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Let’s Talk About It How Has the Immigration Conversation Changed?

By Yvette Tello the current situation feels like chaos. They argue that the Biden Community Liaison / I m m i g r a t i o n administration has lost control, that Enlace Comunitario: Ramon Chapa Jr. has always been cities are overwhelmed, and that the r.chapa@laprensatexas.com one of the most country simply cannot sustain the Creative Director / Director Creativo: heated issues volume of migrants arriving. They Nicodemus Gonzalez in our country want a return to strict enforcement, Advertising & Production Coordinator / — and here in even if it means policies that are Coordinadora de Publicidad y Producción: Texas, we live it tough or unpopular. But this wasn’t Jessica Medrano more closely than most. But if you always their tone either. Years ago, Contributors / Colaboradores: Dr. Ricardo Romo, Henrietta Hernandez listen carefully, the way political Republican leaders also talked info@laprensatexas.com leaders talk about immigration about compromise, work visas, Editor Español: José I. Franco today is very different from how and an earned path to citizenship.

Sales Representative / they talked about it just 10 or 15 Now the message is almost entirely Representante de Ventas: Maria Cisneros years ago. Back then, Democratic about shutting the border. So where ENGLISH leaders like President Barack does that leave us now? Somewhere La Prensa Texas is a grassroots, bilingual between two extremes. Democrats publication that serves as a vital voice for the Obama and Hillary Clinton spoke community — especially for those who are too have moved toward compassion, often left out of mainstream media conversations. openly about the need to secure Since its founding, La Prensa Texas has been sometimes without emphasizing dedicated to providing relevant, accessible, and the border, enforce immigration culturally rooted news that reflects the lives, laws, stop illegal crossings, protect enforcement. Republicans have struggles, and triumphs of the people of San Antonio and surrounding counties.

Dreamers while maintaining order, m o v e d t o w a r d e n f o r c e m e n t , Our mission is simple yet powerful: to inform, inspire, and empower our readers through and combine opportunity with sometimes without emphasizing storytelling that uplifts the diverse voices of our community. accountability. Obama even said, humanity. And meanwhile, our This publication continues to be the lifeline of local communities here in San Antonio news, bridging the gap between the people and the “We must be a nation of laws,” and stories that matter most. his administration deported record feel the impact every day. Local ESPAÑOL numbers — more than any president shelters, schools, hospitals, and La Prensa Texas es una publicación comunitaria y bilingüe que sirve como una voz vital para la before him. Clinton echoed similar neighborhoods are carrying the comunidad, especialmente para aquellos que con demasiada frecuencia quedan fuera de las sentiments, publicly supporting weight of a national fight with no conversaciones en los medios de comunicación tradicionales. s t r o n g b o r d e r s p a i r e d w i t h real solutions in place. This column Desde su fundación, La Prensa Texas se ha isn’t about choosing sides — it’s dedicado a ofrecer noticias relevantes, accesibles comprehensive reform. But today, y con raíces culturales que reflejan las vidas, las about acknowledging the truth: the luchas y los logros de la gente de San Antonio y the Democratic message has shifted. los condados circundantes. national conversation has changed Nuestra misión es sencilla pero poderosa: Leaders like Nancy Pelosi and others informar, inspirar y empoderar a nuestros lectores focus heavily on humanitarian aid, dramatically, and the people paying a través de historias que elevan las diversas voces de nuestra comunidad. asylum protections, and the moral the price are the families living at the Esta publicación continúa siendo el vínculo esencial de las noticias locales, cerrando la brecha obligation to care for migrants. It’s a border and the communities trying entre el pueblo y las historias que más importan. message centered on compassion — to manage the crisis on the ground.

Sales Info: important, yes — but it emphasizes Do we need a return to a balanced Our Circulation 45,000 Printed relief far more than enforcement. approach? Is today’s humanitarian And Distributed Weekly And Republicans have shifted focus necessary because the world is English And Spanish Send Press Releases And too. If you listen to Republican different now? Should Republicans Advertising Inquiries To: leaders, their message is blunt soften their tone to allow room for Info@LaPrensaTexas.com 210-628-9611 and focused: close the border, solutions that don’t rely solely on stop illegal crossings at any cost, enforcement? Is compromise even reinstate stricter policies, halt possible anymore? What do you what they call “catch and release,” think? Let’s talk about it… and prioritize national security above all. To many Republicans, Publisher / Editora: Yvette Tello y.tello@laprensatexas.com

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Sally Holmes: “Until, you need their votes! Right?”

