Latino Lubbock Magazine - Volume 17, Issue 10, October/octubre 2023

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*NOTE: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead, and are 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, Lamesa, 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 operated.

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

“Your great strength is knowing who you are,” said Oscar de la Renta, was a Dominican fashion designer. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo. De la Renta became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy.

Dicho

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

October/octubre

October/octubre

On the Cover

" ¡La Lucha Sigue!"

Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia

On this month's cover Latino Lubbock Magazine I combined lucha libre theme with the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the ongoing battle to bring awareness to these topics. Also, this month's centerfold is story on wrestling. I think you will enjoy it! As some may know, my mother Janie Castañeda was abreast cancer survivor. Sadly, she died from complication with cancer early this year. Nevertheless, she fought like a warrior till the end. I was very proud of how brave my mom was in her battle. Finally, we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15th!

Contents

Word from the Publisher Page 4

Political Page 7

Opportunity/Business Page 8-9

Health/Salud Page 10-11

Hispanic Heritage Month Page 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, professionalism, cultural competency and understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; as well as the community a tool for better understanding and creating dialogue."

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

"Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise," ~ Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV)

Lupe Ramirez

Jesse Madrid

Juan Contreras

Henry Castellano

Tony Aguirre

Grace Garza

Robert Sosa

Coach Edward Hernandez

Manuel Posadas

Raymond Rodriguez

Robert Narvaiz

Ezequiel Alvarado

John Martin Gonzales

Chris Mungia

Jamie Lopez

Eloisa Abeyta

Beto Castañeda

Rene M. Dominguez, Sr.

Martin Rivera

Evie Williams

Tavita Dorow

Josie Castro

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

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

"Lo que bien se aprende, nunca se pierde." "What well is learned never is lost." Meaning

knowledge becomes wisdom.

Querídos lectores...

Let me remind you about some very important dates: the last day to register to vote for the November election is October 10th. Make time to vote - early voting starts Oct. 23 - Nov. 3rd. Get your flu shot and new COVID-19 vaccines as this is the season both prey on the community and the last thing we need is illness!

As you have observed beyond all the distractions of the world, the scent of fall is in the air. The rain and cool temperatures in late September further prompted excitement about the autumn weather for me.

I have so many childhood memories of the fall season. Especially attending Halloween and Fall festivals.

My parents would load us up in the car in our homemade costumes and we would use pillow cases to go Trick-or-Treating.

My sisters, my younger aunts and uncles that were close in age to us, as well as some cousins that lived with my grandparents, and a couple of kids from the neighborhood would pack into that car.

We would drive to neighborhoods that were known to give out an abundance of candy. After we returned home, my mom and dad would help us inspect our treats to make sure it was safe to consume. My dad would convince us that the candy bars were not up to par, and little did he know that we were aware he was saving them for himself. LOL!

One fall, my parents volunteered with the PTA and helped with our elementary school's fall festival. My sisters and I took such pride in their involvement that year. More so, my dad led an activity that drew many and involved hammering a nail into a log, but the key was to do so it in one single blow.

And as the days became cooler, my sisters and I would enjoy our walks to and from school. We would collect leaves that had fallen and enjoyed the changing color of the trees. And as the weather became even colder, it was great when my dad would surprise us and pick us up from school. When we walked through the door, my mom would have hot meals waiting for us that would warm us up quickly. My mom was a great cook. We often recall her new recipes. She made cream puffs one cold day. The scent as we walked in was Heavenly and the taste, comforting much like the role of home and family.

Our country continues to struggle and be divided. More so, Hispanics continue to be attacked and overlooked. So, what do WE do? I recognize that all Hispanics are not alike, our views are not the all the same, and we may not agree on everything, but what do we do?! How do we address attacks on our community?

There has never been a more critical time for the Latino community to be politically engaged. A critical part of our civic engagement work is to ensure that citizens know their rights and get involved in the political process at all levels—local, regional, state, and national. Sadly, Texas has the lowest voter participation of any state. Some candidates have dismissed the Hispanic community because they say that we don't vote. However, it is not just the Hispanic community that is not voting. We all need to vote, especially Hispanics and millennials. We must claim and become owners of our future because many still see Hispanics only as supplicants and not as decision-makers, as consumers and not as producers, as law breakers and not as law enforcers, and as tax expenditures and not as tax contributors. And while stereotypes about the Hispanic community abound, invisibility is even more pervasive. Get involved, or rest assured that the comfort you and your children know will be in jeopardy.

Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. We are grateful to be 100,000 readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. We ♥ our readers! Till next month, thank you for your support and may God bless you!

¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo siempre!

Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher/Owner & Latino Market Specialist

“Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective”

Celebrating 17Years of Commitment to our Community

Día De La

Raza

Hails

Culture,

Columbus Day & Indigenous People's Day Oct. 9, 2023

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

On Monday, October 9th banks and federal government offices as well as many Lubbock offices will be closed in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

While Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World in 1492 is celebrated by some, he has been debated by others and sometimes blamed for bringing slavery, the encomienda system and the diseases of Europe that wiped out some indigenous populations.

For some Hispanics, Columbus is commemorated on Oct. 12, on Día de la Raza, or the Day of the Race.

This day celebrates the influ-

ence of Hispanic heritage, the birth of the Hispanic people of the New World and the evolution of ethnic and cultural presence during the first real contact and interaction between Europe and the New World.

Día de La Raza is observed during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

The term La Raza was coined by Mexican scholar Jos Vasconcelos to reflect the fact that the people of Latin America are a mixture of many of the world's races, cultures, and religions. Some people have mistranslated

"La Raza" to mean "the race," implying that it is a term meant to exclude others. However, the full term coined by Vasconcelos, "La Raza Cosmica," meaning "the cosmic people," was developed to reflect not purity but the mixture inherent in the Hispanic people. Because this was the beginning of the Hispanic people in the New World, many Latinos believe it is a day worth celebrating.

Today, 10 states and Washington, D.C., now recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day via proclamation, while 10 states officially celebrate it. More than 100 cities celebrate the day, with many of them having altogether dropped the holiday honoring Columbus to replace it with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Important Dates for the November 7 Constitutional Amendment Election

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminded Texans to prepare for the upcoming constitutional amendment election on November 7.

“Texans will have the opportunity to vote on 14 proposedamendments to the state constitution, and some local governments will also hold elections this November,” said Nelson. “Now is a good time to take note of upcoming election deadlines andImportantprepare.”dates include:

October 10 - The last day to register to vote in time for the November 7 election

October 27 - Last day to apply

for ballot by mail

October 23 - Early voting begins

November 3 - Last day of early votingNovember 7 – Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally, after the passage of House Bill 357 during the 88th Legislative Session, the Secretary of State’s office is now required to set the date of a runoff election resulting from an election held on a uniform election date. The runoff date for the November 7 election will be December 9.

While there are no runoffs for constitutional amendments, runoffs may be required for some

local and special elections. This information and all the details for casting a ballot can be found at VoteTexas.gov, Texas’ official voting resource. Explanatory statements for the constitutional amendments from the Office of the Secretary are available online and the Texas Legislative Council offersAnalyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments complete with background information for each amendment.

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Community & Event Brieflies

DOG DAY HALLOWEEN

Dress up your dog for the costume contest will have a grand prize, and plenty of treats will be given out to all participants. At Macalister Dog Park Milwaukee & Brownfield Hwy., on October 7th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERS: ANCESTRY BASICS

Celebrate Family History Month by learning more about your own family’s history! Workshop will introduce the basics of how to use Ancestry to find and identify members of your family tree. Ages 18+. On 10/13/2023, from 4:30–5:30 p.m., at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

NEW NEIGHBORS CLUB of Lubbock will have its general meeting on October 13th at the Lubbock Women's Club 2020 Broadway. The time for the meeting is 10:30 a.m. The cost for lunch is $20. Make reservations by email to Roni Allen okieroni1@gmail.com by October 11th.

HAUNTED LUBBOCK: A HISTORY Do you believe in ghost stories?

In this lecture, storytellers will share true stories of paranormal sightings and hotspots of paranormal activity that have been reported throughout Lubbock for the past 100 years. Stories will include unsolved murders or paranormal sightings at spots like Lubbock Cemetery, Hell’s Gate, Pioneer Hotel, Cliffhouse Restaurant, and Lubbock High School. Due to the dark content, this lecture is intended for adults only, and viewer discretion is advised. On 10/27/2023, from 5 – 6 p.m., at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

COLLEGE LEGO NIGHT Join us and use your imagination to create items made from Legos! Legos will be provided. This is a program for college students. On 10/30/2023, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

LIBRARY BASEMENT GHOST

TOUR Join us for a free ghost tour of the dark and spooky basement at Mahon Library. A librarian will share true ghost stories reported within the Lubbock Library and throughout the Lubbock Community. Space is limited – call 806-775-2835 to RSVP. For ages 18+. On 10/30/2023, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

HALLOWEEN ANIME CRAFT-

ERNOON Make gross Halloween crafts while watching Halloween anime episodes and playing games. Dress up and compete for prize swag! Ages 15+ On 10/31/2023, from 5 – 6 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St

COMMUNITY COFFEE Stop by Hodges Community Center, 4011 University Ave, every 3rd Friday of the month for this event that will be held October 15, starting at 10 a.m. featuring the South Plains Workforce Commission. Free coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. All welcome!

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Bill Richardson's Op Ed Demonstrated His Advocacy On Issue for Latino Voters

One of the few areas in which Donald Trump’s views have remained consistent is in the creation of barriers to Hispanics. There is, of course, the “wall” meant to keep us out of the U.S. But he doesn’t seem content with physical barriers. Importantly, for Hispanic parents across the nation, he also rails against high academic standards for all students. The standards in question — the Common Core — help to ensure that students are prepared to succeed in college, regardless of their zip code.

Presidential campaigns are a conversation about America’s future and by the sheer force of numbers, 2016 presidential candidates ignore the concerns of Hispanic voters at their own peril. Think about it: Within our children’s lifetimes, the United States is expected to become a majority-minority nation with Hispanics making up a full quarter of the population.

Too often a conversation about “Hispanic” issues start and end with reforming our immigration system. To be sure, this is an issue that impacts many of us in highly personal ways. This election also happens to offer a stark contrast between one presidential candidate, Secretary Clinton, who embraces the Hispanic community as valuable members of an

¿Que Piensas?

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America made stronger by its diversity, and another who promises to build walls and weed us out.

To be clear, Hispanics are not one-issue voters. We are concerned about our children’s future. We care about access to health care, affordable housing, quality schools for our children, and good jobs. We want the same thing everyone else wants: A piece of the American Dream. We work very hard to earn it. And, in the eyes of Hispanic parents, the key to the American Dream is a college education. In fact, Hispanic parents are more likely than white parents to say it’s essential that their children earn a college degree.

Unfortunately, for years, students were held to low, inadequate academic standards. For Hispanic students, that meant too many not getting into college and for those that do, they don’t complete their degree. Students graduated from a public education system that told them they were ready for college, only to be told once they got there that they needed to spend more time and money on classes and content they should have learned in high school.

