Latino Lubbock Magazine Volume 16, Issue 11, November 2022

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at the discretion of the publisher. Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the first and second day of each month. With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in LBK, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lame sa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Now in Midland and Odessa. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, woman-owned and locally oper ated.

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Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are usedinterchangeably by the U.S. Census

“One of those changes is the rising tide of Hispanic voters. They will likely play a more important role than ever before in determining whether the Democratic Party’s or the Republican Party’s coalition is bigger this year." ~ Harry Enten, CNN explaining that Hispanic voters were a larger share of the 2018 midterm electorate (at 9%) than any previous midterm. The 2018 midterm was additionally notable because Hispanics made up the same percent of voters as in the previous presidential election. If that is the case this year, then the Hispanic share of the electorate in 2022 will be the highest for a midterm election.

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¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

November/noviembre

Mike Solis 11/1

Ernestina Garcia 11/1

Larry Vidaurre III 11/1

Joe Rincones 11/2

Gloria Castro 11/2

Timothy R. Licon 11/3

Ophelia Loa 11/3

Tiffany Ridge 11/3

Ana Villegas 11/3

Brenda Flores-Ortiz 11/4

Amy J. Gordon 11/4

Janie Hilburn 11/4

Michelle Alonzo Vasquez 11/5

Anjanle Madrid 11/ 5

Cindy Adame 11/5

Alex Armenta 11/5

Yolanda R. Hernandez 11/5

Martha Sanchez 11/5

Haylee A. Ramirez 11/5

Skye Martinez 11/5

Soyla Hernandez 11/5

Eloy Rios 11/6

Adam Garcia 11/6

Esmeralda De Los Santos 11/6

Alice Vasquez 11/6

Leonard Lozano 11/7

Johnny Castilleja 11/7

Jaime Flores 11/7

Armando Garcia 11/7

Mary Alice Castillos 11/8

Lupe Cardenas 11/8

J.R. Perez 11/8

Roberto Cardenas 11/9

Jerry Trevino 11/9

Haidyn Nicole Acebedo 11/9

Adolfo Gonzales 11/ 9

Jacob Herrera 11/10

Irma Armenta 11/11

Angel Neveah Martinez 11/11

Cecilia Villa 11/11

Amelia Martinez 11/11

Martin Martinez 11/11

Mary Siders 11/11

Mia Rose DeClark 11/11

Dr. Arlene Brooks 11/12

Andrew Rangel 11/12

Fr. Joseph Palacios 11/12

Michael Salinas Jr. 11/12

Elisa Herrera 11/13

Jeremy Hilburn 11/13

Eric Anthony Cuevas 11/13

Linda Armenta 11/ 13

Madison Flores 11/13

Ricky Mendoza 11/14

Rudy Delgado 11/14

Anita Vidaurre 11/14

Ana Barrera 11/14

Gabriella Cantu 11/15

Brianna Carranco 11/16

Julia Jimenez 11/16

Meghan Flores 11/16

November/noviembre

Angel Contreras 11/16

Julia Jimenez 11/16

Mark Blanco 11/18

Cassandra Zamarripa 11/18

Arabella Belgara 11/18

Juanita Cruz 11/18

Angel Daniel Flores 11/19

Alfredo Pena 11/19

Nicholas Medina 11/19

Isabel Chavez 11/19

ReAnna Stubblefield 11/19

Carlos Jay 11/20

Jose Perez 11/20

Andrew Soto Sr. 11/21

Emilio Perez 11/21

Delia Crockett 11/21

Ashley Vidaurre 11/21

Ariel Aldama 11/21

Isabella Perez 11/22

Loretta Madrid 11/22

Sandra Avila 11/23

Elicia Romo 11/23

Ricardo Santiago (KOC) 11/23

Arthuro Santiago 11/23

Isela Torres 11/23

Raul Beltran 11/24

Conrad Matthew Bernal 11/24

Eddie Chavez 11/24

Rocky Martinez 11/24

Vanessa Mendoza 11/24

April Guerrero 11/24

Richard Hernandez 11/24

Raul Beltran 11/24

Izakiyah E. Cole 11/24

Raul Beltran 11/24

Minnie Biera Anaya 11/25

Evalyn Cervantes 11/25

Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25

Mathew Adame 11/25

Xavier Valdez 11/25

Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25

Ivan Carrillo 11/26

Isabel Chavez 11/26

Catarino Velasquez 11/26

Mildred Montez 11/26

Nora Briones Baca 11/26

Johnny V. Baca. 11/26

Victoria Kristian Melgoza 11/27

Frankie Garcia J.R. 11/28

Ignacio Armenta 11/29

JoAnn Martinez 11/29

Jose Luis Carrillo (KOC) 11/29

Melissa Licon 11/29

Crystal Gayle Garza 11/29

Melissa Ortiz Licon 11/29

Benjamin Herrera 11/29

Anna Maria Ramos 11/30

Andy Garcia 11/30

Tony Cantu 11/30

Kip Grant 11/30

On the Cover

"A salute to Veterans"

Cover By Christy Martinez-Garcia

This month's cover offers a salute to our veter ans! Latino Lubbock Magazine has dedicated its November issue to veterans since our inception! As the numbers reflect, only about 1% of the adult American population serves in the military. The majority of Americans have not served, or likely aren’t related to someone who has worn the uni form. Latinos have served, serve the USA with so much pride and dignity! That is why Latino Lub bock Magazine commits to honoring the bravery of the servicemen and women who risk(ed) their lives on behalf of our country and citizens. We should all take the time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for America’s freedom, and never take it for granted. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE.

Contents

Word from the Publisher Page 4

Political Page 7

Opportunity/Business Page 8-9

Health/Salud

Page 10-11

Veteran Update Page 12-13

Education/Youth Page 14-15

Faith & Religion Page 18

Memorials Page 22

Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

"Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professional ism, cultural competency and understanding, and accu racy; 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

Lupe Ramirez

Jesse Madrid

Anna Brito

Rebecca Bustamante

Juan Contreras Victor Hernandez

Beatrice Hernandez

Prayers are with

Coach Edward Hernandez

Manuel Posadas

Tony Escamilla

Ernest Esparza

Robert Narvaiz

Ronnie Villegas

Pinkie Mungia

Eloisa Abeyta

Janie Castañeda

Beto Castañeda

Guadalupe Reyna

Rene M. Dominguez, Sr.

Jose J. Martinez

Evie Williams

Latino Lubbock Magazine is owned/founded by Christy Martinez-Garcia

“El muerto al poso, el vivo ha el negocio" The dead to the ground, the business still living. (Meaning, we gotta keep on living and that life must continue despite the loss of loved ones and friends.)

Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora Querídos lectores...

Ioften share that if you drive by my home you will see the American and the Unites States Marine Corps flags flying proudly in honor of my husband Frank Garcia's and my family's veterans who served our country with pride and dignity.

On Veterans Day - there's no doubt that we love and advocate for our veterans. If you drive by on a Marine Corps holiday - be prepared to see an in flux of flags that Frank takes to a whole new level!

Pride in our veterans was instilled in me at a very young age. As a little girl my grandmother Fiden cia Castro would share stories about the war and the precautions her family took during WWII, and shared proudly of the service of many of our fam ily members. She discussed stories of my grand father Castro who served in the Korean War and how handsome he was in his uniform.

I loved learning about the service and patriotism my family possessed. Unfortunately, I also heard the inexcusable experiences some of our veterans had with racism when they returned home. Nevertheless, they loved America and knew that the ignorance of some was not a reflection of all.

I even recall when my tío John Castro returned home after serving. He was a Vietnam veteran. And despite the negative welcome of many Viet nam Veterans, my uncle John has never stopped loving country. He even continued his service in law enforcement. I learned about the struggles he and many veterans experienced dealing with the affects of Agent Or ange, and PTSD. I was a girl that learned from the sacrifices of her fam ily members and was drawn to becoming an advocate.

Upon meeting my own husband in college, who was in the Naval ROTC, God knew that I needed a partner to be as strong an advocate of veterans as I. He delivered with flying colors in red, white, and blue!

Over the years we have made it a point to create programs and events to showcase the service of these men and women including our "Here's to Our Heroes" Veteran reception. And later, through our nonprofit, Los Hermanos Familia, we also created the Veterans Parade of Lubbock that will be held for the 7th year on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Please come support them or join us.

COVID-19 threw a wrench in our annual veteran events, however, last year in 2021 we wanted to remind veterans that we were thinking of them - so we delivered veteran yard signs to let them and their neighbors know that a proud veteran lived in their neighborhood.

I still recall when we delivered the first veteran sign to Ronnie Villegas. He was humbled to be the first recipient of the sign and gladly displayed it. We had many stories like that as our volunteers begin distributing almost 300 signs all over Lubbock!

I have been blessed to be a part of the veteran community and over the years their issues have become more apparent. This is why I also dedi cate my November issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine to them annually.

One such issue affecting veterans is that they suffer from the scars that go beyond physical and include mental anguish - PTSD. About 20 com mit suicide daily. We must demonstrate that we haven't forgotten them.

And, when you hear the term, "Freedom isn't Free" think of our veter ans who sacrificed their safety and in some cases their lives for you and me and our freedoms. Then, take pride in that freedom by exercising your right to vote. Election Day is November 8th.

Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock Magazine is committed to highlight ing the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We are grateful to have 100,000 readers monthly. Please continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. Thank you for your sup port and May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los ben diga.

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia

Publisher & Latino Market Specialist

"Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective"

Celebrating 16 Years of Commitment to our Community

Change in Pharmacy Coverage Could Affect Area Veterans

Thousands of independent and community pharmacies were dropped from Tricare's pharmacy network in a move advocates say will leave patients in rural areas with few options to get prescriptions filled.

This became effective Oct. 24, 14,963 retail pharmacies no longer participate in Tricare's pharmacy network, Defense Health Agency spokesperson Peter Graves confirmed in an emailed statement.

"Despite this change, the Tricare retail network will continue to meet or exceed Tricare's standard for pharmacy access," Graves added.

"Beneficiaries will continue to have many convenient, local in-network options for filling their medications, including those beneficiaries in rural locations."

In a separate emailed statement, a spokesperson for Express Scripts, which manages pharmacy benefits for Tricare, pledged the company will

"support any impacted beneficiaries in finding an in-network pharmacy to fill their prescriptions."

"Tricare beneficiaries will maintain access to nearly 41,000 chain, grocery store and independent pharmacies, as well as home delivery and military pharmacies," the Express Scripts statement said.

"More than 90% of beneficiaries will have a pharmacy within a 15-minute drive time of their home."

Express Scripts started notifying affected beneficiaries last month, Graves said, adding that those who have specialty medications at one of the departing pharmacies "will receive assistance from Express Scripts in transferring those prescriptions to a network pharmacy."

The change in pharmacy coverage could affect nearly 400,000 Tricare

beneficiaries, according to the Military Officers Association of America.

While some independent pharmacies knew they would be dropped from Tricare next year because they wouldn't accept the terms of Express Scripts' contract, many were blindsided by the Oct. 24 date, said Ronna Hauser, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association, an advocacy group for independent pharmacies. Many found out by patients bringing them letters from Express Scripts and have struggled to get answers directly from the company, she added.

"It's just not a smooth transition process," Hauser said. "It's very abrupt. There's no clear answers. It's causing a lot of frustration for our members, and we know, hearing through our members, it's causing a lot of frustration for patients."

TRICARE states more than 40,000 pharmacies are still in the network, including chains like CVS and Walgreens. It has a ‘Find a Pharmacy’ tool on its website.

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Event

VETERAN'S DAY

PARADE Sat., Nov. 5, 2022, line up starts at 8:30 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway, Ave. to the the Civic Center park ing lot on Ave. M. This year's theme is "You are not alone." Let's show our veterans that we support them. Register at www.losher manosfamilia.org/veteran-s-day-parade

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL AT WOLFFARTH ELEMENTARY Join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate Dia de los Muertos in our Wolffarth Elementary gym at 3202 Erskine on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 5 p.m.

GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERS

Start your family history journey by learn ing the basics of genealogy research and the online websites you can use to trace your family roots! Ages 18+. November 9, 2022 5-6 p.m. at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CRAFTERNOON Come celebrate National Native American Heri tage month. The local Native American People of the Plains and Beyond (NAPPB) organization will teach some beading techniques. This program is for all ages! November 12, 2022, 3-4 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

FALL & WINTER IRRIGATION GUIDELINES EFFEC TIVE OCTOBER

The City’s annual fall and winter irrigation restrictions become effective on Saturday, October 1, 2022 and will continue through March 31, 2023. Year round irrigation restrictions reduce the peak demand on our water system. Irriga tion restrictions during the fall and winter conserve water and minimize hazardous road conditions during freezing weather.

