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In a significant political development, President Joe Biden has officially announced his decision to step down as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election. In a heartfelt statement, Biden expressed his "full support and endorsement" of Vice President Kamala Harris, signaling a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party. What are your views on Biden's presidency? Do you think his policies have positively impacted the country? How do you feel about Kamala Harris stepping into the role of the Democratic nominee? Let’s talk about it…
William Beckwith: “The 25th amendment should have been invoked . Biden hasn't been of sound mind for some time. Shame on those that have used Biden for their personal benefit.”
Chris Castillo: “President Biden has served our country well. He has been a man that truly loves his country and always did what was best for it. I am a proud American and proud that he continues to put his country first. As Democrats we must rally, unite and push forward to a victory in November.”
Laurie Wilde Piccolo: “This administration is a complete failure! Inflation, immigration, he is an embarrassment to our country.”
to have healthy, frank conversations about what's best for the country, but some elected officials displayed a total lack of respect and professionalism. He deserved better.I will say that I am proud of us for having more loyalty to our country than to an individual. It's time to move forward and to be honest, I think there are many people out there like me who have been disenchanted who are newly excited to see the possibility of having a strong, smart, talented woman (and maybe two!) at the top of the ticket, especially at a time when women's rights have been rolled backward. More to follow on why those of you who didn't like your previous choices for President should feel a sense of hope with Vice President Kamala Harris. Thank you, Mr. President, for displaying true leadership and for all you have done for the American people.”
Jon Ma: “He was a failure which cost the country so much deficit in a single term.”
Tara Heaney: “These are the same people that were trying to convince us a month ago that he was at the top of his game. If their lips are moving they’re lying.”
pick for this ticket considering his personal background and loyalties, his political service to then state of Arizona and the US, right along with his honorable and decorated military and astronaut career. Choosing Kelly would create a winning ticket that would send the clear message from our party to the people of what type of behavior and leadership a righteous and virtuous public servant should live by and raise the bar of what it means to be a “True Patriot” juxtaposed with the republican Trump/ Vance ticket whom clearly is aspiring to use their private sector wealth/foreign adversary meddling, bigotry and a military training and service background as a door into realizing the authoritarian aspiration of becoming the American domestic enemy of the people and a realized threat to our freedoms and constitution for all of humanity serving as the Trojan Horse from within. We need real “Oath Keepers”to bring and maintain a strong and democratically principled leadership to our country.We must resist politically and rise up to vote against the tyranny and authoritarianism sought by the right and their despotic Russian/North Korean government allies. We must break long standing barriers and ceilings and restore integrity, accountability, transparency and equality to every branch of our government.”
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Dahlia Basaldua Garcia: “Biden is a true American who has served our country for 50+ years. I would love to see a HarrisObama ticket.”
Bruce Melville: “Let’s push out the guy everyone voted for and then shout about how our democracy is in danger… The Democrats are a complete joke. It’s a shame what they have done to Joe Biden. They hid his decline from day one. I felt sorry for him TBH.”
Queta Rodriguez: “ I'm so grateful for President Joe Biden's service to our country and respect him even more for putting our nation's interests ahead of his own. That's real, selfless servant leadership.At face value, he deserves another presidency based on his historic accomplishments, from infrastructure, climate action, job creation, veterans issues, and the steady hand leading us out of the pandemic, just to name a few. Quite frankly I am so disappointed in some Democratic leaders who have treated him so unfairly. The concerns are legitimate and I believe we should be able
Margie Mora Delatorre: “Absolutely! President Biden is a great man who (has again) put our country before himself. I wish him and his family all the best. Now it is truly time for us to unite and stand for the betterment of our country. We need to unite and back Kamala Harris. We need to make sure that we stand and protect our country. We all need to Vote blue, for ourselves, for our children and grandchildren.”
Sheila Solowynsky: “The foreign countries will mop the floor up with Kamala.”
Walter Lewis Herbeck: “Mexico has just elected a Lady as their President. Now the USA should follow.”