Ana Escobedo: “Now they are singing a different song” Harold Compton: “That was until they figured out it could help them get additional representation in Congress!”

Phil Baumgartner: “My how the leopards have changed their spots” Ralph Browning: “then AOC was elected” Steven Haller: “How times have changed, huh?”

Louise Demarest: “Shocking turn around isn't it” Diane Gail Jackson: “Is this the Twilight Zone?”

Barbara McNeill: “They figured out the bigger population means more representatives in the government that would vote their way.”

Leo Damaskinos: “Guess they needed a new voting base” Rod Barnard; “Just goes to show, it’s ok if it’s their idea. But flip the coin and they never said it and are 100% against it.”

Gary Shoafstall: “But then they found they needed more votes” Stan Martin: “Can't determine back taxes on someone who hasn't ever filed”

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Art is Life: The Journey of Jeff Hull For Jeff Hull, art is more than a passion—it is a lifeline. A selftaught artist with an innate talent, Hull's creative spirit lay dormant for many years as he faced profound challenges, including abandonment, addiction, and homelessness.

His path began to shift when he enrolled in a class based on The Artist’s Way, led by artist Aminah Herrman. This experience reignited his creative fire, reconnecting him with the powerful artistic voice within.

Since then, Hull has produced a diverse body of work that spans Texas, California, and Mexico City. Driven by a deep desire to uplift others through art, he has donated his talents to numerous causes and created platforms for artistic and cultural expression.

His contributions include support for scholarship programs for young Hispanic women, ACTS retreat programs, and organizing the Crossroads of Hope Art Show Fundraiser, among many others.

Hull has also made his mark as a curator, leading exhibitions such as Segundo de Febrero: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo at Centro Cultural Aztlán Gallery and Spiritual Resolution and the Creative Mind. He opened his home as part of the On/Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour and was a coowner of Galleria Balleza Gallery. His work and story are featured in the documentary Art in Context: Día de los Muertos Art, funded by the University of Texas and shown regularly on KLRN, as well as Una Noche de La Gloria: Art in the Cultural Zone.

Primarily working in acrylics on canvas, Hull embraces a free-flowing approach to creativity. He believes, “There should be no rules to art,” and refuses to let limitations define his style.

Guided by faith, he often says, “The canvas is my teacher, and I am merely the student,” and, “I hold the brush and God does the work.”

Jeff Hull credits his artistic journey to the unwavering support of his patrons and his commitment to authenticity. His life and work are a testament to the transformative power of art.

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Hot Henrietta Inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame

By Yvette Tello On November 1, 2025, San Antonio’s own Henrietta “Hot Henrietta” Hernandez was officially inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame — a recognition that cements her legacy as one of the most dynamic, dedicated, and trailblazing voices in Texas broadcasting.

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame honors the most influential figures in radio — the men and women whose work has shaped the airwaves and connected communities across generations. It is an exclusive circle of legends, and for Henrietta, this moment was not just about personal achievement — it was about representation, resilience, and respect.

Henrietta’s journey has been anything but easy. She entered an industry that, for decades, was not built to make space for women — especially women of color. She fought for every opportunity, every microphone, every moment behind the console.

Where others might have been silenced, Henrietta

turned up the volume. Her voice became a symbol of power, humor, warmth, and authenticity — the kind of radio presence that could both lift spirits and challenge norms.

Those who know her best say she never chased fame — she earned respect the hard way, paying her dues one broadcast, one interview, one late-night shift at a time.

Her induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame is more than a career milestone; it’s a statement. It says to every young Latina, every woman who’s been told she’s “too much” or “not enough,” that her voice matters. Henrietta’s Hall of Fame recognition follows a series of honors that began right here at home. In early 2025, La Prensa Texas was the first to recognize her with a special acknowledgment of her decades of contribution to local media, community storytelling, and female empowerment.

That recognition built a bridge to something even greater — a collaboration that has since brought Henrietta onto the La Prensa Texas team, where

she continues her mission to uplift and inform through storytelling, interviews, and advocacy.

As part of the LPT family, Henrietta’s influence is expanding beyond the radio waves — into podcasting, digital platforms, and community partnerships — reaching the next generation of listeners and leaders.

