Latino Lubbock Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 1 - January 2020

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

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Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia On this month's cover, Latino Lubbock Magazine celebrates 12 years since our inception! Upon my return from Washington, D.C., I wanted to showcase the contributions of Hispanics to Lubbock. Having worked with media, print seemed the best platform to do so. I shared with my hubby Frank and daughter Amaris that next year Latino Lubbock Magazine will celebrate its quinceañera! Time truly does fly when you're having fun. May God continue to give me the abilities and fuel my passion to keep going on. ¡Thank you y mil gracias por su apoyo!

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“It is critical that public colleges and universities be equitably accessible to all U.S. residents and have student bodies and graduates that mirror the racial and ethnic demographics of the states in which they reside,” say the authors of a report from The Education Trust, an advocacy group for minority students. “The existing racial and ethnic disparities in college degree attainment, America’s rising diversity and the increasing number of jobs that require some form of postsecondary education only make this issue more pressing. Demographic trends suggest that Latinos are the racial and ethnic group that will factor most prominently in this equation.”

“Más vale tarde que nunca.” “ B e t t e r l a t e t h a n n e v e r. ”

(Meaning, that it's never too late to start).

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

January/enero

Monica Carrasco Robert Leal Albert John III Ortiz Andy Vasquez Christi Valdez Phyllis Coe DeVonee Garcia Reyes B Carrillo

Rudy Beltran Victoria Garcia Joe Angel Gomez Jr. Miranda Cano Robert Madrid Ray Alvarez Jr. Rudy Beltran

Victoria Elizondo Fidel Gonzalez Melici Garcia

Madeline Martinez Randy Vasquez Genoveva Gomez Sylvia Valdez Roman Barrera Maggie Longoria Esmeralda Almager Gilbert Carrizales Melissa Pardo Jesús H Cavazos Juanita (Janie) Trevino Kash Alvarez Ernest Esparza Rudy Esparza Armando Luna Stella Esparza Andrea Armenta Martinez Alianna Juarez Peggy Vasquez Joshua Flores Anna Lopez Debbie Vasquez-Cerda Edward Ortiz Mary Cadena Rebecca Licon Leana Martinez Lupe Ortiz Chelsea Milner Marissa Vasquez Tammy Torrez Charlie Rodriguez Daniel C. Castro Margarita Cavazos Victoria Martinez Angie Martinez Angie Beltran Erica Montez Angie Martinez Scott Murphy

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Rachel Hernandez 1/11 Joe L. Vasquez 1/11 Daniel Castro Sr. 1/12 Michelle Beltran Tijerina 1/12 John Briones 1/12 Baleigh Pugh 1/12 Crystal Gonzales 1/14 Josie Jimenez 1/15 Cecil Martinez 1/15 Aliyah Martinez 1/16 Isaiah Vasquez 1/16 Jacinto Vasquez Sr. 1/16 Mallolo Gonzales, Jr. 1/17 Brandon Aaron Leal 1/17 Susano Baca Jr. 1/17 Rev. Martin Piña 1/18 Bobby Bell 1/19 Sylvester”Sly” Ochoa 1/20 Jacob Flores 1/20 Miranda Lynn Gomez 1/20 Irene Guerrero 1/20 Ester Calderon 1/20 Isaiah Deleon 1/20 Elena Carmona 1/21 Andy Vasquez 1/21 Adela Lucero 1/21 Janie Castillo 1/21 Erick Castillo 1/22 Carlos Perez 1/22 Lupe Quintanilla 1/22 Connie Thomman 1/23 Daryn Shamburger 1/23 Dyrl Bush 1/23 Nena Ortiz 1/23 Randy Vasquez 1/23 Steve Ortiz

1/23 Lily Aguilar 1/24 Pauline Chavez 1/24 Joe Castillo 1/24 Elisa “Chata” Lucero 1/24 Janie Castañeda 1/25 Jason Garcia 1/25 Matthew Solano 1/25 Jazmynn Hernandez 1/26 Leah Montez 1/26 Janie Hernandez 1/27 Gabby Molina 1/27 Rickey Romero 1/27 Rosalinda Muniz 1/27 Mary Tienda 1/27 Sonya Trevino 1/28 Cecelia Ramonez 1/28 Jose Leal 1/28 Dee Dee Montez 1/28 Silvia Castro 1/30 Martin Herrera 1/30

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Contents

Word from the Publisher Political

Opportunity/Business

Health/Salud Education/Youth ¡Si Se Puede!

Faith & Religion Kid's Fotos y requerdos

Memorials

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Page 10-11 Page 12-13 Page 14-15 Page 16-17 Page 22-23 Page 25 Page 26-28

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Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

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

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

Tomas Licon Robert Lugo Lupe Ramirez Jesse Madrid Eloisa Abeyta

Coach Edward Hernandez Mary Ann Garcia Manuel Posadas Adilynn Rodriguez Pastor Ed Sena Haley Jo Perez

Frances Hernandez Lucy Rangel Majesty Caballero Vangie Montez Sanchez

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

2020

Happy New Year!

Próspero Año y Felicidad from

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Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora

Querídos lectores...

W

e did it! Latino Lubbock Magazine has achieved another blessed year! And what started out as a hobby, now has 100,000+ readers each month!

As we embark on 2020, I’m excited to celebrate Latino Lubbock Magazine’s 14th year since our inception! We experienced a lot of changes in 2019, including moving from our office to slowly migrating to a more digital presence.

This year I was also recognized as the National Latina Publisher of the Year by the National Association of Hispanic Publications, which is a humbling honor!

We love what we do and are grateful to serve our community and aspire to fill the needs. We’ve covered and reported so many exciting stories and events. We’ve opened our pages to different organizations, individuals, and have been blessed by those who invest their advertising dollars in us. THANK YOU for your support. We look forward to the next year(s) and opportunities that come our way.

And as we turn yet another chapter in this book of life, let us embrace 2020 as the year of new opportunities – for your family, community, country, and self. My grandmother always said we must look away from the past and look forward as we approach the New Year. She explained that if we lived our lives right, there would be no regrets. So, as we end 2019, hopefully, we have learned valuable lessons and are more prepared to navigate this ever-changing world.

I can't stress enough how the print industry is changing. And likewise, Latino Lubbock Magazine continues to be modified to better fit the needs of our readers digitally, while still sustaining our print readership. I believe that print media significantly contributes to a democratic and knowledge-based society. Print media such as Latino Lubbock Magazine is a newspaper that also serves as a major facilitator of integration in society for various social, community and Latino groups.

In the last few years, new technology has enabled our industry to increase productivity, expand into new markets and generate new products and services. If you haven’t visited our website, I urge you to do so at www.latinolubbock.net This has provided opportunities for growth and innovation at an affordable cost to our publications. And even to the expansion into online publishing, and our digital news, we’ve been able to make smart growth a reality. And as a free publication, we must make wise moves to sustain our work.

As such, in advancing to the next level we will work-in more digital media and use our online and email presence to fit that needs of our readers and community, especially when foot traffic has reduced and is not as convenient for you, and less efficient for us.

We will be moving to a new location; however, we will be meeting by appointment only. We are in an age where technology allows us to work in more convenient environments and we can save money that we can invest into the publication itself. We are excited and believe this will be an efficient change for Latino Lubbock Magazine, and on a personal note, for me - as my community service and the publication are a constant balance. Moreover, an opportunity to invest myself even more in community issues and opportunities.

Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. We are grateful to be 100,000 readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free.

Till next month, thank you for your support and may God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo siempre!

Happy New Year y Feliz Año Nuevo, Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock” 15 Years of Commitment to our Community

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New Year’s Resolutions

Planning is Best Way to Start

hances are, at some time in C your life you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution - and then bro-

ken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make a change, but not following through. Here are 10 tips to help get you started.

1. Be realistic: The surest way to fall short of your goal is to make your goal unattainable. For instance, resolving to never eat your favorite desserts again could be a bad choice.

Strive for a goal that is attainable.

2. Plan ahead: Don’t make your resolution on New Year’s Eve. If you wait until the last minute, it will be based on your mindset that particular day. Instead, it should be well planned before December 31 arrives.

3. Outline your plan: Decide how you will deal with the temptation to skip the exercise class, or just have one more cigarette.

4. Make a “pro” and “con” list: It may help to see a list of items on paper to keep your motivation strong.

Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your

list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolutions.

5. Talk about it: Don’t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members who will be there to support your resolve to change yourself for the better. The best case scenario is to find yourself a buddy who shares your New Year’s Resolution and motivate each other.

6. Reward Yourself: This doesn’t mean that if your resolution is to diet you can eat an entire box of chocolates. Instead, celebrate your success by treating yourself to something that you enjoy.

7. Track your progress: Keep track of each small success you make toward reaching your larger goal.

Short-term goals are easier to keep, and small accomplishments will help keep you motivated.

8. Don’t Beat Yourself Up: Obsessing over the occasional slip won’t help you achieve your goal. Do the best you can each day, and take them one at a time.

9. Stick to it: Experts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity,

such as exercising, to become a habit, and 6 months for it to become part of your personality.

10. Keep trying: If your resolution has totally run out of steam by midFebruary, don’t despair. Start over again! There’s no reason you can’t make a “New Year’s Resolution” any time of year.

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Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING the Solid Waste Services department will accept fresh cut Christmas trees for recycling.

Trees will be accepted at four permanent drop-off locations.

Residents are asked to remove all decorations, the metal stand, and any plastic before placing the fresh-cut Christmas tree in the roll-off located outside the gates at the 208 Municipal Drive, 1631 84th Street, 7308 Milwaukee, and 4307 Adrian Street drop-off locations. The landfill will mulch the fresh cut trees.

After January 14th and throughout the month of January, the roll-offs will be located inside the gates and residents can drop-off fresh-cut Christmas trees from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday.

FACILITIES CLOSED, January 1, 2020 - LISD, Lubbock County, City of Lubbock facilities are closed for the Christmas holiday. Enjoy!

COFFEE CHAT, January 4, 10:00am, FREE, ages 18+, Conversation will be led by volunteers from Literacy Lubbock. Coffee and tea will be provided, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street.

THREE WEEK MINI COURSES IN DANCING, January 7, Every 3 weeks the style will change, singles and couples welcome, Dance Basics and Beyond, 6:15pm, $15/3 weeks, This class specializes in adult beginner dancing, introducing you to country dance basics in Two Step, Waltz, Swing (WCS and ECS), night club and Latin, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

TEX-MEX COOKING, January 11, 10:00am, Pre-register by Thursday Jan. 9th before class, $5, All Ages, learn to make chicken enchiladas, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street.

MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION, January 17, 2:00pm, FREE, all ages, bring your favorite snack and there will be a guest speaker, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

MLK FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY with Catholic Charities, January 20, 2020, 10am-12pm. For info call (806)765-8475.

NEW NEIGHBORS CLUB OF LUBBOCK will have their monthly luncheon at the Lubbock Women's Club located at 2020 Broadway on Friday, January 10th at 10:30 am. The cost is $15. Contact Marilyn Bals at marilyn.bals@ttu.edu or call (no text) 806-791-5217.

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.

HAVE YOU HEARD?

Community Can Help Struggling Youth

020: The year to come together in 2 a unified “vision” for helping our youth navigate substance use disorders

and become thriving, emerging adults.

As we venture into the second decade of the 21st Century, it’s time to take stock of how we address the issue of substance use with our youth.

Prevalence rates for alcohol, tobacco and other drug use increase rapidly during the years from early to late adolescence and typically peak during young adulthood. The most effective prevention programs for adolescents – developed and implemented in school, family and community settings – target key risk and protective factors associated with substance misuse behaviors.

Genetic, psychological, familial and non-familial environmental factors are thought to interact in a complex way to determine an adverse or protective outcome. Thus, genes, temperament, attitudes and beliefs, family environment, peer affiliation and social norms all mediate the relationship between the individual and a substance use disorder outcome. The timing of these factors adds an additional level of complexity. Both nature and nurture are involved, set against the backdrop

¿Que Piensas?

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.

APPRECIATE THEIR SERVICE Thank you so much for organizing the Veterans Day parade. It gets better every year. We loved the giant US flag between the two aerial fire trucks.

I'm not a veteran, but I do appreciate the veterans for their service to our country. And I appreciate you for making sure Lubbock recognizes them with a parade.

Brad Larson

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of child development. Thus, Assisting these students there is no single cause of to meet state requirements adolescent substance abuse, for receiving a diploma; and any single prevention and supporting them in approach is unlikely to have recovery should be a goal broad universal success. for our city. Schools also Our community has the provide support for families opportunity to develop learning to how to live with, extended levels of care and support, their teens in for teens struggling with recovery. substance use disorders.

Youth in recovery also need The Lubbock Health a safe environment after Department will start the school and on weekends. new year overseeing grants Dr. George Comiskey Across the United States, from the State of Texas.

Alternative Peer Groups When a young person goes (APGs) are being developed through treatment for a substance use to provide an added level of support. disorder, returning to their home school An APG is a community-based, is fraught with peril. What they need family-centered, professionally staffed, is a Recovery High School. Recovery positive peer support program that offers high schools are designed specifically prosocial activities, counseling and for students in recovery from substance case-management for adolescents who use disorder or dependency. Each struggle with substance use disorders school operates differently depending or self-destructive behaviors. APGs on available community resources and are a much better fit for adolescents state standards, but they share the goals who struggle with substance use and of educating all available and eligible co-occurring disorders, because the students in recovery from substance use focus is to offer and shape a new peer disorder. Many of the adolescents who group that uses positive peer pressure struggle with substance use disorder to stay in recovery. In addition, APGs also confront or co-occurring disorders organize and staff after-school sober such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. social functions to make sobriety more

Carta Abierta

ARTÍCULO DE OPINIÓN En los Estados Unidos, el ritmo de suicidios de los niños y hombres hispanos es alarmante. Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr. PharmD Sr. Consejero científico de Men’s Health Network, escribió un artículo de opinión explicando por qué es tan elevado, sugerencias en qué podemos hacer para reducir esta epidemia, y más importante, salvar la vida de miles de hombres y niños que mueren prematuramente. Por favor considera publicar este op-ed en su publicación para educar y ayudar a la gente afectada por esto.

Muchas gracias, Men's Health Network APPRECIATE LLM Wanted to wish you and your staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I called the office and was told I could find some info on your website that I was looking for. It was my first time and had to let you know that I love the newspaper and now, I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE at www.latinolubbock.net!

Love the pictures, love the calendar! Sharing it with everyone.

Appreciate all the hard work, Rosemary Rivas

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THANKS FOR BEING OBJECTIVE I'm truly tired of the politics and all the negativity by both parties, every hour, every day! They don't seem to care about the needs of the American people but instead, about their political parties.

I think that they also insult the intelligence of the American people. I don't like liars and have always thought politicians were liars. I voted for Trump but I hate his lies.