Jason Compean: “Lots of respect for President Biden for being a true public servant leader of the people. We must commend him for the many accomplishments and principled actions throughout his career before and while being our president. . We must now unite and chose wisely, as time is of the essence, and personally any democratic party decision should include very strong consideration for choosing Mark Kelly as a
Luis Guerra: “La grandeza de un líder se mide en anteponer sus intereses personales por la del bienestar de su pueblo, mis respetos para el señor presidente Biden, te mando un fuerte abrazo mi querida amiga.”
Catherine Dailey: “For almost 4 years and never a peep from her, and now she thinks she's got the balls to run this country? Oh Lordy, ahhh nope.”
Sana Sana: “Totally agree, but it's time for Trump to regain leadership and make his country great again . It was great while it lasted for the Democrats. New beginnings are always welcomed. Both of them are great leaders, truthful and loyal to their country. Land of the Free.”
Peggy Morris-Vele: “If anyone believes that, then they’re crazy because he’s done nothing but put us in the worst situation in the whole world in the last four years.”
Ilya Klotsman: “Not one word about her plans for the better future of our country, only attacking Trump.”
Courtesy of Ricardo Romo PhD
Noe Perez (b. 1958) is a contemporary artist living in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born and raised in Falfurrias, Texas. Interested in art from a young age, Perez’s artistic education began in his early teens as he studied with various local artists. Despite his love of art, he chose to major in engineering. Perez earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering at A&I University in Kingsville.
Unwilling to put aside his intense interest in art, Perez has continued to advance his artistic abilities, attending plein air painting workshops with Plein Air Painters of America artists Ron Rencher and George Strickland. Most of his work is done in the studio from photographs and plein air sketches. Perez believes that plein air painting is an essential exercise for any landscape painter, and he paints outside whenever possible. He paints the South Texas landscape - dusty terrain dotted with low brush and cactus in
bright sunlight - using beautifully realistic colors that are equally muted and vibrant. Noe Perez is a master at capturing the beauty and essence of South Texas from San Antonio to the Rio Grande.
Noe’s subject emphasis is in the South Texas landscape where he grew up and still lives. Noe’s work is influenced by the San Antonio school of early Texas Impressionism - Julian Onderdonk, Jose Arpa, Porfirio Salinas, Robert Wood, and Dawson Dawson-Watson. Noe graduated in 1979 from Texas A & I and was a practicing engineer for
over 40 years. During this time, work and a family kept him pretty busy, but he still found time to produce original artwork in a home studio. “Most of my spare time is spent painting, planning new paintings, or reading about art. I enjoy many types of art, but Texas art is the closest to my heart.”
“I like to study the original works that inspire me whenever I have the opportunity. Some of my favorite artists include William Merritt Chase and Joaquin Sorolla as well as painters Julian Onderdonk and Porfirio Salinas.” Noe has par-
ticipated in the Night of Artists Art Show and Dinner for the benefit of the Briscoe Museum. In the last few years, Noe has also participated in the Kerrville Museum of Western Art’s annual Roundup. Noe’s artwork is included in the book Texas Traditions (2010) and in Of Texas Rivers & Texas Art published in 2017.
In 2015, Noe received a commission from King Ranch to create a painting commemorating the one-hundredyear anniversary of the historic Main House.
In Winter 2021, King Ranch: A Legacy in Art was published by
Texas A & M University Press, featuring the paintings of Noe Perez with insightful essays from Bruce Shackelford, Ron Tyler, and Bob Kinnan. This book celebrates the many ways ‘King Ranch culture’ has enriched appreciation for the decorative, practical, and fine arts in Texas and the greater American West. An exhibition of the King Ranch paintings opened in December 2021 at the Witte Historical Museum in San Antonio, Texas. The King Ranch exhibition has also traveled to the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK, and the Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi.
Most recently, Noe has completed a mural for the Ralston Family Collections Center at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Noe Perez’s artwork is included in the 2023 publication, The Art of Texas State Parks published by Texas A&M Press celebrating the centennial anniversary of Texas State Parks.
satirical, and children’s plays are welcome.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Theater Arts Program announces an open call for submission of unproduced scripts for the Teatro Salon Table Reading Series. From the pool of submissions, two to three scripts will be selected for a table reading scheduled for the fall of 2024 that will be opened to the public. Deadline to submit unproduced scripts is scheduled for August 30, 2024 by 4 p.m.
