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"Amor y la Amistad" Art by Kelly Martinez This month's cover features art showcasing a tattoo. The two words amor (love) and amistad, which means friendship in Spanish, go hand-in-hand when falling in love. Sometimes one of the partners gets a tattoo to demonstrate their love for the other. I recall my grandfather having a tattoo inspired by my grandmother. Through thick and thin, for better or worse - true love is forever. The artist grew up admiring the works of artist like Frida Kahlo, Carmen Lomas Garza, and Jose Guadalupe Posadas. In recent years, she has engaged in the complex medium of needlework and embroidery and became inspired by the meditative and repetitive techniques of stitched mark-making that it has crossed over into her most recent paintings and drawings - including this month's cover of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

“Our separate struggles are really one–a struggle for freedom, for dignity and for humanity... We are together with you in spirit and in determination that our dreams for a better tomorrow will be realized,” - Martin Luther King, Jr. sent this message to Cesar E. Chavez in 1966 in a telegram that acknowledged his work and

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Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the first and second day of each month. With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in Lubbock, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Floydada, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland.

Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

Copyright 2017 by Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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Absolutely no part of this periodical may be reproduced without the consent of Latino Lubbock Magazine. This periodical’s name and logo, and the various concepts, titles and headings therein, are trademarks of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are used interchangeably by the U.S. Census Bureau and by Latino Lubbock throughout this publication to identify persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American, Dominican, and Spanish descent; they may be of any race.

“ A ú n n o t i e n e s a l a s y y a q u i e r e s v o l a r. " "You don’t have yet wings and already want to fly."

(Meaning, in no uncertain terms w ait, prepare yourself, be patient )

¡ Feliz cu m plea ños !

H a ppy Bir t hda y !

February/febrero

Linda Saldaña 2/1 Pat Castilleja 2/2 Lori Ann Martinez 2/2 Veronica Chavarria 2/2 Sergio Lopez 2/2 Jose Martin Garcia (KC OLG) 2/2 Jose G Salinas IV

2/2 Ashley A. Arroyos 2/2 Cande Hurn 2/2 Michael Prieto 2/3 Bertha Ramos 2/3 Nora Rosas 2/3 Tyler Chavez 2/3 Ernesto Rubalcava 2/3 Roman Barrera 2/3 Sylvia Valdez 2/3 Blaz Gutierrez 2/3 Melania A. Hernandez 2/3 Lori Ramirez 2/3 John Rodriguez (KC OLG) 2/4 Rejino III Madrid 2/4 Yazmine E. Salinas 2/4 Raymond Salinas 2/4 Maria Rivera Bustamante 2/4 Jose G Salinas V 2/4 Delia Pardo 2/4 Ashleigh Rodriguez 2/4 Andrew Salinas

2/4 Joseph Ybarra & Erica Flores 2/4 Jose G Salinas V

2/4 Julia Martinez 2/5 Bonnie Tienda 2/5 Janie C. Vasquez 2/5 Alcario Garcia Jr. 2/5 Mary Lou Garcia 2/5 Aubrey Angelica Carrillo 2/5 Susanna Gonzales 2/6 Nora Pineda 2/6 Ramon Martinez 2/6 Sandra Reyes 2/6 Michael Leos 2/6 Mi Kayla Martinez 2/6 Miguel A. Arroyos 2/6 Gavin Ponciano 2/6 Destiny Angel Marie Garcia 2/7 Abby Peña 2/7 Adelita Calzadias 2/7 Victoria Martinez 2/7 Luis R. Aguilar (KC OLG) 2/7 Grace Nunez 2/7 Kimberly Piseno 2/7 Billie Jo Carrizales 2/7 Georgina Rodriguez 2/7 Ariah Esquivel 2/7 Dahlia Ortega Ponciano 2/8 Hortencia Garcia 2/8 Dimas Rodriguez 2/8 Anthony Delgado 2/8 Kayla Rubalcava 2/9 Cynthia Espinoza 2/9 Joe Vargas 2/10 Erica Montez 2/10 Stefanie Gomez 2/10 Joanna Alonzo Torrez 2/10 Mary Carrillo 2/11 Anthony Cognasi 2/11 Sandra Barrera 2/11 Scott Murphy 2/11 Albert G. Moreno (KC OLG) 2/12 Roxanne Martinez 2/12 Jessica Martinez 2/12 Gloria Martinez 2/12 Michael Leal 2/13 Bailee Alonzo 2/13 Tristian Santiago Rosas 2/13 Rylie Tiner 2/13 Benigno Medina 2/13 Delia Pardo 2/14 Ernest Barton 2/14 Johnny Castilleja 2/14 Josie Castro 2/14 Dale Garcia 2/14 Noel Cano 2/14 Rozalyn Garcia 2/14

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Elida Claudia Ponce 2/14 Vivian Solis 2/15 Sylvia Juarez 2/15 Ignaico Jr. Armenta 2/15 Ambria Nicole Castillo 2/16 Gloria Armenta

2/16 Lynn Ortiz 2/16 Samantha Martinez 2/16 Nick Gerber 2/16 Alverto Santiago 2/17 Melinda Ybarra 2/17 Denise Ybanez

2/17 Anita Harrison 2/17 Amy Flores 2/17 Julie De Los Santos 2/17 Gabriela Mata 2/17 Mallolo Gonzales, Jr. 2/17 Elizabeth Castillo 2/17 Mary Jane Macias

2/18 Andrea Santiago

2/18 Christopher A. Hernandez 2/18 Daniel H. Arbuckle 2/18 Mary Jane Macias 2/18 Melinda Solano 2/18 Felica Alcorta 2/18 Zachary & Zane Johnson 2/19 Jaymison Ramos 2/19 Sara Martinez 2/19 Esther Medina De Leon 2/19 Castillo, Adam (KC OLG) 2/19 Amaris Bravo 2/19 Nora Herrera 2/20 Jessica Lynn Chavez 2/21 Madilyn Marie Hernandez 2/21 Eufemia Gutierrez

2/21 Teri Medina 2/21 Eufemia Gutierrez 2/21 Sandra Sánchez 2/21 Richard R. Hernandez (KC OLG) 2/21 Nicholas A. Rodríguez (KC OLG) 2/21 Michael Prieto Jr 2/21 Tianna Johnson 2/22 Lesley Martinez 2/22 Connie Fuentes 2/23 John Paul Rodriguez 2/23 Patsy Herrera 2/23 Chon Alcorta 2/23 Kamryn & Kalyn Chavez 2/23 Azmeray Jalisa Muniga 2/23 Margie Ortega Bills 2/23 Socorro Garcia 2/24 Lino A. De León (KC OLG) 2/24 Lisa Nuñez 2/24 Brien Wright 2/24 Aubree Serna 2/24 Sandy Meyer 2/24 Woody Delgado 2/24 Frank Medina 2/25 Mario Carrillo 2/25 Arthur Lara (KC OLG) 2/25 Matthew Solano 2/25 Leah Montez 2/26 Alejandro Montes (KC OLG) 2/26 Freddy Morales 2/26 Margarita Otero 2/26 Kirk Rodriquez (KC OLG) 2/26 Gloria Lopez 2/26 Prisca Mendez 2/26 Orlando Lucero 2/26 Erica Ramirez Hernandez 2/26 John John Ramirez 2/26 Manuel Mendez 2/26 Michael Macias 2/27 Halley R Ortiz 2/27 Dominic Garcia 2/27 Michael Macias 2/27 David C. Garcia 2/27 Josie Zuniga 2/27 Robert Chavez 2/27 Deborah Marie Cardenas 2/28 Peyton Ortega 2/28 Felix Ortega, Jr. 2/28 Mark Castro 2/28 Jesse Gonzalez (KC OLG) 2/28

CONTENTS Word from the Publisher

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Politics Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

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Education/Youth

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Love the Farmer's Market

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Veteran's Affairs

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Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Sports Page

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Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

"Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professionalism, cultural understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and creating dialogue."

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s we prepare for Valentines Day, I reflect on those I love. My husband, a God send, and my daughter - a blessing from God. I thank Him daily for including them in my life plan.

As a young woman, I can recall believing that I would never get married or have kids, rather I wanted to be career driven. I was ambitious, but God had a different plan, one that I'm glad I submitted to.

Like any mother or wife, we have to know how to keep balance at home. Sometimes we have to offer tough love, and at other times we have to be tender in approach. But we do this to meet the best needs of the ones we love.

I have other loves with the most important being my love for God. Often I'm told that it is unprofessional to include Him in my public image or in professional conversations, which surprises me. But as I respect differences, I ask they do the same of me because in all I do, say, achieve, am - I will give Him the Glory!

You see, I truly don't believe that I would be doing what I love, or having the family I have, and giving my all to my community if it were not for God. I had to give up my own ways, and follow God's way to be where I am today. Not always easy, because like small children we can be stubborn, but necessary as we choose to live in Him. I share the following Bible verse with you to help make my point...

"Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."—Ephesians 5:21 Worship on Sunday can be inspiring and uplifting. Worship in everyday life can be exhilarating. Worship in our relationships can be transformational. But such worship always requires that we give up our own ways, our own wills, and our own wants and learn to live for another.

If we truly live with Christ Jesus as our Lord, we will live as he did; we will submit to others to serve them for their good and to meet their needs.

Sometimes that means being tender. Other times that means being tough.

But it always means living for them to God's glory.

Today, as you prepare the lunches, remind someone to pick up their socks, or to clean their room, pay bills, or discipline your child - quickly remind them that you love them. And amidst the tough words, throw in a smile to remind yourself how blessed you are.

I'm blessed to do what I love, and love what I do in preparing Latino Lubbock Magazine each month for you. We're celebrating our 10th year!

And like anything, it has not always been easy. We've had our ups and downs, but through it all we have remained committed to the community.

Sometimes what we do has been embraced, and equally, sometimes gone unnoticed, but like love, our commitment remains true. Thank you for believing in us.. I ask that you value all the content and take in the information we share. As each month I share my character, my passion, and my commitment. Heard this quote and wanted to share it with you because if you want to know me, read Latino Lubbock Magazine ~ “La pluma es la lengua de la mente (the pen is the tongue of the mind).”

That said, we want to be a tool for you. We remind you to pull out your voter registration card, get informed on the issues, and prepare to get involved in the democratic process - prepare to vote.

This month's issue includes Valentine's Day activities. We even share local dates of the Buddy Holly observance. In addition, this month's issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine brings many issues to you, so please take the time to read the articles, and once again, please share the info with family and friends. Let's get talking, and let's make sure that we get heard when the time comes. There is truly something for everyone in Latino Lubbock Magazine.

On World Marriage Day, Feb. 12, 2017, we wish you much happiness in your own marriage, and to those single looking for love.... pray. Your soulmate is part of God's plan and soon will cross your path.

Since our inception in 2006, Latino Lubbock Magazine continues to grow - our readership is over 100,000 monthly! It continues to be free, but not free to produce. As such, we kindly ask you to support the advertisers who support us.

We remind you of our new deadlines: for news and information, the 15th; for advertising, the 20th for insertion orders, and the 23rd to submit ads/art.

Thank you again and may God Bless each of you and your family and place favor over you in 2017. Thank you for believing in, and supporting us. And thank you to our advertisers. Please invest in their businesses and services. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo en mayo y siempre! ¡Happy Valentine's Day y Feliz día de San Valentín!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock”

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Adelante Award Nominations Being Accepted for Men's Recognition Event

os Hermanos Familia of LubL bock is now accepting nominations for the 3rd Annual “Adelante

Awards,” a recognition program that will showcase and honor Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts.

Adelante, a Spanish word that means onward, describes Hispanic men who work tenaciously for the greater good of their community that have made, or are making an impact on past, current, and future generations.

Thirteen individuals will be selected in the following categories: Education, Medical, Business Owner, Professional, First Responder, Military/Veteran, Church, Civic/ Volunteer, Media, Arts & Entertainment, Athlete/ Athletics Supporter, College Young Adult, and Youth.

In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others. This year, Emilio Abeyta, a dedicated volunteer and attorney

will be recognized.

Members of the community can submit a nomination for an individual in the respective category, and an independent, anonymous panel of judges will determine the recipients.

The 3rd Annual Adelante Awards & Recognition Banquet showcasing and honoring the recipients will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017.

The Adelante Award program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia a local nonprofit established in 2008.

The organization began with the annual, “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event, which uses fishing as a hook to bring families together.

The event was inspired when a last request to go fishing with the entire family was filled by Frank Garcia, whose father, the late Gonzalo Gar-

cia Sr., made a day before his death.

In 2016, it drew almost 5,000 participants.

The event will be co-chaired by Christy Martinez-Garcia & Frank Garcia, who established the scholarship program in that benefits young Hispanic males in high school and college.

"By promoting Hispanic male leadership in the Lubbock community, Los Hermanos Familia believes it will help strengthen families. More so, as a community it is important to recognize these men who are blazing the trails for others," said MartinezGarcia.

They invite the public to consider nominating individuals from their organization, business, workplace, or church communities whom they believe deserve such recognition.

Online nominations can be made at www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

To be a sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 7921212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

motor vehicle.

Any loan from a credit access business that provides for repayment in installments may not be payable in more than four (4) installments, and the proceeds from each installment must be used to repay at least 25 percent of the principal amount of the loan. No renewals or refinancing of installment-payment loans are permitted.

Any loan from a credit access business that provides for a single lump sum repayment may not be refinanced or renewed more than three (3) times, and the proceeds from each refinancing or renewal must be used to repay at least 25 percent of the principal amount of the loan.

Any loan made to a consumer within seven (7) days of a previous loan has been paid by the consumer constitutes a refinancing or renewal.

The ordinance was authored by Councilman Juan Chadis.

Councilwoman Karen Gibson disagreed, saying, "This is a consumer choice."

Councilwomen Karen Gibson Councilwoman Latrelle did not support the ordinance.

Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope said, "If we were to pass something like this how would we enforce it?

