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Do You Agree with Jimmy Kimmel? Or Do You Think the President Is Right?

By Yvette Tello In recent days, national attention has turned to a fierce clash between pop culture and politics, anchored by none other than Jimmy Kimmel. His outspoken monologue about the assassination of Charlie Kirk set off a storm of reactions that led to an ABC suspension and sharp responses from the White House. On his late-night show, Kimmel criticized how some MAGA-aligned voices reacted to Kirk’s death, accusing political actors of exploiting the tragedy for personal and political gain. ABC, owned

by Disney, responded by suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live! for several days. The President then publicly applauded the suspension, framing it as accountability and a needed check on media excess, while critics decried it as censorship and undue political influence.Kimmel’s defenders argue that comedians—especially late-night hosts—exist to push boundaries, provoke, and hold public figures accountable. Silencing that voice, they contend, risks chilling effects on media and culture at large.

Satire has always been a way to speak truth to power, and when political authority applies pressure, the role of comedy and journalism becomes even more essential. His suspension only seemed to strengthen that argument; when Kimmel returned, his viewership soared, showing that audiences not only valued his voice but wanted the discourse to continue.Yet others argue his remarks went too far.

By making political inferences while the case was still under investigation, Kimmel’s comments, they say, veered into speculation. Broadcasters, after all, must balance the responsibility of critique with care for accuracy. His suspension raised uncomfortable questions about whether media companies acted independently or under government pressure—a line that, if crossed, blurs corporate action with state censorship. And in today’s climate of hyperpartisanship, where every word can inflame division, his words may have fueled more division than dialogue.From the President’s perspective, criticism from such a high-profile platform reaches massive audiences and inevitably becomes part of the larger debate about the media's role. As the nation’s leader, he carries a unique weight, and supporters argue he is right to call out commentary that feels biased or opportunistic. Through agencies like the FCC, presidents also influence broadcast oversight, and some believe platforms must meet certain standards to prevent the spread of false or harmful speech. Supporters see the President’s response not as censorship, but as accountability and a rejection of double standards in the media.But others caution that when political leaders pressure networks, it edges dangerously close to suppressing dissent. Leveraging government or regulatory

power against critics risks turning the media into a battleground of retaliation rather than a space for honest debate. If only some voices are punished, it suggests selective enforcement driven by politics, not principle. The precedent set in moments like this can be lasting: if political pressure dictates who speaks, the health of public discourse is in jeopardy.

You can support Kimmel’s right to speak and still expect responsibility when commentary treads into unverified or harmful territory. Likewise, pushback from power is inevitable—but the question is whether that pushback respects democratic norms or crosses into coercion. Ultimately, the way networks, regulators, and the public respond sets the tone for what kind of dialogue we allow in this country. Beyond government and corporations, communities, civic groups, and everyday viewers have the power to shape standards through their own participation and their own demand for fairness.This moment asks us to reflect on the fragile balance between speaking truth to power and holding speakers accountable. It invites us to talk with our neighbors, comment online with respect, and remind ourselves that when a voice is silenced, we must always ask why, not just who. Because when power suppresses critique, we all lose a piece of the public sphere. The question remains for all of us: do you agree with Jimmy Kimmel, or do you think the President was right to push back? Let’s talk about it…

Kenneth Mumma: “You can't lie for 10 years and expect me to believe he is finally telling the truth... by the way didn't he lie to cause Disney to fire him?”

Gregorio De La Paz: “All these shows are just igniting more hate. Am I happy that he got fired now because now all those people have to look for a job?

Am I happy that he's not spreading bs? Yes, also, the view needs to go ASAP.But truthfully, America is waking up.As a result, these shows ratings are in the tank and corporate was just looking for a way to get rid of them.”

Anthony L. Green: “You can’t talk about anything anymore cause everyone starts getting into their feelings!! If you disagree with the narrative now you are labeled, attacked and cancelled it seems!

Seems like you can’t have your own opinion, you gotta agree with the sheep or else!!”

Herb Rockman: “Jimmy only pointed out facts.

Late night hosts stopped telling jokes a while ago, the truth is ridiculous enough.”

Edward Gretchner: “Everybody’s replaceable” Amanda Cena: “Funny how so many are offended because of what Jimmy said. How many times has Trump said something that is offensive, racist, trivial and the list goes on of the lies that man tells?

It has happened countless times. All other presidents prior to this clown have been ridiculed, mocked

even threatened and they kept it moving. We have heard way worse coming from Trump” Kelly Narvaez: “Here’s my honest opinion….

