1619 Erskine, Lubbock. K of C Council 8097 will host this dance and donation drive to help Catholic Charities and need families in our area. Admission: women-new toy for child or teen; men-five items of non-perishable food. Food items will go to the food pantry; toys for Giving Tree in December. DJ is ‘Jammin’ Jr Lucero. BYOB

HONORING A KNIGHT: The KOC Council 11807 honored Gudalupe P. Leal making him an Honorary Lifetime Member. His daughter Brianna Sanchez also received a scholarship. Additionally pictured are Lupe Carrillo (l) and the Rev. Martin Piña (r).

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t. John the Baptist Catholic S Church dedicated its new parish building on, August 29, 2019. Most Rev.

IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL: The Knights of Columbus Council #7953 from Lamesa prepared burgers for their annual jamaica. They take pride in their service.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR: Members of the Knights of Columbus of St. Elizabeth's Church took time to pose at the 10th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. They are a member association of Los Hermanos Familia and are valued volunteers.

NEW DEAL GUADALUPANAS: The Guadalupanas from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church took time to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine despite a long day of dedication and hard work for the church. Way to go ladies!

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Robert Coerver, Bishop of Lubbock, Monsignor David Cruz, founding pastor of the parish, and other priests from the diocese celebrate with a dedication Mass. The 12,400 square-foot building will serve the church with a new worship area, office space, meeting space, and hospitality area. A seven-foot-tall statue of the “Welcoming Jesus” stands—and welcomes visitors and parishioners—on the west side of the building and can be seen from Indiana Avenue. The new building provide space for worship up to 450-person capacity. The master plan for the 12-acre property calls for the eventual construction of a church sanctuary at which time the new building will be repurposed for use as a parish hall. “Like the patron Saint of the church,” Monsignor Cruz said, “the parish community will continue to work to imitate the four values and attributes

of John the Baptist— joy, humility, courage and an unwavering love of Christ.” St. John the Baptist Catholic Church was established in August 2015—the newest Catholic church in the Diocese of Lubbock. Bishop Emeritus Plácido Rodríguez, the previous Bishop of Lubbock, saw the expansive growth in south Lubbock and commissioned a church to be built to serve that growing community. He then appointed Monsignor David Cruz as founding pastor for the burgeoning church. For four years, the parish was nestled in the center of the Sun Ridge Shopping Center located at Indiana Avenue and 98th Street in Lubbock. The Catholic parish began with 100 people attending one Sunday Mass, and attendance has grown to over 400 people each weekend. The parish will add a third Mass beginning September 8, celebrating Masses Saturdays at 5 p.m. and on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

KKUB Now Radio Guadalupe T

he nonprofit Dios llega al Hombre announced it has donated Radio Catolica Mundial - KKUB in Brownfield to Radio Guadalupe. C. Torres said that with the advances in radio technology and digital abilities it was time for them to make the change. "They're pretty well advanced and have the experience of running radio stations," he said. He added that listeners helped to pay for the station, and after a meeting open to all their contributors, they agreed it should be donated to continue to spread the Gospel. Torres said there was only one condition, and that was for the station to continue to program in Spanish. The new managers agreed to those conditions.

He said that the the new owners took over the 1,000 watt station in June. KKUB radio station was started in 1996 when Torres, Adolfo Hernandez, and Andy Cruz were renting KLFB in Lubbock operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Later, they sought to buy their own station to help reduce costs and overhead. They bought Doble KUB in March 2001 offering " EWTN Español - la santa misa, rosario y noticias mundiales y mas." "It took us 13 years to pay it off thanks to listeners and supporters." Andy died in 2017, and Torres and Hernandez carried on, later connecting with Radio Guadalupe and deciding it was time to pass on the torch.

