Latino Lubbock Magazine Vol. 14, Issue 5, May 2020 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Volume 14, Issue 5, May/mayo 2020

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clearly recall my gentle and God-fearing grandfather telling me to always stand up for what was right. And that if I allowed someone to say or do something that was hurtful to another, unjust, or excluded the most vulnerable, then I was equally at fault for not correcting or addressing the situation or the person who might not recognize what he or she did. "Be respectful and your faith will be your shield," said don Juan Martinez. Over the years and through my life experiences I have had to battle against many inequities. I’ve stood against many giants who saw me as the underdog. I reference to the Bible and to "David and Goliath" where Goliath is described as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. In modern usage, the phrase "David and Goliath" has taken on a secular meaning, denoting that underdog situation, a contest where a smaller, weaker opponent faces a much bigger, stronger adversary; if successful, the underdog may win in an unusual or surprising way. You might ask, “Why is this significant?” Never has the community of local and ethnic media newspapers been more important than it is today when so many of our people are victims of the deadly pandemic COVID-19. Hundreds of thousands of Latinos are serving in the frontlines of the struggle to suppress the pandemic while providing essential services to those who can stay at home. Amid the confusion and a barrage of fake news on social media, community media plays a key role in bringing official information and reliable sources to our readers. Latino Lubbock Magazine is working with more than 640 Latino newspapers and magazines playing a meaningful role with an unduplicated readership of 26 million. Readership studies affirm that 93 percent of Latinos feel that their local publication is the BEST or a good source for information, and that Latinos trust local print publications like Latino Lubbock Magazine who often showcase or unite with the community to face giants. As you know, I’ve been participating in news conferences asking questions that are important but not always understood. One such question was my asking why women of color were not included on the Lubbock Economic Recovery Task Force (LERT) committee. We should all be concerned on what criteria were used to form this committee because many cannot help to notice that there are no women of color. Systemically if the city went through all their criteria and still couldn’t locate a viable woman of color, would you agree that there is something wrong with their criteria? I’ve found that leadership roles in our community lack cultural competency or rely on the input of someone they are comfortable or not threatened by as their source – but just scratch the top of the issue never really understanding how or engaging with our community. My job as the Publisher and as an advocate of our community and our readers is to address those who do not recognize the lack of inclusion and need for diversity and cultural competency. Some of those giants may see this as “Stirring the pot” or “being a troublemaker” rather, we are part of the solution. Now more than ever, amidst this pandemic the issues have elevated to the surface and we must come together to effectively get through this. In the spirit of David, when we get such a living and powerful faith in what God can do in our own lives, we have the same possibilities. We too can be living examples of what God is able to accomplish for those who trust in His might. Believe! Endure! We will get past this pandemic – together. I urge you to please visit our website for a centralized list of COVID-19 resources at www.latinolubbock.net. A Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, especially my own Janie Castañeda! I love you! Y 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. We love our readers! ♥ 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! Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher/Owner & Latino Market Specialist “Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective” Celebrating 14 Years of Commitment to our Community

Reflections on Mother's Day El día de las Madres

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

hile we may refer to our W mothers differently, one thing that is the same among Hispanic families is our high regard for our mothers. The majority of Hispanic households are married-couple families (67%). Of those families, 44% have children under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2005, 22% of the Hispanic population was under the age of five, and Hispanics had a higher concentration of preschoolers among their population than any other race or ethnic group. It is because of this growth and for the sanctity of sustaining a family that we thank Latinas and why Día de las Madres should be

celebrated wholeheartedly and enthusiastically. On this day we celebrate our mothers by giving them beautiful flowers, little recuerdos, or remembrances of our appreciation, and coordinating a special day with the familia. As a Latina, one of the most charming customs that I treasure of all is the singing of Las Mañanitas. While it is puzzling that mothers take delight in being roused from sleep at such an ungodly hour. I have since come to appreciate the beauty and romanticism of the traditional serenade known as “el gallo” (the rooster) or “Las mañanitas” (little mornings). For generations of Latinos, especially Mexicanos, this is part

of the emotional landscape in a cultura distinguished by its warm, demonstrative people. With vicarious pleasures of the sidewalk concert, I recall the mariachis waking neighbors as they came to sing and perform sidewalk concerts. Soon all the mothers would come out. Even more touching to me was when my own mother coordinated friends and family to go sing to her mother. Cut short, soon many mothers retreat to the bed, to snuggle under the covers while the family prepares for her big day. Some madres are given breakfast in bed or have husbands that prepare a feast of barbacoa, and some mothers even on this special day still take pride in preparing a traditional almuerzo before church.

A Newborn’s Conversation With God

baby asked God, “They tell A me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I go-

ing to live there being so small and helpless?” God said, “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.” The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and

smile to be happy.” God answered, “Your angel will sing for you, and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.” Again the child asked, “and how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?” God responded, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear. And with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to walk and how to speak.” The child asked, “And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?” God answered, “Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.” The child asked, “Will I always be sad because I do not see you anymore.” God answered, “Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you.”

At that moment there was much peace in heaven, but voices from earth could be heard and the child asked God, “God if I am to leave now to earth, please tell me my angel’s name!” God answered, “You will simply call her Mom.” Editor’s Note: This poem was written by the late Mauricio Cardenas of Lubbock, and appeared in the New York Times. The poem was submitted by his sister, Rosa Rios of Lubbock.

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"Juntos - Together"

“People of color are more likely to be predisposed to disease, ailments, whether it's diabetes, (high) blood pressure or especially now with COVID — asthma,” ~ said Maria Pulido, a community organizer for ACTIONN, a nonprofit that 'fights for racial and economic justice in Northern Nevada' discussing COVID-19. Pulido said the numbers highlight preexisting racial disparities that are being exacerbated by the pandemic.

Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia On this month's cover, I purposely chose shaking hands powerfully displaying words spoken that reflect the emotions of our community to get us through COVID-19. In reflecting past tragedies, wars, and battles it was our nation coming together that resulted in overcoming whatever hardship we faced as the USA. Now more than ever, we must project a sense of community that in the toughest of times we've had to implore for our country. We all know that by working together our community, our families, our citizens will get through this pandemic - but we must cooperate, communicate, respect, include, help out, and above all, unite!

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"Todo cabe en jarrito sabiendolo acomodar." "Everything fits in a jug knowing how to accommodate/organize it."

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

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday! May/mayo

Jenny Sosa Ryan Martinez-Aguilar Zane Ortiz Rey Flores Samantha Cardenas Jose M Martinez (KC OLG) Monica Soto Christian Torrez Marina Jimenez Robert Diaz Marina Cindy Jimenez Kathy Gonzales Douglas DeClerk Jayden Torres Johnny Perez Ruben Guzman Carol Montelongo Ezra Aguilar Randy Guzman Francisco Perez Daniella Chavez Michael John Bryant Edwardo Rojas (KC OLG) Daniel Ortiz JoAnn Barrientos Darian Christopher Sanchez David Zavala Irma Dominguez Tony Gonzales Chris Gonzales Mike Pauda Christine Hernandez Bryann & Angel Quevedo Adrienna Adame Kourtney Rodriguez Jennifer Quintero Irma Garcia Jamaica Y. Aguilar Ramiro A. Hernandez Ryan Garcia Jose G. Salinas II Ryan Garcia Breanna Esqueda Sally Gaytan Zane Rodriguez Jason Sanchez Jaziya J. Cordova Jose Ulises Bryant Jr. Juanita Vasquez Jose Ulises Bryant Jr Becky Arcos Vanessa Perez Ricardo Gonzalez Kathryn John Perez Britanni Rayne Peña Amanda Salinas Bill Powell Isidra Flores Sandra Ramos Becky Arcos Anna Torres Sally Gaytan Lupe Torrez

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Boston Jacob Salinas 5/18 Timothy Santiago 5/18 Katie Santiago 5/18 Sydney Flores 5/20 Ramon Salinas 5/20 Anita Jimenez 5/20 Melinda Fraire 5/20 Rev. René Peréz 5/21 Yolanda Torrez 5/21 Juanita Rodriguez 5/21 Melinda Singleterry 5/21 Mary Alice Infante 5/21 Martha Lucero 5/22 Felix Adam Baca 5/22 Nathan Castro 5/24 Abigail Martinez 5/24 Alberto Castañeda 5/24 Issac Mejia 5/24 Tino Calvillo 5/24 Javier Olivarez Torrez 5/24 Yvette Esquivel 5/24 Juan (Toby) Baca 5/25 Joseph Martinez 5/25 Melissa Rojas 5/25 Samuel Garcia 5/25 Olga Almaraz 5/25 Matthew Bitela 5/25 Soleda Williams 5/25 Olga Almaraz 5/25 Raymond Torres 5/25 Liz Delgado 5/25 Suzy Garcia 5/26 Mark Anthony Acebedo 5/26 Pedro Licon Jr. 5/26 Suzy Garcia 5/26 Rudy Beltran Jr. 5/26 Matthew Bitela 5/26 Gilbert Salinas 5/27 Anna Torres 5/27 Monica Vasquez 5/27 Michelle Paredez 5/27 Ashley Martinez 5/27 Juanita Barrera 5/27 Jose Gilbert Salinas 5/27 Monica Vasquez 5/27 Emilio Abeyta 5/27 Tanner Hastings 5/28 Lacie Alvarez 5/28 Samantha Rodriguez 5/28 Alexis Sanchez 5/28 Eddie Perez 5/29 Richard Guzman 5/29 Rachel Guzman Rodriguez 5/30 Rene G. Garcia 5/30 Juan Carlos Lopez Chavez 5/30 Margaret Madrid 5/30 Johnny E. Picon IV 5/30 Isabel Martinez 5/30 Michael Narvaiz 5/30 Isabell Martinez 5/30 Paul Pinkert 5/30 Angelita Trujillo 5/31 Lincoln Mercado 5/31

