Volume 11, Issue 8 August/agosto 2017

Volume 11, Issue 8 August/agosto 2017

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"Colors of Back to School" This month's cover features a box of crayons.

Oh, what simple times there were as we would prepare to go back to school. Buying boxes of colors was exciting. I recall advancing from the jumbos to a 24 pack, and then to a pack with so many different colors. I'd always look for a color that matched my skin tone. Unfortunately, I could never find one. The closest was the color, Flesh.

Funny that a child recognizes things like that, but I was very intuitive. My favorite colors were magenta, red, and purple because they were vibrant and full of life. I always colored the full page.

Funny thing that even as an adult I like coloring.

Guess good things remain in us. With that, good luck to all the students. ¡Y feliz regreso a clases!

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"A fuerza, ni los zapatos entran." " You can’t force your shoes to fit."

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“We are building on a strong foundation of legacy of impact and positive change that we can be proud of, like the major changes in education, housing, immigration and the various policies that have lifted Hispanics. Our history and heritage will not be lost," said Janet Murgia president of the organization formerly known as NCRL for the last 49 years.

Meaning you can’t force your way into anything.

¡ F e liz c u m plea ños ! H a ppy Bir t hda y !

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Back to School - Let's Get Ready!

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ugust is here and the summer is racing by. But before we go back to school let's take the time to enjoy family and the last days of summer.

As a little girl, my grandfather Juan E. Castro took us fishing, which was his favorite past time. He shared the sport/hobby with us. We called my grandfather "Papi" and I can still recall how he wore a hat and smoked a cigar.

My grandfather was an avid fisherman. And because each of his young kids paralleled my three younger sisters and me, someone always tagged along we all made it a point to join him.

He loved the quiet time. And after he would teach us how to bait our hooks, Papi would share stories of when he went fishing as a kid. We would then pose many questions, and in his silly way, he would respond. Over the day we would increase our laughing and loudness, which probably made him regret he took us.

Like most kids, we had a short attention span and lots of energy. Even though fishing was fun, exploring the lake was even more exciting.

You would have thought we owned the lake as we made our way all over - and someone always managed to get in the water even though we were told multiple times not to.

I chuckle as I think about how my grandad did not complain when we wandered off, probably so he could have some peace and quiet.

When we got hungry, he fed us bologna with the red ring that you peeled off before you ate, or potted meat, on white bread. That was really roughing it.

After lunch, we napped - gently being lulled by the sound of the wind, water against the bank, singing birds, and the cool shade under his station wagon. The warm day absorbed all the energy out of us.

When we woke up we were synergized and ready to repeat fishing, playing, and enjoyment of the day.

When it was time to leave, we packed up and everyone fought to sit in the front. Once again we were loud and excited, and by then my granddad was ready to take us home. Although he wouldn't say it, he enjoyed everyone wanting to spend time with him.

Soon, summer was over. Then it was time to get ready to go back to school. Unlike many of the other kids, my sisters and I didn't get school clothes until much later, which made sense because August was hot into September.

The first week was tough as we got back into the rhythm of a school schedule. As classes ended, I'd meet my sisters and we'd rush home, kick-off our shoes, and play outside until the sun went down.

Soon, summer turned to fall, and I think all of us longed to go fishing, and enjoy the days of simplicity and summer fun.

On behalf of Los Hermanos Familia and Latino Lubbock Magazine, I invite you to please make plans to join us August 12, 2017, for our 9th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" FREE event. Our objective is strengthening families, and building community. We use fishing as a hook to bring families together, and experience fishing in a relaxing and safe environment with family and friends.

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 este mes y siempre!

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NCLR Becomes UnidosUS

he National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, announced it will change its name to UnidosUS. The announcement was made at the close of its Annual Conference, where thousands of national and community leaders gathered for this significant moment in the organization’s 49-year history. “Unidos” is the Spanishlanguage word for “united;” the new brand spotlights the organization’s commitment to uniting all communities across the United States, reflects its history and role in uniting diverse communities, and reinforces Latinos’ role as a unifying force.

“We are excited to announce that we are now UnidosUS. As we have over the course of the past 49 years, we will continue embracing change and ensuring that our organization is evolving and addressing the critical needs of the Latino community,” said UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía.

“In unity there is strength, and in strength there is power. Unidos is a call to action for all Latinos, but also signals a message for others to join us and to come together united in the best interest of the country and all Americans.”

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three-year-long process of evaluation that included extensive community engagement. As the organization prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the UnidosUS name more accurately reflects the increasing diversity within the growing Latino population in the United States and the need to join forces to ensure the community continues on a road to progress and prosperity.

UnidosUS’s mission remains the same—to build a stronger America by creating opportunities for Latinos. The organization will continue its research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as its program work in partnership with our powerful national Affiliate network of nearly 300 community-based organizations.

“We are building on a strong foundation of legacy of impact and positive change that we can be proud of, like the major changes in education, housing, immigration and the various policies that have lifted Hispanics. Our history and heritage will not be lost,” Murguía continued. “We are simply expanding our reach to accomplish more on behalf of the community, and this is particularly timely as we are being increasingly challenged with new policies aimed at rolling back the progress our community has fought so hard to gain.”

“Moving forward as UnidosUS, we are confident that we can continue to broaden our reach and impact in Latino communities across the United States. With this name change, voted on unanimously by our Board of Directors, we embrace the legacy of the past 50 years and are looking forward to the next 50 with optimism and enthusiasm for what this community can accomplish by working together, united—unidos,” said Renata Soto, UnidosUS Board Chair.

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Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER Friday, August 4, 2017 in the hall. Come join us and have fun. $10 per person or $15 per couple. No alcoholic beverages. At 3111 Erskine Street Our Lady of Grace Buxkemper Hall PICNIC IN THE PARK, August 4, 10:30 am, Free, Adults 50+, Join us for a picnic in our beautiful park! Enjoy a relaxing lunch and lively conversation, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

SATURDAY IN THE PARK, August 5, 10 am, Free, All Ages, Join us for games, refreshments, hot dogs and entertainment.

Bring your lawn chairs, and picnic lunch and enjoy a day at the park, Rawlings Community Center, 2004 Oak Ave. HAW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE the Hispanic Association of Women invite you to learn more about why and how to become a member of the association, at the Courtyard by Marriott, at 308 Avenue V., on August 8th, 2017 at 5:30 pm.

DONATE LIFE TEXAS 2ND CHANCE RUN hosted by LifeGift and South Plains Kidney Foundation, August 5 - will take place at MacKenzie Park.

The 5K starts at 8 a.m., followed by the 1 mile walk at 8:15 a.m. The Donate Life Texas 2nd Chance Run honors organ, eye and tissue donors in 109 Texas counties in North, Southeast and West Texas.

To register and for more information, visit www.2ndchancerun.org. MacKenzie Park, 301 Interstate 27; 8 a.m.

PREPARING CARNE GUISADA (beek or pork tips) in gravy, August 12, 10 am, Free, Learn to cook authentic and traditional Mexican dishes, then lunch on your own recipe, Pre-register by Thursday before class, Copper Rawlings Community Center, 40th Street and Avenue B. K-9 SPLASHFEST, August 13, 1-5 pm, $2 Child, $2.50 Adult, Enjoy contests, prizes, and fun. There’s no better way to celebrate our dogs than to give them their own Play Date, Montelongo Pool, 3200 Bates.

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.

LULAC COUNCIL #263 MEETINGS are held the first, second, and fourth Thursday of the month at 1901 Broadway, at 7:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Ruben Albares at (806)4700311.

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.

DACA and TPS in Jeopardy, says Congressman Gutierrez

was among the Members of ICaucus the Congressional Hispanic (CHC) to meet with

Secretary John Kelly of the Department of Homeland Security.

In the closed door meeting that lasted more than an hour, Secretary Kelly was questioned about the continuation of the DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); ICE arrests targeting the parents and family of children seeking refuge; detention and deportation of those with no criminal record and/or stays of deportation; the renewal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for numerous countries; and the deportation of U.S. veterans.

I think we have to prepare for the worst and get ready to fight mass deportation. We showed up at airports to fight the Muslim and Refugee Ban and now DREAMers and people who have lived here legally for decades with TPS are in imminent danger.

Secretary Kelly determines the future of TPS and basically told us he is not sure if he will extend it for hundreds of thousands of

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SOARING EAGLES Enjoyed reading about the Martinez brothers getting Eagle Scout level. Their achievements are something we can all be proud of. Although I've never had an interest in Boy Scouts it was good to see that there are some Hispanic boys involved.

Maybe this will help them connect with the Hispanic community they've neglected.

Ramon Aguayo

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people. He also said that change the law if the future of DACA is we don't like it, as if up to Attorney General Democrats have not Jeff Sessions, America's been fighting Republeading advocate against lican obstruction for immigration, so Kelly years, and asking for was basically telling us a vote on immigration DACA is facing a death reform, the DREAM sentence. They actually Act and other legislawant to take millions of tion. Sec. Kelly says people who are docuit is up to Congress, mented - with our own but his party is the government - make them obstacle standing in undocumented, and then LUIS V. GUTIERREZ the way of a modern go after them and their immigration system. families.

Secretary Kelly said So, I fear for anybody currently he could not help people and with DACA or TPS. their American citizen children This was a wake-up call that who have no criminal record Trump, Sessions and Kelly are and are being deported, as if he serious about mass deportation doesn't understand that he has and are anxious to get started. It the power under current law to is a call to action for people who spare people through his prosoppose mass deportation and ecutorial discretion. I told him turning the documented into un- straight up that he could predocumented so that they can be vent the August deportation of deported.

Francisca Lino - the wife of a Upon questioning, Secretary U.S. citizen and mother of U.S. Kelly made it clear he does not citizen children in Chicago - just understand how his agency by picking up the phone and he works or how the Congress seemed not to know he has that works. He stood by his past power. remarks that Congress should He either does not understand

his authority under current law or was stonewalling or doing a very convincing job of playing dumb - or maybe some combination of the three. He is playing along with Trump's agenda to deport millions and pretending to not understand his powers to do something about it. 'Just following orders' is not a valid defense, especially when you have the power to prevent a tragedy for millions of American citizens and their families.

Trump, Sessions and Kelly want to take 800,000 DREAMers with DACA and hundreds of thousands with TPS who are registered with the government and in compliance with the law and make them into criminals, felons, and deportees in the next few months. Anyone with a conscience who thinks legal immigration is an integral part of who we are as a country just got called to action.

BAD JUDGEMENT ON TRUMP ADDRESS AT JAMBOREE Dear Mr. Michael B. Surbaugh, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America: I am an Eagle Scout and a former camper at the 1969 National Jamboree in Idaho.

You used incredibly poor judgment by inviting Donald Trump to address the scouts in attendance at the 2017 National Jamboree in West Virginia. His speech was vulgar, divisive and ran counter to each of the principles of the Scout Oath, the Scout Motto and the Scout Law. Anyone who has followed this person’s public assault of our American values and institutions over the past year should have known better.

I believe you owe all Boy Scouts and Boy Scout leaders an apology.

HATE CRIMES AGAINST US Can't help to notice that the police department shows Hispanics only as criminals.

But when we are the victims you don't hear them talking about hate crimes against us.

Crimes like the one at Wagner Park.

Wasn't that a hate crime? It doesn't make sense. I don't trust them.

I know you said there are many good cops, but I know a lot of bad ones. But thanks for trying to explain.

Luis V. Gutierrez is the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 4th congressional district, serving since 1993.

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HE DOES NOT CARE Everyday is a bad news day. I'm so disappointed with the decisions Trump makes on behalf of senior citizens. He does not care about the people, or at least those that don't have money.

I'm retired, a widow, and live on a fixed income. Sometimes I only eat once a day to stretch my money. I cannot afford to loose my medicare. I'm on a very fixed income.

I like Latino Lubbock even though I'm not Mexican or Hispanic.

G. Clark

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Very truly yours, Chuck Lanehart SALUD FITNESS EQUIPMENT My family and I are so excited about the new fitness equipment that will be placed at the lake. Thank you to all who were involved.

And a special thank you to Los Hermanos Familia for always working to improve our community and encourage family time, and good health. We walk at the lake and now we can do exercises. ¡Salud!

