Volume 12, Issue 4, April/abril 2018

Volume 12, Issue 4, April/abril 2018

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Happy Spring!

Abraza la nueva temporada

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pringtime brings the promise of refreshment. It also happens S to be one of my favorite seasons and the time when I reflect on people whom I loved and who have passed.

One of those individuals was my grandfather Don Juan Martinez.

He lived next door to me. And during this season he began to work in his yard - planting flowers, removing the debris, and scalping the yard to allow for new grass to come in.

I remember the spring flowers, especially the Crocus, which were rare to see in other yards, and that also confirmed to me that Spring was here. His yard was one of the most attractive on the block - he had patience, vision, and commitment to hard work, thus, resulting in that.

He would sit on the grass and would begin to remove unwelcome dandelions one by one. I would often sit there with him and help.

As I worked alongside him, we would talk. He would share dichos, old stories, and, give unsolicited advice. And through the discussions, he would reference to God and credit Him for all good and explain that even the obstacles in life were part of learning.

He especially reaffirmed why I had to always be fair, just, and true to my convictions. I didn't always understand, I was young and naive. However today, those lessons make perfect sense - Become What You Were Created to Be. As many of you remember, a couple of years ago I lost my dog, Brody. He was my companion dog and helped me to get through a period where I was dealing with anxiety. Incidentally, each morning I write a devotional that I share with friends on Facebook. So, when he died on April 6th, the next morning I looked for a Bible verse ending with 4:6. To my surprise, Philippians 4:6 reads, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. And as you can imagine, I felt such a comfort. Even in his last moments, this little guy was looking out for me. He left me with this verse I believe to always remind me that God is at my side. And in my heart, I believe that little Brody is on the heels of Jesus waiting for the day we will be reunited.

We are now accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Adelante Awards. Last year was another big success and we hope that you will take time to recognize Hispanic men that standout and are committed to family, community, careers and making our community a better place. I know that they are humble, but our children need to see these role models and I hope that you will help us to showcase their contributions.

As you can see, there are many items of interest in this month's issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine. We are so proud of the achievements of many Latino's from our community, and we hope that you will take the time to read through and read the stories, and help celebrate their successes, and achievements. Many stories are included We are experiencing many changes in our community, state and nationally. This is the time that Latinos must step up and be heard, whether it be through registering to vote and voting, to assuring that your children are happy, healthy and achieving an education. It takes all and every effort for us to be successful as a community and as Hispanics today.

And as we face up to change, I would be remiss if I did not encourage our Latino community to register to VOTE. As the fastest-growing demographic group, Hispanics have already shown the power of their vote in primary races across the country. This new alliance will significantly increase the resources and capacity available for Latino voter empowerment, leadership training, and civic engagement. Increasing Hispanic participation in the electoral process is critical for Lubbock Hispanics to improve opportunities and open doors for our children. Therefore, I urge you to register and then VOTE. Early voting starts on April 25 to May 3.

Finally, thank you for believing in, and supporting us. And thank you to our advertisers.

Please invest in their businesses and services.

Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We are grateful to have 100,000 readers monthly.

Please continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. Thank you for your support and May God bless you! ¡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!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock” Celebrating 12 Years of Commitment to our Community

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Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may email news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject. *Note: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead, and are at the discretion of the publisher. 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.

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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.

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“The Census needs to reflect the growth of our population so that we can make the changes that we need in our communities. This question is being added to ignore our presence, but you cannot ignore our contributions. Our best response will be to elect officials who represent our values- we will make sure that our presence is felt come the elections” ~ Ben Monterroso, NHLA Board Member and Executive Director of Mi Familia Vota

"Happy Spring"

Cover design by Christy Martinez-Garcia On this month's cover, we feature a beautiful field of tulips that are spring flowers and a 3-d visual of monarch butterflies. Further, we use our butterfly design used on a past cover that shows children in the wings and body of the butterfly. This is the month of newness. As such we hope that you will embrace the season and embrace all of the activities and news listed in this month's issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine. As a reminder, our April issue is always dedicated to children, the epitome of spring. ¡Abraza la nueva temporada!

Dicho

“Without vision a town will perish."

Sin visión, un pueblo perecerá

(Meaning, that we must think about the future or advancement to grow and have a powerful plan for what may lie ahead..)

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

April/abril

Santos Salinas Gabriella Beltran Daniel Valdarez Laurie Villanueva Daniel Valdarez Frank P Flores (KC OLG) Jose Torrez Rosalinda DeLeon Benita Beltran Joseph Vasquez Victoria (Tori) Ybanez Eddie Moreno Eric Montez Briana April Pena Josie Andrade Salinas Dolores Garcia Lisa McGee Eddie Garcia Elizabeth Salinas Grace Vega Rudy Rivera (OLG) Cindy Ybañez Irene Gonzales Mary H Carrizales Dcn. Isidoro Saldaña Charlie McGee Aubrey Lee Barrera Nevaeh Castilleja Amado Balderas Jr. Alma Dolores Santiago Melissa A Urrutia Emilio Garcia Misty Forbes Fide Vega Armando Gaytan Maria Juarez Isabel Hinojosa Elizabeth Holder Bama Ortiz Daniel Hernandez Raymundo Singleterry Micheal Hernandez Michael Ortega Angelica Danielle Flores Consuelo S. Ramirez Sam S. Ramirez Ida S. Garcia Nanci Espinosa Matthew Noah Martinez Jason “J” Villa Gloria Barrera Heather Rodriquez Kerry Siders Michael Rangel Rosa Barrera Adrian Benitez Reyna Ameriah Jimenez Raymond Smith Melanie Montez

4/1 4/1 4/2 4/2 4/2 4/2 4/2 4/2 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/7 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/9 4/9 4/9 4/9 4/9 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/12 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/14 4/14 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/15 4/15 4/15 4/15

April/abril

Margaret Henion

Stella Mendolla

Tomas M Rodríguez (KC OLG) Julia Sanchez

Rudy Guzman Jr

Julian Saldana

Lupe G. Martinez

Isaiah Quevedo

Prescilla Garcia Tiner

Jared N. Hernandez

Raymond Villa

Raymond Rodríguez (KC OLG) Precilla Tiner

Mason Herrera

Ruben Martinez

Irma Shepler

Diana Moreno

Irma Shepler

Olga Guzman Castillo Angie Jaramillo

Jaydan Jimenez

Rosalinda Guzman

Alexandra Martinez

Dee A Cárdenas (KC OLG)

Andrew Quevedo

Vicky Martinez

Angelo Salinas

Angie Bermea

Javier Garcia

Christopher Salinas

Amanda McIntire

Dcn. Richard Wood

Anthony Leos

Roger Hilburn Sr.

Alice Bustillos

Lisa Marie Hernandez

Eddie H. Chavez

Stephen Henry

Angelica Torres

Erica Castilleja

Julia Ramon

Alexis Fuentes

Daniel Torrez

Tataina Beltran

Michael Beltran

Nehemias Martinez

Leandra Zavala

Manuel V. Gonzales

Malaya Tienda

Tatiana Jane Beltran

Antonia Escobar

Helen Esquivel

Baldemar Hernandez

Becky Molina

Diego Gonzales

Alex Villa

Dcn. Steve Tjia

Alice Guzman Mercado

Emma Castillo

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Contents

Word from the Publisher Political

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Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

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Education/Youth

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Selena

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Faith & Religion Veteran's Page Fotos y requerdos

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Sports Page

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"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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for the 4th Annual “Adelante Awards,” a recognition program that showcases and honor Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts.

The deadline to submit nominations will be April 18, 2018. Nominations are encouraged in 13 individual categories including Education, Medical, Business Owner, Professional, First Responder, Military/Veteran, Church, Civic/Volunteer, Media, Arts & Entertainment, Athlete/ Athletics Supporter, College Young Adult, and Youth.

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In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the way for others. This year the organization will pay tribute to three boxing coaches including Carillo, Edward Hernandez Jr., and the late Charlie Galvan.

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

Members of the community are encouraged to nominate an individual in the respective category, and an independent, anonymous panel of judges will determine the recipients.

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

Proceeds of this program have helped to support initiatives and a number of programs and events organized by Los Hermanos Familia whose objective is strengthening families, building community including HealthBeat Equipment located at Buddy Holly Lake; for 10 years LHF has held the Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event that draws about 5,000 participants annually, to name a few.

Further, they have provided over 30 scholarships to area students seeking a higher education.

The Adelante Awards & Recognition Banquet will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018.

To be a sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 792-1212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

Notice to Interested Person:

The Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization invites interested persons to review and comment on the Draft 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program, Amendment #7 to the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Amendment #2 to the 10 Year Plan and Amendment #3 to the 17-20 Transportation Improvement Plan (regarding transit related projects).

Comments may be submitted April 15, 2018 through May 15, 2018 to the LMPO, 916 Main Street #531, Lubbock TX 79401 or email djones@mylubbock.us or phone 806.775.1671.

Four public meetings will be held: April 17 and May 15, 2018 May 3, 2018 1625 13th Street 916 Main Street Room 103 Lubbock City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

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April 19, 2018 Citibus Downtown Transfer Center 801 Broadway 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Documents may be viewed on the Lubbock MPO’s website www.lubbockmpo.org or at the LMPO office located at 916 Main St #531, Lubbock TX 79401, also Citibus 801 Texas Ave, and the City of Lubbock Public Information Office 1625 13th St. and Texas Department of Transportation Public Information Office, 135 Slaton Road, and City of Wolfforth office of the City Manager 328 East Hwy 62/82, Wolfforth TX 79382.

This public notice of “public involvement activities” and time established for public review and comment on Proposed FY 19/22 Transportation Improvement Program and Amendment #3 to the 17-20 Transportation Improvement Program regarding transit related projects will satisfy the program-of-projects requirement for the Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307) of the Federal Transit Administration.

Email your news and info to news@latinolubbock.net - Deadline for News and Info the 18th, Advertising insertions the 20th; Ad submissions the 23rd

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies OPENING DAY CEREMONY FOR LUBBOCK CHALLENGER LITTLE LEAGUE is Saturday, April 8, 2018, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lubbock Challenger Little League Field on the corner of Spur and Milwaukee.

TAMALE MAKING WORKSHOP, April 13-14, Part 1 Friday 6-8 pm, Part 2 Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, $20, Ages TeenAdult, this is a two-day workshop and participants must be able to attend both sessions, Call 767-2704 to register by Thursday, April 12, Rawlings Community Center. 213 40th Street.

ANNIE'S CHAT & CHEW has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 14, 2018.

From 11 am – 1 pm (Come & Go, please) at Mae Simmons Senior Center - 2004 Oak Avenue.

TOADBUCKET NATIONALS 11th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show, Saturday, April 14th, 2018 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the South Plains Mall. Free admission for spectators!

SWAP TILL YOU DROP, April 20, 1 pm, Free, Adults 50+, Bring your gently used items and swap with others. Rawlings Community Center. 213 40th Street. , 806767-2704 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, April 21, 8 am, Free, All Ages, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. Rent a booth for $10 and get rid of reusable unwanted items. The cut off for booth rentals is 4/18 by noon. Hodges Community Center.

4011 University, 806-767-3706.

ARBORETUM PLANT SALE, April 21, 9 am - 2 pm, Free, All Ages, Annual plant sale to benefit the Arboretum and its ongoing projects. Sale features water wise perennials, herbs, and specialty plants that grow well in Lubbock. Experts on hand to answer questions. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum. 4111 University. 806-797-4520 SPRING CRAFTS BAZAAR, April 21, 9 am, $5/table, All ages, Annual bazaar features pillows, quilts, gifts, cards, dolls, stationary candles, wall hangings, centerpieces and door prizes! Rent a booth NOW! Mae Simmons Community Center. 20004 Oak Avenue.

REGIONAL INTERFAITH CONFERENCE An Opportunity for Interreligious Experiences will be Saturday, April 21st, from 9 am – 4:15 pm, at the Clarion Grand Park Hotel in Lubbock. Call 806-7929060 | lubbockia@att.net 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

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.

