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By Yvette Tello

Let’s talk about dating after 40 in 2023. Back in the day, people used to meet each other face-to-face, but now online dating has taken over. If you've gone through dating in your 40s or beyond, do you have any advice for our readers? Is it more or less challenging to date as you get older? Let’s talk about it…

Oscar Garza: “It's a lot more different and difficult now.”

Tone Anthony: “Don’t be afraid to date outside your parameters when it comes to physical attributes. Your perfect guy might not be 6 feet tall. And your perfect woman might not have the perfect body. You’re selling yourself short .”

Veronica Amaro: “I’ve stayed friends with people I’ve met on dating sites, but I haven’t been on one in over 2 years. I prefer to meet people organically like in the good ole days. Go to places with like minded people. Enjoy every second in life. When you love yourself more, people will gravitate to you.”

Eli Rodriguez: “My advice is communication is king at any age, and compromise when it's necessary! Be transparent when it feels right, and the rest leave in God's hands! Simple is the best strategy because relationships can be complicated! My 2 cents!”

Emmitt Jimenez: “A beautiful soul and heart goes a long way!”

Rick Carter: “My advice to the men... Take a Care Package "The Bible, Mace, Zip Ties, & a Taser.”

Emmitt Jimenez: “It is what it is. Be yourself, stay true to yourself, be honest, forget the past, remember what you are looking for and be true.”

Jeff Hull: “To me it's challenging because of the great expectations they put on you. Like if you don't have a nice car or a job where you can help them pay their bills, then you ain't worthy. I'm sorry if I'm not out at the bar or club every weekend and your bills aren't my responsibility. I miss when dating was much simpler. Like going to the movies or out to eat. When I am interested in a woman, I don't care what her bank account looks like or what she drives. Just that she can be honest, loyal, truthful and faithful. As well as a good heart and empathy.”

Charlene Smith: “As a senior dating coach, some of the points made here are valid. I have many success stories of people dating over 60 and beyond! It is a myth that there is a shortage

Let’s Talk About It Dating After 40 in 2023

of potential partners. It's true there are many ways besides online to meet and date people. In my book , release date 27 August, I provide a master plan to find meaningful companionship. Learning the desires of your heart helps to sort out people that don't measure up to your standards. Having a positive attitude and a good plan has helped my clients find their senior soulmate. Love is out there and I can help you find it! I'm 69 and have a great partner. email me: 60seekingsoulmate@gmail.com”

Queta Rodriguez: “Dating as you get older is harder because the pool is smaller, but it's also better because you have wisdom and experience to help you determine what a compatible partner would be. Like everything, there are pros and cons to online dating apps. From personal experience, you have to sift through a lot of toads to find the prince. You have to know what your non-starters are, and often that is not possible just from meeting someone traditionally. For example, my profile clearly stated "no smokers and non Trump supporters." Right off the bat I could eliminate people I knew I had no desire to date. I know many people who met their significant other online and have a wonderful relationship and marriage, including professionals I work with. Luckily for me, next month I'll be marrying my Facebook Dating match! So there is hope!”

Ramon Chapa Jr.: “Never been on dating sites! I have to see the real thing! I had a lot of girls back then, I have a lot of girls now!”

Luis Campos: “Way more challenging because we're at the age where we could date the mom or the daughter!”

Paul Budak: “On the sites no one will date an amputee.”

Gene A. Gomez: “Too many fake people. Doesn't matter how you meet someone, in person or on a dating site. Doesn't seem to be much truth to who they really are. So yeah, dating sucks!”

Henry Shamdas: “I don’t know, I've been with my wife for 17 years, 8 of which I have been married. If it didn’t work out, I don’t think I would bother with all that mess and just fish and shoot.”

Carey Calvert: “... if you're able to take an L, you'll always be good. I don't believe it's more or less difficult. No way will I do a dating site. The time I spend on that could be the time I'm actually out of the house creating opportunities.”

Benjamin Godina: “I'd say keep it original and meet on the streets. Sorry but church or

the grocery store are not the "go to" places. Get involved in events and find someone who has the same likes to start off with.”

Allen Lee Gonzales: “Dating is overrated. Haven’t been on a date in 25 yrs. LOL”

Jazmin D Zuñiga: “I don't believe it has anything to do with where you meet. I have a great friend I met on a dating site and my last 8 year relationship I met through a dating site. They're both 2 different people, the 8 year relationship is a man that is part of a church, the church choir, and still cheated. It is the person itself, it doesn't matter if you meet them at HEB, during a hike, on the beach or on a dating site. Times have changed and people have lost their train of thought, trying to keep up with what's "IN" instead of keeping up with what is inside of themselves. We've lost self-love, integrity, honesty, loyalty, all those things that are needed for a relationship to work and it has nothing to do with where you meet! The last man I've been talking to for the last 7 months, I met @ the gym. He makes me laugh, we spend good time talking, but he has no interest in having a relationship so I know it won't pass a friendship status and It's okay because I understand he's not the one for me. It's our thoughts that have made relationships different or difficult. The question is, Are we truly happy with ourselves? Are we truly happy being alone? And if the answer is yes, then you have to find someone that feels the same way as you do, happy within themself. Two people that are happy with themselves would be a perfect match because if you can add instead of subtract in someone's life, then you're perfect for that person. I don't think it's a challenge, I don't think it's the place you meet, I think it's our thoughts, our actions.. It's us. We need to look inside of ourselves.”

