Latino Lubbock Magazine Issue 13, November 2019

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With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in Lubbock, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Floydada, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

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

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Mike Solis 11/1 Ernestina Garcia 11/1 Larry Vidaurre III 11/1 Joe Rincones 11/2 Gloria Castro 11/2 Timothy R. Licon 11/3 Ophelia Loa 11/3 Tiffany Ridge 11/3 Ana Villegas 11/3 Brenda Flores-Ortiz 11/4 Amy J. Gordon 11/4 Janie Hilburn 11/4 Michelle Alonzo Vasquez 11/5 Anjanle Madrid 11/ 5 Cindy Adame 11/5 Alex Armenta 11/5 Yolanda R. Hernandez 11/5 Martha Sanchez 11/5 Haylee A. Ramirez 11/5 Skye Martinez 11/5 Soyla Hernandez 11/5 Eloy Rios 11/6 Adam Garcia 11/6 Esmeralda De Los Santos 11/6 Alice Vasquez 11/6 Leonard Lozano 11/7 Johnny Castilleja 11/7 Jaime Flores 11/7 Armando Garcia 11/7 Mary Alice Castillos 11/8 Lupe Cardenas 11/8 J.R. Perez 11/8 Roberto Cardenas 11/9 Jerry Trevino 11/9 Haidyn Nicole Acebedo 11/9 Adolfo Gonzales 11/ 9 Jacob Herrera 11/10 Irma Armenta 11/11 Angel Neveah Martinez 11/11 Cecilia Villa 11/11 Amelia Martinez 11/11 Martin Martinez 11/11 Mary Siders 11/11 Felipe Hilburn 11/11 Dr. Arlene Brooks 11/12 Andrew Rangel 11/12 Fr. Joseph Palacios 11/12 Michael Salinas Jr. 11/12 Elisa Herrera 11/13 Jeremy Hilburn 11/13 Eric Anthony Cuevas 11/13 Linda Armenta 11/ 13 Madison Flores 11/13 Ricky Mendoza 11/14 Rudy Delgado 11/14 Anita Vidaurre 11/14 Ana Barrera 11/14 Gabriella Cantu 11/15 Brianna Carranco 11/16 Julia Jimenez 11/16 Meghan Flores 11/16

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Angel Contreras 11/16 Julia Jimenez 11/16 Mark Blanco 11/18 Cassandra Zamarripa 11/18 Arabella Belgara 11/18 Juanita Cruz 11/18 Angel Daniel Flores 11/19 Alfredo Pena 11/19 Nicholas Medina 11/19 Isabel Chavez 11/19 ReAnna Stubblefield 11/19 Carlos Jay 11/20 Jose Perez 11/20 Andrew Soto Sr. 11/21 Emilio Perez 11/21 Delia Crockett 11/21 Ashley Vidaurre 11/21 Ariel Aldama 11/21 Isabella Perez 11/22 Loretta Madrid 11/22 Sandra Avila 11/23 Elicia Romo 11/23 Ricardo Santiago 11/23 Arthuro Santiago 11/23 Isela Torres 11/23 Raul Beltran 11/24 Conrad Matthew Bernal 11/24 Eddie Chavez 11/24 Rocky Martinez 11/24 Vanessa Mendoza 11/24 April Guerrero 11/24 Richard Hernandez 11/24 Raul Beltran 11/24 Izakiyah E. Cole 11/24 Raul Beltran 11/24 Minnie Biera Anaya 11/25 Evalyn Cervantes 11/25 Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25 Mathew Adame 11/25 Xavier Valdez 11/25 Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25 Ivan Carrillo 11/26 Isabel Chavez 11/26 Catarino Velasquez 11/26 Mildred Montez 11/26 Nora Briones Baca 11/26 Johnny V. Baca.

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Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover features a Monarch butterfly artistically cut in papel picado. Every autumn a truly incredible natural event takes place. A Monarch butterfly born in Canada will fly more than 3,000 miles to Mexico, across land it has never seen. Its journey is filled with peril, many never make it and those that do will never return. It takes three more generations to make the journey back the following spring. Monarch butterflies play a role in Día de los Muertos because they are believed to hold the spirits of the departed. This belief stems from the fact that the first monarchs arrive in Mexico for the winter each fall on Nov. 1, which coincides with Día de los Muertos.

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Health/Salud Education/Youth From Barrios to Battlefields

Faith & Religion Kid's Fotos y requerdos

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s an advocate of the Latino community, it is important for me to acknowledge Hispanic Veterans who have and are contributing to the cause of freedom.

Some may not realize that over 1.1 million veterans are Hispanic. And, over the last two centuries, and, according to the Defense Department publication, Hispanics in America’s Defense, “when our country has been in need, Hispanic Americans have had more than their share of stouthearted, indomitable soldiers. Their intrepid actions have been in the highest tradition - a credit to themselves, their ancestry, and our nation.”

In World War I (1914-1918), the military was widespread with discrimination against Hispanics. Soldiers with Spanish surnames or Spanish accents were sometimes the objects of ridicule and relegated to menial jobs. Latinos lacking English skills were sent to special training centers to improve their language proficiency so that they could be integrated into the mainstream army.

Despite the past, from the American Revolution to Desert Storm, Hispanic Americans have risked their lives to defend the United States and the principles upon which it stands.

Even today, many of our sons and daughters serve as America’s soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces, and are fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the world, including the estimated 69,000 foreign-born soldiers who are currently serving in the U.S. military. These soldiers make up nearly 5% of the military personnel on active duty.

In addition, Latino men and women have also served with distinction in the U.S. military since our nation’s inception, including nearly 500,000 in World War II, and nearly 40 Latinos have won our nation’s highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor.

More than 53,000 Hispanics were on active duty in 2003 and another 1.1 million are veterans of the U.S. military. Many have also been honored with American citizenship as a result of their military service; more than 25,000 immigrants who have served in the military have become U.S. citizens through a special wartime military naturalization statute.

Suffice to say, Latinos are committed to the success of this country and proudly serve in the U.S. military. So as we celebrate Veterans Day, as well as the centennial of “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1918, take time to join us at the annual Veteran's Parade, Nov. 9, 2019.

Help us honor ALL Veterans this Veterans Day, and let us remind those who sometimes overlook that Latinos have also made sacrifices for our American freedom. Also, don't forget to fly your American flag and show your pride to live in the land of the free, because of the brave.

Let us truly exemplify our gratitude to them by making time to VOTE on Nov. 5th. Living in this free and amazing country is something we cannot take for granted. More so, the commitment by our troops should prompt us even more to VOTE for a freedom that exist because of the sacrifice of these fine men and women.

This Thanksgiving season we are grateful to God for all of His favor, and for giving us the ability to deliver His word through our work, and through our actions. I'm especially grateful for the blessings of my family - my husband Frank and daughter Amaris, good health, and our readers that God place favor over you and your families.

Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock Magazine 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.

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock” Celebrating 13 Years of Commitment to our Community

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Christy Martinez-Garcia Wins Latina Publisher of the Year by NAHP ubbock's own Christy MartinezL Garcia, publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine (LLM), has been

selected as the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) Publisher of the Year.

Martinez-Garcia said she was humbled for the nomination and takes pride knowing that Latino Lubbock Magazine is recognized among the best of the best throughout the nation.

Upon returning to Lubbock, after working for the National Council of La Raza (now called UnidosUS) in Washington, D.C. as Assistant VP of Communications, she began the publication after recognizing that Hispanic were still viewed negatively and not being recognized for their contributions and expertise.

She said that she began following the coverage by local media of Hispanics, and in three months recognized that they were seldom covered, their coverage was linked to crime and immigration, and they were underutilized as spokespersons and experts on any issues.

"We needed a voice of our own that showcased the contributions we make daily in all facets of life - business, political, philanthropic and more," she said.

As such, she formed Latino Lubbock Magazine in 2006 with input from various individuals of all ages. She printed 1,000 newspapers in January 2007 during their first run.Theimmediate

interest and demand propelled Latino Lubbock Magazine to now having 100,000 readers monthly, serving Lubbock and 28 rural communities, and becoming a centralized resource of news and information, by, about, and for Hispanics, as well as a dialogue tool for the community.

She said that eventually Latino Lubbock Magazine was supplemented with multiple social media pages, an email-blast news system, a weekly TV segment on the local CBS affiliate called “The Latino Lubbock Update”, numerous radio and TV interviews, and, the her becoming the founder of Los Hermanos Familia, a nonprofit organization, which allows her to further serve the community and create programs that strengthen families and build community.

"We're embarking on our 14th year and we've served our community proudly.

For the most part, many recognize the significance of Latino Lubbock Magazine, some, still neglect the role and purpose we hold. For that reason, we continue to find ways to being able to stand on our own and utilize digital media and serve the ever-growing and young Hispanic community."

She explained that LLM is a proud member of NAHP, a non-partisan trade

Happy Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2019 I

n 1621 the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast which is now known as the first Thanksgiving. While cooking methods and table etiquette have changed as the holiday has evolved, the meal is still consumed today with the same spirit of celebration and overindulgence.

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Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias 28 de nov.

n 1621, los colonos de Plymouth y los indios Wampanoag compartieron una fiesta de la cosecha de otoño que ahora se conoce como la primera Acción de Gracias. Si bien los métodos de

cocción y etiqueta en la mesa han cambiado como la fiesta ha evolucionado, la comida se consume todavía hoy con el mismo espíritu de celebración y de los excesos.

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advocacy organization representing the leading Spanish language publications serving 41 markets in 39 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with a combined circulation of over 23 million.

The 37-year-old Latino media organization held its 2019 Convention in San Jose October 23-25, where the José Martí Awards and Latina Publisher of the Year were announced. This year’s diverse finalists reflect how solid the industry is. Top tier Hispanic markets like Los Angeles and New York are, of course, well represented. But more than half of all the finalists are from second and third tier markets around the USA like Lubbock, a sign of how solid Latino media is in mid-size and smaller markets.

Martinez-Garcia said that as a member of NAHP, LLM has benefited from guidance, training and advertising, which has been valuable to the publication that remains free to its readers and dependent on advertising dollars.

“We are grateful to our readers and will continue to create a publication that is a reflection of our passion, propelled by our readers. ¡Mil gracias por su apoyo!

Thank you!”

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Opinion/opinión DAY OF THE DEAD PARTY, November 1, 5 pm, $15, All Ages, Celebrate the Day of the Dead by making Calaveras, paint a sugar skull, various crafts, and enjoy traditional foods. At the end of the night we will offer a moment of silence for our deceased family. Pre-registration is required by 10/30 by noon, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St. WEST TEXAS LATINO ARTIST EXHIBIT & DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELE B R AC I Ó N EVENT, Sunday, Nov. 3rd from 12 to 5 p.m., at the Science Spectrum. The event will showcase the work of Latino artist, offer a cultural experience through local performers – traditional and modern; showcase classic cars; offer products from participating vendors; as well as provide children’s activities that offer cultural understanding. For more info visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org - go to Get Involved page. Or call (806)792-1212.

CORNUCOPIA LUNCHEON The annual Volunteer Center of Lubbock Cornucopia Luncheon will celebrate and recognize the impact of volunteers in the community, and builds upon our culture of service across the South Plains. Honoring the 2019 “Get Involved” award honorees on Nov. 5, 2019, from 11:30 am to 1:pm at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Call (806) 747-0551 for ticket info.

HOLIDAY HAPPENING The Junior League of Lubbock’s holiday market, features more than 150 merchants, specialty ticketed events, silent auctions, and more.

The event will be held Nov. 20 through 24th at the Civic Center. Price Varies.

TAMALE MAKING WORKSHOP, November 8, Part 1 Friday 6-8 pm, Part 2 Saturday 10 am-2 pm, $20, Ages TeenAdult, Learn to make tamales just in time for the holidays. This is a two-day workshop and participants must be able to attend both sessions, Call 767-2704 to register, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St. ARMCHAIR TRAVEL, November 27, 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Armchair travel takes people to faraway places without leaving town. This month we travel to Thailand, Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th St. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

FREE LEGAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud.

Call 763-4557 or (800) 933-4557 or visitlanwt.org for more info.

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hank you for your service.” As "T a U.S. Army Soldier living in Oklahoma City I am grateful for these

words, which I hear often when wearing my uniform in this community.

What many people do not understand is that I am the one who is thankful.

I am thankful for the camaraderie, the global understanding, the commitment made to me and my family, and the opportunity to dedicate every day to the people of this country.

I am thankful for the education and cost-free healthcare I receive, the worldwide experiences I have had, the technical skills I have learned, and the opportunity to be a leader in the most trusted organization in the nation.

I am thankful to be part of history. This week the Army celebrates 244 years of dedicated service. Generations of Soldiers have inspired professionalism, honorable service and a commitment to the common good. For this, I am proud to call myself a Soldier.

And now, I am part of the team

inspiring the next great generation of Soldiers to find their place in history.

That is no easy task, however, even though the majority of Americans have the highest levels of confidence in the U.S. military.

We face many challenges when searching for the right people to fill our ranks. Yes, we need infantrymen and Special Forces Soldiers, like you see in the movies, but we also need logisticians, nurses, engineers, truck drivers, and IT specialists.

About 50 percent of today’s young people admit they know little to nothing about their nation’s military – the people who work daily to protect their freedom.

They don’t understand the depth of the knowledge and technical skills they can learn in 150 different career paths.

They don’t understand the degrees they can earn or that the benefits and perks often match or surpass those offered by civilian employers.

I have had many jobs in the 20 years I have served in the U.S. Army. I

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Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

THANK YOU Thank you for your continued support of the work from our lab through advertising the Latinx Mental Health & Resiliency Youth Ambassador Program in Latino Lubbock & through the news broadcast! Your unwavering dedication to the betterment of the Latinx community is inspiring.

