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Let’s Talk About It

This grass roots publication is the life source for a community that is not easily afforded viable access to diverse and accessible media. San Antonio and the surrounding counties have become accustomed to relevant news brought to them in both English and Spanish since 1913.

What’s Your “Normal”?

By Yvette Tello

Everyone’s “normal” is Yvette Tello different. My normal? Pushing Publisher past limits others y.tello@laprensatexas.com stop at.

Ramon Chapa Jr. Working when most Community Liaison are resting. Skipping vacations to chase r.chapa@laprensatexas.com goals. Going all-in, every time—because Roxanne Eguia halfway has never been my style. This isn’t burnout. This is passion.

Editor In Chief r.eguia@laprensatexas.com Today, I received an email that stopped me in my tracks: Nicodemus Gonzalez “You work hard… you take care of Jessica Medrano everyone… and you put yourself last Graphic Designers constantly. And somehow… you’ve still Dr. Ricardo Romo convinced yourself that wanting a vacation makes you selfish? Or that dreaming about Henrietta Hernandez a weekend away makes you greedy? Come Contributors on. When did we start feeling guilty for info@laprensatexas.com wanting what everyone else has or does?

José I. Franco Look, you’re a human being who’s been Editor Español running on empty for too long… and Maria Cisneros wanting to refill your tank doesn’t make you bad. It makes you normal.”

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Joe: “My normal is working until I can’t work anymore “

Ramon Chapa Jr.: “My normal is getting up everyday to see how I can serve others!

Wednesday, During National God Blesses me exceedingly, abundantly above and beyond! Along the way, I am Hispanic Heritage Month everywhere with everybody! My life is not boring! I put God first, my family second September 24, 2025 and try to enjoy life to the fullest! That is 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM my normal!”

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Yvonne Pena: “You keep doing what fills your heart with love. Some of us function better that way. I do because it is who I am.

I have no timeclock. My time is approved by a higher power.”

Jeff Hull: “My normal is very frustrating.

Especially because it was set off accidentally and it literally changed my entire world. I worked very hard to turn my life and myself around. I went from being an addict and destroying my life to becoming a well known Artist locally and creating some amazing Art Show Fundraisers and serving my community. I'm a founding Artist for.what was Una Noche en La Gloria, Crossroads of Hope Art Show Fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association to the Autism Treatment Center Fundraiser and many, many others. I've curated and created many Art Shows and gallery exhibits. I was the first featured Artist in San Antonio Monthly Magazine and am even featured in a documentary through the University of Texas Arts in Context: Art of Dia de Los Muertos. Recovery from Addiction has given me some amazing blessings and things to be very proud of. . .Unfortunately, on February 12, 2012 I had a horrible fall that changed everything. The fall ended up costing me everything. From losing my marriage, home, Art gallery and eventually everything I owned. I could barely walk for almost 2yrs. Once my exwife walked out. I ended up homeless for almost 7yrs. I was denied my disability from 2012 to 2019 at least eleven times.

During that time I desperately needed back surgery. As I had crushed several vertebrae into my spinal cord damaging my spinal cord. I tore both shoulders, muscles and tendons in my back, left cartilage in my knee and tendons and muscles in my ankle.

I struggled to walk a single block. I lived outside through the heat of summer and cold of winter. There were short periods where I could stay with a friend here and there. I broke into abandoned houses. Just to have a place to stay. I finally learned about Carelink with University Hospital and was able to have the needed back surgery. The day I was released from the hospital. I had to get on a bus and go to Haven for Hope. Where I was made to sleep on a matt on a concrete floor. Which was a very difficult time. . .There's so much more to all of it but too much to get into here.My new normal is so far removed from what my life once was. I've gone from being able to paint 250 paintings or so a year. To only work on one this year. I spend 95% of my time by myself. No one visits or calls me to go out or hang out. I don't date or try to

date because it's embarrassing being on SSI and living off $964 a month and SNAP benefits. I don't drive anymore because of injuries. When I've gone on dating sites.

I see women setting the bar really high with expectations and expectations can get expensive. So I don't bother anymore.

It leaves me feeling unworthy even though I know I'm a good man. Unfortunately, I just have some injuries that dictate my life in ways that my life is much slower now.

Not so much a party anymore.