A friend disagrees when I give my reason for the economy as why I support Trump. He says that Obama is the reason that the economy is where it is today. We go round and round. My point is that we can't escape politics no matter where we are. Hopefully, this impeachment will not drag out so long, but I got a feeling it too will hijack the airwaves. Thanks for keeping the Latino objective.

G.T. Riojas

WAY TO GO Congratulations to Latino Lubbock Magazine and Christy Martinez Garcia on her recent award. I'm always so proud of the work of her and the staff and so glad to see the recognition being named Latina Publisher of the Year. That's awesome!

She is a great role model. Way to go!

Sincerely, Veronica Serna

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fun than using.

A comprehensive strategy for positive youth development and preventing substance-related problems necessitates a sustained, well-organized effort with input from a range of community interventionists, businesses, policymakers and concerned citizens at all levels. The HEARD coalition is a local group of professionals who’ve met since April to begin the conversation about how our community can provide resources for struggling youth. The coalition is looking for people to join in as we continue to define the problem, reduce stigma/ shame, support current and developing resources in our community and, most importantly, support our youth. If you have a heart for youth who struggle with substance use disorders, you represent one of our unrepresented sectors and you have dedication to show up and get involved, we’d love to have you as part of our efforts. Email Heard. lubbock@gmail.com or visit http:// hubcityoutreachcenter.org/ ; https:// ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/healthdepartment/about-us to learn more.

GEORGE COMISKEY, PSY.D. is an Associate Professor of Practice at Texas Tech University in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences Department.

NEW YEAR POEM Can you please run the New Year's poem that you used to run, by a man named Armando? I was telling my cousins from Michigan and they would like to have a copy.

Thanks for all you do. We love Latino Lubbock and we share it with many family all over the country, including my nephew in Afghanistan.

Have a wonderful and happy 2020, keep up the great work helping the community, and may God bless Latino Lubbock Magazine and staff!

R. Ramos

AÑO NUEVO 2020 A todos en Latino Lubbock, Feliz año nuevo.

Esperamos un buen año. Alegre, bonito y con muchas oportunidades en el porvenir. Queremos lo mejor para Lubbock. Pa toda la gente. Pa el barrio Guadalupe. ¡Muchas bendeciónes en el año nuevo, 2020!

Ben Rodriguez

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ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL: The members of LULAC Council #263 took time for a photo at the annual Senior Christmas Dinner held at the Trejo Supercenter.

This has been a tradition of the organization for a number of years. In addition to a meal, the seniors enjoy a visit from Pancho Claus, gifts, and dancing. Thanks LULAC #263 from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Wi-Fi Hotspots for CheckOut at Lubbock Libraries

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ubbock Public Library has added portable Wi-Fi for checkout at the Mahon branch.

Library director Stacy Mckenzie said the addition was necessary.

“About 30 percent of the homes in Lubbock do not have internet connectivity,” she said. “So that means that we have some homes where the families and the kids have to come to the library to use the internet or have to use it at school.”

She said the library has a variety of programs in place such as computer classes and group clubs that help meet needs of the community.

“The library is not just about books anymore. It is definitely about where we can fill in any information or access gaps that our community might have,” said McKenzie.

Mckenzie said the Patterson branch will launch its own Wi-Fi checkout in January.

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Keeping the Latino Traditions & Memories of Family Alive

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

nnually, as my family and A I enjoy the holidays, I take time to share the recipes of my

Latino culture, with my daughter Amaris.

As we prepare the spices for the buñuelos, I explain to her, ‘We use anise, cinnamon, and cloves and grind them up and then mix them into dry sugar.’

As we do this, I further share the significance of the buñuelo.

First, Hispanic/Mexican families made this New Year's treat because it was affordable - as many families struggled financially, but our madrecitias (our mothers) were innovative and knew how to stretch every dollar, and prepare food with lots of love.

And while most families simply mix sugar and cinnamon, we use spices to symbolically signify the New Year and the spice of life, as well as the diverse heritage of many Latino families, which range in backgrounds from Spanish, Arabic, Irish, and French to name a few.

The circle shape of the buñuelo symbolizes the unity of the family in the New Year, which in this time is a great reminder as we are losing tradition and sanctity of family.

The sugar, that there will always be sweetness in life in the New Year.

The crispness of a buñuelo is a reminder to always break bread with family and friends in the New Year.

More so, the tortilla or masa is a reminder of the bread of life, which also draws to our Christian Faith in the New Year.

Couple a buñuelo with some hot chocolate, and we let our rich heritage include the contribution of our indigenous ancestors like the Aztecs and Mayans who come to light in the New Year.

That said, this tradition to make bunuelos is something that I hope many families will continue each New Year, for many generations on. It symbolizes a sweet new start among those we love the most.

The Bible says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"—2 Corinthians 5:17 A new year, is better than starting over! As Christians, we get a fresh and new start. God not only forgave us, pardoned us, ransomed us, and saved us, he also made us a new creation!

And every time we come to Him, every day we rededicate ourselves to serve him, and ev-

Read daily news at www.latinolubbock.net/ Lea las noticias diarias en www.latinolubbock.net

ery new year we offer to him, we get a new start and a whole new world. So as we begin this New Year, let's begin by offering ourselves to him, asking him to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and take leadership of our lives.

Life has so many symbols, and we are in essence much like bunuelos. That said let us live a sweet life, and live up to the blessings that God has so graciously given to each and every one of us in 2020, and beyond.

And with that I share a prayer...

Almighty and holy God, I want to glorify you and bring you praise in the choices that I make, the people that I influence, the words that I speak, and the actions that I take in this coming year. I know that I am not guaranteed a single new day, but I want each that I live to be a day I have lived for your glory and honor and praise. In the name of Jesus my Lord I pray. Amen.

Happy and blessed 2020!

Latino Lubbock’s Year in Review 2019

Year in Review 2019 Latino Lubbock Magazine January/enero Latino Lubbock Celebrates 13 Anniversary MLK Awards of Distinction MLK Day of Service 2019 Pancho Clos at Maggie Trejo Supercenter Retiro Para Mujeres 2019 Ringing In 2019 - Lubbock Style Santa Land, Co-sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine Saturday Farewell Mass for Monsignor O’Connor St. Michael's New Year's Eve Party State of the City 2019 Women's Retreat at Our Lady of Guadalupe February/febrero 68th Annual Pancake Festival Fat Sunday Festival Hodges Mother Son Dance Joe Carrillo Scholarship Valentine's Dance 2019 Knights of Columbus #8097 Valentine’s Dance LULAC ”Bring Out Your Best" Banquet 2019 LULAC Week Special Recognition Mommy’s Little Sweetheart Valentine’s Dance Night to Shine Prom San Ramon Valentine's Dance 2019 St. Elizabeth Fat Saturday Shrimp Fest St. John the Baptist Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance St. Joseph’s Youth Group Valentine’s Dance St. Michael's Sausage Festival In Levelland, TX St. Patrick's Bingo Night & Auction St. Patrick's CYO Valentine's Dance

March/marzo 21st Annual Cesar E. Chavez March 2019 BGC Youths of The Year 2019 Mardi Gras Benefitting Meals on Wheels 2019 Mayor's Bean & Cornbread Luncheon Annual Viva Aztlan Festival Benito Juarez Day observed March 21st Boys & Girls Clubs Outback Steak Dinner HAW Scholarship Gala – 2019 KOC BBQ Kick-Off at St. Elizabeth’s Church LISD String Fling Concert Lubbock County Employee Recognition Lubbock Police Department Class of 2019B Graduation LULAC Elects New Officers LYFL 2019 Superbowl Ring Ceremony Congrats From LLM North West Little League Opening Ceremony Retiro de Mujeres, Women's Lent Retreat April/abril Cesar Chavez Celebration Week Challenger Little League Opening Ceremony

City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt Community Lotería Night Family Guidance Center Blue Ribbon Ride Festival de Oro at Lubbock High school Golden Apron Trophy Winner – Christy Martinez-Garcia Hispanic Law Student Association Annual Banquet Hodges Annual Easter Egg Hunt Joel's Easter Egg Hunt 2019 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Latino Lubbock Hosts Day of the Child Day of the Book/ Dia de los niños Dia de los libros Lemonade Day Lubbock Maggie Trejo Senior Prom New Legacy Fundraiser Our Lady of Grace Enchilada Fundraiser Our Lady of Grace Stations of the Cross Selena Day in Lubbock Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society Reception Sigma Lambda Beta Banquet South Plains Job Fair 2019 St. Patrick Fish Fry & Lent Fundraiser Stand Up for Kids with the Children’s Advocacy Center Veteran’s Resource Fair

May/mayo 6th Annual Hub City Car Show & Swap Meet 7th Annual Cinco De Mayo Parade Adelante Awards & Recognition Banquet by Los Hermanos Familia Blue Ribbon Rally 2019 Candlelight Vigil Remembering the 20 Veterans + 1 Soldier Daily Suicides Celebración de Exito Scholarship Banquet Cinco de Mayo Senior Citizen Dance De Colores Troop Badge Ceremony Girl Scouts Women of Distinction Banquet Health Beat Equipment Installed at Buddy Holly Lake – Sponsored by Los Hermanos Familia Hub City Show & Shine Car Show to Benefit VFW Post #2466 KXTQ 30th Annual Cinco de Mayo LEARN Inc. Let’s Go Advance Banquet Lubbock High Grupos De Oro Recital LULAC Robert Lugo Golf Tournament May 9th in Texas is Willie Velasquez Day Peace. Love. Mud Volleyball Tournament Raiders Rojos Hispanic Convocation Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) Banquet St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church Jamaica Texas Tech Mariachi & Ballet Folklorico Recital Texas Tech Small Business Expo 2019 June/junio 19th Annual Great American Cook Off June

“A Night to Remember” Benefitting Catholic Charities Adult Education Graduation Brownfield Knights of Columbus BBQ

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Cook-Off Church Jamaicas Community Health Workers Day Critterfest 2019 Family Summer Camp 2019 Military Appreciation Event Northwest Little League Closing Ceremony Our Lady of Grace Guadalupanos Men's Club Scholarship Tournament San Ramon Jamaica St. Francis Jamaica Idalou St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Jamaica St. Josephs Annual Jamaica St. Patrick's Jamaica St. Phillips Jamaica – Idalou St. Theresa Jamaica Carlisle Veteran's Mass Women's ACTs Retreat July/julio Abernathy Jamaica Citizens Law Enforcement Graduation Diversity Career Fair Sponsored By SHRM Fourth of July Parade 2019 Joe Carrillo Scholarship Presentation by the KOC Council 8097 Kiwanis Donation to Vamos A Pescar KOC #11807 Elects New Members KOC #8097 Installation of Officers Our Lady OF Guadalupe Jamaica Ralls Jamaica Raza On the Plaza Sponsored by Magic 93.7 San Ramon Jamaica St. Theresa Hale Center Jamaica Summer Fitness Fair at Trejo Supercenter Tahoka Jamaica Wolfforth Jamaica

August/agosto 11th Annual Vamos A Pescar/Let’s Go Fishing brought to you by Los Hermanos Arnett Benson Clinic Back to School Fun Fest Arnett Benson Neighborhood National Night Out Back to School Fiesta Casino Night at OLG De Colores Fiesta Dream Center Back Pack Giveaway HAW Membership Drive Heart of Lubbock National Night Out KickOff KOC Family Week Bowling LULAC Council #263 Scholarship Reception LUNA Night Out 2019 LYFL Weigh- In Magic Night at Joyland Our Lady of Grace Jamaica Police Appreciation Event Slaton Fiestas 2019 7th Annual David Montalvo Memorial Scholarship Concert September/septiembre 9-11 Ceremony at the Lubbock County

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Courthouse Children’s Home of Lubbock Fall Festival De Colores Fiesta 2019 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Day El Grito 2019 at Texas Tech Fiestas Patrias Parade Furry 500 by Townsquare Media Gala Latina 2019 by the Caprock Foundation Grito de Dolores at the Landwer Party House Hispanic Heritage Month Lubbock Pride Event Knights of Columbus # 11807 Awards Banquet Our Lady of Guadalupe KOC Golf Tournament Take the Lake Event Tech Knight Union Labor Day Picnic Watermelon Round-Up in Plains, Texas

De Colores Troop Día de Los Muertos Event Día de los Muertos Procession – Art trail Día de los Muertos Celebration – Sponsored by Los Hermanos Familia Here’s to our Heroes Veteran’s Reception - cancelled Latino Artist Showcased in Lubbock Latino Lubbock Magazine Veteran Reception Los Hermanos Familia presents the West TX Latino Artist Exhibit Nurturing Center Banquet Tamale Making Workshop Veteran’s Day Parade Veteran’s Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church Veteran’s Mass at St. Joseph’s Church Walk, Roll or Run December/diciembre

October/octubre 10th Pumpkin Trail at Clapp Park, Co-sponsored by Latino Lubbock Children’s Home of Lubbock Fall Festival Columbus Day: Día de la Raza Community Health Centers of Lubbock (CHCL) holds Promotor(a) graduation Congressional Medal of Honor Welcome Diversity Dinner at Texas Tech Dog Day Howl-O-ween Fatima Peace Tour at Our Lady of Guadalupe Fatima Preparation Classes at Holy Spirit Hispanic Heritage Month Reception by Los Hermanos Familia Honoring Heroes Banquet Latinas for the Cure Life Chain 2019 Lupus Walk Night of Courage Banquet Benefitting the Purple Heart Monument Noche de Sciencias por SHPE Precious In His Sight Nurturing Center Banquet Pumpkin Trail Co-Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine Race for the Cure 2019 Rosary on the Plaza at St. Elizabeth’s Church Safety City Halloween South Plains Honor Flight St. Michael's Jamaica Trejo Annual Halloween Carnival Trick or Treat Street at Safety City, CoSponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine TTU Hispanic Heritage Game

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Día De La Virgen Procession Girl Scouts Kick Off Cookie Season Homeless Vigil Knights of Columbus New Year's Even Dance LISD Mid-Term Graduates-Coronado-Estacado-Lubbock-Monterey LULAC #263 Annual Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner LYFL Superbowl 62NDt Annual Carol of Lights Annual Candlelight at the Ranch Annual Nativity Celebration Breakfast with Santa Día de la Virgen Event Guadalupe Church 8th Annual Carol of Lights Run La Diferencia Car Club Toy Drive Las Pastorelas Las Posadas LULAC’s Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner New Year’s Eve Gala Pancho Clos visit at Maggie Trejo sponsored by American G I Forum Santa Paws – 2019 Santa Land, Co-Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine Senior Christmas Dinner Hosted by LULAC Council #263 Visit www.latinolubbock.net

November/noviembre 2019 LYFL Superbowl 2019 Spanish Spelling Bee Annual Turkey Dinner Buddy Holly Center Día de los Muertos Procesión Catholic Veteran’s & Knights of Columbus Veteran’s Day Service

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Politics /política

Safety Project Set to Begin Republican Senator "Disturbed" by

he Texas Department of T Transportation (TxDOT) is set to begin a $34.3 million project in January 2020 that will make safety improvements to more than 27 miles of the I-27 corridor in Lubbock and Hale counties.