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

FREE LEGAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY Legal Aid of North west Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud. Call 763-4557 or (800) 933-4557 or visit lanwt.org for more info.

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUES-

TIONS 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.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS? Submit yourbusiness news online at www.latinolubbock.net/ have-a-story. Also submit to our online calendar atwww.latinolubbock.net/events

Lubbock Cares Deeply and Proudly Supports Our Veterans

Our country’s Veterans Affairs system serves the world’s finest and bravest. Members of the U.S. military dedicated their lives and made tremendous sacrifices for the freedoms we enjoy today. Nothing we do can ever fully repay these brave men and women, but what we can do is ensure our veterans are cared for, are offered the services they need, and have a place to be amongst peers and appreciated every day. I believe the VA is just that, and if you are a veteran who has not enrolled in the VA, I kindly encourage you to do so. If you have a friend or a loved one who is a veteran not enrolled in the VA, please encourage them to do so.

Lubbock’s new VA Clinic is a tremendous asset to our community. In order to ensure it’s the best it can be, we need your help. There are currently about 9,300 veterans signed up to receive resources from

the VA. That number is fantastic, but we can do more. And if Lubbock and the South Plains reaches 10,000 members enrolled in the VA, we cross a benchmark set by the Federal Government allowing us to receive more resources for our veterans. I am asking for your support to help us achieve that goal because our entire region would benefit from the increase in access and services for our service members. This project is important. We must continue to take care of our veterans, and having more members sign up for the VA will allow for more and better care. By harnessing your support, I hope we can achieve this goal by the end of 2022. Let’s reach out to our family and friends, encourage them to join, and make this

Councilman Steve Massengale

Lubbock community an even better place for our nation’s heroes.

Lubbock cares deeply and proudly supports our military veterans.

Our city is home to the former Lubbock Army Airfield where over 6,000 Glider Pilots trained during World War II — the Silent Wings Museum honors these heroic veterans and preserves their unique and significant contributions in World War II history. Lubbock is home to the former Reese Air Force Base where more than 25,000 men and women in the Air Force trained.

The Lubbock Area Veterans War Memorial, Monument of Courage, and the Texas Tech University Vietnam Center and Archive all pay tribute to our veterans. And most recently, we constructed a brand new, state of

Carta Abierta

the art, Veterans Affairs clinic that serves our city’s heroes.

This 94,000 square foot building offers tremendous opportunities to our veterans. Now, Lubbock veterans do not have to travel hours to receive the care they deserve. Instead, world-class health professionals offering surgical care, an eye clinic, radiology services, physical medicine and rehabilitation, among existing efforts to ease the burdens of post-traumatic stress disorder through mental health programs, are offered right here in our own community.

Please help Lubbock do more for its veterans by enrolling in the VA if you are eligible, and encouraging every veteran you know to enroll in the VA. Thank you to all veterans for your service.

STEVE MASSENGALE has represented District 4 on the Lubbock City Council since May 2016 and is actively involved in the Veterans Advisory Committee.

Piensas?

We know our readers have a lot to say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, or email them to news@latinolubbock.net.

Please include your name, address, and contact phone number. Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned let ters will not be published. Letters are lim ited to 100 words, depending on space availability, some longer will be included.

Writers are limited to one letter per month.

Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Letters are not ac knowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

WE MADE IT TO A GAME

I could totally connect with your October cover!

My family and I never got to attend a game and just sat outside and our backyard and listened as the crowd would cheer if they got a score. Even though we weren't in the stadium we were enjoying our family time.

As as an adult I finally made it to a game when my boss gave me and my husband his tickets. It was a great experience to be a part of something. Thanks for the memory!

Rosalind R. Hernandez

LLM ~ I LOVE IT!

Mrs. Martinez-Garcia I was in Lubbock this past Monday, Oct 10th visiting Texas Tech with my son. I ran across your newspaper and was quite impressed and wanted to give you and your staff a compliment on a newspaper well done, I LOVE IT! You cover a lot of important information for the community and social events. I mentioned to my son if he selected TTU he can always pick up your newspaper for outside information! Keep up the good work.

Cristina Medina Dallas, Texas

THANK YOU

Thanks for continuing to keep area readers informed about what's happening in our community. I know it's tough to wear many hats but in case no one told you THANK YOU!

We love Latino Lubbock, and we're so proud that you are representing us in this community as an elected official.

My dad always said that you would be great in office because you sincerely cared about people.

I think he and my mom were your number one fans and now, here you are representing us and still doing so much for the community. Keep up the great work and don't stop believing in the good of the world! And don't forget to make time for yourself and your family. Blessings!

Sincerely, Joe Rodriguez

WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

So, every October we come up to Lubbock for our annual meeting and every October while waiting for my luggage I pick up and read a copy of Latino Lubbock and this year I really appreciated your personal story in the Words from our Publisher this month.

I am on the Board of Directors of the Texas Tech Satellite Campus in Costa Rica, which opened back in 2017. I thought it could be fun to do a story on the campus with Latino Lubbock, given that it is truly a Latino Campus for TTU. Ellen and Luciana run the day-to-day at the bustling campus with students from all over Central America and would probably be the best to interview. The opportunity to connect the two "Latino" communities seems so appropriate. Keep up the good work!

Saludos, Jeff Duchesneau

GET OUT THE VOTE

Early voting is underway in Texas for the Midterm Election! Isn't it funny how the candidates only show up to meet us during this time? Or so they say.

As we were celebrating with family we talked about voting - we've come a long way! We all felt that neither party has really made effort to "woo" us. The candidates bash each other during the campaign trail, and bash us the rest of the time. What really gets me is how they say some stuff that we're supposed to be okay with, generalize us, and then expect our vote! ¡Tan locos!

I've already decided who I'm going to vote for, but I hope that Hispanics, especially young people also get out and speak up with their vote! Mi gente - GET OUT THE VOTE!

Thanks again! Fred

GREAT

Sincerely, Monica P.

Lubbock Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Candidates Share Bios

Two candidates have filed to run for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 race in Lubbock County including incumbent Aurora ChaidesHernandez (D), and Frank Gutierrez (R).

Latino Lubbock Magazine asked each candidate to submit a 100 word bio. Here are their responses.

Aurora Chaides-Hernández: She is the first and longest-serving Hispanic to hold judicial office in Lubbock County. She was elected in 1994 and has proudly served the residents of Lubbock County for 28 years.

Aurora Chaides-Hernández, BSN, RN, HDFS, and JD, attended Texas Tech earning two undergraduate degrees (Nursing and Human Development & Family Studies) before attaining her Juris Doctorate from the Texas Tech School of Law. She has been married to Victor Hernández, former Lubbock City Councilman, attorney, and Persian Gulf War veteran for 38 years. They have four children and five grandchildren. They are parishioners of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Frank Gutierrez: I'm an American of Mexican Huastec descendants. Dad left San Luis Potosi to pursue American Dreams; endured biases and discrimination, met my Mom, family of eight Lubbock High School graduates (one doctorate). Dad's family values became mine. We hoed the cotton fields of the South Plains to earn money for school clothes. US Army Honorable Discharge (Vietnam 25th Infantry Division) GI Bill to graduate from Texas Tech University.

Lead voter registration, fundraising in support of voting rights. Learned about the conditions of our neighborhoods and the grassroots voting. Emphasis on volunteerism in upholding "Duty, Honor, God and Country."

Early voting continues through Friday, November 4, 2022. Election Day: Tuesday, November 8, 2022. All early polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org

President Biden Touts Federal Deficit Reduction Ahead of Midterm Elections

President Joe Biden delivered remarks on his administration’s efforts to reduce the federal deficit.

“We have further proof that we’re rebuilding the economy in a responsible way,” President Biden said.

The treasury department said the annual federal deficit fell by nearly 1.4 trillion dollars, to about half of what it was in 2021.

“This record deficit reduction includes the cost of my student loan plan and everything else we’re paying for,” President Biden said.

President Biden credits his policies for making the difference.

“The deficit’s come down both years that I’ve been in office and I just signed legislation that’s gonna

reduce it even more in the decade to come,” the President said.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the President’s policies have the country on the right track.

“We’ve advanced an economic plan that puts innovation and technology at the forefront of our national agenda,” Yellen said.

And with the midterm elections looming, President Biden said American voters should stay away from the Republican’s economic plans.

“It’s mega-maga-trickle down,” he said. “The Republican plan would add 3 trillion dollars to the deficit.”

But Republicans say it’s “desperate and sad” for the President to take credit for economic progress.

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says it’s “Republican governors and legislatures” that “have delivered.”

For now, both Democrats and Republicans are urging Americans to head to the polls and decide which side should lead the country’s economy after November.

Congress Must Find Permanent Solution for Dreamers says USHCC

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program established to provide temporary relief from deportation of thousands of immigrants brought to the United States as children, is unlawful. This "deeply disappointing" decision follows a movement led by Texas and other states who are against finding permanent solutions for DACA and places hundreds of thousands of young immigrants with an uncertain future.

In a statement Ramiro Cavazos President & CEO United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said: On behalf of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a bi-partisan probusiness organization aimed at supporting Hispanic business owners throughout the United States, I am extremely concerned by this decision and by its potentially negative impact on the future of the United States economy, which is still rebuilding from the impact of COVID-19.

America's 63.5 million Hispanics, contribute $2.8 trillion dollars to the U.S. economy every year, making our collective GDP the 5th largest in the world, when compared to other nations.

Since DACA was originally passed in 2012, more than 825,000 young immigrants, known as “DREAMers”, many of whom are Hispanic or Latino, have continued to live, thrive, and become key contributors of the United States workforce and economy, while serving as law-abiding residents. Based on a PBS analysis, it is suggested that DACA increased overall national income by $7,454 per employed DACA recipient.

About 75 percent of this increase in income is due to productivity gains and 25 percent to increases in employment among DACA beneficiaries. Overall, this amounts to a GDP increase of $3.5 billion per year.

Furthermore, it is estimated that over 200,000 DREAMers were at the forefront of community responses as essential workers in healthcare, education, and food services during the country’s response to the global pandemic. Furthermore, it is reported that America would face a $433 billion reduction in economic growth over the next decade if DACA is suspended.

DACA recipients have consistently proven to be an invaluable resource for the United States economy, and the USHCC rejects the idea that this new decision is based on threats

to our country or constitution, but rather based on unproductive antiimmigration rhetoric.

Today, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joins partner organizations like UnidosUS, the American Immigration Council, and others in calling on Congress to provide a permanent protection and solution for DREAMers as the legality of the program is currently in question by some of our Federal courts in America. At the end of the day, we must work together as Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to build and develop long-term solutions to fix our broken immigration laws and systems, that if unmet will hold back the rebuilding of our American economy that will require a full pipeline of talented and trained skilled workers to meet our growing industry needs.

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of five million Hispanic-owned businesses that, combined, contribute over $800 billion to the American economy every year.

The USHCC is America's largest small business advocacy group, representing more than 260 local chambers and business associations nationwide, and partners with hundreds of major American corporations.

Frank Gutierrez

Aurora Chaides-Hernández

Democrats and Republicans Aren't Cutting it for Latinos, Poll Finds

BY RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Asignificant portion of U.S. Latinos say neither the Democratic Party nor the Republican Party represent or care about them, according to the latest Axios-Ipsos Latino Poll in partnership with Noticias Telemundo.

Thebigpicture: About a quarter of Latinos surveyed say neither Democrats nor Republicans are swaying them, creating uncertainty in close races where Latinos could be critical just weeks before the 2022 midterms. Democrats have been losing ground with Latino voters over the past few years.

By the numbers: 28% of respondents said neither party cares about Latinos. 33% said Democrats care about

Latinos, compared to 11% who said the same about Republicans. 22% say both parties take Latinos for granted. Around 25% said the GOP takes Latinos for granted, compared to 19% who said that about Democrats.

What they're saying: Latinos' disillusionment with both parties hurts Democrats more since they have historically had a vast advantage among Hispanic voters, Ipsos pollster and senior vice president Chris Jackson told Axios.

"I think the top of concern, particularly for Democrats, is that Latino Americans think the Republican Party by a small margin is better on the economy, 25% to 19%."

"Still, there's not really much difference, which I think speaks a little

bit to that disillusionment."

Jackson said Latinos have become swing voters in the sunbelt states and don't appear to be connected to either party.

Between the lines: Even though 69% of respondents said President Biden shouldn't run for re-election in 2024, a vast majority of them support several of his policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act, and student loan debt forgiveness program — what Jackson called "little bit of a disconnect."

Methodology: This Axios/ Ipsos Latino Poll, in partnership with Noticias Telemundo, was conducted Sept. 30-Oct.8 by Ipsos' KnowledgePanel®. This poll is based on a nationally representative probability sample of 1,005 Hispanic/ Latino adults age 18 or older.