Society has lost itself entirely. Did I like Charlie Kirk and agree with his philosophies? No, but I do not believe he deserved to die in such a horrible way. Those are his opinions and views which he has every right to have. Do I believe Jimmy Kimmel should’ve been fired for his views and opinions?

No, just like Charlie Kirk, those are his views and opinions, and he has the right to them. It is called freedom of speech and everyone is entitled to have it. It doesn’t mean we have to agree with them, but it is their right. If you don’t like what they have to say then just don’t listen or maybe try and understand how they come upon those opinions and views.

This is where society has gone wrong. We can no longer have civil discussions and try to understand each other and come to respectable solutions. We choose violence. We choose hatred, and until we wake up and realize that things will just get worse.

Mary Svetlik Watkins: “Disney pulled the plug because viewership was low. Kimmel espoused hate and lied on air many times. One thing people forget, freedom of speech only pertains to the government arresting you for what you say. You are not free from the repercussions of your words.”

Rick Carter: “I like Jimmy in the McDonald's uniform “ Jinxs Fifty-Eight: “Maga!!!”

Todd Forbes: “Disney /ABC fired him!!! Why is he crying about Trump!!! What’s next - can we blame Trump for the titanic sinking!!!????”

Michelle Martinez-Gomez: “Ecclesiastes 7:21-22: ‘Do not take to heart all the things that people say, lest you hear your servant cursing you. Your heart knows that many times you yourself have cursed others’. This encourages a mindset of not being easily offended by others' words, recognizing our own faults.”

Rick Gutierrez: “The racist pedophile president can go to hell…”

Kevin Kottke: “If an employer does not like what you do no matter what it is. Then they can do what they feel is right. It was the higher ups that yanked him.They are about making money; look what happened with the recent Snow White. They lost over 200 million dollars and considered it one of their bigger flops because they allowed people to speak about their own beliefs than the movie.So I think that they don’t want to lose more money over controversial issues.”

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About the Cover Artist: Mel Casas

By Dr Ricardo Romo

Western College (now the University of Texas

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critiques of cultural identity,

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race, and representation in While he initially worked in the United States.

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served in the Korean War, scale works, roughly six where he was wounded in by eight feet, along with combat and awarded the hundreds

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gender and race. His biting in an art world that had more than 750 works and social observations, often excluded them, while also was recognized as one of conveyed

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Bienestar/NEEMA 6th Annual Free Youth & Family Health Festival Returns to San Antonio

By Yvette Tello

of that series, La Prensa will be sitting down with Dr. Treviño to discuss the Bienestar/NEEMA Coordinated School Health Program and the Bienestar Adult Healthy Lifestyle Program, two initiatives that have shaped healthier futures for thousands in our community.

The festival itself is a vibrant celebration of health, culture, and community. This year, organizers are expecting between 1,000 and 1,500 attendees, with more than 70 vendors offering free and low-cost services for children, parents, and grandparents.

The Bienestar/NEEMA Coordinated School Health Program, an obesity and diabetes prevention curriculum, has already reached over 225,000 students in Texas schools, while

It was a pleasure speaking with the San Antonio Health Research Center (SAHRC) team about the upcoming Bienestar/ NEEMA 6th Annual Youth & Family Health Festival. This beloved event, rooted in San Antonio’s South and Westside communities, continues to make a lasting impact on the health and wellness of families across our city.

The team truly value La Prensa Texas’s mission to provide factual information and stories that matter to our families. Together, we see the importance of launching a new series that focuses on family health, healthcare infrastructure, and attainable solutions. As part

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the Adult Healthy Lifestyle Program continues to inspire families to make long-term changes. The festival is a showcase of these successes and a reminder of the work still to be done to close health gaps in our city.

Free Screenings and Resources This year’s festival will offer a wide range of screenings for all ages, including: PAD Screenings – SAVE Clinic Fatty Liver Screenings – Texas Liver Institute

M a m m o g r a m s & S T D – 1:00 p.m.

Screenings – University Health & Texas Diabetes Institute • Where: Avenida Guadalupe Cultural Arts Grounds Beyond health resources, the festival will also feature food, • Cost: Free to the Public music, and family-friendly activities that celebrate San We Need Your Help!

Antonio’s cultural spirit.

Help us spread the word about Special Attractions this important event by engaging Festivalgoers will be treated to on social media and inviting a special appearance by Tejano your networks. Together, we star Shelly Lares and will enjoy can ensure families on the South the energy of Univision TV and Westside gain access to the personality Valeria Barriga, resources and strategies they who will serve as Master of need to live longer, healthier Ceremonies. lives.