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RCIA – Have questions about the Catholic Church? If you have no RCIA program in your parish, you are welcome to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1120 52nd, Lubbock. Classes begin September 5th. To register/for information call the church office: 806-763-0710. JAMAICAS:

September 1 - Levelland Saint Michael, 11-8 p.m. September 14 – Fiestas Patrias, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Slaton, 12-11 p.m. September 14 – Fall Festival, Hamlin Holy Trinity September 15 – Saint George, Haskell, 11-6 September 21 – Fall Festival, Seminole Saint James, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. in the park September 21 – Lockney San Jose, 11 a.m.-? September 28 – Spur Saint Mary, 11am- 12am

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. COATS FOR KIDS RAFFLE Knights of Columbus #12803 from Lubbock Saint Elizabeth Parish will raffle a Texas Tech football helmet signed by Patrick Mahomes II to help fund the annual Coats for Kids drive. Tickets are $5. The drawing will be on October 3, 2019. The Coats for Kids initiative has provided more than 230,000 coats for children since 2009! Ask a Knight for tickets or call the church office at 806762-5225. 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

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

his is a great time to have conversations about T this important aspect of a family's overall financial plan. Life insurance can help you and your family

realize the dreams and goals on your bucket list even when faced with challenging circumstances. Did you know? • Life insurance conversation uncomfortable - When it comes to life's most important topics, higher percentages of parents feel comfortable talking with their children about drugs and alcohol (55 percent), religion (53 percent) and politics (44 percent) than discussing life insurance (38 percent), family finances (36 percent) or sex/puberty (30 percent). • Parents count - 45 percent of Americans first learned about life insurance from a family member. Daughters were most likely to name their moms (21 percent) as their top source for first learning about life insurance, while sons are most likely to list their dads (22 percent). Becoming a parent is the number one life event that prompts individuals to obtain life insurance coverage (37 percent), however just 51 percent of parents have individual life insurance policies outside of work. • Most families budget for vacations/cell phones before life insurance - More than 7 in 10 parents con-

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portant (71 percent) say it plays a role financial plan (78 cent), yet only 59 percent of parents would be likely to adjust their budget to purchase life insurance. A greater percentage of parents would be willing to adjust their budget to afford cable TV (76 percent), a family vacation (69 percent), or a cell phone and service for each family member (62 percent), compared to life insurance. • Knowledge Curve - Seventy-eight percent of Americans consider themselves at least somewhat knowledgeable about life insurance. However, one in five (22 percent) feel they are not at all knowledgeable about life insurance. • More than death benefits - Forty-four percent of Americans believe that "life insurance benefits are only accessible when an insured family member passes away." However, many policies offer benefits while a policyholder is still alive. These "living benefits" can be accessed for qualified college, retirement and emergency expenses (this may reduce the death benefit and cash value).

TECH KNIGHT: The group includes Knights from CTKC, St. John the Baptist, and the Texas Tech council, as well as some family members. Photo courtesy of Council #3008.

DE COLORES: The St. Patrick's Cursillistas served up tastee antojitos as well as colorful fruit aguas frecas at the Fiesta De Colores.

El mes de la concienciación del seguro de vida es septiembre

s un excelente momento para E conversar sobre este aspecto importante del plan financiero

