Latino Lubbock Magazine - Volume 7, Issue 3 - March 2023

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

Someone once asked me to describe myself in one word. I responded, 'Tenacious.' Then they asked me why I chose that word. It was clear to me.

I grew up around very determined women/Latinas. They always modeled to me their course of action(s). Even more significant were my grandmother, Frances Fidenica Castro, who ignited our tenacity, and my mother, Janie Castañeda. Both always modeled how to overcome adversity, stay optimistic, and be God-fearing women.

As we celebrate my mother, I want to share a brief history of her. She was a premature baby. She fought for her life at a time when the technology and survival rate for premature infants were slim. Nevertheless, the barely 4 lb. baby lived – and lived tough!

As a child, my mom's name was stolen from her. While attending public school my mother experienced renaming, denaming and misnaming which happened to many Latino students. My mother was Ivory-skinned, with sandy blonde hair and hazel green eyes but her name was San Juanita, which was bestowed on her to acknowledge her Spanish culture. My beautiful innocent mother was forced to respond to “Janie".

I recall my mother sharing with me when she worked at the Hi-D-Ho Drive-In in Lubbock during the 1950s. It was located at 4th Street and what is now University Avenue and was the place for young people to cruise during the 1950s and 1960s. She loved working there and took pride in that she worked hard and earned her own money. As you may know the original was heavily damaged during the Lubbock 1970 tornado. Nevertheless, she was stronger for that opportunity to work there.

At that point in time, my mom had married young to my dad Jose "Joe" Martinez and they lived in Fort Worth and had one child - yours truly. It was the Lubbock 1970 Tornado that brought them back to Lubbock, where they purchased a home next door to my grandfather, in the Arnett Benson neighborhood.

They were active in their church Our Lady of Grace, as well as becoming community activists trying to secure Urban Renewal funds for families whose houses had been destroyed and impacted by the tornado. I still recall their conversation discussing one of the neighbor's houses that had a dirt floor, and how opposed they were to substandard housing for Hispanics and families of Lubbock. They conducted voter registration drives. I recall our efforts going door to door sharing political flyers to get people to vote.

My mom was vocal and marched along with folks including Maggie Trejo, and Esther Sepeda when they had to stand up for issues, she worked with folks like Tavita Dorow to assure that young girls were aware of their futures and avoided teen pregnancy, but offered resources if they became young mothers.

She had dropped out of school but was a smart woman. In everything she took on she was successful, and more so, she was a natural salesperson. She could sell anything, which resulted in high achievements in selling Tri-chem, Tupperware, and Home Interior. With six children, this gave her flexibility to raise us and have a job with money of her own.

And as her children grew so did her desire to complete her education. She obtained her high school diploma and even took some college courses. She also became more passionate about music and started teaching herself to play musical instruments. She became more independent and aware of herself, later realizing that she could make it on her own. My parents divorced. Regardless, my mother spread her wings and traveled and experienced life to the fullest independently for the first time in her life. Later, she remarried.

And then one day, she fought bravely against a battle with breast cancer. And for years, she and her husband Albert have lived a great life.

Almost 10 months ago, my mother's cancer recurred and she demonstrates what a warrior she is. My hero, my mother lost her battle on February 26, 2023. She made her mark and we will miss her, and we will always mimic and remember her.

Don’t forget you can find us on stands, and, online at www.latinolubbock.net also check out our social media pages for up-to-the-minute updates.

Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. Thank you for your support and for reading Latino Lubbock Magazine. We are grateful to be 100,000 readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. Till next month, thank you for your support and may God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. Happy Women's History Month! ¡ Y, que viva la mujer!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia

Publisher & Latino Market Specialist

“Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective”

Celebrating 17 Years of Commitment to our Community

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Daylight Savings

Time to Spring Forward March 12

Many people in North America and the United Kingdom (UK) use the term “spring forward” and “fall back” when they refer to the Daylight Saving Time (DST). This is mainly due to the fact that DST occurs in the spring season and ends in the fall (or autumn) season in the northern hemisphere, where the United States (USA) is located. The term “to spring forward” refers to when people set the clocks one hour forward, marking the start of DST. It is a term

that is easy to remember for many people. This is because the DST start date coincides with the spring season. It is the time of the year when the days begin to have longer hours of sunlight after the winter’s end, in addition DST, which brings forth an extra hour of daylight in the afternoons or evenings.

This year daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March, March 12, 2023 and begins at 2 a.m. So don't forget to spring forward and change your clocks.

2023 Adelante Awards Calling for Nominations till April

Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) of Lubbock continues to accept nominations for the 7th Annual “Adelante Awards,” a recognition program that will showcase and honor Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts.

Thirteen individuals will be selected in the following categories: Education, Medical, Business Owner, Professional, First Responder, Military/Veteran, Church, Civic/Volunteer, Media, Arts & Entertainment, Athlete/ Athletics Supporter, College Young Adult, and Youth.

In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others. This year, Monsignor David Cruz has been selected for this award for his continued leadership and dedication to the faith community.

Members of the community can submit a nomination for an individual in the respective category, and an independent, anonymous panel of judges will determine the recipients.

The Adelante Awards Gala is LHF's largest fundraiser and benefits many of its programs.

And this year's gala theme will be in coordination with Cinco de Mayo and will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023. The theme will follow the observance with a Mexican Fiesta.

They invite the public to consider nominating individuals from their organization, business, workplace, or church communities whom they believe deserve such recognition. Online nominations can be made at www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

The Adelante Awards Gala is LHF's largest fundraiser and benefits many of its programs.

To be a sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 792-1212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia. org.

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My College Experience

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A Teen's View

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Opinion Pieces

Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may contact news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject.

*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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Absolutely no part of this periodical may be reproduced without the consent of Latino Lubbock Magazine. This periodical’s name and logo, and the various concepts, titles and headings therein, are trademarks of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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.

““People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true, “but I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength.” From Selena to Sylvia Rivera, Latinas have shown their strength, fortitude and skill in every discipline and field, including science, the arts, law, and politics."

~ Zoë Saldaña, an American actress. Known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises, she has appeared in all three of the highest-grossing films of all time, a feat not achieved by any other performer.

Dicho

"Haz el bien sin ver a quien."

"Do good without seeing to whom"

Meaning: Give with no condition.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

March/marzo

March/marzo

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Cover By Christy Martinez-Garcia

This month's cover may seem repetitive as the text is from one of my previous Word from the Publisher reflecting on March as Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. To often Latinas are left out of history. As such, I include the impact several local women made on me, and how I try my best to pay it forward.

No doubt history is based on perspective. Fortunately for me, I was always surrounded by women of all backgrounds who invested in me and always made me feel valued and significant in my world. Again, to all the women in our communityTHANK YOU for your contributions. Your lives, actions, and bravery inspire us!

Contents

Word from the Publisher Page 4

Political Page 7

Opportunity/Business Page 8-9

Health/Salud Page 10-11

Women's History Month/You Go Girl! Page 12

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

Lupe Ramirez

Jesse Madrid

Anna Brito

Rebecca Bustamante

Juan Contreras

Beatrice Hernandez

Coach Edward Hernandez

Manuel Posadas

Raymond Rodriguez

Robert Narvaiz

Pinkie Mungia

Vicky Torres

Henry Castellano

Eloisa Abeyta

Beto Castañeda

Rene M. Dominguez, Sr.

Martin Rivera

Evie Williams

Tavita Dorow

Robert Martinez

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

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

NASA Names Joe Acaba As First Person of Hispanic Heritage as Chief Astronaut

Veteran astronaut Joe Acaba made history when he was named chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Acaba is the first person of Hispanic heritage to be named chief astronaut, NASA said.

"As we build on the International Space Station's unparalleled success in lowEarth orbit with our eyes on the Moon and then Mars, Joe will play an integral role in ensuring our NASA astronauts are prepared for the challenges ahead," said Bill Nelson, NASA administrator.

Acaba, a California native, joined NASA in 2004, after serving as a reserve in the U.S. Marines. His first assignment with the agency was troubleshooting European Space Agency hardware with the Hardware Integration Team in the Space Station Branch.

The role of the chief astronaut is to assign crew members for future missions and manage resources and operations, according to NASA.

During his nearly 18-year career, Acaba has been part of three missions to space, spending 306 days outside of Earth's atmosphere. His first space mission was a journey to the International Space Sta -

tion to deliver solar generating wings in 2009. He went on two spacewalks during this mission, according to his biography.

"Joe is an excellent leader who brings a wealth of experience to the Astronaut Office," said Norm Knight, NASA's director of flight operations. "Knowing the significance of this position and the integrity of those who have previously served, I am confident Joe will be an outstanding chief for the Astronaut Office who will successfully lead our astronauts through an exciting future."

Acaba replaces Drew Feustel, who has served as acting chief following the resignation of Reid Wiseman in 2022, NASA said.

Acaba is a distinguished graduate of the Texas Tech College of Education and a former science teacher.

Celebrate March as Month of the Family

Do you talk with your family? Do you share meals together or participate in group activities? Start now and join Parents Step Ahead in promoting family union and preserving values by designating one night a week to spend with your family.

Celebrate the Month of the Family by getting all family members together for weekly activities. Whether it is for 30 minutes or the whole day, take the time to enjoy and appreciate your family. Commit to family quality and quantity time. Make these activities a tradition that can be carried on to future generations. Schools, community organizations and businesses can also get involved by developing a series of messages and activities that focus on family unity throughout the month of March.

Visit the Parents Step Ahead website at www.parentsstepahead.org to see campaigns created to promote Month of the Family, get tips for family fun and to view videos promoting the importance of spending time with your family.

(En español, p. 20)

March Prayer

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Sacrificial Father, I confess to you that at times I am selfish. Other times my intentions are good but my follow through and faithfulness are lacking. Use your Spirit to empower and enable me to be what I hope to become to your glory. May your love be seen in my actions of genuine concern today. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.

"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." ~ 1 John 3:18

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Community & Event Brieflies

34th ANNUAL MAYORS’ BEANS & CORNBREAD LUNCHEON

Hospice of Lubbock’s largest fundraiser returns to celebrate its 34th year from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023. This year’s fundraiser will held at the Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. For just $20, each guest will receive a full plate of beans and cornbread, along with all the fixings.

BGC OUTBACK STEAK DINNER Join the Boys & Girls Clubs for the annual dinner featuring Jonathan Owens and Byron Hanspard Sr.! Get your tickets for March 7th at 6:30 p.m., by contacting (806)792-2880

ADULTING 101 Join other young adults (ages 18-29) and local experts to explore your biggest questions about this thing called life. This group meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month starting at 5:30 PM. Register now for this FREE class! Monday, March 13, 2023 At 6 pm – 7:30 pm, 4011 University Ave F or more information please contact Hodges Community Center at 806.767.3706.

NEW NEIGHBORS CLUB will hold its monthly meeting/luncheon on Friday, March 10, at 10:30 am at the Lubbock Women's Club, 2020 Broadway. Lunch will be served after the program and the cost is $20. Reservations are required at least 3 days prior to the event. Members, watch your email or spam for the Evite. One can RSVP through it or contact Roni Allen (text) 281-507-4083.

UPCYCLED BOOKS: ELEPHANT We will be upcycling books into elephants! For Teens and Adults! Monday, March 20, 2023 At 5:30 – 7:30 pm

VIVA AZTLAN Dance festival will be held 3/10/2023, 8 – 03/11/2023 1010 p.m. For more information: https://vivaaztlan.org

SOUTH PLAINS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING Join us at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St., every 2nd Saturday of the month for the South Plains Genealogical Society monthly meetings! March meeting will be held 3/11/2023, at 10 a.m.

GET-A-GRIP ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GOLF FUNDRAISER to be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Shadow Hills Golf Club. For further information call 806-762-2325. To register online visit us at lubbocklegalaid.org

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

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.