We have a hard time, in fact I would say we don't enforce our codes."

"We're not in the business of growing this government. That's not what citizens want us to do," concluded Mayor Pope.

Council members encouraged alternative lending sources and additional consumer education.

Pay Day Loan Ordinance Fails

he Lubbock City Council voted T 5-2 against a city ordinance that would regulate the Pay Day Loan in-

dustry.

Supporters plead to the Lubbock City Council to pass an ordinance restricting the activities of pay day lenders. The meeting was standing room only.

Many citizens spoke of what they called "predatory" practices that "trapped" borrowers into a cycle of borrowing at interest rates in excess of 90 percent.

Members of West Texas Organizing Strategies encouraged the council to pass the ordinance that was similar to ordinances in 39 other Texas cities.

WTOS members also spoke of two local banks willing to make "microloans" that would give borrowers an alternative.

The only citizens who spoke against the ordinance were employees of a pay day lender business.

The ordinance would restrict an otherwise unregulated industry in the following ways: A credit access business must apply for and receive a certificate of registration from the city.

A credit access business must maintain complete records of all loans made by the business for at least three (3) years and make the records available to the city for inspection upon request.

The amount of a payday loan may not exceed 20 percent of the consumer's gross monthly income.

The amount of an auto title loan may not exceed the lesser of 3 percent of the consumer's gross annual income or 70 percent of the retail value of the

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Email your news and info to news@latinolubbock.net - Deadline for News and Info the 15th, Advertising insertions the 20th; Ad submissions the 23rd

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies LEGAL AID CLINIC, February 2, 5:30 pm, Free, All ages, Legal Aid of North West Texas sponsors this clin-ic for free legal advice, Simmons Adult Activity Center.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY HALF PRICE SALE - February 3 – 4, the Half-Price Sale on all books, DVDs, Video tapes, computer games & software, magazines, puzzles and grab bags. This sale is open to the public. Cash and checks only. Mahon Library Basement, 1306 9th Street; .a Saturday Bookstore is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

TEX-MEX COOKING, February 4, 10 am, Free, Ages Teen-Adult, Rawlings Community Center.

LUBBOCK LIONS CLUB PANCAKE FESTIVAL Each year the Lions Club hosts the Largest Pancake Festival in the world to support local charities. This year it will be held February, 18, 2017, 7 AM - 8 PM, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Tickets are $6 in advance or $7 at the door. Children age 2 and under eat free!

We Can Best Serve Everyone When We Work Together

hank you for this opportunity to T introduce myself and to share my thoughts about Lubbock and my

new role as Lubbock’s City Manager.

The hospitality and warm welcome my family and I have received from the community is greatly appreciated. Lubbock has shown itself to be just as I had expected – a great and welcoming place with a tremendous sense of community and purpose.

Please know that my door is open and that I want to know our residents.

The work done by the City is for each of you, and my staff and I are here to help. We can best serve everyone when we work together. Getting to know you will help us do so.

By way of introduction, let me say that I am first a West Texan. I was born in Pampa, and graduated from high school in Amarillo. My undergraduate degree is from Sam Houston State University. I am a

MAYORS’ BEANS AND CORNBREAD LUNCHEON This fundraising event helps raise money for Hospice of Lubbock’s non-funded and under-funded hospice patients and families, Grief Recovery Center and Children’s Grief Camp each summer. Hospice of Lubbock is the region’s only nonprofit adult and pediatric hospice We know our readers have since 1987. March 3, 11 AM-1:30 PM, Civic a lot to say! Mail letters to Center.

Latino Lubbock “Letters to FREE TAX PREP the Editor,” Box 6473 LubCoalition of Community bock, TX 79493, or email Assistance Volunteers, them to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net.

Inc. (CCAV) is the leading Volunteer Income Please include your name, address, and Tax Assistance (VITA) contact phone number. Mailed letters must Program on the South Plains, and provides be signed. Please note that unsigned letters FREE income tax preparation and e-filing services. The CCAV VITA Site will be open will not be published. Letters are limited to from January 17 - April 17. The site is located 100 words. Writers are limited to one letter at 5601 S. Ave Q, Lubbock, TX 79412. For per month. Submissions may be edited for more information or to see if you are eligible clarity or space consideration. Letters are not for VITA services, visit www.ccavlubbock.org acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters or email ccav.lubbock@gmail.com for more and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily repreinformation. sent the views of Latino Lubbock.

CINCO DE MAYO CALL FOR VENDORS Magic 106.5 is now planning the 26th Annual Official Cinco de Mayo Celebration for FelicidadesFELICITACIONES Christy y Latino Lubbock MagaSat., May 6th, 2017 at Buffalo Springs Lake zine! Felicitaciones por celebrar 11 años de Amphitheatre. To inquire about Food Booth imprimir su periódico.

Gracias por su dediRentals or for more info call (806) 745-3434. cación a la comunidad Les deseamos lo y los mantendremos en nuestras ora2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUES- mejor TIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 ciones. hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you Juan y Petra Dominguez to health and community services.

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LULAC COUNCIL #263 MEETINGS are held the first, second, and fourth Thursday of the month at 1901 Broadway, at 7:30 p.m.

For additional information, please contact Ruben Albares at (806)470-0311.

FREE LEGAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud. Call 763-4557 or (800) 933-4557 or visitlanwt.org for more info.

VOICES COALITION in Lubbock County seeking advocates to assist in youth drug prevention. They meet the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Clarion Hotel off Indiana & S. Loop 289 during lunch 12-1 pm.

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Red Raider, and earned a their city. Lubbock’s popuMaster’s Degree in Publation and its economy are lic Administration from booming, and there are Texas Tech. While worknew opportunities everying on this degree, I was where for our residents privileged to be hired as and our local businesses. an intern with the City of We have a great Mayor Lubbock, and this was my and City Council, who introduction to municipal recognize that Lubbock is government. Since then, I poised for incredible new have worked for both a rethings, and that this is a gional Council of Governcritical time in our history. ment and for the City of Our leaders also recogJARRETT Amarillo. I am fortunate nize the importance of our ATKINSON to be able to now serve as existing neighborhoods Lubbock’s City Manager and are working towards and look forward with great antici- improving the entire city. I believe pation to serving our City Council a great deal will be accomplished and the citizens of Lubbock for many within our organization and throughyears to come. out our city in the days, months, and Lubbock is a great city. It has won- years ahead. There are new projects derful people who are friendly and on the horizon, but providing eswho take a genuine interest in their sential City services, safeguarding community and the quality of life in public trust and safety, and providing

Carta Abierta MAKE THEM PAY

CONGRATS LBK FOR UNIFYING Congratulations to Lubbock for joining cities across the nation who held a unified women's march. This event stood for women's rights, human rights, civil rights, LGBT rights and so on. Communities have to work together for common ground. And citizens have to be engaged and unite on inequities. Our country Johnny Gutierrez must move forward united. While we may not always agree in was awesome to see such PEACE, JOY, BLESSINGS unification, and more so women standing up Christy. We love what you do and pray that for their individual beliefs. you will continue helping the Lubbock com- I'm from Lubbock but now live in Albuquerque munity. and it was refreshing to see such a conservative city get involved. This is part of the reason I send you peace, joy and blessing, I moved away, but thank God there are some Gilbert and Mary Cantú that will stand up for justice.

I feel deceived. I voted for Trump and he said that Mexico was paying for a wall. And now he wants us Americans to pay for the wall. No! We need jobs! Mexico must pay for the wall.

Make them pay.

SHOULD WE FEAR TRUMP? As I proudly watched the inauguration I was surprised to hear the corespondent say that Trump only goes to church at Easter and Christmas. Things that make you go hmmmm? A few months ago, there would not have been much evidence for these fears. Was I just ready for change? Trump had neither wrapped himself in our Christian religiosity nor even pandered to our evangelical Christians.

Should we fear Trump's God or lack there of?

Hope I didn't make a mistake, but going to give him a chance.

Congrats!

Connie Soto

TRUMP MUST LEARN TO PICK HIS BATTLES I'm shocked that Trump is claiming massive voter fraud! When he told congressional leaders, even one from Texas (Cornyn) that between 3 million and 5 million illegal votes caused him to lose the popular vote to Hillary Clinton I was shocked. Trump won the election with a convincing victory in the Electoral College, even as Clinton won the popular vote by nearly 2.9 million votes. He needs to focus on the issues and not the R. P. Gomez fact that he lost the popular vote. He has SO PROUD OF LATINO LUBBOCK a big ego! If he wants us to take him seriCongratulations on 11 years of printing La- ously he's going to have to learn to pick his tino Lubbock Magazine. My family and I look battles. Praying for our country. forward to the beginning of each month and how you will celebrate the Latino community. Raymond Z. My kids love the paper and I appreciate how much information you share with us, and how uplifting your publication is. I like the info, love the pictures, love yall's FB page and the giveBLESSINGS aways, and am so proud of the Latino Lub- May the Lord bless your family, your business bock. God bless. and all your supporters.

Bertha Acevedo

WAY TO GO WAY TO GO CHRISTY AND STAFF 11 YEARS OF LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE. Manuel Flores

We are blessed to have Frank, Christy Martinez & family in our lives.

God bless & Merry X-mas, Mark Millares

enjoyable recreational and cultural amenities will remain a priority.

Most importantly, I am impressed with the employees and the staff here at the City of Lubbock. Public service requires a servant’s heart, and the employees I have met are hard working, committed to customer service, and know how to do their jobs. I am proud to join and lead these dedicated public servants as we serve you and our community. We will always strive to do more and to do better on behalf of the entire community. I welcome your thoughts and ideas regarding all aspects of our City organization and its operations and thank you for this opportunity to make this brief introduction.

Jarrett Atkinson, started his new position with the City of Lubbock on December 12, 2016. Prior to coming to Lubbock, Atkinson served as the City Manager of Amarillo for five years.

PRO LIFE AND PROUD As a Pro Life Catholic I'm proud that I voted for a president that stands up for the unborn.

So glad that he signed an executive order prohibiting federal funding from going towards foreign non-profits that promote or commit abortions.

Pro life and proud!

Becky G. PRESIDENT SHOULD LEAD

BY EXAMPLE So disappointed at all the anger and hate that has come from Trump becoming president.

I wish all would move on but it ain't going to happen unless our president leads by example. And as the world has witnessed, he is driven by his ego. (Twitter wars daily). Some say that he is not racist and yet all his actions have been against people that are different then him.

At this point, all we can do is stay engaged, stay respectful and more so, pray for our country.

Thanks you for not picking sides in Latino Lubbock and for being fair media. We stand behind you.

Laura Ann Gonzalez

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Politics/politica

Lack of Latino Cabinet Member Marks Historic Step Backward ne day before President-elect O Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th Presi-

dent of the United States, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) released a statement from Executive Director Arturo Vargas regarding the lack of a Latino cabinet member in the Trump administration: “The next time the President of the United States convenes his most senior advisors and deputies in the Cabinet Room, there will not be a single Latino voice or perspective at the table for the first time in nearly 30 years.

“The exclusion of a Latino voice in President-elect Trump’s cabinet is a historic setback for the nation. Latinos are the nation’s second largest population group, one of every four of America’s children, and the highest policy body of the country will now be void of its perspective.

“With the success of the Latino community intrinsically tied to the success of the nation, the onus is now on the President-elect to bring in the voice and perspectives of Latinos into his decision making.

“There is no shortage of talent among the deep bench of Latino qualified candidates in this country, and a Trump administration will need to ensure these individuals are able to put their skills to work for the good of the nation if we want to move America forward in the coming four years.

“More than 4000 appointments will need to be filled in the coming days and weeks, with positions ranging from Under Secretary to Deputy Secretary and on. Given the lack of a Latino voice at the highest levels of the Administration, it is more important than ever that the Presidentelect makes sure there is full Latino representation in every government department and agency.”

Cummings: Trump's voting fraud claims 'nonsense'

BY EUGENE SCOTT - CNN

ep. Elijah Cummings said PresiR dent Donald Trump's plans to investigate the baseless claims of

widespread voter fraud are "nonsense."

"We spent all that time on nonsense when at the same time there are people who cannot even vote in the United States of America. We're better than that," the Maryland Democrat told CNN's Chris Cuomo on "New Day." Trump has repeatedly claimed --

with no supporting evidence -- that 3 million people voted illegally in the 2016 election. The President lost the popular vote to his Democratic rival by just about 3 million votes.

He has provided no evidence for his opinion but has called for a federal investigation into his beliefs.

Cummings said Trump's focus is harming taxpayers.

"I think it's going to be a waste of taxpayer dollars," he said. "What I would ask him to do, however, is do an investigation of all the people who are being denied their right to vote."

Opportunity to Comment on the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (LMPO’s) Proposed Amendment No. 1 to the FY 17/20 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), the Proposed Amendment No. 6 to the 2012-2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and the proposed 10 year transportation plan, all relating to street and roadway projects.

Residents of the Cities of Lubbock and Wolfforth and Lubbock County living within the Metropolitan Area boundary of the LMPO are encouraged to review and comment on a proposed 10-year transportation plan and said amendments.

Public Forums will be held as follows: February 9, 2017 February 7, 2017 CitibusDowntown Lubbock County Transfer Center Conference Room 801 Broadway 916 Main St, 2nd Floor Lubbock, Texas Lubbock, Texas 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

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he White House said PresiT dent Donald Trump is considering a 20% tax on imports

from Mexico to pay for a southern border wall, but that the President is still weighing other options.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters on Air Force One Thursday that Trump was backing the proposal and had just discussed it with congressional Republicans in a private meeting.

Hours later, amid an uproar from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, Spicer said that he was simply putting forward one idea Trump is considering to show how the administration could fund the multibillion-dollar construction of a wall on the US's southern border. Spicer repeatedly said the White House was aiming to be "illustrative" rather than "prescriptive" as he walked back the more definitive comments he made earlier Thursday.