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Gov. Offers COVID-19 Guidelines for Rural Counties to be Activated

he relaxed rules crafted by T Gov. Abbott and his team of advisers took effect May 1,2020,

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allowing retailers, restaurants, movie theaters and museums to reopen at 25% occupancy. In rural counties with five or fewer cases, businesses have the opportunity to open at 50% capacity. The county’s judge must submit a form to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The county judges must affirm the following standards: The county had five or fewer COVID-19 laboratory confirmed cases on April 30, 2020 or, at a later date, five or fewer active COVID-19 cases as verified by DSHS The county has created a list of testing opportunities in the county or the area The county has been in contact with its designated regional advisory council to ensure the community is prepared for any needed health care transfers The county has provided public notice to the residents of the county, including: • Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 • Recommended health and safety protocols

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Mental Health & Information Line As part of Texans Recovering Together, StarCare is currently providing a COVID-19 mental health and information hotline. If you are feeling anxious or stressed about COVID-19, call the StarCare COVID-19 Hotline, available 9a-6p,Monday-Friday.

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increased occupancy will revert back to the reduced occupancy if any of the following situations occur: Five consecutive testing/tracking intervals with positivity rates greater than 12% in that interval The county has more than three positive cases per 1,000 residents Less than 15% of the surge capacity in hospitals for the catchment area is available Gov. Abbott said the next phase of expanding business operations in the state could come as early as May 18 if there are no flare-ups of the virus. The Lubbock County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to extend the Lubbock County Disaster Declaration to May 30 during a live Zoom teleconference meeting. The declaration was declared by the county on March 13. The designation will allow local courts to modify their dockets over the next few weeks, as well as allow Lubbock County to apply for reimbursement from the federal government for money spent, according to a release from the county. The declaration also discussed what businesses were considered essential, what activities were allowed and what was considered essential travel.

6th Annual Adelante Awards Rescheduled to Jan. 2021

os Hermanos Familia of Lubbock L (LHF) has rescheduled its 6th Annual “Adelante Awards,” recognition

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in line with CDC guidance • Information regarding how residents can get tested in the area • A link to the DSHS website where residents can go to learn about community spread in nearby communities, in order to help county residents understand their risk to exposure if they travel regularly outside of the county The county has contacted each of the following types of facilities located in the county to ensure they are complying with HHSC and CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19: • Nursing homes • Assisted living facilities • Industrial, agricultural, or business facilities with a significant number of employees • City or county jails The county is equipped and prepared to protect vulnerable populations, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities The county has documented procedures to be activated if a resident becomes COVID-19 positive, including procedures to take appropriate measures as necessary in line with the plan to open Texas The county has contacted DSHS in order to create a plan to ensure contact tracing will occur within 48 hours of a positive test reported to DSHS Counties that file the paperwork with the state and qualify for the

program that showcases and honor Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts, to January 2021. "In response to the COVID-19 epidemic our board of directors felt it necessary to cancel this year's event," said Christy Martinez-Garcia, President of LHF. She said that the event is the organization's largest fundraiser and proceeds fund many of the events they hold throughout the year, as well as programs to help supplement the quality of lives of families. "Our objective is Strengthening Families,,Building Community, we'll do our part in tackling COVID-19 and drawing awareness for families,"she said.

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She added that despite the changes, LHF will recognize 13 individuals in January 2021, in various categories and that nominations will remain open at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/adelante-awards, and that the Lifetime Achievement Award still plans to pay tribute to Art Cuevas, a local home builder. "Perhaps new nominees will surface post COVID-19. Either way, LHF remains committed to our community." The Adelante Award program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia a local nonprofit established in 2008. The organization began with the annual, “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event, which uses fishing as a hook to bring families together and will be held on Sat., August 8, 2020. Please look for updates at www.loshermanosfamilia.org or call (806)792-1212.

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY: Catholic Charities is able to help families who have been directly impacted by COVID-19. If you have families who need assistance, please refer them to www.cclubbock.org to fill out an intake form. Out of safety for both staff and clients, no walk-ins are accepted. Families can also call (806)7658475 for assistance. LUBBOCK PUBLIC LIBRARIES You can still access ebooks and audiobooks by downloading the Libby App or going to Lubbock.overdrive.com. SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK To receive a food box from SPFB, you still need to qualify through one of our partnering agencies and receive a voucher. You can call 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas. org to find a local agency that is giving our vouchers. We are still adhering to all USDA guidelines. Citizens are still required to bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify. 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. COVID-19 OTHER RESOURCES • Call 2-1-1 for Health, food, housing, and other assistance • Call 7-1-1 for Relay Service • To report price gouging, call the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General: 1-800-621-0508. • En espanol - www.unidosus.org/issues/ health/articles/coronavirus-span FRAUD ALERT Be on the lookout for potential scammers using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants today. USDA is issuing this warning after receiving reports of several possible SNAP fraud attempts. www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ scam-alerts. You may also file a consumer complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://www.ftc.gov. RESPONSE FUND The Community Foundation of West Texas and Lubbock Area United Way establish the South Plains COVID-19 Response Fund intended to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations who are tackling the effects of the coronavirus outbreak in the region. For more information, please go to www.cfwtx.org/spneighbors FREE LEGAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud. Call 763-4557 or (800) 933-4557 or visitlanwt.org for more info.

Endurance Not Duration

hen I first learned of the W COVID-19 Coronavirus, I wasn’t worried. I assumed that it was

similar to SARS, the Bird Flu, or Ebola, which were historically constrained to other continents. That false façade of security was banished, as I continued to learn more about the virus. I like many others, became more cautious in washing my hands and sanitizing things I contacted. I had no idea that it would escalate to stay-at-home orders being issued and businesses, schools, universities and places of worship being closed. This is truly an unprecedented time. It is unfortunate that amiss what is clearly a global pandemic, some continue to suggest this is a big over exaggerated hoax. Others believe this virus to be equivalent to the seasonal flu, despite evidence that indicates otherwise. The global, national and state numbers of confirmed cases and deaths should be convincing enough. This is real. There are real people who have suffered real pain, and many have experienced real losses behind every number. I don’t need stats to

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We know our readers have a lot to say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, o r email them to news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, address, and contact phone number. Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned letters will not be published. Letters are limited to 100 words, depending on space availability, some longer will be included. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock Magazine. NO RESIDENTS OF DIST. 1 I'm concerned that District 1 once again lacked representatives on the Economic Recovery Task Force (LERT), or as my neighbor referred to as "ALERT" because someone that does not live in our district was placed by the council member for our district. Our councilman has a track record of doing this and overlooking those residents who reside in our neighborhoods and know first-hand the issues we face or the understanding we can offer to give input on the needs of our community. Maybe he needs to get to know his constituents a little better or rethink his own position. Lilly R., Dist 1 Resident

convince me, as I have for everything that goes four personal friends who wrong and giving your contracted the virus. Neither subordinates credit for had compromised immune everything that goes well.” systems. Three of them This is not the time for required hospitalization. self-aggrandizement or Two were placed on passing the buck. This is respirators. Three fully not the time for senseless recovered. Unfortunately, blame allocation or political one will soon be buried. pandering. This is real. Nobody wants to see As is typical, much is the economy tank, food revealed and can be learned insecurity to increase, or in times of crisis. Systems REV. CORY POWELL unemployment numbers to are tested and the true nature rise. I want small businesses of leadership manifests to remain viable. I miss itself. I have been both impressed the luxuries I had grown accustomed and disappointed by local, state and to. Yet, I would rather temporarily federal leaders over the course of this miss those things, than to miss them pandemic. It is my expectation that in a permanently. The scale should always time of a global crisis, our leaders will tip towards humanity over economy. put aside partisan posturing and work Our efforts to reopen safely collaboratively towards addressing and successfully will require the the issues in the best interests of all, comprehensive cooperation and regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, inclusion of all persons from every social status, educational background, sector of our community. The etc. Dwight Eisenhower is quoted marginalized cannot be overlooked, as having said, “Leadership consists disregarded or minimized. We cannot of nothing, but taking responsibility afford to gamble with lives. Safety

should be top priority. We can rebuild the economy. We cannot replace our most precious commodity and assets, which are people. I believe reopening hastily will negatively impact all of the progress and sacrifices that have been made. Psalm 30:5 in part reads, “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” The question often is how long is the night? I’ve learned that it is not really about duration. What matters is endurance. It is certain that morning will come. Are we willing to endure temporary discomforts? Are we willing to go the distance and do what it takes to endure this night season? We will be judged on how we collectively respond in this time. We cannot simply think of ourselves. This is larger than us. This is the time for all of us to unite and prove how resilient, caring and committed we are. It’s about endurance, not duration.