Event Details A1C Screenings – Community Labs • When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 • Time: 10:00 a.m.

The Bienestar/NEEMA Youth & Family Health Festival is more than an event — it’s a movement to take back our health, one family at a time.

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Jorge Calderón Padrino Abierta Potranco Gustavo Torres Bicampeón De Bateó Masters Por Sendero Deportivo Negras, así como de mayor Liga Potranco que preside cumpleaños. Y a la vez su gran amigo Catarino Jorge Calderón “Shamu”, edad en San Antonio con Simón Sánchez con aval del José Sánchez, compilador O b r e g ó n , s e c o r o n ó de 68 años de edad y nativo el club Rieleros, donde artista Eloy Rocha, dueño y comentarista vía La campeón de bateo con de Sabinas, Coahuila, dejó foja de bateo con del complejo deportivo y Prensa Texas le presentó promedio de .625. quien por su trayectoria promedio de .280, fue social Potranco. flamante trofeo a Gustavo Rol de juegos Abierta: beisbolera jugando en Little nombrado padrino de C a l d e r ó n , l a n z ó l a Torres “Speedy”, campeón Campo 1 a las 10am League y Pony en Piedras Liga Abierta dominical de primera bola en el estadio de bateo de la temporada Acereros vs Broncos.

Potranco Baseball Field, regular categoría Masters 1 : 3 0 p m D o d g e r s v s Piratas. Campo 3: 10am donde tuvo en la receptoria 50+ Liga Potranco. a sus amigos Cabiche, Speedy Torres, jugador Yankees vs White Sox. al bate “El Primo” y de estelar de Astros de Pedro 1:30pm Diablos vs Texas ampayer a Nacho Cortes. Espinoza, con promedio de Jay’s.

En las fotos aparecen: Shamu quien se destacó bateo .484 jugando la inicial durante S e c o n v i r t i ó e n Shamu, Speedy Torres. su participación en partidos bicampeón de bateo ya Nacho Cortes, Cabiche y a nivel internacional que en el 2023, jugando El Primo. emocionado agradeció este con Charros Potosinos de (Fotos de Franco). homenaje, deseando todo lo mejor a los ocho equipos que estarán participando en la temporada invernal.

Resultados: Acereros 8 Dodgers 7. Piratas 9 Diablos 7, con pitcheo del abridor Gaspar Beltrán y relevo del ganador novato Max Vega, quien dedicó su valiosa actuación en memoria su abuelo Coco Vega, ha quien Piratas estarán honrando el resto de la temporada.

Broncos de Reynosa SA de Linda Garza, derrotó a White Sox con pizarra de 16-2 carreras.

En partido amistoso entre Los Rojos y Astros, que finalizó empatado 7-7, al final se le festejó al timonel Jimmy Martínez por su 59

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Trinity University Announces $25 Million Gift to Establish the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities e s t a b l i s h e s n e w Mexico, Alvarez built his Trinity University today s c h o l a r s h i p s , a n d success in the U.S. beer announced a landmark f u n d s o p p o r t u n i t i e s industry while dedicating $25 million gift from the f o r u n d e r g r a d u a t e his life to expanding Malú and Carlos Alvarez research, internships, opportunities for others.

Family to establish the and global study. It also Alongside his wife, Carlos Alvarez School supports faculty through Malú, and their family, of Arts and Humanities. endowed professorships, Alvarez supported causes Among the largest gifts p r o f e s s i o n a l ranging from education in Trinity’s history, this d e v e l o p m e n t , a n d and health care to the arts investment secures the r e c r u i t m e n t , w h i l e and disaster relief. future of disciplines at c r e a t i n g a f l e x i b l e “ C a r l o s b e l i e v e d the core of a liberal arts e x c e l l e n c e f u n d t o t h a t e d u c a t i o n a n d education and ensures s p a r k i n n o v a t i o n , the arts open doors to t h a t g e n e r a t i o n s o f i n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y understanding ourselves students will continue c o l l a b o r a t i o n , a n d a n d o n e a n o t h e r , ” to think critically, create community partnerships. said John Brozovich, Alvarez’s son-in-law, boldly, and lead with “With this extraordinary president and CEO of The purpose. gift from the Alvarez Gambrinus Company, “The Alvarez family’s family, we not only honor and Trinity trustee. “This extraordinary generosity Carlos’s legacy but also commitment to Trinity Alvarez School of Arts cultural programming. affirms the timeless value strengthen the foundation University reflects who Their latest investment and Humanities.” of the arts and humanities of the arts and humanities he was as a husband, builds upon this legacy, at the heart of a Trinity for generations to come,” father, and leader. Our A H i s t o r y o f ensuring that Trinity education,” said Trinity said Rubén Dupertuis, family is honored to see T r a n s f o r m a t i o n a l continues to prepare President Vanessa B. Ph.D., founding dean his values live on through students for a globally Support Beasley, Ph.D. “This of the Carlos Alvarez the Carlos Alvarez School interconnected future. transformational gift S c h o o l o f A r ts and of Arts and Humanities.”