"Part of our goal today was to demonstrate that there is an easy way -- or several ways -- tone is to generate the reviews because the cost of the wall in the big picture is really not that significant," he said. "Imports (are) one way.

I just want to be clear that we're not being prescriptive in saying that is the only way nor is the rate prescriptive."

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus also told reporters the White House is considering a "buffet of options" as it considers how to pay for the border wall.

The discussion over an import tax to pay for the project comes after Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto canceled a planned meeting with Trump after the US president signed an executive order Wednesday kicking off the process of building the border wall and vowed once again to force Mexico to pay for it -something Mexico has adamantly rejected.

Spicer also said Thursday evening that revenue from a tax on Mexican imports or other revenue streams that didn't involve a direct payment from the Mexican government would fulfill Trump's

campaign pledge to compel Mexico to pay for the border wall.

The White House press secretary rebuffed questions from reporters about the impact of a 20% tax on imports from Mexico on American consumers, insisting such criticism was "short-sighted." Businesses that manufacture US consumer goods in Mexico would inevitably pass on an import tax to American consumers, who could see the price of many goods soar.

Spicer first said Thursday that Trump was on board with a plan by congressional Republicans to tax imports from Mexico as part of broader comprehensive tax reform legislation to help pay for the border wall.

"By doing it that way we can do $10 billion a year and easily pay for the wall just through that mechanism alone. That's really going to provide the funding," Spicer had said, referring to a 20% tax. According to the Office of the US Trade Representative, Mexico's exports to the US in 2015 was valued at $316.4 billion.

The trade deficit is estimated to be $50 billion.

That alternative route appears to be lodged in raising a massive import tax on goods exported from Mexico to the US -- a tax that could cause the price of US consumer goods produced in Mexico to skyrocket.

Despite the controversial nature of the proposal, which is likely to be met by stiff opposition from business leaders in the US, Spicer said the proposal is one "we've been in close contact with both houses (of Congress) in moving forward and creating a plan."

"It clearly provides the funding and does so in a way that the American taxpayer is wholly respected," Spicer said Thursday.

Spicer dodged reporters' questions about the impact of the border tax on American consumers, instead stressing the tax's benefits for American workers.

"I'm not going to get into it," he added when pressed about businesses that manufacture goods in Mexico passing along the tax

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Several Republicans expressed concern about Tr u m p ' s growing feud with Mexico, worried that the new President is starting a trade war with one of the country's most significant trading partners -- and could drive up the debt in the process.

GOP officials are particularly worried about effectively closing off the border with one of the country's largest trading partners, while alienating Hispanic voters in the process.

2017 Calendar of Events February 15-21 LULAC Week February 17 LULAC's 88th Anniversary 2/7/17 at 5:30 p.m. at City Bank, located at 5219 City Bank Parkway 2/11/17 Joe Carrillo Scholarship Dance 2/21/15 LULAC "Bring Out Your Best" Banquet 3/25/17 HAW Winter Gala TBA Outdoor Fitness Equipment Installation at Buddy Holly Lake by Los Hermanos Familia 3/7/17 Los Hermanos Familia Membership Drive 3/25/17 Cesar Chavez March 4/15/17 Joel's Easter Egg Hunt 4/30/17 El día de los niños,El día de los libros/ Children's Day, Book Day 5/5/17 Adelante Awards 5/6/17 Cinco de Mayo Parade 5/6/17 Magic 106.5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration 7/10/17 Caprock Foundation Golf Tournament 8/8/17 HAW Membership Drive 8/12/17 "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" 9th Annual Event 8/12/17 KOC Family Week Begins 9/15/17 Hispanic Heritage Month Begins 9/19/17 Día de la Amistad TBA Gala Latina 2017 10/12/17 Día de la Raza 10/15/17 Hispanic Heritage Month Ends 10/29/17 West Texas Latino Artist Día de los Muertos Celebración 11/10/17 Día de los Muertos 11/11/17 7th Veteran's Day Reception TBA 2nd Annual Mini Pinewood Derby 12/10/17 Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe 12/31/17 Knights of Columbus #8097 New Year's Dance To submit your events i or for more info, email us news@latinolubbock.net or call (806)792-1212 Please register for Los Hermanos Familia events at www.loshermanosfamilia.org

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Unauthorized Immigrants Covered

by DACA Face Uncertain Future

BY JENS MANUEL KROGSTAD PEW RESEARCH CENTER

ore than 750,000 young unM authorized immigrants have received work permits and depor-

tation relief through the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program since it was created by President Barack Obama, according to the latest data released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. But they now must wait and see what becomes of the program under the Trump administration.

The program known as DACA was created through an executive action signed by Obama in August 2012.

It gives unauthorized immigrants who came to the U.S. before age 16 – a group sometimes called “Dreamers” – a chance to stay in the U.S. to study or work, provided they meet certain conditions such as being enrolled in high school or having a high school degree or GED equivalent, and not having a serious criminal conviction.

Those approved for the program are given a work permit and protection from deportation for two

years. Benefits can be renewed.

Since 2012, about 588,000 renewals have been issued, with more renewal requests likely to come as many current program participants see their two-year benefits expire. (The latest government data include all of fiscal year 2016, which ended Sept. 30, 2016.) For example, up to 512,000 unauthorized immigrants could be eligible to renew their benefits in fiscal 2017, which runs through Sept. 30.

About 1.1 million unauthorized immigrants are eligible for the benefits, according to a 2014 Pew Research Center estimate, which means that about 78% of those potentially eligible have applied to the program. The total reflects the number of applications during the life of the program, not the number of applications approved or immigrants currently receiving benefits.

Trump said he may create a way for those who have benefited from DACA to stay in the U.S., but he also made a campaign promise to undo all executive actions taken

by Obama.

If Trump opts to undo the execu-

tive action that created DACA, the program could be immediately canceled – as he promised during the campaign – or it may be phased out by not allowing immigrants to renew their benefits when they expire after two years. Congress may also act to give “Dreamers” a chance to legally stay in the U.S. A bill backed by a group of Democratic and Republican senators would offer protection from deportation and a work permit for three years to those eligible for DACA benefits.

Several U.S. senators who support the bill represent states with some of the highest number of DACA recipients, including California, Illinois and Arizona.

California alone has 216,060 initial DACA recipients, the highest in the nation, followed by Texas (120,642) and Illinois (41,256).

Unauthorized immigrants from Mexico make up three-quarters of all DACA recipients. Since the program started, 78% of approved applications – both initial (588,859) and renewals (456,108) – have come from Mexicans.

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All For One, And One For All LULAC Week to Celebrate 88th Year

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or the 88th year League of F United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) councils throughout the United States will celebrate the founding of the organization during LULAC Week, which always takes place in February.

Since its inception on February 17, 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas, LULAC has championed the cause of Hispanic Americans in education, employment, economic development, and civil rights.

LULAC has now become one of the largest, oldest and most successful Hispanic civil rights and service organization in the United States 88 years ago.

In Lubbock, LULAC Council #263 will celebrate 61 years of community service started in 1956, to increase educational opportunities and improve the quality of life for Hispanics on the South Plains.

The Annual LULAC Week will commence by Council #263 will host local and area councils for their largest fundraiser, which close the week events, and benefits the scholarship fund.

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The 34th Annual "Bring Out Your Best" Scholarship & Awards Banquet, which raises scholarship funds for students, will be held Sat., February 18, at 6 p.m., at the Clarion Suites Hotel.

Former Congressman Pete Peña Gallegos, Alpine, who occupied the 23rd Congressional District seat in the U. S. House of representatives 2013-2014 will be the keynote speaker.

Since the inception of the event, LULAC Council #263 has provided scholarships totalling $703,000.

Tables for Sponsors of the event for eight persons will be sold for $500, and individual seats are $60.

For reservations or additional information, please contact Ruben Albares at (806)470-0311.

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Mardi Gras Celebration

Benefitting Meals on Wheels

ubbock Meals on Wheels will L be holding the 17th annual Mardi Gras

Celebration Tuesday, February 18, 2017, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall.

This spectacular event will include more than 37 food booths a large silent auction, cash bars plus a variety of activities and prizes.

Colorful masks and beads will be available to make the evening even more festive. Everyone will also

enjoy entertainment and decorations in the official colors of purple, green and gold. The expanded Children’s Area includes bouncers, climbers and face & hair painting to keep the kids entertained.

Event tickets are $40 for adults, $10 for children 17 and under, and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, online at www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org, or for $45 at the door.

For more information call Lubbock Meals on Wheels at 806-792-7971.

Job Posting: Patient Coordinator - LUBBOCK

Seeking a patient coordinator to work at our 1-SPINE Chiropractic office in Lubbock. We pride ourselves on being the best and our patients deserve to be greeted by a bright, energetic and friendly office team. We're looking for a dedicated and personable individual with great communication skills in a growing Chiropractic clinic. Currently, we are looking for a patient coordinator to help manage all office duties. The patient coordinator should have experience with patient and information processing. Outstanding multi-tasking, organizational and computer knowledge skills (Excel) are required.

Part-time, 25-30 hours a week, Tuesday 9am-6pm, Wednesday 9am-1pm, Thursday 9am-1pm, Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-12pm Our minimum requirements for this position are: Bilingual (English/Spanish), High School diploma with a minimum of 2 years office experience, OR, Bachelor’s degree and/or 30+ college hours Job Benefits: On the job training, 1 week paid vacation after 1 year. Health insurance provided after 6 months. Free chiropractic care for employee and immediate family. No previous chiropractic experience is required, however, willingness to travel occasionally to our Levelland clinic may be necessary.

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Time to Prepare for Your Retirement

f you're in your 40's or 50's and Iretirement, haven't managed to save much for don't throw in the towel!

You can do it - but it won't be easy.

When you're young, time is literally on your side, thanks to the beauty of compounding. When you get a late start, it isn't going to be as easy as eating out less often.

You need to start saving at least 15-20% of your gross income - more would be better!

If you have highinterest credit card debt, tackle that first. Then, make sure you're maxing out contributions t o

your company's 401(k) plan. You're allowed - by law - to salt away up to $22,000 of your own contributions, if you'll be age 50 by the end of the year. Otherwise, the ceiling's set at $16,500.

If you don't have a 401(k) plan through work, look into an IRA. If you don't have an employer pension plan and are at least 50, you can put away up to $6,000 pre-tax a year.

Now for some tough love: You can't do this stuff if you're living paycheck to paycheck. If you are, you need to either spend less, or earn more. Think about a second job, maybe some part-time consulting, if you have the skills. Or think about downsizing.

Consejos para la Preparación para la Jubilación

i usted está en sus años 40 o los S años 50 y no ha logrado ahorrar mucho para la jubilación, no tires la

toalla! Usted puede hacerlo - pero no va a ser fácil.

Cuando uno es joven , el tiempo es, literalmente, de su lado, gracias a la belleza de la capitalización. Cuando usted consigue un inicio tardío, que no va a ser tan fácil como salir a comer con menos frecuencia.

Tienes que empezar a ahorrar por lo menos el 15-20% de sus ingresos brutos - más sería mejor.

Si usted tiene alto interés de la deuda de tarjeta de crédito, hacer frente a la primera .

A continuación, asegúrese de que está el gasto excesivo con aportaciones a plan de su compañía de 401 ( k). Se le permite - por ley - a la sal

de distancia de hasta $ 22,000 de sus propias contribuciones, si vas a ser de 50 años a finales de año. De lo contrario, el techo está fijado en $16.5 mil.

Si usted no tiene un plan 401 ( k ) a través del trabajo, mirar en una cuenta IRA. Si usted no tiene un plan de pensiones de empresa y tiene por lo menos 50, puede guardar hasta $6,000 antes de impuestos de un año.

Ahora un poco de amor duro: No se puede hacer esto si usted está viviendo de cheque a cheque de pago.

Si es así, usted necesita ya sea gastar menos o ganar más. Piense en un segundo trabajo, tal vez algunos de consultoría a tiempo parcial , si usted tiene las habilidades. O piensa en reducción de personal.

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Experience required; CDA certification or higher preferred.

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FREE GED CLASSES Literacy Lubbock, a United Way Partner Agency, celebrating 25 years of service in the Lubbock Community, is offering Free Adult Education Classes for anyone needing to obtain their GED or interested in Learning English as a second Language (ESL). To enroll, please call 775-3636 or come by 1306-9th Street (up-stairs) All classes are Free!

FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered

by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-281-5750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. GED PREP CLASS, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am, Free, Age 16+, Study class to prepare for the GED exams. Registration required. At Simmons Community Center.

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school.

The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services.

Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad.

Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806741-0409.

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FREE GED CLASSES offered by the Lubbock Dream Center and Literacy Lubbock. Classes are held Tues., Wed. and Thurs. morning from 10 am - 2 pm at 1111 30th. To be eligible to attend the class you must first take the GAIN assessment test through Literacy Lubbock 775-3636). There is a $25 fee for this test. All classes and class materials are free of charge. Office hours are Mon. thru Thurs. 9am-5pm.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates SBA OPPORTUNITIES Wed., Feb. 22, 2017 from 6-8pm at the TTU SBDC, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock. Presented by the Small Business Administration and the TTU SBDC. The SBA will provide information on how to finance your small business. The fol-lowing topics will be discussed: Information on SBA loans, What a business owner should have before applying for a loan, What the banker is looking for in a loan, and other programs and services available from the SBA. NO FEE! Call Elaine @ 806-745-1637 to register. Seating is limited!

LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The LITC does not assist in any criminal tax matters, or prepare tax returns.

For other information contact: Nancy Mojica, at (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff and team of volunteers from the professional community. All information will be held in strict confidence. Counseling sessions can be arranged by calling the SBDC at (806) 745-1637.

FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 Ninth St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available.