SNAP Program to Experience Changes

he South Plains Food Bank T prides itself on getting nutritious food to the people who need

it most in the most cost-effective way. This is how we manage to deliver 8 million meals to 57,000 of our neighbors in need every day. We owe it to our donors to stretch the dollars they entrust to us as far as we can to meet the need. We should expect the same of the government resources that help us feed the thousands of children, elderly, and disabled people on the South Plains. This is why the Trump Administration’s budget proposal to change the current operation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is so alarming. Not only would it increase hunger on the South Plains, it would shift much of the cost of running the program to our local infrastructure, schools and private charities.

The budget proposal cuts $213 billion dollars from the SNAP program over 10 years, with $100 billion coming from a new “America’s Harvest Program” that would make radical changes to

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the way SNAP currently operates. would also cut benefits for 2,785 Since the 1970s the govSouth Plains families, ernment has partnered which would increase with food retailers like food insecurity in our United and Lowes to community for our most distribute SNAP benvulnerable neighbors. efits, enabling recipients We must never forget to shop for and buy food that three out of four the same way everyone SNAP recipients is a else does. In the 1990s, child, a senior, or somestates modernized the one who is disabled. system by moving from More people would paper “Food Stamps” turn to the food bank to EBT cards. The curfor help, which would rent system is simple increase the burden on David Weaver and cost-effective. In the churches and other contrast, the President’s community partners in plan is clunky and costly. Under our network. To meet this higher the America’s Harvest Program, demand for food, the food bank a portion of SNAP benefits would would be forced to eliminate probe provided via generic boxes of grams that steer people towards shelf-stable foods like cereal, pea- financial independence and emnut butter, beans and other canned power them to lead healthier lives. goods to families, instead of via This is the best way to reduce an EBT card at a grocery store. SNAP costs—by reducing the It would be up to our schools and need for SNAP by providing opnonprofits to run this secondary portunity to those who can work, distribution system, forcing them and stabilizing the lives of people to absorb a significant part of the who can’t. Proposals that cut bencost to distribute food. efits to people in need, or shift the The Administration’s budget burden of meeting that need to lo-

cal charities, take us in the opposite direction.

Fortunately, we have a better choice than the one advanced by the Administration. House Agriculture Committee Member Jodey Arrington (R-TX) has participated in hearings and conducted extensive research on policies to enhance the efficiency and impact of SNAP in the new Farm Bill. Instead of arbitrary cuts and unnecessary administrative changes, we urge Congress to focus on many of the positive policies recommended by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Conaway (R-TX) and Rep Arrington for increasing the efficiency and reach of federal nutrition programs. This is the kind of reasoned debate and deliberate policy making that will bring us closer to a hunger-free South Plains and America.

THOSE INTERESTED CAN SERVE Thank you, Christy, for your good contribution to the public comments session March 21, at the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee for the Lubbock 2040 Comprehensive Plan. You were certainly on target that of City of Lubbock's appointed committees and commissions should be more diverse and representative of all parts of community.

One good thing now possible is that our citizens from all parts of the community are given an opportunity on the City of Lubbock website to make it known that they would like to be appointed to a City of Lubbock commission or committee. Those who are interested in serving can make their availability for appointment known by filling out a form available on website.

Perhaps you can give encouragement for readers of Latino Lubbock to become involved by regularly printing the information about the process for being considered for appointment.

Again, you are greatly appreciated by hosts of admirers for all the good work done by you, your family, Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Los Hermanos Familia.

PLAN ANGEL SHIELD I would like to introduce to the state of Texas an action plan that will bring a lot of killings to a stop here in the state of Texas schools and all around the USA. Together myself and two grandkids have come up with an action plan that will keep many children from dying in schools during an active shooter. The plan is called the ANGEL SHIELD and if placed in schools and really any building it could save hundreds of lives.

I'm trying to introduce it to our Capital, but no one senses to be very interested in the plan and how it could safe life's. The PLAN would keep our children safe from the moment the active shooter enters the building till the police arrives in the school or building. I think that this is the time to stop active shooters and its time to do something for the children. Thank you for your time.

Joe Lara

Carta Abierta

"YOU SHOULD BE NEUTRAL" This is in response to the lady who calls herself "Mexican" and who signed off as Lisa.

Lisa, technically speaking unless you are expatriated from Mexico, you are showing your ignorance by calling yourself Mexican.

You are an American citizen if you were born anywhere within the United States of America. You may refer to yourself as of Mexican descent, but you are 100% American, not a Mexican. Todos aqui somos Chicanos, señora empresaria. ¡Con safos, esa!

Lisa, acknowledge what you are, and you might become a better person for it.

Regards and thank you for your time, Phillip Corona OUR HISTORY Happy Women's History Month! Thank you profiling Hispanic women, men, youth, families etc. You have helped to build our history and for that we are grateful. Keep up the great job.

Ernesto Torres

5th Annual Memorial Ride In memory of Liandro “TOT” Garcia

Meet at the old K-Mart parking lot on 66th and University at 3 pm on April 29, 2018. Engines on and Kick stands up at 2:45 pm to take a ride on the Loop to Marsha Sharp Freeway ending at 19th and Quaker (where the Accident happened). There will be a short memorial prayer for Liandro, by his wife Alicia Garcia, family and friends. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and support from the bottom of our hearts, from the Garcia, Hernandez, Gardner and Zepeda families.

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David Weaver is Executive Director for the South Plains Food Bank that provide food and hope for families in need in a 20-county area of West Texas.

THANKS FOR PROFILE I am so blessed to have you in my corner.

Thank you for the profile in March. I can't begin to tell you how much it means to me that you and your staff think this highly of me. I'm humbled and honored!

Thanks again!

Cynthia Arriaga HELPING ME GROW Thank you so much, Ms. Christy! I love the recommendation letter you wrote for me. I appreciate all that you and Amaris do for me to help me grow.

Sincerely, Nicole Marquis, Intern

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April is “All About Children” Month

Child Abuse

Awareness & Prevention

pril is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

A Here are some important tips to consider:

HIGH POINT VILLAGE CELEBRATES WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY WITH COMMUNITY: On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st, High Point Village recognized the abilities of those with Down syndrome and included the community. Villagers visited 21 companies over the week, sharing goodies and helping others understand what it means to have down syndrome. Latino Lubbock Magazine welcomed the students. Communications Director Marissa Trevino explained, "You and I have two 21st chromosomes and they have a third. So we want to encourage everyone to do something extra for others in our community." Also escorting the students was the new HV Executive Director, Doug Spearman. Latino Lubbock Magazine is a proud supporter of High Point Village, visit them at www.highpointvillage.org

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1. Be a nurturing parent. Children need to know that they are special, loved and capable of following their dreams.

2. Help a friend, neighbor or relative.

Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand take care of the children, so the parent(s) can rest or spend time together.

3. Help yourself. When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point you feel overwhelmed and out of control – take time out. Don’t take it out on your kid.

4. If your baby cries… Learn what to do if your baby won’t stop crying. Never shake a baby – shaking a child may result in severe injury or death.

5. Get involved. Ask your community leaders, clergy, library and schools to develop services to meet the needs of healthy children and families.

6. Help to develop parenting resources at

your local library.

7. Promote programs in school. Teaching children, parents and teachers prevention strategies can help to keep children safe.

8. Monitor your child’s TV and video viewing. Watching violent films and TV programs can harm young children.

9. Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program. To volunteer call 1.800.CHILDREN. 10. Report suspected abuse or neglect. If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, call family services or the police department.

Conciencia de abuso infantil y prevención

bril es el Mes de la PreA vención del Abuso Infantil. Aquí hay algunos consejos

importantes a considerar: 1. Ser un padre que nutre. Los niños necesitan saber que son especiales, amados y capaces de seguir sus sueños.

2. Ayuda a un amigo, vecino o pariente. Ser padre no es fácil.

Ofrezca una mano amiga para cuidar a los niños, para que los padres puedan descansar o pasar tiempo juntos.

3. Ayúdate a ti mismo. Cuando los problemas grandes y pequeños de tu vida cotidiana se acumulen hasta el punto en que te sientas abrumado y fuera de control, tómate un descanso.

No lo desquites con tu hijo.

4. Si su bebé llora ... Aprenda qué hacer si su bebé no para de llorar. Nunca sacuda a un bebé: sacudirlo puede provocar lesiones graves o la muerte.

5. Involúcrate. Pida a los líderes de su comunidad, al clero, a la biblioteca y a las escuelas

que desarrollen servicios para satisfacer las necesidades de niños y familias sanos.

6. Ayuda a desarrollar recursos para padres en tu biblioteca local.

7. Promover programas en la escuela. Enseñar estrategias de prevención a niños, padres y maestros puede ayudar a mantener seguros a los niños.

8. Controle la televisión y la visualización de video de su hijo. Ver películas violentas y programas de televisión puede dañar a los niños pequeños.

9. Ser voluntario en un programa local de prevención de abuso infantil. Para ser voluntario, llame al 1.800.CHILDREN. 10. Reporte cualquier sospecha de abuso o negligencia. Si tiene motivos para creer que un niño ha sido o puede sufrir daños, llame a servicios para la familia o al departamento de policía.

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"Every Heart Needs a Home" Art Exhibit hildren’s Home of LubC bock is pleased to co-host an event at the YWCA’s Legacy

Event Center for the First Friday Art Trail on April 6, 2018. The purpose of this piece is to give 100 children whom have experienced abuse a greater voice in the community.

The art piece will be exhibited at the Legacy Center until May 31, 2018. The Legacy is open 9am – 5 pm daily. FFAT hours are 6 pm – 9 pm.

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Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month in April

very day in Lubbock E County an average of 3 children become

confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect. The majority of victims are under the age of 3.

In Texas, the recently released Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) 2015 Annual Report identified 50,506 children were confirmed victims of abuse, with 171 losing their lives. The Lubbock region ranked third out of DFPS’ 11 regions in the state for the prevalence of child abuse – with a point prevalence rate of 15.4 per 1,000 children – resulting in 1,138 cases of confirmed child abuse in the Lubbock region.

During the month of April, Lubbock area organizations come together to promote G o Blue Lubbock, a project of the South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention (SPCCAP).

The purpose of Go Blue Lubbock is to bring awareness to the issue of child abuse and neglect and to educate our community

about how to prevent the problem.

You can join this effort by wearing blue during April and participating in the many events hosted

by SPCCAP and partnering agencies listed Go Blue for Lubbock's Children South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention will be held through April.

Bring Awareness to Child Abuse & Neglect by wearing blue and organizing awareness events at your office, through your organization, or school.

The Go Blue Lubbock Kickoff will be held Thursday, April 5, 2018, 8:30 am at 6606 66th St. (Behind McGavock Nissan).

The Child Abuse Summit & Educational Symposium will be held Friday - Saturday, April 6 - 7, 2018, at the Knipling Education Center, 21st & Louisville, 6th Floor of West Parking Garage.

Registration can be made at: covenanthealth.inreachce.com. For More Information: cme@covhs. org or (806) 725-3105.

A Blue-Ribbon Ceremony will be held Monday, April 9, 2018 at 1

pm, at Covenant Children’s Hospital, 4000 24th St. The Champions for Children Luncheon will be held Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:30 am, at the Scottish Rite Learning Center, 1101 70th St. Sponsored by: Early Learning Centers of Lubbock. For ticket Information contact (806) 765-9981.

Stand Up 4ORE Kids will be held Friday, April 27, 2018, at 11 am – 2 pm, at 6909 Marsha Sharp Freeway. Sponsored by: Children’s Advocacy Center. For More Information contact Judy Powell at (806) 740-0251.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10 am, at Lowe’s, S. Loop 289. This is sponsored by Voice of Hope.

For more information call (806) 763-3232.

CASA Volunteer Training Session 2 Pre-service Advocate Training will be held in April.

Visit www.casaofthesouthplains. org for more info.

20th Annual Blue Ribbon Rally Family Guidance Center Classic Car & Bike Rally, Sat., April 28, 2018 from 10 AM – 6 PM at the Depot District. Free Admission.

Contact: (806) 747-5577.

For more information on the many events happening during Child Abuse Awareness Month visit www.liveunitedlubbock.org/ GoBlue .

Pinwheels For Prevention

or the sixth year in a row, F Sondra's Songs brings child abuse awareness with a pin-

wheel garden display.

The pinwheel display represents the cases reported the year before through DFPS. Each year highlights the important role every community member can play to bring awareness to an overwhelming problem.

