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Community Update "FOR THE KIDS" benefit Saturday, August 1st at the Mean Woman Grill. For more info call Jere Lowe at (806) 7871959. COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Join our monthly Conversation Partners Meeting! We hold a monthly meeting with our international students who want to practice their English skill with native speakers. Our next meeting is Monday August 3, 2015 at 4:15 at 1921 Broadway! For questions about volunteering and participating, please contact: Nick Muniz at nmuniz@els.edu or call at 806747-5340. TEXAS SALES TAX HOLIDAY/TAXFREE WEEKEND Friday-Sunday, August 7-9 – exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes. For specific information regarding which items are exempted and which ones are not, visit the comptroller’s web site www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxinfo/ taxpubs/taxholiday/d/. HAW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE will be held August 11th, from 530pm7pm, at Ruby Tequila's. Come enjoy food, fellowship, and learn about the group’s upcoming events. For more information please call: Monica Tracy at (915) 202-9598. LOWV FORUM The League of Women Voters of Lubbock County will host a forum featuring Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson giving a State of the City presentation on Thursday, August 20th, at 5:30 pm. Mayor Robertson's presentation will be followed by a Q&A. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be at St. John's Methodist Church, 1501 University Avenue.
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n Easter weekend April 2015, O my husband Adrian Galvan and I were embarking on 14 years
of marriage, and 19 years of knowing each other. Planning our holidays was always an easy task…we’d split the weekend up as usual between our families - Saturday with my family, and Sunday with his in Brownfield. Saturday was a nice pleasant day at my younger sister’s house with her new little one. It was my nephew’s first Easter. The day ended with us going home to watch the NCAA finals. Our two children, Alejandro, 8; and Daniela, 7; were in their rooms playing and enjoying the evening. I ran out to do a little shopping, while Adrian relaxed on the couch watching some ball. Easter Sunday…we all woke up early to get ready for a great Sunday morning service at Alliance Church in Lubbock. While I was getting dressed, Adrian prepared the coffee and a light breakfast. He came into the bedroom with a cup of coffee and gave me a good morning kiss. He began to shave his mustache and asked me to look at him to make sure it was even. Then I walked out so he could take a shower. That was my last conversation with my husband
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who I have loved for so many years. While the children and I waited in the living room, I noticed the time. We needed to start heading out... when I heard a thump. I took off to the bedroom yelling at Adrian to hurry. ‘We’re going to be late!’ When he didn’t answer, I tried to open the bathroom door and it was locked. Fortunately, I know how to open it from the outside. As soon as I open the door, there he was lying on the floor. Just looking up at me with dazed eyes and no words. He couldn’t speak and he couldn’t focus. I stayed calm for the children and asked them to head to their rooms. I immediately called 9-1-1. From then on our lives would never be the same. Adrian passed away that following Wednesday. He had a massive stroke in his brain and would never recover. I know Easter will never be the same for my family or me again. I will always play that day over in
my head before I go to bed or when I’m by myself. But with my faith in our Dear Heavenly Father, I will always remember who Adrian was. The role he played in my life as a husband, the father he was to our two children, the son he was to his two supportive parents, and the role he played as a cousin, nephew, and son-in-law. He will be remembered for his service and dedication to his community, the Omega Delta Phi fraternity and his hard work for his clients at Star Care of Lubbock. With his leadership and qualities, Adrian represented the mission of Los Hermanos Familia who will be holding the 7th Annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event on Saturday, August 8, 2015, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Much like the mission of Los Hermanos Familia and the many member organizations who put on
Carta Abierta PRAYERS FOR OUR NATION I think our nation is in need of prayer. It is sad to see so much tragedy in our world today. And although that many want to blame the president, I think there are many to blame. Needless to say, thank you for a positive paper like Latino Lubbock Magazine. God Bless, Rosa Hernandez THANK YOU It is great to see that Latino Lubbock Magazine makes the time to cover our event sin our small towns, and that ya'll deliver to our communities. I know this is a free newspaper and I'm sure that you probably don't hear it much, but THANK YOU! You are making a difference in our little corners of the world, and thanks for taking our picture. John Escamilla
A DISAPPOINTMENT What a disappointment to know that a 911 dispatcher in another city, caused a 17 yearold to loose his life because the operator had such a chip on his shoulder. Sometimes we panic, and I know that teens can get sassy but it was obvious that the girl was worried. What's this world coming to? Jorge Comacho TRUMP ESTA LOCO I think that Donald Trump has really gotten out of control, and that the media should hold him accountable. But instead, they just keep promoting him. He claims that Hispanics will be voting for him. ALl I can say to that es que ta loco - he's crazy! I do hope that Hispanics will vote, and stop allowing ourselves to be punching bags.
the event, including Omega Delta Phi, Adrian impacted so many lives with his guidance and advice on how to provide a positive environment. He coached Western Little League teams for four years; he also coached parents on the fundamental skills of raising a troubled child every day at work as a case manager. I’m proud to know that this year’s “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event will be dedicated to him, another member - Ascencion “Chon” Garcia, KOC #11807 who also passed. I know with God by my side, I’ll stop replaying that day and start thinking about the man my husband was and the legacy he leaves behind. He always put God first, and then his family. He so loved the quality time he spent with his children and his family. Those are the memories I will remember. I invite you to participate in the 7th Annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” free event, and to build memories with your own family.
Deanna Galvan was married to the late Adrian Galvan for 14 years. She is the mother of Alejandor and Daniela. She is an alumni of TTU, as well as of Kappa Delta Chi. She is committed to keeping Adrian's memory alive.
JUST SAYING It's interesting to me that once again, after an Anglo man shoots and kills people he is mentally ill. When it is a Hispanic we are criminals. Just saying. Robert Torres 4TH ON BROADWAY A DISASTER Great to see Latino Lubbock Magazine in the 4th on Broadway parade. Was truly disappointed with the location, the parking, and the poor planning of this event. If it does not get moved back to Broadway, we probably won't go again. It was a disaster. I thought the parking was going to be improved. We never had problems like this before. Hope they move it back. Garza Family
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