- Brandy Pina-Watson & the Latinx Mental Health & Resiliency Lab @ TTU OUTSTANDING WORK Thanks so much and continued blessings on the outstanding work you do for the community!

Love you, Del Lopez

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TOOL FOR THE COMMUNITY The October cover was beautiful and the lesson behind it was awesome! I used your publication in my classroom and want to thank Latino Lubbock Magazine for making Hispanic Heritage Month important and Christy Martinez for sharing this publication, which is a tool for the community.

Keep up the great work!

Most Sincerely, Ms. Sanchez MILLENNIUMS, YOUR VOTE COUNTS It's time to vote, but honestly I don't really know much about this election, LOL! I can say that I am registered and gearing up for the presidential election. I know this one counts, but the next one is going to determine the future of this country.

By the way, I'm a millennial and didn't vote last time, but you better believe I'll be there next time.

To my fellow millenniums - make it a point to get to the polls. It's our future and our vote counts.

I appreciate this newspaper - I can understand it and I share it with my grandmother.

Ricky Garcia

GRANDPARENT'S STORY I would like to see what I have to do to have a story written about my grandparents. They were migrants and they raised 11 kids, had a business, and have done many good things for others.

They have been married for over 55 years and met as migrant workers. We'd really appreciate the story.

Ruth

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have done everything from Field Artillery and Logistics Management to now leading and directing the efforts of over 250 recruiters. It has been one of the best decisions of my life. I am a better person because of the U.S. Army and the people I have met throughout my career.

I see amazing young people in Oklahoma City and the surrounding communities desiring to serve their communities, and I believe we are doing them a disservice if we are not encouraging them to explore the military as a potential career path.

The Army invests in its people, often to the benefit of outside organizations.

Veterans are more likely to vote, volunteer, and be involved in their communities. They have the maturity and self-discipline private industries are seeking. Only 29 percent of today’s

young people have the ability to meet our qualifications.

We will work to find the right people, and we will compete to retain them for the good of our nation. But we need your help.

In honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6 and the Army’s 244th birthday on June 14, the Army is activating a nationwide “Call to Service.”

I challenge leaders, parents, educators and the Oklahoma City community as a whole to step forward.

Inspire the young people around you to be part of something bigger, to be part of history. Inspire them to answer the call.

Lt. Col. John Garcia is the commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion, Oklahoma City, which is responsible for hiring more than 3120 new Soldiers from Oklahoma, Arkansas and surrounding areas this year.

Fall Back:

Daylight Savings Time

all 2019 is officially F here!

But many are ask-

ing now that summer has officially left and the days are getting shorter by the minute – literally – one very important question: when does the time change and why?

The history of daylight saving is tied to energy conservation.

Switching to DST in the summer means more sunlight at night, which in turn means homes don't have to turn on lights as early.

According to the U.S. Government , that leads to energy and fuel savings.

For most, we get to sleep late an hour! So “fall back” with the end of Daylight Saving Time Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m.

Until 2007, Daylight Saving Time ran from April to mid-October. But then Congress extended the period, making it three weeks earlier and one week later.

Don't forget, and enjoy the extra hour.

INFOBOX ● When local daylight time is about to reach ● Sunday, November 3, 2019, 2 AM clocks are turned backward 1 hour to ●Sunday, November 3, 2019, 1 AM local standard time instead ●Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov. 3, 2019 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning. ●Also called Fall Back and winter time.

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2019 Texas Tech University Celebrate Diversity Banquet

Cyntoia Brown-Long From sex-trafficking survivor to prison reform advocate

November 6th | 7 p.m.

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Día de los Muertos Exhibit by Cooper High, to be Shown Nov. 3rd

hotography students at LubP bock Cooper High School were given the opportunity to

participate in a collaborative Sugar Skull portrait assignment, celebrating Día de Los Muertos. ocal volunteers helped bring this to life by donating their time to serve as models and apply make up to help them recognize this special holiday. This was the first time the student photographers were able to direct their photo shoot without any assistance in taking or editing the photos. After post processing, the Spanish teachers were given the final say by choosing their favorite photograph from each class

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to have printed and hung in their classroom.

“Going in to this project, I was really nervous. I’d never really done anything like this; however, once, I got in the space and got a sense of how everything went, I really got into it,” said Eden Babineaux “This experience was a lot of fun. While taking these pictures of my model, it taught me to go out of my comfort zone,”added Maya Fowler Ashtyn Quijada said that the project was a learning experience.

"It taught me how to communicate with my model and how to have a productive photo shoot."

Their teacher, Ms. Hext said that she was incredibly impressed with the amount of talent her students showed through a project like this.

"Although beginner photographers, many have already displayed advanced skills in the classroom. This project allowed us to bring part of the Latino culture into the classroom in not only an educational way but in a way that allowed them to create a more personal portrait."

The students will display their work at the West Texas Latino Artist Día de los Muertos Celebración on Sunday, Nov. 3rd at the Science Spectrum, at 2579 S. Loop 289.

years • Five-Star recipient for Prostate Removal Surgery for two consecutive years • Five-Star recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for three years in a row • Five-Star recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for eight consecutive years • Five-Star recipient for Cranial Neurosurgery for two years in a row • Five-Star recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for four consecutive years • Five-Star recipient for Appendectomy • FiveStar recipient for Overall Bariatric Surgery “It is always wonderful to receive this level of recognition for the great work of our caregivers,” Chief Quality Officer Cynthia Salisbury said. “Our clinicians take pride in continually raising the bar on the quality of care we deliver. This is evident in the notable degree of repeat recognitions. We are proud to deliver this nationally recognized, high level

of care and service to our community.”

The achievement is part of findings released today in the Healthgrades 2020 Report to the nation.

The new report demonstrates the importance of hospital quality to both hospital leaders and consumers.

“As consumers navigate their health, it is important to consider a number of factors, including hospital quality, before deciding where to access care,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. “Healthgrades’ America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery and America’s 100 Best Hospital for Prostate Surgery recognizes those hospitals that have proven their dedication to quality care and exceptional outcomes over time and we applaud their efforts and achievement.”

Covenant Medical Center Named in Two of America’s 100 Best

ovenant Medical Center is C one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery

and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries according to a national study by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals.

Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 32 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.

Covenant Medical Center was also recognized for the following clinical achievements: • Vascular Surgery Excellence Award • Five-Star recipient for Repair of Abdominal Aorta • Five-Star recipient for Carotid Procedures for three consecutive years • FiveStar recipient for Peripheral Vascular Bypass for two consecutive years • Prostate Surgery Excellence Award for two consecutive

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Día de los Muertos Events Scheduled in Lubbock

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

rom November 1 until November 4, F Mexicans and Mexican-Americans will commemorate Día de los Muertos, a holiday

that pays tribute to our beloved deceased. Day of the Dead celebrations usually involve the building of ofrendas, plenty of spirits and food, and colorful, vibrant decorations like marigolds and papel picado.

Unlike the Spaniards, who viewed death as the end of life, the natives viewed i t as the continua tion of life. Instead o f fearing death, they embraced it.

To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake.

The pre-Hispanic people honored duality as being dynamic. They didn't separate death from pain, wealth from poverty like they did in Western cultures. However, the Spaniards considered the ritual to be sacrilegious. They perceived the indigenous people to be barbaric and pagan.

In their attempts to convert them to Catholicism, the Spaniards tried to kill the ritual. But like the old Aztec spirits, the ritual refused to die.

To make the ritual more Christian, the Spaniards moved it so it coincided with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Nov. 1 and 2), which is when it is celebrated today.

In Lubbock, various churches will hold observances (See Faith & Reigion p. 23). Procesíon will be held Nov. 1st beginning at the International Cultural Center, ending at at the Buddy Holly Center (BHC), 1801 Crickets Ave. Celebración will be held through Nov. 18th at BHC which is an exhibition of artwork that explores the history and meaning behind the Mexican holiday.

The Día de los Muertos 5K & FUN RUN will be held Nov. 2, 2019 - 8:30 a.m. at the Landwer House.

New this year include the Día de los Muertos Parade sponsored by Fiestas del Llano, Inc., Nov. 2nd, beginning at 12 p.m., line up starts at 11 am at Club Pink.

Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park will hold a special Día de los Muertos celebration on Sat., Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m., at 5740 W. 19th St. Mahon Library will decorate sugar skulls on Sat., Nov. 2nd from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at 1306 9th St.

Our Lady of Guadalupe will hold a Día de los Muertos Festival, Nov.2, 7-9 p.m., at 1120 52nd Street; They will sell food & drinks, $2 wristband for games, and $2 haunted house.

On Sunday, Nov. 3rd, Los Hermanos Familia and Latino Lubbock Magazine will host the 8th Annual West Texas Latino Artist & Día de Los Muertos Celebración at the Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289, from 12 to 5 pm.

The event will showcase the work of Latino artist, offer a cultural experience through local performers – traditional and modern; hold a unique pan de muerto sampling; offer products from participating vendors and health checks by the Latino Medical Association; as well as provide children’s activities that offer cultural understanding, Mexican bingo - lotería offer families a chance to have fun, there will be face painting, food trucks, classic cars, and more.

Projects that can be made by the children will include papel picado, flores de papel, mask decorating, Las Monarcas project, and Ojo de Dios crosses, sugar skull decorating and more.

Dr. Lauryn Salazar, an Assistant Professor of Musicology and Director of the mariachi program at Texas Tech University will provide a presentation on her research that focuses on the mariachi tradition in the United States and Mexico. She is a practicing mariachi musician performing on the mariachi harp and is a member of the all-female, two-time Grammy award-winning Mariachi Divas. Her participation on the Mariachi Divas album “Tributo a Joan Sebastian y Rigoberto Alfaro” earned a Grammy nomination for 2016. Moreso, she also served as a cultural advisor on the Oscar and Golden Globe winning Disney Pixar film “Coco” (2017).

Various artists with different art mediums will display their art including: graffiti art by Joey “Wiseone” Martinez, a local artist that was commissioned to paint the Graffiti Building at LHUCA. Cost to the event is $5 for adults, $3 for children. A $2 discount will be given to those that come with painted faces or in Día de Los Muertos costumes.

Or, in an effort to collect children's books for Los Hermanos Familia's new Little Libraries, adults can bring three new or gently used children's books, or one book per child.

The event is presented by Los Hermanos Familia, and is sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine, Matador Motors, Davis Smith Law Firm, Magic 106. 5, Lamar Advertising, MRC Reproduction, and Family Smiles of Lubbock.

For more info visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org/dia-de-los-muertos-celebracion, or call (806)792-1212.

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Politics /política

Ready To Vote

Record 32 Million Hispanics

BY PAUL BEDARD

he percentage of Hispanics eligible T to vote in the upcoming 2020 presidential election has surged nearly

of eligible voters,” said Pew’s FactTank.

The growth in Hispanic voters comes as a result of the surge in the Latino population.

It was about 60 million in 2018, up from 47.8 million in 2008. Hispanics make up 18% of the U.S. population, up from 5% in 1970, said Pew. The group has been divided over President Trump and his efforts to end illegal immigration across the U.S.Mexico border. Overall, Hispanics do not support the president.

In 2016, he won about one-third of the Hispanic vote, but recent surveys show that dropping to one-fifth as the 2020 election nears. ashington, D.C. – The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) leadership and LULAC

LULAC Condemns Cruel Deportations Of U.S. Veterans

reen Card Veterans Council G condemn the deportations of U.S. service members and veterans’ family

members following today’s U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship hearing on the “Impact of Current Immigration Policies on 20% since 2016 when Service Members and Veterans, and Hillary Clinton took their Families.”

66% of the Latino vote.

The hearing came after reports show And at over 30 active-duty personnel and veteran million, according to families are increasingly facing the U.S. Census Bureau, deportation orders under the Trump Hispanics will be the Administration’s zero-tolerance policy. largest voting minority Witnesses at the Congressional hearing for the first time. highlighted the cases of U.S. Marine In an analysis of the Jose Segovia-Benítez who was abruptly federal data, the Pew deported back to El Salvador after Research Center said that there are a suffering traumatic brain injury from “record” 32 million Latinos eligible to combat, and veteran Miguel Perez who vote in 2020. That is an increase from was pardoned by Illinois Governor J.B. 27.3 million in 2016.

Pritzker after being deported almost a “The 2020 election will mark the first year and a half ago. time that Hispanics will be the largest "Our service members and military racial and ethnic minority group in the families are constantly making sacrifices electorate, accounting for just over 13% on behalf of America, including continuous time away from loved ones and enduring a demanding career as part of their service,” ¿Necesita ayuda para pagar su stated Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President.

“The idea that this Administration La Asistencia puede estar disponible! would deport our veterans after they La Financiación estatal está disponible a través del Programa de Asistencia Energética have displayed

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true commitment to defend our freedom is unthinkable. This administration’s actions are speaking louder than its words and they are not honoring or protecting our service members, veterans and their families. As we saw in the House hearing today, ICE ignores its own policies regarding deportation of veterans, even when the majority of these cases are based on bogus convictions that could have been avoided with proper medical or legal resources.

Even when this Administration turns its back on veterans and their families, LULAC remains strongly committed to helping them fight against cruel family separation policies. We call on Members of Congress to investigate and conduct oversight over these cases before it’s too late.”

“The men and women who bravely defended our country in combat deserve the peace of mind that they will not be deported from the same country they risked their lives to serve,” stated Sindy Benavides, LULAC CEO. “We applaud the Congressional Members who today expressed solidarity and are

taking action for Mr. Segovia-Benítez and the other cases of military families facing deportation. LULAC stands ready to work with Congress to ensure comprehensive legislation is introduced and passed to prevent a recurrence of these deportations in the future.”