The Alvarez family T o g e t h e r w i t h t h e ensures that generations Humanities. has been a driving University’s recent Malú Alvarez, the of Trinity students will force at Trinity for investments, including be inspired by disciplines H o n o r i n g C a r l o s daughter of Carlos and nearly two decades. the opening of Dicke Malú Alvarez, added, “It t h a t c e n t e r c u l t u r e , Alvarez’s Legacy In 2005, their support Hall in 2022, the Carlos is very meaningful for my creativity, and the human launched the Mexico, A l v a r e z S c h o o l o f experience to expand C a r l o s A l v a r e z , mother and our family to the Americas, and Spain Arts and Humanities our understanding of the f o u n d e r o f T h e honor my father’s legacy (MAS) Program, which represents a bold step world and our place in Gambrinus Company in expanding access to has expanded students’ forward, strengthening and a longtime civic education and his belief it.” g l o b a l p e r s p e c t i v e s Trinity’s position as a leader in San Antonio, in the transformative through study abroad, national leader in liberal T h e g i f t e n d o w s passed away in April power of the liberal arts internships, research, and arts education. the dean’s position, 2024. Born in Acapulco, by naming the Carlos

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Mel Casas Challenged Latino Stereotypes and Promoted Chicano Art

Mel Casas, “Texas Fantasy” and “Texano.” Photo by Ricardo Romo. discrimination based on his skin color and Spanish accent.

Although he had access to excellent academic programs, these formative years were marked by social exclusion and discrimination, which later influenced his critical perspective on cultural identity and social justice.

Mel Casas, “Brownies of the Southwest.”

[Humanscape #62]. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

By Dr. Ricardo Romo Mel Casas, a native of El Paso, moved to San Antonio in 1961 to teach art at San Antonio College. Over the next fifty years, Casas established himself as one of the nation’s preeminent Chicano artists.

His celebrated "Humanscapes" series, which spans 150 works produced between 1965 and 1989 and an additional 600 paintings, is remarkable in its complexities, wit, and incisive cultural examination. He was also a prominent educator and a key figure in the Chicano

art movement, as well as a founding member of the artist collective Con Safo, which advocated for visibility and empowerment for Chicano artists during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Casas was born during the start of the Great Depression in 1929 in Segundo Barrio, blocks away from the Rio Grande and El Paso’s poorest neighborhood.

He began drawing as a young teen and attended El Paso High School, a predominantly Anglo school. It was in high school that he first experienced

Following high school graduation, he worked for the Pacific Fruit Express, a railroad company, as an iceman. In 1950, at the age of 21, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War. He was wounded in battle and was awarded a Purple Heart for bravery. He returned to El Paso and used his G.I. Benefits to enroll at Texas Western [now known as UT El Paso]. After earning his Bachelor’s degree, Mel Casas, “Humans” [Humanscape Series].

Casas enrolled in graduate school in Mexico and received Photo by Ricardo Romo. an MFA from the University of the Americas in Mexico City Casas to teach art at Bowie High Antonio in 1961. in 1958.

School, where he remained for 33 years. Enriquez now lives Casas, who died in 2014, is When Casas returned to El and paints in San Elizario, one of the pioneering artists Paso after graduate school in Texas, a historic town just credited with the early creation Mexico City, he found a job southeast of El Paso, plays a and subsequent evolution of teaching art at El Paso’s Bowie prominent role in the El Paso Chicano art. While producing High School. One of his prized art community, and exhibits his own work and teaching students was Gaspar Enriquez, his own work in his gallery. at San Antonio College in now a prominent Latino artist Casas taught high school for a the early 1970s, he was also who also grew up in El Paso’s short period, but left El Paso for instrumental in founding the art Segundo Barrio and attended a college teaching post in San collective Con Safos. During UT El Paso. Enriquez followed

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many of these Casas paintings, Ramos noted, the white female figure is prevalent, or what he calls the "Barbie Doll Ideal.”

Art critics, including Ramos, suggested that Casas was interested in elevating race as a dominant component in American popular culture.