CONCERNED CITIZEN I have a question next time you go to a Mayor's meeting. How can they even think of opening businesses? How is there a safe way for it to be done? There's not. How is this virus supposed to cease if things continue?

LOVED ONLINE LATINO LUBBOCK For the first time I took the time to read Latino Lubbock Magazine online and loved it! I even got to go back through past issues and catch up on some I missed. Love this publication and I'm grateful for what you do for the community.

AWESOME APRIL COVER Thank you for the awesome April cover! Four of my family members work at both hospitals. My mom has been a nurse for almost 35 years, my sister 10, my uncle is surgical tech, and I have an aunt that is a custodian. We are very proud of their service.

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Annette Ortiz

LIVELIHOOD VS LIVES I'm very ready to see businesses open up, but I believe that I heard on the news that we should focus on livelihood and lives in the same sentence. Sadly, they are not comparable. I The mayor was the one that said it and I ask that he be more considerate of life. And thanks to the essential workers and those that are helping to get us back to normal.

FINDING ANOTHER JOB NOT THAT EASY I’m an African American woman and feel our communities are being ignored throughout this whole pandemic. My concerns are with how the mayor continues to make it appear that we can always go and find another job if there are issues in our current one and how we are being treated regarding sick leave or lack thereof. I have two degrees and have yet to find a job in Lubbock that would pay me accordingly, so, finding a job may be easy for him, but not for all. You asked him a valid question during the live conference on 04/16/2020 and he never answered it. He referred the community to the Health Dept. I need to know why our employers are not allowing us to get tested unless we have a fever or home if we are feeling ill as per the Gov. orders, and if we are home we are not compensated for it? I’m not at my best, but need my job due to my husband was laid off. It seems like we have no support from our “so-called leaders”.

Carta Abierta

Thank you, Mr. Garcia VOICING CONCERN I would like to voice my anger at what is happening to my wonderful neighbor who is a retired LPD officer and currently employed at LISD Police Department. He is being forced out by the Chief of Police and Kathy Rollo the Superintendent. David is a man of integrity and for the last few years has been trying to bring to the forefront misconduct by one of his superiors and in doing so is being retaliated against for reporting the violations of the law. He reported violations against Special Needs children, bullying and other false arrests and is being forced to resign. The unfortunate presence of bullying by Law Enforcement is not only costly, reckless, and foolish; it is dangerous and must be stopped. We cannot afford another LISD student to be victimized. LISD is obligated to provide students’ safety, especially for the defenseless.

THANKS TO MEDIA Thank you to the media. Keep asking those questions that the public wants to know.

TESTING IN EAST LUBBOCK I don't understand why the mayor and the city waited to place a testing site for the Coronavirus after the fact in East Lubbock! They waited till the end of the situation before even considering to test the people in our district who are mostly Hispanic and black resident, working class, and our neighborhoods are poor and neglected! We pay taxes. And despite them believing that we vote - WE DO and WE WILL! They don't care about us, but I bet they would care if we stop showing up at their businesses or giving them our green hard earned money.

Rose C.

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Liz Lewark

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Cory Powell, is the Pastor of New Dimensions Tabernacle in Lubbock, is civically engaged and is a long time employee in higher education.

Blessings to you! B. Witherspoon

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Undocumented Immigrants Also Support Line Addresses COVID-19 Mental Health Deserve Help During the COVID-19 Crisis

exas Health and Human SerT vices has launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support

line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new resource offers COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week tollfree at 833-986-1919. “Through this new effort, we are connecting Texans with mental health professionals who can help provide support to those who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed,” said Sonja Gaines, Deputy Executive Commissioner for Intellectual and Developmental Disability and Behavioral Health Services. “It can be helpful to talk to someone when you are facing anxiety, depression

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and stress, which are not uncommon to experience in the face of a rapidly changing situation like a pandemic.” Operated by the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, the support line offers trauma-informed support and psychological first aid to those experiencing stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. Counseling services are confidential and free of charge to people who call the hotline. Locally, Family Counseling Services is currently working to ensure that individuals and families have the emotional support they need during this trying time. Through the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, Family Counseling Services is conducting all current counseling sessions via online methods. To enroll in online counseling services, visit fcslubbock.org/sign-up.

espite them also paying millions D in federal taxes (i.e., using the Individual Tax

Identification Number or ITIN), undocumented immigrants have been left out from the past two financial assistance relief packages implemented so far by the Federal government. Even worse, if they filed their taxes together with their U.S. citizen spouse, the entire family was disqualified. Undocumented immigrants were among the more than 22 million who lost their jobs. Unfortunately, they do not qualify for unemployment benefits nor for any other benefits (such as, food stamps) to survive. The current outdated immigration laws are to blame for the lack of legal status of the 11 million undocumented immigrants and DACA youth who

have been living in the country on average for more than 10 years. As a result, American employers have taken advantage of their lack of legal status and have been exploiting their labor and denying them health insurance, so they are now among the most vulnerable who can lose their lives to COVID-19. As many as 34% of those who have died from COVID-19 so far in the U.S. have been Hispanics. The fact is that undocumented immigrants are now embedded into the U.S. society and do provide important social and economic benefits to the U.S.; Therefore, them and their families should be treated as important members of the U.S. society. They are the breadwinners of thousands of U.S. households. Also, throughout the years, they have

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become the parents, spouses, friends, co-workers, and the consumers and workers of the businesses of millions of Americans. They are now the essential workers who are now doing the jobs that Americans don’t want to do, such as, processing meat and picking up our crops, so we can have food on the table. By not providing economic and health resources to undocumented immigrants during this health and economic crisis, the U.S. government is not only hurting the wellbeing of this vulnerable population and that of their families, but is also hurting the health, social and economic wellbeing of the rest of the U.S. society and its future generations. Dr. Nadia Y. Flores-Yeffal is the author of, Migration-Trust Networks: Social Cohesion in Mexican U.S.-Bound Emigration. Order at: www.tamupress. com/product/Migration-TrustNetworks,7382.aspx

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Willie Velásquez Day, May 9th

by CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Congressional Tri-Caucus Introduces Health Equity and Accountability Legislation ASHINGTON, DC— W Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and the Congressional

Tri-Caucus – which represents over half of the Democratic Caucus and includes the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) – introduced a landmark bill to close health disparities in the United States, entitled the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020. This legislation is supported by more than 200 community and advocacy organizations in the United States. “The coronavirus pandemic is exposing the deep inequities in health care--a reality my community has experienced for decades. We can all get the virus--but too many families in my community don’t have access to a doctor. The infection counts show, without a doubt, that Latino, African American and immigrant communities are suffering more from coronavirus than others. This wrong, people’s health outcomes should not be determined by their zip code. This is why I am proud to introduce the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA), which will address the harmful inequality in our health care system. Now is the time to act,” said Congressman García. “UnidosUS is proud to stand with Representative Jesús ‘Chuy’ García and the Congressional TriCaucus to introduce the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 (HEAA),” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS. “If the current public health and economic crises and their disproportionate harm on communities of color teach us anything, it is this: We can no longer look to the same old playbook to respond to a public health crisis or make future investments in our health system. It’s time to write a new book and HEAA provides the type of bold, visionary ideas that

promote the highest level of health for all Americans, including the Latino community.” “The coronavirus has not only exposed but exacerbated health inequity in American society. I hope this crisis is a wake-up call to address the underlying conditions that are disproportionately affecting communities of color. The Health Equity and Accountability Act is a smart next step to strengthen our health care system and reduce racial disparity,” said CHC Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20). “I grew up with a grandmother who suffered from type 2 diabetes and thanks to Medicare she was able to receive the health care she needed. HEAA is part of the movement to achieve universal health care in America and ensure health equity for every person.” “For too long, adequate healthcare has been denied to members of communities that sit at the margins. And the COVID-19 crisis is bringing that disparity to light. In California, data suggest that while Asian Americans make up 15% of California’s population, they make up 17% of the COVID-19-related deaths. For the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community, these disparities have been even worse, with COVID-19 infection and mortality rates in several states that are several times higher than the general population.” said CAPAC Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-27). “ That is why we need equality in our healthcare system, including high quality and disaggregated data, culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare, and closing the gaps in healthcare coverage and usage. That is exactly what the Health Equity and Accountability Act does by taking us one step closer to achieving health equity for all. I’m proud to join once again with my colleagues in the Tri-Caucus to ensure that Americans can have access to quality, affordable health care – no matter their race, ethnicity,

gender identity, or language ability.” “The Health Equity and Accountability Act comes at a time when our nation must take a serious look inward to address the inequalities of our health care system. The impact of COVID-19 on Black America has placed this issue right at the forefront. The legislative response must be holistic and targeted to meet the needs of our communities and that is what this Act aims to do. I commend my colleagues of the Tri-Caucus for coming together to introduce the Health Equity and Accountability Act and remaining committed to delivering impactful solutions for change in our healthcare system,” said Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Examples of issues Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 addresses include: Strengthening health data collection to inform policies that eradicate racial health disparities. Improving health care access and quality for all, including undocumented children and families. Enhancing language access and culturally competent care for limited English proficient (LEP) immigrants. Expanding mental and behavioral services targeting low-income, communities of color. Reducing racial health disparities, including infant and maternal mortality rates. Increasing federal funding for health care services for people of color living with HIV/AIDs. Addressing social determinants of health to mitigate the effects of systemic poverty and discrimination.