“If our military men and women had the medical resources needed after their service, they would likely never see a courtroom,” stated Carlos Luna, President of Green Card Veterans. “If veterans had the resources for legal representation, they would have never ended up in deportation proceedings causing a dire disruption separating families across our nation. We hope today’s hearing served as a wake-up call for Members of Congress to end deceptive tactics by ICE officials to silence immigrants who fought to defend and serve our country.”

NALEO Calls on Congress to Act on 2020 Census Funding

he National Association of Latino Elected and T Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund released a statement from CEO Arturo Vargas

on the United States Senate proposal to allocate $6.7 billion in funding for the 2020 Census: “Ahead of our government conducting its constitutionally mandated decennial count of every resident in the United States, the U.S. Census Bureau must be positioned to successfully and accurately carry out its planned operations. The Census Bureau needs the certainty of full-year funding in an amount that is well above the $5.3 billion the Administration requested. With the Senate voting on the FY 2020 appropriations for the U.S. Census Bureau, both chambers must move quickly to resolve the differences in funding in order to get a final bill signed into law.

“Funding for the Census should never be used as a bargaining chip, and with so much on the

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line, from the allocation of $800 billion in federal funding to the apportionment of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Census Bureau literally cannot afford to be shortchanged by Congress. The Census is not optional and its implications are wideranging. Without the proper capacity to carry out its duties, the Census Bureau would be in a position that could lead to disastrous consequences for communities all across America.

“Given the current political climate, the last thing the Census Bureau needs is a lack of dependable funding to carry out its planned operations. We only have one chance per decade to get this right.

Congress has the responsibility to appropriately fund the Census Bureau so that it can carry out its obligations. This means Washington must act fast, put its differences aside and approve a reliable and appropriate level of funding for Census Bureau operations.”

Haboobs and Dust Storms: How they impact us

itizens’ Climate Lobby C of Lubbock, in coordination with TTU’s

Half a Million Kids Could Lose Free School Lunches Under New Trump Rule

bout half a million children could A lose their eligibility for free school lunches under a Trump administration

proposal.

Children whose families qualify for food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, can automatically get free breakfasts and lunches at school, but the Trump administration's proposal would tighten eligibility for SNAP. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an analysis this week showing that nearly 3 million people could lose access to food stamps under the proposed rule, including almost 1 million children.

According to the analysis, children

whose families lost SNAP benefits would have to submit an application to determine if they qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals. About 45% of them — some 445,000 kids — would still qualify for free meals. But most of the others — about 497,000 kids who currently get free meals — would have to start paying a reduced price of 40 cents for school lunch and 30 cents for breakfast, since they come from families with an annual income of between 130% and 185% of the federal poverty level.

Another 40,000 kids who currently get free meals would need to pay the full price because their family won't qualify for the program anymore.

According to the USDA, the proposal could cut $90 million annually from the cost of its school lunch and breakfast programs. The agency noted that the number of children being affected by the proposal could be less because some schools offer free lunches to all students regardless of eligibility.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has said tightening access to SNAP would close a "loophole" that allows families receiving temporary

Lubbock County Announces 2019 Better, Safer Roads Program

ubbock County will improve CR 2900 from L FM 40 to CR 6500 from gravel to a paved surface in Precinct 3. Work is scheduled to begin

on October 28th and completed in the Spring of 2020. Affected property owners will be notified of the project schedule and details. Lubbock County forces will complete this project.

“CR 2900 is just the first of many county roads in Precinct 3 that will be improved because of the 2019 Better, Safer Roads Program,” said Precinct 3 Commissioner Gilbert A. Flores. “The main concern for all Lubbock County Commissioners is the safety of the citizens traveling on our county roads.”

Work has begun on the advanced planning and design portion of Woodrow Road from Slide Road to Lubbock-Cooper High School. Lubbock County retained the services of Kimley-Horn and Associates of Lubbock to complete the design of a road that can handle the high volume of traffic that continues to increase daily. Once completed,

Woodrow Road will be widened from a two lane road to a five lane urban facility.

In 2018, Lubbock County was successful in obtaining $2.6 million in federal funding from the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Woodrow Road project.

Precinct 1 Commissioner Bill McCay stated, “Woodrow Road is one of the most dangerous and congested county roads in our County. But more importantly a significant portion of the traffic on Woodrow Road are young drivers driving to and from Lubbock-Cooper High School. It is imperative that we widen this road, not only for the quality of life for those who travel it daily, but for the safety of our citizens.”

The Lubbock County Better, Safer Road Program passed earlier this year authorizes the County to issue up to $99.6 million for County wide roadway improvements. The initial $5 million in Bond proceeds were received in September 2019.

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Project Climate, will be hosting a public event at the Qualia Room in Texas Tech’s Classical and Modern Languages Building, Thurs., Nov. 7th, at 6:30 pm.

Dr. Karin Ardon-Dryer, Assist.

Professor of Atmospheric Science at TTU, will present "Haboobs and Dust Storms- How They Impact Us Now and in the Future."

As common meteorological events here in Lubbock, Ardon-Dryer will explain how haboobs differ from

dust storms, the risks they both pose and damage they cause, as well as addressing their long-term climate implications.

A watch party of the Weather Channel’s Climate Forum, featuring the climate change platforms of both Democratic and Republican 2020 presidential primary candidates, may commence afterwards.

Limited campus parking will be available, and snacks will be provided.

For more information contact Ed George, at (806)799-3307.

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State funding is available through Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program to assist with repairing your EXISTING Heating or Cooling unit! *To qualify you must live in Lubbock County and meet income eligibility requirements* # Persons in Household 1

Max. Household Income $18,735

2

$25,365

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$31,995 $38,625

5 6

$45,255 $51,885

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Your Vote Counts

reminder that A the Last Day of Early Voting by

Personal Appearance is Fri., November 1, 2019. Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail - Tues., November 5, 2019 (Election Day) at 7 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wed., November

5, 2019 (next business day after Election Day) at 5 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day. All early polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org.

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l ultimo día de votación anE ticipada por comparecencia personal - Viernes, 1 de noviembre de 2019. Último día para recibir la boleta por correo - Martes, 5 de noviembre de 2019 ( Día de elecciones) a las 7 p.m. si el sobre del transportista no tiene matasellos, O Miércoles, 5 de noviembre de 2019 (el siguiente día hábil

después del día de la elección) a las 5 p.m. si el sobre del transportista está matasellado antes de las 7 p.m. en el lugar de las elecciones el día de las elecciones.

Todos los sitios de votación adelantada en las fechas, horarios y localidades que se listan a www. votelubbock.org

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Professional Development

Latinos Important on

Small Business Saturday

elp make a lasting impact in H the place you call home on Small Business Saturday®. Founded by American Express in 2010, it's a day to celebrate the local businesses that make your neighborhood great — and anyone can join in, from business owners to shoppers to government officials. This year, the big day is November 30, 2019.

Small businesses play a vital role in sustaining the U.S. economy, and Lubbock’s economy as well.

And please don't forget your Hispanic-owned businesses. Although much deserved attention is paid to the dramatic growth of U.S. Hispanic consumers, Hispanic businesses also have become a strategic growth opportunity within the U.S. economy.

It is everyone’s business to support the prosperity of Hispanic businesses because the multiplier effect of their growth will need to fuel more American jobs and income in the years to come. In the face of difficult circumstances gaining em-

ployment in corporations, Hispanics create their own path to wealth through entrepreneurship – this is an American value that Hispanics embrace wholeheartedly.

Hispanic businesses are growing at more than twice the rate of all U.S. firms. You will also see that Hispanic businesses contribute nearly $500 billion in revenue to the national economy – that number will continue to increase.

And of course, Latino Lubbock Magazine proudly supports Hispanic small business owners and showcases their vibrant growth to the equally growing consumers especially our 100,000 monthly readers.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Hispanic and woman-owned business. In 2009, Christy MartinezGarcia, Publisher/Owner of Latino Lubbock, was recognized by the U. S. Small Business Administration as Women Small Business Champion of the Year 2009.

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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. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock.

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CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

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

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer.

Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service.

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

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

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

Business/negocĂ­o Business & Opportunity Updates BASICS TO STARTING A BUSINESS Nov. 5, 7, 19, 21 2019, 6: to 9 p.m.

This is one of a four-part series of Start your Business Seminars to be held on: Nov. 5th - Basics to Start Your Own Business; Nov. 7th Marketing, Business Plan, & Networking; Nov. 19th - Managing Your Business; Nov. 21st - Accounting & Finance. Seminar will be held at TTU SBDC, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, in Lubbock.

Fee: $20 per person (ATTEND ALL FOUR SEMINARS IN NOVEMBER for $60) Deadline for registering: NOVEMBER 4.

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SBA OPPORTUNITIES Presented by the SBDC of Texas Tech University for free, SBA guaranteed loans and other services will be discussed, October 29, 2019, 6 PM – 8 PM at 2579 S. Loop 289, Suite 114 – Lubbock. For reservations call Becky at (806)745-1637.

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 745-1637.

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Lubbock, Texas

Statewide Hispanic Chamber

Starts Lubbock Chapter

t has been some time since IChamber Lubbock has had a Hispanic of Commerce, but now

another organization with a long and established history of serving small and minority-owned businesses and individuals committed to Hispanic business success will launch a new chapter in Lubbock, Texas.

The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) with its Lubbock leadership has come full circle, and currently recruiting new members into the organization to form a TAMACC Lubbock Chapter.

"This is a great opportunity for our city and for our Hispanic business community," said Christy Martinez-Garcia who ignited the chapter.

She shared that TAMACC is a nonprofit 501 (c) 6 organization founded in 1975 to promote business leadership, create economic opportunities and provide legislative advocacy for the Hispanic business community in Texas, and are looking forward to being guided by such a prestigious leader and expert in Hispanic business advocacy in Texas.

"We've received much encouragement from Hispanic chambers across Texas, and neighboring cities," she said.

She added that when TAMACC held their first convention, in Irving, Texas on August 6, 1976, among the original ten member chambers present was the Lubbock Comerciantes Organizados Mexico-Americanos, which later became the Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Over the years TAMACC has grown into the one of the most active state Hispanic business associations in the country, focusing on Legislative Advocacy, Procurement Programs, Training and Development of its members and Hispanic businesses in Texas.

TAMACC has a membership of

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over 15,000 business and advocates for over 700,000 Hispanic owned businesses in Texas.

Since the closing of the Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, there has been a void in the Hispanic business community.

TAMACC hopes to work with local Hispanic business owners and community leaders to fill that void.

Increasing awareness, business opportunities, professional development training and civic engagement for minority-owned small businesses in Lubbock and West Texas is the primary goal of this newly formed chapter.

The Lubbock chapter of TAMACC hopes to offer a voice to Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs who historically have been under served.

J.R. Gonzales, President of TAMACC added that while a chapter is not a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Lubbock chapter will look and work like a chamber, but not as a standalone chamber of commerce. The chapter will work under the organizational umbrella of TAMACC. When the chapter has the necessary membership, financial stability and if chooses to do so, it can break from TAMACC and become a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Gonzales added that over the years TAMACC has cast a wide net across the Lone Star State.

"TAMACC welcomes Hispanicbased professional organizations, individual Hispanic owned businesses, and entrepreneurs regardless of ethnic ownership to its membership."

They are planning to hold a Latino Business Conference January 2020.

For more information about TAMACC or the new TAMACC Lubbock Chapter please visit www.tamacc.org, or contact Christy Martinez-Garcia at (806)792-1212.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Remedies for Maneras de vencer la diabetes DRY SKIN

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f you're dealing with annoying ailments that may be on your mind, but not serious enough for medical care like dry skin, here are easy remedies that may help resolve the issue.

First solution - Stay hydrated.

Most people don’t drink enough fluids. While thirst is the best signal to drink, it’s often ignored. Make it a point to keep up your fluid intake all day long to help hydrate your skin from within.

Add heart-healthy fats to your diet.

Cutting back too much on dietary fat can impact your skin.

Stick with heart-healthy fats like the omega 3s found in salmon and other fatty fish, and in plant-proteins like walnuts. If you’re not a fish or nut

eater, try a high-quality oral supplement.

Take shorter and cooler showers.

Try to avoid a daily shower, especially in cold dry weather.

And apply lotion over your face and body right after a shower, when skin is still moist and get an extra boost.

Get a humidifier.

If your living or working space is extremely dry, especially in winter, try a humidifier to boost the moisture in the air around you.

IF THESE DON’T HELP: Pay a visit to your primary doctor. You might also be referred to a dermatologist. Early intervention is key, especially when your symptoms are milder before your skin gets even more irritated.

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urante los últimos 30 años, D el número de estadounidenses diagnosticados con

diabetes ha aumentado estrepitosamente, pasando de alrededor de 6 millones en 1980 a casi 19 millones en la actualidad. A medida que el problema se sale de control, los investigadores corren para encontrar nuevos tratamientos para esta devastadora enfermedad.

Hace poco, científicos de Newcastle University, en Inglaterra, informaron que, al parecer, una dieta de 600 calorías diarias revirtió la diabetes tipo 2 en un pequeño grupo de pacientes que padecieron diabetes por menos de cuatro años. Siete de 10 pacientes seguían sin diabetes tres meses después de detener la intensa dieta de ocho semanas, que consistió en bebidas sustitutas de alimentos y tres porciones diarias de verduras ricas en almidón.

En el plano quirúrgico, una cirugía para perder peso conocida como desvío gástrico Roux-en-Y demostró ser sorprendentemente efectiva para revertir la diabetes tipo 2: el 80 % de los pacientes que se someten a esta cirugía — que consiste en crear una bolsa en la parte superior del estómago y conectarla directamente al intestino delgado— experimentan una drástica regresión de su diabetes. Estos resultados se ven apenas días después de la cirugía y antes de perder mucho peso.