“We are very excited to restart our Teatro Salon Table Reading Series,” according to Jorge Piña Guadalupe Theater Arts Director. “Our last series was presented right before the COVID-19 epidemic.” This call is open to all established and non-established writers in the state of Texas. The scripts that are selected will have a table-reading with a director and actors. Writers will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from the public and established teatristas to help with script development. “We encourage anyone to submit, even if you’ve never written a play. We want to support underrepresented playwrights, including women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled, neurodiverse, etc., and encourage you to submit.”
The theme of the scripts must reflect the Latinx, Chicana/o, Tejano experience. Drama, comedy,
Submission Guidelines:
-Unproduced scripts (may have a reading script development)
-One submission per playwright
-No one-acts
-No screenplays
-Running time of 60 to 90 minutes long (with or without intermission)
-English, Spanish or Bilingual
-Pages should be numbered
-Deadline to submit is Friday, August 30, 2024 by 4 p.m.
To submit, please send a cover letter with title, playwright’s name and short bio, contact information, a brief synopsis and character descriptions to Jorge Piña, GCAC Theater Arts Director, 723 S. Brazos St, San Antonio, TX. 78207 or jorgep@ guadalupeculturalarts.org (no phone calls).
The GCAC Theater Arts Teatro Salon Table Reading Series is made possible from generous grants from The City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, National Latino Theater Initiatives and Texas Commission on the Arts.
For more information, please go to www.guadalupeculturalarts. org, call (210) 271-3151 or contact Jorge Piña, Theater Arts Director at jorgep@guadalupeculturalarts.org
Por Franco
El apuesto caballerito Eliseo González, celebró en grande sus cinco años de feliz existencia. Sus padres Cristina Portillo y Juan González, con anticipación realizaron todos los preparativos pará que nada les faltará.
El sábado 20 de julio, le ofrecieron concurrida fiesta familiar en el magno centro social y de diversión The Rush Fun Park ubicado en la esquina de las transitadas arterias 114 SW Military Dr. Y South Flores St. En el progresivo sector del South Side.
El tema de la fiesta fue denominado "Paw Patrol", con lo qué sé decoró el delicioso pastel. De cena sé sirvieron deliciosas piezas de Pizza con Peperoni, acompañadas de refrescos de sabores y botellas de agua.
Durante el horario del colorido festejo Eliseo y sus invitaditos, sé divirtieron a más no poder en los diversos brincolines. Y toda la gama de espectaculares juegos infantiles.
Los orgullosos padres de Eliseo, Cristina Portillo y el deportista Juan González, famoso portero de fútbol soccer regional y jugador del equipo Rangers SA (de beisbol categoría Masters 50+), agradecieron a sus familiares y amistades por haberlos acompañado durante ése inolvidable evento social dónde le cantaron a Eliseo el tema del "Happy Birthday". Al final Eliseo, compartió con sus invitados coloridas cajitas repletas de golosinas con los personajes de su caricatura favorita "Paw Patrol".
Eliseo, el día 8 de agosto será llevado por sus padres, a la escuela Idea de South Flores. Pará qué conozca a su profesora de Kinder.
Retornando el día 13 y comenzar estudios en el año escolar 2024-25.
"Ha Eliseo le encanta éste tipo de pasatiempo. Y lo mismo disfruta con sus amigos todo tipo de diversión. Estamos contentos porque ya pronto comenzará el kinder. Es un niño muy activo y sabe comportase cómo todos los niños de su edad", indicaron los esposos Cristina Portillo y Juan González.
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The Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi opened in 1936 as the Centennial Museum. It became Art Museum of South Texas in 1945. In the early 1970s board members contracted New York architect Philip Johnson, considered one of the founders of postmodern architecture to design the first phase of the Art Museum of South Texas. The museum collected mostly Texas art, much of which consisted of paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, glass, and works of art on paper.
In the mid-1990s several museum board members from Corpus Christi visited the San Antonio Public Library designed by famed Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta. They loved his bold style and contracted Legorreta in 1997 to complete the second phase of the art museum. The new expansion was completed in 2006 and doubled the museum's size.