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

Velásquez was the founder of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) founded in 1974. He envisioned for Latinos to play an important role in the American Democratic process. He was born on May 9, 1944, and was raised in the west side of San Antonio, Texas. Velásquez was one of the founding members of the Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO); a Chicano youth organization aimed at social action. His role in MAYO led to becoming Texas' first statewide Coordinator of El Movimiento Social de la Raza Unida, the precursor of La Raza Unida Party. His involvement with Latino organizations was extensive. In 1968 as Boycott Coordinator for the United Farm Workers (UFW), he organized strikes at the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. After leaving the UFW he became the founder and director of the Mexican American Unity Council in San Antonio, Texas. In 1970 he was named Field Director of the Southwest Council of La Raza. From 1972 to July 1974, he concentrated his efforts on building the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP). Willie opened SVREP in 1974, to focus on increasing Latino political participation in the American democratic process. Over the next fourteen years Willie organized a massive increase in Latino voting across the southwest principally using the tactic of nonpartisan voter registration and voting rights lawsuits. He enlisted the aid of Community organizers, and together they launched hundreds of voter reg-

istrations and get-outthe-vote (GOTV) campaigns throughout the southwest. In 1985, W i l l i e launched Southwest Voter Research Institute to develop research and policy for the growing cohort of Latino elected officials. But Velásquez did not get to see the fruits of his dreams, he passed away on June 15, 1988 of complications from kidney cancer. The legacy of Velásquez is apparent-since its inception, SVREP has cultivated 50,000 community leaders, successfully litigated 85 voting rights law suits and has conducted 2,300 nonpartisan,voter registration and GOTV campaigns. Consequently, voter registration has grown over the years from 2.4 million registered Latinos in 1974 to 7 million nationwide in 1998. But his vision involved more than just getting Latinos to the ballot box, Velásquez sought to bring into the democratic process an active and informed Latino electorate. In 1995, President Bill Clinton awarded Velásquez the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor any civilian can receive and the second Latino ever to earn that honor. In 1996, his name was attached to the US Senate version of the Voting Rights Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1996. And in 1997, the Southwest Voter Research Institute was changed to the William C Velásquez Institute (WCVI) as a way to honor and perpetuate Velásquez's vision and legacy.

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Tips Before Spending La Pandemia del COVID-19 Your Stimulus Check Los Inmigrantes Indocumentados también deben ser Ayudados durante

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pesar de ellos haber pagado millones en impuestos federales (e.g. usando el ITIN o el Numero de Impuestos de Identificación Individual), a los inmigrantes indocumentados se les han negado las asistencias económicas otorgadas por el gobierno federal. Lo peor es que si en el pasado ellos pagaron sus impuestos junto con su cónyuge siendo ciudadano/a de los Estados Unidos, entonces toda la familia ha sido descalificada para recibir la ayuda. Ellos/as también están entre los más de 22 millones de trabajadores que han perdido sus empleos hasta ahora. Desafortunadamente, ellos/as no califican para recibir beneficios de desempleo o ninguna otra ayuda (como estampillas de comida) para sobrevivir. El sistema obsoleto de migración de los Estados Unidos no les ha permitido poder arreglar su estatus migratorio a los más de 11 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados y jóvenes de DACA que hasta ahora han vivido en el país, en promedio, por más de diez años (leer enlace). Como resultado, los empleadores americanos les han podido explotar y les han negado sus beneficios de salud entre otros derechos. Como resultado, ellos/ as ahora pertenecen al grupo más vulnerable con mayor probabilidad de perder la vida por el COVID-19.

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Hasta ahora 34% de los que han perdido la vida en Los Estados Unidos son Hispanos. Los inmigrantes indocumentados ya forman parte de la sociedad americana y aportan beneficios innumerables tanto sociales como económicos a esta; por lo tanto, ellos/as y sus familias se merecen ser considerados como una parte importante de la sociedad estadounidense. No solo son los jefes/as de miles de hogares, sino que también durante los años, se han vuelto padres, esposos, amigos, compañeros de trabajo y en consumidores y trabajadores de millones de negocios de estadounidenses. Ellos son ahora los trabajadores esenciales los cuales ejercen las ocupaciones que los estadounidenses no quieren ejercer, como trabajar en las procesadoras de carne, o en el campo para poner comida en la mesa de todos. Si no les proveemos asistencia de salud y económica a los inmigrantes indocumentados durante esta crisis, no solamente el gobierno estará lastimando el bienestar de esta población tan vulnerable y el de sus familias, sino que también estará perjudicando el bienestar de salud, social y económico del resto de la población estadounidense y el de sus futuras generaciones. (In English, p. 6)

ith the economy tanking W in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a boost from a government

stimulus check could mean a lot to many families. But when exactly will the money arrive and what’s the best way to spend it? Some direct deposits have already been made, while some paper checks may not arrive until August. Some of the payments, which are part of the CARES Act, will be as high as $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for couples, depending on their reported 2018 or 2019 household income. According to the personal finance website Bankrate, most people do not have $1,000 saved for an emergency. The Federal Reserve found that 40 percent of Americans don’t have $400 saved for an emergency. That could spell trouble for the 10 million Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in March. The job loss is only expected to increase. U.S. citizens would receive the full, tax-free $1,200 if they made $75,000 or less as a single person, or $150,000 or less as a married couple filing jointly. For higher incomes, families will receive less money. If they made $99,000 or more as a single person or $198,000 or more as a married couple filing jointly, they won’t receive a check at all. While the check will not be enough to sustain families for a long time, experts say that it can be a chance to prioritize. Here are some smart ways Americans can spend their stimulus checks: 1. Start with the bare necessities. For families that are in a true financial emergency, focus on the bare necessities. Prioritize the things needed. Food on the table, medicine if you need it, keeping the lights on and overall health. Pay the things you have to pay. Don’t pay off long-term debt. It’s more important to preserve some capital. If you have credit card bills for example

and you’re worried you’re going to run out of cash, make a minimum payment. 2. Work with financial institutions. Instead of spending your stimulus check on outstanding debts, Americans might be able to get some forgiveness from financial institutions right now. Institutions defer credit card payments, mortgage and student loans, for example. Kinder landlords may be willing to forgo rent payments while some cities have put a moratorium on evictions. 3. Save or get out of debt if possible. There is one silver lining to staying home: most people aren’t spending a lot of money going out, buying gas or traveling. For some families with necessities covered, the check might be an opportunity to save or pay things off. It’s an opportunity for many in middle America to readjust and move forward. It’s a couple of car payments. If you have health bills, save at least 10 percent of the stimulus check for health care. 4. Don’t bury your head in the sand. Many people must rethink their finances in order to spend their stimulus check wisely. Do not to look away from your finances, but instead deal with them head-on. Don’t hide from your lenders. Call them and talk. Many are willing to deal with you. The economic downturn has caused a lot of ennui, which may lead some people to think their finances don’t matter in the short or long-term. This is an unhealthy way to think. Don’t kid yourself into thinking the government will be caring for you forever and will save you from this terrible crisis. Your debts will still be there. 5. If you can, give. For those who are fortunate enough to be able to give away their stimulus check, they can give it to a good cause. (En español at www.latinolubbock. net)

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toms? Strokes occur more commonly in people with diabetes, and high blood pressure. People who are obese, elderly, smoke and don't eat a balanced diet are at a higher risk as well. It is not always easy to identify a stroke, and any lost time without medical attention can lead to irreplaceable effects on the brain. Learn the F.A.S.T warning signs to identify a stroke and it could save you or someone you love from serious effects of brain damage. F - Face Dropping:Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven? A - Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S - Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly? T - Time to call 9-1-1: If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-11 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared. You could also experience these symptoms: Numbness or weakness Especially of la cara, el brazo o la pierna. Because the brain controls different areas of the body, it is common to experience numbness or weakness on one side of the body and not the other. Confusion: A stroke inhibits the brain from working properly and might cause confusion.

Vision disturbances: You may have trouble seeing out of one or both eyes. Vision may be blurred or impaired. Loss of balance or coordination: You may feel mareado and have trouble walking. Severe headache: You may experience a severe headache with no direct cause. If you experience any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately. A stroke affects the brain in one of two ways, by hemorrhage (rupture of a blood vessel and the spilling of blood into brain tissue) or by a ischemia, (blocked blood vessel in the brain causing the brain not to get enough blood, oxygen and nutrients).. Both have the potential for irreversible brain damage if not treated immediately. When a stroke occurs and part of your brain dies from the lack of blood flow, the part

of the body it controls is affected. Strokes can cause paralysis, affect language and vision, and cause other serious health problems. Another kind of stroke-like event is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or a warning stroke. A TIA is caused by a blockage of a blood vessel to the brain, causing stroke symptoms, but the stroke symptoms are short lived. It is called transient because the stroke symptoms resolve and there is usually no lasting symptoms left over from this event. While people get back to normal, just having a TIA make a person at very high risk for a full blown stroke with lasting symptoms. Learn more about the warning signs of a stroke and find more information on stroke prevention at heart.org and strokeassociation.org.