“The project will install concrete median barriers along I-27 through the city of Lubbock, from 82nd Street to Loop 461 in New Deal, and through the city of Plainview, from FM 3466 to SH 194.

The addition of cable median barriers to various locations along the interstate from New Deal to Plainview are also planned. The project is designed to enhance the overall safety of the roadway,” said Mike Wittie, P.E, TxDOT Lubbock Area Engineer.

“Cable median barriers stop vehicles from crossing the open median and prevent the worst of all kinds of accidents—mainly head-on collisions.”

Additional improvements include upgrading interstate lighting, and drainage and concrete work.

Motorists traveling along the I-27 corridor will see speed limits reduced to 55 mph, inside the active work zone in the Lubbock city limits, and by 10 mph along the rest of the project. Some inside lane closures are planned but I-27 mainlanes will be minimally impacted.

“The project is scheduled to begin on January 6 at I-27, and 82nd Street, and work north. Drivers should anticipate various daytime inside lane closures and long-term shoulder closures,” Wittie said. “Motorists are advised to drive with caution when entering the work zone—to slow down, pay attention and watch out for workers and equipment moving throughout the active work zone.”

The project’s completion date is scheduled for October 2021.

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Approach to Impeachment Trial

enator Lisa Murkowski, a S Republican from Alaska, said she was disturbed to hear Senate Majority

Leader Mitch McConnell say there would be "total coordination" between the White House and Senate over the upcoming presidential impeachment trial.

"And in fairness, when I heard that I was disturbed," Murkowski told Anchorage television station KTUU Tuesday before saying there should be distance between the White House and Senate in how the trial is conducted.

"To me it means that we have to take that step back from being hand-inglove with the defense, and so (when) I heard what leader McConnell had said, I happened to think that that has further confused the process."

In a recent interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, described his planning with the White House.

"We'll be working through this process, hopefully in a fairly short period of time (be) in total coordination with the White House counsel's office and the people who are representing the president as well as the Senate," McConnell said.

Murkowski

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also criticized the way Democrats conducted the impeachment process in the House, describing it as rushed.

Murkowski says the Senate is now being asked to cure deficiencies in evidence to be presented at the trial, particularly when it comes to whether key witnesses should be brought forward to testify, including White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and former national security adviser John Bolton.

"How we will deal with witnesses remains to be seen," Murkowski said before saying the House should have gone to the courts if witnesses refused to appear before Congress.

Murkowski also spoke of her desire for a "full and fair process," potentially using the impeachment hearings of President Clinton as a template.

Murkowski said she remained undecided about how she would vote when the trial takes place. "For me to prejudge and say there's nothing there or on the other hand, he should be impeached yesterday, that's wrong, in my view, that's wrong."

Plans for the Senate trial remain in limbo, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refraining from taking the next steps — appointing House managers and delivering the articles of impeachment to the Senate — until she's assured the Senate trial rules will be "fair."

Republicans, meanwhile, have blasted her for dragging out the process, since President Trump's acquittal in the Senate seems all but certain.

Mr. Trump, spending the Christmas holiday at Mar-a-Lago, kept up his Twitter campaign on the topic Thursday morning. He quoted former Bush White House aide and frequent Fox News guest Brad Blakeman, who's urged the Senate to dismiss the charges. "'Nancy Pelosi has no leverage over the Senate. Mitch McConnell did not nose his way into the impeachment process in the House, and she has no standing in the Senate.' Brad Blakeman," the president wrote, adding another dig at the House Speaker: "Crazy Nancy should clean up her filthy dirty District & help the homeless there. A primary for N?"

UnidosUS President Statement on Impeachment nidosUS (formerly U National Council of La Raza)—the nation’s

largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization—today issued the following statement by President and CEO Janet Murguía regarding the House’s vote to impeach President Trump.

“UnidosUS supports the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. The Articles of Impeachment and the House Judiciary Committee report make clear that the president violated the law and his oath of office and abused his power in his attempt to manipulate a foreign country into a baseless investigation of one of his political opponents in order to bolster his re-election prospects.

It is no secret that we have had many issues with, and concerns about, this president and

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his treatment of the nearly 60 million Latinos who call this country home. To be crystal clear, our support of impeachment is not about those valid and appropriate issues and concerns; it is about upholding our Constitution, defending our democracy and protecting the integrity of our vote. Free and fair elections are a core tenet of our democracy, and of UnidosUS, and must be protected from foreign interference. The Latino community’s vote is currently and has been under siege, and we cannot afford to have a president who not only has done absolutely nothing to restore the integrity of our electoral process after the 2016 election but who has demonstrated his capacity and intention to subvert the election process in 2020.

Whatever the outcome in the Senate, the House vote sends a clear message: no one, not even the President of the United States, is above the law, and that in order to safeguard our precious democracy, we will not allow any attempt to sabotage our electoral system to go unchallenged or unaddressed.”

Observations for MLK Day Scheduled in Lubbock

artin Luther King, Jr. Day M is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of

House Approves Right to Earn Legal Status For Undocumented Farm Workers

arm worker advocates hailed F passage by the House of Representatives of H.R.5038,

the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 by a vote of 260-165. This bill is the result of months of difficult negotiations between Members of Congress from both parties, the UFW, UFW Foundation, Farmworker Justice and most of the nation's major grower associations. This is the first time in decades that the full House, under either party, has enacted an agricultural labor immigration bill.

It would not have happened without the dedication of Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). Also deserving credit are Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the chief Republican negotiators— Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.).

“Today’s House vote for bipartisan legislation letting undocumented farm workers and their immediate family members earn legal status is the

result of the tenacious leadership farm workers showed after traveling across the country to lobby on Capitol Hill,” said UFW Foundation Executive Director Diana Tellefson Torres.

“Legislators have voted in favor of protecting the people whose hands harvest the fruits and vegetables offered in congressional buildings’ cafeterias and all of American’s kitchen tables. Whether it is through organizing in congressional districts or walking the halls of Congress, farm workers are a force that deserves recognition during the nine months it took to craft and get the legislation through the House.”

“Through their hard work, farm workers have earned the right to a stable future in the United States,” said UFW President Teresa Romero.

“We feel confident as the measure moves to the Senate and look forward to partnering with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a strong champion for farm workers.”

The farm worker advocates also recognized the key roles played by Democratic Reps. Jimmy Panetta, Linda Sanchez, Salud Carbajal, Norma Torres, Karen Bass, Marcia Fudge, Veronica Escobar, Sylvia Garcia, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Lou Correa, Roybal-Allard, Juan Vargas, TJ Cox, Judy Chu, Collin Peterson, Maxine Waters, Richard Neal, Jim McGovern, Raul Grijalva, Tony Cardenas, Joaquin Castro, Marcy Kaptur, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Judiciary and Rules committees, a n d t h e b i l l ’s 62 bipartisan cosponsors.

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US Mexico Canada Agreement Could Bring More Jobs

ight before jetting home for the holidays, R the House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

385 to 41.

Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia says getting the USMCA through the house was the biggest hurdle.

House Democrats held up the agreement and negotiated changes on workers’ rights, the environment, and prescription drug prices.

Scalia says the Labor Department expects the

USMCA trade deal to bring as many as 500,000 more jobs to the U.S. “What this does is frees up American businesses to engage in more trade, invest in more workers,” says Scalia.

But Senate approval won’t come until the new year.

Mitch McConnell says passing the USMCA is one of the Senate’s top priorities when it kicks off the second session — and President Trump says he’s ready to sign it.

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King's birthday, January 15. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.

The Martin Luther King Commemorative Council of Lubbock, Inc. invites the public to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, from Friday, January 17, 2020 thru Monday,

January 20, 2020.

Events for this celebration will be as follows: Friday, January 17th – Individual of Distinction Award Banquet, 6:30 P.M. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center (1501 Mac Davis Lane); Saturday, January 18th – Youth Night, 6 P.M. Civic Center; Sunday, January 19th – Citywide Service, 5 P.M. Civic Center; Monday, January 20th – Gospel Night, 6 P.M. Civic Center .

MLK Day of Service will be observed Monday, January 20,2020.

For additional information, please contact Karen Brown at (806) 239-6983.

State funding is available through Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program to assist with repairing your EXISTING Heating or Cooling unit! *To qualify you must live in Lubbock County and meet income eligibility requirements* # Persons in Household 1

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Simple Steps to

File Your 2020 Taxes

reparing your taxes can be a P simple, no-stress process if you do a little work on the front

CLC CHRISTMAS PARTY : The Central Labor Council (CLC) held their annual Christmas party for elected officials. This is a chance for the CLC to thank them for their service, and advance the cause of labor.

Mendez Joins AACTE Board of Directors esse Perez J Mendez, dean of

Texas Tech University’s College of Education, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).

As a board member, Mendez will share in the fiduciary and policy-setting responsibilities of the

association. His three-year term starts March 1.

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education is a national alliance of educatorpreparation programs dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based preparation that ensures educators are profession-ready as they enter the classroom. Among the nearly 800 member institutions are public and private colleges and universities in every state, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Guam.

Mendez has been dean of the Texas Tech College of Education since August 2019.

LUBBOCK COUNTY EMPLOYMENT A great place to live. A better place to serve.

For the application process and job details, please visit: www.lubbockcounty.gov Texas Publication Act/ADA/EOE

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end. All it takes is some organization and time.

Step 1: Gather Your Tax Documents. What forms will you need? Here are a few to keep in mind: W-2s, 1099s, Mortgage interest statements, and Investment income statements.

And if this is your first season filing taxes as a married couple, congrats!

There are several tax tips newlyweds should know.

But getting hitched isn’t the only major life change that might require some additional paperwork. To keep your tax prep running smoothly, here are a few more documents you may need to add to your list: • Form 8822 (if you moved) • SS-5 (if you changed your name) • W-4 (to adjust tax withholdings based on your new household income) Income and investment interest forms should be mailed to you by January 31, so keep an eye out for those documents. If you haven’t received your tax statements by the first or second week of February, call the necessary people to be sure you receive your paperwork in plenty of time to get your taxes done.

Step 2: Choose Between the Standard Deduction or Itemizing. When you file your taxes, you have two choices: Take the standard deduction or itemize your deductions.

This is a pretty big deal, because tax deductions lower your taxable income—and the lower your taxable income is, the smaller your tax bill will be!

The standard deduction for the 2019 tax year for single filers is $12,200 and $24,400 for married folks filing jointly. If you can write more than those amounts off your taxes for the year, you’re better off itemizing. If not, save yourself the hassle of digging through filing cabinets for old receipts and just take the standard deduction.

If you do plan on itemizing deductions, you’ll need proof to back up your claims. So, don’t forget any receipts for deductions and tax credits like: • Childcare • Education costs • Charitable giving

• Medical expenses When in doubt, it never hurts to reach out to a tax pro.

Step 3: Pick a Filing Status. Your filing status helps you figure out what you’ll need to do to file, what your standard deduction is, your eligibility for certain credits, and how much you’ll owe in taxes.

There are times when picking your filing status is straightforward—like if you’re single—and other times when you might qualify for more than one filing status and it’s not so clear.

In most cases, folks will either file as single taxpayers or married filing jointly. But there are some rare instances where you might consider filing separately or another filing status if it applies—so always do the math.

Step 4: File Your Taxes. Once you have all your documents organized, you’re ready to file your taxes!

According to the IRS, most Americans chose to hire a professional (58%) to help them file their tax returns electronically. The rest decided to file on their own using tax software or going old school and filing by paper and mailing it in.

Online software can be straightforward if your situation is pretty simple and you’re planning to take the standard deduction. However, if your tax return is more complicated—like if you own a business or know you need to itemize your deductions—it’s worth it to hire a tax professional.

And remember: Your 2019 tax return is due Wednesday, April 15, 2020.3 So mark your calendars!

Step 5: Get Organized for Next Year. If you end up with a big tax refund or a large tax bill, you probably want to go ahead and adjust your withholdings so that you’re not taking too much or too little out of your paycheck for taxes.

And one more thing: Once your taxes are signed, sealed and delivered to the IRS, promptly file any tax documents and save important receipts when you receive them, so you don’t have to search the house for them next spring. Save those documents for at least three years.

You might need them if the IRS comes knocking.

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Professional Development FREE GED TEST P R E PA R AT I O N CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org.

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

You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock.

Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!!

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

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

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer.

Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service.

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

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

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

Business/negocĂ­o Business & Opportunity Updates

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

FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available.

LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE� Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The LITC does not assist in any criminal tax matters, or prepare tax returns. For ore info call (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

LAA to Host State of the City Address

ayor Dan Pope will present M the State of the City message on January 21, 2020 11:30

a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Hosted by the Lubbock Apartment Association, the annual event will focus on the latest economic data and the status of current City issues & projects.

Proceeds from the event benefit an area organization. For any questions or to reserve a spot, please call Lubbock Apartment Association at (806)794-2037.

LEDA Announces Jobs & Capital Investment rom an information technology F company to a food processing facility, the Lubbock Economic

Development Alliance (LEDA) announced the expansion of three businesses during a press conference on Wednesday adding 343 jobs and $10.8 million in capital investment in the Lubbock community.

Key Organics, Inc., a food processing facility, will build an organic grains and pulses milling facility investing $5.8 million and adding 38 new jobs. The plant will produce 3.5 million pounds of organic certified flours per month and begin operations in 2020. “We look forward to expanding our company into the first state-of-the-art facility for milling organic certified grains and pulses in Lubbock,� said Rodrigo Ariceaga, president and CEO of Key Organics, Inc. As a not-for-profit organization, Saint Francis Ministries provides healing and hope to children, adults and families. Located in seven states and two countries, Saint Francis Ministries will open three new offices in Texas with the largest one in downtown Lubbock. To provide for placement services, community engagement and the coordination of services for children in foster care and their families, Saint

Francis Ministries will add 190 jobs in Lubbock within the next two years. “We’re excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lubbock community and to offer services and support for children and families,� said Cristian Garcia, regional vice president for Saint Francis Ministries. “We’ll be drawing from the talented students at local universities and growing a workforce focused on caring for some of the most vulnerable people in the state.�

Tyler Technologies meets the needs of city, county and regional government services with its innovative software solutions. The company announced plans to add 115 jobs over the next five years along with $5 million in capital investment. “We will be hiring highly skilled professionals in support, consulting, sales and software engineering,� said Dane Womble, president of the local government division of Tyler Technologies.

John Osborne, CEO of LEDA, said the expansion of these three companies provides more opportunities for citizens, helps attract more people to Lubbock who are looking for high quality jobs, and exemplifies the diverse growth within the local economy.

2019 Directory of Latino Elected Officials Available

ALEO Educational Fund is pleased N to release its 2019 Directory of Latino Elected Officials, the nation’s most comprehensive guide to Latino elected officials throughout the country.

