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¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday! August/agosto

Ernestine Lopez 8/1 Josie Martinez 8/1 Olivia Urias Leal 8/1 Tony Olivarez 8/1 Elizabeth Rodriguez 8/1 Esperanza Rodriguez 8/1 Brenda Mercado 8/1 Johnny Valdarez 8/2 Angie Martinez 8/2 Julio Delgado 8/2 Sandra Rosendo 8/3 Lydia Lara 8/3 Joab Mata 8/3 Ashlen Albus 8/3 Rebecca Sanchez 8/4 Rene Placencia 8/4 Ruby Placencia 8/4 Lisa Perez 8/4 Ryan Anthony Acebedo 8/4 Dominga Hernandez Arbuckle 8/4 Beatrice Haynes 8/4 Sandra Deleon 8/5 Jaime Cortez 8/5 Adela A. Perkins 8/5 Janie Gonzales 8/5 Gilbert Perez 8/5 Estella Garcia 8/6 Corina Saldana 8/7 Olivia Flores 8/7 Reuben Reyes 8/7 Zoie Ortiz 8/7 Hector Jimenez 8/7 Debra Pugh 8/7 Mary Almager 8/8 Jesus Martinez 8/8 Fabian Morales 8/8 Malorie Ortiz 8/8 Oscar Lopez 8/9 Teresa Beltran 8/9 Margie Lazo 8/10 Aurelia Rogers 8/10 Ray Fernandez 8/11 Ruben Garcia 8/11 Juan Martin Salinas III 8/11 Jose V. Beltran 8/11 Jeannie Arredondo 8/11 Victoria Espinoza 8/12 Brieana Puentes 8/12 ¬Isaac F. Mora 8/12 Joe Gaytan 8/13 Gracie Garcia 8/13 Eduardo “Ed” Quirino 8/13 Tomas Cruz 8/13 Briana Monique Soto 8/13 Aniston Mojica 8/14 Melissa Ann Puentes 8/14 Alexandra Gabrielle Garcia 8/14 Michael Anthony Melgoza 8/14 Christina Pauda 8/14 Letisha Richardson 8/14 Ryder Bordayo 8/14 Madison Martinez 8/15 Roseanna Nunez 8/15 Jake Madrid 8/15 Lora Salinas 8/16 Carmen Rosas 8/16 Lora Salinas 8/16 Samuel Montez 8/16 Michael Montrez 8/17

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Debra Pugh 8/17 Gabby Gloria 8/18 Kevin Albus 8/18 Bobby Pauda Jr. 8/18 Abdon Rangel 8/18 Andrés R Balderrama 8/18 Mark Perez (KC OLG) 8/18 Marianna Moreno 8/18 Gabby Gloria 8/18 Mary Almager 8/18 Michelle Castillo 8/18 Irma Acebedo 8/19 Marianne Moreno 8/19 Lucy Marmolejo 8/19 Chris Zavala 8/19 Devyn Paul Perez 8/19 Alexis Constancio 8/21 Lee Deanda 8/21 Fabiola Garcia 8/21 Brent Rose 8/21 Pat Sykora 8/21 Linda DeLeon 8/22 Alayda Jackson 8/22 Jeff Northern 8/22 Joann Rangel 8/23 Father Rudolf Crasta 8/23 Raymond Salinas 8/23 Sabrina Santiago 8/ 23 Briana R. Alonzo 8/23 Lydia Garcia 8/23 Fr. Rudi Crasta 8/23 Ruben Lucero Jr 8/23 Raymond Salinas 8/23 Jeremy Valdarez 8/24 Isabel Sauseda 8/25 Mary Singleterry 8/25 Penelupe Armenta 8/25 Mary Armenta Garcia 8/26 Pete Castro Jr. 8/26 Michael Ruelas 8/26 Amie Albus 8/27 Froylan Perez 8/27 Abel Reyna 8/27 Monique G. Garcia 8/28 Sonia Salinas 8/28 Carmen Olivarez 8/28 Steven Olivarez 8/28 Sean Martinez 8/29 Andy Quevedo 8/29 Janie Bocanegra 8/30 Julie Salsman 8/30 Adelida Zavaleta 8/30 Brenda Castilleja 8/30 Jesie Salinas 8/30 Lance Flores 8/30 Marta Cavazos 8/30 Tommie Vidales 8/30 DeAnn K Lucero 8/30 Sean Castro 8/30 Joaquin Santiago 8/30 Marta Cavazos 8/30 John Martin Gonzales Sr. 8/31 Juan B. Deleon 8/31 Tommie Vidales 8/31

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o much is happening in our nation and at the lead is COVID-19. This is a difficult time for us all, but as Latinos it is especially challenging because we can be are so affectionate to one another. In general, when we greet friends and relatives we do it with a kiss on the cheek, a hug, and to show respect we always shake hands. Right now however, we must continue to practice social distancing and embrace these physical barriers. I know it's hard. And when we go to visit our abuelos, tías y tíos, or our parents or any of our loved ones that we don't live with - we must not be complacent and think it is okay to let our guard down and remain ever cautious even if your grandparents or parents don’t leave home Commonly our Latino families like to gather and celebrate each other and life. We e are always having parties and always celebrating, and it has been tough not being with each other. Here's the thing - In five months, the United States has reached a grim milestone of 4 million coronavirus cases. The U.S. death toll now exceeds 141,000. And if you have been infected by this virus, stay home, rest and take the care of yourselves. You can try preparing home remedies like onion teas and Vicks VapoRub, a cure-all in many of our Hispanic homes for everything from the sniffles to a severe flu, but in this case, the coronavirus - we remind you to continue to wear masks and keep social distancing until a cure or a vaccine is found. You've hear that our Latino families seem more resilient because of our greater “social capital” — bonds of family, home region or church. We, Latinos, rely heavily on each other and that's why officials may not always hear our complaints - but I guarantee they exist - they just need to put some effort and listen! And while our bonds are strong, we are vulnerable and have many family members that will fall prey to this virus. Don't forget to put in play the physical barriers - they are temporary. As you know, COVID-19 has changed our lives more than we could ever believe. So, now more than ever, we must recognize the ceaseless work Hispanics are doing to support our country, our communities, despite the unsafe circumstances some still face as essential workers. THANK YOU! The level of concern about COVID-19 and our politicians seems insufficient to the alarm from experts and the pleas of the community. The message on masks has been muddled and politicized, and yet experts continue to say to practice good hygiene, social distance and wear a mask to prevent spreading the virus. And as we remain cautiously optimistic about August, I remind you that this month is the Centennial of the Women's Suffrage. Incidentally, one of the first books I read as a student at McWhorter Elementary when I was introduced to the biography section, was about Susan B. Anthony who started the movement on August 26th - over 100 years ago! Like the women in history, Latinos must vote! We must also aim to mitigate the negative impact of this global pandemic on our community. Our resiliency is now tested by the coronavirus, which has hit Latinos particularly hard: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this month that 33 percent of Americans testing positive for the coronavirus have been Hispanic, almost twice our 18 percent share of the population! I'm sure you know someone that has died as a result of this pandemic, but mi gente - STAY STRONG! And, as we move forward start taking note of voter registration and election information, which we have included in this month's issue. 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 ♥ 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

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Back to School During COVID-19

he upcoming school year T will be challenging for many students and their families who

attend schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (LISD) because of COVID-19. Despite the pandemic, the upcoming school year will begin on Aug. 17th. Last month LISD shared the district’s health and safety efforts for face-to-face instruction for the upcoming school year. LISD is following the advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics to have students physically present on its campuses. Students have the option of attending classes virtually or oncampus. However, they will have to let the district know by Aug. 3 which option they will choose. The district’s medical consultant Dr. Douglas Klepper said kids need to be educated and need to be placed in a safe environment. The AAP says children not being in a school places them at more of a risk of, “morbidity and, in some cases, mortality.” Students going to school also ensures more food security, which LISD has focused on since schools were closed after spring break. “If you’re safe environment is your home, we’ll be able to support you.”But the push toward getting students on campus is to make sure they do not fall behind educationally. During in-person instruction, most students will be required to wear face coverings at most times and circumstances. Curbside pickup meals will be available for those using distance learning. Students in the school cafeterias will be spread out and not sit across from one another. More than one million meals have been given to students across the district. And for those learning virtually, meals will continue to be

provided. “From a health authority speaking, we encourage you to give (returning to school) strong consideration,” Klepper said. The district says about 60 percent of parents want their child to return to class in the coming fall, Kathy Rollo, LISD superintendent said. The district has a plan in place in case there are any students who test positive for coronavirus or are in close contact with others who test positive. However, LISD will not be able to test students, but will need the Lubbock Health Department for that. The health department has also provided guidelines for the district to follow so it can go through the contact tracing process itself. Either the district or the health department will notify parents of any exposure. “I talk daily with Katherine Wells, (the director of the Lubbock Health Department), in regards to questions and regards to if somebody needs to stay home, the length of time and what exactly we need to ask specifically,” Paulett Rozneck, LISD’s coordinator of students health services, said. This year only parents or a student’s legal guardian will be able to visit. Anyone who needs to see

COVID-19 Testing Sites Added in North Lubbock

he City of Lubbock wants T citizens to know that the COVID-19 testing site at Rodgers Park Gymnasium has started operating five days a week. This testing site, located at 3300 Auburn, will be open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary for this location.

The City of Lubbock will still host the COVID-19 testing site at Patterson Library located at 1836 Parkway Drive. The clinic is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Appointments are required for this location and can be made by calling the Health Department at 775.2933 and selecting option three.

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an administrator will have to schedule an appointment in advance. Busing will also be different, as there will only be one student allowed on a bus seat unless they are from the same family. And in-between routes, buses will be thoroughly cleaned. Students will still be able to eat together inside school cafeterias, but they will not be allowed to face one another. They are only able to sit side-by-side. “There still will be an opportunity to meet that teacher. There still will be an opportunity to take that firstday picture,” Misty Rieber, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, said. “It’s just going to look a little bit different.” If any problems arise during the school year, students will have the opportunity to transitions from oncampus learning to online learning or vice versa. And, if a student is learning online, they will be required to check-in daily and attend classes. There will also be virtual school schedules that students must follow. Teachers will also be solely dedicated to teaching in a virtual school. But those teaching face-toface may also have to teach virtually if a child needs to stay home for a short period of time. “You don’t have to decide virtual or face-to-face (learning) until Aug. 3,” Rollo said. “But if you would go ahead and then register your child for school, that way we know, and we can expect them.” Superintendent Rollo added that in the event a student needs to isolate for up to 14 days, the student can switch to online learning seamlessly. She also said if there is an emergency and a school need to have a “microclosure” the switch to online learning will be easy and quick. Attendance will be taken for online instruction just like in-person attendance. Students who are signed up for distance learning can still participate in extracurricular activities and UIL activities. There will be some restrictions for safety. For more details in English and Spanish, visit www.lubbockisd.org or call (806)766-1000.