Estos hallazgos han generado

una oleada de investigaciones para tratar de entender cómo es que el desvío gástrico afecta la regulación del azúcar en la sangre. Si bien no está claro cómo trabaja exactamente, la mayoría de las teorías se centran en el antiguamente menospreciado papel del intestino delgado y el estómago como órganos endócrinos, o liberadores de hormonas.

El desvío gástrico Roux-en-Y en particular parece alterar hormonas específicas que ayudan a regular la respuesta del organismo al azúcar.

Aun así, lo último que recomendaría es que la gente confíe en dietas extremas o cirugías radicales de redireccionamiento del estómago para solucionar un problema que, a menudo, es evitable. Si su nivel de glucosa en sangre en ayunas está por encima de 100, el momento de actuar es ahora.

El Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP, Programa de Prevención de la Diabetes), un gran estudio multicéntrico de investigación, mostró que la gente con sobrepeso que tiene prediabetes puede reducir en un 58 % el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes si pierde sólo del 5 al 7 % de su peso corporal. Lo más importante es lograr hacer 150 minutos de actividad física cada semana: El esfuerzo físico ayuda a las células de los músculos a usar mejor la glucosa, y puede llevar a perder peso, lo que a su vez mantiene la diabetes a raya.

Manos limpias salvan vidas

antener las manos limpias es M uno de los pasos más importantes que podemos tomar para

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Los más recientes tratamientos para combatir esta devastadora enfermedad

evitar enfermarnos y transmitir los gérmenes a otras personas. Lo mejor es lavarse las manos con agua corriente limpia y jabón por 20 segundos. ¿Necesita un cronómetro? Imagínese cantar "Feliz Cumpleaños" dos veces a través de un amigo!

Sin embargo, si el agua limpia y jabón no están disponibles, utilice

un producto a base de alcohol para limpiarse las manos.

Manos a base de alcohol para frotar a reducir significativamente el número de gérmenes en la piel y son de acción rápida.

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

Noticias de salud/ Health News FALUN DAFA EXERCISE, November 2, 16,30 9:30-11:30 am, Free, All Ages, Meditation class to help release stress, increase energy, improve health and find inner peace! Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/GLUCOSE SCREENING, November 8 and 22, at 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Blood pressure checks and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, November 12, 12 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Topics on health and nutrition are discussed to help you understand a healthy way to live. Sponsored

by Texas Ag Extension.

Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

ADDICTION & RECOVERY SYMPOSIUM Friday, November 8, 2019 8:12 a.m. to 6:12 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. This is a FREE event. Donations accepted at the door. REGISTER NOW through Select-a-Seat Lubbock. Complimentary lunch will be available for attendees who register through Select-a Seat Lubbock. For more information: PublicHealth@ mylubbock.us HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive, for ages 13 to 100. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE. FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320.

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

ZUMBA! Holy Spirit Church, 98th & Frankford, will host Zumba classes on Saturday, 9 a.m. and Thursdays, 6 p.m. $5 per class. Any age may attend. Will need to sign a waiver.

FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336.

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.

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors...

Consejos de nuestros médicos

Prostrate Cancer Awareness rostate cancer is the most com- Get yourself tested and encourage P mon cancer among Hispanic the men you love to get screened men, and the third leading cause of this month, especially if they’re

Beating Diabetes

How you can fight this devastating disease O

ver the past 38 years the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has skyrocketed, from about 6 million in 1980 to almost 19 million today. As this problem spirals out of control, researchers are racing to find new treatments for this devastating disease.

Recently, scientists at Newcastle University in England reported that a 600-calorie-a-day diet appeared to reverse type 2 diabetes in a small group of patients who had diabetes for less than four years.

Seven patients out of 10 were still diabetes-free three months after they stopped the extreme eightweek diet, which consisted of mealreplacement drinks and three daily servings of starchy vegetables.

On the surgical front, a weightloss surgery known as a Roux-

en-Y gastric bypass has proven surprisingly effective at reversing type 2 diabetes: 80 percent of patients undergoing this surgery — which involves creating a pouch in the upper part of the stomach and attaching it farther down the small intestine — experience dramatic remission of their diabetes. These results are seen just days after surgery and before much weight loss occurs.

Such findings have led to a surge of research attempting to understand how gastric bypass affects the regulation of blood sugar.

While it's unclear exactly how this works, most theories focus on the previously under appreciated role of the small intestine and stomach as endocrine, or hormone-releasing, organs. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in particular seems to alter

specific hormones that help regulate the body's response to sugar.

Still, the last thing recommend is that people rely on extreme diets or radical stomach-rerouting surgeries to solve an often preventable problem. If your fasting blood glucose level is above 100, the time to act is now.

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large multicenter research study, has shown that overweight people with pre-diabetes can reduce their risk for diabetes by 58 percent if they lose just 5 to 7 percent of their body weight. Most important is getting 150 minutes of physical exercise each week: Physical exertion helps muscle cells better use glucose and can lead to weight loss, which can help ward off diabetes.

fi usted está lidiando con dolencias S molestas que pueden estar en su mente, pero no lo suficientemente

Añade grasas saludables del corazón a tu dieta.

Cortar demasiado en la grasa de la dieta puede afectar tu piel. palo con grasas saludables del corazón como los omega 3 que se encuentran en el salmón y otros peces grasos, y en proteínas vegetales como las nueces. Si no eres un comelona de pescado o nueces, prueba un suplemento oral de alta calidad.

Toma duchas más cortas y frías.

Trata de evitar una ducha diaria, especialmente en el frío frío. Y aplica loción sobre la cara y el cuerpo justo después de una ducha, cuando la piel

todavía está húmeda y obtén un impulso extra.

Consigue un humidificador.

Si tu espacio de vida o de trabajo es extremadamente seco, sobre todo en invierno, prueba un humidificador para aumentar la humedad en el aire que te rodea.

Si estos no ayudan: visita a tu médico principal. Usted también puede ser referido a un dermatólogo.

La intervención temprana es clave, especialmente cuando tus síntomas son más suaves antes de que tu piel se irritado aún más.

cancer death, following lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Prognosis for prostate cancer has improved greatly in the past 20 years. The survival rate has increased from 67 percent to 97 percent, according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

With early diagnosis and treatment, most men will continue to live healthy lives after prostate cancer.

over 45. The risk of getting prostate cancer increases with age and the majority of men are diagnosed after age 65. Because there are few symptoms until very late in the disease, it is important to make yearly screenings part of your health care plan.

To learn more about prostate cancer, call 800-227-2345 (English & Spanish).

l cáncer de próstata es el E cáncer más común entre los hombres hispanos, y la ter-

bres continuarán viviendo vidas saludables después del cáncer de próstata. Hágase la prueba y anime a los hombres que ama a hacerse la prueba este mes, especialmente si tienen más de 45 años. El riesgo de contraer cáncer de próstata aumenta con la edad y la mayoría de los hombres son diagnosticados después de los 65 años. Debido a que hay pocos síntomas hasta muy Al final de la enfermedad, es importante que las evaluaciones anuales formen parte de su plan de atención médica.

El cáncer a la próstata

cera causa principal de muerte por cáncer, después del cáncer de pulmón y el cáncer colorrectal. El pronóstico para el cáncer de próstata ha mejorado mucho en los últimos 20 años. La tasa de supervivencia ha aumentado del 67% al 97%, según el Centro Nacional para la Prevención de Enfermedades Crónicas y la Promoción de la Salud. Con un diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos, la mayoría de los hom-

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Remedios para la piel seca

grave para la atención médica como la piel seca, aquí hay remedios fáciles que pueden ayudar a resolver el problema.

Primera solución - Mantente hidratado.

La mayoría de la gente no bebe suficientes fluidos. Mientras que la sed es la mejor señal para beber, a menudo es ignorado. Haz que sea un punto para mantener tu consumo de fluidos durante todo el día para ayudar a hidratar tu piel desde dentro.

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Education/ Educación 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 lists thousands of scholarships.

When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource.

YOUNG KOMEN VOLUNTEERS: Members of Kappa Delta Chi volunteered at the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The students enjoyed distributing info to the participants.

Legislative Leadership

Program Seeking Fellows

amed for the longest-servN ing Hispanic member of the Texas House of Representatives,

SHPE PUMPKIN DESIGNS: The students Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers enjoyed an evening of pumpkin carving and pizza before midterms.

Paul C. Moreno (El Paso), and the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Legislature, the late Irma Rangel (Kingsville), a program offered by the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation is seeking undergraduate and graduate students from across the state to gain hands-on experience working in the Texas House of Representatives.

Program participants will be placed in the State Capitol office of a member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and serve as full-time policy fellows.

Fellows will work alongside experienced legislative staff and par-

ticipate in weekly seminars where they will interact with other program participants, Latino leaders, elected officials and state agency representatives.

In addition to learning the legislative process and developing their leadership skills, participants will receive a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses.

The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program begins on the first day of the legislative session, January 10, 2017 and ends following the last day of the session (sine die) on May 29, 2017. All application materials must be received by 5 pm on November 9, 2019. Register at www.mallfoundation.org/ morenorangel-legislative-leadership-program

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2019 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, 2019. 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 WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLARSHIP established 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. Deadline: Dec. 1. Apply online at https://www. cfwtx.org/current-scholarships CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci. org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarshipprogram NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

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Youth Opportunities DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBR ACI ÓN EVENT, Sunday, Nov. 3rd from 12 to 5 p.m., at the Science Spectrum. The event will showcase the work of Latino artist, offer a cultural experience through local performers – traditional and modern; showcase classic cars; offer products from participating vendors; as well as provide children’s activities that offer cultural understanding. For more info visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org - go to Get Involved page. Or call (806)792-1212.

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING, November 7, 4:30 pm, $15, Ages 13+, Come learn the basic skills required to write computer code. Learn logic, basic coding terms, starting concepts, pseudocode, and more. (1hr, 6wks) Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

UNIQUE UNICORN PARTY, November 8, 5:30-7 pm, $15, Ages 5-12, Join us for a unique magical evening making unicorn crafts, slime, enjoying snacks and fun picture scenes too, Come dressed in your favorite unicorn shirt and celebrate being unique as a unicorn, Pre-registration required 11/6 at noon, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

CRAFTY KIDS WORKSHOP, November 8, 6 pm, $15, Ages 6-12, Create some fun and fascinating crafts using a variety of materials that you get to take home.

There will be a different theme each time.

Pre-registration required by 10/23 by 8 pm, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St. SCHOOL DAY OFF November 11, 7:30 am, $25, Ages 6-12, Enjoy a fun-filled day of sports, games and crafts while making friends. Lunch and snack included. Preregistration required the Thursday before each day off, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St.; and Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

FANTASTIC FRIDAYS – Parents Night Out, November 15, 6 pm, $20, Ages 6-12, Need a date night without the kids?

Drop your kids off with us for a couple of hours of fun as they enjoy games, activities, crafts, pizza and drinks. Pre-registration is required the Wednesday before, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St. THANKSGIVING CAMP, November 25-27, 7:30 am, $51/$25.50, Ages 6-12, Crafts, games and more! Children must provide lunch and drink. Scholarships available for those that qualify. Hodges Community Center, 4011 University; Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St.; Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St.; Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.; and Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

stacado Early College High E School (EECHS) is a partnership between Lubbock Independent School

District, Estacado High School and Texas Tech University.

This partnership is one of the few in the nation that includes a Tier One university, and is the only one of its kind in the Big 12. Early College High School campuses give students the opportunity to begin earning college credit in their ninth-grade year and up to 60 hours by the time they graduate from high school, a value of up to $40,000.

Students are admitted through an application process, with additional requirements for those outside of the Estacado High School attendance zone.

The Estacado Early College High School will only be offered to students within the Lubbock Independent School District.

Estacado Early College High School

mission includes: Accelerated instruction in a schoolwithin-a-school model Preparing students to start college coursework in their ninth-grade year with intensive coursework beginning their tenthgrade year The opportunity for students to graduate from high school with up to sixty (60) hours of their college education and tuition free.

An impressive faculty, experienced in college preparatory instruction.

To apply complete online forms and submit additional documents to Estacado Early College High School no later than November 15, 2019 before a student interview will be scheduled.

The interview does not constitute acceptance. To apply and for more details, go to www.lubbockisd.org/ domain/4539.

LATINX MENTAL HEALTH & RESILIENCY YOUTH AMBASSADORS: The team of 10 ambassadors attended their orientation. Best of Luck from Latino Lubbock!

MORTON HOMECOMING COURT 2019: (L to R) Haili Smith-Morin, Danyka Mendoza, Football Sweetheart Hannah Mankin, Band Sweetheart Melody Maldonado, Homecoming Queene Kaitlyn Lopez, Mikayla Morin, Sophomore Duchess Abigail Gallegos, Freshman Duchess Melony Alvarez and Junior Duchess Mia Soliz. Congrats!

A Season to be Grateful the Ionsetlove subtle of the

colder temperatures that come around this time of year.

I love how it encourages warmth, such as needing to grab a coat or embracing loved ones. In between studying and attending events, I find it important to thank God and my family for their unwavering belief in my success.

I must be honest, studying for the MCAT—a 7-hour long exam for students interested in medicine—is challenging. The study demands are partly to blame for the constant cup of coffee in my hand! Nevertheless, I was discussing the exam with my family, and my grandmother chimes in with a

calming reassurance that sent me into a new state of grace. “Oh Bell, you can do it mamas. We believe in you!” Who knew the power behind a simple, “you can do it,” is all that an individual may need to hear?

