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October/octubre 2023, Vol.17, Issue 10

Latino Lubbock Magazine is owned/founded by Christy Martinez-Garcia (806)

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“I consist of — and I think we all do — I consist of two people: Dolores and Conchita," said Chita Rivera in an interview with the AP. The dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists died on Jan. 30, 2024 at 91.

Dicho

“Amor y deseo son dos cosas diferentes; que no todo lo que se ama se desea, ni todo lo que se desea se ama" Love and desire are two different things; that not everything you love is desired, nor everything that is desired is loved.

(Meaning, be sure of knowing the difference between love and lust. )

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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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Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are used interchangeably by the U.S. Census Bureau and by Latino Lubbock 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.

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February/febrero

Linda Saldaña 2/1 Dina Gaona 2/1 Levi Sanchez

2/1 Lori Ann Martinez 2/2 Sergio Lopez 2/2 Jose G Salinas IV

2/2 Alejandro Beltran

2/2 Ashley A. Arroyos 2/2 Cande Hurn 2/2 Eric Garcia 2/3 Ray Prieto 2/3 Bertha Ramos 2/3 Nora Rosas 2/3 Tyler Chavez 2/3 Ernesto Rubalcava 2/3 Roman Barrera 2/3 Sylvia Valdez 2/3 Arnold Bautista 2/3 Blaz Gutierrez 2/3 Melania A. Hernandez 2/3 Lori Ramirez 2/3 Rejino III Madrid 2/4 Yazmine E. Salinas 2/4 Raymond Salinas 2/4 Maria Rivera Bustamante 2/4 Jose G Salinas V 2/4 Delia Pardo 2/4 Ashleigh Rodriguez 2/4 Andrew Salinas 2/4 Julia Martinez 2/5 Janie C. Vasquez 2/5 Alcario Garcia Jr. 2/5 Mary Lou Garcia 2/5 Aubrey Angelica Carrillo 2/5 Susanna Gonzales 2/6 Nora Pineda 2/6 Sandra Reyes 2/6 Michael Leos 2/6 Mi Kayla Martinez 2/6 Miguel A. Arroyos 2/6 Gavin Ponciano 2/6 Destiny Angel Marie Garcia 2/7 Abby Peña 2/7 Adelita Calzadias 2/7 Victoria Martinez 2/7 Grace Nunez 2/7 Kimberly Piseno 2/7 Billie Jo Carrizales 2/7 Georgina Rodriguez 2/7 Ariah Esquivel 2/7 Luis Aguilar KOC 11807 2/7 Dahlia Ortega Ponciano 2/8 Hortencia Garcia 2/8 Dimas Rodriguez 2/8 Anthony Delgado 2/8 Rick Orosco 2/8 Daniel Zamarripa 2/8 Kayla Rubalcava 2/9 Cynthia Espinoza 2/9 Stephen Madunatum 2/9 Joe Vargas 2/10 Erica Montez 2/10 Stefanie Gomez 2/10 Joanna Alonzo Torrez 2/10 Mary Carrillo 2/11 Anthony Cognasi 2/11 Sandra Barrera 2/11 Roxanne Martinez 2/12 Jessica Martinez 2/12 Joe H. Olguin Jr. KOC 11807 2/12 Gloria Martinez 2/12 Michael Leal 2/13 Bailee Alonzo 2/13 Tristian Santiago Rosas 2/13 Rylie Tiner 2/13 Benigno Medina 2/13 Delia Pardo 2/14 Johnny Castilleja 2/14 Josie Castro 2/14 Dale Garcia 2/14 Noel Cano 2/14

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On the Cover "Qué dulce!"

Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover I included a box of Valentine chocolates. While it would be difficult to share with all our readers we can gladly share the cover to give readers the essence! Annually, I look forward to a small box of chocolate from my hubby, Frank. Several years ago, my daughter and I started a chocolate club and share the candy matching it with coffee and sometimes wine. My hubby also participates but often forgets the rules about sharing, LOL! Nevertheless, we love celebrating this day as a family and now we share it with you! On behalf of Latino Lubbock Magazine, Happy Valentine's Day y Feliz Día de San Valentín!

Contents

February/febrero

Rozalyn Garcia 2/14 Elida Claudia Ponce 2/14 Vivian Solis 2/15 Sylvia Juarez 2/15 Ignaico Jr. Armenta 2/15 Andres Gonzales 2/15 Ambria Nicole Castillo 2/16 Gloria Armenta

2/16 Lynn Ortiz 2/16 Samantha Martinez 2/16 Nick Gerber 2/16 Alverto Santiago 2/17 Cash Yocom 2/17 Melinda Ybarra 2/17 Denise Ybanez

2/17 Anita Harrison 2/17 Amy Flores 2/17 Julie De Los Santos 2/17 Gabriela Mata 2/17 Jr. Gonzales 2/17 Elizabeth Castillo 2/17 Mary Jane Macias

2/18 Andrea Santiago

2/18 Christopher A. Hernandez 2/18 Daniel H. Arbuckle 2/18 Mary Jane Macias 2/18 Melinda Solano 2/18 Felica Alcorta 2/18 Zachary & Zane Johnson 2/19 Jaymison Ramos 2/19 Sara Martinez 2/19 Esther Medina De Leon 2/19 Amaris Bravo 2/19 Nora Herrera 2/20 Jessica Lynn Chavez 2/21 Madilyn Marie Hernandez 2/21 Eufemia Gutierrez

2/21 Teri Medina 2/21 Eufemia Gutierrez 2/21 Sandra Sánchez 2/21 Michael Prieto Jr 2/21 Virginia Torres 2/21 Ashley Benitez 2/21 Tianna Johnson 2/22 Lesley Martinez 2/22 Connie Fuentes 2/23 John Paul Rodriguez 2/23 Patsy Herrera 2/23 Chon Alcorta 2/23 Socorro Garcia 2/24 Lino A. De León KOC 11807 2/24 Lisa Nuñez 2/24 Brien Wright 2/24 Aubree Serna 2/24 Sandy Meyer 2/24 Woody Delgado 2/24 Frank Medina 2/25 Mario Carrillo 2/25 Arthur Lara KOC 11807 2/25 Matthew Solano 2/25 Leah Montez 2/26 Freddy Morales 2/26 Margarita Otero 2/26 Gloria Lopez 2/26 Prisca Mendez 2/26 Orlando Lucero 2/26 Erica Ramirez Hernandez 2/26 John John Ramirez 2/26 Manuel Mendez 2/26 Michael Macias 2/27 Halley R Ortiz 2/27 Dominic Garcia 2/27 Michael Macias 2/27 David C. Garcia 2/27 Josie Zuniga 2/27 Robert Chavez 2/27 Deborah Marie Cardenas 2/28 Peyton Ortega 2/28 Felix Ortega, Jr. 2/28 Jesse Gonzalez KOC 11807 2/28 Mark Castro 2/28

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Word from the Publisher Political Opportunity/Business Health/Salud Scholarship Advice Education/Youth Faith & Religion Memorials

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Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

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

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

"Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise," ~ Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV) Lupe Ramirez Jesse Madrid Juan Contreras Henry Castellano Tony Aguirre Grace Garza

Coach Edward Hernandez Raymond Rodriguez Ezequiel Alvarado Chris Mungia Jim Lara Jenny Sosa Robert Sosa

Eloisa Abeyta Beto Castañeda Rene M. Dominguez, Sr. Martin Rivera Evie Williams Maria Flores

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

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Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora

Querídos lectores...

appy Valentines Day y Feliz Día de San H Valentín! Love is a verb. And, no doubt, love is an active experience.

My husband and I have been together for 36 years and I am grateful to God for each moment!

A friend shared with me that before she married her husband, she asked him for flowers every single day for as long as they were married. I couldn't resist asking her, 'How's that working out for you?'

The realities of life make it tough for anyone to meet some expectations.

When Frank and I first got married, we were working, going to school and we struggled financially, but the experience of it all makes us appreciate the journey we have achieved together! Our love grows daily and together we have transformed our experience into purpose. More so, we have a deep appreciation for each other because we are dedicated to each other’s hearts and well-being.

We both have active schedules. So, I've learned to value the little things.

Each morning, Frank gets the coffee brewing and then prepares my coffee as I like it and brings it to me... those little things mean everything. As he hands me that cup, I know that it’s sincere. It doesn’t take a lot to know that love is standing right in front of me.

Love is more than a feeling. There are many ways to express to others how you feel. Besides celebrating our sweethearts on Valentine's Day, February 14th, there are other days where we show those around us, even strangers, that they are important.

Random Acts of Kindness Day takes place on February 17th. It’s a day to celebrate and encourage random acts of kindness. Promoters of the day suggest paying for another person's meal in drive-thrus, letting someone go ahead in line, buying extra at the grocery store and donating it to a food pantry, buying flowers for someone, helping someone change a flat tire, posting anonymous sticky notes with validating or uplifting messages around for people to find, complimenting a colleague on their work, sending an encouraging text to someone, taking muffins to work, letting a car into the traffic ahead of you, taking a gift to neighbors, or paying for the coffee for the person behind you. Love is a verb, and love is kindness! Be kind, and please spread the love!

February is Heart Health Month. Please read and apply these tips from our health pages. Info is in English and Spanish.

Also, we remind you that Early Voting is just around the corner for the March Primary. And it is important for us to get to the polls. More so, to remember those that took the time to sincerely reach out to our community.

We've included important voter registration information and election dates. Please make sure to register and then vote.

As you know Latino Lubbock Magazine is celebrating our 18th year and we are excited to share news and grow with you! More so, we strive to be consistent in providing news you can use.

Throughout the pages you will find useful information, stories, and pictures . I hope that you will absorb the info and share what you learn, or pass on a copy of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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-theminute updates.

More so, I continue to be grateful to our awesome readers. Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. Also, make sure you submit your news and info by the 18th. 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. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo siempre! ¡Happy Valentine's Day, Feliz Día de San Valentín!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock” Celebrating 18 Years of Commitment to our Community

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Texas Teen Birthrate Rose For First Time In 15 Years

BY SUZANNE GAMBOA NBC LATINO

he fertility rate for teens in T Texas rose for the first time in 15 years in 2022, a shift driven by

disproportionately high rates among Hispanic teens in the year after a six-week state abortion ban took effect, according to a University of Houston study.

Latinas of all ages also experienced the biggest increase in births and fertility rates compared to other racial or ethnic group in the state from 2021 to 2022, according to the study, released last week by the University of Houston’s Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality.

Texas women delivered 16,147 more babies in 2022 than in 2021. Of those, 13,503 babies, or 84%, were delivered by Latinas, according to the study.

In addition, the average fertility rate — the number of children born per 1,000 women — rose 5.1% among Latinas, compared to falling 0.2% for non-Hispanic white women and 0.6% for Black women. Among Latinas 25 and older, fertility rates rose 8%.

The state’s overall fertility rate rose for the first time since 2014, by 2%.

Texas’ teen birthrate increased slightly overall, while the U.S. teen birthrate remained steady. Hispanic, Asian and Black teens all had varying increases in their birthrates, while the rate for non-Hispanic whites continued to decline.

A m o n g Te x a s ’ Hispanic teens, the rate rose 1.2%, or an increase from 27.22 to 27.56 births per 1,000.

For non-Hispanic white teens, the fertility rate fell 5%, from 11.71 births to 11.13 births per 1,000.

The fertility rate for Black teens rose by 0.5%, or 22.29 to 22.41. For Asian teens, birthrates rose by 8.2%, a larger ratio because of smaller numbers, 1.42 births to 1.58 births per 1,000.

The study says the numbers suggest that while other racial and ethnic groups of women may have been affected by the state’s abortion ban, Hispanic women faced more challenges in getting reproductive care, including abortions.