HISPANIC BUSINESS NETWORK OF LUBBOCK Hispanic business owners are invited to join this network opportunity to create an advocacy and support group for Hispanic businesses. For more info email your contact info to news@latinolubbock.net BOARDS & COMMISSIONS City of Lubbock has committee positions open Please visit www.ci.lubbock.tx.us/ for more information, or all your council representative.

New Law Changes Tax Refund Date

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ax season would normally be right around the corner but, this year many may experience some delays in receiving their refund checks.

Congress passed a new tax law called the PATH Act which will require the IRS to hold entire re-funds of taxpayers until at least February 15th.

However, many taxpayers may not see those funds deposited into their bank accounts until the week of February 27th.

The act was enacted by congress in 2015 to protect Americans against tax increases.

They hope to reduce fraud within the IRS by verifying that those that are claiming refunds are eligi-ble to receive them.

Despite the sudden change many taxpayers must get on board with de-

lays on their refund checks.

Depending on when taxes are filed will determine what date people will receive their refund, typically up to 21 days after they file.

For more information on the Path Act and changes for this year visit https://www.irs.gov/.

In addition, the Coalition of Community Assistance Volunteers, Inc. (CCAV) the leading Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program on the South Plains, provides FREE income tax preparation and e-filing services. The CCAV VITA Site will be open through April 17.

The site is located at 5601 S. Ave Q, in Lubbock.

For more information or to see if you are eligible for VITA services, visit www.ccavlubbock.org

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Lubbock's Economic Index Growth Continues

ubbock's economy is on the rise L right now. According to officials with the Lubbock National Bank, we

saw a steady increase in the city's economic index from October to November.

The city added an estimated 2,100 jobs over the last 12 months. The unemployment rate is at it's lowest level in 16 years at just 3 percent.

Officials say this report showed 111 percent increase in residential housing permits, which is the largest percent

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increase Lubbock's ever seen in just one month.

"If you look at the housing figures for the year it's up 30 percent, so residential housing is enjoying huge growth right now, so that's a real plus for our economy," said Chip Gilmour, senior vice president at Lubbock National Bank.

Overall, Gilmour says the city's economic index is up 2.7 percent from the same time last year.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Stay Healthy, Be Active

as arthritis, chronic back pain H or another disability caused you to give up on physical activity?

Fish for Good Health

ish is among the healthiest F foods on the planet.

It is loaded with important nutri-

ents, such as protein and vitamin D. Fish is also the world’s best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain.

Generally speaking, all types of fish are good for you.

They are high in many nutrients that most people aren’t getting enough of.

This includes high-quality protein, iodine and various vitamins and minerals.

However, some fish are better than others, and the fatty types of fish are considered the healthiest.

That’s because fatty fish (like salmon, trout, sardines, tuna and mackerel) are higher in fat-based

nutrients.

This includes the fat-soluble vitamin D, a nutrient that most people are deficient in. It functions like a steroid hormone in the body.

Fatty fish are also much higher in omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are crucial for your body and brain to function optimally, and are strongly linked to reduced risk of many diseases (1).

To meet your omega-3 requirements, eating fatty fish at least once or twice a week is recommended.

Prepare by grilling, baking, broiling, or in a light oil.

Fish may lower your risk of heart attacks and strokes and is generally considered to be among the best foods you can eat for a healthy heart.

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It shouldn’t. Gone are the days when physical limitations subjected you to a life of inactivity. More and more, research is showing that moving your body is good for your physical and mental health, even if you have a challenging health condition.

With a doctor’s okay and the right program, people with health challenges can enjoy the health benefits that come with being active. In fact, movement has replaced bed rest as the prescription for conditions such as back pain and recovery from heart and other surgeries. And people with special needs are enjoying such activities as walking, skiing, cycling and swimming events, and even marathons.

Most people, unless they have some kind of silent, cardiovascular impairment, can safely begin an exercise program if they start out slowly and build up gradu-

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ally once they see improvements.

One of the easiest ways to get moving is to walk. You can start out slowly and build on your routine by going longer distances or walking at a faster pace. Just be sure to: wear walking shoes with good support and traction; drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise; be aware of the weather, such as extreme heat and humidity or cold and ice; and be alert to any warning signs, such as dizziness or pain, that might signal a problem.

Also remember to take your time.

You can even break your activities into shorter sessions if a longer one is too much. For instance, do two, 15-minute walks instead of one halfhour walk.

If you need help designing an exercise program, consider using a personal trainer or fitness instructor who is trained and certified to work with people who have health challenges.

artritis, los dolores crónicos de espalda u otra incapacidad?

No debería. Con aprobación de su médico, y siguiendo el programa adecuado, las personas con problemas de salud pueden gozar de muchos de los beneficios para la salud que resultan al mantenerse activo. La actividad física puede, por ejemplo: darle más energía, levantar el ánimo, reducir el estrés, fortalecer los músculos y huesos, ayudar a dormir mejor y mejorar el equilibrio y la flexibilidad. También puede contribuir a aliviar los síntomas de algunas condiciones crónicas incluidas la artritis, diabetes, enfermedad del corazón, y osteoporosis.

Ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que los impedimentos físicos nos sometían a una vida de inactividad.

Las investigaciones demuestran cada vez más que mover el cuerpo es bueno para la salud física y mental, incluso si usted sufre de una desafiante condición de salud.

El movimiento ha reemplazado al descanso inapropiado como receta médica para enfrentarse a condiciones como el dolor de espalda, y para recuperarse de cirugías cardíacas y otras cirugías. La gente con necesidades especiales disfruta

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ahora participando en actividades como caminar y esquiar, eventos ciclísticos y de natación, incluso en maratones.

De acuerdo al fisiólogo del American Council on Exercise (ACE) Cedric Bryant, el estudio y exámenes de los efectos del ejercicio en personas mayores ha modificado las recomendaciones que hacen los médicos sobre la actividad física.

“La mayoría de las personas, a menos que sufran de algún problema cardiovascular invisible, pueden con toda seguridad emprender un programa de ejercicios, siempre que empiecen poco a poco y vayan aumentando gradualmente cuando comiencen a notar una mejoría.

A veces, a las personas con problemas de salud les preocupa que la actividad física pueda causar dolores o empeorar su situación. Obtener primero el visto bueno del médico puede contribuir a aliviar estas preocupaciones. También es importante que usted compruebe que está haciendo la cantidad debida de las actividades convenientes.

Podría decirse que el ejercicio es un tipo de medicina. Pero debe administrarse según las dosis indicadas. ¿Cómo obtener ayuda? Si necesita ayuda para planear un programa de ejercicios, considere la posibilidad de usar un entrenador personal o un instructor físico capacitado y certificado para trabajar con personas que sufren de retos para la salud.

Si a usted le resulta muy difícil salir, un entrenador personal podría ir hasta su casa.

Aunque podría resultar caro, no tiene que ser una inversión a largo plazo.

Noticias de salud/ Health News DIABETIC CARE SUPPORT February 2, 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Let an LVN check your sugar levels, weight and blood pressure, Simmons Adult Activity Center.

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY® is Friday, Feb. 3, 2017.

The public is encouraged to wear red to promote your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and spreading the message that heart disease is killing women.

STEP UP WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK (CHCL) This program will focuses on prevention and impact of childhood obesity. Starting the first Monday of each month February 6, from 6 to 7pm, at 1610 5th St. For more information contact Yvonne at 806-765-2611, ext. 1009.

HEALTH MATTERS February 22, 12 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Join us for a monthly presentation by the On-cology Department of Covenant about important health topics, the latest technology and prevention, Simmons Adult Activity Center.

HEALTH DOCUMENTARY “Eating you alive” is a free screening to understanding better health. The screening will be held at Lubbock Better Living Center - 5302 Elgin Avenue, on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 3 pm.

FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION CLASSES

by CHCL Come and learn about proper diabetic nutrition and meal portion sizes, how to prepare diabetic friendly meals, and get delicious recipes your entire family will enjoy. For more information about and when the next class begins, contact Jody at (806) 806-7652611 ext. 1302.

FREE PRENATAL CLASSES by CHCL Earn points to receive FREE baby items from Stork's Nest. Learn to have a healthy pregnancy and about your baby's development. Bonding time with new friends and much more. Next class is scheduled for February 7th from 6pm to 8pm, at 1510 5th St. For more info and registration contact Jody at (806) 7652611 ext. 1302 FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320.

FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free. Call 762-1805 to hear the hours for the week.

FREE PARENTING CLASSES Family Guidance & Outreach Center provides free anger management classes on Mondays and parenting classes on Tuesdays in the evenings unless otherwise noted. All classes begin promptly at 6:30 PM. No childcare provided. #5 Briercroft Office Park. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. Visit us online: www.familyguidancecenterlubbock.org.

FREE ZUMBA CLASSES FOR LADIES ONLY Mondays, Tuesdays at 7 pm, at Emmanuel Worship Center Activity Center, 1102 70th.

FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by the Lubbock Dream Center. Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7:00-8:00 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336. General office hours are Mon. thru Thurs. from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Health/Salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

How to Prevent Cavities

ost people believe that with E good brushing they will have healthy teeth. Sadly they go to the

dentist only to hear of new problems.

How could this happen with such good care and regular visits? They may be told that they have “weak or problem” teeth by their dentist. The truth is that your sugar intake is the cause of your problems! No amount of brushing can undo the effects of sugar exposure, so the teeth slowly and fruits and vegetables. fall apart. The most common source Go easy on these foods: 2% milk, of sugar exposure is from drinks. oils and margarine, avocados, olives, and coconuts, and nuts.

Cut back on these foods: whole milk, creams and ice cream, high-fat mayoría de la gente cree que azúcar , por lo que los dientes se caen cheeses, butter, fatty cuts of meat and con un buen cepillado van a lentamente aparte . La fuente más refried pork, sausages, hot dogs, bologna, liver, kidneys, and other organ tener dientes sanos. Lamentable- común de exposición al azúcar es meats; egg yolks; and lard, coconut, mente van al dentista sólo para es- de las bebidas . Al cambiar a azúcar cuchar de nuevos problemas. ¿Cómo bebidas gratis descomposición puede palm, or palm kernel oil.

For more information about a pudo suceder esto con tan buen cui- ser detenido en su mayoría. Por sudado y las visitas regulares ? Pueden puesto otras fuentes, tales como dulhealthy heart call 1-800-242-8721. ser dicho que tienen dientes " débiles ces deben ser atendidas. Los jugos de o problemáticos " por su dentista. La frutas son el peor trago posible para verdad es que su consumo de azúcar los dientes ! Así consiguen solucioes la causa de sus problemas! Nin- nar los posibles problemas y corregir guna cantidad de cepillado puede de- la dieta para una vida de grandes de grasa; aceites y margarina; agua- shacer los efectos de la exposición de sonrisas. cates (paltas), aceitunas y coco; y nueces.

Trate de evitar estos alimentos: leche entera o regular, www.latinolubbock.net cremas y helados de leche (mantecados), quesos hechos de leche entera, y mantequilla; cortes de carne con alto contenido de grasa y chicharrones, chorizos, salchichas y mortadela, hígado, riñones y otros órganos animales; yemas de huevo; Vaccines are for ALL AGES! y manteca, aceite de coco, de palma o de pepita de palma.

Visite la American Heart Association o llame al 1-800-242-8721 (en inglés y español).

Heart Health Month

eart disease and stroke rank H as the top killers of Hispanics in the United States, claiming the lives of 29.3 percent of the more than 117,000 Hispanics who die each year, according to the American Heart Association.

Be physically active every day.

Choose activities that you and your family can enjoy: walk, do aerobics, garden, dance, play sports, jump rope with your kids.

Aim for a healthy weight. Take

steps to lose weight if you are overweight. Try losing weight slowly.

Cut back on foods high in fats and calories. Eat smaller portions. Eat fruits and vegetables for snacks.

Bake, broil, or boil your foods. Be active every day.

Eat heart-healthy foods, such as skim or 1% milk; low fat frozen yogurt; low fat or fat free cheese; fish; turkey and chicken without skin; lean cuts of meat; cereals, pasta, lentils, and beans; corn tortillas, breads;

By switching to sugar free drinks decay can be mostly stopped. Of course other sources such as candy must be addressed. Fruit juices are the worst drink possible for teeth! So get them fixed and fix the diet for a lifet i me of great smiles.

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la principal causa de muerte de los hispanos de Estados Unidos, cobrando las vidas del 29,3 por ciento de más de 117.000 hispanos que mueren cada año.

Manténgase activo físicamente todos los días. ¡Escoja actividades que usted y sufamilia puedan disfrutar! Activades como: camina, hacer ejercicios aeróbicos, trabajar en el jardín, bailar, practicar deportes, y saltar cuerda con sus hijos. Manténgase activo todos los días.

Trate de lograr un peso saludable.

Siga estos consejos para bajar de peso si tiene sobrepeso.Trate de perder peso despacio.

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tenido de grasa y calorías. Sírvase porciones pequeñas de comida.Coma frutas y vegetales como bocadillos. Hornee, ase o hierva sus comidas.

Coma alimentos saludables para el corazón como: leche descremada o con 1% de grasa; helado de yogur bajo en grasa; quesos bajos en grasa o sin grasa; pescado; pavo y pollo sin pellejo; cortes de carne bajos en grasa; cereales, pastas, lentejas y frijoles (habichuelas)tortillas de maíz, panes, y frutas y vegetales.

Escoja sólo de vez en cuando estos alimentos: leche con un 2%

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Education/ Educación

Survey Shows Hispanics

Education & Scholarship Updates

Not Reading Enough

SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES DEADLINE FOR FALL 2017 IS FEBRUARY 1 Complete the Scholarship Application process online at southplainscollege.academicworks.com This is only for current students. If you have questions, contact the Scholarship Office at 806716-2219 or email scholarships@southplainscollege.edu.

very year the Pew Research E Center surveys Americans to find out who’s reading books, how

of individuals, not surprisingly; but the most stereotypically unlikelyto-read American looks somewhat many they’re reading, and what like this: an Hispanic (followed by kind of books they are (digital or black, then white) male over 50, print). The latest results show that who never pursued education be73 percent of Americans have yond high school, makes less than read at least one book in the past $30,000 a year, and lives in a rural 12 months, which hasn’t really setting. changed since 2012. From The Pew survey has found the report: “Amerithat Hispanic Americans are cans read an average twice as likely not to read (mean) of 12 books as white Americans per year, while the (40% vs. 23%); that typical (median) older Americans are American has read slightly less likely to 4 books in the read than younger last 12 months.”

