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In loving memory of Mr. José G. Esparza

NEW MONTROSE LIBRARY TO FEATURE ARTWORK FROM HOUSTON ARTIST "KILL JOY"

The City of Houston Mayor’s Offi ce of Cultural Affairs(MOCA) is pleased to announce its commission for artwork from Houston-based, Filipino-American artist “Kill Joy,” who will create a permanent, site-specifi c artwork for the new Montrose Library.

PUBLISHERS

GABRIEL ESPARZA gabriele@queondamagazine.com

SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL A. ESPARZA michaele@queondamagazine.com

EVENT COORDINATOR

ADRIANA CHAVEZ adriana@queondamagazine.com

WRITERS

MICHAEL WHITMIRE / RENZO HEREDIA

ANTHONY GALLIEN / TONY DIAZ

TATCHO MINDIOLA / DR SERGIO LIRA

SILVIA MINTZ

PHOTOGRAPH VICTOR LOPEZ

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAFER VICTOR ESCALANTE

JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER

VICTOR VELA / CDMX MEXICO

PHOTOGRAPHER/ REPORTER

ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ / MTY MEXICO

RAFAEL F. CAMACHO PUGA / CANCUN MEXICO

TOURISM/SPECIALIST

ROSARIO FATIMA VAZQUEZ MEDINA

Los contenidos periodísticos que se incluyen en este resumen informativo son propiedad intelectual y responsabilidad exclusiva de los medios emisores y de sus autores y no representan de manera alguna la opinion de la revista ¡Que Onda!

Entitled Spirit of Montrose, the artist’s commission will result in a mural, sculpture, and light piece inspired by the history of the Montrose neighborhood and will be a central feature of the Houston Public Library’s new Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library in the Montrose Collective.

The new library space, which will replace the existing library location at 4100 Montrose will feature reading areas, technology access, children’s and teen area, and meeting spaces.

“The artwork being the centerpiece of the new Montrose library location highlights the Houston Public Library’s commitment to storytelling in all forms and mediums, as well as the City’s commitment to sharing uplifting experiences through art,” said Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner, “and it’s great to see another dynamic mural be added to the City’s Civic Art Collection.”

"Libraries are sacred. They are a gathering space that imprints local stories and connects people to global, and even intergalactic worlds,’”

says artist KiII Joy, “Libraries are a celebration of community building, and I am very honored to contribute to these time-honored sanctuaries of learning, community, democracy and imagination."

The Mayor’s Offi ce of Cultural Affairs, through Houston Arts Alliance, sought proposals from across the nation for this permanent work of art which will be included in the City’s Civic Art Collection upon its completion in late 2023.

This commission opportunity is made possible through the City of Houston's Civic Art Program, managed by the Mayor’s Offi ce of Cultural Affairs, which provides exciting opportunities for Houstonians and visitors to engage with art in public spaces, like Houston Public Library locations. Under contract and in partnership with MOCA, Houston Arts Alliance administers these city-funded public opportunities to acquire and conserve the City of Houston's public artworks.

FOUNDED BY: José G. Esparza And Lilia S. Esparza /1993/ 1415 North Loop West, Suite #820 Houston Texas, 77008 Phone: (713)880-1133 Fax: (713)880-2322

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

PARA LOS CAMBIOS DE SERVICIO PROPUESTOS

Autoridad Metropolitana de Tránsito del Condado de Harris, Texas (METRO)

Se notifica que la Junta Directiva de la Autoridad Metropolitana de Tránsito del Condado de Harris, Texas (METRO), llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el miércoles 7 de junio de 2023, a las 12:00 p.m. para recibir comentarios del público sobre los cambios propuestos al servicio de METRO para agosto de 2023. El público está invitado a asistir a la audiencia y proporcionar comentarios en persona. El público puede unirse a la audiencia virtual en Zoom en https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85498229972 o llamando: 346-248-7799 o 888-475-4499 (sin cargo), ID de la reunión: 854 9822 9972. Además, si no quiere hacer comentarios durante la audiencia pública, visite RideMETRO.org/LiveStream para ver una transmisión en vivo del evento. También se archivará una grabación de vídeo de la reunión en la página web de METRO, RideMETRO.org, para su revisión. Los cambios de servicio propuestos incluyen: el restablecimiento del servicio selecto en el 212 Seton Lake Park & Ride, cambios de horario en las rutas 4, 7, 47, 49, 54, 60, 80, 82, 153, 344, y los corredores Park & Ride que sirven al centro de la ciudad. METRO continuará haciendo ajustes temporales de servicio en respuesta a los cambios en el número de pasajeros y la disponibilidad de mano de obra. Podrá accederse a las copias de los mapas de las rutas propuestas y los horarios disponibles a partir del miércoles 31 de mayo 2023, para la revisión pública en línea y en el lobby de la RideStore de METRO, ubicada en el Lee P. Brown METRO Administration Building en 1900 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 77002, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., en días laborales.

La audiencia pública del 7 de junio de 2023, a las 12:00 p.m., se llevará a cabo en la Sala de Juntas del 2° piso en 1900 Main Street, Houston, Texas (atendido por las siguientes rutas de autobús 6, 11, 32, 44, 51, 52, 54, 82, 85, 102, 137, 160, 161, 162, y METRORail).