The 2019 Directory identifies 6,832 Latino elected officials, an increase of 20 percent from 2009 (5,670).

The 2019 Directory marks the thirtyfifth year the NALEO Educational Fund has disseminated a comprehensive count of the nation’s Latino elected officials, updated as of November 2019 (for state

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officials and state legislators) and January 2019 (for all other levels of office).

The Directory includes the following information: • Names and addresses of the nation’s Latino elected officials; • Geographic distribution • Levels of government they represent; and • Political affiliation.

For more information, please contact Martha Recio at mrecio@naleo.org.

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STATE OF THE CITY message will be delivered on January 21, 2020 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Hosted by the Lubbock Apartment Association, the annual event will focus on the latest economic data and the status of current City issues & projects. For any questions or to reserve a spot, please call Lubbock Apartment Association at (806)794-2037.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Prevent Health Care Errors

o prevent health care errors, patients are urged to... SpeakUp! T Speak up if you have

questions or concerns.

If you still don't understand, ask again. It's your body and you have a right to know.

Pay attention to the care you get. Always make sure you're getting the right treatments and medicines by the right health care professionals. Don't assume anything.

Educate yourself about your illness. Learn about the medical tests you get, and your treatment plan.

Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate (advisor or supporter).

Know what medicines you take and why you take them. Medicines errors are the most common health care mistakes.

Use a hospital, clinic, surgery center, or other type of health

care organization that has been carefully checked out. For example, The Joint Commission visits hospitals to see if they are meeting The Joint Commission's quality standards.

Participate in all decisions about your treatment. You are the center of the health care team.

Everyone has a role in making health care safe. That includes doctors, health care executives, nurses and many health care technicians. Health care organizations across the country are working to make health care safe. As a patient, you can make your care safer by being an active, involved care team.

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Resoluciones de año nuevo

o más probable es que en L algún momento de tu vida hayas hecho una resolución de año

nuevo y luego la hayas roto. Este año, detener el ciclo de resolución para hacer el cambio, pero no seguir adelante. Aquí tienes 10 consejos para ayudarte a empezar.

1. Sea realista: la forma más segura de no alcanzar su objetivo es lograr que su objetivo sea inalcanzable. Por ejemplo, la solución para nunca comer tus postres favoritos de nuevo podría ser una mala elección. Esforzarse por alcanzar un objetivo que sea alcanzable.

2. Plan por delante: no hagas tu resolución en la víspera de año nuevo. Si esperas hasta el último minuto, estará basado en tu mente en ese día en particular. En cambio debería estar bien planeado antes de que llegue el 31 de diciembre.

3. Resumen su plan: decidir cómo se va a tratar con la tentación de saltarse la clase de ejercicio, o simplemente tener un cigarrillo más.

4. Hacer una lista " Pro " y " con puede ayudar a ver una lista de artículos en papel para mantener su motivación fuerte. Desarrolla esta lista a lo largo del tiempo, y pide a otros que contribuyan a ella. Mantenga su lista con usted y se refiera a ella cuando necesite ayuda para mantener su determinación.

5. Habla de ello: no dejes que tu resolución sea un secreto. Dile

a tus amigos y familiares que estarán allí para apoyar tu determinación de cambiarte para mejor.

El mejor escenario es encontrar un amigo que comparta su resolución de año nuevo y se motive mutuamente.

6. Recompensa a ti mismo: esto no significa que si tu resolución es a dieta puedes comer una caja entera de chocolates. En lugar de eso, celebra tu éxito por a algo que te guste.

7. Realiza un seguimiento de tu progreso: haz un seguimiento de cada pequeño éxito que haces para alcanzar tu objetivo más grande.

Los objetivos a corto plazo son más fáciles de mantener, y los pequeños logros le ayudarán a mantener su motivación.

8. No te vencer a ti mismo: obsesionarse con el desliz ocasional no te ayudará a alcanzar tu objetivo.

Haz lo mejor que puedas cada día, y toma uno a la vez.

9. Palo: los expertos dicen que toma unos 21 días para una nueva actividad, como el ejercicio, para convertirse en un hábito, y 6 meses para que sea parte de tu personalidad.

10. Sigue intentándolo: si tu resolución se ha terminado totalmente de vapor a mediados de febrero, no te desesperes. Vuelve a empezar! No hay razón por la que no puedas hacer una "Resolución de año nuevo" en cualquier época del año.

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STRETCH AND STRENGTH, January 8, 10:00am, $10 monthly, Ages 18+, Energize and tone your body through light aerobics, hand weights and floor stretches, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street.

WALK ACROSS TEXAS, January 8, hours vary each center, FREE, Ages 50+, A walking club offering the guidance and direction to start walking into shape! Tally sheets will be kept for each participant to help Texans establish the habit of regular physical Activity using a fun and motivating team approach. Kickoff begins Jan. 8th, at Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street; Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue; Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst; and Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th.

ZUMBA GOLD, January 9, 10:00am, Ages 50+, FREE, Latin inspired dance routines designed for beginners and older adults, Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th Street.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/ GLUCOSE SCREENING, January 10, 31, 10:00am, FREE, Ages 50+, Blood pressure checks and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies.

(2 hrs.) Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, January 21, 12:00pm, FREE, Ages 50+, Topics on health and nutrition are discussed to help you understand a healthy w a y to live. Sponsored by Texas Ag Extension.

Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive, for ages 13 to 100. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE. FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320.

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SEATED YOGA, January 7, 9, 10:45am, $15 monthly, ages 40+, Reduce your stress and strengthen your entire body while seated, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street.

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.

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors...

Consejos de nuestros médicos

Cervical Cancer Awareness

ncourage the Hispanic womE en you love (including yourself!) to take time out this month

Health Checklist 2020 N

ew year, new life! Imagine starting 2020 with a clean slate: all of last year’s illnesses have disappeared and any future sickness can be prevented.

While that’s not possible, keeping these resolutions can help you maintain or improve your health in 2018.

Resolution 1: Make sure you have a primary care physician.

Whether specializing in general or internal medicine, this doctor is as critical to your health as a conductor is to an orchestra.

Among other things, a primary care doctor can help you choose the right specialist for what ails you. If you have back pain, for instance, you might assume it’s a kidney problem. But if your problem turned out to be in your

spinal column, going to a kidney specialist or urologist would be a waste of time.

Resolution 2: Be aware that many diseases—including heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, and AIDS—display no early warning signs. So get a yearly checkup before symptoms manifest.

Be sure your race, ethnicity, and age are considered: for example, diabetes is much more common among Hispanics, so a test to measure your blood sugar is key. Colonoscopies, mammograms, Pap smears, and tests for prostate-specific antigens (PSAs), blood lipids (total, good, and bad cholesterol; triglycerides), bone density, and HIV can detect many diseases early.

Resolution 3: Know your personal and family medical history, and be alert to any changes you notice in your body. Your doctor depends on this type of information to order and interpret tests, including some nonroutine examinations such as sonograms, CT scans, genetic testing for cancer risk, MRI evaluations, psychiatric visits, and vision and hearing exams.

Resolution 4: Finally, and most importantly: lead a healthy lifestyle in a healthy environment.

Smoke-free air, a healthy diet, regular physical activity under your doctor’s supervision, and good oral hygiene may make it possible to say at the end of 2020, “I’ve had a great year!”

agínese empezar el año M nuevo haciendo borrón y cuenta nueva: todas las enfer-

dan señales tempranas de advertencia. Entre ellas se encuentran las enfermedades cardíacas, el cáncer, la osteoporosis, la diabetes y el SIDA. Hágase un examen médico anual y asegúrese de que sean tenidos en cuenta su raza, grupo étnico y edad, ya que hay enfermedades, como la diabetes, que son mucho más frecuentes entre los hispanos —por lo que un examen en ayunas para medir el azúcar en sangre es clave—. Las colonoscopías, las mamografías, el Papanicolau, el análisis de antígeno prostático específico, el de lípidos en sangre —colesteroles total, bueno y malo, y triglicéridos—, el de densidad ósea y el de VIH pueden detectar muchas enfermedades temprano.

Propósito 3: Conocer sus antecedentes médicos personales y familiares, y estar alerta a cambios en su organismo. El médico depende de esta información para interpretar resultados y prescribir exámenes relevantes, incluyendo algunos no rutinarios, como son las ecografías, las tomografías axiales computarizadas, las resonancias magnéticas, el análisis genético para la evaluación del riesgo de cáncer, las consultas psiquiátricas, los exámenes de vista y las audiometrías.

Propósito 4: Llevar un estilo de vida sano en un medio ambiente saludable es lo más importante.

Un ambiente sin humo, una dieta sana, la actividad física y una buena higiene oral harán más factible que al finalizar el 2020 pueda decir: “¡Qué buen año que he tenido!”

Agenda de salud para 2020

medades del año pasado desaparecen y cualquier afección futura se podrá prevenir. Si bien eso no es posible, mantener los siguientes propósitos podría ayudarlo a conservar o mejorar su salud durante el año 2020.

Propósito 1: Asegurarse de tener un médico de atención primaria. Este médico, ya sea que esté especializado en medicina general o interna, es tan importante para su salud como lo es un director para una orquesta. Entre otras cosas, puede ayudarlo a elegir al especialista adecuado para tratar la afección que lo aqueja.

Propósito 2: Ser consciente de que ciertas enfermedades no

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to get a Pap test and pelvic exam.

It could save a life! The American Cancer Society estimates that when all the figures are in, over 10,000 women will have been diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in 2006, and about 3,700 will die of the disease. Hispanic women have the highest rate of

new cases of invasive cervical cancer and the second-highest death rates, more than twice that of non-hispanic white women.

Fortunately, the majority of these deaths can be prevented through early detection and treatment.

When you get regular Pap tests and pelvic exams, your health care provider can find and treat abnormal cells in the cervix before they turn into cancer.

Sobre el cáncer de cuello de útero

liente a las mujeres hispanas A que usted ama (incluyendo a usted misma) a tomarse el

tiempo para hacerse un Papanicolau y un examen de la pelvis. ¡Esto puede salvar una vida! La Sociedad Americana del Cáncer estima que, al concluir el año, más de 10.000 mujeres habrán sido diagnosticadas con cáncer invasivo de cuello de útero durante 2006, y alrededor de 3.700 morirán debido a la enfermedad.

Las mujeres hispanas registran la tasa más elevada de nuevos ca-

sos de cáncer invasivo de cuello de útero y la segunda tasa más elevada de muerte por la enfermedad, más del doble de la tasa registrada entre mujeres blancas no hispanas. Por fortuna, la mayor parte de esas muertes se puede prevenir a través de detección temprana y tratamiento.

Al hacerse exámenes periódicos de Papanicolau y de la pelvis, su médico puede descubrir y tratar las células que se están alterando antes de que se conviertan en células cancerosas.

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Education/ Educación 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.

LOPEZ WINS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR: Congrats Christopher Lopez for being named State TCTA Administrator of the Year! He was nominated for the Lubbock Chapter Texas Classroom Teachers Association Administrator of the year. He won that award and got to move forward to compete at the State level which he won! Way to go from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

New Year, New Beginnings appy H N e w Year! I love

these endof-the-year holidays, but I have to remember that ordinary life is not exempt from the special call for celebration; to live, breathe, and work is a gift!

Witnessing the light at the end reminds me that good deeds in dark hours will not go in vain; I say this when I wake up before sunrise and find myself to be the only one at the library! Every time I choose the next best

thing, I am one step closer to be the best version of myself. College has a weird way of tricking me into questioning my place in the world, but I don’t let it get the best of me!

A common phrase that I wish to revise, “One step back, two steps forward.” Dark times are a necessary prerequisite to the greatness that it foreshadows.

Celebration is given after success is attained, and success is a measure of the comeback. The devil knows my weaknesses better than I do, so it is important that I remind myself, “Stay vigilant, be humble, and never stop giving thanks!”

BAILEE ALONZO is a junior at Texas Tech, majoring in Biology Pre-Med. She aspires to become a dermatologist.

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Second Chances Sisters Prove it Can Be Done

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

f you left school prematurely for Ireceive one reason or another and didn’t your high school diploma,

know that it isn’t too late! Three non-traditional students proved that.

Despite many hurdles in life, Monica Lopez, Eva Tijerina, and Stella Gomez obtained their high school diplomas.

Monica decided that to move on from she was going to have to go back to school. She investigated the Springboard Academy and discovered the Second Chance for High School Diploma program, deciding it was an opportunity that she and her sisters could achieve.

“A friend of mine mentioned a private school where you can get a second chance at your high school diploma,” said Lopez. “I pushed my two sisters to go back with me.”

She said that they spent many hours during the week and weekends studying, “Googling”, and asking friends to help solve algebra problems and it was all worth it.

“We all graduated!” Lopez said their mom was their biggest supporter along with their spouses, children and friends. “We are now on our way to college. I will be going to nursing school, Stella will be going to major in business management and possibly accounting; and my sister Eva wants to find something in the medical field.”

She said that upon graduating they immediately sought the assistance of Learn Inc. and Workforce Solutions for guidance and advise on tuition.

Monica even recruited her daughter to get back on track and helped her

daughter enroll Mikayla, to begin the steps towards attending college.

“She has applied for Radiology Technician,” added Lopez.

“As for my family and friends, I promise to keep reaching for the stars.”

During their childhood, the sisters lived a hard life. They were raised on a cotton farm and were required to help pick cotton.

"My dad had gotten first cotton bale three years in a row. Yup, it was all picked by hand. I remember we couldn’t afford modules, so my dad had all the young kids stomp on the cotton to pack it down," said Monica.

And although the work was hard, it was unfortunate experiences that resulted in them being sent to live at the Children's Home of Lubbock in 1991.

They know that all that is behind them now and that looking forward and obtaining the next part of their education, and being an example for their children is the ultimate goal.

Eva said that Monica always kept telling them they should better themselves by going back to school.

"With a lot of hard work dedication and pushing ourselves, we did this," said Eva. Stella said that she has no regrets now, “I got that out of the way, and now I have to achieve a college education.”

She wants to run her own businesses And after working for a company for seven years, outdoors, recent health issues made her realize that she had to strive for something new. As such, college seemed like a good idea.

"We've come this far, haven't given, and haven't given up. I truly believe that we can do anything if we try."

Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine! You did it!

ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS LEADERS FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is for graduating seniors who will be attending a Texas school to pursue a secondary education. ELIGIBILITY: Graduating senior, with a 3.5 or higher GPA. Deadline: March 15, 2020. Contact (806) 762-8061.

ADVANTAGE MEDICAL STAFFING SCHOLARSHIP established for the benefit of students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing. ELIGIBILITY: Students who are 25 years of age or older and are pursuing a career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse. Deadline: April 15, 2020. Contact (806) 762-8061. ​ 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’SLEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation.