Jaime Castro: “Many fakes and dating nowadays aren't the same from back then, no respect, no manners, and no trust and now it's all about what's on the outside or what you have it's not about what you have on the inside and it sucks.”

Ian Ybanez: “As a well experienced youngin, dating sites suck…. Just find better watering holes to meet good people. Like, where would your ideal mate actually be spending their time? I doubt you’d want to marry someone who is locked in their home 24/7 preying on dating sights, or at a bar every weekend. Do some thinking and figure out where the people you’d like to meet would be at, and when….”

Mor Lu: “Dating sucks now! Period!”

Courtesy of Dr. Ricardo Romo

Ricardo Romo has been documenting the Latino community for the past 50 years. His interest in photography began while teaching Latino high school students in East Los Angeles [1967-1970] and working with Upward Bound students at Occidental College [Cover photo, 1970].

Romo grew up in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Fox Tech High School. He attended the University of Texas at Austin on a track scholarship and won acclaim as the first Texan to run the mile in less than four minutes. After earning All-American honors in track, Ricardo married his college sweetheart Harriett and they moved to California in 1967. While in Southern California, Romo earned a master’s degree in history from Loyola Marymount University (1970) and a Ph.D. in American history from UCLA (1975).

A nationally respected urban historian, Romo is the author of East Los Angeles: History of a Barrio[UT Press], now in its ninth printing. As a recognized urban historian, Ricardo

About the Cover Artist: Dr. Ricardo Romo

taught and published in the field of civil rights, Mexican American history, and urban history. He served as an expert witness in the landmark voting rights lawsuit Yolanda Garza v. County of Los Angeles which MALDEF won in Federal Court in 1991. The legal victory gave East Los Angeles residents political representation for the first time.

Romo accepted a position in the History Department at UT Austin in 1980, and he and his family returned to Texas. He taught at UT Austin and served as Vice Provost. Romo left UT Austin to become the fifth president of the University of Texas at San Antonio where he served from 1999 to 2017.

Ricardo and Harriett have been recognized for their philanthropy in the arts. Over the past 20 years, they have donated over 2,000 Latino art prints and paintings to museums, universities, and nonprofits including the McNay Contemporary Art Museum and the Washington, DC Smithsonian Institution. Other recipients of art gifts from the Romos include the Witte Museum, the University of

Texas Blanton Art Museum, UT Benson Latin American Collection, Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, Say Si!, the University of Houston Downtown, the Fort Worth Amon Carter Museum, the Progreso Library in Uvalde, The University of Texas-San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, St. Philip’s College, and the Mexican Museum of Chicago.

Photo Captions:

CALIFORNIA DAYS--UCLA

TEATRO CAMPESINO 1 East L.A in the 70’s CUERO-YOAKUM-NIXON

Read more about Dr. Romo’s work on page 10.

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The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Presents The 44th Cinefestival San Antonio July 11-16 at The Historic

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San Antonio’s original Latinx film festival returns on Tuesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the historic Guadalupe Theater with a greater than-ever Texas filmmaker presence. Featuring 114 films, including 38 films from San Antonio and 40 films from the Lone Star State, the 44th CineFestival San Antonio continues to support local and regional filmmakers, while offering a well-rounded program to local audiences that also includes national and international films that highlight artistic excellence and diversity.

“We never know how many films will be submitted each year, but with a total of 312 entries this year, the amount of work being done by local and regional Latinx, and indigenous filmmakers is staggering.” said CineFestival Programmer Eugenio del Bosque. “Of course, the work varies in quality, and many of these films are short films, yet it is very encouraging to see young and veteran filmmakers in San Antonio and Texas are hard at work. We look forward to being a part of bringing an audience to these films and helping some of these voices mature, now and in the years to come.”

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will add an extra day to the 44th CineFestival San Antonio to accommodate the high volume of submissions. This year, the festival will feature 31 screenings showcasing 15 feature films and 99 short films.

“The festival continues to grow in popularity and in fact, this is the second time in the past three years, that we extended the festival to another day. We wanted to make sure we were able to showcase as many local and regional artists whose unique voices need to be heard.” said del Bosque.

The festival will open on Tuesday, July 11 with a special 30th anniversary screening of “Blood In, Blood Out,” directed by Taylor Hackford. This event will be hosted by Jesse Borrego, San Antonio’s own stage and film actor and CineFestival artistic advisor. The screening will be free and open to the public and will be a unique opportunity to revisit this seminal work of the Chicano film cannon based on the true-life experiences of screenwriter Jimmy Santiago Baca and starring Borrego, Damian Chapa, Benjamin Bratt, Enrique Castillo, and Valente Rodriguez, among many others.