Juanita Gonzalez

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America's Emerging Donors

BY CODY SWITZER LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS: Board members of Los Hermanos Familia welcomed 24 new members at a pinning ceremony held last month. Membership encourages individuals of all ages, and backgrounds with the common objective of strengthening families, building community. To inquire about membership, visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org

LAS GUADALUPANAS DE OLG: Some of the members of the Guadalupanas from Our Lady of Guadalupe Lubbock took their annual photo with Latino Lubbock Magazine! These special women are committed to serving their church community and take pride in their faith, love for God and community, and support for their sisters in Christ. Also pictured is Rev. Martin Piña who is proud of the women's group.

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onprofits need to pay attenN tion.

Those are the biggest takeaways

from the work of William Frey, a demographer who is senior fellow at the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program and author of the book Diversity Explosion: How New Racial Demographics Are Remaking America.

Mr. Frey wrote the book because he was surprised by the findings of the 2010 census, the most recent conducted.

"I had been anticipating this for some time," he writes in the preface. "But even I was taken aback by the scope of racial change."

We talked with Mr. Frey about what nonprofits need to know about America's rapidly changing racial demographics.

Here are six lessons from our conversation.

1. The change is happening very quickly.

In the next 40 years, the population of groups he calls "new minorities" - people of Hispanic or Asian heritage and people who identify as two or more races will double, Mr. Frey says. The black population will also grow by 37 percent. The number of Native Americans will grow by 27 percent.

Those increases aren't due just to immigration but also to the birth rate for those groups.

Meanwhile, the white, European-heritage population will begin declining in every age group except older people in 2025 or 2026. Projections show that the white population will shrink 6 percent by 2050.

Even before that, by 2044, America will be a majority-minority nation, meaning that no one racial group will make up more than half of the population.

2. To get a sense of where we're headed, look at elementary schools.

In the 2010 census, the under5-year-old population was al-

ready majority-minority, and when the next census is taken, in 2020, that will be true of the under-18 population, Mr. Frey says.

He calls this "diversity from the bottom up," from young to old.

3. The labor force is diversifying, and your staff should be, too.

Without the growth of these racial groups, America's population and work force would decline, which is already happening in Germany, Italy, and Japan.

"We really can open our arms to these young people," Mr. Frey says. "They are going to be entering the labor force in big numbers - and already are - as the white baby-boomer retirees move out of it."

That means that both donors and employees will continue to diversify, and Mr. Frey says that nonprofits need to make sure their staff and board look like America.

They should include people of different ages and races, he says, "to get their ideas about what they think is important."

That helps both fundraising and programs as well as the country's economy and overall well-being.

4. More interracial marriages and multiracial children are integrating cultures.

In the 2010 census, about 15 percent of all new marriages and 9 percent of all marriages were interracial, up from less than half a percent in 1960 - a huge gain over 50 years, Mr. Frey says.

That means fundraisers shouldn't assume that everyone in a household comes from the same cultural background. These marriages will produce more multiracial children, who are also members of a growing demographic group.

As children come of age, says Mr. Frey, they may identify as multiple races instead of picking one preferred race on census forms. That identity could help soothe some cultural tensions, he says.

"It will blur some of the racial divisions that we have in kind of a personal way," says Mr. Frey.

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It also means -fundraisers should take care not to make assumptions about a donor's racial identity.

5. The diversification of America isn't limited to the coasts, as more people with different racial backgrounds move to the southeast, mountain west, and the Midwest.

This means that states that also have the lowest minority population - such as Wyoming, Colorado, Tennessee, and others - will also see the greatest growth in those populations.

"This ongoing dispersal of new minorities can lead to a softening of the rigid racial and political divisions that I feared would develop as separated migration patterns were taking shape in the 1980s," Mr. Frey writes in his book.

He expects this trend to continue, which means that even if the area your nonprofit serves doesn't have high racial diversity now, it could soon.

6. There's a "cultural generation gap" between the young and old.

Older, predominantly white Americans and younger, more diverse populations have competing priorities, he says. Generally, the older population is increasingly opposed to government spending except for programs that benefit them, like Social Security, while younger Americans are concerned more about education and other social programs.

This dynamic only deepens other cultural differences.

"The older population is sometimes a little fearful of what's going on and somehow wants to resist all of this demographic change," he says.

To shrink these divisions, government and community leaders should make the case that Americans need to open their "hearts and pocketbooks" to embrace the young, diverse population and make sure they have what they need to succeed, he says. "If we do, we're going to be in much better shape than a lot of other countries around the world."

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ATTENTION: If you speak Spanish or Vietnamese, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-844-729-5045 (TTY: 711). ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-844-729-5045 (TTY: 711). CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-844-729-5045 (TTY: 711). No discriminamos, excluimos personas o las tratamos de manera diferente sobre la base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en nuestros programas y actividades de salud.

Amerivantage es un plan de D-SNP con un contrato de Medicare y un contrato con el programa Medicaid del estado. La inscripción en Amerivantage depende de la renovación del contrato. La prima de la Part B está cubierta para los inscritos con doble elegibilidad completa. Esta información no es una descripción completa de beneficios. Comuníquese con el plan para más información. Pueden aplicar limitaciones, copagos y restricciones. Los beneficios, las primas y/o los copagos/coseguro pueden cambiar el 1 de enero de cada año. El Formulario, la red de farmacias y/o la red de proveedores pueden cambiar en cualquier momento. Recibirá una notificación cuando sea necesario. Este plan está disponible para cualquier persona que tenga Asistencia médica tanto del Estado como de Medicare. La prima, los copagos, el coseguro y los deducibles pueden variar basados en el nivel de Ayuda adicional que recibe. Póngase en contacto con el plan para mayores detalles. Esta póliza tiene exclusiones, limitaciones y términos bajo los cuales la misma puede continuar en vigencia o ser descontinuada. Para obtener más información sobre los beneficios, póngase en contacto con su agente o el plan de salud.

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Politics/política

Some Lawmakers Push for SB 4 Repeal During Special Session

BY ANDREA ZELINSKI

embers of the Texas Mexican M American Legislative Caucus and the Black Caucus say they

LATINO LUBBOCK LIVE INTERVIEW WITH FROY SALINAS: Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine (LLM) interviewed former State Representative Froy Salinas Dist. 75 (now, Dist. 83) on Latino Lubbock Live, which can be viewed on LLM Facebook page. Tune in to watch.

want Speaker Joe Straus to bring up legislation repealing SB4, a controversial immigration law that allows law enforcement to probe for information about a person's legal status.

Flanked by business leaders and fellow lawmakers, Dallas Democrat Rep. Rafael Anchia said he and other members of the two caucuses see Gov. Greg Abbott's special session as an opportunity to point out how the new law hurts people.

Rep. Ramon Romero, a Fort

Worth Democrat, suggested the governor has "blood on his hands" after a taco vendor who tried to stop a robbery was shot July 1. The alleged robbers reportedly told police they targeted Hispanics "because they've got money and they don't call the police."

Large cities across Texas, including Houston, have challenged the constitutionality of the law, commonly referred to as SB 4. Opponents say the law, approved by the Republican-led Legislature, discriminates against Latinos and can lead to racial profiling. Supporters of the law say police should have the ability to inquire about a person's immigration status if they are detained.

Anchia urged House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, to allow a repeal of SB4 onto the floor. The speaker's spokesman, Jason Embry, said the bill is subject to the will of legislative committees.

Before any legislation can come to the floor in the special session, it will go through the committee process, just like the regular session," said Embry.

Abbott called lawmakers back to the Capitol for a 30-day special session to take more more than 20 bills, largely dealing with social issues like a so-called bathroom bill, local government regulations and school vouchers. The governor sets the agenda, and did not include immigration issues on his order.

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San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said on Monday (July 24) that, although there were survivors in this case, similar incidents in which there are no survivors are all too frequent – a viewpoint seconded by a Texas Tech University immigration expert.

Miguel Levario, an associate professor in the Texas Tech University Department of History, specializes in U.S. history, borderlands history, race, immigration and Chicana/Mexican-American history. His book, “Militarizing the Border: When Mexicans Became the Enemy,” explains current tensions and controversy over immigration and law enforcement

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"We need a more efficient, affordable, and infra structurallysound processing system that encourages migrants to seek legal pathways for entry into our country," he said.

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Senate votes on full Obamacare repeal Much at Stake for Latinos

he Senate's marathon debate to T dismantle Obamacare enters Day Two on Wednesday, as Republican

senators continue painstaking deliberations to reach an ultimate agreement on health care reform.

The first order of business on July 2Wednesday afternoon: senators will consider as an amendment an Obamacare repeal bill -without an immediate replacement -- that Congress passed in 2015 and was vetoed by former President Barack Obama.

That proposal would significantly gut the Affordable Care Act by repealing its unpopular individual and employer mandates, ending Medicaid expansion and rolling back a slew of the law's taxes. The repeal would not go into effect for two years -- a "transition period" during which Republicans would draft a replacement plan.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the proposal would result 32 million more uninsured over the next decade. Three-quarters of the nation would live in areas with no insurers participating in the individual market by 2026, CBO said, leaving many without an option if they do not have employer-provided or government health insurance, such as Medicare or Medicaid.

Back in 2015, the passage of that bill was largely viewed as a political messaging exercise: GOP lawmakers were keenly aware that Obama would not sign it into law.

But now, with Republican President Donald Trump in the White House and ready to sign a bill, the stakes are real -- as are the realities of voting to repeal the current health care law without a replacement in place.

When Senate Majority Leader Mitch Copyright 2017 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

McConnell suggested voting on the 2015 repeal bill last week, the idea drew swift pushback from his own colleagues. The amendment is not expected to pass on Wednesday, and its failure will once again help crystalize the new reality for Republicans: more than seven years after the enactment of Obamacare, there is growing recognition within the GOP that a straight repeal of the law is not viable.

According to Medica Xpress there is much at stake for Latinos including: 9 – The percentage of U.S. Latino children who lacked health insurance in 2013.

12 – The percentage of U.S. Latino children who lacked health insurance in 2011.

30 – The percentage of Latinos among the children who gained health insurance between 2011 and 2013.

500,000 + - The number of U.S. Latino children who gained health insurance between 2011 and 2013.

25 – The percentage of reduction of uninsured U.S. Latino children between 2011 and 2013.

93 – The overall percentage of U.S. children who had health insurance in 2011.

95 - The overall percentage of U.S. children who had health insurance in 2013.

2 million – The actual number of insured children represented in the 2 percent uptick in insured children between 2011 and 2013.

14 – The number of states in the nation that have a population fewer than 2 million.

Editor's Note: With the constant change on this news story please visit our website News section at www.latinolubbock. net for up to date news and information.

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Interim Vice President Dr. Elizabeth Sharp and the Texas Tech Division of Institutional Diversity would like to welcome all new and returning students to Texas Tech and invite you and the community to attend our welcome back-to-school events.

Visit our website at www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/ for details.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Know Your Rights as an Immigrant in the U.S. he Equal Justice Center will T be co-hosting a Know Your Rights presentation on Sunday,

CITIZENS LAW ENFORCEMENT CLASS GRADUATES: The second class of the Lubbock Law Enforcement Citizens Academy graduated from the 12-week program on June 27, 2017. Throughout the academy, Lubbock citizen's had the opportunity to learn and visit with members of the Lubbock Police Department, Lubbock Sheriff's Department, and Texas Department of Public Safety. Congratulations to the Class of 2017-A of the Lubbock Law Enforcement Citizens Academy! Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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A u g u s t 20th from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lu bb o ck , TX. T h i s K n o w Y o u r Rights p r e s e nt ation will provide the immigrant community of Lubb o c k with useful information about their rights as immigrants, and guidance about contact with law enforcement, including in detention.

“Events like this provide useful information to many immigrants, such as myself, and allow us to be more comfortable as we navigate through our everyday life,” said Edgar Navarrete, a DACA recipient and Immigration Paralegal at the Equal Justice Center.

For the past several years the Equal Justice Center has played a key role in organizing DACA clinics and presenta- tions that benefit and e mp owe r the immigrant populations of Amarillo, Lubbock and surrou nd i ng communities.