Scholarships will be awarded to fund postbaccalaureate 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

Latino Lubbock Magazine Proudly Advocates for Education/La revista latina Lubbock aboga por la educación

Youth/Juventud

College-Bound

Youth Opportunities NEW YEAR’S CAMP, January 2, 3, 7:30am-5:30pm, $68, Ages 6-12, Crafts, games and more! Children must provide lunch and drink. Daily rates available, Scholarships available for all-week campers only $20, Registration required 12/27 by noon, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th; Hodges Community Center, 4011 University; Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St.; Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue; and the Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

SCHOOL DAY OFF – MAXEY, January 6, 7:30am, $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 12/4 by 8 pm, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street.

FANTASTIC FRIDAY, January 17, 6:00pm, $20, Ages 6-12, Parents, need a date night? Drop your kids off at Maxey Community Center for a couple of hours as they enjoy games, activities, crafts, pizza, and drinks. Pre-registration required by 1/15 by 8 PM, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street.

RECYCLING STORYTIME at Groves Branch Library Our friends from Solid Waste/Recycling will be at the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 3 to read Not for Me, Please! I Choose to Act Green by Maria Godsey and play a go green game.

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.

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

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.

DO YOU HAVE A STORY? Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock.net/have-astory or, email your youth news, achievements, quinceañera, and other info to news@latinolubbock.net . Call for details at (806)792-1212.

Your Senior Planning Calendar ome of you have been plan- · Stay focused on grades.

S ning for this year for quite MARCH · College decision letters some time, while for others it begin arriving. seems as though it has suddenly appeared from nowhere. Your senior year and your half way through.

For college-bound seniors you must get on the ball, it’s a time to narrow down your list of colleges, gather all your necessary test scores and high school transcripts, request letters of recommendation, and complete work on your college admission essays. . . and in reality, for most of you, this process began at least a year ago, if not longer.

Don’t fret if you’re late to the game, however, you still have plenty of time to get your college applications in - as long as you’re willing to put the time in to complete them.

Don't forget to review the scholarship opportunities listed monthly in Latino Lubbock Magazine's Education page.

Now, here’s how your senior year should look, month-by-month.

JANUARY · If applying for financial aid, get started on preparations by obtaining a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. · Stay focused on grades.

FEBRUARY · Complete the FAFSA, if possible. (You'll need your family's/ guardian's tax records.) · Keep track of your college applications; be sure all schools have received all your materials.

· Celebrate your acceptances, decide about your wait lists, and deal positively with your rejections. · Finalize financial aid applications. · Continue searching and applying for scholarships and grants. · Stay focused on grades.

APRIL · Make decision about college choice from among the colleges that accepted you. · Notify all colleges (that accepted you) of your final decision. · Submit tuition deposit to your college of choice. · Continue searching and applying for scholarships and grants. · Stay focused on grades.

MAY · Be sure to submit paperwork for room and board. · Continue searching and applying for scholarships and grants. · Stay focused on grades.

JUNE · Celebrate your high school success! · Send thank you notes (if you haven't already) to everyone who helped you this year. · Start planning for college. · Watch college's summer deadlines (orientations, housing options, registration, etc.) closely.

JULY · Register for fall courses at your college. · Begin preparing for your new adventure.

Last Call for National Teen Portrait Competition he Smithsonian’s National (13–15 and 16–17 years old)

TPortrait Gallery is calling students between the ages of 13 and

17 residing in the U.S and its territories for the Teen Portrait Competition. Teens are invited to submit original portraits in the medium of photography to this national competition hosted by the Portrait Gallery’s Teen Museum Council. The grand-prize winners for each of the two age groups

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will have their work displayed in the Portrait Gallery, near the newly opened exhibition “The Outwin 2019: American Portraiture Today,” which showcases portraits made by artists ages 18 and older.

There is no fee to enter, one per person. Works must be submitted via email to NPGTeenPortraitCompetition@si.edu by January 15, 2020.

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Dunbar Offers After School Coding Academy

he Lubbock Economic T Development Alliance (LEDA) along with the Lubbock Coding

Academy (LCA), the Lubbock Independent School District (LISD) and the Lubbock Partnership Network (LPN), hosted a demonstration day for students at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy to share the computer science and web development skills they learned during an after-school program.

Since its inception in September, Dunbar students have learned the fundamentals of web design while creating websites featuring their own ideas, businesses or movements of which they feel passionate.

The school is one of the first in the region to receive this prestigious

exposure from such an expert and credentialed academy.

Inequality in computer science and technology education among school districts is well documented and is even more noticeable in rural demographics in and around Lubbock. Ninety percent of parents want their child to study computer science, but only 45% of high schools teach computer science.

This statistic is even lower for middle and elementary schools.

“The collaboration between LCA, LEDA and LISD has provided access to computer science and technology education that otherwise would have been impossible,” said Gabriel Schrade, circle education for the Lubbock Coding Academy.

VOLUNTEERING AT MIRACLES PARADE 2020: Students took time to pose at the Miracles Christmas Parade where they volunteered. They helped with decorating the float, handing out candy, and greeting onlookers. Thanks from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Happy New Year!

Reach for the Stars in 2020

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Latino Lubbock Magazine Achieves 14 Years

BY AMARIS GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

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hristy Martinez-Garcia has been the publisher, owner and heartbeat of Latino Lubbock Magazine since its inception in 2006. In 2019, she also propelled her publication to a new level when she was recognized as the National Association of Hispanic Publication's 2019 Latina Publisher of the Year!

Martinez-Garcia was born and raised in Lubbock and grew up near her grandfather Don Juan Martinez, as well as grandparents Juan E. & Frances Castro in the Arnett Benson neighborhood. Daily she visited her Grandma Castro who was very important to her. She also said her Grandfather Martinez influenced and impacted her life in many significant ways but one thing he told her has always stuck with her.

"First God, then family, and never, never forget your community," her grandfather said.

Often though you won't find Martinez-Garcia's name behind most of what she does. She said putting her name on everything is not what she is about and not what her grandfather taught her. For her, it truly is about the community.

"It's not about me, it's about those we are showcasing, and assuring that we acknowledge them for their contributions," she said.

Martinez-Garcia said she had been called to be in media since a young age. She received her first camera at the age of 10 years-old, for Christmas, and she began taking pictures of everything. She soon began pretending to hold mock interviews in front of the bathroom mirror. Her father Jose J. Martinez was an avid newspaper reader and attended college while she and her siblings were in elementary school and always instilled the importance of reading from a young age. She said she got her gift of gab from her mother Janie Castañeda, who could sell anything. Their influence led to her future career.

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At 18, she began working as a sales representative at West Texas Hispanic News for the late Ernest F. Barton, who died in 2018, and served as her mentor, before transitioning into writing for the publication. She did this while she attended Texas Tech University. She would go on to get a public relations and marketing degree.

She worked as a Public Information Officer (PIO) for the City of Lubbock, serving in many capacities and volunteering to take on many projects to learn and connect with all citizens. “My goal was to put a face on what

is often considered to be a faceless bureaucracy,” she said.

Christy did other work but was also committed to public service.

Eventually, she would land a dream job as the assistant vice president of communications for National Council of La Raza (NCLR) in Washington D.C. She met many people and experienced so much, more so she learned of many resources. However, the job's schedule and commute time were taking away from valuable time with her husband and daughter, eventually, she decided to relocate back to Lubbock.

Upon her return, she noticed that local news outlets often did not report positive news about the Hispanic community or include them as experts of topics. This frustrated her because in her previous job she saw first-hand

the positive contribution of Hispanics and the role they held in impacting national decisions.

"I wanted to showcase the contributions of Hispanics to Lubbock. Having worked with media, print seemed the best platform to do so," she said.

More so, her own upbringing and being surrounded by many active Hispanic role models drove her to assure that her own

daughter Amaris Garcia and generations following would take pride in the footprint left by their families in their contribution to Lubbock. Thus, Latino Lubbock Magazine was born.

She began to conceptualize the publication. Holding one-on-one’s, focus groups, doing research, interviews as well as preparing all necessary business requirements to get the publication going. The first issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine was published in January 2007 and was created in the guest room of Martinez-Garcia's home. She printed 5,000 issues and placed them around Lubbock and quickly ran out in the first week. The immediate demand for more copies of Latino Lubbock Magazine inspired her. The publication now has 100,000 readers monthly and can be found in Lubbock and 28 rural communities.

Christy said Latino Lubbock Magazine uses the Monarch butterfly in the publication because

it symbolizes resilience of multigenerations. She believes it is very representational of the things the Hispanic community has withstood.

She said the butterfly represents her continued journey as well.

"The butterfly impels me," MartinezGarcia said. "I'm passionate about my community and when you love what you do it seems easy, but it is also driven by faith and that spirit of community. And like the Monarch that takes flight on its journey from one region to the next, and arrives at its destination despite all obstacles, I wanted to emulate such tenacity. I'm so blessed to get to do what I do."

She said she is grateful to her husband Frank and her daughter Amaris for always supporting this journey. More so she said that she is grateful to her readers and advertisers.

"We are blessed to have such dedicated and supportive readers. Our advertisers make it possible for the publication to remain free, and our readers fuel our passion,” she said.

Martinez-Garcia discussed progress for Hispanics in the area sharing that she had begun seeing some inclusion and positive recognition for Hispanics in the Lubbock community, but the current administration and other factors have hindered that progress.

"I don’t feel like we are where we should be, and we must continue to remind officials to be more inclusive of us, and not believe that one person can serve as our mouth piece," said Martinez-Garcia.

“We must continue to shake at the hems of our community representatives and hold these representatives more accountable when they don’t seek out our input or depend on the voice of one Hispanic to speak for us all.”

She strives to be objective in her role as the publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine. “I was asked why I am not more political. As someone in media I must remain objective. My role is to give Latinos a publication reflective of them that they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and creating dialogue.”

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Despite reaching her 14-year mark, Christy said she the industry is changing, and she recognizes that Latino Lubbock Magazine will have to have a more digital presence, which she begin a slow migration in 2019. She relocated her office and is now meeting by appointment only as the publication now receives most of its news and leads through email and their website at www. latinolubbock.net “We are striving to offer more on our digital footprint and continue to be passionate and reflect more current daily news,” she said adding that her website is a great source along with her social media pages such as Facebook and Instagram.

Her schedule balancing Latino Lubbock Magazine and leading Los Hermanos Familia, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that she founded, keeps her extremely busy, but she knows that one-day God will lead her on a new journey.

In addition, she serves as the host of the Latino Lubbock Update that she appears on each Thursday on KLBK’s Trends & Friends. She also records interviews on various radio stations to help keep the community aware of news occurring in the Hispanic community.

Martinez-Garcia said that the last year was very exciting, but she is ready to make some modifications to the publication in hope that the printing quality will improve, as well as do more on her social media avenues to earn interest of new readers.

“We’re passionate about the Latino community. We know our passion is a common thread that many Hispanics posses and we hope to share new stories and cover new events, as well as sustain our traditional readers and dedicated followers, while growing our audience.”

“Thank you! We’re grateful and recognize that we are where we are thanks to you our readers. God bless you for propelling Latino Lubbock Magazine over yet another milestone.”

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SanJuanita Valenciano Achieves Lifelong Goal to Finish College GLENYS YOUNG, Texas Tech Office of Communications & Marketing

many ways, SanJuanita VaIas nlenciano is like her fellow TexTech University seniors. She's

been going to class and studying hard, and she's excited to be graduating this week. After all, she's been working toward this day for a long time.

Unlike the other seniors, SanJuanita won't be heading into the workforce or graduate school.

She'll be starting a well-deserved retirement.

"I always joke, I'm on the 45-year plan to graduate," she laughs.

It's true. Nearly 50 years after beginning her college education, the 67-year-old will walk the stage this weekend and receive the diploma she's been waiting for her whole life.

A long time coming During her senior year at Lubbock High School, SanJuanita met Jose Valenciano. He was a freshman at Texas Tech, and they were immediately smitten with one another. She graduated in the spring of 1971 and started that fall at Lubbock Christian University, but after one semester, she quit school to marry Jose and start a family. Their daughter, Samantha, was born in 1972.

Jose continued at Texas Tech and, as he was preparing to graduate with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology, SanJuanita knew she wanted to continue her education as well.

She enrolled at Texas Tech for the spring of 1977, while pregnant with her daughter Bianca. Jose graduated that May and took a job with Atmos Energy, which took the family to Amarillo. SanJuanita put her education on hold again.

Their growing family lived in Amarillo for 10 years, where son Antonio was born, and then they spent several years in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex. They returned to Lubbock in 1993, and SanJuanita jumped at the chance to re-enroll. With three children of her own and a position as a teaching assistant for special education classes at Monterey High School, she could commit to only one class per semester, but SanJuanita was excited about the prospect of finally reaching her goal.

Life, however, had more obstacles in store for the Valencianos.

Bumps in the road The Valenciano family has had a special connection to Texas Tech for decades.

Back at Texas Tech, SanJuanita began having excruciating joint and back pain.

"I really wanted to pursue my education in education, to be a teacher," SanJuanita said. "But I just wasn't comfortable enough to say that I could teach, not to the level I wanted to, with the way I was feeling every day."

"She suffers from severe rheumatoid arthritis," Jose explained.

"She had, the doctor said, the worst case he'd ever seen in West Texas."

After undergoing her third back surgery, doctors deemed her medically disabled and told her she could attend school, but she would never be able to work.

"It just killed her entire spirit," Jose said. "And that was just the end of it."

Except, it wasn't.

Keeping up with the Valencianos During that time, all three of the Valenciano children attended and graduated from Texas Tech.

Jose and all three of the Valenciano children attended and graduated from Texas Tech.

Samantha graduated in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport sciences and again in 2000 from the Teaching Effectiveness And Career enhancement (TEACH) Program through the Teaching, Learning and Professional Development Center.

Bianca graduated in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in English.

Antonio graduated in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in restaurant, hotel & institutional management.

Jose, who had begun working at Texas Tech in 2007, started his master's degree in 2012 – "just for the sake of something to do," he says – but it helped SanJuanita refocus on her education.

"That kind of fueled her again," Jose said. "She said, 'If you can get two degrees, I can surely get one.'

"She lives with more pain than most human beings ever know, but she's a fighter and she doesn't stop, and her drive was to finish," he added. "From day one, she always said, 'I'm going to finish;

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I'm going to teach my children and grandchildren to finish what you start.' Well, I applaud her because it's easy to say, 'I hurt too much, and I just can't do this.' It's much tougher to say, 'I'm going to do it.'"

Between her three back surgeries and two broken ankles, SanJuanita continued taking classes, no longer focusing purely on education.

But with so many things going on simultaneously, it came as something of a surprise to her when she found out she was finally a senior by hours.

After nearly five decades, SanJuanita will graduate this weekend with her bachelor's degree in Spanish.

It was so unexpected, she admits, that when she was asked what her major was, she didn't know what to say. Her adviser looked at the credits she had accumulated and said she had the most in Spanish, history and education.