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In 31 Minutes Jury Decided Fate of Families, Community

No justice, no peace. This is why I am writing this article. If you’re ever a juror in Lubbock County, you have the responsibility to make things right. You have the opportunity to put drunk drivers who take innocent lives in your community behind bars. Probation should never be an option. It’s not an eye for an eye, it is doing the time for the crime. Actions have consequences.

On August 3rd, 2017 Jonathan Pesqueda never made it home because Alexander Proctor May decided to drive drunk the wrong way on South Loop 289. His blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit and officers found cocaine in his truck. The jury had the chance to send a message that drinking and driving is not tolerated in Lubbock County no matter who you are or if you

have a clean record. The jury wasted no time finding him guilty of manslaughter but then only gave probation as his punishment. During the trial we heard powerful testimony about that horrible night. We saw gut wrenching evidence from the crime scene. We truly believed justice for Jonathan would be delivered. It was not. As our family grieved all over again, the defendant’s brother celebrated in court with fist pumps, as he learned Alexander would walk free. He has not shown our family any remorse. But the apology he gave to the jury worked. I am so upset as I write this because I cannot understand

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how 12 people agree that probation is fair punishment for taking a life? Probation is meant for much lesser crimes. A slap on the wrist. Did my nephew's life mean nothing?

Alexander has been on community supervision already the last six years. During that time, he went on vacations, attended a family reunion and went on boys trips to the coast. Does this sound like punishment?

Alexander May knew better. He was 26-years-old when he killed my nephew. His attorney claims Alexander will never drink and drive again. How can he be so sure? Either way, the damage is done. No matter how much money

you have, where you come from, or who your attorney is, justice should not discriminate. Drinking and driving has deadly consequences and needs to be taken seriously. If you drink, plan for a safe ride. Uber and Lyft are at your fingertips. There is no excuse. I believe the Prosecution Team, Chris Schulte, Mandi Say, and Russell Mayne with the Lubbock District Attorney’s office provided all the evidence needed to put Alexander May behind bars. But it seems the jury only thought of his future and not the life he took away. The life of an 18-year-old who did nothing wrong. Jonathan Pesqueda was just going home. He had his whole life ahead of him. Now we are his voice. No justice, no peace.

Katherine Tarrango is the aunt and one of the many advocates of Jonathan Pesqueda .

Jonathan Pesqueda Killed by a drunk driver

Notice Of Early Voting

The Cities and Schools General Elections is set for May 6, 2023.

Last Day to File for Place on General Election

Ballot (Local Political Subdivisions Only) is Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure is Friday, February 17, 2023

Last Day to Register to Vote is Thursday, April 6, 2023. Early Voting by Personal Appearance is Monday, April 24 through Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) is Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Election Day is Saturday, May 6, 2023.

The Main Polling Place: Lubbock County Elections Office, in Public Room, 1308 Crickets Ave.

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

Notación De Votación Adelantada

Las Elecciones Generales de Ciudades y Escuelas están programadas para el 6 de mayo de 2023.

El último día para solicitar un lugar en la boleta de la elección general (solo subdivisiones políticas locales) es el viernes 17 de febrero de 2023 a las 5:00 p. m.

El último día para ordenar la elección general o la elección de una medida es el viernes 17 de febrero de 2023. El último día para registrarse para votar es el jueves 6 de abril de 2023. La votación anticipada en persona es el lunes 24 de abril hasta el martes 2 de mayo de 2023.

El último día para solicitar una boleta por correo (recibida, sin matasellos) es el martes 25 de abril de 2023. El día de las elecciones es el sábado 6 de mayo de 2023.

El lugar de votación principal: Oficina de elecciones del condado de Lubbock, en la sala pública, 1308 Crickets Ave. Todos los lugares de votación temprana en las fechas, horas y lugares se pueden encontrar en www.votelubbock.org

Get vaccinated! ¡Vacunarse!

Backlash in TX as Diversity Initiatives Put on Hold in Vast University System

BY SUZANNE GAMBOA

Latino and Black leaders in Texas pushed back on claims that diversity and inclusion hiring programs are illegal as the vast University of Texas System put a hold on such programs at its institutions and campuses.

Kevin Eltife, chairman of the system's board of regents, announced Wednesday that he was delaying new policies on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and launching a review of all of them. The announcement at a board meeting, with no discussion or vote, was reported first by The Austin American-Statesman.

Eltife, a former state senator appointed to the board by Abbott, also a Republican, said that within UT campuses “some DEI efforts have strayed from the original intent to now imposing requirements and actions that rightfully has raised concerns of our policy makers.”

No examples of DEI programs that have strayed were provided at the meeting.

Eltife’s stop on new policies follows a declaration by Abbott's chief of staff in a letter dated Feb. 4 to state agencies that DEI "has been manipulated to push policies that expressly favor some demographic groups to the detriment of others."

The letter, first reported by The Texas Tribune and posted on Twitter by KHOU in Houston, went on to say that a state agency spending tax dollars to pay for DEI initiatives and resources connected with them is illegal.

That declaration from a higher education system of 13 institutions and more than 244,000 students is drawing pushback from Black and Latino lawmakers and organizations.

Gary Bledsoe, president of the Texas National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said DEI programs are set up through legal departments and are conservative in nature so as not to run afoul of federal anti-discrimination laws.

"It is a complete misrepresentation to say that DEI programs are illegal and that they violate the Constitution or any statute, because they don't," said Bledsoe, who also is a founder of the Black and Brown Dialogue on Policy. The multiracial, cultural group seeks to confront what it says is a "growing threat of

racism and policies meant to undermine our human dignity and humanity."

Bledsoe said NAACP and others are preparing civil rights complaints "because we think the action the governor has taken is discriminatory and that it leaves in place programs that benefit others but eliminates programs that have lifted Latinos and African Americans and other minorities."

Angela Valenzuela, a co-founder of the Black and Brown Dialogue on Policy, said DEI policies on hiring are guidelines and not all determining, "or we would have a more diverse faculty and we don't."

Universities in Texas, where Hispanics are estimated to be the largest population group, have struggled with hiring diverse faculty and reaching enrollment numbers that reflect the population. Compared to other flagship universities nationally, UT-Austin, the system's flagship, has the second-largest gap between the percentage of Latino students who graduate from the state's high schools (51%) and the percentage of Latinos that it enrolls as freshmen (29%), according to 2020 federal data.

Valenzuela noted that DEI programs are not only focused on race and ethnicity but also ensure the hiring and enrolling of veterans, people with disabilities, people in the LGBTQ community, older applicants and white working class and rural people. Valenzuela is a UT-Austin professor but emphasized she was commenting as a Black and Brown Dialogue on Policy co-founder.

State Rep. Christina Morales, a Democrat from Houston and vicechair of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, noted that 18% of Latinos have advanced degrees, compared with 39% of white Texans. In addition, 92% of white Texans have high school degrees, compared with 70% of Latinos, she said. She said that Latino educational attainment has increased since 1965 when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order to reinforce the requirement that federal contractors not discriminate in employment.

"The effort has to be made that

more people are included," Morales said. "Just human nature, we tend to pick people who look like us, have names like us and have a similar backgrounds, so it's important that we consciously choose people with a diverse background and we choose to include other folks when we are hiring and we admitting them to the university."

She said "we're incredibly disappointed" with the UT System decision and Texas A&M University, the flagship of the state's A&M System, for changing its hiring policies. But she also said she recognized that they are in a difficult place because their funding is at risk if they defy the governor.

Luke Macias, a Republican consultant, recently described diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in a newsletter as "the vehicle by which the left is filling our universities and public schools with marxist ideas."

"When we talk about what DEI is, it is a university saying we need to cease recognizing people for the content of their character and not the color of their skin," Macias said, referring to a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. that his daughter, Bernice King, and some scholars say is often misused.

Macias credited Scott Yenor, a Boise State University political science professor whose remarks about the recruitment of women in some fields and other comments have drawn protest and criticism, for having "exposed" DEI policies in Texas as discriminatory.

The governor's actions on DEI hiring comes amid a Republican-led campaign targeting the teaching of racial, ethnic and LGBTQ studies in state schools and universities.

It also comes as potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates have begun to jockey for support from the party's right-wing base.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, considering a White House run, also is targeting DEI in his state.

Macias noted that anti-DEI efforts aren't stopping at hiring policies. He said DEI programs for other purposes in universities are not illegal, but the Texas Legislature is trying to pass laws to prohibit such programs.

“Strengthening Families, Building Community”

City of Lubbock Designates Safety Net Retail Electric Providers

Lubbock City Council approved two resolutions designating Reliant Energy Retail Services LLC, TXU Energy Retail Company LLC and Octopus Energy LLC as safety net providers for Lubbock Power & Light’s (LP&L) service area upon its entry into retail competition in late 2023. The resolution follows the recommendation from the LP&L Electric Utility Board, in accordance with Public Utility Com mission of Texas guidelines.

Of the many major tasks involved in transitioning to competition, safety net providers are paramount to ensure no customer is left without electric service in the event they miss the initial shopping window, or their provider cannot continue service.

“Over the past few months, a special committee reviewed extensive material and conducted numerous interviews with the finalists of our public bid process in order to pick the best suited companies to perform the important task of safety net provider for Lubbock ratepayers,” LP&L Director Joel Ivy said. “While we hope all customers will take the opportunity to pick their new provider when the time comes, this is an important step in the process to migrate all LP&L customers to the retail electric market later this year.”

Customers who do not choose a retail electric provider within the designated shopping period, slated for late summer 2023, will be assigned to one of three Default Retail Electric Providers (DREP): Reliant Energy, TXU Energy or Octopus Energy. DREP is a one-time, short-term designation for the providers, meant to address the initial move to competition.

The same three entities will serve as long-term Voluntary Retail Electric Providers (VREP) in the event a customer’s chosen retail electric provider is no longer able to continue service.

In both situations, the three providers will charge market-based rates for DREP/ VREP electric service in line with Public Utility Commission of Texas processes. Customers assigned to the provider under either of these circumstances will have the option to switch to another plan or provider of their choice at any time with-

out penalty.

In the rare event a chosen retail electric provider or VREP is unable to provide service, per the approved resolution, Reliant Energy is designated as the Provider of Last Resort (POLR). The POLR must be willing to accept an unknown electric load and number of customers at any given point, therefore this service is typically higherpriced and meant to be a temporary, short-term solution.

Safety Net Provider

Selection

A committee evaluated and ranked the qualifications based on procedures and criteria for DREP, VREP and POLR, previously adopted by the Electric Utility Board and City Council. Evaluation criteria included:

• Responses on the questionnaire (30%);

• Ranking of market share in ERCOT (50%);

• Product offerings specifically designed for low-income customers (10%); and

• Community involvement in cities you currently serve (10%).

LP&L received 11 responses and invited the top four offerors for an interview to submit and demonstrate their competence, experience and qualifications for their company in providing these services. Reliant Energy, TXU Energy and Octopus Energy ranked among the top three across all designations.

The Year of Competition

In May 2023, LP&L will move the remaining 30% of its customers still connected to the Southwest Power Pool over to the ERCOT market pending regulatory approval by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Once 100% of customers are migrated to the ERCOT market, the countdown to competition will begin.

LP&L will work with registered providers to hold open-house events where customers can meet the providers and learn more about available electric service plans. Customers will have an opportunity to shop for and select a provider of their choice in the late summer of this year.

Once transitioned to their selected providers, LP&L will become what is commonly referred to as a “wires company” focused solely on maintaining the electrical infrastructure across Lubbock. This is the same business structure as other service providers such as Oncor, CenterPoint Energy and AEP Texas. City of Lubbock Utilities will continue to provide billing and day-to-day customer service for the city utility departments including water/wastewater, stormwater and solid waste, just as it currently does.