The margin of sampling error is ±3.8 percentage points at the 95% confidence level, for results based on the entire sample.

Texas Election Dates & Deadlines

Latino Lubbock Magazine re minds you that Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and now more than ever you should consider using your voting power. Here are important dates to mark on your calendars: Early Voting by

Personal Appearance through Fri day, November 4, 2022.

Election Day: Tuesday, Novem ber 8, 2022.

All early polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org

Fechas y plazos de elección de Texas

Latino Lubbock Magazine quiere recordarte que el día de las elec ciones es el martes 8 de noviembre de 2022, y ahora más que nunca debes considerar usar tu poder de voto.

Aquí hay fechas importantes para marcar en sus calendarios: Votación anticipada en persona del

lunes 24 de octubre al viernes 4 de noviembre de 2022.

Día de las elecciones: martes 8 de noviembre de 2022.

Todos los lugares de votación tem prana en las fechas, horas y lugares se pueden encontrar en www.votelub bock.org

Some Americans may have lower tax bills when they file for 2023 after the IRS adjusted tax brackets and increased deductions to counter the soaring price tags on groceries and other daily staples.

Tax brackets will increase by about 7% in an attempt to counter rapid inflation, the IRS said

Those updated brackets could mean that Americans whose wages haven’t kept pace with inflation will land in lower brackets and owe relatively less when they file.

Consumer prices rose by about 8.2% in September from the year-earlier period, with grocery prices spiking 13%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Increases in pay haven't kept pace for many workers, with average hourly wages decreasing 3% year over year in September, when seasonally adjusted, according to the bureau's statistics.

About 60 tax provisions will be updated to counter those rising costs, including standard deductions for single and married filers, the IRS said.

The standard deduction for married

couples will increase to $27,700, up $1,800 from the previous year. For single filers, it will be $13,850, up $900, the IRS said. Those increases mark an acceleration from the previous year's standard deduction hikes, which were $800 for married filers and $400 for single ones.

Heads of household will see an increase of $1,400 to $20,800 for their standard deduction, the IRS said.

Marginal tax rates are being adjusted for inflation, with the lowest tax rate of 10% now applying to single fillers making $11,000 or less per year, up from $10,275. Couples would need to make less than $22,000, up from $20,550.

The top tax rate will remain unchanged at 37% but will now be applied to single filers earning more than $578,125 and couples making over $693,750. That highest rate had been applied to filers making $539,900 or couples making $647,850 in the previous tax year, the IRS said.

The monthly limit for qualified transportation and parking benefits will climb to $300, up $20. Gift exclusions will jump $1,000 to $17,000.

Read the full report at www.latinolubbock. net/news-1

Opportunity/Oportunidad

Jeffrey Vera Named Wayland Alumni Director

Wayland Bap tist Uni versity an nounced the addition of Jeffrey Vera as Director of Alumni Relations, effective Oc tober 1st.

Vera

earned a Bachelor of Christian Ministry degree from Wayland in 2017 after coming back to his hometown of Plainview, enrolling as a nontraditional student while working full-time overnights at Covenant Hospital Plainview. He served as a President’s Ambassa dor and was heavily involved in student mission trips both foreign and domestic.

Since graduation, Vera has worked at Texas Tech Health Sci ences Center in the School of Medicine Admissions office, most recently as Assistant Director of Recruitment and Advising. He’s also a bi-vocational pastor, current ly serving as interim at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Lubbock.

Vera has served on the WBU Alumni Board since August 2020 and was set to be president this year. He is the son of alumnus Yolanda Vera, a 1983 graduate and retired Plainview educator who also served on the Alumni Board for many years. That heritage and life-changing experience he had at Wayland are part of his excitement at joining the advancement family.

The Office of Alumni Relations is part of the Institutional Advance ment team at Wayland.

Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Open Enrollment Dates for 2022

Mark your calendar on the date, November 1, 2022. Give yourself plenty of time to compare your options and select the best plan to meet your coverage needs and pocketbook before Open Enrollment ends on December 15th.

If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2023 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 15, 2023.

Fechas de inscripción abierta 2022

Marque su calendario en la fecha, 1 de noviembre de 2022. Tómese el tiempo suficiente para comparar sus opciones y seleccionar el mejor plan para satisfacer sus necesidades de cobertura y su bolsillo antes de que finalice la Inscripción Abierta el 15 de diciembre.

Si no actúa antes del 15 de diciembre, no podrá obtener la cobertura de 2023 a menos que califique para un Período de inscripción especial. Los planes vendidos durante la inscripción abierta comienzan el 15 de enero de 2023.

Lifting the Next Generation of Latinos in Finance

BY CARMEN REINICKE

Even though Latinos are thesecond-largest ethnic group inthe U.S., they’re underrepresentedacross many industries, includingfinance, which can have long-termeffects on the ability to grow wealth.

A group of Latino-led and focusedventure capital firms is looking tochange that.

There are more than 62 million Hispanic or Latino people in theU.S., according to the 2020 Census.That’s nearly 19% of the total population, second only to non-Hispanicwhites. They also represent one ofthe largest and fastest-growing sectors: In 2019, the total economicoutput of the group was $2.7 trillion,up from $1.7 trillion in 2010, according to a report from the LatinoDonor Collaborative.

But in 2021, Latinos made up only4% of large U.S. companies’ mostsenior executives, per a survey fromthe Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. And a separatestudy in 2019 by the CFA Institutefound that only 8% of workers ininvestment management firms wereLatino compared to 9% Asian, 5%Black and 84% white.

Similarly, only 2% of venture capital professionals and partner-levelprofessionals at institutional firmsare Latino, a study from LatinxVCdiscovered.

“We’re trying to increase [Latino]venture capitalists within established venture organizations,” saidMariela Salas, the executive director of LatinxVC. “We’re also trying toretain those Latinos that are in insti tutional and smaller firms.”

The investing gap - Latinos also are less likely to have access to investing. Latino household wealthlags that of white counterparts, andonly 26% of Hispanic householdshave access to an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, compared to37% of Black households and half of white ones, the Economic PolicyInstitute found.

Lack of access to capital marketsmakes it harder for Latinos to build meaningful wealth. It also meansthey’re underrepresented as shareholders of companies if they aren’tholding stocks and that they’re notlending a proportional voice to investing decisions.

“We should be mindful of the con nection of finance and the capitalmarkets to the broader economy,”said Rodrigo Garcia, global chief financial officer of Talipot Holdings,an investment management group.“It’s always been a critical piecethat we have representation in assetmanagement, in the people who aremaking decisions on the purchasesof stocks, bonds, venture capital private equity and more.

Latino-focused venture capital - There are several Latino-fo cused venture capital firms that areworking on at least one piece of thepuzzle: investing in their communities.

One of those firms is the Bos ton Impact Initiative, which justlaunched a $20 million fund fo cused on investing in entrepreneursof color.

“We take the earliest risk, we’re funding the teeny-tiny startups thathopefully one day will grow intothose companies that become publicly traded and become available inthe retail finance sector,” said BettyFrancisco, CEO of the Boston Im pact Initiative. Those businessesinclude Synergy Contracting, awomen-owned construction com pany, and Roundhead Brewing, thefirst Latino-owned craft brewery inMassachusetts.

Another group, Mendoza Ventures, was started in 2016 to address the lack of both women and Latinos writing checks to fund new companies. The Boston-based firm run byAdrian Mendoza has raised $10 mil lion across two funds.

“We give the opportunity to first-time accredited investors, people ofcolor and women to get access toventure capital,” Mendoza said. Accredited investors are individuals or entities that meet specific earned income, net worth or asset thresholds in order to invest in sophisticated orcomplex securities.

“The majority of wealth in America comes from [mergers and acquisitions] and that comes throughventure capital and private equity, sowhy not be able to diversify on theother end?” Mendoza added.

What investors can do - To be sure, there has been some progressin the financial industry. In 2021, thenumber of Latino certified financial planners rose by 15% from the prioryear. Still, of the overall class of professionals who passed the exam thatyear, only 2.7% identified as Latino.

Those in the industry see thatthere’s a benefit to having morepeople with diverse experiences inall areas of finance.

“You cannot replicate anyone’slived experience,” said Marcela Pinilla, director of sustainable invest ing at Zevin Asset Management. Sheadded that as a Latina in finance, she wants to bring more people of colorinto the industry.

From the perspective of the retailinvestors themselves, one of the most powerful things they can dois look at what they’re investing inand ask how many of those dollarsare going to Latino fund managers,Latino-led funds or even companieswith Hispanic leadership.

“I think just the simple question of‘who is managing my money?’” isimportant, said Mendoza.

Professional Development

FREE GED TEST PREPARATION 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 of fered by Adult Education Center. We ac cept 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 re ceive 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 IN GLÉS 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 cas es 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 inmi gración 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 li censed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more in formation.

WEBINAR - MAKE YOUR WEB SITE WORK FOR YOU DATE. Learners will discover how to create a search-friendly web site that drives user action and supports their goals. Novem ber 16, 2022, 2-3 p.m. FREE Registration Deadline: 11/15 at nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ events/15944

TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations. You can also access all available forms and instructions from home at www.irs. gov.

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

LOW INCOME TAXPAYER

CLINIC The TTU School of Law oper ates 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) 4208037.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS? Submit your business news online at www.latinolubbock.net/have-a-story or call (806)792-1212

Latinos Important on Small Business Saturday

Help make a lasting impact in the place you call home on Small Business Saturday®.

Founded by American Express in 2010, it's a day to celebrate the local businesses that make your neighbor hood great — and anyone can join in, from business owners to shoppers to govern ment officials. This year, the big day is November 26, 2022. Small businesses play a vital role in sustaining the U.S. economy, and Lubbock’s economy as well.

And please don't forget your His panic-owned businesses. Although much deserved attention is paid to the dramatic growth of U.S. His panic consumers, Hispanic busi nesses also have become a strategic growth opportunity within the U.S. economy.

It is everyone’s business to support the prosperity of Hispanic business es because the multiplier effect of their growth will need to fuel more American jobs and income in the years to come. In the face of diffi cult circumstances gaining employ

ment in corporations, Hispanics create their own path to wealth through entrepreneurship –this is an American value that Hispanics embrace wholeheartedly.

Hispanic businesses are growing at more than twice the rate of all U.S. firms. You will also see that Hispanic businesses contribute nearly $500 billion in rev enue to the national economy – that number will continue to in crease.

And of course, Latino Lubbock Magazine proudly supports Hispan ic small business owners and show cases their vibrant growth to the equally growing consumers - espe cially our 100,000 monthly readers.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Hispanic and woman-owned busi ness. In 2009, Christy MartinezGarcia, Publisher/Owner of Latino Lubbock, was recognized by the U. S. Small Business Administration as Women Small Business Cham pion of the Year 2009.

Call us for advertising at (806)7921212.

FAU Poll: Hispanics Losing Confidence in U.S. Economy

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Lubbock’s Unemployment

Dipped to 3.1%

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ob statistics released Friday by the Texas Workforce Commission showed the local unemployment rate in Lubbock dropped during the month of September 2022.

The Hub City’s unemployment rate was reported at 3.1 percent, down from the reported 3.5 percent in September.

An estimated 162,600 residents in the Lubbock metropolitan statistical area (MSA) were employed during the month. The civilian labor force was estimated at 167,800.

Lubbock’s unemployment rate one year ago (September 2021) was measured at 4.0 percent.

The state will release job statistics for the month of October on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (CDT).

Hispanics are increasingly concerned about their personal finances, leading to a decline in optimism in the U.S. economy during the third quarter, according to a new poll from the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 74.3 from 78.3 in the second quarter and 92 for the first quarter, the survey found.

Only44percentofthe454respondents said they are better off financially than a year ago, down from 56 percent in the second quarter and 65 percent in the first quarter. In addition, a smaller percentage of respondents are more optimistic about their financial futures.

Hispanics also remain troubled over the cost of living, with 81 percent saying costs are going up, compared with 80 percent who said that in the second quarter.

In three other questions used to create the index, respondents were slightly more upbeat compared to the second quarter but not nearly as optimistic as

the first quarter.

When asked about business conditions over the next year, 44 percent of respondents said they expect conditions to be good, up from 43 percent in the prior quarter but down from 55 percent in the first quarter.

Compared to the second quarter, a higher percentage of respondents (53 percent) expect good times for the country over the next five years, but that still was down from 61 percent in the first three months of 2022.

Finally, while 40 percent said now is a good time to buy a big-ticket item, 50 percent felt that way in the first quarter. Only 26 percent said it's a good time to buy a house, but 49 percent felt that way in the first quarter.

In all the questions, Escaleras noted that younger Hispanics generally appeared more optimistic than their older counterparts.

The poll is based on a sampling of Hispanic adults from July 1 to Sept. 30. The margin of error is +/- 4.59 percentage points.