That has finally started to change thanks to more than 40 states across the country implementing the Common Core State Standards. These standards equip students with the critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential to success in the 21st century economy. As a result, growing up in a Hispanic community hasn’t meant going to school where someone has already decided for you that you’re not going to be held to high enough standards to succeed in life.

Arecent study from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights found, an overwhelming majority of Hispanic parents believe all students should be held to high expectations and standards. That may surprise Mr. Trump, but not those of us who recognize that high academic standards and assessments give parents and teachers the kind of valuable information on student progress needed so all kids have the opportunity to succeed. We know that there’s no challenge too large for our children – whatever their race or ethnicity – to handle. Through hard work they can meet the

Carta Abierta

KOC GRATEFUL

Such a well-prepared description of what the Knights of Columbus represent. I am most grateful for allowing us to be a part of Latino Lubbock Magazine. Thank you for being a voice to so many people through your magazine and your city council representation: especially the Hispanic community, Christy. Please stay in touch and good luck moving forward with your magazine and the city council.

God Bless, Councilman At-Large - Jimmy Garza

THANKS FOR THE COVER

It was great to see the September cover showcasing the Junior Southwest Little League team that went to the Jr. World Series on the Latino Lubbock cover! I'm sure it meant as much to them as it did to us fans. Thanks for caring!

The Lopez-Smith Family

NALEO MOURNS THE LOSS OF BILL RICHARDSON

The passing of former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is an incredible loss for America. With a career spanning over three decades, Governor Richardson was a stalwart public servant and iconic Latino leader who served on the front lines for his community in Congress all the way up to the international stage as a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated advocate and negotiator — who most recently helped negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian captivity. Governor Richardson’s example of life-long dedication to his country is an inspiration for Latinos and all Americans. His environmental work, international diplomacy, and advocacy for Americans abroad established him as a historic figure in American government and international politics.

NALEO President E. Junior Maldonado

expectations set for them. I believe that the improvements we have made to our education system is encouraging. But my years in public office have taught me that progress can be fragile.

Loud, divisive voices like Mr. Trump’s seek to build walls that can shake the foundation on which progress has been built. We must recognize progress when it happens and fight for the policies and individuals that make it possible in order to ensure that all Americans have a chance at a bright future.

BILL RICHARDSON,75,was a former governor of New Mexico, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, secretary of energy and founder of the Richardson Center for Global Engagement. He is an adviser to Collaborative for Student Success, a grantmaking initiative created of regional and national education foundations. Richardson died in his sleep at his summer home in Massachusetts. He was born November 15, 1947, and died September 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife Barbara, whom he married in 1972.

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Rest In Peace

Bill Richardson Nov. 15, 1947 ~ Sept. 1, 2023

Free Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available

Heading into the fall and winter months, CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older receive an approved and updated COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine protects against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19. Updated COVID-19 vaccines from both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are now available. The virus that causes COVID-19 is always changing and the updated vaccines target a more current form of the virus than last year’s vaccine. Vaccination remains the best protection against this virus. For Adults with health insurance, most plans will cover the cost of an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Adults with health insurance are

Citizens Voice Concerns on Lubbock’s New Unified Development Code

able to receive the vaccine at local pharmacies and physician offices. The vaccine will be processed through your insurance in the same way as other recommend vaccines.

Adults who do not have health insurance, or those with health plans that do not cover the vaccine, can still receive a free vaccine from Lubbock Public Health and from pharmacies that are participating in the CDC’s Bridge Access Program. The following pharmacy chains are participants in the CDC’s Bridge Access Program:

• CVS Pharmacy

• Walgreens Pharmacy

• Wal-Mart Pharmacy

BY JAXIE PIDGEON Nexstar Media Inc. everythinglubbock.com

After four and a half years of work, the City of Lubbock’s new and improved Unified Development Code (UDC) will officially take effect on Sunday, Oct. 1.

The zoning codes have been around since 1975, and haven’t been updated in years. Some of the new updates include fewer zoning districts.

cases had higher parking ratios than what would be required under the new UDC,” Crites said. “Zoning and code minimums almost always become maximums.”

Sager said the parking requirements of the previous code were excessive.

“Those parking ratios had been reduced, and the council wanted to continue with those reduced ratios because a lot of times, that parking is just not needed,” Sager said. “You don’t need that much.”

heights of those buildings,” Faulk said. “It’s of concern to me that two projects were voted down and now with the UDC, the door comes wide open.”

Sager said the council didn’t budge. “[The] council wanted to keep the 75-feet because that gives us the opportunity to have your first floor retail space with that 15-foot ceiling, and then have four or five stories of apartments on top of that,” Sager said.

Amedida que se acercan los meses de otoño e invierno, los CDC recomiendan que todas las personas de 6 meses en adelante reciban una vacuna contra el COVID-19 aprobada y actualizada. La vacuna protege contra los resultados potencialmente graves del COVID-19. Las vacunas COVID-19 actualizadas de Moderna y PfizerBioNTech ya están disponibles. El virus que causa el COVID-19 siempre está cambiando y las vacunas actualizadas apuntan a una forma más actual del virus que la vacuna del año pasado. La vacunación sigue siendo la mejor protección contra este virus.

Para los adultos con seguro médico, la mayoría de los planes cubrirán el costo de una vacuna

COVID-19 actualizada. Los adultos con seguro médico pueden recibir la vacuna en farmacias y consultorios médicos locales. La vacuna se procesará a través de su seguro de la misma manera que otras vacunas recomendadas.

Los adultos que no tienen seguro médico, o aquellos con planes médicos que no cubren la vacuna, aún pueden recibir una vacuna gratuita de Lubbock Public Health y de las farmacias que participan en el Programa Bridge Access de los CDC. Las siguientes cadenas de farmacias participan en el Programa Bridge Access de los CDC:

• Farmacia CVS

• Farmacia Walgreens

• Farmacia Wal-Mart

Vacunas COVID-19 actualizadas y gratuitas disponibles OUR OBJECTIVE

“As we were developing this document, we held so many citizen meetings, different times of day, different locations in the city, just trying to make it easy for anyone and everyone to come give their input on it,” said Kristen Sager, director of planning for the City of Lubbock. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, many citizens said they still had major concerns with some of the changes to the UDC.

As a tenured architect, Mary Crites said that some things should not be seen as arbitrary.

“Public opposition during both the Overton and the 19th Street student housing zone cases, that the council voted down, included strong concern about insufficient parking, and both of those zoning

Height has troubled residents in Tech Terrace and South Overton over the last several years with potential student housing complexes.

“The vast majority of what is becoming High-Density Residential (HDR) used to be that you can build a 40-feet, 3-story building,” said Richard Murphy, a 15-year Tech Terrace resident. “Thanks to the Vertical-Mixed Use standard of the HDR, that’s going to nearly double to 75-feet. It does seem to me that there’s a bit of the cart before the horse going on here.”

Stephen Faulk spoke at Tuesday’s city council meeting and asked them to bring down the maximum height for a Vertical-Mixed Use project from 75-feet to 45-feet.

“You’ve witnessed the emotions and the concerns of citizens that put you in those chairs concerning the

Sager said there are provisions in the updated UDC that were made with the affected residents top of mind.

“It’s going to have a 50-foot rear setback, a landscape buffer yard between that district and the residential area behind it,” Sager said. “It’s going to allow the opportunity for those mixeduse developments and those apartments, while still protecting the neighborhood adjacent to it.”

Even though the new UDC takes effect Oct. 1, there are still ten amendments approved that will need a second reading. If those amendments are approved once again by council on Oct. 10, they will take effect on Oct. 30.

To see the updated Unified Development code visit https:// online.encodeplus.com/regs/

Introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023

The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund today released the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Arturo Vargas, following the introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 in the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision to gut the heart of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, states and localities throughout the nation were able to pass unfair and restrictive voting laws and implement discriminatory election practices. This resulted in Latinos encountering new obstacles to electoral participation, which have seriously weakened our democracy.

“We thank Representative Terri Sewell (AL-7) and the co-sponsors

of the bill for introducing H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023. The bill would modernize the full protections of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965 by establishing a strong and targeted process for federal review of voting changes in jurisdictions nationwide, focused on measures that have historically been used to discriminate against Latinos and other underrepresented groups. This bill’s provisions are essential to preventing the further proliferation of voter suppression legislation — especially in parts of the country with increasing racial, ethnic, and language diversity, where there may not yet be a strongly documented history of discrimination.

“For several decades, NALEO Educational Fund has continuously advocated for the passage of state and

federal voting rights legislation. The Voting Rights Act has historically enjoyed support across the political spectrum, and we are committed to working with lawmakers to restore the strength of this critical legislation. Our organization will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to advance policies that protect Latino voting rights to ensure Latinos are fully engaged as voters and can enjoy fair opportunities to choose their leaders.

“In the Shelby decision, the U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged that there is still discrimination in our nation’s electoral process — and this bill would provide strong and robust safeguards to combat such discrimination. We urge Congress to work in a bipartisan manner and pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and make our democracy more responsive to all of our nation’s voices.”

“Strengthening Families, Building Community”

Senate Confirms Anna Gomez to FCC

First Hispanic Commissioner in More Than Two Decades

he Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission, breaking the deadlock at the agency that has lasted the entirety of the Biden presidency in a in a 55-43 bipartisan vote.

The long-awaited confirmation of Gomez as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner has been applauded by many in part because she is the

Tfirst Hispanic and first Latina to be appointed to the Commission since 2001.

UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement in response.

“When Anna Gomez was nominated by President Biden three months ago, we said that she was one of the most qualified candidates ever for the position, with a long history of roles and accomplishments in the communications and technology fields.

Yesterday’s strong bipartisan vote reaffirms that belief. We want to thank Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Ben Ray Luján for shepherding this nomination through.

“It is unthinkable, though, that

this post has been vacant for nearly three years and that that vacancy has hindered the vital work of the FCC in a time of enormous challenges both in the media and technology sectors. We are heartened that FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel now has the majority she needs to move forward on the many issues awaiting action on her critically important agenda. We look forward to working with her and Commissioner Gomez on issues of great concern to the Latino community, including expanding access to broadband to underserved communities and exploring the impact on artificial intelligence (AI) on communities of color.”

Corazón Latino Ignites Latino Voter Passion Ahead of Crucial Elections

Corazón Latino's award-winning 'Soy Latino. Sí Voto' campaign (SLSV) launches in Virginia, aligning with National Voter Registration Day and Hispanic Heritage Month, spotlighted at the beloved Cafe Sazón in Arlington,VA. The initiative aims to engage Latino voters for the 2023 General Election, setting the stage for a nationwide push targeting over a million voters by the 2024 Presidential Election.

Felipe Benítez, the driving force behind Corazón Latino, reveals an ambitious goal: “We're set on reaching 150,000 Virginia voters this year, with our sights on pivotal

states like Florida, California, and more in 2024."

Virginia's campaign shines a light on pivotal local positions, leveraging art, music, and compelling narratives. From evocative editorial cartoons by award-winner Lalo Alcaraz to a heartfelt speech by young fellow Paola González, SLSV transcends traditional campaigning. The strategy? Reach the Latino community where they are, using advanced tech and local partnerships, emphasizing the emotional connection that drives Latino voter participation.

"Latino families discuss crucial issues at their dinner tables.