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies VIRTUAL CIVIL LEGAL CLINIC Get legal help from our location to yours! Lubbock Branch Office Service Area of the Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Tuesday, August 11, and August 25,from 5 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Call Christina Richey at 806 763-4557, ext. 6010. Leave a message with your name, phone number, the best time to call you, and a brief description of your legal issue. Someone from Legal Aid will follow up with you and give you an appointment time. Space for this clinic is limited. Please contact us no later than 5 p.m., the day before clinic date to reserve your spot. 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)765-8475 for assistance. 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. Citizens are still required to bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify. 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 communitybased organizations who are tackling the effects of the coronavirus. For more information, visit www.cfwtx.org/spneighbors 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.

What Does Back To School Mean During COVID-19?

very year educators look forward E to going back to school. We start hitting all the sales and stocking up on

supplies our students will need for the start of the year…. But not now. Back to school amid a pandemic is different. We aren’t running from store to store stocking up. Instead, we are fighting to keep our students, ourselves and our families safe and healthy. Our students’ families are doing the same. Coronavirus cases in Texas are going up, hospitals in many of the large cities and small towns are reaching capacity or are dangerously close to that grim milestone. Cases need to be decreasing, not increasing before we start talking about opening school buildings, if the safety of more than five million Texas students and hundreds of thousands of school employees is important, which, of course, it is. Yet, at the national level, the president of the United States and the secretary of education have one line they keep repeating, “Schools need to fully reopen.” At the state level, our leaders have been repeating the same phrase,

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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. HMMMM...? If we get a vaccine for the Coronavirus how do we know we can trust it? And when Hispanics seem to be getting Covid because we are "essential workers" and can't even get tested, how will we assure our community and families we will even be able to get the vaccine? Things that make you go hmmmm... Rita Davila

not realizing that they are a dialogue with educators, all missing a key word -parents and the community, safely. The correct phrase and that dialogue needs to is, “Schools need to fully continue until the pandemic reopen SAFELY.” That is is under control. what school employees We don’t want our school are screaming at the top of districts pushed to open their lungs. buildings too soon and The reality is that we don’t risk the death of even know and neither does one of our students, a cothe governor how bad the worker, a family member COVID pandemic will be or endanger our own lives in the coming months and simply because the calendar when it will be safe to return OLVIDIA MOLINA says it’s “back to school” to schools. The governor time. and the Texas Education Agency are August usually means back to school in too big a hurry setting artificial in Texas, but not during a pandemic deadlines for on-campus instruction. that, as I write this, has infected more The governor and other officials don’t than 274,000 people in this state. More have to be in schools. Teachers and than 3,300 of those individuals have other school employees do. We are died. Austin’s interim health director the experts in what needs to happen has estimated that reopening schools to ensure a safe return, starting with could result in the deaths of as many as the standards outlined here: https:// 1,370 students in Travis County alone tsta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ and more teachers and support staff. TSTAstandardsForSafeSchools.pdf Even as school buildings remain The first step in opening schools closed, however, education can during this health crisis needs to be continue remotely, but in a more-

comprehensive fashion than schools were able to do on emergency notice when the pandemic first struck in the spring. For remote learning to be successful, state government needs to assure that all educators and students have the resources they need, including the provision of the necessary devices to students who don’t have computers or reliable internet access at home. Public education is essential to getting our economy back to normal. But you can’t artificially jumpstart the economy by reopening school campuses too early and jeopardizing the lives of students and school employees. The effort will backfire, more people will get sick, some will die and nothing will be accomplished. The governor made that mistake when he started “reopening” Texas too early in May. We can’t afford making that mistake with our schools.

A TALKING POINT I watched the City's Covid 19 News Conference today and I admire you for always asking the tough questions. I was wondering if you've ever heard the mayor state or express that "Community Spread" of this virus is a good thing? I watched Bryan Mudd interview him on Talking Points this past Sunday. Mr. Mudd asked the mayor what his thoughts were regarding face masks. His response left me bewildered. He stated "you know, we want community spread! It's a good thing!" Then he went on to say, "we want to protect the vulnerable" and to talk about the impact the virus has caused on the economy! It seems to me that the mayor, the governor, and many of our representatives are more concerned about their pockets than saving lives! I guess to them minorities losing their lives is just collateral damage. Yolanda Murillo

YOUR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT I want to address a recent comment by Bill Stubblefield at a recent hearing where the LISD school board denied the appeal of parent Mark Camacho who was mishandled by LISD officer Walters and asked that LISD Police Chief Jody Scifres be fired for lack of leadership. Camacho said he could have been the next George Floyd. That did not set well with board member Stubblefield, who responded, “… to compare this to George Floyd… he was Black man who lost his life. And you put those on even measuring scales? I don’t think I could pay anyone in this room a million dollars to be black for 30 days. When you said that, that’s what you turned it into.” First, Latino men face police brutality second to black men. Also, 68% of Latinos fear police will use excessive force on them. Hispanics and Hispanic men are more likely to be fatally shot, 2nd to black men. In this broken system we don’t just empathize, we identify with the black community, but note that solidarity goes two ways and Stubblefield you don't only represent black constituents! YOUR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT! And you let your Hispanics constituents down. If you're not going to represent Latino constituents maybe you should step off. Also, the school board members said LISD police should have done a better job of "de-escalating the situation". YOU should have done a better job of fairly handling this situation. YOU LET US DOWN! Juan C. Garcia

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VAMOS A PESCAR My family are so sad that the "Vamos a Pescar," Fishing event was cancelled. However, we want to thank you and Los Hermanos for putting the safety of families and participants first. I thank all that help put this event together including the sponsors, who we will make sure to support whenever the need for them arises. We look forward to next year and pray that this virus goes away soon. The Ortega Family

SANITIZING & COVID-19 My concern is why aren't we talking about sanitizing areas anymore? Some retailers are still wiping down items, baskets but I notice we have stopped talking about COVID living on surfaces still my concern is it not anymore? Brenda Weatherspoon

COVID-19 INTERVIEW I loved your interview with Katherine Wells from the Health Dept. on the Latino Lubbock FB page! Me and my mom watched it and she appreciated that you had a Spanish translator. We discussed it afterwards and I found her discussing the info with her sisters. You're doing great, God bless you! Amelia Gonzales WEAR YOUR MASKS Thank you to all who are committed to knocking out COVID-19 by wearing your masks and following social distancing requirements. And to those who don't, you are selfish and I pray that you or any of your family does not catch COVID, but if they do because of you, then I hope you will be able to live with yourself. Wear your masks people! Mark Sanchez BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYERS Sending prayers as we send our kids back to school. It will be good if we follow physical barriers. Mitsy Hernandez

Ovidia Molina, is president of the Texas

State Teachers Association.

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Texas Election Dates & Deadlines

Texas Latino Voters eligible Ithentoactual vote are 5,628,000. Of that number of Latinos reg-

istered to vote is 2,785,860. Unregistered to vote is 2,842,140, yet everyday US citizen Latinos turn 18 years and become eligible to vote. Latino Lubbock Magazine wants to remind you that Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and now more than ever you should consider using your voting power. Here are important dates to mark on your calendars: Last Day to Register to Vote

Monday, October 5, 2020 Early Voting by Personal Appearance Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30, 2020 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, October 23, 2020 Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. (unless a late-arriving deadline applies) All early polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock. org

Fechas y plazos de elecciĂłn de Texas

n Texas, los votantes latiE nos elegibles para votar son 5,628,000. De ellos, el nĂşmero

para marcar en sus calendarios: Ă&#x161;ltimo dĂa para registrarse para votar Lunes 5 de octubre de 2020 real de latinos registrados para VotaciĂłn anticipada por comvotar es de 2,785,860. No reg- parecencia personal Lunes 19 de istrado para votar es 2,842,140,â&#x20AC;&#x2039;â&#x20AC;&#x2039; octubre a viernes 30 de octubre pero todos los dĂas los latinos de 2020 ciudadanos estadounidenses Ă&#x161;ltimo dĂa para solicitar boleta cumplen 18 aĂąos y son elegibles por correo (recibido, no mataspara votar. ellado) Viernes 23 de octubre de La Revista Latino Lubbock 2020 quiere recordarle que el DĂa de Ă&#x161;ltimo dĂa para recibir la boleta las Elecciones es el martes 3 de por correo Martes, 3 de noviemnoviembre de 2020, y ahora mĂĄs bre de 2020 (DĂa de las eleccioque nunca deberĂa considerar nes) a las 7:00 p.m. (a menos que usar su poder de voto. se aplique una fecha lĂmite de lleAquĂ hay fechas importantes gada tardĂa)

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LULAC Leaders Call For Women to Unite Against Gender Attacks

he League of United T Latin American Citizens (LULAC) says

the verbal attack leveled by Representative Ted Yoho (R-FL) constitutes a breach of the code of conduct for Members of Congress and he deserves to be formally censured for misconduct. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An apology alone is not enough for the insult and disrespect he inflicted upon a fellow Member of Congress,â&#x20AC;? said Elsie Valdes, National Vice President for Women. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His words were an assault, not just against Representative Ocasio-Cortez, but every other woman who dares to challenge his narrow minded misogynistic views. He was born of a woman, married a woman and is the father of two women, yet in one instant, he denigrated them and every other woman by calling an elected colleague a f**king b**tch.

He is unfit to call himself a Member of Congress and we demand he be disciplined,â&#x20AC;? said Valdes. The incident was witnessed by reporters close enough to hear what was said. Representative Yoho was walking down the steps of the Capitol and saw Congressmember Ocasio-Cortez coming in the opposite direction. Yoho confronted her without provocation then called her â&#x20AC;&#x153;disgustingâ&#x20AC;? and added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out of your freakinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mindâ&#x20AC;? for suggesting poverty and people out of work were contributing factors to increasing crime in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. After Ocasio-Cortez responded by calling his behavior â&#x20AC;&#x153;rudeâ&#x20AC;? and began to walk away, reporters say Yoho blurted out â&#x20AC;&#x153;f**king b**tchâ&#x20AC;? at her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We applaud Congressmember

Ocasio-Cortez for not remaining silent and utilizing this unfortunate and unprovoked incident to eloquently highlight what women face every single day across our country,â&#x20AC;? says Sindy Benavides, National Chief Executive Officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We stand united with women all across our great nation and Puerto Rico to say, enough! Basta! No woman, whether in the halls of Congress or at home, has to accept this level of vulgar name calling when a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intellect fails him. We are not a verbal punching bag and will not stand silent because we know firsthand that words matter. We expect a higher standard of conduct from Representative Yoho and all Members of Congress who represent constituents across America. LULAC stands with Representative Ocasio-Cortez and urges members of the House to censure him for his misconduct,â&#x20AC;? said Benavides.