They said she could combine them for an interdisciplinary degree if she wished, but knowing she would never be able to teach, she decided to major in Spanish and minor in history.

So what's the secret to achieving your goals, no matter what stands in your way?

SanJuanita says faith; Jose says perseverance.

"She is a woman of strong faith," he added, "and she persevered through all her obstacles."

Looking to the future Jose has been retired for a year now. Once SanJuanita is, too, they plan to travel, spend more time with their four grandchildren – two of whom are currently Texas

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Tech students – and volunteer for their church.

"We're very, very strong advocates of prayer, and it's gotten us through her challenges, so we intend to pay it forward," Jose said.

"We're very, very thankful. Two times, I almost lost her, but I got her back."

For SanJuanita's part, even while she's happy to see what comes next, a part of her is sad to close the door on this very long chapter of her life.

"I'm really excited, but I also

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don't really want it to end," she said. "I just love the atmosphere of Texas Tech. I love seeing the kids walking to class, because they are the future, you know? And I'm going to miss that. I really am."

As she exits the campus, though, she'll enter the ranks of Texas Tech alumni, joining the rest of her family.

"We bleed red and black," Jose said. "Now, when she holds her guns up, she'll be one of the group.

We're all grads, and she will be, too."

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

Anniversary

Aurelio & Minerva Piña

65th as of Jan. 2, 1955

Anniversary

Nehemias Sr. & Lupe Martinez

64th as of Jan. 13

Anniversary Robert & Lala Sosa, 50th as of January 19, 1970

NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE ACHIEVES SUCCESSFUL YEAR: Ballet Lubbock held the annual presentation of The Nutcracker ballet based on the 1816 book, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Founded in 1969

by Suzanne Aker, Ballet Lubbock is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to bettering the community through dance. Pictured are Amaris Garcia, and Christy Martinez-Garcia congratulating Nicholas Dragga on another successful year!

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Anniversary Julio & Rosa Llanas 48th as of Jan. 6, 1972

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources MANICURE MONDAY, January 6, 10:00am, FREE, Ages 50+, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

BREAKFAST FOR SENIORS, January 9, 9:00am, $2, Ages 50+, Join friends for breakfast, lively conversations good music. (1hr) Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL, January 10, 10:00am, FREE, Ages 50+, Armchair travel takes people to faraway places without leaving town. Learn what to do while visiting London. Our journey will take us to faraway places, Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th Street.

BASIC COMPUTERS, January 27, 6:00pm, $10, Ages 13+, Learn basic computer functions, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

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

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

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd.

GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P.

Important Numbers for Senior Citizens

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Tips to Protect

Your Home & Your Family

afety is a year-round concern S and is especially critical during the holidays when

friends and family visit.

1. Set Up a Proper Security System. A professionally installed security system is a great way to feel safe at home, not only when the family is there, but when traveling during the holidays. A system can be installed for less than $1,000.

Studies have shown that security systems and well-lit homes deter criminals.

2. Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. These two inexpensive devices save lives, especially during this season when Christmas lights and candles are lit for long periods. There should be one smoke detector and one carbon

monoxide detector or a combination unit on every floor of the home, especially near bedrooms. The average cost is $25-$50 and First Alert and Kidde are two popular manufacturers.

3. Safeguard the Fireplace. The fireplace is the perfect centerpiece to entertain and keep warm.

Without proper maintenance and cleaning, however, fireplaces can turn into safety hazards.

Call a professional to inspect and clean the chimney every year.

More Quick and Easy Fixes: Ensure that all area rugs have antiskid tape or padding to keep them sure-footed. Have a good, strong step-stool to reach items.

COMMUNITY REWARD WINNERS: Congratulations to the Community Rewards award recipients! There were six categories including Animal Welfare, Basic Human Needs, Community Contribution & Leadership, Education & Youth Services, Health & Wellness, and Youth Development & Advocacy. Pictured are the Community Contribution & Leadership Category. Awards were presented to the following: $500: Mothers Against Drunk Driving; $1,000: Volunteer Center of Lubbock; $1,500: South Plains Woodturners; $2,000: Los Hermanos Familia; and $4,000: Alcove Care Inc. Congratulations on another successful year from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Sugerencias para proteger el hogar y la familia

a seguridad es algo que preoL cupa durante todo el año y es especialmente crítica en la tempo-

rada de fiestas cuando amigos y familiares están de visita.

1. Instale un sistema de seguridad adecuadoUn sistema de seguridad instalado profesionalmente es una excelente manera de sentirse seguro en el hogar, cuando la familia esté de visita así como también mientras uno esté de viaje durante las fiestas. Un sistema se puede instalar por menos de US$1,000. Los estudios muestran que los sistemas de seguridad y los hogares bien iluminados pueden disuadir a los delincuentes.

2. Instale detectores de humo y monóxido de carbono. Estos dos aparatos poco costosos ayudan a salvar vidas, especialmente durante esta temporada en la que las luces y velas de Navidad están encendidas

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durante largas horas. Debe haber un detector de humo y un detector de monóxido de carbono o una unidad combinada en cada piso en el hogar, en especial cerca de los dormitorios. El costo promedio es de $25 a $50 y First Alert y Kidde son dos fabricantes populares.

3. Proteja la chimenea. La chimenea es la pieza central perfecta para entretener y mantener el calor. Sin embargo, sin el mantenimiento y limpieza adecuados las chimeneas se pueden convertir en un riesgo para la seguridad. Llame a un profesional para que inspeccione y limpie la chimenea todos los años.

Más arreglos rápidos y fáciles: Asegúrese que todas las alfombras tengan una almohadilla o cinta adhesiva antideslizante para mantenerlas seguras al pisar. Tenga a mano una escalera pequeña.

Happy New Year!

MIL GRACIAS: Dr. Maria Leos-Deumer was recognized by Raiders Rojos as the 2019 Community Partner for her support of preparing the Hispanic graduate stoles for all the graduating students at Texas Tech. She, and her students from Lubbock High School, sew all the stoles. The award was presented on Dec. 13th at the winter Hispanic convocation.

THATS A WRAP: The Hispanic Association of Women (HAW) delivered 35 blankets to the Children's Advocacy Center. The blankets were collected from members. Representing HAW were Brittany Smith Sikes, Britni Herrera Hernandez, and Elma Moreno.

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PANCHO CLOS ANNUAL VISIT: Pancho Clos and one of his helpers took time to pose at the Maggie Trejo SuperCenter. Pancho Clos is Santa Claus' cousin from the South. Pancho Clos originated in Lubbock in 1971 by three members of the American GI forum. Several groups volunteered and prepared and provided fruit bags and toys. Congratulations on another successful year from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Año Nuevo 2020 con Twist Latino para el año nuevo. ¿Alguna vez te has fijado que en medio de los abrazos y los besos de la medianoche, algunos se van calladitos a comer sus uvas?

Esta dulce tradición es típica en Perú Chile, Colombia, México, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, El Salvador, Ecuador y Argentina, en donde se comen 12 uvas pasas.

Lentejas para la abundancia Esta tradición es muy popular en México, Venezuela y Chile.

Algunos se comen un plato de lentejas mientras que otros, con apenas una cucharada, buscan atraer riqueza, abundancia y prosperidad para el año que comienza.

La vuelta a la manzana para viajar

A la medianoche, después de abrazar a tus seres queridos, tienes que salir corriendo con maleta en mano para darle la vuelta completa a la manzana.

Esta costumbre es la preferida de quienes desean viajar un montón en el 2018 y se encuentran en Ecuador, México, Venezuela, Colombia, Costa Rica, Perú y Puerto Rico.

Amarillo para el bolsillo y rojo para la pasión La ropa interior amarilla es para atraer dinero y fortuna, mientras que la roja es para llamar la pasión y el amor.

Esta tradición es una de las preferidas en República Dominicana, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia, Perú,y Ecuador.

an unreliable bus dubbed “Big Bertha” for several years. The family endured financial hardship and less-than-sanitary even before her untimely death at conditions in many of the towns where the age of 23. Now with a brand-new they performed. In the late eighties, Netflix series based on the life of the Quintanilla began recording LPs, super-talented singer in the works, even including Alpha and And the Winner more fans will be drawn to the myth and Is… magic of the Queen of Tejano music.

Finally, in 1987, Selena Quintanilla Born in 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, received her big break when she was Selena Quintanilla began displaying “discovered” by the founder of the Latin her musical abilities before she was ten music awards, Rick Trevi. Following the years old. Young Selena and her family release of her debut single, Selena, in began performing as a family band, 1989, Quintanilla became a sensation. and by the time she was in the eighth Her 1992 album Entre a Mi Mundo grade, Selena was pulled from school stayed at number 1 on the Billboard so she could focus on her burgeoning charts for nineteen weeks, and by 1995, career full-time. the popular singer had won a host of Quintanilla toured with her family’s awards and honors, including being BYOB band, named Selena y Los Dinos, in inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Read us online at www.latinolubbock.net

Hall of Fame.

The beautiful, stylish singer was often referred to as the “Mexican Madonna” for her unique wardrobe choices, and she even released her very own, highly popular clothing line.

Netflix has yet to announce a premiere date for the series, but trailers are available to give fans a glimpse of what they can expect. We do know it'll drop in 2020.

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espedir el año viejo y darD le la bienvenida al nuevo es una celebración tan diverti-

MARIACH ESTRELLA SERENADES VIRGIN DE GUADALUPE: Church members filled Holy Cross Catholic Church during the wee hours on December 12, in the morning to celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe, who is the Virgin Mary and patron saint of Mexico. At 6 a.m., mariachi and music groups and individuals alike serenaded icons of the Virgin of Guadalupe at churches across the South Plains.

Congratulations on another successful year from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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da, que siempre nos deja buenos recuerdos. Y en América Latina todos tenemos nuestras costumbres para celebrar el último día del año. En Costa Rica, por ejemplo, suelen comerse una naranja y según el número de semillas que tenga, es el que debes escoger al comprar la lotería. Revive algunas tradiciones típicamente latinas, y quién sabe, tal vez incorpores una nueva este 31 de diciembre.

12 uvas para 12 deseos Con cada uva pides un deseo

Selena Quintanilla's Netflix Series Highly Anticipated

n American singer that has inspired A and entertained generations, Selena Quintanilla became a legend

La Rosca de Reyes

eople go to the markets and P stores to get the needed ingredients to prepare the Rosca feast. All over the country, in ev-

ery city and in every little town, bakeries offer the Rosca de Reyes, an oval sweetbread, decorated with candied fruit.

The Merienda de Reyes is truly a multicultural event.

The Spaniards brought the tradition of celebrating the Epiphany and sharing the Rosca to the New World.

The Rosca is served along with Tamales, made of corn which was the preHispanic food per excellence, and hot chocolate.

Hidden inside this delicious Rosca, a plastic figurine of the Baby Jesus. The Baby is hidden because it symbolizes the need to find a secure place where Jesus

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EL AÑO NUEVO En este nuevo año Offers the rare time space Where the past and the future Collides and divides I make my resolution That seems like a brief illusion Was it that extra barbacoa taco That kept me from being flaco The battle is ongoing To keep the pounds from showing We are all put to the test In our days of largess May we all share the wealth Of having good health Viviendo en paz sin dano En un prospero nuevo año Por Armando Yanez

could be born, a place where King Herod would not find Him. Each person cuts a slice of the Rosca.

The knife symbolizes the danger in which the Baby Jesus was in.

Whoever gets the baby figurine shall be the host, and invite everyone present to a new celebration on February 2, Candelaria or Candle mass day, and he also shall get a new Ropón or dress for the Baby Jesus of the Nativity scene.

The Mexican Christmas season is joyously extended up to February 2nd when the nativity scene is put away, and another family dinner of delicious tamales and hot chocolate is served with great love and happiness. ¡Feliz ańo nuevo y buen provecho!

FELIZ NAVIDAD YA'LL: Staff of Latino Lubbock Magazine, and volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia were ready to hand out candy to attendees of the annual Miracles Christmas Parade on 34th Street. This year's theme was a "West Texas Christmas" and encouraged groups to decorate with a western flair. The groups decorated their vehicles, and walked down 34th to share Christmas cheer. Happy New Year y Prospero año!

En Aquellos Días....

oy a empezar el año nuevo dando gracias por todas las bendiciones que recibimos en el año viejo. Fue un año duro y triste, pero también tuvimos alegría.

Cada año les digo del “viejito” cuando jugábamos dominós al fin del año.

Esta vez voy a empezar con mi mama. Tiene 94 años, pero ella cree que tiene veinte años menos. Este fin de semana le ayude hacer tamales. De tantas veces que hemos hecho tamales, todavía no se como hacerlos sola. Empezamos temprano el sábado y le dije que yo quería ensenarme como amasar la maza. Ella me estuvo diciendo cosa por cosa, que tanto de esto y cuanto de esto otro. Por fin quedo la masa buena. La carne, ya

sabia como usar las especias. Las hojas se estaban remojando desde temprano y para cuando amase y calentamos la carne todo estaba listo para comenzar.

Estuvimos nomas yo y ella asta las dos de la tarde. Platicamos y nos riamos cada en cuanto. Nos acordamos cuando mataban un marrano en la navidad y cortaban y frían la carne, hacían chicharrones y chorizo, Y HACIAN TAMALES. Creo que voy hacer tamales poco pronto para ver la buena maestra que es mi mama.

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LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE: Our Lady of Guadalupe of Lubbock Guadalupanas gathered for a photo after the observance honoring la Virgen de Guadalupe.

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BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

fter New Year’s Day, many LaA tino families still have a very special date to commemorate and CELEBRATING FAITH: Guadalupanas of Our Lady of Grace joined in on the festivities celebrating Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe with a mass and program.

LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE: Members of the Guadalupanas and Guadalupanos of St. Joseph's Church walked in the procession honoring La Virgen de Guadalupe.

QUE VIVA LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE: Ushers of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church volunteered at the procession honoring La Virgen de Guadalupe, and keeping the crowd safe.

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enjoy. On January 6, most of the Hispanic world celebrates El Dia De Reyes, the Epiphany, remembering the day when the Three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem, arrived bearing their treasured gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for the Baby Jesus.

On the night, of January 5, the figurines of the Three Wise Men are added to the nativity scene. Some families still encourage their children to put out old shoes so that the Wise Men will leave them presents.

At some homes, hay and water are left out for the animals, and snacks

are left for Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar.

The evening of the 6th is when the Merienda de Reyes, a Spanish based tradition of celebrating the Epiphany with a dinner is held.

Friends and families celebrate the Epiphany and indulge in tamales, the Rosca de Reyes, an oval sweetbread, decorated with candied fruit, and hot chocolate.

Whoever gets the baby figurine hosts another celebration on February 2, the day of the Candelaria or Candle mass day. On this day the host also gets a new Ropón, or dress for the Baby Jesus of the Nativity scene. That night, families gather again to put away the nativity and to close the Christmas season.