Recognizing this, we’ve crafted a campaign that genuinely speaks to our community's heart," comments Benítez.

About SLSV: This non-partisan initiative does not promote specific candidates but champions Latino voter empowerment. With a history of reaching over a million voters and numerous accolades, including the esteemed 2023 Reed Award, Corazón Latino stands committed to amplifying voices, fostering community engagement, and championing a future defined by unity and understanding.

City of Lubbock Names Former Plano Police Chief as Interim Chief

he City of Lubbock announced the appointment of former City of Plano Police Chief Gregory Rushin as Interim Chief of the Lubbock Police Department.

City Manager Jarrett Atkinson presented Rushin’s appointment to

Tthe Lubbock City Council for confirmation on September 26, 2023. Rushin has more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement. He served in the Plano Police Department for 35 years, including 18 as Plano Police Chief. In addition, he spent four years as an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and also served as a Deputy Sheriff and Sergeant in Illinois. Rushin retired from the City of Plano as Deputy City Manager in 2021. He holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees, is a Certified Public Manager, a past President of the Texas

Police Chiefs Association and is a licensed Texas Master Police Officer.

“I am pleased to have Gregory Rushin serve as our Interim Police Chief,” said City Manager Jarrett Atkinson. “His tremendous experience and proven track record will guide the Lubbock Police Department as we continue to move forward and honor our commitment to public safety.”

Rushin’s appointment comes after Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced his resignation effective September 22, 2023.

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JOINED IN HERITAGE 2023: Several representatives from Hispanic organizations and the community at large participated in a Special Recognition event at city hall. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens. Lubbock is now 38% of the city's population and continues to grow. (Photo by City of Lubbock)

Labor Market Failing Latina Employment Needs

UnidosUS—the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization—released Making Jobs Work for Latinas The new report, released for Labor Day, describes how the workplace too often fails to meet the needs of determined Latinas across the country despite their higher-than-average participation in the workforce and very high rates of entrepreneurialism. Despite their efforts being a major driver for our national economy, the rewards of working for Latinas are limited by policies that both exclude the broader Hispanic community and disproportionately impact Latinas. “While Latina workers are primed to drive U.S. economic growth in the coming years, we must enact new policies that support better-quality jobs, allowing them to reap the full benefits of their employment. The truth is that when Latinas thrive, we all thrive. This report highlights policy recommendations to improve the value of work for Latinas, better support family-work balance, and ensure their growing economic momentum and dynamism

continues,” said Susana Barragán, Policy Analyst at UnidosUS and author of the report.

By 2031, the number of Latinas in the workforce is expected to grow by approximately 26%— a higher rate than any other demographic group, including Hispanic males. The report outlines a number of critical policy solutions to improve supports for Latinas in our workforce: Address low wages, unpredictable schedules, and poor workplace protections - According to a Center for American Progress analysis, Latinos make up, at most, only 3.4% of any of the top 10 highest-paying occupations—including physicians, lawyers, and financial and investment analysis. In contrast, Latinas have a disproportionately higher representation in the lowest-paying occupations in the United States. These lower-paying occupations also often offer unpredictable schedules and are more likely to be rife with labor violations and poor workplace protections.

Increase access to paid leaveLatinos are the least likely of any

racial or ethnic group to have access to paid family leave through their employer, with only 25.1% of Latinos reporting access to paid parental leave compared to 49.7% of whites. Latinos also disproportionately work in occupations in which employers fail to provide paid sick days.

Increase affordable and accessible childcare - Latinas are disproportionately employed in jobs with unpredictable or inflexible hours, complicating their family’s access to quality childcare. In addition to policies that are directly work-related, the creation of a national system for affordable and accessible childcare would greatly increase Latinas’ earning potential by eliminating obstacles to full-time employment with higher pay and benefits.

Increase Latinas access to Retirement Savings Plans - Latinas are the least likely to have an employer sponsored retirement account: Just 18% of Hispanic women report having an employer-sponsored retirement account, compared to 45% of white women, 32% of Hispanic men, and 71% of white men.

TO THE MOON AND BACK: Now the record-holder for the longest single spaceflight by an American, NASA astronaut Francisco Carlos "Frank" Rubio departed the International Space Station and returned to Earth Sept. 27th. Dr. Rubio is a US Army lieutenant colonel and helicopter pilot, flight surgeon, and NASA astronaut.

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Business & Opportunity Updates

WEBINAR - LEARN THE BASICS OF GOOGLE ADS Register to learn how your business can be found online with Google. 10/11/2023, 11 am - 12 pm. FREE. Register by calling (806) 745-1637.

(IN-PERSON) CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Free Meal Included on Oct. 25th. Join us to learn the basics of cybersecurity awareness. No charge to attend & meal included. Speaker is Huey Lee with the Texas Tech University Institute of Small Business. Register at www.nwtapex. org

34TH & NORTH UNIVERSITY EMPOWERMENT ZONE GRANTS are now available through Market Lubbock. To learn more about the grant opportunities, call MLI Contact –Jorge Quirino at (806)723-8241.

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

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

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

U.S. Latinos have the 5th Largest GDP in the World

Latinos in the United States helped propel the national economy forward with a total economic outuput, or gross domestic product, of $3.2 trillion in 2021, according to a new study by UCLA researchers and colleagues.

The findings of the latest U.S. Latino GDP Report, produced annually by the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture and California Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Research and Forecasting, show that even amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic conditions in 2021, the U.S. Latino GDP grew by an inflation-adjusted 7.1%, surpassing the $3 trillion mark for the first time.

If Latinos in the U.S. were an independent country, the researchers found, their GDP would be the world’s fifth largest, outpacing even the United Kingdom, France and India. Among the 10 largest GDPs

in the world, the U.S. Latino GDP grew at the second-fastest rate across 2020 and 2021; only China’s GDP grew faster. Despite being only 19% of the U.S. population, Latinos were responsible for 39% of the growth of U.S. real GDP during 2020 and 2021. The data highlight Latinos as an important source of resilience for the broader U.S. economy, said report co-author Dr. David HayesBautista, a UCLA professor of medicine and public health and director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture. With their growing numbers — between 2010 and 2021, Latinos accounted for more than half of population growth in the U.S. — strong labor force participation and rapid gains in educational attainment, Latinos will contine to have a significant impact on the growth of the U.S. economy in the decades ahead, he said.

Leading Hispanic Organization in STEM to Host Conference

SHPE (The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), a national organization representing Hispanic professionals and students in STEM, will host its 47th National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Salt Palace Convention Center, November 1 through 5, 2023. The largest gathering of Hispanic STEM talent in the nation, the event is expected to be attended by 10,000 students, professionals, academia, and industry leaders.

According to the Pew Research Center, 81% of U.S. Hispanics believe having role models in STEM can encourage young Hispanics to pursue careers in these fields, while only 8% of STEM jobs are filled by Hispanic professionals, and only 2% hold jobs in tech. SHPE exists to narrow and eventually close this gap by raising awareness and increasing access. In addition to connecting members with many of the top organizations in STEM, the Convention is also one of the most powerful tools to prepare Hispanic students and professionals to be top talent and leaders in their field.

“SHPE has been making dreams come true for decades, by connecting

people with jobs in STEM, while also helping them secure and advance their careers," says Miguel Alemañy, CEO of SHPE. "We are supporting STEM's future leaders who will make a positive impact on the world."

The four-day gathering will offer attendees professional and leadership development through sessions and workshops, speakers, networking, competitions, and award ceremonies. The event will include training, leadership, and professional development for participants as well as interaction with nearly 300 exhibitors actively recruiting new talent. Additionally, there will be a twoday Career Fair & Graduate School Expo where thousands of jobs will be offered by companies like Cummins, Google, Apple, Northrop Grumman, Bank of America, 3M, Lockheed Martin, and over 250 other leading companies in STEM. The SHPE National Convention will also include the presentation of the STAR Awards, which recognizes key individuals, corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions that have contributed significantly to support Hispanics in STEM.

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Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

Early Detection & Screening are Keys to Survival Breast cancer

Although breast cancer is not as common in Hispanic women as in other ethnic groups, it continues to be the leading cause of cancer related deaths in this group. Early detection is very important for the treatment of breast cancer, but Hispanic women, without resources to assist, tend to be diagnosed when the cancer is more advanced and treatments less effective. To

protect themselves, all women should have an annual exam and get mammography based on her age and medical history (usually starting at age 40). Additionally she should learn self-breast examination and seek medical attention if an abnormality is noted. There are several organizations in Lubbock that can assist with the cost of mammography.

El cáncer mamario

Aunque el cáncer mamario no es tan común en la mujer hispana como en las mujeres de otros grupos étnicos, continua siendo la causa más grande de muertes debidas a cáncer entre las mujeres. La detección del cáncer en sus principios es muy importante pero las mujeres hispanas, frecuentemente sin recursos, suelen ser diagnosticadas cuando el cáncer esta más avanzado y los tratamientos son menos efectivos. Para protegerse, toda mujer debe tener un examen médico

anual y hacerse mamografía según las recomendaciones basadas en su edad e historia médica (normalmente comenzando a los 40). Además debe aprender a hacerse auto examen de los senos y consultarse con un doctor inmediatamente al encontrar alguna anormalidad. Si no tiene seguro médico, existen en Lubbock organizaciones que pueden ayudar con el costo de la mamografía. La prognosis depende en encontrar el cáncer temprano y en la rapidez del tratamiento.

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1. Know your risk Talk to your family to learn about your family health history

2. Get screened Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk • Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk • Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40

3. Know what is normal for you. See your health care pro -

vider right away if you notice any breast changes like: Lump, hard knot or thickening • Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening • Change in breast size

• Dimpling or puckering of the skin • Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple • Nipple discharge that starts suddenly • Continuos pain

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise • Limit alcohol intake

Getting regular screening tests is the best way for women to lower their risk of dying from breast cancer. Screening tests can find breast cancer early, when it's most treatable.

Detención Temprana y Evaluaciones son la Clave para Sobrevivir

1. Conoce que estas en riesgo Habla con tu familia acerca del historial medico familiar.

2. Hazte un chequeo Pregúntale a tu doctor que métodos de chequeo son los adecuados para ti en caso de estar en alto riesgo.• Hazte un mamograma cada año después de cumplir los 40 años de edad en caso de estar a riesgo regular.• Hazte un examen de seno cada tres años después de cumplir 20 años de edad.

3. Conoce que es normal para ti. Si sientes algún cambio en tu seno, acude a tú medico para una revisión inmediata, por ejemplo:

• Una bolita • un nudo duro o engrosamiento • hinchazón • co-

mezón • calentamiento del seno • enrojecimiento u obscurecimiento • cambio en medida en el seno • arrugas en la piel • dolor o erupción en el pezón • caída del pezón que comienza de repente • Dolor continuo

4. Adopta una vida saludable Mantén un peso saludable para tu edad, estatura • Has ejercicio • Limita la cantidad de alcohol que tomas.

Teniendo un chequeo regular es la mejor manera para la mujer de minimizar las chances de estar en riesgo de cáncer de seno. Los chequeos pueden detectar el cáncer a tiempo, cuando es tratable.