“CineFestival is an important vehicle to showcase the Latino narrative. It offers the community a unique chance to see authentic Latino stories being told, from Latinx filmmakers, whose work may not easily be found at the movie theater,” said Borrego. “When you feature a free screening of a movie like ‘Blood In, Blood Out’ in the heart of the Westside, it’s hard to not miss the cultural significance of it being featured by the Guadalupe’s CineFestival,” he added.

The festival will close with the San Antonio premiere of the documentary “Going Varsity in Mariachi,” directed by Alejandra Vasquez

and Sam Osborn, which focuses on Edinburg North High School's acclaimed Mariachi Oro in South Texas, as they rebuild their twentymember varsity group and work on a shoestring budget to compete in the state championships, and the winner of the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

The 44 CineFestival San Antonio will offer 13 free screenings, including Family Day on Saturday, July 15 with a morning block presenting a selection of youth films made by artists, 19 years of age or younger, followed by “On Guard: A Story of American Youth” (Dir. Allen Otto, 2023, Texas) and “Home Is Somewhere Else” (Dir. Carlos Hagerman, Jorge Villalobos, 2022, Mexico).

Free screenings will also include Senior Cinema, on Thursday, July 13 at noon featuring “Conjunto Blues” (Dir. Joel Celestino Settles, 2020, San Antonio) dedicated to San Antonio’s elderly film and music community. Beginning on Wednesday, July 12, “Cine en el Barrio” presents four screenings featuring a selection of international short films from Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Spain, and Venezuela; and a collection of short films showcasing Latinx and indigenous talent from around the US.

Three Texas short film showcases include a total of 17 short films from artists working in Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Edinburg, Kyle, El Paso, Pflugerville, and Weslaco among other Texas locations.

All 44th CineFestival San Antonio screenings will take place at the historic Guadalupe Theater, located at 1301 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. Full festival schedule and tickets will be available Friday, June 23 at guadalupeculturalarts. org. Individual tickets are $8 and festival passes are $40.

For more information call 210.271.3151, email cine@guadalupeculturalarts.org, or visit www. guadalupeculturalarts.org/cinefestival/.

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Las series de postemporada en Liga Abierta dominical Potranco qué tiene su sede en el estadio Potranco Baseball Field propiedad del artista Eloy Rocha y qué es presidida y organizada por Simón Sánchez.

Ha tomado un gran nivel, dedicado al Padrino de temporada el beisbolista duranguense Manuel Cisneros y Familia 2023.

Con excelentes expresiones de fanáticos. "Grandiosos partidos. Espectadores acciones. Lo mejor qué estamos presenciando. Todos los equipos traen alineaciones de gran calibre. Qué gané el mejor".

Con todos estos atributos, los cuatro equipos participantes en las finales

de los grupos 1 y 2, tras llegar a las finales. Estarán dándolo todo en sus respectivos planes de juego.

Cardenales en el grupo 2, eliminó en semifinales a Pericos. Piratas eliminó a Tomateros.

Grupo 1. Texas Jay's dieron cuenta del trabuco Águilas de Veracruz. Charros en el tercer partido eliminó a un duro Broncos.

En su primer partido de la serie a ganar 2 de 3, Grupo 2, Cardenales dirigidos por Nacho García y Efrain Cruz Franco, salieron airosos ante Piratas de Sabinas qué fueron doblegado en once episodios con pizarra de 2-1 carreras gracias a cuadrangular ejecutado magistramente por Roger Bernal, quién con ello apoyó a su pitcher Or-

lando Barroso, quién superó a su rival José López (El Latigo), con quién tuvo gran duelo de pitcheo. Ambos poncharon gran número de bateadores lo cuál estuvo aplaudido por aficionados de ambos equipos. López fue relevado por Matt Harrell y Barroso terminó, incandose ante el cielo.

Piratas dirigidos por Iván Rubinsky en ausencia del timonel Sergio De Luna, dijo "La serie sigue. Piratas ha estado abajo y hemos salido adelante".

Nacho García, dio crédito al trabajo monticular de Barroso y Roger Bernal, quién con Jonrón solitario fue el héroe del partido ganado 2-1.

Piratas y Cardenales sé enfrentan éste domingo 9 de julio en el horario de las 10:30 am estadio Potranco #1.

Posteriormente Charros vs Jay's en su primer partido de final playoff grupo 1.

Los Charros de Catarino Obregón, eliminaron en el tercer partido a Broncos de Roberto Garza, dirigidos por Chuy Ramírez Sr y Freddy García quiénes confiaron una vez más la serpentina a Lee Colón quién en el segundo partido dio cuenta de Charros 9-1.

Charros sé impuso 5-4, con victoria pará Gaspar Beltrán quién tiró los 9 innings.

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contra Jay's en serie final del grupo 1", indicó Obregón, quién intentará salir adelante contra Texas Jay's de John Alvarado, que elimo Águilas de Veracruz.

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Latinos in Texas: Affirmative Action, Population Growth, and the Future of College Admission

By Dr. Ricardo Romo

In striking down affirmative action programs in universities across the country, Chief Justice John G. Roberts argued that the programs “unavoidably employ race in a negative manner, [and] involve racial stereotyping.” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in dissent that the ban decision cements “a superficial rule of colorblindness as a constitutional principle in an endemically segregated society where race has always mattered and continues to matter.”