According to the Department of Family and Protective Services in FY 2017, there were 63,657 confirmed victims of abuse and neglect statewide, 1,032 of those victims were from LUBBOCK COUNTY. 172 children lost their lives due to abuse and neglect across the state of Texas,

including 1 child death in Lubbock County Although the pinwheel display may appear to be minimal, the awareness it brings can make a difference.

In Lubbock there will be pinwheel gardens on Broadway and Ave Q, Covenant Children’s Hospital as well at University Medical Hospital during the month of April 2018. Why pinwheels? The pinwheels are whimsical, fun, vibrant celebrating the uniqueness of our every child effected by child abuse.

If you would like your own Pinwheel Garden, contact Sandi Turner at 896-790-1962.

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he Week of the Young Child is April 16th – April 20th. During this the Week of the Young Child the public is encouraged to recognize the people, programs and policies that are helping to build better futures for all children.

One such organization is the Early Learning Centers of Lubbock who will commemorate the Week of the Young Child with the 12th Annual Champions for Children Banquet to be held Wednesday, April

18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1101 70th St. The Early Learning Centers of Lubbock strives to provide the highest quality child care to all children regardless of their income or family situation. Since l951, Early Learning Centers of Lubbock has served area families by providing quality child care at an affordable rate.

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he last day to register to vote is April 5, 2018.

Early Voting will be held from Monday, April 23rd to the last day of Early Voting

by Personal Appearance on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

The Main Polling Place: Lubbock County Elections Office, in Public Room, 1308 Crickets

Ave., through Fri, March 2, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Election Day for the upcoming Joint Party is May 5, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock. org

l último día para registrarse E para votar es el 5 de abril de 2018.

El día de la elección para la próxima fiesta conjunta es el 5 de mayo de 2018 de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

Todos los lugares de votación en las fechas, horarios y ubicaciones se pueden encontrar en www.votelubbock.org El día de la elección para la próxima fiesta conjunta es el 5 de mayo de 2018 de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

Todos los lugares de votación en las fechas, horarios y ubicaciones se pueden encontrar en www.votelubbock.org

Fechas de elección

La votación anticipada se llevará a cabo desde el lunes 23 de abril hasta el último día de votación anticipada por comparecencia personal el martes 1 de mayo de 2018.

El lugar de votación principal: Oficina de elecciones del condado de Lubbock, en la sala pública, 1308 Crickets Ave., hasta el viernes, 2 de marzo, de 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

Spending Package Funds Infrastructure and Other Priorities, Leaves Out DREAMers

ongress revealed their $1.3 C trillion, six-month spending package for the rest of the

fiscal year, avoiding another costly government shutdown.

In February, a bipartisan agreement eliminated the threat of sequestration for the next two years, opening the door for Congress to fund important priorities, like defense spending and programs that help working families get by. The spending deal funds many of these priorities, but Congress unfortunately passed on another opportunity to provide a permanent legislative solution for DREAMers.

“In a time of economic growth, we should be increasing investments in our communities, improving the education system, expanding access to health care and creating highquality jobs.

This bill does some of those things, like providing $250 million to bolster the work-study program and make college more affordable for low- and middle-income students, and providing $10 billion for our nation’s infrastructure,” said UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía.

President Trump requested $25 billion to fund the construction of a border wall, but the spending package included just $1.6 billion for border security. Unfortunately, the bill did not include a legislative fix for the 800,000 young people brought to the United States as children.

“While this bill does not fund President Trump’s ‘big, beau-

tiful wall,’ his antiimmigrant, anti-Latino agenda remains alive and well. Rather than embracing the contributions of hardworking immigrant families, Republicans insist on advancing the Trump agenda of terrorizing immigrant communities and wasting government resources. Policymakers must remain vigilant in pushing for a legislative solution for thousands of DREAMers and should continue to oppose increased funding for immigration enforcement that rips our families apart,” Murguía concluded.

UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.

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ispanic superintendents are underH represented in Texas public schools, despite Hispanic students representing the

majority of students in the state.

More than 52 percent of Texas students are Hispanic, compared with about 25 percent nationally.

The Houston Chronicle reported that Martha Salazar-Zamora is the sole Hispanic superintendent among 55 school district leaders in the Greater Houston area, where 51 percent of students are Hispanic. An analysis shows Greater Houston lags far be-

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hind other Texas metropolitan areas when it comes to hiring Latino leaders.

The executive director of the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Stan Paz, says SalazarZamora's presence in the community helps break down cultural and language barriers with Spanish-speaking parents, which often encourages them to become more involved at school.

Salazar-Zamora's involvement also shows Hispanic students that they can become leaders too.

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2020 Census Citizenship Question NALEO Educational Fund Vows to Fight Against it's Addition

he National Association of Latino Elected T and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund today released a statement from Ex-

ecutive Director Arturo Vargas following the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census: “In yet another assault on immigrants, Latinos and the 2020 Census, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Trump Administration today chose to put politics above the interests of the American people. By deciding to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census at the 11th hour, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has further undermined the integrity of one of the most preeminent scientific agencies in the world, further jeopardizing the accuracy of the 2020 Census and wasting millions of taxpayer dollars in the process.

“The addition of any question at this moment in time would have catastrophic consequences for Latinos and all Americans. As a member of the U.S. Census Bureau’s National Advisory Committee on National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations, I have seen firsthand the careful and costly research and testing that the Bureau undertakes over a period of many years to develop the questions used for the decennial count. Preparations for this upcoming 2020 Census have been underway since 2008, with the Bureau’s final test taking place now in Providence County (R.I.).

“Set to validate the Bureau’s readiness for the operations, procedures, systems, and field infrastructure for the once in a decade census that will take place in less than two years, the final testing in Providence is not utilizing questionnaire forms that include a question on citizenship. This means that the addition of this topic to the 2020 Census, if successful, would be implemented blindly without any scientific evaluation of what kind of impact it would have on public response rates or the follow up needed for those who may not answer the questionnaire.

“As I expressed to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross personally in a phone conversation days ago, the addition of any question at this point would be costly and disastrous. Field representatives conducting surveys and other experiments are already reporting widespread and unprecedented fear among test respondents. Adding a question on citizenship at this time would only seek to fan the flames of fear and distrust in the Census, further risking depressed response rates.

“There are no second chances with the census.

Estimates from the Census Bureau show that every one percent decrease in the self-response rate will increase the cost of the census by $55 million.

“Opposition to an untested and last-minute addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census has been swift and widespread. The American Sociological Association, six former Census Bureau Directors from both Republican and Democratic administrations, more than 161 Mayors, 19 State Attorney Generals, and numerous leaders in the business community have all come all publicly against this effort.

“While we had hoped for the best, NALEO Educational Fund has been preparing for the worst, knowing that it would be up to organizations like us who believe in our democracy to fight back should this untimely, unnecessary and unwise decision come to fruition. In the coming days, weeks, and months, we will stand alongside partners and colleagues from across the country as the battle to reverse this costly course of action heats up in both Congress and the courts.

“The stakes are too high for a failed 2020 Census, and we will not sit idly by as those with malice intentions seek to thwart a fair and accurate count of immigrants, Latinos and all Americans. The fight has just begun, and we will not stop until we have exhausted all avenues to provide the Census Bureau with the fix and certainty it needs to tackle its most ambitious task yet, counting the largest American population in history.”

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Next, prioritize your goals - list your dreams, your wants, and your needs.

For many families, owning a home, sending their kids to college, and being able to retire rank high on the list. If you want to own a house, it should not be about making money later. Your attitude should not be going in it to make money, sell it, and get into another one. You're going in it to make a home.

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Then comes the big debate of saving for college or saving for retirement.

Many financial advisors recommend saving for retirement first, but not everyone agrees. If you're a family that's struggling, then having a child graduate from college could be the best way to stop that generational problem.

However it's never too early to start saving for your child's education, and there are several options out there for doing so. One of the most popular options is a 529 plan.

As for retirement, take advantage of your employer's 401(k) options.

Lastly, if all of this seems overwhelming, just remember it is possible. And, a little sacrifice can go a long way.

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• Participate in the ultimate movie questionnaire for a chance to win several door prizes!

• Great opportunity to build a relationship with potential clients and partners!

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iene un problema de ahorro de dinero? Usted no está solo! Sin embargo, hay varios pasos que puede tomar para empezar a poner dinero para el futuro.

Ahorro en esta economía puede ser difícil. La cosa más importante que puedes hacer es empezar a poner distancia de tres meses de gastos de vida para usted y su familia.

A continuación, dar prioridad a sus metas - una lista de sus sueños, sus deseos y sus necesidades.

Para muchas familias, tener una casa, enviar a sus hijos a la universidad, y ser capaz de retirarse del puesto más alto en la lista. Si usted quiere ser dueño de una casa, que no debería ser acerca de hacer dinero en el futuro.

Su actitud no debe ir en él para hacer dinero, venderlo, y entrar en otro. Va en él para hacer una casa.

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bate de ahorrar para la universidad o el ahorro para la jubilación.

Muchos asesores financieros recomiendan ahorrar para la jubilación principio, pero se compromete a no todos. Si usted es una familia que está luchando, y luego tener un hijo graduado de la universidad podría ser la mejor manera de detener ese problema generacional.

Sin embargo, nunca es demasiado temprano para empezar a ahorrar para la educación de su hijo, y hay varias opciones que hay para hacerlo. Una de las opciones más populares es un plan 529.

En cuanto a la jubilación, se aprovechan de su empleador 401 (k) opciones.

Por último, si todo esto parece abrumadora, sólo recuerda que es posible.

Y, un pequeño sacrificio puede recorrer un largo camino.

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Professional Development GED TEST AT NO COST TO YOU You owe it to yourself to earn your GED!! That’s right— you can take preparation classes. The months of August-September the first 100 adults can sign up for class and pay no fee for enrollment or for your assessment test!

Call the Literacy Lubbock office and schedule your assessment test at (806) 775-3636.

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 806-2815750. 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.

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 806-741-0409.

SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409.

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.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates SBA ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS AVAILABLE Small nonfarm businesses in 79 Texas counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses be-cause of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began on Nov. 14, 2017. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Nov. 8, 2018.

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (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.

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small business economy, creating jobs and growing revenue. The following are from the 2018 Bank of America Hispanic Business Owner Spotlight, a survey of 394 small business owners (SBOs) across the country.

Confident about growth - Survey respondents expressed confidence about the economic environment, their business outlooks and opportunities for growth in 2018.

• 60% expect their local economy to improve in the year ahead, and 67% think the same of the national

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A podiatrist with Baylor College of Medicine outlines the types of foot issues that can be encountered and how they can be treated.

“Diabetes is a multisystem disease, and the circulation in the feet and legs may be diminished because there are problems with blood vessels that get narrowed or clogged as a result of the diabetes,” said Dr. Ronald Lepow, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor. “A major cause of foot problems in diabetics is lack of blood flow.”

A common foot issue in diabetics is that pressure areas, such as calloused or injured areas, do not heal as rapidly due to poor circulation as they would in a person who is not diabetic, Lepow said.

This can lead to ulcerations or a variety of infections in these traumatized areas.

Dry skin on the feet is a common dermatological issue that diabetics can face. Oil and moisture to the skin is affected by nerve damage, resulting in dry and cracking skin.

It’s important for diabetics to have regular visits with their family physician as well as their podiatric physician when needed, he said. A podiatrist can ensure that they are wearing the right types of shoes and socks and quickly address more serious diabetes-related foot injuries. Often, a physician who specializes in vascular issues is consulted to determine the level of vascular impairment.

Diabetics should wash and dry their feet well and inspect them every day after bathing. Look for scratches, blisters, injuries, cuts and bruises. Dry skin on the feet

should be addressed using a cream that is at least 20 to 40 percent urea based, because it loosens the dry skin. While dry skin may not seem like a serious issue, it can crack, allowing bacteria to get in and cause more serious complications such as infections or ulcers.

A podiatrist also can help determine the best type of shoes for a diabetic patient. These shoes have some structural characteristics that those in retail stores do not, including a wider and deeper toe box that allows the toes to move around unencumbered and cuts down on friction and pressure. They also have a solid sole and cushioning in areas that store-bought shoes usually do not have.

Lepow recommends wearing socks that do not cause any friction or pressure, such as cotton socks. For those who have excessive sweating in their feet, he recommends moisture wicking socks.