S - Speech Difficulty (Dificultad al hablar) ¿El discurso está mal articulado?, ¿la persona no puede hablar o le es difícil entender? Pídele a la persona que repita una oración simple como "el cielo es azul", ¿repite la oración de manera correcta? T - Time to call 9-1-1 (Momento de llamar al 9-1-1): Si alguien muestra alguno de estos síntomas, incluso si desaparecen, llama al 9-1-1 y lleva a la persona inmediatamente al hospital. Verifica el reloj para que sepas a qué hora empezaron los primeros síntomas. También se podrían experimentar los siguientes síntomas: Parálisis o debilidad. Especialmente en la cara, el brazo o la pierna. Debido a que el cerebro controla diferentes partes de cuerpo, es común experimentar parálisis o debilidad en un lado del cuerpo y no en el otro. Confusión: El ataque cerebral no permite que el cerebro funcione de manera adecuada, lo que puede causar confusión.

Problemas de visión: Puede haber dificultad para ver con uno o los dos ojos; la visión podría ser borrosa o dispareja. Pérdida de balance o coordinación: Es posible que uno se sienta mareado y que tenga problemas al caminar. Fuerte dolor de cabeza: Se puede experimentar un dolor de cabeza muy fuerte sin causa directa. Si reconoces alguno de estos síntomas llama inmediatamente al 9-1-1. El ataque cerebral afecta el cerebro, ya sea por hemorragia (ruptura de vasos sanguíneos y esparcimiento de sangre a los tejidos del cerebro) o por isquemia (bloqueo de los vasos sanguíneos, lo que no permite que el cerebro reciba la sangre, el oxígeno y los nutrientes necesarios). Ambas maneras pueden causar daños irreversibles si no se tratan de manera inmediata. Cuando ocurre un ataque cerebral y parte del cerebro muere por falta de flujo sanguíneo, la parte del cuerpo que ésta controla se ve

afectada; los ataques cerebrales pueden causar parálisis, afectar el lenguaje y la visión, y causar otros problemas de salud serios. También se puede dar un accidente isquémico transitorio (AIT) o un aviso de un ataque cerebral. El AIT es causado por un bloqueo de vasos sanguíneos del cerebro, lo que causa síntomas de derrame cerebral, pero únicamente por un corto periodo de tiempo. Se llama transitorio porque los síntomas desaparecen; pero aunque las personas vuelven a la normalidad, el AIT causa un alto riesgo de ataques cerebrales con síntomas duraderos. Aprende más sobre los signos de advertencia y prevención de ataques cerebrales en strokeassociation.org.

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os ataques cerebrales (tamL bién conocido como derrames cerebrales) pueden ocur-

rir en cualquier momento, ¿pero sabrías reconocer los síntomas y signos de advertencia? Es más común que las personas con diabetes y presión alta sufran ataques cerebrales, pero gente mayor, con obesidad, que fuma o que no lleva una dieta balanceada también puede estar en riesgo. No siempre es fácil reconocer un ataque, y el tiempo perdido sin atención médica puede causar efectos irreparables en el cerebro. Conoce los signos P.D.D.M para identificar un ataque cerebral y evitar que alguien que quieres sufra daño cerebral. F - Face (Rostro): Parálisis de rostro -¿Está paralizado un lado de la cara? Pídele a la persona que sonría, ¿la sonrisa es dispareja? A - Arms (Brazos): Debilidad en brazos- ¿Está débil o paralizado uno de los brazos? Pídele a la persona que los levante, ¿se cae uno de ellos?

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Clean Hands Save Lives Budgeting for College

eeping hands clean is one K of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing “Happy

Birthday” twice through to a friend! However, if soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast acting.

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antener las manos limpias M es uno de los pasos más importantes que podemos tomar para evitar enfermarnos y transmitir los gérmenes a otras personas. Lo mejor es lavarse las manos con agua corriente limpia y jabón por 20 segundos. ¿Necesita un cronómetro? Imagínese cantar "Feliz Cumpleaños" dos veces a

través de un amigo! Sin embargo, si el agua limpia y jabón no están disponibles, utilice un producto a base de alcohol para limpiarse las manos. Manos a base de alcohol para frotar a reducir significativamente el número de gérmenes en la piel y son de acción rápida.

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ollege marks a significant transition period for many young adults — it’s a time of newfound freedom and the financial responsibilities that come with it. Whether your funds come from family, student loans, scholarships or your own wallet, you’ll need to budget for expenses like textbooks, housing and, yes, a social life. Knowing who’s footing the bill, what costs to expect and which ones you can live without — ideally before school starts — can reduce stress and help you form healthy financial habits for the future. Have the money talk. Before you build a budget, go over some important details with the people — parents, guardians or a partner — who will be involved in financing your education. Discussing your situation together will ensure everyone is in the loop and understands expectations. “One of the biggest obstacles we have [with] teaching young people financial literacy and financial skills is not making money and expenses a taboo subject,” says Catie Hogan, founder of Hogan Financial Planning LLC. “Open lines of communication are far and away the most important tool, just so everyone’s on the same page as far as what things are going to cost and how everybody can keep some money in their pocket.” Here are some topics to start with: Who is paying for college and how. Have a conversation before the start of each school year to decide if your family will pay for costs out-of-pocket or if you’ll need to get a job, rely on financial aid, use funds from a 529 plan or combine these options. What expenses to expect. In addition to tuition, you’ll have to budget for other college costs, like transportation and school supplies. Make a list of likely

expenses, estimate the cost and agree who pays for what. (See more on expenses below.) FAFSA and taxes. Whether a parent or guardian claims you as a dependent or you file taxes on your own determines whose information is required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and who can claim tax credits and deductions. Discuss your financial status before each school year and address any changes, like a raise or job loss. Credit cards and bank accounts. If you’re considering opening a credit cardaccount for the first time, are younger than 21 and don’t w o r k full time, you’ll need a co-signer: a parent or other adult. You’ll want to talk about ground rules, like only using a credit card for emergencies and defining what constitutes an emergency. Approach new financial products with caution and be careful not to take on debt. If you plan to directly deposit funds from a job or allowance, look for a checking account that offers low (or no) fees. Anticipate your expenses To determine what you’ll spend each term, keep these college-related expenses on your radar: Textbooks and school supplies. Course materials could eat up a large chunk of your budget. The average estimated cost of books and supplies for in-state students living on campus at public fouryear institutions in 2016-2017 was $1,250, according to the College Board. Also plan for purchases like notebooks, a laptop, a printer and a backpack, and read the do’s and don’ts of back-toschool shopping for money-saving tips. Room and board. When it comes to food and living arrangements, weigh your options. Compare the cost of living on campus and getting a meal plan versus renting an apartment and shopping for groceries.

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of the Judges in the courthouse died from Covid19, and the Chief Judge was hospitalized. Several attorneys were infected. That’s when they started bringing cooling trucks to store bodies. We started digging mass graves. I wondered if the Judge’s body had to be stored in the cooling truck. I wondered if he was going to be dumped in a mass grave, waiting for the number of deaths to go down so that his family could lay him to rest. I watch the news in my living room, but I just need to step onto my balcony to see what’s going on. We all wear facemasks now. We wash our hands until they’re red and raw. We stand six feet apart. The Uber drivers staple shower curtains to the roof of their cars to shield the driver’s seat from the passengers. Mothers cover their baby strollers in trash bags. There are no more birthday dinners. No more Yankees games. No more trips to Buddy Holly’s Greenwich Village apartment to eat a basket of fries on the park bench and watch the sunset. Eight hundred deaths a day is hard to hear. I owe it to the rest who are living to stay inside.

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allow you to select what watches and/or warning that you want for alerts. Preparing for storm season is one of the best things that you can do now. Select the room(s) of your home that you and your family can use for warnings. It’s important that all of your family members know where to go in severe storms. These are suggested rooms, basement, bathroom, closet in middle of home, small hallway or stairwell. When you have your room(s) selected have these items in the room: NOAA weather radio, I suggest the hand crank kind so that dead batteries aren’t an issue and you can usually charge your phone from the unit, flashlight(s), battery powered portable radio, extra batteries, lightning cables for phone charging( if you have electricity or the weather radio),lightweight emergency blankets, snacks and water. Think about what you might need in an emergency and that’s what you need in your room. If you have a tornado shelter at your home, please notify city of Lubbock so that they can guide emergency crews to that location in or around your home.

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one of the most highly publicized events in the 1990s. Directed by brothers John Erick and Drew Dowdle, Waco tells the story of the 1993 51-day standoff between the FBI/ATF and the Branch Davidians, a religious cult residing at the Mount Carmel compound in Waco, Texas on the suspicion that the group held illegal weapons. And the result? A tragic fire that not only burned down the group’s living quarters, but also killed 76 people, including leader David Koresh and 20 children. Although the show only lasted six episodes, major actors like Friday Night Lights star Taylor Kitsch, Boardwalk Empire’s Michael Shannon, and Ozark's Julia Garner starred in the miniseries. And two years after its initial premiere, Waco has officially come to Netflix. One of the standout character is John Leguizamo. A three-time Emmy nominee recognized this year for the first time in almost 20 years, Waco’s John Leguizamo dove head first into Paramount Network’s limited series, investigating the psychology

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lutely deserve to be the focus of a documentary about how such outsiders shaped the mainstream. But when said homage originates from the subject’s own hand, it comes off feeling more like self-aggrandizement — a flashy commercial for the duo’s S.A. Studios, full of testimonials from Snoop Dogg, George Lopez, the late Kobe Bryant and more. Their enthusiastic endorsements all sound like variations on this gem from Def Jam CEO Paul Rosenberg: “There’s so much going on with these guys. They’re super ambitious, super creative. Super fun to be around. Super a—holes at times.”

