Latino Lubbock Magazine Volume 15, Issue 12, December/deciembre 2021 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Volume 15, Issue 12, December/deciembre 2021

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“Que en esta Navidad el mejor regalo que recibas sea estar junto a tus seres queridos compartiendo paz, esperanza y alegría. I hope that this Christmas the best present you get is to be near your loved ones sharing peace, hope and joy.” ~ Christy Martinez-Garcia, Founder/Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine

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"El que nace pal tamal, del cielo le caen las hojas." He who is born for tamal, from the sky the leaves fall on him.

Meaning that what you are born to do, your path will fall into place in front of you.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

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Gina Perez 12/1 Robert Escamilla 12/1 Patsy Gonzales 12/1 Evangelina Sanchez 12/1 Mike Pena 12/1 Joe Albiar 12/1 Christy Martinez-Garcia 12/2 Jimmy Briones 12/2 Estevan Salinas, Sr. 12/2 Kristopher Daniel Mendoza 12/2 Abri Cantu 12/2 Enrique Gonzales 12/2 Ismael Daniel Mendoza 12/3 Brian Rodriguez 12/3 Sara Hernandez 12/3 Anita Licon 12/3 Margaret De la Rosa 12/3 Mary Flores Quevedo 12/4 Brian Rodriguez 12/4 Linda Velardez 12/4 Nancy Vidaurre-Alvarez 12/5 Dolores Guerrero 12/5 L J Bordayo 12/5 Thomas Pérez 12/6 Yolanda Magallanes 12/6 Toni Montes 12/6 Vashon Fernandez 12/7 Carolina Beltran 12/8 Pete Gonzales Sr. 12/8 Lori Anna Valdez 12/8 Robert Garza, Jr. 12/8 Jayden Joseph Ortiz 12/9 Lesley Picon 12/9 Antonio Larez 12/9 Teresa Cardenas 12/9 Ryan Ortiz 12/9 Diana Alonzo 12/9 Jacob Herrera 12/10 Sid Gerber 12/11 Araceli Barrera 12/11 Mia Elizondo 12/11 Charles Wallace 12/11 Neil Smith 12/11 Amanda Armenta 12/11 Guadalupe Vasquez Jr. 12/12 Candace Torrez 12/12 Celeste Galindo 12/12 Natalie Ochoa 12/13 Mark Martinez 12/13 Joe Barrera 12/13 Joe Leos 12/13 Gloria Mendez 12/14 Justin Bustillos 12/14 Nick Villarreal 12 /14 Angela Flores 12/14 José B Carrillo 12/14 David Flores 12/15 Noel Ramirez 12/15 Eve Gerber 12/15 Celeste Ramirez 12/16 Debbie Rodriguez 12/16 Ryan Ramos 12/16 Alex Barron 12/16 Larry Salinas 12/16 Tony Vasquez 12/16 Gabriel Zuniga 12/16

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Maria Heredia Lara Stephen Esquivel Dezirae Alvarez Evyn Sophia Vasquez Hezekiah Vargas Olivia Barron Santoyo Ausencio O’Balle Bryana Castillo Sylvia L. Rios Alex Zepeda Erlinda Gonzales Angel Salinas Jason Herrera Cruz Alma Licon Martin Leos Christi Hartin Demetrio Orta Norma Rios Martin M. Barrera Kristopher Perez Miguel Rodriguez Emanual 'Nuno' Cantu Alexander Tracy Bobby Contreras Delia Hilburn Jessica Villegas Eric Constancio Jesus Christ Janie Acosta Guillermo Licon(Memo) Sally Ortiz Jessie Villegas Karisma Contreras Brenda Benitez Chris Wade Mary Isabell Hernandez Juanita Mora Michael Hernandez Noel Landon Cruz Monica Nicole Martinez Robert Herrera Nayeli Zevaeh Francis Burke Tomas J Licon(TJ) Leticia Ortiz Virginia Faith Licon Ophelia Vasquez Raymond DeLeon Savanna Rios Yvonne Lovato-Bonnett Amelia Luna Michael James Puentes Rejino Madrid Jr. Jasper Ybañez David Estrada Toni Jamie Armando Lopez Dan Salazar Armando Lopez Lupe Covarrubias Cezarrey Faith Bitela Mary Lopez Mercedez Hernandez Susie Villareal Susie Segura Francis Vasquez David Rivera

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"Feliz Navidad" Design by Christy Martinez-Garcia

This month's cover features my personal memories and favorites of Christmas. Annually, my grandfather Martinez would travel to Mexico to deliver toys, clothes, shoes and food to orphanages. When he returned he would bring a starshaped piñata filled with Mexican candy. He also brought a figurine of the Baby Jesus to be placed in our decor, to remind us of why we were celebrating. I was blessed to also have my grandparents Castro as neighbors. I loved preparing tamales with them. I was the eldest grandchild and was the only one allowed to help, until later. My grandfather would share Christmas stories about their past. We would have canela (cinnamon tea) or hot chocolate to further warm our hearts. We would celebrate Las Posadas at Our Lady of Grace Church, as well as a community-wide celebration of Día de la Virgen. My grandmama would make buñuelos on Christmas Eve or morning. There was always plenty of food and many memories no matter the economic situation. And while gifts were few, they made a lasting impact - my camera gift at the age of 10 impacted my life career and experiences. I was so blessed that the holidays were always special. Along my journey, I also learned that poinsettias are indigenous to Mexico and Central America and were cultivated by the Aztecs. I love the holidays! And wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and a Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año!

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Word from the Publisher Political Opportunity/Business Health/Salud George Esquivel: Rocker for Life Education/Youth Faith & Religion Memorials

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Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

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

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

Lupe Ramirez Jesse Madrid Manuel Reyna Carmen Aguirre David Cruz Tony Escamilla Daisy Robles Ronnie Villegas

Coach Edward Hernandez Manuel Posadas Dorothy Gomez Tavarez Lauren Rangel Raul Salazar Jazzlyn Gonzales Martin Rivera Henry Castellano

Eloisa Abeyta Beto Castaneda Guadalupe Reyna Malachi Rodriguez Janie Rodriguez Tony Escamilla Pinkie Mungia Teresa Badillo McCumber

Get vaccinated! ¡Vacunarse!

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New Institute for Latina/o Studies Announced

love the holidays! I'll never forget my first exas Tech’s College of just 15 Carnegie Tier Christmas in my own apartment in 1988. My of Arts & Sciences One institutions to also tree was decorated with Victorian ornaments receive the designation. made of cardboard, gold stringed beads, and gold announced the official Hispanic students made up ribbon. And, if you can believe it, I still have those formation of the Institute 29% of Texas Tech’s total decorations for one of my Christmas trees that has for Latina/o Studies, undergraduate students for been embellished with more modern decorations! a dedicated hub for the Fall 2021 semester. The music, the scents, the human spirit at Christ- research, teaching, “In Texas, 52.8% of the mas are special. Add all of that to getting together internationalization and state’s student population and reviving the holiday traditions of my family community engagement led by an interdisciplinary is Latino, with most and sharing it with the next generation. of Mexican descent,” My husband Frank and my daughter Amaris cohort of faculty and staff. said Miguel Levario, will tell you that I love to cook and prepare gifts. The institute represents the an associate professor I love to bake bread, cooking oils, cookies, and latest investment by Texas other holiday treats. More so, I love decorating Tech, a recognized Hispanic-Serving of U.S. history and borderlands my house and then holding open houses for family and friends to come Institution, in its proactive outreach studies. “As a Carnegie Tier One to the Hispanic community. and Hispanic-Serving Institution, see and take time to enjoy holiday treats - despite covid. The Institute for Latina/o Studies Texas Tech recognizes the past It is important for our children to be a part of the preparations of the holidays. I urge you to share the stories, memories, jokes, and, recipes. was born out of the collective efforts and present contributions of the Including my daughter is a highlight of the holiday, and I think for her of the existing Latin American and Mexican American and Latino Iberian Studies Center and the communities and the unique needs too. I recall the tamaladas with my mommy, sisters, nieces, and of course Mexican American and Latina/o of changing demographics in the my daughter. Learning and sustaining this important tradition is some- Studies Center. Now, working jointly state and across the country. The thing that I cherish. The talking, laughing, and reminiscing about mak- together as the Institute for Latina/o mission of the Institute for Latina/o ing tamales with my grandparents Juan & Fidencia Castro and family in Studies with the support of 36 faculty Studies is to serve and capitalize the associated with Hispanic studies, intellectual development of student their little pink house really make the holidays complete for me. Last year, my daughter and I invited my husband to join us for our the dedicated group of faculty and success with an equal commitment annual tamalada. We had a blast and we shared stories and I told them staff brings together existing efforts and service to community and about my Christmas memories. I also made time to share more recipes on campus with common Hispanic- engaged scholarship. Affiliated with my daughter so that she can carry on the traditions when she has her serving goals that support Texas faculty and students will work to own family, which I look forward to the day I have grandchildren and Tech students and the Lubbock enhance people’s comprehension community. and appreciation of Mexican can share and make memories with them. Texas Tech is home to more American and Latina/o cultural I share a Bible verse from Luke 2:11 to remind us all the reason for the season. This verse says, “For unto you is born this day in the city of than 100 faculty members with practices, historical development David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Christmas is a time to celebrate specializations or associations in and socioeconomic conditions.” The Institute for Latina/o Studies the birth of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. He came to this earth to die will- Hispanic studies and research areas. Texas Tech officially achieved will soon seek the appointment of an ingly for our sins on the cross. He loved us that much and gave us a gift for everyday of our lives! So amid the presents, cookie decorating, and the status of Hispanic-Serving executive director to be announced Institution in 2019 after meeting the at a later date. Christmas parties remember that Jesus is the reason for the season! As you prepare for the holidays, give a gift with meaning that will in- criteria in 2017. The university is one spire, change and influence the course of someone’s life. Once again this year, it will continue to be low key due to covid. The unfortunate rise in covid numbers makes me cautious. So, once again, we'll send out Christmas cards, and limit the size of gatherings, and reLOS VETERANOS main hopeful that next year will be better. Thanks for honoring the veterans. I still reConsider the vaccine, and make sure to get your boosters to make your member the day I arrived home from Vietknow our readers have gatherings safer. Unfortunately, with the rise of numbers has also been We nam. There was no parade, no pageantry. a lot to say! Mail letters to deaths due to covid complications. Just people hating on us and I will never Latino Lubbock “Letters That said, I hope that this Christmas season you will find it in your heart to the Editor,” Box 6473 forget the disappointment I had to know that our own American people didn't underto give to others, from your heart to those in need; to those who are lone- Lubbock, TX 79493, o r stand the pain and persecution we soldiers ly, and to those who simply need acknowledgment. Because as you've email them to news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, address, experienced. I was very depressed and read, to a child even the smallest gestures make the greatest memories. though about killing myself for years. In January, Latino Lubbock Magazine will be celebrating 16 years! We and contact phone number. Mailed let- evenI got through it, even though I still suffer are excited! We ask God for continued passion, strength and favor in the ters must be signed. Please note that But unsigned letters will not be published. from PTSD. upcoming year. Morseo, for continued support from our readers. are limited to 100 words, depend- But I want to thank Latino Lubbock and Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock Magazine is committed to highlight- Letters ing on space availability, some longer will mostly Christy Martinez-Garcia and her ing the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you be included. Writers are limited to one husband for really caring about veterans. for your support. We are grateful to have 100,000 readers monthly. letter per month. Submissions may be Thank you for supporting todos Los VetPlease continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible edited for clarity or space consideration. eranos. to keep our publication free. Thank you for your support and May God Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions El Unknown Soldier - Vietnam in letters and Op-Ed articles bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. Merry Christ- expressed do not necessarily represent the views VETERAN PARADE mas and Happy New Year! ¡Feliz navidad y próspero año nuevo! Be of Latino Lubbock Magazine. Excellent Veteran parade. Wish more of safe! the public would have come out to show their support, but nevertheless - the 21 Gun REMEMBER THEIR VOTE Sinceramente, So disappointed the Lubbock ISD school Salute, and the Flag on Broadway by the Christy Martinez-Garcia board chose to close Dupre. This school fire dept. was awesome. Thanks to all that Publisher & Latino Market Specialist is needed. 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Community & Event Brieflies 34TH ST. MIRACLES PARADE Entry is now open for the Miracles Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 4th. Go to: www.miraclesparade.com NEW NEIGHBORS CLUB of Lubbock will hold their December monthly Meeting/Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 10 at the Lubbock Women's Club, 2020 Broadway. Program will be "Christmas Music" presented by Terri Caldwell and Caldwell Kids. Lunch costs $18 and reservations are required at least 3 days in advance, please call or text Virginia (806)781-4653. SANTA PAWS AT HODGES COMMUNITY CENTER Bring your pet and get their picture taken with Santa. Dec. 11th, 9 a.m., to 1 p.m. at 4011 University Ave. Event is free. Photos are $5. VIRTUAL LEGAL CLINIC Get legal help from the Lubbock Branch Office Service Area of the Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. The virtual clinics will take place December 14, 2021. The next clinic will include Landlord/Tenant Issues, Unemployment Benefits, Foreclosure Prevention , Public Benefits Denial, Medicare/Medicaid Benefits, Expunctions/Nondisclosures, Bankruptcy , and Family Law Matters. For more information call Christina Richey at (806) 763-4557, ext. 6010. Please contact us no later than 5 p.m., the day before clinic date to reserve your spot. 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 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. Visit Latino Lubbock Magazine online at www.latinolubbock.net to read a copy of the monthly issue, or to submit news and info, view our events calendar and more!