Project Manager

Duties: For the Department of Institutional Research, duties include: Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of institutional data, checking for unreasonable variance and other anomalies. Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research including defining data requirements, gathering, and validating information, applying judgment and statistical tests. Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters. Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of institutional data. Provide support for administration’s decisionmaking processes with analysis and data visualizations using statistical modeling and software. Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems and evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability. Provide written summaries of detailed data analysis for university administrators. Report results of statistical analyses into cohesive reports for administration. Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models, as necessary. Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data to collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions. Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers based on detailed knowledge of math, statistics, and statistical software.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field plus three (3) years related experience. A master's degree plus one (1) year related experience is an alternative job requirement.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in institutional research, business analytics, or related field. Experience in higher education. Intermediate skills in a statistical Software and excel.

EEO/AA/Vet/Disability; apply online at www.workattexastech. com; req#32278BR

Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech UniversityInstitutional Research

Programmer Analyst III

Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech UniversityInstitutional Research

Duties: For the Texas Tech University Institutional Research department, the Programmer Analyst III is expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of the following duties: Write, test, analyze and maintain programming code. Write ad hoc reports using Cognos. Understand Data Warehouse concepts, design and maintain databases and web applications (created by software developers & engineers). Report from Relational Data Base System environment and troubleshoot report logic. Consult with managerial staff to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes. Complete other programming tasks, as assigned by management.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology, or other related area plus three (3) years related full-time paid experience required. A master's degree plus one (1) year related full-time paid experience is an alternative job requirement.

Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of web applications in ASP.NET and Oracle/SQL or similar platform. Experience in writing ad hoc reports using Cognos or similar business intelligence tool. Experience with database design and data warehouse development. Experience with Ellucian Banner ERP. Proficiency in computer programming through education or experience.

EEO/AA/Vet/Disability; apply online at www. workattexastech.com; req#32275BR

Bilingual Financial Literacy Workshop

Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) is committed to the financial stability of individuals, and families. As such, they will be holding their annual Bilingual Financial Literacy workshop in person, each Tuesday in April - the 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

“The goal is to build confidence and understanding of your personal finances and have a one-one opportunity to ask questions with presenters,” said Christy Martinez-Garcia, President of Los Hermanos Familia.

She said that event will be held in partnership with the KEY organization of Texas Tech and other presenters. They will hold the workshop series in English and Spanish.

"We hope to help participants improve their financial future," she added. Some of the workshops will include the Financial Goal Setting that will provide a brief guide to your financial future. Savings will provide the basics of how to save money, and navigate to the various types of savings plans.

In addition, how to to invest your money for retirement.

The first workshop series will be held Wednesday, April 4th. Workshops will start at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1120 52nd St., in Lubbock. Dinner will be provided. Childcare will not available. Prizes for attendance will be given.

This year’s 2023 Corporate Sponsors include Lubbock National Bank, Platinum Sponsor who is celebrating 130 years in the banking industry; as well as Latino Lubbock Magazine who is committed to the financial independence of the community it serves; with special thanks to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

In addition, a special program will be provided by Andrew & Celeste Aguilar of Primerica.

To register, visit www. loshermanosfamilia.org/ bilingualfinancialliteracy. For more information, please contact (806)792-1212.

End of SNAP and Medicaid Benefits to Blind Side Texans Everywhere

February 2023 became the last month for increased COVID SNAP benefits. Many families have been receiving the maximum SNAP allotment for their household size regardless of income/deductions and have been receiving two deposits of SNAP a month (one regular SNAP and one COVID SNAP). However, all households will receive notice in a yellow envelope that these added benefits will end at the start of March 2023. There is no appeal of the COVID SNAP termination. Additionally, there will be an end of continuous Medicaid coverage on March 31, 2023. Adults and children will have to re-establish eligibility. There will be no extra days for appeals in Medicaid cases. All recipients will only have 60 days to appeal Medicaid Managed Care decisions.

TRLA Attorney Bernadette Segura speaks on the grim reality people will face as Texas joins other states in moving to end COVID SNAP benefits. “Imagine not having enough food to keep your family alive and well. Some parents

will have to worry about what their children will eat on the weekends as they begin to rely wholly on school lunch programs. Rent, utilities, and numerous bills still need to be paid, leaving families with nothing left for groceries. Without COVID SNAP benefits, countless will find themselves going hungry or needing to rely on local food pantries.”

Attorney Segura works on TRLA’s Public Benefits Team. She and the team are working tirelessly to get the information out to over three million Texans whose lives will be unexpectedly impacted. We urge the public to UPDATE all information with TxHHSC. Be sure that a correct mailing address, household size, income, and expense record is provided. COVID SNAP reductions are not appealable, but Medicaid changes are. We encourage Texans to pay attention to all mail from TxHHSC.

Call 211 or log onto yourtexasbenefits.com for more information.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates

WEBINAR-HOW TO FINANCE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS (ON DEMAND - MARCH

2023) Learn the basics of small business loans. This knowledge can apply to startup or existing businesses, or loans for franchisees. Contact: Rebecca Castilleja (806) 745-1637.

NEW MYSBA LOAN PORTAL borrowers can log in to https://lending.sba. gov for a new and improved customer experience. The MySBA Loan Portal allows borrowers to send messages to the SBA directly through the portal.

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.

LOW INCOME TAXPAYER

CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For more info call (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

USHCC to Hold 2023 Energy Summit in Santa Fe

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) and the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2023 Energy Summit April 20 - 22, 2023 at Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The mission of the annual Energy Summit is to bring together stakeholders from across the energy sector to share knowledge of relevant energy issues and to ensure the role of Hispanic Business Enterprises within the industry. For the second year in a row, the 2023 Energy Summit will take place in the nation’s oldest Capitol City, Santa Fe, New Mexico. New Mexico is a strategic host for

this summit as the first majorityminority state in the contiguous United States, and a national leader in energy production. Across the state, 48% of residents identify as Hispanic and 12% identifying as Native American, creating a cultural mix unique to this Southwestern state.

This year’s Energy Summit will bring leaders from oil and gas, renewables, fossil fuel industries, and Hispanic Business Enterprises together in Santa Fe to discuss critical issues affecting the sector. To register visit https://www. ushccenergysummit.com/ page/2534689/register

West Texas Small Business

Summit Set for May 24

Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs of West Texas

– Get ready, because the South Plains Association of Governments/Caprock

BFC will be holding a resource and educational event for small businesses May 24th.

The West Texas Small Business Summit will take place at the Lubbock Civic Center. This event is geared towards small business owners and those looking to start a small business. Through a range of workshops on Accounting/Financial Management, Marketing, Legal, and Workforce, they hope to deliver useful information.

At the event, they will also have a resource area where small businesses can interact directly with local resources that will help them

in their business operations. The direct registration link: https://WTX-SmallBusinessSummit.eventbrite. com or on FaceBook at: https://fb.me/ e/3eJDSPj4W.

There are several regional partners working together – SPAG/ Caprock BFC, The High Ground of Texas, TTU Innovation Hub, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Small Business Development Center & TMAC, City of Lubbock, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, SBA – Lubbock/West Texas District Office, area banks and more – in order to provide the best in information, resources, and connections to help your small business get started or grow!

City Accepting Applications for Various Boards, Committees

The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part in their city’s future. The term for these positions start September 1, 2023, and the deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 31, 2023. If you have previously submitted an application as of January 1, 2021, your application will be considered. It is encouraged

that you login and update your application to ensure the City of Lubbock has the most up‐ to‐date information on file.

Applications can be submitted at www.mylubbock.us/cityboards . Summaries and information about the City’s boards and commissions can be found at: https://ci.lubbock. tx.us/departments/city‐secretary/ boards‐commissions/list‐of‐boards‐commissions

Health Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric, and its active ingredient curcumin, may have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and other benefits.

The spice known as turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence.

Many high-quality studies show that turmeric has major benefits for your body and brain. Many of these benefits come from its main active ingredient, curcumin.

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color.

It has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice and medicinal herb. Recently, science has started to back up traditional claims that turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties.

It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.

Curcumin can also cross the bloodbrain barrier and has been shown to lead to various improvements in the pathological process of Alzheimer’s disease.

The bottom line is that turmeric — and especially its most active compound, curcumin — have many scientifically proven health benefits, such as the potential to improve heart health and prevent against Alzheimer’s and cancer.

It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.

Serve this versatile ingredient in curries, soups, breads and rice dishes.

Car Seat Assistance Program

In Texas, more than 700 children are injured annually due to motor vehicle crashes. Children unprotected by car seats are much more likely to incur life threatening injuries.

Current Texas Law on Use of Car Seats: Children less than 4 feet, 9 inches tall, and/or less than 8 years old must be secured in a child safety seat system.

March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

I

n March - National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

- protect yourself and your loved ones against this highly preventable disease. Colon, or colorectal, cancer kills an estimated 2,300 Hispanics yearly.

Talk to your doctor: Starting at age 50, men and women generally should undergo routine screen-

That's why free classes are being offered. Taught by NCPA Certified Car Seat Technicians Classes fill quickly, so call early to register!

No cost to attend the class or for the car seat! Classes held at the Parenting Cottage, 3818 50th St. Parents must call the Parenting Cottage at (806) 795-7552 to preregister before attending.

ing. Between screenings, check with your physician if you experience abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, or blood in the stool, some common symptoms, for more than two weeks. And refrain from smoking or excessive use of alcohol. Studies suggest both may be linked to colon cancer.

Prevención vale la pena

En marzo - mes nacional de la concientización sobre el cáncer colorectal - protéjase y proteja a sus seres queridos contra esta enfermedad que se puede detectar con anticipación. Se calcula que este tipo de cáncer, provoca la muerte de 2,300 hispanos al año. Comience por hablar con su médico: generalmente a partir de los 50 años, tanto varones como mujeres deberían someterse a exámenes médicos rutinarios. Si

durante estos controles, experimenta malestar estomacal o intestinal, constipación, diarrea u observa sangre en sus deposiciones algunos síntomas comunes de la enfermedad, durante más de dos semanas, consulte a su médico. Absténgase de fumar y de tomar alcohol en exceso, ya que estudios realizados sugieren que tanto el tabaco como el alcohol, pueden estar relacionados con el cáncer de colon.

#NeverTooLateToVaccinate

Campaign Reminds Public about Vaccines

#NeverTooLateToVaccinate is a message supported by local healthcare agencies: University Medical Center, Covenant Health Systems, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center, Community Health Center of Lubbock, and the City of Lubbock. The jointly branded message is to remind members of the community that it is never too late to vaccinate. Vaccinations protect families and help prevent the spread of diseases. You can get more information about how to access vaccines at mylubbock.us/covid19vaccine. On

this website, you can find updated times and locations where vaccines are provided in our community. For more information call 806775-2933.

INFOBOX - Locations for Vaccinations

▪ Community Health Center of Lubbock 1610 5th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401

▪ Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center 301 40th Street, Lubbock, TX 79404

▪ City of Lubbock Health Department 806 18th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401

More info: mylubbock.us/covid19vaccine

COVID FUNERAL ASSISTANCE

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

FREE COVID-19 VACCINES, BOOSTERS

The City of Lubbock Public Health Department is offering booster shots for all available COVID-19 vaccines will be by appointment only at the health department. They’ll be offering FREE COVID-19 vaccines (ages 5+), boosters, flu shot and regular immunizations. Please call the City of Lubbock Public Health Department at 806775-2933. isit mylubbock.us/covid19vaccine for more details.

SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK

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

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

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

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

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

FREE PARENTING CLASSES

Family Guidance & Outreach Center pro- vides free anger management classes and parenting classes. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. Visit us online: www.familyguidancecenterlubbock. org.

Your Daily Nutrition

How we approach nutrition is often the product of our upbringing and sometimes that is not a good thing. The Hispanic community consistently has higherthan-average obesity rates, which increase the risk for many diseases. Don’t lose your battle with the bulge.

Save Calories by substituting small decisions made at the grocery store, in front of the fridge, and in a restaurant can make a big difference in your health.

Nutrition experts say that simple substitutions in your diet can subtract thousands of calories and help prevent high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes.

Microwaving instead of frying plantains, for example, can eliminate 120 calories a piece plus

cholesterol-raising fats. Switching from regular to light beer cuts a quarter of the calories.

But don’t equate substitution with deprivation, says Denver dietitian Malena Perdomo, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association for Latino nutrition issues.