A New York Times Editorial explored the two opposing arguments and concluded: “It is nice to imagine an America where all people are treated the same, regardless of the color of their skin, but that is not the nation we live in today or ever have lived in.” Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson’s dissent challenged the idea that we do not need affirmative action because America has achieved a colorblind status. She wrote: “Our country has never been colorblind.” She added, “Deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.” [NYT Editorial, July 2, 2023]. The Supreme Court's decision to ban Affirmation Action in colleges came a few days after the announcement by the U.S. Census that the Latino population of Texas was now officially the largest population group in the state. Texas’s state demographer Dr. Lloyd Potter commented that Hispanic Texans now make up 40.2% of the state’s population, edging out non-Hispanic white Texans, who make up 39.8%.”

[Texas Standard]

This demographic change is significant because it has been 193 years since Latinos have been the majority population in Texas. Historians estimate that the Latino population stood at 5,000 in 1830. Following the Mexican gift of six million acres to the Ste-

phen F. Austin colony in the mid-1820s, the non-Hispanic population of Texas expanded to more than 30,000 by 1835. Today, as the largest minority, and historically underrepresented in higher education, Latinos face many challenges.

In light of the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, it is notable that there were also significant increases in the Asian and Black populations of Texas. The population changes between 2021 and 2022 showed that the Texas Asian population grew at a rate of about 5.5%,

whereas the non-Hispanic white population only grew 0.3%, The Asian population grew at a rate of more than twice that of Hispanics. The Hispanic Texas population increased by 2.6 percent. To the surprise of many, Potter said: “We have the largest African-American population compared to any other state in the union.”

I attended UT-Austin during the mid-1960s, an era when the campus made a transition from eight decades of segregation to an era of greater equality and inclusion. I started at UT-Aus-

There were no Blacks on the UT football team until 1970. The strict application of housing segregation denied Black students access to any of the campus dormitories or dining facilities. With the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, UT-Austin finally desegregated its dorms and dining facilities. During my senior year in 1966, the entire Moore-Hill dorm had only one Black student, and he lived next door to me. That fall, hooded members of the Klu Klux Klan marched through Austin to the State Capitol. After graduation from UTAustin, my wife Harriett and I left for California to teach and pursue advanced degrees. While studying for my Ph.D in History at UCLA, I worked with Upward Bound at Occidental College teaching and mentoring Latino students from East Los Angeles and Black students from Compton. In 1980 my wife Harriett and our two children returned to UTAustin. I accepted a tenured job in the UT History Department where I taught Urban History, Southwest History, and Civil Rights History for nearly two decades.

tin in 1962, seven years after the first Blacks were admitted in 1955 following the Brown vs. Board of Education decision of 1954 which struck down separate but equal education policy. As a track scholarship athlete, I lived in Moore-Hill, one of the few fully air-conditioned dormitories on campus. At the time, a few Blacks attended UT-Austin, but none were on athletic scholarships. In 1962, I was the only Latino among the 400 students in the dorm and the only non-Anglo on an athletic scholarship.

In the fall of 1992, Cheryl Hopwood sued UT-Austin after being denied admission to the UT Law School. I had just begun a new post in the UT administration as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies. I had experience as an expert witness in a discrimination case in federal court in California; thus I was chosen to testify in the Hopwood case on behalf of the University of Texas defense team. Cheryl Hopwood claimed that her denial to the UT Law School had violated her equal protection rights.

I testified before U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks' court in April of 1994 on the history of

Upward Bound identified talented students for summer classes at Occidental College in Los Angeles, 1970. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

discrimination in Texas and in particular at UT-Austin.

UT-Austin lawyers acknowledged what every legal scholar knew: Texas and every Texas institution of higher education, with the exception of the Historically Black colleges, had denied Blacks admission for nearly l00 years. The UTAustin affirmative action plan was an effort to remedy years of exclusion. My experiences as an undergraduate student at UT-Austin during the segregation era gave me insights as an expert witness.

Judge Sparks ruled in UTAustin’s favor noting that “while it was regrettable that affirmative action programs are still needed in our society, they were still a necessity until society could overcome its legacy of institutional racism.”

The Fifth Court of Appeals reversed the Sparks ruling and found in favor of Hopwood holding that the UT-Austin

Asian, and 7.1 percent Black. [Currently, UTSA admits 90 percent of its applicants]. With the recent Supreme Court ban of affirmative action, I decided to review how my former campus, UT-Austin, had fared in sustaining its diverse undergraduate enrollment. According to the Texas Tribune, in 2020 UT-Austin’s freshman class was 32% white and 31% Hispanic. Black students made up 7% of the freshman class at UTAustin that year. The Tribune did not cite enrollment numbers for Asian students, but other sources show Asians at 20.2% of the undergraduate students at UT-Austin currently.

Law School could not use race as a factor in deciding which students to admit. UT-Austin appealed the case to the U.S. Supreme Court which declined to review the case, and the Hopwood decision became the final law with respect to the use of race in admissions in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, the three states over which the Fifth Circuit has jurisdiction.