Las mujeres mencionaron como su vacaciones familiares (69 %) o fuente principal de información planes y teléfonos celulares para con más frecuencia a sus madres cada miembro de la familia (62 %), general de la familia. Asegúrese (21 %), mientras que los hombres comparado con el seguro de vida. de que el establecimiento de obje- mencionaron a sus padres (22 %). • Curva de conocimiento - El 78 tivos y la idea de un futuro finan- Convertirse en padres es el acon- % de los estadounidenses considciero sólido sean parte de la charla. tecimiento principal que impulsa eran que, al menos, tienen algo STEPPING UP FOR KOC: Despite the heat, KOC members supported the Tech Un seguro de vida puede ayudarle a las personas a obtener una cobe- de conocimiento sobre seguros de Night and helped their fellow KOC Council #308, and helped cook burgers. Way to Go! a usted y su familia a alcanzar los rtura de seguro (37 %); sin em- vida. Sin embargo, uno de cada sueños y objetivos de su lista de bargo, solo el 51 % de los padres cinco (22 %) siente que no tiene deseos familiares, incluso cuando tienen pólizas de seguro de vida conocimiento sobre seguros de se enfrentan situaciones difíciles. individual fuera del trabajo. vida ¿Sabía usted? • La mayoría de las familias crean • Más que beneficios por falleci• La conversación sobre el seguro presupuestos para vacaciones/telé- miento - El 44 % de los estadounde vida es incómoda - Cuando se fonos celulares antes que para el idenses creen que "solo se puede trata de los temas más importantes seguro de vida - Más de 7 de cada acceder a los beneficios del seguro de la vida, es mayor el porcentaje 10 padres consideran que el se- de vida cuando muere la persona de padres que se sienten cómodos guro de vida es importante (71 %) asegurada". Sin embargo, muchas hablando con sus hijos sobre dro- y más de tres cuartos afirman que pólizas ofrecen beneficios miengas y alcohol (55 %), religión (53 cumple un papel importante en sus tras el titular de la póliza se en%) y política (44 %) que el porcen- planes financieros generales (78 cuentra con vida. Se puede acceder taje relacionado con charlas sobre %); sin embargo, solo el 59 % de a estos "beneficios en vida" para seguros de vida (38 %), finanzas los padres modificarían sus pre- pagar gastos de la universidad, la familiares (36 %) o sexo/pubertad supuestos para adquirir un seguro jubilación o gastos de emergen(30 %). de vida. Un porcentaje mayor de cia elegibles (esto puede reducir • Los padres cuentan - El 45 % de padres estarían dispuestos a modi- el beneficio por fallecimiento o el KOC #11807 ANNUAL BOWLING COMPETITION: The Knights of Columbus held their annual competition. Latino Lubbock's Frank Garcia also competed. He los estadounidenses supo del se- ficar sus presupuestos para poder valor en efectivo). gave up his 2018-19 title to Martin Rivera! Congratulations amigos! guro de vida gracias a un familiar. pagar televisión por cable (76 %), Copyright 2019 by Latino Lubbock Magazine All Rights reserved. September/septiembre 2019, Vol. 13, Issue 9 Page

Veteran's & First Responder Affairs

Thank a Police Officer Day September 21, 2019

ational Thank a Police OfN ficer Day is Sept. 21, 2019. This day was

started as a way for the country to show appreciation to law enforcement men and women. Police officers put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve our communities. Citizens are encouraged to take a moment on Sept. 16th to show appreciation through small

acts of gratitude. If you are a teacher or parent, have the children write a short note thanking the police or invite one of them to speak to your class sometime. If you have a business display sign, honor them with a “Thank You.” On any given day, the smallest gesture of a “thank you” is what any police officer appreciates the most.

¡Celebrate, celebra!

Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

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

Blue Mass In Honor of Fire Fighters, EMTs, Paramedics & Law Enforcement

Sept. 12, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Christ the King Cathedral at 4011 54th St. Most Reverend Robert M. Coerver, Bishop Catholic Diocese of Lubbock, Celebrant & Homilist

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Veteran & Military Connection 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.

Lubbock County Establishing Veterans Treatment Court

ubbock County is in the proL cess of establishing a veterans treatment court, and the

specialty set-up would focus on treatment and rehab, rather than a prison pod. "We're talking about the true veterans who have put their lives on the line and served our country, there's a group of those individuals who really need a special place in the justice system." Sunshine Stanek, Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney, said. It is designed to help veterans avoid prison time by treating underlying issues, like mental health and substance abuse, Stanek said. "What we don't want to see is just this revolving door where the same person in any circumstances, including veterans, the same person just continues to be arrested, put in jail, bond out, and aren't getting the true help that they need," Stanek said. It is something retired Air Force Col. Dave Lewis said he has been pushing the county to establish for years. The county is now putting together a working group to create the specialty court. "It's to bring the right offenders into a non-adversarial courtroom where they can get, first of all, understanding, support, and most importantly, treatment for their issues," Lewis said. "It may range from post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury ... something got them into the criminal justice