Imagine 90 minutes of Oriol and Cartoon’s friends (a who’s who of more hip-hop, sports and Latino stars than you can cram into a “Fast & Furious” movie) dropping such ego-amplifying “insights,” punctuated with examples of their work — candid B&W snaps of street and celebrity culture, plus intricate tattoos imprinted on famous chests, backs and sleeves — and you’ve got a pretty good idea of “LA Originals.” At one point, you can hear Cartoon feeding this line to Eminem to repeat: “Cartoon is the greatest tattoo artist to ever live.” Impressive, but hardly objective.

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of David Koresh’s Branch Davidians, and those who fell under their spell. With this true-crime series from based on two first-hand accounts of 1993’s 51-day standoff between the ATF, the FBI and Koresh’s compound-dwelling religious faction—the celebrated actor was tasked with portraying Jacob Vazquez, a fictionalized version of the undercover ATF agent sent in to infiltrate Koresh’s Waco, Texas organization. Making a strong impression with Emmy voters over the course of

gritty art, impacting street culture, hip hop and beyond. In this Netflix original, which was supposed to premiere at the coronavirus-canceled SXSW Film Festival last month, photographer Estevan Oriol assembles a monumental tribute to the downtown Los Angeles scene from which he and best friend/business associate Mister Cartoon (tattoo legend Mark Machado) emerged to become unlikely influencers. You know their work: Oriol shot the famous “L.A. Fingers,” as well as Snoop Dogg’s “Ego Trippin” album cover, while Cartoon’s intricate designs for 50 Cent’s back and Eminem’s arms made him a top name in celebrity tattoos. Not necessarily household names, but well on their way, these two Chicano artists abso-

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Cinco de Mayo Parade and Annual Concert Postponed

by CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

inco de Mayo in Lubbock C usually includes a combination of vibrant concerts bal-

anced with many school and community groups’ observances that showcase Mexican culture through education, and recognition events. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has halted main events including Los Hermanos Familia's 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade of Lubbock, which is awaiting an appropriate date from city officials. "While many could ride in their cars, there would still be many issues of social distancing with participants and onlookers," said Amaris Garcia , parade co-chair. She said that they will be scheduling the new date once COVID-19 is not as big of an issue. Garcia urged the public to prepare so that when the event happens they will be ready. "The theme will be, Flores y Colores and all participants are urged to be a part of this year's parade and celebrate the beautiful colors of summer. She said that more information

about parade entries and floats, can be found online at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/cinco-de-mayoparade. To further increase cultural awareness, for the 27th year, Magic 106.5, who has held the title of the official Cinco de Mayo concert, has rescheduled their annual concert for Saturday, August 8th, 2020, at the South Plains Fairground. "We will have great performances and a concert that will appeal to all the community once we are sure that everything is safe," said Jennifer "La Chismosa" Martinez, adding that more information would be shared on their station. Like in past years, she said that tickets will be sold in advance and online at www.magic1065.com . The celebration of Cinco de Mayo is still a date of great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities. The date often confused as Mexican Independence Day, is actually a historical day that celebrates a victory of a major battle when Mexico conquered French forces in Puebla, Mexico, in 1862.

At the time, Mexico was occupied by the French under the rule of Emperor Maximillian. Benito Juarez, the president of Mexico, had been forced by the financial toll of the Reform War to suspend debt payments to Mexico’s chief European creditors: France, Britain and Spain. The French, English and Spanish invaded Mexico to get payments by whatever means necessary. The Spanish and English eventually withdrew, but the French refused to leave. The French army, numbering 6,000, moved to occupy the city of Puebla. It was met by a largely peasant force of 2,000 ill-equipped Mestizo and Zapotec Indians led by Juarez. The troops under Juarez emerged victorious May 5, 1862. Because of this victory, against tremendous odds, The Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla), now referred to as Cinco de Mayo, continues to be a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and the southwestern United States. Have a safe May 5 - June 12, 2020 • Silent Wings Museum Cinco de Mayo! 6202 N I-27 • (806) 775-3049 • WWW.SILENTWINGSMUSEUM.COM

Images of Valor

U.S Latinos and Latinas in WWII

En Aquellos Días....

n aquellos días se celebraba el Cinco E de Mayo con mucho mas entusiasmo. Era el

día de recordar la historia de nuestros antepasados. También celebrábamos el 16 de septiembre en casi todos los pueblos. Me acuerdo cuando en la escuela, los amigos americanos o gringos, nos preguntaban porque teníamos tantos días de independencia. Si supieran lo que nuestra raza ha sufrido para llegar a donde estamos ahora, no solo en México, sino que en los Estados Unidos también. En México nos persucaron por nuestra religión. El Obispo Placido Rodríguez vino a los Estados Unidos porque su padre escondía sacerdotes para que pudieran celebrar la Santa Misa. El presidente de México mando que lo asesinaran. Miren la película, For Greater Glory, la historia de los Cristeros. Aquí nos juzgaban porque no

entendíamos la lengua. Nos nombraban mojados porque cruzábamos el Rio Grande a las escondidas. Fuimos maltratados y abusados. No podíamos habla nuestro idioma y teníamos pena en la escuela comer burritos de tortillas con frijoles Tengo un sobrino que esta estudiando la historia de mis antepasados. Es muy interesante lo que ha encontrado. Se me vino el pensamiento, que a la mejor mis bisabuelos eran cristeros. Hemos caminado mucho desde que yo nací. Ahora los gringos pagan para comer burritos, tenemos mayores, gobernadores, senadores mejicanos y muchos negocios buscan trabajadores que saben hablar la lengua mejicana. ¡Viva la raza! Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

Reception on May 16, 2020

3:00pm-5:00pm

Free Admission, Light Refreshments Educational Activites This Exhibit is funded by the CH Foundation and is produced by Humanities Texas

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RECEIVING THE BODY OF CHRIST! Father Ray Manriquez of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Lubbock was elated to see his parishioners who lined up to receive communion. He greeted all the parishioners with a heart gesture as they passed by! Also pictured is Deacon Santos who helped with communion, and joined Father on the steps waving to their sheep! God bless our faith community and all churches of Lubbock. Latino Lubbock Magazine misses you. (Photo courtesy of St. Joseph's Church) NEW ASSIGNMENT ANNOUNCED FOR FR RENE PEREZ: Fr. Rene Perez announced his new assignment effective July 1, 2020: I will be the director of the Diocese of Lubbock's new pre-seminary house which will be called The Rother House and will be located in Levelland, Texas. I will continue to be the director of the Office for Vocations and Seminarian Education. I will also be the Parochial Vicar for St. Michael's in Levelland. I will truly miss the people of Christ the King Cathedral. You welcomed me (again) so well and so beautifully, and I thank you for your love and your witness to Jesus Christ. Please pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. Congratulations to Fr. Rene from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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To have a personal relationship with God should be our highest passion. The bible says in Luke 10:38 - Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care… (anybody here ever felt like that?... Lord do you even care?) The Bible con-tinues… that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore, tell her to help me." 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and

troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her." One thing is needed, to sit at Jesus feet and hear his words that is the one thing that you need to make sure that you do in your life. Your worried about many things and some of them are really important, but only one thing is of up-most importance! These are hard and very interesting times. Take a moment to sit at His feet and listen to His voice. He’s talking! Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

Transportation Available to COVID-19 Test Site

he City of Lubbock Health T Department has partnered with Citibus to provide transpor-

tation to the COVID-19 DriveThru testing site at Patterson Library. Patterson Library is located at 1836 Parkway Drive. Transportation will be provided at no cost to those who need transportation assistance and who meet the following criteria: • Have signs or symptoms of COVID-19 · Fever · Cough · Shortness of Breath • Have been around someone who has COVID-19 such as a member of your household or coworker • Are a healthcare worker or work in a facility that cares for high-risk groups such as a retirement or group home The hours of operation for the drive-thru site are 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment. To make an appointment call the Health Department at 806.775.2933 be-

tween 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individuals who need transportation assistance should notify Health Department staff of this need when making their appointments. Appointments requiring transportation will be made for the next available clinic day. Those utilizing Citibus will be required to put on a face covering and gloves before boarding the bus/van. Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their homes. There is no cost to be tested. If you have insurance, the Health Department will ask for your insurance information and will bill the insurance carrier. If you do not have insurance, you will not be charged for the testing. This clinic can only test for COVID-19. Results can only tell if you have an active infection, not if you have ever been infected. If you develop any of the emergency warning signs such as trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or bluish lips or face seek medical attention immediately.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Christian owned business

Church Bulletins WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS – May 3, 2020 – Please pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Please pray for all those who presently labor in the Lord’s vineyard. ONLINE MASS – Check www. catholiclubbock.org/Covid-19 for a listing. HOLY SPIRIT PRESCHOOL & PARENTS DAY OUT registration for the 2020-21 school year is open. Class availability limited, offered on first come, first served basis. For more information: Kim Zaccardo- 806-6981668. VIRTUAL MASS – Our Lady of Guadalupe will hold a virtual mass indefinitely online visit https://www.lubbockolg.org/covid19.html for the links. VIRTUAL MASS - with St. John the Baptist follow along with our worship guide through this link: https:// stjohnbaptistlbk.org/massguides. And the link to watch our video of Mass for at https://youtu.be/sTgvVWCc_WM ONLINE MASS – Christ the King Cathedral offers live streaming: Go to www.ctkcathedral.org, and click "Mass Online." Contact Margo at 792-6168. 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 806-742-3074. DIVINE MERCY Chaplet online at https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena PRAY THE ROSARY ONLINE at https://www.cathedralofmary.org/ faith-formation/resources/pray-therosary-online UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES online at https:// catholicboard.com/ HOLY SPIRIT MASS LIVE STREAM https://www.holyspiritcathparish.org/live/ ST THERESA ONLINE BILINGUAL MASS will appear live on Sat at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. in Spanish, and 11 a., in English. Log on at www.facebook.com/sttheresacatholicchurchlubbock ST ELIZABETH ONLINE MASSES https://stelizabethlubbock. com/index.php/worship/streamed-mass THE BIBLE ONLINE www. catholic.org/bible/

Veteran's & First Responder Affairs Veteran & Military Connection

BECOME A PART OF WEST TEXAS HISTORY!