“It’s more important now than ever for imm ig r a nt s t o be empowered and know what their rights are, so they can stand up and defend themselves and their families,” stated Caitlin Boehne, Immigration Attorney at the Equal Justice Center.

For questions regarding this event or interest in hosting a Know Your Rights presentation for your community, please contact Edgar Navarrete at 512-4740007 ext. 109 or via email at enavarrete@equaljusticecenter.org.

Conozca sus derechos como inmigrante en los EE.UU. l Centro de Justicia e Igual- de clínicas y presentaciones de E dad será co-anfitrión de una DACA que benefician y empoderpresentación de Conozca Sus an a las poblaciones inmigrantes Derechos el domingo 20 de agosto de 9:30 am - 11:30 am en la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Lubbock, TX. Esta presentación de Conozca Sus Derechos proporcionará a la comunidad de inmigrantes de Lubbock información útil sobre sus derechos como inmigrantes, y orientación sobre el contacto con la policía, incluso en detención.

"Eventos como este proporcionan información útil a muchos inmigrantes, como yo, y nos permiten estar más cómodos al navegar a través de nuestra vida de día a día", dijo Edgar Navarrete, un beneficiario de DACA y asistente legal de inmigración en el Centro de Justicia e Igualdad.

Durante los últimos años, el Centro de Justicia e Igualdad ha sido anfitrión clave en la organización

de Amarillo, Lubbock y otras comunidades cercanas.

"Ahora es más importante que nunca que los inmigrantes se empoderen y sepan cuáles son sus derechos, para que puedan defenderse a sí mismos y a sus familias", dijo Caitlin Boehne, abogada de inmigración del Centro de Igualdad de Justicia.

Para preguntas sobre este evento o interés en una presentación de Conozca Sus Derechos para su comunidad, por favor comuníquese con Edgar Navarrete al 512-4740007 ext. 109 o por correo electrónico en enavarrete@equaljusticecenter.org.

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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!

That is a $20 savings! Through a partnership with Literacy Lubbock, ELPN and the Lubbock Dream Center you will be able to work toward your GED, and then take the Official GED test, at the Dream Center location. 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.

REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

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

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409.

Business/negocío WORKING WITH WORDPRESS – August 8 & 10, 2017 – from 4pm to 6pm each evening at the TTU Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. Suite 114, Lubbock, TX. Presented by Caprock Custom Applications. This two-part workshop series will teach: *How to set up an E-Commerce Store using WooCommerce, *How to populate the store with products or services, *Customize products and filters, and *How to use PayPal SandBox to test payments. The cost of this workshop is $20 for the 2 part series. Call Elaine @ 745-1637 to register.

SBA PROGRAMS & RESOURCES – August 21, 2017 – from 6pm to 8pm at the TTU SBDC. Presented at the TTU SBDC by the Small Business Administration. This is a FREE workshop that will help you: *Gain a basic understanding of resources & services, *Learn about various financing options available, *Learn what banks look for when lending money. Call Elaine @ 745-1637 to register.

RANCHER LEASING WORKSHOPS covering grazing, hunting and livestock leases are scheduled across the state by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The free program will be: Aug. 22, noon-4 p.m., Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 1102 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1294, Lubbock.

Participants will need to RSVP at least one week before the meeting they will attend to Kim Garcia, 806-677-5626 or kim.garcia@ ag.tamu.edu.

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS 4 PART WORKSHOP SERIES – Aug.22,24,29, & 31, 2017 – from 6pm to 9pm each evening at the TTU SBDC, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock, TX. . This series will teach: *Basics to Start Your Own Business, *Marketing, Business Plan, & Networking, *Managing Your Business, and *Accounting & Finance. COST: $49 for all 4 parts. The first 10 to register pay only $5. Call Elaine @ 745-1637 to register.

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff.

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Been There, Done That

CRL Report: Banks Want to Start Making Payday Loans Again new Center for Responsible A Lending (CRL) Policy Analysis, “Been There; Done That,”

warns that banks are seeking the repeal of consumer protections established in 2013 that ensured that banks could no longer keep borrowers trapped in unaffordable payday loans.

Six banks—Wells Fargo, US Bank, Regions Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Bank of Oklahoma and GuarantyBank—were making predatory payday loans to their own account holders until 2013, when a public outcry and risks to the banks’ safety and soundness led bank regulators to establish commonsense guidelines to curb these unaffordable loans. The banks were siphoning $500 million annually from customers who were caught in a devastating debt trap structured just like storefront payday lending.

Now, as Congress invites a tempest of deregulation that would open the floodgates to predatory lending, the American Bankers Association is urging regulators to block and repeal protections against these dangerous loans.

“The banking industry is taking advantage of an environment in Washington where consumer protections are under siege,” said Rebecca Borné, CRL Senior Policy Counsel and author of the report.

“While payday lending has been effectively banned in 15 states plus the District of Columbia, payday lenders are still operating elsewhere and siphoning $8 billion per year in abusive fees from low-income communities. The

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banks want a piece of that action, to charge their own customers rates of 200 and 300% APR in order to strip away millions of dollars a year from fees on intentionally unaffordable loans.”

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is also the target of anti-consumer initiatives, including a proposal to eliminate its authority to regulate payday and car-title lending at all. The CFPB is in the process of finalizing a commonsense rule addressing these abusive 300% interest loans.

Like storefront payday lenders, the six banks making payday loans marketed them as an occasional bridge to the next payday, not meant for long-term use. But in 2011, CRL documented that the median bank payday borrower had 13.5 loans per year and was in debt at least part of six months annually.

And in 2013, the CFPB found that borrowers spent an average of 114 days during the year in triple-digit debt. And CRL also found that more than half of borrowers had more than ten loans annually, and 12% had more than 30 loans annually.

The extreme harm payday loans cause borrowers has motivated communities, advocates, and state policymakers to address the practice. Data has shown that payday loans result in increases in difficulty paying living expenses, delinquency on credit card and other debt, delayed medical care, overdraft fees, loss of checking accounts and bankruptcy.

In their 2013 guidance, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency advised the banks they oversee that they must assess the ability of their customers to repay the loans without getting into deeper financial trouble. Instead, the banks got out of the business.

CRL recommends that the regulators keep the guidance in place and that the CFPB finalize a strong rule protecting consumers from debt trap loans. The policy analysis includes a range of other recommendations to stop both predatory storefront and online lending and the threat of bank payday lending.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Noticias de salud/ Health News

Healthy School Lunches

ith a new school year here, W send your child to class with safe

and healthy lunches with these easy tips.

Stay cool for school. Perishable foods should not be left out of refrigeration for more than two hours— but according to a survey by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, four out of five kids say they don't have access to a refrigerator at school. Help keep your child's lunch safe by packing it in an insulated lunch bag or lunch box, and including an ice pack or frozen beverage container.

Skip the shortcuts. Most parents (73 percent) prepare their child's lunch in the morning before school, which can make for an early morning time crunch! So be sure to avoid shortcuts that can lead to foodborne

illness. To prevent cross-contamination, clear counter surfaces to remove any remnants of last night's dinner. Also, remember to start each day fresh by making sure your child's lunch box or lunch bag is washed with warm soapy water after each use.

Create a (shelf) stable environment.

More than two-thirds of all kids say they want to eat healthy foods for lunch—but healthy doesn't have to mean perishable. If refrigeration is unavailable, consider substituting perishables with shelf-stable foods such as trail mix, granola bars, bagels, carrot and celery sticks, whole fruit, single-serve sugar-free applesauce, cans of tuna and peanut butter. Source: Kids Eat Right, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

YOGA IN THE PLAZA, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 9-10 am, Free, Teen/Adult, Join us for a different instructor every Saturday. Instructor Rachelle Atkinson with the Yoga Shala will be leading Hatha Yoga, Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza, 1824 Crickets Avenue.

National Minority Donor Awareness ugust 1st is NationA al Minority Donor Awareness Day. Of the

the number of Hispanic donors because genetic compatibility is one of approximately 100,000 the factors in matching Americans awaiting a donated organs to recipilife-saving organ transents. For more informaplant on, more than tion, on LifeGift and to 15,600 were Hispanic, register to become a doaccording to the Organ nor, go to www.lifegift.

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Mes de Donación de Órganos Minoritarios

l 1 de agosto es Día de la E concientización sobre los donantes minoritarios. Según la Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, de los aproximadamente 100 mil ciudadanos que esperan un transplante de órganos, más de 15,600 son hispanos. Es fundamental aumentar la cantidad

de donantes hispanos, debido a que la compatibilidad genética es uno de los factores para encontrar el órgano donado correspondiente para un paciente receptor. Para mas información, sobre LifeGift o Regalo de vida y para registrarse como un donante, visite www.lifegift.org o 1-800-633-6562.

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PRENATAL CLASS FREE New and well-seasoned parents welcome! This 6-class series will provide education on a variety of topics for a healthy pregnancy and your baby’s development. Door prizes and a chance to receive free baby items are also provided! Call Yvonne Carrillo at 806-7652611 ext. 1301 for more upcoming class times!

FREE NUTRITION PROGRAM includes 4 nutrition classes, 4 dietitian appointments, and 1 cooking class. Receive a $60 gift card by meeting income guidelines.

All classes will be at Catholic Charities main office on 102 Ave J, September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 9am. To RSVP call 806-3703385 or email learntocook@cclubbock.org.

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) 7994320.

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

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DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION CLASSES Community Health Center of Lubbock (CHCL) hosts free Diabetes Self-Management and Nutrition classes. Each course is provided in a group setting and meets once weekly for 8 weeks. Participants are presented with a wealth of information and instruction for diabetes self- management. These classes are FREE of charge and open to the public! Please contact the Jo D Scarborough at 806-765-2611 ext. 1302 for upcoming classes!

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

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT COOKING CLASS, August 12, 10 am, Free, Learn how to make healthier meals with less sugar for these hotter days, Skinny Mini Watermelon Cakes, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

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

Health/Salud

National Health Centers Week

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August 13 through 19, 2017

ommunity Health Centers provide primary health care to more than 15 million Americans each year, including more than 5 million Hispanics, according to the Bureau of Primary Health Care. Health centers offer a vital safety net for low-income, uninsured, and migrant populations in more than 4,000 com-

munities across the United States.

Still, many Americans do not receive care. There are currently more than 46 million uninsured Americans, as well as 36 million people who have insurance but do not have access to doctors or basic health services. According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, doubling the

number of people served by health centers could reduce these disparities. During the week of August 13 -19, help get the word out about the crucial role health centers play in the U.S. health care system. Get to know the health center in your community and find out what you can do to help.

egún el Bureau of Primary S Health Care, los Centros de salud de la comunidad proporcio-

la actualidad, hay más de 46 millones de ciudadanos no asegurados, así como 36 millones de personas que cuentan con seguro, pero que no tienen acceso a médicos, o a servicios básicos de salud.

Según la National Association of Community Health Centers, si se duplicara el número de personas atendidas por los centros de salud se podría reducir estas disparidades sanitarias. En la semana del 13 al 19 de agosto, ayúdenos a correr la voz sobre el papel crucial que juegan los centros de salud en

el sistema de atención de salud en Estados Unidos. El tema de este año “Exaltemos la voz del paciente y la opción de la comunidad se enaltecerá las características que hacen que los centros de salud sean únicos para la comunidad, entre los prestadores de salud de Estados Unidos; los cuales son operados y regidos por los mismos pacientes que éstos atienden.

Conozca el centro de salud de su comunidad y entérese de lo que usted puede aportar para ayudar.

mumps

& rubella]. Immunizations are one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your family from deadly diseases. Immunizing children according to recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics can help protect children from common infections and diseases.

Why are immunizations necessary? Immunizations are still a simple and effective way to pro-

tect children from serious diseases. Vaccines trigger the immune system to fight disease.

What if my child does not get immunized? Children risk catching a disease, they can infect others and they may be excluded from attending school.

Can children get free vaccines?

Vaccines for Children is a federal program that provides free vaccines to eligible children includ-

ientras se prepara para el inicio de un nuevo año escolar, es importante que dirija su atención a las vacunas requeridas para niños al inscribirse en la escuela.