I left UT-Austin in 1999 to become president of The University of Texas-San Antonio where I served until 2017. [I am happily retired].

During my years at UTSA, we increased the enrollment of Latino, Black, and Asian students, three groups that had little presence in many Texas universities before affirmative action. UTSA was not a highly selective university, and many of our students came from San Antonio, a community that was 63.1 percent Latino, 2.7 percent

The San Antonio ExpressNews writer Samantha Ketterer reported that the affirmative action ban will result in “undoing a policy that selective schools such as the University of Texas at Austin have relied on for decades to increase the racial diversity of their admitted classes.” That is not necessarily so. UT-Austin is a very selective institution, and few campuses in the topranked 100 U.S. universities enroll more Latinos. However, UT-Austin largely employs the Top Ten Percent Plan to maintain diversity, which has proven to be an excellent alternative to the use of affirmative action.

The UT-Austin Top Ten Percent enrollment plan may well serve as a model for other states wishing to maintain diversity without affirmative action. The policy is simple: students who graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class are admitted to UT-Austin, regardless of SAT test scores or letters. Ironically, it is Texas’s wellentrenched but unofficial segregation that allows the Top Ten Percent Plan to work. The high schools of South Texas are largely Latino, and Latino and Black students are the majority in numerous schools in El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Due to a significant overall increase in UT-Austin enrollment, [currently at 52,384 students] the university now admits only the Top Six Percent

of high school students.

A diverse student body is a worthy goal. Diversity, Justice Jackson wrote, means that “students of every race will come to have a greater appreciation and understanding of civic virtues, democratic values, and our country's commitment to equality.” Darren Walker, President of the Ford Founda-

tion, wrote on July 4th that “Study after study demonstrates that across organizations, diversity enhances critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, as well as productivity, profitability, and performance. It is a national tragedy that diversity is now a contested issue rather than a common interest.”

[NY Times 7/4/23]

Latino Students enrolled in my Upward Bound summer classes at Occidental College in Los Angeles, 1970. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Upward Bound Latino students toured colleges in Los Angeles, 1970. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Upward Bound students enrolled in my summer classes at Occidental College in Los Angeles, 1970. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

An all-White UT-Austin Freshman Football team, 1965. The photo collection of Ricardo Romo.

All the major sororities at UT-Austin were White in 1965. The photo collection of Harriett and Ricardo Romo.

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En George Gervin Academy, nos enorgullecemos de brindar una educación excepcional de PreK-12 que prepara a los estudiantes para una vida de éxito.

Nuestro programa de lenguaje dual es una de nuestras ofertas destacadas. Al sumergir a los estudiantes en un entorno bilingüe, los empoderamos para que se conviertan en comunicadores seguros en varios idiomas.

También ofrecemos Dual Credit sin cargo a través de nuestro programa P-TECH. Los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de obtener un título de asociado mientras asisten a la Academia George Gervin como estudiantes de secundaria.

La Academia George Gervin se compromete a brindar una educación integral. Nuestro dedicado equipo de educadores prioriza la atención individualizada, asegurando que cada estudiante reciba el apoyo que necesita para prosperar académica y personalmente.

¡Los asientos se están llenando rápidamente para el año escolar 20232024! Las clases comienzan el 14 de agosto de 2003. No se pierda esta increíble oportunidad de darle a su hijo una base sólida para el éxito futuro.

Contáctenos hoy al (210) 568-8800 para obtener más información sobre nuestros programas excepcionales, programar una visita al campus y comenzar el proceso de inscripción. Nuestro amigable equipo de admisiones está listo para ayudarlo en cada paso del camino.

Por Sendero Deportivo

El cierre de la segunda vuelta en la temporada Chago Murillo 2023 de Liga Potranco categoría Masters 50+, los Broncos del magnate Roberto Garza dirigidos por Jaime Guerrero y Tomás Muñoz, cerraron con exitosa victoria ante el súper líder Yankees de

Broncos Adelante Y Astros Sé Levantó

Luis Velázquez.

Astros de Pedro Espinoza, ex campeón sé agencio su tercera victoria consecutiva ante Reds con marcador de 9-6 carreras.

El campeón Rieleros de Juan Sánchez y el coach Servando Hernández, derrotaron a Reangers 6-2 del Venado

Benito Martínez.

Todo esto de acuerdo al reporte informativo de Linda Garza, quién en el campo 2 de Potranco Baseball Field, estuvo al tanto ayudándole al scout Frank Torres y el presidente Simón Sánchez, anotando los scores de los tres partidos comentando las acciones en "jugada-tras- jugada".

Rieleros (6-3-1), vs Rangers (3-7), ganó con su as Amado Gutiérrez "La Sorpresa", con derrota para Eleazar Bocanegra. Yankees (8-2), con Willie Martínez perdió y Broncos (8-2-1), con Jorge Morales sorprendió tirándoles toda la ruta, siendo ayudado por la ofensiva de sus compañeros: Francisco Najera con quién hizo batería en la receptoría. David Moreno, Sergio Quintanilla, Malaka Esparza, Sergio Torres, Erick Montes, Macario Rosas y demás compañeros.