I woke up this morning feeling content. I have a roof over my head, food in the fridge and all my bills are paid. I don't have to do anything if I don't want to. I don't even have to get out of bed if I choose not to. I am very blessed to have struggled and remained clean and did not give into my addiction during an extremely difficult time in my life. I chose Hope over giving up. My life feels very empty today. I miss the attention my Art career once gave me but I am grateful I'm alive. Today I'm working on a major piece of Art. I'm not hungry and my cat is fed. . .I miss being in a relationship.

Life gets very lonely but maybe one day someone will see my worth. I've learned to live a decent life on very little money. By the grace of God I'm in Housing and have a very nice apartment. I miss the life I once had tremendously. I miss being married.

However, life changes and there are no guarantees. So you just have to keep going and doing the best you can for yourself and others one day at a time.I don't know if this is what you expected of your post but it's been my experience and life. It sounds depressing and believe you me. It was hell!

However, this year I will celebrate 22yrs clean from addiction. I have given back to my community and I've rescued a cat.

Which is the most important thing in my life. I am content but like most I hope for more, especially love. God willing one day that'll come along.”

Robert Espinosa: “You do what makes Yvette happy. Remember this life is your life. Don't ever let anyone try to tell you otherwise. You do You bob-boo” Henrietta Hernandez: “That is what you doll”

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About the Cover Artist: Margaret Garcia Margaret Garcia (b.

September 20, 1951, East Los Angeles) is a highly i nf luentia l C h i c a n a painter, muralist, educator, and arts advocate based in Los Angeles. Renowned for her vibrant, expressive oil paintings and murals, Garcia’s work celebrates and documents Mexican, Indigenous, and Chicana/o heritage, community life, and urban landscapes. Her bold palette and flat compositional space are rooted in the tradition of Mexican folk art, while her artistic practice is deeply shaped by the cultural dynamism of her upbringing in Boyle Heights and East LA. Garcia’s formal art education includes studies at Los Angeles City College, California State University Northridge, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California (USC).

Her career as an artist began in the 1970s and flourished during the Chicano Art Movement,

where she became a defining presence, especially through her work as a muralist and public art creator. She participated in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics murals and was the lead artist for the “Two Blue Whales” mural near Venice Beach in the mid1970s. Her public art, such as the historic tile mural at Universal City Metro Station, reflects

her commitment to giving honest, dignified interpretations of Chicano and California history.

Garcia’s paintings and murals are housed in major collections, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Cheech Center for Chicano Art, the Blanton Museum at UT Austin, and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

She has exhibited widely in the U.S. and abroad, with retrospectives such as “Arte para la Gente: The Collected Works of Margaret Garcia.”

As an elder and mentor in the Chicana/o Art Movement, Garcia continues to champion representation of women, marginalized communities, and the evolving landscapes of LA. Her role as a teacher

and advocate has made a lasting impact on the next generation of Latino artists.

Garcia’s artistic language—rooted in cultural symbolism, expressive color, and community storytelling—has helped imprint Chicano/Latino identity into the visual legacy of Los Angeles and American art as a whole.

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Irene M. Wilkinson Irene Martin Wilkinson was born on February 1, 1954, to Thurman and Virgie Martin in San Antonio, Texas. On August 6, 2025, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and so much love, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Irene was the heart of her family, an amazing wife, mother, sister, aunt, and Nana.

She loved big and unconditionally, and that gift continues to surround us, holding us together even in our grief. She filled our lives with traditions, laughter, and the kind of love that made everyone feel welcomed and cherished. Irene was also a wonderful baker and had a deep love for music, often

filling her home with the songs that brought her joy. She was fierce, funny and kind.

Her spirit lives on in her grandchildren, whom she adored.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman Joe Martin and Virgie Faulks Martin; and her brothers, Fred Martin

and T.J. Martin (Martha).

She is survived by her beloved husband, Herman Wilkinson; her daughters, Tammy Polk Herrera, Michelle Loukphom (Patrick), and Brittany Kelly (Sean); her sons, Jason Polk (Jackie) and Herman Wilkinson Jr. (Amy);

her sister, Shirley Hartsfield (Scooter); her brothers, Donald Martin (Ruthie) and Alton Martin (Debbie); her sister-in-law, Martha Martin; her grandchildren, Brandon Polk, Jordan Herrera, Devin Loukphom, Jayden Loukphom, Mazlyn

Herrera, Gavin Loukphom, Nathan Polk, Braddock Kelly, Natalie Wilkinson, Ava Wilkinson, Gracie Wilkinson, and Kendra Wilkinson; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Services for Irene Wilkinson will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM, with burial immediately after at Mission Burial Park South.