“We don’t see any other reason,” said Elizabeth Gregory, the institute’s director.

In 2021, Texas enacted a ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. After the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Texas instituted a near-total ban.

Given the study’s findings, policymakers “should start thinking about the real-life effects of policy decisions,” Gregory said.

“Travel to access abortion in other states requires money, time off work and in many cases child care. The need to care for children already at home might be a key factor in the rising birthrates among women 25 and older,” she said.

Latinos, who outnumber nonHispanic white people in Texas, are the group least likely to have health insurance in the state, which leads the country in uninsured residents.

Lupe M. Rodríguez, the executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, said the numbers in the study confirm what her organization has been seeing on the ground since Texas’ near-total abortion ban went into effect.

“Unfortunately, this new report is not surprising,” Rodríguez said.

“Folks are entirely disconnected from any kind of reproductive health care, including abortion.”

Latinos in Texas have endured long-standing inequality in access to health and reproductive care, even before the abortion ban. That has led to poor health outcomes for children and mothers, and they will continue for years to come, she said.

and was still dancing on Broadway with her trademark energy a halfcentury later in 2015’s “The Visit.”

In August 2009, Rivera was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the U.S. can give a civilian. She was the first Hispanic to receive this honor. Rivera put her hand over her heart and shook her head in wonderment as President Barack Obama presented the medal. In 2013, she was the marshal at the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City.

Rivera rose from chorus girl to star, collaborating along the way with many of Broadway’s greatest talents and John Kander and Fred Ebb. She won Tonys for “The Rink” in 1984 and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” in 1993. When accepting a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018, she said “I wouldn’t trade my life in the theater for anything, because theater is life."

Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero was born Jan. 23, 1933, in Washington, D.C. Her Puerto Rican father, Pedro del Rivero, was a musician who played in the United States Navy Band, who died when she was 7. Her mother was Scottish and Italian descent.

Chita Rivera Dies at 91

hita Rivera, the C dynamic dancer, singer and actress

who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died January 30, 2024. She was 91.

Rivera’s death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in New York after a brief illness.

Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of “West Side Story”

Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies TEX-MEX COOKING CLASS Learn to cook authentic, and traditional Mexican dishes, then lunch on your recipe. This month's recipe "Chicken Taquitos" Pre-registration is required

by February 7th. Class - 2/10/2024, 10 AM – 12 PM 72ND ANNUAL LUBBOCK LIONS CLUB PANCAKE FESTIVAL Sat., February 17, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

GLIMPSES OF LUBBOCK HISTORY Join us on February 13, 7 to 8 PM as Scott Trevey discusses how the native prairie ecosystem was restored at the Lubbock Landmark Lakesite. This monthly program is made possible through collaboration with the Lubbock County Historical Commission. For ages 18 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE Mark your calendars for the Last Friday Book Sale at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, on February 23 and 24, from 9 AM to 2 PM, where you can buy gently used books for as little as 25 cents!

For more information about the book sale, call 806-775-2835.

21ST ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM This year, the theme of the event is “Generational Legacies”, a tribute to those individuals and their descendants who chose to walk in the footsteps of their family and ancestors. At Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, February 24, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring a friend!

25TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS by Lubbock Meals on Wheels is February 27, 2024! Over 35 participating restaurants, local entertainment, a children’s area, silent auction, a benefit drawing, and a reigning king and queen. Join us from 5:30 pm -8:30 pm at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall. Tickets are $50 for adults, ($55 at the door), and $15 for children 12 and undertickets are available now. Purchase tickets today at lubbockmealsonwheels.org or at our office 2304 34th Street.

BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock.

Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!!

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409.

THE STATE OF THE CITY Lubbock Has a lot to Offer

ur City has experienced women who protect O tremendous progress these and serve. past two years. My time as Mayor We a l s o w a n t t o enforced what I already knew to be true: Lubbock is the best city in America. I am grateful to you all for trusting me to get the job done. Serving as Mayor is a tremendous honor. I will work on your behalf each day I still have in office, and when my term ends, I will look for new ways to make you proud.

The Lubbock City Council met for our annual priorities meeting in January to discuss the matters of greatest importance moving forward. The City of Lubbock remains committed to serving the public by continuing to invest in Public Safety. This is our number one priority. The new police headquarters opened downtown, and along with our three new patrol division stations, the new era of LPD’s community policing has begun, and we will continue to look for ways to support the men and

I’m equally grateful that you voted to pass the road bond in 2022, allowing us to begin keep investing in our road construction park system. I hope and maintenance in you’ve seen the new neighborhoods and on playground equipment major thoroughfares. at some of our busier I am hopeful that parks, and construction Broadway will be on for a new pickleball the list in the future, facility at McAlister too. I’m confident this Park was approved by Council or the next will the City Council in January. We’re excited Mayor Tray Payne find a solution to this issue. for the Splash Pads and City staff works hard each and we continue marching forward in our vision for Lake 7, where every day to serve the citizens we envision walking trails, of Lubbock. I’m grateful for water recreation and mixed-use everyone at Lubbock Power & development for our children Light for working through the energy transition. I’m thankful to enjoy.

The new public health facility, for everyone at Solid Waste, which is a partnership between Lubbock Animal Services, the the City and the County, will Codes Department, and everyone open this year on 50th Street and else for the dedication and Avenue U. This much-needed new facility will offer expanded services and space to better serve our community.

compassion it takes to best serve the Citizens of Lubbock.

Before my time as Mayor, I knew how special this city was.

I ran for office to give back to the community that has cared for me. I’m proud of what we accomplished these past two years, and I’m excited to serve Lubbock in new ways. As my time as Mayor comes to an end, I challenge you, the citizens of Lubbock, to continue making this a better place every single day.

Stay involved by joining a public board or civic organization, visit the libraries, enjoy our parks, and keep caring for your neighbors.

Our city has a lot to offer, and so do you. Thank you and God Bless!

TRAY PAYNE is the current Mayor of the city of Lubbock. The City of Lubbock’s population was 263,930 according to the 2020 Census

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LLM Online Calendar I love Latino Lubbock Magazine's online calendar and the Facebook posts. Helps me keep up with what's going on and to have reminders. Keep up the great work!

And thanks for all you do!

Sincerely, Tina Guzman

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HAPPY 18TH LATINO LUBBOCK Congratulations and Happy 18th Latino Lubbock Magazine! You remain a great tool for our community. Thanks for your commitment!

Reyna Lucio DAY CARE ASSISTANCE IN LLM Thanks for including information about child care. We've struggled financially and we were so glad to find assistance with day care in Latino Lubbock.

Thanks, Ruth THANKS FOR 18 YEARS I remember the first time I found Latino Lubbock Magazine. It made me so proud to find a newspaper that really understood me and my cultura.

Each month the awesome covers make me excited to read it. One day I called and asked some questions and had great help from Christy who I found was also the publisher. And as I've followed her involvement in the community and through the newspaper I can see how much she cares about her readers, and our gente.

So again, thank you for 18 years!

Mil gracias, Alice Garcia

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Politics/ política

Election/Early Voting Dates LULAC Issues Historic Warning of

he Cities and Schools General Elections is set T for May 4, 2024. at Border Last Day to File for Place on General Election Trouble Over Razor Wire comprehensive immigration reform," ULAC, the League of United "We need true bipartisan support for Ballot (Local Political Subdivisions Only) is Frisays Lydia Guzman, LULAC's LLatin American Citizens, is immigration reform. A multiprong day, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Last Day to Order General Election or Elec- issuing an immediate National Alert, approach to reforming our national immigration chair. "The

tion on a Measure is Friday, February 16, 2024 Last Day to Register to Vote is Thursday, April 4, 2024. Early Voting by Personal Appearance is Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) is Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Election Day is May 4, 2024.

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 (En español, p. 20 )

SPAG Announces Regional Safe Room Rebate Program

he South Plains Association T of Governments (SPAG) is re-launching their ‘Regional Safe Room Rebate Program’.This program administered by SPAG is funded through FEMA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is open for applications as of today.

In order to help mitigate tornado risk, SPAG has initiated the Residential Safe Room Rebate Program. This program is designed to aid area resident homeowners with the acquisition of a Safe Room for family protection.

Qualifications to Apply: • Restricted to single-family

or duplex units in the SPAG 15-County Region • Rebate of 50% - up to $3,000 of construction costs • Participants are required to be owners of the real property (*special rules apply for those located in a flood zone) Application Process: Interested parties may apply online at www.spag.org/safe-room-rebateprogram-form/ Applicationswillbeacceptedthrough April 2025. For more information on the program, contact Regional Services at regional@spag.org.

only the second in the organization's nearly 100-year history.

"False and inciteful political rhetoric from Governor Greg Abbott is agitating people to possibly commit acts of violence and mass murder.

We urge our members, especially those in Texas, to be on alert for armed out-of-state extremists with a hate agenda," says Domingo Garcia, LULAC national president. "We've seen death at the hands of shooters due to hate speech. We cannot forget what occurred at the Walmart in El Paso, Texas, just a few years ago. Hate speech is being used yet again to rachet up anger and hatred that are putting Hispanic Texans, law enforcement, military service members, and innocent civilians in the crosshairs," says Garcia.

LULAC issued the first National Alert in May 2023, warning against traveling to Florida after Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed Bill 1718, unleashing a wave of antiimmigrant measures against Latinos in that state. LULAC's no-travel advisory and community grassroots actions were patterned after steps the organization took when Arizona passed SB1070 in 2010.

Supreme Court ruled that erecting deadly barriers is illegal, and it is also inhumane to let women, children, and families die because of them," says Guzman.

A group claiming to be "God's Army" announced it will leave Virginia Beach, Virginia, in a convoy headed to Texas today, then straddle the U.S. – Mexico border. The group's statement said that it plans to "take our border back." Abbott signed a statement January 24, citing Section 4 of the Constitution, "which reserves the right of self-defense." Twenty-five Republican Governors have added their names.

"Abbott and his supporters are creating a media circus for political gain and to raise money. LULAC abhorrently condemns hate speech, actions, and lies that hurt human life, especially those coming to the United States to survive deplorable conditions and seek refuge. Let's see immigration for the good it provides our country rather than calling it a threat to divide and weaken us as a nation," says Garcia.

HB 8 Changes Decades-Old System for Community College Funding

The other five percent will cover basic funding for colleges.

“We don’t just focus on how many he House Bill 8 is changing how we have here,” Satterwhite said. junior and community colleges “We’re focusing on how successful receive state funding. those students are.”

Robin Satterwhite, President of The bill allows educators to do that South Plains College, says the bill is before and after students arrive on a overhauling a decades-old system. college campus.

“For over 50 years,” Satterwhite High school kids on free or reduced said, “community colleges have been lunch can now take dual credit funded basically on an allocation classes for free. Those who complete system.” certificate programs can head straight Now House Bill 8 sets aside $682 to the workforce or a university. million for colleges depending on “They’re putting out degrees how many students walk away with of things that we can actually degrees or certifications, or transfer use,” District 84 Representative to a four-year university.

Carl Tepper said. “Whether it be The bill was passed unanimously in vocational training, nurses, welders, the House and Senate. law enforcement, EMS technicians “The legislature came in and and even more.” wanted to shift that funding to more Tepper says for colleges like South of an outcomes-based funding,” Plains, the new system could lead to Satterwhite said. a large increase in funding.

Ninety-five percent of funding will “For an institution like South Plains be based on those student outcomes. College, that would be about a 52% Email your news and information to news@latinolubbock.net

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immigration system. Our focus needs to target drug cartels, human smugglers, and arms runners. Not families, women, and children. At the same time, we need to open legal immigration options for real refugees and provide legalization for those immigrants with no criminal record who pay a fine and pass a background check," urges Garcia.