Thicker socks should be worn in the winter.

To treat an ulcer on the foot, a podiatrist will take all precautions to ensure there is no pressure in the area of the ulcer. This can mean wearing an orthotic, special shoe or even a boot during the time the ulcer is treated. It also is important to take immediate steps to heal the ulcer using topical treatments.

If that is unsuccessful, a comprehensive vascular exam can help determine whether the problem is more upstream.

For those who suffer diabetic neuropathy, meaning they lose feeling in their feet or have burning, sharp pain or stinging in their feet, there are medications available to help address this.

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utism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others.

Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees.

There is no known single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today.

The prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 150 American children, and almost 1 in 94 boys.

The issuance of this report caused a media uproar, but the news was not a surprise to ASA or to the 1.5 million Americans living with the effects of autism spectrum disorder. Nonetheless, the spotlight shown on autism as a result of the prevalence increase opens oppor-

tunities for the nation to consider how to serve these families facing a lifetime of supports for their children.

A u tism is treatable.

Children do not “outgrow” autism, but studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes.

Here are some signs to look for: • Lack of or delay in spoken language • Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects) • Little or no eye contact • Lack of interest in peer relationships • Lack of spontaneous or makebelieve play • Persistent fixation on parts of objects. Call your doctor for more info.

¿Que es el autismo?

l autismo es una incapacidad E relativa al desarrollo mental que típicamente aparece du-

rante los tres primeros años de vida. Es resultado de un trastorno neurológico que afecta el funcionamiento del cerebro, el autismo y sus comportamientos asociados pueden ocurrir en 1 de cada 150 individuos. El autismo es cuatro veces más frecuente en los niños que en las niñas y no conoce las fronteras raciales, étnicas y sociales. El ingreso económico, el modo de vida y los niveles educativos de la familia, no afectan la posibilidad de que estos casos se ocurren.

El autismo impacta al desarrollo normal del cerebro en áreas relacionadas con la interacción social y las habilidades comunicativas.

Los niños y adultos con autismo típicamente tienen deficiencias en la comunicación verbal y no ver-

bal, en las interacciones sociales y en las actividades de ocio y juego.

Sin embargo, es importante distinguir el autismo de otras condiciones: •Dificultad en juntarse con otros niños •Insistencia en todo identico, resistencia a cambios de rutina •Risa y sonrisa inapropiadas •Ningún temor real a los peligros •Poco o ningún contacto visual •Insensible a métodos normales de enseñanza •Juegos raros ininterrumpidos •Aparente insensibilidad al dolor •Ecolalia (repetición de palabras y frases en vez de un lenguaje normal) •Prefiere estar solo; posee una manera reservada • Dificultad en expresar sus necesidades; emplean los gestos o señalan a los objetos en vez de usar palabras. Para mas informacíon visita su doctor.

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

Noticias de salud/ Health News COVENANT MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY available April 5,12, and 26th at Covenant Southwest Medical Park, 9812 Slide Rd in Lub-bock. All are Welcome! To schedule an appointment, please call: (877) 494-4797 or (806) 725-6579. Financial Assistance may be available for those who qualify.

9TH ANNUAL HEALTHY LIVING IN THE REAL WORLD hosted by the American Diabetes Association will provide great information that could improve your life! Saturday, April 28, 8:45 am - 12 pm, at 9826 Slide Rd. (Enter on North Side of Building). Speaker will be Jesus Hidalgo, MD - Covenant Center for Wound Care. Get your questions answered! Panel discussion including Pharmacist, Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Exercise Specialist. Nutrition tips and recipes, “Get Moving” ideas, etc. FREE SNACKS PROVIDED WITH RESERVATIONS. RSVP no later than April 25. Call (806) 794.0691 or email matwood@diabetes.org to reserve your spot.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/ GLUCOSE SCREENING, April 13, 27 10 am, Free, Adults 50+, Blood pressure checks and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies. Maggie Trejo Supercenter. 3200 Amherst.

HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive, for ages 13 to 100. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. It is also This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia.

FREE &ACCESSIBLE. COVENANT FITNESS, Monday – Thursday, 1 pm, Free, Adults 50+, Aerobics for any level of fitness! Sponsored by the Covenant Health Systems, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

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 7621805 for more info.

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. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

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Alcohlism Are you at risk? The Doc or Is In

f you are worried that your family's history of alcohol problems or your troubled family life puts you at risk for becoming alcoholic, here is some common–sense advice to help you: Avoid underage drinking— First, underage drinking is illegal. Second, research shows that the risk for alcoholism is higher among people who begin to drink at an early age, perhaps as a result of both environmental and genetic factors.

Drink moderately as an adult—Even if they do not have a family history of alcoholism, adults who choose to drink alcohol should do so in moderation—no more than one drink a day for most

women, and no more than two drinks a day for most men, according to guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some people should not drink at all, including women who are pregnant or who are trying to become pregnant, recovering alcoholics, people who plan to drive or engage in other activities that require attention or skill, people taking certain medications, and people with certain medical conditions.

People with a family history of alcoholism, who have a higher risk for becoming dependent on alcohol, should approach moderate drinking carefully. Maintaining moder-

ate drinking habits may be harder for them than for people without a family history of drinking problems. Once a person moves from moderate to heavier drinking, the risks of social problems (for example, drinking and driving, violence, and trauma) and medical problems (for example, liver disease, brain damage, and cancer) increase greatly.

Talk to a health care professional—Discuss your concerns with a doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, or other health care provider.

They can recommend groups or organizations that could help you avoid alcohol problems. If you are an adult who already has begun to drink, a health care professional can assess your drinking habits to see if you need to cut back on your drinking and advise you about how to do that.

anticipa tener que conducir un automóvil o llevar a cabo alguna otra actividad que requiera atención o pericia; personas que se encuentran tomando ciertos medicamentos y personas con determinadas condiciones médicas.

Las personas con antecedente familiar de alcoholismo, que corren mayor riesgo de desarrollar dependencia, deberían encarar el consumo moderado de alcohol con prudencia. Es posible que les resulte más difícil mantener hábitos de consumo moderados, que a otras personas en cuyas familias no existe historia de alcoholismo. Una vez que una persona pasa del consumo moderado de alcohol a tomar en exceso, el riesgo de problemas sociales (como por ejemplo, conducir bajo la influencia, violencia y traum a) y

hepática, daño cerebral y cáncer) aumentan considerablemente.

Hable con un profesional de la salud—Discuta sus preocupaciones con un médico, enfermera u otro profesional de la salud. Pueden recomendarle grupos u organizaciones que posiblemente lo ayuden a evitar problemas con el alcohol. Si usted es una persona adulta que ya ha comenzado a beber, un profesional de la salud puede evaluar sus hábitos con respecto al consumo del alcohol y determinar si fuera necesario que disminuya el consumo y cómo hacerlo.

Alcoholismo ¿Está usted a riesgo?

i le preocupa que la historia S familiar de alcoholismo o los problemas de su vida en familia lo pongan en riesgo de convertirse en una persona alcohólica, aquí se ofrecen consejos de sentido común para ayudarle: Si es menor de edad, evite consumir bebidas alcohólicas—En primer lugar, hacerlo es ilegal. En segundo lugar, la investigación demuestra que se corre mayor riesgo de convertirse en una persona alcohólica, cuando se comienza a beber a edad temprana, probablemente como resultado tanto del medio como de factores genéticos.

Como adulto, beba moderadamente—Aún cuando no exista antecedente de alcoholismo en la familia, aquellos adultos que eligen consumir bebidas alcohólicas deben hacerlo con moderación; en el caso de la mayoría de las mujeres, no más de una bebida por día; en el caso de la mayoría de los hombres, no más de dos bebidas al día, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del Departamento de Agricultura y del Departamento de Salud y Recursos Humanos, de Estados Unidos. Algunas personas no deberían beber en absoluto, incluyendo mujeres que están embarazadas o están intentando hacerlo; personas que están recuperándose del alcoholismo; cualquier persona que

April is Minority Health Month

ational Minority Health N Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to reduce

health disparities and improve the health status of minority populations. National Minority Health Month received support from the U.S. Congress in 2002, with a concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 388) that “a National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month should be established to promote educational efforts on the health problems currently facing minorities and other health disparity populations.” The resolution

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encouraged “all health organizations and Americans to conduct appropriate programs and activities to promote healthfulness in minority and other health disparity communities.”

The 2018 theme is “Partnering for Health Equity.” Throughout April, community health clinics lead with their partners in raising awareness about efforts across health, education, justice, housing, transportation and employment sectors to address the factors known as the social determinants of health.

Salud de las Minorías

l Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías es una oportunidad para renovar nuestro compromiso de reducir las disparidades en la salud y mejorar el estado de salud de las poblaciones minoritarias. El mes nacional de la salud de la minoría recibió la ayuda del congreso de los EEUU en 2002, con una resolución concurrente (H. Con Res. 388) que un mes nacional de las minorías de la salud de la salud y de las disparidades debe ser establecido para promover esfuerzos educativos en los problemas de salud que enfrentan actualmente las minorías Y

otras poblaciones de disparidad de salud “Asociación para Equidad en Salud” todas las organizaciones de salud y los estadounidenses a llevar a cabo programas y actividades apropiados para promover la salud en las minorías y otras comunidades de disparidades de salud.

A lo largo de abril, las clínicas de salud comunitarias llevan a sus socios a crear conciencia sobre los esfuerzos de los sectores de salud, educación, justicia, vivienda, transporte y empleo para abordar los factores conocidos como determinantes sociales de salud.

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Education/ Educación

Never Too Late to Prepare for College

ere is a schedule per grade H level to help students and parents prepare for each school year. It pays to be proactive and prepared.

EHS & LHS ACADEMIC DECATHLON: Estacado coach Sarah Harris was honored as the Texas Small School Coach of the Year. Harris is one of the longest tenured coaches in state with 22 years of experience. Her teams have qualified for state for 20 of those 22 years. The Estacado team finished fourth in the state in the small school division for the third year in a row. In addition, the Lubbock High School academic decathlon team will be representing Texas at the national competition. Congrats to all and best of Luck from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Freshman Year • Meet with the guidance counselor and select courses that meet college admissions requirements • Take challenging classes that build skills • Get involved in extracurricular activities • Research career possibilities • During the summer read books, take courses or volunteer Sophomore Year • Some schools offer an optional PSAT and/or PLAN test to discover your strengths and weaknesses • Talk to your counselor about your PSAT and/or PLAN scores and next steps • Continue to research college and career options • During the summer read books, take courses, or volunteer Junior year • Take the PSAT. A good score may qualify you for scholarship programs.

• Talk to your counselor about your PSAT scores, learn how to im-

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prove.

• Start researching your options for grants, scholarships, and workstudy.Research, and visit colleges that you are interested in (and disuss them with your counselor).

• Register for the ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject Tests as required by your selected colleges. Or if you haven’t selected colleges, discuss with your counselor which test(s) you should take. If you can not cover the cost of the exams, speak to your counselor.

Senior Year • Obtain and complete admissions and financial aid applications • Ask your teachers for recommendations, if the colleges require them • Visit colleges and attend college fairs • Send your transcript and test scores to your selected colleges • Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st • Review your Student Aid Report (SAR), acceptances, and financial aid offers.

• By May 1st, make final decisions and notify schools And find scholarships on this page of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Good Luck!

"No" to Uncertainty

Education & Scholarship Updates MARGARET MAHER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION will award a scholarship to a deserving individual who will be attending a Catholic University in the fall.

The criteria for selection will include the academic achievement and financial need of the student. Applications are due by April 15th, 2018. Contact Margaret Beauchamp at 806-795-9415 or margaretmaherscholarship.org for more information.

HAW SCHOLARSHIP young women are urged to apply for scholarship for the 2018/2019 semesters. They are accepting scholarship applications through April 27th. HAW will be awarding scholarships totalling $45,000. Visit their website for the requirements and to download application at www.lubbockhaw.net.

ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS LEADERS FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established for Texas resident graduating seniors who will be attending a Texas school to pursue a secondary education.

Deadline: April 15. Apply online at https:// www.cfwtx.org/current-scholarships DON & SYBIL HARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP This prestigious scholarship was established for the benefit of truly exceptional students from Lubbock County High Schools who wish to pursue their education in the fields of Math-ematics, Physical Sciences or Engineering.