Mel Casas, Left. [Humanscape Series]. From a donation by Harriett and Ricardo Romo to the McNay Museum of Art. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Mel Casas, “Bird Watching Art.” [Humanscape Series]. Photo by Ricardo Romo. this time, several Chicano artists from South Texas and San Antonio began reflecting on how their art differed from the artistic styles they had studied in college. The group recognized the need to name the art they were creating, as it represented a new form of American art. They chose to call it Chicano Art. This era signified a new Latino art focused on social justice issues.

They created murals that told community stories and images that often included references to indigenous heritage.

In the early 1960s, while teaching art classes at San

Antonio College, Casas focused largely on abstract expressionism. In 1965, however, he began his Humanscape series, a shift that Smithsonian Curator for Latino Art E. Carmen Ramos suggested “coincided with his interest in psychology and popular media culture, especially film.” The Humanscape paintings were large (roughly 6 x 8 feet) and often included cinematic images.

Ramos noted that initially the series “explored how the media shapes our standards of beauty and sexual desires.” In

In Casas’s best-known painting of the series, “Brownies of the Southwest” [1970], he delivers an incisive satirical critique of how Mexican American and Indigenous cultures were trivialized in American mass media and advertising during the mid-20th century. Carlos Jackson, art history professor, described the painting, which was included in a Patricia Ruiz-Healy Gallery catalogue, as addressing “Chicanos’ relations to U.S. culture (a young Chicana eating brownies and participating in the Girl Scouts), Chicano political identity (becoming a Brown Beret), and Chicano historical identity (acknowledging Mexican and indigenous roots).

Additionally, the painting relates Chicano art to the wave of U.S. pop art.”

The Smithsonian American Art Museum [SAAM] purchased Casas’s “Brownies of the Southwest” Humanscape 62 in 2012. The curators described the work as a satire related to the “trivialization of Mexican and Indigenous cultures in American mass media and advertising.” The visual images are all set on a large canvas. The iconography is a reference, according to SAAM, to “brownness” and Mesoamerican heritage.”

Casas also wanted to address the issue of the stereotyping of Latinos by the media. He was quietly involved in the campaign to eradicate the Frito Bandito TV ad, which, according to SAAM curators, was “the sombrero-totting s t ereo t y p i cal m as co t fo r Frito-Lay corn chips.” Casas, Ramos explained, created “Brownies of the Southwest” amidst this debate “to both

Mel Casas, “Kitchen Spanish.”

[Humanscape Series]. Photo by Ricardo Romo. document the Frito Bandito's Spanish. The language barrier existence and embody the is often an issue, as most recent public outrage around it.” immigrants are not fluent Ultimately, community efforts in English. Thus, employers were successful. In 1971, attempt to learn a few words Frito-Lay retired the Frito in Spanish to communicate to Bandito. the workers what needs to be done. What makes “Kitchen At the time he created S p a n i s h ” u n u s u a l — a n d “Brownies of the Southwest,” perhaps reveals Casas’s unique Casas was deeply immersed brand of satire—is the way in his Humanscape series. the housekeeper expresses the The large central image in Spanish words in the painting. each Humanscape painting— Is the housekeeper teaching Casas numbered the paintings the family Spanish? It seems in the series consecutively— so, but she must essentially suggests a TV or movie screen say “Sí” (yes) to everyone: the populated with everyday life children, the woman who hired imagery. It should be noted her, and even the dog and cat. that only a small number of his She is responsible for serving Humanescape paintings dealt everyone. with Chicano topics.

“Kitchen Spanish” reminds Casas’s “Kitchen Spanish” viewers that Texas, like many is perhaps one of the other other states, relies heavily better-known pieces from the on Mexican workers, many Humanscape series. Over the of whom are undocumented. past fifty years, a steady flow These workers are responsible of workers from Mexico has for numerous unpleasant and come to the U.S. to labor on dirty chores that homeowners American farms, in industries, would rather avoid. This is a and in homes. Household timeless theme about labor and workers are prevalent in those who perform it, one that Texas, and Casas did not miss resonates even more strongly the opportunity to make a today, given ongoing debates social comment about their about immigration, who should employment in many middle do what work, and the current and upper-class homes as well construction of a border wall as in many restaurant kitchens. between the U.S. and Mexico.

The artwork of Mel Casas Many Latina household enhances an understanding workers clean homes, care of Latino culture and also for children, and cook for addresses the pressing political employers who do not speak issues of our time.