CÓMO COMENTAR SOBRE LOS CAMBIOS EN EL SERVICIO

Si quiere hacer comentarios públicos en persona o de manera virtual, regístrese como orador público en la Oficina de la Junta de METRO al menos 48 horas antes de la audiencia, llamando al 713-739-4834 o enviando un correo electrónico a BoardOffice@RideMETRO.org y proporcionando su nombre, dirección y número de teléfono. Como se ha explicado anteriormente, puede asistir a la audiencia pública en persona o de manera virtual el 7 de junio de 2023, para para realizar sus comentarios. Si se inscribe previamente, sus comentarios se escucharán primero en la audiencia pública. Se llamará su nombre en el momento apropiado para que pueda hacer sus comentarios.

También puede proporcionar comentarios:

• Escribiendo a METRO, ATTN: August 2023 Service Changes, 1900 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002

• Enviando un fax con sus comentarios con la línea de asunto de referencia: “August 2023 Service Changes” al 713-652-7956

• Llamando o enviando un mensaje de texto al Servicio de Atención al Cliente de METRO al 713-635-4000

• Enviando sus comentarios a través del sitio web de METRO en RideMETRO.org

Todos los comentarios deben ser presentados a METRO antes de las 12:00 p.m. del miércoles 7 de junio de 2023.

AYUDA A LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES

Para las personas con discapacidades, se pueden proporcionar servicios de asistencia o copias de documentos públicos en un formato alternativo. Las personas con discapacidades pueden llamar al 713-750-4271 al menos cinco (5) días laborables antes de la audiencia pública.

ASISTENCIA LINGÜÍSTICA

A petición, METRO proporciona asistencia de idiomas gratuita para ayudar a los clientes que tienen una capacidad limitada para leer, escribir, hablar o entender el idioma inglés, de acuerdo con su plan de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 713-739-4018 o envíe un correo electrónico a METROPublicAffairs@RideMETRO.org para solicitar asistencia de idiomas o otras adaptaciones al menos 48 horas antes de la audiencia.

OTRA INFORMACIÓN

1. Esta audiencia pública se ajusta a los requisitos descritos en la Circular 9030.1E de la Administración Federal de Tránsito, publicada el 16 de enero de 2014, página VI-7.

2. METRO no discrimina basado en discapacidad en la admisión o el acceso, o en el tratamiento o el empleo en sus servicios, programas y actividades.

3. METRO se compromete a garantizar que ninguna persona sea excluida de la participación o se le nieguen los beneficios de sus servicios de tránsito con base en la raza, el color o el origennacional, según protegido por el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964.

RideMETRO.org • Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 713-635-4000

It’s Not Too Late to Claim the 2021 Child Tax Credit Even If You Received Advanced Payments or Didn’t File a Tax Return

If you don’t normally file a tax return, but you’re eligible for the Child Tax Credit, you can still claim the 2021 Child Tax Credit by filing a 2021 tax return – even if you had no income in 2021. Advance payments sent in 2021 were not the full amount of the credit.

The 2021 Child Tax Credit is $3,600 for each qualifying child who was under age 6 in 2021 and $3,000 for each child who was age 6 to 17 in 2021.

If you’re eligible to claim the 2021 Child Tax Credit, you must file a tax return by April 15, 2025, to claim the refund.

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a great option for people who are only filing a tax return to claim the 2021 Child Tax Credit.

Visit www.IRS.gov/VITA to find the site nearest you and a list of what to bring.

See the special section on IRS.gov about claiming the Child Tax Credit if you aren’t required to file a tax return Learn more at 2021 Child Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions

Annual Back to School Drive ** Donations Needed ** DEADLINE - JUNE 1, 2023

Crime Stoppers of Houston is hosting its 2nd Annual Backpack Distribution on August 1, 2023 and we need your help!

Our goal is to provide 2,000 FREE clear backpacks stuffed with school supplies to families in the Greater Houston Area.

Please help us with this campaign by generously purchasing items for the backpacks via our Amazon Wish List OR give a monetary donation towards this project via the giving button below!

This event provides an opportunity for us to serve our community and kids. Thank you for supporting Crime Stoppers and helping kids start the school year off in style.

WAYS TO GIVE:

NUNCA DEJE A SUS HIJOS O MASCOTAS EN UN VEHÍCULO SOLOS,

ni siquiera por un momento! Vehículos cerrados se pueden convertir en un horno en cuestión de minutos!

SIEMPRE

• Estaciónese con cuidado

• Mire hacia el asiento trasero

• Cierre su vehículo con llave

Para reportar alguien en un vehículo cerrado LLAME AL 911

The City of Houston is proud to announce its Gold designation by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Cities. This recognition is a milestone achievement of the Houston Climate Action Plan which implements specifi c efforts and preventative measures to address the negative outcomes of climate change. Houston joins more than 125 local governments that have achieved LEED for Cities certifi cation and nearly 200 that are in the LEED process.

To earn the Gold distinction, LEED for Cities evaluated Houston’s performance on energy, water, waste, transportation, education, health, safety, and equitable outcomes. Houston was awarded 66 out of 110 possible points. The highest rating is Platinum, which requires a score of at least 80. The rating system applies to everything within city limits, not only city operations.

“The City of Houston is proud to recertify Gold under the LEED for Cities rating system. It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient future for all

HOUSTON EARNS LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE ACHIEVEMENTS

Houstonians,” remarks Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Houston has faced an unprecedented number of climate challenges in recent years and LEED for Cities helps us build a framework that develops and advances many initiatives related to climate change, resilience, and equity.”

Created by the USGBC, LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. LEED for Cities provides a framework specifi cally for local governments to credibly track progress towards overall sustainability and resilience goals while supporting benchmarking and comparison with other communities around the world.

“Houston’s LEED certifi cation demonstrates tremendous sus-

tainability and climate leadership,” says Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC. “Houston is a prime example of how innovative planning and collaboration can help achieve sustainability and resilience goals.”