Americans (29% vs.

What this 23%); and that Amermeans, though, is icans with household that approximately incomes less than BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA 27 percent of U.S. $30,000 are twice as FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE adults have not likely as the most tudents from Wayland Baptist read a single book affluent families University campuses across in the past year. to be non-readers the nation were invited to parThese non(33% vs. 17%). ticipate in the, "We are Wayland" readers turn out Scholarship contest. to be a variety They were asked to submit a written, performed, created, or video submission.

Among the participants was www.latinolubbock.net Amaris Garcia, a graduate student at the Lubbock campus working on a Masters of Business Administration degree. She submitted a video showcasing her journey to YOUR LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED MOVIE EXPERT IN TOWN TEXAS TECH CORPORATE SPONSOR achieving a postbaccalaureate degree at Wayland.

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LULAC SCHOLARSHIPS LULAC Scholarship applications are now being accepted through March 31, 2017. This includes scholarships provided by LULAC Council #263 of Lubbock, Texas. Apply online at wwww.lulac.org SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net.

It probably is, as it lists thousands of scholarships. Fastweb allows you to identify favorites to work on, and it has direct links to the scholarship sites. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource.

ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www. adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/ CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Buick Achievers for Editor's Note: Amaris Garcia is the Engineering/Technology or select Design Social Media Manager for Latino and Business-related programs of study ApLubbock Magazine. We congratu- ply online at www.buickachievers.com late and are proud of Amaris.

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March & Celebration

her commitment to her education despite challenges and having to work multiple jobs to be able to fund her graduate education.

After graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Garcia said that she started graduate school abroad in Salamanca, Spain, at La Unversidad de Salamanca. After returning, she took a break from school.

Two years later, she decided to get back to it and finish her Master’s degree. She committed to attending with as few student loans as possible, but to seek scholarships.

On January 20, 2017 Wayland Baptist University announced the winners. Among them in first place, was Amaris. She was awarded $5,000; 2nd Place ($3000 scholarship)-Keylynn Boyce, Plainview Campus; and 3rd Place ($2000 scholarship)-was Landon Mauricio, Hawaii Campus. Scholarships totaled $10,000.

Amaris said the scholarship will cover a semester and a half of her tuition, and is grateful.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS 5TH ANNUAL GALA February 24, 2017, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Scottish Rights Center. For tickets call (806)368-8090

at area high schools throughout the South Plains are now ongoing. FASFA dates began October 1.

Since 1970 LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search has helped students navigate the college financial aid and admissions process. They continue to host financial aid workshops at area target schools to assist eligible seniors in the completion of their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Early completion of the

enrolled seniors at target high schools and must have a Parent Release form on file to receive services. For a list of target schools, dates, and times please visit the Talent Search News Section at www.learnprograms. org. Contact: Lola Coppage, Assistant Director, LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search at (806)7634265.

Or visit the Latino Lubbock FB page for a complete list of dates.

Latino Lubbock Magazine Is A Proud Advocate of Higher Education

$30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded to fund post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university located outside the United States & its territories in a country where Rotary has a presence so that a Rotary host club can be arranged. Apply online at www.Rotary.org/ en/grants AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org

Youth/Juventud

On: Self-Image

Youth Opportunities MODEL ROCKET WORKSHOP Join the Silent Wings Museum on Saturday, February 4 from 10am-12pm for their Model Rocket Workshop! Participants will experience the thrill of launching their hand-made rockets into the sky! The event is for children eight and up.

Cost is $20. For more infor-mation, or to register call: 806-775-3049 FAMILY DANCE NIGHT, February 4, 7:30-10 pm, $2/person, Ages 11+, Bring your family to enjoy a fun night of Two Steppin’, Country Western, and a little Rock music. The event will be led by former UCWDC World Champion, Don Hunnicut. All levels welcome beginning through advanced, Hodges Community Center.

NEW SINGING FOR KIDS, 5-6 pm, $60 for 12 weeks, Ages 6-11 years, Children enjoy learning the foundation of good singing, including posture, breathing, and enunciation through vocal exercises and tongue twisters.

Purchase of a book and CD for $10 on the first day of class is required. Class begins Tuesday, January 31st, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

LIP SYNC BATTLES February 24th 7 PM Rock City Event Center, 5911 4th St. Individual $10 entrance fee per audience member .

Each team may include up to 8 team members.

To register as a participant call the Bridge of Lubbock at (806) 6870772, stop by 1301 E. Redbud Ave. KIDS CAFÉ Mon.-Fri., 3:30 pm, Free, Ages 6-12, Rawlings Community Center. And, Mon.Fri., 3:45 pm, Free, Ages 18 and younger, Children can enjoy a hot nutritious meal. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY To assure that all students have access to reading material, myON has partnered with Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Los Hermanos Familia to offer a free online digital library this winter! Thousands of online digital books in English and Spanish can be accessed for FREE this winter at www.myon.com. Here's what students should do: Step 1: Go to: www.myon.com/library/browse.html Step 2: Enter School Name: Read to Grow (Preview) Step 3: Enter Username: latinolubbock Step 4: Enter Password: myon Step 5: Browse and enjoy thousands of digital books this winter and "read to grow!"

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lready we A are in the second month

of the year; it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. We are in the month of love, too. The month of love doesn’t have to mean romantic love, but it can mean self-love.

Self-love is the strongest type of love; it’s important to love yourself and be happy with your self-image. I love myself because I’ve learned to be happy with myself and accept myself for all the good qualities that I have. I like my self-image even though I have bad qualities as well as good. Having bad qualities, which all of

you have, is only a minor thing that can be fixed. All you should do is love your image and be who you desire to be. We are all different and we should learn that there’s nothing wrong with different.

Being who you want to be will change you for the better. You will start to love yourself. While being able to change yourself, you should try to accept yourself for who you are. There are more good qualities than bad qualities in you, and the way you perceive it makes a huge difference. You should learn, like I have, to love yourself and the way you are right now. Self-love is the key to being happy and achieving your dreams.

Xavier Gomez - 16, attends Lubbock High where he is a junior. He is involved with UIL. His future aspirations are to be a chemical engineer, at Stanford University. He is the son of Mark & Erlinda Gomez

LISD Schools Qualify for

WORLD’S LARGEST GIRL-LED BUSINESS KICKS OFF: An event was held for Girls Scouts girls age 5 to 18 was held. They picked up more than 100,000 packages of cookies to start the 2017 Girl Scout Cookie business. A ribbon cutting was hosted by the Lubbock Chamber. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the first known sale of cookies by Girl Scouts. Good luck on a successful cookie sale year from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Boy Scout Day Feb. 8th

State Academic Decathlon

ll Lubbock ISD high school A Academic Decathlon teams qualified to advance

to state after competing in regional contests this weekend.

The Monterey High School team earned their state berth by winning the Region 8 medium-school Academic Decathlon competition in Arlington. The Plainsmen set a school record with 46,737 points, edging out the Lubbock High team total of 46,000 points.

The Monterey team also won gold in the Super Quiz event at the meet, with the Lubbock High and Coronado teams coming in second and third, respectively.

Coronado, Lubbock High and Talkington all qualified for state as

a result of their top-30 scores across all medium-school teams in Texas. The Talkington team earned a state berth in their first year at the mediumschool level after moving up from the small-school classification.

The Estacado High School team competed in the Region 11 small-school meet in Keller, where they finished second both overall and in the Super Quiz competition. The Matadors also advanced to the state meet as a result of their regional score.

The medium- and small-school state meet will be February 24-25 in El Paso.

Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

oy Scout Day celebrates B the birthday of Scouting in America. On February 8, 1910,

Chicago publisher William Dickson Boyce filed incorporation papers in the District of Columbia to create the Boy Scouts of America.

Scouting groups across the coun-

try celebrate this day. Often a cake will be served at the weekly meeting or on a campout. Scout Sunday, the Sunday nearest the 8th of February, will often be marked with a church service, followed by a pancake breakfast.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts offer a tremendously valuable program of life skills and values for millions of boys. The top award of Eagle Scout, is an accomplishment that reaps recognition, rewards, and benefits for a young man throughout his life.

To learn more about scouting, find a unit, become a volunteer upcoming events, contact the South Plains Boy Scout Council at (806)747-2631, or (800) 658-9310, or visit www.southplainscouncil. org

Kid’s Dental Health Fair To Keep You Smiling oin the J S o u t h Plains District

Dental Society for their annual Children’s Dental Health Fair at the Science Spectrum, Saturday, February 4th from 10 am to 1 pm.

Families will receive invaluable oral health information and lots of free “toothy” giveaways, but will also have a blast doing it. The event and regular Science Spectrum Museum admission is totally FREE to

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all children up to age 12. This is a great opportunity for families that may not regularly attend the Science Spectrum to try it out and see all the great family fun and learning that awaits them!

Enjoy various activities including: a Children’s Dental Health Screenings by a Dentist; Kids Toothbrush & Dental Health Giveaways; Oral Health Information; Games, Face Painting & Balloons, and Door Prizes!

The Science Spectrum is located at 2579 S. Loop 289.

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Major Exhibition of Classic Mexican Art Coming to Dallas Museum

his March, the Dallas Museum of Art, in T collaboration with the Mexican Secretariat of Culture, will open the exclusive U.S. pre-

sentation of México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde, a sweeping survey featuring over 200 works of painting, sculpture, photography, drawings, and films that document the country’s artistic Renaissance during the first half of the 20th century. Curated by Agustín Arteaga, the DMA’s new Eugene McDermott Director, and the result of a combined cultural endeavor between Mexico and France, this major traveling exhibition showcases the work of titans of Mexican Modernism alongside that of lesser-known pioneers, including several rarely seen works by female artists, to reveal the history and development of modern Mexico and its cultural identity.

On view from March 12 through July 16, 2017, México 1900–1950 will be enhanced in Dallas by the inclusion of key works from the Museum’s own exquisite collection of Mexican art, encompassing over 1,000 works that span across three millennia. The exhibition, which premiered in October 2016 at the Grand Palais in Paris to both popular and critical acclaim, is organized by the Secretaría de Cultura/Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes/Museo Nacional de Arte, México (MUNAL) and the Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand Palais (Rmn-GP) of France.

“The DMA has a rich history of collecting and presenting Mexican art, and this exhibition offers our visitors the opportunity to explore in-depth the diverse and vibrant voices

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that distinguish Mexican art during the first half of the 20th century,” said Arteaga. “México 1900–1950 showcases not only the greats of Mexican art but also those who may have been eclipsed on the international level by names like Rivera and Kahlo. The exhibition helps broaden our understanding of what modern Mexican art means, and diversify the artistic narratives attributed to the country.”

Organized thematically and presented in both English and Spanish, México 1900–1950 reveals how Mexican 20th-century art is both directly linked to the international avant-garde and distinguished by an incredible singularity, forged in part by the upheaval and transformation caused by the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900s. The exhibition begins with an introduction to the 19th-century imagery and traditions that pre-dated and, in turn, inspired Mexican Modernism, and includes work produced by Mexican artists living and working in Paris at the turn of the century. It then examines how the Revolution helped cement both a new national identity and a visual culture in Mexico, as embodied most famously by the murals of Rivera, Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros.

The Museum will celebrate México 1900– 1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde during the week of spring break, March 13–17 and during the May Late Night on Friday, May 19. México 1900–1950 requires a special exhibition ticket of $16 for adults, with discounts for students, military personnel and seniors; DMA Members and children 11 and under are free. For more details, visit DMA.org.

Feliz Año Nuevo and Happy New Year from Latino Lubbock Magazine

And the Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables to Your Health

Tomatoes Excellent source of vitamin C, as well as antioxidants that may prevent cancer, such as lycopene. Lycopene promotes overall mental and physical health. Good source of potassium.

Lemons are high in vitamin C and anti-inflammatory. Lemons and limes contain limonene which may help to prevent breast cancer growth. Also contains natural anti-nausea and overall digestive-aid properties.

Oranges Excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keep teeth and gums healthy.

Bell Peppers are rich in vitamin C, which helps to heal cuts and keep teeth and gums healthy. Vitamin A is great for healthy eyes and skin, and helps to protect against infections. Choose any color bell pepper to get the benefits.

Raspberries are very high in antioxidants and a super immune booster. Contains potassium, niacin, and some iron and vitamin C.

Pears are a great source of fiber. Contains vitamin C, boron, and potassium.

Broccoli is known for benefitting the liver and promoting natural detoxification. High in vitamin E, with an excellent amount of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keep teeth and gums healthy.

Broccoli contains pantothenic acid and vitamin A which work together to improve rough skin. Good source of iron and B vitamins. Anti-cancer.

Cherries contains iron and helps to build blood. Cherries possess an anti-cancer compound, called ellagic acid, and are high in vitamins A and C. They also contain biotin and potassium. Antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory.

Pomegranates are very rich in tannins and flavonoids. Pomegranates hold promise in helping reduce the risk of prostate cancer due to their lycopene and other phytonutrient content. They are the 3rd highest fruit source of antioxidants.

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Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables has been linked to improved health, and for good reason. In this photo essay, Christy Martinez-Garcia shares pictures of veggies and fruits she took at Pike's Market in Seattle, WA that remind readers of the health benefits and how they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, which have been shown to protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. "Using natural light, I took these pictures to show nature's beauty tantalize readers for good health."