Vacunas como el sarampiín, las paperas y la rubéola.

Vacunas son la manera más fácil para protegerse y proteger a su familia de enfermedad mortal.

Vacunar a los niños de acuerdo

a las recomendaciones de la Academia Americana de Pediatría puede ayudar a proteger a los niños de las infecciones y enfermedades comunes. ¿Por qué son las vacunas necesarias? Las vacunas siguen siendo una manera sencilla y eficaz para proteger a los niños de enfermedades graves. Las vacunas activan el sistema inmunológico para combatir la enfermedad.

¿Qué pasa si mi hijo no se vacuna? Riesgan de contraer una enfermedad, pueden infectar a otras personas y pueden ser excluidos de asistir a la escuela. ¿Los niños pueden recibir vacunas gratis? Vacunas para Niños es un programa federal que ofrece vacunas gratuitas a los niños elegibles, incluyendo los que no tienen cobertura de seguro médico.

Semana de los centros de atencion de salud

nan atención de salud primaria a más de 15 millones de personas todos los años, incluyendo a más de 5 millones de hispanos. Los centros de salud proporcionan una red de seguridad vital para la población ambulante de trabajadores de bajos recursos y carente de seguro, en más de 4,000 comunidades a través de todo Estados Unidos. No obstante, muchas personas no reciben atención. En

Immunize to return to school

s you prepare for the start of A a new school year, it is important to turn your attention to the required immunizations children must have in order to enroll in school such as MMR [m e a sl e s ,

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ur mothers and grandmothers are right when they tell us that breast milk is the best food for the baby.

Breast Milk has all the nutrients your baby needs for proper growth and development may reduce the risk of ear infections and colds may reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other diseases is easier for your baby to digest

is always the right temperature, never too hot and never too cold Did you know that breastfeeding is healthier for you, too? Breastfeeding helps shrink your uterus to pre-pregnancy size helps prevent excessive bleeding may help you lose weight faster helps you bond with your baby releases hormones to help you relax.

La Lactancia

El enlace mágico de amor uestras madres y abuelas a la temperatura correcta. Ni muy N tenían razón cuando nos- caliente ni muy fría. decían que la leche materna es el ¿Ya sabía que amamantar es más mejor alimento para el bebé.

Leche Materna Tiene todos los nutrientes que su bebé necesita para crecer y desarrollarse adecuadamente. Puede reducir el riesgo de infecciones del oído y de gripas. Puede reducir el riesgo de obesidad, diabetes y cualquier otra enfermedad. Es más fácil de digerir para su bebé. Siempre está

saludable para usted, también?

Amamantar ayuda a reducir su útero al tamaño que tenía antes del embarazo. Ayuda a prevenir el sangrado excesivo. Puede ayudarle a bajar de peso más rápidamente. Le ayuda a crear un lazo con su bebé. Libera hormonas para ayudarla a relajarse.

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Education/ Educación

Hernandez New Asst.

On: School Involvement h i s T month we return to

our regularly nine month scheduled program after an intermission. Excited or not, we are still going back to school. School may not seem exciting for us, it’s even boring for most of the day, but that’s why you choose the right programs and dive deeper. Clubs, UIL, Aca-Deca or NHS, these are all different activities that would make after-school life bearable; the IB program or AP program could make the time spent in class a little better. I thought school was incredibly boring, I never thought about doing anything school-related after the bell rang,

and only wanted to do the minimum. One afternoon, I heard the static voice of the announcements saying that NHS would be having a meeting, so I decided to go with my friends. Little did I know that would be the start of my journey into the life of after-school activities. When I joined NHS, I began to enjoy the experience of it, so I decided why not go for UIL or Spanish club or the IB program. Profoundly, my life began to change with each of these programs and I began to experience school as more than a white and black subject but something with color. So, join a club or go into a more difficult program like AP/IB when school begins, because your life will change.

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

He is the son of Mark & Erlinda Gomez

Principal for Brownfield HS amiro R Hernandez has been

hired as the Brownfield High School Assistant Principal.

He earned his Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies and his Master’s in Educational Leadership from Lubbock Christian University.

Before attending LCU, Hernandez proudly served in the United States Air Force on active duty for four years, and has been in the Air Force Reserves for 10 years. He is currently a Technical Sergeant and has served

three tours including: Diego Garcia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Ramiro has been a teacher and a coach for seven years including time at Caprock High, Hereford High, and Estacado High. He has taught U.S. History, Government, Economics, and World Geography. Ramiro has been a head baseball coach, head soccer coach, and varsity football coach through out his career. Last year while at Estacado, Ramiro led the Matadors to its first ever soccer playoff win in the school’s history.

"I look forward to the new and exciting challenges that Brownfield High School has to offer as the new high school assistant principal. I am anxious to meet many new faces as well as become part of the Cub family, as well as share my personal experience with students, faculty, and the community."

Arenas New Principal at New Deal Middle School esus Arenas J Jr. has been hired to be the next

head principal at New Deal Middle School.

Last year he served as the assistant principal at Levelland Middle School. Prior to that, Arenas was the head boys' basketball coach at Lubbock High School (LHS) from 2010-2016, where he lead the Westerners to the playoffs four years in a row during his last years as the head coach, making him

the first coach in LHS basketball history to go to the playoffs four years consecutively.

A r e n a s played basketball for the Red Raiders from 19992002, and has been an educator since 2002.

"I owe it all to God," Arenas said.

"To become a head principal after only eight months in administration is a blessing. I am truly humbled and will work my hardest for the kids and teachers at New Deal Middle School."

LULAC Announces

Scholarship Recipients reception to honor and disburse A scholarships totalling $15,000 will be held on Thursday, August 3,

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Education & Scholarship Updates SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It probably is, as it lists thousands of scholarships. Fastweb allows you to identify favorites to work on, and it has direct links to the scholarship sites. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource.

2017 HACU IES ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP is open to students who are currently attending a HispanicServing Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. The application deadline is November 1, 2017. The Institute for European Studies (IES) will provide up to $2,500 for summer and up to $5,000 for the semester.

Applicants get more information through the given link: http://usascholarships.com/ hacu-ies-abroad-scholarship/?nd=1 JOHN T. MONTFORD SCHOLARSHIP First Generation Students , CONTACT: Texas Tech Scholarship & Financial Aid Office WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established to provide support for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation. ELIGIBILITY: South Plains resident who will be attending a South Plains school. CONTACT: Lubbock Area Foundation (2509 80th Street; Lubbock, TX 79423; Phone (806) 762-8061) CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM w w w. c h c i . o r g / scholarships/page/ chci-scholarshipprogram NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org $30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded to fund post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university located outside the United States & its territories in a country where Rotary has a presence so that a Rotary host club can be arranged.

Apply online at www.Rotary.org/en/grants

2017, at the Clarion Grand Hotel, at 6:30 pm.

Scholarship Recipients include: Bailee N. Alonzo, Thomas D. Calvillo, Lorin F. Davila, Maria G. Garcia, Jordan SCHOLARSHIP The AssoR. Hernandez, Victoria J. Heredia, Nadia D. Marti- AAUW of University Women Educational nez, Bianca Meneses, Angelica L. Monreal, Monica ciation Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org J. Moreno, Karina A. Pacheco-Huizar, Nereida Puente Moreno, Ariana N. Reid, Michelle L. Schreiber, ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS and Tecpal A. Solis Rayos. Congratulations Council www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij #263 and recipients from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Youth Opportunities LET’S GO FISHING, VAMOS A PESCSAR - August 13, Saturday, 6 am -2 pm - Family fishing event at Buddy Holly Recreation Area, N. University & Cesar E. Chavez Dr. A last hoorah with mom and dad for FREE, before back to school! Pre-register online at www.letsgofishinglubbock.com , or, onsite.

TEEN GLOW PARTY join us at the Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1 as we break out the glow sticks for activities that glow in the dark.

Grades 6 through 12. For more information, call 775-2838.

MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM FOR KIDS and Teens Plant some seeds and learn about gardening from the experts at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2. Call 767-3300 for more information.

END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION Kids, come to the Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, August 3 to celebrate the end of the summer reading program. There will lots of activities. Watch “Professor Pop’s Bubble Show” at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (15-minute show). For more information, call 775-2838.

LAST DAY POOLS OPEN - City pools are open August 12, Tues. - Sun. from 1-6 pm, $2/child, $2.50/adult, Children under 2 are free. Clapp Pool, 46th & Ave U; Maxey Pool, 4007 30th; Montelongo Pool, 3200 Bates; Mae Simmons Pool, E. 24th & MLK Blvd.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Starting August 28. Monday-Friday, 3:30 pm, $10 weekly, Ages 6-12. Children will have the opportunity to do homework, work on arts & crafts, play games and more, Pre-Registration required for all listed. Mae Simmons Community Center - LISD will provide transportation from Alderson and Ervin Elementary. Maggie Trejo Supercenter - LISD will provide transportation from Wolfforth and McWhorter Elementary . Rawlings Community Center FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY To assure that all students have access to reading material, myON has partnered with Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Los Hermanos Familia to offer a free online digital library this summer! Thousands of online digital books in English and Spanish can be accessed for FREE. Here's what to do: Step 1: Go to: www.myon.com/library/browse.html Step 2: Enter School Name: Read to Grow Step 3: Enter Username: latinolubbock Step 4: Enter Password: myon Step 5: Browse and enjoy thousands of digital books and "read to grow!"

outh Plains College's newest loS cation, the SPC Lubbock Center will open its doors in August 2017. It

is designed to expand access to a college education for the residents of the City of Lubbock and the surrounding area. or 20 years, SPC, the Lubbock Independent School District and many community partners worked together at the ATC to deliver cooperative technical education programs to support the development of a skilled technical workforce for Lubbock and the South Plains region. The success of this endeavor and the need to expand and align career and technical education programs on both the secondary and post-secondary levels led to the establishment of the new SPC Lubbock Center.

Located at 3907 Ave. Q, the South Plains College Lubbock Center offers college-level career and technical education programs and courses that focus on business, office administration, computer technology, machinist trades, automotive technology, welding technology, and industrial manufacturing/emerging technologies. A new culinary arts program is being developed for the center and will open in 2018. Additionally, students have access to a variety of academic transfer courses that support the technical degree programs offered at the center.

Through an extensive continuing education and workforce development program, the Lubbock Center also serves the training needs of non-traditional students and workers who need to upgrade job skills or retrain for new jobs. Some of these programs include specialized training in the construction trades, health occupations, and computer technologies. The facility enables South Plains College to collaborate with its business partners to provide rapid response training to attract new business and industry and

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customized job training to support and retain existing businesses.

A comprehensive array of student services is offered to support the educational program and the success of students, including admissions, financial aid, advising and testing, tutoring and student business services. An information media center gives students access to the extensive library services provided to all SPC students at all campus locations. Students also have high speed WiFi access throughout the entire building.

The Lubbock Center houses more than 77,000 square feet of instructional space and features eight high-tech computer classrooms with Internet access and 10 instructional classrooms with multimedia capabilities. Additionally, the facility houses a millwork lab, metals lab, welding lab, automotive technology lab and construction trades lab that also functions as a rapid response training lab. A future culinary arts lab will be the centerpiece of that program. State-of-the-art equipment in all instructional areas provides students with "high-tech, high-touch" instruction and hands-on application of skills.

The ability of South Plains College to expand its educational footprint in Lubbock has been made possible through generous financial support provided by the Helen Jones Foundation, The CH Foundation, the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Charitable Foundation and United Supermarkets. These partners join South Plains College in expanding higher education opportunities for local citizens that will lead to greater economic viability and diversity for the region.

Many individuals who need certain college classes to advance in their jobs, now find these college classes at the SPC Lubbock Center.

LUBBOCK SCOUTS ATTEND NATIONAL JAMBOREE: the Thousands of Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, staff, volunteers and community members, including 56 from Lubbock, lived Scouting’s adventure at the 2017 National Jamboree that took place July 19-28. Last held in 2013, the Jamboree is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants and a celebration of Scouting’s commitment to adventure, service, conservation and STEM. “The 2017 National Jamboree showcases the Scouting mission by combining adventure and leadership development to give youth life-changing experiences they can’t get anywhere else,” said Matt Myers, National Jamboree Director for the Boy Scouts of America. Over the 10-day event, youth worked toward new merit badges, completed thousands of hours of community service, made new and lasting friendships, and took part in adventures in the beautiful West Virginia wilderness.