As I write this article, I am preparing to travel to a conference in Hawaii. I am also applying for scholarships to study abroad in Rome or Costa Rica next summer.

The deeper I get into my academic journey, the more I realize the importance in community; I can do the impossible when I know that I have people rooting for me!

Fall reminds me how much of a blessing it is to be a student, to pursue my dreams and live in a country that gives me this freedom. To my loved ones, thank you for your prayer and support!

BAILEE ALONZO is a junior at Texas Tech, majoring in Biology Pre-Med. She aspires to become a dermatologist.

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Veteran's Day

From Barrios to Battlefields

Authors Chronicle Exploits Of Mexican-American Soldiers

BY FRANK MEDINA

istory often takes its time to H uncover our nation’s unsung and extraordinary military groups.

It is only sometimes through the efforts of dedicated pioneers that these stories are excavated from the trenches of battlefield folklore.

The story of the all-black Tuskegee Airmen has been featured in books and film. The all-Japanese U.S. Army 442nd Regiment has also seen its story showcased in books and film. However, while Latinos were awarded more Medals of Honor per capita during World War II than any other minority group, their stories have remained in the shadows.

Three trailblazing individuals seek to reverse this course and introduce our society, and even the world, to a little-known Army National Guard World War II company from El Paso, Texas—the men of Company E of the 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division.

Authors Dave Gutiérrez, Samuel S. Ortega and Arnulfo Hernández Jr. changed the historical trajectory when a couple of years ago they authored books about the largely untold unit. In 2014, Gutiérrez’s book, Patriots from the Barrio, was released. In 2015, Ortega and Hernández co-authored The Men of Company E: Toughest Chicano Soldiers of World War II. These seminal books chronicle the story of the men who served in the allMexican-American combat unit.

Gutiérrez, who first set out to write his relative Ramon Gutiérrez’s biography, said, “When I learned that Ramon had served in an all-Mexican-American World War II unit, the focus of the story

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changed from telling one man’s story to the entire unit’s story.”

The authors dedicated years of historical research and used genealogy methods and/or personaloutreach interviews to connect with over 60 families of the men who served in the unit.

An original National Guard unit, Company E was federalized in November 1940 and moved to Camp Bowie in Brownwood, Texas. In January 1941, young Mexican-American recruits from the barrios of south Texas were assigned to Company E. The unit remained an all-Mexican-American unit until it deployed to North Africa in April 1943. Gabriel Salazar, an original member of the company, would later say, “When you heard roll call, you would think we were a garrison in the Mexican Army from Juárez just across the border.”

While in North Africa, the 36th Division was assigned to the Fifth Army under Gen. Mark Clark.

On Sept. 9, 1943, the 36th spearheaded the Allied invasion of the Italian mainland at Salerno. It became the first American unit to fight Hitler’s forces on the European continent.

Battlefield Heroism Pfc. Ramon Gutiérrez from Del Rio, Texas, and his platoon had been pinned down by four German Mark IV tanks and fire from a machine gun nest. After witnessing members of his unit killed, Gutiérrez charged the machine gun nest firing his Browning Automatic Rifle until it was shot out of his hands. Although wounded, he continued to advance on the German machine

gun position. He closed in and tossed a grenade into the machine gun nest. The blast killed three enemy soldiers. Gutiérrez then jumped into the nest and killed a fourth enemy soldier with his knife. For his actions at Salerno, Gutiérrez would be awarded the Silver Star. The Soviet Union, which had an observer at Salerno, would also present the Order of Patriotic War, 2nd Degree, to Gutiérrez.

Sgt. Rafael Q. Torres of El Paso led his squad at the Salerno beachhead. Torres was one of six Torres brothers serving in the armed forces during the war. Torres’ squad was also stopped by German armor when he fought off several German tanks with a grenade launcher and a Springfield rifle. Torres was wounded in the shoulder attempting to care for a wounded Marcelino Valadez, also from El Paso.

The bitter fighting on the Salerno beaches lasted for days until German forces pulled back from the beachhead to the Volturno River, just north of Naples. Company E would continue to see action in some of the most brutal battles of the Italian Campaign.

Hard Fighting Company E fought at Mount Rotondo, at the battle for the village of San Pietro and the disastrous Rapido River crossing. In a span of 48 hours, the 36th would lose over 2,000 men in the failed attempt to cross the Rapido at the heavily defended German Gustav Line.

Of the 154 men of Company E that crossed the Rapido in January 1944, only 27 returned from across the river.

Those who survived the Rapido crossing would continue on and fight at Monte Cassino. Company E had a ringside seat to the bombing of the 6th-century monastery high above Monte Cassino. For months, Allied forces believed the Germans were using the St. Benedict Monastery as an observation post. The order was finally given and on Feb. 15, 1944, Allied bombs destroyed the monastery, with Company E dug in on the slopes of Mount Castellone.

Some of the men continued on to see action at Anzio and Velletri and would enter the “Eternal City” of Rome. A few more would also make the landing in southern France during Operation Dragoon. Author Dave Gutiérrez said, “They came from places like Del Rio, Uvalde, Sonora, Kingsville and El Paso, Texas, and I didn’t want these men and their sacrifices to be forgotten. These soldiers and their families served this nation when their country needed them the most. They were true American patriots who happened to come from the barrios of Texas.”

Rights Acquired The film and TV rights to Gutiérrez’s book were recently acquired by Hollywood actor/producer Wilmer Valderrama’s production company. Valderrama, who was a cast member on the TV sitcom That 70’s Show, said last fall, “During Hispanic Heritage Month, this story is especially timely, and I’m honored as a proud Latin American to amplify the courage and contributions of these incredible men.”

Author Hernández said, “We

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hope that as the story unfolds that people begin to appreciate their story, and we hope we can inspire the younger folks, the new writers, to look into their history. We hope we can at least be an instrument where young folks not only can feel the pride in their heritage, but want to explore it.”

The all-Mexican-American World War II unit now joins a select few minority veteran groups that endured unique obstacles and challenges to rise above adversity. For instance, in 2014, then-President Barack Obama awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, which parallels the Presidential Medal of Freedom as the nation’s highest civilian award, to the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment “Borinqueneers” after an aggressive nationwide grassroots effort. The Borinqueneers originated from Puerto Rico in 1899 and it was the only Regular Army Hispanic segregated unit whose military exploits pinnacled during the Korean War. Company E, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, will assuredly continue to be woven into the fabric of our culture and enshrined in the annals of American history.

Frank Medina is a systems engineer with the U.S. Navy and national chairperson of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Alliance. A former Army officer, he served in the Signal Corps and was assigned to South Korea, Honduras and Iraq.

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Veteran's Day Parade 2019

Gold Star Families to be Grand Marshal's

n celebration of Veteran's Day, an Imilitary annual American holiday honoring and those who have served, as

well as Military Family Appreciation Month in November, an inaugural parade will be held.

This is the first Veteran's Day Parade to be held in Lubbock that will honor West Texas Veterans and Military Families on Saturday, November 9, 2019!

"This is the fourth year, and we hope to continue to grow this event, engage as many veteran advocates as well as veterans, and take pride of the service of the men and women who have made sacrifices for their country, " said Amaris Garcia, Chair of the Parade Committee.

She said that this year they would be recognizing Gold Star Families as Grand Marshalls of the parade, adding that they hope to have many supporters cheering them on as well as the participating veterans and advocates.

"These men and women have served

our country with dedication and courage, and for that we are proud to begin what we hope will become a growing Lubbock tradition in honor of our veterans.

More so, these families have made the ultimate sacrifice and we hope that the community comes out to thank them" The 2019 theme is: “We All Bleed Red, White & Blue” – Participants are encouraged to pay tribute to Veterans and all who have served the community by using red, white, and blue colors, American or military branch flags.

Veterans, their family members, businesses, advocates, organizations, marching bands, and all advocates are encouraged to participate.

She said that the event will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019, with set up time at from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and then the parade will begin at 10 a.m.

The parade will start at the East parking lot of First Baptist Church at Broadway; participants are urged to enter through Avenue V. The route will begin off Avenue U, to Broadway,

heading East down Broadway, and then North on Avenue M to the Civic Center Parking lot.

This is a program of Los Hermanos Familia a nonprofit committed to strengthening family and building community. This year’s sponsors include Latino Lubbock Magazine, The Liggett Law Group, South Plain Electric Coop, Inc., Lamar Advertising, and StarCare, and Starbucks. As well as media sponsors including KLBK, KAMC, KCBD, Magic 106.5, KCBD, The Eagle, 107.7 Yes FM, and many others.

All Veterans and Veteran organizations are welcomed to participate and can register online at w w w. loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-sday-parade The event is proudly organized by Los Hermanos Familia an organization committed to strengthening families, and building community.

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the men from the barrios of Texas to some of the most horrific battles in Italy during World War II. The men of Company E were part of America's Greatest Generation. Some enlisted, some were drafted, but serve they did and they served with distinction and pride not because they were Mexicans, but because they were American Patriots.

They just happened to be PATRIOTS From The BARRIO. As a result, "Patriots from the Barrio" the book is a true story of a US Army combat unit during WWII. Gutierrez started to research the biography of relative Ramon G. Gutierrez, who served in the ThirtySixth Division, 141st Regiment, Second Battalion, Company E. He spent four years on the research and compiled several individual stories to tell one incredible story of the US Army battles

in Italy during WWII. Gutierrez records the sensitive subjects of discrimination, segregation of schools, and the illegal deportation of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression.

"As Latino Americans we must improve at documenting and recording our own history, no one is going to do it for us," he said.

Relative Ramon Gutierrez from Del Rio Texas was awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Hearts by the US Army. Captured by the enemy twice, he was able to escape and make it back across to Allied lines. He would also become one of only a handful of Americans to be decorated for valor on the battlefield by the Soviet Union during WWII. His true story and the men that served in the US Army’s unique and historical all Mexican American combat unit is chronicled in Patriots from the Barrio."

Patriots from the Barrio

s a child, Dave Gutierrez hung A on every word his father recalled about his cousin Ramon, “El Sancudo”

(the mosquito), and his service in World War II. Later, he decided to find out more about his father’s cousin, and in the course of his research he discovered that Ramon Gutierrez was a member of Company E, 141st Infantry, a part of the 36th “Texas” Division that was comprised entirely of Mexican Americans—the only such unit in the entire U.S. Army.

In 1939, there were two Texas National Guard units in El Paso Texas, Company E was composed entirely of Mexican Americans from the barrios of El Paso. As more Mexican Americans joined the guard from south Texas, they were assigned to Company E. Gutierrez details the segregation and discrimination of the time and follows

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Anniversary Rufus & Julia Carrillo, 59th as of Nov. 21, 1959

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HISPANIC INSPIRADORAS 2019: The Hispanic Association of Women recognized Dr. Brandy Piña Watsonas the 2019 Inspiradora. Also pictured are Latino Lubbock Magazine Publisher - Christy Martinez-Garcia who was the 2018 Hispana Inspiradora for her lifetime of service; and Megan Estrada as an up and comer Hispana.Congratulations!

Anniversary Raul & Esther Salazar, 14th as of November 5th

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources THANKSGIVING DINNER, November 14, 4 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Bring a side, and we’ll provide the main course, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St. FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY November 23. This day encourages family participation in volunteering across different communities. Visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org for way to get involved.

FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK by the Bayless Atkins Neighborhood association will be held Nov. 24th, at 6pm. Location TBA on Facebook page.

THANKSGIVING DINNER/ DANCE, November 14, 6-9 pm, $5 person/ $9 couple, Ages 50+, Join us for a Thanksgiving Dinner then dance to a variety of music featuring DJ Frank Rodriguez.

Doors open at 5:45 pm, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

MEMORY RECALL November 15, 10-11 am, Free, Ages 50+, Bring a special memento, whether it be a picture or an item from home once a month to reminisce and share its significance! Memory recall can help stimulate brain activity and it’s a great conversation starter with those around you, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

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.

Important Numbers for Senior Citizens

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AARP: 888-687-2277 Social Security: 800-772-1213 Medicare: 800-633-4227 TX Area Agency on Aging: 800-252-9240 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia

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United Way Halfway to Campaign Goal

t its Mid-Campaign Report A Luncheon today, Lubbock Area United Way announced

that the community has contributed $3,637,073 to the Annual Campaign to date. Campaign Chair Tony Lloyd, RE/ MAX Lubbock, stated that these gifts put United Way 61.8% to the 2019 goal of $5,888,669.

“We live in a great community, and I can’t say enough how thankful I am for those who have stepped up to give so far. But we still have quite a bit to do. It’s important we keep pushing to make sure all of our United Way partners can continue to provide their life-saving services,” said Lloyd.

Board Chair Crystal Edwards and Community Impact Chair Kevin McConic recognized the extraordinary efforts of the staff and volunteers of United Way’s partners. “We couldn’t be more grateful for the ideas, experience, and collaborations they bring to the table with them.

They are the reason we’re here,” said Edwards.

Sidney Hopper, President of United Supermarkets, presented a check for $116,700 from the 28th Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Golf Classic. Lloyd also announced that the United Way LIVE UNITED Golf Tournament raised $111,024. Vice Chairs for the various campaign divisions also made reports on the totals contributed to date.

51 local businesses were recognized as Campaign Event Sponsors for underwriting the costs for the Mid-Campaign Report Meeting, the Victory Report Meeting, and numerous other campaign events.

The final campaign report meeting will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Volunteers and community members wishing to attend the final report luncheon should RSVP to events@ unitedway-lubbock.org or call 806.747.2711.

ADOPT A HIGHWAY: Los Hermanos Familia is committed to its mission statement which includes encouraging a positive environment for West Texas families and youth to learn the fundamental skills of nature and environmental stewardship.