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You are loved! May God continue to bless and guide you daily, in all you do, and strive for! Happy birthday! From Frank & Amaris

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of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for businesses after a court ruling ordered the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to suspend similar activities. But the legal battle doesn’t end here — the Justice Department plans to fight back against the court order. “Our message to businesses right now is to move forward with measures that will make their work place safer,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered OSHA to take no action on enforcing the mandate. If allowed to carry out, the mandate requires businesses with more

than 100 employees to ensure employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly. Republicans like Georgia’s Buddy Carter and Utah’s Mike Lee said while they are vaccinated, getting the shot should be an individual decision. “I think vaccines are the most life saving innovations in the history of medicine” Carter said. “However, I disagree adamantly with mandating vaccines.” Lee said the mandate is forcing people out of the workforce even if they skip the vaccine for religious or medical reasons. “They’re being dismissed or placed on unpaid leave, or pushed into retirement with decreased benefits,” Lee said.

Opponents of the vaccine requirement said the mandate will make the U.S. labor shortage worse. However, dozens of health care groups agree with the Biden administration, saying businesses should still implement the vaccine requirement to stem the spread of COVID-19 ahead of the holiday season. According to the White House, 60% of business are moving forward with measures that keep their work places safe. The court ruling specified that OSHA must stop enforcing the vaccine requirement — but it did not direct businesses not to implement it.

CTC expansions, and in particular, the restoration of benefit eligibility for immigrant children. This tax credit is a powerful anti-poverty tool central to the well-being of all Latino children who experience disproportionate rates of poverty. The inclusion of paid leave is paramount to addressing the structural inequalities that have long plagued many Americans, including millions of Latinas who are forced to cut their hours or leave their jobs due to child care needs. “We all know that a lasting recovery from the pandemic depends on the vital, ongoing contributions of immigrant workers and their families. While we are disappointed that a path to citizenship was ultimately omitted from this effort, we applaud the bill’s meaningful legal protections for undocumented workers who will be able to work and seek permission to travel without fear of being deported. Our North Star is and will remain securing a path to citizenship for undocumented essential workers, DREAMers, TPS holders and farmworkers, and the fight for that reality continues with this important first step. “Not to be lost in the mix are the unprecedented investments in fos-

tering an equitable approach to executi ng federal programs that, until now, have left our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories on the outside looking in. We applaud the reach of the antipoverty provisions included in this measure—like the improvements to Puerto Rico’s Medicaid program, and equal access for families to the CTC, Earned Income Tax Credits, and Supplemental Security Income program—and recognize the profound impact on Puerto Rican families currently living in poverty. “Today, UnidosUS commends the House for advancing legislation that will help usher in a more inclusive era of American progress. We will work hard to protect the Latino policy priorities in this package through Senate deliberations and ensure it reaches the president’s desk as soon as possible,” Murguía concluded.

UnidosUS Says Build Back Better Act a Transformative Step Towards Progress

ASHINGTON, DC—In W response to the vote by the House of Representatives to send

the Build Back Better Act to the Senate, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement: “The Build Back Better Act is a once-in-a-generation investment that will help bring our country’s most under served communities more fully into American life and represents a transformative step on the path towards an equitable economic recovery. “The Build Back Better Act is arguably the most consequential piece of legislation to pass the House in a generation. It will provide quality, affordable health coverage to the millions of uninsured Americans—including more than 600,000 Latinos. The measure will extend the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and summer nutrition programs and establish universal pre-K. Students will benefit from increased Pell grants and the extra support to stay in school and earn a college degree. The measure will also expand access to affordable housing, child care, home care and the tools we need to tackle climate change. “We welcome the extension of

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Defense Spending Bill Includes Homeless Person's Draft Requirement for Women Memorial & Candlelight Vigil

ongress is advancing a plan to C draft women into the military. The provision is part of the

national defense bill the House passed with bipartisan support back in September and it will likely make it in the final plan. “Women have every ability as a man to serve … and they should be given the right,” said Rep. Steven

Horsford, D-Nev. “I support it being included in the final package.” The push is being met with some controversy, and a small group of Senate Republicans are actively opposing the draft provision. Even though the U.S. isn’t currently using the draft — the last time the U.S. government used the draft was during the Vietnam War — the bill would require all U.S. Citizens between the ages of 18 to 26 to sign up, regardless of gender identity. Some Senate Republicans disagree, including Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. “I don’t quite get it,” Hawley said. “I’m going to try and force a vote to return the draft to how it has been,

which is that women are not drafted against their will.” Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., says he wants a specific vote on the issue. “This is a serious change of military policy and we should have a vote,” Cotton said. “All Senators should go on the record.” But not every Republican is opposed. In fact, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has long supported drafting women. Even so, Republican pushback on this and other issues is holding the bill back. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the military needs the funding bill to pass. “These delays are unfortunate,” Schumer said. “There is no good reason to keep delaying, we should move the process forward.” For now, a vote isn’t expected until after lawmakers return from Thanksgiving break.

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Each year since 1990 on, or near December 21- not coincidentally, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year - homeless service providers, in more than 150 communities across the country, conduct similar services to recognize the need for political advocacy and efforts to end homelessness. Organizers of the Lubbock event include the South Plains Homeless Consortium, CHCL, and the Salvation Army, in partnership with the National Coalition for the Homeless. Collectively, they invite the public to join them in remembering the homeless in 2021. For more information, contact (806) 319-5140.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

December is a Good Month to Apply for a Job

inding a job, or switching to a F second career, can be a challenge. Most people on

INDUCTED TO THE BGC ALUMNI HALL OF FAME: The Lubbock Boys & Girls Club held its 16th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner inducting Alvin Chatman, Ted Phea Club; Mario Picon, Optimist Club; Perry Tipton, Downtown ABC Club. In addition, Chris Smith received the Vernon Jackson Award for serving as BGC staff! Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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the job market know you have to look for every little opportunity to get your foot in the door — and sometimes timing is everything. December, for example, appears to be a good month to apply for new positions for a variety of reasons. Some potential applicants are too busy: Now is your chance to outsmart the competition by just applying! We all know how hectic the holiday season can get, and many people put their job hunt on the back burner. This decreases the applicant pool and can work in your favor. Employer Budgets: Typically Dec. 31 means the end of the fiscal year for employers, so they may be rushing to fill positions that they have in their budget. Managers don’t want to risk their boss eliminating a position because

it’s been unfilled for so long. On the flip side, Jan. 1 means a new budget year for many employers, so they may be looking to hire for new positions that are funded at the start of the year. Yes, some may argue that managers aren’t hiring in December because they’re out of the office using up their vacation days — but not e v e r y manager! Recruiters have goals to meet: Just like everyday workers, recruiters have yearly performance reviews and goals. They may be taking a fresh look at applicants in an effort to get them in front of a manager before or after the first of the year. So, while family time is important during the holiday season, you might also just want to set aside time for you — to apply for jobs. After all, studies have found job satisfaction has an impact on your family life.