LULAC remains focused on positive dialogue by all sides in Congress and urges Americans not to antagonize each other on the streets throughout the border regions. "I plead with our communities to remain peaceful and law-abiding and not get drawn into confrontations with those trying to provoke a fight. Instead, our strongest, most effective voice is our vote at the ballot box in 2024, where we are focusing all our energies," says Ray Mancera, LULAC national vice president for the southwest.

"These stunts by Abbott and others are encouraging lawlessness and do nothingtosolvethebrokenimmigration system. LULAC is committed to

increase in state funding from last year,” Tepper said.

Satterwhite says that increased funding will help schools get more people certified and make a bigger impact on our community.

“That means everything for our students,” Satterwhite said. “It means everything for our colleges and for our industry and our communities.

Allowing students and focusing on students earning a credential.”

The bill gives larger incentives for students who earn credentials for jobs in high demand across Texas...

“We may get funded differently for a student who’s pursuing one degree versus another degree,” Satterwhite said.

Still, Satterwhite says HB 8 will support all students’ pursuit of higher education.

“This is going to be beneficial to every level of education,” Satterwhite said.

La mejor manera de predecir el futuro es construirlo.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) está a la vanguardia de la educación de la salud, alentado por el mismo ímpetu y espíritu que han impulsado a esta universidad durante medio siglo. Preparar el futuro para una atención que salva vidas es una vocación de servicio que mantenemos con orgullo.

Los intereses polifacéticos de la comunidad de TTUHSC crean un tejido de habilidades y experiencias que únicamente se consiguen con la disciplina, la colaboración y el coraje para enfrentar incluso los desafíos más difíciles.

Nuestra determinación impulsa el cambio.

Somos El futuro de la salud.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

2024 Adelante Awards Calling for Nominations

os Hermanos Familia (LHF) aircraft logistics and L of Lubbock will begin accept- maintenance officer, ing nominations for the 8th Annual Pentagon policy and

HUMANITIES TEXAS OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD: Harwell Elementary School's Mrs. Graciela Cano was awarded the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award by Humanities Texas and Senator Charles Perry! Cano has been teaching for over 28 years, and for the past five years, she taught courses at Texas Tech University on pedagogy for linguistically and culturally diverse students. Congratulations, Mrs. Cano from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Get vaccinated! ¡Vacunarse!

“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 on January 14th.

Individuals will be selected in the following categories: Education, Business/Entrepreneur, Professional, First Responder/Military/ Veteran, Civic/Volunteer, Media, Up & Comer, Youth, etc.

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.

In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others. This year, it will honor Lou Ortiz, Col. USAF (Ret.).

He served a 30year Air Force career as an enlisted airman,

legislative staff officer, and Strategic Policy Forum Director at National Defense University.

He retired from the Air Force in May 2011 and returned to Lubbock and has been extremely active in all things military and Veteran.

The Adelante Award program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia a local nonprofit established in 2008. The organization began with the annual, “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event, which uses fishing as a hook to bring families together. The event was inspired when a last request to go fishing with the entire family was filled by Frank Garcia, whose father, the late Gonzalo Garcia Sr., made a day before his death. In 2019, it drew almost 4,000 participants despite inclement weather.

This year the event will be cochaired by Christy MartinezGarcia & Rosa Llanas.

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 May 2024. The theme will follow the observance with a Mexican Fiesta.

"As a community it is important to recognize these men who are blazing the trails for others," said Martinez-Garcia.

They invite the public to consider nominating individuals from their organization, business, workplace, or church communities whom they believe deserve such recognition.

Online nominations open January 14, 2024 and can be done at www.loshermanosfamilia.org To be a sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 792-1212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

UnidosUS Lauds Enhanced Child Tax Credit

newly announced bi-partisan tax deal Latino children would benefit from the credit.

A negotiated by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) The deal will apply to the next three tax years and Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) would ensure while Congress develops a comprehensive tax

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that tax breaks given to major companies will be accompanied by additional benefits for children with an enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) focused on the lowest-income households.

While the deal falls short of reinstating the full expansion for the CTC from the American Rescue Plan Act, which lifted millions of children out of poverty, the changes are estimated to lift 500,000 children out of poverty over the life of the credit and lessen serious economic hardship for 5 million more kids.

The new tax proposal would ensure that more families qualify for the full credit and particularly benefit families with multiple children, which include many Latino households. It would also phase in a more generous credit to reflect inflation in household costs and allow families to choose among the prior two tax years to qualify, creating welcome flexibility for income fluctuations in family budgets. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that one in every three

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reform package in 2025. Future reforms should reflect the reductions in child poverty that are possible from a refundable and expanded CTC and include children with Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITINs), as well as measures to ensure tax equity for Puerto Rico. Without including children with ITINs and Puerto Rican families, we simply cannot achieve our important goal of reducing child poverty by sixty percent.

“We now know that policy makers can dramatically reduce child poverty with the political will to do so, and that the rising cost of living is the most important issue for Latino voters. This new deal represents a down payment for working families and is a win-win for both children and business,” said Laura MacCleery, Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy, at UnidosUS. “At the same time, we look forward working on comprehensive tax reform in Congress over the next few years as the key opportunity to double down on our national commitment to end child poverty.”

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS February 28, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Hosted by the Lubbock Apartment Association, the annual event will focus on the latest economic data and the status of current City issues & projects.

Proceeds from the event benefit an area organization. For any questions or to reserve a spot, please call Lubbock Apartment Association at (806)794-2037.

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

FREE 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.

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Hispanic Consumer Confidence Rises

ispanics are feeling more said they had a positive outlook on H optimistic about their financial the country's economy in the next five situations heading into the new year, years, a slight decrease from 51 despite facing a year of rising costs, according to a poll released by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economic Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index (HCSI) increased to 76.3 in the fourth quarter of 2023, up from 74.7 in the third quarter of last year. The HCSI was lower in the fourth quarter than in the first quarter of 2023 (80.2).

More Hispanics believe they are better off financially now than a year ago: 48 percent in the fourth quarter, up from 44 percent in the third quarter.

Regarding their future financial situation, 68 percent of Hispanics were optimistic, compared to 65 percent in the third quarter.

Forty-nine percent of Hispanics believe the country will experience good business conditions in the year ahead, unchanged from the previous quarter.

For the long run economic look at the country, 49 percent of Hispanics

percent in the third quarter.

Most likely due to the cost of financing, the majority of Hispanics polled do not think it's a good time to buy a big-ticket item such as a house or car.

Only 38 percent believe it's a good time, a sharp decrease from 52 percent in the third quarter.

The survey was conducted between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2023, polling a sample of Hispanic adults. The margin of error is +/-4.62 percentage points.

It was administered using both landlines via IVR data collection and online data collection using Dynata. Responses for the entire sample were weighted to reflect the national distribution of the Hispanic population by education, gender, age and income according to latest American Community Survey data.

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os hispanos se sienten más entrante: sin variante vs. el año L optimistas por su situación anterior. financiera en el nuevo año pese a Perspectiva económica a largo enfrentarse con mayores gastos, según una encuesta de la Iniciativa de Encuestas Económicas y de Negocios de la Universidad de Florida Atlantic, (FAU-BEPI).

El Indice de Sentimiento del Consumidor Hispano (HCSI) alcanzó 76,3% en el cuarto trimestre del 2023 vs. 74,7% del tercer trimestre del año anterior. HCSI disminuyó en el cuarto trimestre vs. el primer trimestre del 2023 (80,2).

Más hispanos consideran estar mejor desde el punto de vista financiero que el año anterior: 48% manifestaron esto vs. 44% del tercer trimestre.

Con respecto a su futura situación financiera, el 68% de los hispanos fueron optimistas vs. 65 % del tercer trimestre.

Cuarenta y nueve por ciento creen que el país tendrá un período próspero de negocios el año

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plazo: 49% de los hispanos creen en el apogeo de la economía del país en los próximos cinco años vs. el 51% del tercer trimestre.

Probablemente, debido al costo de financiamiento, la mayoría de los participantes en la encuesta no creen que sea una buena época para comprar artículos del hogar, por ejemplo, una casa o un auto.

Solamente 38% estiman lo contrario vs. el 52% del tercer trimestre.

La encuesta se llevó a cabo entre Octubre 1 y Diciembre 31, 2023, con una muestra de hispanos adultos.

El margen de error: +/- 4,62 por ciento. Se usó recolección de datos vía IVR y datos en la línea con Dynata. Las respuestas reflejaron la distribución de los hispanos por educación, género, edad e ingresos ,según la Comunidad Americana de Encuestas.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Stay Healthy, Be Active Nurturing Your Emotional

BY HANNAH CHAUDHURY TRANSLATED BY ANDRES RIOS

iabetes isn't just about glucose D levels; it's about the emotional journey that accompanies it. The daily

grind of managing blood sugar takes a toll on your emotional well-being, but you're not alone in this. Let's explore what steps you can take to thrive in your life.

The constant monitoring, dietary restrictions, and the fear of complications can bring stress and anxiety. It's vital to acknowledge these feelings, seek support, and connect

with others who understand your struggles.

Embrace mindfulness practices like meditation or yoga to reduce stress.

Regular exercise can also help stabilize mood and improve overall well-being.

Don't hesitate to lean on your healthcare team. They can guide managing both the physical and emotional aspects of diabetes.

Remember, diabetes doesn't define you; it's just a part of your life. With the right support and self-care, you can navigate the emotional rollercoaster and live a fulfilling, healthy life.

Cuidando su salud emocional

a diabetes no se trata sólo de los Adopte prácticas de atención plena L niveles de glucosa; se trata del como la meditación o el yoga para viaje emocional que lo acompaña. La reducir el estrés. El ejercicio regular rutina diaria de controlar el azúcar en la sangre afecta su bienestar emocional, pero usted no está solo en esto. Exploremos qué pasos puede tomar para prosperar en su vida.

El seguimiento constante, las restricciones dietéticas y el miedo a las complicaciones pueden provocar estrés y ansiedad. Es vital reconocer estos sentimientos, buscar apoyo y conectarse con otras personas que comprendan sus luchas.

también puede ayudar a estabilizar el estado de ánimo y mejorar el bienestar general.

No dudes en apoyarte en tu equipo médico. Pueden brindar orientación sobre el manejo de los aspectos físicos y emocionales de la diabetes.

Recuerde, la diabetes no lo define; es sólo una parte de su vida. Con el apoyo y el cuidado personal adecuados, podrá navegar en la montaña rusa emocional y vivir una vida plena y saludable.

as arthritis, chronic back some kind of silent, cardiovascuH pain or another disability lar impairment, can safely begin caused you to give up on physical an exercise program if they start activity?

It shouldn’t. Gone are the days when physical limitations subjected you to a life of inactivity. More and more, research is showing that moving your body is good for your physical and mental health, even if you have a challenging health condition.

With a doctor’s okay and the right program, people with health challenges can enjoy the health benefits that come with being active. In fact, movement has replaced bed rest as the prescription for conditions such as back pain and recovery from heart and other surgeries. And people with special needs are enjoying such activities as walking, skiing, cycling and swimming events, a n d e ve n m a r a thons.

Most people, unless they have

Ser saludable por mantenerse activo

a artritis, el dolor crónico ejercicios si comienzan lenta¿L de espalda u otra discapa- mente y se acumulan gradualcidad le han hecho renunciar a la mente una vez que ven mejoras. actividad física?

No debería. Se acabaron los días en que las limitaciones físicas lo sometieron a una vida de inactividad. Cada vez más, las investigaciones muestran que mover tu cuerpo es bueno para tu salud física y mental, incluso si tienes una condición de salud desafiante.

Con la aprobación y el programa correcto de un médico, las personas con problemas de salud pueden disfrutar de los beneficios de salud que conlleva ser activo. De hecho, el movimiento ha reemplazado al reposo en cama como la receta para afecciones como el dolor de espalda y la recuperación del corazón y otras cirugías.