Deadline: April 15. Apply online at https:// www.cfwtx.org/current-scholarships INGLÉS PARA FAMILIAS HISPANAS English for Hispanic Families - Sigma Delta Pi la Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica se ofrecen clases gratis de inglés. 2, 9, 16 & 23 de abril de 2018. They will offer free English classes on the 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd April, 2018, 5:30 a 6:30 de la tarde, 5:30 to 6:30 pm in room 351 of the Education Building, Texas Tech University, please sign up by March 31st. EMAIL: texastechsigmadeltapi@ gmail.com or phone: 834-5710.

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Youth/Juventud

Youth Opportunities COPS AND KIDS EVENT The 4th Annual Cops and Kids Event, sponsored by the Plainview Police Department, will be held on Saturday, April 7th from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Running Water Draw (Kidsville) Park. There will be basketball goals and volleyball nets set up for games as well as an obstacle course, rope climbing, tug-of-warm, kickball and baseball. Lunch and other goodies will be available as well as a drawing for bicycles, sports balls and skateboards. Children of all communities are invited to attend. They will also have the SWAT vehicle with equipment displayed, Mobile Command Unit and Aero Care is scheduled to make an appearance.

The Sherriff’s department and others will also be participating in the events.

7TH ANNUAL B U T T E R F LY KISSES DANCE – Saturday, April 7, 6:30 P.M. A CommunityWide Event that invites all daughters and any father figure in her life to join us for dinner and dancing! Daughters of all ages with their father figure of all types welcome! $20 includes drinks and meal for father & set of daughters. Slaton Saint Joseph Hall, 21st & Division Streets. Information: aprilbehnke@yahoo.com. Sponsored

by Junior Catholic Daughters.

YOUTH FAIRY WORKSHOP, April 14, 10:30 am, $20, Ages 4-12, Spring flowers and fairies go hand-in-hand in this whimsical workshop. We will show you how to create an enchanting mini spring fairy house and indoor garden using things found in your very own backyard. Pre-registration required by 4/11 by noon. Hodges Community Center. 4011 University.

SAFETY CITY SUMMER HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR, April 21, 12-2 pm, Free, All Ages, Get ready for the best summer yet! Join local children and youth agencies as Safety City and City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation help you find out what to do this summer to stay safe, healthy, and have a blast doing it, Safety City. , 46th and Avenue U, 767-2712 BA BYS I T T E R TRAINING, April 28, 9 am, $60, Ages 12 & Up, This workshop will cov- e r two hours of babysitting techniques, basic first aid, emergency training, and recruiting customers. An American Heart Association Certified Instructor will be teaching adult, child and infant CPR. Students will be certified after this class with an ID card and a manual as well. Bring a sack lunch. Preregistration by 4/26 by noon.

On: Faking It he spotT light is on you, the

heat is radiating from this one light, the background is dark, there are eyes focused on you from every angle, you are starting to stutter, shake, and you are going and going on, making yourself sound more idiotic as the time ticks by. This is the struggle that everyone faces going in front of the class. The experience is enough to scar you for life, enough to make it seem that you will never live it down, and enough for you to never do it again. I know how hard it is

to give presentations, yet I learned some key advice on how to stop the nervousness. The one key advice to follow and to live by: fake it. All you must do to make yourself go up to the front of the class, in front of those dead-locked eyes, is fake it. Make yourself believe that you are strong enough, that you can go in front of that class and give your presentation. Get up in front of the class and make the presentation and do not look back, just keep going.

“Don’t just fake it until you make it, fake it until you become it.” -Amy Cuddy Xavier Gomez - 17, attends Lubbock High where he is a senior. He is involved with UIL. His future aspirations are to be a chemical engineer, at Yale University. He is the son of Mark & Erlinda Gomez

CONGRATULATIONS 8TH GRADE LADY KNIGHTS CITY CHAMPIONS: For the second year in a row their team score was 140. Gold Medalist: Adyson Rodriguez, Makayla Torres, Khalie Dancer, Lealah Delacruz, Karina Alvarado, Jazz Simpson, Sabelle Sierra, Annissa Zapata, Allie Meza. Silver Medalist: Shida Kelly, Celestine Cuevas. Alternate team members: Mya Davila, Faith Jones, Jaycee Portee. The 7th Grade Lady Knights City Champions team score was 99. Gold Medalist: Nayme Campos, Arayna Carrillo, Josie Olguin, Inez Gomez, Achaia Austin, Hope Trevino, Shriah Deleon. Silver Medalist: Massiah Olguin, and Ty Smith. Alternate team members: Destiny Guzman. The OL Slaton Girls Wrestling Team have now swept city three consecutive years in a row, giving them a total of six city championships! Congrats from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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tudents within the High S Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD)

service area are encouraged to submit applications for the 20182019 Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors program. Deadline for submissions is May 20.

Each year, high school age youth are selected to join the program which provides knowledge about management of water resources in Texas.

Those chosen will participate in a summer 4-H2O Youth Leadership Academy. This tour, set for July, allows students to meet with statewide water professionals and observe conservation practices.

Applicants must be 14 years old as of Aug. 31, 2018 and must be entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade in the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year. A short essay and letters of reference are required.

There is a $250 participation fee due by June 20. Applicants do not have to be a current member of Texas 4-H, but must agree to become a 4-H member and pay a $25 annual membership fee, if selected.

Visit https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ projects/water/ for applications and other program information.

Questions should be directed to David W. Smith at (979) 862-1989.

Frenship HS Educator Earns

National Speech & Debate Recognition

he National Speech & Debate T Association (NSDA) is proud to present Christopher Ross from Frenship High School with the Speech & Debate Educator Endorsement.

The Speech & Debate Educator Endorsement is part of the National Speech & Debate Association’s Professional Accreditation Program. The program is designed to recognize coaches and educators who are committed to furthering their education skills to better meet the needs of their students.

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To earn this award, educators must be active members of the NSDA, work full-time in an education environment, provide 20 hours of speech or debate instruction inside or outside of the classroom, and attend at least two professional development trainings.

To learn more about the National Speech & Debate Association Professional Accreditation Program, please visit www. speechanddebate.org/professional-development.

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Lubbock area Latina teens needed for study!

Only takes about 45 minutes To qualify you must: - Be between the ages of 14-18 Participants under the age of 18 will need parental permission to participate - Identify as a Latina of Mexican descent - Live within 30 miles of Lubbock, TX.

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Sólo unos 45 minutos Para calificar debe: - Tener entre las edades de 14-18 Participantes menores de 18 años necesitaran permiso de los padres para participar - Identificarse como Latina de familia Mexicana Ad sponsored by - Vivir dentro 30 millas de Lubbock, TX.

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Earth Day In Your Hands April 22, 2018

orty six years after the first F Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever.

While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.

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Go Clean, Go Green

ust go natural. Start with three basic ingredients you probably already have at home. Vinegar, mixed with water, makes a great natural cleaner that’s safe on most surfaces. Use a paste made of water and baking soda to scrub surfaces and remove stains.

Lemon juice can clean and polish brass and copper, and you can use the half-lemon—sprinkled with baking soda—to scrub dishes and rub out stains. Try these home

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Earth Day 2018 can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Earth Day Network is galvanizing millions who make personal commitments to sustainability. Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day. It's in your hands.

recipes for natural cleaners: All-purpose cleaner. Mix ¼ cup baking soda and ½ cup vinegar with ½ gallon of water. It’s good for bathrooms, kitchens, windows, and mirrors.

Furniture polish. Mix ½ cup of lemon juice with one cup of olive oil. Apply with soft cotton cloth.

Computer cleaner. Mix ½ cup of rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol and a tablespoon of baking soda in ½ cup of water. Spray on monitor; apply with cotton swabs to keyboard.

Opte por lo natural

pte por lo natural. Comience con tres ingredientes básicos que probablemente ya tenga en casa. El vinagre, mezclado con agua, es un excelente limpiador natural, seguro en la mayoría de las superficies. Utilice una pasta hecha con agua y bicarbonato de sodio para frotar superficies y remover las manchas. El jugo de limón puede limpiar y lustrar el bronce y el cobre, y puede usar la mitad de un limón —espolvoreado con bicarbonato de

sodio— para lavar los platos y quitar las manchas. Pruebe las siguientes recetas caseras de limpiadores naturales: Limpiador multiuso. Mezclar ¼ taza de bicarbonato de sodio y ½ taza de vinagre con ½ galón de agua. Sirve para baños, cocinas, ventanas y espejos.

Lustra muebles. Mezclar ½ taza de jugo de limón con una taza de aceite de oliva.

Aplicar con un paño suave de algodón.

Limpiador para computadoras. Mezclar ½ taza de alcohol isopropílico y una cucharada de bicarbonato de sodio en ½ taza de agua. Rociar sobre el monitor; aplicar con un hisopo sobre el teclado.

ooking to save money this Spring?

L Just Remember your ABC’s: Air Filters: Change your air filters ev-

LED bulbs last 25 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs and use up to 90 percent less energy.

Caulking: Check for air leaks and seal them with caulk or weather stripping. ENERGY STAR estimates homeowners can save up to $200 a year in heating and cooling costs by sealing leaks in their homes and adding insulation. (en espanol, p. 19)

Spring $avings Tips

ery two to three months. Clean air filters help your heating and cooling system run more efficiently and keep allergens and dust out.

Bulbs: Replace at least one incandescent bulb with and LED bulb each month.

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ally Martinez, was always a fan of Selena since the first time she heard one of her songs.

Martinez recalled having the opportunity to meet the rising star at one of her first Lubbock performances at Buffalo Lake, she said.

“Me and my best friend followed her everywhere she went, we went to sneak off the side to find an autograph… Selena was instantly so friendly and open to meeting everybody and anybody,” she said.

After that first meeting, it became a genuine friendship. A friendship where Selena’s dad would pick Sally up from her house in a maroon Lincoln car, and take her back to the hotel Selena was staying at so they could hang out together, she said.

“She was that best friend you could talk to about anything,” she said. “She was humble too.

It was never about money or the fame, she was really just trying to make it in what she loved doing so much.”

Every time they saw each other after a few months, Sally recounted it would be just like where they left off and they would spend hours exchanging stories about Selena’s tour and Sally’s school life.

“I would stand on the side of the stage of her performances and we had a special code language, and that’s how we knew what song she was going to play next,” Martinez said.

“Nobody was a stranger to her, if she didn’t know you she would still smile and say hello. Everybody was a somebody to her,” Martinez said.

“People never saw her upset or frustrated…if anything a broken nail before a show would’ve made her the most upset,” she laughed.

Sally said she wants people to remember Selena’s legacy by continuing to buy and listen to her music and that Selena always wanted to help others with the intentions to make music was inclusive and fun for everyone.

“From the first time I met her and to last time I saw her, she was always the same person. Never wavering from who she was or what her values were, and if she were still here she would have continued loving others.”

Sally remains a fan and remembers Selena’s light and legacy every day.

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Join us as we honor and celebrate the accomplishments of women leaders in our community.

Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 6:30—8 p.m.

Lubbock Country Club Discover Award Denise Mattson

2018 Honorees

Connect Award Michelle McCord

70th Anniversary J.L. and Eloisa Castro are celebrating 70 years of marriage on April 18th. An anniversary dinner will be given by their children will be on April 20th at Alliance Church.

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources THE HISPANIC ROUNDTABLE Hispanic organizations, neighborhood association and all committed to the advocacy behind the pressing issues impacting Latinos living in Lubbock and the surrounding communities are invited to join us monthly for a Roundtable discussion to share news, events, and updates related to your organization, project or event. The first meeting will begin in March and will be held the first Monday of each month, at 5:30 p.m. For more details go to www.loshermanosfamilia.org/the-hispanic-round-table MICROCHIPS FOR DOGS, April 28, 10 am, Free, All Ages, bring your furry friend to get micro-chipped. Rawlings Community Center. 213 40th Street.