“People focus too much on what they can’t have when they should be asking, ‘Is this food good enough for me? Is it full of the nutrients I need?’,” she says.

“Making substitutions and cutting back favorite foods to once a week are the small steps that get you started living a healthy lifestyle.”

Start with these simple recommendations from the food experts. Replace whole or 2 percent milk with 1 percent or skim. Substitute salt with onions, basil, cilantro, pico

Sleep and Health

de gallo, and peppers. Buy wholewheat pasta, bread, and tortillas instead of processed varieties. The fiber can keep cholesterol down and fight constipation. Scale back your daily breakfast sweet (for example, pan dulce) and highfat desserts to once a week. On the other days, eat foods like oatmeal and berries, low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese with raisins, or low-fat cheese on whole wheat crackers. Load up salads with spinach, which is rich in iron, vitamin E, and calcium; hard-boiled eggs; lean meats or fish; and other vegetables and fruits. And, cook beans with bouillon rather than ham hocks or other meat.

To find a nutrition specialist near you, visit the American Dietetic Association or call 1-800-877-0877.

Su nutrición diaria

La manera en que abordamos la nutrición es, con frecuencia, producto de nuestra formación y, a veces, que no es algo bueno. De modo consistente, la comunidad hispana cuenta con tasas de obesidad que son más altas que el promedio, lo que incrementa los riesgos de contraer muchas afecciones. No pierda la batalla contra los abdómenes abultados.

Las pequeñas decisiones que se toman en el mercado, frente al refrigerador o en el restaurante pueden significar mucho para su salud. “He visto pacientes que han bajado 20 libras en un año con tan sólo un cambio que han hecho, tal como eliminar el consumo de alcohol o los postres”, dice Claudia González, dietista de Miami. “Hay tanta gente de 50 y 60 años que sigue comiendo como si todavía tuviera 20 ó 30”.

Los expertos en nutrición dicen que simples sustituciones en la dieta pueden significar una reducción de miles de calorías, y pueden prevenir el colesterol alto, la hipertensión y la diabetes.

Al procesar los plátanos en el microondas, en vez de freírlos, se eliminan 120 calorías por pieza, más las

grasas que elevan el colesterol. Al cambiar de la cerveza regular a la light, o de dieta, se elimina un cuarto de las calorías contenidas en cada vaso.

Pero no equipare la sustitución con la privación, nos dice Malena Perdomo, dietista de Denver y vocera sobre asuntos latinos de la Asociación Dietética Americana. “La gente se concentra demasiado en lo que no puede comer cuando, en realidad, debería preguntarse: ‘¿Será este alimento bueno para mí? ¿Tendrá todos los nutrientes que necesito?’ ”, nos dice. Las sustituciones y disminuciones de alimentos favoritos una vez a la semana constituyen pasos pequeños hacia un estilo de vida más saludable.

Para comenzar un nuevo régimen dietético, aquí le proporcionamos unas simples recomendaciones de los expertos: Reemplace la leche entera o del 2 por ciento por una del 1 por ciento o descremada. Todas tienen la misma cantidad de calcio.

Utilice cebolla, especias, albahaca, cilantro, pico de gallo y pimienta, en vez de sal. Compre pastas, tortillas y pan integral en lugar de las variedades procesadas y enriquecidas.

La fibra no sólo ayuda a mantener el nivel de colesterol bajo, sino también ayuda a evitar el estreñimiento. Limite la porción dulce del desayuno (por ejemplo, pan dulce) a una vez a la semana; el resto de los días, consuma avena y bayas, que son ricas en vitaminas y fibra. Incluya en sus ensaladas la espinaca, cargada de hierro, calcio y vitamina E, en vez de lechuga repollada. Añada nutrientes como huevos duros, carnes magras o pescado, y otras frutas y verduras. Cocine los frijoles con cubitos de caldo en vez de codillos de jamón u otras carnes, y evite los frijoles fritos, ya que contienen mucha grasa y calorías.

Pruebe los tamales vegetarianos con quesos bajos en grasa y ají verde, para evitar el consumo innecesario de grasas.

Sustituya los postres o las meriendas con alto contenido graso por una ración de yogurt con pasas, melón con requesón bajo en grasas o galleti tas integrales con mantequilla de maní o queso magro.

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The damage from sleep deficiency can occur in an instant, or it can harm you over time. Here are some tips to help: Stick to a schedule. Always go to bed at

is quiet, dark and has a comfortable temperature. Don’t nap too much, and never late in the day or for too long. Avoid exercise within three hours of bedtime. Avoid caffeine after 1 or 2 pm. Avoid alcohol within one or two hours of bedtime. Don’t watch TV or work on the computer close to bedtime. Don’t bring your phone or laptop to bed. Don’t eat too much too late. Take a warm bath before bedtime.

El sueño y su salud

El sueño juega un papel vital en la buena salud y bienestar a lo largo de su vida. Obtener suficiente sueño de calidad en los momentos adecuados puede ayudar a proteger su salud mental, salud física, calidad de vida y seguridad. El daño por deficiencia de sueño puede ocurrir en un instante, o puede dañarlo con el tiempo. Aquí hay algunos consejos para ayudar: Cumpla con un horario. Siempre vaya a la cama al mismo tiempo y levántese al mismo tiempo. Asegúrese de que su dormitorio

es silencioso, oscuro y tiene una temperatura cómoda. No duerma demasiado, y nunca tarde en el día o durante demasiado tiempo. Evite el ejercicio dentro de las tres horas de la hora de acostarse. Evite la cafeína después de 1 o 2 pm. Evite el alcohol dentro de una o dos horas de la hora de acostarse. No vea la televisión ni trabaje en la computadora cerca de la hora de acostarse. No traiga su teléfono o computadora portátil a la cama. No comer demasiado demasiado tarde. Tome un baño caliente antes de acostarse.

DIVERSITY BANQUET AWARD RECIPIENTS: Congratulations Jessy Lieck and Princess Rodarte recipients of the Texas Tech School of Law Student Diversity Award during their recent banquet. The women were selected from a pool of students with no doubt that they were deserving. Well deserved by these two clinic students! Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by Elma Silvas Moreno)

Academy Museum to Feature Exhibit on Mexican-American Director Portillo

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced the opening of a gallery devoted to influential Mexican-American filmmaker Lourdes Portillo, highlighting the life and career of the remarkable documentarian, visual artist, journalist, and activist. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in Los Angeles, Portillo’s documentaries blend experimental and traditional modes of storytelling to focus on themes of identity and social justice in the US and Latin America. Since her first film, After the Earthquake / Después del terremoto (1979), she has produced

and directed over a dozen works that reveal her signature hybrid style.

Portillo’s seventeen completed films include the Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominated Las Madres: The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo (co-directed with Susana Blaustein Muñoz, 1986), La Ofrenda: The Days of the Dead (1988), Columbus on Trial (1992), The Devil Never Sleeps (1994), Corpus: A Home Movie for Selena (1999), Señorita Extraviada (2001), My McQueen (2004), Al Más Allá (2008), and her new short film animated film State of Grace (2020). In 2017 she was the recipient of the

Celia Cruz First Afro Latina to Appear on Quarter

The late Cuban American singer Celia Cruz, known as the Queen of Salsa, will be the first Afro Latina to appear on the U.S. quarter. Cruz was one of the 20th century's most celebrated Latin music artists. She recorded over 80 albums and gained worldwide fame. She was recognized with 23 gold albums, three Grammy Awards, four Latin Grammy Awards and the President’s National Medal of Arts, according to the Smithsonian Institution. She was also honored with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Grammys.

Born in Havana in 1925, Cruz began singing in the 1940s. After the 1959 Cuban revolution, she exiled in the U.S. after a performance tour in Mexico. Although salsa was a genre dominated by male artists, Cruz became a celebrated star and helped increase the popularity of salsa and Latin music in general. The U.S. Mint selected Cruz and four other women as the

2024 honorees for the American Women Quarters Program. The other women are Patsy Takemoto Mink of Hawaii, the first woman of color to serve in Congress; Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a Civil War-era surgeon, women’s rights advocate and abolitionist; the Rev. Pauli Murray, a poet, writer, activist, lawyer and Episcopal priest; and Zitkala-Ša, also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, a writer, composer, educator and political activist for Native Americans’ right to U.S. citizenship and other civil rights.

The Mint is issuing five quarters every year from 2022 to 2025 to honor “ethnically, racially, and geographically diverse individuals.” The women come from diverse fields, among them suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, the humanities, science, space and the arts.

The designs for the 2024 American Women Quarters will be released in mid-2023.

IDA Career Achievement Award.

Portillo’s exhibit, curated by Sophia Serrano, will be housed in the Significant Movies and Moviemakers gallery, and it will be on view through March 17, 2024, focusing on some of her key projects.

IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY: Doctor of Optometry, Claudia Hernandez, O.D. volunteered her services by providing free eye exams at the Lubbock Impact Eye Clinic! Those without insurance are eligible for an exam. "If you or anyone you know need an eye exam, come see me!" You can schedule by emailing eyeclinic@lubbockimpact.com or call 806-799-4329!

You Go, Girl Wrestlers! High School Girls Wrestling on the Rise

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

High school wrestling has been one of the fastest-growing sports for girls in high school. In 1990, there were 112 girls who participated in high school wrestling. In 1999, Texas became one of the first states in the country to sanction high school wrestling for women, but thanks to big-name MMA fighters like Ronda Rousey and growth at the Summer Olympics during the late 2000s, the number of girls competing in high school wrestling has never been higher. Wrestling has been one of the fastest-growing sports for girls in high school. In 1990, there were 112 girls who participated in high school wrestling. In 1999, Texas became one of the first states in the country to sanction high school wrestling for women, but thanks to big-name MMA fighters like Ronda Rousey and growth at the Summer Olympics during the late 2000s, the number of girls competing in high school wrestling has never been higher.

In the early years, girls only had the opportunity to participate on the boy’s wrestling team at their high school on the sidelines as cheerleaders or fans. Fortunately, there were some girls who decided they wanted to try the sport, and

even though it took a lot of courage to wrestle, not only because of the physical disadvantage but also because it was not yet accepted by society for girls to train and compete against boys in a combat sport like wrestling. Despite this, the number of girls competing in high school wrestling increased. They were the true trailblazers for girls’ high school wrestling.

And now, it has become a mission of the leaders in wrestling to develop opportunities for girls to compete against girls at the high school level. As this happens, opportunities for girls to wrestle will continue to grow.

COACHING

The wrestling program at Lubbock High was founded in the mid 80’s. Girls’ wrestling was sanctioned in 1999.

Coach Richard Leal serves as the wrestling coach and Coach Gilchrest is the assistant.

Coach Leal said that he takes pride in all his wrestlers and is proud that he has 20 female wrestlers competing for LHS.

“Next year we will have close to 25 girls and 50 boys on the roster,” he added as he shared that the program continues to grow.

He shared that this year they finished 2nd at district, 4th at regions, and 10th at state, “Which is the best finishes in the postseason

we have had as a program.”

He added that the program was also a great opportunity for young women wanting to go on to wrestle in college. He said that two of the female wrestlers signed this year including Mohagany Casel who will be attending Gannon University and Mattison Goss who will attend Wayland Baptist University. He said that five of the female wrestlers qualified to state, with two alternates. Mohagany Casel won State at 185, Mattison Goss took fifth, and Maddie Pena made it to state as a sophomore but didn’t place this year.

“I think the best part of coaching this program has been able to watch the evolution of each of the female wrestlers. Their confidence in themselves has grown through the sport. It has been awesome watching them come together as a team.

A WRESTLER

Juliana Flores, 16, is a junior at Frenship High School. Growing up she did kickboxing and was always good at contact sports. She decided to join the wrestling program for fitness and to see how hard she could push herself.

Upon starting she said the female wrestling team made her feel welcome.