For Henrietta, standing alongside Texas radio

legends is a personal victory. But for her community, it’s something bigger. It’s validation that our stories, our culture, and our voices belong at the top. Her induction is a reminder that representation is power, and that recognition doesn’t just honor one person — it honors everyone who paved the way before her and those who will follow.

Henrietta “Hot Henrietta” Hernandez now stands shoulder to shoulder with the icons of Texas radio — not because she was given a seat at the table, but because she built her own microphone and made the world listen. And now, with La Prensa Texas by her side, her next chapter begins — louder, prouder, and more powerful than ever.

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Amado Razura De Los Rojos En Relevo Contuvo A Los Rangers Por Sendero Deportivo

Los Rojos (Reds), de Jimmy Martínez y los coaches Alacrán Galindo y Catarino Obregón, En el cierre de la segunda vuelta en categoría Masters 50+ se impusieron con cerrada victoria ante Rangers del Venado Benito Martínez y el coach Ruperto Ortega, con pizarra de 13-12 carreras . Este partido se jugó en la del campo

2 estadio Potranco del artista Eloy Rocha, y liga que preside Simón Sánchez.

Los datos fueron aportados por José Sánchez (compilador oficial y comentarista jugada-por-jugada).

La victoria se la llevó Amado Razura en relevo de su compañero Carlos Cerda “La Chiva”, quien dejó la pizarra 12-12 en él sexto capítulo, en el que

Reds descontó anotando la 13va carrera y en la apertura del séptimo episodio Razura en relevo logró dominar a Rangers para un score de 13-12. La derrota fue para el relevista Silverio Peña, quien después de gran trabajo del abridor Ervey Vela, y los relevistas Hugo Méndez y el fronterizo Tomás Rodríguez, nada pudo hacer para cederle la cerrada victoria a Rojos con quienes se empataron en el tercer lugar.

El pentacampeón Yankees de Luis Velázquez con cerrada pizarra 6-5 derrotó a los Astros de Pedro Espinoza. Pat Hernández abrió por Yankees sin decisión ganando el relevista zurdo Alan Mow en relevo con derrota para Greg Carrera, quien lanzó espectacular partido con apoyo de sus compañeros.

Rol de juegos domingo 23 de noviembre campo 2: 10:30am Yankees vs Los Rojos. 1:30pm Astros Vs Rangers.

Resultados en categoría Abierta dominical Potranco.

White Sox de Chuy Ramírez doblegó a los Broncos de Linda Garza y el magnate Roberto Garza, con pizarra de 3-1 carreras con victoria para Carlos Reyes y derrota para Leo Terán.

Piratas de Sabinas en buen partido derrotó a Diablos con pizarra de 5-1 carreras con victoria monticular de Miguel Rondon y salvamento de José López “El Látigo”. La derrota fue para Lwiyath Lankford con relevo de José Rodríguez, quien con su actuación logró convencer al timonel Mike Tabhan “El Cafetero Mayor”.

Por este conducto

Chuy Ramírez, organizador del torneo Thanksgiving Day 2025 en honor de Simón Sánchez, convoca a la afición para que los acompañe durante el sábado 29 y domingo 30 de noviembre en fechas que estarán participando los equipos Broncos, White Sox. Diablos y Dodgers.

Las acciones en Masters se cancelarán para darle paso a este torneo a jugarse en el estadio Potranco Baseball Field. En las fotos aparecen Greg Carrera pitcher de Astros y Amado Razura lanzador de Los Rojos -Reds-.

(Fotos de Franco).

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A Thanksgiving Treat: Living Life to the Fullest J. gilberto Quezada As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 27, we need to remember that this special day is more than a holiday—it is a reminder of the abundance of blessings that surround us. Just as we gather around the table to share food and fellowship, we are invited to reflect on the gift of life itself. Living life to the fullest is, in many ways, the greatest Thanksgiving treat: savoring each moment, cherishing our loved ones, and embracing gratitude for the days God has given us.

Life is a precious gift, one that we often take for granted as we move through our daily routines.

Whether we are young, approaching middle age, or standing proudly at the threshold of our eighties, it is easy to forget that each day is an opportunity to embrace joy, gratitude, and purpose. As I near my octogenarian years, I feel compelled to remind my friends and family— no matter their age—that living life to the fullest is not about how many years we have, but how deeply we cherish the ones we are given.

to recognize the blessings that surround us.