El subcampeón Astros (37) ganó el clásico ante Reds (sotanero), con pitcheo de Alfredo Obregón quién sumó segunda victoria consecutiva. La derrota fue para José Luis Gómez (Liga Mexicana). Gustavo Torres de Astros destacó produciendo par de carreras sin haberle pegado a la pelota en su turno al bate ya qué Gómez reviro a primera base sin asistencia. Algo nunca visto en el béisbol independiente regional de San Antonio.

Así fueron los espectadores partidos con los qué exitosamente cerró la segunda vuelta Masters 50+ qué éste domingo 9 de julio. Abrirá acciones en la primera fecha de la tercera ronda con tres importantes partidos en los qué Astros tiene qué despertar y hacerle honor a su pedegree triunfador ya qué es un club ganador en las dos últimas campañas ha ganado el súper liderato de

temporada con un banderín y un subcampeón.

Rol de juegos campo 2 a las 9:30 am Yankees vs Rieleros. 12pm Rangers vs Reds. El gran clásico entre Broncos y Astros a las 2pm. Por éste conducto El Jaral Mexican Restaurant ubicado cerca del estadio Potranco propiedad del artista Eloy Rocha invita a los aficionados pará qué disfruten y aplaudan las acciones en estos tres partidos. En las fotos aparecen Jorge Morales y compañeros festejó del triunfo de Broncos contra el líder Yankees. Alfredo Obregón pitcher derecho del subcampeón Astros. Gustavo Torres, campeón de bateo 2022, al bate sin pegar hit impulso 2 carreras ante los Reds.

(Fotos de Franco).

ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT

Purchasing & Contract Administration

Office: (210) 485-0100 Fax: (210) 486-9022

ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT BID/PROPOSAL INVITATION

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CSP# 2023-0037 PURCHASE OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Deadline: August 1, 2023

Specifications are available by visiting Alamo College District website: www.alamo.edu/purchasing or by emailing dst-purchasing@alamo.edu

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AVISO DE SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR PARA UN PERMISO DE CALIDAD DEL AIRE NÚMERO DE PERMISO PROPUESTO: 170276

AVISO DE SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR PARA UN PERMISO DE CALIDAD DEL AIRE NÚMERO DE PERMISO PROPUESTO: 170276

SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR. B Comm Constructors, LLC, PO Box 200463, San Antonio, Texas 78220-0463, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por sus siglas en inglés) la emisión del Número de Permiso de Calidad del Aire Propuesto 170276, que autorizaría la construcción del silo de almacenamiento a granel de cemento ubicado en 1010 Creekview, San Antonio, Bexar Condado de, Texas 78219. Esta solicitud se presentó a la TCEQ el 12 de septiembre de 2022. La instalación propuesta emitirá los siguientes contaminantes: contaminantes peligrosos del aire y material particulado, incluido el material particulado con diámetros de 10 micras o menos y 2,5 micras o menos.

SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR. B Comm Constructors, LLC, PO Box 200463, San Antonio, Texas 78220-0463, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por sus siglas en inglés) la emisión del Número de Permiso de Calidad del Aire Propuesto 170276, que autorizaría la construcción del silo de almacenamiento a granel de cemento ubicado en 1010 Creekview, San Antonio, Bexar Condado de, Texas 78219. Esta solicitud se presentó a la TCEQ el 12 de septiembre de 2022. La instalación propuesta emitirá los siguientes contaminantes: contaminantes peligrosos del aire y material particulado, incluido el material particulado con diámetros de 10 micras o menos y 2,5 micras o menos.

El director ejecutivo ha completado la revisión técnica de la solicitud y ha preparado un proyecto de permiso que, de ser aprobado, establecería las condiciones en las que la instalación debe operar. El director ejecutivo ha tomado una decisión preliminar de emitir el permiso porque cumple con todas las reglas y regulaciones. La solicitud de permiso, la decisión preliminar del director ejecutivo y el bosquejo del permiso estarán disponibles para su visualización y copia en la oficina central de la TCEQ, la oficina regional de la TCEQ San Antonio y el condado de Carver Library, 3350 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, Bexar County , Texas a partir del primer día de publicación de este aviso. El archivo de cumplimiento de la instalación, si existe alguno, está disponible para su revisión pública en la oficina regional San Antonio de la TCEQ.

El director ejecutivo ha completado la revisión técnica de la solicitud y ha preparado un proyecto de permiso que, de ser aprobado, establecería las condiciones en las que la instalación debe operar. El director ejecutivo ha tomado una decisión preliminar de emitir el permiso porque cumple con todas las reglas y regulaciones. La solicitud de permiso, la decisión preliminar del director ejecutivo y el bosquejo del permiso estarán disponibles para su visualización y copia en la oficina central de la TCEQ, la oficina regional de la TCEQ San Antonio y el condado de Carver Library, 3350 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, Bexar County , Texas a partir del primer día de publicación de este aviso. El archivo de cumplimiento de la instalación, si existe alguno, está disponible para su revisión pública en la oficina regional San Antonio de la TCEQ.