Gift Card Scams on the Rise

veryone loves the conveE nience of gift cards, including con artists. Scammers have

now turned to gift cards as a form of payment for their scams. According to the AARP website, 1 in 3 adults says they or someone they know had been asked to buy a gift card to pay a bill or some other fee to get a prize. AARP lists a few statistics about gift card scammers: • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says anyone who asks for payment with a gift card is a scammer. • 45% of adults in an AARP survey did not know that gift card requests were scams. • The FTC tells US customers have lost at least $245 million to gift card scams since 2018. The AARP also gives signs to watch out for: 1. You’re directed to buy one or more gift cards — often referred

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to as “electronic vouchers” — as a quick means of making payment. 2. You’re told to share the numbers on the back of the gift cards by reading them off or sending a picture. 3. The request comes from someone you wouldn’t expect to ask for money this way: · A Social Security warning of a problem with your account · A utility company warning of an imminent shutoff · A lottery company promising a big prize — once you pay some fees upfront · A grandchild needs bail or facing another financial emergency. Stay vigilant and watch out for these signs to protect yourself. Visit the AARP website for more information or call the AARP fraud watch network helpline at (877) 908-3360 for help.

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Professional Development FREE GED TEST P R E PA R AT I O N CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org. FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!! CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information. CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636. FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations. Instruction books are available in English only at the moment. You can also access all available forms and instructions from home at www.irs. gov. BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 7451637. FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-aTest, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, available. LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For more info call (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. DO YOU HAVE NEWS? Submit your business news online at www.latinolubbock.net/ have-a-story or call (806)792-1212

U.S. Jobless Claims Drop

he number of Americans T applying for unemployment benefits fell for the seventh straight

week to a pandemic low of 268,000. U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The applications for unemployment aid are a proxy for layoffs, and their steady decline this year — after topping 900,000 one week in early January — reflects the labor market’s strong recovery from last year’s brief but intense coronavirus recession. The four-week average of claims, which smooths week-to-week volatility, also fell to a pandemic low just below 273,000. Jobless claims have been edging lower, toward their prepandemic level of around 220,000 a week. Overall, 2.1 millionAmericans were collecting traditional unemployment checks the week that ended Nov. 6, down by 129,000 from the week before. Until Sept. 6, the federal government had supplemented state unemployment insurance programs by paying an extra payment of $300 a week and extending benefits to gig workers and to those who were out of work for six months or more. Including the federal programs, the number of Americans receiving

some form of jobless aid peaked at more than 33 million in June last year. The coronavirus slammed the U.S. economy early last year, forcing many businesses to close or reduce hours of operation and keeping many Americans shut in at home as a health precaution. In March and April 2020, employers slashed more than 22 million jobs. But the economy began to recover last summer. Consumers, pocketing government relief checks and gaining confidence as COVID-19 cases fell, resumed spending. With the rollout of vaccines this year, they began to return to shops, restaurants and bars. Suddenly, many employers were struggling to keep up with an unexpected surge in demand. They are scrambling to fill job openings — a near-record 10.4 million in September. Workers, finding themselves with bargaining clout for the first time in decades, are becoming choosy about jobs; a record 4.4 million quit in September, a sign they have confidence in their ability to find something better. Since April 2020, employers have hired more than 18 million people, including 531,000 in October. But the U.S. economy is still more than 4 million jobs short of where it was in February last year.

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Martinez-Garcia, President & Founder. She said that donations can be made online at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/ givingtuesdaylhf on Dec. 3rd, or, those considering an end of year donation can make it at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/ end-of-year-donation . "We are truly grateful and look forward to next year's efforts." To learn more about the many projects and events donors can visit www. loshermanosfamilia.org .

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Wellness/ bienestar

Depression Eating Fish: Seasonal S

What to Know T

he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has issued updated advice on eating fish that incorporates the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to choosing healthy and safe fish options: 1. Why is fish nutritious? Eating fish as part of a healthy diet can provide key nutrients during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and/or early childhood to support a child's brain development. These nutrients include: Omega-3 fat, Omega-6 fat, Choline, Iron, and Iodine. Fish are a source of other nutrients like protein, vitamin B12, vitamin D, iodine, and selenium too. 2. Are there other benefits of eating fish? Healthy diets that include fish may also offer other health benefits. For example, strong evidence shows that eating fish, as part of a healthy eating pattern, may have heart health benefits. 3. How much fish should I eat? • For pregnancy and breastfeed-

ing: Eat 8-12 ounces of fish per week from the "Best Choices" list, which include a variety of fish that are lower in mercury. Four ounces is about the size of an adult palm. • For children: Eat 2 servings a week from the "Best Choices" list. A serving is about: Age 1-3: 1 ounce; Age 4-7: 2 ounces; Age 8-10: 3 ounces; Age 11: 4 ounces 4. What kind of fish should I eat? Choose a variety of fish that are lower in mercury. It is important to limit mercury in the diets of those who are or may become pregnant or are breastfeeding, and children, and there are many types of fish that are both nutritious and lower in mercury. The FDA/EPA advice has a chart that can help you choose which fish to eat and how often to eat them based on their mercury levels. Learn more about choosing healthy and safe options when it comes to eating fish by visiting www.fda.gov/fishadvice En español at www.latinolubbock.net/news-1

easonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons. The most common type of SAD is called w i n t e r- o n s e t depression. Symptoms usually begin in late fall or early winter and go away by summer. A much less common type of SAD, known as summeronset depression, usually begins in the late spring or early summer and goes away by winter. SAD may be related to changes in the amount of daylight during different times of the year. How common is SAD? As many as half a million people in the United States may have winteronset depression. Another 10% to 20% may experience mild SAD. SAD is more common in women than in men. Although some children and teenagers get SAD, it usually doesn't start in people younger than 20 years of age. For adults, the risk of SAD decreases as they get older. Winter-onset SAD is more common in northern regions, where the winter season is typically longer and more harsh. What are the symptoms of SAD? Although your symptoms are clues to the diagnosis, not everyone

who has SAD experiences the same symptoms. Common symptoms of winter-onset SAD include the following: a change in appetite, especially a craving for sweet or starchy foods; weight gain; a drop in energy level; fatigue; a tendency to oversleep; difficulty concentrating; irritability and anxiety; increased sensitivity to social rejection; and avoidance of social situations and a loss of interest in the activities you used to enjoy SAD may also include some of the symptoms that are present in other forms of depression. These symptoms include feelings of guilt, ongoing feelings of hopelessness and physical problems (such as headaches). Is there a treatment for SAD? Yes, treatment is available for SAD. Winter-onset SAD is most likely caused by your body's reaction to the lack of sunlight. Light therapy is one option for treating this type of SAD because increased sunlight can improve symptoms. Your doctor may also want you to try medicine or behavior therapy to treat your SAD. (En español, p. 14)

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Noticias de salud/ Health News FREE COVID-19 VACCINES, BOOSTERS The City of Lubbock Public Health Department is offering booster shots for all available COVID-19 vaccines at its mini-hub vaccination site located at 2801 50th Street, in Caprock Center. The mini-hub operates from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and every first and third Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. COVID TESTING SITE Drive through testing will be conducted in the south parking lot. Individuals seeking testing should not enter the vaccination clinic. To access the testing site, enter the parking lot at 52nd & Canton. Testing hours will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday - Friday. In addition to COVID-19 testing, the site will also offer flu testing. For more info, call (806) 775-2933 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. HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive 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 info 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 and parenting classes. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. Visit us online: www.familyguidancecenterlubbock. org.

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

Aids Awareness Month

IDS stands for acquired imA munodeficiency syndrome. It is the most advanced stages of

Flu or Cold?

udging by all the people sneezing and coughing, and the ubiquitous “Get your flu shot” signs at every pharmacy, it’s obvious we’ve begun the dreaded cold and flu season. So how can you tell if your aches and scratchy throat are a typical cold or a more serious bout of the flu? A quick rule of thumb is that cold symptoms generally occur from the neck up, whereas flu symptoms take over your whole body. How to prevent getting a cold: Once the cold season starts, gargle daily and take probiotics. Gargling can lower your risk of getting sick, research shows, and probiotics may also help prevent colds and boost your immune system, a 2011 Cochrane review of research found. Preventive medicine experts also

recommend eating yogurt with active cultures or taking pro biotic supplements. Supplements containing lactobacillus should have at least 5 billion colony-forming units per daily serving. Get my flu shot now, or wait? Get it as early as possible — it not only protects you against the flu, recent studies show it can cut your risk of heart attacks and stroke by 36 percent. Plus, a flu shot protects both children and adults against pneumonia. When to go to work, when to stay home: You’re contagious even before your symptoms start getting bad, say infectious disease experts, so if you wake up feeling under the weather, the virus is already multiplying. In addition, you remain contagious for five to seven days after

becoming ill. So do your friends and colleagues a favor — stay home and don’t infect them. Another reason to avoid the office: Side effects from cold or flu medication can make you too groggy to work. To prevent flu: Drink green tea, wash hands, wear a mask - Green tea has catechins, a type of antioxidant, that can help protect against the flu, recent studies suggest. Even more dramatic: A 2012 study found that wearing a surgical mask and regularly washing your hands during the flu season resulted in a whopping 75 percent reduction in flu risk. Need another reason to wash your hands? Viruses survive on surfaces between two and eight hours, so people touching those surfaces who then touch their mouth or nose can get sick as the virus enters the respiratory tract.

La gripe o resfriado? Aquí es cómo saber juzgar por todas las personas dan comer yogur con cultivos activos marse. Lo mismo ocurre con sus amiA estornudos y tos, y los "Obtenga o tomando suplementos probióticos. gos y colegas un favor - quedarse en su vacuna contra la gripe" señales om- Los suplementos que contienen lac-

infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is a virus that kills or damages cells of the body's immune system. HIV most often spreads through unprotected sex with an infected person. AIDS may also spread by sharing drug needles or through contact with the blood of an infected person. Women can give it to their babies during pregnancy or

childbirth. The first signs of HIV infection may be swollen glands and flu-like symptoms. These may come and go a month or two after infection. Severe symptoms may not appear until months or years later. A blood test can tell if you have HIV infection. Your health care provider can perform the test, or call the national referral hotline at 1-800-CDC-INFO (24 hours a day, 1-800-232-4636 in English and en español; 1-888-232-6348 - TTY).

Mes nacional de la prevención del SIDA

IDA es la sigla del síndrome S de inmunodeficiencia adquirida. Es el estadio más avan-

zado de infección por el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH). El VIH es un virus que mata o daña las células del sistema inmunológico del organismo. El VIH suele contagiarse a través de las relaciones sexuales sin protección con una persona infectada. El SIDA también puede contagiarse por compartir agujas con drogas o mediante el contacto con la sangre de una persona infectada. Las mujeres pueden transmitírselo a sus bebés durante el embarazo o el parto.