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. org

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 Información y referencia

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Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 0900 • Lubbock, TX

Images of Valor:

U.S Latinos and Latinas in WWII at Silent Wing Museum

eginning May 4, 2020, The Silent Wings Museum will present “Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos and Latinas in World War II.” Through images and stories, this twelve-panel exhibition provides a historical overview of U.S. Latino participation in World War II. In addition to photographs from the project's archives, “Images of Valor” incorporates contemporary photographs of men and women of the WWII generation by photojournalist Valentino Mauricio. The exhibition focuses on individual stories that reveal larger themes such as citizenship and civil rights

and features excerpts from the more than 500 oral history interviews that were part of the project. The exhibition will be open to the public from May 4, 2020 to June 12, 2020. The reception for this show will be on Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2020 from 3-5pm at the Silent Wings Museum, 6202 N. I-27 in Lubbock. For more information contact The Silent Wings Museum at 806775-3049. For more information, please visit Humanities Texas online at http:// www.humanitiestexas.org or call 512.440.1991.

Armed Forces Day is May 16th

n the United States, Armed ForcISaturday es Day is celebrated on the third in May. The day was cre-

ated in 1949 to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard – following the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days, but the separate days

are still observed, especially within the respective services. In 1962, President Kennedy established Armed Forces Day as an official holiday. The United States' longest running city-sponsored Armed Forces Day Parade is held in Bremerton, Washington. Because of their unique training schedules, National Guard and Reserve units may celebrate Armed Forces Day/Week over any period in May.

Memorial Day is May 25th M

emorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season. It is traditional to fly the flag of

the United States at half staff from dawn until noon. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. The Catholic War Veterans Memorial Mass, will be held May 28, 2018 at 11 a.m., at Christ the King Church, 4011 54th St.

For only $200.00 you can recognize and remember a loved one by buying a brick in their name at the new West Texas Regional Monument of Courage!

“Only 300 Monument Bricks Available” The purpose of purchasing Monument Bricks is to honor and remember those individuals and Gold Star Families represented by the Regional Monument of Courage. To order bricks please send your $200 check to

Chapter 0900, MOPH, P.O. Box 64266, Lubbock, Texas, 79464. To Order a Brick for Active Duty Member or Veteran: Please include the following with your check: Member/Veteran Name, Rank, Branch of Service and Dates of Service. To Order a Brick for a Non-Military Person/Family Member: Please send their name/family name, and city of residence along with your check to. To PAY Online with PayPal Visit the Military Order of the Purple Heart website in your region

Lubbock: LubbockPurpleHeart.com Amarillo: AmarilloPurpleHeart.com Midland: MidlandPurpleHeart.com Odessa: OdessaPurpleHeart.com

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Ad Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine THANK YOU FOR HONORING OUR REGION'S MEDAL OF HONOR AND PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES!

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ y Alla COVID-19 Reflections

Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leigh, Jenea, and Jesirae Compean had a great time A birthday was held for Nehemias Martinez, who sat Esie Alvarado worked frontline as an ICU Nurse! God Athitos Colon celebrated his 30th birthday with family, baking and lots of time doing it! with his wife Lupe Martinez. bless her! friends and a parade!

COVID-19 Reflections

Alijah Lopez-Cornish, 17, a student at Coronado High Gisselle Romo a senior at Monterey has been an es- Many spent their Easter at home watching virtual Praying 4 Lubbock to Stop Corona! School created art with chalk! sential worker at Rosas working curbside. church services.

Some Moments from Christy's COVID-19 Lens

This picture was from the first COVID-19 Press Con- I did lots of gardening and loved every minute! ference. Pictured are Mayor Pope & Dr. Cook.

Our dogs enjoyed our time working from home. Pic- Home cooking was a constant! tured are Charlie, my hubby Frank, and Pippa.

Second Chance Prom by Women's ACTS #39- Part II

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Always great when Deacon Ted & Rosa come out to The Sanchez couple took time to be photographed. support and have a good time!

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The event drew many couples and ACTS members.

Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ Mayor's Bean & Cornbread Luncheon Benefitting Hospice of Lubbock

Vicki Key, Christy Martinez-Garcia, and Gwen Stafford The Perez family came out to support the event, and Sheila Patterson caught up with former council mem- Everyone enjoyed the event and posed with friends. caught up at the event. enjoy beans bers.

Meals on Wheels Mardi Gras - Part III

Security officers enjoyed greeting the public.

The food, the music, the beads, the fun, and the com- The BJs Restaurant provided great food and beads! pany made the event even better agreed the Rivera's!

Amigas enjoyed the Mardi Gras event and the food!

San Ramon Valentine's Dance - Part III

Everyone had a great time dancing and support the Beautiful couples enjoyed the annual event. event.

The event is a great time to see other couples and The Ledesmas had a great time. friends.

Lubbock Warriors Boxing Tournament - Part II

Boxers cheered other boxers and were supportive.

Roman and his mother Prisca Mendez waited for his Many came out to support the event, boxers, and of- The event is attended by many families and supportmatch. ficials. ers of local boxing teams.

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

TERESA (TERRI) HERRERA, 68, entered eternal life on April 1, 2020. She was born on February 17, 1952, in Lubbock, to the late Guadalupe and Ramona (Gonzales) Urive. She married Jesus Herrera on January 27, 1972. Teresa retired from Lubbock ISD and worked at Wolfforth Elementary and Guadalupe Elementary campuses. She was an active volunteer involved with civic groups that promoted folkloric dance, cultural events, and women’s advocacy. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Teresa is survived by her husband of 48 years, Jesus Herrera; three sons, Christopher, Jesse, Jr., Marcelino and spouse Christina Herrera; two daughters, Jessica, Faith; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Lupe, Jr. (Elida); Robert, Sr. (Lupe); Jim, Jerry (Cynthia); Albert; sisters, Linda Sosa (Joe); and Penny Morin (Joe); and several extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Santos, Gilbert, and Alfredo; and sister, Janie. LAZARO A. REYNA of Lubbock, joined the Heavenly Angels on April 10, 2020. He was born on December 17, 1930. He retired from Sears. He is preceded in death by his wife and his parents. Lazaro is survived by one son Larry Reyna, Jr.; four daughters, Janie Torres, Connie Prothro, Lydia Reyna, Lucy Martinez; 14 grandkids, Maryann, Melissa, Ruben, Jennifer, Larry III, Angelo, Michael, EZ, Ashley, Josh, Rosie Luis Rolando, Jessica; and 24 great grandkids, one sister and one brother. ERMILA “BILLIE” DELEON, age 69, passed away March 31, 2020. Billie was born July 7, 1950, in Edinburg, TX to Gustavo Reyna, Sr. and Adelita Reyna. She married Max DeLeon February 21, 1972, in Brownfield, TX and shared 48 years together. She graduated from Jesse Lee Beauty School and was employed at Mademoiselle Hair Fashions where she worked as a hairstylist for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Max DeLeon; her two sons, Jason (Cassie) DeLeon and Nick DeLeon; her four brothers, Gustavo Jr., Rene, Rey, Oscar; and eight grandchildren.