The Adopt-a-Highway is a Texas-born program that allows volunteers like Los Hermanos Familia to adopt stretches of the state-maintained roadway to conduct litter pickups. Pictured are some of the members of the Clean-Up and Recycling committee. Thanks ya'll! Please consider voting for Los Hermanos Familia at www.city.bank/ communityrewards#rewards-form under the Community Contribution & Leadership category, select Los Hermanos Familia.

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!

Election Day is November 5, 2019.

Haboobs y tormentas de polvo: cómo nos afectan

l Lobby climático de los E ciudadanos de Lubbock, en coordinación

con el Proyecto Clima de Dependencia, será el anfitrión de un evento público en la sala Qualia en el edificio de idiomas clásicos y modernos de Texas Tech, jueves., nov. 7º, a las 6:30 pm.

Dr. Karin Ardon-Secadora, ayuda. El profesor de ciencia atmosférica en Dependencia presentará "haboobs y tormentas de polvocómo nos impacto ahora y en el futuro."

Como eventos meteorológicos comunes aquí en Lubbock, Ardon-Secadora explicará cómo los haboobs se diferencian de las tormentas de polvo, los riesgos

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que representan y el daño que causan, así como abordar sus implicaciones climáticas a largo plazo.

Un grupo de vigilancia del foro climático del canal del tiempo, con las plataformas de cambio climático de los candidatos primarias demócratas y republicanos de 2020, puede comenzar después.

El estacionamiento limitado del campus estará disponible, y los aperitivos serán proporcionados.

Para más información contacte a Ed George, al (806) 799-3307.

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HAW MEMBERS: The members of the Hispanic Association of Women held their annual Inspiradora and scholarship reception. Annually, the women hold a Winter Gala to raise funds for the scholarships provided. Congratulations ladies!

OUR OBJECTIVE “Strengthening Families, Building Community” Join our efforts and become a member today.

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Civic Lubbock, Inc. Announces Release of Lubbock Music NOW

ivic Lubbock, Inc. anC nounced the release of the 2019 edition of “Lubbock Music

COSA NUESTRA BIKE CLUB: Members of Costa Nuestra showed their support for the Domestic Violence Awareness car show organizers.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS CAR SHOW: The members of Los Unicos CC held a car show in October observing domestic violence awareness.

Proceeds were donated for the New Legacy Home for Women.

NOW.” This is the fourth year of the annual project that highlights the people who provide the sound track for the city of Lubbock. It’s a compilation album of original music by current local musicians.

The Lubbock Music NOW 2019 CD became available on October 24, 2019 at a Release Concert at the Cactus Theater (1812 Buddy Holly Ave) followed by an AfterConcert Jam at The Blue Light Live (1806 Buddy Holly Ave).

The CD will also be available on Apple Music, CD Baby, Amazon and Spotify for download and streaming as well as many other online music sites.

Civic Lubbock, Inc. put out a call for local artists to submit studio-produced original songs

for a chance to be included on the Lubbock Music NOW 2019 album. Dozens of submissions were received and judged by past and current members of the Texas Branch of The Recording Academy (Texas Grammy Board).

The cover art for the 2019 Lubbock Music NOW CD was designed by Dirk Fowler. Fowler, an Associate Professor in the School of Art at Texas Tech University, is a world-renowned graphic designer and is famous with bands the world over for being a founding father of the off-set rock poster revival. His work has been featured in museums and galleries around the world, including international poster exhibitions in China, Mexico and Bolivia.

He has lectured nationally, and his letterpress concert posters are collector’s items.

15th Miracles Christmas Parade Now Preparing for 2019

he 15th Annual Miracles Christmas PaT rade on December 7, 2019, down Lubbock’s 34th Street, according to an an-

WORKING FOR LA FAMILIA: Los Carnales La Familia held their annual bbq fundraiser to raise funds for the Pancho Clos program that provides toys to children. Way to go guys!

All proceeds from sales of the album and t-shirts will go to Civic Lubbock, Inc. to be invested in local music projects including future editions of Lubbock Music NOW.

nouncement by parade organizers.

The free, family-friendly nighttime lighted parade will start at 6 pm at 34th and Ave Q and proceed west down 34th Street to Indiana Avenue.

The parade theme this year is “Fairy Tale Christmas” and a crowd of more than 30,000 spectators are expected for the colorful parade. The purpose and goal of the parade is to bring cheer to every spectator, participant, and organizers, and to provide families and individuals an event that will continue to build lasting holiday memories for everyone.

Historically, families assemble early and even picnic and tailgate as part of this event.

Parade information, participant rules and applications, are available on the website. Fees and

complete information is available on the site.

Applications can now be submitted. Deadline for applications is November 29, 2019 at 5 pm. A mandatory parade meeting will be held December 3, 2019, at 6 pm, at the Sunset Family Life Building 3631 34th St. This free parade features Santa Claus, who will be riding the final parade unit featuring the United States Marines. Marines will walk beside their trucks and collect unwrapped toys from spectators for their annual Toys for Tots campaign. Each parade participant unit is asked to have at least 1,000 lights on their float or vehicle to illuminate it for the nighttime parade. A mandatory meeting for parade participants will be held prior to the event and will be announced later as will additional details and information.

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SAFE STREET: Latino Lubbock MagazinePublisher, Christy Martinez-Garcia and her staff handed out candy at the annual Safe Street held at Safety City.

A Look Back at the Chicano Moratorium Protests

n August 29, 1970, a large antiO war demonstration in East Los Angeles organized by the Chicano

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social justice at home." bar, an L.A. County Sheriff's deputy The first Chicano Moratorium fired a 10-inch tear gas round inside, protest was organized on December hitting Salazar in the head and killing Moratorium Committee escalated into 20, 1969 in East Los Angeles. Over him. The coroner ruled Salazar's violent clashes with law enforcement 1,000 marchers participated. A second death as a homicide, but the Sheriff's and charges of police brutality, demonstration took place on February deputy who shot him was never resulting in the death of local journalist 28, 1970, also in East L.A., with some prosecuted. Though many activists GIRL SCOUT DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENT: Members of the Girl Scout Rubén Salazar.

3,000 protesters marching in the rain. believed that Salazar was monitored de Colores Troop held their annual Day of the Dead celebration for the community at The Chicano Moratorium was a The KCET program "¡Ahora!" covered and targeted by law enforcement, an Our Lady of Grace Church. Great job Girl Scouts! (Photo by Frank Garcia/LLM) collective effort to raise awareness this event in a documentary segment, independent civilian review in 2011 of the Vietnam War as a civil rights which was used by organizers to rally found no evidence the shooting was issue, one among many affecting more supporters to the movement. premeditated. the Chicano community. It was an Chicano Moratorium organizers The death of Salazar, who had open secret that Mexican-American called for a nationwide protest against provided a voice for the Chicano www.latinolubbock.net casualties in Vietnam were coming the war on August 29. A dozen cities Movement with his often controversial in disproportionate number to their and towns from San Francisco to reports on civil rights and police population -- 20%of the casualties Houston, San Diego to Chicago, brutality, created a martyr, but it when they comprised 10% of the participated. The largest protest by also worsened the already strained American population. A series of far that day was the East relationship between marches and rallies were held in Los Angeles march on Moratorium activists and East Los Angeles beginning in 1969, Whittier Boulevard, with the police. families with children joining students an estimated turnout of Subsequent Moratorium and activists in the fight for civil rights 30,000. protests all ended in and to end the war.

Though protesters violence, and the LAPD The socially turbulent late 1960s contended their march raided the offices of the were remembered nationwide by was loud yet peaceful, L.A. Moratorium Committee numerous marches, rallies, protests, County Sheriff's deputies on numerous occasions. and other actions pertaining to responded by declaring the When the LAPD fired opposing the Vietnam War, or fighting event "unlawful assembly" at a crowd at a Chicano for civil rights issues, or both. and shot tear gas into the protest on January 31, Locally, the Chicano Civil Rights crowd.

1971, killing one and Movement of the 1960s, calling for A riot erupted, with a wounding many more, Rubén Salazar justice, empowerment, education, number of stores set on fire, many who had previously 24th & Ave. Q 34th & Indiana farmworker's rights, and other several hundred injured, 150 been supporters, including social issues, carried into the early arrested, and four killed. The most Rosalio Muñoz, then the UCLA Near Downtown Near Texas Tech 1970s. With some 170,000 Latinos, notable casualty was that of award- student body president,who joined 747-5998 784-0300 24th & Ave. Q 34th & Indiana particularly of Mexican American winning journalist Rubén Salazar, the cause by burning his draft card on descent, serving in the Vietnam War, the news director of KMEX-TV and September 16, 1969. They called for Near Downtown Near&Texas 82nd Slide Tech 70th & Indiana a movement of Chicano anti-war a columnist for the L.A. Times. an end to Moratorium activities. By Southwest Lubbock S Loop 289 & Indiana 784-0300 activists, calling itself the National Salazar had come to East L.A. then other Chicano organizations such 797-8646 771-2233 Chicano Moratorium Committee, to cover the protest, but sought as the Brown Berets had disbanded, 82nd & Slide 70th & Indiana organized a number of protests in temporary refuge in the Silver Dollar but this would in part pave the way Southwest Lubbock S Loop 289 & Indiana California and the Southwest with Bar on Whittier Boulevard when for a new wave of Chicano activism orlandos.com caprockcafe.com the message, "Our struggle is not the march grew more violent. After for the rest of the 1970s.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins ALL SAINTS DAY MASSES: November 1, 2019

HONORING OUR LADY: Guadalupanas of Our Lady of Guadalupe Lubbock work hard all year and earned some down time. They took a trip to San Antonio and visited the Grotto Sanctuary of Our Lady Of Lourdes (Photo courtesy of Mary Renteria)

Celebrating All Saints Day & All Souls Day

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LIFE CHAIN LUBBOCK: The Nurturing Center, 3303 66th Street, Lubbock. Stand with thousands of pro-life people throughout the world to honor the millions of lives lost to abortion, praying for people in crisis situations.

HOLY ROSARY MONTH OBSERVED: Community members of all ages gathered to Pray the Rosary for America and observe October as the month dedicated to the Rosary. The feast of the Rosary is held on October 7th in memory of the glorious and triumphant victory at the battle of Lepanto.

KOC GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Knights Of Columbus Council 11807 of Our Lady of Guadalupe held their annual golf tournament benefitting their scholarship program. The tournament was a 4 Man Scramble that included men, women, sons and daughters (Photo by Frank Garcia/LLM).

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hile Halloween is said and gone, many are now preparing for a celebration of the communion of saints, those people we believe are in heaven, through good works and God's grace. All Saints' Day is celebrated the first day of November while All Souls' Day is celebrated November 2.

All Saints' Day is a day Catholics offer prayers to those in purgatory. Both are related, but they are two separate celebrations. On All Saints' Day there's a call to live as saints, to remind all how they're supposed to live. On All Souls' Day, they're talking about all souls and asking God's mercy for them.

They're talking about those people who have died before them, and their process of getting to heaven, through Christ ... It has its roots all the way back to the fourth century.

It is on this day that the Book of the Dead is opened to allow parishioners to write the names of relatives to be remembered.

The book is "placed near the al-

tar" and "That's done all through November. It's an All Souls' tradition..."

All Souls' Day is a commemoration of the faithfully departed and is observed primarily in the Catholic Church. Its origins date back to European folklore related to customs of veneration practiced worldwide through evens like the Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) or the Chinese Ghost Festival.

To remember the departed, many cultures prepare meals for the souls of the dead, light candles or leave flowers on relatives' graves and some anoint tombstones with holy water or pour milk over them.

All Souls' day is celebrated November second and if that day happens to fall on a Sunday, the Mass is of All Souls and Morning and Evening Prayer (Lauds and Vespers) for the Dead can be said while people participate.

Each celebration touches on cultural beliefs about the spirit world, honoring the dead and feasts.

Forward in Chris

too late to regain a….

Isenset’snewnever sense of hope…. new of strength…. new sense of

identity…. new sense of purpose.

God uses relationships around us to help us with that. It’s always been His intention for us to relate.

People need healthy relationships to win at life. Tim Elmore said it brilliantly, “Generation Y isn’t looking for a “sage on the stage” but “a guide on the side”.

In other words, people aren’t looking for someone to tell them how to live life. They are looking for people who are willing to do life with them.

Centuries ago, King Solomon explained it this way: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person

sharpens another” ~ Proverbs 27:17.

Never forget that others have gone before you. There are people who have experience’s in life that we can learn from. Its healthy for each of us to have good examples/mentors or role models for our lives The things we learn from one another can be refreshing. It’s the lessons from other people’s lives and experiences that can motivate us and bring a new sense of hope, strength, identity, and purpose. Do you have that person or persons in your life today?

Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 30 years.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Christian owned business

• Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 3111 Erskine St. All Saints Day – Holy Day of Obligation masses 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Lubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 1120 52nd, Lubbock- Noon (Spanish) and & 7 p.m.

Mass (English), followed by adoration until 10 p.m.

• St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 10805 Indiana , will hold an All Saints Day/Holy Day of Obligation mass at 6 pm • Lubbock Saint John Neumann, 22nd & Frankford, no noon Mass; Mass at 7 p.m.

• Slaton Saint Joseph Church, 19th & Division Streets, 6 p.m.

ALL SOULS MASS – November 2, 2019 • Lamesa Saint Margaret Mary, 908 S. Second, 10 a.m., followed by blessing of graves.

• Lubbock Saint John Neumann, 22nd & Frankford, Mass at Noon.

• Slaton – 8:30 a.m., Slaton Saint Joseph Church; 9:30 a.m., Slaton Our Lady of Guadalupe

DIA DE LOS MUERTES FESTIVAL – November 2, 7-9 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd Street, Lubbock; Food & drinks, $2 wristband for games, $2 haunted house.