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources ARNETT-BENSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING, February 16, 6:30 pm, Free, All Ages, Be a part of the Arnett-Benson Family in planning, discussing and coming up with ideas to better improve the community, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

DUNBAR MANHATTAN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY MEETING, February 25, 10:30 am, Free, All Ages, Come out and be a part of the Manhattan Heights Family in planning, discussing and coming up with ideas to better improve the community, Simmons Adult Activity Center.

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd.

GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P. JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Meets monthly, the last Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Jackson school cafeteria. Call (806)6871751 for info.

LOTERIA, Tuesday , 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Rawlings Community Center

Check Out Spanish Books at Mahon Library

he Mahon Library, 1306 9th T Street, has a selection of books in Spanish available for checkout.

The collection includes best-selling fiction titles, literature by Spanish language authors, cookbooks, sports books, and resources for learning English. Titles include Go Set a Watchman, The Fault in Our Stars, and Message in a Bottle.

The library also has a large selection of children’s books in Spanish.

ahon Library, 1306 9th Street, M tiene una selección de libros en Español disponibles para check-

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de lengua española, libros de cocina y deportes, así como recursos para aprender Inglés. Los títulos incluyen Gone Girl, The Fault in Our Stars y Message in a Bottle.

La biblioteca también cuenta con una gran selección de libros en Espa-

ñol para niños. Libros educativos de juegos, ilustraciones e historias cortas de autores populares como Eric Carle y Ezra Jack Keats, pueden ser encontrados en Español.

El horario de la biblioteca es 9 a.m. a 9 p.m. de Lunes a Miércoles, 9 a.m. a 6 p.m. de Jueves a Sábado, y 1 p.m. a 5 p.m. los Domingos. Para más información, favor llamar al 775-2834 o visitar el sitio web de la biblioteca en www.lubbocklibrary.com.

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Encuentre libros en español en la biblioteca

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 out. La colección incluye libros en hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you la lista de los más vendidos en títuto health and community services. los de ficción, literatura por autores 3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily to answer citizen calls and direct the caller to the desired City Department. Additional requests are available online – www.ci.lubbock.tx.us or 311.mylubbock.us.

Board books, picture books and chapter books can be found in Spanish by popular children’s authors, such as Eric Carle and Ezra Jack Keats.

Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call 7752834 or visit the library’s web site at www.lubbocklibrary.com.

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COMMUNITY CLEAN UP, March 1, 12 pm, Help us beautify our community! Residents can get rid of large unwanted items such as furniture, appliances, brush, box springs, etc. Roll off dumpsters will be located in our parking lot at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. All Ages. Free.

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l pescado es uno de los alimenE tos más saludables del planeta.

Está cargado con nutrientes impor-

tantes, como proteínas y vitamina D. El pescado es también la mejor fuente de ácidos grasos omega-3 del mundo, que son increíblemente importantes para su cuerpo y cerebro.

En general, todos los tipos de pescado son buenos para usted.

Ellos son altos en muchos nutrientes que la mayoría de la gente no está recibiendo suficiente.

Esto incluye proteínas de alta calidad, yodo y diversas vitaminas y minerales.

Sin embargo, algunos pescados son mejores que otros, y los tipos grasos de pescados se consideran el más sano.

Esto se debe a que los pescados grasos (como el salmón, la trucha, la sardina, el atún y la caballa) son más altos en nutrientes a base de grasa.

Esto incluye la vitamina D lipo-

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soluble, un nutriente que la mayoría de las personas son deficientes pulg Funciona como una hormona esteroide en el cuerpo.

Los pescados grasos también son mucho más altos en los ácidos grasos omega-3. Estos ácidos grasos son cruciales para que su cuerpo y cerebro funcionen óptimamente y estén fuertemente ligados a un menor riesgo de muchas enfermedades (1).

Para cumplir con sus requisitos de omega-3, comer pescado graso por lo menos una vez o dos veces por semana se recomienda. Preparar a la parrilla, hornear, asar, o en un aceite ligero.

Los peces pueden reducir el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y accidentes cerebrovasculares y generalmente se considera que está entre los mejores alimentos que puede comer para un corazón sano.

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Not Fade Away - Remembering Buddy

ebruary 3, 2016 marks the 58th F anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Bud-

dy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper) and pilot Roger Peterson . This date has affectionately been given the name “The Day the Music Died” by the Buddy Holly Center, after a lyric in the Don McLean song, "American Pie," that references the deaths of these rock and roll musicians. Patrons are invited to the Center to celebrate the

life and legacy of Buddy Holly.

Special events include: Friday, February 3, 2017, in the Buddy Holly Gallery: Free Admission 10 am – 9 pm; J.I. Allison House: Free Admission, 10 am – 3:30pm Join a guided tour of significant Buddy Holly sites around Lubbock.

Cost is $5. Tour Times: 11 am, 1 pm.

Each year, on the anniversary of Buddy’s death, the Center staff places a spray of yellow roses on Buddy’s grave, located at the City of Lubbock Cemetery at 31st Street

and Teak Avenue.

To reserve seating for tour call (806)7753 5 6 2 .

For additional info call or go by the Buddy Holly Center at 1801 Crickets Ave., or (806) 7753560.

in 1958, making Valens a pioneer of the Spanish-speaking rock and roll movement.

In early 1959, Valens was traveling the Midwest on a multi-act rockand-roll tour dubbed "The Winter Dance Party." Accompanying him were Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Frankie Sardo. All performers were augmented by Holly's new backup band including Tommy Allsup on guitar, Waylon Jennings on bass and Carl Bunch on drums.

Conditions for the performers on the tour buses were abysmal and bitterly cold. Midwest weather took its toll on the party. Carl Bunch had to be hospitalized with severely frostbitten feet and several others, including Valens and the Big Bopper, caught colds.

The show was split into two acts with Ritchie closing the first act.

After the February 2, 1959 performance in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly, Richardson and Valens flew out of the Mason City airport in a small plane that Holly had chartered. Valens was on the plane because he won a coin toss.

On February 3, 1959, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died", Valens died in a smallplane crash in Iowa, a tragedy that also claimed the lives of fellow musicians Buddy Holly and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, as well as pilot Roger Peterson. Valens was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. At 17, Valens was the youngest to die on the flight.

three-digit telephone number that provides answers and direction in regard to health benefits (public benefits), food vouchers and pantries, general information; utility assistance, and rent assistance.

For more information visit www.211texas.org

t’ The 59th AnIAwards nual Grammy will have

Ritchie Valens Remembered ichard R Steven Va l e n z u e l a '

(May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), known as Ritchie Valens, was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist.

A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens' recording career lasted only eight months. During this time, he had several hits, most notably "La Bamba", which was originally a Mexican folk song. Valens transformed the song into one with a rock rhythm and beat, and it became a hit

Celebrate 2-1-1 Day

ederal Communications ComF mission assigned 2-1-1 as the 3 digit code for health and human ser-

vice access on July 21, 2000. And the United Way of America declared February 11th as National 2-1-1 Day in 2006.

2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-remember

Valentine Events & Activities MOTHER AND SON DANCEFebruary 3, 6-8 pm, $25 a couple, $10 each additional child, All ages, Spend the evening with your special little man.

Enjoy dinner, dance the night away, and take home pictures to cherish, Hodges Community Center.

S W E E T H E A R T ’ S DANCE February 10, 2017, 7-9 p.m., $3/person, $5/couple Dancing, refreshments and fun!

DADDY AND DAUGHTER Ages 50+ Simmons Adult ActivDANCE - February 4, 6-8 pm, $25 ity Center – 2004 Oak Avenue. a couple, $10 each additional child, All ages, You and your little girl will V A L E N T I N E ’ S enjoy dinner, dancing, and priceless DANCE, February 11, memories, Hodges Community Center. 7-10 pm, $6, Adults of all ages, All you need MY FURRY VALENTINE, Feb- is love at our first-ever ruary 4, 10 am, $5/person, All ages, Valentine’s Dance.

Get your furry sweetheart spiffed up Dance the night away with music from for Valentines. Enjoy music, food for the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. This is an alcoowners & pets, dog-friendly crafts, hol-free event, but there will be plenty paw readings, doggie kissing booth, of great music, light refreshments, and mini obstacles course, photo fun and lots of fun, Maggie Trejo Super-center. more! Must bring proof of current rabies vaccine, Maxey Community Center. SAN RAMON VALENTINE'S DANCE- Friday, February 12, 7 pm MY FURRY VALENTINE to 12 am, Knights of Columbus Banquet ADOPTION, February 4, 10 am- Hall (FM 1585,East of Slide). $25/couNoon, Adoption fee paid to shelter, All ple; $15/single. Serving Menudo, Tamaages, Fall in Love: A special adoption les and more. Raffle with great prizes. day event. Requirements include ap- Call 806.863.2201 for more information. plication and adoption fee paid to shelter. For payment, cash, check, credit AFTERNOON VALENTINE’S cards are accepted. All animals come DANCE, February 14, 1-3 pm, fully vetted and ready to go to their for- Free, Ages 50+, Join us for an afever homes, Maxey Community Center. ternoon of fellowship and dancing, Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

59th Grammy Awards LBK Connection

two Texas Tech connections this year – Dr. Lauryn Salazar, an assistant professor of the School of Music who plays the harp; and Felicia Rojas, a violinist and alumni.

Both our members of two-time Grammy Award Winning

Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, a multicultural, all-female ensemble that performs mariachi music.

The CD was nominated in the Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano) category, entitled "Tribute a Joan Sebastian y Rigoberto Alfaro" (Mariachi

HAW Now Accepting Nomination for Awards

he Hispanic Association of T Women is accepting nominations for the 2012 Hispana of the

education, medical, civic/church, business professional and youth.

Year awards.

Forms may be downloaded Nominees should be Hisfrom www.lubbockhaw.net panic women who have and are due by midnight on gone above the call of duty April 28, 2017. The winin their respective areas of ner will be honored during expertise, including their the annual Hispanic Assocommunity volunteer acciation of Women Appretivities and job responsibiliciation Dinner to be held on ties.

June 13, 2017.

Nominees may be nominated for For more information, call Sylvia one of the following five categories: Juarez at 806-777-5149

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SWEETHEART’S BALL February 9, 6 pm, $6, Ages 40+, Bring your sweetheart and have fun dancing to live country music. Refreshments and door prizes, Lubbock Senior Center, 2001 19th St.

Divas de Cindy Shea).

“Wish us luck,” said Salazar who holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology.

The awards show will be held on Sunday, February 12th on the local CBS affiliate KLBK.

Important Numbers Police (Non-Emergency) call 763-5333 Fire (Non-Emergency) call 765-5757 Emergencies call 9-1-1 Program/Service info, call 2-1-1 City services, call 3-1-1 City - call 775-3000. www.ci.lubbock.tx.us County - call 775-1000 www.co.lubbock.tx.us LISD - call 766-1000 www.lubbockisd.org Latino Lubbock Magazine

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS FOR WORLD PEACE: February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, 3-4 p.m. Confession, 4 p.m. presentation on Fatima, private meditation, 4:30 p.m.

Rosary, 5 p.m. Mass, Holy Spirit Parish, 98th & Frankford. This is in preparation for the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance at Fatima.

MEN’S A.C.T.S. RETREAT – February 9-12 -Calling All Men to a Deeper Relationship with Christ. Experience a lifechanging weekend --truly encounter Christ through Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Register online at www. actscommunityoflubbock.org or contact Myriam Gonzales at 806-777-8343 or guardiolammaol.com. The fee for the retreat at Mercy Retreat Center in Slaton is $180 per person, partial scholarships available. The next Women’s ACTS Retreat is June 8-11.

SHRIMP PEEL – Saint Elizabeth Lubbock, K of C Council 12803 will host “Fat Tuesday On Saturday” February 25 at Hanly Hall. 6 p.m.-Dinner; 8:30 p.m.-Dance. $25/person. Silent Auction, all you can eat shrimp. Tickets sold after all Masses, or call the parish at 762-5225.

BIBLE STUDY, February, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday, 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Enjoy spiritual restoration and healing with prayer and scripture, Simmons Adult Activity Center.

GRIEF SHARE program Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., runs for 13 weeks. To register: 806-792-3943 ext. 231 or familylife@ catholiclubbock.org SAINT ELIZABETH YOUNG ADULT GROUP - Scripture study and faith sharing, led by Father Jorge, every Monday 8-9 p.m. in the Pallotti Building, 2308 Broadway, Lubbock. All grad, law and medical students, as well as other young professionals who have moved beyond their college years are welcome.

MASS IN SPANISH at St. Elizabeth University Parish each Sunday at 2 pm. Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic Church, located at 2316 Broadway St. in Lubbock. For more info call (806) 762-5225 MISA EN ESPAÑOL en la Universidad de St. Elizabeth Parish cada domingo a las 2 pm. St. Elizabeth es una Iglesia Católica, en la calle 2316 Broadway St. en Lubbock.

Para más información llame al (806) 7625225 HOLY HOUR & BENEDICTIONSaint John Neumann, 22nd & Frankford, 7 p.m., every Thursday. Join us for an hour of Adoration and experience the SJN Schola Choir (Gregorian Chant).

DOMINICAN EVENING PRAYER: All are invited to Liturgy of the Hours Evening Prayer with the Dominican Friars, Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. in the historic Saint Elizabeth Church, 2301 Main, Lubbock, prior to 5:30 Mass.

SPANISH BIBLE STUDIES on going every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. (all welcomed). at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1120 52nd St. Email your announcements to: latinolubbock@ suddenlink.net, by the 1th. To advertise call us at (806)792-1212.

World Marriage Day February 12, 2017

orld Marriage Day is an anW nual event, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage

including a mass that is offered in grateful recognition of married couples everywhere, with Encounter (the largest particular attention focused Catholic pro-marriage on the longest-married couand family movement ple in the Diocese. in the world). It honors This year World Marriage and affirms the vocation Week will be from Februof husbands and wives ary 5 to 12th. Priests will and the positive impact offer blessings to married of their dedicated examcouples at their respective LEADERS THROUGH CHRIST: Most Reverend Bishop Robert Coerver (center) with several church leaders and Rev. Raymundo Manriquez from St. Joseph's Church after ple on society, families, parishes. communities, Church, For more info, contact a mass where he served as celebrant. (Photo courtesy of Daniella Salas) and nation.