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he Early Learning Centers of T Lubbock are currently enrolling children for the school

year. ELC provides high quality childcare for children birth to school age with fees are based on income. All meals are provided at no additional cost to parents through the USDA Child Care Food Program. The Early Learning Centers are located in 5 locations in north and east Lubbock, and all centers are rated Four Stars by the Texas Rising Star quality program.

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ners with the Lubbock Independent School District to offer a literacy and language development program in the centers for all ages. As a Texas Literacy Initiative partner, ELC focuses on the many skills necessary for children to succeed when they go to kindergarten.

As a United Way agency, the Early Learning Centers cooperates with Child Care Services, the CH Foundation, private donors and the Lubbock Area Foundation to offer childcare at a reduced fees to parents. For more information, please call 765-9981.

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Back to School/De vuelta a la escuela

Back to School Let's Get Ready!

Making the first day of school easier

emind your child that he/she R is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first day

of school. Teachers know that students are anxious and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.

Point out the positive aspects of starting school: It will be fun.

They'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh their positive memories about previous years,

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when they may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because they had a good time.

Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your youngster can walk to school or ride with on the bus.

If you feel it is appropriate, drive your child (or walk with her) to school and pick them up on the first day.

poco inquieto respecto al primer día de clases.

Los maestros saben que los estudiantes están ansiosos, y harán un esfuerzo adicional para asegurarse de que todos se sientan tan cómodos como sea posible.

Haga notar los aspectos positivos de empezar a ir a clases: Será divertido. Verá a vie-

jos amigos y conocerá otros nuevos. Recuérdele acerca de los años previos, cuando quizá haya regresado animada a casa después del primer día porque pasó un momento agradable.

Busque a otro niño en el vecindario con quien su hijo pueda acompañarse mientras va a la escuela a pie o en el autobús.

Si considera que es apropiado, lleve a su hija en automóvil (o acompáñela a pie) a la escuela, y pase por ella el primer día.

Caminando a la escuela a pie

segúrese de que el camino de su hijo hacia una A escuela sea una ruta segura, con adultos capacitados que trabajen como

guardas para el cruce de calles en cada intersección.

Sea realista acerca de las habilidades peatonales de su hijo. Dado que los niños de corta edad son impulsivos y menos cuidadosos respecto al tránsito, considere con sumo cuidado si su hijo está o no listo para ir a la escuela a pie sin la supervisión de un adulto.

La ropa de color brillante hará que su hijo sea más visible para los conductores.

are proud of you as Encontrar información We de vuelta a la escuela at you go back to school!/¡Estamos orgullosos de ti! www.LubbockISD.org/BackToSchool

Back to School Events with Latino Lubbock LET’S GO FISHING, VAMOS A PESCSAR - August 12, Saturday, 6 am -2 pm - Family fishing event at Buddy Holly Recreation Area, N. University & Cesar E. Chavez Dr. A last hoorah with mom and dad for FREE, before back to school! Pre-register online at www. letsgofishinglubbock.com , or, on-site.

ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL SUMMER FUN FEST Community Health Center of Lubbock will be celebrating National Community Health Center Week by hosting a Summer Fun Fest. We will offer Free Backpacks (children of school age must be present) and Free Immunizations (with Parent and Shot Record). Join us for free food, fun and games! at the Arnett Benson Medical and Dental Clinic located at 3301 Clovis Road on Saturday, August 12. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon.

BACK-2-SCHOOL BASH will be held by Pathway of the Cross. Come & Join us for a community day of fun.

They will have live music, free food, door prizes, games, kid activities, a Car Show, as well as a special concert & keynote by: Kingdom Music and Bryann Trejo. Join us for this and much more! Everything is Free. The event will be held at ¬3115 Cornell St., at the church parking lot, Sunday, August 27, 2017, from 11 am – 5 pm.

Walking to School

ake sure your child's walk to M a school is a safe route with well-trained adult crossing guards

at every intersection.

Be realistic about your child's pedestrian skills. Because small children are impulsive and less cautious around traffic, carefully consider whether or not your child is ready to walk to school without adult supervision.

If your child is young or is walking to new school, walk with them the first week to make sure they know the route and can do it safely.

Bright colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers.

In neighborhoods with higher levels of traffic, consider starting a “walking school bus,” in which an adult accompanies a group of neighborhood children walking to school.

Developing good homework study habits reate an environC ment that is conducive to doing homework.

Youngsters need a permanent work space in their bedroom or another part of the home that offers privacy.

Set aside ample time for homework. Establish a household rule that the TV set stays off during homework time. Super-

vise computer and internet use.

Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do a child's homework for them.

Take steps to help alleviate eye fatigue, neck fatigue and brain fatigue while studying. It may be helpful to close the books for a few minutes, stretch, and take a break periodically when it will not be too disruptive.

If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren't able to help her yourself, a tutor can be a good solution. Talk it over with your child's teacher first.

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Reserve tiempo suficiente para que se haga la tarea.

Establezca una regla en el hogar que dicte que la televisión permanezca apagada mientras los niños hacen la tarea.

Esté disponible para responder preguntas y ofrecer ayuda, pero nunca haga la tarea de un niño en lugar de él.

Para ayudar a aliviar la fatiga de los ojos, del

cuello y del cerebro mientras se estudia, se recomienda que los jóvenes cierren los libros durante 10 minutos cada hora y vayan a hacer alguna otra cosa.

Si su hijo está luchando con un tema particular, y usted no lo puedo ayudar, una persona que oriente a su hijo puede ser una buena solución.

Hable al respecto con el maestro de su hijo primero.

After School Child Care

uring middle childhood, youngsters need D supervision. A responsible adult should be available to get them ready and off to school in the morning and watch over them after school until you return home from work.

Children approaching adolescence (11- and 12-year-olds) should not come home to an empty house in the afternoon unless they show unusual maturity for their age.

If alternate adult supervision is not available,

Cuidado de niños antes y después de clases debe estar disponible para hacer que se preparen y que vayan a la escuela por la mañana y vigilarlos después de clases mientras usted regresa a casa después de trabajar.

Los niños que se están aproximando a la adolescencia (de 11 y 12 años de edad) no deben regresar de la escuela por la tarde a un hogar vacío, a menos que muestren madurez poco común para su edad.

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Saturday, August 12, 2017 | Buddy Holly Lake Onsite Registration: 6am | Fishing: 6am - 2pm

parents should make special efforts to supervise their children from a distance. Children should have a set time when they are expected to arrive at home and should check in with a neighbor or with a parent by telephone.

If you choose a commercial after-school program, inquire about the training of the staff.

There should be a high staff-to-child ratio, and the rooms and the playground should be safe.

mediados de la niñez, los A jóvenes necesitan supervisión. Un adulto responsable

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Si no hay disponible supervisión alterna por parte de un adulto, los padres deben hacer esfuerzos especiales por supervisar a sus hijos a distancia. Los niños deben tener un horario establecido en el que se espera que lleguen a casa, y deben llamar por teléfono a un vecino, o al papá o mamá para avisar que ya llegaron.

Si elige un programa comercial para después de clases, pregunte acerca de la capacitación del personal. El personal no debe tener a su cargo a un número excesivo de niños, y los salones y el patio de recreo deben ser seguros.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

Anniversary Jesse y Angelita Martinez, 61st as of August 13, 1956

QUINCEAÑERA-THEMED PROTEST OF SB 4: Young women dressed as quinceañeras walked through the Texas Capitol to visit lawmakers as they protested SB4, an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill, in Austin, Texas on July 19. They said they were going to do it, and they did it. The teenage activists staged a Quinceañera-Themed Protest of SB 4. Donning brightly colored dresses, tiaras and bilingual sashes with messages like “equality” and “sin racismo,” the young Latinas performed choreographed dances to songs like “Las Mañanitas” by Vicente Fernández on the South Steps of the Capitol while supporters, media and lawmakers watched and applauded. In between songs, the teenage demonstrators took turns speaking against SB 4, which they labeled discriminatory and dangerous.

50th Golden Anniversary Emma and David Ramos celebrate a milestone. They married August 13, 1967 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in O’Donnell, TX. They have two sons. More so, they remain forever in love.

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Anniversary Joe & Aurelia Rogers, 24th as of August 14, 1993

Anniversary Frank & Christy Garcia 19th as of August 29, 1998

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SENIOR BREAKFAST August 10, 9 am, $2, Adults 50+, Join friends for breakfast, conversation and games. 1 hr, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst Street.

THURSDAY NIGHT DESSERT BAR AND DANCE, August 10, 5 pm, $5, Ages 50+, Bring your favorite dessert and join others in a fun-filled night of dancing, Enjoy some of your favorite music, Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th Street.

COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP DAY, August 19, 9 am-2 pm, Free, All ages, Help us beautify our community. Residents can get rid of large unwanted items such as furniture, appliances, brush, box spring, etc., by bringing them to roll off dumpsters that will be located in the parking lot of Hodges Community Center, 4011 University Avenue.

DUNBAR MANHATTAN HEIGHTS NEIBORHOOD MEETING, August 26, 10:30 am, Free, All ages, Come and be a part of the Dunbar Manhattan Heights Community, Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Ave. 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. LOTERIA, Tuesday , 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Rawlings Community Center 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.

3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily to answer citizen calls and direct the caller to the desired City Department. Additional requests are available online – www.ci.lubbock.tx.us or 311. mylubbock.us.

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National Night Out to be held August 1, 2017

he National Night Out proT gram culminates annually on the first Tuesday of August. Neigh-

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of Town watch for the 34th Annual National Night Out, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 beginning at 6 pm.

This year over 38 million people in 16 thousand communities across the country are expected to participate in fighting back against crime.

The City of Lubbock will host a kick off to National Night Out festivities at Mae Simmons Senior Center at 2004 Oak Ave. Contact LUNA at 806-749-5862 for other events.

In Kind Services Workshops to be held

he City of Lubbock Special T Events Office will be hosting in-kind services training.

The training is open to 501 (c) 3 organizations wishing to apply for City of Lubbock in-kind services for special events that occur from October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018. The special event must be held within the city limits of Lubbock, take place on City property and be open to the public.

The training workshops will take place at City Hall in Committee

Room 103, on Thursday, August 17th. The first meeting will take place at 12:30 p.m. and the second meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. Applicants must attend one meeting to be eligible for in-kind services. Applications will be distributed during the meetings. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on September 1, 2017.

For additional questions please contact Geneva Ortiz, at 806.775.3561 or gortiz@mylubbock.us

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Latino Documentarians Nab Emmy Nominations

he National Academy of T Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today the

RAZA RING IN THE FOURTH: MAGIC 106.5 hosted the annual Raza on the Plaza concert in downtown Lubbock on the Lawn of the Courthouse. The concert featured MAGIC 106.5 Artists: Aj Castillo, David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales, Gary Hobbs, Eddie Gonzalez Including Sekreto, Dj Sancho | Bobby G, and The Galaxy Band.

nominations in 49 categories for the 38th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards which include some Latino documentary nominees.

Bernardo Ruiz's PBS POV film Kingdom of Shadows, an unflinching look at the hard choices and destructive consequences of the U.S.-Mexico drug war, was nominated in the Outstanding Business and Economic Documentary category. The film weaves together the stories of a U.S. drug enforcement agent on the border, an activist nun in violence-scarred Monterrey, Mexico, and a former Texas smuggler, the film reveals the human side of an often-misunderstood

conflict. The distinct but interlocking experiences of these three individuals expose the dark corners of a humanrights crisis that has yet to be fully revealed.

Investigation Discovery's Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four

by Deborah S. Esquenazi was nominated in the Outstanding Social Issue Documentary category. The film excavates the nightmarish persecution of four Latina lesbians wrongfully convicted of gang-raping two little girls in San Antonio, Texas.