NALEO Responds to Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attempt to Manipulate 2020 Census Apportionment Count

he National Association of T Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational

Fund released a statement from CEO Arturo Vargas in response to President Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy memorandum making it the policy of the United States to declare that undocumented immigrants are not persons under the U.S. Constitution: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Trump Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest effort to undermine and manipulate the census, after the Supreme Court made it clear that his previous attempt to do so was a deliberate violation of the law, is unacceptable. Given the frequency with which he loses in the courts following his Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempts to subvert the law, this recent antic is gratuitous and outrageous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The FourteenthAmendment of the Constitution makes it unequivocally clear that all â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;personsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are to be counted in the census for purposes of apportionment, with no exceptions for race, gender, age, citizenship, or immigration status. Policy memoranda cannot change the U.S. Constitution; a constitutional amendment must be proposed by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate and

the House of Representatives, and approved by three-fourths of the states. The Fourteenth Amendment makes the definition of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;personsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; abundantly clear, particularly in eliminating the Constitutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original racist policy of counting African American slaves as three fifths of a person for purposes of apportionment following the census. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Personsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; does not mean only men, or only whites, or only citizens. It means all persons. Declaring immigrants not to be persons would return this nation to its racist policies of the past. â&#x20AC;&#x153; T h e P r e s i d e n t â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s p o l i c y memorandum would have the Census Bureau revise the actual enumeration from the 2020 Census to remove immigrants from each stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s count using data estimates. This amounts to nothing less than cooking the numbers for partisan benefit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we are in the middle of a pandemic, the timing of these developments adds a transparent layer of cruelty to the Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions. As almost two-thirds of households have

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already responded to the census, the policy memorandum is as impractical as it is unconstitutional and would waste billions of taxpayer dollars that have already been spent to carry out the count thus far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the second-largest population group in America, a fair and complete count of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Latinos is necessary for a successful census. The Administration and Congress must understand that an under count of Latinos would mean a failed census â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a disaster laid at the feet of this President and Administration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NALEO Educational Fund remains committed to promoting a fair and accurate census, and encouraging everyone, including all Latinos, to complete their census forms and be counted. We cannot allow a political circus to detract us or the Census Bureau from this mission.â&#x20AC;? Residents can self-respond to the census online at https:// my2020census.gov/ or over the phone in English by dialing 844330-2020 or in Spanish at 844468-2020.

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UnidosUS: Senate’s COVID Stimulus Legislation is a Short-sighted Failure response to Iof ntheSenate introduction Majority

Leader Mitch McConnell’s stimulus plan, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement: “Even as the coronavirus pandemic rages out of control, the Senate continues to fail to provide real relief and stimulus to Latinos and other struggling families. This proposal ignores the evidence from the CDC and in our own report, that Latinos and other people of color are overrepresented among the sick and dying, the unemployed and essential workers at risk of exposure to the virus. These disparities are a result of the disturbing legacy of structural racism in our country, with which our nation has only begun to reckon. Senate Republicans are now poised to widen these racial health and economic disparities at our communities’ and nation’s peril. “The so-called HEALS Act fails once again to include key priorities we have been calling for since before the passage of the CARES

Act four months ago. It fails to provide access to COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccines, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Nor does it provide cash payments for all taxpayers, including mixed status families and their children, so they can buy food, pay the rent and meet their basic needs. And while there is some funding for schools and housing, it falls far short of what is needed to educate vulnerable students and keep families in their homes. “Leader McConnell must get serious about this virus and face the facts—the path to defeating COVID-19 and fueling our economic recovery winds through Black and Brown communities. UnidosUS will vigorously oppose any legislation that continues to ignore this truth, puts corporations above human lives and excludes once again millions of Latinos from health care and economic relief. I urge Senate and House leaders to get back to work on passing the HEROES Act, or a similarly inclusive bill, and provide vital relief to Hispanics and other communities disproportionately hit hard by the virus.” UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.

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Midland at Double Eagle Energy. The President addressed members of the oil and gas industry at Double Eagle Energy. There, he announced and signed four pipeline permits, which in part, will allow Texas to export crude oil to Mexico. Trump also announced at Double Eagle Energy he would be extending export authorizations. “We will maintain this dominant position long into the future, we’ll never lose this position, by announcing today that export authorizations for American liquefied natural gas can now be extended through the year 2050,” President Trump said. The oil and gas industry, like many others, took a tough hit when the COVID-19 pandemic brought travel to a halt. Even before the event, Trump has touted his administration’s efforts to reduce regulations and incentivize private investments for the industry. Trump laid out his administration’s response.

“We opened up 30 billion barrels of space in strategic petroleum reserves, allowing American companies to store oil to be sold at a later time. And we filled up our 75 million barrels in the strategic reserve,” Trump said. But, some Texans think the federal government could be doing more to help the industry recover, like Justin Slaughter. “I really do believe that he’s done a pretty good job of committing to our industry, I think probably better than presidents in the past. With that said, that doesn’t change the the issues we’re dealing with every day in the Permian Basin and that doesn’t change it the families losing their jobs,” Slaughter said. Slaughter said he hopes Trump will listen to members of the community to fully understand what West Texas is going through. “Right now there’s obviously work to do I mean, Midland’s hurting,” Slaughter said. Texas Democrats criticized the President’s visit during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The state of Texas is a hotspot, and why? Because this president together with our governor have failed us,” said Rep. Sylvia Garcia. “They’re more concerned with trying to cover up their failures than they are with covering up their faces with a mask.”

El propósito del proceso de Evaluación Quinquenal es determinar si las actividades de saneamiento ambiental que se están implementando en la Antigua Base de la Fuerza Área Reese están protegiendo la salud humana y el medio ambiente. El reporte también proporciona recomendaciones en caso de que se encuentran deficiencias. Esta evaluación se enfocará en todos los sitios de la Base que aún requieren algún tipo de saneamiento ambiental. Estos sitios incluyen: • • • • • • •

Trump Signs Four Pipeline Permits During Visit To Midland

resident Donald Trump visited Texas P July 29, for a campaign fundraiser in Odessa, followed by a tour of an oil rig in

La Evaluación Quinquenal es una evaluación formal de las actividades de saneamiento ambiental que se lleva a cabo cada cinco años en la Antigua Base de la Fuerza Aérea Reese en Lubbock, Texas. El proceso de evaluación ocurrirá del 27 de julio de 2020 al 26 de febrero de 2021. Si desea participar o desea obtener más información sobre esta actividad, favor de comunicarse con el Sr. Paul Carroll utilizando la información de contacto que se detalla más abajo.

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Área de la Torre Relleno Sanitario Sudoeste (Unidad de Manejo de Desechos Sólidos o SWMU No. 1, por sus siglas en inglés) Relleno Sanitario No. 4 (SWMU No. 4) Relleno Sanitario Hurlwood (SWMU No. 7) Antigua Área Activa de Entrenamiento contra Incendios (SWMU No. 15) Antigua Área de Entrenamiento contra Incendios (SWMU No. 16) Cuenca de Evaporación del Área de Entrenamiento contra Incendios (SWMU No. 19) Lago Industrial (también conocido como Superficie del Lago para Picnics - SWMU No. 26) Zanja del Taller de Pintura de Ingeniería Civil (SWMU No. 28) Separador Principal de Aceite/Agua (SWMU No. 74) Línea de Drenaje Industrial Baja (IDL) (es decir, IDL entre Lago para Picnics/Lago de Campo de Golf) Campo de Tiro de Armas Pequeñas (Instalación para Entrenamiento y Tiro al Blanco de Armas de Combate) Antigua Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales Antigua Área de Escombros D-8 (SWMU No. 9) Lago del Campo de Golf (WP008, SWMU No. 27)

Al concluir la Evaluación Quinquenal, un segundo aviso público informará a la comunidad que la evaluación se ha completado. El reporte de la Evaluación Quinquenal estará disponible para revisión pública en: Repositorio de Información de la Antigua Base Aérea de Reese Biblioteca Pública de la Ciudad de Lubbock, Sucursal Principal 1306 9th Street Lubbock, Texas 79401 O en el siguiente sitio web del Registro Administrativo de La Fuerza Área: http://ar.afcec-cloud.af.mil

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Cualquier persona que desee proporcionar comentarios durante el período de evaluación puede enviarlos por escrito a: Sr. Paul Carroll 9801 Reese Blvd. N., Ste 210 Lubbock, TX 79416 correo electrónico: paul.carroll.1@us.af.mil

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Covid-19 Impacts Texas Home Sales

he mandatory shelter-inT place orders related to COVID-19 caused the number of home sales across Texas to decline in the second quarter of 2020, while median price increased, according to the 2020-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas Realtors. "Even though Texans entered Q2 in the jaws of COVID-19, the housing market held its own," said Cindi Bulla, chairman of Texas Realtors. "The second quarter of 2020 fared amazingly well by comparison to the same period of 2019, which was arguably one of our best years ever. Gov. Abbott's early declaration of real estate as an essential service allowed Texas Realtors to transition to virtual platforms and carefully choreographed safety protocols for the few necessary in-person contacts, virtually eliminating disruption to the real estate sector." Home sales declined 9.9%, with 91,970 homes sold in the second quarter of 2020. Statewide, the median price increased 2.9% to $252,000. Of all the homes sold within the second quarter, 34.6% were priced from $200,000 to $299,999, the highest share of sales among all price-class distributions. Jim Gaines, Ph.D., chief economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, commented, "With COVID-19 and

the mandatory shut down, the Texas housing market performed as expected in Q2. We have a tighter market compared to last year, causing prices to remain high. However, in June we saw demand pick up with buyers becoming more active and taking advantage of the low interest rates. The housing market is one of the few segments of the economy that has held strong. Barring another shutdown, we anticipate it to perform reasonably well in Q3." Active listings declined 22% in Q2 to 88,337 listings. Texas homes spent an average of 57 days on the market during the same time frame, five days more than the second quarter of 2019. Housing inventory in Texas declined 0.9 months to 3.0 months of inventory. According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, a market balanced between supply and demand has between 6.0 and 6.5 months of inventory. Chairman Bulla concluded, "It's important to note that closed sales are off by only 10% compared to the second quarter of 2019. Pent up demand still resulted in rising prices, though at a slower pace. There is every reason for optimism as we move into Q3. However, our biggest problem remains the availability of affordable inventory." (En español, p. 19)

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onsumer confidence among C Hispanics in the United States edged higher in the second

quarter, even as it became clear that the coronavirus pandemic would not be a temporary disruption. The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index increased to 82.8 from 81.3 in the first quarter, according to the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU's College of Business. The index is higher than the general population's consumer confidence sentiment in June of 78.1, as published by the University of Michigan. Hispanics' consumer confidence weakened at the end of 2019 as concerns grew that the longest economic expansion in history was due to end. But confidence plummeted in the first quarter of 2020 after the first cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. led to a sweeping shutdown of nonessential businesses and millions of job losses. "Perhaps what has contributed to the second quarter optimism is the reopening of the economy, low interest rates and deep discounting by businesses desperate to increase sales," said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of FAU BEPI. In the second quarter of 2020, fewer Hispanics said they are better off financially than a year ago, but 71 percent said they are more optimistic of their future financial situation, compared with

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58 percent who felt that way in the first quarter of 2020. As for the country's economic outlook, 46 percent of respondents said they expect good business conditions in the upcoming year, up from 34 percent in the first quarter. Also, 60 percent of respondents are confident in the long-run economic outlook, compared to 57 percent in the first quarter. Hispanics who selfidentified as Republicans (70 percent) are more optimistic in the long-run economic outlook of the country than Democrats, Independents and non-registered voters. Despite the better mood overall, fewer Hispanics in the second quarter (42 percent) believe it is a good time to buy a big-ticket item compared to the first quarter (53 percent). With consumer confidence increasing, fewer Hispanics disapproved of U.S. President Donald Trump's performance compared to the first quarter. His disapproval rating fell 5 percentage points, to 49 percent from 56 percent. The poll is based on a sampling of 741 Hispanics, 18 years of age and older, from March 1 to June 30. The margin of error is +/- 3.60 percentage points.