Richard or Elaine Ybarra, Each year on World 806-792-3943 ext. 231/232 Marriage Day, the Diocese of or familylife@catholiclubbock.

Lubbock's Marriage and Family org Life office arranges various events

2017 Lent Calendar A Time for Preparation

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ent is a time of preparation for the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is a period of 40 days of repentance, with prayer, fasting and abstinence, and Confession.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 46 days before Easter Sunday, on March 1, 2017.

Feast of Saint Patrick is Friday, March 17. Followed by the Feast of Saint Joseph on Sun., March 19.

Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, April 9th, commemorates the triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday and His Crucifixion on Good Friday.

Holy Thursday is April 13, 2017, and is the day on which Christ cel-

ebrated the Last Supper with His disciples, four days after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Only hours after the Last Supper, Judas would betray Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, setting the stage for Christ's Crucifixion on Good Friday.

Good Friday, April 14, 2017, commemorates the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross.

Holy Saturday, April 15, the final day of Lent, of Holy Week, and of the Easter Triduum.

The Annunciation of the Lord is Saturday, March 25.

Easter Sunday, April 16, is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Women's Conferene Stand Firm in Your Faith

women's conference will be A held February 11, 2017.

The theme is "Stand

Speakers will include Tricia Vowels, Marsha Luke, and Sister Olivia Rico.

Firm in Your Faith, The conference will Hold Fast in Tradibe held February 11, tions, Pray."

9 a.m.-Noon, at the The conference is Catholic Renewal sponsored by the Center, at 4th & ToDiocese of Lubbock ledo, in the Our Lady Office of Marriage & of Guadalupe Room at Family Life. the Catholic Renewal Women from across Center. the diocese for a Bible For information: Marstudy on 2 Thessalonians. Saints to riage & Family Life office: 806-792be reviewed will include Saint Rose 3943 ext. 231 or familylife@catholiof Lima and Our Lady of Lourdes. clubbock.org

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BID O'CONNOR FAREWELL: Knights of Columbus members proudly stood with Monsignor O'Connor at the last Saturday mass he celebrated. Over the weekend other KOC members accompanied him during the masses.

Many agreed that he will be missed, and have benefitted from his dedication to God and his church community.

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Veteran's Affairs/ Asuntos de los Veteranos

Hospice Seeks Volunteers for Veteran Program

Veteran & Military Connection BOOTS TO BUSINESS is a three-step entrepreneurial education initiative offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an elective track within the Department of Defense’s revised Training Assistance Program called Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Transition GPS). https://www. sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ovbd/resources/160511

he Hospice T of Lubbock needs direct pa-

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Hospice of Lubbock Volunteers provide support and care for persons tient volunteers. in the last phases of disease in order To be certified for them to live as fully and comas a direct pa- fortably as possible. tient volunteer, Because one in four dying Amerione must com- cans is a veteran, Hospice of Lubplete 16 hours of bock has also implemented a Vettraining offered eran-to-Veteran volunteer program.

by Hospice of “People who have common life exLubbock staff periences usually begin to trust each to prepare for sharing this special other,” said Cheryl Presley, volunend-of-life time with our Hospice of teer services coordinator. “We enLubbock patients and families. courage veterans to volunteer with Training will be 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. us so they can share experiences 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 11 and 1 with veteran patients. When Veterto 5 p.m. Feb. 12. All classes will ans interact their common language be held at the Hospice of Lubbock and experience can form a strong conference room, 3702 21st St. on relational bond.” merican Red Cross of Lubthe northwest corner of 21st Street Potential volunteers are encourbock County is inviting the and Louisville Avenue in the Lou- aged to contact Hospice of Lubbock public to nominate Good Samariisville Place Building. All 16 hours at (806) 795-2751. tans to be recognized as local Hero are required for the volunteer to be Champions.

Nominees can be a friend or family member, a neighbor, a co-worker, a firefighter, police officer, or in the medical profession. Nominees St. John the Baptist Knights of Columbus can be a professionally trained lifePresent the saver or simply a Good Samaritan.

Categories include Fire Services, Animal, First Responder, Youth, Medical, Adult Humanitarian, and Community. Nominations will be accepted by February 10th. Contact the American RED CROSS South

American Red Cross to Celebrate

Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance Feb. 25, 2017 7 to 11 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 4702 130th Street (FM 1585)

Tickets $30 each/$50 per couple

Includes Meal: Pulled Pork, Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Dessert, Soft Drinks, Beer and Wine.

Complimentary raffle ticket.

Live DJ – Featuring Mattie G Raffle: Big Screen TV, Silent Auction

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MILITARY MASS HELD MONTHLY Saint John Neumann Church, 58022 22nd St., will hold a military Mass for loved ones, deceased or living, Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

The military Mass is held the last Saturday of each month.

Local Heroic Champions

PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598.

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DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services nationwide.

It helps people with disabilities and their relatives find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability. gov

Plains Chapter at (806) 765-8534, or Laura Hann at (806) 765-6790..

An awards ceremony will be held on March 4th at 9 a.m. at AeroCare to honor and celebrate these heroic acts. Proceeds from the Champions Breakfast will benefit local Red Cross disaster relief and emergency services.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.

Frank L. Saiz, Veteran and Businessman, Dies

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

fter a lengthy illness, Frank A Lozano Saiz, 79, a local businessman from Lubbock, went to be

BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION (BVA) From blinded veterans, for blinded veterans. Services offered include transportation assistance, and connects blinded veterans from earlier wars (Vietnam War, Korean War…) with blinded veterans of recent conflicts (Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.). www.bva.org HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org WOUNDED WEAR Provide free fashionable clothing kits and modifications to wounded warriors that empower them to rediscover the hero within. (757) 773-8079 http://www.woundedwear.org/

in Carlsbad, NM. CANINE COMPANIONS for IndepenHe married Sandra dence Assistance dogs for veterans with disGonzales Saiz on abilities (800) 572-2275 www.cci.org June 16, 1990.

He was loyal to his family, to his country, friends, community and to his clients.

Frank leaves behind his wife, Sandra Saiz; two stepchildren, Jessica A. Salinas and Michael J. SaImportant Numbers linas. He also leaves four children for Veterans from his first marriage to Anna Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos V. Saiz: Ronald A. Saiz, Sandra A. Martinez, Frank R. Saiz, and Sharon M. Martinez. As well as CRISIS LINE 13 grandchildren; and seven great1-800-273-TALK(8255) grandchildren.

"Press 1 for Veterans" The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Airforce never left U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs him, as friends and family will at806-472-3420 test.

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Saiz took pride in being a veteran For tickets email: SJTBevents@gmail.com, and in his service to the country. or call Johnny Rodriguez at (806)445-4995 He served 20 years active military duty with the United States Air Force and retired in 1977.

Later, Frank worked for the SBA from 1979 to 1982 – although it was short he truly enjoyed this.

He claimed that he was in his element, which ultimately led him to be a highly-regarded businessman committed to his clients, who made himself accessible by placing his business in an area where he served.

He started his business in 1983.

Formerly Lubbock Insurance Services, now known as Fransan Insurance Services, which will continue to stay in operation.

His success in business was directly attributed to his work ethic and his natural people skills and business ability. He took pride in the fact that he always left his customers satisfied and aware of the policies and services he was providing them.

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For more info, call (806) 792-1212, or ask your funeral provider. Memorials provide by a funeral home can be submitted up to the 27th to appear in the preceding month. Deadline to submit memoriams is the 21st.

Alfredo Ramirez, 73, of Lubbock passed away Jan. 10, 2017. He was born Aug. 30, 1943, to Benjamin and Maria Franco Ramirez. Alfredo will be truly missed by all who loved him. Alfredo is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Aurora Muñoz; one brother, Arthur Ramirez; and stepmom, Maria Ramirez. Alfredo leaves to cherish his memories, his three daughters, Angela Tharnish (Tony), Mary Ann Romero (Marty), and Rosie Ramirez; one son, Alfredo Ramirez, Jr.; six sisters, Evangelina Sanchez, Carolina Natividad, Alicia Hernandez, Norma Tijernie, Rachel Faz, and Anna Rebeles; three brothers, Abel Ramirez, Raul Ramirez, and Benjamin Ramirez, Jr.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

Pedro Reyes Padilla passed into eternal life on Jan. 9, 2017. He was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Gregory, Texas, to the late Felipe and Elena Padilla. Pedro is survived by his wife of 58 years, Felicita Padilla; six children, Peter Jr. of New York State, Rita Helen and husband, Freddy Elias, Maria and husband, John Scardasis, Martina and husband, Ricky Robles, Robert and wife, Kerri Padilla, and Valdomero Padilla; 15 grandchildren; and 34 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Felipe and Marcos Esqueda; and three sisters, Maria Reyes, Juanita Ramirez, and Josefina Molina. Pedro was preceded in death by two children, Johnny and Elizabeth Padilla, and sister, Alicia. He enjoyed playing bingo and being outside doing yard work.

Pedro was a devoted husband, father, and Margarita Cortez, grandfather.

77, of Lubbock passed Petrolino Lovato, away surrounded by Jr., of Lubbock passed many loved ones and away on Wednesday, went to be with her Lord Jan. 11, 2017, at the age and Savior, Jesus Christ. of 79. He was born April Margarita was born June 27, 1937, in Lubbock, 27, 1939, in Lincoln, NE, Texas, to Pedro and to Alfredo and CandeSarah Lovato. He was laria Delarosa. She was a machinist at Tate AC a longtime Lubbock resident. She spent and Sempster for more most of her working life as a pie maker and baker employed by Albertson's and Furr's for than fifty years. He was an active member many years. Loved ones include son, Alex of Victory Christian Center. Petro married Gonzalez and wife, Rebecca; son, Gilbert Ruby Ortega on Dec. 15, 1958. He was a Gonzalez and wife, Sylvia Helen; husband, loving husband, father, and grandfather who Feliz Cortez; sisters, Mary, Veremunda, enjoyed spending time with his family. Those Maggie, and Valentina; seven grandchildren; left to cherish his memory are four children, and 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great- Reba Osborn, Esther Burdine and Sampson grandchildren; and many beloved nieces Lovato, all of Lubbock, and Yvonne Porras and nephews. She is preceded in death by of Dumas; nine grandchildren; 12 greatparents, Alfredo and Candelaria DeLarrosa; grandchildren; and three great-great-grandbrother, Alfredo, Jr.; sister, Santana; and her children. Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lovato; his parents, Pedro and great-grandson, Giovanni Segovia.

Sarah Lovato; and grandson, Adam Porras.

Carlos Hector Alaniz, of Lubbock, born April Torres, 25, July 16th 1967, passed passed away Saturday, away Friday, Jan 20th.

Jan. 7, 2017. She was Carlos is survived by born May 31, 1991, in his daughter, MaKayla Lubbock to Leo and Alaniz, 12; seven sisters, Martina Torres Jr. She and five brothers; Maria graduated with honors Alaniz; Irene Romero, from New Home High Margarita Reyes, Miguel School and later comAlaniz, Minerva Alaniz, Carmela Rosa, pleted her associate's Cristina Garza, Jesus Alaniz Jr., Gregorio degree in criminal justice at Vista College.

Alaniz, Guillmeno Alaniz, Arterimo Alaniz, She is survived by her husband, Rey Munoz Diamantina Alaniz; nephews and nieces, of Brownfield; her son, Bentley Rey Munoz and friend, sweetheart, and fiance of two a a of Brownfield; her parents, Leo and Martina half years, Virginia Flores. He is preceded in Torres Jr. of New Home; one brother, Leo death by his parents, Jesus Alaniz and Trin- Torres III of New Home; grandparents, Leo dad Lopez Alaniz. and Otilia Torres Sr., Janie and Joe Segura; Godparents, Domingo and Sandra TiPatsy Z. Garza, age her and her in-laws, Benny and Lucinda 60, of Lubbock, departed jerina; She is preceded in death by her this life on Jan. 20, 2017, Munoz.

Sonny Moreno; and greatpeacefully at home, with grandfather, her family by her side. grandparents, Jose M. and Domiana Torres.

She was born in LubMiguel Perez De bock, Texas, on Dec. 31, Los Santos, age 80, 1956, to Manuela Stone of Lubbock, returned to Zavala and Feliz Zavala. the arms of his Savior, on Patsy was dedicated to Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. her career and worked worked in the cleanHe was born March 16, ing and laundry services for 35 years. Those 1936, to the late Miguel left to cherish her memory are her four chiland Patsy (Perez) De dren: son, Michael Hernandez, of Dallas, Los Santos, in Corpus Texas; daughters, Trish Hernandez, StephaChristi, Texas. He marnie Hernandez and Michelle Monserrat, all of Lubbock, Texas; eight grandchildren; ried Dominga Hernandez, the love of his sisters, Jeannie Johnson (Johnny), Ester life. He was a devoted husband, father, and Stone, Mary Ann Reyna; and many friends. friend to all.

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Johnny Joe Martinez, Feb. 17, 1962 to Dec. 22, 2011 You may be out of sight we may be worlds apart .. but you are always on our minds and forever, in our hearts.

Always on our minds and in our hearts.

Love Your Family & Friends Memorial

Ernesto Martinez Sr.

January 5, 1925 to Feb. 5, 2010 We your family miss you in the house where you used to be We wanted so much to keep you, but God willed it not to be Now you are in God's keeping. You suffer no more pain.

So pray for us O dearest Father that He may bless our lonely home, where once you dwelt therein.

And pray that God might give us strength, for no-one knows but only He that treasure we have lost.

And dear God take care of him until we meet again.

