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“There’s millions of Latinos like Lin-Manuel Miranda. It’s just we don’t get the access.” ~ John Leguizamo, Actor referring to his frustration at the lack of Latino representation in the entertainment industry and the failure of the education system to cover the contributions that Latinos have made throughout American history.

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"Una buena acción es la mejor oración."

"A good deed is the best prayer."

Meaning: One's faith is best expressed by one's actions.

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"Flor de Noche Buena"

This month's cover features beautiful Poinsettias.

During my visit to Mexico City two years ago I saw them growing in their brilliancy everywhere.

Mexicans call it “Flor de noche buena” or “Christmas Eve flower.” The Poinsettia is a quintessential plant of the winter holiday season, that has some of its history written into its name. Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States minister to Mexico, took a fancy to the plant in 1828 and sent samples back home. In its native region, Euphorbia pulcherrima was used by the Aztecs for dyes and medicine. Spanish Catholicism made the connection to Christmas: the “flowers,” which are actually leaves, were said to be shaped like the Star of Bethlehem, with the red color representing the blood of Jesus. With that, enjoy them and Merry Christmas y Feliz Navidad from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Word from the Publisher Political

Opportunity/Business

Health/Salud Education/Youth Pilgrimage to the Virgen de Guadalupe Faith & Religion Memorials

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hen I see fruit cakes at the grocery store I think of my grandfather Don Juan Martinez who made his own every year for Las Posadas.

He would add extra pineapple, which is how I like it.

Annually, he traveled to Mexico before Christmas. I recall seeing people bringing toys, food, and clothes, and then my dad and other family members would help him load it all up before he departed on his trip.

It wasn't until I was an adult that I learned where he was going. All I knew is that upon his return he would bring special gifts including Mexican candy like cajeta - a dulce de leche treat. And sometimes he would bring a star shaped piñata

filled with treats.

So, when the late Monsignor Curtis Halfmann a close family friend and I were talking one day, I brought up the candy my grandad used to bring.

He asked me if I knew why he would travel each year to Mexico. That's when he shared with me that annually my grandpa Martinez would go to Mexico to take clothes, shoes, food, and toys to the orphanages.

As he shared the stories I remember tearing up and being filled with pride to learn how awesome my grandfather was and how dedicated he was across the border, as he was in our own community.

Too often we get caught up in the worries and materialism of the season.

People put more emphasis on the stuff they will get their kids then instilling about the reward of giving. During this pandemic however, I hope that people will take pride on the simple things and appreciate those they are blessed to have in their lives.

For me, this year I will miss tamale making with my family. We will be social distancing, although I hope to get to make memories with my daughter and share the memories of sitting in the kitchen with my mother's side of the family - including my grandpa Castro who would direct the kitchen and lead the stories and jokes. I'll share with her how as they patiently prepared the tamales they would tell about their struggles and how they overcame them. I would sit there completely absorbed in their conversation, asking many questions. Looking back, that was the best gift that I still hold.

I always look forward to preparing the paper sacks filled with nuts, starburst mints, an orange, and an apple and other sweet treats. It is a tradition that my grandfather, and my own parents prepared for all of the kids at holidays. We would also receive a bag after CCD classes at church, and sometimes after the Christmas Eve midnight mass. When my daughter, nieces and nephews were small my husband and I began the same tradition. This year because of COVID-19, I'm planning to prepare the bags and deliver them to senior citizens.

And because of COVID-19, this year the sounds of jingle bells that remind me of riding in an evening procession in honor of the Virgen de Guadalupe will only be a memory, for the sake of keeping others safe.

And while I know that it may seem morbid to speak only about what this pandemic won't let us do, I remind you to focus on what we will be able to do as a result of it. We'll be able to spend time and talk, and remind each other how important we are to one another. Even if it is with a phone call, or by Zoom, make sure that you let those you love be reminded of that love and that appreciation.

As for those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, our prayers and condolences are with you. Your pain is ours. Please, wear your mask.

Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. We are grateful to be 100,000 readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. We ♥ our readers!

Till next month, thank you for your support and may God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo siempre! Merry Christmas y Feliz Navidad!

Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher/Owner & Latino Market Specialist “Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective” Embarking on 15 Years of Commitment to our Community

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A Time of Traditions

Despite COVID-19, Families Urged to Reflect

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

he voices of young and old can T be heard faintly in the distance in a collective and time- honored song. Small glowi n g lights from candles ascend slowly upon the block of house s and harmonize with the reflection from the luminarias that line the streets and sidewalks of homes and the church.

Participating families wait eagerly for this Spanish folk drama re-enactment of the time Mary and Joseph searched for shelter in Bethlehem.

The cele- bration referred to as Las Posadas is relevant to the Inn at Bethlehem in the Nativity story; it begins each Dec. 16 and continues through Christmas Eve. Spanish friars developed the Posadas celebration as a way to introduce religion to the indigenous people in Mexico.

They used this event to engage them in a very simple way where they could understand the faith and

its significance.

Each of the nine nights, the Posadas are observed with religious processions. The tradition varies in different churches and different regions of Texas and New Mexico.

Some churches create live nativities, which portray the Virgin Mary and Joseph.

Church members walk from house to house singing and carrying candles. At each house, they ask for shelter and food.

Like in the story, they are refused.

Las Posadas is also a way to help keep the t r a d i t i o n s and culture alive. It’s part of a tradition to keep the Christmas story alive.

After a Posada procession, everyone returns to the colorfully decorated church hall that is adorned with a star-shaped piñata.

The piñata symbolizes the guiding North Star.

Growing up, I remember going to the parish hall for a celebration after the door to door procession.

The Guadalupanos, a Catholic church men’s group, served bever-

ages including coffee, cinnamon tea, and hot chocolate. The Guadalupanas, a group made up of many generations of women, served treats and delicatessen made from family recipes, including a variety of Mexican sweet bread, and sometimes even tamales.

Even today, the conversations in English and Spanish overlap each other and create a restful feeling.

Loud laughter from the men as they talk and share stories fills the room, while the children strategically anticipate the breaking of the piñata.

“Dalé, dalé,” hollers one of the adults, with that the candy drops.

And as we departed, a small paper sack filled with an apple, orange, peanuts, and candy was given to the children of fruit.

Today many of the traditions are similar. And fortunately, Las Posadas remain as strong.

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has halted many of the observations held by churches to avoid the spread of the pandemic.

However, church leaders are encouraging families to hold Posada celebrations at home with immediate family only.

Families are encouraged to celebrate and talk about the significance of Las Posadas, especially share memories with their young children.

sus at the Christmas Eve Services. As Pepita walked to the chapel, sadly, her cousin Pedro tried to cheer her up.

'Pepita', he said "I'm sure that even the smallest gift, given by someone who loves him will make Jesus Happy."

Pepita didn't know what she c o u l d give, so she picked a small handful of weeds from the roadside and made them into a a small bouquet. She felt embarrassed because she could only give this small present to Jesus. As

she walked through the chapel to the altar, she remembered what Pedro had said. She began to feel better, knelt down and put the bouquet at the bottom of the nativity scene.

Suddenly, the bouquet of weeds burst into bright red flowers, and everyone who saw them were sure they had seen a miracle. From that day on, the bright red flowers were known as the 'Flores de Noche Buena', or 'Flowers of the Holy Night'.

And on December 12th, we celebrate Poinsettia Day.

Poinsettias at Christmas

he Poinsettia is a Mexican T Christmas Flower. commonly known as the Flor de

Nochebuena.

In Mexico, you may see them as potted plants, but you'll also see them as decorative plants in people's yards, and they grow as perennial shrubs or small trees.

The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves are sometimes thought as a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus. The red colored leaves symbolize the blood of Christ. The white leaves represent his purity.

An old Mexican legend about how Poinsettias and Christmas came together, goes like this: There was once a poor Mexican girl called Pepita who had no present to give the baby Je-

Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective

Opinion/opinión

Dr. Fitz: My Daddy

Community & Event Brieflies SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK To receive a food box from SPFB, you still need to qualify through one of our partnering agencies and receive a voucher. You can call 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas.org to find a local agency that is giving our vouchers.

Citizens are still required to bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify.

COVID-19 OTHER RESOURCES • Call 2-1-1 for Health, food, housing, and other assistance • Call 7-1-1 for Relay Service • To report price gouging, call the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General: 1-800-621-0508.

• En espanol - www.unidosus.org/issues/ health/articles/coronavirus-span FRAUD ALERT Be on the lookout for potential scammers using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants today. USDA is issuing this warning after receiving reports of several possible SNAP fraud attempts. www. fns.usda.gov/snap/scam-alerts. You may also file a consumer complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://www.ftc.gov.

VIRTUAL CIVIL LEGAL CLINIC Get legal help from our location to yours! This event will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, from 5 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Lubbock Branch Office Service Area of the Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Call Christina Richey at 806 763-4557, ext.

6010. Leave a message with your name, phone number, the best time to call you, and a brief description of your legal issue.

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Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

ho was Dr. Juan Fitz? Dr. Fitz W was a teacher, a mentor, an Emergency Room physician, a friend,

a brother, a grandfather, but most importantly, he was my daddy.

My dad was my best friend, my rock, and I was his “little girl”. Growing up, I remember dancing on his feet as we danced to and sang “Butterfly Kisses”, that was our song. My dad taught me at an early age, you work hard for things in life, nothing is ever handed to you.

He had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt of his back.

He taught me everyone deserves a chance-this is why he strongly believed everyone deserved the best care they could be given.

He loved his Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

When I was a child, I remember asking my dad, why he would always dress up for work, other doctors wore scrubs, but not my dad, he always looked sharp and told me “First impressions matter, and when I meet my patient’s I want them to have a good impression of me, take me seriously”. He LOVED to dress up!

Why did he choose Emergency Medicine? I always wondered this too,

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THANKS HEALTH CARE WORKERS I wish to extend my condolence to my Latino friends in Texas on the passing of Dr Fitz. We have many heroes & heroines in our community. They lead by example and Dr Fitz is one. If not for leaders like him, I would not be a practicing nurse today.

Thank you health care workers, for your dedication and selflessness in the face of a dangerous pandemic. “Wear your mask,” best wisdom from a man many admire.

J. Larry Rivera, RN San Clemente, CA

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and one day, I finally asked him. His face lit up as he smiled from ear to ear, ready to tell his story. “Tasha, I didn’t choose emergency medicine, it chose me”.

My dad loved anything associated with mystery and getting clues to solve a puzzle.

He loved the adrenaline of trauma and always being on the move. I’m not sure he knew what the word rest meant.

“That’s emergency medicine, it’s always something new, never the same. I have to take clues and solve a mystery/puzzle. I can help and treat someone from the common cold, to suturing up a deep cut, to delivering a baby, to doing CPR on someone who has gone into cardiac arrest, all in a day’s work”. My dad was a medical hero. He saved and touched the live of so many. I honestly believe the medical field is what is today because of him.

My dad took the time to get to know his

patients, he wanted them to trust him, to ensure them he was giving them his full attention and would do anything and everything for them.

Born and raised in El Paso, he never forgot where he came from, and he showed that with his dedication and love for the Hispanic community.

Practicing medicine was his passion, but family was his one true love. He was an advocate for family always coming first, he would do anything for his family, especially his kids and grandkids.

When COVID hit and became a reality, he couldn’t stress enough the importance of wearing a mask and washing your hands. He would tell me how scared he was about getting it, but he made an oath and a promise to his patients, and he would be there for them, no matter what. My heart sank the day he told me he tested positive for COVID, but assured me he would fight this, he had a

family that loved and needed him. I don’t like Tuesday’s- my dad was admitted on a Tuesday, intubated and placed on a ventilator on a Tuesday, and passed away on a Tuesday. He was a fighter and boy did he fight until the end, but he was tired and his body was weak. The hardest thing I have ever had to do, was hold my dad’s hand, kiss his check, and tell him “It’s okay daddy, I know you are ready, you go and spread your wings and fly. I will be okay”. I find comfort in knowing, that he heard me, and needed my blessing. My dad loved to dance, and I know when Heaven opened its doors for him, he waltzed right in, wearing a tuxedo with a top hat! November 3, 2020 my daddy’s wings were ready, but my heart was not.

Dr. Juan Fitz, loving doctor, brother, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at age 67. He was a dedicated emergency physician in West Texas, who undoubtedly saved and affected many lives. He is survived by his children Tasha (Larry) Sloan, Aiden and Alyvia Fitz; girlfriend, Amy Jones; grandchildren, Aubree and Raider Sloan; and brother, Job (Dr. Jewell Ginter) Fitz.

Carta Abierta

PRESSURE ON YOUTH I must first admit that we participate in UIL athletics and my younger children participate in recreational sports as well. I realize that participating in these extracurricular events contradict my views pertaining to this pandemic but let me just say... if these things were restricted or banned for the time being, we would comply!