Other Latino-themed nominees include America Reframed's

The Hand that Feeds by Robin Blotnick and Rachel Lears—narrating the fight of 12 undocumented immigrants who face an uphill battle and the threat of deportation when they take on the popular restaurant in New York City where they work, and PBS Independent Lens's PBS No Más Bebés by Renee TajimaPeña about immigrant mothers who sue county doctors, the state, and the U.S. government after they were tricked into sterilizations in the 1960s and 1970s.

The 38th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards will be presented on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at a ceremony in New York City.

Día de los Muertos Event to be held Oct. 29th

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Los Muertos cake decorating contest; offer products from participating vendors; as well as provide children’s activities that offer cultural understanding, showcase classic cars, and more.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, showcasing art, performing,

señores iban a Juárez a comprar los premios para la lotería porque en aquellos días no había tanto peligro como ahora. Un dólar americano tenía el valor de 20 pesos mexicanos. Venian cargados de premios y no se gastaba mucho dinero. Los “meros meros” de todo eran mi papa, Samuel Montez, el Señor Gabriel Hernandez y el Señor Rodolfo Hinojosa. Los tres amigos ahora están corriendo las Fiestas en el cielo.

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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North Lubbock Boxing Club Closes, Legacy will Remain

Editor’s Note: Last month I received a note from Julia Carrillo announcing that North Lubbock Boxing Club closed as of June 30, 2017. I enjoyed learning about Rufus' boxing history, even hearing the story about the time he beat up Buddy Holly, who later became his friend. They have inspired many young men and women and we appreciate their dedication. We are grateful that they have bee such role models and friends to the community. Thank you! ¡Mil gracias! ufus Carrillo, worked tireR lessly for many years with area youth five to six days a week

year-round, as head coach for the North Lubbock Boxing Club. The organization provided a structured program and served young people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

He started the boxing club in 1992, enlisting help from community leaders, volunteers, and the Guadalupe Economic Service Corp. to open the North Lubbock Boxing Club. He balances work at RC's U-Haul Rental, which he opened in 1989 with evening practices and trips to various boxing matches.

In an interview with the Lubbock AJ, he said, ''Without an education, you cannot go anywhere in life.''

Carrillo's is a voice of experience.

He quit school during his early years at Thompson Junior High School to enter the workforce. ''I thought if I had $20 in my pocket I was rich,'' he said.

It was during that time, he met Jack Helm, a local boxing coach who became his friend and mentor.

Carrillo first smiles and then holds back tears when he talks about Helm. ''He was a happy-go-lucky man.

He danced, played the banjo and

harmonica. He had a daughter he loved very much, but he always wanted a son,'' he said.

Helm discovered Carrillo's boxing abilities after the teen got into a fight at a local park. Carrillo's brother-in-law, Angelo Rosendo, witnessed the altercation and invited Carrillo to learn boxing with him at Helm's gym, then located on East Broadway.

Through the years, Helm became a father figure to the teens providing Carrillo a job at his Gulf service station and training them to become first-class boxers. ''Mom was against boxing, but she liked Jack,'' Carrillo said. ''He was the only reason she let me stay with it. ''Jack was looking for something to help keep youngsters off the street, starting with Angelo and me and then he added another handful.''

Carrillo took Jack's lead and started training boxers in the late 1950s, at the gym's second location near the present-day Bell Dairy. They relocated again to Guadalupe Elementary School, which was more convenient for the neighborhood kids and for Carrillo, whose family lived across the street.

Refugio and Delia Carrillo met in Matador when their families had moved there in the 1930s to clear land for farming. Both of their families eventually moved to the Lubbock area for the same type of work, and they later married here.

In the '40s, Carrillo said his parents bought the lot in the 100 block of North Avenue N where they built a home for him and his five brothers and two sisters. After the 1970 tornado destroyed the family home, Carrillo later bought the land from his sister and built his family a brick home on the lot. ''There was no need to look anywhere else, this had always been my home,'' he said.

In 1959, Carrillo had married Julia, sister to his boxing buddy, Angelo Rosendo. Life was difficult making ends meet on the $1.25 per hour job he worked. ''But nobody wanted to hire me because I had no education,'' Carrillo said.

Once again, he followed Helm's example by opening a Gulf service station in 1963 on the corner of Fourth Street and Avenue R. A couple of years later, he relocated down the street to the corner of

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Fourth and Avenue Q. In 1982, he sold the property to make way for the Taco Bell located there now, and he opened the Clovis Road Service Station.

Carrillo's boxing interests gave way to long days spent at the station, ending a dream to become a professional boxer. During his career, he lost only four of his 49 bouts, earning rights to the state championships in 1959 and 1960. ''With a job and a family to support, I didn't have time for it anymore. But it never left here,'' he said placing a fisted hand over his heart.

In the '60s, he and Rosendo once again teamed up to coach neighborhood kids in a program organized by the City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Police Department. The program eventually dissolved and several others started including the Lubbock Warriors.

By this time, Carrillo's three children were grown, and he and his wife were raising their two grandsons. ''I began to notice a lot of drive-bys and gang activity,'' Carrillo said. ''What was frightening was that those involved were children and grandchildren of people I had known all my life. ''I wanted to do something for the community, and all I knew was boxing,'' he said.

But above all else, he stressed to the kids the importance of an education. He brought in tutors to help with homework assignments.

When they traveled to matches, Julia said her husband included visits to museums, zoos and, even theme parks.

His work space was situated next to the old junior high gym-turnedboxing club.

He said they were fortunate to have their building, which he credited past Lubbock ISD Superintendent Curtis Culwell and Lubbock ISD trustee at the time, Linda DeLeon. He said they were helpful in getting the space that will forever hold many memories.

And although the doors of the building have closed, Rufus and Julia can rest assured that because of their commitment, many doors opened for their boxers, as well as for the Hispanic community.

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA PARTICIPATE IN 4TH PARADE: Members and volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) took the time to pose before the annual Fourth on Broadway Parade. The group handed out fliers to the 9th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event as well as candy to children and participants. LHF is committed to strengthening families, and building community and uses the event to build awareness about their organization. For more information about LHF, visit www. loshermanosfamilia.org

RIDE FOR HALEY JO: Area bikers held a Bike Run for Haley Jo and 11-year-old fighting cancer for the third time. Each participant of the Bike Run contributed $10 with proceeds helping the family. They rode down 50th, onto the Loop 289 access Road, to Marsha Sharp and then to North University completing the run at Garzas Barber Shop. Volunteers also sold brisket burritos and held a car wash to raise money. Special thanks to the organizers and volunteers.

On behalf of Latino Lubbock Magazine and our readers, THANK YOU! ¡Mil gracias!

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

Knights of Columbus to Observe Family

he Knights of Columbus, a T Catholic (KOC) family organization with more than 1.7 million

ALWAYS TASTE RIGHT, WHEN SERVED BY A KNIGHT: Some of the Knights of Columbus members of St. Patrick's Church took the time to be photographed while they were flipping burgers, a tradition of the group during jamaica time.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Members of the St. Michael's Church Men's Group in Rall's take the time to be photographed.

members and their families, is a leader in promoting strong family life throughout the world through prayer, togetherness and programs to benefit families.

Knights throughout the world regularly sponsor or participate in programs that benefit and spiritually enrich their families and promote family values in the community. Annually, they observe Family Week, which is scheduled August 8-14, 2016.

Several KOC chapters including Knights of Columbus #8097 San Jose, Knights of Columbus #11807 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Knights of Columbus # 15876 St. Patrick's Church, Knights of Columbus #16210 St. Phillip Benizi Idalou, Knights of Columbus #12292 Brownfield, Knights of Columbus San Ramon #6, St. Elizabeth’s Squires Circle #5722, St. Phillip

Benizi Squires Circle, and volunteers from other councils are partner members with Los Hermanos Familia, and coordinate the Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing" event to be held Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held at the Buddy Holly Lake on N. University and Cesar Chavez Drive. The event uses fishing as a means to bring families together.

During this week, in which both the birth and death of the Order’s revered founder, the Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney are commemorated, the Knights of Columbus members and their families gather to recommit themselves to the ideals of the Order he established. And during this celebration, Knights of Columbus members and their families gather with the community at large to recommit themselves to the ideals of service to others.

Sister Alaniz Celebrates

50 years of Consecrated Life

Sister Mary She began her ministry in educaJane Alaniz, tion in Catholic parochial schools daughter of under the guidance of the sisters Frank and who served as her mentors.

Isabel Al- She taught various levels from aniz of Lub- second to eighth grades at St. bock, Texas, Mary’s School in Odessa, Texas, c e l e b r a t e d Saint Elizabeth School in Lubbock; 50 years of Resurrection School in Los AngeBROTHER KNIGHTS: The Knights of Columbus #8097 of St. Josephs Church Consecrated les, California and St. Athanasius cooked their famous burgers to benefit church programs. They also raise scholarships Life July 15, School in Long Beach, California. through their hard work and dedication to education.

Her ministry in education and for2017.

She entered mation also led her to Continuing the convent on August 1964, in Catholic Education (CCE) classes Amarillo. After completing the in different parishes. As Director three years of initial religious for- of Religious Education (DRE), Sismation, she professed her life vows ter Mary Jane served Sacred Heart Parish in Plainview, Saint Elizabeth in August 6, 1972.

Through the years, after her pro- University Parish and Our Lady fession of vows, Sister Mary Jane of Guadalupe Parish in Lubbock. participated in educational pro- Later, she worked as Director of grams in preparation for her life of the Diocese of Lubbock Office of Christian Formation. service.

She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sister Mary Jane has also served Elementary Education from West as Provincial Minister for her Texas State University in Canyon, Community of St. Francis Mission a Master’s Degree in Religious Sisters. She currently serves in her Studies from Incarnate Word Uni- second terms as Provincial MinKOC GUADALUPE: Some of the members of Knights of Columbus #11807 of versity in San Antonio and a certifi- ister of the community. She also Our Lady of Guadalupe Church prepared burgers at the jamaica. This is one of the cate from the Pastoral Institute in helps organize and lead Confirmation Retreats. ways the men contribute to the church.

San Antonio.

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Church Bulletins JAMAICA SCHEDULE 2017

August 5 - San Lorenzo, Lorenzo, Noon – 9 p.m.

August 5– Slaton Our Lady of Guadalupe, 12-10 pm August 6 – Lamesa Saint Margaret Mary/OL of Guadalupe, 12-9 p.m. (on OLG grounds) August 6 – New Deal, Our Lady Queen of Apostles, 12-7 p.m.

August 6—Wilson Blessed Sacrament, noon-7 p.m.

August 6—Sacred Heart, Littlefield, 12-8 p.m.

August 13—Our Lady of Grace, 12:30-8:30 p.m.

August 20- St. Philip Benizi Shallowater, 11:30-8pm August 27 – Pep Saint Philip, 12 p.m.

MENS ACTS RETREAT – August 17-20, Mercy Retreat Center, Slaton. The fee $180.00 includes meals & room.

Some scholarships available--apply early . For applications, please see http://www.actscommunityoflubbock. org/ THINKING ABOUT SEPARATION OR DIVORCE? —Retrouvaille is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the August program beginning with a weekend on August 25-27 call Paul or Patty Miguel at 806-420-1520 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com RED MASS October 3, 6:30, at the Kent Hance Chapel on the South East side of TTU Campus.

YOUTH MINISTRY/LEADER TRAINING – On October 7-8, the Dioceses of Lubbock and Amarillo will sponsor Youth Leader, a leadership training program, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 211 W. 7th Street, Plainview. Each parish is asked to send a team of 4-5 youth 9th grade and older, along with at least one adult sponsor. For further information: oguzman@dioama.org.

KOC OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE COUNCIL MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd Thursday of Each Month, 7:30 PM at OLG Hall. For Membership Information call: Grand Knight Martin Rivera (806) 441-0851, or Membership Director: Lino DeLeon (806) 470-6944, or visit www.

KofC11807.org GRIEF SHARE program Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., runs for 13 weeks. To register: 806-792-3943 ext. 231 or familylife@ catholiclubbock.org SAINT ELIZABETH YOUNG ADULT GROUP - Scripture study and faith sharing, led by Father Jorge, every Monday 8-9 p.m. in the Pallotti Building, 2308 Broadway, Lubbock. All grad, law and medical students, as well as other young professionals who have moved beyond their college years are welcome.