“I felt appreciated. And it makes me feel I know can do more than

just “girlie girl”, I can do more,” said the energetic girl who doesn’t mind a little sweat “glisten” and likes to wear a little lip gloss when she wrestles. She was discouraged at the beginning of the year, but her confidence grew as her knowledge and understanding of as a wrestler grew. Her record is 20 to 12 (wins). And to prepare for her matches Juliana works out a lot, but she also believes that it’s mostly about mindset.

“You gotta have an easy mindset… think about your technique and have confidence. Wrestling has more than one benefit – physically, you are working out every day. Your mindset – it makes you more confident – mentally and physically.”

For her to meet her weight class of 145 she said it wasn’t a problem, but that it can be difficult. She likes to sleep well. She eats normally, watching sugars and fatty foods, but is more conscious of her diet, which she said can be hard for teens.

“I used to drink sodas all the time, but if you have a lot of sugar in your system your stamina is not good. If you eat greasy food you are sluggish,” she said. When it comes to family support – she must be at

her going, including one of her parents who always made time to be at her match.

“I feel it is very important for parents to show up, knowing someone is watching you in the stands makes her feel more confident and happier.

As of now, Juliana said that wrestling is something she is doing for high school. She added that she wants to pursue a career in nursing and would like to utilize wrestling to pursue scholarship opportunities in college.

“It makes me feel empowered to see that there are many girls in the sport. My advice is to try something new. I never thought I would be in wrestling.”

Wrestling programs exist for females at most of the South Plains High Schools, including in Lubbock ISD, Frenship ISD and Cooper ISD.

FUTURE ENGINEERS AND CURRENT LEADERS OF SHPE: Meet the officers of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) the largest association in the nation for Hispanics in STEM Region 5 at TTU. They offer members effective training, mentorship, and programming. The students meet monthly and provide support for their fellow students to obtain degrees in engineering and STEM careers. We are proud of you - from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by TTU SHPE)

Happy Girl Scout Day

Get ready to celebrate this March 12, because it's National Girl Scout Day! Part of Girl Scout Week, National Girl Scout Day commemorates the anniversary of the first Girl Scout meeting. In 1912, Juliette “Daisy”

Gordon Low organized the meeting in Savannah, Georgia. And Girl Scouts has only grown from there! The list of Girl Scout alum nae includes many successful women in many different fields.

Latino Lubbock Magazine's own Publisher, Christy MartinezGarcia, and her daughter, Amaris Garcia, are proud Girl Scout alumnae who take pride in their past involvement as Girl Scouts. Christy also served as a leader.

"My parents gave me my values, and Girl Scouts allowed me to apply those to the world," said

Time to Prepare for College

It pays to be proactive and prepared before you start col lege. Here's a schedule per grade level to help students and parents prepare for school year:

Freshman Year

• Meet with the guidance counselor and select courses that meet college admissions requirements

• Take challenging classes that build skills

• Get involved in extracurricular activities

• Research career possibilities

• During the summer read books, take courses or volunteer

Sophomore Year

• Some schools offer an optional PSAT and/or PLAN test to discover your strengths and weaknesses

• Talk to your counselor about your PSAT and/or PLAN scores and next steps

Martinez-Garcia, urging young Latinas to consider joining a troop.

“As a Girl Scout, or a leader, it is life changing,” she added. She is a Lifetime member and takes pride in the organization.

Because of the inclement weather that crippled Texas and Oklahoma, they have extended the Girl Scout Cookie Program to March 14. This extra week allow girls to reach their individual goals they have worked so hard to achieve. So please support them. Also, adults can become Event Volunteers, Assistant Leaders, Service Unit Manager, Girl Scout Coach, Troop Organizer, Service Unit Treasurer, Recruiters, mentor.

For more info, call (806)5895947.

2023 LHF Save the Dates

Los Hermanos Familia announced some of its highlight events coming in 2023 urging the public to save the dates.

The Bilingual Financial Literacy Workshop will take place each Tuesday in April.

The 7th Annual Adelante Awards Gala will be held Friday, May 5, 2023.

The 9th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade will be held Saturday, May

6, 2023. The 15th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" Event will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023.

The 8th Annual Veteran's Parade will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023.

A complete list of calendar events, projects, dates and details or online registration can be found at www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

qualify you for scholarship programs.

• Talk to your counselor about your PSAT scores, learn how to improve.

• Start researching your options for grants, scholarships, and work-study. Research, and visit colleges that you are interested in.

• Register for the ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject Tests as required by your selected colleges.

Senior Year

• Obtain and complete admissions and financial aid applications

• Ask your teachers for recommendations, if the colleges require them

• Visit colleges, attend college fairs

• Send your transcript and test scores to your selected colleges

• Complete the FASFA as soon as possible.

LOS HERMANOS FA MILIA 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS is now accepting its next round of scholarship applications. The application will close on March 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. These scholarships are designed to assist area students to obtain a higher education and to encourage retention. For more details and to apply go to: www.loshermanosfamilia.org/university-scholarship

HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP The HAW 2023 Scholarship application is officially open! Female students can apply and learn more at www.LubbockHAW.net. No paper submissions will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online at www.lubbockhaw.net/2023-scholarship-application.html Application deadline is 5 pm, March 26, 2023.

• Continue to research college and career options

• During the summer read books, take courses, or volunteer Junior year

• Take the PSAT. A good score may

• Review your Student Aid Report (SAR), acceptances, and financial aid offers.

• By mid April, make final decisions and notify schools And find scholarships on this page of Latino Lubbock Magazine. Good Luck!

ometimes, all it takes is a little push. If it weren’t for my mom’s persistence that I join a specific research organization at Texas Tech, I would not presently be writing about any of my academic accomplishments. If it weren’t for one clinical technician pushing me to talk to a patient to join my study, I would not have overcome my tender shyness. Surrounding myself with supportive individuals is the reason why I feel confident in my ability to succeed. The saying goes: go alone if you want to go fast, but if you want to go far, go together.

SThe more I mature, the more thankful my heart becomes. I’m starting to recognize myself shifting away from self-centered living and one towards love and bonding. Of course, I find it refreshing to do things alone such as being in the sauna or taking a walk, but I also find more joy in speaking to patients or physicians and listening to their stories. I’m excited to develop these critical bedside manners which will shape me to be a better physician in the future. I can’t thank God enough for putting me in a special position in this life, but all I pray for is to do my job well and inspire others to dream big for their life. Together, I know we can do this!

Bailee Alonzo - is a recent graduate from Texas Tech, who majored in Biology/PreMed. She aspires to become a dermatologist. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine & My College Experience.

ST. PATRICKS KOC SCHOLARSHIPS Knights of Columbus Council #15876 from Saint Patrick Church will offer two $500 scholarships to qualifying young men graduating this May. Please contact Edward Salas at stpatrickskoc@ gmail.com to receive an application. The deadline is March 31.

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.

DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST, in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their school and/or community. Any Texas high school senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree in the state of Texas for the Fall 2023 semester may apply at www.dontmesswithtexas. org/education-overview/scholarships until March 31, 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/.

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

Youth/Juventud

A Senior Spotlight on Amanda Peralez

Youth Opportunities

NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY (DR. SEUSS DAY) –

March 2 (If On Weekend, Nearest School Day)

TEEN TALK

Join other teens and let your voice be heard to talk about the things that matter to you and to learn life skills on March 9, 2023, 7 to 8 PM, for Grades 6-12. Please register by calling the Godeke Branch at 806775-3362.

STEAM DAY AT ATKINS

All students participate in a whole day of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics activities, plus a College and Career Fair during the morning of the event. The event will take place Friday, March 10th, starting at 9 a.m.

GIANT SIZE FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Celebrate Jewel Day wear fun jewelry. Kick off Spring Break and bring your friends, coworkers and family to join the fun! Giant Size Games include: Uno, Playing Cards, Dominoes, Checkers, Chess, Sorry, and Candyland. Ages 16+ on March13, at 2p.m., Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Dr.

STAYCATION AT THE BUDDY HOLLY CENTER Come see us at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave! On March 14-17 from 10 am-12 pm come create with us in our Education Space. Create timeless memories with your family for just $1 per activity!

SPRING BREAK FAMILY MOVIE

Enjoy this month’s free family movie on the big screen at Mahon Library on March 15, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.

LUCK O' THE IRISH CHARM PAINTING

Feel the “Luck O’ the Irish” and come paint and decorate your own lucky charm just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Teens Ages 12 to 17. On 3/15/2023, 3:30 pm at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR KIDS

Did you know you can watch movies online through the library?!? We've got movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com!

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.

TEEN HELP: Catholic Charities offers FREE help for youth up to 17 years old struggling with negative behaviors, loss of self-respect, bullying, etc. Parents may call 1-800-530-4704 and make a confidential appointment.

Copyright 2023 by Latino Lubbock

hey call her Mommy Mandy on the team. She loves what she does, and she loves the Idalou Lady Cat team. She has been a manager for many of the other teams and she takes on a dual role when it comes to softball as a player and unofficial manager. And keeping those girls in line is a huge job! She’s worked so hard

Tto earn her way into the lineup and on defense. Players refer to her as “clutch” and fans couldn’t agree more. When she’s not helping with the team, she is involved in her church and in the community. She has also been the youngest delivery person for Latino Lubbock Magazine for years, helping her dad get the publication into Idalou and neighboring rural communities. Her future plans include going to school to become a pediatric occupational therapist and she will also be helping coach color guard at the school. Give it up for Amanda Peralez!

Since it’s March and Spring Break is coming up, I thought I would share how to spend your time wisely on this quick vacation. I'm so excited about this opportunity to relax, but I also believe it's essential to remain involved during the break. Rather than staying inside all day, take an hour to be outdoors appreciating the fresh air and shining sun. Try spending time enriching yourself in activities you love, or perhaps start a new hobby. Do anything, just don’t waste valuable moments on your phone, locked away in your room. For me, I am going to try and spend as much time as possible with my friends. We plan on going to the mall, the drive-in theater, and the gym to stay active and connected. I en-

courage you to also find an activity you value that takes you outside with family and friends. Set time to do things you enjoy, whether that be painting, reading, or riding bikes. I hope you have fun but use your time wisely this Spring Break!

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

Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

IN MARCH

· College decision letters begin arriving.

· Celebrate your acceptances, decide about your wait lists, and deal positively with your rejections.

· Finalize financial aid applications.

· Continue searching and applying for scholarships and grants.

NIGHT TO SHINE: Bryan Ybarra was among the many prom participants named King of the Night to Shine Prom sponsored by The Tim Tebow Foundation. The young ladies were named queens! A special thanks to all the volunteers and contributors. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by Olga Ybarra)

BALLET FOLKLORICO GRUPO ORO: Viva Aztlan Festival, Ballet Folklorico Fiesta del Sol, and Lubbock High Ballet Folklorico de Oro were awarded a grant by the Lubbock County Commissioners for their efforts in promoting Arts and Culture through Mexican Folk Dance. Congratulations to all the groups and may the culture continue to be taught through music and dance.

GS WORLD THINKING DAY: Thinking Day, February 22nd, is a day when Girl Scouts think of other members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. DeColores Service Unit hosted and collected food items for Catholic Charities pantry. Way to think from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by Margie Olivarez)

Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements ¡Felicidades! Congratulations!

Anniversary Raymond & Janie Flores, 62nd as of March 25,1961

Anniversary Juan & Linda Lopez, 60th as of March 30, 1963

Happy Birthday!

Jose J. Martinez - March 25th

Dad, We continue to pray for you and are grateful to God for your continued love and support. You are important to us and we wish you a very Happy Birthday, Dad! Today we celebrate your life. May you have good health and happiness all the days of your life. And, may God continue to bless you.

Love, Your kids - Christy, Cindy, JoAnn, Monica, Joey, and Roman Your grandchildren, son-in-laws Frank, Danny; and extended family and friends

¡Felicidades!

Congratulations!

▪ Anniversary photos should in clude headshot of couple, years married, with date. THE FEE IS $25.

▪ Birthday photos can be includ ed with a message.