Y las personas con necesidades especiales están disfrutando de actividades como caminatas, esquí, ciclismo y natación, e incluso maratones.

La mayoría de las personas, a menos que tengan algún tipo de discapacidad cardiovascular silenciosa, pueden comenzar de manera segura un programa de

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out slowly and build up gradually once they see improvements.

One of the easiest ways to get moving is to walk. You can start out slowly and build on your routine by going longer distances or walking at a faster pace. Just be sure to: wear walking shoes with good support and traction; drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise; be aware of the weather, such as extreme heat and humidity or cold and ice; and be alert to any warning signs, such as dizziness or pain, that might signal a problem.

Also remember to take your time.

You can even break your activities into shorter sessions if a longer one is too much. For instance, do two, 15-minute walks instead of one half-hour walk.

If you need help designing an exercise program, consider using a personal trainer or fitness instructor who is trained and certified to work with people who have health challenges.

Una de las maneras más fáciles de moverse es caminar. Puede comenzar lentamente y desarrollar su rutina recorriendo distancias más largas o caminando a un ritmo más rápido. Solo asegúrese de: usar zapatos para caminar con buen soporte y tracción; beber mucha agua antes, durante y después del ejercicio; ser consciente del clima, como el calor y la humedad extremos o el frío y el hielo; y esté atento a cualquier señal de advertencia, como mareos o dolor, que pueda indicar un problema.

También recuerda tomar tu tiempo. Incluso puede dividir sus actividades en sesiones más cortas si una más larga es demasiado. Por ejemplo, haga dos caminatas de 15 minutos en lugar de una caminata de media hora.

Si necesita ayuda para diseñar un programa de ejercicios, considere usar un entrenador personal o un instructor de acondicionamiento físico que esté capacitado y certificado para trabajar con personas que tienen problemas de salud.

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

Noticias de salud/ Health News NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY® is Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. The public is encouraged to wear red to promote your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and spreading the message that heart disease is killing women.

STRETCH & STRENGTH Energize and tone the body through light aerobics, hand weights & floor stretches. $10/Month, Ages 15+ On 2/7, 2/14/ 2/21 and 2/28 from 9:45 -10:30 am, at 4020 30th St ZUMBA STEP This class is a high-energy cardio workout perfect for anyone looking to improve their fitness and have fun at the same time. It meets from Monday through Thursday, from 6 pm to 7 pm, and has a different focus each day. Thursday's class is Zumba Step, which incorporates a step platform to increase the intensity and add some new challenges to your routine. Ages 13+, in February, at 4020 30th.

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

Mon. through Fri. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive.

The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

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

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

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors...

Consejos de nuestros médicos

How to Prevent Cavities

ost people believe that with ing can undo the effects of sugar M good brushing they will exposure, so the teeth slowly fall have healthy teeth. Sadly apart. The most common

Heart Health Month H

eart disease and stroke rank as the top killers of Hispanics in the United States, claiming the lives of 29.3 percent of the more than 117,000 Hispanics who die each year, according to the American Heart Association.

Be physically active every day.

Choose activities that you and your family can enjoy: walk, do aerobics, garden, dance, play sports, jump rope with your kids.

Aim for a healthy weight. Take

steps to lose weight if you are overweight. Try losing weight slowly.

Cut back on foods high in fats and calories. Eat smaller portions. Eat fruits and vegetables for snacks. Bake, broil, or boil your foods. Be active every day.

Eat heart-healthy foods, such as skim or 1% milk; low fat frozen yogurt; low fat or fat free cheese; fish; turkey and chicken without skin; lean cuts of meat; cereals, pasta, lentils, and beans; corn tortillas, breads; and fruits

and vegetables.

Go easy on these foods: 2% milk, oils and margarine, avocados, olives, and coconuts, and nuts.

Cut back on these foods: whole milk, creams and ice cream, high-fat cheeses, butter, fatty cuts of meat and refried pork, sausages, hot dogs, bologna, liver, kidneys, and other organ meats; egg yolks; and lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil.

For more information about a healthy heart call 1-800-242-8721.

Mes sobre la salud del corazón

egún la American Heart As- Trate de perder peso despacio. estos alimentos: leche con un 2% S sociation, las enfermedades Evite las comidas con alto con- de grasa; aceites y margarina; del corazón y los ataques cere- tenido de grasa y calorías. aguacates (paltas), aceitunas brales son la principal causa de muerte de los hispanos de Estados Unidos, cobrando las vidas del 29,3 por ciento de más de 117.000 hispanos que mueren cada año.

Manténgase activo físicamente todos los días. ¡Escoja actividades que usted y sufamilia puedan disfrutar! Activades como: camina, hacer ejercicios aeróbicos, trabajar en el jardín, bailar, practicar deportes, y saltar cuerda con sus hijos. Manténgase activo todos los días.

Trate de lograr un peso saludable. Siga estos consejos para bajar de peso si tiene sobrepeso.

Sírvase porciones pequeñas de comida.

Coma frutas y vegetales como bocadillos. Hornee, ase o hierva sus comidas.

Coma alimentos saludables para el corazón como: leche descremada o con 1% de grasa; helado de yogur bajo en grasa; quesos bajos en grasa o sin grasa; pescado; pavo y pollo sin pellejo; cortes de carne bajos en grasa; cereales, pastas, lentejas y frijoles (habichuelas) tortillas de maíz, panes, y frutas y vegetales.

Escoja sólo de vez en cuando

y coco; y nueces.

Trate de evitar estos alimentos: leche entera o regular, cremas y helados de leche (mantecados), quesos hechos de leche entera, y mantequilla; cortes de carne con alto contenido de grasa y chicharrones, chorizos, salchichas y mortadela, hígado, riñones y otros órganos animales; yemas de huevo; y manteca, aceite de coco, de palma o de pepita de palma.

Visite la American Heart Association o llame al 1-800-2428721 (en inglés y español).

they go to the dentist only to hear of new problems.

How could this happen with such good care and regular visits? They may be told that they have “weak or problem” teeth by their dentist. The truth is that your sugar intake is the cause of your problems! No amount of brush-

Cómo prevenir las caries

mayoría de la gente cree que car , por lo que los dientes se caen A con un buen cepillado van a lentamente aparte . La fuente más tener dientes sanos. Lamentable- común de exposición al azúcar es mente van al dentista sólo para escuchar de nuevos problemas. ¿Cómo pudo suceder esto con tan buen cuidado y las visitas regulares ? Pueden ser dicho que tienen dientes " débiles o problemáticos " por su dentista. La verdad es que su consumo de azúcar es la causa de sus problemas! Ninguna cantidad de cepillado puede deshacer los efectos de la exposición de azú-

65+.

Everyone six months or older to get vaccinated, too. Only three in 10 His-

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panics got a flu shot last year, a concern because diseases such as diabetes and asthma, more prevalent among Latinos, can lead to serious complications. Now just one shot is needed — the H1N1 vaccine is included — and a version for those age 65 or older is available.

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de las bebidas . Al cambiar a azúcar bebidas gratis descomposición puede ser detenido en su mayoría.

Por supuesto otras fuentes, tales como dulces deben ser atendidas.

Los jugos de frutas son el peor trago posible para los dientes ! Así consiguen solucionar los posibles problemas y corregir la dieta para una vida de grandes sonrisas.

welcomes

Kyle Howard, MD

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

Flu Shot - Not Too Late he flu is the sevT enth leading cause of death among Latinos

source of sugar exposure is from drinks. By switching to sugar free drinks decay can be mostly stopped.

Of course other sources such as candy must be addressed. Fruit juices are the worst drink possible for teeth! So get them fixed and fix the diet for a lifetime of great smiles.

Main Clinic 1610 5th Street Lubbock, TX 79401

In his free time, he enjoys reading, basketball, golf and being outdoors. He loves his family and his dogs and is excited for this new journey he is about to begin with CHCL.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS CHCL accepts most insurance including: Private Insurance, Medicaid / Medicare, CHIP and Uninsured. Discounts are available on a sliding scale fee. Services will not be denied due to your inability to pay. Services that are not discounted are to be paid in full.

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Scholarship Advice for College-Bound

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

your a high school student and serious about Ithefattending college then now is the time to begin process - especially students who may not

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qualify for financial aid and will need scholarships to get through.

Unlike student loans, scholarships are free but require preparedness, effort, and commitment.

I’ve witnessed many students take $50,000 to $100,000 in student loans for a four-year undergrad degree – not bueno! That’s why I advise students and their parents to commit to the process to prevent from having to take student loans that require you to pay back… with interest!

Having turned to student loans myself and having to pay them for several years until 2018, I didn’t want my daughter, Amaris Garcia, to become dependent on student loans, especially when there are college scholarships to help. As such, Amaris, along with my husband Frank Garcia and I agreed that she would have to do her part to assist in funding her college education. Her role was to seek and apply for scholarships to avoid student loans and debt.

Needless to say - she graduated from college debt free. She also obtained her MBA in 2019 from Wayland Baptist University that has excellent classes and an excellent scholarship programs.

For parents, although your role is significant in applying for scholarships, encourage them – don’t apply for them! Don’t write their essays - but do offer your student a listening ear when they are reading their essay. Do remind them of deadlines, and it’s okay if you help them find scholarships. I know they are busy, especially when they work and are involved in extracurricular activities, but still – don’t apply for them. You can mail the scholarship packet, although most now require emailing or have online applications, but don’t complete the entire application for them – they won’t learn like that. Plus, I know a parent that got so involved in the process that she signed her own name to the application, instead of her daughter’s!

I encourage students to start applying for scholarships when they are sophomores, although your junior and senior years are most necessary.

Make sure that you register at www.fastweb. com. My daughter was flooded with scholarship opportunities. Pace yourself and create a calendar with deadlines, and don’t wait till the last minute.

The early bird gets the worm, or it could be a determining factor in a tie.

Here are some additional tips for you to consider as you begin your scholarship journey.

ScholarshipApplication Dos: Start the scholarship search process sooner than later.

If you’re debating on when to start applying, the time is now. You can apply for scholarships you qualify for as early as you’d like and the rule of thumb is always the earlier, the better. The process can often be very slow, so be patient and continue applying to new scholarships while waiting to hear back from those you’ve already applied to.

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Apply for scholarships in different categories.

Don’t limit yourself to one type of scholarship.

Balance it out, applying for any merit, athletic, and artistic scholarships you qualify for. You can learn more about the different types of scholarships online or through your school counselor.

Include letters of recommendation. A good letter of recommendation can make all the difference in your scholarship application. Make sure that the letters you include are relevant and that you are confident in the person writing the letter for you – there is nothing worse than a lousy rec letter! Also, give the person writing the letter significant time and a copy of your student resume so that they can easily reference your student activities.

Scholarship Application Don’ts: Don’t count out scholarships with lower award amounts.

Some students only apply for scholarships with significantly large award amounts. The problem with that methodology is that you are going to have a lot more competition than with lower scholarship amounts. Whatever you can do to decrease your competition will be in your favor, so applying for all award amounts is a good way to ensure that you have a better chance of winning. Remember, there is no limit to how many scholarships you can apply for or win, so winning several smaller awards can really add up and serve the same purpose – paying for school – as one large award.

Don’t become discouraged if you don’t win right away. It’s important to keep in mind that applying for scholarships is a numbers game. The more you apply to, the better your chances of winning – so apply for as many as you qualify for. There are millions of scholarships and they are refreshed daily, so don't give up if your efforts aren't rewarded immediately. Unfortunately, it's difficult at times to win a scholarship, and not everyone is guaranteed to win one. It's vital that you never give up applying for scholarships - because then you're guaranteed to never win one.