COMENTARIO PÚBLICO/REUNIÓN PÚBLICA. Puede enviar comentarios públicos o solicitar una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es para brindar la oportunidad de enviar comentarios o hacer preguntas sobre la solicitud. La TCEQ convocará una reunión pública si el director ejecutivo determina que existe un grado significativo de interés público en la solicitud o si lo solicita un legislador local. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia de caso impugnado. Puede enviar comentarios públicos adicionales por escrito dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la fecha de publicación de este aviso en el periódico de la manera establecida en el párrafo CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA AGENCIA a continuación.

COMENTARIO PÚBLICO/REUNIÓN PÚBLICA. Puede enviar comentarios públicos o solicitar una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es para brindar la oportunidad de enviar comentarios o hacer preguntas sobre la solicitud. La TCEQ convocará una reunión pública si el director ejecutivo determina que existe un grado significativo de interés público en la solicitud o si lo solicita un legislador local. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia de caso impugnado. Puede enviar comentarios públicos adicionales por escrito dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la fecha de publicación de este aviso en el periódico de la manera establecida en el párrafo CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA AGENCIA a continuación.

RESPUESTA A LOS COMENTARIOS Y ACCIÓN DEL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO. Después de la fecha límite para los comentarios públicos, el director ejecutivo considerará los comentarios y preparará una respuesta a todos los comentarios públicos relevantes y materiales o significativos. Debido a que no se han recibido solicitudes de audiencia oportunas, después de preparar la respuesta a los comentarios, el director ejecutivo puede emitir la aprobación final de la solicitud. La respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo sobre la solicitud, se enviará por correo a todos los que hayan presentado comentarios públicos o estén en una lista de correo para esta solicitud, y se publicará electrónicamente en la Base de Datos Integrada de los Comisionados (CID, por sus siglas en inglés).

INFORMACIÓN DISPONIBLE EN LÍNEA. Cuando estén disponibles, la respuesta del director ejecutivo a los comentarios y la decisión final sobre esta solicitud podrán consultarse a través del sitio Web de la Comisión en www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Una vez que tenga acceso al CID utilizando el enlace anterior, ingrese el número de permiso para esta solicitud que se proporciona en la parte superior de este aviso. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o instalación se proporciona como cortesía pública y no como parte de la solicitud o aviso. Para conocer la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud.

RESPUESTA A LOS COMENTARIOS Y ACCIÓN DEL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO. Después de la fecha límite para los comentarios públicos, el director ejecutivo considerará los comentarios y preparará una respuesta a todos los comentarios públicos relevantes y materiales o significativos. Debido a que no se han recibido solicitudes de audiencia oportunas, después de preparar la respuesta a los comentarios, el director ejecutivo puede emitir la aprobación final de la solicitud. La respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo sobre la solicitud, se enviará por correo a todos los que hayan presentado comentarios públicos o estén en una lista de correo para esta solicitud, y se publicará electrónicamente en la Base de Datos Integrada de los Comisionados (CID, por sus siglas en inglés).

https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=96.853763%2C32.632475&level=12

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INFORMACIÓN DISPONIBLE EN LÍNEA. Cuando estén disponibles, la respuesta del director ejecutivo a los comentarios y la decisión final sobre esta solicitud podrán consultarse a través del sitio Web de la Comisión en www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Una vez que tenga acceso al CID utilizando el enlace anterior, ingrese el número de permiso para esta solicitud que se proporciona en la parte superior de este aviso. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o instalación se proporciona como cortesía pública y no como parte de la solicitud o aviso. Para conocer la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud.

https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=96.853763%2C32.632475&level=12

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LISTA DE CORREO. Puede solicitar ser colocado en una lista de correo para obtener información adicional sobre esta solicitud enviando una solicitud a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial a la dirección a continuación.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA AGENCIA. Los comentarios y solicitudes públicas deben enviarse electrónicamente a www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ , o por escrito a la Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Si se comunica con la TCEQ electrónicamente, tenga en cuenta que su dirección de correo electrónico, al igual que su dirección postal física, se convertirá en parte del registro público de la agencia. Para obtener más información sobre esta solicitud de permiso o el proceso de permisos, llame al Programa de Educación Pública al número gratuito 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

También se puede obtener más información de la B Comm Constructors, LLC en la dirección indicada anteriormente o llamando a Sr. Billy Baldwin, Presidente al 210-287-3833.

Enmendada Fecha de Emisión del Aviso: 20 de junio de 2023

Courtesy of City of San Antonio Workforce Development Office

Since taking the Ready to Work Employer Pledge, Avanzar Interior Technologies has been great at matching with participants looking to take the next step. As a proud company in the San Antonio community, Avanzar believes that creating opportunities for individuals is as important as supporting the growth of the skilled workforce. Avanzar has supported Ready to Work by engaging in activities, by helping to communicate the value of Ready to Work to the community, by increasing program reach to more potential employers, and by hiring Ready to Work participants.