▪ Birthday dates can be listed at no cost - limited to name and birthday.

▪ Graduation photos will be posted in the June 2023 issue.

▪ Quinceañera photos accepted monthly.

▪ Memorials listed in memorial page.

▪ Wedding Announcement - Please submit photo, name, number of years, and wedding date. PLEASE, NO CELL PHONE PHOTOS.

Anniversary, birthday, or special occasion photos may be submitted online by the 18th of each month, along with payment at www.latinolubbock.net/specialtyads. Call (806)792-1212 for more info.

‘Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico’ To Debut On CNN

Join Eva Longoria Baston the Mexican American actress, producer, director, and activist from Texas on the next great culinary adventure! She’s exploring the food and culture of six incredible Mexican regions in the new CNN Original Series #SearchingForMexico.

You may recall that Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021-2022) won the hearts of Italophiles and food lovers as the talented heartthrob carved a new niche in food/ travel series. It served as a prototype for showcasing the culinary treasures of a single country. And now, Longoria's series will showcase Mexico.

Read us online at www.latinolubbock.net

Longoria will serve as a virtual “culinary tour guide” on the the six-episode series premieres at 10 PM ET/PT on Sunday, March 26.

As the show’s host and executive producer, Longoria will explore the culinary riches of Yucatan, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Nuevo Leon, Jalisco, and Vera Cruz. The series promises to offer armchair travelers and food lovers a glimpse of Mexico's diverse and vibrant gastronomy, culture, and landscapes. Born and bred in south Texas, Longoria is of Mexican-American heritage.

“I am so excited for viewers to tune in and see firsthand what I love so much about

Mexico—the food, people, the cultures,” said Longoria in a CNN press release announcing the show.

“The journey allowed me to further appreciate and fall in love with my roots and I feel so honored that CNN entrusted me with this unforgettable, once in a lifetime, experience.”

Just Married Maria & Jose Antonio Antele were married on February 25, 2023

Sabor Hispano

Tejanas at the Alamo

Exhibit Opens at the Mexican American Museum of TX

The Mexican American Museum of Texas (TMAMT), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the first of its kind in the state dedicated solely to the Mexican American experience within nine unique cultural regions in the state. TMAMT’s exhibit, “Tejanas at the Alamo: Conduits of Remembrance,” will open on International Women’s Day, March 8, at the Hall of State, the crown jewel of Dallas’ Fair Park. This project is in collaboration with The Dallas Historical Society and is the first partnership between TMAMT and the Dallas Historical Society.

A historical maxim holds that historians often find what they are looking for by reading official accounts in new ways, especially when the sources are limited. In

the case of the Alamo and the fight for Texas independence, firsthand accounts written by women are practically nonexistent, but the memory of their experience lives on through the stories told by their descendants. As part of the corrective action presented here, some of the essays in the exhibit were drafted by female descendants of the Alamo survivors. Rounding out the show are essays crafted by museum members using available sources. You can expect to come away from the exhibit knowing a little more about the Alamo and with a renewed sense of curiosity on Texas history. Without a doubt, there are plenty of stories still waiting to be heard and told. For additional details visit www. tmamt.org

Pablo Aslan to Perform at Arts Festival

The Lubbock Arts Alliance will welcome jazz-tango musician

Pablo Aslan to the 45th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2 p.m., at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Argentine-born musician and producer Pablo Aslan is recognized internationally as one of the leading figures in contemporary tango. He performs as leader of his own ensembles, Pablo Aslan Trio, Avantango and Mashish, and with a variety of artists and ensembles.

His discography includes Piaz-

zolla in Brooklyn (2011), and Tango Grill (2009). The latter earned him nominations for a Latin Grammy and a Grammy award. The album Contrabajo (2018) features him as a bass soloist accompanied by a string quartet in an eclectic and personal mix of Latin American music.

He is an active researcher and educator and has produced programs for Lincoln Center Institute, Carnegie Hall, and Arts Connection. Tickets are $15 and available from SelectASeatLubbock.com, 806-770-2000.

Benito Juárez Day Observed March 21st

Annually in Mexico, the nation celebrates Benito Juárez's birthday on March 21st.

Juárez was an important Mexican liberal during the time of the U.S.-Mexican War, and emerged as one of the nation’s most important figures in the Nineteenth Century. A Zapotec Indian from Oaxaca, Juárez was born into a peasant family

in 1806. By 1831, Juárez was a lawyer and an active liberal politician at the city and state level. When Valentín Gomez Farias became president of Mexico in 1846, Juárez went to Congress and supported a wave of liberal reforms designed to bolster Mexico’s efforts in the U.S.-Mexican War, but that eventually failed and triggered a conservative revolt.

As the war wound down, Juárez returned to Oaxaca as governor, advocated a protracted guerilla war against the United States, opposed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and refused to grant General Antonio Lopez

de Santa Anna asylum when his government collapsed. In 1853, the dictator returned to exact his revenge, and Juárez fled to New Orleans.

He returned to Mexico in 1855, and became the nation’s president two years later. From 1857 to 1872, Juárez successfully defended his government against Conservative opponents in the War of the Reform, and defended his nation against the French-back monarchists under Emperor Maximillian I. He emerged as one of the truly great men of Mexican history, and died in office from a heart attack in 1872.

KINEÑOS (LA A CORRIDA): An exhibit opening for “King Ranch – Legacy in Art” is now open at the NRHC, 3121 Fourth St. The paintings are made available for the exhibit courtesy of King Ranch Inc. The Kineños (Santa Gertrudis), 2020 is an Oil on Canvas by Noe Perez. The original Kineños traveled from their northern Mexico home of Cruillas in 1854 with a promise from Captain King of a home and livelihood on the Santa Gertrudis. The King’s people have served King Ranch for seven generations. Perez saw many photos depicting this sort of mounted vaquero lineup and followed that tradition in this painting, hoping to honor the legacy of the South Texas vaquero. Posted by Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Sister Alaniz Passes

Sister Mary Jane Alaniz, 79, of Wolfforth, TX passed away February 16, 2023.

Shewasborn December 19, 1943 in Thrall, TX to Francisco Alaniz and Isabel Alaniz. She is one of the youngest of 15 children.

Loved ones include sisters in her religious community: Sr. Martha

Delgado, Sr. Charlotte Lujan, Sr. Caroline Rejino, Sr. Celine Thames, Sr. Dora Reyes, Sr. Martha Jane Venhaus, Sr. Rita Campos, Sr. Deborah Mumaw, Sr. Kathleen DiMartino, Sr. Sharon Bolfing, Sr. Lisa Taylor, Sr. Olivia Rico. She is preceded in death by Francisco Alaniz (Father), Isabel Alaniz (Mother), Demitrio Alaniz, Inocencio Alaniz, Frank Alaniz Jr., Jessie Alaniz, Barney Alaniz, Lupe Alaniz, Manuel Alaniz, Isabel Alaniz, Frances Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Feliz Martinez, Juanita Gonzales.

May God's perpetual light shine upon her- Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Forward in Chris

Today, I want to speak with you on "The Power of Together". It seems to me, the older I get the greater appreciation I have for the power of doing things together - with others. God never intended us to travel this journey we call life alone. As a matter of fact, some of the greatest expressions of God love for us are seen in the incredible people He has surrounded us with - parents, brothers, sisters, spouses, children, friends and associates. The Power of Together is found wherever healthy relationships exists - and its God incredible gift given to you and me to save us from ourselves. There isn’t much the devil fears more than Christians standing together in unity - because he knows that if we discover the Power of Together there is almost nothing

Faith & Religion - Fe y religion

St. Patrick's Day a Religious Celebration

While St. Patrick's Day is now associated mostly with "all things Irish," it is actually cel ebrated by Christian people around the world. Saint Patrick's Day is a re ligious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March because St. Pat rick died on March 17th in AD 461. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It originated as a Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 17th century. It has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland's culture.

St. Patrick was adept at speaking and converting pagans in Ireland,

and he faced many trials due to his mission work. As such, St. Patrick's Day is a celebration that holds a lot of spiritual meaning for Christian. First, the holiday is a traditional day for spiritual renewal. It is a day that Christians can use to reflect on their spiritual walk and reflect on their relationship with God.

St. Patrick found that renewal, because he considered himself a pagan before he became a slave and discovered his relationship with God through prayer. In cities around the world with large Irish populations the postmass celebrations include parades, Irish music and songs, and Irish food and drink.

St. Joseph is Worthy of Honor

I encourage you today to connect with people who are like-minded, like-hearted and like-spirited. Also, remember throughout your day to love with all your heart! This helps to connect!

been in ministry for 32 years.

St. Joseph truly is the silent figure of the New Testament. For instance, the Gospel does not record one spoken verse for St. Joseph. Nevertheless, what this great saint did in his life for God speaks volumes. To appreciate him and his role in sal vation, we need to glean the Gospels.

St. Joseph was en gaged to Mary when he discovered that she was pregnant.

Since St. Joseph did not yet know God’s plan but knew his wife was pregnant not by himself, the Gospel reads that he “decided to divorce her quietly” (Matthew 1:19). According to the Torah laws, St. Joseph could have had Mary stoned to death for infidelity (cf. Deuteronomy 22).

angel commanded. St. Joseph fulfilled his obligations courageously. Throughout the gospel he faithfully and unquestioningly obeyed the commands of God: taking his family to the safety of Egypt to flee the wrath of King Herod; returning to Nazareth; presenting his child in the Temple for circumcision and formal presentation; and traveling to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. He accepted the responsibility of his vocation– being the faithful spouse and father.

Church Bulletins

“A MESSAGE FOR OUR TIME”Speaker Immaculée Ilibagiza will share her inspirational story of the Apparitions of Kebeho. Diocesan Eucharistic Revival event, Mar 11th 9 am - 12:30 pm, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Lubbock, 9821 Frankford Ave.

ENCHILADA PLATE AT LENT the Guadalupanas at Our Lady of Grace will be selling enchilada plates every Friday during lent during lunch hours 11-2 pm, at 3111 Erskine St.

THEOLOGY ON TAP - Finding the Eucharist in the World. 18 and up. March 24th 6 - 7 pm, Bierhaus, 2009 Broadway St STATIONS OF THE CROSS San Ramon Church, Fridays during Lent, 6:30 pm - 7 pm, Woodrow, 15706 TX-493 Loop

STATIONS OF THE CROSS (Bilingual) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Every Friday of Lent at 6 pm. Morning Holy Hour - Every Tuesday of Lent from 7 -8 am. Located at 1120 52nd St.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - each Friday during Lent at 6 pm - 7 pm at Saint Joseph Church, Slaton, 205 S 19th St

FISH FRY Our Lady of Guadalupe invites you every Friday of Lent beginning from 11 am to 6 pm for their fish fry. Located at 1120 52nd St.

LENT - MEATLESS MEAL join Saint John the Baptist Church,March 10, 24, and 31, 5:30 pm - 7 pm, at 10805 Indiana. $10 adult plate, $5 kid’s plate. List of Food Options and Pre-Orders available at stjohnbaptistlbk.org/friday-lenten-meals-pre-order

ONLINE SAFE ENVIRONMENT

TRAINING Parish volunteers & staff remember you can take your safe environment training through the diocese’s website at www.CatholicLubbock.org/SafeEnvironment.html

LAS ESTACIONES Presented by Our Lady of Grace Church for persons 60 years and older, meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join for prayer, fun and fellowship.

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

They are always popular for their good food and great spirit! Thank you, ladies from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by St. Joseph's Church of Lubbock)

Nevertheless, the Angel of the Lord appeared to St. Joseph in a dream, revealed to him that Mary had conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and commanded that he take Mary as his wife and Jesus as his own Son. Without question or hesitation, St. Joseph did as the

Today in his honor, the St. Joseph's Table, a ritual meal done in fulfillment of a promise made to St. Joseph for his assistance in a time of family or personal crisess celebrated and includes the altar with an image of Saint Joseph, flowers, candles, fruit and bread as well as the special meal of meatless dishes served at what is traditionally an open house at the home of the person/family giving the Table.