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Ruby City Honors 20th Anniversary of Chris Park S a n A n t o n i o ’ s have an opportunity to park also features poetic, With its wisteria-draped and anchors creativity contemplative green space collect a commemorative site-specific artworks by entrance, bamboo groves, and community in San endures as one of Linda h a n d p r i n t e d p o s t e r artist Teresita Fernández, and carefully curated plant Antonio.” About Ruby Pace’s most personal designed by local artist i n c l u d i n g S t a r f i e l d , species—from various City: Ruby City is a gifts. San Antonio, TX Gilbert Martinez or a where tiny blue lights native plants to Hong contemporary art center in — September 30, 2025 plant cutting from Chris trace the constellation Kong orchids—the park San Antonio, TX, dedicated — Ruby City is proud Park, itself. Posters and on the night of Chris’s continues to welcome to providing a space for the to celebrate the 20th plants will be available in birth, limestone benches thousands of visitors each city’s thriving creative a n n i v e r s a r y o f C h r i s limited quantities and will etched with passages year. Maintained privately community to experience Park, the one-acre urban be distributed on a first from Chris’s journals, and for public enjoyment, works by both local and jewel-toned glass pavers Chris Park endures as internationally acclaimed oasis of lush gardens and come first served basis. contemporary art created On Sunday, October of Wednesday’s Child. both a living memorial artists. Envisioned in by artist, collector, and 19th, the community can In her book, Dreaming and a cornerstone of Ruby 2007 by the late collector, philanthropist Linda Pace participate in a special tree Red, Pace wrote of being City’s mission to share the philanthropist and artist in memory of her son, sitting meditation led by tortured by the Victorian transformative power of Linda Pace, Ruby City Christopher Goldsbury practitioner, Reiki master, nursery rhyme Monday’s art. “Chris Park remains presents works from the (1972-1997). Since its m u l t i - i n s t r u m e n t a l i s t Child, the name of the o n e o f L i n d a P a c e ’ s Linda Pace Foundation opening on October 28, & c o m p o s e r , P a m e l a original nursery rhyme, most intimate and truly Collection of more than 2005, Chris Park has Martinez. Martinez leads t h a t o n l y a s s o c i a t e d transformative gifts to 1400 paintings, sculptures, offered San Antonio a rare m o n t h l y m e d i t a t i o n specific attributes or San Antonio,” said Elyse installations and video green refuge just south of sessions in Chris Park. potentials with the children A. Gonzales, Director of works. The building which downtown, where visitors The month will wrap with b o r n o n t h o s e d a y s . Ruby City. “In 2001 Linda opened in 2019 is designed can reflect and encounter a new exhibition opening “Wednesday’s child”, the identified the plot of land by Adjaye Associates and art and community in equal to celebrate a solo show day of Chris’ birth, was and began realizing the is part of a campus, which measure. To commemorate by artist Daniel Rios “full of woe.” Fernandez’s Park with the idea that it also includes a sculpture this momentous occasion, Rodriguez. Open This reinterpretation of the would embody art, nature, garden Chris Park, a oneRuby City will host a Wall, will be celebrated rhyme, along with Pace’s and personal memory and acre public green space series of special events on Saturday, October execution of the pavers create a space of healing, named in memory of t h r o u g h o u t O c t o b e r 25, 2025, with a gallery which light up at night, j o y , a n d c o m m u n i t y . Pace’s son, and Studio, an i n c l u d i n g a p u b l i c walkthrough and reception associate Wednesdays It’s such a remarkable auxiliary exhibition space celebration of the park 2-5pm and will be on view with descriptors that place, especially when which presents curated scheduled for Saturday, through Sunday, October match the full spectrum y o u c o n s i d e r t h a t i n shows and programming October 18th from 2:30 4, 2026 in Studio at Chris Chris’s life and character, 2001, Camp Street was throughout the year. Ruby a s i t d o e s f o r e v e r y considered far away from City is open Thursday to 5pm. The celebration Park. will include tours of the Conceived with the child. Pace summed up the liveliness of downtown, through Sunday, 10am to park, remarks from special vision of honoring her son the appeal and power somewhat dangerous and 6pm. Admission is always g u e s t s a c c o m p a n i e d through art and nature, Pace of Chris Park by stating industrial. The Park, the free; reservations are by a celebratory toast, worked with landscape that it, “…is something STUDIO space in the Park, recommended. Information b e a u t i f u l l y d e s i g n e d architects Jon Aherns and growing, something living the CAMPstreet building, a n d r e s e r v a t i o n s a r e c a k e f r o m O h Y e a h Rosa Finsley to design a and forever, just like the which Linda bought at the available at www.rubycity.