FALL FEST – November 3, Sacred Heart Church, 2801 N. Columbia, Plainview.

MELCHIZEDEK PROJECT is a gathering for men 18 and older who believe Christ may be calling them to the priesthood.

The group meets this semester at 6:30 p.m. at the John Saleh Catholic Student Center, 2217 Main St., Lubbock on the following dates: November 7, and December 5. The gathering consists of prayer, discussion on the diocesan Catholic priesthood and dinner at a local restaurant. Contact: Father Rene Perez- 806-792-3943 or rperez@ catholiclubbock.org VETERANS DAY MASS – Saturday, November 9, 5 p.m., Saint John the Baptist Church, 108th and Indiana, Lubbock.

Veterans and their families are invited. We will give thanks to God and pay tribute to all veterans, especially those who have given their lives for our country.

COUNSELING: Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by Marriage & Family Life Office, in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic. For appointment, call Dr. Nicole Springer at 806-7423074.

HORA SANTA – Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., (Spanish) Saint Elizabeth Chapel, 2305 Main, Lubbock.

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

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

For more info call (806) 762-5225 MISA EN ESPAÑOL en la Universidad de St. Elizabeth Parish cada domingo a las 2 pm. St. Elizabeth es una Iglesia Católica, en la calle 2316 Broadway St. en Lubbock. Para más información llame al (806) 762-5225

PASTORS GATHER: The Compañerismo Emanuel of the Lubbock Area Baptist Association that consists of Hispanic Baptist pastors in the Lubbock area took time to be photographed. Jesse Rincones. Executive Director of the Convencion Bautista of Texas and resides in San Antonio, was the guest speaker. (Photos 1 & 2 courtesy of Del Lopez)

Church on Wheels

Making It's Way into Neighborhoods

BY GIOVANA G. ZAMORANO, INTERN LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ingdom Come Ministries K is a local non-profit that seeks to transform families and

resurrect communities by taking church to the streets. Executive Directors Leslie Roach and Kristin Montgomery were on the children’s ministry staff at a local church for a combined 20 years when God called them out of the brick and mortar walls to deliver Him to the parts of Lubbock where His light was dimmest.

“God told me, ‘The kids in this church know me, but there's a whole neighborhood out there that doesn’t know me, so I want you to take me to them’,” Mont-

gomery said.

A week after resigning from their positions with no other backup plan in place, other than to walk in obedience, Montgomery said God gave them a bus free and clear, and the vision of Kingdom Come Ministries was

set into motion.

For the last 5 years, that bus has served as their mobile church building on wheels. They minister in parks, schools, and apartment complexes across the heart of Lubbock neighborhoods.

Every Wednesday night, yearround, they meet in Stubbs Park to share the gospel and share a meal.

The “congregation” consists mostly of kids and families and draws together all generations, races and life experiences, everyone is welcome.

“I would say 95% of the people that we serve are Hispanic; God has given both Leslie and I just a deep rooted love for the Hispanic community, and we learn together, we love together and

it works out really, really fun,” Montgomery said.

In addition to park ministry, Kingdom Come Ministries hosts two after-school Bible Clubs at Brown and Harwell Elementary schools. Aside from the church services that are offered, King-

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dom Come Ministries houses a mobile food pantry and delivers food boxes to families in need twice a month. They have established the Buffalo Pantry at Brown Elementary which supplies the families within that school with groceries, uniforms, hygiene items, school supplies and prayer.

“We know that God has called us out to transform families and resurrect communities, but we cannot do it by ourselves. And so, the volunteer aspect of it is huge. We also can't grow. We can't expand into any other ministry until we have more volunteers,” Montgomery said.

They are always looking for volunteers to lend a helping hand, whether it be something as little as helping serve meals, being a small group leader, or even contributing any kind of donations.

The foundational scripture of Kingdom Come Ministries is Isaiah 58:12 “Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.” Montgomery and Roach do their best to walk out this verse on a day to day basis.

For more information future events and how to get involved, contact Kingdom Come Ministries, at (806)544-9464 or www. kingdomcomelubbock.org.

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APPRECIATED & FAVORED: The Pastors wives were honored at the Wives Appreciation banquet held in conjunction with the Compañerismo Emanuel of the Lubbock Area Baptist Association, held at Monterey Baptist Church in Lubbock.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR: Members of the St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus Council #15876 took time to pose at their annual Fall Fest & BBQ fundraiser.

(Photo courtesy of Dolores Salas Marmolejo)

CELEBRATE LIFE: The Lubbock’s Saint Joseph Youth Group participate in the Life Chain of Lubbock. They stood for life at this years National Life Chain. (Photo by Frank Garcia/LLM)

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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs

OPERATION:

Cigars for Warriors

BY GIOVANA G. ZAMORANO, INTERN LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

fter serving 18 ½ years in the A military, Storm Bowen, alongside other military veterans, decided to

November is Military

Family Appreciation Month

ach year the President signs E a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month.

This annual proclamation marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of the Military Family in which the Department of Defense and the nation will honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation's service members.

Throughout the month of November, military families serving around the world are honored through a variety of observances and recognized for their commitment and the many contributions they make every day in support of the military and our nation. Efforts to recognize the sacrifices of the military family by Active, Guard, and Reserve leaders are being joined and supported by DoD

organizations to include the Army Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency, and others.

Community leaders, businesses, and military bases and posts are teaming up to recognize military families through special events such as: open houses, fun runs, family fun nights, and community dinners; discounts at MWR facilities, local business and sporting events; and special recognitions during community activities throughout the month of November.

Contact your local MWR or Family Services offices to learn more about events scheduled in your area.

And thank you o all families for your service and sacrifice from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PHILLIP HERNANDEZ son of the late Guillermo, and Frances Hernandez, is a native of Lubbock.

He enlisted at the age of 19, arriving at Recruit Training Command in Orlando, FL on August 24, 1993. Upon completion of Personnelman “A” school, he chose order to Pre Commissioning Detachment FITZGERALD (DDG 62) in San Diego, CA where he arrived in February of 1994. During the next year and many schools later, he transferred to Bath, ME to commission the ship in Newport, RI in October of 1995. He then assisted with the voyage around from the East Coast to the West Coast, and traveled from Bath, ME to San Diego, CA. In August of 1997, he transitioned to the Naval Reserves in Lubbock, TX. He served with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22 until his recall to become a Canvasser Recruiter in 1999. He became the Recruiter in Charge (RinC) of Lubbock. He then transferred to Naval Reserve Recruiting Station Harlingen in 2003. He had many achievements and went on to transfer to NRD Portland, Oregon where he transferred back to NRD Chicago, and led an Active, Virtual and a Prior Service Division during his three and a half years. Chief Hernandez arrived at NRD Chicago in January in 2016 with the love of his life Sylvia and kids -Jonathan, Isabel, Elijah, Raquel, Isabella, Genevieve and his grandbaby Leabella. He served as the Division 2, 8 and 9 Leading Chief Petty Officer out of Chicago, IL until his retirement June of 2019. They now reside in San Antonio, TX. Congratulations and thank you!

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integrate his personal passions with service, creating a non-profit organization that would send troops what they yearned for the most, cigars.

In 2012, Operation: Cigars for Warriors was founded.

Operation: Cigars for Warriors is a national nonprofit with a top priority in collecting and disbursing premium cigars and accessories to troops serving in combat zones. Their second priority is filling requests from military personnel on ships, in foreign duty stations, and non-combat zones.

“Cigars have traditions within the military,” Bowen said.

Bowen said that cigars have held a symbolic meaning for him and many other service men and women. The of sharing a cigar was more than a past time for many, but rather a way to bond with others, creating friendships, and rather emotional connections.

“We've had doctors and psychologists, put their names behind us,” Bowen said. “The overall theme from the psychologist was that premium cigars, when in combat zones, are the first line of defense for PTSD.”

Operation: Cigars for Warriors ensures that service men and women can receive products they would otherwise have zero access to. Although their primary focus was initially cigars, they send other items requested such as coffee, and magazines.

With a little over 575 donation centers, 85% of them being cigar shops, Operation: Cigars for Warriors can send out 500-750 packages a month, and in each package one can find cigars, boutique coffee, and magazines. In certain instances, cutters, lighters, and video games may be sent out in such packages as well.

“We have a very strong support, in all facets of life,” Bowen said. “We are proud of the fact that we are one the most transparent charities.”

The organization takes pride in their grass roots style movement; they continuously raise funds through raffles, festivals, and different fundraisers hosted across the nation. They are always looking for any donation, big or small, as any donation makes a significant difference.

For anyone who is interested in donating to Operation: Cigars for Warriors, or for more information on future events, contact Operation Cigars for Warriors on Facebook or http:// cigarsforwarriors.org/news/.

Celebrate the 244th Marine Corps Birthday

T

he Marine Corps' Birthday will celebrated on Sunday, November 10th. This is the 243rd Birthday of the United States Marine Corp.

There are times throughout the year when veterans reflect on what it means to be a veteran, when they honor their fallen comrades on Memorial Day, or celebrate veterans on Veterans Day. However, the Marine Corps birthday brings leathernecks back to a time surrounded by their brothers and sisters.

For some Marines, it serves as more of a nostalgic day that reflects both Memorial Day and Veterans Day -- it's a time where Marines focus on their brothers in arms, remembering the good, and staring off into the distance as sorrow washes over them for all of their fellow Devil Dogs who gave their lives for our freedom.

This Marine Corps birthday, reach out to Marines and let them know you appreciate them.

Happy Birthday Marines from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Veteran & Military Connection VETERAN'S DAY PARADE Sat., Nov. 9, 2019, line up starts at 8:30 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway, Ave. to the the Civic Center parking lot on Ave. M. This year's theme is "We alll Bleed Red, White, and Blue." This year's grand marshalls are Gold Star Families. Register at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-sday-parade 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.

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

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

DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org

Important Numbers

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos

CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-TALK(8255) "Press 1 for Veterans" U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420 Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia

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Make a Personalized Turkey Card It’s easy so give it a try. Here is a sample of what it looks like. Here's what you'll need: 1) Construction Paper (Multi-Colored, Including Brown) 2) Glue Stick 3) Child-Safe Scissors 4) Pencil/or Crayon 5) Black Marker First, trace your hand on a piece of brown construction paper. Cut out the traced handprint to form the turkey body. Next, trace multi-colored paper, cut out, and then glue onto the front, or in between the existing brown traced fingers. Cutout a yellow beak, red beard, and a wing and glue to the body. Using the black marker color in the eye.

You can add names and use as a place card.

En Aquellos Días....

omo vivíamos en el rancho y C mi papa se levantaba con el sol, teníamos que ir a la escuela en el autobús. No sé porque, pero nunca nos levantaba el “bus” en lo escuro.

En la mañana que voy a casa de mi mama, siempre miro las luces de los autobuses levantando los niños para llevarlos a la escuela. En la tarde después de llegar del trabajo y tengo juntas o clases de doctrina o Misa en la iglesia, salgo de mi casa y me encuentro con el autobús de la escuela dejando niños a sus casas. ¡A veces son las 5:30 o las 6:00 de la tarde! Me pongo a pensar… con razón ya los niños no aprenden. No quieren seguir yendo a la escuela. Están cansados antes de llegar a sus clases. ¡Tienen sueno!

En aquellos días no había “kindergarten”.

Tan presto como cumplíamos 6 años de edad, entrabamos a la escuela en el grado uno. Ahora, hasta tienen clases para niños de 3 años de edad. Le nombran “pre-kinder”. Para cu-

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28

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ando un joven acaba los 12 años de escuela primaria y secundaria, tiene 15 años de escuela.

Lo triste es que no aprendieron usar la cabeza para aprender. Todo lo aprenden con maquinas.

Un día le pregunte a mi sobrina que sabia dar cambio sin la registradora de la tienda donde trabaja y me dijo: “No necesito saber cómo, nomas necesito saber contar porque la maquina me dice cuánto dinero le debo.”

Y celulares no existían en aquellos días. Ahora mi sobrino que apenas comenzó el grado 1 me enseña cómo usar mi celular. Qué pena, cuando uno ni sabe como prender el teléfono. Hasta mi otra sobrinita de 2 años sabe jugar los juegos en el celular. Que mas ira pasar en otros 25 años en el futuro, y un feliz Dia de dar Gracias.

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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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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Safe Street at Safety City

Little dinosaurs were roaming the streets.

Even little cowboys looking for treats!

Super heroes and butterfly beauties

And grandmas with their little cuties!

All enjoying this year's Safe Street!

The Martinez family handed out candy.

The event was deemed a success by fairies and bikers.

Wild West Trunk or Treat

Wild West welcomed vendors and families for the 2nd The Aguirres enjoyed the event.

Annual Trunk or Treat.

South Plains College Hispanic Heritage Month Awards & Event

The event allowed time for some crafts.

Lori Macias is congratulated by Christy Martinez-Gar- Dr. Erica Warnick is congratulated by her family. cia who served as keynote speaker.

Race for the Cure 2019 - Part I

The event allowed faculty and staff to get to know the culture of the students.

Teams were pink and a little cold in the morning that Team "Save the Girls" included family members, men Everyone was bundled up but warmed up as they be- The pink ladies showing support for survivors! warmed up. and women. gin to walk.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Texas Tech Football Game

Red Raider fans had their GUNS UP! (Photos by Frank The game drew TTU alumni.

Garcia, LLM)

Texas Tech Football includes fans from Raiders Rojos. Fans in the stand take their football serious. Wreck'em Tech!

Catholic families were on hand to show their support The Posadas attend annually. for the Life Chain.

