Seahorse Community Pool to Reopen

Get ready to make a splash! The historic Seahorse pool has been cherished by locals for nearly 70 years. Thanks to Desert Wave Aquatics Cen ter (DWAC), the pool will be reopening this summer un der new management. Cyndi Fenton, owner of DWAC, and her husband Boyd are excit ed to announce their revival of this beloved Lubbock.

Marvin McLarty opened

Copyright 2023 by Latino Lubbock Magazine the community pool in 1955. He owned and operated the pool until 1985 when he passed on the title to his son Tom. He continued the family business, maintaining ownership until 2016, just before he passed away in 2018.

DWAC will open the pool on June 2, 2023. Seahorse memberships can be purchased from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3314 35th St.

KELLOGG’S DONATE $5,000 TO LUBBOCK ISD : As part of the Mission Tiger program, United Supermarkets and Kellogg’s joined forces on Wednesday to present five Lubbock Independent School District physical education teachers with checks for $1,000 each, a total of $5,000. These funds will help these teachers keep their students active and engaged with the importance of physical education.

Rufus O. Martinez went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2023, after hearing his wife's voice and surrounded by family. Rufus was a retired businessman who co-owned M&M Tire. He was a pastor and was active with various civic clubs including the Gideons, and the Kiwanis Club of Lubbock. He took pride in his service in the military and as a Veteran and even traveled to Washington D. C. on the Honor Flight. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gricelda Martinez, daughters Olga Solano (Joseph Solano) and Norma Martinez. Four grandchildren: Marcus Ramirez (Cristina Ramirez), Laura Ramirez, Ariel Solano, and Aaron Solano (Cassidy Perez). And three great-grandchildren.

Freddy Juarez died April 28, 2023. He was born November 8, 1989. He was raised and loved by his parents, Nicholas and JoAnna Sandobal, Jr.

He will always be remembered as a titan on the baseball diamond and a threat in all sports he participated in. He was blessed to have so many supporters within his coaches, team parents and his many teammates. Although Freddy developed an illness 18 years ago; his life continued. He was able to express his joy with a crooked smile or a deep gasping gesture.

He was preceded in death by his Hero, Johnny Juarez, Jr, his Tia Conchita, his great grandparents, Juaquina Perez, Juan & Jesusa Juarez, his Tata, multiple loved Tias, Tios and his dancing queen Tia Ali. Those left to cherish his life are his parents Nicholas and Joanna Sandobal, Jr., his siblings Eric Juarez, Klarysa (Angelo) Torrez and Rico (Haley) Juarez, his nephews and nieces, his best friend Eliana, Grandmother, Suzie Juarez, Grandparents, Nick & Evarista Sandobal, Sr., Great Grandpa, Mario Perez, Sr., and a number of family and friends. He was loved by many.