A reception will be held in the Mission Park Heritage House following the burial.

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Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas

ENMENDADO AVISO DE RECIBIMIENTO DE LA SOLICITUD E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER RENOVACIÓN DEL PERMISO DE AIRE (NORI) NÚMERO DE PERMISO 70492 SOLICITUD. City Public Service Board, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por su siglas en inglés) la renovación del permiso de calidad del aire número 70492, que autorizaría la continuación del funcionamiento de Spruce Unidad 2 planta de generación de energía eléctrica situado en 12940 South US Highway 181, San Antonio, Condado de Bexar, Texas 78223. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación se ofrece como cortesía pública y no forma parte de la solicitud o del anuncio. Para conocer la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-98.319444,29.308888&level=13.

La instalación existente está autorizada a emitir los siguientes contaminantes atmosféricos: amoníaco, monóxido de carbono, fluoruros, contaminantes atmosféricos peligrosos, plomo, óxidos de nitrógeno, compuestos orgánicos, material particulado incluyendo material particulado con diámetros de 10 micrones o menos y con diámetros de 2.5 micrones o menos, ácido sulfúrico, y dióxido de azufre.

Esta solicitud se presentó a la TCEQ el July 17, 2025. La solicitud estará disponible para su visualización y copia en la oficina central de la TCEQ, la TCEQ oficina regional de San Antonio, y en McCreless Biblioteca Publica, 1023 Ada Street, San Antonio, Condado de Bexar, Texas a partir del primer día de la publicación de este aviso. El expediente de cumplimiento de la instalación, si existe, está a disposición del público en la oficina regional de San Antonio de TCEQ. El director ejecutivo ha determinado que la solicitud está administrativamente completa y llevará a cabo una revisión técnica de la misma. La información contenida en la solicitud indica que esta renovación del permiso no supondrá un aumento de las emisiones permitidas ni dará lugar a la emisión de un contaminante atmosférico no emitido anteriormente. La TCEQ puede actuar sobre esta solicitud sin buscar más comentarios del público o dar la oportunidad de una audiencia de caso impugnado si se cumplen ciertos criterios.

COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO. Puede presentar comentarios públicos a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial en la dirección indicada a continuación. La TCEQ considerará todos los comentarios del público al elaborar una decisión final sobre la solicitud y el director ejecutivo preparará una respuesta a esos comentarios. Cuestiones como el valor de la propiedad, el ruido, la seguridad del tráfico y la zonificación están fuera de la jurisdicción de la TCEQ para ser tratadas en el proceso de permiso.

OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO. Puede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado si usted es una persona que puede verse afectada por las emisiones de contaminantes atmosféricos de la instalación tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia. Si solicita una audiencia de caso impugnado, deberá presentar lo siguiente (1) su nombre (o, en el caso de un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección postal y número de teléfono durante el día; (2) el nombre del solicitante y el número de permiso; (3) la declaración "[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado"; (4) una descripción específica de cómo se vería/n afectado/s por la solicitud y las emisiones atmosféricas de la instalación de una manera no común al público en general; (5) la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad en relación con la instalación; (6) una descripción del uso que usted hace de la propiedad que puede verse afectada por la instalación; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho controvertidas que presente durante el periodo de comentarios. Si la solicitud la realiza un grupo o asociación, deberá identificarse con nombre y dirección física a uno o varios miembros que estén legitimados para solicitar una audiencia. También deben identificarse los intereses que el grupo o asociación pretende proteger. También puede presentar sus propuestas de ajustes a la solicitud/permiso que satisfagan sus preocupaciones.

El plazo para presentar una solicitud de audiencia de caso impugnado es de 15 días a partir de la publicación del anuncio en el periódico. Si la solicitud se presenta a tiempo, el plazo para solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado se ampliará a 30 días después del envío de la respuesta a los comentarios.