My teenagers who participate, felt like the world was surpassing them by if we didn’t allow them to play. My senior envisioned his peers grabbing a deal with colleges and universities and he would be behind. My sophomore who is still finding himself would no longer have a social life or an activity to look forward too. My younger primary age daughters have gone with the flow, but their spark was slowly dimming so we had to give in to some of their needs as well. Our older 2 still learn at home but we felt obligated to meet them halfway and allow them to play sports. This is the girl’s 2nd week face to face. I am big on education and when they beg to be back in school, I know why they miss it dearly.

However, if it became mandated, if our choices were limited or forced to stay home, if Lubbock could stop for a bit (shutdown) it would help my family and so many others.

My kids would not fear the idea that they are being left out or left behind. I wouldn’t fear the idea that I’m being too overbearing or protective! My heart could be more at ease that it is mandatory and that everyone is doing their part to slow this virus down!

MASK UP May God Bless our health care workers. It breaks my heart to hear the Dr. Juan Fitz or any any medical professional dies as a result of COVID-19, especially when they are caring for the public.

Please demonstrate that you value them MASK UP!

Sincerely, Jannie Urrutia-Wilkerson

Richard C.

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500 CASES A DAY How many more people need to die? How many more of us have to lose a love one?

This is just so ridiculous! We're all doing everything we need to do! What more do we need to do for y'all to put us on a Shut Down? I cancelled my Thanksgiving get together with my family and parents, to keep everybody safe. The City and Government are not helping us - 500 cases a day is so freaking stupid!

Lupe Ursua

Rita Cantu GONNA DO MY PART My candidate didn't win but I'm gonna do my part to help foster some normalcy in our nation.

I'll admit the noise from my candidate sometimes got hard for me to hear. However, I do hope that the President-elect will be effective or he will have to hear noise from people like me and others.

God bless America!

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Politics

President-Elect Joe Biden's Top-Level Appointees And Cabinet Picks

resident-elect Joe Biden P introduced his choices for key Cabinet positions, expanding his list

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of diverse and historic nominees for key roles.

And,ofcourse,thereisVicePresidentelect Kamala Harris, who is the first woman, firstAsian-American and first Black American ever to hold the 2nd office in the land.

As part of a rollout of major foreign policy and national security appointments and nominees, the president-elect announced he would nominate Alejandro Mayorkas for secretary of homeland security on Nov. 23.

Mayorkas was born in Havana and came to the United States as a refugee.

If the Senate votes to confirm him to the position, he would be the first Latino and the first immigrant to lead the agency in charge of implementing the nation's immigration policies and border laws.

Mayorkas is a veteran of the department; he directed its legal immigration agency and previously served as the deputy secretary of homeland security. He is also one of the architects behind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).

Biden tapped Antony Blinken as his choice for secretary of state.

Blinken has advised the presidentelect on foreign policy for almost two decades. Previously, he served as deputy national security adviser and deputy secretary of state during the Obama administration.

As the country's top diplomat, Blinken would be expected to play

a pivotal part in the Biden administration's efforts to rebuild alliances and reenter international agreements like the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris Climate Accord, as well as halt the country's exit from the WorldHealthOrganization.

In the coming days, Biden is expected to name former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen as his selection for treasury secretary, according to sources familiar with the matter. Yellen would be the first woman to serve in the role.

Yellen is currently an economist at the Brookings Institution. She was the first woman to helm the Fed, taking the reins in 2014 as the country recovered from the Great Recession.

If confirmed as treasury secretary, Yellen would enter the post during one of the most trying economic times in modern history, with millions of Americas out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic and lagging job growth.

Biden would nominate Avril Haines as his director of national intelligence.

Haines is a former deputy director of the CIA, and served as principal deputy national security adviser under former President Barack Obama. She was the first woman to hold both of those roles.

If confirmed, she will become the first woman to lead the country's intelligence community.

Biden said he would appoint Jack Sullivan as his national security adviser.

Sullivan previously served as deputy

assistant to Obama and as national security adviser to Biden when he was vice president. He's also a former top aide to Hillary Clinton.

At 43, Sullivan would be the youngest person to hold the position since the Eisenhoweradministration.

Biden said he would name former Secretary of State John Kerry as his special presidential envoy for climate. The newly created role marks the first time the National Security Council will include an official dedicated to climate change.

As secretary of state, Kerry negotiated the Paris Climate Accord that was signed in 2016. A longtime Massachusetts senator, Kerry also advocated for climate reform on Capitol Hill. In 2004, he was the Democratic presidential nominee.

He would nominate Linda ThomasGreenfield for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Nov. 23.

Thomas-Greenfield was assistant secretary of state for Africa during the Obama administration. She has served in the Foreign Service for more than three decades.

If confirmed, she would be only the second black woman to ever hold the post.

He tapped longtime adviser Ron Klain as his White House chief of staff on Nov. 11.

Klain served as Biden's chief of staff during his vice presidency. He also led the Obama administration's response to the Ebola outbreak.

is that the vaccine will prevent people from becoming sick with COVID-19.

The anti-body treatment helps reduce the likelihood of hospitalization for people already infected with the virus.

Lubbock has received about 147 doses of bamlanivimab, which was announced by the governor last week.

To qualify you must be 65 or older, with comorbidities and must have tested positive within five days.

During a press conference the following day, representatives from the City of Lubbock again urged residents to avoid large gatherings during the holidays.

The discussion came as Lubbock has continued to report continued rise in active cases of coronavirus and growing deaths daily.

Katherine Wells of the City of

Lubbock Health Department said there is a plan in place to distribute any potential COVID-19 vaccines and that they had picked 48 entities to help distribute any vaccines.

She added that the surge in cases reported in Lubbock County is not because of super-spreader events but because of people not following public health guidelines.

Dr. Ron Cook further added that there are still concerns that an increase in cases will continue to lead to a decrease in the number of available hospital beds. There is still an expectation that the number of hospital beds available in the county could still go up-and-down. “(We) cannot tolerate and handle any increase in the cases that we’ve already had coming in,� Cook said.

"We are in trouble," he added.

City Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccines

ast month's especial city council L meeting laid down the ground work for distribution of the anti-body

treatment and coming vaccines.

Council members present discussed three vaccines awaiting emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.

City manager Jarrett Atkinson said Lubbock is expecting the vaccines soon.

He said explaining who would get the vaccines first, when they becomeavailable:Healthcareworkers, Frontline workers, and Vulnerable populations.

Atkinson also shared how the vaccine would be administered, given by two separate shot vaccinations.

He said that the difference between the vaccine and the anti-body treatment

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Hispanic Voters Give Democrats Ft.HoodDedicateMemorial Another Majority Gate for Vanessa Guillen

BY MANUEL GALVÁN

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lthough the White House pendulum swings between political parties, Hispanic majorities have backed the Democratic candidate for decades. Like a family, there have been favorites, differences and suitors.

President John Kennedy was embraced by Mexican Americans. He was Catholic and spoke well of Latin America.

It was common in their homes, nexttoacrucifix, and even in restaurants to see framed drawings of the three, Kennedy brothers.

They were profiled, looking toward the future.

At the same time, Cuban Americans shunned Kennedy for Republicans.

Expats had mounted an invasion to take Cuba back from Fidel Castro.

They landed on the beach in the Bay of Pigs and were overwhelmed, waiting for promised U.S. air strikes that never came.

Hispanics have served and serve on both sides of the aisle. In 1983, Tony Bonilla, retiring president of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), told a campaign audience in Chicago about Latinos being courted by both parties.

“When they woo you before an

election, it’s like the Elvis Presley record, ‘Love Me Tender, love me true. Never let me go.’ Then after they win, they play the flip side, ‘You ain’t nothin’ but a Hound Dog.’” President Ronald Regan was reelected the following year with more than a third of the Hispanic vote going Republican, a bit more than he received in 1980.

Thatroughly third ratio of Latinos voting for Republican presidential candidates and two thirds for Democrats has played out through the last century, based on Pew Research Center data.Anotable break out was President Bill Clinton, reelected in 1996 with 72 percent of Hispanics backing him.

Latinos hit a milestone in 2003, officially declared the nation’s largest minority group by the U.S. Census Bureau. The following year, they helped reelect President George W. Bush with 40 percent of their votes.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden received 67 percent of the Hispanic vote in 2008 and upped it to 71 percent in 2012.

Although she notched 65 percent of the Latino vote, Hillary Clinton still lost to President Donald Trump in 2016 with Hispanics moving to the right for him.

Despite the head scratching about Latinos supporting Trump this year, President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received 70 percent of the Hispanic vote, according to the American Election Eve Poll.

A strong majority of Latino voters favored Biden over Trump in every state as well as the District of Columbia, America’s Voice noted.

With all the diversity within the Hispanic population, it’s unlikely to landslide for Democrats, like Blacks who gave Biden 89 percent of their vote. Latinos were crucial to both parties in races up and down the ticket in every state.

Hispanics have proven they can swing an election, especially moving forward. A record 32 million Latinos are eligible to vote, a youthful growing population. Both parties would be wise to do major outreach. If they want an Elvis song as background, perhaps they should play “It’s Now Or Never.”

Manuel Galván is president of Vantage Point Marketing, a strategicconsulting firm whose clients include elected officials and political candidates, and a founding member of the NAHJ.

County Tax Assessor-Collector Office to Require Appointments

ue to the impact of Covid-19 cases in D West Texas an appointment is required to conduct business at all

Lubbock County Tax offices. This will allow customers ample space for social distancing and reduce lobby wait times.

To make an appointment click Tax AssessorCollector / Lubbock County, Texas to choose your location or call 806-775-1344: • Main Tax – the downtown Main office, 916 Main Street Suite 102 in Lubbock, Texas • CityBank Tax location requires a mask – located inside the City Bank Branch, closed daily 11am12pm, 5219 City Bank Parkway in Lubbock

• Slaton Tax – located inside the Smith Ford Dealership, closed daily 12-1pm, 1700 W. Division in Slaton, Texas You may contact us for the latest information: • Email taxoffice@lubbockcounty.gov • Phone 806-775-1344 (phone calls will be returned during normal business hours) • Facebook @Lubbock County Tax Office • Twitter @Lubbock_Tax • On-Line www.lubbockcounty.gov, Departments, Tax Assessor-Collector During this challenging time, we ask for your support and cooperation. For questions about Covid-19, dial 2-1-1, then choose Option 6, they are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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anessa Guillen's family memV bers said Fort Hood's plans to honor her through the construction

of a memory gate is progress by the base.

Guillen family members were at the military base in central Texas in early November where they met with Fort Hood leaders to provide input for the gate.

In a statement by Fort Hood's commanding general, Lt. Gen. Pat White III, Guillen's family was invited to "discuss and review design concepts and survey a proposed site of a gate we plan to name in Vanessa's honor."

White added, "Their input is important for our final design that will come to fruition over the next few months."

According to Lt. Gen. White, the gate would lead to the 3rd Calvary Regiment area where Guillen served.

It's also accessed by thousands of soldiers, civilians and families

every day.

The Guillen family added the memorial shows the new command at Fort Hood listened to their concerns.

"They paid attention and it means a lot compared to the first couple of months that we had to struggle so much to find her," said Lupe Guillen, Vanessa's sister.

Guillen family attorney Natalie Khawam says they believe the new command sincerely wants to change the climate at Fort Hood.

Guillen was killed at Fort Hood after she went missing in April. She was bludgeoned to death by Spc. Aaron Robinson, who killed himself on July 1 as police were trying to take him into custody.

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Benitez Retires from LEARN Inc. After 29 Years

xecutive Director Esmeralda E Trevino Benitez will celebrate her retirement after 29 years

Homeless Person's Memorial & Candlelight Vigil

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

recognition of National IDay,nHomeless Persons' Memorial a Homeless Person's Me-

morial & Candlelight Vigil will be held on December 21, 2020, at 6 p.m., at Dave Freriks Park, located at 16th and Avenue K. The event is held for the city's homeless citizens and affords them the chance to pay their respects to those who have lost their life and to be recognized on the longest night of the year.

More so, the event is organized to bring awareness to the plight of the homeless in the city.

Each year since 1990 on, or near

December 21- not coincidentally, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year - homeless service providers, in more than 150 communities across the country, conduct similar services to recognize the need for political advocacy and efforts to end homelessness.

Organizers of the Lubbock event include the South Plains Homeless Consortium, CHCL, and the Salvation Army, in partnership with the National Coalition for the Homeless. Collectively, they invite the public to join them in remembering the homeless in 2020.