ZUMBA KIDS This 6-week Zumba Kids class meets Tuesdays at 5:30 PM. This high-energy dance class is open to those 6-12 years of age. Cost is $40 for a 6-week class or $10/day. On 10/3/2023, from 5:30– 6:15 pm, at 4011 University Ave.

COOKING & NUTRITION CLASSES Each class includes a nutrition lesson and healthy recipe demo. Participants will receive groceries to prepare recipes at home. Participants must register for the entire 6-week class series. On 10/5/2023, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 , from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Dr. To register, email Jacq at jtaylor@sustainablefoodcenter.org, text (806)445-1471

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

HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE.

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

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

FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free. Call 762-1805 for more info.

FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336.

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Originally from Mississipp Dr Kyle Howard and his wife settled in Lubbock and made it their home He has completed his residency at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and has worked in Marshall and Wichita Falls before coming back to Lubbock

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Like all victims, Latina immigrant women also are at a high risk for DV, but due to their immigration status, they may face even more of a difficult time escaping abuse. They often feel trapped in abusive relationships because of immigration laws, language barriers, social isolation, lack of financial resources or DV service providers' limited resources and skills to respond to the unique needs of their pop -

Furthermore, immigrant batterers and victims may believe that the penalties and protections of the U.S. legal system do not apply to them.

The Lubbock Women's Protective Services Crisis Hotline can be reached at (806)747-6491 or 800-736-6491, and provides services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Octubre es Mes de la toma de La Violencia Domestica

La Violencia Domestica (VD) le puede suceder a cuaquier persona de diferente raza, edad, orientacion sexual, religion o genero. Le puede suceder a parejas casadas, en union libre, o a quienes estan empezando una relacion. VD p u ed e af ec ta r a c u a lq ui e r i n di v i duo independientemente de los antecedentes socioeconómicos, niveles de educación, raza, creencia, religión, sexo u orientación sexual.

El abuso puede ser fisico, sexual, emocional, economic o de action sicologica o de amenaza, la cual influye a la otra persona. Esto incluye as asalto sexual, acosando, cualquier comportamiento que asuste,intimide, aterrorize, manipule, humille, culpe, o que lastime a alguien.

El abuso puede existir en cualquier grupo, pero las Latinas enfrentan mas barreras que el resto de las mujeres que no son latinas, y que tienen más necesidades específicas a nivel cultural.

Latinas a menudo tienen tabúes con respecto a su función relacionadas con el género y la importancia de la "familia". Un fuerte sentido de la cultura les impide "traicionar" los valores tradicionales establecidos. Ellas creen que sus obligaciones familiares siempre vienen primero, sin importar los recentimientos personales que puedan existir. Los agresores suelen usar el estatus migratorio de sus parejas como una herramienta de control. Es muy común que un agresor utilize el estado migratorio de su pareja con el fin de obligarla a permanecer en la relación.

Al igual que todas las víctimas, las mujeres latinas inmigrantes se encuentran en un alto riesgo de violencia en el hogar, pero debido a su condición migratoria, pueden enfrentarse con situaciones mas dificiles para escapar del abuso domestico. A menudo se sienten atrapadas en una relación abusiva, debido a las leyes de in-

BY EMMA METCALF, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Abalanced diet is crucial for a healthier lifestyle, with protein offering a myriad of health benefits.

Leading health organizations stress the significance of a well-rounded diet rich in protein for overall well-being.

Protein plays a vital role in tissue repair, muscle growth, and recovery. The American Heart Association (AHA) highlights its importance in supporting muscle health.

Additionally, protein provides a lasting sense of fullness, aiding in weight management by curbing hunger and reducing unhealthy snacking, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

The advantages of protein extend beyond weight and muscle. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) emphasizes its role in producing essential enzymes, hormones, and immune system antibodies, bolstering the body’s defense mechanisms.

Incorporating high-protein foods into your diet is a practical way to harness these benefits:

Lean Meats: Chicken breast, turkey,

and lean cuts of beef or pork are excellent sources of protein.

Dairy Products: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and low-fat milk are dairy options packed with protein.

Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, peanuts, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and provide a protein boost.

Fish: Salmon, tuna, and other fatty fish are rich in protein and contain heart-healthy omega-3.

Legumes: Beans, lentils, and chickpeas are plant-based protein powerhouses.

Eggs: Eggs are a complete source of protein and are versatile.

Tofu and Tempeh: These soy-based products are popular among vegans and vegetarians for their protein intake.

Quinoa: This whole grain is a good source of protein and provides essential amino acids. By incorporating these high-protein foods into your diet, you can promote muscle health, assist in weight management, and enhance your overall well-being. A balanced diet, with the right portion of protein, carbohydrates, and fats is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

migración, las barreras lingüísticas, el aislamiento social, la falta de recursos financieros o recursos limitados de los proveedores de servicios de VD y las habilidades para responder a las necesidades únicas de su población.

Un agresor puede convencer a su víctima de que sus acciones violentas no son criminales al menos que estas agresiones aparezcan en público o que el agresor esté autorizado a castigar físicamente a ella porque ser hecho de ser "hombre". Las mujeres inmigrantes a menudo sufren mayores índices de maltrato comparado con los ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos. Además, los agresores de inmigrantes y las víctimas pueden creer que las sanciones y la protección del sistema legal no se aplican para ellos.

Llame a (806)747-6491 or 800736-6491, en español, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dr Sarah Mankin grew up in Eldorado Texas She graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and began her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center She has over 11 years of experience and has worked in a variety of towns throughout both Texas and New Mexico

In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending time with her husband and fam ly She is excited to begin her journey with CHCL and looks forward to meeting all of her new patients

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Where Dreams Meet the Ring Lubbock Pro Wrestling 101

BY EMMA METCALF, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

s the warm colors of autumn begin to adorn the landscape, October continues Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when the rich traditions of Hispanic and Latino cultures are celebrated with pride. It is a season to pay homage to the traditions, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Often referred to as “Mexican wrestling,” Lucha Libre is more than just a sport; it is a captivating display, a cultural phenomenon, and an embodiment of the fearless spirit of the Hispanic world. Lucha Libre is a sport that transcends borders and has captured the imaginations of people far and wide.

In the heart of West Texas, a group of passionate wrestling enthusiasts is fulfilling the dreams of aspiring professional wrestlers. Lubbock Pro Wrestling 101, founded by Justin Edwards, Stephan Martinez, David Valentin, and Brett Granger in 2016, is the premier training facility for those who aspire to make their mark in the world of professional wrestling.

Lubbock Pro Wrestling 101’s roots go back to the wrestling legends of West Texas. Valentin and Granger, two of the founding members, were trained by none other than Chris Youngblood, the son of the legendary Rapid Ricky Romero. The training facility’s current trainers, including Bryan Rivera, Justin Edwards, Bryant Ledezma, and Joseph Norris, remain committed to preserving the techniques and knowledge passed down from these celebrated professional wrestlers.

Lubbock Pro Wrestling 101 is more than just a training school; it is a labor of love.

“Students pay a monthly fee for their training, but every cent of profit is reinvested into the school itself,” Rivera said.

A“This commitment ensures that the facility maintains top-notch gear, including ropes, canvas, and padding to guarantee the safety and well-being of its students.”

The students of Lubbock Pro Wrestling

101 have the opportunity to showcase their skills in two prominent local wrestling promotions: Squared Circle Pro and South Plains Championship Wrestling. Squared Circle Pro holds events every other month at Jakes Sports Bar, while South Plains Championship Wrestling takes its show to towns across the South Plains.

What sets Lubbock Pro Wrestling 101 apart is its dedication to nurturing not just wrestlers but also the fundamental values of safety and respect in the world of professional wrestling. The facility’s trainers equip their students with the knowledge and skills needed to work safely in the ring while still instilling a deep respect for the craft of wrestling.

"It is not just about executing the moves, it is about honoring the sport,” Rivera said. The facility doesn’t stop at training, they also offer guidance and instruction to referees and managers who aspire to play pivotal roles in wrestling events. These individuals will go on to participate in the shows and play a big part in the dynamic and immersive wrestling experience.

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If you are a follower of wrestling, this is something that caught your attention, or you believe you have what it takes to make a stance in this beloved sport, Lubbock Pro Wrestling 101 wants to hear from you. Reach out to them on Facebook (@ LubbockProWrestling101), and they will be pleased to arrange a time for you to come out and explore. Whether you wish to be in the ring or contribute from the sidelines, Lubbock Pro Wrestling 101 is the place where your dreams can come true.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZGARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK

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In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept.

16. The observance was expanded in 1988 by Congress to a month long celebration (Sept. 15 –Oct. 15), effective the following year. America celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking

nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

The U.S. Government, in wanting to recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic-American citizens created by Public Law 90498 National Hispanic Heritage Week on September 17, 1968. The law was later amended by Public Law 100-402 expanding the event to National Hispanic Heritage Month on August 17, 1988.

What is a Hispanic? Let's start by saying what it is not. It is not a racial identification. Hispanic is more of a regional identification like saying "North American."

What is a Hispanic? Hispanics come in all sizes and shapes. There are Jewish, Arab, Asian, Indian, Black and White Hispanics as well as brown. What most Americans perceive as brown is actually a mix of Indian and White. When Spanish explorers settled the Americas, they did not bring families with them like the English settlers did when they arrived in the U.S. The Spanish explorers were mostly soldiers and priests, etc. As a result, the soldiers intermarried with the Indian women they found in the countries they explored. The result was a new ra-

Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar For October

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY

DURING HISPANIC HERITAGE

MONTH Test Drive a Car and Los Hermanos Familia Gets $50! Every dollar we raise helps us reach those in need of our services. We can't do it without your support.

NATIONAL TACO DAY Oct 4th Grab your favorite tacos and get ready to celebrate this wonderful day!

TROPICAL DANCE NIGHT WITH TEXAS TECH COSTA RICA Friday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hall of Nations.

SÁBADO FIESTA on Saturday, October 7th from 11am-2pm, at Cavenders Cadillac, 1210 19th St. Take a test drive to benefit Los Hermanos Familia.

SÁBADO DE FIESTA el sábado 7 de octubre de 11 a.m. a 2 p.m. En el Cavenders Cadillac, 1210 19th St.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

CONCERT with Magic 106.5 Sat., Oct. 7, 2023, 6 to 11 p.m. at the Prima Vista

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE Oct. 10, 2023.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

PAPEL PICADO BANNER CRAFT

Join us for an afternoon making Papel Picado banners to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Ages 5+. On 10/12/2023, from 4 – 5 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St

READY TO READ: HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Join us for a special bilingual story time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, 10/14/2023, from 2 - 3 p.m., at 1836 Parkway Dr.

MASON JAR LUMINARIES Brighten up the longer nights with Halloween-themed luminaries! Registration is not required, but materials are limited. Ages 13-17. On 10/14/2023, from 3– 4 p.m.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CORONA

WORKSHOP La Catrina, an iconic figure in Mexican folk art, has become a cultural symbol traditionally used during Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) celebrations. Come create a corona. Space is limited, call 806-775-2835, to reserve your spot. The event is 10/24/2023, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME Los Hermanos Familia has a collection of digital books for Hispanic Heritage Month online at

HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN join them for their monthly meeting in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month on Tues., October 10th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 5219 City Bank Parkway.