Love always, Your wife - Julia L. Martinez Your daughter and son- Julia and Arthur Your grandkids - Michelle & Ruben, and Jennifer & Q; and, Your great-grandchildren Ernie, Jaden, Esteban, and Matthew

To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

Adan Danny S. Carmona, 96, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. He was born on Nov. 28, 1920, in Cone City, Texas, to the late Juan O. Carmona and Julia Segura Garcia.

In 1941, Adan Danny moved to California, where he worked for Soderstrom and Volvo as a fender man. He avidly enjoyed fishing.

Adan was preceded in death by his wife, Elena; three brothers; and three sisters. Those left to mourn his passing are his daughters, Anita Harrison and Diane Pantoja; son, Ernie Carmona; brother, Andy Garcia; sisters, Connie Carmona, and Mary Martinez; all his grandchildren; and many close friends he considered family.

Roland Adams Sr., 82, of Lubbock passed away Jan. 12, 2017. Roland was born May 11, 1934, in Roxton, Texas, to AJ Adams and Eulala Adams. He married Patsy Parker on Aug. 30, 1952. They have seven children. He was a legendary West Texas golfer and a plumber by trade. He loved his family. Roland is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patsy Adams; his children, Bobbie Burke (Ronnie), Roland Adams, Jr., Patsy Cline, Barbara Jenkins (Russell), Kenneth Adams (Shari), Penny McCorkle (John), Rebecca Adams; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and siblings, Wanda Sprawls, Adell Barker and Gary Adams. He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; one sister; and three grandsons.

En Aquellos Días…

l día de “los enamorados”.

E Un año mi papa fue al pueblo solo, una cosa rara porque siem-

mama y le dice: “Hay Samuel, ¿en que te entra calaste ahora?” Abrió la caja y allí estaba una aspiradora pre andaban juntos él y mi mama. bien bonita. Era azul. Luego Le hecho una mentirita a le dice: “¿Qué mi mama y le dijo que voy hacer con tenía que ir a comesto?” “Para que prar una parte para barras el piso”, le el tractor. Llegamos dijo mi papa. “Pero los nosotros de la escuela pisos son de madera.” y Mama hizo de cenar Pero mi papa ya tenía su como siempre. Al fin plan hecho. También le llego mi papa de la lahabía comprado una carpeta bor, ya era tarde y entro grande para el cuarto de sala. como siempre. Se fue a Le dimos bastante uso a esa malavar las manos y luego quinita. se salío para afuera por la puerta de la cocina.

Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith De ratito entro otra vez con una grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and caja de medio tamaño. Le dice a mi enjoys sharing her memories of living in mama: “Te compre algo para el día rural West Texas. de los enamorados.” Se voltio mi

El Rinconcito Español

POR DRA. COMFORT PRATT lación (1963).

SIGMA DELTA PI, TEXAS TECH Sus otras obColaboradora del mes - Irina Mozuliova ras destaca-

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uestra autora del mes es la gran novelista española Carmen Laforet Díaz. Nació en Barcelona, España, en 1921 y falleció en Majadahonda, Comunidad de Madrid, en 2004. A los 18 años, empezó a escribir cuentos y artículos para los periódicos. En 1951, empezó a escribir una columna, “Puntos de vista de una mujer”, para el periódico Destino.

A consecuencia de una crisis de fe, comenzó a dedicar mucho tiempo a actividades religiosas, una experiencia que narra en su novela La mujer nueva (1955).

Entre sus novelas figuran Nada (1944), La isla y los demonios (1950), La niña (1954) y La inso-

das incluyen las colecciones de cuentos La muerta (1954), Andrés (1967) y La niña y otros relatos (1970) y el ensayo Mi primer viaje a USA (1981). Sus numerosos premios incluyen el Premio Fastenrath de la Real Academia Española (1948), el Premio Menorca de Novela (1955) y el Premio Nacional de Literatura (1956). Para más información, póngase en contacto con la Dra. Pratt (c.pratt@ttu.edu).

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February Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Forgive me, Father, for believing the lies of the world and being deceived and enticed by the temptations of Satan. We know that sin brings heartaches, complications, and problems.

We also know that choosing the right things, standing up for truth, and living faithfully for you is sometimes very difficult. Please help our hearts believe and our minds see that walking in your will brings us life. In Jesus' name I ask this. Amen.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Knights of Columbus New Year's Eve Dance

Albert & Sue Hernandez were happy to welcome the Justo and Dora Adame grab a quick snack before they Fred and Nancy Morales danced the night away. The Gonzales rang in the New Year among friends.

New Year! dance.

Feliz AĂąo Nuevo

Tony & Belinda Aguirre celebrated with their mom.

Homeless Vigil

Martha & David Lucero celebrated the new calendar The Marez had a great time with friends saying "good- Mr. & Mrs. Emilio Perez celebrated 2017 at the annual year on the dance floor. bye" to 2016.

KOC celebrations.

Councilwoman Sheila Patterson-Harris attended the The longest Night Homeless Vigil drew homeless, vol- Family and friends came together to remember the Dr. Darnel Dabu and Dr. Xochitl Anderton of CHCL took National Homeless Person's Memorial Day event. unteers and advocates. passing of people who died without having a real home. time to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Girl Scout Cookie Season 2017 Cookie Launch

The Santiago sisters were ready to collect their cookies Families waited their turn to load their cookies. and begin selling.

Despite the rain and cold volunteers were dedicated to Suzanne Cisneros and her children are a scouting famhelping the event run smooth. ily.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Martin Luther King Jr. Individuals of Distinction Award Banquet

Eric & Maria Strong were proud of his recognition by the Some members of the city council attended the celebra- Billy & Ruth Martinez were on hand to honor award win- Trailblazers celebrating MLK with community members.

MLK Commemorative Council. tion. ners.

Martin Luther King Jr. Individuals of Distinction Award Banquet

LeCarl Richardson of My Brother's Keeper, stood next Diane Morgan and Warlean Reed were among the Indi- Mayor Dan Pope spoke welcomed the keynote speaker Many enjoyed the Leadership Lessons of MLK, as well to his sister LeFrances and her husband. viduals of Distinction recipients. who shared a great message about MLK. as seeing friends.

Saturday Farewell Mass for Monsignor O'Connor

Monsignor O'Connor prepared for the Eucharist.

The church was filled to cpacity as everyone wanted to The Knights of Columbus members took an active role The music at the mass further made the celebration thank him. in the service. memorable for all.

St. Patrick's Church Saturday Mass

Herman & Helen Hernandez said their goodbyes to Mosignor was greeted by many people he inspired, and The Gallegos kids were proudly altar servers assisting The Mungias agreed that his departure was bitter sweet.

Monsignor O'Connor. offered blessings, and well wishes to all those there to Monsignor with masses. thank him for his service.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí Women's March on Lubbock, Texas 2017

Marchers held signs to demonstrate reasons they were Three generations of the Aguilars shared their message Stronger together - Rosanna Castillo posed with her The Ramirez's were among those who were commitinvolved. to let others know that together they were powerful. childhood teacher who was also at the rally. ted to equality, diversity, and inclusion and those who understand women’s rights as human rights

Communities Unites for Women's March

A mother brought her daughter and friends to stand Hundreds stood in peace chanting messages including, Men held up signs supporting women's rights. against cutting programs that benefit domestic violence "Love trumps hate." awareness.

Many messages and women and men from diverse backgrounds were present.

Students volunteered and made the King Day of Ser- Young volunteers used MLK Day of Service as a way to Volunteers planted trees as part of the day of service. vice, "A Day On, Not a Day Off!" transform King’s life and teachings into community service that helps empower and strengthen the community.

Volunteers had fun and used MLK Day as a chance to start the year off right by making an impact in your community.

MLK Day of Ser vice 2017

LULAC Senior Christmas Party 2016 - Part II

The Morenos were excited to attend the annual event The Deleons were greeted by friends as they took a Enjoying a good meal with great company at the annual Smiling for the camera at the Christmas party. with friends. quick photo.

Christmas party.

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Church parishioners passed on the tradition of attend- Walkers and drivers were ready for the annual proce- Signs ready to walk the Día de la Virgen Procesión. The little angels showing their respect to the Virgen. ing the procession with their little one's in the family. sión.

Miracles on 34th Christmas Parade - Part II

Ready for candy, and excited to see all of the parade Families lined up on 34th street to watch the Miracles Mom and daughter watching the bright floats pass in Parade floats were brightly lit as they went down 34th floats.

Parade. front of them. street.

Pancho Clos Visit- Part II

Matching hats matched the smiles on the family's faces. The kids were excited to see Pancho Clos and tell him Families from the neighborhood came out to enjoy the The Lara clan shared stories as they waited patiently what was on their list. traditional Pancho Clos visit. in line.

Aquí y Alla

The weekly Latino Lubbock segment of Trends and Christy Martinez-Garcia, Monsignor O'Connor, and A volunteer sign on MLK Day. Friends with Publisher/Owner, Christy Martinez-Garcia Frank Garcia can be seen on KLBK each Thursday, at 5 p.m.

Congratulations to 2nd Place Keylynn Boyce, Plainview Campus; and first place, Amaris Garcia who won the "We are Wayland" contest.

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Sports/deportes

Regional Golden Gloves Jackie Joyner-Kersee Olympic Gold Set for Feb. 10 & 11 Medalist to Keynote Boys & Girls Club Event

he Optimist Boy's & girl's Club T Warriors Boxing Team will host the Texas State Regional Golden Gloves Championships on Feb. 10th & 11th, at 7 pm at the MCM Elegante Hotel and Suites, located at 801-Ave. Q Lubbock, Texas.

This is the most prestigious amateur boxing event in the world. And it all starts right here in Lubbock. This elimination tournament will feature all the top amateur boxers from the city o f

Lubbock, the West Texas area and the Eastern New Mexico area.

The open division champions will advance to the Texas State Championships in Ft. Worth, Texas. This is a chance to compete in the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions.

See the champions of tomorrow here ibn Lubbock at the Golden Gloves event.

Tickets will only be available at the door.

Northwest Little League "Developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being.

By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty"

NWLL Registration Info:

LATE REGISTRATIONS: Sat. Feb. 4, 11 am to 4 pm at Amigos, 112 N. University.

STANDARD FEES: 3-4 years old = $50 5-6 years old = $110 7-10 years old = $120 11-12 years old = $1130

TRY OUTS: Sat. Feb. 4, 11, 2017 from 11 am -4 pm Sun., Feb. 12, from Noon4pm, at Northwest Little FEES MUST BE PAID League, 911 N. University IN FULL! Ave.

Documents needed at all registration dates: Original birth certificate, and three (3) current proofs of residence

he 21st Annual Outback T Steak Dinner will be held on Tuesday, March 7th at the Lub-

bock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall beginning at 6:30 PM. The guest speaker for the evening will be Jackie Joyner-Kersee. She is a retired track and field athlete, ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the heptathlon as well as long jump. She won three gold, one silver and two bronze Olympic medals, in those two events at four different Olympic Games. Sports Illustraded for Women magazine voted her the Greatest Female Athlete of AllTime, just ahead of Babe Didrikson Zaharias.

Outback Steakhouse caters this event for us each year and their staff always does a great job preparing steaks for everyone. This dinner is unique because the Boys & Girls Club brings 100 members to attend the event and the children sit at the sponsor tables. For many of our members this is the only time they will have a Steak Dinner all year long! Boys & Girls Club children are placed at each table so they can tell the adults all about their Club. All

the kids look forward to this event each year!

There will be a live auction with autographed memorabilia and more! There will also be a silent auction with many items to bid on. The 2017 Youth of the Year Mr. Jorge Muñoz, a Sophomore at Shallowater High School is from the Shallowater Boys & Girls Club. He will tell his story about coming to America from Mexico in the seventh grade and what the Boy & Girls Club means to him. Mr. Munoz will be presented with $5,000 in scholarship funds for college from South Plains Electric Coop.

We will also present the “From the Heart” award to Pharr Construction Company for their many years of support for our Clubs and children.

The South Plains Lions Club will present a $1,000 Scholarship to each Youth of the Year winners from the different clubs. The 2017 Jr. Youth of the Year overall winner is Mr. Nathaniel Morales from the John Wilson Boys & Girls Club.

Ticket prices are $50 for individ-

REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE 911 N. University Lubbock, TX

For more information call NWLL President Raul Perez Jr. at (806) 206-1206; or Michelle Villarreal, Treasurer, at (806)777-1572.

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Feb. 11th at 7 p.m.

General Admission $15 Children 10 & Under $8

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uals to attend the dinner. We also offer Corporate Tables at $500 for 6 seats. There are other sponsorship opportunities available for corporations. For more information please contact the Administrative Office at 806-792-2880 or our website at lubbockbgc.org.

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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster) - He loves school, reading, playing outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for Día de San Valentin, Valentine’s Day. His prima (cousin) Jita la Gallita (little hen), esta hacendo algunas decoracíones para la mesa.

President’s Day Meet two famous presidents

The Gallo Presidents’ Day is celebrated in February to honor two of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. The holiday is celebrated in the United States on the third Monday in February.

Jita is making home made Valentine Cards and you can too!

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

When he was born, America was not a nation yet. It belonged to England, a country across the ocean. People in America didn’t want to belong to England so they fought a war to become a separate country. George Washington was an American general in the war. America won the war and picked a new name for itself: The United States of America.

George Washington was elected to be its first President.

VALENTINE’S DAY CROSSWORD

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12 in 1809. Things were different then. When Abe was a boy, he lived in a log cabin.

A log cabin is a small house made out of logs cut from trees. His father cut down the trees and made the cabin.

There were no electric lights in the cabin. Young Abe read books by firelight and drew with charcoal on a shovel. Abe’s family was poor. Often he went barefoot because he didn’t have any shoes.

When Abraham Lincoln grew up, he studied hard and became a lawyer. Then he was elected to be a law-maker. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States.

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