system, and we want to try to explore that and get them back up on step, back into producers into our community." The program will not be a "get out of jail free" card, he said. To be in it, he said offenders have to demonstrate they are willing to change. "...that things are ready to move forward for you, and you're going to commit to a variety of different things, behavior changes, that will monitor with the judge who can sanction, i.e. put them back into jail or take them out of the treatment court," Lewis said. The DA said the county is still in the process of establishing funding for the court and creating a model for it. "The idea is that they are dealt with in a way that helps them based on the background that the judge, the court, and the probation officers know about them, in combination with whatever crime they have been charged with," Stanek said. The county plans to tour other vet courts across the state to figure out what is best for those in the Lubbock area, she said. It hopes to have the veterans court running as soon as next year.

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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 HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org WOUNDED WEAR Provide free fashionable clothing kits and modifications to wounded warriors that empower them to rediscover the hero within. (757) 773-8079 http://www.woundedwear.org/ CANINE COMPANIONS for Independence Assistance dogs for veterans with disabilities (800) 572-2275 www.cci. org

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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster).

The Gallo

He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Pico is getting ready for

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th to October 15th! He is learning about culture, and preparing for a fiesta!

Let's Get Ready for Hispanic Heritage Month!

We'll prepare for the Grito, go to a fiesta, read a book, and learn about our culture!

Color the Mexican flag

Do you know what kind of bird is in the middle of the flag? Circle one of the following answers.

Día de los Muertos Event L

Can you shout a Grito like Pico?

os Hermanos Familia will hold the 8th Annual West Texas Latino Artist Art Show & Día de Los Muertos Celebración on Sunday, November 3, 2019. The event will showcase the work of Latino artist, offer a cultural experience through local performers; offer products from participating vendors; as well as provide children’s activities that offer cultural understanding, and more. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, showcasing art, performing, building an altar, volunteering, or showcasing your car – please contact us immediately as limited space will be available. For more info visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org/get-involved, or call (806)792-1212.

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What colors are in the Mexican flag like the one’s Pico is carrying in the parade? Fill in the blanks. _ r _ e _, wh _ _ _ and r_ _

Read a book titled In My Family by Carmen Lomas Garza

“Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”) was the battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence, uttered on September 15, 1810 by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest from the small town of Dolores, near Guanajuato. On the eve of September 16th.

Celebra el mes de la herencia hispana

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

n septiembre de 1968, el E congreso autorizó al presidente Lyndon B. Johnson para

proclamar la semana nacional del patrimonio hispano, que se observó durante la semana que incluía el 15 de septiembre y el 15 de septiembre. 16. La observancia fue ampliada en 1988 por el congreso a una celebración de un mes de duración (Septiembre. 15-Oct. 15), efectivo al año siguiente. América celebra la cultura y las tradiciones de los que rastro sus raíces en España, México y las naciones de habla hispana de América central, América del sur y el caribe. Septiembre. 15 fue elegido como punto de partida para la celebración, ya que es el aniversario de la independencia de cinco países latinoamericanos: Costa Rica, el Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y

Nicaragua. Además, México y chile celebran sus días de independencia el 16 de septiembre y el 16 de septiembre. 18, respectivamente. El Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, al querer reconocer los logros de los ciudadanos hispano-A mericanos creados por el derecho público 90-498 la semana nacional de la herencia hispana el 17 de septiembre de 1968., la ley fue modificada posteriormente por la ley pública 100-402 ampliando el evento a Mes Nacional de la herencia hispana el 17 de agosto de 1988. Qué es un hispano? Vamos a empezar diciendo lo que no es. No es una identificación racial. El Hispano es más bien una