About the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability

The Mayor’s Offi ce of Resilience and Sustainability is responsible for implementing Resilient Houston and the Houston Climate Action Plan. Together, these documents provide a clear framework to foster the growth of a Houston that is both a healthy place to live, as well as an equitable, inclusive, and affordable city that leads in climate mitigation and adaptation and offers a transformative economy that builds forward. To learn more about the CAP or Resilient Houston at

www.greenhoustontx.gov.

About the U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-effi cient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Tesla’s new lithium refi ning facility and the economic boost it will have for South Texas at a groundbreaking ceremony in Robstown. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Governor Abbott thanked Tesla for choosing Nueces County as the location for

GOVERNOR ABBOTT CELEBRATES NEW TESLA LITHIUM REFINERY IN ROBSTOWN

the state-of-the-art lithium refi nery, noting that the new facility will generate $375 million in capital investment and bring more than 400 new good-paying jobs to Texans in the region.

“Texas is proud to be the home of Tesla, and I thank them for choosing Robstown for their new lithium refi nery,” said Governor Abbott. "Texas will continue to be a hub of innovation, leading the way on the future of technology. With the Port of Corpus Christi nearby and Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, the lithium refi ned here will work its way into Tesla batteries all over the world. I want to thank Judge Scott,

Mayor Gomez, and other local leaders for bringing such a great company to this wonderful city. Working together, we will power the Texas of tomorrow.”

The Governor was joined at the groundbreaking by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Nueces County Judge Connie Scott, Robstown Mayor Gilbert Gomez, and other local, state, and federal leaders. Addressing the crowd of over 100, the Governor congratulated economic development leaders at the state and local level for attracting world-renowned innovators to Texas and securing Texas' own lithium refi ning production, powering the future of the state for

generations to come. Governor Abbott also presented a proclamation to Musk, commemorating the new lithium refi nery and recognizing Tesla’s investment in South Texas.

The fi rst of its kind in North America, Tesla’s new refi nery will produce battery-grade lithium and house battery materials processing, refi ning, and manufacturing operations for the company’s product line. In July 2020, Governor Abbott welcomed Tesla to Texas after the company announced the construction of its new electric vehicle manufacturing facility, Gigafactory Texas, in Travis County.

AMSIF

HOUSTON

El pasado 16 de Mayo nuestra gran Familia AMSIF del Regional Houston, se vistió de celebración al reunirse nuevamente después 4 años, en el Centro Católico Carismático. El motivo, festejar con una Misa de Acción de Gracias la culminación de un año mas de actividades.

La Eucaristia fué oficiada por su eminencia el Cardenal Daniel DiNardo, quien en compañía de nuestro Diacono Asesor Richard Reyes enviaron un mensaje de reconocimiento al trabajo de quienes forman parte de este Apostolado.

En esta eucaristia concelebraron 13 Sacerdotes, asesores de algunos de los Centros de AMSIF Houston, entre ellos Rev. Brandon Nguyen, Rev. John Flórez, Rev. Miguel Solorzano, Rev. Stephen Reynolds, Rev. Luis García, Rev. Rodolfo Sánchez, Rev. Hai Dang, Rev. Antonio Cisneros, Rev. Paul Foltyn, Rev. Trung Nguyen, Rev. Abelardo Cobos, Rev. Raimundo Maciel Ribeiro, Rev. Minh Toan Nguyen, Rev. José Guadalupe Hernández y Diáconos.

Así mismo contamos con algunos invitados especiales entre ellos representantes del Ministerio Hispano de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston, AMSIF USA, Oficina de Catecismo y medios de comunicación televisiva y escrita entre ellos la revista Que Onda, dirigida por el Sr. Gabriel Esparza de quien se conto con un especial apoyo.

Actualmente 27 son los centros AMSIF que trabajan en la Ciudad Espacial.

Esta Celebración logró congregar a más de 1000 mujeres, entre participantes y animadoras, que se unieron para dar gracias por los logros obtenidos durante un año más de actividades; en esta oportunidad con mayor regocijo, considerando que después de la pandemia no se había festejado como era costumbre año tras año.

2023 un año especial donde se tiene de nuevo la oportunidad de estrechar lazos, y abrazos, donde se demuestra de nueva cuenta el gran cariño que entre otras cosas identifican a quienes forman parte de esta Asociación; esto da lugar al especial disfrute de la celebración Eucarística.

Acto seguido el Equipo Regional Houston presentó Videos de los diversos talleres impartidos, así como de los numerosos proyectos del programa Autogestivo que llevan a cabo las Egresadas de los centros AMSIF; continuando con el agradecimiento a todas y cada uno de las participantes, animadoras y coordinadoras por el desempeño que hace posible el funcionamiento y cumplimiento de la misión encomendada; dicha presentación estuvo a cargo de la Coordinadora Region-

al de Relaciones Públicas Patricia Martínez.

Acto seguido con cálidas palabras llenas de entusiasmo y agradecimiento Nancy Gómez Coordinadora Regional Houston se dirigió a la audiencia reconociendo el gran trabajo realizado, y asintiendo la enorme necesidad de dar continuidad al mismo para lograr los objetivos.

Al final de esta celebración participantes y animadoras de los Centros dejaron constancia de su presencia en innumerables fotos que quedan para el recuerdo.

AMSIF (Asociación Mexicana para la Superación Integral de la Familia, según sus siglas en español) es un asociación que promueve la educación y la formación integral de las mujeres, a través de un programa de capacitación, de desarrollo personal a fin de facilitar y dar las herramientas para transformar su realidad, la de su familia y la de su comunidad con acompañamiento espiritual.