For more information, contact (806) 319-5140.

of service with the federal TRIO programs operated by LEARN Inc. in Lubbock. She has worked diligently throughout her entire career to help disadvantaged families establish goals for success in life and create pathways to ensure that these goals became reality.

Her personal journey started in the fields of West Texas. She credits her parents for teaching her to extend a helping hand to those in need and understanding that every person is worthy of value and respect, regardless of circumstances. These life lessons helped to shape her lifelong career path.

Esmerelda’s journey is one that many of the students that she served could relate to. She received her GED in 1984, an Associate Degree in Social Work in 1990, and her Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas Tech University in 1989. Prior to her employment at LEARN Inc., Mrs. Benitez worked for the Lubbock Housing Authority as a Social Worker.

She began her tenure with LEARN Inc. in 1991 when she was hired to coordinate LEARN’s middle school component “LETS Go-Advance,” part of the Talent Search program where she later served as Assistant Director for seventeen years. She was selected in 2010 as the LEARN Inc. Executive Director to oversee both federal programs that comprise LEARN Inc.—Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Center.

She has been actively involved at the state level with Texas TRIO, at the regional level with Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs, civic organizations, including Lubbock Indepen-

dent School District Partners in Education, LULAC, Lubbock Hispanic C h a mbe r, and South Plains P20 Council, and numerous advisory boards and committees that promote education. Esmeralda was named Hispanic Woman of the Year in 2000 by Hispanic Association of Women in the area of Education.

LEARN Inc. programs have been a beacon of light in the community since 1969, helping disadvantaged students and adults accomplish their dreams of improving their lives through higher education. A product of LEARN Talent Search herself, Benitez knew that she had found her service calling, but she also discovered that this journey was to lead her toward opportunities and lessons that she, too, would learn. “I am sincerely grateful that my journey has provided me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally. I still stand proudly and smile every time I am approached by a family who either they, their children, or their grandchildren have been assisted by our programs!” Esmeralda credits and thanks the LEARN Inc. Board of Directors for their commitment in hosting the TRIO programs through their non-profit organization.

She thanks her family for their patience and encouragement throughout her career, and she now looks forward to being a fulltime grandmother!

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Loan Recipients Take Note

IRS Changes on Paycheck Protection Program

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month after Congress created the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) last spring and expressly provided that forgiveness of loans under the PPP should not result in taxable cancellation of indebtedness income for the recipients, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ignored the clear congressional intent by issuing a notice saying that the expenses funded by each such loan should become nondeductible the moment the loan is forgiven — thereby resulting in exactly the same net tax costs for loan recipients as would have been the case if Congress had not exempted the forgiveness of the loans from tax. In response, leaders on both sides of the aisle and in both houses of Congress declared that the IRS’s interpretation of the law was erroneous, and they inserted clarifying provisions into the next round of stimulus legislation to overturn the IRS’s wrongheaded ruling. Unfortunately, that badly needed further stimulus legislation has been stalled by massive partisan

disagreements on major issues — albeit not on this one.

Roll forward six months to this past week. After receiving much criticism, the IRS national office has decided to double down on its misguided position. It issued Revenue Ruling 2020-27 saying that even if a taxpayer’s PPP loan has not yet been forgiven by the end of the taxable year, the taxpayer nonetheless loses any deductions for expenses funded by the loan during the year if the taxpayer reasonably expects to receive forgiveness of the loan in the following year.

The latest IRS salvo has deservedly drawn an immediate rebuke from the ranking Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee. One hopes that ultimately the IRS’s position will be expressly overridden by Congress.

In the absence of such a legislative fix, however, a taxpayer receiving a PPP loan will be left with the choice of complying with the IRS’s mistaken view of the law or taking the IRS to court.

ob statistics released by the J Texas Workforce Commission showed a drop in Lubbock’s

vilian labor force was estimated at 162,400.

Lubbock’s unemployment rate one year ago (October 2019) was measured at 2.7 percent.

The state’s unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in October.

To view the full October unemployment and jobs report from the Texas Workforce Commission visit www.twc.texas. gov/texas-unemployment-rate69-percent-october.

LBK's Unemployment Rate Fell to 5.1 Percent in October

unemployment rate during the month of October.

The local unemployment rate was reported at 5.1 percent, down from the reported 6.0 percent in September.

An estimated 154,100 residents in the Lubbock metropolitan statistical area (MSA) were employed during the month. The ciCopyright 2020 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

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You Have a Choice

n 2004, driving under the influI17,000 ence of alcohol caused nearly fatal accidents, accounting

Winter Workout Options

s we move into the winter A months, cold weather and less daylight may impact your COVID

outdoor workout routine. A sports medicine expert at Baylor College of Medicine offers tips on staying safe while being active both indoors and outdoors.

“It’s important to find ways to stay active right now, but be sure to do so safely,” said Dr. Theodore Shybut, associate professor in the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor.

“A lot of people have gained the dreaded ‘COVID 19’ and with the holidays right around the corner, I encourage everyone to make a plan to stay active and to make it fun.”

Cold weather workouts - There are many considerations to make when exercising outdoors in cold weather, including wearing layers and even remembering to wear sunscreen. Shybut said that oftentimes during colder months, athletes anticipate sweating less and do not hydrate as well as they would in warmer months, which can result in dehydration and cramping. He says to be sure to hydrate properly before any workouts. See more tips about cold weather workouts.

At-home workouts - If you are moving toward at-home workouts this winter, it’s important to introduce new workouts properly to avoid injury. He encourages doing some research online and finding virtual classes for beginners. Don’t forget that even though you are at home, you still need to warm up

properly to prevent injuries – this includes doing a dynamic warmup.

He also suggests making sure that somebody knows where you are going and keeping your phone with you during your run. Hydrate ahead of the run or enlist friends who can meet you at set locations along your route so you can hydrate with water or a sports drink.

Other tips - If you decide to start going to gyms as they reopen, try to go first thing in the morning when all of the equipment is clean. Make sure that your gym is enforcing appropriate mask and hygiene policies and consider switching gyms if you have any doubts.

Be sure that you have the right shoes for your workout and consider buying a new pair if your shoes are worn out. If you know your shoe size and style preference, buying them online is an option, but those starting new workout routines may want to visit a specialty shoe store to find just the right shoe.

Consider splitting up your workout routine during the day. Shybut suggests two walks during the day or doing short body weight workouts between meetings.

Find ways to make physical activity fun for the whole family, like a friendly competition between family or friends where you can virtually track your workouts.

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for 39 percent of all traffic deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. An alcoholrelated motor vehicle crash kills someone in the United States every 31 minutes and injures someone every two minutes. During the holiday season, the roads become even more dangerous. Parties and festivities make the period between Christmas and New Year's Day the most deadly season when it comes to alcohol-related crashes. All of these deaths and injuries can be prevented. This holiday season and throughout the year, make a commitment to avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and stop others from doing the same. Get involved in the campaign to increase com-

munity awareness about the tragic consequences of driving under the influence.

Drugged driving has only recently been recognized as posing the same kind of danger as driving under the influence of alcohol. While there are no statistics yet as to the number of accidents or fatalities caused by drug-impaired driving, many believe the numbers are just as high. In the past few years, many states have adopted laws against drug-impaired driving.

The National Safety Council has launched a campaign to educate the public on the dangers of driving while impaired by many common prescription and overthe-counter drugs, such as antihistamines and anti-anxiety medications. If you take prescription or other drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist and learn about the laws in your state.

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egún la Administración S nacional para la seguridad del tránsito en las carreteras,

en el año 2004, el manejo bajo la influencia de alcohol fue la causa de casi 17.000 accidentes fatales, responsable del 39 por ciento de todas las muertes de tráfico. En Estados Unidos, cada 31 minutos muere una persona y cada 2 minutos se lesiona una persona por accidentes automovilísticos asociados al alcohol.

Durante las temporadas de fiestas, las pistas se tornan aún más peligrosas. Las fiestas y las festividades hacen del periodo entre Navidad y Año Nuevo la temporada de mayor mortandad en lo que se refiere a accidentes asociados al alcohol. Todas estas muertes y daños podrían ser evitados. Haga para estas fiestas y para todo el resto del año, la promesa de evitar manejar bajo la influencia de alcohol o de drogas y evite que otros lo hagan.

Involúcrese en la campaña para aumentar la conciencia de la comunidad sobre las trágicas con-

secuencias de manejar bajo la influencia del alcohol.

Sólo recientemente se ha reconocido que el manejo bajo los efectos de drogas representa el mismo peligro que manejar bajo la influencia de alcohol. Si bien todavía no hay estadísticas en lo que se refiere al número de accidentes o fatalidades causadas por el manejo vulnerado por las drogas, muchos piensan que los números son igualmente elevados. En los últimos años, muchos estados han adoptado leyes contra el manejo bajo la influencia de drogas. El National Safety Council ha lanzado una campaña para educar al público sobre los peligros de manejar bajo la influencia de cualquiera de las muchas drogas recetadas y drogas sin receta, tales como antihistamínicos y medicamentos contra la ansiedad. Si está tomando alguna droga recetada o cualquier otra droga, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico y conozca las leyes de su estado.

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IDS stands for acquired imA munodeficiency syndrome.

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Flu or Cold?

udging by all the people sneezing and coughing, and the ubiquitous “Get your flu shot” signs at every pharmacy, it’s obvious we’ve begun the dreaded cold and flu season.

So how can you tell if your aches and scratchy throat are a typical cold or a more serious bout of the flu?

A quick rule of thumb is that cold symptoms generally occur from the neck up, whereas flu symptoms take over your whole body.

How to prevent getting a cold: Once the cold season starts, gargle daily and take probiotics. Gargling can lower your risk of getting sick, research shows, and probiotics may also help prevent colds and boost your immune system, a 2011 Cochrane review of research found.

Preventive medicine experts also

recommend eating yogurt with active cultures or taking pro biotic supplements. Supplements containing lactobacillus should have at least 5 billion colony-forming units per daily serving.

Get my flu shot now, or wait? Get it as early as possible — it not only protects you against the flu, recent studies show it can cut your risk of heart attacks and stroke by 36 percent. Plus, a flu shot protects both children and adults against pneumonia.

When to go to work, when to stay home: You’re contagious even before your symptoms start getting bad, say infectious disease experts, so if you wake up feeling under the weather, the virus is already multiplying. In addition, you remain contagious for five to seven days after

becoming ill. So do your friends and colleagues a favor — stay home and don’t infect them. Another reason to avoid the office: Side effects from cold or flu medication can make you too groggy to work.

To prevent flu: Drink green tea, wash hands, wear a mask - Green tea has catechins, a type of antioxidant, that can help protect against the flu, recent studies suggest. Even more dramatic: A 2012 study found that wearing a surgical mask and regularly washing your hands during the flu season resulted in a whopping 75 percent reduction in flu risk. Need another reason to wash your hands?

Viruses survive on surfaces between two and eight hours, so people touching those surfaces who then touch their mouth or nose can get sick as the virus enters the respiratory tract.

juzgar por todas las personas A estornudos y tos, y los "Obtenga su vacuna contra la gripe" señales om-

dan comer yogur con cultivos activos o tomando suplementos probióticos.

Los suplementos que contienen lactobacillus deben tener al menos 5 mil millones de unidades formadoras de colonias por porción diaria.

Obtener mi vacuna contra la gripe ahora, o esperar? Get it lo más pronto posible - no sólo le protege contra la gripe, estudios recientes demuestran que puede reducir el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y accidentes cerebrovasculares en un 36 por ciento. Además, una vacuna contra la gripe protege a niños y adultos contra la neumonía, un nuevo estudio de la Universidad de Vanderbilt encontró.

Cuándo ir al trabajo, al quedarse en casa: Usted es contagiosa, incluso antes de que sus síntomas comienzan a conseguir malo, dicen los expertos en enfermedades infecciosas, así que si te levantas sintiendo bajo tiempo, el virus ya se está multiplicando. Además, usted sigue siendo contagiosa durante cinco a siete días después de enfer-

marse. Lo mismo ocurre con sus amigos y colegas un favor - quedarse en casa y no infectarlos. Otra razón para evitar la oficina: Los efectos secundarios de la medicación resfriado o gripe puede hacerle demasiado aturdido para trabajar.

Para prevenir la gripe: Beber té verde, lavarse las manos, usar una máscara El té verde tiene catequinas, un tipo de antioxidante, que puede ayudar a proteger contra la gripe, estudios recientes sugieren. Aún más dramática: Un estudio de 2012 encontró que el uso de una máscara quirúrgica y lavarse las manos con regularidad durante la temporada de gripe se tradujo en una reducción de la friolera de 75 por ciento en el riesgo de la gripe. ¿Necesitas otra razón para lavarse las manos?

Los virus sobreviven en superficies de entre dos y ocho horas, por lo que las personas que tocan esas superficies que luego se tocan la boca o la nariz pueden enfermarse ya que el virus entra en el tracto respiratorio.