Si se presenta a tiempo cualquier solicitud de audiencia de caso impugnado, el Director Ejecutivo remitirá la solicitud y cualquier solicitud de audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados para su consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión. A menos que la solicitud se remita directamente a una audiencia de caso impugnado, el director ejecutivo enviará por correo la respuesta a los comentarios junto con la notificación de la reunión de la Comisión a todas las personas que hayan presentado comentarios o estén en la lista de correo de esta solicitud. La Comisión sólo podrá conceder una solicitud de audiencia de caso impugnado sobre cuestiones que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios a tiempo y que no hayan sido retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el objeto de la misma se limitará a las cuestiones de hecho controvertidas o a las cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relativas a los problemas de calidad del aire pertinentes y materiales presentados durante el periodo de comentarios. Cuestiones como el valor de la propiedad, el ruido, la seguridad del tráfico y la zonificación quedan fuera de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para ser tratadas en este procedimiento.

LISTA DE CORREO. Además de presentar comentarios públicos, puede solicitar que se le incluya en una lista de correo para recibir futuros avisos públicos sobre esta solicitud específica enviando una solicitud por escrito a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial en la dirección que figura a continuación.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA AGENCIA. Los comentarios y solicitudes del público deben presentarse vía electrónicamente en 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. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información de contacto que proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física, formará parte del registro público de la agencia. Para obtener más información sobre esta solicitud de permiso o sobre el proceso de autorización, 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 City Public Service Board, 500 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78215-2104 o llamando a Steven Fleming, Analista Ambiental al 210-353-3622.

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Con Safo

By J. Gilberto Quezeda

The phrase "Con Safo," often abbreviated as "C/S," carries profound significance within the Mexican American communities of San Antonio and South Texas. Growing up in the cherished Barrio El Azteca in Laredo during the 1950s through the 1970s, the phrase was an emblem of pride, resilience, and cultural identity. Its presence was woven into the fabric of everyday life, serving as both a protective marker and a declaration of defiance against discrimination and marginalization.

Painted on walls, etched into notebooks, or shared through conversations, "Con Safo" embodied a powerful sentiment of solidarity among the people of my barrio. It was not just a phrase— it was a symbol of the rich cultural and social heritage that defined our community and shaped the way we navigated the world.

The Spanish phrase "Con Safo," or "C/S," traces its roots to Chicano culture,

particularly during the mid-20th century in the United States.

Its origin lies in the dynamics of resistance, empowerment, and identity among Mexican-Americans.

It stems from the term "safo" in Spanish, meaning "safe" or "protected." In graffiti culture, "Con Safo" was often written alongside messages to shield the creator from reprisal. It represented a symbolic declaration that the artwork or statement was sacred and should not be tampered with, functioning like an unspoken social contract. The widespread appearance of "Con Safo" on walls during the 1950s through the 1970s reflects the turbulent era of the Chicano Movement, when many fought to assert their cultural identity and combat discrimination.

The phrase carried a deeper meaning beyond its literal translation. It became a powerful tool for expressing solidarity and safeguarding cultural pride. Through "Con Safo," artists and activists conveyed their values, frustrations, and

aspirations without fear of censorship. It served as a signature or badge of honor, reflecting one's connection to the broader Chicano community. The sentiment behind "Con Safo" echoed the idea that the message was untouchable, shielded by its cultural significance. It also emphasized mutual respect within the community, as those who encountered the phrase were expected to honor its purpose.

In practice, "Con Safo" evolved into a versatile expression, weaving its way into art, protest, and even everyday conversations. As a form of visual language, it adorned murals and graffiti, often accompanying profound statements about identity and injustice. The phrase also extended to dialogues where it marked the end of discussions or reinforced camaraderie among Chicanos. Its widespread use on walls and beyond captured the resilience and creative spirit of the Chicano community,

helping them carve out a distinct cultural identity during a pivotal era in history.

The phrase "Picudos cortan," referring to pointed boots, has a different cultural connotation and origin. Emerging in the context of Mexican fashion and music culture, "picudos" describes boots with exaggeratedly long, pointed tips, famously worn in northern Mexico and Texas.

The phrase translates to "pointed ones cut," implying sharpness or boldness, and became a playful idiom associated with this distinctive footwear.

"Picudos cortan" symbolizes the attitude and style embraced by young men who wear these boots, often paired with tight jeans and cowboy hats. The trend grew popular in the 1990s and 2000s, linked to Mexican music genres like norteño and banda.

The pointed boots carry symbolic meaning tied to individuality, confidence, and swagger. "Picudos cortan" expresses the

idea that these bold fashion choices can metaphorically "cut through" norms or leave a lasting impression.