INTERPRETING BORDERLAND

IDENTITY: ICONS AND SYMBOLS in Art International Affairs & the Museum of Texas Tech University presents an Artist's Conversation with Diana Molina, César Martinez, and Tina Fuentes. Explore

an enthralling artist's talk that offers a distinctive borderland viewpoint on contemporary social, cultural, and environmental issues through an artistic lens. On October 10th, 6 - 7 pm, at the International Cultural Center | Auditorium, 601 Indiana Ave.

DÍA DE LA RAZA is celebrated on October 12 every year to recognize the cultural fusion of indigenous America and Spanish heritage.

INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE DAY IN VENEZUELA Oct 12th to honor the heroes of anti-Spanish resistance and appreciate Venezuelan indigenous cultures and history.

SPAIN HISPANIC DAY is celebrated every October 12 to mark Christopher Columbus’ first landfall in the Americas.

URUGUAY DAY OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY is a yearly occurrence on October 12. It honors the country’s indigenous people and celebrates Latin American heritage and historical richness.

HSS 2023 ALUMNI WEEKEND will take place on the Texas Tech Homecoming weekend, October 13th- 14th! October 13th will be a welcome back dinner for alumni, (restaurant TBD), and October 14th (Game Day), tailgate for current students & members of HSS! For more info email ttuhssalumni@gmail.com

NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION meeting will take place on Monday, Oct 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. Agenda "Presentations on emergency response. All are invited.

cial identity known as mestizos. In time, mestizos became the middle class and the largest population.

The U.S. Census Bureau defines Hispanic Origin as persons of Hispanic origin were identified by a question that asked for self-identification of the person's origin or descent. Respondents were asked to select their origin (and the origin of other household members) from a "flash card" listing ethnic origins. Persons of Hispanic origin, in particular, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or some other Hispanic origin. It should be noted that persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Education/ Educación

ENMU Sees Largest Enrollment in Last Decade

Eastern New Mexico University released enrollment data results showing the most significant enrollment growth in the last decade. With a first-time freshman class up 14.4%, new transfer students up 16.5%, and total graduate enrollment up 3.3%, overall enrollment increased to 5,398, a 5.7% increase from last year.

Full-time students for both undergraduate and graduate classes are up, leading to an 8.4% increase in student credit hours, adding over 4,000 more student credit hours compared to the 22-23 school year.

“We are very excited to see such an increase across the board. Enrollment growth like this represents an increase in new students

and retention of continuing students to get them across the finish line,” said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. “A huge thank you to all those on campus who work hard daily to bring students to ENMU and help them cross that graduation stage.”

ENMU’s student population represents all of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 53 U.S. states/territories, and 34 countries worldwide.

Residence halls and on-campus apartments were close to capacity on the first day of classes as ENMU continues to see increases in its students attending in-person classes at the University. This marks the second consecutive year of overall enrollment growth for the University.

Haz La U Grant Available for High School Seniors

Colgate-Palmolive Company is excited to announce that the Hispanic Heritage Foundation is now accepting applications for Haz La U, a Colgate-Palmolivesponsored educational grant program for high school seniors of Hispanic heritage. As part of the Foundation's Youth Awards, the Colgate-Palmolive-sponsored program will offer 31 educational grants totaling $100,000 to high school students who have focused on academic excellence, dedication to community service, and demonstrated leadership. Applications for the 2024-2025 academic

year are open now and will close on November 13, 2023.

The Haz La U grant program will offer on a regional level 10 Gold level grants of $4,000 each, 10 Silver level grants of $3,000 each, and 10 Bronze level grants of $2,000 each. One regional winner will receive an additional national level grant of $10,000.

To learn more about the Haz la U™ grant, visit Colgate.com/MakeTheU.

(Para obtener más información sobre la beca Haz la U™, visite Colgate.com/HazLaU)

Education & Scholarship Updates

SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com -

This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource.

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

NATIONAL SCHOOL CUSTODIAN DAY Oct. 2, 2023

2023–24 FAFSA FORM AVAILABLE The new 2023–24 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with your financial aid administrator. To begin your application, go to https:// studentaid.gov/.

GOLF FOR 10 The Knights Of Colum- bus 11807 will be awarding (10) $1,000 scholarships to area high school students. Deadline is October 18, 2023. Applications can be obtained at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church office.

FALLEN HEROES FUND Scholarship 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

COLLEGE BOARD Fund Finder is an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Apply online at: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/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

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program

IN OCTOBER

· File your FASFA ASAP

· Start scheduling important dates on your calendar - online or a hard copy

· Register for fastweb.com or collegenet.com

· Stick to the syllabus.

· Keep seeking and applying for scholarships.

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

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

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip

WARM HEARTS BACK TO SCHOOL : Committee members of Los Hermanos Familia’s (LHF) Warm Hearts program including Velinda Betancur, Amaris Garcia, LHF founder Christy Martinez-Garcia, (not pictured Lisa Velasquez and Frank Garcia), delivered shoes and other necessities to several high school students in need. The Warm Hearts program focuses on homeless teens and youth in need. A special thanks to Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Law Group, Cardinals Sport Center, and Latino Lubbock Magazine! Visit the LHF website for more details about this initiative and their fall/winter project at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/warm-hearts.

SHPE FIRST MEETING: The officers of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) gathered for the first meeting of the fall semester at Texas Tech. Frank Garcia, the original SHPE member served as keynote speaker. SHPE raises awareness, provides access, and prepares Hispanic students and professionals to become leaders in the STEM field. Wishing you a great semester from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Youth/Juventud

Youth Opportunities

GROVES STORYTIME Join us as we read books, sing songs, and make a craft. We will also work on pre-literacy skills (colors, numbers, and letters). Age 2-5. On 10/4/2023, from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

FAMILY LEGO NIGHT Join us and use your imagination to create items made of Legos! Legos will be provided. This program is for families with children ages 3 and up. On 10/9/2023, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

TREJO HALLOWEEN FALL

FESTIVAL Enjoy Music, Vendors, Games, Candy, and Treats for children! On 10/13/2023, from 6 – 8 p.m., at 3200 Amherst St.

UPCYCLED BOOKS: FRANKEN-

STEIN Join us as we make a Frankenstein head from recycled books! Ages 13+ On 10/16/2023, from 5:30 – 7 p.m., at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Ave

TWEEN HUMANS VS. ZOMBIES

NERF WARS Bring your Nerf gear and celebrate Halloween with a special Humans vs Zombies-themed Nerf wars! Generic darts and light refreshments are provided. Ages 8-13. Registration is required 806767-3733. On 10/26/2023, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

TRICK-OR-TREAT STREET Join us for Safety City's Trick or Treat Street on Friday, October 27 from 6-8 pm! This event will include games, door prizes, and candy! On 10/27/2023, from 6 – 8 p.m., at 4500 Avenue U.

HALLOWEEN ANIME CRAFTERNOON + GAMING AND COSTUME/COSPLAY CONTEST

(tween) make gross Halloween crafts while watching anime episodes and playing games. Dress up and compete for prize swag! Ages 9-14. On 10/31/2023, from 4 – 5 p.M., At Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th st.

15TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN TRAIL

Thursday, October 26th through Sunday, October 29th, 2023, at 6 pm at the Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center. Free to the public!

TEEN REC GROUP Looking to get involved in the community with other teens? Check out the Hodges Community Center Teen Rec Group! Join them the last Monday of the month at 6 pm, at 4011 University Ave. The next meeting will be held on 9/25/2023.

FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR KIDS online movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com!

Iam a teenage girl. Of course, I have insecurities. Many teenagers do and it can sometimes be a sensitive topic. What I want to discuss today is why we have these insecurities. Like most teens, I have social media. Every day, when we open those apps, we view a warped reality of someone. Online, people put the best versions of themselves out there. It makes sense. On social media, we want to be perceived in a certain way. I believe there is nothing wrong with that because you're free to post what you want. The problem is that we as viewers need to be aware that when a person posts, it is oftentimes intended to look perfect. As a result, many teens feel like they must be like a

famous person they see online. The truth is no one is perfect. When on these sites, remember not to compare yourself to others. A post is only showing you the image they have chosen to be. Don’t let this virtual reality hold you back from being who you truly are.

Irecently made a conscious decision to learn how to build a happy life where I am now, before reaching certain milestones like “getting that career” or “buying that car.” I feel fulfilled even though I don’t have everything figured out which gives me the freedom and joy to continue moving forward with optimism.

As a research scholar in ophthalmology, my week consists of seeing patients for three days and dedicating the other two days for meetings and data analysis. Although I remain busy, I feel an

incredible satisfaction in my current position. I’ve overcome many fears and doing so has given me the courage to continue pursuing what excites me despite not always having a clear answer.

I’m now in the midst of hearing back from the medical schools I applied to in August. I’m excited to share that I received my first interview offer scheduled for October!

I’m beyond happy and I can’t wait to share where in the US I will end up living for medical school. In the meantime, I will continue learning how to be a better colleague and leader as I work with others and manage my research project.

Spanish Spelling Bee Nov. 4th

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or the 13th year, Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society will be holding the Lubbock Spanish Spelling Bee.

“We know that it is an immensely beneficial competition, and the impact it has had on the students, teachers, administrators, family members, community members, and Texas Tech University has been huge,” said Dr. Com-

fort Pratt.

Sigma Delta Pi strives to make the Spanish Spelling Bee recognized as an academic enrichment program. This year’s championship and celebration lunch will take place at the auditorium of the Texas Tech University International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Avenue, on November 4, 2023, at 9 a.m.

Blaise Martinez - is an 11th grader at Lub- bock High School. She aspires to attend Stan- ford University, major in computer science, and pursue a career in computer science and app development.

Bailee Alonzo - is a recent graduate from Texas Tech, who majored in Biology/Pre- Med. She aspires to become a dermatolo- gist.

QUE ORGULLO: The Lubbock High Ballet Folklorico de Oro directed by maestra Maria Ojeda Lara have been performing at various school and events during Hispanic Heritage Month! The student dancers take pride in sharing and demonstrating their culture and do it con puro corazon! Congratulations to these students and their director on making us so proud from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

DELIVER TREATS TO OFFICERS: Olivia Mercado Girl Scout member of Troop delivered cookies to the Texas Game Warden office to thank the public safety officers for their service to the community. Way to go, Olivia!

Anniversary

Benny Paul & Adela Brito, 62nd as of October 21, 1961

Anniversary Jose & Josie Salinas, 50th as of October 17, 1973

Anniversary Joe and Irma Martinez, 50th as of October 27, 1973

Anniversary Berardo Jr. & Christina Pauda, 37th as of October 26, 1986.

18 Congratulations on reaching this important milestone son. You have grown into a kind intelligent and talented young man and I am so proud of you. Happy 18th birthday! No matter how many years you turn you will always be my little man.

Love, Mom

Amaris Garcia

We're ready to celebrate your birthday on October 9th! We love you and are proud of you! Have a Happy & Blessed Birthday! Love, from Mom & Dad!