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

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

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

UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES online at https://catholicboard. com/

we cannot do. Which is why the greatest pain the devil can bring into your life is to bring the Pain of Separation instead of the Power of Together.

Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Christian owned business

BREAKFAST IS SERVED: The Guadalupanas and volunteers served breakfast at St. Josephs Church in Lubbock.

The Butterflies are Back… Butterflies Alive!

Butterflies Alive is a once-ina-lifetime experience for the whole family that you won’t want to miss! Butterflies Alive brings the magical experience of a wild butterfly encounter up close and personal, providing you and your family with the thrilling experience of being surrounded by not a single butterfly, but hundreds of butterflies and moths flying freely and closely. Contained within a nearly 3,000 square foot garden enclosure, flowering plants, trees, and ornate decorative features create an inspiring and mesmeriz ing atmosphere.

Upon entering the “Flight House”, or the greenhouse structure that contains the but terflies, moths, and flower ing plants, one may spot a Zebra Longwing butterfly busily flying in search of a flower’s nectar meal, or perhaps an Atlas Moth (one of the

largest moth species in the world) roosting in anticipation of the evening’s approach. The well-known Monarch butterfly will be easily found most days and is a central theme of the garden. Butterflies Alive brings these beautiful winged insects to life before your eyes as never before.

A “Pupae Emergence House” is a welcome feature of the exhibit, and is where new butterflies and moths emerge safely before being released into the Flight House (new butterflies are added every week). Viewing windows into the inner chamber ensure that every visitor will get a chance to see a butterfly or moth emerge from its chrysalis. If you’re patient, you may just catch a Red Admiral drying her wings after her emergence. Daily releases, performed by Science Spectrum staff, into the Flight

House are an added bonus not to be missed.

Also, children and families won’t want to miss the Butterfly Maze where they can experience the life cycle and transformation of a butterfly from caterpillar to adult. Then play games to find food and avoid predators like a butterfly, as well as learn to crawl like a caterpillar.

Also available for guests is the Butterfly Maze and showings of the "Flight of the Butterflies" film. Butterflies Alive will be open now through June 11 with extended hours until 6 p.m. during spring break this week and March 11March 19 for eastern New Mexico. More information about the exhibit and Science Spectrum is available through its website at www.sciencespectrum.org (806) 745-6299.

En Aquellos Días…

Había un programa en la televisión llamada “Si Se Puede”. Este programa era en español. En aquellos días era raro que un programa por televisión se hablara español. El Señor Ernesto Barton presentaba diferentes temas dirigidos a los mexicanos. Cada vez que yo escuchaba este programa, me decía que no podría ser posible que una mujer trabajara en una oficina. Mi papa nos decía que las mujeres no deben trabajar fuera de la casa. Pero a mí me gustaban las clases en la escuela que eran dirigidos a máquinas de oficinas. Durante el verano nosotros le ayudábamos a mi papa en la labor en el riego o azadonando. A otra labor. Cuando teníamos que mover las líneas del riego a otra labor, cargábamos las paipas en una treila estirada con un tractor. Mi papa me dejaba que yo manejara

el tractor. Una tarde llego el patrón cuando andábamos levantando las líneas vio que yo iba m anejando el tractor. Se arrimo contra mí y m e dice , “No te acostumbres Pues me enseñe a hacer eso, pero mi encanto era trabajar en una oficina. Se pasaron cinco años y estaba trabajando en una oficina en un hospital nuevo que se abrió aquí en Levelland. Trabaje diez y seis años con la posiciona de la oficina de pago (payroll supervisor) y la oficina de computadoras. Gracias a Luis Perez por darme ánimo y el Señor Ernesto Barton por esas palabras “Si Se Puede”.

2023 Lent Calendar Dates

Lent season continues as we prepare for the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is a period of 40 days of repentance, with prayer, fasting and abstinence, and Confession.

Feast of Saint Patrick is March 17. Followed by the Feast of Saint Joseph on March 19. The Annunciation of the Lord is March 25.

Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, April 2, commemorates the triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday and His Crucifixion on Good Friday.

Holy Thursday is April 6, 2023, and is the day on which Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples, four days after His trium-

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phal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Only hours after the Last Supper, Judas would betray Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, setting the stage for Christ's Crucifixion on Good Friday.

Good Friday, April 7, 2023, commemorates the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross.

Holy Saturday, April 8, the final day of Lent, of Holy Week, and of the Easter Triduum.

Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

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25 YEARS OF IGNITING CHANGE: Advocates from across Texas gathered for the 25th annual conference of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (TCADP) in February. During the conference, TCADP presented Jesse Rincones, J.D., Executive Director of the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas with a special award for his efforts to stop executions. Pastor Rincones played an instrumental role in amplifying the voices of Texas faith leaders as part of the campaign to stop the execution of Melissa Lucio in April 2022. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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

Celebre Marzo como el Mes de la Familia

¿Habla con su familia? ¿Comparten comidas juntos? ¿Participan en actividades de grupo?

Empieza hoy y únase a Padres un Paso Adelante a promover la unión familiar y a preservar sus valores eligiendo un día a la semana para pasarla con su familia.

Celebre el mes familiar reuniendo a todos los miembros de su familia para llevar a cabo actividades familiares. Ya sea 30 minutos o el día completo, tómese el tiempo para disfrutar y apreciar a su familia. Comprométase a pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia. Haga de estas actividades una tradición que sus futuras generaciones

Veteran & First Responder Affairs

Veteran Cemetery to be Established in Lubbock

On February 24th, 2023, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the VA plans to award the Texas General Land Office (GLO) a grant totaling up to $9.5 million for the establishment of a new Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. The cemetery will be located on East 50th Street. The Lubbock City Council dedicated this parcel of land to the General Land Office last May. Now with the help from the VA, Texas will be building the cemetery that will provide resting places for more than 21, 000 Texas Veterans

in this region. There are only four state Veteran cemeteries in Texas and the last one built was in Corpus Christi in 2011. The grant is distributed by the Veterans Cemetery Grant Program, within the National Cemetery Administration of the VA. Funding from the grant will be used to construct the cemetery, which will feature pre-placed crypts, a columbarium and inground burial options for cremated remains, and other expenses related to irrigation. This will be the first new Texas State Veterans’Cemetery in 12 years.

Veteran & Military Connection

DATES TO REMEMBER

▪ Navy Reserve Birthday (March 3)

▪ Hug a GI Day (March 4)

▪ K9 Veterans Day (March 13)

▪ American Legion Birthday (March 15)

▪ National Medal of Honor Day (March 25)

▪ Vietnam Veterans Day (March 29)

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.

practicaran. Escuelas, organizaciones comunitarias y compañías pueden también involucrarse desarrollando y creando una serie de mensajes y actividades enfocadas en la unión familiar a través del mes de Marzo, El Mes de la Familia. Visite la página de Padres un Paso Adelante www.parentsstepahead.

org y vea las campañas creadas a promover el Día de la Familia, obtenga consejos y sugerencias para un Día Familiar divertido y vea los videos que promueven la importancia de pasar tiempo con sus familias.

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Veterans Land Board’s Increase of Home Loan

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham shared that the Veterans Land Board (VLB) has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $647,200 to $726,200.

“In 2022, the VLB assisted over 1,760 Veterans and their families with purchasing a home,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “The VLB’s home loan increase will expand not only the home buying opportunities for Veterans and their families, but also help even more families achieve their own American dream. Whether they are first-time home buyers starting a family, or retirees enjoying the golden years of life, the VLB will be there to assist Veterans through their entire home-buying process, from qualifying to closing.”

All qualifying Veterans will continue to receive a competitive interest rate and Veterans with a Veterans Affairs (VA) service-

connected disability rating of 30% or greater still qualify for a discounted interest rate. Eligible Texas Veterans and Military Members can now apply for VA, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or conventional financing using the Veterans Housing Assistance Program (VHAP) and a VLB participating lender.

Veterans who utilize VA-backed home-buying benefits along with a VLB home loan may be eligible for a home loan with no down-payment and no private mortgage insurance (PMI). VHAP can be used to purchase a single-family attached or detached home, townhome, or condominium. Veterans can also use VHAP more than once.

For more information about the home loan program and a list of VLB lenders, visit the VLB website at vlb.texas.gov/loans/index.html.

For more information call the VLB at: 1–800–252–8387.

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

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER GRADUATES: On February 10, 2023, Sheriff Rowe welcomed the following new hires to the Lubbock County Detention Center, Robert Basaldua, Alberto Escareno, Christina Garcia, Dominick McNew, Christopher Prado, Jason Todd, Sergio Velasquez, Bo Autry, Matthew Chapman, Racheal Pohl, Abigail Ponce, Caitlin Velasquez, and Dante Prater. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Neighborhood News & Resources

NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will have a meeting Thursday, March 23rd at 5:30 p.m., at 3200 Amherst St. at Maggie Trejo Supercenter. Speakers will include Stuart Walker Directors of Codes, and WTLA. All are invited.

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

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

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

NEXTDOOR allows you to keep up with your neighborhood at https://nextdoor.com/ news_feed/

3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services.

NEXTDOOR allows you to keep up with your neighborhood at https://nextdoor.com/ news_feed/

DO YOU HAVE A STORY? NEWS? Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock. net/have-a-story For more info call (806)7921212.

Severe Weather Watch & Warning

lthough they’ve been few and far between, there have been some signs of the season ahead, including warm temperatures and a few thunderstorms on the South Plains. These signs point to the spring season which means: THUNDERSTORMS. They can appear like big cauliflowerlooking clouds or dark blue/grey and can produce heavy rain, intense lightning along with hail, and even tornadoes.

Over the next few months, you’ll hear and see the terms Watches and Warnings. Storms are limited in March but increase in April through May and peak by mid-June.

Watch and Warning is common terms in storm season. There is a very important difference between the two. A WATCH means literally ‘watching’ for storms to develop. Watches are usually issued for a 4 to

A6-hour period, alerting you of storms that may produce large hail and high winds that lead to tornadoes. There are two types of Watches: Thunderstorms and Tornado. A Tornado Watch means an unstable atmosphere that favors the development of tornadoes from thunderstorms.

There are also two types of Warnings: Thunderstorms and Tornado. A Thunderstorm Warning is issued when ‘severe’ weather is imminent or occurring because the storm is or could produce hail larger than ¾ inch and winds at or above 58 mph. Most Warnings are issued by the Lubbock National Weather service office. While the storm may be very intense and produce small hail and winds of 50 mph it must either produce or have a strong potential to produce the wind and hail criteria that are classified as ‘severe’.

A Tornado Warning is issued when a funnel cloud or tornado is sighted by emergency personnel or Doppler radar indicates that a tornado is or has developed from a thunderstorm. Tornado warnings are usually 30-45 minutes in length, depending on the thunderstorm.

Vigilancia y advertencia de clima severo

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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Aunque han sido pocos y distantes entre sí, han habido algunos signos sobre la temporada que se avecina, incluyendo temperaturas cálidas y algunas tormentas eléctricas en la región del South Plains. Estos signos apuntan a la temporada de primavera, lo que significa: TORMENTAS ELÉCTRICAS. Pueden aparecer como grandesnubesconaspectodecoliflorode color azul oscuro/gris y pueden producir fuerteslluvias,relámpagosintensosjunto con granizo e incluso tornados.

Durante los próximos meses, oirá y verá los términos Alertas y Avisos. Las tormentas son limitadas en marzo, pero aumentan de abril a mayo y alcanzan su punto máximo a mediados de junio.

Alerta y Aviso son términos comunes en la temporada de tormentas. Hay una diferencia muy importante entre los dos. Una ALERTA significa vigilar o estar atento al desarrollo de tormentas. Las alertas se emiten usualmente por un período de 4 a 6 horas, alertándole sobre tormentas que pueden producir granizo grande, vientos fuertes y desarrollar tornados.