Los primeros signos de infección con VIH pueden ser inflamación de los ganglios y síntomas gripales. Los mismos pueden presentarse y desaparecer un mes o dos después de la infección. Los síntomas graves pueden no aparecer hasta pasados meses o años. Con un análisis de sangre se puede saber si una persona tiene una infección por VIH. El profesional de la salud puede realizar la prueba o llamar para una derivación a la línea nacional 1-800-CDCINFO (en español y en inglés, las 24 horas del día, 1-800-232-4636; 1-888-232-6348 - TTY).

Vaccines are for ALL AGES!

casa y no infectarlos. Otra razón para nipresentes en todas las farmacias, es tobacillus deben tener al menos 5 mil evitar la oficina: Los efectos secundarobvio que hemos comenzado la tem- millones de unidades formadoras de ios de la medicación resfriado o gripe porada de resfriados y gripe temida. colonias por porción diaria. puede hacerle demasiado aturdido Entonces, ¿cómo puede saber si sus Obtener mi vacuna contra la gripe para trabajar. dolores y picazón en la garganta son ahora, o esperar? Get it lo más pronto Para prevenir la gripe: Beber té verde, una típica pelea más grave resfriado o posible - no sólo le protege contra la lavarse las manos, usar una máscara una de la gripe? Una regla rápida es gripe, estudios recientes demuestran El té verde tiene catequinas, un tipo de que los síntomas del resfriado gener- que puede reducir el riesgo de ataques antioxidante, que puede ayudar a proalmente ocurren desde el cuello hacia cardíacos y accidentes cerebrovascu- teger contra la gripe, estudios recienarriba, mientras que los síntomas de la lares en un 36 por ciento. Además, tes sugieren. Aún más dramática: Un Children need immunizations at gripe se apoderan de todo tu cuerpo .. una vacuna contra la gripe protege a estudio de 2012 encontró que el uso Birth, 2, 4, 6, 12, & 18 months Cómo evitar contraer un resfriado: niños y adultos contra la neumonía, de una máscara quirúrgica y lavarse 4-6 years & 11-12 years Una vez que la temporada de frío se un nuevo estudio de la Universidad de las manos con regularidad durante la Adults need a Flu vaccine every inicia, haga gárgaras diaria y tomar Vanderbilt encontró. temporada de gripe se tradujo en una year and other vaccines as probióticos. Hacer gárgaras puede Cuándo ir al trabajo, al quedarse en reducción de la friolera de 75 por cienrecommended by a physician. disminuir su riesgo de contraer, según casa: Usted es contagiosa, incluso an- to en el riesgo de la gripe. ¿Necesitas 806 18th Street 806.775.2933 muestra una investigación enfermos, tes de que sus síntomas comienzan a otra razón para lavarse las manos? Free y los probióticos también puede conseguir malo, dicen los expertos en Los virus sobreviven en superficies STOP Secure ayudar a prevenir los resfriados y es- enfermedades infecciosas, así que si te de entre dos y ocho horas, por lo que hunting Confidential timular su sistema inmunológico, una levantas sintiendo bajo tiempo, el vi- las personas que tocan esas superficies down shot For Electronic revisión Cochrane de la investigación rus ya se está multiplicando. Además, que luego se tocan la boca o la nariz Adults & records... Doctor Accessible Children 2.011 encontrado. Expertos de me- usted sigue siendo contagiosa durante pueden enfermarse ya que el virus enimmtracforeveryone.com dicina preventiva también recomien- cinco a siete días después de enfer- tra en el tracto respiratorio. Copyright 2021 by Latino Lubbock Magazine All Rights reserved. December/deciembre 2021, Vol. 15, Issue 12 Page

George Esquivel: Rocker for Life

BY BARRETT BERGEZ (INTERN) FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

or George Esquivel, life is F about the joy and thrill of music. His home boasts a collection

of rock n’ roll paraphernalia that is like a museum. With wall-to-wall coverage of his collection, it would be easy to think there is clutter. In reality, every piece has a story behind it and a purpose in his life. To him, the collection tells the story of his life and are mementos from pivotal moments. He said his collection began when he was about nine years old and has been growing ever since. It is a collection of treasures and contributions from family and friends who entrusted him with their keepsakes. “This house is an ongoing project honestly,” Esquivel said, “everybody says, what do you got room, I say, trust me I will make room.” Esquivel said his first experience at a live concert was in Nov. 1977, when he was in the ninth grade. He said the Kiss concert was a jarring experience. “Being a kid and you hear the perils and explosions and stuff, it’s shocking,” he said. He said from the moment the concert started, he was ready to go home. The next concert he went to was Boston. He said the atmosphere

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his collection he loses track of everything in his possession. To Esquivel, his collection is an extension of himself. He said people have asked him what he would do if someone came to his home and does not approve. His response to that is he would not change a single thing. For one poster sitting in his living room, as a kid, Esquivel had not been able to attend the concert because it was canceled before they could perform. “But I stole that right off a telephone pole right across from the Coliseum,” Esquivel said. To Esquivel, keeping these treasures reminds him of the experiences he has had and of the feelings he experienced. The most memorable piece in his home is a velvet Kiss painting he keeps hanging in his room. When he was a kid, his father gave him the option between that piece and a couple other paintings, but he felt like that one called to him. “That’s what I built my life around, that’s the one thing I had, and everything was built on it,” he said. Kiss has a special place in his heart as the first piece of his collection and the first concert he ever saw he said. “I remember thinking wow, there’s this band I’ve looked at on album covers,” he said, “they’re there, I have them in my hand at home, and they’re there in Lubbock, Texas.” Hanging in his living room are also photo prints his brother created from concerts Esquivel has been to along with a Christmas tree made from drums that he and his girlfriend created together. “We did it for Christmas about three years ago, and we’ve added to it,” he said. He said for anyone who is just starting to fall in love with music, it is important to keep everything and never throw anything away that means something to you.

and roar of the crowd drew him in for the experience. “That was the medicine I needed,” he said, “and I never looked back.” While Boston changed his life, Queen (current) touched his soul. Esquivel said the Queen concert he saw with Adam Lambert in 2017 was the most memorable concert of his life. “The theatrical part of it was really cool,” he said. During the concert, Brian May, co-founder and the late lead singer with Freddie Mercury, were singing and on the screen, May and Mercury were singing a duet like in the old days before Mercury passed away. “It was so moving. I said wow that is so cool,” Esquivel said, “so to me it felt like he never died.” Traveling to concerts out of town and going on adventures to see bands is part of the thrill he said. Part of Esquivel’s collection is a collage of tickets he has collected over the years from several different concerts. Getting to share his passion for music and concerts is a huge part of his life he said. “It’s my love. It’s my biggest, passion, and the same with t-shirts,” he said. Among his things, Esquivel has a collection of over 350 t-shirts from several different bands. He said he has so many shirts in Visit us online at www.latinolubbock.net

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Education/ Educación

Plainview ISD’s H.T. Sanchez

Superintendent of the Year Nominee

lainview ISD P Superintendent H.T. Sanchez, Ed.D., has been

RISING BY LIFTING STUDENTS: Principal Melissa Hernandez congratulated Lito Belmontes of Jose Ramirez Elementary who was selected as one of the The United Family® and Mrs Baird’s Bread® October winners of the 10th Annual Teachers On The Rise program. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

TEACHERS ON THE RISE: Sean Hightower of Monterey High School received congratulations from Joe Hermandez of United/Market Street and Shane Sumrow of Mrs. Bairds. To nominate a teacher from your school, visit www.MrsBTeacher.com.

selected by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) as Texas’ nominee for 2022 National Superintendent of the Year, an award given by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Sanchez has served as superintendent of Plainview ISD, a district of nearly 5,000 students in the Texas Panhandle, since 2018. Prior to that, he was superintendent of Tucson Unified School District in Arizona for four years. He has also served as a teacher, coach, principal, and in a number of administrative positions during his 23-year career in education. “The goal of the Plainview ISD teaching and learning approach is to create a turnkey system for instruction,” Sanchez said. “… Ultimately, our goal is for principals and teachers to have the time to focus on student relationships while creating fun and engaging learning opportunities. Students learn best when they are having fun, and teachers teach best when they are supported. This may not sound scientific, but Plainview ISD’s data

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illustrates otherwise.” Sanchez earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Angelo S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y, master’s degree in school administration from Sul Ross State University, and doctorate in educational administration from Texas A&M UniversityCommerce.  He has been a member of TASA since 2018 and also belongs to the Texas Association of Community Schools, Mexican American School BoardAssociation, Texas Association of Business Officials, and Friends of Texas Public Schools. In September 2021, following Sanchez’s selection as Region 17 Superintendent of the Year, the Texas Association of School Boards named him the 2021 Texas Superintendent of the Year. Now, as a state nominee for AASA National Superintendent of the Year, Sanchez will be considered by a panel of judges from across the U.S. that will select four finalists to be interviewed in January. The 2022 National Superintendent of the Year will be announced, and the state nominees honored at AASA’s National Conference on Education, February 17-19, 2022, in Nashville.

l trastorno afectivo estacional, TAE (también conocido por su sigla en inglés SAD) es un tipo de depresión que se desencadena con las estaciones. El tipo más común de TAE es la llamada depresión que comienza en el invierno. Los síntomas usualmente, comienzan al final del otoño o al comienzo del invierno y desaparecen en el verano. Un tipo mucho menos común de TAE que se conoce como depresión que comienza en el verano usualmente comienza al final de la primavera o al comienzo del verano y desaparece con el invierno. El TAE puede estar relacionado con cambios en la cantidad de luz solar durante las distintas épocas del año. ¿Qué tan común es el TAE? Tantas como medio millón de personas en los Estados Unidos de América pueden tener depresión que comienza en el invierno. Otro 10 a 20 % pueden experimentar TAE leve. El

TAE es más común en las mujeres que en los hombres. A pesar de que a algunos niños y adolescentes les dé TAE, éste usualmente no comienza en personas menores de 20 años de edad. Para los adultos, el riesgo de TAE disminuye a medida que ellos envejecen. La depresión que comienza en el invierno TAE es más común en las regiones del norte en las cuales la estación de invierno típicamente es más larga y más fuerte. ¿Cómo puede saber mi médico que tengo TAE? a pesar de que sus síntomas son claves para el diagnóstico, no todo el mundo con tae tiene los mismos síntomas. los síntomas comunes de depresión en el invierno incluyen lo siguiente: un cambio en el apetito, especialmente antojarse de dulces o comidas con almidón. (In English, p. 10)