Anniversary, birthday, or special occasion photos may be submitted online by the 18th of each month, along with payment at www.latinolubbock.net/specialtyads. THE FEE IS $25. Please submit photo, name, number of years, and wedding date. Call (806)792-1212 for more info, or email us at news@latinolubbock.

Ceuando uno vive en el rancho, es difícil ir a recoger dulces para Halloween. Para nosotros era solo otro día. En 1968, mi papa com pro una casa en el pueblo y nos movimos. Ya no teníamos que esperar que llegara el auto bús de escuela, pero tam poco nos quedábamos en la casa si estaba lloviendo o si había nieve en las calles. Y en Halloween llevábamos a mis hermanitos y hermani tas a recoger dulces. Para nosotros que éramos may ores, nos encantaba vestir los.

El traje favorito era enredarlos en tiras de sabanas viejas que nos daba mi mama. Pobres, a veces no podían ni agarrar los dulces. Otro era pintarles las caras. A veces como monstros y a

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veces como muñecas (hora que me pongo a pensar, se me hace que nos divertíamos más nosotros que ellos). Ellos mejor preferían nomas que les compraran mascaras. Entre más crecimos, decorábamos las casas y mientras los chamacos se arrimaban a recoger los dulces, unos de mis hermanos les gritaban y los espantaban.

Al pasar los años, ya éramos adultos, y hacíamos fiestas en las casas y nos divertíamos. Pero hoy en día, somos abuelos, y andamos de casa en casa con los nietos recogiendo dulces. ¡Como cambian los años!

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

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH FLAGS: Latino Lubbock Magazine and Los Hermanos Familia presented the Hispanic Heritage Month flags at the 2023 Fiestas Parade. Picture are Christy Martinez-Garcia, Frank Garcia, and Amaris Garcia. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz Mes de Nuestra Herencia!

Happy Birthday Misael Guzman

USPS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Piñatas! Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15) with new festive Piñatas!

These Forever stamps come in four designs — two donkeys and two seven-pointed stars — celebrating the traditional Mexican fiesta favorite.

This is the third consecutive year the Postal Service has issued a Hispanic-themed stamp. In September 2021, USPS issued Day of the Dead stamps, and in July 2022, USPS issued Mariachi stamps. The stamp art features four digi-

tal illustrations of two traditional piñata designs — a donkey and a seven-pointed star. The bright, saturated color palette was inspired by Mexican culture, including the vibrant colors of small-town houses, traditional hand-sewn dresses, handmade toys and flowers, and classic piñatas themselves. The donkey illustrations are set against either a pink or orange background; the stars feature either a purple or green background. The background colors add to the exuberant and celebratory feel of the stamps.

Víctor Meléndez created the original art and designed the stamps. Antonio Alcalá was the art director.

The Piñatas! stamps are being issued in booklets of 20 stamps. These Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price. Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps. com/shopstamps, by calling 844737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.

Santana Documentary Makes Debut

There's a new documentary heading into theatres about Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana.

The film chronicles where he came from, what he's been through, and where he is now, taking moviegoers through the life of the acclaimed music star.

Santana says he was sure music

would be his career very early.

"I knew I had 'it' when my father first invited me to be part of this contest in Tijuana," he said, "and I kept winning. I probably won 12 out of 12 times."

He found confidence, not arrogance, as a factor in his success.

When he plays, no matter how long he plays, he says his fingers never get tired "because it is a supernatural energy that takes over you."

Today, Carlos Santana is a music legend. As a boy in Mexico, he lived through some tough times.

Santana says he was sexually abused almost daily between the

ages of 10 and 12 by a man who had befriended his parents. "I have this incredible ability to not think like a victim mentality," he said. "I am not what happened to me. I am still with purity and innocence. I am not the body. I am free. I still as God created me, which is purity and innocence. And with that, I can do the impossible."

When it comes to what you want in life, Santana said, "Don't think little. Think big! Pray big, you know? Go deep and long, you know? I don't like little yards. Go deep and long!"

"Carlos" id now in select theaters.

Getting the Gig Free Workshop

The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation (LCAF) and the Lubbock Music Friendly Advisory Committee are proud to present the third annual “Getting the Gig”, a networking and educational workshop focused on providing local musicians with the informa -

tion and resources needed to secure performance venues, as well as meet managers and venue owners and negotiate. The free workshop will be held on Thursday, November 30 at Jake’s Sports Café and Backroom 10 am-3 pm and lunch will be provided. This is a

FREE workshop. T his workshop is a free event and is offered to all individuals in the Lubbock music industry. It’s a terrific networking opportunity. To register, https://lubbockculturalarts.org/ workshop/getting-the-gig-andshowcase-2023/

BIENVENIDOS, WELCOME BACK STUDENTS: Volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia served hotdogs and all the trimmings to college students returning back to the fall semester. The group takes pride in their service and engaging students.

RIBBON CUTTING EVENT: The City of Lubbock with Lubbock ISD held a celebration for the newly Renovated Roy Furr Pioneer Park. Funding for this renovation project was provided by the North Overton TIF, which uses public funds collected in the area to construct public improvements, is to promote economic growth and revitalization within the area. The newly renovated Roy Furr Pioneer Park features a new playground and a dog park.

Faith & Religion - Fe y religion

October is Holy Rosary Month

The month of the Holy Rosary and this entire dedicated to the The feast day the Holy Rosary in particular is October 7th. The feast of the Ro sary is held on October 7th in memory of the glorious and triumphant victory at the battle of Lepanto. That bat tle was the most convinc ing military victory that proved without a doubt the great power of the Rosary. The month of October is a

good time to commit to ing the Rosary day. The Rosary bring great peace and holiness to your life. It is a powerful instrument for conversion. The Rosary is the best method of honoring Mary. It protects the Church from false teachings and keeps her safe from the attacks from

To pray the Rosary online visit www.ewtn.com/legacy/ devotionals/prayers/rosary/ how_to.htm

Forward in Chris

Matthew 15:8-9,“These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is a farce, they teach man-made ideas as commands from God”.

We live in the Bible Belt. In West Texas getting up on a Sunday morning and going to church is something a lot of people do. The truth is sometimes we can almost feel as if it’s traditional or just a ritual. Worship is more than going to church. Worship is about demonstrating and expressing our love for God and thankfulness to God for who He is and what He’s done. Our worship was never meant to be a ritual, it was meant to be relational. When worship turns into a ritual, it will soon become optional.

Our worship was never meant to be about what pleases us. It’s always been about what pleases God. It’s not about the lights, the smoke, or the stage.

Worship is about our hearts being engaged with God. Worship is about us demonstrating and expressing to God how much we love Him, and how grateful we are for what He’s done and recognizing who He is.

Our worship cannot be common or ordinary. It can’t be traditional or ritual. We must come before Him in reverence and awe. He is GOD!

Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 32 years.

Precious in His Sight Banquet to be held Oct. 26th

Church Bulletins

LIFE CHAIN - Sunday, October 1- 2-3 p.m., Indiana and 66th Street, Lubbock. A peaceful, prayerful, gathering. Signs will be provided. Park north of the Nurturing Center, 3303 66th Street or at Melonie Park Church, 3302 Indiana. Questions: Sandy Cisneros (806) 473-7592.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS

IN LUBBOCK NEW HOST PARISH – October 7, 8 - 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 3111 Erskine St, Lubbock. Rosary will be prayed, followed by a special speaker, an opportunity for confessions, Mass, and fellowship. North Lubbock Neighboring Parishes - Our Lady of Grace Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Saint Patrick Church and Saint Elizabeth University Church - join to host First Saturday devotions. Our Lady of Grace Parish will host the devotion for the next five first Saturdays (through November).

JAMAICA CENTRAL 2023

• Saint Michael Church in Levelland, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Saint Ann Church in Stamford, on October 14

SERRA OF LUBBOCK VOCATIONS MINISTRY DINNER The Consecrated Women's Appreciation Dinner will be held Friday, October 13, 2023, at Bishop Placido Rodriguez Hall at Christ the King Cathedral - 4011 54th St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are limited. Contact Anita Rangel for reservations at 806 9280029.

LAST CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER OF 2023 October 13-15, 2023, in English and Spanish. Engaged Encounter is a weekend where couples planning marriage have the time together to concentrate on each other, free from the tensions, pressures, and interruptions of daily life. More information: Diocese of Lubbock Family Life Office (806) 792-3943 or find the application at catholiclubbock. org/FamilyLife.html.

54TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST SAUSAGE PRESALE ONLINE pre-order is open at https://store.slatonsausage.com. Order now for pick up on Oct. 21. Make plans to join Saint Joseph Church in Slaton on October 21 – 22— for the 54th Annual Oktoberfest and Biergarten. For more information, visit slatonsausage.com.

GRIEFSHARE AT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH

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he 2023 Precious In His Sight Fundraising Banquet will be held on October 26, 2023, starting at 6 pm – 9 pm, at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion, located at 2680 Drive of Champions.

The evening starts with a cocktail hour followed by dinner, guest keynote speaker will be Mike Slater.

The Nurturing Center is passion-

ate about serving the women and families of the community who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy or in need of services. This is their annual fundraiser. Please RSVP by October the 13th. If you have questions, would like to make reservations, or a donation, please contact Ellie Contreras at (806) 780-6853, or e-mail ellie@nurturinglife.org.

The journey of grief is a painful process. If you are grieving the death of a loved one or friend, we would like to encourage you to attend the special seminar and support group. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/ groups/172104

MARRIAGE MYSTAGOGY PODCAST

The Office of Communications and Office of Marriage & Family Life to listen to Marriage Mystagogy – A Diocese of Lubbock Podcast. Deacon Adrian and Dr. Rosalinda Jimenez discuss the mysteries of marriage. Listen at soundcloud.com/ catholiclubbock

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LIFE TEEN: St. Josephs Church members and volunteers of the youth group gathered for a photo. This is an active organization that welcomes youth from the community. Swing by and join them at 102 N. Ave. P.

KOC #11807 SUPPORT: The Knights of Columbus #11807 helped out Los Hermanos Familia at a cookout for college students Bievenidos Welcome Back Cookout allows students to get to know folks who will support them during the school year.

KOC VOLUNTEER: Members of the Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph's Council #8097 prepared burgers for the annual St. Joseph's jamaica! Thanks KOC!

KOC VOLUNTEER: Members of the Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Guadalupe Council #11807 also prepared burgers at the Our Lady of Guadalupe's annual jamaica! We appreciate the KOC flipping great burgers.

El Día de los Muertos Understanding & Celebrating a Tradition

More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico, 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 celebrated 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 dedicated to the dead. Sugar skulls, made with the names of the dead person on the forehead, are eaten by a relative or friend.

The Aztecs and other Meso-American civilizations kept skulls as trophies and displayed them during the ritual. The skulls were used to symbolize death and rebirth.

The skulls were used to honor the dead, whom the Aztecs and other Meso-American civilizations 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 continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake.

The pre-Hispanic people honored duality as being dynamic. They didn't separate death from pain, wealth from poverty like they did in Western 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 Catholicism, the Spaniards tried to kill the ritual.