La gripe o resfriado?

nipresentes en todas las farmacias, es obvio que hemos comenzado la temporada de resfriados y gripe temida.

Entonces, ¿cómo puede saber si sus dolores y picazón en la garganta son una típica pelea más grave resfriado o una de la gripe? Una regla rápida es que los síntomas del resfriado generalmente ocurren desde el cuello hacia arriba, mientras que los síntomas de la gripe se apoderan de todo tu cuerpo ..

Cómo evitar contraer un resfriado: Una vez que la temporada de frío se inicia, haga gárgaras diaria y tomar probióticos. Hacer gárgaras puede disminuir su riesgo de contraer, según muestra una investigación enfermos, y los probióticos también puede ayudar a prevenir los resfriados y estimular su sistema inmunológico, una revisión Cochrane de la investigación 2.011 encontrado. Expertos de medicina preventiva también recomien-

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infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is a virus that kills or damages cells of the body's immune system.

HIV most often spreads through unprotected sex with an infected person. AIDS may also spread by sharing drug needles or through contact with the blood of an infected person. Women can give it to their babies during pregnancy or

childbirth.

The first signs of HIV infection may be swollen glands and flu-like symptoms. These may come and go a month or two after infection.

Severe symptoms may not appear until months or years later.

A blood test can tell if you have HIV infection. Your health care provider can perform the test, or call the national referral hotline at 1-800-CDC-INFO (24 hours a day, 1-800-232-4636 in English and en español; 1-888-232-6348 - TTY).

Mes nacional de la prevención del SIDA

IDA es la sigla del síndrome S de inmunodeficiencia adquirida. Es el estadio más avan-

zado de infección por el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH).

El VIH es un virus que mata o daña las células del sistema inmunológico del organismo.

El VIH suele contagiarse a través de las relaciones sexuales sin protección con una persona infectada.

El SIDA también puede contagiarse por compartir agujas con drogas o mediante el contacto con la sangre de una persona infectada.

Las mujeres pueden transmitírselo a sus bebés durante el embarazo o el parto.

Los primeros signos de infección con VIH pueden ser inflamación de los ganglios y síntomas gripales. Los mismos pueden presentarse y desaparecer un mes o dos después de la infección. Los síntomas graves pueden no aparecer hasta pasados meses o años.

Con un análisis de sangre se puede saber si una persona tiene una infección por VIH. El profesional de la salud puede realizar la prueba o llamar para una derivación a la línea nacional 1-800-CDCINFO (en español y en inglés, las 24 horas del día, 1-800-232-4636; 1-888-232-6348 - TTY).

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Education/ Educación

Time to will Smell the Roses nev- ning for internships next summer I er take for granted

the gifts of smell and taste after my experience with COVID. It does not matter that news of the virus is not new anymore; the devastation and close encounter with its affects continue to resonate for many families, including mine. Through this storm, I am learning to recognize the importance in adapting to my situations, accepting harsh realities, calling relatives out of the blue, and saying more ‘I love you’s.’

I am still carrying on and plan-

because my goal to pursue a career in medicine has not changed. I am even looking to do research in Japan! It’s important to keep hope and not neglect the potential that the future contains. It has become more necessary to learn how to move forward despite overwhelming pressure. I hope to continue leaning on those that I love for support and giving thanks for every little detail of my life— the smell of morning coffee, the long walks to class, the taste of sweet fruit, and the shivers brought by winter air. Each new day that I find myself alive and well is a gift that is too priceless to forget.

Bailee Alonzo - is a sophomore at Texas Tech, majoring in Biology Pre-Med. She aspires to become a dermatologist.

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is conducting a research study on the experiences of Latino/Latina/ Latinx adults aged 60 and older to gain a better understanding of the successes and difficulties of aging. For this study, they need Latino/Latina/Latinx adults aged 60 and older who speak English who will participate in a phone call with the researcher and emailed a set

participation is completely voluntary, and you can stop at any point in the study. You will be eligible for a $25 gift card. If you feel that you could participate in this study or know someonewhomaybeinterested,please contact victoria.beach@ttu.edu or call 806-834-8815.

Wayland LBK Goes Virtual Remainder of Semester lasses at Wayland Baptist C University’s Lubbock campus are moving online for the re-

mainder of the Fall 2 session that concludes on Dec. 18.

Dr. Elyn Palmer, executive director and dean of the Lubbock campus, informed students, faculty and staff of the transition, saying the decision was made based on the escalating cases of COVID-19 in Lubbock.

“This will allow us a good opportunity for in-depth sanitization of the campus facilities, as well as an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to self-quarantine,” Palmer said.

The classrooms will be closed to faculty and students. Coursework instruction will be delivered through Blackboard and other online means. Wayland offices will remain open with limited staffing, and computer stations will be available to students who do not otherwise have access to computers. Staff will also assist stu-

SPC Announces Delayed Start For Spring 2021

Plains College will begin its Estudio necesita aportaciones South Spring 2021 semester on Jan. 19, n candidato a doctorado de electrónico una serie de cuestionarios 2021 across all campuses. SPC staff UTexas Tech está llevando a cabo para completar. Su participación es will report to work on Jan. un estudio de investigación sobre completamente voluntaria y puede las experiencias de adultos latinos de 60 años o más para obtener una mejor comprensión de los éxitos y dificultades del envejecimiento. Para este estudio, necesitan adultos latinos de 60 años o más que hablen inglés que participen en una llamada telefónica con el investigador y envíen por correo

detenerse en cualquier momento del estudio. Será elegible para una tarjeta de regalo de $ 25. Si cree que puede participar en este estudio o conoce a alguien que pueda estar interesado, envíe un correo electrónico a victoria. beach@ttu.edu o llame al 806-8348815.

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dents in preparing for the spring sessions. Registration for spring classes opens at 2 p.m. on Nov. 30 with classes beginning in January. Palmer said the university plans for classes to return to flexible, in-person instruction in the spring.

Wayland Lubbock moved to an 8-week session format this fall to better accommodate students and expedite the degree completion process. The new schedule coincides with traditional, 16-week college semesters. Students can take classes in 8-week sessions and complete a greater number of courses in a shorter time frame.

The new schedule also allows for a summer session, meaning students can take courses in five sessions per year as opposed to the four-term method that was being used.

For more information about available courses and degree options, contact the Lubbock campus at 806-785-9285.

4, 2021. Faculty will report on Jan. 11, 2021.

According to Dr. Robin Satterwhite, president of South Plains College, the primary adjustment to the calendar will be to compress the Spring Interim semester into a shorter time frame as well as preventing any overlapping semesters which create financial aid issues.

“We will have a safer start to our semester by adding a week between the holidays and the time students arrive on campus,” he said.

All SPC campuses will be closed to student and community traffic the

week of Jan. 4, 2021 through Jan. 8, 2021. Students are encouraged to contact the college by telephone, email, virtual appointments or online chat. All offices will be available in-person on Jan. 11, 2021.

TheSpring2021Semester will run from Jan. 19 to May 13. Graduation is set for May 14. Dr. Satterwhite said the college will address the potential for a graduation ceremony based on the community status in the spring.

For more information, contact Dane Dewbre, associate dean of marketing and recruitment, at (806) 716-2210 or email ddewbre@southplainscollege. edu.

Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

Education & Scholarship Updates UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement Program (MCHC/ RISE-UP) provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership training in the area of maternal and child health focusing on social determinants of health, elimination of health disparities, and developmental disabilities. Grant funding for this program was awarded to Kennedy Krieger Institute by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Application Deadline: Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. Program Dates: May 31, 2021 to July 28, 2021. Apply online at: kennedykrieger.org/RISE-UP GRADUATE INTERNSHIP Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship supports public health research and professional development in the areas of infectious diseases and health disparities, with a special focus on increasing knowledge and interest in public health research careers among students from underrepresented populations. Application Deadline: Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. Program Dates: May 31, 2021 to July 28, 2021. Closing activity for the Ferguson RISE fellowship is planned for Thursday, August 5th. Apply online at: kennedykrieger.org/Ferguson 2021–22 FAFSA FORM AVAILABLE The new 2021–22 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! For priority consideration, submit your application by Jan. 15, 2021. Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with your financial aid administrator. To begin your application, go to https://studentaid. gov/.

"HACER® MORE SCHOLARSHIP" Se invita a los estudiantes hispanos del último año de la escuela secundaria que tengan deseos de ir a la universidad, y a sus padres, a que visiten mcdonalds.com/hacer para obtener recursos universitarios adicionales en inglés y en español y para conocer todos los detalles sobre cómo solicitar la Beca Nacional HACER® de McDonald's. El período para solicitar la beca para el próximo año académico comienza el 5 de octubre de 2020 y finaliza el 3 de febrero de 2021.

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE is now accepting applications for its annual Haz la U™ ("Make the U") educational grant program for the 2021-2022 academic year in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). To be awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, volunteerism and leadership within their communities. Applications close on December 6, 2020. Apply at Colgate.com/HazLaU or HHFYouthAwards. com

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Youth Opportunities CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS FOR AN OUT-OFTHIS-WORLD COMPETITION 2021 theme is “How Space Technology Helps Improve Life on Earth”. Student artists ages 3–18 are invited to enter. Entries are due by noon, on December 31, 2020. Artwork must be submitted online by the student’s teacher, parent. To learn more, and to submit entries visit Art.SpaceFoundation.org. For general contest questions, please email Space Foundation at ArtContest@SpaceFoundation.org.

FREE LUNCH Frenship ISD and Aramark are excited to announce that all Frenship students can eat the standard breakfast and lunch for free starting December 1, 2020 through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. All students, whether they are Face-to-Face or Virtual, are eligible to receive the free meals. No sign up is required. Virtual Learners and the non-Frenship students 18 years old or younger can swing by Westwind or the Ninth Grade Center on Tuesdays starting December 1 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up the free meals.

NEW PARK & LEARN WI-FI Access the free Wi-Fi from any Lubbock Public Library parking lots from 7AM -10PM. Password is: LBKlibrary FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR KIDS Did you know you can watch movies online through the library?!? We've got movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com!

VIRTUAL STORYTIME Nov. 3, 12, 17, 19, 24th, from 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/LubbockLibrary/ for a virtual storytime.

OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

TEEN HELP: Catholic Charities offers FREE help for youth up to 17 years old struggling with negative behaviors, loss of self-respect, bullying, etc. Parents may call 1-800-530-4704 and make a confidential appointment.

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.

Spanish Spelling Bee Championship Held

or the second year in a row, a F Frenship elementary student is headed to the National Spanish

Spelling Bee. Over the weekend, Willow Bend Elementary fifth grader Sara Patino took home first place in the Lubbock Spanish Spelling Bee Championship, securing a spot at the national competition hosted in Denver, Colorado in July 2021.

On November 14, a dozen elementary and middle school students across Lubbock competed in the Lubbock Spanish Spelling Bee Championship hosted virtually by Texas Tech University’s Sigma Delta Pi, a collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. Four of those students represented Frenship including Willow Bend fifth graders Sara Patino and Jesus Paredes and Terra Vista Middle School sixth graders Alma Diaz-Perez and Edwin Reyes Villanueva.

After six intense rounds, Patino came out on top as the over-all winner of the Lubbock championship.

Her Willow Bend classmate, Paredes, followed closely coming in at third. Patino and the runner-up, a Lubbock ISD elementary student, will now represent the Lubbock area in the nationals.

“I am so proud of our dual language students and their willingness to adapt to compete virtually. All our Frenship Tigers did so well and were very well prepared,” said Senon Cruz, Frenship’s ESL and Bilingual Coordinator. “Kuddos to their coaches Mr. Nuñez and Ms. Barragan who worked very hard in preparing our students to compete on the big stage.”

Patino is the third student in Frenship’s history to advance to the national competition. Her win over the weekend also marks the second consecutive year Willow Bend had a student qualify for nationals.

“It is so evident that our dual language teachers teach with all their heart and passion. They seek perfection...capture excellence,” Cruz said.

Over the next several months, Patino will continue to practice and study to head-to-head against students from across the nation in July.

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10TH LUBBOCK SPANISH SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONSHIP: Sigma Delta Pi shared that this year’s spelling bee was a huge success! They congratulated all the students who competed along with their schools and districts! Special congratulations go to our Champion, Sara Patiño, 5th Grade student at Willow Bend Elementary School, Frenship ISD on winning the competition. The runner-up was María Rivera, 5th Grade student at Bean Elementary School, Lubbock ISD. The third-place winner was Jesús Paredes, 5th Grade student at Willow Bend Elementary School, Frenship ISD. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Former "Si Se Puede"

Tienda del Chango, J. B. Stinnett Dies Co-Host, Luis Trejo, Passes Was Dedicated to His Clients

ouis Trejo died on November L 21, 2020 at the age of 83. He was the husband and best friend

of former councilwoman Maggie Trejo.