SENIOR PROM, April 28, 6 pm, $5 person/$9 couple, Adults 50+, A night to remember! Dress up and bring your special someone to a night of dancing, refreshments and fun. Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

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DUNBAR MANHATTAN HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING On the 4th Saturday of the Month, 10:30 a.m. at the Simmons 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. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

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With KCBD Meoterolgist, John Robison s we A move into April

we’re are just beginning the ‘severe weather season’ for West Texas. In a typical year, thunderstorms become more numerous as we move from April into early summer. The most active period for storms occurs from the last couple of weeks in May through the first week of June.

Last month I talked about watches and warnings. Let’s look at the criteria for a thunderstorm warning. For a Thunderstorm Warning to be issued, the storm must be classified as ‘severe’.

To be ‘severe’ it must meet the criteria of one or both: hail larger than ¾ inch and winds at or above 58 mph. Many times, at KCBD we receive phone calls asking why a warning isn’t in effect because the viewer has pea size hail covering the ground, water is running curb deep and the winds have broken some limbs. While the storm may be very intense it must either produce, or have a strong potential to produce the wind, 58 mph or higher and ¾” size hail criteria to be classified as ‘severe’.

During April and May, you’ll hear the term dry line very often. These are keys terms relating to the development of storms on the South Plains.

The dry line is an eastward moving

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surge of warm dry air that originates on the plains of New Mexico and Southwest Texas. It is literally a moving boundary from the west to East during the day, retreating to the West in the early to late evening. This air is low in moisture and very warm as it moves, sometimes surging East at over 30 mph.

That’s why Lubbock may be humid and cloudy in the morning and by 1-3 pm the winds will be westerly at 30 mph, skies sunny and the air dry.

This is the process by which the dry line creates thunderstorms. The dry line is a boundary where dry air starts moving East from areas such as the New Mexico plains and/or Southwest Texas. As this line of dry air moves into moist air located over the South plains it acts like a wedge causing the air to lift. Then as the air rises it cools creating clouds and when atmospheric conditions are favorable thunderstorms will develop along and just ahead of the dry line. Typically, the dry line will do two things: 1. Dry the air and heat the atmosphere as it moves eastward: 2. Force the warm moist air upward creating instability which in turn can start the storm process.

Most of the time in early spring the dry line will bring gusty dry westerly winds that dry the atmosphere while creating storms east of the Caprock into central Texas.

Next month I’ve explain the ‘dew point’ and provide you guidelines for staying safe in the severe weather season of West Texas.

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or its 34th year, Texas Tech F University’s Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) will host its annual

SPIRIT OF MLK AWARD: Maria Lopez Strong was presented with the Spirit of Martin Luther King Award at South Plains College for her advocacy and good work, emulating MLK. She is the wife of the late Eric Strong, Founder of the Roots Historical Council. Together they served to bring awareness to art, history, and culture for people of color, and to create dialogue within the community. She has served as Diversity Coordinator for SPC for over 10 years and has transitioned into advisor at the new Lubbock Center. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo courtesy of Grace Quiñonez)

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Conference on the Advancement of Women, which was first held in 1984.

The conference began as a small, in-house event but has now grown exponentially, attracting attendees from colleges and universities from the region, nation and internationally.

Keynote speakers in the past included Gloria Steineim, writer, lecturer, political activist and feminist organizer; Yanar Mohammed, prominent Iraqi feminist; Paula Gunn Allen, Native American poet, literary critic, activist and novelist; and Winona LaDuke, American activist, environmentalist, economist and writer.

The annual conference will begin with a FREE artist workshop, "Reproduce & Revolt: A Social Justice Poster Workshop" by artist Favianna Rodriguez on Thursday, April 19.

Check our web site for more details on time and location.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, the conference will continue with check-in and a continental breakfast on the upper level of the Student Union Building. Concurrent sessions will be conducted throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special guest speakers for the day, include; Dr. Norma E. Cantu, Professor (Emeritus), Trinity University San Antonio, TX: Cantu's research and teaching interests include specializing in Latina/o literatures, Chicana/o literatures, border studies, folklore, women's studies, and creative writing. She will speak at 10 a.m. in the Matador Room. Favianna Rodriguez: an interdisciplinary artist, cultural organizer, and political activist based in Oakland, California will speak at 1 p.m. in the Matador Room.

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Saturday April 21, we will host a FREE literary workshop featuring Dr. Norma E. Cantu. Check our web site for more details on time and location The conference is free for all to attend and participants can register online at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ wstudies/AWHE_registration.php, in person or by phone at (806) 742-4335.

To attend the luncheon, registrants must complete the form and pay the luncheon fee. The price to attend is $15 for students and $25 for non-students (checks & cash only).

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Combined, Sisters Have Taught for LISD 90 Years

BY MARISA POJTINGER, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

isters, Annie Rocha and S Sally Tobias, have worked in the Lubbock Independent

School District (LISD) for a combined total of nearly 90 years.

Annie, the oldest of all her siblings, was the first to enter the education field in 1970, she said.

This was the same year the fatal tornado hit downtown Lubbock on May 11, 1970, while Annie was in her first year of teaching.

Rocha said that soon after the damage that the tornado had caused, Annie Rocha the school district relocated her to Neil Wright Elementary School, where she has been teaching kindergarten for the past 48 years.

“I love my job. I look forward to going into the school every day,” Rocha said. “It’s such a privilege to see multiple generations of families pass by as students.”

“One year you’ll have an older

sister and then five years later, you have her younger brother in the same class. It’s heartwarming to see students from the age they each start reading to when they each flourish into their own person.”

She said the most rewarding part of being a teacher is observing the kids work hard and watching their young minds develop and knowing that she has had influence on their lives in some small way.

In 1974 is when younger sister, Sally Tobias followed Annie’s footsteps and decided she would also give teaching a try.

Now, Sally has been employed with LISD for 44 years.

Tobias currently serves as a dual-language assistant to students from kindergarten to fifth grade at McWhorter Elementary.

“My students inspire me the most… I didn’t graduate from college, so having a job that is so important, makes me feel wanted, it’s a good feeling,” Tobias said Incidentally, the sisters have influenced other family members to become teachers as well, younger sister Josie de la Garza is a teacher, as is Sally’s daughter Brenda Griffin-Tobias, and other family members, bringing the family of teachers to a total of five.

Rocha has recently been recog-

nized by the local news, EverythingLubbock. com, for her decades of service to education within the community.

To b i a s was also nominated Sally Tobias for Associate Member of the Year on behalf of the Lubbock Classroom Teachers Association and will be honored at their annual banquet on April 10.

“I was so nervous. My principal knew about it, I really didn’t know what is was about, I was at lunch and thought I’ll go show her the letter,” Tobias said. “I walked into the office and she was yelling ‘did you open the letter?’, so it was really exciting to have her support.”

The sisters said patience and pure love for working with students are qualities it takes to become a successful teacher.

“It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it. You’re with them on this journey from beginning to end, and you just have to be go with the flow and really love what you’re doing in the classroom every day,” said Rocha.

CARRILLO PARK DEDICATION: Rufus Carrillo stood proudly next to the sign after a ceremony held on March 24, 2018, to celebrate the renaming of Canyon Rim Park to The Carrillo Family Recreation Area on Saturday, March 24. Rufus "Kiddo" Carrillo (1940 - present) has had an enormous impact on North Lubbock's youth as the founder of the North Lubbock Boxing Club. Congratulations Rufus from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

FAMILY RECREATION AREA: Wives of the Brothers Carrillo stood proudly by the sign designating the recreation area at the intersection of Baylor Street and North Avenue N, named after their husbands: Frank, Joe, and Rufus Carrillo. Councilman Juan Chadis recommended the renaming of Canyon Rim Park after the Carrillo brothers in honor of their service to the neighborhood and to our community. The sign will add the addition of their names and nicknames. Pictured are: Gloria (Frank); Lilly Carrillo (Joe); and Julia (Rufus).

En Aquellos Días…

unca me acuerdo ver a mis N padres salir a cenar fuera de la casa. Quizás porque éra-

mos muchos y no completaba para pagar por todo lo que nos íbamos a comer.

En aquellos días no había “que los dejamos con el babysitter”. Siempre nos llevaban a toda la familia. Cuando yo y mi hermana estábamos más grandes, nos dejaban en la casa mientras que ellos iban al mandado.

Una de esas veces se tarda-

ron más que otras veces pero no teníamos cuidado porque todavía era temprano.

Nos sentíamos importantes porque estábamos encargadas de la casa y sabíamos que llegando ellos, nos traían dulces o galletitas.

Por fin llegaron y empezamos a alzar la comida.

Mi mama nos empezó a platicar porque se habían tardado. Nos dijo que mi papa le había llevado a cenar. Les preguntamos a donde habían ido y como se llamaba el

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restaurante.

“No fuimos a ningún restaurante”, nos dijo mi mama. Le preguntamos, “¿Pues entonces donde comieron?” Dice mama: “Compramos media libra de boloni y una pieza chiquita de pan blanco y comimos sentados en el carro.” Mi mama se conformó con tan poquito.

Nunca se me olvidara lo contenta que estaba con ese momento especial que tuvieron.

Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins DIVINE MERCY NOVENA/RETREAT – All are invited to join with Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 52nd & L, for a Divine Mercy Novena from Friday, March 30 at 3 p.m. daily until April 7. On April 7, there will be a retreat starting at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

KOC FUNDRAISER: Knights of Columbis Council #11807 prepared breakfast on Palm Sunday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Proceeds benefit church programs.

Volunteer Appreciation Week April 15-21, 2018

merica's story has been A marked by the service of volunteers. Generations of selfless

STUDENT KNIGHTS: The Knights of Columbus Council #14426 took a break from organizing their 3rd Annual BBQ Cook-Off. (Photo by Frank Garcia/LLM)

KOC: The Idalou Knights of Columbus Council # 14426 competed in the BBQ Cook Off held at St. Elizabth's Church. They took pride in their brisket entry and had a good time. (Photo by FrankGarcia/LLM)

Knights of Columbus 11807

3rd ‘Golf Fore 10’ Captain’s Choice Best-Ball-Scramble

Monday, April 16th Lake Ridge Country Club, 8802 Vicksburg Ave. Lunch and Registration from 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Shotgun Start 1 P.M. Register at : (806) 789-3433, or by email: KofC11807@gmail.com

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individuals from all walks of life have served each other and our Nation, each person dedicated to making tomorrow better than today. They exemplify the quintessential American idea that we can change things, make things better, and solve problems when we work together.

During National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, 2018 we celebrate the profound impact of volunteers and encourage all Americans to discover their own power to make a difference. Every one of us has a role to play in making our communities and our country stronger.

Despite Hispanic Americans’ long traditions of involvement in volunteer groups, including trade

and professional associations, and women’s and men’s clubs and unions, their numbers are underrepresented in contemporary volunteer programs.

“Mainstream volunteer programs have not reached out sufficiently to include as diverse a volunteer pool as possible” to accommodate cultural differences in such programs.

Experts recommend that in this era of rising needs and limited resources Hispanics’ talents should be mobilized through the aggressive recruitment, training, and stimulation of volunteers.

As such, for Hispanics find an organization that shares similar interests to you. Veterans - you know the drill.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation week from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Forward in Chris

oming soon: April 15. Tax C Day. [Good news - since April 15 falls on a Sunday this

tended to those who inadvertently miss deadlines. Less patience is offered to frequent offenders.

One deadline does exist which every person will keep. People “are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,” Hebrews 9:27. This final appointment is a sure thing for all. That is just the way it is. Each individual lives this life in preparation for the next. The question is not whether one will make this deadline. The question is who will be his/her lifeline?

year, Uncle Sam has given citizens a couple of extra days to file taxes. Woo Hoo!] This date is only one of numerous deadlines faced regularly by individuals throughout their lives.

“Don’t be late for work.” Deadline. “Payment is due on the first of the month.” Deadline. “The ship sets sail at 5:00 p.m.” Deadline.

Deadlines may be legal, organizational or personal. Failure to meet deadlines carry some Jay Hanley is the Church Relations type of consequence intended to Officer for Texas Boys Ranch, a faithchildcare organization whose promote promptness. Sometimes based Ad Sponsored by is "manifesting Christ through they work; sometimes they do vision not. In some cases, grace is ex- excellence in childcare."

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DIVINE MERCY IN ACTION SUNDAY – April 8th. Plans are underway for this ministry to the homeless. It will begin around 2 p.m. in MacKenzie Park, Lubbock. More information to come on how you can be involved.