Education & Scholarship Updates RAIDERS ROJOS CONVOCATION is open to TTU Dec. graduates on Friday, Dec 10, 2021, 10 a.m., at Merket Alumni Center, 17th & Boston on campus. Graduates arrive by 9:15 a.m. Register online at wwww.tturaidersrojos.org SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource. COLLEGE BOARD Fund Finder is an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Apply online at: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarshipsearch COLLEGENET A convenient, speedy site which searches scholarships from categories such as ACT and SAT scores, GPA, etc. Apply online at: www.collegenet.com 2022–23 FAFSA FORM AVAILABLE The new 2022–23 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! For priority consideration, submit your application by Jan. 15, 2022. Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with your financial aid administrator. To begin your application, go to https://studentaid. gov/. "HACER® MORE SCHOLARSHIP" Se invita a los estudiantes hispanos del último año de la escuela secundaria que tengan deseos de ir a la universidad, y a sus padres, a que visiten mcdonalds.com/hacer para obtener recursos universitarios adicionales en inglés y en español y para conocer todos los detalles sobre cómo solicitar la Beca Nacional HACER® de McDonald's. El período para solicitar la beca para el próximo año académico finaliza el 3 de febrero de 2022. LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY is a learning hub for all ages. Whether you would like to prep for college entrance exams, improve your computer skills, get ahead at work or find out what career you are best suited for, this is the place for you. Learning Express also provides help for High School students, including math and science, English language arts, social studies, and prep for the STAAR and TSI tests. To access from home, you will need your LBK public library card number. NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

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Youth Opportunities MCCOOL ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE new magnet middle school campus, will have their Open House Monday, December 6th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.!Specializing in STEM highschool programs. They invite all current 5th grade families from the Lubbock region to attend at 4402 31st. SNOWFLAKES & ORNAMENT DECORATING Decorate ornaments and make snowflakes to decorate the library! Dec. 7th, 6:30 p.m. at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. FAMILY MOVIE: THE POLAR EXPRESS Please join us for a free family event! Enjoy this month’s free family movie on the big screen at Mahon Library! Bring your pillows and blankets for comfy floor seating or enjoy seating with our chairs. Rated G. Runtime: 100 minutes, Dec. 22nd, 2 p.m. at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. CANVAS ART WORKSHOP FOR TEENS Let’s make art! This is a free event for teens and all supplies will be provided by Mahon Library, including stretched canvases, paint, brushes, holiday templates, and more! Bring out your inner Picasso and make a work of art that you can gift to a loved one this holiday season! Space is limited; call 806-775-2835 to reserve your spot today! Dec. 16th, 10:30 a.m. at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. ORNAMENT CRAFT PARTY This free family event will include craft supplies provided by Mahon Library so you can make your own holiday ornament, including snowflakes, stars, bells, and more! Dec. 22nd, 2 p.m. at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR KIDS Did you know you can watch movies online through the library?!? We've got movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com!

ith the holiday season upon W us, if you aren't aware of it by now, let us make it clear to you: We have a reading epidemic in America! Learning to read is a challenge for more than 40 percent of children. As you will discover, there is time outside of school, during holidays and weekends, for children to read. One hour a day can make a huge impact on your reading skills. To assure that all students have access to reading material, myON has partnered with Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Los Hermanos Familia to offer a free online digital library this holiday season! Thousands of online digital books in English and Spanish can be accessed for FREE this holiday sea-

hen in W doubt, thank it out.

Days can be incredibly long, and sometimes the rowdiness and load of responsibilities in the world seem unbearable, but I can never forget that keeping a grateful heart will always lead me out of darkness. Listening to the daily gospel reflections and mass have shaped my days in an unfathomable way. One quote strikes me most, “if we are going to be fruitful, we must not walk in fear.” It is important

son at www.loshermanosfamilia. org. Follow these simple instructions: Step 1: www.loshermanosfamili a . org/readtolead-readtogrow Step 2: Enter School Name: Demo Region 12 Step 3: Enter Username: read Step 4: Enter Password: myon Step 5: Browse and enjoy thousands of digital books this holiday and "read to grow!" This is a free digital library that you can access online anywhere you go, or from home this holiday season. For more info call (806)792-1212, or go to www.loshermanosfamilia. org.

for me to take inventory of all God has given me—mentors, research skills, knowledge, curiosity, energy—and not be afraid to use my gifts in pursuit of my academic, professional, and philanthropic dreams. The individuals who have done much, have overcome the most fear. Currently, I am in the process of being interviewed to enter a program in Maryland following graduation. If it weren’t for having the courage to “reach for the stars,” I don’t think I would be blessed with opportunities I once prayed for. I no longer fear because I thank God every day for his gifts; working hard and maintaining a strong religious foundation have yet to fail me.

2021 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS: The Arnett Benson Cowboys won their 4th Super Bowl in the South Plains football league. They have been a team for seven years now. The coaches are Chad Young, Nolan Esquivel, Torrance Carr, Chase Brackens, Sam Fry, Gus Tates, Jo Garza, Teddy Boyd, Ruben Rios, and Lamar Duncan. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

PERFECTING THEIR ART: Congratulations to the 2021 TYFA Lubbock Red Raiders Cheer Squad! They participated in the 2021 TYFA State Cheer & Dance Competition winning numerous awards including 1st Place Individual Tyke Pom Dance; 1st Place Duo Tyke Pom Dance; 3rd Place Duo Mixed Show Cheer; 1st Place Duo Mixed Pom Dance; 1st Place Trio Mixed Pom Dance; 2nd Place 11u Hip Hop Dance; and, 1st

LUBBOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY This group has great service and leadership programs for youth ages 10-17 to participate in, focused in North and East Lubbock. Marty can be reached at 806-535-5437 parenthood1@ sbcglobal.net OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements 72nd Anniversary Rudy & Cenaida Hernandez

72nd as of November 17, 1949 They married when Rudy was 20 and Cenaida 19, in Post, TX. They were blessed with a family of four children Frank, Robert, Sindia and Carlos. They have eight grandchildren, and seven great grand kids. Congratulations & God’s continued blessings!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Maria Ojeda Lara December 17, 1971

May you have an awesome day!

CONGRATS GRADUATE! Sydney Alyss Margarita Flores Texas Tech University Bachelor's of University Studies

¡Felicidades! Congratulations!

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Join a Frontier Christmas at the 43rd Annual Candlelight at the Ranch

andlelight at the Ranch has C always been about celebrating a frontier Christmas, but four

generations of volunteers in 43 years have made this event a Lubbock tradition that much more spectacular. Visitors can gather for a pioneer Christmas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on December 10 and 11 at the National Ranching Heritage Center. “The holiday scenes in our historic structures will be lit as much as possible with only lanterns, fireplaces, and campfires,” Hodges said, “but some of our structures were built when ranchers could access electricity. We will decorate and provide the lighting most appropriate for that structure in its time. We’ll also provide more than 5,000 luminaries to cover 1.5 miles of the pathway in the historic park,” said Julie Hodges Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Director of Education.

To avoid long lines, Candlelight uses an “open range” concept that allows visitors to choose in what order they view the historic structures and what path they take through the 19-acre historic park. Pathways are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Visitors who come on Friday night will have the added advantage of walking to the nearby Texas Tech International Cultural Center from 5:30 to 7:30 to participate in Weihnachtsfest, a Celebration of German Holiday Traditions. Both events are family-friendly, free, and open to the public. The ICC is located at 601 Indiana Ave. within walking distance of the NRHC. The NRHC is located adjacent to

the Texas Tech University campus at 3121 Fourth St. Candlelight at the Ranch is free to the public with a minimum suggested $5 donation per family. For more information, call (806) 742-0498 or view ranchingheritage.org.

Poinsettias at Christmas

he Poinsettia is a MexiT can Christmas Flower. commonly known as the

Flor de Nochebuena. In Mexico, you may see them as potted plants, but you'll also see them as decorative plants in people's yards, and they grow as perennial shrubs or small trees. The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves are sometimes thought as a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus. The red colored leaves symbolize the

blood of Christ. The white leaves represent his purity. An old Mexican legend about how Poinsettias and Christmas came together, goes like this: There was once a poor Mexican girl called Pepita who had no present to give the baby Jesus at the Christmas Eve Services. As Pepita walked to the chapel, sadly, her cousin Pedro tried to cheer her up. 'Pepita', he said "I'm sure that even the smallest gift, given by someone who loves him will make Jesus Happy."

Pepita didn't know what she could give, so she picked a small handful of weeds from the roadside and made them into a a small bouquet. She felt embarrassed because she could only give this small present to Jesus. As she walked through the chapel to the altar, she remembered what Pedro had said. She began to feel better, knelt down and put the bouquet at the bottom of the nativity scene. Suddenly, the bouquet of weeds burst into bright red flowers, and everyone who saw them were sure they had seen a miracle. From that day on, the bright red flowers were known as the 'Flores de Noche Buena', or 'Flowers of the Holy Night'. And on December 12th, we celebrate Poinsettia Day.

Miracles Christmas Parade to be held Dec. 4th he Grand Marshall for the last approximately two hours and of Snow” and participants in the T 16th Miracles Christmas Pa- is open for free viewing parade can decorate rade to be held December 4th. will along this route. All viewtheir floats, cars, tracA special thanks to the 2021 sponsors! H-E-B, UMC Children's Hospital, Latino Lubbock Magazine, Betenbough Homes, Favor Delivery, LaMadeleine French Cafe And Bakery, Raising Cane's, Matador Store, T-Mobile, and Plains Roofing.

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be new Texas Tech Head Football Coach Joey McGuire who will take over his new head coaching duties in January. The parade will begin at 6 pm at 34th and Avenue Q, marching west to Indiana Avenue. It will

ing space is claimed on a first-come-first-served basis, according to Parade Wranglers, a group of local volunteers who produce the parade each year. Parade theme this year is “World

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tors and walking units with thousands of lights to support the theme. Complete parade information is available at www.miraclesparade. com

Sabor Hispano

¡Ya viene Pancho Clos!

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ancho Clos, Santa Claus’ P Mexican cousin from the South, will make his 50th annual

visit to the children of Lubbock at the Maggie Trejo Super Center, 3200 Amherst St. on Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. All kids can come see Pancho Clos and get a bag filled with treats. The event will be a drivethru. The idea for an actual Pancho Clos originated in Lubbock in 1970, by the late Gus Medina, owner of a small bilingual publication in Lubbock, and two of his reporters, Jesse Reyes and Bidal Aguero. Pancho Claus made his first appearance in 1971. Since then, he has been a part of G.I. Fo-

rum fund-raisers and community events. The Pancho Clos character continues to be portrayed by GI Forum members locally and across the U.S. But as a new year passes, so will a new leaf of the program. The Pancho Clos program originally managed by the American G.I. Forum has been passed on to Fiestas Del Llano, Inc. to continue the tradition that was set out by the founders, the many contributors and countless volunteers since 1971. Volunteers will prepare their traditional bags of fruit and candy, and help facilitate the lines of eager children waiting their turn to meet one-on-one with this Christmas icon in the Hispanic community, to share their Christmas wishes.