He was known for serving as the co-host of the public affairs show on KAMC 28 called, “Si Se Puede”, for over 30 years.

Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine said she that as a young girl she tuned into the "Si Se Puede" show and always enjoyed watching Ernest Barton and his sidekick Luis Trejo.

"Trejo was a character. His favorite interview came annually when he got to interview the pageant contestants from the fiestas. I had the opportunity to be one of those contestants, as well as the queen, and later the pageant organizer. He always made it fun and he was dedicated to the community," she said.

Luis worked for the Texas Workforce Commission and retired after 30 years of employment where he worked as a Development Specialist.

He was involved in various activities and boards in the Lubbock community including: the Lubbock County General Assistance Board, South Plains Association of Governments, Boy

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Scout Master, Northwest Little League President, Our Lady of Grace, CYO Sponsor, 79415 Community Youth Development Program as a founding member, City of Lubbock Civil Service Commission, United Way of Lubbock Board of Directors, Parkway Neighborhood Centers, and the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Luis was born in San Marcos, TX on October 10, 1937 to Hipolito and Angelina Trejo who preceded him in death. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Guadalupe Guerra and a brother, Raymond De Leon. Louis leaves behind his loving wife, Magdalena “Maggie” De La Rosa Trejo; son, Robert Anthony Trejo; two sisters, Lilly Mojica and Mary Jane Gutierrez; and two brothers, Henry and Gilbert Trejo.

y Prospero Año

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Publisher’s Note: On February 16, 2012, J.B. Stinnett came to Latino Lubbock Magazine. He said he was an avid reader and he wanted to make sure to share his history and appreciation for the Mexican American community that helped him build his store. Though modified, here is a portion of that interview.

.B. Stinnett, a former small J business owner in the Arnett Benson died on November 16, 2020.

He was playfully referred to as “El Chango” by many folks in the area, which became part of his marketing signature. He even had cards printed with a chango (a monkey) that he handed out freely to everyone.

He was working around the Arnett Benson area and decided he wanted to go into business for himself.

Business had started developing around the area.

In 1953, he bought out another grocer and turned his dream into reality when he bought a neighborhood grocery store in the 2700 block of Clovis Road - U.S. Highway 84.

Within 10 years, he had built a new building at 2841 Clovis Road. He named the business Stinnett Food Market.

Stinnett said that the brick on the building came from a family story that they had in Childress.

He said that the corner was a good move for them adding that at the same time he moved into the building, he also married his wife Dorothy that he had met on the telephone – she worked for KDAV. Life was rolling right along and immediately they started serving the public because of the highway traffic that was coming in.

“We had a lot of trade from even out to Shallowater, and from the farms,” he said.

Among the employees he had was a woman named Lala Cavazos.

JB remembered that Lala told him that they were receiving a special request for Latino products, which were not readily available.

“She would tell me we had called for different Latin food items,” he said. “I told her… I don’t know what Latinos eat.”

Nevertheless, he took her advice and begin to seek out products his growing customer base suggested.

“We're getting calls for Mexican

chorizo,” he said to a representative of Swifts Meat Company out of San Antonio. Once they filled that request, she told him they wanted to buy a hog head, pig feet, and menudo items that he said Anglos wouldn't buy.

So, he filled that requested and started to buy boxes of menudo, cube it and bag it, and put it in the freezer case.

Local farmers would butcher their hogs and would give their Hispanic workers the heads and pig feet because they didn't know what they were used for, but soon those were a product that could be bought at Stinnett's.

To further fill requests, they started selling hominy, and chili powder, which the customers would also order spices, lemons, and garlic.

As they bought products, Stinnett’s became known for carrying the culturally requested products and soon became a household name to the Mexican American community.

On Lala’s advice, they also bought corn husk from Mexico.

“When the truck would come by, we would buy several bales of the corn husk. We would then take the chucks and bag them up.”

Soon they established a reputation of having good clean chucks.

They would position products to showcase the products using an open freezer and baskets to hold the food.

They begin to buy hog heads, and cow heads and they would display them in those freezers.

“A lot of Anglos weren't familiar with the products,” he said jokingly.

“At Thanksgiving and Christmas grocery stores would advertise turkeys, not us, we were advertising hog heads and other related products.”

He bought groceries from affiliated Foods that came out of Amarillo.

He told them to start stocking the products that his audience was requesting. At the time, Amarillo didn't have a large Hispanic population, but Lubbock’s was growing, so they started filling the request.

He said that he advertised in the Our Lady of Grace Church Bulletins, which his wife said she remembered making the monthly payment.

“I remember that Father Halfmann was a good man, served the community, and was someone everybody respected. I had a lot of admiration for him,” said the

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grocer about the priest of the barrio.

He said that when a member of a customer’s family would pass, they would he would ask Joe Flores, who was their butcher and righthand man, fry chicken, and then he would deliver it or have the family pick it up.

Soon, Stinnett's became popular for other items including their fried burritos.

“Joe would cook them in the market. He also made BBQ, fried chicken, and soon our deli became popular.”

Their meat market was in high demand, explaining that back in the early days beef was cut with the bone in it.

Despite the growing customer base, J.B. was not exempt from doing work where he was needed.

“I was the owner of the store, and I was washing pots and pans.

Everyone had their role,” said Chango, whose name was given to him as a term of endearment by his customers.

Johnny Villareal, who was his neighbor recalled that everyone started calling J.B. “Chango” because he would often eat bananas.

“They would kiddingly tease him and call him Chango and he would respond. Soon everyone knew him by that name."

Villareal shared memories of J.B. even remembering that once he got kicked out of the store for stealing a piece of candy.

"He finally let me return after I apologized. He was teaching me a lesson," he said.

Stinnetts opened a hamburger stand in front of the store. Later , Josie Castañeda rented it from them.

They made burritos and go sell them at construction sites.

Throughout the interview, he mentioned many friendships and individuals who shared his journey but overall he was grateful.

"I appreciate all the people over that helped me in my business 48 years.... they allowed me to serve the community," said El Chango, J.B. Stinnett.

A Pilgrimage In Honor of La Virgen de Guadalupe

hill. At this sighting (there have been many throughout the world) the young woman spoke to Juan Diego in his native tongue n 2018, I took a trip to Mexico City to and she was dark-skinned. This added to visit the Basilica de Guadalupe, built her allure for the local Aztecs and many in honor of La Virgen de Guadalupe, were baptized Catholic as a result of her which has become one of the most visited appearance which reflected them. religious sites in the world.

A second structure remained the home of My dad’s father Don Juan Martinez, Juan Diego’s famous tilma until the 1970s emphasized the love and understanding of when after centuries of remodeling, and the Virgen de Guadalupe, who we prayed to extensive damage caused by the sinking daily, and praised annually by participating ground beneath the basilica, a new basilica in an annual pilgrimage on December 12th. was built to one side of the same plaza.

I still recall as a child that we departed The New Basilica, as it is called, was built from my church at Our Lady of Grace, I was between 1974-1976 by Pedro Ramírez sitting in the back of a trailer decorated by Vásquez. The building has a 1970s look that my family. My cousin Viola was standing looks like an old-fashioned revival tent from dressed like the Virgen. the American south, with seven entryways It was evening and although there was much that represent the seven gates of Celestial pageantry and music, I recall hearing bells Jerusalem referred to in the Bible. On the that lulled me to sleep with their consistency grounds surrounding this church are also and rhythm. It was a short nap, but when I the remaining buildings of the ex-convent awoke, I caught a glimpse of my cousin and of the Capuchina nuns, as well as a museum remember thinking one day I will do that, about the basilica and various other small knowing it was an honor worth striving for. chapels, including one dedicated to Juan As I continued my religious education, I Diego. The entire complex is referred to as learned of the legend of a baptized Aztec La Villa Basilica. indio named Juan Diego who was walking Non-Catholic visitors to Mexico City on the hill of Tepeyac in the dead of winter, might not have the basilica very high on when he saw the apparition of young caramel their list, but the basilica and its story are skinned young woman. She asked him to an important part of Mexico’s history and visit the local bishop and tell him that the continue to be integral to the daily lives of Virgin Mary wanted a church built in her local citizens and visiting pilgrims. Each honor on the hill. Faithfully, Juan Diego year it is believed that 20 million people did what he was told, visiting the local visit the basilica, and 9 million of those archbishop several times, but each time the come for the Virgin of Guadalupe’s feast bishop rejected his story. day on December 12. Oftentimes you will Upon Juan Diego’s last visit to the hill, see dedicated pilgrims crawl from the door Mary told him to go gather roses in a different to the front altar on their knees. People come part of the hill – roses that could not possibly from all over the world to see it. be growing at that time of the year. To his Up to 30 masses a day can be held at the surprise, the roses where exactly where she basilica, and pilgrims stand in long lines said, and he gathered them up in his tilma to join the procession of three moving (a cloak-like poncho) and carried them to sidewalks that pass in front of Juan Diego’s the bishop. When he laid the flowers at the tilma, now protected by bulletproof glass. feet of the bishop, the front of his tilma Devotees offer up prayers, bless babies and was adorned by the image of the Virgin de light candles in honor of the blessed Virgin.

Guadalupe, and the bishop was immediately They often bring items and trinkets that they convinced of the miracle of her sighting. then have blessed by a local priest. Outside So, during my visit, I had the opportunity the basilica is a separate stand, a kind of to climb the hill of Tepeyac, which was no drive-through blessing, for those short on easy feat but something I knew I had to time or who aren’t able to go inside. experience. In 1660 the first chapel-shrine It is not uncommon for masses to be to the Virgin of Guadalupe was built on the held. During my visit I had a chance to higher reaches of the Tepeyac hill. This small attend a mass and do a reading. It was a chapel, which can still be visited today, is surreal experience as when I looked back, known as the Capilla del Cerrito, and marked it was beautiful thing to see the Virgen de the miracle until the first basilica was built Guadalupe. in the Virgin’s honor in 1695. At the top was After the service we had a chance to walk a chapel in the Virgen’s honor, with many to the area under where her image hangs on visitors fulfilling obligations they had made the wall. The picture is one that I took and to her or praying or delivering flowers to her. an image that I will never forget. I could The area where the basilica is built had long feel her awesomeness and her presence and been a sacred place in for the Mexica peoples her brilliancy. of Mexico. When the Spanish conquered If given the chance I urge you to make the Mexico, local people were forbidden to pilgrimage and visit our beautiful Virgen visit a pagan shrine that sat atop the Tepeyac de Guadalupe.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

Seasonal Affective Disorder

easonal affective disorder S (also called SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons. The most common type of SAD is called winteronset depression.

Symptoms usually begin in late fall or early winter and go away by summer. A much less common type of SAD, known as summer-onset depression, usually begins in the late spring or early summer and goes away by winter.

SAD may be related to changes in the amount of daylight during different times of the year.

How common is SAD? As many as half a million people in the United States may have winteronset depression. Another 10% to

20% may experience mild SAD. SAD is more common in women than in men. Although some children and teenagers get SAD, it usually doesn't start in people younger than 20 years of age.

For adults, the risk of SAD decreases as they get older.

Winter-onset SAD is more common in northern regions, where the winter season is typically longer and more harsh.

What are the symptoms of SAD? Although your symptoms are clues to the diagnosis, not everyone who has SAD experiences the same symptoms. Common symptoms of winter-onset SAD include the following: a change in appetite, especially a craving for sweet or starchy foods; weight gain; a drop in energy level; fatigue; a

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Anniversary Rosa & Joe Davila, 58th as of December 9, 1961

Anniversary Luis & Victoria Salas, 60th as of December 24th

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C o n gr a tula ti o n s !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Christy Martinez-Garcia December 2nd!

You are loved! May God continue to bless and guide you daily, in all you do, and strive for! Happy birthday!

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TxDOT Launches Digital Highway Sign Contest

y now most Texans have seen the B informative — and often clever — messages above Texas highways on digital

message boards that encourage safer driving.

Well now it’s your time to shine. TxDOT is launching a statewide Digital Highway Sign Contest to find the best and most creative safedriving message that is related to impaired driving (drunk or drugged driving,) distracted driving (texting while driving,) not wearing seatbelts and/or speeding – the deadliest mistakes drivers make on Texas roadways.

Since the majority of crashes are preventable, TxDOT uses these creative messages, which often are related to current events and pop culture, as part of an effort to encourage drivers to improve their behavior behind the wheel.

Starting Nov. 24 and ending Dec. 8, Texas drivers will be able to submit their entries Vive en el condado de Lubbock and there is no limit to the number of entries a contestant can submit. The top 10 entries will Cumplir con los criterios de ingresos be posted on social media and voted on by the public. A “like” or “share” equals one point.

Ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos The top three winners will see their message in bright lights over highways across the state.

The contest, which runs simultaneously with #EndTheStreakTX, is another way in which the agency is trying to get more drivers educated about the state’s steady death rate and committed to improving their driving habits.

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tendency to oversleep; difficulty concentrating; irritability and anxiety; increased sensitivity to social rejection; and avoidance of social situations and a loss of interest in the activities you used to enjoy SAD may also include some of the symptoms that are present in other forms of depression. These symptoms include feelings of guilt, ongoing feelings of hopelessness and physical problems (such as headaches).

Is there a treatment for SAD? Yes, treatment is available for SAD. Winter-onset SAD is most likely caused by your body's reaction to the lack of sunlight.

Light therapy is one option for treating this type of SAD because increased sunlight can improve symptoms.

Your doctor may also want you to try medicine or behavior therapy to treat your SAD.

your message: • The message must bring awareness to the dangers of common driver mistakes such as distracted driving, impaired driving, not using seat belts, speeding, etc. We also will accept other rules of the road, such as “no tailgating” and “left lane for passing only.”

• #Hashtags, phone numbers and website addresses are not allowed. No offensive language.

• Signs accommodate 2 slides, each with 3 lines and up to 15 characters per line. Feel free to use both slides (6 lines) or just one slide (3 lines).

December Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Heavenly Father, we want our lives to be influential for the good of the Gospel and the growth of your Kingdom. We offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice, asking that you conform us to the nature of your Son Jesus and bring forth in us the fruit of your Spirit. In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.

"He [Barnabas] was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord." ~ Acts 11:24

Sabor Hispano

John Leguizamo Expresses Frustration A Lubbock Christmas at the Lack of Latino Representation Despite COVID, Area Events Planned

BY CYNTHIA SILVA

he actor, T comedian and play-

wright John Leguizamo expressed his frustration at the lack of Latino representation in the enter tainment industry and the failure of the education system to cover the contributions that Latinos have made throughout American history.

Sitting in an office, desk piled up with papers and Latin American history books filling the bookshelf behind him, Leguizamo shared how he had difficulty in understanding why his Latino-based movies weren’t getting greenlighted by networks.

“They didn’t want to do Latin stories. I didn’t know that. I thought it was a fair playing field. I didn’t realize it was so stacked against me,” he said. “The racism is so much more deeply woven into the corporate world.”

In researching for “Latin History for Morons,” a one-man Broadway crash course on the history of Latinos in the U.S., Leguizamo said

he was baffled by his own lack of knowledge of the contributions Latinos have made to the United States.

“It was such a betrayal of my education. I felt so betrayed that I had to feel so less than for so long and unnecessarily so,” he said. “The wall isn’t on the border. The wall is in American culture.“ He went on to list iconic activists like Jovita Idar (1885-1946), who pushed for women's suffrage and the civil rights of Mexican Americans. Latinos have fought in every single war the country has ever had, Leguizamo said.

Leguizamo brings up the story of Marcelino Serna, who fought in World War I as a private in the U.S. Army. A Mexican immigrant and noncitizen, Serna has been called the most decorated WWI soldier from Texas but has not been awarded the Medal of Honor, a decision Latino advocates, legislators and historians argue is because of racism.

Scholars have pointed out we may not know many of the Hispanic soldiers who served in wars like World War I, given the "white" status accorded to soldiers of Mexican descent.

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote a Vanity Fair piece in 2017 on how Leguizamo was an inspiration

for him. To that, the playwright responded saying Miranda is an inspiration to him. After the enormous success of “Hamilton” on Broadway with a majority Latino and Black cast, Leguizamo was able to see there was an interest in the stories they were creating.

Leguizamo’s movie “Critical Thinking,” which premiered Sept.

4, is based on the true story of five high school students in 1998 who shocked the country by becoming the first inner-city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship.

For him, the film shows how “there’s a lot of these super gifted, talented genius kids in our communities that are not getting the love, the nurturing that they deserve.”

Leguizamo said the solution for schools is providing more funding, stressing the difficulty of making it without a quality education. The pandemic has given the country time to reflect, he says, and the Black Lives Matter movement has shown how we still exclude and mistreat people.

In the entertainment industry, when it comes to the pipeline of talent, Leguizamo said that “there’s millions of Lins and there are a million of me. ... It’s just we don’t get the access.”

‘Wonder Girl’ TV Series in the Works reg Berlanti and the CW are G breaking more ground in superhero representation with their

latest DC series project.

The network is developing Wonder Girl, a drama series based on the DC characters created by Joëlle Jones. It hails from Queen of the South executive producer/ co-showrunner Dailyn Rodriguez and Berlanti Productions.

Written by Rodriguez, Wonder Girl centers on Yara Flor, a Latina Dreamer who was born of an Amazonian Warrior and a Brazilian River God, learns that she is Wonder Girl. With her newfound power must fight the evil forces that would seek to destroy the world.

This would mark the first Latina superhero title character of a DC TV series. Rodriguez, who is the daughter of Cuban immigrants, is executive producing with Berlanti Prods.’ Greg Berlanti, Sarah

Schechter and David Madden.

Berlanti Productions produces in association with Warner Bros. Television.

The series tells the backstory/origin story of the DC Comics character of Yara Flor, who was recently revealed as a new Wonder Woman. Yara will make her comic book appearance this January in Future State: Wonder Woman, part of DC’s Future State event written and drawn by Jones.

At the CW, Wonder Girl will be looking to join Berlanti Prods’ existing DC Universe, which includes Batwoman, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, the upcoming Superman and Lois, Supergirl — which will be wrapping its run with the upcoming sixth season — and Black Lightning.

Rodriguez has been co-running

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USA’s Queen of the South for the past two seasons as part of an overall deal with series producer Touchstone TV. While her studio pact ended last month, she has made a new deal to continue co-running the show — whose production was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic — through the end of Season 5. Filming on the fifth season recently resumed in New Orleans.

Wonder Girl is the alias of multiple DC Comics superheroes. The original Wonder Girl, Donna Troy, was created by Bob Haney and Bruno Premiani and first appeared in The Brave and the Bold #60 in 1965. The alias has also been used in reference to a younger version of Wonder Woman as a teenager.

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espite COVID-19, some D Lubbock traditions have figured out ways

to offer holiday events safely to the local community.

Ballet Lubbock has partnered with local drive-in, Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre, for a one-night screening event on Friday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Due to social distancing requirements, seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased at balletlubbock.org.

In addition, they will also be streaming on the Ballet Lubbock website beginning Monday, December 7 through the end of the year.

Bring your family to the Santa Land drive-thru event at Mackenzie Park and enjoy a 64-year-old Lubbock tradition! The drive thru will be open every evening Dec.10-23, 2020, till 10 p.m. Admission is free.

See the festive holiday village with its huge lighted Christmas tree, animated displays, traditional holiday scenes, and Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Tune into Christmas music at 1370 AM while you drive through. Enter the park off East Broadway at the Bayer Museum of Agriculture and proceed northwest toward Joyland.

Cesar E. Chavez Drive will be a one-way road only.

While Red Raiders may not be able to gather on campus, this year's Carol of Lights will be virtual.

The broadcast will be available on www. ttu.edu/livestream/ and will be aired on KTTZ beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1.

You can also drive thru by entering at the Broadway entrance and the campus lights will still be turned on from dusk to midnight every night from Dec. 1 until Jan. 3.

The National Ranching Heritage Center and Texas Tech Public Media will explore frontier holiday traditions in a televised 42nd Annual Candlelight at the Ranch that will air at 7 p.m. on December 12, on PBS station KTTZ-TV. The broadcast will feature video of past Candlelight events but primarily use the help of 48 Ranch Host volunteers dressed in period clothing to recreate a frontier Christmas in 10 historic ranching structures.

It will also be available online at KTTZ.org and nrhc.ttu.edu.

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Faith & Religion - Fe y religion

Catholic Church Cancels Guadalupe Pilgrimage Over Pandemic

EXICO CITY (AP) — M M e x i c o ’s R o m a n Catholic Church announced

ALL SOULS DAY BLESSING AT CEMETERY: Christians have always kept the custom of visiting the graves of the faithful departed on this day to pray for them so they may rest in peace in God’s loving embrace in heaven. Father Jacob Puthuparambil OF Our Lady of Guadalupe in Slaton blessed the graves of many particpating family members. Also present were Deacon Phillip Maldonado who helped Father Jacob.

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the cancellation Monday of what’s considered the world’s largest Catholic pilgrimage, for the Virgin of Guadalupe, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexico’s Episcopal Conference said in a statement that the basilica will be closed from December 10-13.

The Virgin is celebrated on Dec. 12 and for weeks in advance, pilgrims travel from across Mexico to gather by the millions in Mexico City.

The church recommended that “the Guadalupe celebrations be held in churches or at home, avoiding gatherings and with the appropriate health measures.”

Bishop Salvador Martínez, rector at the basilica, said recently in a video circulated on social media that as many as 15 million pilgrims visit during the first two weeks of December.

Many of the pilgrims arrive on foot, some carrying large representations of the Virgin.

The basilica holds an image of the Virgin that is said to have

miraculously imprinted itself on a cloak belonging to the Indigenous peasant Juan Diego in 1531.

The church recognized that 2020 has been a trying year and that many of the faithful want to seek consolation at basilica, but said that conditions don’t permit a pilgrimage that brings so many into close contact.

At the basilica, church authorities said they couldn’t remember its doors being closed for another Dec. 12. But newspaper reports from nearly a century ago show that the church formally closed the basilica and with withdrew priests from 1926 to 1929 in protest of anti-religious laws, but accounts from the time described thousands sometimes flocking to the basilica despite the lack of a Mass.

Mexico has reported more than 1 million infections with the new coronavirus and 101,676 COVID-19 deaths.

Mexico City has been tightening health measures as the number of infections and hospital occupancy begin to creep up again.

Forward in Chris V

irtue… Listen to what St. Peter says about virtue.

For this very reason make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these things are yours and abound, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:5-8) Moral truth and moral goodness are rooted in God, who is the source of all that is good and true.

If we want to bear fruit (that glorifies God) in our lives and live effectively as God intended, then we must root our minds and hearts in

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his word of truth. Why should we “make every effort to complement our faith with virtue?” Peter explains the consequences for choosing virtue: “They keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ,” and without them we become “blind and short-sighted.” We want our children and we want ourselves to be effective and fruitful in Christ, and we want to be clearsighted, not blind or short-sighted.

Note also that acquiring virtue requires effort. Peter says, “Make every effort…” May your actions today show high moral standards.

You got this, in Jesus name!

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

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Church Bulletins ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY: Catholic Charities is able to help families who have been directly impacted by COVID-19. If you have families who need assistance, please refer them to www. cclubbock.org to fill out an intake form at cclubbock.org/assistance. A case manager will call you to get additional information over the phone and via email. Out of safety for both staff and clients, no walk-ins are accepted. Families can also call (806)7658475 for assistance.

SUPPORT FOR YOUR FAMILY: Catholic Charities Youth and Family department is still here to help families’ mental and emotional health. Case managers can help with family conflict, stress, anxiety and more. To be contacted by a case manager, fill out a form at cclubbock.org/ youth-and-families.

JAMAICAS/FIESTAS RAFFLE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH in Slaton, Texas. Drawing on Dec. 12, 2020. $10 per ticket.

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RAFFLE ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH Stamford, Texas. Saturday, October 10, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. $5 per Ticket or a book of 3 for $10. Need not be present to win. Contact Sally Moreno @ (325) 725-2520. Or by email at stannschurch1@gmail.com TAMALE FESTIVAL OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH PLAINVIEW, November 6th. Tamales by the dozen, all day. Cash and carry, drive-thru, or call for delivery.

THANKSGIVING/PRE-CHRISTMAS RAFFLE St. Isidore Church. Tickets on sale through November 22, $10. Contact: Andrew Cortez 559-8132 or Brad Yates: 254-733-2104 ONLINE MASS – Check www.catholiclubbock.org/Covid-19 for a listing.

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.

DIVINE MERCY Chaplet online at https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/ devotions/novena PRAY THE ROSARY ONLINE at https://www.cathedralofmary.org/faithformation/resources/pray-the-rosary-online YOUTH MINISTRY WEBINARS: The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) has resources against racism, including a free webinar series on how to apply the USCCB's pastoral letter, "Open Wide Our Hearts" in a ministry context. Details: www.nfcym.org/open-wide-our-hearts

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UTILITY ASSISTANCE- For Lubbock County residents. Help with energy bills or repairs to existing heating/AC units is available! Contact Neighborhood House at (806) 589-1907. La asistencia está disponible ahora para fracturas de energía y reparaciones a calentadores o aires acondicionados. Llama Neighborhood House en español a (806) 775-2706. Debes vivir en el Condado de Lubbock.