The large white museum building is bold, with a series of pyramid peaks on the roof lining the back of the structure and stone water features streaming along the inviting entrance pathway reflecting Legorreta’s brilliant Mexican architectural style. Over the last two decades, the Art Museum began acquiring Latino art and exhibiting the works
of major Chicano artists including Cesar Martinez, Rolando Briceno, and Bruno Andrade whose works are currently on display.
This summer the beautiful paintings of contemporary Latino artist Noe Perez occupy a large wing of the Art Museum. Perez, a native of Falfurias, Texas has spent decades painting the diverse and abundant varieties of trees, plants, and flowers of the South Texas region. Although mainly known as a landscape artist, when he was commissioned to paint King Ranch, he added farm homes, barns, windmills, rivers, and domesticated animals to his paintings.
Falfurias, where Perez grew up, is a small ranching and agricultural community between San Antonio and McAllen. As a child, Perez loved to draw, paint, and read about great artists. Despite his love of art, he majored in civil engineering at the Kingsville campus of Texas A&M University.
Over the next forty years, he worked full-time as a civil engineer and painted in the evenings and weekends. He also participated as often as possible in classes with plein air Painters of America, Ron Rencher, and George Strickland.
In 2015, members of the King Ranch Board of Directors commissioned Perez to create a painting commemorating the 100th anniversary of the historic Main House on the famous Texas King Ranch. Over the next six years, the project grew and more paintings were added.
The editors of Texas A&M University Press learned of the beautiful paintings and commissioned three Texana writers, Ron Tyler, Bruce Shackelford, and King Ranch archivist Bob Kinnan to write essays about the fabled ranch for their publication King Ranch: A Legacy in Art [2021]. Some of the paintings were included in a December 2021 exhibit at the Witte Histori-
cal Museum in San Antonio. Many notable Texas landscape artists loved to paint en plein air, but Perez told Ron Tyler that he found the typical South Texas wind to be such a hindrance that he limited such instances to sketching on small canvases and taking photographs. And, of course, the Texas summer heat often surpasses 100 degrees for days and weeks making it even more difficult to work outside for long. Perez completes his canvases in his home studio working from his small plein air drawings and photographs.
To complete this project, Perez spent time in all four divisions of King Ranch. I am only familiar with the Las Norias section with its distinguished white dunes on the Gulf Coast. Harriett and I visited the dunes several years after the celebrated Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide captured them in stunning black and white images. Perez visited
Las Norias numerous times and completed beautiful paintings of the dunes. Perez’s most notable paintings in this Art Museum of South Texas exhibit present the ranch's varied wild plants and ranch animals. King Ranch is noted for its prized cattle and horses. It is one of the few ranches in America that has produced two Kentuck Derby winners, Middleground and Assault. Assault won the Triple Crown in 1946, the only Texas-bred horse to date to win the crown. Perez painted horses and cattle, acknowledging King Ranch's fame for its prize-winning steers, longhorns, and bulls. I have followed Perez’s artistic career for about 15 years and know about his meteoric rise as a Texas artist. His paintings of Texas cacti and wildflowers are among the best I have seen by contemporary Texas artists. His work has been featured in major art books,
Texas Traditions [2010] and in Of Texas Rivers & Texas Art 2017. He recently completed a large 18-foot mural for the Ralston Family Collections Center in the Alamo compound in San Antonio.
Historian Ron Tyler noted, “None of the previous artists who painted King Ranch exhibited [Perez’s] sensitivity and passion for the landscape.” Perez’s collection of images at the Art Museum exhibit, reveals the environment and animals that most visitors who tour the ranch never see. For that reason, Perez especially wanted to depict scenes from the distinct sections of the ranch.
The Las Norias Division, for example, the southernmost section, is home to coastal brush, white sand dunes, and thousands of acres of spiny
blocks, enough space for him to store hundreds of tons of granite rock. In Moroles’s early work, he found ways to tear at the stone rather than to cut deeply into it allowing him to create sculptures that look like weaving. Each of his pieces has about 50 percent of its surfaces untouched and raw representing parts of the torn stone. The remainder of each sculpture is smoothed and polished.
Four years after opening his Rockport studio, Moroles received his most important commission, a sculpture “Lapstrake” for the E.F. Hutton-CBS Plaza in New York City. His construction of this 64-ton, 22-foot-tall sculpture gained him national attention.
oak trees.