Don’t avoid scholarships that require essays. Many students avoid scholarships that require essays and, for those that are strong writers, focusing on those opportunities can be a smart decision. Yes, they do take more effort but once you have several essay applications under your belt, the process gets easier.

Why discard an essay after putting in hard work, time and effort? Many essays can be re-purposed (once edited) and applied to future applications and can save you time in the end. However, don’t just resubmit the same essay – make sure to edit it for each new scholarship essay question!

Here are some tips for winning scholarships:Apply early and apply often! It’s common sense that the more scholarships you actively seek to win, the better your odds are of winning. Cast a wide net – applying for as many scholarships as you’re matched to will make all the difference in winning one.

Stay organized, keeping deadlines in mind!

Always aim to complete your applications before the deadline so that you have plenty of extra time to fix your application should any issues (Continued on p. 23)

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Education/ Educación

What You Need to Know About the New FAFSA to Get Aid for College

BY SNEHA DEY TEXAS TRIBUNE

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he launch of the revamped federal application to receive aid for college pushed this year’s filing deadlines, but financial aid counselors are still advising college hopefuls in Texas to fill out the form as soon as possible to up the odds of getting more money.

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the biggest update to the form in decades. Mandated by Congress in 2020, the changes are expected to streamline the application to make college accessible for more families.

Students will see fewer questions and a different formula used to award needbased aid.

Completing the application has been a pain point for Texas families.

The form came three months late, on Dec. 30, because the U.S. Education Department needed more time to roll out changes. In a weeklong, rocky “soft launch,” the form was only accessible for intermittent periods of time, with a waiting room to manage capacity. As of Jan. 8, the form has been available 24 hours a day.

FAFSA is the single best way to get assistance paying for college because it opens the door for federal, state and school grants and scholarships. The Texas high school class of 2022 missed out on $390 million in Pell Grant money by not completing the FAFSA. Here’s what’s changing with FAFSA and what the updates mean for Texas students and their families.

Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible Because the changes to the new form were released late, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board pushed its own priority deadline for financial

aid applications from Jan. 15 to Mar. 15.

But students should still fill out the form as early as they can so financial aid counselors can help them resolve any hitches with the new system.

More importantly, many schools provide their own award packages to students on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

While a student may qualify for federal aid, a school’s pot of money to subsidize tuition can tap out faster, depending on how much it set aside for financial assistance and how generous the school wants to be with each student’s aid package.

That means the sooner you submit the FAFSA, the better your chances are at getting sizable award packages, said Sara Urquidez, the executive director of Academic Success Program, a college access center in Dallas, Houston and College Station.

“The real challenge… is that many of our state institutions will have run out of money before [the state priority deadline],” Urquidez said. “You really just have to get it done early.”

The U.S. Education Department has said it would likely start sending information from completed FAFSAs to colleges in late January, meaning that some schools will soon start putting together financial aid packages for people who have already applied.

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The new FAFSA is shorter The new FAFSA is supposed to be easier for families to complete. The number of questions has dropped from 108 to about 36, and applicants can skip as many as 26 questions. The Education Department says it takes most people less than an hour to fill out the form.

Members of Congress ordered the changes to the financial aid application after

complaining the old version was unduly complicated and acted as a barrier to college.

The amount of financial aid students receive could change The funding formula, which determines how much federal financial aid students are eligible to receive, has also gotten some updates, too. While the changes expand eligibility for some benefits, they’re also expected to result in less aid for some applicants.

The new formula extends eligibility for the Pell Grant, a subsidy that goes to the lowest-income families and doesn’t have to be paid back. Eligibility will now be calculated based on family size and income.

In Texas, about 51,000 new students will now qualify for the Pell Grant and about 133,000 Pell recipients will get the maximum amount of $7,395 per year under the grant, according to data from the U.S. Education Department.

For students with divorced or separated parents, aid will be determined based on the parent who provides the most financial support, instead of the parent the student lives with.

Small businesses and family farms, previously exempt from the formula, will now be counted to determine a family’s financial situation. That could mean students in rural communities could see less aid. A study from the Iowa College Student Aid Commission estimated a typical family with a small business or farm could be expected to pay out of pocket five times the amount they had in previous years.

Rural students already attend college

at lower rates than their urban and suburban peers. Experts are worried this new formula will make rural students even less inclined to pursue a college degree.

In addition, families with more than one child enrolled in college at the same time will no longer get a break and qualify for more aid, a benefit that was known as the “sibling discount.”

This will hit middle-class families the hardest, according to an analysis from the Brookings Institute.

In Texas, completing the FAFSA is mandatory High school seniors in Texas must fill out the FAFSA, the Texas Application for State Financial Aid or sign an opt-out form to graduate.

This is the third academic year Texas is mandating the completion of financial aid applications. Texas was the second state to institute such a requirement in 2019, after Louisiana. Research suggests that students who file the federal form are more likely to attend college.

This also means Texas high school counselors will get increasingly busy as summer approaches. Because of the FAFSA delays, they have a shortened window of time to get every student to fill out a form before graduation.

That’s added pressure, as they also try to understand the changes in the new system.

In May, counselors at San Angelo ISD will go into “opt-out form mode,” where they track down students who have not completed any form to have them formally opt out.

“It’s just one more thing [counselors] have to crunch down on in a semester.

And spring semesters are always the busiest.” Rebecca Cline, the director of counseling at San Angelo ISD in West Texas, said. “But we also know it's not forever.”

Where to get FAFSA help Families can call the national FAFSA hotline at (800) 433-3243. Texans working on the FAFSA online can also use the "Live Help" function on the website, which starts a chat session with a customer service representative.

Students should look out for FAFSA workshops led by their local high schools, college access centers and college financial aid offices. High school counselors typically offer one-on-one assistance to graduating seniors and their families, too.

Education & Scholarship Updates MARGARET MAHER SCHOLARSHIP Foundation will award a scholarship to a deserving individual who will be attending Catholic University in the fall.

Criteria and application is online at 4MargaretMaherScholarship.org.

Applications are due by April 15, 2024. For more information, contact Margaret Beauchamp at (806) 795-9415.

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.

GED/ESL CLASSES Lubbock Parks and Recreation is partnering with Literacy Lubbock to bring free GED and ESL classes to the Hodges Community Center this fall. Classes will be held every Thursday and Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Registration is required. To register or for more information about Literacy Lubbock's GED and ESL classes, please visit their website, LiteracyLubbock.org NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org 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 part-time student. Use the following link to apply: www.grantrequest.com/ SID_6007?SA=SNA&FID=35040 COLLEGE BOARD Fund Finder is an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Apply online at: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search COLLEGENET A convenient, speedy site which searches scholarships from categories such as ACT and SAT scores, GPA, etc. Apply online at: www.collegenet. com CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij

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think as teens we are hard on “Analysis of I ourselves and don’t always ac- G l a c i e r Youth Opportunities knowledge the accomplishments Melt: Earth’s VALENTINE’S FOR VETERANS Join us for arts and crafts, including making a Valentine card for a veteran! This is a family program in partnership with the Civil Air Patrol at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, on February 3, 10:30 AM to 1 PM. VALENTINE’S CANDLE VOTIVE Join us as we will be making a festive Valentine’s Day sparkly candle votive! For ages 18 and up at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. Monday, February 5, 2:30 to 3:30 PM. MAD SCIENTIST CLUB: VALENTINE’S STEM CHALLENGE Join us for a fun Valentine’s STEM activity at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive.

This is a family activity geared towards ages 8 and up - younger children will need assistance, on February 6, 4:30 to 6:30 PM. CUPID’S ARROW WALL HANGING Come make a cute Cupid’s arrow to hang on your wall this Valentine’s Day! For ages 16 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, on Tuesday, February 6, from 5 to 7 PM. MARDI GRAS MASK-MAKING Join us for a free workshop to celebrate Mardi Gras while learning a little about its history! All supplies will be provided. For ages 13 and up at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, February 7, 6 to 7:30 PM. KIDS’ VALENTINE CRAFTERNOON for children ages 5-12 years old can join us for an afternoon of Valentinethemed crafts at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. Friday, February 9, from 3:30 to 5 PM MAGICAL MONDAY Join us as we read a few chapters from the juvenile novel series The Magic Tree House and make a craft that is related to the story! This month we will be reading from “Blizzard of the Blue Moon”. For ages 5-8 at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue, on February 12, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. HEART BALLOONS ON CANVAS Join us as we will be making scrapbook heart balloons on canvas! For ages 18 and up at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue, February 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

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

we have achieved. However, it’s important to recognize them to appreciate growth. In this article, I want to talk about my proudest moment from last year. This summer, I attended an internship and researched glacier melt with five other students. When it ended, I submitted our research to the American Geophysical Union conference. The AGU annual meeting holds 25,000 people including scientists, students, and policymakers who share research to better understand the planet.

My research was accepted and this past December, I attended the AGU Conference in San Francisco and presented our research

Changing Cryosphere Over Time.”

I am so thankful for this opportunity as it was a wonderful learning experience. Sometimes we don’t give ourselves enough credit as teenagers, so I want to encourage other teens to be proud of the good things they do.

Blaise Martinez - is an 11th 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.

exThis 2-year research program Istart’mcitedthe new to helped me become a more structured and (maybe) overachieving

year with an acceptance email to present research at a conference in Seattle, Washington!

The positive news was liberating as I have been anxiously waiting for a response following my interview with a medical school last month. Despite not knowing where I’ll end up by the end of the year, and with only 6 more months left of my program, I tell myself: “finish strong and please take a step back to realize how far you’ve come!”

GRUPO MARIACHI DE ORO: Lubbock High’s Varsity Mariachi de Oro and NonVarsity Mariachi Los Vaqueros scored all ones, winning first division at the regional competition in El Paso. Congratulations to director Gregorio Cavazos and the fabulous LHS Mariachi ensembles! The varsity ensemble Mariachi de Oro will be headed to the state competition in February! Felicidades from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

person, though I often forget to give myself a break when I make a mistake. Despite setbacks, I have the deepest gratitude to my parents, brothers, friends, mentor, and God for helping me get through the challenges. As I’m presenting patient cases at meetings and writing a scientific research paper, I smile seeing myself give my best effort and knowing there is an incredibly loving group of people I can rely on for support— which is often the one thing I need to keep moving forward.

Bailee Alonzo - is a recent graduate from Texas Tech, who majored in Biology/PreMed. She aspires to become a dermatologist.

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CONGRATULATIONS MARIACHI: Congratulations Coronado High School Mariachi Mesteño for getting straight 1's (Sweepstakes). The group is headed to the state competition in February! Way to go from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

EVITA PERFORMED BY FHS THEATER GROUP: Katelyn Quintanilla played the role of Evita. She and the Frenship High School Theatre team did an outstanding job sharing the story! Congrats from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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L nounced some of its highlight The 15th Annual "Vamos a Pesevents coming in 2024 urging the car, Let's Go Fishing" Event will public to save the dates.

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

The 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024.

The 8th Annual Adelante Awards Gala will be held Saturday, May 4,

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The 9th Annual Veteran's Parade will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

World Marriage Day

¡Felicidades! Congratulations!

February 11, 2024

orld Marriage Day W is an annual event, sponsored by World-

wide Marriage Encounter (the largest Catholic pro-marriage and family movement in the world).

It honors and affirms the vocation of husbands and wives and the positive impact of their dedicated example on society, families, communities, Church, and nation.

Each year on World Marriage Day, the Diocese of Lubbock's

Marriage and Family Life office arranges various events including a mass that is offered in grateful recognition of married couples everywhere, with particular attention focused on the longestmarried couple in the Diocese.

This year World Marriage Day is February 11th. The Week will be from February 7 to 14th. Priests will offer blessings to married couples at their respective parishes.