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The COVID-15 COVID-19 Cleaning and How to Regain Control Households Disinfection of in Quarantine Weight

ife in lockdown has disrupted all our lives, creating the perfect setup for putting on pounds. While social media users jokingly refer to it as the “Quarantine 15,” its nothing to laugh about. Researchers say staying indoors means most people are less active, and many are eating more ultraprocessed foods than they might otherwise. Add the anxiety that comes with a deadly pandemic, and you’ve got an ideal situation for weight gain. Some Gain, Some Lose For those who already struggled with obesity, gaining weight during the COVID-19 pandemic adds more risk. Nobody knows when COVID-19 lockdowns will end for good. So if this is going to be the new normal, how can you rebuild some of the healthy habits that went with the old normal? • Change the narrative. “Instead of thinking about the ‘Quarantine 15,’look at this as an opportunity to lose weight. • Adjust your setup. Get your office out of the kitchen. If you must be near food while working, set a schedule for yourself, like you can’t open the fridge before 10. Give yourself the structure you’d have in a normal workday. • Focus on easy meals. Even though we’re not going out, this new life feels exhausting. At the end of a long day, it may seem easier to just get takeout. But getting a simple, healthy meal on the table doesn’t have to take a long time or effort. A pot of whole-grain pasta topped with a good-quality jarred sauce can be

on the table in less than half an hour. • Shop smarter. Stock up on inexpensive staples like canned beans or tomato sauce, whole grains, and frozen vegetables. And before you head out, think about what you’d like to eat for the next 2 weeks and write up a list. Include the snacks you want on the list, and stick to it, to avoid comfortfood impulse buys. • Try meal planning. Living in quarantine means you can’t just run out to the store if you’re missing an ingredient. Instead, look at what you have on hand ahead of time and build meals around it. • Step outside. You don’t need a daily 6-mile hike with your family to improve your health. Studies show that even 20 minutes in nature reduces cortisol, which can help with eating habits. Find a diversion from food. • Get some help. If you don’t feel like you can get things under control on your own, a single telemedicine consult with a dietitian might help. Above all, adjust to the current environment in a positive manner so that when we go back to ‘normal,’ be it 3 months or 3 years from now, we emerge healthier. To read in Spanish go to www. latinolubbock.net/news-1 (Para leer en español ir a www. latinolubbock.net/news-1)

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ousehold members should H educate themselves about COVID-19

symptoms and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in homes. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas (e.g. tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, phones, tablets, touch screens, remote controls, keyboards, handles, desks, toilets, sinks) In the bedroom/bathroom dedicated to an ill person: consider reducing cleaning frequency to as-needed (e.g., soiled items and surfaces) to avoid unnecessary contact with the ill person. As much as possible, an ill person should stay in a specific room and away from other people in their home, following home care guidance.

The caregiver can provide personal cleaning supplies for an ill person’s room and bathroom unless the room is occupied by a child or another person for whom such supplies would not be appropriate. These supplies include tissues, paper towels, cleaners, and EPAregistered disinfectants (see examples external icon). If a separate bathroom is not available, the bathroom should be cleaned and disinfected after each use by an ill person. If this is not possible, the caregiver should wait as long as practical after use by an ill person to clean and disinfect the high-touch surfaces. Household members should follow home care guidance when interacting with persons with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 and their isolation rooms/bathrooms.

COVID-19 Limpieza y desinfección de hogares L

os miembros del hogar deben educarse sobre los síntomas de COVID-19 y prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 en los hogares. Limpie y desinfecte diariamente las superficies de alto contacto en las áreas comunes del hogar (por ejemplo, mesas, sillas con respaldo rígido, perillas de las puertas, interruptores de luz, teléfonos, tabletas, pantallas táctiles, controles remotos, teclados, manijas, escritorios, inodoros, lavabos) En el dormitorio / baño dedicado a una persona enferma: considere reducir la frecuencia de limpieza según sea necesario (por ejemplo, artículos y superficies sucias) para evitar el contacto innecesario con la persona enferma. En la medida de lo posible, una persona enferma debe permanecer en una habitación específica y lejos de otras personas en su hogar, siguiendo las instrucciones de cuidado en el hogar.

El cuidador puede proporcionar suministros de limpieza personal para la habitación y el baño de una persona enferma, a menos que la habitación esté ocupada por un niño u otra persona para quien dichos suministros no serían apropiados. Estos suministros incluyen pañuelosdepapel,toallas de papel, limpiadores y desinfectantes registrados por la EPA (ver ejemplos de íconos externos). Si no hay un baño separado disponible, el baño debe limpiarse y desinfectarse después de cada uso por una persona enferma. Si esto no es posible, el cuidador debe esperar tanto tiempo como sea práctico después del uso por una persona enferma para limpiar y desinfectar las superficies de alto contacto. Los miembros del hogar deben seguir las pautas de atención domiciliaria al interactuar con personas con sospecha / confirmación de COVID-19 y sus cuartos / baños de aislamiento.

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Noticias de salud/ Health News COVID-19 DRIVE UP SCREENING the City of Lubbock COVID-19 drivethru testing site at Patterson Branch Library will expand! It will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm and will be by appointment only. Call the Public Health Department at 775-2933 to make an appointment. Plus, there is no cost to be tested! 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. VIRTUAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Get treatment from the comfort of your home with Providence Express Care Virtual that include board certified health professionals who can treat and diagnose by online video. Starts at $49, most insurance plans accepted; with extended hours, 7 days a week. Visit https://virtual.providence.org/ HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive, for ages 13 to 100. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE. FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320. FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free. Call 762-1805 for more info. FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336. FREE PARENTING CLASSES Family Guidance & Outreach Center provides free anger management classes on Mondays and parenting classes on Tuesdays in the evenings unless otherwise noted. All classes begin promptly at 6:30 PM. No childcare provided. #5 Briercroft Office Park. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. Visit us online: www. familyguidancecenterlubbock.org.

Health/ salud

Immunize to return to school

s you prepare for the start of A a new school year, it is important to turn your attention to the required immunizations children must have in order to enroll in school such as MMR [m e a sl e s ,

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& rubella]. Immunizations are one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your family from deadly diseases. Immunizing children according to recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics can help protect children from common infections and diseases. Why are immunizations necessary? Immunizations are still a simple and effective way to protect children from serious diseas-

es. Vaccines trigger the immune system to fight disease. What if my child does not get immunized? Children risk catching a disease, they can infect others and they may be excluded from attending school. Can children get free vaccines? Vaccines for Children is a federal program that provides free vaccines to eligible children including those without health insurance coverage.

cunar a los niños de acuerdo a las recomendaciones de la Academia Americana de Pediatría puede ayudar a proteger a los niños de las infecciones y enfermedades comunes. ¿Por qué son las vacunas necesarias? Las vacunas siguen siendo una manera sencilla y eficaz para proteger a los niños de enfermedades graves. Las vacunas activan el sistema inmunológico para

combatir la enfermedad. ¿Qué pasa si mi hijo no se vacuna? Riesgan de contraer una enfermedad, pueden infectar a otras personas y pueden ser excluidos de asistir a la escuela. ¿Los niños pueden recibir vacunas gratis? Vacunas para Niños es un programa federal que ofrece vacunas gratuitas a los niños elegibles, incluyendo los que no tienen cobertura de seguro médico.

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año escolar, es importante que dirija su atención a las vacunas requeridas para niños al inscribirse en la escuela. Vacunas como el sarampiín, las paperas y la rubéola. Vacunas son la manera más fácil para protegerse y proteger a su familia de enfermedad mortal. Va-

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

ith back-to-school time around the corner, parents will be scrambling to buy new school supplies and clothes. As they tick off their long list of school todos, ophthalmologists are reminding moms and dads not to neglect one of the most important learning tools: their children’s eyes. Good vision and overall eye health are vital to learning. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is emphasizing the importance of healthy vision to academic success during Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in August.

For healthy eyes and vision throughout the school year, the Academy recommends the following four tips: Get regular childhood vision screenings – Children’s eyes change rapidly, making regular vision screenings an important step in detecting and correcting eye problems early. Know and share your family eye health history – Everyone should find out whether eye conditions or diseases run in their family. Parents should share that information with the person performing the screening when possible.

Watch for signals of eye problems – Parents should be alert to symptoms that could indicate an eye or vision problem, such as complaints of eyestrain, headaches and squinting when reading or performing other common activities. Wear protective eyewear when playing sports – Eye injuries while playing sports can cause serious damage, whether by getting smacked with an elbow during basketball or hit with a hockey stick. Because children are still growing, being vigilant about eye health is important. The earlier problems are identified; the sooner they can be addressed. For more info, visit www.aao.org

todo el año escolar, la academia recomienda los siguientes cuatro consejos: Consigue proyecciones regulares de visión de la infancia - los ojos de los niños cambian rápidamente, haciendo que las proyecciones de visión regulares sean un paso importante para detectar y corregir los problemas de ojos temprano. Conoce y comparte tu historia de salud de los ojos familiares - todo el mundo debe saber si las condiciones oculares o las enfermedades corren en su familia. Los padres deben compartir esa información con la persona que realiza la proyección cuando sea posible.

ojos - los padres deben estar alerta a los síntomas que podrían indicar un problema de ojo o visión, tales como quejas de vista, dolores de cabeza y bizco al leer o realizar otras actividades comunes. Usar gafas de protección al jugar deportes - las lesiones oculares mientras juegan deportes pueden causar graves daños. Debido a que los niños siguen creciendo, estar alerta sobre la salud ocular es importante. Los problemas anteriores se identifican; cuanto antes se puedan abordar. Para más información, visita www. aao.org

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the number of Hispanic donors because genetic compatibility is one of approximately 100,000 the factors in matching Americans awaiting a donated organs to reciplife-saving organ transients. For more informaplant on, more than tion, on LifeGift and to 15,600 were Hispanic, register to become a doaccording to the Organ nor, go to www.lifegift. Procurement and Transplantation org or 1-800-633-6562. Network. It is essential to increase

Mes de Donación de Órganos Minoritarios

l 1 de agosto es Día de la E concientización sobre los donantes minoritarios. Según la Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, de los aproximadamente 100 mil ciudadanos que esperan un transplante de órganos, más de 15,600 son hispanos. Es fundamental aumentar la cantidad de donantes

hispanos, debido a que la compatibilidad genética es uno de los factores para encontrar el órgano donado correspondiente para un paciente receptor. Para mas información, sobre LifeGift o Regalo de vida y para registrarse como un donante, visite www.lifegift.org o 1-800633-6562.