Esta iniciativa surgió de la mano de Carmen Moncayo de Villaseñor y María Luisa Arroyo de Ramírez hace 50 años en la Ciudad de Mexico. Gracias a la aceptación del programa poco a poco los Centros fueron surgiendo y permaneciendo actualmente en muchas ciudades de México. El programa llegó a Houston en el año de 1993. Marisol Dominguez fue quien inició AMSIF en Houston; toco muchas puertas, tenía la firme convicción de que este programa debía iniciar en Texas. De la mano de la Virgen por fin se abrió el primer centro en la parroquia de San Carlos Borromeo, gracias al Padre Miguel Solorzano quien vio los enormes beneficios que se podían obtener en pro de la mujer.

Actualmente son 1,200 las mujeres que se congregan en estos 27 Centros de las Parroquias que llevan el programa ; el esfuerzo y la entrega da la oportunidad de crecimiento; primero Dios para el inicio del nuevo ciclo 2023-2024, el Regional Houston tendrá la apertura de 4

nuevos centros: San José, San Bartolomé, San Benito Abad y Nuestra Señora de los Lagos con la visión de que la Asociación tenga presencia en mas parroquias, y de esta manera se cumpla con la misión de beneficiar a mas mujeres.

Seguir trabajando firme en custodiar la Misión es el objetivo con el compromiso del servicio.

Próximamente este Regional estará celebrando los 10 años de for-

mación en Estados Unidos; esperando que sean los primeros de muchos más que den continuidad al propósito de ser portadoras y generadoras de cambio para la mujer y asi seguir depositando un grano de arena para el logro de una mejor sociedad.

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect(s) responsible for a Murder.

On Thursday, September 22, 2016, Natalie Fisher was killed in the 400 Holmes Rd. in Houston, Texas. During the incident, the 21-year-old was found stabbed multiple times and died as a result of

WHO KILLED NATALIE FISHER?

the injuries she sustained.

The family of Natalie Fisher is requesting the community's help with identifying the suspect(s) responsible for this Murder.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

The Houston woman who killed 5-year-old Samuel Olson in 2021 was sentenced Wednesday to 52 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“This woman robbed the world of a little boy with a big smile and bright future, and there is no prison sentence long enough for someone like her,” Ogg said. “We have now guaranteed that she has been held accountable, will serve decades in prison and can never appeal her sentence, and that is, in small measure, justice.”

Theresa Raye Balboa, 31, who was facing life in prison without parole if convicted of capital murder, pleaded guilty to murder in exchange for 52 years in prison. She must serve at least half of the sentence before she is eligible for parole. Because she pleaded guilty, she cannot appeal the conviction or the prison sentence.

Balboa admitted to killing the boy by hitting him with a blunt object while he was under her care on May 12, 2021. The boy’s parents

HOUSTON WOMAN WHO KILLED 5-YEAR-OLD BOY SENTENCED TO 52 YEARS IN PRISON

were separated, and Balboa, who was dating the child’s father, was watching him at her apartment in Webster.

After reporting the child missing, she took his body to a storage unit 10 days after the murder. Nine days later, she put the boy’s remains in a plastic bin and took the bin to a hotel in Jasper. She was found and arrested in Jasper the next day by the Houston Police Department and the Texas Rangers.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Janna Oswald, a chief in the DA’s Crimes Against Children Division, and ADA Brett Batchelor, a chief in the Trial Bureau.

VICTIM: Natalie Fisher

INMIGRACIÓN Y POLITICA

UNA NUEVA REFORMA MIGRATORIA BIPARTIDISTA DARÍA CIUDADANÍA A 11 MILLONES DE INDOCUMENTADOS

Una nueva propuesta de reforma migratoria se presentó el martes en la Cámara de Representantes, por un grupo bipartidista de legisladores que ofrece vías que unos 11 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados en Estados Unidos puedan legalizar su estatus en el país y también propone reducir el arribo de inmigrantes indocumentados a la frontera sur de Estados Unidos con más fondos para seguridad fronteriza y reformando los procesos para pedir asilo.

El nuevo proyecto de ley, llamado Ley de Dignidad 2023, fue presentado por la congresista republicana de Florida María Elvira Salazar y la demócrata de Texas Verónica Escobar.

Las congresistas aseguraron que comenzarán conversaciones con ambos partidos para asegurar que la medida sea aprobada en la Cámara y en el Senado.

Salazar, quien representa al distrito 27 de Florida, dijo que el paquete legislativo representa un momento “histórico” en el que “dos legisladoras deciden trabajar en uno de los temas más polarizadores para el país” y se propone con el objetivo de “dar dignidad a los indocumentados”.

Bajo la propuesta, las personas que se encuentran en una situación migratoria irregular en EE.UU., que hayan vivido por cinco años el país y que no tengan antecedentes penales pueden entrar a un programa que les ofrece permiso de trabajo y de viaje por siete años.

En ese periodo, los inmigrantes tendrían que pagar $700

dólares al año al gobierno, para un total de $5,000 dólares durante los 7 años. Además, las personas deberán pasar una verificación de antecedentes criminales y pagar impuestos.

Estos fondos, explicó la congresista, se usarán para “asegurar la frontera” y para compensar a los ciudadanos estadounidenses que consideren que han sido reemplazados en sus puestos de trabajo por inmigrantes indocumentados.

Durante el periodo del “estatus de dignidad”, las personas no podrán tener acceso a servicios o programas sociales, explicó Salazar y, después de completar los siete años requeridos, deberán esperar otros cinco para solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense.