Anniversary Calletano & Consuelo Torres 64th as of Feb. 28,1960

Anniversary Helen & Joe Carrillo, 59th as of Feb. 20, 1965

54th as of Feb. 20, 1970

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Selena Gomez to Star in Linda Ronstadt Biopic

elena Gomez is S set to play singersongwriter Linda

Ronstadt.

Gomez will play the 11-time Grammy winner in a feature that is in the works from producers James Keach who was behind the 2019 documentary Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan.

Gomez, like Ronstadt, is an American singer of Mexican descent. She’s gained acclaimed as an actress, too, particularly for her role in the Hulu show Only Murders in the Building, earning today a nomination at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Ronstadt, 77, is known for her decadesspanning music career that includes 24 studio albums and the No. 1 hit “You’re No Good.”

She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2014 and was feted with the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement.

Ronstadt retired from performing over a decade ago after being diagnosed with

Parkinson’s Disease. She has been diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a degenerative disease that has led her to retire from singing.

Gomez, herself a twotime Grammy nominee, is known for her success in music as well as acting.

She currently stars on the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, and she had her ninth Top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with her contribution to last year’s remix of the Rema song “Calm Down.”

A director and additional castmembers have yet to be announced for the project, nor does a distributor appear to be on board at the moment.

Ronstadt’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts posted a news story about the movie added the message, “It all started with a simple dream.” Ronstadt and Gomez, who are both of Mexican descent, previously met at the former’s home to discuss the project, according to a note on the website for Boylan’s company Great Eastern Music.

Los Bukis to Headline First SpanishLanguage Las Vegas Residency

BY NICOLE ACEVEDO

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he long-running Mexican music group Los Bukis is the first to headline a Spanishlanguage residency in Las Vegas.

The band made the announcement on its Instagram page last month.

"It's an unimaginable dream. We didn't have it planned, but that's how things happen," lead vocalist Marco Antonio Solís told Telemundo's "Hoy Día" in Spanish.

The residency, from May until September, will be at the Dolby Live amphitheater in the Park MGM resort and hotel, where the band will play 15 shows in front of nearly 6,000 fans, according to a press release issued by Live Nation and MGM Resorts International.

Los Bukis, a Mexican "Grupera" band with roots in rock known for its iconic ballads, was started by Solís and his cousin, Joel Solís, more than 50 years ago in the Mexican state of Michoacán. Eventually joined by band mates Javier Solís, Eusebio “Chivo” Cortés, Pedro

Sánchez, José Guadarrama and Roberto Guadarrama, Los Bukis became known for hits such as "Tu Cárcel," “Acepto Mi Derrota” and "A Donde Vayas," among many others.

"We have been a group, that I consider, avantgarde,” Solís said as he and his band mates reminisced about designing dazzling customs for their shows.

The residency comes after the band reunited in 2021 following a 25-year hiatus.

The band's reunion tour sold out stadiums across the United States, landing at No. 6 on Billboard‘s 2021 year-end Boxscore charts with a total gross of $49,667,153, making it the highest-grossing Latin tour of 2021.

"Imagine everything that will remain in our hearts after all this. It will leave beautiful traces without a doubt," Solís said about the residency. "That is a great blessing and a great gift."

Tickets go on sale to the public starting Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. PT.

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Church Bulletins LEVELLAND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL – February 4, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saint Michael Church Hall, 319 E. Washington, Levelland. Dine in/carry-out Sausage dinner-$11/adult, $7/child plates.

Live & silent auctions, bake sale. All invited.

FREE CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE: Members of St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold a men's conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 9 am - 12 pm.

The theme is Mighty Men of God. Men 18 and older are invited to participate. Lunch will also be provided! No registration required.

MARIAN PILGRIMAGE LOURDES 2024: A pilgrimage with Fr. Rene Perez to Fatima, Lourdes and Madrid was recently organized to learn and experience the religious history.

La vacuna contra la gripe - No es demasiado tarde

a gripe es la séptima L causa más común de muerte entre los lati-

nos mayores de 65 años.

Todos a partir de los seis meses de edad lo hagan.

Sólo tres de cada 10 latinos la recibieron el año pasado, lo que es preocupante porque con enfermedades

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como la diabetes y el asma tan comunes entre los latinos, puede haber complicaciones. Ahora, sólo se necesita una inyección y existe una nueva de alta dosis para los mayores de 65 años.

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2024 Lent Calendar

A Time for Preparation

ent is a time of preparation for Christ celebrated the Last SupL the death of Christ on Good per with His disciples, four days Friday and His Resurrection on after His triumphal entry into JeEaster Sunday. It is a period of 40 days of repentance, with prayer, fasting and abstinence, and Confession.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 46 days before Easter Sunday.

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, 2024 (transferred to Monday, April 8, 2024).

Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, March 24, 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 March 28, 2024, and is the day on which

rusalem 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, March 29, 2024, commemorates the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross.

Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024, the final day of Lent, of Holy Week, and of the Easter Triduum.

Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 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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Forward in Chris o o k i n g how can it L around our be said that world today the divine

it's plain to see that we need to work on unity. The truth is our generations must work together and listen to each other, which is one of the first requirements of teamwork. At this point, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is relevant as the great reconciler. The Apostle John, in his first epistle, declared, “To you, young men, I have written,” and, “To you, fathers, I have written.” This is to the young activists and the old guard, “It is by this that we know what love is: that Christ laid down His life for us. And we in our turn are bound to lay down our lives for our brothers.

But if a man has enough to live on, and yet when he sees his brother in need shuts up his heart against him,

love dwells in him? My children, love must not be a matter of words or talk; it must be genuine and show itself in action. This is how we may know that we belong to the realm of truth” (1 John 3:16-19, NEB). I want to encourage you all to pursue peace and unity among each other! Here is an interesting concept, “Love on Purpose!”

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

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OUR LADY QUEEN OF APOSTLES CHURCH - FATHER/ DAUGHTER DANCE February 10, at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church in New Deal. 5 – 8 p.m. RSVP with the Church office, $5 at the door, 1 year-old through high school age.

SAN RAMON ANNUAL VALENTINES DANCE-Friday, February 10, 2024 —7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall. Call the parish office at 806-863-2201 for tickets.

MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS Join the Office for Marriage and Family Life, February 10 at 4:30 p.m., at Christ the King Cathedral. Milestone Marriage Anniversaries will be recognized. Visit www. catholiclubbock.org to register, or contact Deacon Adrian Jimenez at (806) 792-3943 to register.

ST. PATRICK'S KOC VALENTINE STEAK DINNER by Knights Of Columbus Council #15876 Sat., Feb. 10th, serving from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the St. Patrick Church church hall, 1603 Cherry Ave. Dancing following. Cost is $50 dinner for two, or, $30 for one. For more info email stpatrickskoc@gmail.com ENCHILADA FUNDRAISER LUBBOCK CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Court Pope Pius XII 1805 Annual Enchilada Fundraiser Friday, February 16, 2024, 11 a.m. -1 PM, at St. Joseph’s Church Hall at 102 N. Ave. P. Dine-In Adult Plate: $10 - 3 Cheese enchiladas, rice, beans, salad, tea, and dessert. Dine-In Child Plate: $6 2 Cheese enchilada, rice, beans, salad, tea, and dessert. To reserve plates, email: soylac@ymail.com MASTERPIECE OF GOD – MEN & WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Lubbock will welcome Father Donald Calloway, MIC, on February 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Men and women are welcome to gather for the conference. $25 per ticket. Purchase tickets in the church office or www.LubbockOLG.org CURSILLO PARA LAS MUJERES EN ESPAÑOL El 29 de febrero hasta el 3 de marzo en el Centro de Renovación Católica en Lubbock. Para mas información, o para obtener una forma de registro, visite cursillolubbock.org.

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.

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Dr. Andrés Tijerina Nominated "2023 Texan of the Year"

history in the ‘70s at the University images of actual vaqueros, or r.

D Andrés of Texas in Austin. Even then, Mexican cowboys. For this book, Tijerina was he was not allowed to write a he was awarded the Tejano Book dissertation on Mexican American history. He wrote it anyway, labeling it “American history.”

This defiance has allowed Tijerina, 79, to be a historian with a neverending curiosity, but with the added value that he has lived through this Texas history himself. His new book for 10th graders, “The History of Mexican Americans in Texas,” co-authored with Emilio Zamora, is expected to publish soon.

“You have a state that is absolutely based on the Mexican culture. And there has never been a history of that Mexican culture in Texas. This is the first book ever. And what’s more significant is that it is a textbook for all 10th graders in all school districts,” Tijerina told us.

After enduring discrimination during his youth, his college years were transformative. The first time he was seen as an equal was at Texas A&M University, he told us. He became a military cadet and later joined the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Tijerina retired from Austin Community College in 2018, but his inquisitiveness about Texas and the Mexican American culture has not receded. In 2022, he published Beasley’s Vaqueros: The Memoirs, Art, and Poems of Ricardo M. Beasley, after 15 years of compiling illustrations by Beasley, a vaquero who drew some of the few known

Prize in 2023.

“I’ve seen all the movies and paintings of the Anglo-American cowboys [like] John Wayne. I never saw anything of a Latino, who were the original vaqueros.”

Not only is he still writing history books, but Tijerina is also busy as an expert witness in some lawsuits. Whenever there is a case of discrimination against Latinos, in voting rights or education, he sometimes is tapped to write a report. He is compiling some of this information for an eventual book as well.

The Texas he was born in has changed a lot. Tijerina still recalls how Jim Crow was hard on Latinos and how many got lynched without due process. “Today you can actually get arrested for killing a Latino,” he said.

Another thing that has changed since his West Texas days is how Mexican culture is now omnipresent, and he points to the recent World Series as an example.

“They’re singing the song about baseball, buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks. But they’re all eating tacos and nachos and salsa. … Well, that’s a big change.”

For continuing to explain our history for the next generations, Andrés Tijerina is a finalist for Texan of the Year.

unca tuvimos un mueble “del N año”. De buena suerte que en aquellos dias no esejia que

platos (grandes y chiquitos), tasas, y vasos para tomar agua. Cuando venían las “comadres” se ponían a platicar y comparar las vasijas que tenían de más y cuales no tenían.

Empezaban a cambiar este por ese y se cumplía otro “set”. A veces las compañías de la harina también ponían vasijas en los costales de20 libras de harina. Mama compraba dos costales por semana, solo que muy pronto tenía más vasijas. Estas vasijas las alzaba para cuando venía compañía.

Ahora los únicos premios que se sacan en las tiendas, son juguetitos de McDonald’s. ¡Como cambian los tiempos!

En Aquellos Días....

se usaran cintos (o senturrones o fajas) en los asientos. Los carros que compraba mi papa siempre tenían cuatro puertas y no tenían aire acondicionado. Cuando salíamos de viaje era para comprar los encargos o dar pagos. Para nosotros era como si fuéramos a Disneyland porque mirábamos diferentes cosas o personas en el pueblo. Mi mama siempre compraba comida en los miércoles porque daban estampías dobles de S&H. Luego nos ponía a pegar las estampías en los libros. Casi se llenaban dos libros cada semana. Cuando tenía suficientes libros, los llevaba a entregar por premios.

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nominated for the Dallas News "Texan of the Year 2023" award.

Although he did not prevail, it is such an incredible honor nonetheless to get ranked among of list of luminaries like "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan, Pulitzer prize-winning author, Lawrence Wright, the storied former Texas Prairie View A&M President Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, and others.

Among many accolades more recently he co-edited anthology for 10th graders titled,“The History of Mexican Americans in Texas: A History of Tradition and Struggle."

Early critical reviews are already suggesting that this is going to be a blockbuster!

The text is in its last stages and is due to come out in 2024.