Too often, we become entangled in responsibilities, worries, or habits that keep us from appreciating the beauty of life. The sunrise, the laughter of loved ones, the quiet moments of reflection—these are gifts from God that deserve our attention. When we pause to acknowledge them, we cultivate gratitude, and gratitude is the foundation of a meaningful life.

Living life to the fullest also requires us to nurture relationships.

Friends and family are the anchors that keep us steady through the storms of life. Sharing stories, offering encouragement, and simply being present for one another enriches our days in ways material possessions never could.

At any age, investing in love and connection is one of the most powerful ways to honor the gift of life.

And it is also about recognizing that each day is a gift from God and choosing to embrace it with intention.

As I stand just one year away from becoming an octogenarian, I encourage my friends and family— whether younger or older—to remember that To live fully means life is not about counting

years but about making each year count. Let us celebrate the blessings we have been given and live each day with joy, purpose, and faith.

sus mesas de sabores deliciosos, y sus hogares de risas sinceras. ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias para todos ustedes, con todo mi amor!

En este Día de Acción de Gracias, quiero enviar un abrazo lleno de cariño a todos mis familiares y amigos. Que este día sea una oportunidad para detenernos, mirar a nuestro alrededor y reconocer las bendiciones que nos rodean: la vida, el amor, la salud, y la compañía de quienes nos hacen sentir en casa. Vivir plenamente significa agradecer cada instante, compartir con generosidad, y valorar lo que realmente importa.

Que sus corazones se llenen de gratitud,

So, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, let us remember that the true feast is not only on our plates but in our hearts.

Living life to the fullest is the sweetest Thanksgiving treat of all—one that nourishes our spirit with gratitude, love, curiosity, and care. May we carry Wishing all my dear this spirit beyond the holiday, making each family and friends a very Thanksgiving day a celebration of the Happy Day! May your hearts be precious gift of life. filled with gratitude, your This was one homes with laughter, and Thanksgiving that I will your tables with delicious never forget. When my food as we celebrate the parents moved to San blessings of life together.

Antonio in the mid1970s, my mother would always invite Jo Emma and I for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner to join her and Papá, my niece Verónica, my nephew Carlitos, and my sister Lupe and her friend Mel. Jo Emma is doing the honors of carving the scrumptious turkey and I am getting ready to receive my portion. And this photo which Lupe took holds beautiful and fond memories.

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A Latino Museum Opens in San Antonio’s Westside: Labor Leader Emma Tenayuca Among the Honored

By Ricardo Romo, Ph.D The Museo del Westside opened its doors on October 18th with its inaugural exhibition, “Our Work Transforms the World,” which honors women in the community who were providers or embodied the community’s spirit through their work.

The Esperanza Center, led by Graciela Sanchez, conceived of the Museo in 2007 when the Center acquired Ruben’s Ice House, which once served as a community gathering place and a neighborhood grocery store on Guadalupe Street in the heart of the city’s Westside.

A grant from the Mellon Foundation of over a million dollars in 2022 enabled the transformation of the former c o m m u n i t y s p a c e i n t o a Emma B. Tenayuca. Labor leader. Courtesy of the Museo del Westside. Photo museum celebrating the Latino

by Ricardo Romo. community. The Museo del Westside, Sanchez told a large two decades. Six-foot historic of the colorful and informative gathering on opening day, is photo banners of community museo. a community participatory members adorn the outside The new Westside museo m u s e u m “ d e d i c a t e d t o walls of the front entrance is located a block from the preserving and presenting of the Museo. Inside, to the Guadalupe and Progreso the unique history, culture, left of the entrance, stands a theaters. My family lived heritage, pride, and diverse collection of large photos of the close to both theaters. At experiences” of the large Latino community’s famed musicians age six, I walked there with community west of the city’s and singers. The inside of what my older brother Henry to center. The Museo is located was once Ruben’s Ice House see my first movie–I believe in the historic Rinconcito de has been wonderfully restored. it was a Cantiflas or a Tarzan Esperanza (Little Corner of A jukebox stands ready for movie. My mother, Alicia Hope) Historic District on the patrons to select a favorite song. Saenz Romo, grew up during Westside.