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Mes de visión y Para lalossalud ocular de los niños on el tiempo de regreso a la escuela ojos sanos y la visión durante Ver las señales de los problemas de los

a la vuelta de la esquina, los padres estarán luchando para comprar nuevos suministros escolares y ropa. A medida que se van de su larga lista de escuela a-Dos, los oftalmólogos están recordando a las madres y los padres que no descuidar una de las herramientas de aprendizaje más importantes: los ojos de sus hijos. La buena visión y la salud ocular general son vitales para aprender. La Academia Americana de oftalmología está haciendo hincapié en la importancia de la visión saludable del éxito académico durante el mes de la salud y la seguridad de los niños en agosto.

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s summ e r comes to an end, several college students seem to be both excited and nervous about heading back to their universities for the fall semester. South Plains College is one of many colleges around the country that have taken precautions and created a plan for reopening. “We recognize that the information is changing on a daily basis and we know that we are going to have to make constant adjustments to what our plans are, but our current plan is to return to campus in the Fall with a variety of different learning styles,” said President of SPC, Robin Satterwhite. Students have a variety of ways to attend class. Many classes will be held online, a select number of courses will face to face, and some will be a hybrid class of both face-to-face and online. Classes being held in person will be reduced to 50% occupancy to uphold the appropriate distancing between students. “We've implemented a number of different safety strategies across the campuses including a large number of hand cleanser stations,” said Satterwhite. For incoming freshmen, starting college is an important and excit-

ing time for them. Events such as student orientation are now being held virtually. Even though students can’t visit their areas of study in person, they are still able to connect with their academic advisors and professors. “We still are having students go through the orientation process in a manner that actually has been extremely successful. This is matched up students with advisors so they can get their academic schedule set up,” said Satterwhite Despite the circumstances, the support for incoming and returning students hasn’t changed. “We have increased our tutoring opportunities, both face to face as well as online. We're asking our faculty and our advisors to meet regularly with our students to make sure that they have given him the information they need to be successful,” said Satterwhite. South Plains College has also provided resources for students that may not have access to certain technology and internet sources. “If a student does not have the technology resources, they can check out a laptop for those that absolutely need it. We even have hotspots for them to be able to, to be able to get internet access where they wouldn't normally be able to get internet access,” said Satterwhite. President Satterwhite encourages students, faculty, staff, and any others in the community with questions or concerns regarding the university to visit https:// www.southplainscollege.edu/.

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foster care, conducted research regarding the foster care system and evaluated reproductive health curriculum used to educate youth in foster care. As a researcher, Trevino’s interests include adolescent development (socio-emotional, physical, cognitive), teen pregnancy prevention and trauma-informed practices. In 2018, she co-edited the “Handbook of Foster Youth.” Trevino said the Texas Tech Mental Health Initiative will work to establish clinical, education and research opportunities to bring together faculty from TTUHSC and TTU. She believes such collaborations also can connect with community partners currently providing mental health care services and with individuals who are working to support families that are experiencing mental health challenges. “We want to increase the capacity of medical health care providers in our region, not just in Lubbock but in the surrounding areas,” Trevino said. “We also want to be a support for some of our rural communities and help build capacity through telemedicine and just bring awareness and training for individuals engaging in those kinds of treatments.” Whether it's serving the community through their clinics, conducting research or supporting and training community members, Trevino said the university wants to be an effective resource in the mental health arena. “We want to be a leader in mental health so that all of our community can be impacted positively and reduce the stigma for those individuals that are experiencing a mental health challenge or a mental illness,” she said.

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me! I take my entry into medical school exam this month. My mind is more than ready to finally take a break from all the studying and clear off those books that clutter my dining room table. However, I wouldn’t trade this moment for anything. I am okay with early mornings and deep studying because I value the idea that the best things in life come out of some kind of suffering. The thing that prompts me to continue persevering is the excitement of achieving my dreams and enter a career that involves guiding others towards

good health and connecting with patients. As I reflect on my past entries for this column, I notice a familiar trend in my prompts for each submission: the urgency in adapting my awareness to valuing discomfort as a means for growth. Oh how sweet are those precious paradoxes that embrace the duality between peace and war in life! Indeed, my experience in college has been a long trek along the path of selfimprovement. Throughout these weeks of studying for the MCAT, I often struggled to see the bigger picture. There were days I had to recess my mind multiple times. Nevertheless, the main takeaway this past month for me: God gives strength to those whom humbly call on him.

LUBBOCK HIGH VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: The LHS cheerleaders are prepared for the upcoming school year and ready to encourage their fellow students. Pictured left to right: Sonia Rodriguez, Paislei Maldonado, Emily Crites, Alyssa Carrizales Mya García (Captain), Karina Flores, Aryana Torres, and Joslynn Alibar.

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

P-EBT Deadline Extended ecause of school closures B from COVID-19, Texas received approval from the U.S. De-

partment of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion in pandemic food benefits to families with children that have temporarily lost access to free or reducedprice school meals. Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) provides eligible families with a one-time payment for each child who previously received free or reduced-price meals. P-EBT works the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

Program (SNAP) benefits do and will help families get the food they need during the current pandemic. P-EBT will be administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency. The PEBT payment application has been extended until August 21st. To learn about eligibility and how to apply for the one time payment, families may call Aramark at (806) 219-0700 for support on applying.

LHS JV SQUAD: The JV Cheerleader Squad have also been preparing! Pictured are front: Tabitha Jimenez, Trinity Macias, and Breanne Valdez. Back: Sara Gonzales, Jazzabella Lopez, and Mariah Rodriguez. Good luck to these squads and all the students on a successful 20-21 school year from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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UU. autorizó la entrega a Texas de más de mil millones de dólares en beneficios de alimentos durante la pandemia para las familias con hijos que han perdido temporalmente acceso a comidas escolares gratuitas o a bajo costo. El programa Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios durante la Pandemia (P-EBT) dará a las familias que cumplan los requisitos un pago único por cada hijo que haya recibido previamente comidas gratuitas o a bajo costo. Los beneficios del pro-

grama P-EBT funcionarán igual que los del programa SNAP, y ayudarán a las familias a obtener los alimentos que necesitan durante la pandemia actual. El programa P-EBT será administrado por la Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas (HHSC), el Departamento de Agricultura de Texas y el Departamento de Educación de Texas. La solicitud de pago PEBT se ha extendido hasta el 21 de agosto. Para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad y cómo solicitar el pago único, las familias pueden llamar a Aramark al (806) 219-0700 para recibir ayuda para solicitarla.

COVID-19 GRANT HELP STUDENTS STAY HYDRATED The National PTA School of Excellence Program collaborated with Monterey High School to purchase and place water bottle filling stations for students at MHS. The high school applied and received the money for the stations from the School of Excellence Program and the first 200 hundred students that join the PTA will receive a free water bottle. The stations will be ready for use in the Fall, with a total of nine filling stations around the campus.

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Back to School Let's Get Ready!

Making the first day of school easier

emind your child that he/she R is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first day

of school. Teachers know that students are anxious and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone

Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

feels as comfortable as possible. Point out the positive aspects of starting school: It will be fun. They'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh their positive memories about previous years,

when they may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because they had a good time. Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your youngster can walk to school or ride with

on the bus. If you feel it is appropriate, drive your child (or walk with her) to school and pick them up on the first day.

asegurarse de que todos se sientan tan cómodos como sea posible. Haga notar los aspectos positivos de empezar a ir a clases: Será divertido. Verá a viejos amigos y conocerá otros nuevos. Recuérdele

acerca de los años previos, cuando quizá haya regresado animada a casa después del primer día porque pasó un momento agradable. Busque a otro niño en el vecindario con quien su hijo pueda acompa-

ñarse mientras va a la escuela a pie o en el autobús. Si considera que es apropiado, lleve a su hija en automóvil (o acompáñela a pie) a la escuela, y pase por ella el primer día.

Haciendo el primer día más fácile

ecuerde a su hijo que no es el único estudiante que está un poco inquieto respecto al primer día de clases. Los maestros saben que los estudiantes están ansiosos, y harán un esfuerzo adicional para

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to school in the morning and watch over them after school until you return home from work. Children approaching adolescence (11- and 12-year-olds) should not come home to an empty house in the afternoon unless they show unusual maturity for their age. If alternate adult supervision is not available,

parents should make special efforts to supervise their children from a distance. Children should have a set time when they are expected to arrive at home and should check in with a neighbor or with a parent by telephone. If you choose a commercial after-school program, inquire about the training of the staff. There should be a high staff-to-child ratio, and the rooms and the playground should be safe.

Cuidado de niños antes y después de clases mediados de la niñez, los A jóvenes necesitan supervisión. Un adulto responsable

debe estar disponible para hacer que se preparen y que vayan a la escuela por la mañana y vigilarlos después de clases mientras usted regresa a casa después de trabajar. Los niños que se están aproximando a la adolescencia (de 11 y 12 años de edad) no deben regresar de la escuela por la tarde a un hogar vacío, a menos que muestren madurez poco común para su edad.

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Si no hay disponible supervisión alterna por parte de un adulto, los padres deben hacer esfuerzos especiales por supervisar a sus hijos a distancia. Los niños deben tener un horario establecido en el que se espera que lleguen a casa, y deben llamar por teléfono a un vecino, o al papá o mamá para avisar que ya llegaron. Si elige un programa comercial para después de clases, pregunte acerca de la capacitación del personal. El personal no debe tener a su cargo a un número excesivo de niños, y los salones y el patio de recreo deben ser seguros.