The Dallas Morning News shared his contribution on December 25, 2023: Andrés Tijerina still remembers a Texas where Latino kids were not allowed in swimming pools, barber shops, or theaters.

When he was a child in West Texas, attending school and learning English meant defiance.

He was a cotton picker who managed to earn a doctoral degree in

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Veteran & First Responder Affairs

Time to Prepare for Your Retirement

f you're in your 40's or 50's own contributions, if you'll be Imuch and haven't managed to save age 50 by the end of the year. for retirement, don't throw Otherwise, the ceiling's set at

LPD RETIREMENT: Rosa Linda Cox retired from the Lubbock Police Department after serving just over 25 years on patrol. Rosa will continue to serve the community as a volunteer and take time for self! Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Thank you for your service.

Fechas de elección/ votación anticipada

as Elecciones Generales de Ciudades y Escuelas están programadas L para el 4 de mayo de 2024.

El último día para solicitar un lugar en la boleta de la elección general

(solo subdivisiones políticas locales) es el viernes 16 de febrero de 2024 a las 5:00 p. m.

El último día para ordenar la elección general o la elección de una medida es el viernes 16 de febrero de 2024. El último día para registrarse para votar es el jueves 4 de abril de 2024. La votación anticipada en persona es el lunes 22 de abril hasta el martes 30de abril de 2024.

El último día para solicitar una boleta por correo (recibida, sin matasellos) es el martes 23 de abril de 2024. El día de las elecciones es el sábado 4 de mayo de 2024.

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 (In English, p. 6)

Consejos para la Preparación para la Jubilación i usted está en sus años 40 o - a la sal de distancia de hasta $ S

los años 50 y no ha logrado ahorrar mucho para la jubilación, no tires la toalla! Usted puede hacerlo - pero no va a ser fácil.

Cuando uno es joven , el tiempo es, literalmente, de su lado, gracias a la belleza de la capitalización.

Cuando usted consigue un inicio tardío, que no va a ser tan fácil como salir a comer con menos frecuencia.

Tienes que empezar a ahorrar por lo menos el 15-20% de sus ingresos brutos - más sería mejor.

Si usted tiene alto interés de la deuda de tarjeta de crédito, hacer frente a la primera .

A continuación, asegúrese de que está el gasto excesivo con aportaciones a plan de su compañía de 401 ( k). Se le permite - por ley

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22,000 de sus propias contribuciones, si vas a ser de 50 años a finales de año. De lo contrario, el techo está fijado en $16.5 mil.

Si usted no tiene un plan 401 ( k ) a través del trabajo, mirar en una cuenta IRA. Si usted no tiene un plan de pensiones de empresa y tiene por lo menos 50, puede guardar hasta $6,000 antes de impuestos de un año.

Ahora un poco de amor duro: No se puede hacer esto si usted está viviendo de cheque a cheque de pago. Si es así, usted necesita ya sea gastar menos o ganar más. Piense en un segundo trabajo, tal vez algunos de consultoría a tiempo parcial , si usted tiene las habilidades. O piensa en reducción de personal.

in the towel! You can do it - but it won't be easy.

When you're young, time is literally on your side, thanks to the beauty of compounding.

When you get a late start, it isn't going to be as easy as eating out less often.

You need to start saving at least 15-20% of your gross income - more would be better!

If you have high-interest credit card debt, tackle that first. Then, make sure you're maxing out contributions to your company's 401(k) plan. You're allowed - by law - to salt away up to $22,000 of your

$16,500.

If you don't have a 401(k) plan through work, look into an IRA. If you don't have an employer pension plan and are at least 50, you can put away up to $6,000 pre-tax a year.

Now for some tough love: You can't do this stuff if you're living paycheck to paycheck. If you are, you need to either spend less, or earn more.

Think about a second job, maybe some part-time consulting, if you have the skills. Or think about downsizing.

Navy Drops High School Diploma Requirement

Veteran & Military Connection DATES TO REMEMBER ▪ Feb. 3, 2024 – Four Chaplains Day ▪ Feb. 19 – Coast Guard Reserve Birthday ▪ Feb. 22 - LPD Promotional And Retirement Ceremony, 3 to 5 p.m. at 1501 Mac Davis Ln ▪ Feb. 23 - Lpd Graduation, 1 - 5 p.m. at 1501 Mac Davis Ln PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598.

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

DISABILITY.GOV This website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org WOUNDED WEAR Provide free

he U.S. Navy said it will Qualification Test.

T allow people without a high This announcement comes as school diploma or GED to the armed forces have enlist as it struggles to meet its recruitment goals.

This announcement marks the second time in a year that the service has lowered its requirements.

Navy officials said those trying to enlist without a diploma will have to score a 50 or higher on the Armed Services

struggled to meet their recruitment goals.

The Navy, Army and Air Force all failed to meet their recruitment goals last fiscal year. The Navy fell short of its enlistment goal by nearly 6,000.

The last time the Navy took recruits without education credentials was in 2000.

Important Numbers

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos

SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE 9-8-8 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420 Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia

Latino Lubbock Magazine 806-792-1212 Thank you for your service! ¡Gracias por su servicio!

Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will resume its monthly meeting Monday February 19, 2024, 5:30 PM at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst St. All are invited.

RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDERS SHOPPING FAIR Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm, at Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING is the 2nd Monday, of each month, 7 p.m., at 2005 Ave. T. 2-1-1 NONEMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-11 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.

SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK To receive a food box, you 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. Bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify.

Applications Available for 101 Citizens Academy

f you have ever wanted to get ILubbock behind-the-scenes of City of services or gain insight

into municipal government, Lubbock 101 is for you.

Lubbock 101 is a citizens academy designed for residents to learn more about their city, its operations and all the services it provides. The program consists of five classroom sessions, tours of several City of Lubbock departments and three field days to the City’s Fleet Services, the Water Treatment and Distribution operations plant and the

irl Scouts of Texas OklaG homa Plains today enters the next century of Girl Scouts selling cookies. The Girl Scout Cookie Program® not only teaches girls essential entrepreneurial skills but also powers amazing experiences for them across the United States.

Sales will take place through March 3, 2024. Cookies are $6 per box.

To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, call 800-582-7272 or visit www.gs-top.org.

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING: Neighbors joined in to listen to presentations and updates from various individuals including from District 1 Council Representative Christy Martinez-Garcia, and LPD. The public is invited to join monthly meetings the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., at the Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

Celebrate 2-1-1 Day

ederal Communications three-digit telephone number that F Commission asprovides answers and disigned 2-1-1 as the 3 rection in regard to health digit code for health and human service access on July 21, 2000. And the United Way of America declared February 11th as National 2-1-1 Day in 2006.

2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-remember

benefits (public benefits), food vouchers and pantries, general information; utility assistance, and rent assistance.

For more information visit www.211texas.org .

City Test Outdoor Warning

System Sirens on 2nd Fridays

he City of Lubbock will T conduct a test of the Outdoor Warning System

It's Cookie Season!

Airport Fire Station.

Lubbock 101 starts Thursday, March 28, 2024, and end at the third field day on Saturday, May 4th, and will include five classroom sessions and three Saturday morning field days.

An application is required for enrollment.

Enrollment is limited to 22 participants.

Application deadline is March 1, 2024.

The Lubbock 101 application, syllabus and schedule can be found at mylubbock. us/Lubbock101.

(OWS) on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

This will be a three (3) minute activation of the Outdoor Warning System sirens.

This is only a test and does not indicate severe weather in the area.

The sirens will be tested month-

REACHING 100: Davenee Jaramillo a 2nd grader in Levelland, TX, set a goal to make 100 “goodie bags” for the homeless out of her own allowance. To help reach her goal, she made a video that she sent to friends and family with an overwhelming response! During the cold days she handed out the bags. Davenee is the child of Dominick and Debbie Jaramillo. Congrats from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

ly on the second Friday of the month. However, if the National Weather Service forecasts a ten percent (10%) chance or greater of a thunderstorm the day o f the test, the OWS test will be canceled and not rescheduled.

For further information on the OWS, please visit mylubbock.us/ outdoorwarningsystem.

La Ciudad Prueba las Sirenas de

Advertencia Exteriores el segundo viernes

a Cidudad de Lubbock hace sualmente en la segunda Viernes L prueba de las Sirenas de del mes. Sin embargo, si el progAdvertencia Exteriores este Vi- nostico del Servicio Nacional ernes, 9 febrero, 2024 a las 9:30 a.m. Esta sera una activacion de 3 minutos de las sirenas de la Sistema de Advertencia Exterior.

Este sera solomente una prueba, y no indica que hay tiempo extremo en la area.

Las sirenas sera probado men-

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Meterologico indica que hay un probabilidad de tormentas de 10% o mas en el dia de la prueba, la prueba sera suspendido y no sera reprogramado.

Para mas informacion sobre la OWS, por favor visite mylubbock. us/outdoorwarningsystem

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Memorials

Rosa Martinez, was born July 2, 1944, to Jose and Frances Castillo Romero in San Benito, TX. She married Ramon Martinez in 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lubbock, TX. She dedicated over 20 years of service at University Medical Center and retired to spend time with her family.

She took pride in her tamales and enjoyed watching telenovelas and fox news.

She is survived by children, Silvia (David) Castro, Martin (Carolina) Martinez, Norma (Thomas) Rios, Gracie (David) Hurtado, Marcus Martinez and Roxann “Roxy” Martinez; grandchildren, Renee Gonzales, David Castro, Celeste Hurtado – Hernandez, Rey, Xavier & Santino Martinez, Joseph & Tristen Rios, Ginger, Barbie, Butch and Rocky. Rosa had a special connection and deep love towards her bonus grandsons, John Romero, Ryan Gonzales, and Isaac Hernandez. She also had a very close relationship with several great-grandchildren.

Her siblings include Yolanda Baigen, Jose Romero Jr., Ruben Romero, Diana Garcia, Ricky Romero, Sally Romero, Patricia Holbert, Luis Romero and Becky Rubio.

She is preceded in death by husband Ramon Martinez; son, Raymon Martinez; parents, Jose and Frances Romero; and siblings, Mary Treviño, Mike and Arturo Romero.

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

Marcelo Palomo Jr., 70, of Lubbock passed away on January 13, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1953 to Marcelo Palomo Sr. and Audelia Palomo. He worked for Anthony Mechanical for over 30 years. Marcelo was an active member of the Freedom Baptist Church and his caring and lively spirit touched the lives of many. He is survived by his wife, Tina Palomo, two children, Marcelo Palomo III and Jennifer Palomo, four granddaughters, Samantha, Tori, Brianna, and Jaelyn, four great grandchildren, and three sisters. His in laws Chris and Rosa Perales, one sister in law, two brother in laws, three step sons, Jacob, Tim, and Jason Carrizales, five step grandchildren, and one step great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his late wife, Rita Palomo, his parents, two sisters, and two brothers.

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Ofelia Gonzalez, 92, of Lamesa passed away December 29, 2023, in Lamesa surrounded by her family.

She was born March 20, 1931, to Cecilio and Fidela (Moreno) Trejo in San Diego, Texas. She married Jose Santana Gonzalez on April 9, 1949 in Alice, Texas.

Ofelia was a very devout Catholic dedicating herself to helping her church in any way possible. She was a member of the Guadalupanas and the Cursillistas. She loved her family and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her.

She is survived by her son, Cecilio Gonzalez of Lamesa; daughters, Ida Lopez of Lamesa, Janie Acosta of Lamesa, Dalia Barrera of Levelland and Delia Hilburn and husband Roger of Lubbock; 15 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and 31 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jose Santana Gonzalez, and four brothers, Octavio Trejo, Isael Trejo, Cecilio Trejo and Ramon Trejo.