identificación regional como decir " América del norte." qué es un hispano? Los hispanos vienen en todos los tamaños y formas. Hay Hispanos, árabes, asiáticos, indios, negros y blancos, así como brown. Lo que la mayoría de los estadou nidenses perciben como brown es en realidad una mezcla de indio y blanco. Cuando los exploradores españoles se las Américas, no familias con ellos como los colonos ingleses cuando llegaron a los Estados Unidos, los exploradores españoles eran en su mayoría soldados y sacerdotes, etc. Como resultado, los soldados se con las mujeres indias que encontraron en los países que que. El resul-

tado fue una nueva identidad racial conocida como mestizos. Con el tiempo, los mestizos se se en la clase media y la población más grande. La oficina del censo de los estados unidos define el origen hispano como personas de origen hispano fueron identificadas por una pregunta que pidió que se auto el origen o la ascendencia de la persona. Se pidió a los encuestados que seleccionar su origen (y el origen de otros miembros del hogar) de una "tarjeta flash" en la que se lista orígenes étnicos. Las personas de origen hispano, en particular, eran aquellas que indicaron que su origen era mexicano, puertorriqueño, cubano, central o sudamericano, o algún otro origen hispano. Cabe señalar que las personas de origen hispano pueden ser de cualquier raza. (In English, p. 17)

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí KOC #11807 Annual Family Knight - Bowling

The annual Family Knight Bowling event can get com- The event gathered families and friends. petitive but is all in good fun.

Fiesta de Colores - Cursillistas 2019

The teens played in their own lane and worked on their TJ Santiago poses with Mary Rivera and his mom. bowling skills.

Slaton's Our Lady of Guadalupe served up gorditas Cursillistas from Our Lady of Grace welcomed attend- The event draws cursillistas from all over the Diocese Amigas from St. Joseph's Church Lubbock Connie and friendly smiles. ees. who all share their love for God. and Diana posed for Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Tech Knight Scholarship Fundraiser by KOC #3008

Raider Red welcomed fans to the annual Tech Knight The Arriaga's revved up for the football season and Friends gathered for a night to support their fellow Getting their "Guns Up" family style! The Rodriguez event and got them to get their Guns' Up! enjoyed the pep rally and the Red Raider excitement. Knight council as well as partake in the festivities. family is excited for the 2019 football season!

HAW Membership Drive “Sip and Share”

The board members of HAW welcomed members and Carol Montelongo and Giovanni Ramirez along with Members of different generations came together for a The ladies enjoyed food, door prizes and meeting new potential members to their drive. their littles took time to meet & greet. fun evening. people.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ y Alla Business After Hours at Premiere Movie Theater

Business After Hours drew friends from all over to net- The event was a good way to share business tips, and Employees from Premiere welcomed visitors. work and talk shop, and reconnect. network.

These ladies took time from talking business to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Golf FORE 10 Scholarship Presentation by KOC 11807

Jasmine Luna with her awesome parents attended the Micah Cervantez poses with her parents. scholarship dinner. She was a recipient.

Julian Flores and his parents were excited to be Lino DeLeon congratulated Kirsten Hernandez. named a recipient.

Luxurious Linx Car Club drove in from Odessa.

Brown Impression Car Club from Lamesa welcomed Texas Exclusive Car Club had a great time. car clubs and those interested the cars and bikes.

Lamesa Annual Carshow

Latin Edge Car Club came in from Midland, Texas

St. Margaret Mary Jamaica in Lamesa

Many enjoyed the music and great food at the annual Volunteers provided games and pageantry celebrating The Rubios took a break to enjoy the festivities and The event drew church members of all ages. jamaica. Our Lady of Guadalupe. support the annual jamaica.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ St. Isidore Jamacia - Abernathy

Jamaicas bring family and friends together and are spe- The jamaica attracted attendees of all generations. cial because of that.

The jamaica is a tradition for many individuals and fami- Beautiful children got their faces painted. lies.

Ryan "Rhino" and his sister Rose had a great time These gals demonstrated their fishing skills! fishing!

Families enjoyed many other activities beyond just This girl learned how to fish at the Back Yard Bass fishing! game provided by Los Hermanos Familia anglers.