An old 1940s cash register with the Great Depression and Sanchez, the founder and shining brass keys awaits the worked as a pecan-sheller, as executive director of the infusion of cash. did her mother and several of Esperanza Peace and Justice I grew up on the Westside. her sisters. The champion of Center, a community-based My parents married at the the pecan-shellers was Emma cultural arts and social justice Guadalupe Church, and they Tenayuca, whom my father organization, thanked the many moved into their first rented called the finest orator in Texas. women from the Westside home in the Alazan-Apache A photo of Emma Tenayuca whose photos and memorabilia Courts across the street from in the Museo was of special filled the walls and halls of the the Museo. The photos of my interest to me. new Museo. paternal grandmother, Maria Emma Tenayuca was born While the Museo opened in S. Romo, a partera [midwife], in San Antonio in 1916, the October 2025, the collection and of my aunt Julia Saenz, oldest of eleven children. Her of photos and memorabilia has the midwife who delivered me mother’s family traced their been an ongoing project for the and my brothers and sister, are lineage to early Tejano settlers, Esperanza staff over the past prominent in the Partera section

Graciela Sánchez, Rinconcito de Esperanza. Courtesy of the Museo del Westside. Photo by Ricardo Romo. while her father’s family descended from the Native people of the region. As a child, Tenayuca’s grandparents took her to La Plaza del Zacate next to Market Square to listen to political speeches. Her maternal grandparents, both registered voters, read La Prensa, the Spanish-language newspaper, and debated local and state politics at home.

As a Brackenridge High School student, Tenayuca excelled academically and was a star athlete in two sports. At age sixteen, when women workers at the Finck Cigar Company on Veracruz Street near the Museo went on strike for higher wages, she joined their picket line and was arrested. That experience cemented her dedication to labor activism.

Tenayuca’s most significant contribution to the labor movement in Texas came in January 1938 when twelve thousand pecan shellers—

mostly Mexican American women—walked out to protest wage cuts and atrocious working conditions. At the time, San Antonio was the center of Texas’s pecan industry, producing about half of the nation’s supply. That strike was one of the largest in Texas history and the largest Latino labor strike of its time.

The pecan shellers worked in overcrowded Westside factories. The factories were poorly heated and poorly ventilated, and as a result, tuberculosis cases among workers and their families were among the highest in the city. Most shellers in the factories earned between two and three dollars per week on average, with full-time employment rarely yielding more. Thousands of pecan shellers also worked at home, often working ten hours a day, seven days a week. The lowest-paid shellers for some

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Midwives [parteras] Maria Saenz Romo and Julia Saenz Romo in the Partera Museo section. Courtesy of the Museo del Westside. Photo donation by Ricardo Romo.

Regina Moya. Catrina Doña Xochitl. Courtesy of The Pearl District.

Photo by Ricardo Romo.

contractors received only one cent per pound of pecan pieces and could earn barely a dollar a week after working 40 to 60 hours.​ As a leader of the strike, Tenayuca became a symbol of resistance and a target of anti-labor and anti-Communist attacks. The photos in the Museo led me to do additional research among the files of the Library of Congress and the San Antonio Express newspaper held by the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Local newspapers at that time branded Tenayuca a dangerous radical, and even fellow organizers asked her to step back to protect the movement.

In her youth, Tenayuca had joined the Communist Party, and many saw her membership in that organization as a liability to the pecan workers’ protest movement. The communist party she belonged to was the group to which Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida

Kahlo also belonged. The strike and Tenayuca’s leadership led the U.S. Labor Department to force the pecan workers and management into arbitration.

The arbitration resulted in a modest wage increase for the pecan shellers, but not all of their demands were met, and mediation was seen as a compromise for both sides.

The strike, however, ultimately led to mechanization and massive layoffs in the pecan shelling industry, counteracting some of the strike’s gains for workers. Tenayuca’s leadership eventually helped deliver national attention to Mexican American labor conditions.

The strike also impacted San Antonio politics over the next decade. Former U.S. Congress Representative from San Antonio, Maury Maverick, supported the strikers. Then, in 1939, he launched a campaign for mayor with the support of Mexican American voters. He won, demonstrating for the first

time in Texas urban politics the strength of Latino political power.

Tenayuca's labor activities proved controversial in a state and city long known for being anti-labor. In 1939, a rally led

by Tenayuca at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium turned violent. San Antonio police had to hustle her out of the large gathering via an underground tunnel when angry protestors stormed the auditorium. Soon after, death threats forced her to leave San Antonio.

Tenayuca moved to California in 1945, completed her degree at San Francisco State University, and began a teaching career that she continued after returning to San Antonio in 1968. She earned a graduate degree from Our Lady of Lake University and retired from teaching in 1982.