6TH ANNUAL VETERAN'S PARADE: Some volunteers from Los Hermanos Familia took time to pose after the Veteran parade held down Broadway. Their were over 55 participant groups, cars and motorcycles displaying their support for area Veterans including a 21 gun salute, and a the American flag displayed by the Lubbock Fire Department. Thank you to all the volunteers and spectators!

This year only children under 12 will be eligible for a gift, said Zenaida Aguero-Reyes. She added that they would also receive a fruit bag, that they would offer them to older kids while supplies last.

Encanto is the Holiday Movie of 2021

he film “Encanto” T is about the pressure of living up to high

expectations and the fear of revealing imperfections. It's about outcasts and misfits in plain sight. “Sometime family weirdos get a bad rap,” is one line. “You’re more than just your gift,” is another message. Behind all that is also a cheer for immigration and how we need to lend our gifts to the community. It starts with Mirabel Madrigal, a saucer-eyed, sweet hearted youngster from a magical family in Colombia, where their vibrant house holds many generations. Every

Madrigal at the age of 5 reveals an inner magic, say, shapeshifting, talking to animals, super strength or powerful hearing. They, in turn, help the surrounding community. Mirabel is extraordinary, in that when it comes to her family, she is totally normal. That's the set-up for Disney's absolutely charming new animated musical “Encanto,” which flips the typical children's movie script. Instead of few magical people amid a sea of ordinary, here the ordinary is, well, weird. “I will stand on the side/When

you shine,” Mirabel sings to her special brothers and sisters, though she confesses, “I’m not fine.” It's only appropriate that “Encanto” — fueled by eight original songs by “Hamilton” creator LinManuel Miranda — turns into that most special thing of all: A triumph in every category: art, songs and heart. The voice cast includes John Leguizamo, Wilmer Valderrama, Maluma, Adassa, María Cecilia Botero, Angie Cepeda, Diane Guerrero and Jessica Darrow. “Encanto,” a Walt Disney Studio release, is rated PG-13 for “some thematic elements and mild peril.” Running time: 99 minutes. Four stars out of four.

Santa Land to Celebrates 65th Year hildren from Lubbock and C surrounding communities are invited to be a part of the 65th Annual Santa Land, which will open Friday, December 10, and will continue through Thursday, December 23. Visitors can stop by nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and as always, Santa Land is free to the public. For visits with Santa, parents are encouraged to bring their children early in the evening as the line is stopped on busy nights at approximately 9 p.m. or earlier depending

on the crowd. Enjoy live entertainment most evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. Hot chocolate and commemorative mugs are for sale at the concession stand. Parents are welcome to bring cameras to take photos of their children with Santa at no charge. For those who forget their cameras, keepsake digital photos may be purchased for $5 each. Although fire pits are safely placed in the area, those attending

En Aquellos Días…

a vamos a salir de otro año. Y Mi papa decía que cuando nos fijamos que el tiem-

po se esta pasando más pronto es señal que nos estamos haciendo mas viejos. Se me hace que estaba correcto. Cada día se ocurre algo nuevo. En poco tiempo, el público vamos a poder viajar a la luna, cuando mucha gente decía que era imposible. Están haciendo carros que corren con electricidad. Pocos años pasados nos quedamos admirados cuando los autos nuevos no tenían cloche y no teníamos ni que pisarle al pedal de gasolina, las ventanos se subían y bajaban solas. Con que más van a salir…pues con un auto que se puede estariar con remoto. Cuando teníamos solamente tres estaciones en la televisión, ahora puede uno tener 200-300 estaciones. En las ultimas elecciones se electo una mujer de vice presidente. Vimos el primer presidente de la rasa de

color. Tenemos teléfonos celulares en que podemos tomar fotos, hacer llamadas, sumar cuentas y más y más. Llego el año 2000 y no se acabó el mundo como se decía. Y también pasaron varias tragedias. Los dos aviones que les pegaron a los Twin Towers en Nueva York, el avión que le pego al Pentagon, el edificio militar en Washington y el avión que iba derecho a la Casa Blanca, pero los héroes lucharon con los malhechores y cayó el avión antes de causar otra trajedia. El pandemio, Covid-19, que se ha llevado a tantos seres queridos. Ojale que el año 2022 y todos los que sigan, sea un gran cambio y nos traigan paz y harmonia. FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PROSPERO AŇO NUEVO! Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

are encouraged to dress warmly, and in layers. The entrance to Santa Land is from the East Broadway to 600 Cesar E. Chavez Drive into Mackenize Park. Santa Land is co-sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine and other sponsors. For more information, contact the City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department at 806775-2673, or www.playlubbock. com.

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Faith & Religion - Fe y religion Church Bulletins BREAKFAST WITH SANTA December 4, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saint Patrick Church, 1603 Cherry Avenue, Lubbock, will host Breakfast with Santa, $7 breakfast plates and $2 picture donations. to be followed by our Winter Wonderland from 6pm- 9 p.m.

A Time of Traditions

ST. JOSEPH'S LUBBOCK VETERAN'S MASS: The mass in honor of veteran's at St. Joseph's Lubbock has been held annually for a number of years. (Photo by Gerardo Mendoza)

KOC CELEBRATE VETERAN'S MASS: Members of the Knights of Columbus posed by the Missing Man Table that represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home from war or service. The ceremony symbolizes that they are with us, in spirit. The table was a reminder at St. Joseph's Church Veteran breakfast.

Forward in Chris

he Bible tells us in... Romans T 15:13 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you

trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The word peace used in this verse is the word, Shalom. (Shalom is the state of well-being) When you hear the word peace, what comes to mind? I use to think of peace as a beautiful sunset on a beach somewhere, or the satisfying feeling of a favorite NFL team winning a game, or when everyone agrees with me and there is no arguing or fighting going on… or a Jason’s Deli Ruben pastrami sandwich on a croissant bun after an amazing Sunday morn-

ing service followed by an anointed Sunday afternoon nap! HALLELUJAH!! The truth is… Peace isn’t necessarily a moment it’s a person… and that person… that Peace… came to us. The bible says in… Isaiah 9:6 6For to us a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. I pray that the peace of the Lord would saturate you and your family during this season! Open your heart to Him today. AMEN! Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

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BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

he voices of young and old can be heard faintly in the distance in a collective and timehonored song. Small glowing lights from candles ascend slowly upon the block of houses and harmonize with the reflection from the luminarias that line the streets and sidewalks of homes and the church. Participating families wait eagerly for this Spanish folk drama re-enactment of the time Mary and Joseph searched for shelter in Bethlehem. The celebration referred to as Las Posadas is relevant to the Inn at Bethlehem in the Nativity story; it begins each Dec. 16 and continues through Christmas Eve. Spanish friars developed the Posadas celebration as a way to introduce religion to the indigenous people in Mexico. They used this event to engage them in a very simple way where they could understand the faith and its significance. Each of the nine nights, the Posadas are observed with religious processions. The tradition varies in different churches and different regions of Texas and New Mexico. Some churches create live nativities, which portray the Virgin Mary and Joseph. Church members walk from house to house singing and carrying candles. At each house, they ask for shelter and food. Like in the story, they are refused. Las Posadas is also a way to

help keep the traditions and culture alive. It’s part of a tradition to keep the Christmas story alive. After a Posada procession, everyone returns to the colorfully decorated church hall that is adorned with a star-shaped piñata. The piñata symbolizes the guiding North Star. Growing up, I remember going to the parish hall for a celebration after the door to door procession. The Guadalupanos, a Catholic church men’s group, served beverages including coffee, cinnamon tea, and hot chocolate. The Guadalupanas, a group made up of many generations of women, served treats and delicatessen made from family recipes, including a variety of Mexican sweet bread, sometimes, tamales. Even today, the conversations in English and Spanish overlap each other and create a restful feeling. Loud laughter from the men as they talk and share stories fills the room, while the children strategically anticipate the breaking of the piñata. “Dalé, dalé,” hollers one of the adults, with that the candy drops. And as we departed, a small paper sack filled with an apple, orange, peanuts, and candy was given to the children of fruit. Today many of the traditions are similar. And fortunately, Las Posadas remain as strong. Posadas will be December 1921st beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. and followed by Posadas from 7 to 9 p.m. each day. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1120 52nd St, Lubbock.

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FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Sat., December 11th, at St. John the Baptist, at 10805 Indiana Ave. Spanish Mass at 5 pm. Parishioners are encouraged to bring their offerings of flowers and written prayers to the display next to the altar. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3111 Erskine, Sun. Dec. 12th, Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 5:30 am Mariachi's, 6 am Mass, Matachines Dancers following mass, 7 am Reception and Craft Activities in Buxkemper Hall. Everyone encourage to bring roses. 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. ONLINE MASS – Check www.catholiclubbock.org/Covid-19 for a listing. 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/faith-formation/resources/ pray-the-rosary-online YOUTH MINISTRY WEBINARS: The National Fede r a - tion 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-wide-ourhearts UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES online at https://catholicboard. com/ THE BIBLE ONLINE www. catholic.org/bible/ EWTN NEWS https://www.ewtnnews.com/ LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE ON STANDS AND ONLINE www. latinolubbock.net

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Our Lady of Guadalupe BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

he is referred to as the Mother of God and shows herself differently to people so they can identify with her, but she also chooses to manifest herself with messages and challenges for all. The Virgin Mary has presented herself differently to people of different backgrounds and in a personable way. As many prepare for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, the story of when she aligned herself with the most common gives hope to all. On Dec. 12, 1531, in Mexico, a poor Indian, Juan Diego, was looking for water for his uncle, when he was surprised by a vision of a beautiful woman who directed him to a spring of fresh, cool water. In the same spot a few days later, the vision appeared to Juan Diego again. This time, she told him to go to Mexico City to tell the high church officials to build a church in her name on that site. The church officials did not believe the poor indigenous man, questioning why the Virgin Mary would appear to someone so lowly. They insisted on proof. As such, Diego returned to the hillside to visit the Virgin again and asked her for a sign. She asked him to pick full bloom roses that normally did not grow in that area or in the winter. He picked them and wrapped them in his rough blanket and brought them to the church officials. When he opened his blanket, the officials fell to their knees in adoration and amazement, as they saw a beautiful image imprinted on his blanket. It was the image of the Virgen of Guadalupe, just as Juan Diego had seen her.

Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe

Annually, on Dec. 12, Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe (The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe), celebrations and processions take place beginning early at dawn, weaving indigenous dances and traditions into the worship of the Virgen. Thousands of devout worship-

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pers make pilgrimages to the Basilica of the Virgen de Guadalupe in northern Mexico City. They view the image of the Virgen on Juan Diego’s blanket and worship with Catholics from around the world. Pilgrims also visit the shrine that was built on the hillside where Juan Diego first saw the vision. Celebration of the Patroness of the Americas and Empress of Latin America & Protectress of Unborn Children: Title given by Holy Father John Paul the Great will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Sunday, December 12th starting with Las Mañanitas at 8 am.

Las Guadalupanas The women's

group referred to as las Guadalupanas have formed wherever Catholics have established their faith. La Sociedad’s duties culminate each year on December 12th, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In preparation for her Feast Day, La Sociedad Guadalupana prays the Rosary and a novena on the nine days leading up to her Feast Day. On December 12th, in the a.m. new members are installed. Serenades, like Las Mañanitas, are sung in praise to La Virgen. Members of the Guadalupanas participate in the annual procession in her honor during which they pray the Rosary as they journey from the designated location in Lubbock to the parish church to serenade her, while Matachines-“Indigenous Dancers.”

Los Matachines The Matachina

dance, or "Danza de Matachines" (Spanish) is explained by oral tradition amongst most Indian Tribes as "The Dance of the Moors and Christians" and is the first masked dance introduced by the Spaniards. The Matachines dance for a deeper religious purpose since most of them join to venerate Our Lady of Guadalupe. Dressed in traditional ceremonial dress and clothing, a chorus of dancers include La Malinche, or Malintzin, the Indian mistress of Hernán Cortés; El Toro, the bull, the malevolent comic man

of the play (also symbolizes Satan, or the Devil, according to Roman Catholic religious interpretations), dressed with the skins of the buffalo and wearing the horns of this sacred ancestor; Abuelo, the grandfather, and Abuela, grandmother. Much symbolism is seen in these groups. The most basic symbol of the dance is good vs. evil, with good prevailing. The dances performed by the Matachines have significant symbolism.

In Lubbock Hundreds of area

Catholic faithful from the Diocese of Lubbock will gather on Sunday, December 12. Line up at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center, (34th & Ave. Q), at 2:30 pm. Buses will run from Our Lady of Guadalupe to Byron Martin Center starting at 2 pm, at 3 pm the procession leaves Byron Martin going East down 34th & turning South on Ave. P to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Jamaica Grounds, 1120 52nd St. A Rosary on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Jamaica Grounds will follow the procession. All are invited to walk with us in prayer and thanksgiving to our holy Mother Mary. For more information, please call the office of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, (806)763-0710. Church Banners are welcome for each church prepared by various groups including the Guadalupanas and the Guadalupanos, some will feature the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and some will feature a girl who will play the role of the Virgen and a boy who will play Juan Diego. Mass will be celebrated immediately after the procession. Following the celebration of the Mass, the roses will blessed for families to take home. A reception after the mass will conclude festivities. For more information, please call (806) 763-0710.

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Veteran & First Responder Affairs

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6TH ANNUAL VETERAN'S PARADE: Veterans and veteran advocates proceeded down Broadway towards downtown to show their support for those who serve. The Lubbock Fire Department participated for the first time and brought pride as they draped the flag by two ladders. Thank you!

VETERAN TRADITIONS: This year at the Veterans Parade of Lubbock, the public witnessed a 21-Gun Salute fired in honor of the American flag and the bugle rendition of Taps by the Veterans of Foreign War. Thank you for your service!

ROGER HILBURN JR. RETIRES: On October 13, 2021, after serving as a Sergeant with the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department, Hilburn retired after serving 36 years law enforcement for. He received multiple commendations throughout his career. He is married to Delia Hilburn and has three children. Retirement will consist of spending time with grand kids and fishing.

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Veteran & Military Connection 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.

n 2016, 10,497 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. Of the 1,233 traffic deaths among children ages 0 to 14 years in 2016, 214 (17%) involved an alcoholimpaired driver. An alcohol-related motor vehicle crash kills someone in the United States every 31 minutes and injures someone every two minutes. During the holiday season, the roads become even more dangerous. Parties and festivities make the period between Christmas and New Year's Day the most deadly season when it comes to alcohol-related crashes. All of these deaths and injuries can be prevented. This holiday season and throughout the year, make a commitment to avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and stop others from doing the same. Get involved in the campaign to

increase community awareness about the tragic consequences of driving under the influence. Drugged driving has only recently been recognized as posing the same kind of danger as driving under the influence of alcohol. While there are no statistics yet as to the number of accidents or fatalities caused by drug-impaired driving, many believe the numbers are just as high. In the past few years, many states have adopted laws against drugimpaired driving. The National Safety Council has launched a campaign to educate the public on the dangers of driving while impaired by many common prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines and anti-anxiety medications. If you take prescription or other drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist and learn about the laws in your state.

n 2016, 10,497 personas muE rieron en choques de conducción bajo los

munidad sobre las trágicas consecuencias de manejar bajo la influencia del alcohol. Sólo recientemente se ha reconocido que el manejo bajo los efectos de drogas representa el mismo peligro que manejar bajo la influencia de alcohol. Si bien todavía no hay estadísticas en lo que se refiere al número Important Numbers de accidentes o fatalidades causadas por el manejo vulnerado por Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos las drogas, muchos piensan que los números son igualmente elevaCRISIS LINE dos. En los últimos años, muchos 1-800-273-TALK(8255) estados han adoptado leyes contra el manejo bajo la influencia de "Press 1 for Veterans" drogas. El National Safety Council U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs ha lanzado una campaña para edu806-472-3420 car al público sobre los peligros de manejar bajo la influencia de Lubbock Vet Center cualquiera de las muchas drogas 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 recetadas y drogas sin receta, tales como antihistamínicos y medica2-1-1 mentos contra la ansiedad. Si está Information and Referral tomando alguna droga recetada o Información y referencia cualquier otra droga, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico y conozca Latino Lubbock Magazine las leyes de su estado.

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efectos del alcohol, lo que representa el 28% de todas las muertes relacionadas con el tráfico en los Estados Unidos. De las 1,233 muertes por accidentes de tránsito entre niños de 0 a 14 años en 2016, 214 (17%) involucraron a un conductor ebrio.En Estados Unidos, cada 31 minutos muere una persona y cada 2 minutos se lesiona una persona por accidentes automovilísticos asociados al alcohol. Durante las temporadas de fiestas, las pistas se tornan aún más peligrosas. Las fiestas y las festividades hacen del periodo entre Navidad y Año Nuevo la temporada de mayor mortandad en lo que se refiere a accidentes asociados al alcohol. Todas estas muertes y daños podrían ser evitados. Haga para estas fiestas y para todo el resto del año, la promesa de evitar manejar bajo la influencia de alcohol o de drogas y evite que otros lo hagan. Involúcrese en la campaña para aumentar la conciencia de la co-

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will have its monthly meeting at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. on Thurs. Dec. 18th at 5:30. p.m. Christmas gathering, please bring a covered dish or dessert. FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY November 20, 2021. If you are interested in having a service opportunity or volunteering contact Riley at rtaguwa@volunteerlubbock. org 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. NEXTDOOR allows you to keep up with your neighborhood at https://nextdoor.com/ news_feed/ 3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily. HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd. NATIONAL DAYS OF SERVICE 2022: January 17 - MLK Day of Service March 31 - Cesar Chavez Day of Service April 17-23 - National Volunteer Week September 11 - National Day of Remembrance DO YOU HAVE A STORY? NEWS? Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock. net/have-a-story For more info call (806)7921212.

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Heat Your Home

Tips for a Safe, Warm Winter

ost injuries from M fires involving heating equipment oc-

curred when the user was asleep or when a child under 10 was left unsupervised with the equipment, according to data released in September 2009, from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Portable electric heaters should be used according to the manufacturers' instructions so that injuries can be avoided. Follow these simple and important safety tips when using portable electric heaters: 1. Read the manufacturer's instructions and warning labels before using your portable electric heater. 2. Do not leave an operating heater unattended and always unplug heater when not in use. 3. Do not use your heater with a power strip or extension cord. Overheating of a power strip or extension cord could result in a fire. 4. String out cords on top of area rugs or carpeting. Placing anything, including furniture, on top of the cord may damage it. 5. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least three feet from the front of the heater and away from the sides and rear. Do not block heater's air intake or outlet. 6. Keep flammable materials,

such as paint, gas cans and matches, away from the heater. 7. Unless the heater is designed for outdoor use or in bathrooms, do not use in damp or wet areas. Parts in the heater may be damaged by mois-

ture. 8. Check periodically for a secure plug/outlet fit. If the plug does not fit snugly into the outlet or if the plug becomes very hot, the outlet may need to be replaced. Check with a qualified electrician to replace the outlet. 9. Unplug the heater when not in use by pulling the plug straight out from the outlet. Inspect the heater's cord periodically. Do not use a heater with a damaged cord. 10. Do not plug any other electrical device into the same outlet as your heater. This could result in overheating. 11. Heaters should be kept away from children and not be placed in a child's room without supervision. 12. Place heater on a level, flat surface. Only use heater on table tops when specified by the manufacturer. Do not place your heater on furniture. It could fall, dislodging or breaking parts in the heater. For more information or to order a free portable heater safety brochures in English and Spanish online at www.heatersafety.org or by calling (888) 785-SAFE.

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED: Starbucks employees took time to serve Veterans at the 6th Annual Veterans Parade of LBK. They provided coffee and treats prior to the parade. Thank you!

HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED: The family of the late Lasaro Gonzales Landin Sr. who served in WW II was proudly honored by his family members for his service to country. Landin was at the Battle of Normandy and shared a testimony in his later days. The float not only gave the family pride, but also the spectators who watched as they honored him and other family members.