11th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" by LHF - Part I

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Jamaica in New Deal

The Sosas enjoyed the warm afternoon in the shade. Watermelon was a great treat on an extremely hot day. The jamaica was a great meeting place for families.

The jamaica had tents for shade and comfort and drew many folks to them.

LULAC Council #263 - Scholarship Reception

Sam Gonzales accepts a Proclamation from Council- Mary Quirino, a retired nurse, met the student who LULAC #263 takes pride in youth and providing schol- Parents and their scholarship recipients were very exman Dist. 1, Juan Chadis. received the scholarship in her honor and who will be arships to help them in obtaining degrees. cited. They were grateful to LULAC. attending nursing school.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ y Alla Back to School Fiesta at Texas Tech University

The 2019 Back To School Fiesta was held on the West Side of The event featured free lunch, and live entertainment Free school supplies and backpacks were given to K-12 The event also features a college and community fair, students. the Jones AT&T Stadium on the TTU campus and welcomed for everyone to enjoy. and other activities. future students.

Our Lady of Grace Jamaica

Despite the heat, many came prepared wearing hats, The Lozadas and friend stayed cool in the shade. sunglasses and sitting in shady areas.

The event brought friends together.

Mando & Sandy Reyna enjoyed great food and seeing many friends.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Lubbock Jamaica - Part I

Volunteers are essential for a Guadalupe jamaica as Mary Ellen Perez and her daughter enjoyed the festivi- Some of Los Seguidores de Cristo cooked and served The Maldonado Ladies supporting the event and enthey draw thousands to the event. ties. up great food, and their spirit of riding big boy bikes. joying family time and good food.

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Lubbock National Bank held a Business After Hours Join Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update each Father Manriquez and some of his Lubbock parish- Frank Garcia welcomed his brothers Gonzalo Jr., and ioners took time to pose with Plainview parishioners. Vern (farmers) who took time off to attend the annual event. Carmen Vige Thursday at 6 p.m. on KLBK's Trends & Friends. Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing event.

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MELCHOR OLVERA ESQUIVEL, 75 of Lubbock passed away August 24, 2019. He was born June 14, 1944 to Melchor Esquivel and Petra Olvera in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Roy received his GED from Monterey High School. He married Juanita Rangel November 30, 1963 in Lubbock. He worked as a machinist for Goulds Pumps before retiring from Landscaping. He was a devout Catholic and a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Juanita; daughter, Helen Esquivel; sons, George Esquivel, Stephen Esquivel; brothers, David Vega (Julia), Fidencio Vega, Noel Vega (Maggie), Florentino Vega; sisters, Linda Ortega (Inez), Connie Vega, Grace Vega, Teresa Gutierrez; five grandchildren, Olivia Barron-Smith, Amber Ybanez-Perez, Victoria Ybanez, Miranda Esquivel, Bella Esquivel; six great-grandchildren, Myah Santoyo, Adam Bennett Perez, Benjamin Puga III, Dylan Puga, Armani Arguijo, and Miliani Arguijo; and numerous Esquivel family in the Carrizo Springs, Texas area. He is preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Ramon C. Vega; and a brother, Raymond Vega. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4

JOSUE MORA RAMIREZ, 66 of Lubbock passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born October 19, 1952 to Margarito and Rosa (Mora) Ramirez in Lubbock. Joe married Marlene (Gin-gerich) Ramirez April 23, 1970 in Lubbock. He worked for the Lubbock Dream Center and was a member of Church on the Rock-Lubbock Dream Center Campus. He had a big heart for God and his church family. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Marlene; his son, Joshua Mora Ramirez and wife Zephare; daughters, Julia Contreras and husband Jacob, Jackalyn Delgado and husband Greg, Jennifer Garza and husband Mario, Joannie Ramirez; 10 siblings; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; and six siblings. NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.