El proyecto de ley contempla a su vez ofrecer un camino a la ciudadanía para las personas que estén en el programa de acción diferida para los llegados en la infancia (Dreamers) y los beneficiarios del estatus de protección temporal (TPS).

Evitar que los inmigrantes que piden asilo “desaparezcan”

La llamada “Ley Dignidad” propone, además, la apertura de instalaciones, a las que llaman “campus humanitarios”, donde permanecerán las personas que busquen acceder al asilo mientras se determina su caso por parte de un funcionario migratorio. Los migrantes permanecerían retenidos en estos centros hasta 60 días, con acceso a servicios alimenticios y de salud, según se anunció.

Con esto, según las congresistas, se busca evitar que los inmigrantes “desaparezcan” en el sistema como indocumentados al evitar presentarse ante una corte cuando son puestos en libertad condicional.

La legisladora Verónica Escobar aseguró que esta reforma al sistema de asilo también busca “liberar” a las comunidades de cargas que “deben ser federales”, como el apoyo humanitario y el ofrecimiento de asistencia legal.

“Si hay alguien que tiene mejores ideas, queremos trabajar con ellos… la única forma en que nuestro país enfrentará adecuadamente los desafíos que se nos presentan es de esta manera, de manera bipartidista…porque esperar una idea de cada lado de lo que es perfecto, es exactamente lo que nos ha metido en la situación que enfrentamos hoy”, dijo Escobar, la congresista demócrata co-autora de la medida.

Seguridad en la frontera

Con respecto a la situación en la frontera sur, la propuesta de ley propone la creación de unos “campus humanitarios” para detener a quienes buscan pedir asilo en EE.UU. y donde deberán esperar a que un oficial de asilo resuelva su caso en un periodo de 60 días.

A su vez, contempla destinar más fondos para la seguridad fronteriza, incluyendo unos 10 mil millones de dólares para expandir y mejorar los puertos de entrada.

Este proyecto de ley llega dos semanas después de que la administración de Biden levantara la normativa sanitaria, llamada Título 42, que permitía las expulsiones de inmigrantes indocumentados en la frontera y fuera reemplazada por norma migratorias que han impuesto mayores restricciones al derecho del asilo para los inmigrantes que llegan desde México por la frontera.

“Damos la bienvenida y apreciamos cualquier esfuerzo serio para forjar una solución bipartidista en inmigración y reemplazar los miopes intentos de corto plazo con una modernización integral de nuestro sistema migratorio disfuncional”, dijo en un comunicado Vanessa Cárdenas, Directora Ejecutiva de America’s Voice, sobre la Ley de Dignidad 2023.

COCINA ESTOFADO

DE POLLO INGREDIENTES

• 1 cebolla mediana

• 1/2 morrón rojo

• 1 zanahoria

• 1 rama de apio

• 5 dientes de ajo

• 1 kilo de tomates perita

• 2 patasmuslo deshuesadas

• 2 supremas de pollo

• 6 cucharadas de aceite de oliva

• 2 copas de vino blanco

• 2 hojas de laurel

• 2 latas de tomate

• Sal y pimienta

PREPARACIÓN

1. Picar todas las verduras. Trozar el pollo y dorarlo en una olla con aceite. Retirarlo y sumar la zanahoria, el morrón, el apio, la cebolla y el ajo.

2. Cocinar hasta dorar.

3. Sumar el vino blanco y las hojas de laurel. Revolver y esperar a que se evapore el alcohol.

4. Sumar el pollo y agregar el tomate perita picado.

5. Cocinar unos minutos y sumar las latas de tomate y cocinar a fuego muy bajo por 40 minutos.

THINGS TO DO FOR KIDS IN HOUSTON

THINGS TO DO FOR KIDS IN HOUSTON THIS WEEK

• Parent & Child: Sesame Street at Kidcreate Art Studio | Thursday, May 25 –Laugh, learn and get messy with craft activities that celebrate beloved Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster, Elmo and Oscar the Grouch. $32; children must be accompanied by caregiver. 9:30am to 10:15am.

• Hard Hats for Little Heads at Children’s Museum Houston | Thursday, May 25 | FREE

The first 50 children visiting for Free Family Night can take home a free bicycle helmet, courtesy of Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Medical Association. Parents are encouraged to measure their children’s head prior to visiting. Ages 3 to 12. Limit 3 children per family; each child must be present. 5pm to 6pm.

• Clifford the Big Red Dog Movie Screening at Levy Park | Friday, May 26 | FREE – Bring your pup to Levy Park and enjoy a free outdoor screening of the 2021 movie, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Go on a Big Apple adventure with Emily Elizabeth and her lovable 10foot tall red dog named Clifford as they run around New York City with her fun Uncle. 8:30pm.

• Comicpalooza at George R. Brown Convention Center | Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28 – Across three days, faithful fans of comic books, anime, gaming and pop culture are invited for a weekend throwdown with their favorite creators, celebrities and fellow fanatics. Shop an artisan market, take in spectacles throughout the convention floor, snap photos with cosplayers and much more. Single-day passes range from $50 to $74, increasing at the door. Weekend passes are $105 and up; $6 for ages 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and under. Times

vary.

• Art en el Parque at Discovery Green | Saturday, May 27 | FREE – Combine creativity with language learning at this Discovery Green class on Saturday afternoon, which helps students ages 3 to 12 to create a unique art piece while improving speaking and listening skills en español. Noon to 1pm.

• Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade & Pub Crawl in Downtown Galveston | Saturday, May 27 | FREE – Celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day with this 4th annual golf cart parade through the Postoffice District in Galveston. A fleet of decorated golf carts, scooters and bicycles join district merchants in the downtown procession, with prizes for Best Decorated and Best Costume. Free to watch; $25 to participate. Noon to 5pm.