Tie One On

And Designate a Driver

ome of the most dangerS ous days of the year on our nation’s roadways are between

Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That is why every holiday season MADD asks you to display a MADD red ribbon in a visible location to remind others to always designate a non-drinking driver. Started in 1986, Tie One On For Safety® is MADD’s longest running and most visible public awareness project. The name comes from the phrase “tie one on,” which is slang for drinking alcohol. But at MADD we use the phrase to remind everyone

that drinking and driving don’t mix. This holiday season, show your commitment to eliminating drunk driving by: • Putting safety before the party and always designate a nondrinking driver BEFORE the celebration begins to ensure everyone arrives home safely. • Hosting parties responsibly by offering mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages, and by providing alternate transportation or accommodations for guests who have been drinking. Get more safe party tips at madd. org/safeparty.

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Memorials

Jaime Antonio Hernandez, 60, died November 21, 202. He was born December 4, 1960, in Laredo, TX to Juan & Carmen Hernandez. He graduated from Lubbock High in 1979 and later married Grace Hernandez on March 20, 1982, in Lubbock. He worked as a meter reader for Atmos Energy and enjoyed all sports. Those left to cherish his loving memory are his wife, Grace Hernandez of Lubbock; his son Michael Joseph (Alexandra) Hernandez of Lubbock; a daughter, Adriana Nicole Flores of Lubbock; three brothers, Juan Jose (Mary) Hernandez; Lucio Enrique (Margie), Miguel Isaac Hernandez all of Lubbock; three sisters, Nellie (Jim) Johnson of AZ, Lucy (Rory) Jackson of FL, and Elizabeth Hernandez of Lubbock; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan & Carmen Hernandez; two sisters, Maria Del Carmen Hernandez, Carmen Julia Hernandez.

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

Estefana Smith passed away on November 14, 2021, at the age of 55. She was born October 21, 1966. She is survived by her husband Walter Smith, three sons Raul, Jay, and Anthony, one brother Ernesto Sanchez, two sisters Pauline Pena and Maria Zamora, and numerous nieces and nephews.

December Prayer

A PRAYER FOR TODAY Almighty God, I give honor and praise to express my joy for thy great love in the gift of thy Son, Jesus Christ. With a glad heart I wish all mankind "A merry Christmas," and may I ever remember, where the angels sang, "Peace on earth, good will toward men." Amen. "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. " ~ Isaiah 7:14

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Christopher Nicholas Guerra, 27 of died November 5, 2021. He was born October 11, 1994, in Lamesa, Texas to Rudolph Guerra and Rosalinda Aguilar. He worked for Racers Car Wash as a detailer for numerous years. Christopher enjoyed skateboarding, playing baseball, and watching football. He was a Texas Longhorn, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys fan. Those left to cherish his memory are his father Rudolph Guerra of Lamesa; his mother Rosalinda Aguilar of Lubbock; two brothers Rudolph Caye Guerra Jr. and Loboryo Richard Iglesias (Amber Flores) all of Lubbock; two nephews, and a niece; His paternal grandmother Consuelo Guerra of Lamesa; his maternal grandparents Irene and Ramon Aguilar Sr. of Lamesa and a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Cayetano Guerra To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

Diana Hernandez, 59, departed from this life on November 7, 2021. She was born December 10, 1961, to Jesus Adamez Hernandez and Angelica Mercado Hernandez in Slaton, Texas at Mercy Hospital. She grew up with her five older brothers on a farm by Slaton and later in Lubbock. Diana worshipped at Our Lady of Guadalupe church every weekend and was an avid reader. She loved her little dog, Precious. Preceding her in passing were her father and mother, Jesus, and Angelica. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Frank Rodriguez; a son, Anthony; five brothers, Luciano "Chano" Hernandez (Elsa), Jesse Hernandez (Janie), Lorenzo Hernandez, Roy Hernandez (Marina), and Omar Hernandez. Also, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Jose Guadalupe Berumen, 52, of Lubbock, died November 13, 2021. He was born to Manuel and Ana Maria Berumen on May 28, 1969, in Durango, Mexico. He graduated from Hart High School in 1989. He went on to receive his Diesel Technician Certification. He married Rosie Castillo on February 21, 2004. He was a member of Christ the King Cathedral. Loved ones left to cherish his memory include wife, Rosie; father, Manuel Berumen; mother, Ana Maria Berumen; son, Joseph Berumen; son, Cristian Berumen; twin brother, Jesus Berumen; brother, Manuel Berumen, Jr. (Laura); sister, Maria de Jesus Gomez (Francisco); and a host of family and friends.

Dominga G. Tovar,79, died November 4, 2021. She was born March 21, 1942, in Lubbock, TX to Paul and Gregoria (Avila) Gonzales. She was the wife of Sam Tovar. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her children Eva Doss (Gary), Sylvia Washington, Danny Cantu (Debbie), Ruben Cantu, Jr., Vanessa Guevara (Martin) and Terry Lopez (Chris), her 15 grandchildren, her 12 great-grandchildren, her sisters Janie Villegas and Delores Caudillo, and her brother Joe Gonzales. Dominga is preceded in death by her husband Sam Tovar, her mother Gregoria Avila Gonzales, her father Paul Gonzales, her brothers Pablo Gonzales, Charlie Gonzales, and Tony Gonzales, her sister Lillie Torres, and her son Abelardo (Abel) Cantu III. Lupe Noe Aguilera, 25, died November 8, 202. He was born April 11, 1996, in Lubbock to Guadalupe Aguilera Jr. & Teresa Campos. He graduated from Estacado Highs School in 2015 and worked in construction. He was a loyal Dallas Cowboy Fan. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Teresa Campos of Lubbock; stepfather, Daniel Christopher Villarreal of Lubbock; four brothers, Damon Lee Villarreal, Elijah Zane Villarreal, Christopher Villarreal, Jaylin Villarreal all of Lubbock; one sister, Gabriella Aguilera of Lubbock; two nephews; maternal grandfather, Noe R. Hernandez of San Antonio; grandmother, Isabel A. Hernandez of Lubbock; paternal grandmother, Guadalupe Mendez of Lubbock; grandfather, Guadalupe Aguilera. He is preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Valdez Aguilera Jr. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4

Cesilia Perez,84, died November 5, 2021. She was born December 29, 1936, in Dr. Arroyo N.L., Mexico to Antonio Castro and Gonifacia Uolla. She married Jose A. Perez Bernal on June 20, 1952, and they shared 70 years together. Cesilia enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, walking, being outdoors, and loving her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jose A. Bernal Perez; her children Jose A Perez, Jr. (Enedelia Perez), Juan A. Perez, Rosa E. Tagle (David A. Tagle), six grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Antonio Castro, her mother Gonifacia Uolla, her brothers Luis Castro and Juan Castro, and her sister Maria M. Castro.

Emmanuel Juan Rosales, 24, of Ralls, TX entered the gates of heaven on November 12th, 2021. He was born on February 21, 1997, in Muleshoe, TX to Marcus and Laura Rosales. He attended school in Friona, TX from 2002-2009, and in Ralls from 2009-2015. He was involved in sports; got to travel the world with his Boy Scouts troop. He graduated in 2015, and went on to study at Texas Tech, South Plains, and at Western Governors online, studying Computer Science. Emmanuel is proceeded in death by his brother, Tobin Riley Rosales. Survivors include his daughter Emersyn Rieley Rosales, parents Marcus and Laura Rosales, his sister Disa Rosales, his grandparents Pedro and Maria Prieto; grandparents Martin and Jackie Rosales, great grandmother Juanita Garcia, and a host of family and friends.

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

Amelia Gutierrez was born in Beeville, Texas on April 10, 1932, to Agustin and Antonia Garcia. She served the State of Texas where she passionately cared for people with special needs at the Lubbock State School. Amelia was a devout Baptist who was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Lubbock since 1970. She is survived by her children, David (Fran) Gutierrez of Salado; Ruth (Billy) Martinez of Lubbock; Adam (Meiko) Gutierrez of Lubbock. Six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Siblings, Armando (Lorraine) Garcia of New Mexico, Alicia (Agustin) Rey of Plainview, Abel (Mona) Garcia of Beeville. And a host of extended family and friends. Olivia Herrera Hernandez , 87, passed November 5, 2021. She was born January 21, 1934, in San Juan, TX to Ignacio, Sr. and Julia Herrera. In 1950, she married Luis Hernandez in San Juan, Texas and they shared 64 years together. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where she served as a Guadalupana and volunteered for five years at Catholic Family Services. Those left to cherish her memory are her children Maria Caballero, Norma Hernandez (Jimmy), Jose Hernandez, David Hernandez, and Diana Hernandez; her 8 grandchildren; and her 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Ignacio Senior Herrera and Julia Herrera, her husband Luis Hernandez, her sons Armando and Joel Hernandez, her brother Alfredo Herrera, and her grandson Paul Castro.

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In Loving Memory

Fidencia "Frances" Castro Dec. 27, 1928 to Jan 21, 2014

I miss you. I dream of you. I long for the day we reunite. Happy Birthday my darling grandmother! Love Always, Christy MartinezGarcia In Memory of Monsignor Curtis T. Halfmann May 27, 1934 - December 2, 2012 There once was a flock that was lost and afraid It wandered around without direction for days. But the Lord looked down with compassion from above and sent a good shepherd to lead them with love. He taught them about the blood of the Lamb and about the creator, the great I AM. Thank you for leading the flock Safely into God's Promised Land. Another year, still a tear, remaining in our hearts near and dear. We miss you.

In Loving Memory on Your Birthday Julia Garcia 12/28/34 to 7/9/14 Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky, Hundreds of shells on the shore together, Hundreds of birds that go singing by, Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Hundreds of bees on the cotton flower, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But only one mother the wide world over. And you are mine. I miss you mom. Love, Frank Garcia - your son

¡Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad! Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster). He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to enjoy the Christmas holiday with familia (family). His prima (cousin) is visiting from South Texas. Her name is Jita la Gallita (little hen). Together they will enjoy being with family, making tamales, signing Christmas Carols, and listening to cuentos (stories) about past Christmas memories.

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Kid's Activities Page

The Gallo "Canciones" Jita likes singing Christmas Carols & to the Virgen de Guadalupe on Dec. 12th

"La Pinata"

There is always a piñata for the children filled with fruits, nuts, candies and small toys. One after another, blindfolded stick wielders swing wildly until one finally succeeds in breaking it. This custom originated in China, but Christianity added its own meanings. Although they now come in every form imaginable, the traditional piñata was spherical with seven conical protrusions trailing paper streamers which represented the Seven Deadly Sins. Its destruction symbolizes the defeat of Satan himself and the treats are the rewards of that moral victory.

"Making Tamales" Jita is ready to continue the family tradition at her their tamalada! Do you help make tamales with your family? Send pictures to news@latinolubbock.net

"Pico Claus" is ready to deliver gifts to boys and girls.

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