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Tips for a Safe, Warm Winter

ost injuries from fires M involving heating equipment occurred when the user

was asleep or when a child under 10 was left unsupervised with the equipment, according to data released in September 2009, from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Portable electric heaters should be used according to the manufacturers' instructions so that injuries can be avoided.

Follow these simple and important safety tips when using portable electric heaters: 1. Read the manufacturer's instructions and warning labels before using your portable electric heater.

2. Do not leave an operating heaterunattended and always unplug heater when not in use.

3. Do not use your heater with a power strip or extension cord. Overheating of a power strip or extension cord could result in a fire.

4. String out cords on top of area rugs or carpeting. Placing anything, including furniture, on top of the cord may damage it.

5. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least three feet from the front of the heater and away from the sides and rear.

Do not block heater's air intake or outlet.

6. Keep flammable materi-

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als, such as paint, gas cans and matches, away from the heater.

7. Unless the heater is designed for outdoor use or in bathrooms, do not use in damp or wet areas. Parts in the heater may be damaged by moisture.

8. Check periodically for a secure plug/outlet fit. If the plug does not fit snugly into the outlet or if the plug becomes very hot, the outlet may need to be replaced. Check with a qualified electrician to replace the outlet.

9. Unplug the heater when not in use by pulling the plug straight out from the outlet. Inspect the heater's cord periodically. Do not use a heater with a damaged cord.

10. Do not plug any other electrical device into the same outlet as your heater. This could result in overheating.

11. Heaters should be kept away from children and not be placed in a child's room without supervision.

12. Place heater on a level, flat surface. Only use heater on table tops when specified by the manufacturer. Do not place your heater on furniture.

It could fall, dislodging or breaking parts in the heater.

For more information or to order a free portable heater safety brochures in English and Spanish online at www. heatersafety.org or by calling (888) 785-SAFE.

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por su sigla en inglés SAD) es un tipo de depresión que se desencadena con las estaciones. El tipo más común de TAE es la llamada depresión que comienza en el invierno. Los síntomas usualmente, comienzan al final del otoño o al comienzo del invierno y desaparecen en el verano. Un tipo mucho menos común de TAE que se conoce como depresión que comienza en el verano usualmente comienza al final de la primavera o al comienzo del verano y desaparece con el invierno. El TAE puede estar relacionado con cambios en la cantidad de luz solar durante las distintas épocas del año. ¿Qué tan común es el TAE? Tantas como medio millón de personas en los Estados Unidos de América pueden tener depresión que comienza en el invierno. Otro 10 a 20 % pueden ex-

perimentar TAE leve. El TAE es más común en las mujeres que en los hombres.

A pesar de que a algunos niños y adolescentes les dé TAE, éste usualmente no comienza en personas menores de 20 años de edad. Para los adultos, el riesgo de TAE disminuye a medida que ellos envejecen. La depresión que comienza en el invierno TAE es más común en las regiones del norte en las cuales la estación de invierno típicamente es más larga y más fuerte. ¿Cómo puede saber mi médico que tengo TAE? a pesar de que sus síntomas son claves para el diagnóstico, no todo el mundo con tae tiene los mismos síntomas. los síntomas comunes de depresión en el invierno incluyen lo siguiente: un cambio en el apetito, especialmente antojarse de dulces o comidas con almidón.

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En Aquellos Días…

iendo que yo soy la segunda S de quince de familia, yo y mi hermana cuidamos a todos

los otros. Estábamos viviendo en un rancho en Waxahachie Tejas (un pueblito al sur de Dallas).

Mi papa era buen carpintero y nos hacia juguetitos de pedazos de tablitas que recogía. Cuando una de mis hermanas tenia 6 o 7 meses, mi papa le hizo una cunita de tablas y la aforró con lonas. Le amarro mecates en cada esquina y la colgó del cielo del cuarto. El arreglo para que se podía subir o bajar con otro mecate. Cuando la niña estaba necia, mi mama la acostaba en la cunita y nos ponía a arrollarla hasta que se dormía.

Después nos podíamos poner a jugar.

Un día se nos ocurrió bajar la cunita, sacar la niña y uno de

nosotros nos subimos en la cuna y nos paseamos nosotros en la cuna. Un día entro mama durante el tiempo que estábamos jugando nosotros y soltó un grito. Ella creía que la niña estaba en la cuna también y pensó que se iba a romper el mecate y la niña se iba a golpear. Naturalmente, nosotros nos asombramos al oír el grito de ella y soltamos el mecate.

Mi hermano callo sentado en el piso. Cuando mama vio que la niña estaba dormida en el piso buenísima, nos dio una buena reganada a todos. Nos toco suerte que no le dijo a mi papa. En aquellos dias, no nos faltaban ideas para entretenernos y lo mas del tiempo recibíamos una regañada.

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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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs

T Mobile Makes 988

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mid the COVID-19 pandemic, A stressful holiday season and National Veterans and Military

COMING TOGETHER FOR LBK: When a charge Nurse at UMC in the medical ICU for COVID-19 patients, posted a request on social media asking the community to help in the donation of supplies to help patients feel more at home, Deputy Hernandez partnered up with Tammy Smith, LCDC Education Coordinator, and soon they had bookmarks, get well cards and over 70 pillows for these COVID patients, made by the inmates at the Lubbock County Detention Center, and then these items were delivered to University Medical Center.

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Families Month, T-Mobile announced that it is the first major wireless provider to make the 988 emergency lifeline immediately available to its customers. Starting today, customers who dial 988 on the T-Mobile network will have free access to approximately 180 crisis centers that offer realtime, lifesaving mental health services from professionally trained counselors.

Suicide is a national health crisis that leads to one death every 11 minutes. An average of 17.6 of America’s military veterans die by suicide each day and a larger number of people than ever are showing signs of clinical anxiety or depression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The threedigit 988 dial-out makes it easier for Americans in crisis to access the help they need, and experts believe it will decrease the stigma surrounding mental health issues longer term.

Those who recognize that rapid access to suicide prevention and mental health counseling is critical, especially now.

T-Mobile has once again demonstrated its commitment to getting customers the essential connectivity they need at the most important times. The Un-carrier announced today that it is the first major wireless provider to activate the new nationwide 988-emergency lifeline for customers on the T-Mobile network. Those in need of free mental health support can now get it immediately by dialing 988 to be connected directly to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a network of approximately 180 localand state-funded crisis centers.

As mental health issues rise and suicide rates climb, this critical service couldn’t come quick enough.

According to the most recent annual data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 15.4 million American adults seriously thought about, made a plan for, or attempted suicide, and suicide claims the lives of over 48,000 annually—one death every 11 minutes. Veterans are hit particularly hard; on average, 17.6 veterans take their own lives every day. And this year the U.S. enters the holiday season with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In fact, recent research found that one third of Americans – more than ever before - are showing signs of clinical

anxiety or depression because of COVID-19.

T-Mobile moved quickly to take necessary measures needed to activate this service for its customers far ahead of the July 2022 deadline established by the Federal Communications Commission earlier this year. T-Mobile modified its nationwide network to translate and route 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, updated its billing system to ensure no customer will be charged for using the service and created a bounce-back message so anyone texting 988 on the T-Mobile network will get an immediate response advising them to place a voice call to 988.

“T-Mobile knows how much our customers depend on us for reliable connectivity and when someone needs access to mental health support, seconds truly matter. Giving our customers a quick connection via 988 to trained mental health care professionals was a priority for us because it could save lives,” said T-Mobile’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology OfficerAbdul Saad. "Making 988 available to our customers was a matter of urgency for us, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the holiday season approaches.

And it's particularly meaningful to launch this during November as we recognize the contributions and acknowledge the sacrifices of our military veterans. I'm proud that T-Mobile is doing our part to help get this lifesaving tool in the hands of those who will benefit from it."

Anyone who needs help can find it by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) and through online chats. Veterans and service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, as well as by chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net or texting 838255.

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Veteran & Military Connection TSTC'S VETERAN SERVICES program allows area military veterans to take advantage of a scholarship opportunity to attend Texas State Technical College, visit https://www.tstc.edu/ veterans 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.

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.

DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org WOUNDED WEAR Provide free fashionable clothing kits and modifications to wounded warriors that empower them to rediscover the hero within. (757) 773-8079 http://www.woundedwear.org/ CANINE COMPANIONS for Independence Assistance dogs for veterans with disabilities (800) 572-2275 www.cci. org

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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster). He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to enjoy the Christmas holiday with familia (family). His prima (cousin) is visiting from South Texas. Her name is Jita la Gallita (little hen). Together they will enjoy being with family, making tamales, signing Christmas Carols, and listening to cuentos (stories) about past Christmas memories.

The Gallo "Canciones"

Jita likes singing Christmas Carols & to the Virgen de Guadalupe on Dec. 12th

Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

"La Pinata"

There is always a piñata for the children filled with fruits, nuts, candies and small toys. One after another, blindfolded stick wielders swing wildly until one finally succeeds in breaking it. This custom originated in China, but Christianity added its own meanings. Although they now come in every form imaginable, the traditional piñata was spherical with seven conical protrusions trailing paper streamers which represented the Seven Deadly Sins. Its destruction symbolizes the defeat of Satan himself and the treats are the rewards of that moral victory.

"Making Tamales" Jita is ready to continue the family tradition at her their tamalada! Do you help make tamales with your family? Send pictures to news@latinolubbock.net

"Pico Claus" is ready to deliver gifts to boys and girls.

2021 Adelante Awards Calling for Nominations

os Hermanos Familia of L Lubbock is now accepting nominations for the 6th Annual

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

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

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

In addition, a Lifetime Copyright 2020 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others. LHF is proud to announce that Art Cuevas, a local builder and entrepreneur will be the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at the 6th Annual Adelante Awards.

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

Because of COVID-19, the 6th Annual Adelante Awards &

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Recognition Banquet was cancelled. However, LHF is working to showcase and honor the recipients in 2021.

The Adelante Award program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia a local nonprofit established in 2008. The organization began with the annual, “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event, which uses fishing as a hook to bring families together.

The event was inspired when a last request to go fishing with the entire family was filled by Frank Garcia, whose father, the late Gonzalo Garcia Sr., made a day before his death.

In 2019, it drew almost 4,000 participants despite inclement

weather.

The event will be co-chaired

by Christy Martinez-Garcia & Frank Garcia.

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

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

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

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

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Sirena Mari Adame, 29, of Lubbock passed away on November 2, 2020.

She was born April 17, 1991 in Lubbock to Cesar and Maria (Robles) Adame. Sirena was a happy child that loved to laugh, loved music - especially to Spanish lyrics, and was beloved by her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Cesar and Maria; brothers, Cevastian and Giovanni Adame, both of Lubbock; grandparents, Efren Adame and Virginia Robles; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Sirena was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elvia Adame and David Robles and uncle, Rudy Robles.

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

Juan C. Aguilar Jr., 72, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on November 14, 2020. He entered this world on November 17, 1947 in Loraine, TX, born to Juan and Isabel Aguilar. He was the husband of Alicia Aguilar.

They married December 27, 1963 in Lamesa, TX and shared 57 years together. Juan was employed by Eagle Picher for over 30 years and worked as a Master A-Welder. I️n retirement he was able to tend to his lifelong passion, working at his auto body shop, of 40 plus years. Juan was a devout Catholic.

He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for 53 years. He enjoyed metal fabricating, lowriding, customizing classic cars, and most of all spending time with his family. He will be remembered for being the rock of his family and Lubbock's Godfather of Lowriding. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Aguilar, children, Sylvia (David), Ricky (Lisa), Roy, Joseph (Sandra), Laura (Abel), Chris (Lena), Tommy (Maria), Eric (Amy), 36 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, 4 sisters and 5 brothers. He is preceded in death by his sons, Juan III, Jesse, and Martin, his parents Juan and Isabel Aguilar, 3 grandbabies and 2 great grandbabies, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

In Loving Memory on Your Birthday Julia Garcia 12/28/34 to 7/9/14 Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. I miss you mom.

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Raul Rocha, 61, of Lubbock, passed away October 23rd peacefully at his home. He was born July 6, 1959 in Alice, Tx. to Raul and Angelina Rocha.

He graduated from high school in 1977 and joined the Marines in 1980. Raul served in the U.S. Marine Corp. until 1986. After his return back to Lubbock, he was involved in residential and commercial construction.

He was a loving father and a great friend to everyone he knew. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and cooking out. He was also a very talented carpenter and great at building things with his hands.