The exaggerated tips of the boots are seen as both eye-catching and assertive, representing a unique sense of pride and daring. Much like "Con Safo," the phrase reveals the interplay between language and identity, as it communicates the wearer's connection to a vibrant cultural heritage and personal expression.

In practical use, "Picudos cortan" is often heard in conversations about fashion, music, or youth culture. It captures the essence of the pointed boots as a hallmark of Mexican style, particularly in rural and regional settings. The phrase is also celebrated in music lyrics and performances, amplifying its cultural resonance.

Much like the boots themselves, "Picudos cortan" embodies the creativity, charm, and individuality that define Mexican fashion trends and the people who proudly embrace them.

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Latina Portrait Artist and Muralist Margaret Garcia: Visual Narrator of Los Angeles History

By Dr Ricardo Romo I returned to Margaret Garcia’s fabulous art studio in late July of 2025, joined by famed Chicano film producer Jesús Salvador Treviño and my Substack editor, Dr. Harriett Romo, for an exclusive interview with the prominent and talented Chicana artist.

Her studio is located on North Figueroa Street near her birthplace in East Los Angeles. It was there that we saw her new visions of Echo Park, particularly the lake at Margaret Garcia, “Echo Park Series.” sunset. “These new visions,” Photo by Ricardo Romo. she noted, “are explorations of luminosity, particularly in being an artist made her feel One of the most the sunset hour - bright, deep special. By age eight or nine, challenging and important reflections, shimmers.” as her skills evolved, she murals undertaken by Garcia painted her first portrait. was a commission to paint a Art has many dimensions Garcia always loved to draw historical mural at the Los and also serves several and paint. Upon graduation Angeles La Cahuenga Metro i m p o r t a n t p u r p o s e s , from Roosevelt High School Station. The Los Angeles enabling us to see the world in Boyle Heights, she began Metro selected a Southern in profoundly different her journey to significantly California artistic team to a n d i n n o v a t i v e w a y s . advance the study of art. create a series of panels Margaret Garcia, whose She attended San Fernando dealing with the surrender four decades of painting Valley State College and of Mexican California to have been recognized in Los Angeles City College in American forces at La many exhibits in Southern the period 1969 to 1972. She Cahuenga in 1846. The California, explained that later completed coursework mural project became quite her art is generally created in the Master of Fine Arts controversial. to communicate with the program at the University of Until the late 20th viewer. We learn from the Southern California. century, California historians vast body of her work that she Early in her career, Garcia traditionally neglected expects and hopes viewers was best known as a muralist. stories of people of color; will consider reexamining She was the lead artist in the thus, Golden State history misrepresentations about mid-1970s for a famous constantly needed refreshing. history and culture.

California mural near Venice C a l i f o r n i a n s b o r n a n d Garcia began painting at age Beach, “Two Blue Whales,” educated elsewhere never five while in kindergarten. which depicts two large learned the state's history in She brought home a crayon blue whales frolicking in their schooling. Nearly 10 drawing which so pleased her the ocean. The Greater Los million people live in Los father that he declared,” You Angeles Council of the Deaf Angeles, and almost half, 45 are an artist.” She recalled commissioned Garcia to percent, were born outside that moment with pride paint a mural to honor the of the state of California. and remembered feeling 1984 Deaf Olympic Games California residents arrive “elevated.” The thought of held in Los Angeles. from other U.S. states as

Margaret Garcia, “Echo Park Series.”

Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Margaret Garcia, California Fires Series.

Photo by Ricardo Romo. well as from nearly every allowed to emigrate, and country in the world. It is the vast distance between not surprising that many Spain and the Mexican newcomers are unfamiliar provinces that are now with the state’s distinctive California contributed to a racial and ethnic history. blending of populations that Not everyone is aware, for Mexican philosopher Jose example, that the Golden Vasconcellos called “La State at the time of European Raza Cosmica.” exploration represented The 18th-century founders one of the most diverse of Los Angeles hailed largely Indigenous populations in from the Mexican province of the Americas.

Sinaloa, where intermarriage The original inhabitants of the Spanish colonists with of California arrived in Indigenous people as well the region more than ten as with African slaves was thousand years ago. The more common than in other Spaniards settled there only regions of colonial Mexico. three hundred years ago.

When Garcia accepted Few Spanish women were the commission to design

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Margaret Garcia, “Echo Park Series.” Photo by Ricardo Romo.