(En español, p. 19)

Wellness/ bienestar

Walk to Prevent Winter Weight

If you don't already exercise, get approval from your doctor.

• Warm up and cool down to avoid injury.

• Start with short walks and work up to at least five, 30-min ute walks a week to achieve signifi cant health benefits.

• Walk in a safe, well-lighted area.

• Buddy up or join a walking group.

• Drink plenty of water before you head out or bring it with you.

• Monitor your walking with an inexpensive pedometer. To get optimal heart benefits try walking about 10,000 steps each day.

Anda para prevenir el aumento de peso

Si no hace ejercicio actual mente, hable con su médico para que éste lo autorice.

• Para evitar su actividad poco a poco hasta enfriarse y descansar.

• Empiece con caminatas cortas.

Para llegar a obtener beneficios de salud que resulten significativos, trabaje hasta lograr caminar du rante 30 minutos, cinco veces por semana.

• Camine en un ambiente seguro y bien iluminado.

• Camine acompañado o únase a un grupo de caminantes.

• Tome abundante agua antes de salir a caminar o llévela consigo.

• Mida la distancia de su caminata con un podómetro económico.

Para obtener resultados óptimos, trate de caminar alrededor de 10 mil pasos diarios.

Lower Cost Hearing Aids Provide Relief

Major U.S. retailers began selling lowercost hearing aids without a prescription or medical exam under final Biden administration rules that took effect Monday.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August approved the sale of over-thecounter hearing aids, allowing millions of Americans to buy hearing aids without seeing an audiologist and potentially saving individuals thousands of dollars.

The rules apply to hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. The aids will be available directly from stores or online without medical exams, a prescription, or audiologist fitting adjustments.

The hearing aids are air-conduction models which moves sound around the ear canal to amplify noise, but has sound limits to prevent further hearing loss for those using the device.

The White House touted announcements of major retailers that they would begin offering the lower-priced hearing aids including from Walgreens and Walmart. CVS started selling lower-cost hearing aids online Monday and

in some stores in November, the White House said.

Best Buy will start selling lower-priced hearing aids online this week and in stores by the end of October, the White House added.

White House National Economic Council director Brian Deese said in August the government estimated the rule will save consumers about $2,800 per pair of hearing aids and could help “tens of millions of Americans.”

It is estimated that nearly 40 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from hearing loss and that nearly 30 million could benefit from the use of hearing aids. Hearing aids are costly devices usually not covered by insurance or Medicare.

In 2017, Congress passed legislation requiring the FDA to create a category of over-thecounter hearing aids, but it was not fully implemented. In June 2021, President Joe Biden signed a broad competition executive order that instructed the Health and Human Services Department to “promote the wide availability of low-cost hearing aids.”

Free Clinic Offered for Women’s Health Day

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine students will host a Women’s Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.

The Women’s Health Day clinic will provide free medical services to uninsured women, including wellwoman exams, breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap smears, mammogram sign ups and referrals, pregnancy tests, prenatal referrals, STI checks, general health exams and HPV vaccinations.

According to the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of every four deaths is due to cancer, making it the second leading cause of death in the U.S. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, and for every 100,000 women, eight new cervical cancer cases were reported.

Regular screening tests can detect breast and cervical cancers early when treatment is most effective. Farooqi said the key to keeping women healthy is prevention.

Appointments must be made by phone. For more information and to make an appointment, call (806) 319-5291.

SPCAA PROJECT CHAMPS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM'S RESOURCE FAIR Join us at Safety City for a FREE treasure hunt resource fair! Fun for all ages, friends and family on Friday, November 4th from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., at Safety City 4500 Ave U.

COVID FUNERAL ASSISTANCE If you experience the loss of a family member due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you could be eligible to apply for funeral assistance through Federal Emergency Management Agency. To see if you qualify for assistance and to begin your application with FEMA, call 844-684-6333.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINES, BOOSTERS

The City of Lubbock Public Health Department is offering booster shots for all available COVID-19 vaccines will be by appointment only at the health department. They’ll be offering FREE COVID-19 vaccines (ages 5+), boosters, flu shot and regular immu nizations. Please call the City of Lubbock Public Health Department at 806-775-2933.

SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK To receive a food box from SPFB, you still need to qualify through one of our part nering agencies and receive a voucher. You can call 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas. org to find a local agency that is giving our vouchers. Citizens are still required to bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify.

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 Herma nos Familia. FREE.

FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Av enue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically unin sured to receive free medications and doc tors visits. For more info call (806) 799-4320.

FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sickchildren up to age 15 at 10th Street andAvenue 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 6:30-8:00P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336.

Beating Diabetes

Over the past 43 years the num ber of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has skyrocketed, from about 6 million in 1980 to almost 19 million today. As this problem spirals out of control, re searchers are racing to find new treatments for this devastating dis ease.

Recently, scientists at Newcastle University in England reported that a 600-calorie-a-day diet ap peared to reverse type 2 diabetes in a small group of patients who had diabetes for less than four years.

Seven patients out of 10 were still diabetes-free three months after they stopped the extreme eightweek diet, which consisted of mealreplacement drinks and three daily servings of starchy vegetables.

On the surgical front, a weightloss surgery known as a Roux-

en-Y gastric bypass has proven surprisingly effective at reversing type 2 diabetes: 80 percent of pa tients undergoing this surgery — which involves creating a pouch in the upper part of the stomach and attaching it farther down the small intestine — experience dramatic remission of their diabetes. These results are seen just days after sur gery and before much weight loss occurs.

Such findings have led to a surge of research attempting to under stand how gastric bypass affects the regulation of blood sugar. While it's unclear exactly how this works, most theories focus on the previously under appreciated role of the small intestine and stomach as endocrine, or hormone-releas ing, organs. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in particular seems to alter

specific hormones that help regu late the body's response to sugar.

Still, the last thing recommend is that people rely on extreme diets or radical stomach-rerouting surger ies to solve an often preventable problem. If your fasting blood glu cose level is above 100, the time to act is now.

The Diabetes Prevention Pro gram (DPP), a large multicenter re search study, has shown that over weight people with pre-diabetes can reduce their risk for diabetes by 58 percent if they lose just 5 to 7 percent of their body weight. Most important is getting 150 minutes of physical exercise each week: Phys ical exertion helps muscle cells better use glucose and can lead to weight loss, which can help ward off diabetes.

Maneras de vencer la diabetes

Durante los últimos 40 años, el número de estadounidenses diagnosticados con diabetes ha au mentado estrepitosamente, pasando de alrededor de 6 millones en 1980 a casi 19 millones en la actualidad. A medida que el problema se sale de control, los investigadores corren para encontrar nuevos trata mientos para esta devasta dora enfermedad.

Hace poco, científicos de New castle University, en Inglaterra, in formaron que, al parecer, una dieta de 600 calorías diarias revirtió la di abetes tipo 2 en un pequeño grupo de pacientes que padecieron diabe tes por menos de cuatro años. Siete de 10 pacientes seguían sin diabetes tres meses después de detener la intensa dieta de ocho semanas, que consistió en bebidas sustitutas de alimentos y tres porciones diarias de verduras ricas en almidón.

En el plano quirúrgico, una cirugía para perder peso conocida como

desvío gástrico Roux-en-Y dem ostró ser sorprendentemente efec tiva para revertir la diabetes tipo 2: el 80 % de los pacientes que se someten a esta cirugía —que con siste en crear una bolsa en la parte superior del estómago y conectarla directamente al intestino delgado— ex perimentan una drástica re gresión de su diabetes. Estos resultados se ven apenas días después de la cirugía y antes de perder mucho peso.

Estos hallazgos han generado una oleada de investigaciones para tratar de entender cómo es que el desvío gástrico afecta la regulación del azúcar en la sangre. Si bien no está claro cómo trabaja exacta mente, la mayoría de las teorías se centran en el antiguamente menos preciado papel del intestino delgado y el estómago como órganos endó crinos, o liberadores de hormonas.

El desvío gástrico Roux-en-Y en particular parece alterar hormonas

específicas que ayudan a regular la respuesta del organismo al azúcar.

Aun así, lo último que recom endaría es que la gente confíe en dietas extremas o cirugías radicales de redireccionamiento del estómago para solucionar un problema que, a menudo, es evitable. Si su nivel de glucosa en sangre en ayunas está por encima de 100, el momento de actuar es ahora.

El Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP, Programa de Prevención de la Diabetes), un gran estudio mul ticéntrico de investigación, mostró que la gente con sobrepeso que tiene prediabetes puede reducir en un 58 % el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes si pierde sólo del 5 al 7 % de su peso corporal. Lo más impor tante es lograr hacer 150 minutos de actividad física cada semana: El esfuerzo físico ayuda a las células de los músculos a usar mejor la glu cosa, y puede llevar a perder peso, lo que a su vez mantiene la diabetes a raya.

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

Prostrate Cancer Awareness

Prostate cancer is the most com mon cancer among Hispanic men, and the third leading cause of cancer death, following lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Prognosis for prostate cancer has improved great ly in the past 20 years. The survival rate has increased from 67 percent to 97 percent, according to the Na tional Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. With early diagnosis and treatment, most men will continue to live healthy lives after prostate cancer.

Get yourself tested and encourage the men you love to get screened this month, especially if they’re over 45. The risk of getting pros tate cancer increases with age and the majority of men are diagnosed after age 65. Because there are few symptoms until very late in the dis ease, it is important to make yearly screenings part of your health care plan.

To learn more about prostate can cer, call 800-227-2345 (English & Spanish).

El cáncer a la próstata

El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer más común entre los hombres hispanos, y la ter cera causa principal de muerte por cáncer, después del cáncer de pulmón y el cáncer colorrec tal. El pronóstico para el cáncer de próstata ha mejorado mucho en los últimos 20 años. La tasa de supervivencia ha aumentado del 67% al 97%, según el Cen tro Nacional para la Prevención de Enfermedades Crónicas y la Promoción de la Salud. Con un diagnóstico y tratamiento tem pranos, la mayoría de los hom

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

Hispanic Veterans Served with Attitude of Service Above Self

All veterans who have fought for our country's freedom are heroes be cause of their sacrifice.

Hispanics who have served have always served with an attitude of service above self.

Some may not realize that over 1.1 million veterans are Hispanic. And, over the last two centuries, and, according to the Defense De partment publication, Hispanics in America’s Defense, “when our country has been in need, Hispan ic Americans have had more than their share of stouthearted, in domitable soldiers. Their intrepid actions have been in the highest tradition - a credit to themselves, their ancestry, and our nation.”

In World War I (1914-1918), the military was widespread with discrimination against Hispanics. Soldiers with Spanish surnames or Spanish accents were some times the objects of ridicule and relegated to menial jobs. Latinos lacking English skills were sent to special training centers to im prove their language proficiency so that they could be integrated into the mainstream army.

W orld War II was a watershed moment for Mexican Ameri cans and their quest for equal

ity—during the war, Mexican Americans served in the mili tary and worked on the Home Front to support their country, and therefore, when it ended, were no longer willing to ac cept second-class citizenship. A high enlistment rate for His panic Americans was seen dur ing World War II. As the United States moved closer to war with the Axis powers, Hispan ic Americans, like many other Americans, experienced a rapid change in their social status.

Historian Manuel Gonzales es timates that as many as 750,000 Hispanic-American men and women saw active service in the war. Along with the option to participate in the military, an expansion in wartime manu facturing enabled thousands of Mexican Americans to enter the workforce.

U.S. government officials re alized that incorporating racial minorities into the war effort was pivotal to achieving vic tory, and to promoting freemarket capitalism abroad after the war. Mitigating domestic and racial discrimination ben efited emerging political con stituencies at home, and poli

cymakers also viewed the issue as a matter of national security: In highlighting human rights abuses and racial discrimina tion perpetrated by Nazi Ger many and Imperial Japan, the United States invited criticism from its enemies, who point ed to legal segregation in the South and the marginalization of ethnic minorities elsewhere.

Despite the past, from the Amer ican Revolution to Desert Storm, Hispanic Americans have risked their lives to defend the United States and the principles upon which it stands.

Even today, many of our sons and daughters serve as Ameri ca’s soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces, and are fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the world, including the estimated 69,000 foreign-born soldiers who are currently serving in the U.S. military. These soldiers make up nearly 5% of the military person nel on active duty.

In addition, Latino men and women have also served with dis tinction in the U.S. military since our nation’s inception, including nearly 500,000 in World War II, and nearly 40 Latinos have won our nation’s highest award, the

Congressional Medal of Honor. More than 53,000 Hispanics were on active duty in 2003 and another 1.1 million are veterans of the U.S. military. Many have also been honored with American citizenship as a result of their mil itary service; more than 25,000 immigrants who have served in the military have become U.S. citizens through a special wartime military naturalization statute.