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CARMEN ZAVALA of Lubbock, formerly of Tahoka passed away August 17, 2019 at the age of 90. She was born September 21, 1928 in Yarrelton, Texas to Candelario and Adela (Rodriguez) Reyes. Carmen was a devoted wife and mother. She will be dearly missed. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Angie Rojas of Tahoka, Mary Zavala of Plainview, Josephine Zavala of Plainview, Janie Vasquez of Wilson and Ester Zavala of Dallas; sons, Edward Zavala of Tahoka, Roman Zavala of Amarillo, Joe Zavala of Wolfforth, Ambrosio Zavala, Jr. of Slaton and Ricky Zavala of Lubbock; as well as numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Carmen was preceded in death by her parents; eight siblings; and one grandson, Erik Zavala. RAUL GARCIA passed away August 3, 2019. He was born September 28, 1975 in Brownfield, TX to Ramona and Raul Garcia Sr. Those left to cherish his loving memory are his mother Ramona H. Garcia, siblings; Rose Mary Garcia, Mary Ann Garcia, Sonja Garcia, Joshua Garcia, Tanji Ann Garcia, and Krystal Jean Garcia. He was preceded in death by his father Raul Garcia Sr. TONY MENDEZ, was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was born on August 11, 1972 in Abernathy to Tercita Flores. He worked as a Stocker/ Forklift Loader for McLain’s Foods for many years and enjoyed working on cars from painting to working on engines. Although his pride and joy was his 1982 Chevy, Tony was also very fond of his many motorcycles. He loved riding but more then anything, Tony loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his mother Tercita Flores; two sons, Gabriel Mendez and Antonio Mendez both of Abernathy; three daughters; Elizabeth Mendez of Abernathy, Celeste Mendez and Prisca Mendez both of Lubbock; one brother Frank Mendez of Lubbock; one sister Priscilla Flores of Lubbock; six grandchildren.

VICTOR RODRIGUEZ, 59 of Idalou passed away August 17, 2019. He was born July 26, 1960 to Jose Felipe and Marcela (Silva) Rodriguez in Idalou, Texas. He married Lorrie Sherman in February of 1986. Victor worked as sales rep for many years. He was an active member of his community and served for 10 years as the Idalou Band Booster President. He also coached baseball for many years. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lorrie; two sons, James (Leticia) Rodriguez of Fort Worth and Lucas Rodriguez of Lubbock; one daughter, Alyssa (Austin) Emery of San Antonio; mother, Marcela Rodriguez of San Antonio; one sister, Olga Rodriguez of San Antonio; four broth-ers, Jose (Cindy) Rodriguez of Columbia, Illinois, Oscar (Belia) Rodriguez of Castroville, Frank (Kristy) Rodriguez of La Vernia, Mark (Michelle) Rodriguez of San Antonio and two grandchildren, Amelia Emery and Ezekiel Rodriguez whom he cherished with all his heart. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Rodriguez and his sister, Mary Ann Rodriguez.

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

E N R I Q U E REYES, age 50, passed away August 9, 2019. He was born on May 5, 1969 to Lupe and Rosendo Reyes in Lubbock, Texas. Enrique was the most loving and caring person. He was a die-hard fan of the cowboys and loved music. He is survived by his mother, Lupe Reyes; wife, Carmina Rodriguez, son, Fabian Reyes of Stevenville, Texas; daughter, Marina Chavez of Lorenzo; brother, Raymond Reyes; sisters, Yrmalinda Reyes, Rosalinda Arroyo, and Irene Ramirez, and grandson, Fabian Reyes, Jr. He is preceded in death by his father, Rosendo Reyes; grandparents, Florentino and Felipa Luna, and Demetrio and Josefina Reyes. R O L A N D O “ R O L L I E ” FLORES passed away July 30, 2019. He was born June 13, 1971. Those left to cherish his memory are his son Matthew Flores, granddaughter Sofia Flores, siblings; Angel Daniel, Bennie, Adrian, Sylviana, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Rolando was preceded in death by his parents Angel Chavez Flores and Sylvia Flores, Grandparents Pedro Garcia, Pedro Flores and Enriqueta Flores, and niece Angelica Danielle Flores and a few close cousins.