BRUNCH WITH THE BISHOP – Sat., April 7 at 10 a.m., Christ the King Family Center, 4011 54th Street. Celebrate Easter with the Bishop as you enjoy food and fun with family. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities. Adults-$10, Kids & teens 10 and up-$10, under nine-free. Purchase tickets online at cclubbock.org/brunch-withthe-bishop.

SALT AND LIGHT RETREAT: April 14, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world”– presented by Deacon Ron & Tricia Vowels, Deacon Max Perea, Maria DeLeon, David Nolte and Lary Sava. Learn how God can use your gifts and talents as his servant and instrument of love. Fee of $15 includes simple lunch. To register: call 806-8634904, or email rebuild-church@gmail.com Location-Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth.

ALTAR SERVERS’ APPRECIATION MASS – Sunday, April 22, 4:00 p.m., Saint Joseph Church, 102 N. Avenue P, Lubbock. RSVP by April 13 to Sister Olivia Rico at 806-792-3943 ext 227 or orico@ catholiclubbock.org An appreciation meal will be held in the parish hall following the Mass. All are invited.

HOLY LAND & ROME PILGRIMAGE – September 10-22, 2018 –Under the spiritual direction of Father Martin Piña, pastor of Lubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Special discount price $3499, round trip from Dallas (DFW). Holy Land: Cana, Nazareth, See of Galilee, Mount of Olives, Bethlehem, and much more; Day 9 – fly to Rome: Vatican City, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vati-can Museum, papal audience, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Sistine Chapel, and much more: Day 11-Trip to Assisi and back to Rome. info@holylandtc. com, http://www.holylandtc.com/en/content/pilgrimage-holy-land-rome-0, or 866339-3323 POST ABORTION RETREAT™ The Catholic Diocese of Lubbock is offering a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat on April 27-29. This retreat offers a non-judgmental “safe place” to recovery after an abortion, whether that abortion was last year or 40 years ago. It offers hope and healing for husbands, boyfriends, mothers, or grandparents who struggle emotionally or spiritually after an abortion. The weekend is open to all faiths and is strictly confidential.

For more information, email kathy.krile@ gmail.com or call 806-577-5912.

Footsteps in Faith

My Pilgrimage to the Holy Land - Part 2

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

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y recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land was something that I am still in awe of and had the privilege of sharing it with my husband Frank Garcia. Our journey was life-changing and ever inspiring and something that I committed to sharing with you. This is the second part of this series.

We traveled to Cana in Galilee, which is celebrated as the scene of Jesus’ first miracle. It is actually the place of his first two public miracles in Galilee — the changing of water into wine and the remote healing of an official’s son in Capernaum.

This was very significant as my husband Frank and I, along with many of the couples who attended the trip had a chance to renew our wedding vows. It was very significant, as this was also the first occasion, where Jesus and his first disciples turned up at a wedding feast, possibly that of a close relative of his mother Mary. The wine ran out — perhaps because those additional guests had not been catered for — and Mary turned to her Son to overcome the embarrassment (John 2: 1-11).

“Woman, what concern is that to you and

to me?” he responded. “My hour has not yet come.” But she persisted, and her Son turned six jars holding more than 550 liters of water (equivalent to more than 730 bottles) into fine wine.

This miracle is significant for Christian pastoral theology. Christ’s attendance at the wedding feast, and his divine intervention to rescue the hosts from embarrassment, are taken as setting his seal on the sanctity of marriage and, as the Catholic Encyclopedia puts it, “on the propriety of humble rejoicing on such occasions”. The incident is also seen as an argument against teetotalism. The church and the experience were profound.

Before we returned to our hotel, we visited Mount Tabor, this is the mountain where Christian tradition places the Transfiguration of Jesus. The Gospel accounts of the Transfiguration — a momentous event in which Peter, James and John were introduced to the divine incarnation of Christ, the God-Man — do not specify the place.

They simply say it was a “high mountain” in Galilee and where Jesus went up to pray.

We were met by heavy rains and were enveloped in a cloud. This was one of the most peaceful experiences I could imagine and can now say that we stood in a cloud.

Mt. Tabor’s unique contours — variously

described as “breast-shaped”, “humpbacked” and “resembling an upside-down tea cup” — captured the imagination of ancient peoples who attached to it supernatural qualities. Experiencing it made me understand how that could be.

In the Old Testament, Mount Tabor is described as a sacred mountain and a place for worship. It is not mentioned by name in the New Testament but our guide explained that prayer was done there by Jesus and the disciples and may others.

We visited the Catholic Church of the Transfiguration, designed by the Italian architect Antonio Barluzzi, stands among ruins of a Benedictine monastery.

Its entrance is flanked by chapels dedicated to Moses and Elijah, who were seen with Jesus during his Transfiguration. The event itself is depicted above the main altar in the central apse with a beautiful Mosaic of Transfiguration.

Also, in the crypt under the church are

the altar and fragments of walls of a Byzantine church. There is a tradition that the rock floor of the crypt is where Jesus stood during the Transfiguration.

The rain continued and poured down on us. When traveling to the Holy Land is important to be prepared and have clothes for every kind of weather.

That evening, we headed back to our hotel. We were cold, and tired as the other part of the trip is that a lot of walking and climbing occur. I cannot imagine climbing Mt. Tabor, but Jesus did it, which demonstrated yet another aspect of His dedication and good health.

Editor's Note: Please continue this journey with me. In the next month's issues, I'll be sharing part 3 - more photos and background of this trip to the Holy Land and share this pilgrimage and in the footsteps of Jesus.

Standing in front of the Church of Transfigurations Jesus during his Transfiguration is depicted above the The rain continued and poured down on us. It is impor- The view from Mt. Tabor coming down on a steep road. atop Mt. Tabor. We stood amidst a cloud! main altar in the central apse with a beautiful Mosaic tant to pack for every kind of weather.

The clouds rolled above us and away. of Transfiguration.

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Veteran's Affairs/ Asuntos de los Veteranos Veteran & Military Connection VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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millones de dólares a 20 organizaciones en distintas partes del estado para poner en marcha la tercera fase del programa estatal de subvenciones Texas Veterans + Family Alliance.

Gracias a estas subvenciones se espera ampliar y coordinar el acceso a los servicios de salud mental y otras ayudas dirigidas a los veteranos y sus familias.

Entre estos servicios destacan los de asesoramiento en per-

sona y a distancia en las comunidades rurales, la continuidad de los servicios de atención dirigidos a facilitar la transición de los veteranos de las fuerzas armadas a la vida civil y la coordinación del transporte necesario para que los veteranos y sus familias puedan acceder a los servicios de salud mental.

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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.

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.

DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www. disability.gov 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/ CANINE COMPANIONS for Independence Assistance dogs for veterans with disabilities (800) 572-2275 www.cci. org

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ARMANDO ALTAMIRANO was born October 28, 1955 in Lubbock to the late Arturo & Esperanza Altamirano. He married Diana Moreno in 1998 in Lubbock and was a devoted catholic. He worked for Chaparral Motors as a detailer for many years, worked as a brick layer and enjoyed collecting buttons and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife Diana Moreno of Lubbock; sons Manuel Altamirano of Andrews, Andy Altamirano, Adrian Ramos, Fidel Ramos, Xavier Ramos, Jaime Piseno and T.J. Piseno all of Lubbock; daughters Priscilla Altamirano and Marie Piseno both of Lubbock; brothers Arturo Altamirano of Lubbock and Abel Altamirano of Colorado; two sisters, Dionilia Altamirano of Lubbock, Domitila Landreth of Hobbs; thirty-three grandchildren, six great grandchildren & host of nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister, Dubelsa Matilde Altamirano Alcantara, a niece, Christina Mar-

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4

JAXON ALVIN NICEFORO GARCIA Jaxon was born on November 26, 2017, he went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Alvin Smith.

Survivors include his parents; his grandparents Olga Smith of Smyer; Eva and Niceforo Ramos and a sister Ginnesa Garcia.

April Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Thank You, Almighty God, for making me righteous in the blood of your son's death. May people see in me, a reflection of your holiness, justice, and mercy as I try to share with them your grace. Through Jesus, your sacrifice for my sins I pray. Amen.

"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.." ~ 2 Corinthians 5:21

SELEDONIO G. VASQEZ, JR. (PAUL), 69 of Lubbock passed away March 3, 2018. He was born October 10, 1948 in Robstown to Seledonio, Sr. and Maria (Garza) Vasquez. Seledonio married Enedelia (Lopez) Vasquez on June 4, 1994. He was a hardworking truck driver for many years.

Seledonio was a husband, grandfather, loving son, father and brother.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years, Enedelia; father, Seledonio Vasquez, Sr.; children, Prisicilla Gasper, Corina Vasquez Sliter, Felicia Vasquez, Teresa Lopez, Seledonio Trinidad Vasquez, III, Elizabeth Lopez, Alexavien Vasquez; brother, Oscar Vasquez; sisters, Sylvia Campos, Alicia Davila, Amelia Macias; fifteen grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; as well as numerous family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother.

MARIA GUADALUPE MARTINEZ, 82 of Lubbock passed away March 8, 2018. She was born December 10, 1935 to Jesus and Julia (Segura) Nunez in Mexico.

Maria married Lorenzo Martinez. She was a member of Colgate Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Elena and husband Rene Uriatete, Juana and husband Gabrel Valenzuela, Esther Martinez, Carmen and husband Tono Medina, Lupita and husband Francisco Pardo, Martha and husband Robert Luera; sons, Beto and wife Silvia Martinez, Juan and wife Wendy Martinez, Avelino and wife Vero Martinez; a number of grandchildren, and great grandkids. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo; parents, Jesus and Juliana; sisters, Maura Nunez and Andrea Nunez.

VERONICA PEREZ-LOPEZ, 49, of Lubbock passed away March 19, 2018. She was born on August 5, 1968 to Froylan and Imelda (Rangel) Perez.

Veronica is survived by her husband of eight years, Medardo Ponce Lopez, seven daughters; Melissa, Lisa, Jessica, Cynthia, Imelda, Annalicia, and Marrianna, father; Froylan Perez, two brothers, two sisters and 15 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her mother, two brothers and her grandmother.

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PEDRO ORNELAS MENDOZA, 73 of Lubbock passed away March 9, 2018.

He was born December 4, 1944 to Esequiel and Jacinta (Ornelas) Mendoza in Mexico.

Pedro married Maria (Prieto) Mendoza December 5, 1964. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Maria; three sons, Pete Mendoza, Jr., Abel Prieto Mendoza, Miguel Mendoza; four brothers; three sisters; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Maria Pesqueda, Antonio Mendoza, and Nelly Mendoza Garcia.

TOMAS PEREZ VECCHIO, 78, of Abernathy passed away March 16, 2018.

He was born on July 26, 1939 in Falfurrias, Texas to Catarino and Ofira (Perez) Vecchio.

He served in the United States Army. Tomas became a Civil Servant serving more than 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service.

He married Janie Lugo on April 28, 1966.

Tomas is survived by his wife, Janie; five children; Rene Vecchio and Vickie, Tina Vecchio, Maria Vecchio and husband Anthony Quinonez, Tony Vecchio and Janie Magness, five brothers; Elias, Eliezar, Catarino, Jr., Vicente and Robert Vecchio, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

ERNESTO ORTIZ, 52, passed away March 6, 2018.

He was born March 6, 1966 in Lubbock, Texas to Gloria Ortiz.

Ernesto drove for City Bus for many years.

Apart from working everyday as a bus driver, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by two sons; Antonio Luis Ortiz of Lubbock, and Jose Rene Ortiz of Forney; one daughter Keren Miranda Arellano of Forney; one brother Ruben Ramirez of Lubbock; one sister Leticia Gloria Cobos of Lubbock; his mother Gloria Bastardo of Lubbock and step-father Jose Bastardo of Lubbock; and one grandchild.

Preceded in death by a son Rene Luis Ortiz (1986); a brother Matias Ortiz Jr. (1993).

CARLOS ROCHA, 68, of Lubbock, died March 22, 2018.

He was born August 15, 1949 in Lubbock to Enrique and Florlinda Rocha. Carlos was a member of the United States Army for over ten years in artillery and held the rank of sergeant before leaving duty. He was a member of the American Legion. He was married to his lovely wife, Julia for over 31 years.