Ready to Work Employer HighlightAvanzar Interior Technologies

out team players with a desire to grow and to increase their skills, and to make a better future for themselves and their families. These attributes create a passionate, hardworking employee who can contribute to the company's success. Avanzar hopes that spreading the wider message about Ready to Work and the many opportunities in manufacturing will increase the number of programs and the number of individuals interested in joining the manufacturing workforce, creating skilled workers who are also team players.

Avanzar urges other employers that may be on the fence about signing the Employer Pledge to move forward with Ready to Work.

it adds another source of good employees to your pipeline of workers,” says Head of Human Resources Darren Boarnet. “Coordinated programs such as Ready to Work are good for the local community and for fulfilling employer needs. If you aren’t will-

ing to take the pledge, then your voice won’t be heard when it comes to expanding training opportunities.”

Avanzar has found wellskilled individuals looking to make a better future for themselves in the

manufacturing industry. Manufacturing offers excellent opportunities for hard-working people ready to learn and to grow, as most companies in the industry promote heavily from within. Join Avanzar to fuel your passion for manufacturing!

When looking for future employees, Avanzar seeks

“Regardless of your industry, take the pledge as

Sesión de Participación Ciudadana

SÁBADO 22 DE JULIO DE 9:00 AM A

Sesión de participación ciudadana para contribuir con las características del Proyecto de Restauración.

Habrá actividades gratuitas para niños y refrigerios. Para obtener más información sobre la sesión y el proyecto visite nuestra página en internet.

Nissan Kicks Review 2023

By Albert Flores Unleashing Style, Performance,

and

Affordability,

Nissan creates an affordable SUV that will kick start your desire for the great outdoors. The Nissan Kicks, has a nice blending of sleek design, efficient performance, and an array of modern features—all at an affordable price point, that is a very enticing option for consumers on a tight budget.

As you walk up to this new SUV, The Nissan Kicks really gets your attention in the dealership parking lot with a captivating exterior design, showcasing dynamic lines and bold contours that convey a sense of power and agility. Its aerodynamic profile effortlessly combines style and efficiency, and will actually help you on achieving some impressive millage. Available in an extensive range of eye-catching colors such as Monarch Orange, Deep Blue Pearl, and Gun Metallic, the Kicks lets you make a statement on the road. The glossy finishes and chrome accents further elevate the vehicle's visual appeal, providing a touch of power and style. I personally loved the details in the styling that really got your attention. You would be proud to be seen driving this economical, and affordable SUV.

On the inside, you will be just as impressed as you will see a thought-

fully designed and spacious cabin that prioritizes comfort and convenience. The high-quality materials and premium finishes exude a sense of luxury beyond its price range. The ergonomic seats offer excellent support during long journeys, ensuring a fatigue-free experience for both the driver and passengers. With ample legroom and headspace, the Kicks can accommodate passengers of all sizes, making it an ideal choice for families and road trips. The Nissan Kicks does a great job at integrating a host of cutting-edge electronics to enhance the driving experience. The centerpiece is an intuitive and attractive infotainment system with a user-friendly touchscreen display, providing seamless access to navigation, entertainment, and connectivity features. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, drivers can effortlessly integrate their smartphones for hands-free calling, music streaming, and accessing their favorite apps. The available premium sound system delivers crisp and immersive audio, transforming every drive into a banging concert on wheels.

When it comes to power, The Nissan Kicks is equipped with a responsive and fuel-efficient engine across all models. The capable powertrain ensures a spirited performance, delivering a smooth and enjoyable

driving experience in both city and highway conditions. Whether accelerating from a standstill or overtaking on the freeway, the Kicks demonstrates ample power and agility, that is going to get your attention when you put the pedal to the metal. One of the standout features of the Nissan Kicks is its exceptional fuel efficiency. With its advanced engineering and efficient powertrain, the Kicks achieves remarkable mileage on both city streets and highways. On congested urban roads, it offers an impressive mileage of up to 32 miles per gallon (MPG). Even on extended journeys, the Kicks remains economical, boasting a highway mileage of up to 36 MPG. This efficiency not only saves on fuel costs but also reduces the environmental footprint, which eco-conscious consumers are going to love.

Nissan of course prioritizes safety, and the Kicks is no exception. The vehicle comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features, including intelligent driverassist technologies. Features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert provide an extra layer of protection on the road. The Kicks also incorporates a robust airbag system and a reinforced body structure, ensuring the safety of all occupants in the

event of a collision.

Here is the best part about The Nissan Kicks. It stands out as a budget-friendly option in the compact SUV segment. With its competitive pricing. the S which sells for $20,440. The SV which runs about $22,300 and finally the SR which comes in at $23,000.

The Nissan Kicks presents an appealing package for consumers seeking a compact SUV that combines style, performance, and affordability. With its striking exterior design, comfortable and feature-packed interior, efficient engine capabilities,

impressive mileage, advanced safety features, and attractive pricing, the Kicks stands out as a compelling choice in its segment. Whether you're a young professional navigating city street or a family embarking on adventures, the Nissan Kicks offers the versatility and reliability you need in a vehicle. You will be hard pressed to find an SUV that is going to deliver you more for your dollar. Take a test drive at your local Nissan dealership. You are going to discover, you can afford to put yourself in something fun and exciting.

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