MARIA A. PEREZ, 74, went to be with our heavenly Lord on August 17, 2019. Maria was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to the late Fermin and Delores Barron on January 29, 1945. Maria was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. She had the patience of Job and was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. She loved to sing, dance, and spend time with her family. Survivors include her loving husband, Ben Perez; son: Daniel and wife Margarita Perez; daughters: Grizelda Perez, Geneva Perez, Dianne and husband Alejandro Martinez; brothers: Jesse, Joe and Fermin; sister: Francis; 12 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; extended family and friends. Preceding her in death: sister: Leonor Montoya and granddaughter: Destiny. GERARDO HERNANDEZ, “Chino” or “Jerry,” age 49 of Lubbock, went to heaven on August 18th, 2019. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. He was born in El Paso, Texas on July 21, 1970, to Maria and Jesus Hernandez. Chino began a successful career with Primewest Mortgage. He married the love of his life Michelle Barrera in August of 2003. Together they have two beautiful children, Mercedez and Isaac. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Barrera Hernandez; their children, Mercedez Barrera and her boyfriend, Guillaume Blanchette; and Isaac Hernandez; his parents, Jesus and Maria Hernandez; siblings, Arturo Hernandez and wife, Dixie; Laura O’Dell and husband, Brian. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

GILBERT MERCADO, 48, went to be with our heavenly Lord on August 4, 2019. Gilbert was a gentle soul who will be dearly missed. Gilbert was born in Lubbock to the late Gilbert, Sr. and Julia Mercado on May 24, 1971. He was a mechanic by trade. He loved to sing, dance, and spend time with his family. He was the life of the party and loved to joke around with everyone. His passion was car racing and being at the lake with friends and family. His smile was infectious, and he lit up the room. He was always willing to help anyone in need. Gilbert married his high school sweetheart, Brenda, who were married for 32 years. They were blessed with 2 beautiful children; daughter: Gisell; son: Gavin; and granddaughter: Bryleigh; brothers: Ralph and Julian; six nieces; four nephews; one great niece; one great nephew; and extended family and friends.

In Loving Memory of Genoveva “Beva” Castro Perez Sept. 17, 2004

Beva, You are still thought of, missed and remembered. Seeing your smile even in photos brings us joy. Love, Your family and friends

R O S E N D O LUNA, 73 of Lubbock passed away, August 19, 2019. Mr. Luna taught Math since 1975 with LISD, serving at Alderson, Dunbar, Lubbock High and the last twelve years teaching many subjects with Home Bound. He coached Soccer and track at St. John Neumann Scholl from 1975 - 1980. Throughout his life, he worked to bring out the best in his children, and he believed in the potential of all his students. Mr. Luna worked to make sure each one knew that he/she could be more than just grades or circumstances. He loved his students. In his 41 years of teaching, he influenced many students and coworkers. He was a founding member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Mr. Luna was an avid reader and held belts in seven different Japanese Marshal Arts weapons; having studied since 1996. He leaves behind his wife, Susan; sisters, Carmen Anelia, Laurie Luna, and Olga (Joe) Lara of Lubbock; a brother, Jose (Maria) Luna of Holland, Ohio; sons, Jon (Denise) Luna of Memphis, Tennessee and Miguel (Yvette) Luna of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Maria (Michael) Gonzales of Los Fresnos, Texas. He was also blessed with grandchildren, Liam, Jace and Miguel Luna, Darian, Jeremiah and Sebastian Gonzales, and Madison George; nieces, Leticia Cooper, Erin and Carrie Williams; and nephew, Shawn Reyes.

September Prayer

Awesome God, I confess openly that I cannot begin to understand all the complexities of your will and the way you work in our world. But Father, when I'm confused, please bring people into my life who will help me hang on to my faith until the confusion passes. Never let me give up on others. And today, dear Father, please use me to help bless someone who is struggling with his or her faith. In Jesus' name, I ask it. Amen. "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him." ~ John 6:66

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