Back to School/ De vuelta a la escuela

Developing good homework reate an environC ment that is conducive to doing home-

work. Youngsters need a permanent work space in their bedroom or another part of the home that offers privacy. Set aside ample time for homework. Establish a household rule that the TV set stays off during homework time.

otra parte del hogar que les ofrezca privacidad. Reserve tiempo suficiente para que se haga la tarea. Establezca una regla en el hogar que dicte que la televisión permanezca apagada mientras los niños hacen la tarea. Esté disponible para responder preguntas y ofrecer ayuda, pero nunca haga la tarea de un niño en lugar de él. Para ayudar a aliviar la fatiga de los ojos, del

Supervise computer and internet use. Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do a child's homework for them. Take steps to help alleviate eye fatigue, neck fatigue and brain fatigue while studying. It may be helpful to close the books for a few minutes, stretch, and take a break periodically when it will not be too disruptive. If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren't able to help her yourself, a tutor can be a good solution. Talk it over with your child's teacher first.

a k e sure your child's walk to a school is a safe route with welltrained adult crossing guards at every intersection. Be realistic about your child's p e destrian skills. Because small children are impulsive and less cautious around traffic, carefully consider whether or not your child is ready to walk to

cuello y del cerebro mientras se estudia, se recomienda que los jóvenes cierren los libros durante 10 minutos cada hora y vayan a hacer alguna otra cosa. Si su hijo está luchando con un tema particular, y usted no lo puedo ayudar, una persona que oriente a su hijo puede ser una buena solución. Hable al respecto con el maestro de su hijo primero.

trabajen como guardas para el cruce de calles en cada intersección. Sea realista acerca de las habilidades peatonales de su hijo. Dado que los niños de corta edad son impulsivos y menos cuidadosos respecto al trán-

Crea buenos hábitos de tarea y estudiar

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school without adult supervision. If your child is young or is walking to new school, walk with them the first week to make sure they know the route and can do it safely. Bright colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers. In neighborhoods with higher levels of traffic, consider starting a “walking school bus,” in which an adult accompanies a group of neighborhood children walking to school.

Caminando a la escuela a pie segúrese de que el camino de su sito, considere con A hijo hacia una escuela sea una ruta sumo cuidado si su segura, con adultos capacitados que hijo está o no listo

para ir a la escuela a pie sin la supervisión de un adulto. La ropa de color brillante hará que su hijo sea más visible para los conductores.

¡Good Luck y buena suerte!

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He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Pico is getting ready for back to school! He is preparing his supplies, buying school clothes, planning snacks, learning safety, and meeting his teachers!

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ugust 26, 2020 marks the 100A year anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which extended the right

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California Community Foundation President (CCF) and Former President of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Antonia Hernandez is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of the US' nearly 40 million Latinx residents. Ambassador Vilma Martinez, Former MALDEF President, Lydia Camarillo, SVREPPresident, Marcia Johnson Blanco with Lawyers Committee are among the women namedaspartofthe#SistersinSuffrage. To learn more about her, visit https:// now.org/100

Anniversary Jesse & Yolanda Guzman, 51st as of August

Anniversary Mike & Janie Garcia, 50th as of August 1, 1970

Anniversary Emilio & Eloisa Abeyta, 44th as of July 10, 1976

Anniversary Joe Jr. & Aurelia Rogers, 27th as of August 14, 1993

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Rudolfo Anaya, A Founding Father Of Chicano Literature, Dies n the early IRudolfo 1960s,

Anaya was teaching high school during the day and writing at night, struggling to find the voice that would bring his first novel alive. And then, as he told C-SPAN in 2013, one night he felt a presence in the room with him. "And I turned, and I saw this woman, this old woman standing by the door. And she asked me, 'What are you doing?' And I said, 'I'm writing a story,' and she said, 'You'll never get it right until you put me in it.' And I said, 'Who are you?' And she said, 'Ultima.' And that's how that vision of the healer, the curandera came to me, and she

filled the novel with her soul." That novel was Bless Me, Ultima. It's the story of a young Mexican American boy growing up in New Mexico in the 1940s, and the curandera, Ultima, who becomes his mentor. Much of the language and imagery comes from Anaya's own childhood in that same time and place. He struggled to find a publisher — mainstream publishing houses shied away from the novel's mix of English and Spanish — but was able to put the book out through a small California press, Quinto Sol, in 1972. Bless Me, Ultima wasn't like anything else that had come before. It inspired a generation of Chicano writers; Anaya was invited to speak at college and university campuses all over the country, and eventually started a creative writing program at the University of New Mexico. He branched out into mysteries and

children's books later in his career, but Ultima remains his best-known work. It's also his most challenged work — multiple school districts have attempted to ban the book for its non-Christian spirituality, sexuality, violence and explicit language. "What is it about literature that makes people fearful?" he asked theAlbuquerque Journal in 2013. ButUltima'spowerendures;itwasmade into a movie in 2013. In2016,AnayawasawardedaNational Humanities Medal "for his pioneering stories of the American southwest." AnayadiedJune28,2020athishomein NewMexicoafteralongillness,hisniece told The Associated Press. He was 82. In a statement, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said, "Rudolfo Anaya, perhaps better than any other author, truly captured what it means to be a New Mexican, what it means to be born here, grow up here and live here."

ABC Developing New Latinx Drama Series "Chicano" From Eva Longoria fter A taking heat for its

cancellation of Baker and the Beauty, ABC is putting into development a new hour long Latinx drama from exec producer Eva Longoria. Titled Chicano, the potential series centers on the Sandovals, a Mexican-American family that immigrates to Los Angeles in pursuit of the American Dream.

The multi-generational project — inspired by Richard Vasquez’s 1970 novel — will follow the family from 1920 to present day. “Chicano is just the first of many projects that we expect from Eva and [fellow EP] Ben [Spector] as we look to ramp up our slate of Latinx programming,” ABC entertainment president Karey Burke said in a statement. “As part of our studio family, they are valuable partners in helping us expand our commitment to compelling stories for underrepresented communities.” Natalie Chaidez (Queen of the South) will pen the pilot and serve

as an EP alongside Longoria, Spector, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi and Doug Pray. In the wake of Baker and the Beauty‘s axing last month, leading lady Nathalie Kelley took ABC to task for its “extremely tone deaf decision,” adding, “Baker and the Beauty is a show that depicts Latin families as warm, lovable, full of joy and compassion and humor. A cancellation by ABC means that there are now no shows on the networks with a Latinx cast… at a time when the public is marching in the streets demanding representation and diversity.”

His bandleader and spokesperson Thomas Cruz posted an update on social media, saying Little Joe was still in the process of recovering. “It has not been an easy straight forward recovery,” Cruz said. “Joe has had setbacks and improvements throughout the ordeal but is doing better as of today.” Cruz also revealed that Hernandez’s wife, daughter, niece and some staff

members are also recovering from COVID-19. Latino Lubbock Magazine sends prayers for a speedy recovery!

oe's wife, daughter and niece J also currently recovering from COVID-19, according to a

spokesperson for Little Joe Y La Familia. Tejano legend Little Joe Hernandez is still battling the effects of coronavirus. Earlier last month, he announced on social media that he had tested positive.

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any Americans may not know M there are Hispanic families in the Southwest who trace their roots

to the 16th century—or that before Brown vs. Board of Education, a Mexican-American family challenged school segregation in Méndez vs. Westminster. Having a place where visitors can learn about U.S. Latino history— and how it's a part of American history—may be one step closer to happening. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Monday to approve legislation that would create a national Latino museum in the nation’s capital. The initiative had wide bipartisan support and passed unanimously by voice vote. The National Museum of the American Latino Act was introduced last year by Rep. José Serrano, D-N.Y. and had the bipartisan support of 295 cosponsors. "It's time for Latinos to see our contributions, our culture and our history reflected in all institutions, including the Smithsonian museums," said Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, on the House floor. "It's time for our children to come to a museum and see the stories of their own heritage." Legislation to create a national Latino museum has been introduced in the past, including a bipartisan bill three years ago, but it has stalled in Congress. "The fact that there have been folks from well over a quarter century fighting and toiling to make this a reality is an example for all of

us," said Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas. Danny Vargas, chairman of the board of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino, told NBC News ahead of the vote that, “it is a wonderful feeling to know that the House of Representatives has come to realize the importance of an institution that can recognize and commemorate the over 500 years of Latino contributions to the founding, shaping, building, and the defending of this country. We’re elated." The non-profit organization has been advocating for the creation of a Smithsonian museum about Latino history since 2004. The idea of a national museum dedicated to telling the history, story and contributions of the nation's diverse and growing Latino community has been in the works for decades. The legislative process was started by thenFlorida Republican Rep. leana Ros-Lehtinen and then-California Democratic Rep. Xavier Becerra in 2003, and the Latino museum project has long been backed by prominent Latinos, including artists Rita Moreno, Chita Rivera and Eva Longoria. Areport two years by the University of California, Los Angeles largely mirrored a 1994 report by the Smithsonian Institution Task Force on Latinos that concluded that not enough is being done to recognize and include Hispanic contributions, with the Task Force report going as far as labeling it “a pattern of willful neglect” toward the Latino population in the United States."

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abía muchos Cursillistas en la parroquia. Cada semana se llenaba el cuarto de actividades con cursillistas. Mis padres estaban muy envueltos en el movimiento. Mi papa fue el vocal varios años. Me acuerdo de que siempre andaban en las clausuras y apostolados. Cuando iban candidatos/candidatas de San Miguel a vivir un cursillo, todos los cursillistas de Levelland andaban bien emocionados y en ansias para recibir a los nuevos cursillistas. Mi mama y otras cuatro o cinco señoras empezaban a planear la comida y la música para el “recibimiento”. Había un entusiasmo que no se ni cómo explicarlo. Estos fieles miembros de San Miguel cantaban y alababan de puro corazón. Yo viví mi cursillo el 1966 en Plainview con el Padre Antonio González, pero nunca me puedo comparar a los cursillistas de aquellos días. Ahora se está acercando La Fiesta de Colores (26 de agosto) y se me vienen a la mente los nombres de los grandes cursillistas que levantaron

este movimiento en la parroquia de San Miguel en Levelland –Severiano y Luisa Castillo, Oscar y Julia Garza, Samuel y Juanita Montez, Blas y Petra Álvarez, Trino y Ofelia Gutiérrez, Romeo y Socorro Gutiérrez, Domingo y Rosa Gutiérrez, Rodolfo y Rosa Hinojosa, Gabriel y Julia Hernandez y muchos más. Y la música de Santos Villalobos, Chon García, Los Hermanos Garzas era todo lo que se oía donde quiera que se reunían los cursillistas. Mi mama, Juanita Montez de 93 años, todavía atiende las reuniones de grupo y las ultreyas. Es la matriarca de los cursillistas en Levelland. Siento un orgullo y una tristeza porque, aparte de mi mama y Rosa Hinojosa, ya están los demás en el cielo esperando a cada cursillista para celebrar otro “recibimiento”. ¡DE COLORES, Hermanos Cursillistas! Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

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CHA Encourages Public to Wear Masks

he Catholic Health Association T of the United States (CHA) is collaborating with its members and

partner organizations in promoting the #LoveThyNeighbor social media campaign that encourages the wearing of masks in public as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. "Wearing a mask is about caring for your friends and neighbors and follows Christ's simple commandment to love one another. It's an easy, safe and effective way to protect everyone and promote the common good," said Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, the president and CEO of CHA. "Wearing a mask as recommended by health officials can make a big difference in slowing the transmission of COVID-19, which is critically important while a vaccine is being developed." CHA has created a microsite – www.chausa.org/masks - where the public can download images and animated GIF and MP4 files in English and Spanish to share on

social media. The animations present a series of myths and facts designed to clarify some of the misinformation about wearing masks. The webpage also provides links to useful information, resources and articles about the importance of wearing masks in public during the pandemic. Catholic hospitals, health systems and sponsoring congregations that are members of CHA started sharing the campaign on their social media channels earlier this month. Among other organizations joining CHA in promoting the #LoveThyNeighbor campaign is the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU). "In a pandemic, everyone holds an ethical responsibility for one another. It's love of neighbor, good science and good health all rolled into one," said Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, CM, president of the ACCU. To learn more visit www.chausa. org.