Suffice to say, Latinos are com mitted to the success of this coun try and proudly serve in the U.S. military.

And while Latinos are the fastest growing population in US mili tary, higher ranks remain out of reach.

So as we celebrate Veterans Day, as well as the centennial of “Ar mistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1918, take time to join us at the annual 7th Annual Veteran's Parade, No vember 5, 2022.

Help us honor ALL Veterans this Veterans Day, and let us remind those who sometimes overlook that Latinos have also made sac rifices for our American freedom. Also, don't forget to fly your American flag and show your pride to live in the land of the free, because of the brave.

Fort Hood to be Renamed After Richard E. Cavazos

Fort Hood Army Post is officially set to be renamed after General Richard E. Cavazos, a graduate of Texas Tech University and the first Hispanic four-star general in Texas. After the name was recommended by the Naming Commission in June, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin announced approval of the recommendations on Thursday. This was part of an effort to “remove from U.S. military facilities

all names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia that honor or commemorate the Confederacy,” according to the announcement.

Cavazos graduated from Texas Technological College, now Texas Tech University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology in 1951.

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The Naming Commission said, “Gen. Richard Cavazos’ service demonstrates excellence at every level. His 20th century service will inspire soldiers as they continue those traditions of excellence into the 21st.”

Name changes would be implemented no later than January 1, 2024

Veteran's Day Events & Services

VETERAN’S DAY PARADE - Saturday, No vember 5, 10 a.m. Let’s pay tribute to our veter ans. The event honors vet er ans and their families of Lubbock, to bring the community and region together. The public is urged to make one hour to show their support for those who have served our great country. The 2022 theme is: “You Are Not Alone.” Marching bands, floats, etc. are encour aged to be included, and will travel from First Baptist Church at Broadway & Av enue W, east to Avenue M, then north on Avenue M to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center parking lot. Start-up is at 10 a.m. To register: www.loshermanosfamilia. org/veteran-s-day-parade

VETERANS DAY BUILD Lubbock Habitat for Humanity will be building a home for a qualifying veteran on Novem ber 5th-11, 2022 at 3317 East Dartmouth St.

VETERAN LUBBOCK VIRTUAL JOB FAIR November 9, 2022, Wed, Nov 9, 11 am – 2 pm. This is a free virtual job fair in Lubbock, including hiring managers from local and national organizations on the hunt for top talent like you. As a job seeker, all you have to do is sign up, show up, chat with key decision makers, and get hired. Register at

OUR LADY OF GRACE VETER ANS MASS will be Friday, November 11th at the 11:30 a.m. service, at 3111 Erskine.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS MASS November 11, 11 a.m., Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th, Lubbock. For more information: Father Brian Wood, (806) 385-6043.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE VETERANS MASS will be Sunday, November 11, 2022 at the 12 p.m. ser vice, 1120 52nd st.

VETERANS APPRECIATION EVENTS

•11/11/2022 Cabelas 8 am Breakfast

•11/11/2022 American Legion 575 am Pan cake Breakfast

•11/11/2022 Silent Wings Museum is hav ing a ceremony and events all day.

•11/11/2022 American legion Post 500 in Abernathy 7:30 am

•11/13/2022Lubbock Elks Lodge is going to have a Veteran Appreciation Meal on No vember 13th at 1pm.

•11/14/2022 Golden Corral and the RL Fer guson Chapter #44 DAV and DAV Auxiliary is hosting a Appreciation Dinner at 5 pm.

SILENT WINGS ON VETERANS DAY Come to the Silent Wings Museum to commemorate Veterans Day 2022. All visitors will be welcomed with free admission to the museum and activities throughout the day. All ages 1-5 PM, Nov. 11, 2022. Free.

Those Who Served!

Veteran's Day Parade

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

In celebration of Veteran's Day, an annual American holiday honoring military and those who have served, as well as Military Family Appreciation Month in November, an inaugural pa rade will be held.

The annual Veteran's Day Parade will be held in Lub bock on Saturday, November 5, 2022!

"We've teamed up with Vet eran organizations to make sure that we reach the public and veterans with the important messages - we're loosing 20 Veterans a day to suicide... we've gotta let them know we're there for them, " said Amaris Garcia, Chair of the Parade Com mittee.

She added that they hope to have many supporters to cheer participating veter ans from their cars, as well as veterans’ groups and first responders.

"These men and women have served and are serving our community and country with dedication and courage, and for that we are proud to sustain this Lubbock tra dition to honor our veterans."

The 2022 theme is: “You Are Not Alone”. All participants are encouraged to pay tribute to Veterans and all who

have served the community by using red, white, and blue colors, American or mili tary branch flags. Veterans, their family members, busi nesses, advocates, organiza tions, marching bands, and all advocates are encouraged to participate.

The event will be held Satur day, November 5, 2022 with set up time at from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and then the parade will begin at 10 a.m. The parade will start at the East parking lot of First Baptist Church at Broadway; participants are urged to enter through Avenue V. The route will begin off Avenue U, to Broad way, heading East down Broadway, and then North on Avenue M to the Civic Center Parking lot.

Brought to you by the South Plains Chapter of the Purple Heart and Los Her manos Familia, the parade is sponsored by Glasheen, Valles & Inderman. Spe cial thanks to Latino Lubbock Magazine, Starcare, South Plains Electric Coopera tive, and Lamar Advertising.

All are welcomed to participate and can register online at www.loshermanosfa milia.org/veteran-s-day-parade

Armistice Day November 11th

A rmistice Day is commemorated every year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France, at 5:45 am for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which

took effect at eleven in the morning—the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. But, according to Thomas R. Gowenlock, an intelligence officer with the U.S. First Division, shelling from both sides continued for the rest of the day, ending only at nightfall. The armistice initially expired after a period of 36 days and had to be extended several times. A formal peace agreement was only reached when the Treaty of Versailles was signed the following year.

Our brothers live with us in memo ry since their passing two year ago. Before our eyes Gonzalo grew weaker in health but never in faith. Felipe fought to live until God took him away to guard the Pearly Gates likelys as a Marine! Never shall their memories fade. Take care of our sister Nina. We love you all and miss you painfully. Vern, Frank, and Susie

The date is a national holiday in France, and was declared a national holiday in many Allied nations. However, many Western countries and associated nations have since changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day, with member states of the Commonwealth of Nations adopting Remembrance Day, and the United States government opting for Veterans Day.[5] In some countries Armistice Day coincides with other public holidays.

On 11 November 2018, the centenary of the Armistice, commemorations were held globally. In France, more than 60 heads of state and government gathered at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

In Honor of Our Brothers Gonzalo Garcia Jr. & Felipe Garcia

Education/ Educación

Wayland Awarded Funds to Enhance Hispanic Student Support

Wayland Baptist University will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Education during the next five years to ensure the academic success of Hispanic and lowincome, first-generation students.

The Title V grant will fund “Pioneering Greater Access for Hispanic Students through Enhanced Student Support,” Wayland’s coordinated effort to improve support for Hispanic students and expand information systems to improve student success. The effort also is designed to increase fall-tofall retention and improve four-year graduation rates.

The grant is part of DOE’s Developing HispanicServing Institutions (DHSI) Program, and enables Wayland to expand and enhance academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability.

“I am pleased that we have been able to secure this grant with our first proposal because the DHSI program helps Wayland to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, Hispanic students. That’s something Wayland has been doing but is keenly interested in expanding,” said Dr. Bobby Hall, President.

The Title V grant funds the hiring of supplemental student success staff, as well as offers additional software and scholarship support, according to Dr. Cindy McClenagan, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and project

coordinator.

“Since starting our grant proposal initiative in 2020, Wayland has successfully garnered several sizable federal grants, but I’m most excited by this one due to its wide-ranging and long-term implications,” McClenagan said. “Wayland can now provide wraparound care for current and future student populations, especially those from Hispanic/Latino, low-income, or first-generation backgrounds.”

Dr. Joshua Mora, Joachim Endowed Professor of Spanish, described the nearly $3 million grant as “a blessing for Wayland.”

“It will help us enhance some programs we already have and give us the ability to create new opportunities for our Hispanic/Latino students,” said Mora, who was part of the grantwriting team and works closely with Hispanic/Latino students. “It also aids us in our retention and recruiting efforts.”

Totaling $2,992,545 across five years, the grant provides funding for six new or additional student support positions, including a Title V project director, student success and disability service coordinator, bilingual academic coach, and specialists in enrollment/ LaFamilia Outreach, financial aid, and retention data. Computers and technology for project staff also is included, as well as project software. Summer Bridge Program Activities, events and instructional supplies also are included.

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS will accept its next round of scholarship applications on De cember 15, 2022. The application will close on February 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. These scholarships are designed to assist area students to obtain a higher education and to encourage retention. For more de tails and to apply go to: www.loshermanos familia.org/university-scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, na tional, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email up dates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource.

FALLEN HEROES FUND Scholar ship to assist with educational expenses of dependent survivors of service men and women and first responders who have died on active duty since September 11, 2001. Dependent survivors would include spouse, sons, and daughters (biological, adopted or step children). The scholarships are available as supplements to financial aid and survivor educational benefits. The applicant may be registered as a full or parttime student. Use the following link to apply: www.grantrequest.com/ SID_6007?SA=SNA&FID=35040

CHARLES A. & GRACE GUY SCHOLARSHIP for Students majoring in Journalism Office of the Dean, School of Mass Communications P.O. Box 43082, Lubbock, TX 79409-3082

COLLEGE BOARD Fund Finder is an online tool to help you locate scholar ships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Apply online at: bigfuture.col legeboard.org/scholarship-search

COLLEGENET A convenient, speedy site which searches scholarships from categories such as ACT and SAT scores, GPA, etc. Apply online at: www.collegenet. com

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Break through To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLAR SHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/schol arships/page/chci-scholarship-program

AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Asso ciation of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org

ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CON SORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip

LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/

TTU HOMECOMING COURT: The 2022 TTU homecoming court was announced before the football game against West Virginia on Oct. 22. The 2022 homecoming king nominees were Ty Mitchell, James Brady, Max Noble, Joel Rivero, Diego Flores. The 2022 homecoming queen nominees included: Carmen Evans, Carlye Winfrey, Hannah Jones, Addie Thane, and Tomisin Alausa. The homecoming king and queen are James Brady and Tomisin Alausa ! Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Youth Opportunities

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SUGAR SKULL DECORATING WORKSHOP Come decorate sugar skulls for Dia De Los Muertos! A brief overview of the history will be presented. This is an all ages program. FREE. Nov. 1, 2022, 4 to 5 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: LEARN AND CRAFT Learn about Día de los muertos and create fun sugar skull crafts with a Texas Tech University educator while supplies last. This is an all ages program. FREE. Nov. 3, 2022, 4 to 5 p.m., at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Ave.

VETERAN'S DAY PARADE

Sat., Nov. 5, 2022, line up starts at 8:30 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway, Ave. to the the Civic Center parking lot on Ave. M. This year's theme is "You are not alone." Let's show our veter ans that we support them. Register at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-sday-parade

FREE COMMUNITY WIDE FAM ILY STEM NIGHT build capacity, have some fun, and promote College and Ca reer. Monday, November 7, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the SUB on the TTU campus. Read more at www.depts.ttu.edu/stem/fsn/ index.php

TEEN TALK Join other teens and let your voice be heard to talk about the things that matter to you and to learn life skills. Please register at the Godeke Branch Li brary or by calling 806-775-3362. Grades 6-12. FREE. Nov. 10, 2022, 7 - 8 p.m., at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Ave.

MAD SCIENTISTS CLUB: THANKSGIVING CATAPULT We will build a catapult that are Thanksgiving/ fall themed! We will also have a contest to see who can catapult their erasures the longest distance. Grades K-6th. FREE. No vember 15,2022, 4:30 5:30 p.m., Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive.

ANIME GAME NIGHT Play card games, board games and video games while we watch anime! FREE. November 15, 2022, 6:30 - 8 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

BULLET JOURNALING FOR TEENS Discover the different types of bullet journals, why they have become so popular, and how they can improve your or ganization and boost your creativity. A free journal will be provided to participants while supplies last. Ages 12-18. Nov. 21, 2022, 5-6 p.m., Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR KIDS Did you know you can watch mov ies 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!

Scholarships Provided by Los Hermanos Familia

Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) takes pride in education. They believe that their organization’s role is in part to increase the habitus for area families by fostering an environment that offers them more exploration and programs that provide knowledge, life experiences, and opportunity. That’s why LHF established an Education Committee to initiate and plan effective education programs and lead scholarship efforts. Since 2016, LHF has provided over $62,000 in scholarships to area students.

Last Month Los Hermanos Familia with its Education Partners - Wayland Baptist University (WBU), Lubbock Christian University (LCU), and South Plains College (SPC), awarded $14,000 in scholarships to men currently attending one of these universities to encourage retention and demonstrate their support to the students.