But like the 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 Solar Calendar, approximately the beginning of August, and was celebrated for the entire 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 celebrated 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 cities, families build altars in their homes, dedicating 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 altar. Locally, in Lubbock, the celebration has taken more of an artistic theme. Various events throughout the city including the Buddy Holly Center. More families are now preparing altars at home, or particpating in altars at their churches. And for some, it is just a day to celebrate and enjoy the memory of their loved ones.

Monarchs Return for the Day of the Dead

All Souls Day, observed on November 2, is a little-known holiday in most of the U.S. outside of some Catholic circles, but in Mexico, the date is heralded by a remarkable natural phenomenon that happens each year in the firclad mountains of central Mexico. Like clockwork, millions of monarch butterflies return to these remote forest sanctuaries during the Dia de los Muertos, the three-day span from October 31 to November 2 when the Christian holy days of All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day are celebrated collectively as the “Day of the Dead.”

Since pre-Hispanic times, Purépecha Indians have recorded the arrival of the long, flowing cloud of orange-winged butterflies that pours into the Sierra Madre hills above the village of Angangueo at precisely the same time each year. They believe that human souls do not die, but rather continue living in Mictlan, a place for spirits to rest

until the day they could return to their homes to visit their relatives. Later, as Catholic traditions intermingled with indigenous cultures, the monarch butterflies came to be regarded as the souls of departed ancestors returning to Earth for their annual visit.

Visitors to Angangueo—or most anywhere in Mexico—will find townspeople dressed up as ghosts, ghouls, skeletons and mummies, parading through the streets with an open coffin containing a smiling “corpse.” Bystanders toss oranges, fruits and candies into the coffin as the mock funeral procession makes its way through the village streets. Inside homes, families erect ofrendas, or altars, on which they place photographs of deceased family members and offer flowers, bread and treats, which are partaken of “spiritually” as the spirits return. Later, the living enjoy the offerings in material form. In the evening, the altars are lit by candles that are kept burning all night long.

The state Michoacán in westcentral Mexico is where the butterflies add a vibrant touch to Day of the celebrations. Some 300 million “mariposas” are currently arriving there, having traveled over 2,000 miles from the northeast U.S. and southeastern Canada. The monarch butterfly migration remains a mystery to scientists, who aren’t yet certain how the butterflies manage to find this small, isolated sector of oyamel trees that they have never been to before. The unique microclimate is perfectly suited for overwintering and breeding, however, and the monarchs will spend four to five months here before making their way northward again for the summer.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, BUILDING COMMUNITY: Some of Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) members gathered for a photo. LHF's focus is on family and community programs. Among their annual events and programs, they host the annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. Learn more at www.loshermanosfamilia.org

EMPOWERING WOMEN: Members of the Hispanic Association of Women (HAW) gathered for a photo. HAW's focus is on volunteering with various programs, as well as raising funds for scholarships for female students. They also hold an annual gala.

UNITED FOR OUR FUTURE: Presidents of six organizations gathered for a photo. Pictured are Margie Olivarez, Raiders Rojos; Zenaida Reyes, Fiestas del Llano, Manny Flores of LULAC #263; Christy Martinez-Garcia, Los Hermanos Familia and the event organizer; and Art Rodriguez, Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

ONE FOR ALL, AND ALL FOR ONE: Members of LULAC 263 were on hand. LULAC's focus is civil rights issues impacting Latinos. They hold meetings twice a month and attend an annual convention to connect with organizations statewide and nationally.

COMMUNITY BUILDING: TTTUHSC has won its first-ever Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA), awarded by the Texas Veterans Commission. The VEERA Award recognizes public colleges and universities that provide excellent education and resources to our veteran community. TTUHSC will receive the VEERA honor on Oct. 23 at the Texas A&M University System Military-Affiliated Symposium. (Photo by TTUHSC PIO)

Veteran & First Responder Affairs

Generations of Patriotism

8th Annual Veterans Parade Will be Held Nov. 11th

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 parade will be held. The annual Veteran's Day Parade will be held in Lubbock on Saturday, November 11, 2023!

"Veteran organizations are urging families to demonstrate the service of various generations of their family, " said Amaris Garcia, Chair of the Parade Committee. She added that they hope to have many supporters to cheer participating veterans from their cars, as well as veterans’ groups and first responders.

"These veterans of various generations have served and are serving our community and country with dedication and courage, and for that we are proud to sustain this Lubbock tradition to honor them."

The 2023 theme is: “Generations of Patriotism”. All participants are encouraged to pay tribute to generations of Veterans in their families and all who have served the community by including photos

"Generations of Patriotism"

Sat., November 11, 2023

Line-Up from 8 to 9:30 a.m Parade 10 a.m. Down Historic Broadway, East to the Civic Center

To register or for more details visit: www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-s-day-parade

and family members from various generations, along with American and their branch flags. Veterans, their family members, businesses, advocates, organizations, marching bands, and all advocates are encouraged to participate. The event will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 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 Broadway, 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 Hermanos Familia, the parade is sponsored by Starcare Specialty. Special thanks to Latino Lubbock Magazine, Gene Messer Ford, Starbucks, and Lamar Advertising.

All are welcomed to participate and can register online at www. loshermanosfamilia.org/veterans-day-parade

October 13th is the

U.S. Navy's Birthday

The U.S. Navy will next celebrate it’s birthday on October 13th.

The creation of this fleet was not without controversy. In fact, it was hotly debated for 11 days in the Continental Congress. According to the official website of the U.S. Navy, some in that debate were convinced that having a standing navy was “the maddest idea in the world.”

In the end, the debates were won by “navalists” who were in favor of adding a naval fleet as another branch of defense in addition to the already-created

Continental Army which was authorized in June of 1775.

The Navy Birthday: Not To Be Confused With Navy Day

The U.S. Navy birthday should not be confused with Navy Day, which was created in 1922 to recognize the service of all Navy members. Believe it or not, Navy Day pre-dates official recognition of the Navy Birthday. Navy Day is observed on October 27. That date was chosen, so the story goes, in honor of President Teddy Roosevelt whose birthday is also on the 27th.

Veteran & Military Connection

DATES TO REMEMBER

• U.S. Navy (USN) BirthdayOct. 13

• Day of the Deployed - Oct. 26

• Navy Day - Oct. 27

PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS

3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598.

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

DISABILITY.GOV This website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov

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

Important Numbers

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE 9-8-8

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

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

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Latino Lubbock Magazine 806-792-1212

HONOR GUARD: The Lubbock County Sheriff's Department Honor Guard provided the Color Guard for the Deiz y Seis de Septiembre Parade. Thanks officers!

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NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will have its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. Agenda "Presentation by Lubbock Emergency Planning Committee, Clint Thetford and Joe Moudy, City of Lubbock, on emergency response. All are invited.

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MEETING is the 2nd Monday, of each month, 7 p.m., at the Hope Shalom, 2005 Ave. T.

WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CLEANUP EVENT Help residents clean the alleys and streets. All welcome. Please, dress appropriately with closedtoed shoes, and ensure all participating minors are always accompanied by an adult. On 10/14/2023, from 8 a.m. –12 p.m., at 2603 Kewanee Ave.

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP Help residents clean the alleys and streets that they call home. On October 28, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

TECH TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP Help residents clean the alleys and streets that they call home. On October 28, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

Important Numbers for Senior Citizens

Teléfonos de interés para la tercera edad

AARP: 888-687-2277

Social Security: 800-772-1213

Medicare: 800-633-4227

TX Area Agency on Aging: 800-252-9240

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Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treaters

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2023 will occur on Tuesday, October 31.

Kids love the magic of Hallow een, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trickor-treaters. Here are some tips for Trick-Or-Treaters:

• Carry a flashlight

• Walk, don’t run.

• Stay on Sidewalks

• Obey traffic signals

• Stay in familiar neighborhoods

• Don’t cut across yards or driveways.

• Wear a watch you can read in the dark.

• Make sure costumes don’t drag on the ground.

• Shoes should fit (even if they don’t go with your costume)

• Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.

• Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.

• (If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic

• Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.

• Approach only houses that are lit.

• Stay away from and don’t pet animals you don’t know. Parents

• Make your child eats dinner before setting out.

• Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult.

• If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.

• Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home.

• You should know where they’re going.

• Tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything.

• Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect.

HOMEOWNERS

• Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones.

• Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently biting a trickor-treater.

• Battery powered jack o’lantern candles are preferable to a real flame.

• If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing.

• Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won’t be blown into a flaming candle.

• Healthy food alternatives for trickor-treaters include packages of low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved later.

• Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins. Here's a scary statistic: Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Lack of visibility because of low lighting at night also plays a factor in these incidents. Keep these tips in mind when your children are out on Halloween night.

15th Annual Pumpkin Trail

he 15th Annual Pumpkin Trail will be open from October 26-29,2023 in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum in Clapp Park.

In addition to the carved jacko-lanterns along the trail, there will be displays hosted by local businesses and civic groups that will lead participants around the trail. This is a free event and the Arboretum walking trail is both stroller and wheelchair friendly.

TTrail entrances are at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum at 4111 University and the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center at 4215 University. Limited parking is available behind Hodges Community Center and at the Garden and Arts Center. Park and Ride will be available from Safety City located on the east side of Clapp Park at 46th Street and Avenue U. Pumpkin lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. and should be completed before dusk each night. Evening hours are 6-9 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday and 6 -10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!

Last day to register to vote is Oct. 10, 2023.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

El último día para registrarse para votar es el 10 de octubre de 2023.

Copyright 2023 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH CAVENDERS: Some members of the sales group of the Cavender's Auto Family took time to pose for Lubbock Magazine! Test Drive a Car at any of the Cavender auto locations and nonprofit Los Hermanos Familia Gets $50! Every dollar they raise helps them reach those in need of our services.

Alfredo Marmolejo Jr., 89, of Idalou, TX, passed away, peacefully with his family by his side, September 16, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1933, in Reynosa, Mexico, to Alfredo Marmolejo SR. and Petra Castro. He married Emma Marmolejo on January 24, 1954. He spent over 40 years working at Farmer’s Co-op Compress. During his downtime, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Alfredo was a member of St. Philips Catholic Church.

Alfredo is survived by six children, Mary and Jeff Cundick of Medford Oregon, Richard and Janie Marmolejo of Lubbock, Sally and Mitchell Skillman of Lubbock, Alfredo and Marina Marmolejo of Idalou, Michael and Lisa Marmolejo of Lubbock, Ray and Elizabeth Marmolejo of Lubbock; sisters, Ninfa Eldredge of Atlanta Georgia, Alicia Montelongo of Hale Center; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death wife Emma Marmolejo; granddaughter, Michelle Paez; and great-grandson Zavian Ray Marmolejo; parents Alfredo Sr, and Petra Marmolejo; and 9 siblings.

Noe Medina passed on September 14, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1973, in Harlingen, Texas to Juan and Aurora Medina. Later in life on September 23, 1995, Noe went on to marry Dora Saenz in Kenedy, Texas treasuring 27 years of a loving marriage. Throughout his life, Noe thrived as a jack of all trades. He worked as a granite fabricator, displaying his craftsmanship and attention to detail. Exemplifying his dedication to helping others, he also served as a Lab Tech for Octapharma, a security guard for the Dolby Unit and the South Plains Mall. Lastly, as a valet for Texas Tech University and Covenant Medical Center.