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MARIA M. REYNA ,86, of Lubbock was born February 28, 1934 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico to Thomas & Feliciana Moreno. She married Fernando R. Reyna Sr. in 1950 in Weslaco and was a faithful catholic, serving as a Guadalupana at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for many years. Although she was a housewife, her work was never done as she knew how to cook, sew, makes quilts and enjoyed life. On the morning or March 26, 2020; Maria M. Reyna was called to eternal rest surrounded by her loving family. FERNANDO REYNA SR. ,86, of Lubbock was born May 30, 1933 in Mexico to Amado & Juanita Reyna. He married Maria Moreno in 1950 in Weslaco and was a faithful catholic, serving as a choir minister and even volunteering for custodial services at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He owned and operated Freddie’s Hauling for many years and apart from working and repairing cars, Fernando enjoyed honky-tonk music and he even had his own band named “Freddie & The Matadors.” On the evening of March 31, 2020, only five days from the passing of his beloved wife Maria Reyna; Fernando Reyna Sr. was also called to his eternal rest. Rarely apart in life, even in death they remained the same. Above all, Maria & Freddie loved their family and grandchildren. Those left to cherish their memory are six sons and daughters-in-law, Fernando & Elida Reyna; Freddie Reyna, Amado & Erica Reyna, Roger Reyna, John & Elena Reyna all of Lubbock, Marcos & Irma Reyna of Hidalgo; seven daughters, & sons-in-law, Janie & Fabian Galvan of Oklahoma, Maricela & Santos Luna, Rosa & Mike Ramos, Mary & Martin Garcia, Christina Archuleta , Adela & Mario Garza, Elizabeth & Johnny Torres all of Lubbock; Maria's one sister, Socorro Moreno of McAllen; Fernando's one brother, Miguel Reyna of Mexico; 30 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren. They are preceded in death by a daughter, Beatrice Dunn (1999); one grandson, Richard Garcia (2002) To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

A R N O L D O VASQUEZ, JR., 59, of Lubbock passed away April 13, 2020. He was born June 30, 1960 in Slaton. Arnoldo worked as a CPS worker, a nurse for many years at UMC, and retired from the Montford Unit. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 13 years, Cecilia Martinez-Vasquez of Lubbock and mother, Abelina Vasquez of Lubbock. Arnoldo was also a “bonus” dad and loved deeply by his children, Maria “Lulu” Chavira and husband Danny, Maria Kopel and husband Dean, Paul Trevino and wife Monica, all of Lubbock, Nehemias Trevino of Amarillo, and daughter-in-law, Maria Trevino of Canyon; sisters, Doris Wells and husband Marcus of Longview, Carolina Leal of Plainview; eight grandchildren; and numerous extended relatives and friends that he truly loved. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnoldo Vasquez, Sr. ANNA VELA VALENCIA SAIZ, 78, of Lubbock, went to be with the Lord on, April, 19, 2020. She was born on a family ranch in San Ignacio, NM on January 15, 1942 to the late Augustine and Isabel Valencia. Her family later move to Roswell, NM, where she received her education. On January 10, 1959 she married the late Frank Lozano Saiz, and together during his military career they traveled and lived in many scenic parts of the world including, Germany and Alaska. Their union was blessed by four children. During her life she was actively engaged in various activities and hobbies. One of her most notable hobbies was growing and caring for her houseplants and garden. She even received a 1st place ribbon for her fern at the South Plains Fair. Anna is survived by her four children: Ronald Saiz (Emily) of Lubbock, TX, Sandra Martinez of Evans, CO, Frank Saiz (Elvira) of Lubbock, TX and Sharon Martinez (Raymond) of Lubbock, TX; four sisters, one brother; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Santiago, Raleigh and Cristino Valencia. JOSE LUIS CARDENAS, SR. was born in Lubbock, on March 27, 1966 to Francisco Cardenas and Maria Moreno. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 28, 2020 at the age of 54 years. He is preceded in death by his Dad, Antonio Moreno. He leaves behind his mother, Maria Moreno; children, Marie Cardenas (Derick), Marissa Cardenas (Vannah), Jose Luis Cardenas, Jr. and Carlos Cardenas (Shaylee); five grandchildren; seven sisters, Juanita Rivas (Luis), Martha Moncibaiz (Danny), Olivia Vasquez (Jack), Alice Moreno (Juan), Leticia Chavez (Jorge), Becky Trevino and Toni Moreno (Yvette); one brother, Frank Cardenas (Lisa); numerous nieces and nephews; his girlfriend, Patty Valdez; and best friends, Tanner Davis and Andrew Sandoval.

ROBERTO M. LUGO, SR., 86 passed away on April 5 as a result of contracting COVID-19 coupled with declining health over the last six year. “Lugo” to all his friends was born December 14, 1933 in Ballinger, TX to Adolfo and Angela Lugo, the second child and oldest brother of eight. Lugo graduated from Ballinger High School in 1952 and was immediately drafted into the army to serve in Germany during the Korean War. He returned to attend Texas Tech University, majoring in business. While in school, he met and married his former wife Mary Lafuente Lugo in 1956, beginning a family and launching a long career as a salesperson and small businessman. Lugo began his career as an insurance salesperson for Metropolitan Life. In 1974, he and Mary acquired Lugo’s Restaurant, serving customers with family style Mexican food for over 12 years. He also owned and operated Lugo’s Bail Bonds. Lugo true passion was networking with and serving the Lubbock Hispanic community. He served as a life member of LULAC chapter 263, Board of Directors of LEARN Inc., charter member of the Pan American Golf Association, member and leader in the COMA (the Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce) and was the first Hispanic to serve on the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Board of Directors. In addition, Lugo worked vigilantly to elect first-time local Hispanic political candidates for school board and state offices. He is survived by his four children: Rolando Lugo of San Antonio, Robert “Bobby” Lugo, Jr. of Lubbock, Cynthia Lugo Kosanda (George) and Carolyn Lugo-Allred (Stephen); 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. siblings Johnny Lugo of San Antonio; Aldelfa Garcia of El Paso, Lorfiria Majalca of Austin, Sylvia Blanco of San Angelo and Gloria Espinoza of Waco. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ray Lugo and sister Nicolasa Mirano. Lugo will also be remembered by his partner,

Memorial Rev. Curtis T. Halfmann Happy Birthday May 27th

We miss you dear friend. You are family, and you're always on our mind. Blessings on your birthday!

Memorial Raymundo Singleterry

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To our beloved Raymundo remembering you - the day you entered Heaven. We miss and love you.

Love always, Your loving wife Mary, Family & Friends

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PEDRO “PETE” GARZA passed away on April 25, 2020, in Floresville, Texas. He was born in Sonora, Texas, on June 29, 1928. He grew up in San Angelo, Texas. He served in the United States Army from 19491952, during which he was stationed in Germany, a highlight of his Army service. After his service in the Army, Pedro lived in Chicago, IL, for some time prior to returning to his hometown of San Angelo, Texas. In 1957, he made Lubbock, Texas, his home. Pedro worked as a barber before becoming a surgical technician, a capacity he worked in for almost 50 years. Pedro had a passion for life and helping others. In 1968, Pete joined LULAC ( League of United Latin American Citizens), a widely respected Hispanic civil rights organization. He held various offices within the LULAC organization. Pete dedicated 40 years of his life to LULAC and the advancement of Hispanics. He was also a member of the American GI Forum, a congressionally chartered Hispanic Veterans and civil rights organization. After retirement, he moved to Floresville, Texas, in 2015 to be closer to his daughter Yvonne and her family. His service to society did not end with this move. He immediately made connections in Floresville and began volunteering his time at the St. Vincent de Paul Mission. Pete had an incredible network of friends throughout the state of Texas. He may best be remembered for his work in securing fundamental civil rights for Hispanics. He is survived by three daughters (and sons-in-law) Delia (Greg) Lamb of Chicago, IL, Yvonne (Johnny) Siller of Floresville, TX, and Cynthia (Bruce) Collins of San Marcos, CA and by two sons (and daughters-in-law) Peter (Jeanette) Garza of Ohio and Edward ( Mary) Garcia of Lewisville, TX; his siblings Sylvester Garza ( Amelia) of Dallas, Texas, and Mary Ott ( Merle) of Wilsonville, Oregon. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Eduvijen Garza (2012), son Frank Garza (1968), granddaughter Regina Garcia (1992); parents Pedro Garza (1986) and Rosario Garza (2001); brothers Ysidro Garza (2004) and Antonio Garza (2008) and sisters Olivia Holler (2010) and Jessica Galindo (2017).

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Gonzalo Garcia Sr. Jan. 10, 1929 to April 29, 1995

25 Years and you remain in our hearts, and on our minds. Your loving family, Gonzalo Jr., Nina, Vern, Philip,Susie, and Frankie and respective families

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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster)

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

The Gallo

Paper Flower Making

Here's an easy hand-made lower you can make as a gift for mom, or to decorate your car for the Cinco de Mayo parade or your fiesta! Materials: 6 Sheets tissue paper, 1 Pipe cleaner, Scissors -Stack the paper neatly. -The color that you want as the center of your flower should be on top. -Likewise, the color on the bottom will be the back of the flower. Now fold your stack in a 1 inch accordion fold. This is just like making a paper fan. -Take a pipe cleaner and fold it over the middle of your strip. -The pipe cleaner should fold over the side that shows your top color. -Then twist the ends of the pipe cleaner together so that it is securely fastened around the center of your paper strip. -Being careful not to tear the paper, separate the top piece of tissue. -Peel the layer up and towards the center. It should stand up in a nice ring. -Repeat with each layer of paper.

Felicidades Mamá Happy Mother's Day

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CANCION DE LAS MAÑANITAS (A popular traditional song)

Estas son las mañanitas, que cantaba el Rey David, Hoy por ser día de tu santo, te las cantamos a ti, Despierta, mi bien, despierta, mira que ya amaneció, Ya los pajarillos cantan, la luna ya se metió. Que linda está la mañana en que vengo a saludarte, Venimos todos con gusto y placer a felicitarte, Ya viene amaneciendo, ya la luz del día nos dio, Levántate de mañana, mira que ya amaneció. (Translation) This is the morning song that King David sang Because today is your saint’s day we’re singing it for you. Wake up, my dear, wake up, look it is already dawn. The birds are already singing and the moon has set. How lovely is the morning in which I come to greet you. We all came with joy and pleasure to congratulate you. The morning is coming now, the sun is giving us its light. Get up in the morning, look it is already dawn

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