• Under the Sea Bash at Ingenious Brewing Company | Saturday, May 27 | FREE

– The Humble brewery throws a bash to celebrate the upcoming release of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, featuring a visit

from Ariel for photos, a painting workshop, water guns and bubbles, and more. Plus, parents can enjoy special themed brews. Free to attend; $30 for painting workshop. Noon to 10pm.

• Mulan Movie Screening at First Colony Mall | Saturday, May 27 | FREE – The Sugar Land shopping destination hosts an outdoor screening of the Disney classic, Mulan, which tells the courageous tale of Mulan who risks it all in the name of her family, to take on the life of a fearless warrior. 2pm.

• Water Lantern Festival at City Place | Saturday, May 27 | FREE – Marvel at the sight of hundreds of LED candle-lit lanterns across the water at the community plaza in Spring. Munch on food truck offerings, enjoy live music and take in this dazzling display. Free to watch; $26.98 to participate. 5:30pm to 9:30pm.

• Top Gun: Maverick Movie Screening at Sugar Land Town Square | Saturday, May 27 | FREE – Take to the Town Square plaza in Sugar

Land for a screening of the 2022 film, Top Gun: Maverick, where Tom Cruise reprises his role in this adrenaline-filled action flick. 7pm to 9pm.

• Fairy Gardens at Houston Botanic Garden | Sunday, May 28 | FREE – This guided workshop helps inspire participants to repurpose fallen leaves, seedpods, stones, dried flowers and more to construct whimsical fairy house gardens. $28. 10am to noon.

• Memorial Day Golf Cart Procession in Downtown Galveston | Sunday, May 28 | FREE – VFW Post 880 leads this golf cart procession that honors fallen veterans through the streets of downtown Galveston, followed by a flag presentation and ceremonial playing of “Taps.” 11am to 1pm.

• Memorial Day at Town Green Park in the Woodlands | Sunday, May 28 | FREE – Kick off summer with this annual patriotic celebration that honors the military service of those who sacrificed most for the United States. This evening celebration features a commemoration ceremony, live music and crowd favorites from Rapture, children’s activities, strolling entertainment and a fireworks show. 5pm to 9pm.

Harris County law enforcement will be cracking down on people who aren’t buckled up over the next two weeks as part of this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign.

From May 22 through June 4, local and state law enforcement agencies will be rigorously enforcing seatbelt laws and other traffi c-re-

HARRIS

COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACKING

DOWN ON UNBUCKLED DRIVERS AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

lated offenses. If caught unbuckled, drivers can face fi nes and court fees up to $250 or more.

The Texas Department of Transport ation says the initiative has led to about 90% of people regularly buckling up throughout the state, an increase from 76% before the initiative began in 2002, according to TxDOT.

During a press conference on Monday, Ugonna Ughanze, the director transportation operations at TxDOT, said that despite the increased percentage of buckled drivers throughout Texas, there were 1,258 people killed last year because they weren’t wearing their seat belt — a 2.5 % increase when compared

to 2021.

“Many of these deaths could have been prevented if the drivers and passengers killed have been wearing their seatbelt,” Ughanze said.

Ughanze added that the initiative is estimated to have saved 7,399 lives and prevented more than 129,000 serious injuries since 2002.

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, 164 people were killed in crashes in Harris County last year and 51% were not wearing a seatbelt. So far this year, Gonzalez said that at least 73 people have died in fatal crashes and that a majority were unbuckled.

“Wearing a seatbelt only takes a few seconds and it can make a huge difference in a crash,” Gonzalez said. “We have a shared responsibility and shared commitment to ensure everyone is safe. Seatbelts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers.”

According to the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration, wearing a seatbelt in a passenger car reduces the risk of death for people in the front seat by 45%. For those in pickup trucks — which are more likely to roll over than passenger vehicles, according to TxDOT — the risk of fatal injury is reduced by up to 60%.

HARRIS COUNTY LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE VULNERABLE RESIDENTS WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Anew program aiming to connect vulnerable Harris County residents with specialized services launched this week.

The ACCESS Harris County program, operated by Harris County Public Health, will provide services to targeted groups in Harris County that’ve been identifi ed as having critical needs.

The program will initially provide

services to vulnerable groups like:

• Formerly incarcerated adults who’re reentering society;

• Individuals currently experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity;

• People served by HCPH's Community Violence Interruption Program (CVIP) and the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART);

• Mothers identifi ed by HCPH's new Black Maternal Health program who are at risk of heath problems due to a lack of pregnancy-related care;

• Hispanic residents suffering from severe chronic diseases;

• Kids aging out of the foster care system.

“Whether it’s drug dependency, they’re dealing with homelessness, if they need help with paying their rent, if they need connections for food, we have an entire access team that’s going to be dedicated to helping them with those longterm needs,” said Lupe Washington, the director of HCPH's community health and wellness division.

The program will work in collaboration with other agencies like the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, the Harris Health System and the county’s Communi-

ty Services Department, among others.

Each program participant will be connected with an ACCESS team to link them with services with the goal of reaching long-term stability, according to a release from HCPH. These services will include employment and mental health assistance, substance abuse prevention and childcare.

"We give ACCESS participants every possible avenue to receive proper health care, education, housing, employment, justice services, and other types of assistance to help them recover from their hardships," said Jamie Hughes, the program’s director. "ACCESS gives people the lift they need from start to fi nish without isolating one service from another."