La Cahuenga Metro station, Los Angeles, California.

Photo by Martha Benedict and courtesy of the artist.

and create the historical tiles of the La Cahuenga Metro Station, she knew the task would be exacting.

She had to capture, in a relatively small number of tile panels, the historic meeting between the leaders of the Mexican Californio forces and American forces tasked with signing a peace treaty. Under the guise of Manifest Destiny, American forces easily defeated the

poorly armed Mexicans in California. Garcia, determined to give honest interpretations of the events, painted the participants on both sides of the short war with dignity and respect.

The Garcia tile murals included portraits of General Andres Pico, the brother of Mexican Governor Pio de Jesus Pico, one of the wealthiest men of the California provinces. When

General John C. Fremont led the American invasion of Southern California in 1846, the majority of the Spanish-speaking settlers identified as Mestizos, having intermarried with the Indian population. The Californios, who were all Mestizos by the mid1800s, co-existed with the Indigenous population of the region. Garcia’s historical representation of Mexican influence in California history demonstrated that history needs artists who do not fall prey to stereotypes and can provide objective and truthful historical visual narratives and interpretations.

Garcia resides in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Echo Park, and her recent landscapes of the Echo Park Lake capture the community’s expressively radiant colors. I knew of Echo Park when we lived in Los Angeles in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Chicano artist Carlos Almaraz’s canvas paintings first introduced me to Echo Park, which he painted with brazen colors unfamiliar at the time to most Chicano art lovers. Margaret Garcia gives the park life with her lush green landscapes and an extraordinary rendering of bright yellow sun rays reminiscent of work by Impressionist painters.

Garcia “chooses an angle that avoids downtown, the political powerhouse of L.A., snuffing it out entirely,” commented art critic Jimmy Centeno, who was especially impressed with Garcia’s painting of Echo Park that “spans across the skyline with comforting blues and yellow hues. It is tender and kind. Her strokes are soft, curvy, long, playful, and jazzy.”

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Margaret Garcia in front of a historical section of her tile mural at La Cahuenga Metro Station. Photo

by Martha Benedict and courtesy of the artist.

Garcia excels in her application of color. Viewers notice the influence of the Mexican masters–Diego Rivera, José C. Orozco, David A. Siqueiros, and Frida Kahlo–in her work, but also the color experimentation of the Impressionist painters, in particular Paul Gauguin.

In many Chicano art circles, Garcia is known as one of the best portrait painters of her generation. Many of these portraits are of close friends or family members. Some of her portrait paintings are of people in her community– the vendors at the park are of special interest.

Her American Dream painting is an example of her effort to capture the

life and experiences of her community.

Garcia sees exciting days ahead. Actor Cheech Marin is the largest collector of Garcia’s work, and her colorful canvases were exhibited at the extraordinarily successful opening of The Cheech Museum in Riverside, California in the summer of 2022. Garcia recently announced the completion of a new series of landscapes and portraits for the upcoming Solo Show at the Muckenthaler in Fullerton, CA opening on August 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm.

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Walking to a Better Future: Back to School Shoe Distribution Brings Smiles to Students On August 8, the Miller’s Pond Community Center was filled with excitement and gratitude as Zapatos Inc. and its partners hosted their annual Back to School Shoe Distribution.

The event, streamed live on Facebook by Henrietta with La Prensa Texas, was led by spokesperson Margie De La Torre and inspired by founder Gloria Martinez’s vision that every child should have shoes.

Last school year, Zapatos Inc. provided approximately 10,000 pairs of shoes to students in need. This year’s event continued the mission, with over 100 children receiving a brand-new pair of shoes and socks — a vital step toward starting the school year with confidence and comfort. Themed “Walking to a Better Future,” the event was made possible through the dedication of nonprofits and volunteers from AAOR (Against All Odds Rise), Moonstruck Foundation, SAPD South Substation, Walmart, The Arbutus Place, Rotary Club,

Pct 1 JP’s Office, and AHIA (Affordable Health Insurance Agency). Children also received school supplies, enjoyed a hot pizza lunch, and took home snacks. The smiles said it all as kids proudly showed off their new shoes — a small gesture that can make a big difference.

To support the mission, donations can be made at zapatosinc.org. A gift of $15 provides a child with new shoes and socks. "Show me your shoes!"