While the scholarships were open to any current male college student in the Lubbock area, Latino males continue to lag behind their nonLatino peers in obtaining their college degrees. Therefore, LHF is committed to increasing attention to education by providing tools and addressing issues impacting individuals and families.

"Education is the way to improve one's quality of life, and therefore we want to offer tools to men who have struggled financially to obtain that goal," said Rosa Llanas, LHF's Education Chair explaining that Los Hermanos Familia not only offers programs and events to the community they also know that education is the way to achieve financial stability and a brighter future.

Llanas said that the recipients are working on undergrad degrees, Master, and Ph.D. programs and were asked to write an essay on how COVID-19 impacted their education. Additionally, each student possess a GPA 3.0 and above.

Recipients included: Edgar Daniel Delgado, SPC; Jose Jesus Gutierrez, SPC; Christian Cross Lopez, SPC; Christian Alexander Mendez, SPC; Christopher Velasquez, SPC; Abel Armendarez, LCU; Eric S. Rojas, LCU; Kevin C. Washington, LCU; Christopher S. Moore, WBU; and Adrian Gutierrez, WBU Los Hermanos Familia will open up another round of scholarships later this year to be awarded in 2023. For more information about Los Hermanos Familia and scholarship opportunities visit www. loshermanosfamilia.org/education

It’s that time of year! I’m taking the 10th-grade PSAT this week and I’m very ner vous because I get test anx iety. I feel pressured to reach this perfect score on a test that supposedly measures how in telligent a person is. This pressure compounds when considering how my outcome on these tests can de termine the quality of opportunities available to me. Despite being of ten viewed as fair assessments of students' academic performances, standardized tests are only useful in showing who has privilege. In

our society, those with privilege have disproportionate access to testing resources, while students of lower socioeconomic status do not. I know that as a student I do have to take these tests and I do want to perform well. However, it’s equally important for me to recognize that this system is not perfect and leaves too many people behind. Students like me stress everyday over a test that's stacked against them. With the PSAT nearing, I will do my best. No matter the outcome, I know that these tests do not reflect who I am or what I can be.

Blaise Martinez - is the new youth Writer for a Teen's View. She is a 10th grader at Lubbock High School. She aspires to attend Stanford University, major in computer sci ence, and pursue a career in computer sci ence and app development. Welcome from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

LHF ANNOUNCES LOCAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS: Los Her manos Familia presented $14,000 in scholarships to young men attending school in the area including Wayland Baptist University, Lubbock Christian University and South Plains College. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Cindy, Wishing the hap piest birthday to the world’s hardest work ing sister. Your care for people is admi rable! I’m so proud of all you’ve accom plished. Thanks for being such a great

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Jo Ann, Happy, happy birth day, sister. I continue to pray great things for you! No doubt, this year will bring won derful things to your life. Keep working on your journey and keep

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El Día de los Muertos Understanding & Celebrating a Tradition

M ore than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mex ico, they encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death.

It was a ritual the indigenous people had been practicing at least 3,000 years. A ritual the Spaniards would try unsuccessfully to eradicate.

A ritual known today as el Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

The ritual is cel ebrated in Mexico and in the United States.

Although the ritual has since been merged with Catholic theology, it still maintains the basic principles of the Aztec ritual, such as the use of skulls.

Today, people don wooden skull masks called calacas and dance in honor of their deceased relatives. The wooden skulls are also placed on altars that are dedi cated to the dead. Sugar skulls, made with the names of the dead person on the fore head, are eaten by a relative or friend.

The Aztecs and other Meso-American civiliza tions kept skulls as trophies and displayed them during the ritual. The skulls were used to sym bolize death and rebirth.

The skulls were used to honor the dead, whom the Aztecs and other Meso-American civiliza tions believed came back to visit during the monthlong ritual.

Unlike the Spaniards, who viewed death as the end of life, the natives viewed it as the continu ation of life. Instead of fearing death, they em braced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake.

The pre-Hispanic people honored duality as be ing dynamic. They didn't separate death from pain, wealth from poverty like they did in West ern cultures.

However, the Spaniards considered the ritual to be sacrilegious. They perceived the indigenous people to be barbaric and pagan.

In their attempts to convert them to Catholi cism, the Spaniards tried to kill the ritual. old Aztec spirits, the ritual refused to die.

To make the ritual more Christian, the Spaniards moved it so it coincided with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Nov. 1 and 2), which is when it is celebrated today.

Previously it fell on the ninth month of the Aztec So lar Calendar, approximately the beginning of August, and was celebrated for the en tire month. Festivities were presided over by the goddess Mictecacihuatl. The goddess, known as "Lady of the Dead," was believed to have died at birth.

Today, Day of the Dead is cel ebrated in Mexico and in certain parts of the United States and Central America.

In rural Mexico, people visit the cemetery where their loved ones are buried. They decorate gravesites with marigold flowers and candles. They bring toys for dead children and bottles of tequila to adults. They sit on picnic blankets next to gravesites and eat the favorite food of their loved ones.

In the United States and in Mexico's larger cit ies, families build altars in their homes, dedicat ing them to the dead. They surround these altars with flowers, food and pictures of the deceased. They light candles and place them next to the al tar.

Locally, in Lubbock, the celebration has taken more of an artistic theme. Many Mexican Ameri can groups however, are stepping up and observ ing the days through their churches.

And for some, it is just a day to celebrate and enjoy the memory of their loved ones.

Ada Limón is First Chicana Poet to be Named U.S. Poet Laureate

I n 2021, Natalie Diaz became the first Latina poet to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. This year, Ada Limón, who is of Mexican American descent, has been named the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress, the first Chicana to be awarded the honor. She will succeed another history-maker, Joy Harjo, the first poet laureate of Native American descent. Besides Limón, the only other Latinx poet who has held the position was Juan Felipe Herrera, who became the first Chicano poet laureate in U.S. history in 2015. To say that

Limón is breaking new ground is an understatement.

“I was completely at a loss for words,” Limón said after the announcement according to the Lexington Herald Leader. “[Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden] was there with her team, and she said, ‘I would like to welcome you to be the 24th poet laureate of the United States.'”

CELEBRANDO NUESTRA HERENCIA: Mariachi Estrella was among the groups invited to open for Little Miss Dynamite - Shelly Lares; as well as the King of the Brown sound Little JOE!! Councilwoman Christy Martinez-Garcia, District 1 rep resentative read a Special Recognition for both performers demonstrating the City of Lubbock's gratitude for their talent and for their leadership.

SHOWCASING NUESTRA CULTURA: Members of TTU Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, presented their poems at the Hispanic Heritage Month Outdoor event held by Los Hermanos Familia. The event had a variety of performances, a presentation of flags from countries celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, food trucks and a mercado with vendors! Great job from Latino Lub bock Magazine!

Faith & Religion - Fe y religion

Church Bulletins

ALL SAINTS DAY - Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd, will hold mass on Nov 1st (Day of Obligation) Mass Times: Spanish 12 p.m. English 7 p.m. All Souls Day - Nov 2nd Mass Time: Spanish 12 p.m. English 6 p.m. All Souls Altars will also be set up in the church.

Celebrating All Saints Day & All Souls Day

While Halloween is said and gone, many are now prepar ing for a celebration of the com munion of saints, those people we believe are in heaven, through good works and God's grace. All Saints' Day is celebrated the first day of November while All Souls' Day is celebrated November 2.

All Saints' Day is a day Catholics offer prayers to those in purga tory. Both are related, but they are two separate celebrations. On All Saints' Day there's a call to live as saints, to remind all how they're supposed to live. On All Souls' Day, they're talking about all souls and asking God's mercy for them. They're talking about those people who have died before them, and their process of getting to heaven, through Christ ... It has its roots all the way back to the fourth century. It is on this day that the Book of the Dead is opened to allow parishio ners to write the names of relatives to be remembered.

The book is "placed near the al tar" and "That's done all through

November. It's an All Souls' tradi tion..."

All Souls' Day is a commemora tion of the faithfully departed and is observed primarily in the Catholic Church. Its origins date back to Eu ropean folklore related to customs of veneration practiced worldwide through evens like the Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de los Muer tos) or the Chinese Ghost Festival.

To remember the departed, many cultures prepare meals for the souls of the dead, light candles or leave flowers on relatives' graves and some anoint tombstones with holy water or pour milk over them.

All Souls' day is celebrated No vember second and if that day hap pens to fall on a Sunday, the Mass is of All Souls and Morning and Evening Prayer (Lauds and Ves pers) for the Dead can be said while people participate.

Each celebration touches on cul tural beliefs about the spirit world, honoring the dead and feasts.

Forward in Chris

The relationship between faith and works is often misunder stood. Some think that salvation is God’s reward for good deeds. If that’s true, then it can’t possibly be a gift. If it were a reward, then heaven would be a place where people might compare notes on what they did to make it through the gates. But Paul is confident in the truth of the gospel.

The truth is that salvation is God’s gift through Jesus. Grace and faith make salvation real in us. When we are transformed by grace, then we become His new creation and begin to live out the good works He has planned for us. Works, then, aren’t

the cause of salvation; they are its result. To put it another way, works aren’t the means of salvation; they are its presence.

Ephesians 2:8-10..., “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own do ing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a re sult of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workman ship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pas tor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

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ALL SAINTS DAY OUR LADY OF GRACE 3111 Erskine, Masses to cel ebrate All Saints Day will be at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on November 1st. Masses to celebrate All Souls's Day will be at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on November 2nd. Bring photos of loved ones. A special rosary to honor our loved ones with be prayed 30 minutes before each Mass.

CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR Sat., No vember 5th, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Sun., November 6th, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Perfect time to shop for beautiful holiday and Christmas gifts. Up to 20 unique vendors with hand made crafts and festive gifts, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Clothing, Candles, Home Decor and so much more. In the Parish hall/gym of St. Joseph's Church at 102 N. Ave P.

WHITE MASS is in celebration for all of those that work in medicine and medical facilities, will be held Nov 9th, 6:30 - 8 pm, at Christ the King Cathe dral, 4011 54th St. A reception will be held immediately after the mass.

77TH ANNUAL SAUSAGE SALE

Pep's famous German sau sage, breakfast sausage, sauerkraut, homemade bread and desserts will be for sale in the Saint Philip Neri Church parish hall 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.,Nov 23rd, 7 am - 5 pm, at FM303, Pep, TX. Cash or check only. For more info call call the parish hall at 806-933-4355.

OUR LADY OF GRACE THANKSGIVING DINNER & Raffle Drawing Sunday, November 20,2022, 6 p.m. $25 per ticket, contact the parish office at (806) 763-4156.

OUR LADY OF GRACE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sat., De cember 3, 2022, 9 a.m. at the Parish Hall, 3111 Erskine St. To have a booth call (806) 763-4156.

BIBLE STUDY AT OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH Father Piña’s Bible Study in Eng lish will be held on Wednes days, at 7 pm. at 1120 52nd St. El Estudio Bíblico en Español con Emilio Abeyta estará los Miércoles, a las 7pm.

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY at Our Lady of Grace, every Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 pm - 7 pm, at Buxkemper Hall, 3111 Erskine St.

DIVINE MERCY Chaplet online at https://www.thedivinemercy.org/mes sage/devotions/novena

PRAY THE ROSARY ONLINE at https://www. cathedralofmary.org/faithformation/resources/praythe-rosary-online

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Gilbert Salinas, Grand Knight! His hard work earned them the Star Council Award. Also receiving awards were Richard Hernandez (not pictured) and Anthony Luna. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

LIFE CHAIN LUBBOCK: Volunteers stood with thousands of pro-life people throughout the world to honor the millions of lives lost to abortion, praying for people in crisis situations. (Photo by Sandy Cisneros.)

HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Volunteers of St. Joseph's held a holiday shopping oppor tunity for particpants of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in Lubbock confer ence. (Photo by Georgina Salas Barrera)

#GivingTuesdayWTX 2022

Los Hermanos Familia Needs Your Support

Each year, on the Tuesday fol lowing Thanksgiving, chari ties, families, businesses, com munity groups, and students around the world come together to celebrate gen erosity. #Giv ingTuesday creates worldwide opportunity for a meaningful col laboration of giving.

Once again, Los Hermanos Famil ia (LHF) will be participating in the #GivingTuesdayWTX campaign.

Los Hermanos Familia, a 501(C) (3), is a collaborative group of men, women, and youth who value God, family, and community.

"We are committed to our objec tive, strengthening families, build ing community, said Christy Marti nez-Garcia, President and Founder of LHF.

"We work to offer programming that gives families and the com munity opportunities to connect, engage, and have fun."