Cakes, music by Santita, space that blends vibrant imprint of somebody you same time and turned into org. For further information residences, and now Ruby please contact: Head of and experiences led by plantings, contemplative love.” local storyteller, dancer g a r d e n “ r o o m s , ” a n d Over the past two decades, City, were all realized by Public Engagement & and author of Loteria playful areas such as Chris Park has become Linda and made this a Communications, Patricia R e m e d i o s , X e l e n a Tumble Hill, a grassy a beloved site of repose, lively neighborhood that Morales at pmorales@ González. Guests will also berm for children. The play, and inspiration. privileges nature and art rubycity.org

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Palo Alto College In Partnership With AVANCE - San Antonio, Bring Free Early Education and Child Care to Parenting Students focus on their education of opportunity, care shares, “Without this It is time to recognize San Antonio have with peace of mind. and corazón for the past partnership, I wouldn't how intertwined the joined forces to expand By removing one of 40 years, and we will be able to continue my lives of student parents access to free, high- the greatest barriers continue to expand on studies with such peace and their young children quality early education to higher education, that for many years to of mind. The faculty here are, and that bringing makes us feel so loved. t o g e t h e r t h e r i g h t and child care for student Palo Alto College and come.”

T h r o u g h t h i s They are welcoming support on campus can parents on the Southside. AVANCE In partnership with the are creating pathways partnership, parenting every day, and my son play a powerful role in National Head Start for student parents to students gain access adores every single one driving student success.

Association’s ‘Kids persist, graduate, and to on-campus, no-cost, of the staff. They have The health and wellon Campus’ initiative, build brighter futures h i g h - q u a l i t y e a r l y supported my son and being of young children the Ray Ellison Family for generations to come. l e a r n i n g a n d c h i l d made me, a struggling is inextricably linked Center at Palo Alto “Over 16% of our care. Their children student parent, feel w i t h t h e i r p a r e n t s ’ College will now host college students are benefit from engaging, heard and supported, financial stability, and the first Kids on Campus parents, and many are d e v e l o p m e n t a l l y like a true member of research by the Institute Head Start program balancing coursework, appropriate education their family.” for Women’s Policy i n T e x a s , d e s i g n e d j o b s , a n d f a m i l y while also witnessing “This is more than Research shows that a to support the unique responsibilities beyond higher education in childcare, it is about single mother with an needs of student-parents that,” said Dr. Robert action, which can spark breaking barriers for associate degree will families,” said Yesenia earn roughly $329,500 and their children. A Garza, president of future academic launch celebration will P a l o A l t o C o l l e g e . aspirations for their A l v a r e z - G o n z a l e z , more over her lifetime take place on Thursday, “This collaboration own lives. Palo Alto E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r than she would with October 9, 2025, at the with our long time C o l l e g e , i n t u r n , o f A V A N C E - S a n only a high school Ray Ellison Family partners AVANCE - strengthens student A n t o n i o . “ T h r o u g h education. This initiative Center on the Palo Alto San Antonio ensures persistence, retention, this partnership, we are represents a long-term our parenting students a n d c o m p l e t i o n b y reimagining what is investment not only College campus.

T h i s p a r t n e r s h i p don’t have to choose addressing essential possible for student- in students, but in the provides on-campus between caring for their f a m i l y n e e d s a n d parents by creating Southside community’s child care and early children and navigating creating an environment p a t h w a y s f o r b o t h e d u c a t i o n a l a n d learning opportunities their educational goals. where student parents parents and children to economic future. Learn learn, grow, and succeed more: www.avancesa. at no cost to qualifying Partnerships like this can thrive. f a m i l i e s , a l l o w i n g one have solidified Palo Parenting student, together.” org parenting students to Alto College as a place L o r e n a S a l i n a s

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Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti Raises Courage Flag for Breast Cancer Awareness Month battling breast cancer.

Each event included a prayer and moment of reflection in honor of those affected. At the Southside Tax Office and Precinct 1 Office, Pastor Robert Flores of Mercy Church offered the opening prayer at 9:00 a.m. The Downtown Tax Office at Vista Verde Plaza followed at 10:30 a.m. with a prayer from Pastor Jimmy Robles of Last Chance Ministries.

The final ceremony at the Rocket Lane Tax Office and Precinct “We are proud to once forward to the day when 4 Office was held at again lead the charge there is a cure for breast 2:00 p.m.Throughout against breast cancer cancer and it no longer the month of October, by kicking off a month threatens the lives of so the Pink Courage Flag full of events tailored to many women. Until that will fly proudly at all raising awareness about day, we are here to make

By LPT Staff The ceremonies took five Bexar County Tax the importance of early sure that no one battles Today, Bexar County place at the Southside, Office locations. Uresti detection,” Uresti said. alone.”