The Art Museum's permanent collection also featured additional works by numerous Latino artists including the granite sculptor Jesus Moroles.
Jesus Bautista Moroles, born in Corpus Christi in 1950, moved to Dallas at a young age. He studied art and as a young teen worked every summer in masonry and construction with his uncle in Corpus Christi. Moroles returned to the Dallas area in 1973 and completed his art degree in 1978 at North Texas State University in Denton.
Moroles found a large parcel of land in Rockport, Texas, and moved there in 1983. With the help of his family, he constructed a studio occupying three city
When President George W. Bush presented Moroles with the National Medal of Arts in 2008, the media noted that Moroles had more than 2,000 works in China, Egypt, France, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. He is perhaps the most recognized Hispanic artist of the last two centuries, participating in over 160 one-person and 190 group exhibitions worldwide. Moroles died tragically in a car accident in 2015. There are two Moroles sculptures on display at the Corpus Christi museum. They are small, and one is placed in front of a window that looks out to the bay.
The Art Museum of South Texas is playing an important role in highlighting the contributions of Texas Latino artists and the rich cultural heritage they present in their artwork.
Courtesy of LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is deeply saddened to remember and honor the legacy of Ramsey Muñiz, a trailblazer and fierce advocate for the Hispanic community. Muñiz's contributions to civil rights and social justice have left an indelible mark on our organization and the communities we serve.
Ramsey Muñiz dedicated his life to the fight for equality and justice for all, particularly for Mexican Americans and other marginalized groups. As a charismatic leader and the first Hispanic to run for governor of Texas on the Raza Unida Party ticket in the 1970s, Muñiz inspired countless individuals to engage in political activism and to advocate for their rights. His passion for social justice and his unwavering commitment to the cause made him a beloved figure within LULAC and beyond. Muñiz's efforts were instrumental in raising awareness about the systemic issues facing Hispanic communities and in pushing for meaningful change at both the state and national levels.
Muñiz's legacy is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. His campaigns for governor were groundbreaking, highlighting issues such as educational equity, economic opportunity, and political representation for Hispanics. Although he faced significant challenges and opposition, Muñiz's determination never wavered.
His work laid the groundwork for future generations of Hispanic leaders and activists. Today, LULAC continues to build on Muñiz's vision, advocating for the rights and opportunities of Hispanic Americans in every facet of society.
As we remember Ramsey Muñiz, we also reaffirm our commitment to the values he championed. LULAC remains dedicated to advancing civil rights, promoting educational attainment, and ensuring economic equality for Hispanic Americans. Muñiz's spirit lives on in our ongoing efforts to create a more just and inclusive society.
Ramsey Muñiz's journey reminds us that the fight for justice is ongoing and that each of us has the power to make a difference. His courage and dedication continue to inspire us, and we are grateful for the path he paved for future generations.
Rest in peace, Ramsey Muñiz. Your legacy will never be forgotten.
Domingo García – LULAC
National President "LULAC has lost a great ally, and Ramsey was a dear friend and mentor for me. He grew up very poor but was rich in his spirit and a deep love of his cultura. We will always remember Ramsey's constant smile and positive outlook,even when facing the toughest luchas. He never lost hope that justice would set him free all those years he was in prison.Upon his release, I was honored to bring him on as a paralegal because
I knew his heart, and he had a great mind. Latino history will include Ramsey entre las grandes voces de nuestra gente, among the great voices of our people."
Héctor Flores – LULAC
Former National President "Ramsey was instrumental in waking the sleeping Mexican American giant to become politically involved andbecame the face of the Raza Unida Party that threatened the political status quo in Texas. He was handsome, athletic,smart, a graduate of Baylor University and a lawyer who personified the American dream achieved on his merit."
Rosa Rosales – LULAC
Former National President "I will remember Ramsey for his ganas and courage as a young man to step up and be the face of a movement when our community needed him. Most people did not expect him to win, but his victory was in making a difference when thousands of votes went to his name and showed we could be a power at the ballot box. Yes, he faced difficulties later in his life, but that will never change the contributions he made for Latinos and Texas history."
David Contreras, Texas LULAC historian, created a website on Ramsey Muñiz and said, "he was a trailblazer, and to many, an iconic figure."