All funds raised go towards the various programs hosted by Los Hermanos Familia, including: Cin

co de Mayo Parade, Vamos a Pes car, Let's Go Fishing Event, Little Libraries, the Bi lingual Financial Literacy work shops and much more.

In addition, LHF raised funds for outdoor fitness equipment stations located along the walking trail at Buddy Holly Lake on North University and Ce sar Chavez Drive.

"We strive to increase the habitus for area families by fostering an environment that offers them more exploration, knowledge, life experi ences, and new opportunities," she said.

Martinez-Garcia added that they recognize that academically, chil dren growing up in homes without books are on average three years behind children in homes with lots of books, even when controlled for other key factors.

As such, their "Read to Lead, Read to Grow" Little Library Project are being placed to provide 24/7 access to books (and encourage a love of reading!) in areas where books are

scarce.

"We care and love our community. This is a way for folks to demon strate that they value and appreciate our efforts. Every contribution helps us to continue to offer more to our community."

She said that donations can be made by visiting www.losher manosfamilia.org until November 20, 2022.

Step 1: Visit www.loshermanos famili.org

Step 2: Click under GIVE and se lect the #GivingTuesdayWTX tab

Step 3: Click the Visit Our #Giv ingTuesday Page button

Step 4: Click Donate

Step 5: Select your amount, and fill out your card information

*If you would like to donate via cash or check, please call (806) 792-1212. Or, go directly to: https://cfwtx.sal salabs.org/givingtuesdaywtx22/p/ loshermanosfamiliapage/index. html

Step 6: Please share with your friends on Facebook.

For more details about Los Herma nos Familia and their programming, please visit www.loshermanosfa milia.org

United Way Releases Community Status Report

BLACK AND BROWN IN PRINT: Dr. Zach Gonzales posed with Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher and founder of Latino Lubbock Magazine, which is the first female-owned Hispanic newspaper on the South Plains; as well as with family members of the late Gus Medina who was one of the first Hispanic publishers in Lub bock, at the "Black and Brown in Print" exhibit at the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library. The new exhibit highlights the archives’ newspaper, oral history, and archival collections documenting the legacy of Black and Hispanic newspapers on the South Plains. Lubbock’s first Spanish-language newspapers date to the 1940s while Black outlets begin in at least the early 1960s. This long-standing tradition of print underscores the rich publishing history of our region’s diverse populations.

Los Hispanos Pierden la Confianza en la Economía

El Indice de Sentimiento del Consumidor Hispano disminuyó al 74,3% comparado este porcentaje con el 78,3 por ciento del segundo trimestre, y con el 92% del primer trimestre, conforme a lo revelado por la encuesta.

comida, gasolina y vivienda" manifestó Mónica Escaleras, Ph.D., Directora de FAU BEPI en la Escuela de Negocios.

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ubbock Area United Way re leased its 2022 Community Status Report, which tracks demo graphics, education, economic, health, and safety indicators in Lubbock County. The 2022 report shows how Lubbock County has begun to stabilize following the pandemic but also describes issues that have been made worse due to the crisis. The Community Status Report is a collaborative effort be

tween Lubbock Area United Way and the City of Lubbock, Covenant Health, Lubbock Coun ty, Lubbock Indepen dent School District, Texas Tech University, Texas Tech Health Sci ences Center, and UMC Health System.

The 2022 report looks at several factors impacting Lubbock County residents like economic mobil ity. In Lubbock, 48% of households struggle to afford basic needs with the median family income decreas ing 9% between 2016 and 2020.

Both the U.S. and Texas overall saw increases in median family income during that time period.

overcoming numerous barriers and opportunity gaps. This change oc curs over generations or during one’s lifetime.”

November Prayer

Glorify your name, O God my Eternal Father. Thank you for Jesus who has redeemed me, gifted me, strength ened me, led me, and empowered me to serve. May you be glorified in all that I say and do. In Jesus' name. Amen.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appoint ing me to his service."” ~ 1 Timothy 1:12

United Way Community Impact Director Devin McCain said, “To achieve economic mobility requires

The Community Sta tus Report is used to provide up-to-date information on impor tant issues facing the Lubbock area and ensure funds are being directed to the most relevant needs. Gifts to the United Way An nual Campaign go toward address ing challenges presented in the Community Status Report through the work of United Way Commu nity Partners. The report has also be come an authority for accurate data that nonprofits throughout the re gion rely on when developing grant proposals. The report and additional statistical data can be accessed on

BGC to Hold Alumni Hall Of Fame Dinner

On Friday, November 4, 2022, the Lubbock Boys & Girls Club will have its 16th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner begin ning at 11:45 AM at the Lubbock Country Club. This year’s induct ees are Ronald Givens, former Ted Phea Boys Club member, Joe Lan

din, former Optimist Boys Club member, and Landon Willess, who attended the John Wilson Club. Tickets are $50 for individuals and $500 for corporate tables of 8 seats. For more info contact the Adminis trative Office at 806-792-2880.

Solamente un 44 por ciento de los 454 participantes de la encuesta manifestaron que ellos han mejorado su situación económica respecto del año anterior, representando éste un porcentaje menor comparado con el 56 por ciento del segundo trimestre y el 65 por ciento del primer trimestre. Además, de los participantes que respondieron esta encuesta, sólo un porcentaje menor se muestra optimista acerca de su futura situación económica.

Los hispanos también se encuentran preocupados por el costo de vida, ya que el 81 por ciento de los mismos manifestaron que los costos han aumentado, comparado esto con el 80 por ciento que respondieron esta pregunta en el segundo trimestre.

"Los hispanos tienen menos optimismo acerca de su situación económica dado que ellos gastan una gran parte de su presupuesto en aquellos rubros más afectados por la inflación, tales como autos usados,

En las otras tres preguntas que se emplean para crear el índice, los participantes que respondieron a la encuesta se mostraron levemente más optimistas, comparándolo esto con el segundo trimestre, pero su optimismo no era ni aproximado al demostrado en el primer trimestre. Cuando se les preguntó acerca de la situación de los negocios para el año próximo, el 44 por ciento de los participantes de esta encuesta respondieron que esperan que sea buena, lo cual muestra un aumento respecto del 43 por ciento del trimestre anterior, pero está por debajo del 55 por ciento del primer trimestre.

Comparado con el segundo trimestre, un alto porcentaje de aquellos que contestaron la encuesta (53 por ciento) esperan buenas épocas para el país en los próximos cinco años; sin embargo, este porcentaje se mantuvo por debajo del 61 por ciento revelado durante los primeros tres meses del 2022.

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Veteran & First Responder Affairs

Veteran & Military Connection

DATES TO REMEMBER

Veterans Parade, Nov. 5

Marine Corps Birthday, November 10

Veterans Day, November 11

Armistice Day, November 11

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.

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

Each year the President signs a proclamation declaring No vember Military Family Month. This annual proclamation marks the beginning of a month-long cel ebration of the Military Family in which the Department of Defense and the nation will honor the com mitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation's service members.

Throughout the month of No vember, military families serv ing around the world are honored through a variety of observances and recognized for their commit ment and the many contributions they make every day in support of the military and our nation. Efforts to recognize the sacrifices of the military family by Active, Guard, and Reserve leaders are being joined and supported by DoD or

ganizations to include the Army Air Force Exchange Service, De fense Commissary Agency, and others.

Community leaders, businesses, and military bases and posts are teaming up to recognize military families through special events such as: open houses, fun runs, family fun nights, and commu nity dinners; discounts at MWR facilities, local business and sport ing events; and special recogni tions during community activities throughout the month of Novem ber.

Contact your local MWR or Family Services offices to learn more about events scheduled in your area.

And thank you o all families for your service and sacrifice from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Celebrate the 247th Marine Corps Birthday

T he Marine Corps' Birthday will cel ebrated on Thursday, November 10th. This is the 247th Birthday of the United States Marine Corp. There are times throughout the year when veterans reflect on what it means to be a veter an, when they honor their fallen comrades on Memorial Day, or celebrate veterans on Veterans Day.

However, the Marine Corps birthday brings leathernecks back to a time surrounded by their brothers and sisters.

For some Marines, it serves as more of a nos talgic day that reflects both Memorial Day and Veterans Day -it's a time where Ma rines focus on their brothers in arms, re membering the good, and staring off into the distance as sorrow washes over them for all of their fellow Devil Dogs who gave their lives for our freedom.

This Marine Corps birthday, reach out to Marines and let them know you appreciate them.

Happy Birthday Marines from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services.

It helps find information on how to ap ply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible hous ing. www.disability.gov

HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos

SUICIDE & CRISIS

9-8-8

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420

Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387

and

Información

Lubbock

806-792-1212

AISLES OF SMILES CHECK

PRESENTATION : United Family locationsacross Texas and New Mexico teamed up with guests to raise $182,717.56 for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. The MDA Aisles of Smiles campaign benefits the mission to fund ground breaking research as well as make MDA Summer Camp possible, giving kids the opportunity to learn vital life skills, make life-long friendships and experience independence, at no cost to their families. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Monthly Meet ing will take place at Living Word of Faith Multipurpose Room,129 Temple Ave., at 5:30 PM, Nov. 17th, 2022. Presentations will be made by Adult Protective Services, and Area Agency on Aging. All are invited.

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting are the 2nd Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Hope Shalom, 2005 Ave. T.

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USDA: Turkeys to be more expensive this Thanksgiving

Here’s something Americans won’t be thankful for this Thanksgiving: turkeys might be more expensive and harder to find.

In the case of cost per pound, birds cost about 73% more now than they did last turkey day. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that comes out to about $1.99 a pound compared to a $1.15 last year. It costs farmers more to raise

turkeys now, due to inflation.

But when it comes to availability, the bird flu is to blame. It typically spreads during colder months, but farmers have been reporting a large number of cases since July, when producers generally begin breeding for the holiday season.

Experts said there is a chance suppliers could add more turkeys to the market “at the last minute.”

En Aquellos Días…

Lleve a mi mama de paseo en Nuevo México. Se iba a llegar el primer año de que había fallecido mi papa y no quise que mi mama estuviera sola. Ella nunca había estado en un hotel. Se encanto con las matas que tenían en la entrada. Nos regis tramos y nos dieron la llave de el cuarto. Le dije que teníamos el cuarto en el quinto piso y que íbamos a donde estaban las puer tas dobles. Empecé a caminar para los elevadores cuando me detuvo del brazo y me dice: “Se te olvidaron los velices, hija.” Le explique que tenían alguien que los subían hasta el cuarto. Le gustó mucho el cuarto.

Cuando bajamos para ir a cenar, tenían un “buffet” o podíamos ordenar de la mesa. Decidimos ir por la línea del “buffet”. Todo lo que le gustaba lo ponía en su plato cuando le dije que solo era un precio. Comimos muy augus tas. Cuando acabamos me dice,

“Voy a llevar el plato para traer otro poco para llevar para el cu arto por si me da hambre más tarde.” Le explique que no podía llevar comida para el cuarto y dice,” Pero dijiste que era solo un precio.”

En la mañana que nos levanta mos, empezó a tender la cama y le dije que no era necesario y que alguien venía a limpiar el cuarto. Me dice: “Que irán a pensar, hija. Después te van a cobrar más.” Estuvimos cinco dias y para cu ando nos venimos me dice que quisiera traerse los cocineros y las criadas.

Después de ese viaje y la llev aba a comer a la cafetería Furrs, le recordaba del viaje en Nuevo México nos reíamos de aquellos dias.

Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

Mantener las manos limpias es uno de los pasos más impor tantes que podemos tomar para evitar enfermarnos y transmitir los gérmenes a otras personas. Lo mejor es lavarse las manos con agua corriente limpia y jabón por 20 segundos. ¿Necesita un cronó metro? Imagínese cantar "Feliz Cumpleaños" dos veces a través de un amigo! Sin embargo, si el agua limpia y

jabón no están disponibles, uti lice un producto a base de alco hol para limpi arse las manos. Manos a base de alcohol para frotar a reducir significativamente el número de gérmenes en la piel y son de acción rápida.

Guadalupe Garcia Aguilera, 74, of Lubbock, entered into his eternal rest on October 12, 2022 after battling cancer.

He was born on May 22,1948 to Luis Agu ilera and Timotea Garcia from Lubbock, Texas. To support his family he left school to work in the fields. He was drafted into the Marines on April 23, 1968 and was de ployed to Vietnam. He was injured in battle and received a Purple Heart. He was always a hero in our eyes. Guadalupe was preceded in death by his parents, brother Domingo and sister Trini dad and sons, Guadalupe Aguilera Jr and Rodolfo Rogelio Aguilera. He is survived by his daughters Teresa Aguilera, Dolores Aguilera, Christena Gonzales, Anna Aguilera and sons Luis Aguilera, Isreal Trevino, and Christopher Gonzalez. He had 26 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was also survived by Maria Aguilera Valdez from Lubbock, Juan Garcia Aguilera from Littlefield, as well as Froy Ortiz from Houston.