Carlos leaves behind his wife, Julia; brothers, Henry and Richard; sisters, Dianne, Lisa and Rachel; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and many siblings.

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A N T O N I O "TONY" MORENO JR. died March 8, 2018. He was born March 12, 1942 to the late Antonio Sr. and Lola Moreno. He leaves behind the love of his life whom he was married too for fortyeight years Licha Moreno, his sons Frank and Luis, daughters; Janie, Martha, Olivia, Alicia, Becky, Leticia, Toni, Mary Ann, Dolores, Norma and Darlene. Forty-two grandchildren, forty-three great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, two brothers, and six sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Lola, one brother and sister, and grandson Abel Trevino Jr. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

ROBERTO A. VELASQUEZ passed away March 18, 2018. He was born on June 7, 1926 in Paint Rock, Texas to his parents Dionicio and Brigida Velasquez.

He married Carmen Sifuentez in Lubbock, Texas. She passed away on May 4, 2003.

Roberto was a WW2 Veteran who worked hard for decades to provide for multiple generations. He was surrounded and supported by loved ones in his final days of battling Alzheimer's.

He is survived by six sons, one sister, 25 grandchildren, and 50 great grand grandchildren.

MARIA A. HERNANDEZ, 94, of Lubbock passed away March 20th. She was born August 26, 1923 in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico to the late Bernardino and Rafaela (Gascon) Alcaraz.

While living in South Mexico she traveled to Mexico City where she met and married the love of her life, Jesus M. Hernandez in 1952.

Maria became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1989. She was a seamstress and made all her children's clothing which was a passion of hers. She was a member of Christ the King Cathedral for over 40 years.

Maria was the last remaining sibling of a family of six sisters and two brothers.

She is preceded in death by her husband Jesus M. Hernandez, her sisters, brothers and her parents. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving children Maria Celida, Rafaela and Manuel of Lubbock, David and his wife Tammy Hernandez and their children Garrett, Gabriele and her husband Matthew Kellogg all of Fort Worth. Jesse and his son Ondrash and his mother Ondria Mings of Greeley, Colorado.

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Memorial Juan Castro Jr.

April 2, 1927 - May 11, 2001 To our beloved Juan Castro Jr., remembering your birthdays - the day you were born and the day you entered Heaven. We miss and love you.

Love always, Your loving Family & Friends

Memorial Wallie O. Aguirre (1941-2008)

It’s hard to believe that we have been without your words of wisdom for ten years.

It’s hard to believe that we have been without your shining, smiling face for ten years. Although we may never hug you again, your memories cling tightly to our hearts. We loved you then, we love you still, we always have, we always will.

Love, Lily, Margie, Robert, Donna, Gloria and your grandchilden

In Loving Memory

Brody - April 6, 2016

You will live on in my heart my little friend so true, and memories of you will fill my mind until I go to you. I was blessed to have you as my loyal companion. You helped me get through my anxiety and even on your death brought me to this Bible verse - Philippians 4:6

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Pray at the Jones

Many families came out to be a part of the inaugural The weather was made to order despite a little wind. event.

Many volunteers helped and participated in the prayer Attendees were pleased with the event. event.

Dolores Huerta Documentary Presented by KTTZ

Friends attended the sold out event.

Multi generations were able to learn about the historic Christy Martinez-Garcia and Dr. Miguel Levario served The Bustillos family enjoyed the documentary. contributions of Dolores Huerta. as panelist.

City Easter Egg Hunt at the Aboretum

Families were ready to have a great time and gather Parents and grandparents were excited to take their Three generations gathered at the egg hunt. They had Grandma and her bunnies collected Easter eggs. eggs filled with candy. child to the Easter egg hunt. a great time.

Carrillo Park Dedication

Family and friends were on hand for the dedication.

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Mr. Ramos and Mr. Aguilar shared stories about the The Urrutia family came out to show their support. barrio.

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The Rev. Manriquez led a prayer at the dedication.

Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt For Pups

Pups enjoyed pictures with the Easter Bunny and in Families and their dogs enjoyed hunting for Dog Bone Dogs like Louie were the center of attention and had a Attendees had time for visiting with local pet businesses. cutouts.

Easter Eggs. great time on a beautiful day.

KOC BBQ Kick-Off at St. Elizabeth's Church

Knights of Columbus members are always ready to Cooks from Our Lady of Guadalupe were ready for the Many friends had fun as by the Body by Sausage t- KOC members from St. Elizabeth were helping out. support their fellow members. cook-off. shirts.

Mother Son Dance at Hodges - Part II

Moms and their sons had a chance to enjoy their bond- The attendees enjoyed a nice dinner for two. ing time.

Sweet treats and memories for mom and son.

Mr. & Mrs. Saiz had a great time.

After dinner many enjoyed dancing.

The event has become a tradition for moms and their sons.

St. John the Baptist KOC # 1645 2nd Annual Mardi Gras - Part II

The food was enjoyed by attendees.

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The DeLeons caught up with friends and family.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Mardi Gras Benefitting Meals on Wheels- Part II

The staff of Chilitos Restaurant provided food sam- Many families enjoyed the dinner and festivities. ples.

The group Element got folks to the dance floor.

Remember Our Veterans Banquet - Part II

The Robles reflected on their brother.

The Picons had a good time and enjoyed the Valentine The Torres proudly honored Gold Star Families. event.

Carrillo Scholarship Dance by KOC #8097 - Part II

Art & Judy Lara made their way to the dance floor.

The Morenos were glad to support a good cause.

Noe & Esther took a break from the dance floor.

Tavita & Winton Dorrow attend the event annually and support MOW.

Veterans and their spouses also enjoyed the keynote and being around other veterans.

The Luceros attended with family and friends.

WTOS/LEAD Fundraiser Banquet

Individuals from different churches were represented The evening was filled with fellowship and new friend- Some of the church groups attended for the first time. Members of Christ the King were happy to pose for at the banquet. ships.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla San Ramon Valentine's Dance - Part I1

The music and company was great.

Young couples enjoyed the multi-generation event.

Some of the girls enjoyed taking photos.

The event encourages families to attend.

St. Patrick's KOC #15876 Valentine's Steak Dinner & Dance - Part I1

The event was fun for everyone. (Photos by Georgina Many parishioners supported the Valentine's fund Sweethearts enjoyed a steak dinner and dancing.

Salas Barrera) raiser.

Their were many treats and a fun time in a great environment.

After breakfast some families hung out and conversed. The family time was a bonus to the plates of pancakes. The Licons showed their love of pancakes.

Kevin and his son shared a plate of pancakes.

Lubbock Pancake Festival - Part 1I

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Ballet Folklorico Nueva Generacion was among the Join Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update each Palms were blessed at churches in honor of Palm SUn- Students and community members gathered to demonday, before the Holy Week. strate and show their support for their March for Lives. dance troupes at the Viva Aztlan Festival last month. Thursday at 6 p.m. on KLBK's Trends & Friends.

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Sports/deportes

TIGERS SIGN: Frenship High School Athletic Scholarship Signing Day was held last month. Among the recipients are (Left to right), Victoria Ramirez, Shadianna Haney, Baily Martinez, Bianca Cervantez. Congratulations ladies and good luck!

Wrestling Team Make A Mark on UIL Boys State Championship

ub City Wrestling is a local H wrestling organization based out of The Boys & Girls Club, with the HUB CITY CHAMPION: Wrestler Alex Peña is the first male ever in Lubbock to win State in the 113 pound weight class division. He along with Sean Bonner (from Rezults team) both students at Lubbock High, competed in the UIL State Wrestling tournament on Feb. 24.

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open motto “Respect Everyone, Fear No One.” Head coaches, Bruce Casias and Aaron Medina, said the boys work hard year-round to stay in shape and prepare for competition season.

Medina said it takes a lot of mental toughness, self-discipline, and determination to become successful in the sport of wrestling.

“These boys want to make each other better. The dedication they have to showing up to practice every week and keeping each other accountable proves how special their bond is,” he said.

Casias continued, while his 13-yearold is on the team, he views each of the boys as one of his own.

“This team is all about unity. Even the families and siblings are heavily involved in their success, because we

wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for their support,” Casias said.

In February, the team travelled to Cypress for the 2018 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Boys State Championship, where Alex Peña took home first place in the 5A division for 113 lbs. category.

Alex said he started wrestling when he was about five years old and fell in love with the atmosphere as well as playing a sport that focuses on selfcontrol and respect.

Alex recalls on the day of the competition, he was nervous but still confident in his performance knowing he had a good chance of beating his opponent.

“My opponent beat me the week before, but I knew I was holding back and not reaching my full potential.

So, when I found out I was facing him again, I was hopeful I could beat him,” Peña said.

He said he thanks God, his family, and his teammates for motivating him to never give up and encouraging him no matter what the outcome was (win or lose).

Coach Medina said the feeling of Alex’s first place win was indescribable and is a true reflection of the team’s loyalty and commitment to the sport and to each other.

“Just knowing that one of our kids broke through the glass window is one of the most exciting feelings,” he said.

“It just makes us incredibly proud that one of our boys did that for the first time in Lubbock history and that all of their hard work has finally paid off.”

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where he has worked since 2016.

The Matadors had the second-ranked defense in the state last year and a 10-2 record on their way to the district championship this year.

Cluley previously worked at Wichita Falls High School from 2011-2015, where was the run game coordinator, varsity defensive line coach, head powerlifting coach and defensive coordinator. The Wichita Falls Coyotes had the top defense in the district in

2014 and 2015 and earned their first playoff berth in six years during the 2013 season under Cluley’s tenure. He was also recognized with the inaugural Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Uncommon Coach Award, one of two recipients in the nation to receive the award in the 2013-2014 school year.

Cluley earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Sam Houston State University. He and his wife, Courtney, have two daughters: Kate, 4 and M.J., 1.

Cluley named Estacado head coach and athletic coordinator oe Cluley was J named the athletic coordinator

and head football coach for Estacado High School at the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees meeting this morning. Cluley currently serves as the associate head football coach, defensive coordinator and academic coordinator at Estacado,

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We would like to say THANKS to the following people for their generous contributions: Clyde James Freddy & Yolanda Torrez Noe & Sylvia Brito Jose A, Alma D Lujan Joe A Rodriguez Carmen R. Lopez Edward A. & Mary N. Quirino Robert, Beatrice Narvaiz Fred & Nancy Morales Robert Rodriguez Harendra & Neeta Patel Daniel M. Pope Lupe & Edward Moreno Manuel & Lillie Aguilar Diane Piseno Stuart & Sonia Booher Noe & Ester DeLeon Rufus & Julia Carrillo Joe & Mary Ann Rodriguez Anthony & Belinda Aguirre Ray & Alice Lozada

Sam & Grace Quirino Gonzales Barbara Morales Carroll Lopez Raymond & Patricia Hernandez Alan Henry Noe & Judy Rodriguez Fred Hurtado Juan Ortiz George H. McMahan PAC Fund Lubbock Fire Fighters Manuel Jr. Aguilar Tony Privett Manny & Juanita Flores Alfonso & Isabel Gongora Frankie & Alexandra Gongora Audelia Urias Joe & Yolanda Salas Azalea Alvarado Juan Guzman Margarito Flores Emilio & Frances Perez

David & Rita Garcia Gilbert & Kathy Flores Jessie Rangel Al, Josie Fernandez Luis & Cecilia Garcia David & Rosie Carrillo Andrew & Rosie Garcia Barry H. Orr Johnny & Maureen Castellano Josefina A. Solis Joe & Sylvia Leos Ester B. Sanchez Belinda K. Rodriguez J. A. Valdez Cody Torrez Mark McDougal WTBG PAC Thomas A. Hurtado Christine Gonzales Fidel Duron Mike Stevens

Ofelia Hinojosa Joe & Angie Valdez J.R Chadis Joel’s Restaurant Rudy Rosales Arcie & Joel Perez Carlos & Lili Quirino Orlando’s Martin, Mary Rivera Joe L. Landin Emilio Perez Marty Garza Felicia Arellano Yolanda Garcia Ernestine Hurtado Steve Massengale Dr. Elmer Addington Montelongo’s Restaurant Navarrete’s Barber Shop Lubbock Wholesale Florist Fuzzys Tacos

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