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ctions that put others at risk A are actions that create challenging issues rather than improve

central focus of so many wedding readings today (“Love is patient, love is kind,” etc.), in which every instance we translate as “love” is actually caritas in Latin. Christianity offered something different in the early church, “Care for others”! What a concept, right? So, by some chance if simply wearing a mask or following health guidelines could be your way of simply showing someone you care about their well-being, could we move past the political view and settle within the biblical view of caring for others? Let’s try and love someone today beyond ourselves.

future suffering. As followers of Christ are, we helping or are we hurting those around us? Should we be apathetic to others well-being and only care about how things affect us. Is being Christ-like caring about our own comfort, opinions, or preferences? We can all argue about what we think and feel, but what does the bible say about a believer’s conduct concerning other people? The Latin word caritas in English, is often translated as “charity” but it also, and perhaps more meaningfully, meant “love.” The term is found Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pasthroughout the Bible, perhaps most tor of the Lubbock Dream Center and famously in 1 Corinthians 13, that has been in ministry for 30 years. Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Christian owned business

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Church Bulletins FOOD AND FAMILY SUPPORT FROM CATHOLIC CHARITIES available online at www.cclubbock.org. (806) 765-8475. Most are working remotely. Food for Your Family: Fill out a form for assistance at cclubbock. org/assistance. A case manager will call you to get additional information over the phone and via email. SUPPORT FOR YOUR FAMILY: Catholic Charities Youth and Family department is still here to help families’ mental and emotional health. Case managers can help with family conflict, stress, anxiety and more. To be contacted by a case manager, fill out a form at cclubbock.org/ youth-and-families. CAMP INVITATION FROM VOCATIONS OFFICE: The Office for Vocations and Seminarian Education invites young men and women ages 13 to 17 to our annual Quo Vadis and Fiat Camp. The Quo Vadis Camp for young men will be held August 3 to 5 and the Fiat Camp for young women will be held August 5 to 7. The cost for the camp is $50. For more information contact Father Rene Perez at rperez@catholiclubbock.org. JAMAICAS/FIESTAS September 19 –Woodrow San Ramon ONLINE MASS – Check www.catholiclubbock.org/Covid-19 for a listing. YOUTH MINISTRY WEBINARS: The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) has resources against racism, including a free webinar series on how to apply the USCCB's pastoral letter, "Open Wide Our Hearts" in a ministry context. Details: www.nfcym.org/open-wideour-hearts COUNSELING: Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by Marriage & Family Life Office, in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic. For appointment, call Dr. Nicole Springer at 806-7423074. DIVINE MERCY Chaplet online at https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/ devotions/novena PRAY THE ROSARY ONLINE at https://www.cathedralofmary.org/faithformation/resources/pray-the-rosary-online UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES online at https://catholicboard. com/ THE BIBLE ONLINE www.catholic. org/bible/ EWTN NEWS https://www.ewtnnews.com/

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A PRAYER FOR TODAY Holy God, thank you for speaking through your prophets and through your Scriptures. But, Father, I praise you for speaking your greatest message in Jesus. As I see the character of his life, I am drawn to you. As I hear the authenticity in his words, I seek to humbly obey. Thank you for sending Jesus to be my teacher, my guide, my Lord, and my Savior. It is in his name, Jesus, that I pray. Amen. "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law." ~ Matthew 7:28-29

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National Night Out to be Observed in October

he National Night Out program T culminates annually on the first Tuesday of Au-

gust. Neighbors participate across thousands of communities from all 50 states, United States territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. It enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore,

it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. The state of Texas and select areas celebrate the first Tuesday in October. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are strongly recommending that all National Night Out 2020 areas celebrate on October 6th, the first Tuesday in October.

Covid-19 afecta la venta de viviendas en Texas

egún el Informe Trimestral de S la Vivienda de Texas del segundo trimestre de 2020, publicado

hoy por Texas Realtors, las órdenes obligatorias de refugio en casa relacionadas con covid-19 causaron una caída en la venta de viviendas en Texas en el segundo trimestre de 2020, mientras que los precios medios incrementaron. "Aunque los texanos entraron al segundo trimestre en las garras del covid-19, el mercado inmobiliario se mantuvo en pie", dice Cindi Bulla, presidenta de Texas Realtors. "El segundo trimestre de 2020 tuvo un desempeño sorprendentemente bueno en comparación con el mismo período de 2019, que fue posiblemente uno de nuestros mejores años en la historia de Texas Realtors. La declaración temprana del gobernador Abbott anunciando los bienes raíces como un servicio esencial permitió que Texas Realtors lograra una transición a las plataformas virtuales y también estableciera protocolos de seguridad para los contactos personales necesarios, eliminando prácticamente toda perturbación en el sector inmobiliario". Las ventas de viviendas cayeron un 9.9%, con 91,970 viviendas vendidas en el segundo trimestre de 2020. A nivel estatal, el precio medio aumentó un 2.9%, a US$ 252,000. Del total de viviendas vendidas durante el segundo trimestre, el 34.6% de los precios estuvieron entre US$ 200,000 y US$ 299,999, lo cual es la participación más alta en cuota de ventas entre todas las distribuciones de rangos de precios. Jim Gaines, Ph.D., economista principal del Centro de Bienes Raíces de la Universidad de Texas

A&M, comentó: "Considerando "el cierre" obligatorio causado por covid-19, el mercado inmobiliario de Texas desempeñó tal cual como se esperaba en el segundo trimestre. En comparación con el año pasado, tenemos un mercado más ajustado, lo cual hace que los precios se mantengan altos. Sin embargo, en junio vimos un aumento de la demanda, los compradores estuvieron más activos y aprovecharon las bajas tasas de interés. El mercado inmobiliario es uno de los pocos segmentos de la economía que se han mantenido fuertes. Exceptuando que haya otro cierre, esperamos que el mercado siga desempeñando razonablemente bien en el tercer trimestre". Los listados activos bajaron un 22% en el segundo trimestre a 88,337 registros. Las viviendas de Texas pasaron un promedio de 57 días en el mercado durante el mismo periodo, cinco días más que en el segundo trimestre de 2019. El inventario de viviendas en Texas cayó 0.9 meses, a 3.0 meses de inventario. Según el Centro de Bienes Raíces de la Universidad Texas A&M, un mercado equilibrado entre oferta y demanda tiene entre 6.0 y 6.5 meses de inventario. La presidenta Bulla concluyó: "Es importante señalar que las ventas cerradas son solo 10% inferiores a las del segundo trimestre de 2019. La demanda aumento los precios, aunque a un ritmo más lento. Hay muchas razones para ser optimistas en el tercer trimestre. No obstante, nuestro mayor problema sigue siendo la disponibilidad de inventario asequible". (In English, p. 8)

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n June 28th, 2020, Yolanda O Garcia and her family hosted their annual Easter egg hunt at her

home in Lubbock, Texas. Garcia and her husband have hosted an Easter egg hunt gathering for her children and grandchildren for 30 years and considers it to be an important family tradition. This year however, Garcia was diagnosed with breast cancer October 2019 and continues to undergo chemotherapy. In addition, COVID-19 further prevented the family from celebrating in April, so they postponed the event to prevent

exposure. In June, when virus cases reduced, Garcia, including her 93-year-old mother, Janie Rodriguez came together with their family for one of her favorite times of the year. “You never know when our last year to have it is going to be, so it was really important for us to celebrate this year,” Garcia said tearfully. The family gathering included their traditional Easter spread with their favorite recipes, decorations, laughter, and fun as the children as the family hunted for their candy and prize eggs filled with cash! Garcia was thankful to come together with her family who took all precautions to protect each other.

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urple Heart Day is obP served annually on August 7th. This is a time

RIDE FOR THE BLUE: Ladies of West Texas Law Enforcement organized a parade in Lubbock to honor local law enforcement. Many came together and showcased their flags and support of area law enforcement. Los Carnales La Familia a local law enforcement group were among riders who participated in Ride for the Blue, started at the South Plains Mall and then headed downtown to the Lubbock Police Department and the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department. It then proceeded to the Department of Public Safety Regional Headquarters.

for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day and Purple Heart Appreciation Day. This year Purple Heart Day will be observed on Friday, August 7, 2020 nationwide. The holiday was first observed in 2014, and is considered an unofficial observance meaning that businesses, government offices etc. do not close on this day. States, Counties, and Cities pause in recognition of the service and sacrifice of their local sons and daughters. In Lubbock, the South Plains Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) in conjunction with the VFW Post #2466, and will hold a dedication of the Monument of Courage on August 7th.

The Monument of Courage is made of .26 tons of granite divided into three pieces assembled to form the monument. It was installed in June and will be dedicated on Purple Heart Day. Twelve regional Medal of Honor Heroes (almost all who received a Purple Heart) and several Gold Star families who buried their lost soldier will share their stories at the dedication. Due to the surge of COVID-19, the the South Plains Chapter of MOPH are working with the city to accommodate a smaller crowd at the dedication. They are being asked to limit their crowd and guests. "We are extremely disappointed to downsize our event. We have been planning this for so long. Nonetheless, we are moving forward with the dedication," said Danny Koch, one of the coordinators. Regardless he said, that the public is encouraged to go and visit the Monument of Courage on their own, located at the South end of Huneke Park, 4001 82nd St. To learn more about the criteria for receiving a Purple Heart, visit militarybenefits.info/purple-heart-day

Memorial Ride to be held in honor of the late Sheriff Vega his event cars and motorcycles to show them T

is to honor Sheriff Vega who was lost July 11, 2020, due to COVID-19 complications. All proceeds collected by La Placa LEMC -Lubbock will be presented to his wife Rachel Vega. The event will take place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 and starts at 10 AM, Kickstands Up at 11 AM at Cook’s Garage, located at 11002 Highway 87, in Lubbock. The ride will leave from Cook’s and head down 87 to Tahoka. They will ride by the Lynn County Sheriff’s Office and then to the family’s house and back. SHOW AND SHINE - Bring your

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Veteran & Military Connection TSTC'S VETERAN SERVICES program allows area military veterans to take advantage of a scholarship opportunity to attend Texas State Technical College, visit https://www.tstc.edu/ veterans 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

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ y Alla Lubbock High School Graduation - Part II

High school graduation ceremonies brought many families to Families had several graduates to celebrate! the Plains Capital Park, or Lowrey Field.