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prayer of trusting in God A through this season…

Lord, I thank You that You are the

God of the impossible. You can do anything. I want to trust in Your ability and not my own. Teach me to see difficulties in my life from Your perspective. Help me to focus on You and Your power.

Lord, show me Your supernatural power. Teach me how-to walk-in faith. Please teach me how to pray breakthrough prayers. I choose to have faith in Your ability to breakthrough every obstacle in my life.

Just like Joshua, you will give me the land and every place where my feet step (Joshua 1:3).

Father, we trust you to work in our hearts to fulfill your good purposes.

Help us find our place in your story.

Give us a greater desire for your glory than for our happiness. Fill us with joy and anticipation, as we surrender to your plans and timing.

Keep us from impatient obsessing; “walking by the light of our own torches” (Isa 50:11) or walking out our own plan.

You’re at work in us, around us and through us. Today we choose to trust in you God! Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

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RETREAT FOR GRIEVING PARENTS – January 17-19, 2020, Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring Street, Amarillo.

The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents is designed to meet the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died from any cause, no matter how long ago. It is designed to be a Catholic retreat, but all faiths are welcome. Cost: Single-$240, Couple-$360 includes room, all meals, snacks and materials. Registration: www.bdrc.org/emmaus-ministry-forgrieving-parents-1 or call 806.383.1811. It begins 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.

SAINT JOHN NEUMANN FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – January 18, 2020, 6-8 p.m. in Saint John Neumann gym. All former parishioners are invited. The theme is “Round the World Potluck.” Please bring your favorite dish or dessert from your culture. If you would like to contribute pictures, send them to the Church Office, 5802 22nd, Lubbock, or email sjn79. parishcouncil@gmail.com by January 5, 2020.

FIRST YEAR CONFIRMATION RETREATS: at Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Wolfforth, in 2020: January 18, February 8, and April 18—all from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register, email; JanevenhausOSF@gmail.com, text 806 787 1392, or call (806) 863-4904. Registration fee is $20 for candidates and $5 for sponsors.

ROE V WADE MEMORIAL MASS, January 22, 2020, San Ramon, Woodrow, 6 p.m.

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.

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 FIRST SATURDAY ADORATION

Los Días: A Hispanic Tradition ando los días is a beautiful D centuries old Hispano New Year’s serenading tradition of many cities like Lubbock across the united States and Latin American countries. It originated with European serenading traditions and may have been reinforced in this region by indigenous traditions

in which songs greet the morning sun. Los días (as people often refer to it) blends the tradition of going together in an informal celebration of thankfulness for the year passing in joyful welcome to the coming year.

Beginning on New Year’s Eve and continuing through New Year’s Day, folk singers and musicians travel from house to house performing songs sung only for Los Días, as well as old favorites and holiday music for families as a gesture of good will. Impromptu ballads speak personally to the family and express wishes for a prosperous and rewarding New Year. The

performance begins outside the house and continues when the musicians are invited into the home, where they also share conversation, wine and a meal comprised of New and Old World recipes that take on a ritual significance in this context.

The significance of Los Días is its role in the affirmation of community unity and harmony, and in emphasizing humor as a necessary part of coping with the problems of daily life. This tradition, which creates bridges of compassion between neighbors, helps community members feel unique and special, and supportive of each other.

Según el Evangelio de San Mateo, los tres Reyes Magos de Oriente ofrecieron al Niño Dios oro, incienso y mirra. Durante años y siglos, la tradición popular ha representado a tres importantes personajes que adoraron al Niño Dios y le ofrecieron regalos.

En España e Hispanoamérica existe la tradición de entregar a los niños regalos en la noche del 5 al 6 de enero. Esa noche, largamente esperada por los niños, los tres Reyes Magos llegan a la ciudad con todo su séquito, donde son recibidos por las autoridades.

Montados en sus camellos o en carrozas, los reyes desfilan por la ciudad para disfrute y deleite de

los niños que les miran con ojos de asombro e ilusión.

La Cabalgata de Reyes es una representación festiva de la adoración de los tres Reyes Magos al Niño Dios. Las ciudades se llenan de luces y color, y comienza el largo recorrido, que en ocasiones dura horas; las carrozas, los camellos, los pajes reales y los más variados y exóticos personajes desfilan ante los ojos atónitos de niños y mayores. Según la tradición española, la tarde del día 5 de enero los tres Magos de Oriente recorren la ciudad lanzando a los niños caramelos y mostrando todo su esplendor.

LOS SEGUIDORES DELIVER GIFTS: Volunteers of Los Seguidores de Cristo delivered gifts and treats to the homeless this year. The group raises funds to adopt families or help those in need. Great job from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

¡Ya Vienen Los Reyes Magos!

na de las tradiciones más U arraigadas en la cultura española es la celebración de la

noche de reyes, cuando niños y mayores se llenan de ilusiones y esperanzas. La Cabalgata es un desfile que cada 5 de enero se representa en las grandes y pequeñas ciudades españolas. Representa el camino que recorrieron los Reyes Magos hasta Belén para encontrar al Niño Dios siguiendo la estrella que les marcaba el camino. Esta fiesta reúne a muchas personas en las calles y plazas de las ciudades para ver pasar a los reyes y sus pajes quienes regalan caramelos a los niños, es una noche donde se mezclan las tradiciones y la fe.

Make Plans for Día de la Candelaria Candle Mass Day

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ía de la Candelaria D (Day of the Candles or Candle Mass) hap-

pens on February 2, and is a Mexican celebration that is fusion of the Catholic inf luences and native Mexican tradition.

It falls forty days after Christmas, and is celebrated by Catholics as the "Feast of Purification" or as the "Presentation of Christ at the Temple." According

to Jewish law it was customary to bring a baby to the temple after that period of time had passed. So Jesus would have been taken to the temple on February second.

Another custom is for families to own an image of the Christ child, a Niño Dios.

At times a godparent is chosen for the Niño Dios, who is then responsible for hosting various celebrations be-

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tween Christmas and Candlemas. First, on Christmas Eve the Niño Dios is placed in the Nativity scene, on January 6th, King's Day, the child is brought presents from the Magi, and on February 2nd, the child is dressed in fine clothes and presented in the church.

In addition, children receive a second round of Christmas presents on Jan. 6, Kings Day. Día de la Candelaria is a follow-up to the festivities of King's Day and Tamales are a favorite food of choice.

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LOS MATACHINES: The Our Lady of Guadalupe Matachines danced their traditional religious dance. Their roots go back to a type of widespread medieval sword dance called a morisca. Originally, the dances acted out the battle between Christianity and paganism. The Spanish brought the ritual with them to the New World, where over time it incorporated Mexican, Indian, and American religious and social symbols.

Most modern versions rely heavily on representations of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Cross.

REENACTMENT: Youth from Our Lady of Guadalupe served as La Virgen de Guadalupe and Juan Diego actors in the annual procession.

ALTAR SERVERS: Youth from Our Lady of Guadalupe recognize the importance of their role in the church and do a great job.

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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs

Pasos simples para presentar

sus impuestos 2020

a preparación de tus impuesL tos puede ser un proceso simple, sin estrés si haces un poco de

FOR THE CHILDREN: Some of the members of the Los Carnales La Familia Hub City as well as Los Seguidores de Cristo, were among the volunteers giving toys to children at Revival City Harvest Church. Great job ya'll!

CHRISTMAS GIVING: Members of Cosa Nuestra stopped by Walmart to purchase gifts for families they adopted for Christmas. Awesome!

RIDE FOR PANCHO: Members of the Olvidados Lubbock also joined in this year's festivities to welcome Pancho Clos to the Trejo Center.

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trabajo en el frente. Todo lo que se necesita es una organización y tiempo.

Paso 1: Reúne tus documentos fiscales. Qué formas vas a necesitar? Aquí hay algunos a tener en cuenta: W-2 s, 1099 s, estados de interés hipotecario y estados de ingresos de inversión.

Y si esta es tu primera temporada presentando impuestos como pareja casada, felicidades! Hay varios consejos fiscales que los recién casados deben saber.

Pero casarse no es el único cambio de vida importante que podría necesitar un poco de papeleo adicional. Para mantener su preparación de impuestos funcionando sin problemas, aquí hay algunos documentos más que puede necesitar añadir a su lista: • formulario 8822 (si te has movido) • SS-5 (si te cambió el nombre) • W-4 (para ajustar los gastos fiscales basados en sus nuevos ingresos en el hogar) Los formularios de ingresos e inversión deben ser enviados a usted para el 31 de enero, así que mantenga un ojo en esos documentos. Si usted no ha recibido sus declaraciones de impuestos para la primera o segunda semana de febrero, llame a las personas necesarias para asegurarse de que recibe su papeleo con mucho tiempo para hacer sus impuestos.

Paso 2: Elige entre la Deducción estándar o la Itemizing. Cuando usted presenta sus impuestos, usted tiene dos opciones: tomar la deducción estándar o de sus deducciones.

Esto es un gran problema, porque las deducciones fiscales bajan tus ingresos fiscales-y cuanto más bajo sea tu ingreso fiscal, más pequeño será tu factura de impuestos!

La deducción estándar para el año fiscal 2019 para los contribuyentes individuales es de $ 12,200 y $ 24,400 para los casados que se presenta en conjunto. Si puedes escribir más que esas cantidades de tus impuestos para el año, es mejor que detallando. Si no, salvar la molestia de investigar a través de los armarios para los recibos antiguos y simplemente tomar la deducción estándar.

Si usted tiene pensado en la aplicación de las deducciones, va a necesitar pruebas para dar apoyo a sus reclamos. Así que, no te olvides de los recibos de deducciones y créditos fiscales como: • niños • Gastos de educación • Dar caridad

• Gastos médicos En caso de duda, nunca duele llegar a un profesional de impuestos.

Paso 3: Elige un estado de presentación. Su estado de presentación le ayuda a averiguar lo que tendrá que hacer para presentar, cuál es su deducción estándar, su elegibilidad para ciertos créditos, y cuánto le debe en los impuestos.

Hay momentos en los que elegir tu estado de presentación es simple-como si eres soltero-y otras veces en las que podrías calificar para más de un estado de presentación y no está tan claro.

En la mayoría de los casos, la gente se presenta como contribuyentes solteros o casados. Pero hay algunos casos raros en los que podrías considerar la presentación por separado u otro estado de presentación si se aplica, así que siempre haz las matemáticas.

Paso 4: presentar sus impuestos.

Una vez que tengas todos tus documentos organizados, estás listo para presentar tus impuestos!

Según el IRS, la mayoría de los estadounidenses eligieron contratar a un profesional (58 %) para ayudarlos a presentar sus devoluciones de impuestos. El resto decidió presentar por su cuenta usando el software fiscal o ir a la vieja escuela y presentar por papel y correo.

El software en línea puede ser sencillo si tu situación es bastante simple y estás planeando tomar la deducción estándar. Sin embargo, si tu devolución de impuestos es más complicada, como si eres dueño de un negocio o sabes que tienes que de tus deducciones, vale la pena contratar a un profesional de impuestos.

Y recuerda: tu devolución de impuestos de 2019 se debe el miércoles, 15 de abril de 2020.3 Así que marquen sus calendarios!

Paso 5: Saca para el año que viene.

Si termina con un gran reembolso de impuestos o una gran factura de impuestos, probablemente quieras seguir adelante y ajustar tus gastos para que no estés tomando demasiado o demasiado poco fuera de tu pago de impuestos.

Y una cosa más: una vez que tus impuestos están firmados, sellado y entregado al IRS, presentar rápidamente cualquier documento fiscal y guardar importantes recibos cuando los recibas, para que no tengas que buscar la casa para ellos la próxima primavera. Guarda esos documentos durante al menos tres años. Puede que los necesite si el IRS viene llamando.

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

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

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.

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.

Important Numbers

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos

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

(In English, p. 10)

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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster)

He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for el año nuevo, the New Year. Pico joins his family countdown into the year 2020. Meanwhile, his prima (cousin) Jita la Gallita (little hen), esta dando los días, a serenading tradition in which songs greet the morning sun.

MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

10. Have a great year.

9. Read pico the Gallo’s Page 8. Pick up Latino Lubbock Magazine 7. Exercise and eat healthy 6. Be kind to others, listen to mom & dad 5.

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CANCION DE LAS MAÑANITAS (A popular traditional song)

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

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

Cámara de Representantes Aprueba Legalización Para Campesinos Indocumentados

rganizaciones que abogan O por los trabajadores campesinos elogiaron a la Cámara

de Representantes por la aprobación con 260-165 votos de la propuesta bipartidista H.R. 5038, la Ley de Modernización de la Fuerza Laboral Agrícola de 2019. Este proyecto de ley es el resultado de meses de difíciles negociaciones entre los miembros del Congreso de ambos partidos, la Unión de Campesinos, la Fundación UFW, Farmworker Justice y la mayoría de las principales asociaciones de productores de la nación. Esta es la primera vez en décadas que la Cámara, bajo cualquiera de los partidos, ha promulgado una ley de inmigración laboral agrícola. No hubiera sucedido sin la dedicación de la representante Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). También merece crédito la presidenta Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) y los principales negociadores republicanos— Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) Y Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.).

"El voto de la Cámara de Representantes a favor de la legislación bipartidista que permite que los trabajadores agrícolas indocumentados y su familia inmediata obtengan un estatus legal es el resultado del liderazgo tenaz que mostraron los trabajadores después de viajar para presionar a legisladores en el Capitolio," dijo la directora ejecutiva de la Fundación UFW, Diana Tellefson Torres. “Los legisladores votaron a favor de proteger a las personas cuyas manos cosechan las frutas y verduras que se ofrecen en las cafeterías de los edificios del Congreso y en todas las mesas de los estadounidenses. Ya sea a través de la organización en distritos o caminando por los pasillos del Congreso, los trabajadores campesinos son una fuerza que merece reconocimiento por los nueve meses que llevó elaborar y hacer que la legislación pase por la Cámara.”

"Gracias a su arduo trabajo, los trabajadores campesinos se han ganado el derecho a un futuro estable

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en los Estados Unidos,” dijo la presidenta de la Unión de Campesinos, Teresa Romero. “Nos sentimos confiados ahora que la legislación se mueve al Senado donde trabajaremos con la Senadora Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), miembra del más alto rango del Comité Judicial del Senado y una fuerte defensora de los trabajadores campesinos.”

Organizaciones que abogan por los trabajadores campesinos también reconocieron los papeles clave desempeñados por los representantes demócratas Jimmy Panetta, Linda Sánchez, Salud Carbajal, Norma Torres, Karen Bass, Marcia Fudge, Verónica Escobar, Sylvia García, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Lou Correa, Juan Vargas, TJ Cox, Judy Chu, Collin Peterson, Maxine Waters, Richard Neal, Jim McGovern, Raul Grijalva, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Tony Cardenas y el Caucus Hispano del Congreso, los comités Judicial y de Reglas, y los 62 copatrocinadores bipartidistas.