Dora Jane Ro driguez, 51, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sep tember 26, 2022. She was born in Lubbock, Texas, on June 30, 1971, to her parents Eliazar and Maria Ro driguez. Dora was a loving and devoted mother. She enjoyed all different styles of music but especially loved the 80s. She was a movie buff and spent her time watch ing TV shows. Her favorite time was being in the presence of her family and friends.

Dora graduated in 1990 from Lubbock High School. She attended South Plains Com munity College and began working for Dr. Fernandez for many years. In 1997, she began working for the Community Health Center of Lubbock, where she devoted 27 years there as a phone operator and work ing the front desk.

Loved ones include her only son, Ryan Rodriguez (Cera), of Lubbock, Texas, and many beloved friends that became family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Eliazar and Maria Rodriguez, and her grandparents.

Antonio Molina Mendez, 65, of Levelland, died Octo ber 1, 2022. He was born June 25, 1957.

Joe Albert Gar nica,55, died on October 23, 2022. He was born November 15, 1966, in Lubbock, to Albert and Linda Garnica. He had one son, "Little Joe" Gar nica, Jr. He enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from Lubbock High School and was a proud veteran who always dis played his American flag with pride. He enjoyed football season and watching his Dallas Cowboys. He had such a giving heart and loved helping others. He was preceded in death by his mother, Erlinda Garnica, and son Joe Garnica Jr., grandparents Jose and Petra Gar nica, Francisco and Guadalupe Gutierrez, uncles David, Joe, and Luis Gutierrez, and cousin David Romo. Jojo is survived by his father Albert Garnica, stepmom Esmeralda Garnica, stepdad Noe Her nandez, siblings, Jeanette Trevino, JoAnn Garnica (Mike Tole), Jennifer Diaz (Martin Diaz), Jacinta Garnica, Albert Garnica Jr, Ruben Cavazos (Elena Cavazos), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Olivia Mendoza, 83, of Lubbock, passed away October 6, 2022. She was born Novem ber 28, 1938, in Ciu dad Mier,Tamaulipas, Mexico to Pascual and Nieves Garza. Olivia moved to the United States as a young girl and began her journey to become a Unit ed States citizen, a goal that she proudly achieved. She lived in Lubbock, Texas, most of her life where she and her hus band, Juan, co-owned and operated Men doza's Furniture & Upholstery for 40 years. She was a Chapter Member of Christ the King Catholic Church, as well as a mem ber of the Cursillistas and Guadalupanas movements.

Loved ones include her daughter Molly (Barry) Holbert; son, Albert Mendoza; son Daniel (Rocio) Mendoza; son Johnny (Cyn thia) Mendoza; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Gonza les and Angelica Gomez.

Preceded in death by husband, Juan Mendoza; father and mother, Pascual and Nieves Garza; brothers, Octavio, Roberto, and Feliciano Garza; sisters, Bertha Gon zalez and Herlinda Guanajuato, and An gelica Garza.Consepsion

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les died September 28, 2022. He was born January 27, 1949, to Nicanor and Faus tina (Solis) Gonzales in Slaton, TX. In 1967 Lupe was smitten when he first met Ruby Chapa, whom he would later marry on Au gust 1st, 1970. After meeting and marrying the love of his life, he was introduced to the game of golf and was a member of the Pan American Golf Association.

Lupe spent the majority of his career as a glass installer and was well known among the automotive industry in Lubbock and the surrounding areas.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby C. Gon zales; daughters, Monica Valderaz, and Kimberly Honesto (Seth); grandchildren, Ashley Valderaz, Aden Valderaz, Sierra Honesto, and Kruz Honesto; and siblings, Santos Gonzales, Arthur Gonzales, Man uel Gonzales; Anita Garcia, Natalie John son, Olivia Gutierrez.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Ambrosio Gonzales; Stella Jimenez; Nieves Gonzales; Enrique Gon zales; Martin Gonzales, and Norma Jean Gonzales.

Gregoria Aurora (Garcia) Garza, 79, of Wolfforth, TX went home to be with the Lord September 19, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1943 in Doole, Texas to Cecilio and Ynosente Garcia. She grew up in Abernathy, Texas where she met the love of her life, Maximo Garza Jr. Max and Gre goria were married on April 28, 1962, and shared 60 years. Gregoria’s main priority in life was her family, which she loved uncon ditionally. She was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St Isidore Catholic Church in Abernathy where she served as a Guada lupana and taught kindergarten, religious education classes.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecilio and Ynosente Garcia; and her brother, Alejandro (Alex) Garcia.

She is survived by her Husband, Max; five children, Christine Burns (Robin) of Wolfforth, Texas, Joe Max Garza Jr. (Es meralda) of Lubbock, TX, Rita Hiracheta (Michael) of Lubbock, TX, Ray Garza (Vic toria) of San Antonio, Texas, and Sara Gar za of Wolfforth, TX; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren her siblings, Jesus Garcia of Phoenix, AZ, Ruben Garcia of Abernathy, TX, Dolores Barron of Grand Prairie, TX, Cecil Garcia of Abernathy, TX, Josephina DeAnda of Abernathy, TX and Yolanda Garcia of Denton, TX.

He enlisted into the United States Army on December 19, 1975, and was considered a “Bonus Baby” and was stationed in Hawaii where he received his GED from Wahiawa Community School. He also served tours in Guam, Kaiya, and Australia. On December 19, 1979, he received his honorable discharge and medals awarded: Indirect Fire infantryman, Sharpshooter Qualification Badge, and Good Conduct Medal. He worked for Der ek Scott Building construction company as a contractor for several years.

He is preceded in death by his parents Guadalupe and Sara Mendez. Brothers: Guadalupe Mendez, Henry Mendez, Por firio Mendez, Siemon Mendez, Aurelio (Bobo) Mendez. Sisters: Dora Mendez, and Geneva Rendon.

Survivors include his sisters: Irene Men dez of Levelland; Yolanda (Marvin) Gavina of Hereford; Maria Mendez of Levelland, and Hermila “Nina” (Ricardo) Alegria of Lubbock. His brothers: Bobby (Julie) Men dez; Tom (Debra) Mendez; and George (Susanna) Mendez of Levelland Justo “Gus”Mendez and Larry (Delores) Mendez both of Lubbock Adam (Glady) Mendez of Ohio.

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“Connie” Escobar, 67, of Slaton, passed away October 15, 2022. She was born October 31, 1954, in Lubbock to Tomas and Juanita Villareal. Connie was adopted by Eduardo and So phia Orona and raised in Slaton. She at tended schools in Slaton. She married Hilberto “Gilbert” on January 22, 1972, in Slaton. Connie was a fabulous cook and served countless meals at Slaton Schools and at the Mercy Center for many years. She also owned and operated Connie’s Caribbean Ice for over 30 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catho lic Church in Slaton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Leticia Ann Escobar; her sis ter, Mary Hernandez; and her brothers, Eli and Johnny Villareal and Antonio Valadez. Connie is survived by her husband, Gilbert of Slaton; her sons, Gilbert Escobar, Jr. and his wife, Lucinda of Lubbock and Adrian Escobar and his wife, Jennifer of Lubbock; her brothers, Joe Villareal and his wife, Marilyn of Slaton and Tomas Villareal, Jr. and his wife, Amelia of St. Paul MN; and her grandson, Nathaniel Escobar.

John Robert Lira ,54, passed from this life on October 2, 2022. He was born September 3, 1968, in Lubbock, TX to Grego rio and Lucia Lira. He married Christie Davi la, and they shared 35 years together. John was employed at Shelby Medlock until his health declined. He was a member of the Catholic Church.

John is survived by his wife Christie Davila; his daughters Alexis Lira and Mia Lira; his grandchildren Jaden, Zayven, and Jayson; his brothers and sisters Greg Lira, Ruben and Esmaralda Flores, Rose Lira, Ray mond and Linda Sosa, Nancy Grunstad, Tommy Lira, Ernestine Alonzo, and Craig Lira. He is preceded in death by his parents Gregorio and Lucia Lira, and in brothers-inlaw Roy Alonzo and Eric DeShawn Davila.

Juan Andrade Diaz, 71, passed from this life on October 9, 2022. He was born in Eddy, TX to Daniel B. Diaz and Paula An drade Diaz on March 3, 1951. On April 21, 1968, Juan married Margie Bastillos Diaz and they shared 55 years together. He worked as a motor operator/maintainer at Lone Star Dirt and Paving and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Texas Tech Red Raiders. Juan's family and friends will remember him as a loving hus band, grandfather, and brother.

Juan is survived by his beloved wife Margie and their sons Ronnie (Francis), Johnny, Paul (Patricia), and Christian (Narda); his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters Angie (Joe) Carrillo and Tana Diaz; and four brothers Daniel (Norma), Lupe, Jesse (Isabel), and Joe (Cecilia).

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Annette Diaz was born on October 26, 1971, to to Heliodoro “LoLo” and Margaret Diaz. She graduated from Lubbock Cooper High School. Through the years Annette en joyed being at home with her mom and her dog Odie. She loved her Lifetime movies, watching her favorite sports teams, read ing, and music. She loved traveling. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Diaz; siblings, Monica, and her husband Dr. Pat Shovlin III, Gabriel Diaz, and his wife Rudy Salas, Laura, and her husband Jose Mora; nieces and nephews, Tabitha Piseno, Patrick Shovlin IV, Allegra Mora, Anna Shovlin, Adriana Mora, Zack Salas; uncles and aunts, Dennis Perez, Mary H. Perez, LaLa Sanchez; many cousins and friends; and her beloved fur baby, Odie.

Annette was preceded in death by her fa ther, Heliodoro “LoLo” Diaz.

Lubbock YFL President J.R. Castilleja Passes

Eluterio M. “JR” Castilleja passed away

on October 22, 2022, in Lubbock, TX.

was born March 3, 1961, to Eluterio R. Sr., and Manuela (Macias) Castilleja, in Floydada, TX. JR graduated from Petersburg high school in 1979; He was a state qualifier in track and field and was the best all-around athlete his senior year. JR married Rebecca Hernandez in 1991; together, they raised 2 boys and 2 girls, Michael, Andrew, Liz, and Ashley.

JR wore a few hats during his journey through life, not only was he a husband, father, and friend. He was active in sports and the community.

His passion for music earned him national recognition. He loved Tejano music and showcased it as a disc jockey. This further took him on to becoming the host of “Pure Tejano Music” where he interviewed Tejano music celebrities on TV.

One of those interviews also became one of his memorable life moments was interviewing

Selena; he asked her a question that became iconic to who she was, “How would you like to be remembered,” which became an interview featured on Netflix and Peoples Magazine.

“Don’t take life for granted. Treat people the way you want to be treated”. That’s what JR shared after learning of the untimely death of Selena.

In that interview, JR had asked Selena what she would want to be remembered for when she was gone, and she answered that she would like to be remembered as “somebody who cared a lot…did they best they could…the best person that I could…I tried to help out”.

JR was also someone that cared. He served as the President of Lubbock Youth Football for 30 years. He worked tenaciously to assure that every student had a chance to participate by setting up a scholarship program for low-income families. He was an advocate of the program and strived to make it a program beneficial to the community.

Annually, the Lubbock YFL would hold their super bowl event and showcase the teams and coaches. He considered all the youth winners and would encourage them to have good sportsmanship and strive for higher education.

For 30 years, JR took pride in working as an investigator for Glasheen, Valles, and Inderman.

He said it was a job that allowed him to indirectly care for others.

JR was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lubbock. He enjoyed football, BBQ, TTU Athletics, and tailgating, and was known for his fajitas and tripas. He also coordinated the performance of Little Joe and the Hometown Boys at the Largest Castilleja Reunion.

JR was preceded in death by his father, Eluterio R., his in-laws, Frank and Annas Hernandez, a sister-in-law, Rosemary Hernandez, and his beloved dogs, Buffy1 and Buffy2. Those remaining to cherish the many memories he left are: his wife, Rebecca, of Lubbock, a son, Michael (Tania) of Tyler, 2 daughters, Liz of Brownfield and Ashley of Shallowater, and a son Andrew (Katy) of Lubbock; 11 grandchildren: Derian, Maddisyn, Aaliyah, Brooklyn, MaKenzie, Isabella,Addisyn (Petal), Taylor, Peyton, Adrianna, and Michael Noah; his mother, Manuela Castilleja, of Petersburg, 3 sisters, Bernabe (Hugo) Gonzales of Oklahoma City, OK, Bentura Navarro of Petersburg, a brother, Domingo(Anjie) of Petersburg, a sister Virginia Sedillo (Domingo) of Petersburg, and several nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

He will be missed, and never forgotten.

M. CASTILLEJA