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MARIA GUADALUPE CRUZ (MaryLou), 66, of Lubbock, Texas was granted her heavenly wings on July 12, 2020. She was born August 14, 1953 in Plainview, TX to Delfino and Carmen (Hinojosa) Cruz. MaryLou was a lifelong resident of Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Lubbock High School and later received her bachelor's degree in Social Work from Texas Tech University. Her entire career was built on assisting others and giving back to her community. She worked as a case worker for TTUHSC, assisting those in need of financial guidance. She retired in 2016, where she held a final position in the geriatric clinic concluding her career at TTUHSC of over 25 years. She was a devout Catholic. Outside of her siblings and numerous nieces and nephews, she built and surrounded herself with an extended family of people she loved and prayed for over her lifetime. She is preceded in death by her parents and younger brother Gabriel Cruz. She is survived by five sisters, Jase (Delfino) Alonzo, MaryHelen (Dan) Campos, Virginia (Larry) Landin, Ernestina (Jesse) Sanchez, and Cecilia Rivero; three brothers Delfino Jr. (Christina) Cruz, George (Alice) Cruz, and Noel (Nancy) Cruz; stepmom Concha Cruz; and multiple nieces and nephews, God children, extended family, and many dear friends. ARTURO ROBLEDO, 59, of Lubbock died on July 10, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1961 in Lubbock to Prisilliano and Elisa (Longoria) Robledo. Arturo graduated from Idalou High School and moved to Lubbock where he worked at several restaurants. He later moved to Austin for eight years working in the customer service industry. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by his mother, Elisa Robledo of Lubbock; siblings, Leticia Robledo, Maria Saenz, Joe Robledo, all of Lubbock, Armando Robledo (Liza), and Rey Robledo (Elizabeth), all of Idalou; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arturo was preceded in death by his father, Prisilliano Robledo; and niece, Nancy Ann Robledo. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

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M A U R I L I O "ANDY" ANDREW ORTA, 76 of Idalou, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on July 21, 2020. He was born September 13, 1943 in Cameron, Texas to Demetrio and Herlinda (Medellin) Orta. After moving to Lubbock, he worked on and raced motorcycles. He served 3 years in the U.S. Army. When he returned to Lubbock, he went to work at J.D. Huffstedler's as a mechanic. He married Rebecca Mae Wynne on July 16, 1971. They raised 3 children together. He became a truckdriver later in life. Andy is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca; his brother, Julian Orta; and his sisters, Ysidra Valdez of California, Josie Rodriguez and Mary Puentes of Lubbock. He will be missed by his children, Tammie Bunker (Warren) of Corpus Christi: Laura Ramirez (Martin) of Idalou; Maurilio Andrew Orta Jr. (Yomaira) of Tomball; and Cody Orta (Becky) of Lubbock; and his 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Herlinda Orta; father, Demetrio Orta; his son, Cody Dickey; and his sister, Esperanza Rodriguez. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4

MISKLER CALZADA, 46, of Lubbock, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2020. She was born on September 30, 1973 in Nicaragua to the late Juan and Anna Real. She was a Lubbock High School graduate. Later in life on August 14, 2010 she married Christopher Calzada in Lubbock. She fought a relentless fight against thyroid cancer and was victorious in becoming a cancer survivor. Miskler was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Anna Real. Survivors include her loving husband Christopher Calzada of Lubbock; a son Jessie Ramirez of Lubbock; daughter Ashleigh Ramirez of Lubbock; two brothers Juan Real Jr. of Lubbock and Marlon Real of Houston; three grandchildren; A host of uncles, aunts, cousins and nieces and nephews. Miskler also had two dogs that she loved greatly.

MELISSA (NISSA) ANN LUCERO, 54, of Lubbock died after a relentless battle against COVID joining her parents in heaven on July 14, 2020. She was born June 16, 1966 to Maria Luisa (Perales) and David Lucero Jr. She graduated from Lubbock High School and earned numerous certifications in safety training. Melissa enjoyed spending her time with family & friends. She especially cherished the time she spent visiting with grandma Minga; painting her nails, taking selfies & giving staff a hard time. Melissa had a passion for life and enjoyed taking adventurous road trips where she always seemed to befriend a new face. She took pride in the work she did as a safety instructor and was competitive when it came to keeping up with the guys. Melissa is survived by her grandmother Dominga Perales, her furbaby Zoe Ann, a brother David Lucero III (Martha), her nieces Adela Lucero (babies Aliyah & Analise Lucero), Deann Llanas (Bobby & baby Andrew, step son Anthony Llanas) & Mary Lou Lucero, several aunts, uncles, countless cousins...and her Bebe. She is preceded in death by her parents, her grandfather Tirso Perales and paternal grandparents David Sr. & Adela Lucero.

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

HENRY OVALLE, 62, died on July 13, 2020. He was born on March 11, 1958 in El Paso to Herminia and Tiburcio Ovalle. He married Ida C. Martinez Ovalle on May 29, 2004 in Harlingen, and shared 16 years of marriage. He served in the United States Marine Corps for six years. He attended the University of California at Irvine and St Phillips College in San Antonio. He was employed with DGA in Ahaheim Hills, California as a Digital Graphics Artist. He also worked at the Texas Tech Physical Plant as an Operator and in the private sector as a caregiver. He is survived by his wife Ida; his children, son Michael A. Ramirez and daughter Rachel C. Aranda and her husband Jesse; and his mother, Herminia Ovalle. His siblings include his brother Reyes Ovalle; his sister Rosa Wright; his sister Elodia McBride (Dan); his brother Carlos Ovalle; and his sister Gloria McCarty (Ron). His in-laws were his family as well; they include his mother-in-law Gavina Martinez, brother-inlaw Oscar Martinez and his wife Yolanda, and sister-in-law Cynthia Martinez. His many nieces and nephews were a source of joy and pride to him. Henry is preceded in death by his father, Tiburcio Ovalle and father-in-law Alejandro R. Martinez.

STELLA MARTINEZ ACOSTA was born in Eden, Texas on October 26, 1943 to Nile and Juanita Martinez who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Eddie Acosta in 2018 and a grandchild, Marisa Rodriguez in 2002. Stella went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2020 at the age of 76 years. She leaves behind her loving husband of over 62 years, Edward Acosta; children, Deborah Guzman (Richard), Delia Martinez (Arthur) and Diane Vasquez (Boni); grandchildren, Adrianna Nicole Rodriguez, Mandy Martinez, Cody Lee Martinez, Anissa Renee Martinez, Matthew Vasquez, Jacob D. Vasquez and Brian E. Acosta; and by 11 great grandchildren.

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

ERNEST G. ZAMARRIPA, age 65, died July 14, 2020. He was born January 14, 1955 in Lamesa, Texas to Jesse Zamarripa and Janie Winkleman. He married Elva Zamarripa on March 16, 1974 and shared 46 years together. Ernest was employed by Vince Prizom. He was a bass player and enjoyed time fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Elva; his children Michael (Cassandra) Zamarripa and Krystal Zamarripa; his grandchildren Mickey, Alize and Donovan Zamarripa, Malachi, Xavian, and Esiaha Flores; his greatgrandchild Christopher Zamarripa; his birth mother Janie Winkleman; his brother Jesse Zamarripa; and his sister Irene Ramos. Ernest is preceded in death by his parents Ernest Sr. and Oralia Zamarripa and his grandson Christopher Zamarripa. MARGARET TORRES, 82, of Lubbock died July 8, 2020. She was born on December 16, 1937 in Kerrville, Texas to Miguel and Narcisa (Jimenez) Segura. She married Joe C. Torres on December 19, 1956 in Lubbock. She was a homemaker and loving mother to her children and grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Rosemary Mendez (Nick); sons, Tony Torres (Elisa), Rudy Torres (Annette) and Bobby Torres (Dina); daughter-in-law, Lisa Torres; 11 grandkids; 20 great-grandkids and 2 great-great-grandkids. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter, Yolanda Martinez and son, Joe Isaac Torres.

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JUANITA GARCIA was born on June 12, 1925 to Jose and Catarina Garcia in Nordheim TX. She married Samuel G. Montez Sr. on August 20, 1945 and were married for 56 years . From this union they had 15 children. She had a twin sister who passed at infancy and had 6 siblings. She was a homemaker, a long time member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, a Guadalupana, Cursillista, a church lector, a Eucharistic minister and was involved with the Funeral Meal Ministry. Her hobbies were quilting, sewing, cooking, baking and taking care of her plants. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Jose and Catarina Garcia, Spouse; Samuel G. Montez Sr. in 2001, Son; Samuel Montez Jr. in 2019 and Daughter; Minerva “ Mildred” Montez in 2020. She is survived by (7) Daughters; Juanita (David) Deleon of Grand Prairie, TX., Rosario (Raymond) Smith, Mary (Carlos) Solano, Sylvia (Antonio) Valdez, Lydia Guerra, and Gloria (Sixto) Mendez all five of Levelland, and Margie Brooker of Odessa TX., (5) Sons; Robert “Bull” (Mary) Montez of Montrose, Colorado, Ronnie (Delia “Dilly”) Montez, Freddie (Deirdre “Dee Dee”) Montez, and Santiago “Jimmy” Montez all three of Levelland, and Michael (Leanna) Montez of Arlington, TX., Siblings; Elena Villarreal and Hermina Nieto of Mathis, TX., Jose Garcia, Jr. of Livingston,TX., 25 Grandchildren, 43 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. GUADALUPE REYES VDA DE RODRÍGUEZ nació el 12 de diciembre de 1923 en Ciudad Juárez, México, de Macario y Remedioz Reyes. Se casó con José Ramiro Rodríguez el 15 de diciembre de 1946 en Ciudad Juárez y tuvo el honor de ser ama de casa la mayor parte de su vida. Le gustaba mantener un hogar limpio y siempre se aseguraba de que el patio estuviera limpio también. Sus pasatiempos incluían tejer, manualidades, coser ropa y hacer flores de papel. Sobre todo, le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia y sus nietos. En la mañana del 4 de julio de 2020; Guadalupe Reyes fue llamada de esta tierra. Los que quedan para apreciar su memoria son sus dos hijos, José Ramiro Rodríguez, Carlos René Rodríguez, ambos de California; cinco hijas, María Teresa Villarreal de California, Guadalupe Rodríguez, Zita María Rodríguez, María Yolanda Cerda, Rosa Adriana Mancilla, todas de Lubbock; diecinueve nietos; veintiún bisnietos. Le precedieron en la muerte su esposo José Ramiro Rodríguez (13 de junio de 1993); un hijo, Rodolfo Rodríguez. NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.

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