Enedelia "Nellie" Covarrubias, 66, of Lubbock passed January 4, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1957, in Donna, Texas to the late Felipe and Maria Montemayor. In 1999, Enedelia went on to marry Mario Covarrubias in Lubbock cherishing 25 years.

She spent numerous years working at Methodist Hospital; she also worked as a packer for Frito Lay. Nellie is preceded in death by her parents Felipe and Maria Montemayor; a son Natividad Carrizales Jr.; brothers Gonzalo Montemayor and Daniel Montemayor; and sisters Porfiria M. Reina and Cruz Ramirez.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Mario Covarrubias of Lubbock; a brother, Ruben Montemayor of Lubbock; sisters Josefina Morales of Round Rock, Maria Mojica of Idalou, Inocencia Montemayor, Felipa Ramirez, Adelaida Montemayor, and Juana Casanova all of Lubbock; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Janie Lopez, 64, was born September 25,1959 in Maxwell, Texas and passed on January 24,2024.

She married Tony Lopez on September 4, 1999 and they shared seven years together.

She loved reading, old movies, cruising, dancing, cooking, and her cats who brought her so much joy.

She is survived by her oldest son, Erich Lopez and granddaughter Stephanie Lopez, her sisters Mercedes (Paul) Estrada and Eva (Rick) Rios, her brothers Jr. Lopez and Adam (Terri) Lopez, two nieces, four nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Eliazar (Chale) and Janie Lopez, her husband Tony Lopez, and her son Anthony Lopez.

Joe Alfred Alcorta, Sr. was born November 8, 1952 and passed from this life on January 19, 2024 at the age of 71. He married Erma Alcorta on February 14, 1979 and they shared 51 years together. Joe was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

He enjoyed pool, baseball, bowling, volleyball, and was the corn hole champ. He will be remembered for his smooth dance moves and charisma. He could walk into a room knowing no one and leave talking to everyone. He was a people person with a great personality. Joe is survived by his beloved wife Erma Alcorta, his children Amparo Rangel (Roberto) of Lubbock, Jose Alfredo Alcorta, Jr. (Mirasol) of Lubbock, Emerald Alcorta (Nick) of Lubbock, and Genaro Alcorta (Jessica) of Louisiana, 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4

Ramona Montoya Morin was born February 19, 1932, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico to the late Juan Isidro Montoya and the late Corina Lopez. She moved to Lubbock when she was young and met her loving husband, Longino Galvan Morin.

They married on June 10, 1950. He went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2017. They raised 11 children. She loved praying the rosary every day and was a devout member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

She lived her Cursillo in the 1960's.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her siblings, Merjildo Montoya, Julia Rodriguez, Lico Montoya, Yolanda Gomez, Joe Montoya, Rudy Montoya, and Pete Montoya; granddaughter, Brandi Morin; grandson, Joseph Valdez; and great-grandson, Major Vega.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Hilario Montoya, Johnny Montoya, Sammy Montoya, and Jerry Montoya, all of Dallas; her sisters, Vivian Montoya of Dallas, and Mary Hinojosa, of Tyler; her seven sons, Deacon Joe (Penny) Morin, Raymond (Anna) Morin, David (Alice) Morin, Lonnie (Linda) Morin, and Freddy Morin, all of Lubbock, Ricky (Paulette) Morin of Austin, and Jesse Morin of Dallas; her four daughters, Janie Morin of Round Rock, Corina (Juan) Valdez, Linda (Ricky, Sr.) Montoya, and Teresa Morin, all of Lubbock; 35 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren and 2 on the way.

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Juanita Miramontez Robles, 89, of Lubbock, Texas passed away January 5, 2024. She was born August 6, 1934 in Georgetown, Texas to Rodrigo and Juanita Miramontez. Juanita was raised in Montana.

She moved back to Texas and met Joe Galvin Robles whom she married in 1955. She was a member of Christ the King Cathedral Catholic Church for 60 years. She loved attending Mass and praying the Rosary.

Loved ones include her children, Ernest Robles and wife, Dolores, Edward Robles, Edwin Robles and wife, Tonda; Alice Ann Robles Baker and husband, John; brother, Rod Miramontez; sisters, Clara Ybarra, Ida Lozano, Mary Galabiz, Shirley Cabello, Delores Leja and Dale Reyna; seven grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Robles; daughter Dale Robles; brothers, Andy Miramontez, Walter Miramontez, Carlitos Miramontez; sisters, Ida Miramontez and Nickie Romo.

Debbie Mojica, 59, formally of Idalou passed away from this life on January 12th, 2024. She was born in Lubbock, to Miguel Mojica Sr. and Ursula (Olguin) Mojica on September 1st, 1964.

She was a beloved fiance, mother, grandmother and daughter.

She was preceded in death by her father Miguel Mojica Sr. and a grandson Josiaha Moreno.

She is survived by: her fiance, Keith R.; her mother, Ursula Mojica; her daughters, Tara E. and Tesla C. (husband Christian M.); 10 grandkids; 4 great-grandkids; brother, Miguel Mojica Jr.; sisters Rita Escamilla and Kay Ellen Mojica.

Guillermo (Willie) Munoz was born November 18, 1949 in McAllen, Texas to Jose Francisco Munoz & Maria Celia Perez Munoz. He passed away on Jan 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. Willie was one of 11 children which included four sisters and six brothers.

He is remembered as a loving father who was the life of every party. He enjoyed time with his family, lowriders, dancing, a good drink, and a smoke. He was known for being an incredible car detailer, inventor of the stanky leg and greeting every child with Barney's theme song. He retired from Billy's Auto Sales in 2012 after 28 years of service.

Willie is survived by his children Willie Jr Munoz of Amarillo, Bobby Joe Munoz of Amarillo, Michelle Munoz of Amarillo, JoeRay Munoz of Lubbock and MaryJane Munoz-Anderson of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jose Israel (JoeRay) Munoz, and spouse of 10 years Sara Rangel-Munoz.

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Norma Jean Foster passed peacefully on January 6, 2024. She was born April 17th, 1955, to her mother and father, Louisa and Henry Bustillos in Lubbock.

She worked at the Lubbock Police Department for 22 years and later was employed

by Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert, and Moss Tax and Audit firm where she continued to work until her passing.

Norma possessed a true zest for life.

She loved to travel, dine out, shop, and of course meet new people and family gatherings. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by her husband Richard of 23 years; her beloved sons Marcus and Michael and Michael’s wife Brittany who was the daughter she never had: four grandchildren, MacKenzie, Blaze, Pailyn, and Peyton: two sisters Margie and Diana; three brothers Ismael, Rueben, and Robert; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

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

In Memorial

Janie Castaneda

passed February 26, 2023 To our mother in heaven, thank you for always loving and guiding us. Even though you are no longer here, we can still feel your love guiding us. You are always in our hearts. We love you and miss you dearly.

Love, Your Family & Friends

February Prayer

A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father of Compassion and God of all grace, I thank you for teaching me to love through the example of Jesus.

May my words and actions reflect his love toward your people today, tomorrow, and until you bring us all home to you.

In the name of Christ, my Great Example, I pray. Amen.

"A new command I give you: Love one another.

As I have loved you , so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."—John 13:34-35

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Meet Pico the Bilingual Gallo (Rooster) - He loves school, reading, playing outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for Día de San Valentin, Valentine’s Day. His prima (cousin) Jita la Gallita (little hen), esta hacendo algunas decoracíones para la mesa.

Valentine's Day Crossword

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The Gallo

Presidents’ Day is celebrated in February to honor two of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. The holiday is celebrated in the United States on the third Monday in February.

Jita is making home made Valentine Cards and you can too!

(Continued from p. 12) occur. Application deadlines aren’t suggestions –they are final. Keep a calendar that outlines your application deadlines. Never wait until the deadline to submit your application –apply as early as possible. A Financial aid checklists can help prepare you for college and keep you on track, too.

Make a scholarship application schedule and stick to it. Set aside a specific time that you’re going to focus on applying for scholarships. It can be one night a week, an hour each day or whatever works with your schedule.

When the designated time rolls around, focus your efforts solely on your scholarship applications to ensure that you follow through with the process.

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President's Day

Meet Two Famous Presidents

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

When he was born, America was not a nation yet. It belonged to England, a country across the ocean. People in America didn’t want to belong to England so they fought a war to become a separate country. George Washington was an American general in the war. America won the war and picked a new name for itself: The United States of America.

George Washington was elected to be its first President.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12 in 1809. Things were different then. When Abe was a boy, he lived in a log cabin.

A log cabin is a small house made out of logs cut from trees. His father cut down the trees and made the cabin.

There were no electric lights in the cabin. Young Abe read books by firelight and drew with charcoal on a shovel. Abe’s family was poor. Often he went barefoot because he didn’t have any shoes.

When Abraham Lincoln grew up, he studied hard and became a lawyer. Then he was elected to be a law-maker. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States.

College Scholarship Tips

Legitimate scholarship sponsors will never guarantee that you’ll win. If an offer is guaranteed, it’s exactly as it seems: too good to be true. • You’re already a winner! You didn’t apply, yet you’ve won. Legitimate scholarship offers are those you need to put effort into winning through the application process – you aren’t just awarded money for no reason. • Personal Information Requests: A legitimate scholarship sponsor will never request personal information that you shouldn’t be giving out, like your social security number. If you’re ever uncomfortable with the type of information requested, it’s likely not a legitimate offer. • Missing Sponsor Information: When a scholarship sponsor is legitimate, you will always be able to access their contact information in some form. If it seems like a “don’t call us, we’ll call you” type of situation, look at it as a red flag for a scam. There are several additional reputable online resources that list scholarship scam guidelines and information. Utilize them to familiarize yourself with the warning signs so that you don’t fall prey to student scams. • Federal Trade

Commission Scam Guidelines • Federal Student Aid: Avoiding Scams • FinAid’s Scholarship Scam Signs • Fastweb’s Scholarship Scam Red Flags Below are some national scholarships for Hispanic students to investigate.

Reminder that it is a competitive process so be prepared and be aware of deadlines: • Hispanic Scholarship Fund • ¡Adelante! Fund • Ann Seki Memorial Scholarship • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarships • Anhelo Project Dream Scholarship Application • AMS Minority Scholarships • The Randy Falco Scholarship • ACS Scholars Program • La Unidad Latina DREAM Scholarship • Haz La U Program • National Association of Hispanic Journalists • Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship • Actuarial Diversity Scholarship • LNESC Scholarship • The Carlos M. Casteñeda Journalism Scholarship

• CUNY Becas Scholarship Program • MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program Also, here are some local organizations and colleges that provide scholarships annually: •Los Hermanos Familia provides scholarships at www. loshermanosfamilia.org. Opening in the summer.

The scholarships are for students already enrolled in college, male and female.

• The Hispanic Association of Women scholarships are available to female high school or enrolled college students whose permanent residence is within a 60-mile radius of Lubbock. The online application process and eligibility requirements are available at www. lubbockhaw.net.

Raiders Rojos for TTU students - not opening in late spring.

• Wayland Baptist University offer evening and online classes for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, etc.

Visit them online at www.wbu.edu • South Plains College will hold

a Senior Sneak Preview on Feb. 2, 2024. Also, apply for scholarships at www.southplainscollege. academicworks.com • LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search can assist eligible seniors in the completion of their FAFSA (Free App l i cation for Federal Student Aid).Schedule and appointment at (806) 763-4265.

Utilizing the aforementioned tips and resources in your search process can help you go from a scholarship seeker to a scholarship winner.

Please note that Latino Lubbock Magazine offers additional scholarship and education info in the Education and Youth page monthly, so don't forget to pick up your copy.

Also, volunteering is important so if you need volunteer hours, visit www. loshermanosfamilia/getinvolved With that, best wishes in your scholarship search!

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