Hay dos tipos de Alertas: Tormenta

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Eléctrica y Tornado. Una Alerta de Tornado significa una atmósfera inestable que favorece el desarrollo de tornados a partir de tormentas eléctricas. También hay dos tipos de Avisos: Tormenta Eléctrica yTornado. UnAviso de Tormenta Eléctrica se emite cuando el tiempo "severo" es inminente o está ocurriendoporquelatormentaesopodría producir granizo mayor de ¾ de pulgada y vientos en o por encima de 58 mph. La mayoría de los avisos los emite la oficina del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de Lubbock. Mientras que la tormenta puedesermuyintensayproducirgranizo pequeño y vientos de 50 mph, debe producir o tener un alto potencial de producir los criterios de viento y granizo que se clasifican como "severo".

UnAvisodeTornadoesemitidocuando el personal de emergencia avista una nubeenformadeembudoountornado,o cuandoelradarDopplerindicaqueseestá formando o se ha formado un tornado a partir de una tormenta eléctrica. Los avisosdetornadosuelentenerunperíodo de duración de entre 30-45 minutos, dependiendo de la tormenta.

SAINT FRANCIS MINISTRIES’ NEW RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY: D Texas will make available an additional 21 beds for youth ages 13-18 in the Panhandle and will be the first of its kind in the state. Most importantly, it will serve young people most in need of the therapeutic care it will provide. Under the Family First Prevention Services Act, the QRTP model is designed to serve youth with serious emotional or behavioral disturbances and disorders. The facility is located at 125 Chicago Avenue. For more info visit SaintFrancisMinistries.org/grand-opening/.

STATE OF THE CITY: The Lubbock Apartment Association hosted the 41st annual State of the City Address. This year Lubbock Meals on Wheels was selected as Mayor Tray Payne's nonprofit choice. Great job from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

STEPHEN R. HAY of Albuquerque NM, passed to his Heavenly home on February 6, 2023, with his wife Palmira Perea-Hay by his side. He was born in Cannelton, Indiana on February 24, 1938, his parents were Jim and Verna Hay, and 2 sisters.

Steve had an early education in Cannelton. He earned two master’s degrees from Catholic University of America in Washington DC. After completing his master’s degree he joined St. James Father's out of Boston, Massachusetts, and spent 6 years in Bolivia and Indianapolis ministering. When he earned his degree in Social Work, he spent the majority of his work in Catholic Charities Agencies with his wife Palmira. Steve and Palmira have been ASSOCIATES of VICTORY NOLL FOR 30 YEARS.

In 1982 Palmira and Steve worked as volunteers for Social Services (VESS) in Lubbock, Texas. Steve was the director of the agency for 18 years. In 2000 Steve and his wife moved to Albuquerque, NM, and worked for the Archdiocese of Santa for 8 years. They worked in the office of Pastoral Outreach, which included services for people with disabilities, prison, and jail ministries, and services for seniors. Steve loved serving the Spanish speakers, he continued his services in English, Spanish, and Sign Language.

He is survived by his wife, Palmira, and sister-in-law Rosa; brother Gary Hay of Leopold Indiana, a nephew Erik Hay of Denver Co. and two nieces Stephanie and Jessica Hay of Indiana.

Juan Gaona, 73, passed away on February 11, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Ralls, Texas to Elias and Guadalupe Gaona on October 26, 1949. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1969.

He married LeAnn Gaona on January 22, 2019, in Lubbock. They shared 34 years together. Juan worked and retired from Southwestern Public Service (Excel Energy) after 38 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing and his family.

He is survived by his wife, LeAnn, daughter, Stacy Acevedo (Alfonso), son, Justin Gaona (Jenny), grandchildren, Aaron Acevedo, Dustyn Acevedo, Emilee Acevedo, Jackson Gaona, and Jillian Gaona, greatgrandchildren Aaniya, Myles, and Amari. He is preceded in death by his father Elias Gaona Jr, his mother Guadalupe Gaona, and his brother Elias Gaona III.

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

Martina Zepeda, 87, passed away on February 6, 2023, in Lubbock. She was born to Juan and Guadalupe Ybarra in Thorndale, Texas on November 12, 1935.

Martha was a homemaker. She had 9 children, 5 boys, and 4 girls. Martha loved watching football and her favorite team was the GreenBay Packers and cheered for the Cowboys. Her favorite college football teams were Texas Tech and the Oregon Ducks.

She was preceded by her husband Roberto Zepeda and her two sons, Richard Garcia and Jesse Garcia. Martina is survived by her seven children, sons-in-law and daughter-in-laws, and lots of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Rafael V. Gomez, 89, of Lubbock, passed away February 7, 2023. He was born October 22, 1933, to Jesus Gomez in Jalisco, Mexico. In 1972 he married the love of his life Maria Diaz in Tahoka. Rafael was a hard worker and worked in agriculture and as a seasonal ginner for Tahoka Co-op, and as a proficient landscaper. Rafael also owned and operated the Bulldog Room for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife Maria Diaz (February 2, 2010); his father Jesus Gomez; two sons, Deacon Francisco Aguilar, and Raul Gomez; a grand-son Guadalupe Aguilar.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son Marcus Wayne Martinez (Janie) of Lubbock; six grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren.

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

Matthew 5:4

Raul Fuentes Esparza, 82, passed away on February 8, 2023. He was born December 4, 1940 to Apolonio and Felecita Esparza in Eagle Pass, Texas. He married Lucia Ortega Esparza on May 21, 1960 in Lubbock, and they shared 60 years. He was employed at The Ranch House restaurant for over 30 years and was a welder at Great Plains for over 10 years. Raul enjoyed family gatherings, driving around, and was the best storyteller. That wild bobcat didn't stand a chance!

Raul is survived by his sons Felipe Esparza and Ruben Esparza, 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-greatgrandchildren as well as his sisters, Mary Montes, Dora Ballejo, and Angie Land, his brother Jose Cruz Esparza and brother-in-law Sirildo Ortego. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lucia, his parents, his sister Bertha Esparza, and his brothers Abel, Juan, Feliberto "Beto," Roberto "Bobo," and Apolonio "Jr." Esparza.

Antonio Moreno, 90, February 3, 2023. He was born to Mercedes and Simona Moreno on January 4, 1933, in Elgin, Texas. He married his love Anita Gaitan in October 1957, and they shared 50 years before her death in January 2007. He will be remembered for his love for God, his love for his family, and his sweet, kind spirit. He enjoyed playing the accordion, listening to music, reading his bible, and praying the rosary.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, six children, and five grandchildren. Those left to cherish his memory are his children Josephine Cassity, Eddie Gamez (Nora), and three grandchildren that

Israel "Tony" Hernandez, 71, passed from this life on February 5, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1951 to Tomas and Geneva Hernandez in Lubbock. On April 19, 1972, He married Janie Orosco Hernandez. They shared 50 years together and had two handsome boys. Tony attended Monterey High School and retired as a maintenance engineer with Sodexo. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Tony enjoyed watching western movies and was the biggest Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by his wife Janie; his son Isaac "Ike" (Celeste) of Lubbock; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Thomas Hernandez and Noe Hernandez.

Tony is preceded in death by his son Jacob Hernandez, his father Thomas Hernandez, his mother Geneva Hernandez, his brother Guadalupe Hernandez, his sisters Cecilia Gutierrez and Eva Guzman, his father-inlaw Crespin R. Orosco, and his mother-in-

Janie H. Garcia, 84, of Lubbock went to be with the Lord February 3, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1938, in San Antonio, TX to the late Francisco and Nicholasa Hernandez. Later in life on March 26, 1963, she married Onesimo Garcia in Lubbock. She moved to Lubbock at the age of 15. She worked for the Hilton Inn for 15 years and also received a license for a daycare. Apart from all her accomplishments, her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Onesimo Garcia (November 20, 2011); brothers Santiago Hernandez, Max Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez. Those left to cherish her memory are one son, Gilberto Rosas Sr. (Terry) of Lubbock; daughters, Juanita Berlanga of Lubbock, Rosalinda Garcia of Lubbock, and Stephanie Garcia of Lubbock; three brothers, Eustacio, Alejandro, and Pete, all of Lubbock; one sister, Conception Ybarra; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.

Julian Rodriguez Alvarez died February 6, 2023, He was born on January 28, 1943, in Beeville, Texas, the son of George Alvarez and Juanita Acevedo Saldana. He married the love of his life Chavela Isabel Alvarez (deceased). Married October 4, for 43 years. They had three children, Julian (Bianca) Alvarez, Jr. (Lubbock, Texas); Samuel "Sammy" (Jocelyn) Alvarez (Lubbock, Texas); and Janette Alvarez (Tommy) Flores (Lubbock, Texas); along with 10 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. Julian enjoyed time with friends and family, especially watching Dallas Cowboys games. He worked as a Maytag repairman for over 30 years was a dedicated Catholic and parishioner at Our Lady of Grace.

Rosenda VeraCruz was born March 1, 1933 in Somerville, TX and passed from this life on February 23, 2023. She married Salvador Vera Cruz on February 5, 1955. Rosenda worked for Lubbock ISD for 33 years and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church where she served as a Guadalupana for many years. Rosenda is survived by her daughters Delia VeraCruz, Rosemary Perez (Rudy), Norma Pena (David), Erma Herrera (Ruben), and Priscilla Rubalcada (Billy); 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great- grandchildren; and her sisters Isidora Garcia and Esperanza Lara. She was preceded in death by her husband Salvador VeraCruz, her sons Alfredo, Cruz, and Edward VeraCruz, her parents Anastacio and Antonia Ortega, and her siblings Pauline Zarazua, Janie Martinez, Margie Bills, Hilario Ortega, Felix Ortega, and Tino Ortega.

Happy Birthday Jr. Castilleja

March 3, 1961 to October 22, 2022

Hope you are coaching and leading football in Heaven! You are remembered, and missed by many!

Love, Your Family & Friends

San Juanita

“Janie” Castañeda, 73, surrounded by family went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1950, to Juan E. and Fidencia Castro in Mathis, TX. She proudly obtained her high school diploma and had some college. She owned a small business until her retirement. Janie and her former spouse, Jose J. Martinez, had six children.

Janie and her husband Albert Castañeda of 15 years married on July 4th, blended their families.

She loved music and was self-taught on multiple instruments and sang beautifully. She was a master gardener. Her hobbies included sewing, jewelry-making, cooking, and crafts. She was a devout Catholic and shared God's Word through music and prayer. She attended St. Theresa’s and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Albert. Her children: Christy Martinez-Garcia (Frank Garcia), Cindy Adame (Darian Springfield), Jo Ann Martinez, Monica (Danny) Carrasco; Joey Martinez, and Roman (Jennifer) Martinez. As well as her stepchildren Alberto Castañeda Jr.; Gabriel (JoAnn) Castañeda; Vicky (Victor) Diaz; and Jonathan Castañeda. She had 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. As well as her sisters - Mary Rodriguez, Connie Fuentes, Julia Castro, Melissa (Mike) Perez, and Melinda (Ricky) Olivarez. And brothers Castro - John Castro, Danny (Josie), David (Silvia), and Mike Castro.

She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Fidencia Castro; siblings Genoveva Perez, Diana Castro, Charlie Castro, and Dianita Castro; stepchildren Sammy, Anthony, and Cassandra Castañeda.

Janie was a wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved friend to many and will be deeply missed.

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

In Memory of Danny S. Ramon

July 30, 1950 to March 24, 2001

Dad, We love you & miss you always!

Love, Nickie, Vickie, Angela & Daniel

Pic The Gallo

Meet Pico the Bilingual Gallo (Rooster) - He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for César E. Chávez Day. He will march with many people in the community and chant “Si Se Puede" to remind others that the legacy of César and many farm workers lives on.

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César E. Chávez, La Causa, Dolores Huerta, and farmworkers

De Colores (Corrido)

Join Jita as she sings a corrido, which is a narrative song, or ballad, whose characters, events and themes are representative of the cultural history of local communities. The song and information can be accessed by visiting www. colapublib.org/chavez/ decolores.htm