Noe is survived by his devoted Wife Dora Medina of Lubbock; Two Daughters Vanessa and her husband Louie Vasquez and Arianna Medina all of Lubbock; His Mother Aurora Medina and her husband Juan Polanco of Iola, Texas; Sister Barbara Medina of Bryan, Texas; Brothers Julio Medina of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jeremiah Medina of Victoria, Texas; and a goddaughter Kaylani Jones of Carlsbad, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by His father Juan Medina; a brother Johnny Medina and Mother In-Law Noahmi Saenz.

NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.

Soila Alegria Ramos,84, passed away on September 12, 2023. She was born October 18, 1938, in Orange Grove to Mariano and Eva Alegria. Soila was the wife of the late Francisco Ramos. They shared over 25 years together. Soila enjoyed Bingo, shopping, and gardening. She will be remembered for her giving and loving heart.

Soila is survived by her children Soveida (John) Ramirez, Anna (Ray) Tagle, Fred (Linda) Tagle, Rosa Tagle, David (Rosa) Tagle, Deanna (Roel) Tagle, Eva (Lupe) Coronado, and Frankie (Mary) Ramos, her 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Francisco Ramos, her parents, Mariano and Eva Alegria, her sisters Viola Alvarado and Olga Martinez, and her brothers Daniel and Jesus Alegria.

Jaime Rivera Sr., 61, passed away on September 17, 2023, shortly after watching his beloved Cowboys. He grew up in the panhandle. In the early 90’s Jaime started Rivera’s Roofing to control his time and ensure that he was at every event for his kids. From his farming roots, and stern raising he taught his children the roofing trade.

Jaime Rivera Sr. was preceded in death by his father Celestino Rivera Sr., his brother Javier Rivera, and his son Jerome Madrid. He is survived by his mother Dora Rivera, his siblings Celeste Contreras, Celestino (Sandra) Rivera Jr., Anita Rivera, and Diana (Joaquin) Sierra, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jaime Rivera Sr. is also survived by his partner Emma Nieblas and their daughters Mia and Maya Rivera, and stepchildren Erica and Edward Nieblas. As well as his former wife Lisa Wilson and their children Albert (Miran) Rivera, Jaime (Elizabeth) Rivera Jr., Micah (Naomi) Rivera. Also, his daughter-in-law Priscilla Madrid. Jaime had 12 grandchildren.

Olga D. Gonzales, 72, passed on September 8, 2023. As an obedient child of God, she said yes Abba. Olga joined Texas Tech University in 1976 as an Administrative Assistant working for Women’s P.E Intramural Sports where she worked until promoted during the Title IX transition. After which, she was promoted to Administrative Assistant to the Athletics Director Jeanine Mchaney. In 1985 she was promoted to Executive Assistant to Dr. Robert Ewalt, the Dean of Student Affairs office until 1989. She had a successful career. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Noe Gonzales, two sons Eric Gonzales of Lubbock, and Jonah Gonzales of Lubbock. Twelve Grandchildren. As well as three great-grandchildren. And many loved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Monico DeLeon and Susana Deleon.

Brenda Joyce Salazar was called home to our Lord, September 18, 2023. She was born in Lubbock, TX, on April 17, 1955, to John Frank Salazar, Sr. and Carmen Samudio Salazar. She retired from LPL. She was also a 30-something-year member of Ladies LULAC Council #281 before retiring from it. She is survived by her daughter Alyssa Horton (Kortney), her biological daughter Clarissa Arter (Jess), and their two children Paloma and Cruz; her mother Carmen, two sisters Lupe Garcia (Jaime Sr.), Elizabeth Salazar, and her brother John Frank Salazar Jr. (Rosa), 7 nieces and nephews, 1 great nephew, 2 great nieces, 1 aunt, and various cousins and friends. She is also

Rudy B. Garza, 60, of Lubbock, passed away on July 22, 2023. He was born October 21, 1962, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Irene Brito-Neace. Rudy was a hard worker. He was a retired traffic engineer supervisor. Throughout his working years, he wore many hats. He loved to fish and taught all his children how to fish. All of the neighborhood kids would join when he went fishing. Left to cherish his memory include his mother, Irene Brito-Neace; sons, Eric (Giselle) Garza, Briton, Ethan, & Evan Garza; daughters, Kerri Light, Raven & Aspen Garza; sisters, Sandra (James) Stojek, Cynthia Bearden, Trina (James) Miller; grandchildren, Haleigh & Mason Light, & Natalie Marie Garza; aunts, Antolina, Josefina, & Jeannie Brito of Odessa, Texas, Glenna Faye Taylor, Geneva (Danny) Stidham, & Juanita Barnes of Ohio, & Goya & M. Selma Garza of Carlsbad, New Mexico; uncles, Victor, Maximo, & Jose Brito; 2 nephews, 6 nieces; & numerous cousins. Preceded in death by his father, & beloved step-father, Donnie R. Neace.

Jose Montoya Alonso, 65, passed on September 18, 2023. He was the husband of Olivia Alonso. They married on April 22, 1979, in Ralls, TX, and shared 44 years together. He was born September 16, 1958, in Pedregoso, Pinos, Zacatecas to Pedro and Adelaida Alonso. He owned JP’s Flea Market Sales for 34 years. He was selftaught in repairing and refurbishing appliances and made his business flourish. He is survived by his wife Olivia Alonso. His children, John Paul (Angie) Flores, Fabian (Erica) Soto, Adelaida (Jose) Alonso-Ortiz, Jose Jr (Erica) Alonso, Krystle Alonso (Sedric). His 22 grandkids; and 13 great grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his father Pedro Alonso; mother, Adelaida Montoya; sister, Lusila Alonso; granddaughter, Alessandra Alonso and niece, Maria De Jesus Reyes.

Sylvestre Davila, Jr., 72, of Lubbock passed away on September 13, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1951, in Greeley, Colorado to Sylvestre and Leonisa (Salazar) Davila, He was an avid guitar player. He loved spending time with family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory are daughter, Julie Ann Davila, grandkids Audrianna Ancio, Mireya Garcia, Christian Salazar Davila, Lua Maria Davila; greatgrandkids, Isaias and Eliana Maria Castillo-Garcia; siblings, Amelia Leal, Manuel Davila, Domingo Davila, Jesse Davila, and Guadalupe Davila. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvestre and Leonisa Davila; wife, Maria Marta Davila; son, Sylvester Davila III; siblings Ygnacio Davila and Juanita Ground.

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~

Matthew 5:4

Jessie C. Salinas, 71, passed away on September 9, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1952, to Domingo and Esuestina Salinas in Lubbock, Texas, he grew up in a loving family that instilled in him the values of compassion and kindness. Later in life on June 2, 1990, Jessie went on to marry Guadalupe Aragon in Roswell, New Mexico. He worked as a Maintenance professional for Walmart for numerous years before retiring. Jessie had a passion for cars and enjoyed working on them as a mechanic hobbyist. In his spare time, Jessie loved spending quality time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Guadalupe A. Salinas of Lubbock; his son, Michael Salinas; his daughters, Halaria Ornelas and DevetteAragon, both of Roswell, New Mexico, and Jessica Sosa of Lubbock; his brother Joe(Angie) Salinas of Lubbock; his sister Beatrice Andrade of Lubbock; as well as five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Domingo and Esuestina Salinas.

Gloria Bastardo, 75, of Lubbock entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2023. She was Born on June 30, 1948, in Laredo, Texas, to Jose Ramirez and Maria Barron Puente; she was also raised by her loving stepfather Aristeo Puente. Later in life in 1967, Gloria went on to marry Jose Bastardo in Lubbock cherishing 56 years of a truly loving marriage. She was a cherished Avon Representative. She is preceded in death by her father Jose Ramirez; mother, Maria, and stepfather, Aristeo Puente; sons Matias Ortiz Jr. and Ernesto Ortiz; a daughter Malinda Bastardo and a brother Jesse Ramirez. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Jose Bastardo; her son Ruben Ramirez; daughter Leticia and husband Felix Cobos; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren all of Lubbock.

Oralia ‘Lolly’ Gomez, 78, passed away September 20, 2023, in Lubbock. She was born on November 18, 1944, in San Antonio to Esiquio C. and Elvira Martinez. In her early years, Lolly discovered her passion for cooking, taking pictures, gardening, observing the birds and butterflies land in her garden, and volunteering for the church, which would become a lifelong source of joy and fulfillment. Her dedication to the Nurturing Center, Water for Life, and the Women’s Club at St. John Neumann Catholic Church was admirable. In her professional life, Lolly served as an LVN for Methodist Hospital. After 20 years of service, she retired from the Texas Tech University Department of Ophthalmology. She is survived by her husband, Jose M Gomez; daughters, Gina (Larry Walters) King, Oklahoma; Rebecca (Aaron Michael Punzo) Gomez of Lubbock; son Joseph (Katie) Gomez of Hobbs, NM; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Manuel (Alice) Martinez, Gilbert (Diane)Martinez; and sister Veronica Martinez.

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

Teresa Diane Contreras, she passed peacefully in her sleep on August 28th, 2023, at her home. Teresa is survived by her mother, her sisters, and extended family. We raise our beloved daughter, sister, and friend in prayer until we meet again.

October Prayer

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Holy God and Loving Father, thank you for giving me the gift of the Holy Spirit, through whom I have the ultimate assurance that you hear my words, my thoughts, and my heart when I pray. In Jesus' name. Amen. "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will." ~ Romans 8:26-27

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Make your calaverita

Do you know what the calaveras are?

They are phrases with rhyme about death that visits someone to take him. You can make calaveras about your friends. Remember to use synonyms of death. Do not forget that in the calaveras death never appears in a macabre form, it is a joke. Mexicans have a particular humor sense. We laugh at death.

Papel Picado

(Cut or punched out tissue paper)

Papel picado is a Mexican art used for national celebrations like Independence Day and Day of the Dead. Above is a sample of what it looks like. Get some tissue paper and scissors, fold over about 2 to 3 times, then cut out shapes, then unfold. It’s easy so give it a try.

Preparing for Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos - Nov. 1st Día de los Angelitos - Nov. 2nd

Sugar Skulls

Typical Mexican candies made to celebrate the Day of the Dead include alfeñiques or skulls made from sugar and decorated with colored bands. Why not learn how to make them and prepare sugar skulls to decorate your altar.

Ingredients: 2 cups of confectioner’s sugar, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoonful of corn syrup, ½ teaspoonful of vanilla, 1/3 cup of corn flour edible vegetable coloring. Utensils:1 two-liter glass or plastic bowl, 1 wooden spoon or spatula, 1 sieve, and 1 fine paint brush.

What you have to do: 1. Place the syrup, vanilla and egg white in the bowl and mix with the wooden spoon or spatula. 2. Sift the confectioner’s sugar and add it to the mixture. 3. When the ingredients are well mixed together, knead them into a ball with your fingers. 4. Sprinkle some corn flour on a table or other flat surface, spread out the mixture and knead it until it becomes smooth and easy to handle like tortilla dough. 5. Then, make small figures like crosses, coffins, skulls, plates of food, baskets of flowers, or anything else you like. Leave your figures on the table to dry for three hours, and then paint them with vegetable coloring.

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