The program is expected to serve about 700 people in its fi rst year of operation

Astros second baseman Jose

Altuve was pulled from Tuesday’s 6-0 loss to the Brewers in the sixth inning because he was feeling sick, and really no one in the Houston dugout could have been feeling too good watching an eightgame winning streak come to a halt at American Family Field.

After bashing fi ve home runs and scoring 12 runs to pound the Brewers on Monday, the Astros were held to fi ve hits and were shut out for only the second time this year. One of those hits was an infi eld single by Altuve, which moved him into sole possession of third place on the club’s all-time hits chart with 1,938.

Altuve, who missed the fi rst 43 games of the season while recovering from a fractured right thumb, went 1-for-3 and was removed with two outs in the sixth inning after he called manager Dusty Baker and head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall to the diamond. Altuve declined a postgame interview request through a team spokesman.

“He was feeling sick, and so that’s why he called us out there,” Baker said. “We just took him out because we thought it was the best thing to do for precautionary reasons. Like I said, he was feeling sick. You could see it. He’s being evaluated by the doctors and we’ll let you know more.”

Altuve, starting only his fourth game of the season, struck out in the fi rst inning, beat out an infi eld single in the third and grounded out in the fi fth. The Brewers were leading, 2-0, in the sixth inning when Brian Anderson hit a two-out single

ALTUVE EXITS AFTER 'FEELING SICK' AS ASTROS' WIN STREAK ENDS

off Astros starter J.P. France. That was the end of the night for Altuve… and France.

“When I fi rst saw Dusty come out, I thought he was going to pull me, and then he went to Altuve,” France said. “I didn’t know what was going on. They pulled him, and I was like ‘Aw man, that’s unfortunate.’ At the same time, I thought he was going to let me get the last batter [of the sixth], but then he came up to me and said, ‘All right, I’m going to pull you now.’ I didn’t really talk to [Altuve], didn’t ask him what was going on too much, but whatever it is, he’ll bounce back.”

France, rocked for six runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings in his previous start on Wednesday against the Cubs, rebounded nicely. The rookie went 5 2/3 innings and

allowed one earned run and struck out a career-high eight batters while throwing a career-high 97 pitches. He gave up a solo homer to Joey Wiemer in the third inning.

“Huge bounce-back outing,” France said. “Unfortunately we couldn't pull it out, but to get back on the bump and to give one earned run after last outing, that was bigtime.”

A throwing error by Astros catcher Yainer Diaz allowed Owen Miller to score from second base in the fourth for a 2-0 Brewers lead, and the Brewers tagged struggling reliever Rafael Montero for four runs in the eighth inning to blow the game open.

“You end up scoring a lot of runs one night, and you wish you could

cut them up and spread them over two or three games, but that’s what happens,” Baker said. “The ball is in the court of the pitcher. He was very good tonight. The nod goes to the pitcher tonight.”

Brewers starter Colin Rea held the Astros to four singles and two walks in 5 1/3 scoreless innings to win a Major League game for the fi rst time since July 1, 2016.

“[France] threw the ball well, but their guy threw the ball better,” Baker said. “That’s the fi rst time we’ve seen him. Rea was better. He was getting strike one with his breaking ball, or strike one with his low-and-away fastball and would fi nish us off with low-and-away fastballs. He threw the ball good; he threw the ball excellent.”

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NUGGETS' HISTORIC GAME 4 VICTORY OVER LAKERS

CELTICS' SEASON-SAVING GAME 4 VICTORY OVER HEAT

For a night, the Boston Celtics said no to becoming No. 151.

It’s not a rallying cry with much rhythm or magic to it — don’t expect to see that splashed across t-shirts laid out at every seat in TD Garden for Thursday’s Game 5 (8:30 ET, TNT) — but not becoming the NBA’s latest playoff sweep victim was as good as anything else the Celtics had Tuesday. For now, the number of teams in league history that lost a best-of-seven series after digging themselves a 3-0 hole remains frozen at 150.

No one ever has come back, but with their 116-99 victory at Kaseya Center, the Celtics still have a chance.

“We want to come back to

Miami,” Boston’s Jaylen Brown said. “If that happens, I feel like we’ll feel good about ourselves.”

Boston’s goals have grown smaller, its vision more narrow given its ongoing predicament. “Unfi nished Business?” That theme for the 2022-23 season of returning to the NBA Finals and this time winning the championship has been dialed back to just, y’know, winning one home game in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Still, as someone once bellowed on Boston’s basketball court some years ago, anything is possible. In the meantime, here are fi ve takeaways from a game that, for a little longer, kept the Denver Nuggets’ dance card open for next week’s Finals.

On the last possession, the pass went to LeBron James. He drove the lane and was met by Jamal Murray, who reached for the ball and disrupted LeBron’s shot before Aaron Gordon blocked it for good measure. Nikola Jokic rushed over and tapped the loose ball away. The buzzer sounded.

The Western Conference Finals, over. The Lakers’ season, over. The Nuggets’ long wait for a taste of the NBA Finals? Over.

This was a series short on games, long on drama and fourth-quarter suspense … and Jokic. Especially Jokic. That essentially captures what you saw, what emerged from Lakers vs. Nuggets. And so, there was a transition that became offi cial Monday: A team with 17 championships along with its legendary star playing his 20th season gave way to a franchise with no titles led by a superstar built for this generation.

So congrats to the Nuggets, who confi rmed their No. 1 West seed

with a dominant performance, and to Jokic, a two-time Kia NBA MVP who captured one major trophy — the Magic Johnson Trophy as the most valuable player in the series — and now begins the hunt for an elusive championship trophy.