See the collection of videos highlighting many of Muniz's historic life moments. https:// youtu.be/K6lwolKIyMA
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC's programs, services, and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting the critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit https://lulac.org/.
The Texas Pura Vida Awards Show is poised to be the biggest night in San Antonio's Performing Arts community. This inaugural event will honor and recognize the immense talent and contributions within the Performing Arts Industry across all walks of life
Join us for an unforgettable Texas-style black-tie evening that promises to dazzle and inspire. Our event will feature live performances by the Network for Young Artists (NYA) along with both global and local award-winning artists. A special appearance by the legendary American Country Singer, Johnny Lee, and a theatrical performance by NYA will highlight the night.
In addition to these captivating performances, the awards show will recognize outstanding achievements in music We will honor the Entertainer, Country Artist, and Gospel Artist of the Year, among other award categories, as well as celebrate Texas originals in the Conjunto, Norteño, and Tejano categories Our talented young artists, 18 and under, will also be recognized with Male, Female, and Group Artist of the Year awards
The evening will culminate in a grand finale live band performance featuring LA 45 and the David Farias Band, among others, promising a night of unforgettable entertainment. Special appearances by DJ Kane, Stefani Montiel, and Gabe Garcia will make the evening even more spectacular!
The City Council of the City of Sandy Oaks will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. The public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on August 8, 2024 at City Hall, 22870 Priest Road, Sandy Oaks, Texas 78112. At the termination of the public hearing, the City Council may adopt the budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year or may adopt the budget at a subsequent meeting. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the City Secretary’s office at City Hall, 22870 Priest Road, Sandy Oaks, Texas 78112 during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. It is also available at the City’s website, www.cityofsandyoaks.com.
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $284,165.59, which is a 50% increase from last year’s budget, and of that amount $12,082.68 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.
LA FUERZA AÉREA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS AMERICANOS (USAF, POR SUS SIGLAS EN INGLÉS) ESTÁ LLEVANDO A CABO UNA EVALUACIÓN QUINQUENAL BAJO LA LEY DE RESPUESTA, COMPENSACIÓN Y RESPONSABILIDAD AMBIENTAL (CERCLA, POR SUS SIGLAS EN INGLÉS) EN LA ANTIGUA BASE DE LA FUERZA AÉREA KELLY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
La Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos Americanos está llevando a cabo una evaluación quinquenal (que se realiza cada 5 años) de las medidas de saneamiento ambiental que se seleccionaron para sanear los sitios contaminados en la antigua Base de la Fuerza Aérea Kelly ubicada en San Antonio, Texas. La evaluación determinará la efectividad de las medidas de protección ambiental en estos sitios contaminados. De conformidad con la Ley de Respuesta, Compensación y Responsabilidad Ambiental (CERCLA por sus siglas en inglés), esta evaluación determinará si las medidas de saneamiento ambiental que se seleccionaron siguen funcionando como se diseñaron y por lo tanto siguen protegiendo la salud humana y el medio ambiente.
Se exhorta al público en general a enviar cualquier pregunta o comentario a la siguiente dirección: Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs Office, 2261 Hughes Avenue, JBSA, Lackland, Texas 78236-9853.
Teléfono gratuito: 866-725-7617 o 210-925-0956.
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Hilario Álvarez, lanzador derecho del equipo Tuzos afiliado en categoría Masters 50+ Potranco Baseball League, circuito del cuál es el Padrino temporada 2024. Recientemente recibió emotiva placa de honor en agradecimiento por sus contribuciones en el equipo infantil Diamond Divas, afiliado al circuito Somerset Little League, qué a la vez extendió su agradecimiento a su compañía Skylight Co.
Hilario, modestamente agradeció el inesperado reconocimiento, indicando estar orgulloso por qué su nieta es parte del roster Diamond Divas.
Resultados semifinal del playoff Abierta dominical Potranco. Indios de Nava doblegó 5-2 a Pericos. Éste domingo 28 de julio en el estadio Potranco a las 11am comienzan serie final ha ganar 2 de 3 partidos ante Águilas.