The event draws friends and families who value the Participants celebrating life/ sanctity of life.

Life Chain 2019

HAW Scholarship & Awards Reception

Joe with his daughter Samantha were grateful for the Students attended the event with parents and even Genasis and her mother Frances took time to pose for Bobby Lugo was proud of his daughter Lyndsey scholarship. grandparents.

Latino Lubbock Magazine.

El Grito at TTU - Part II

Students enjoyed the Grito and the great weather.

Ms. Ramonez helps her daughter Irene prepare for the Mexican American students took pride in their culture. Erika Galindo and Stephanie Marquez enjoyed the historical observance. music, seeing friends, and the food.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla South Plains Fair - Part II

Folks took time to come out for the afternoon.

Catholic Charities staff helped to run their booth. This Father daughter time- Frank Garcia and Amaris Garcia! is one of their annual fund-raisers and appreciate all.

The Rodriguez couple with their granddaughter.

10th Annual Gala Latina by the Caprock Foundation- Part II

The Gala is a tradition of the Beruvides family.

Bankers were in attendance at the Gala.

Christy Martinez-Garcia and Marciano Morales proudly The Gracias were one of the beautiful couples at the celebrated 10 years of Gala Latina.

Gala Latina.

Worksource of the South Plains Job Fair

The one day event that brings together employers ac- The event offers resources to help job seekers. tively looking for employees in the South Plains (Photos by Giovanna Zammorano /LLM)

AquĂ­ y Alla

This event gives attendees a chance to speak to re- Applicants are drawn from the military, colleges and cruiters or a Human Resource reps directly. universities,displaced workers and those seeking to improve their career options.

Norma & April represented the South Plains Electric Join Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update each Bailee Alonzo represnted Representing Genomics for Jayden Emler was supported at the Buddy Walk by his Minorities, CISER SSO, and TTU SACNAS Chapter beautiful family!

Coop.

Thursday at 6 p.m. on KLBK's Trends & Friends.

President at a conference held in Hawaii! Way to go!

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Nurture Life Banquet

Gloria Pena, Rita Zarazua supported the Nurturing Life Ester Garcia, Lillian Ybarra enjoyed the speaker and George and Becky Vasquez representing the Knights of Sylvia & Joe Leos representing the Knights of Columprogram. (Photos by Giovanna Zammorano /LLM) seeing friends.

Columbus #11807. bus #8097.

Raider Rojos Scholarship Presentation

The Harpers enjoyed breakfast with their scholarship Mother & Daughter Moreno sharing their Raider spirit. Families were on hand to receive scholarships for their The Mojicas with their scholarship recipient. recipient at the Raiders Rojos Almuerzo. student.

St. Joseph's Church Fall Festival

Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head with Father Manriquez. (Pho- The event had activities for all. tos courtesy of Perla Sosa)

The families were encouraged to wear costumes hon- Everyone had a great time! oring their favorite Saints.

Aya y AquĂ­

Student Gonzales ran ahead of the others at this years Latina students participating at this year's Culture Latino Lubbock Magazine's display at the 2019 Pump- Way to go Team HEZEKIAH at the Buddy Walk 2019! competitive race. Way to go!

Fest! kin Trail.

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Memoriam/memorial Memorials & Memoriams

ARE PAID ADVERTISING, and can include photo message. Different sizes, prices are available for memoriams and memorials. For more info, call (806) 792-1212, or ask your funeral provider. Memorials provide by a funeral home can be submitted up to the 27th to appear in the preceding month. Deadline to submit memoriams is the 21st.

CARMEN OLMOS was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior October 10, 2019. She was born January 3, 1948 in Conroe, TX to the Epimenio and Virginia Cruz. Those left to cherish her loving memory are her children; Melissa Hernandez-Serenil, Darlene Lopez, Greg Hernandez, Samuel Hernandez and Oscar Olmos, grandchildren; Gregory, Robert Lee, Roman, Elijah, Olivia, Erin, Lauren, Maegan, Claudea, and Laura, great grandchildren; Isis, Brody, Mathias, and Alyana, siblings; Joe Cruz, John Cruz, and Margaret Garza. She was preceded in death by her parents Epimenio and Virginia Cruz, siblings; Augustin, Catalina, and Luis Cruz, and grandson Ryan. Carmen was a professional seamstress for over 40 years and was highly known. She loved family functions and baking for birthdays and was a wonderful cook. She was an angel on Earth to so many families, friends, customTo everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

VALENTINO “TINO” CHAVEZ, 53, passed away September 21, 2019 in Lubbock. He was born April 7, 1966 in Lubbock, Texas to the late Francisco and Maria DeJesus Chavez. He married Mary Santos on June 5, 1999 in Lubbock. He was in the automotive business as a mechanic most of his life.

He is survived by his wife; Mary; three sons; Valentino Chavez Jr. of Ft. Worth, Adam Chavez of Brownfield, Michael Chavez of Lubbock; three daughters; Rebecca Role of Midland, Amber Chavez of Lubbock, Amanda Villarreal of Wolfforth; two brothers, Joe Chavez of Wolfforth, Nick Tello of Lubbock; seven sisters; Carolyn Zamora of Colorado, Paula Chavez of Wolfforth, Ernestina Villarreal of Wolfforth, Teodora Chavez of Wolfforth, Christina Chavez of Wolfforth, Susana Tello of Lubbock, Bertha Hernandez of Lubbock; ten grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a sister Hope Tello (1979).

NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.

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DOMINIQUE "DOM" MEJIA, 13, of Lubbock was born October 18, 2005 in Holland, Michigan.

He was a 7th grader at New Deal Middle School where he enjoyed playing football #20! He enjoyed snapchatting, hunting with his dad, brother, & grandpa Hank. He was a wonderful drummer and saxophone player. Dom was a member of the CMA, enjoying his motorcycle, working with his dad selling fruit, and was an apprentice carpenter with Papa.

Dom went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memories are his mom & dad: Jennifer and John, brother: Angel, sister: Cheyenne, grandparents: Stacy "LaLa" and Charles "Papa" Arnett, Angie & Brian Waldon, great-grandmother: Ludean "Nanny" Sharp, Uncle Sam, Larry, Matt, Austin, Bobby, & David, Aunt Kaushon, Mariah, Kayla, Stephanie, Kambra, & Amalee, along with an abundant cousins, extended family, & friends.

PETE M. CHARO was born August 18, 1928. After 91 years of hard work, family devotion and his own private way of honoring his Lord, he left this Earth to join his heavenly father peacefully on September 26, 2019. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, his true soulmate, Lucy Charo, both being born and married on August 18th; children Tom (Tish) Charo, OK, Cynthia (Jerry) Muniz, Norma (Paul) Brock both TX; grandchildren Shane Charo, Roger Charo and Evonne Vasquez; and 6 greatgranchildren. He retired from GoodPasture Grain Inc. in Brownfield after 37 plus years.

SYLVIA LISA FIGEROA, 52, passed away on October 11, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1967 to Nicolas Ramos and Lydia Lopez in Bryan, TX. She leaves to cherish her memory; her mother, Lydia Lopez; daughter, Amy Rodriguez; three sons, Anthony Figeroa, Michael Christopher Figeroa, and Christian Palos; four sisters, Debbie Figeroa, Andrea Jimenez, Amanda Munoz, and Letisia Ramos; two brothers, Johnny Figeroa, Jr. and Andrew Ramos; six grandchildren; a host of other relatives

ELOJIO RODRIGUEZ, JR., 69, passed on October 2, 2019. He was a loving brother, uncle, friend, and Marine. He was born on October 16, 1949, in Harlingen, Texas. He was a graduate from Idalou High School. He was a truck driver for Wylie Oil Company and retired from Brandon and Clarke. Elojio Jr. had a passion for cycling, loving football, and spending time with his family. He was known for his love of his family, willingness to help others, his smile, his determination and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Elojio Jr. was preceded in death by his father, Elojio Sr., his mother Leonar, his older brother Nicolas, and his sister Gloria Cortez. He is survived by his brothers Aurelio and Luis Rodriguez, his sisters, Angie Garza, Lily R. Wallace, his "little girl" Stormii and several nieces, and nephews.

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4

GUADALUPE URIEGAS GOMEZ, 79, of Lubbock joined the gates of Heaven on October 13, 2019. Born May 10, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Francisco and Josefina Uriegas.

Guadalupe married Jimmy Ruiz Gomez, Sr. on April 6, 1956.

With a strong Christian faith, she leaves us to cherish her memories; three daughters, Diane Gomez, Mary Ann (Joe) Garcia and April (Adrian) Garcia; three sons, Alex Gomez, Jimmy, Jr. (Nancy) Gomez and Paul Gomez all of Lubbock; brothers, Nacario Castillo, Frank and Juan Uriegas; sister, Estella Muth; ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy R. Gomez, son Andrew, and granddaughter, Azalea Paige.

BETTY J. DAVILA, age 54, of Bloomsburg, PA passed away October 3, 2019. She was born September 19, 1965 in Slaton, a daughter of the late Felipe and Margarita (DeLaO) Davila. Survivors include her four children, Jerica Jo Caballero of Bloomsburg; Raegan Caballero of Bloomsburg; Gabriel Caballero of Lubbock; Michael Trevino of Bloomsburg, two grandchildren, Kylie Diaz, and Abraham Diaz; twelve siblings, Connie Faz of San Antonio, Felipe Davila of Fresno, CA, Robert Davila of Lubbock, Ermelinda Scroggins of Atoka, OK, Diane Abney of Tularosa, NM, Josie Jackson of Slaton, Alicia Cisneros of Slaton, Jerry Davila of Lubbock, Lora Rodriguez of Slaton, Irene Davila of Poughkeepsie, NY, Dolores Davila of Lubbock, and Joe Davila of Bloomsburg.

SALLY GUERRERO was called home to be with our Lord and Savior September 25, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born November 3, 1928 to the late Sofia DeLeon and Enrique Guerrero.

She was born in Coleman, TX and raised in Santa Anna before moving to Lubbock in 1949. She attended South Plains College, and then went on to work at St. Mary’s Hospital as a dietitian clerk for twenty-five years. After retirement she worked part time giving back to the community at the Catholic Family Services.

Those left to cherish her loving memory are her children Anna M. Perez of Lubbock and Rosa Barragan and husband Alvaro of Ft. Worth. Grandchildren; Jerry Perez and wife Lori, Apolonio Perez III and wife Doris, Bobby Perez and wife Joyce, Rosalinda Bearden and husband Brian, Juan Perez and wife MaryDale, AnnaLisa Rodriguez and husband Jaime, Derek Barragan and Brandon Barragan, fourteen great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren, siblings; Manuel Guerrero, Lily Guerrero, Roland Deleon, Richie Deleon and Anita Deleon and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fernando “Fred” Vasquez and five siblings.

“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” ~ Williams Penn

ALICIA ABREU ABERCROMBIE, 86, passed away peacefully October 21, 2019. She was born June 20, 1933, to Elena Melendez and Dr. Jose Manuel Abreu in Choloma, Honduras.

Her formative years were spent studying at an all-girls school in Santa Rosa de Copan. After graduating she taught Spanish for the Standard Fruit Company. Bravely Alicia traveled to the United States to further her education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Her future was sealed in 1959 when attending the International Student’s Dance where she met Tom Abercrombie. She and Tom married several months later.

Alicia was a business minded individual, establishing one of the first bilingual newspapers in Lubbock. She and Tom had two other businesses, a Mexican Restaurant/Hamburger drive-in and Abercrombie Lumber. Alicia was a manager of the restaurant until its final fate during the 1970 Lubbock tornado. Then she became an integral part ofAbercrombie Lumber. She was successful in business while maintaining a home of six children and tending to her mother. She was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church in New Deal, where she was an active member of the Guadalupanas.

Alicia is survived by her 6 children, Angela Hightower and life companion Tony Hinojosa of Lubbock, TX, Willard Abercrombie of Lubbock, Juanita Keller and spouse Michael of Dallas, Tommy Abercrombie and wife Cindy of Lubbock, Bryan Abercrombie of New Deal, and Elizabeth Horsman and spouse Jeff of Rowlett; six grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years.

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In Remembrance of Alcario "Chayo" Garcia & Mary Lou "La Guera" Garcia The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with

tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again.

Always in our hearts, Marina, Suzy, Socorro, Alcario Jr., Mary Lou, and Ismael

M A T T H E W LEDESMA Renown Award winning Music Artist and Lead Singer Matthew Ledesma passed away October 16, 2019.

Matt, graduated from Levelland High School in 1998 and furthered his education by attending South Plains College. He was a talented Tejano and Latino lead singer, singing artist, songwriter, musician and guitarist of several major hits for over 25 years. Matthew, played for “Peligro”, “Adagio”,and “Dezolado Regional Bands”. He was a philanthropist; he raised a large amount of donations for hurricane victims and held many benefit dances for those in need; he gave of himself endlessly.

Survivors include Maximo & Janie Ledesma; grandmother Aurora Romo; daughter Devyn Renae Ledesma; sons Mattax Ledesma & Brendyn Ledesma; sisters Melissa Armstrong, Mary Lou Ledesma, Michelle Cervantez Melinda Ledesma; brother Max Ledesma III.

November Prayer

Glorify your name, O God my Eternal Father. Thank you for Jesus who has redeemed me, gifted me, strengthened me, led me, and empowered me to serve. May you be glorified in all that I say and do. In Jesus' name.

Amen.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service."” ~ 1 Timothy 1:12

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Talk to the experts at Covenant about the ways you can prevent heart disease. For more than 50 years, our cardiologists have been providing the most advanced heart and vascular care in the region.

Visit covmedgroup.org/heart-risk to learn more, and take a free heart risk assessment quiz, or call (806) 731-4205.

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