Tenayuca was rediscovered during the Chicano Movement of the 1970s and was celebrated for her lifelong commitment to equality and workers’ rights.

Her story continues to inspire new generations of organizers and educators who see in her a model of courage and conviction.

The Museo del Westside stands as San Antonio’s first Mexican American effort dedicated to preserving and celebrating the Westside Latino community’s unique culture and history. It is operated by the Esperanza Peace and

The Teatro Artists of San Antonio. Courtesy of the Museo del Westside.

Photo by Ricardo Romo.

School children of the Westside. Courtesy of the Museo del Westside.

Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Justice Center. Community volunteers are actively involved as tour guides, and a community advisory committee played a key role in shaping the museum's inclusive narrative aimed at counterbalancing negative

stereotypes associated with the Westside neighborhood.

The Museo is a magnificent treasure for the community and future scholars who want to explore previously untold urban histories.

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Los Spurs Arrancan “NBA Season Of Giving” Ello será a partir del peri- como juguetes y acceso- ficer at SS&E, en boletín rada navideña, dandole a

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The 2nd Annual Pura Vida Awards: A Night Honoring Culture, Legacy, and Art

By Priscilla Sanchez Hurt Photos by: Art Escobar The 2nd Annual Pura Vida Awards took place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the beautiful Rosenberg Skyroom on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW).

It was an unforgettable evening celebrating music, art, and culture—filled with emotional tributes, stunning performances, and community pride.

The event was masterfully hosted by Danny Farias, who kept the energy high and the audience engaged throughout the night.

The Pura Vida Awards honored artists across a wide range of categories representing the heart and soul of the entertainment industry:

• EP of the Year • Single of the Year • Video of the Year • Podcast of the Year

• Entertainer of the Year

• DJ of the Year

• Male Artist of the Year

• 18 and Under Category

• Female Artist of the Year

Each award celebrated not only the winners’ artistic achievements but • New Artist of the Year also their contributions to keeping Latino culture alive through creativity, talent, • Mariachi Song of the Year and perseverance. One of the evening’s highlights was a breathtaking special • Country Artist of the Year appearance by Las Catrinas Artistas. These remarkable artists transformed canvases • Album of the Year into wearable works of

art—hand-painted dresses, intricate headpieces, and jewelry inspired by the red cardinal, butterfly, and hummingbird. The Catrina dress, one of Mexico’s most iconic cultural symbols, embodies beauty, remembrance, and equality in the face of mortality.

Rooted in the early 20thcentury work of José Guadalupe Posada and later immortalized by Diego Rivera, La Catrina reminds us that death is not an end to fear, but a natural part of life to honor and celebrate.

The visual presentation by Las Catrinas Artistas paid homage to this timeless message through living art and cultural pride. A moving special presentation was led by Honorable Bexar County Clerk Lucy AdameClark, who has built her career on integrity, service, and innovation. AdameClark arranged for several flags to be flown over the Alamo and later presented

to honorees in recognition of their exceptional contributions to music, culture, and community: Little Joe – Flag Flown on 10/10/2025 In honor of José María DeLeón Hernandez “Little Joe” on his 85th birthday, recognizing his lifelong dedication to the Tejano music industry.

creative communities under one roof through the Pura Vida Awards.

Delia Guajardo – Flag Flown on 9/28/2025 Recognizing Delia Guajardo, founder of the U.S. Military Veterans Parade Association (1999) and long-time host/producer of SA Community Pride TVSA. With over 55 years Flaco Jimenez – Flag of community service and a 2010 Fiesta Senior Queen Flown on 10/15/2025 Honoring Leonardo title, her legacy continues to “Flaco” Jimenez, master inspire. accordionist and singerThe Pura Vida Awards songwriter, whose artistry defined generations in the once again proved to be more Tejano & Conjunto genres. than an awards ceremony— it was a celebration of Johnny Rodriguez – Flag heritage, music, and unity.

Guests left the Rosenberg Flown on 10/17/2025 Commemorating Skyroom inspired by the stories, the the legendary country honorees’ artistry of Las Catrinas, and artist Johnny Rodriguez, whose soulful voice and the heartfelt tributes that storytelling made him one filled the evening. As the night closed, the message of the greatest of his time. was clear: San Antonio’s Danny & Janet Farias – creative spirit continues to thrive, honoring those Flag Flown on 10/18/2025 Celebrating the couple’s who paved the way while tireless dedication to uplifting new voices for uplifting artists and uniting generations to come.

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