Aclaración en la pasada edición sé omitió el bateó
de El Caminante Víctor Mercedes de Águilas qué eliminaron a Rieleros. Mercedes, bateó de 5-2, con dos jonrones y 5 carreras producidas. Mil disculpas y adelante en la gran final contra Indios de Nava.
Resultados categoría Masters. Yankees doblegó 10 a 5 ha Broncos. La victoria fue pará Moisés Cervantes con salvamento de Willie Martínez. Humberto "Flaco " García fue el derrotado.
Astros ahora dirigidos por Jacinto López, con Greg Carrera en el montículo derrotó a Reds 12-5.
Perdió el legendario Raúl Hernández Cardona "La Gacela".
Sergio Quintanilla de Astros pegó perfecto 3-3. Tuzos de Luis Ríos con pitcheo del ganador Carlos Cerda y relevó del campeón Ubaldo Montelongo derrotó 14-2 a Rangers de El Venado Benito Martínez, Jesús Vela perdió y Liga Mexicana lo relevó.
Rol de juegos campo 2 en Potranco Baseball Field propiedad del artista Eloy Rocha.
Comienzo de la tercera vuelta. 10am Astros vs Broncos. 12:30 pm Rangers vs Reds. 3pm el clásico Yankees vs Tuzos.
Los buenos amigos Mencho Vargas del equipo Rangers y el Lic. Sebastián Villanueva Jiménez, nativo de Palaú, Coahuila, después de 25 años de no verse se dieron fuerte abrazo y a la vez recordaron emotivas anécdotas del gran béisbol jugado por aquellos lares dónde también contribuyeron en el desarrollo del rey de los deportes.
Por otro lado el beisbolista de toda la vida Ramiro Carraman, recordó los maravillosos años en los
qué anduvo dirigiendo equipos en diversas ligas regionales. Dónde llego a dirigir clubes en los qué militaron sus hijos Gonzalo (Chalo), y Rudy. Asi cómo posteriormente su nieto Chalito, y bisnietos.
"Feliz porque sé me dio la oportunidad en ligas de jóvenes y Veteranos en Campos de Span-Am. Colt 45 y Potranco, donde con con mi hijo Chalo, con éxito desarrollamos la categoría Veteranos", dijo el patriarca de los Carraman. [Fotos de Franco].
LA CIUDAD DE SAN ANTONIO ESTÁ CONTRATANDO PARA ESTOS PUESTOS:
•CDL Conductores
•Electricista
•Plomero
•HVAC
•Operado de equipo
•Inspector de construcción
•Profesional de apoyo administrativo
•Official de detención
•Professional de cuidado de animales
•Trabajador de custodia y saneamento
Courtesy of Brent Kollock
After four years of extensive travel and work in Mexico, noted American photographer, Brent Kollock, is publishing Charrería, Mexico’s National Treasure, a new photo book about Mexico’s national sport–the traditional rodeo form of Charrería. It will be released this summer through a crowdfunding campaign. In its strength and beauty, we are introduced to the original cowboys of the Western Hemisphere and their rodeo form played out in every corner of the country. Declared by UNESCO as a part of Mexico’s national patrimony, Kollock takes us behind the scenes and in front of the action for a deep look into the soul of Mexico and a major part of its identity. A dream assignment culminates in this oversized volume of his signature style of photography. Along the way, Kollock has met and encouraged many people in the Charrería world to contribute to this new collection, in their words, to describe the importance of the sport as well as its relationship to the identity of Mexico. From local amateurs to living legends, a cast of men and women contribute their deeply held feelings about this most
Mexican of sports to further elucidate it to those who are perhaps less familiar.
Throughout these written pieces, themes of family, friendship, chivalry, and history permeate their words. In the photos, rendered in timeless black and white, the collaboration between photographer and participant is examined to create a document, both visual and written, that captures the essence and the deeply important aspects of Mexican culture performed so often in this beautiful and vital living history. Using only vintage Nikon lenses, a richness pervades the photos, not often found in today’s hyper sharp modern optics. Printed with the finest materials in Toluca, Mexico by the famous print house, Offset Santiago, this is one photography book not to be missed. See the latest SubStack post for more info and some page spread samples. Kickstarter campaign is set to start in early August.
www.brentkollock.com
https://brentkollock.substack.com/