MASS IN SPANISH at St. Elizabeth University Parish each Sunday at 2 pm.

Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic Church, located at 2316 Broadway St. in Lubbock.

For more info call (806) 762-5225

My Life, mi vida: Vasquez to speak at Lubbock Crusade ick Vasquez, a R native of West Texas, will be re-

turning to Lubbock, his hometown, for a three-day Evangelistic Crusade to be held August 10 through 12, 2017.

After 23 years he will share his humbling experience and how God prepared him. He first encountered the Lord on September 1994, when he was in solitary confinement in a Texas prison, and renounced his former way of life, as well as embracing Jesus Christ as his Savior.

Internationally known, Vasquez travels and shares his experience of God's call over his life, not only preparing him personally to help others with their own life journey, but also developing his call to an evangelistic ministry for these challenging times as he now stands as a servant leader equipping Church Planters and Leaders locally and internationally.

Rick is the CEO & Founder of Texas

Evangelist, and also serves at the Leadership Academy at the IFI Prison Unit Program in partnership with Prison Fellowship Ministries equipping men before release into society to be servant leaders via Texas Prison Ministry, which he also founded. As a bilingual Pastor of Iglesia Crosspoint Church Bellaire Texas, and staff Evangelist at West University Baptist Church he is well rounded in ministry experience.

As a John Maxwell Certified Life Coach and Spiritual Motivator, Pastor Rick embodies Texas Evangelist Ministry and leads others to discover, develop and deploy their God given influence for the glory of God. As a change maker — he provides equipping and impactful content that transforms thinking, provokes action and cultivates purpose. Challenging people, churches, and organizations to break the boundaries of an ordinary existence. Pastor Rick will help you and or your team to find the courage to embrace momentum for evangelistic change.

Local organizers said that the crusade is open to the public. For more information visit www.mystory.city

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Evangelistic Crusade in LUBBOCK, TEXAS

After 23 years, Rick Vasquez will be returning to his home town to share his humbling experience and how God prepared him for such a time as this.

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Forward in Christ

It's August beloved people!

BY PASTOR JOE LOPEZ

appreciate the opportunity to be able to Imedia. speak to our Latino Family through this My goal every month will be to

share interesting and valuable information which I feel will empower and bless you.

Knowledge is Power, knowledge empowers us. We welcome the month of August, did you know that the month of August was name after the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar? He clarified and completed the calendar reform of Julius Caesar. In the process, he renamed this month after himself.

Caesar Augustus, fulfilled a biblical prophecy made 600 years before he was born.

"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times" Micah 5:2 Although Caesar Augustus rule with a heavy hand, he did bring peace and prosperity to the Roman empire. Israel benefitted by his rule, the Jews were allowed to maintain their religion and culture. While Caesar Augustus and Herod Antipas were essentially figureheads, the Sanhedrin still held power over many aspects of daily life. The peace and order established by Augustus helped in the spread of Christianity. The government Copyright 2017 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

he set up gave conquered provinces like Israel some local control, yet it was far from democratic. Rome could be brutal in enforcing its laws. The Romans did not invent crucifixion, but they used it extensively to terrorize their subjects. The extensive network of Roman roads made travel easier.

The Apostle Paul carried his missionary work westward over those roads. Both he and the Apostle Peter were executed in Rome, but not before they had spread the gospel there, causing the message to fan out on Roman roads to the rest of the ancient world. Like all of us, Caesar Augustus had weaknesses. His weakness was that he worshiped the Roman pagan gods. The first of the ten commandments say: "thou shall not have any other gods before me" Exodus 20:3. Worse than he worshipping pagan gods he allowed himself to be worshiped as a living god. Ambition is good and when directed toward sound goals, ambition can accomplish much. However, it is important to keep our ego in check. When we are placed in a position of authority, we have a duty to treat others with respect and fairness.

As Christians, we are called to observe the Golden Rule: "Do to others as you would have them do to you", Luke 6:31 (Es español en www.latinolubbock.net)

My Life | Mi Vida In Crisis... Defeated & Dysfunctional En Crisis...Derrotada y Loca The Solution: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Hay Solución: “Venid a mí todos los que estáis trabajados y cargados, y yo os haré descansar” -- Matthew 11:28

August 10 - 12, 2017 | 7 -9 pm City Bank Auditorium

2720 Drive of Champions - Lubbock, TX For more information contact Joe Lopez 806-441-8386 (No Nursery Care Available)

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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.

CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY: Veterans, Military, and first responders were celebrated at the 2017 St. Joseph's Jamaica. Lubbock Police Officers were thanked for their dedication. Pictured are officers Adame, Comacho, and Calvillo!

Senator John McCain 'Fighting' Cancer

ohn McCain is a genuine AmerJ ican hero. He has now been diagnosed with an especially grim

CELEBRATING SERVICE TO COUNTRY: Martin and Mary Rivera proudly celebrated the graduation of their grandson Jacob Martin Castillo who enlisted in the Navy. He is off to boot camp and is excited to serve his country! Congratulations and God's blessings!

form of brain cancer. His friends and admirers from former President Obama to Joe Biden to Senator Lindsey Graham are calling on that heroism and rugged character to fight his cancer.

McCain was diagnosed July 14, with glioblastoma, which is among the most difficult cancers to beat. Its location, its genetic diversity within and across patients, and its aggressiveness makes it hard to treat. Glioblastoma (GBM) is also among the most devastating cancers in its effects since it attacks the brain, the control center for the body’s functions and the essence of an individ-

ual’s personality. Even people who survive rarely remain the same person after their treatment.

McCain, a former Navy pilot, spent five and a half years suffering from many horrific injuries in a notorious North Vietnamese prison known as the “Hanoi Hilton.” He was repeatedly tortured. He spent two years in solitary confinement. He refused an early release.

As such, upon his return from his cancer diagnosis back to D.C., Americans watched him speak on the floor to his fellow senators – colleague to colleague – watching a man who has known much hardship in his life but seldom bowed to fashion if it did not advance a cause in which he believed.

A Suicide Attempt in a Unit

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 nationwide. It helps people with disabilities and their relatives find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION (BVA) From blinded veterans, for blinded veterans. Services offered include transportation assistance, and connects blinded veterans from earlier wars (Vietnam War, Korean War…) with blinded veterans of recent conflicts (Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.). www.bva.org HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org

Can Lead to More, Study Finds he US Department of Defense "Historically, you were protected T has continues to investigate from suicide when you went in the what factors might influence a Army. Rates of suicide were about

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military member's risk of suicide attempt, and a new study suggests that previous suicide attempts in a particular unit of members can play a significant role.

Within Army units, the risk of suicide attempts among soldiers increases as the number of attempts made within the past year in their unit rises, according to the study, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry last month.

In other words, the greater the number of previous suicide attempts in a unit, the greater the individual risk of a suicide attempt for a soldier in that unit, said Dr. Robert Ursano, professor of psychiatry and neuroscience and director of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Department of Defense's Uniformed Services University.

half of those in the civilian population, and around 2009, they increased to above that of the civilian population and they remained high since then," said Ursano, who was lead author of the new study.

Now, about 20% of suicide deaths in the United States each year are military veterans, according to the Military Health System.

"This is an important part of trying to understand that story," Ursano said about the new study. "Although we often talk about the clustering of suicides and suicide attempts, it's rarely been able to be examined in an empirical way, using actual data."

If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 2738255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Richard Estrada, 47 of Lubbock, passed away July 3, 2017. He was born March 24, 1970 to Marcelino and Isabel Estrada. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, son, and brother. Richard is preceded by his mother, Isabel Estrada. Richard leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Macelino Estrada; three daughters, Vanessa Estrada, Marisa Estrada, and Martha Estrada; four sons, Eric Cantu, Richard Estrada, Marc Estrada, and JoAngel Estrada; one sister, Maria Gwin; one brother, Mario Covarrubias; three grandchildren, Isaiah, Mariah, and Jamir; two nieces, two nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Freddy Martinez passed away on July 7, 2017. He was born on December 6, 1960 in Vernon, Texas to his parents; Domingo R and Sarah (Ochoa) Martinez. Freddy married Theresa Zarazua on March 7, 1994 in Lubbock. He enjoyed watching sports, was an avid Red Raider and Dallas Cowboy Fan. His grandchildren were the focal point of his life. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife; Theresa; his children; Chris Garcia; Joshua Gayton; Jacitha Bitela and Isis Pe a, his brothers; Domingo Martinez Jr., David Martinez and Richard Martinez. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Martinez and his mother, Sarah.

Albert Benavidez, Sr. (Whitehorse), 49, of Lubbock, passed away July 9, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1968 in Lockney, Texas to Angel and Lydia (Gonzalez) Benavidez. Those left to ride on in his memory are his wife, Sylvia R. Benavidez, his children; Marina Benavidez and husband, Ernie, Albert Benavidez, Jr. and wife, Melissa, Alexander Benavidez and wife, Gina, Isaac Benavidez and wife, Vanessa, Joshua Olavarrieta and wife, Tonya, and Christopher Herrera, his parents; Angel and Lidia Benavidez, his two brothers; Mario and Angel Benavidez and his wife, Sally, his two sisters; Aida Benavidez and Lisa Gomez and husband, Edmond, sixteen grandchildren, his biker family, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Salvador M. Rivera, 87 passed away July 13, 2017. He was born January 1, 1930 in Ralls to Tomas & Candelaria Rivera. He married Cecilia Bustillo on January 25, 1957 in Amarillo and worked as a welder for most of his life. He played baseball for the Lubbock Colts where they went to State in 1968 finishing in second place. He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Rivera, two sons, Manuel Rivera, David Contreras; six daughters, Luisa Hernandez, Yolanda Ochoa, Anna Rodriguez, Diana Ochoa, Dolores Emler, Jessica Rodriguez; one sister, Frances Flores; eighteen grandchildren; numerous great & great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one daughter, VirElodia Boya Urias Alvarez passed away on July 13, 2017. She was born on August 1, 1929 in Hereford, Texas to her late parents; Pedro F and Martina (Flores) Urias. She is survived by one sister, Odilia (Vita) Garcia and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son and three brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers are Timothy Vasquez, Eddie Urias, Joe Urias, Joel Urias, Matthew Franz and Jesse Urias.

Honorary Pallbearer; Amariz Vasquez Egiso Alex Gomez 59, of Lubbock went to be with our Lord July 13, 2017. He was born November 18, 1957 in Lamesa, to Egiso Garcia and Maria Gomez. He is preceded in death by his father Egiso Garcia; Brother Robert Guzman and an uncle Francisco Indio Gomez. Alex will be missed by his loving mother Maria Zubia of Lamesa; Sons Sedrick Gomez of Lubbock and Rojelio Castillo of California; Daughters Nicole Gomez and Veronica Gomez both of Lubbock; Brothers Henry Cortez of Lubbock, Greg Cortez of Sundown, Danny Cortez of Corpus Christi and Manuel Vidales of Victoria; Sisters Mary Ann Gonzales of Garland, Nora Cortez of Lubbock and Pearl Rodriguez of Levelland, along with five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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Abigail Marie Gutierrez, 14 of Lubbock, passed away June 23, 2017. She was born on May 22, 2003 in Lubbock to Jimmy Edward Villa and Amy Leigh Gutierrez. She attended Mackenzie Jr. High and was an incoming freshman at Lubbock High's magnet program where she planned on continuing to play the flute and take classes to pursue her dream on becoming a psychologist. She loved her family and friends and her two fur-babies Nugget and Diddle. She is survived by her mother Amy Leigh Galindo and step father Adam Mendez of Lubbock, her father Jimmy Edward Villa of Lubbock, brothers Nicholas Alcorte, Nathaniel Gutierrez, Addikus & Zane Mendez all of Lubbock, Michael Vela of Idaho, Isaiah Vela of Amarillo, sisters Gabriella Gutierrez and Addisyn & Zoriya Mendez both of Lubbock, her maternal grandparents Greg and Terri Greene of Lubbock, her paternal grandmother Lucia Rios of San Antonio , Uncles Mark Gutierrez and Jaime Lomas both of Lubbock, her Uncle & Aunt, James & Jessica Perez along with her cousins Jared & Justin Perez, Maternal Grandfather Andy Gutierrez. And numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, great aunts, great uncles and 2nd cousins.