Tax Assessor-Collector Downtown, and Rocket emphasized that the flag “We stand together with Today’s ceremonies Albert Uresti, MPA, L a n e T a x O f f i c e serves as a reminder of our citizens, co-workers, set the tone for a month PCAC, led three Courage l o c a t i o n s , b r i n g i n g the importance of early mothers, daughters, of unity and action as Flag-Raising ceremonies together citizens, county detection, community sisters, and spouses who San Antonio rallies in to mark the beginning e m p l o y e e s , e l e c t e d support, and continued have been affected.” the fight against breast o f B r e a s t C a n c e r officials, survivors, hope for a cure.

H e c l o s e d w i t h a cancer.

A w a r e n e s s M o n t h . and families currently

message of hope:“I look

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Jimmy Martínez “El Rojo Mayor” Celebró Cumpleaños En Grande Por Franco

al timonel y dueño del equipo Jimmy Martínez, quien a la vez Jugadores del equipo Los alineó jugando el jardín central Rojos-The Reds, mediante y bateó par de imparables y partido amistoso celebraron el anotó carrera.

59o cumpleaños de su manager y jugador Jimmy Martínez, Cabe destacar que Los Rojos contra Astros en categoría y Astros de Pedro Espinoza, Masters 50+ celebrado el jugaron en espectacular partido domingo 28 de septiembre con sello grandioso tras la gente en el campo 2 del complejo de Espinoza, logró empatar el deportivo y social Potranco. cerrado marcador.

Los Rojos, después de las espectaculares acciones que culminaron con un empate de 7-7 carreras, ofrecieron sorpresiva fiesta de cumpleaños

para que ambos equipos observaran a sus jugadores y nuevos fichajes que les servirán para sus respectivos rosters en la siguiente temporada, que de nueva cuenta será organizada por su fundador Simón Sánchez, quien tiene el apoyo del artista Eloy Rocha, dueño de Potranco Baseball Field.

Las estadísticas seguirán siendo llevadas por José Sánchez, compilador y narrador Ambos equipos cerraron de jugada por jugada. la espectacular contienda amistosa sin anotaciones para Para el festejado Jimmy en tiempo regular quedar M a r t í n e z , e s t e e v e n t o empatados 7-7, lo cual sirvió deportivo y social, fue de gran importancia, ya que después de

haber jugado en el jardín central y batear par de imparables, felicitó a sus compañeros con especial atención a familiares de ellos que colaboraron en la organización de rica cena y del alusivo pastel de cumpleaños con su fotografía estampada que hizo emotivo su cumpleaños.

Jimmy fue acompañado por su familia, sus padres Jim Martínez Sr., y Lupe Martínez.

Su bella esposa Bertie Martínez, sus hijos Jesse y Jay. Todos ellos disfrutaron deliciosa cena de carne asada, refrescos y pastel. Y a la vez disfrutaron de los temas

musicales “Las Mañanitas y Happy birthday” “Agradecido porque me dieron un cumpleaños maravilloso. No lo esperaba pero lo disfruté y en grande porque Los Rojos y mi familia me acompañaron demostrando su amor por mí. Esté evento siempre lo recordaré. Muchas gracias a todos ellos”, dijo emocionado el feliz cumpleañero Jimmy Martínez, quien por primera vez guió a Los Rojos al playoff con el respaldo defensivo y ofensivo de sus compañeros.

(Fotos de Franco).

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ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT Purchasing & Contract Administration Office: (210) 485-0100 Fax: (210) 486-9022

ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT BID/PROPOSAL INVITATION

The Alamo Colleges District is releasing the Request for Proposal (RFP) on September 29, 2025, unless otherwise indicated, on the date shown.

RFP# 2026-0080 Purchase of Construction Services for Sundance Renovation at Northeast Lakeview College Proposal Deadline: October 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM Specifications are available by visiting the Alamo Colleges District website: www.alamo.edu/purchasing or by emailing dst-purchasing@alamo.edu

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Dear Bexar County Residents, Vote Christine “Chris” Castillo for District Clerk I’m excited to share dignity, and efficiency. special attention and District Clerk’s Office Thank you, service they deserve. that is transparent, with you why I’m If elected, I will: Christine running to be your next Expand online access P r o v i d e r e g u l a r accountable, efficient, “Chris” Castillo Bexar County District to records, so you can training for staff, so and people-focused.

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