Denver swept the Lakers and honestly, with a few exceptions during brief stretches, L.A. was never in control at any point in the four games. LeBron delivered a blistering if desperate effort in the fi rst half of Game 4 with 31 points and then, somewhat predictably, was gassed in the second half and especially the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Jokic battled through foul trouble in the fi nal fi ve minutes and supplied timely plays and a few fi nishing touches that put the Lakers to sleep.

Nuggets’ 113-111 victory in Game 4 and a West fi nal that was a reversal from 2020, when the Lakers prevailed. L.A. captured the championship that season, and in a few weeks we’ll learn if the Nuggets can do the same.

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ORIGINALS IN MAY 2023

German Genius

This show has been in the works for a while now. Warner Media Germany fi rst revealed the show in 2021 as Greenlight – German Genius and it is now fi nally launching as a Max Original with a new title.

The TV show is a satirical comedy starring Kida Khodr Ramadan and Ricky Gervais, who play fi ctionalized versions of themselves. The show is about how the pair navigate adapting Gervais' Extras show for a German audience.

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai

Despite the original satirical comedy Gremlins being released in 1984, the movie still holds up today for its iconic miniature green monsters and surprisingly hardcore sense of humor.

While the two sequels that were since released aren't so well-remembered (though Gremlins 2 really has its fans), the franchise is getting another instalment on the new Max platform with Gremlins: Secrets of Mogwai – a new animated TV series that's a prequel to the classic.

How to Create a Sex Scandal

This three-part mini series is a brand new true crime docuseries based on reporting by journalist and singer-songwriter Michael Hall in Texas Monthly. How to Create a Sex Scandal follows his account of the events.

The story broke over the course of a decade so there's a lot to cover but in a nutshell, the show is about how a small town in Texas was thrown into turmoil after dis-

covering a sexual abuse ring.

SmartLess: On the Road

This brand new mini-series offers a behind-the-scenes look at a podcast project called 'SmartLess'. The podcast is hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes but includes appearances from the likes of Matt Damon, Kevin Hart, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

SmartLess: On the Road is set to have six episodes and will follow the trio on their live tour of the US as they travel through Boston, Brooklyn, Washington, D.C, Chicago, Madison, Wisconsin and Los Angeles.

What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel

It's been a while since Zooey Deschanel starred in a new TV show. Breaking that drought, the New Girl star is in a new docuseries that follows the actress as she explores common food mysteries.

In the new show, Deschanel is out to "solve the everyday food dilemmas people face while food shopping and will ask the tough questions about what Americans eat," according to Deadline.

Clone High

The cancelled MTV show Clone High is set to return when Max launches. The TV show ran for one season more than a decade ago, between November 2002 and March 2003, but never made a comeback after the 13th episode aired.

MACRO FEST

SUENA EL SKA EN EL MACROFEST CON INSPECTOR, EL GRAN SILENCIO Y CAFÉ TACVA.

Los conciertos masivos en la Macroplaza de Monterrey estuvieron de regreso para una tercera edición imperdible, ¡te contamos los detalles!

Por: Alejandro González

Monterrey, NL.- Con agrupaciones artísticas de gran presencia ante la juventud, el Gobierno de Nuevo León a través de la Secretaria de Cultura continuó con el segundo de sus MacroFest este domingo 14 de mayo.

A partir de las 17:00 horas del domingo 14 de mayo, en la Explanada de los Héroes de este emblemático espacio cultural que es la Macroplaza de Monterrey, tres elencos destacados trajeron su talento, trayectoria y ánimo al público que acudió a disfrutar de su música.

Como ocurrió en marzo y en abril, cada mes, uno de los domingos tuvo una programación musical gratuita para todas las edades, en el afán de acercar entretenimiento y la riqueza de las expresiones musicales que son del gusto de la audiencia de Nuevo León.

Inspector, El Gran Silencio y Café Tacuba fueron los convocados para la tercera edición del MacroFest, en una tarde de música, baile y mucha diversión para toda la familia.

En punto de la 16:00 horas el grupo musical “Difuntos” comenzó a calentar los motores de los asistentes, quienes disfrutaron de su música.

A las 17:00 horas, el grupo musical Inspector comenzó su presentación, las cuales tuvo como coro principal al público.

Canciones como: Te he prometido, amargo Adiós, Y que , me estoy enamorando, fueron las principales en ser coreadas por el público que ante la lluvia disfruto de la música, además de deleitar a los miles de nuevoleoneses, que se congregaron en la tradicional Gran Plaza.

La fiesta no decayó y el Gran Silencio subió la temperatura e hizo bailar a los asistentes con sus éxitos “Prende la vela”, “Cumbia Lunera” y el "Círculo de Amor", e incluso recordó a grandes artistas como José José y Celso Piña al interpretar versiones de “Lo que un día fue no será” y “Cumbia Poder”.

Uno de los momentos emocionantes del evento se registró cuando la agrupación regia entonó su éxito “Duerme Soñando” pues sorpresivamente se unió a la fiesta el vocalista de Café Tacvba, Rubén Albarrán para luego cerrar con broche de oro su actuación con uno de sus más grandes éxitos “Chúntaro Style”.

El escenario quedó preparado para la actuación de Café Tacvba, una de las bandas más populares de los últimos años, que no defraudó y brindó una excelente actuación ante los nuevoleoneses.

Con éxitos como "Eres", "Cómo te Extraño y "Cero y Uno", 'los tacubos' hicieron cantar a los más de 60 mil asistentes.

Una gran mayoría de los asistentes pudo disfrutar de todo el evento pues se brindaron dispositivos especiales como la ampliación de los horarios del metro y de las rutas urbanas de la zona que facilitaron el regreso seguro a sus casas.

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