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A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y PARTES INTERESADAS:

City Public Service Board, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por sus siglas en inglés) lo siguiente: Renovación del Permiso 70492. Esta solicitud autorizaría la operación continua de Spruce Unidad 2 planta de generación de energía eléctrica ubicado en 12940 South US Highway 181, San Antonio, Condado de Bexar, Texas 78223. Información adicional sobre esta solicitud se encuentra en la sección de aviso público de este periódico.

Happy Birthday Albert Uresti

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Los Missions Apoyan A Los Damnificados Del Hill Country Por Sendero Deportivo En el estadio municipal Nelson W. Wolf. Todo un éxito deportivo y comunitario resultó la subasta de casacas vestidas por beisbolistas del club Missions de San Antonio,

quienes representaron y vistieron las jerseys de cuatro equipos de High School en la región Hill Country ( Anthlers, Ingram.

Center Point y Comfort), todo con él apoyo de la directiva y el ex guardia

argentino Manu Ginobili, quien en calidad de socio de dicha franquicia afiliada a la Texas Baseball League como sucursal de los Padres de San Diego, vistió la casaca de Ingram con su número 20 el cual defendió por los cuatro campeonatos que ganó con el pentacampeón Los Spurs de San Antonio.

Entre la legión de fans de Missions se contó con la asistencia de seguidores del número veinte, a quien le patentaron sus respetos y agradecieron su participación en este evento en el cual Missions enfrentó al visitante Springfield Cardinals.

En la ceremonia de apertura Manu Ginobili fue invitado para lanzar la primera bola, lo cual realizó con perfecto strike cachado por el receptor Pace Davis, del equipo Center Point, quien posó con Manu, ante gran cobertura de los medios locales y de Ligas Menores.

“Esto para mí fue gran sorpresa, nunca había

tenido en mis manos una pelota de béisbol. Pero con una poca de práctica se logró cumplir en este evento de gran relevancia de una noble causa recaudar fondos para damnificados del Hill Country.”, dijo el carismático guardia argentino.

En la ceremonia del Himno Nacional participó la cantante Aly Guerrero, quien se llevó emotiva ovación y a la vez disfrutó del espectacular partido.

Durante el partido Missions en su pantalla gigante estuvieron presentando el slogan

“SA Missions Hill Country Strong”, lo cual emocionalmente fue ovacionado.

Cabe anotar que la gerencia de Missions estará presentando gran promoción el viernes 22 de agosto en el partido contra Amarillo, en el cual los primeros dos mil aficionados obtendrán la jersey de béisbol con el número 20 de Manu Ginobili. Otra gran promoción que los aficionados no deben perderse. Para boletos de admisión y reservación pueden llamar al (210) 6757275. (Fotos de Franco).

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Cardenales Tomó La Delantera Rieleros Empató A Reds Segundo Lugar Por Sendero Deportivo tuvo de rivales al abridor Sánchez, en el campo 2, s u c o m p a ñ e r o O s c a r domingo su rival Rangers C a r d e n a l e s j u g a n d o Juan Pablo Rosa y los José Sánchez compilador Márquez tuvo espectacular lo permita. como local, con pizarra relevistas José Panacual y y comentarista reporto relevo en el cierre del Rol de juegos: 11am de 11-5 carreras tomó la Víctor Ortiz. los siguientes resultados: séptimo episodio. El Che, Reds vs Yankees. 2pm delantera ante Maceteros Nacho García y Efraín Astros de Pedro Espinoza con su victoria número Rieleros Vs Rangers. en su primer partido en Cruz Franco, superaron salió de su mala racha, siete, puede coronarse Astros descansan. serie final del playoff en la estrategia de juego ante Rangers del Venado campeón de pitcheo del rol e n c a t e g o r í a A b i e r t a al novel timonel Edwin Benito Martínez y Ruperto regular, solo basta que este En las fotos d o m i n i c a l P o t r a n c o Ortiz Jr. por lo cual este Ortega, con blanqueada de Baseball League, que domingo 17 de agosto a 12-0 carreras con victoria preside Simón Sánchez. las 11am, en el segundo para el lanzador derecho Eloy Rocha, propietario partido se pronostica Ubaldo Montelongo y del complejo deportivo grandes acciones entre salvamento de Alfredo y social Potranco, le dio ambos equipos que ya Obregón, con derrota para la bienvenida a ambos tienen en sus respectivas Liga Mexicana, quien tuvo equipos y su legión de vitrinas un trofeo de relevos de Ervey Vela y s e g u i d o r e s , q u i e n e s campeón en este potente Jorge Morales. d i s f r u t a r o n d e l a s circuito del mejor béisbol R i e l e r o s d e J u a n espectaculares acciones independiente en el centro S á n c h e z , S e r v a n d o en el campo 1 del estadio de Texas.