(In English, p. 9)

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Write a list of your New Year’s Resolutions. Save this page in a spot that will remind you of your 2020 goals. Below are some of Jita’s resolutions. Now you complete the list.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Visit from Pancho Clos to Maggie Trejo SuperCenter - Part I

The kids were excited to participate in the annual tradi- Families didn't mind waiting in line as the weather was Kids of all ages enjoyed meeting Pancho Clos! tion. gorgeous!

Families took time to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine!

The gift of family was most important to the Everetts. The kids had a chance to take photos with Santa & There were many displays and photo opportunities.

(Photos by Frank Garcia/LLM) Mrs. Claus!

The event gave families a chance to relax and enjoy time together.

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South Plains Nativity Exhibit 2019

The public was invited to come celebrate the birth of There are over 600 Nativities on display, including an The South Plains Nativity was free and open to the The event allowed attendees to get to know the church the Savior of all mankind at the South Plains Nativity. international room and a children's room. public daily, and is held annually. community and more about the Nativity.

HAW Tea Party

Christmas in Paris was the theme for Rosa Llanas & Among Shawnna Hernandez's guest was her mother. A few of the HAW members took time to pose for a The tea party included friends and treats.

Christy Martinez-Garcia's table of friends. photo.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí Latino Lubbock Magazine Christmas Open House - Part I

Julia & Rufus Carrillo saw many friends and shared It was great to see friends including weatherman John Rosa & Julio Llanas attended the open house and had Gold Star Family the Morins enjoyed the networking and great stories.

Robison. Amaris Garcia welcomed him. a chance to meet new friends. treats.

34th Street Miracles Christmas Parade Co-Sponsored by Latino Lubbock

The kids were bundled up in their blankets and coats. Many families and kids of all ages attend the parade Latino Lubbock Magazine shared copies of the De- The kids enjoyed the floats and the candy!

(Photos by Amaris Garcia/LLM) annually. cember issue to spectators.

Los Seguidores Christmas Gift Delivery

The members of Los Seguidores de Cristo dress up This year's Santa & Mrs. Claus had a great time! and make delivering gifts fun and memorable.

Los Seguidores de Cristo loaded up the toys and The event is fun for members and it is gratifying to help treats. families in needs.

Las Posadas at Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Sanchezes enjoyed the fellowship and Las Posa- The children enjoyed taking a swipe at the piñata filled Alma Santiago and her niece Erthyia enjoyed the fes- Ms. De La Cruz blind folded the kids to take a shot at das. with candy after Las Posadas! tivities. the piñata!

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Raiders Rojos Winter Convocation - Part I

Students patiently waiting for the convocation to begin, and The Torrez family held their Guns Up as they proudly POR FIN! San Juanita Valenicano was surrounded by her Passing on the torch of Red Raider pride! family as she prepares to graduate from Texas Tech. excited for graduation! supported their graduate.

LULAC Council #263 Senior Christmas Party - Part I

The event offered dinner and dancing to the attend- The Senior Dinner draws many couples and singles Great music, great fun, and great company! ees. who enjoy their company.

Ready for a night of dancing and a night of fun!

The Nutcracker Performance - Part I

Families filled the auditorium in excitement for the an- A quick photo before the show begins. nual performance.

Shopping in The Nutcracker gift shop during intermis- Attendees finding their seats before the performance. sion.

Families were ready to watch The Nutcracker.

AquĂ­ y Alla

Members of the It's a Family Thing Car Club helped to School Board Trustee Lala Chavez poses with her Members of St. Patrick Church took time to greet their Christy Martinez-Garcia poses with City Bank CEO priest and wish him a Merry Christmas. and accepted a check for Los Hermanos Familia for grandson at the LISD Christmas reception. drive in Pancho Clos for his annual visit. the Community Rewards competition.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí Dia de la Virgen Procesíon

Families and friends held up pictures of the Virgen de Luis & Maggie Trejo attend the procession annually.

Guadalupe.

Families of all ages attended and some even took time Three generations came to honor La Virgen de Guadato pose with a picture of the Virgen for Latino Lubbock. lupe and present her roses.

Los Carnales La Familia National Christmas Party

Ray and Lucee Salas enjoyed the evenings festivities. The event drew local to national members ready to Members of Los Carnales La Familia kicked off their During the holiday season, Los Carnales La Familia support a great cause. season of giving with their Christmas Party. hands out presents to organizations and churches.

Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at First United Church - Part II

Nothing says Thanksgiving like a turkey meal.

Community members gathered for lunch with friends Yummy food and great company at the Thanksgiving Celebrating Thanksgiving with family at First United and family. luncheon.

Church.

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Join Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update each Janie Land Ramirez welcomed the graduates to the Joe Ruiz drove the Latino Lubbock Magazine car The Llanas ladies held a booth fundraiser with many Thursday at 6 p.m. on KLBK's Trends & Friends.

Hispanic Convocation. through the Miracles Parade.

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Memoriam/memorial Memorials & Memoriams

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

J U A N I T A "JANIE" LUZ ALAMANZA, 46, of Lubbock went to be with our Lord on December 15, 2019 surrounded by her family. Janie was born to Juan and Virginia Alamanza on June 27, 1973. Janie graduated from Estacado High School in 1991 and was a proud matador.

Janie worked for North Star Surgical Center. Janie was a member of St. Elizabeth's University Parish.

Janie is survived by her parents, Juan and Virginia, her spouse Bobby Caudle, her children Nicky G Hernandez, Jr., Christian Joann Hernandez, Zsanayia Lopez, Bobby Jr, Ryan, and Destiny Caudle; her granddaughters Amia and Serenity Caudle; her grand-dog Khloe; her brothers, John Richard "Rick" Alamanza, Jesse and wife Maria Alamanza, and Serapio Alamanza; sisters, Debra and husband Frank Gonzales, Joann and husband Elwin Monsey, Sr., and Lisa and husband Pete Figueroa; 17 nieces and nephews, 28 great nieces and nephews, and many friends.

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

ELOYSA G. MORA, 80, passed away December 12, 2019. She was born on August 7, 1939 to Luis, Mora, Sr. and Leanora Guerrero. Eloysa leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Carolyn (Henry) Rodriguez; son, Luis (Nikki) Mora; five sisters, five brothers, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

HECTOR B. GAONA, 66, passed away December 6,2019. He was born in Lyford, TX to Pedro and Belia Gaona on May 10,1953. He is survived by his wife, Maria Vidales; his children Hector Gaona Jr., Lisa Gaona, Belia Gaona, Betsy Guzman, and stepdaughter Dezirae Vidales; a host grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends. Hector is preceded in death by his mother, Belia Gaona. Hectors's hobbies were fishing with his children working on cars and collecting guns.

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MARIA SANCHEZ WANDELL, 66, of Brownfield passed away December 8th, 2019. Survivors: Children: Donna (Michael) Hernandez, Samatha Wandell, Richard (Christa) Sanchez, Siblings: Mauro Sanchez Jr, Johnny Sanchez, Rosie Natal, Jane Sanchez, Dominga Galindo, Sofia Vasquez, Alice Rodriguez, Sue Bright, Gloria Alcantar, Grandchildren: 10 Great Grandchild.

FRANCISCO ANTU SALAZAR, 88 of Lubbock passed peacefully December 13, 2019.

He was born August 14, 1931 to Francisco and Guadalupe (Antu) Salazar in Poth, Texas. Francisco married Susie (Galindo) Salazar July 25, 1949.

He worked as a welder. Francisco retired at the age of 62. He was a member of Pathway of the Cross for 59 years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 70 years, Susie; children, Lupie Martinez, Linda Vega, Adela Sprangler and husband Rick, Carlos Salazar and wife Patricia, Delia Wiles and husband Michael, Susie Cawthon, Frank Salazar, Samuel Salazar and wife Mary, Clementina Torres and husband Eliseo; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Domingo Salazar.

LUIS RODRIGUEZ passed away December 9, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1935 in Pawnee, Texas, to Simon and Delores Rodriguez. Luis married Julia Montoya on July 8, 1958. Loved ones include sons Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Juan Ernesto Rodriguez (spouse Teresa) Andrew Rodriguez, Rafael Rodriguez, Ramiro Rodriguez (spouse Linda), Luis Rodriguez Jr (spouse Olga), Angel Rodriguez, Martin Rodriquez (Johanna) and Luis Cuellar (Kristina).

Daughters include Louisa Arriaga (spouse Gregorio), Lupe Arocha (spouse Gilbert), Victoria Rodriguez, and Delores Sanchez (spouse Michael), 36 grandchildren and 61 great grandchildren. Preceded in death include wife Julia Rodriguez, sons Luis and Leroy Rodriguez, and daughters Mary and Beatrice Rodriguez (Lomas).

PATRICIA ANN BOTELLO of Lubbock passed away December 14th, 2019.

Patricia was born February 17, 1957 in Plainview Texas to William and Doris Lucero. She was a hard worker and a strong woman. She had a green thumb and loved working on her flower beds and growing her ivys.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Doris Lucero. She is survived by her children, Monica Botello/Roland Castro (husband) and Marcy Botello. All of Lubbock. She had five grandchildren Michael Alvarez Jr, April Chavez, Roland Castro Jr, Ryan Castro and Miah Martinez; two great-grandchildren Adalyn Alvarez and Noah Chavez.She is also survived by her siblings. Yvonne Lucero of Hale Center. Sylvia Payne/John Payne (husband) of Amarillo. Christine Stevens of Amarillo.

Sandra Martin/Tony Martin (husband) of Lubbock. William Lucero Jr/Sabrina Lucero (wife) of Hale Center.

J U A N I T A (SOTO) MARTINEZ, 64, passed away December 22, 2019 in Lubbock. She was born January 27, 1955 in Norman, TX to the late John and Virginia Soto. She is preceded in death by her life partner Catarino Segovia Jr. (April 17, 2016). Her family will always cherish the love and care she had for them.

She leaves behind three sons Jauquin Martinez Jr.(Diana) of Lubbock, Jesus Martinez of Lubbock, and Robert Martinez (Dawn) of Lubbock; two daughters Melessa Gatica (Santos) of Lubbock, Diane Adame of Lubbock; two sisters Virginia Calvillo of Ft. Worth, Virginia Jimenez of Lubbock; 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

FRANCISCO TIJERINA SR., 83, passed away December 18, 2019 in Lubbock.

Francisco was born November 13, 1936 in Los Sebanos, Texas to the late Anastacio Sr. and Maria Tijerina.

He married Olga Lopez on September 13, 1959. They would go on to have seven children. He worked for the City of Lubbock Sanitation for 30 years.

He is survived by sons Francisco Jr. (Dorothy) Tijerina, Martin (Rosa) Tijerina, Marcos Tijerina, Anastacio Tijerina, and Fernando Tijerina; daughters Maria (Hector Cardea Jr.) and Janie Tijerina; brothers Cruz Tijerina and Jesus Tijerina; a sister Elavina Sampayo all of Lubbock. 25 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, his parents, brothers Anastacio Tijerina, Cosme Tijerina and Miguel Tijerina; a sister Mary Davila.

MARY HELEN REYNA, 85, was born on April 8, 1934 in Bertram, Texas to Clemente Montemayor and Maria Vasquez Montemayor who preceded her in death.

She went to be with her lord and Savior on December 15, 2019. Mary was also preceded in death by her loving husband Francisco D. Reyna. She leaves behind her children; Mary Helen Marquez, Francisco Reyna (Diana), Raul Reyna (Rita), Edward Reyna (Yolanda), Elizabeth Trevino (Richard), Maria Concepcion Reyna, Maria Dolores Reyna, Paul Reyna and James Reyna, three brothers; Aldolfo Montemayor, Jose Montemayor and Santos Montemayor, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

DEBRA CAMPOS, 45 Debra was an amazing soul mate and wife to David Campos for 28 years. Sons are Isaac Ryan Campos, Zackary Rene Campos, and Nathaniel Josiah Campos. She was an amazing kind-hearted mother to all three boys and the light of her life grandson, Steller Ryan Campos. These 5 guys were her whole world. She joined our Lord and Savior and her father Pete Gutierrez in heaven on December 14th.

She is survived by her mother Angela Gutierrez and three loving sisters- Molly, Annie, Nickie and one loving brother PJ. Her nieces and nephews include Laura, Jamie, Stephanie, Jasmine, Addison, Ezerai, Averee, Ezarian, Alijah, Kristy, Kelly, Jacob, Steven, Daniela, and Jeremiah. Her great nieces and nephew include Aubri, Javen Aalyra, Aasiya and Aamiley. She has 5 God children: Steven Isaiah, Jaylyn, Aalyra, Aasiya and Aamiley.

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

DANIEL MARTINEZ was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on February 28, 1980 to Leopoldo Martinez and Macarnen Viagomez Martinez. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 12, 2019 at the age of 39 years. Daniel worked for the Farmer’s Co-op and enjoyed fishing. He also loved going on vacations with his family, and his daughter’s will always have good memories of him because of this. Daniel leaves behind his loving wife, Guadalupe Almanza Martinez, three daughters; Daniela, Marlene and Lizzeth, one brother, Jesus Martinez, four sisters; Adriana, Guadalupe, Andrea and Ana Maria Martinez.

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In Memory of Robert Sosa Jr.

October 14, 1970 - Jan. 7, 2015 Robertino, It all starts with love.

You weren't just my first born, but also my best friend. I will always love you.

It's been five years... another year, still a tear, remaining in our hearts near and dear. We miss you mijo and pray for the day we're reunited.

Love, "Mommy & Daddy" (Lala & Robert Sosa) Reuben and Randy

JESUSA "JESSIE" JUAREZ went home to her father on December 17, 2019. She was born in Rockdale, Texas, on September 1, 1935, to Jose Angel Mireles and Amada Garcia.

In 1949, she married Juan Juarez, with whom she shared a life for 55 years. The two of them had eight children, the start of their Juarez legacy.

To date their family lineage includes 22 grandchildren, 54 grent children, and 52 great-great grandchildren.

Jessie was an outgoing socialite with many friends and acquaintances. She loved dancing and Tejano music.

Jessie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Juan Juarez; brothers, Inez and Frank; sisters, Vace and Valentina; sons, Freddie and John, daughters, Olivia and Alice; son-in-law, Charlie Owen; great grandson, Marcus; and great-great granddaughter, Ardyn.

She is survived by her son, David Juarez and his wife Ester of Triangle, Virginia; three daughters, Ufemia Galvan and her husband Baltazar, Jr. of Denver City, Texas; Irene Gohr of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Debbie Owen of Hobbs, New Mexico.

January Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Holy and Righteous Father, God Almighty, I confess that your Son is my Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. I thank you, Jesus, for being my Lord and paying the price for my sins. I ask, blessed Holy Spirit, that you help me fashion more of Jesus' character and compassion in my life. In Jesus' name, I ask for this blessing. Amen.

"Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him, everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses. " ~ Acts 13:38-39

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