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

Virginia Artie Cruz, 74 of Lubbock passed away July 22, 2017. She was born to the late Dimas and Andrea (Perez) Cruz on March 4, 1943. Virginia was an exceptional and selfless mother and grandmother.

Those left to cherish Virginia's memories are her sons, Arthur Rodriguez of Lubbock and Daniel Rodriguez and husband Jeff of Heartland; daughters, Emma and husband Rick Lara and Martha Gallegos all of Lubbock; brother, Lupe Cruz of Lubbock; sisters, Elvira Cruz and Emma Castro both of Arlington; eight grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sons, Ernesto and John Manuel Rodriguez and several loved ones.

Armando Garcia, 68 of Lubbock passed away on July 21, 2017.

He was born on September 4, 1948 in Big Spring, Texas to his late parents; Armando S. and Maria DelaLuz (Reza) Garcia. He attended Seminole High School as well as Texas Tech University.

He was employed at the City of Lubbock until his retirement in 2007. Armando was an active member of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council #263 for over 30 years. He worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for LULAC scholarships. He was also a member of Los Hermanos Familia, and volunteered annually at the "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. He is survived by siblings; Sara G. Flores, Jaime D Garcia (Lupe), Mary G. Allen (Wardell), Juan F. Garcia, Margarita G. Ontiveros (Jose), Ana G. San Miguel (Paul), Martha Garcia, Jesus Garcia (Lupita). Numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; Richard Garcia and a very special friend; Sandy Dodd.

Onesimo Oney Avalos Sr., 79 of Lubbock was born on February 16, 1938 in Mason, TX to the late Fortunato and Evaresta Avalos. He married Maximina Lopez on September 16, 1959 in Lubbock. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2011.

Onesimo was a retired farmer, he loved music often attending Jamaica's just listen to the music. He was a family man. Onesimo loved to play washers. Often, he would sit outside and watch his sons play horse shoes. He loved to cook candy apples for his family, never using a thermometer, he knew when it was perfect. Onesimo gave to his community by playing his guitar at rosary's and prayer services, he was well known. He is preceded in death by a son Joseph Avalos. He is survived by five sons, Onesimo Avalos Jr of Friona, Lupe Avalos, Fabian Avalos, Rene Avalos and Abel Avalos all of Lubbock, three daughters Anna Perez of Anton, Diana Avalos and Mariselda McDonald both of Lubbock, two brothers Clemente Avalos of California, Jerry Cantu, thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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Birthday Memorial Martin Joshua Hernandez August 6, 1994 to , 2017

Happy birthday my angel in Heaven Martin Joshua Hernandez.

You are always on my mind, forever in my heart.

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Memorial Eliseo (Cheo) F. Gauna August 19, 1940 to July 11, 2017

Cheo was born to Juan & Rosa Gauna. He was raised in Lubbock, but moved to Lansing, MI in 1974 where he retired from General Motors. He and his wife Rachel, successfully owned "El Sombrero" Restaurant for many years.

Preceding in death are his wife Rachel, his parents, and a brother Severo. He is survived by six sons, 11 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters, and a number of friends and relatives.

Memorial services were held July 16, 2017 in Lansing. He will be missed.

August Prayer Thank you, Almighty God, for always being near. I know that there are many times when I am not aware of your nearness or of your providence at work or of your miraculous moving in history. Nevertheless, I do believe, dear Father, that you are near even when I feel alone and your presence seems so far away. In those times, dear God, please give me confidence and perseverance to stand through the times of trial so that I can also share in your times of triumph.

In Jesus' name. Amen.

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior...” ~ Isaiah 43:2-3

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ St. Joseph's Jamaica - Part I

All smiles as the couple gets ready for some delicious Listening to the live music and enjoying the fellowship. Smiling for the camera and keeping cool under the Members of the community came out to support St. Jotreats! shade. seph's annual fundraiser.

Volunteers at St. Josephs Church Jamaica

Church parishioners helping out at the event.

Members of St. Joseph's handed out information to the Youth parishioners volunteered at the game booth. attendees.

San Ramon Jamaica - Part II

Making it a family affair as the whole family came to Taking a quick moment to pose for the camera. help out.

Citizen Law Enforcement Graduation

Serving up delicious treats for all of the attendees at the event.

Ready to serve some tasty food to the parishioners Keeping cool as they help to keep the attendees full and attendees. from the good food.

Jacob Zarazua took a moment for a quick picture with Lubbock Law Enforcement Citizens Academy gradu- Denise Oviedo was congratulated by her family mem- Pastor John Martinez, graduate from the academy, his family before the event begins. ates were congratulated by local law enforcement. bers after the event. poses with his family.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Raza on the Plaza - Part I

Friends and family gathered early for the concert.

All smiles as they prepare for the concert to begin.

Keeping cool as they wait for the performers.

Celebrating the 4th of July with family and friends!

Fourth On Broadway Parade

Team members of Quick Quack Car Wash smile for Goodfellas Barbershop joined Latino Lubbock Maga- Decked out in red, white, and blue and ready to pass Energized and ready for the parade to kick-off. the camera before the parade begins. zine for the celebration. out candy to all of the attendees.

St. Michael's Jamaica in Ralls

Enjoying the festivities at the jamaica.

Youth parishioners enjoying the company.

Visiting the different vendors at the event.

Smiling for the camera as they get ready to enjoy the music and food.

St. Jude Jamaica in Tahoka

Hands full with goodies and treats from the jamaica.

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From the kids activities to the great music, attendees Helping out with the event, and enjoying the jamaica. Taking a quick picture as they try to decide what to eat. were all smiles.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Our Lady of Guadalupe Jamaica Lubbock - Part I

Many visitors were enjoying the traditional food of the Volunteers were keeping everyone cool with some fla- Rain or shine, its Jamaica time and train time! annual event. vorful snow cones.

Jamaica Scenes at OLG Lubbock

Three generations proving family time and Jamaica's go hand in hand.

All smiles as the Laras enjoyed the fellowship with The Grill 'Em group serving up some grilled treats, and Texas Tech fans and volunteers were excited to par- Texas Longhorn fans Martin and Mario were not shy their little baby girl. hanging out with their sweet mama. ticipate in the church's jamaica and sold turkey legs. wearing their gear while Martin helped to sale raffle tickets to the attendees.

Summer Fitness Fair & Fishing 101 at Trejo Supercenter

The Garcias and their friends posing for Latino Lub- The Martinez a young family enjoyed the activities and Father and daughter creating memories at Fishing Girls rock and were baiting the hook. bock Magazine!

101! family time.

Monterey High Graduation 2017 - Part III

Monterey High School students were congratulated by Young graduate and his proud parents. their family members after the ceremony.

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Many families were posing for an unforgettable mo- Friends and families gathered to support the gradument. ates at the commencement, held on May 26, 2017.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Estacado High Graduation 2017- Part III

Mom and dad were very proud of their son!

The families were ready to pose with their 2017 gradu- Proud of all our daughters especially the newest gradu- Big family support on the graduates big day! ates. ate!

Lubbock High Graduation 2017- Part III

Once a Westerner, always a Westerner! Congrats Friendships and graduates go hand in hand. grads!

Students proudly turned the tassel to show they had We did it! achieved graduation.

Red robes stood out among families and supporters Dad and mom were very proud of their daughter. of grads.

Grads posing with family members on this proud and All the family was ready to showcase their grad in this joyful day. photo.

Coronado High Graduation 2017- Part III

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Christy Martinez-Garcia and Shaley Sanders celebrat- Christy Martinez-Garcia and guests on the Latino Lub- Telemundo representatives were on hand at the pa- WE ARE HALEY STRONG! Haley, her parents, and ed the graduation of the 2017-A class. bock Update of Trends and Friends. rade. her grandmother flex their muscles and are ready to conquer cancer!

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summer, which we have waited for all year, can be harsh on us as we try to go about our daily business. Secretly we all know though that this is the month taht it starts to loosen its grip on us. The sure fire way we can tell is because all of our young football players have started to participate in two a days in all the local and rural high schools. Every season is serious business around these parts but this year I think an extra urgency or importance has been added to what is already an important mix. Some local high school games are scheduled to be televised on Fox Sports Southwest in October, with one of the games that has been selected is the Coronado versus Monterey clash that month. Intensity has always been a part of preparation during these practices but I expect it all to be raised a notch or two as many teams will have it on their minds that if they have an impressive season, they can also be one of the highlighted games that will be available

next year. We have always known that football is king in Texas at every level from Pop Warner to the pros. This is not the first time we have seen high school ball on television, we are accustomed to high school programs from Austin, Dallas and Houston on a regular basis on Friday nights and replays on Saturdays. Heck we have even seen Lubbock Cooper against Stephenville a few years ago. Now though, the television aspect seems to have grown from those roots here in West Texas and in my opinion that aspect of the game is here to stay. The soonest we will be able to see some varsity high schools in action will actually be a scrimmage game on the 18th against Canyon although we have to drive up to Canyon to see it. The following week on the 25th, those same Estacado road warriors will take their talents to Big Spring in another scrimmage before they start their regular season in September.

Lubbock High on the other hand, starts their season on the 25th when they also go on the road to face Plainview in both teams season debuts. If you aren't ready to go on the road that early in the season, you'll have to wait until the last day, the 31st to see some action at Plains

Capital Park, okay, Lowery Field, when the Westerners face Odessa High who is a tough challenge in any year. Yes a fast and furious start is what we should expect, thank you Fox Sports Southwest.

Another thing we should expect and by know we would be surprised if we didn't get, is some kind of drama emanating from the Cowboys as the start their season in Oxnard California.

The topic of the moment as of deadline time, is the release of Lucky Whitehead after the news of an arrest in Virginia earlier this summer. Whitehead was a no show on his court appearance and the team released him when news got out. Now it's a case of mistaken identity and some are threatening lawsuits against Dallas for wrongful termination and some fans, many of them fans of other teams, are shouting the loudest.

Expect other stories to come out on this player no one knew about, but the result will be the same, he is no longer a Dallas Cowboy. Drama and Dallas, we expected something like this. Summer heat, it's time to go.

Editor’s Note: Mando Reyna is an avid sports aficionado and fan. He contributes his sports perspective of local to national sports.

Hispanics Encouraged to Reconnect with the Outdoors

BY LILIAN QUIROZ & CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

n a 2011 University of Wyoming report Iresults commissioned by the Park Service, the indicated only 1 in 10 national park

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visitors is Hispanic.

Masi Mejia, an ambassador for Latino Outdoors, an organization working to encourage more Latinos to participate in outdoor activities, said that Latinos have always been “tied to the land.” However, she said that’s changed for sons and daughters of Latinos. She said Latino parents directed their kids to college and away from the land.

“Because they wanted better for their children,” Mejia said, “they didn’t see value in the outdoors because they wanted you to become a doctor, a lawyer, an accountant, or an engineer.”

Mejia is aware that people enjoy their backyards but part of Latino Outdoors is to encourage people to explore and utilize local to national parks.

Susan Rowe, the heritage education program manager at Lubbock Lake Landmark, said technology is also in part to blame for children not exploring the outdoors. “[Technology] does to some extent deprive the kids from being outside and learning to appreciate being outside and in nature,”

Rowe said.

She added that Lubbock Lake Landmark hosts monthly night hikes and other outdoor activities sharing that the next hike would be on Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. She said that free summer camps for children are also held.

Frank Garcia, VP of Los Hermanos Familia said that part of their mission is to encourage families to learn the fundamental skills of nature and environmental stewardship.

That’s why they hold the annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” free event to encourage families to get back to nature.

He said that a last request to go fishing with the entire family was made a day before his father’s death. He was a farmer who rarely got a chance to enjoy nature.

“We now use fishing as a hook to bring families together and to enjoy and explore the great outdoors.”

He said the 9th Annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details can be found at www. letsgofishinglubbock.com In addition, the City of Lubbock Parks & Recreation offers many outdoor activities in their parks. Additionally, those willing to drive outside of the city limits can also visit Buffalo Springs Lake, Lake Alan Henry, or Caprock Canyon State Park.

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