Hernández y Ramiro Potranco.

La pizarra del presidente Morales, con pitcheo L a v i c t o r i a e n e l Sánchez, registró las del estelar fronterizo montículo se la agenció siguientes anotaciones: José Cardona “El Che”, Orlando Barroso, quien 0-0, 0-0, Maceteros de derrotó con pizarra de visitante 1-0. 0-3, 0-1. 0-5, 7-2 carreras a Los Rojos 2-0. 1-2, y en la apertura de Jimmy Martínez y los d e l n o v e n o e p i s o d i o coaches Alacrán Galindo Maceteros 1, para un y Luis Rios, con lo que se total de 5-11 a favor de ubicaron empatados 7-4 en Cardenales. el standing fecha número En categoría Masters 14.

50+, temporada dedicada Carlos Cerda “La Chiva”, al Rielero Mayor Juan cargó con la derrota y

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SAC Receives Gift from Rey Feo Foundation to Fund First Responder Scholarships Provided by The Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation

Foundation, including program. of the Rey Feo, La C h a i r m a n J o h n n y Currently, Texas is After graduation, SAC Reina de la Feria de Gabriel, visited the First facing a shortage of cadets have an above las Flores, and La Reina Responders Academy. first responders. SAC 90% success rate in Linda programs. is addressing this need successfully passing T h e R e y F e o “We were inspired,” by holding classes at its their state licensing on S a n Antonio Scholarship Foundation Gabriel said. “We new First Responders their first try. Several College (SAC), part has awarded $50,000 saw students training A c a d e m y , w h i c h classes have had a of the Alamo Colleges to fund scholarships in ways that directly opened its doors in 100% pass rate.

District, is among the for students enrolling impact the safety and December 2023.

D u r i n g t h e n e w s largest, single-campus in first responder well-being of our conference, Fabian community colleges in p r o g r a m s a t S a n community. We met The First Responders Castillo, who serves as Texas and the nation.

Antonio College. future firefighters, and Academy serves a trio Rey Feo LXXVI, spoke In 2021, SAC received police officers – young of programs at SAC: about the organization’s the Aspen Prize for The announcement was men and women who The Law Enforcement mission to invest in the Community College made during a news have chosen careers of A c a d e m y a n d t h e community’s future Excellence the nation’s conference held on service and sacrifice.” Regional Fire Academy through education. signature recognition of Wednesday, Aug. 13, high achievement and share space and at SAC. “Our mission has always resources in the new “Every dollar we give performance among been to put students building. The EMT/ is an investment in America’s community The gift will be split into first by providing the Paramedic program someone’s potential colleges. two equal donations to education, training, and offers some courses – someone who will pay for scholarships support they need to at the academy but go on to serve, lead, SAC is an official to be given in Fall succeed,” said SAC continues to be based and give back,” said H i s p a n i c S e r v i n g 2025 and Spring 2026. President Dr. Francisco on SAC's main campus. Castillo.

Institution and also SAC students enrolling S o l i s . “ T h e F i r s t serves the largest in law enforcement, Responders Academy R e c e n t l y , t h e l a w Established in 1984, the s t u d e n t v e t e r a n firefighting, or in the embodies this mission. enforcement program Rey Feo Scholarship population in Texas, Emergency Medical Every day, we prepare began offering full- Foundation continues earning a partnership Technician/Paramedic the next generation of time classes. Students to support education with the Department p r o g r a m s w i l l b e firefighters, emergency can now enroll in a through community of Veterans Affairs. able to apply for the medical technicians, program and receive a l e a d e r s h i p a n d Founded in 1925, SAC scholarships. and law enforcement Level I certificate in six fundraising efforts. Its offers courses in the o f f i c e r s w h o w i l l months. mission is to provide Arts and Sciences and The scholarship gift protect our community, financial assistance Professional/Technical was extended to SAC often in its most critical SAC has graduated two to students pursuing Fields. after members of the moments.” cohorts of cadets who higher education while Rey Feo Scholarship enrolled in the full-time upholding the traditions

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