Loved ones include daughter, Detra Griego and husband Andre of Amarillo; sister Zelda Cuevas (Art) of Lubbock; and grandchildren, Adeline and Jett Griego Preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Angelina Rocha and his brother, Robert Rocha.

L. Adrian Rey died away November 5, 2020. He was born on August 6, 1990, Adrian was born to Benjamin and Anna (Najera) Rey in San Angelo, TX. He attended schools in Big Lake and Lubbock, TX. He graduated from Lubbock HS in 2008. Adrian spent each morning reading a daily devotional and journaling. He loved Texas Tech sports and spending time with his family, especially his son, Benji.

Survivors include his parents, Benjamin and Anna Rey; son, Benji Rey; siblings, Beto Rodarte, Miguel Najera and wife Natalie, and sister Yasmin Rey, along with an adopted brother, Gabriel Perez, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Raul and Lucia Rey and Librado and Micaela Najera, and his uncle, Jose Luis Najera.

Pablo Olivarez Jr. died on October 24, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1961, to the late Pablo, Sr. and Natividad Olivarez in Lubbock, Texas.

He graduated from Lubbock-Cooper High School in 1980. He was a die-hard Texas Tech and Dallas Cowboy fan. He was a man of few words and showed his love through actions. He was incredibly loyal and loved his family deeply.

Survivors include his siblings, Jose Olivarez and wife Dolores, Concepcion Holdridge, Maryann Olivarez, and husband Phillip Munoz; Johnny Olivarez and wife Angelina; 11 nieces and nephews; and 24 great-nieces and nephews.

Josephine C. Sanchez, 74, of Lubbock, died peacefully on October 26, 2020. She was born on June 20, 1946 in Amherst, TX, to Victor and Dionisia (Navarro) Castiilleja. She married Jessie Sanchez, Sr. November 20, 1963 in Crosbyton, TX. She loved spending time with her family, watching her Dallas Cowboys play, Josie also enjoyed reading the bible. Loved ones include her sons Jessie (Priscilla) Sanchez, Jr., and Michael (Delores) Sanchez Sr. Daughters Include Nancy Ariaz, Linda Sanchez, Mary Helen Sanchez, and Angel (Fernando) Falcon, 21 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Doinisia Castilleja and son David Sanchez.

Ramiro Zapata Hinojosa, 86 Yrs. of Levelland formally of Alice, Tx, passed away on Nov. 12th, 2020 in Lubbock. He was born on March 11,1934 in Alice, TX. Ildifonso (Poncho) Barajas, 80, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on November 18, 2020. He entered this world on June 24, 1940 in Crystal City, TX, born to Jose Antonio and Francisca Barajas. He is survived by his wife, Margarita Ramon Barajas.

Sister, Herminia Guerrero. Four sons - Alfonso (Noemi) Barajas; Jose Antonio (Irma) Barajas; Arturo Barajas, Alberto (Deborah) Barajas. Three daughters, Edna (Jesse) Dominguez; Annette Barajas, and Azalia Barajas. He raised grandson, Jose Antonio Barajas, Jr. and Alfredo Barajas. Ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Ildifonso owned a successful construction business he started from the ground up.

Robert "Tiny" Glenn Piseno, 56, of Abernathy, died November 9, 2020 in Lubbock. He was born on May 3, 1964 in Lubbock to Guadalupe & Josie (Hernandez) Piseno. From 1998 until 2003, "Tiny" served as a volunteer firefighter with the Idalou Fire Department. He moved to Abernathy in 2003, transferring his service to the Abernathy Fire Department. He married Lucinda Ann Garza on February 5, 2005 in Abernathy. He was a member of both St. Philip Catholic Church of Idalou and St. Isidore Catholic Church of Abernathy. He worked as a CNA at a nursing home. He is survived by wife Lucinda and daughter Annika Piseno, both of Abernathy, 5 brothers, Father and Mother-in-law, Arnulfo and Lucy Garza of Abernathy and his beloved dog Simba and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, Dorian Puente, Grandparents, Paublino and Christina Piseno and Francisca and Natalio Hernandez.

Gloria Rodriguez, 63, of Lubbock passed away on November 14, 2020. She was born on October 3, 1957 in Harlingen, Texas to Daniel and Enriqueta (Hernandez) Landeros. She married Fabian Rodriguez, Sr. on October 28, 1987 in Lubbock, Texas and they began their lives together.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband: Fabian Rodriguez, Sr., children: Esperanza Rodriguez and husband Ramon Ramos, Fabian Rodriguez, Jr. and wife Katie, and Samantha Reyes and husband Brandon, siblings: Miguel Landeros, Antonia Landeros Araujo, Yolanda L. Vela, Margarita L. Lemus, Vicente Paul Landeros, Daniel Landeros, Jr., Jose Angel Landeros, and Leonel Landeros, and eight grandchildren.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings: Camerino, Pedro and Martin Landeros.

John Charles Reynolds of Slaton passed away on November 16, 2020.

He was born in Lubbock to John Melton and Valerie (Marquez) Reynolds. He was an over the road truck driver for over 29 years. He was also a biker, a musician and a tattoo artist.

He is survived by his children, Nina Rodriguez Silva, Jeanette Villafranco, Cody Reynolds and Tiffany Marie Sillero; his mother, Valerie Alva; sister, Leda Ann Gutierrez; brother, Robert Reynolds and 10 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Melton Reynolds and grandson, Kellan Silva.

Evangelina “Eva” (Contreras) Herrera, 65, of Lubbock passed away on November 17, 2020.

She was born May 13, 1955 in Olton, Texas to Theodore V. and Maria (Rangel) Contreras.

She grew up in Lubbock and worked for many years as a file clerk for Parkhill. She loved the outdoors and gardening. She married Daniel Herrera on October 17, 2004. Eva was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Daniel; sons, Jose (Joe) Camacho, Jr. and wife, Elizabeth and Adrian Gabriel Camacho and his wife, Lori; step daughter, Gloria Camacho; siblings, Eleanor Sanchez, Elisa Lomas, Estella Escamilla, Edelmira DeLeon, Teodoro Contreras, Jr., Rick Contreras, Edward Contreras, and Anna Gonzales; mother, Maria Contreras and four grandchildren, Alexandra Camacho, Samantha Camacho, Cassandra Camacho and Zoe Camacho.Eva was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Contreras, her sister, Rosalinda Contreras, and her daughter, Joann Camacho.

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Juan G. Diaz,70, of Midland, passed away on November 2, 2020. He was born on December 19, 1949 in Riceland, Minnesota to Carlos V. and Guadalupe B (Gonzalez) Diaz. He served in the Unites States Air Force for over 20 years before working as a civilian in car sales with Roger Ford in Midland, Texas. He married Katie Garza on February 14, 1990 in Lubbock and they began their lives together. He loved to travel and the outdoors. He and his family loved to take large family vacations, where he would always take the time to talk about the history of the area.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife: Katie Diaz, five children; Jonathon Diaz, Kevin Diaz, Chris Portillo, Becky Herrera and Kevin Portillo, seven siblings: Carlos Diaz, Jr. Carman Medrano, Maria Williamson, Beatrice Enevoldsen, Petra Sims, Maria Ford and Jesus Everardo Diaz, 18 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Juan was preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings: Alma Rosa Diaz, Dora Maria Salcido, Alma Rosa “Goofy” Mills and Josie Diaz, and one granddaughter Heather Ann Diaz.

Antonio Martinez, 85 of Lubbock passed away on November 9, 2020. He was born on January 2, 1935 in Lockhart, Texas to Antonio and Ascencion (Alonzo) Martinez. He enjoyed hanging out with his brothers, they would take road trips to visit their sisters. He was a proud father, and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time with his family especially with his great grandchildren and his great-great grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memory are his Children; Luis Martinez, Elsa Hinojosa and husband Rick, Gloria Martinez, Christina Cruz and husband Delfino and Manuel Castro, his siblings; Jesse Martinez, Arthur Martinez, Olivia Olguin, and Anita Mendez, 15 Grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Antonio was preceded in death by his parents.

In Loving Memory

Fidencia "Frances" Castro Dec. 27, 1928 to Jan 21, 2014

I miss you. I dream of you. I long for the day we reunite. Happy Birthday my darling grandmother!

Love Always, Christy MartinezGarcia

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Gonzalo Garcia, Jr., 67, of Hale Center, died October 29, 2020, in Lubbock. He was born July 23, 1953, in Rosebud, Texas, to Gonzalo Sr. and Julia (Chavez) Garcia. On November 1, 1975, he married Shirley Ann Johnson in Abernathy. Moving to Hale Center in 1962, Junior was a farmer. He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors and loved being on the tractor. He also enjoyed fishing. Most of all, Junior loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann, in 2006 and a brother, Philip Garcia.

Survivors include his daughter, Julie Marie Garcia of Lubbock, two brothers, Vern Garcia of Cotton Center and Frank Garcia of Lubbock, and two sisters, Nina Castilleja of Wolfforth and Susie Segura of Hale Center. He was blessed with six grandchildren: Shiann De Los Santos, Royce De Los Santos, Alianna Juarez, Erin Rodriguez, Xavier Rodriguez, and Anthony Rodriguez and three great-grandchildren:

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

Jose V Beltran, 90, was born August 11, 1930 in Lockhart, TX to Victor & Matilde Beltran.

He married Benita Reyes on March 26, 1949 in Brownfield and worked at Archer Daniels Mills for many years. Jose believed in keeping in shape and was often found exercising whenever he could, walking for many miles and always working.

On the evening of October 9, 2020, Jose V Beltran was called from this earth into the arms of his loving father. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons & daughter-in-law, Rudolph & Teresa Beltran, Joe L Beltran, both of Lubbock, Raul Beltran of Kansas; his daughters & sons-in-law, Josie & Joe Salinas of Lubbock, Elvira & Martin Herrera of Brownfield, Olga & Arturo Almaraz, Mary Ann Moreno & David Pena, Marina “Cindy” & Hector Jimenez, Isabel Martinez all of Lubbock, Matilda & Michael Ruelas of Ft. Worth; 33 grandchildren; 70 great grandchildren; 27 great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Benita Beltran; two daughters, Estellla Yolanda Garcia, Delia B Pardo; a grandchild, Jacob Beltran; two brothers, Luis Beltran, Benito Beltran; one sister, Angela Trujillo, a great grandson, Jose G Salinas IV NOTE: American Flag displays that the individual was a veteran.

Felipe Garcia, died October 30, 2020. He was born July 31, 1958 in Rosebud, Texas. He graduated from Cotton Center High School in 1979. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1979 to 1992. He was a Gunnery Sergeant and completed machine gunner at Infantry Training School at Camp Pendleton, California. He had a significant military history. He later worked at Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) where he enjoyed helping people. He also worked at Travis County as a Juvenile Probation Officer and at Williamson County Academy where he was a Drill Instructor.

He was a past member of the American GI Forum in Lubbock; and a past member of the American Legion in Austin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gonzalo Garcia Sr. and Julia Chavez Garcia; brothers Emilio, and Gonzalo Garcia Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Yolanda; children, Brittany Chyanne Chambers (Johnathan Hinojosa) of Killeen, Dylan and Chastity Garcia of Austin and Brianna Ramirez (Justin) of Plains; and 4 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Nina Castilleja, Susie Segura; and twobrothers, Verndalino Garcia and Frank Garcia.

Rev. Danny Davila, went to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ On October 28, 2020. He was born October 25, 1964, to his parents Cosme and Matilda Davila. He married Lorie Scott Idom on May 14, 1983. They were married 37 years. He had a son, Brandon Davila (Dana), and a daughter, Brandi Martinez. He had four grandchildren. Three brothers, Jesse, and Jimmy Davila, and Ezekiel Rubalcada; five sisters, Edwina Rodriguez, Sandra Tijerina, Debbie Gutierrez, Daisy Frizzell, and Diana Flanagan.

Pastor Danny was an evangelist for a few years prior to being called to be a pastor.

He was a pastor for over 28 years. His passion for sharing the Word of God has had a tremendous effect on many, many people.

And his words of hope, encouragement, and salvation through Jesus Christ, will live on in the hearts of many, for generations to come. He has finished the race, and is now in presence of Almighty God, for all eternity.

Roberto Donato, 62 of Lubbock passed away on October 31, 2020. Roberto was born on December 11, 1957, to Pedro and Estella Donato.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Adan G Gutierrez passed on his birthday, October 29, 2020. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 39 years, Isabel, and his children, David (Fran), Adam Jr. (Meiko), Nehemiah, Jeremiah (Seaneila), and Melodía. Adan is survived by his brothers and sisters, Alicia, Irma (Manuel), Phil (Sheree), Ray (Beth) and Lydia (David).

Adan will also be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Maria (Alfredo), Juanita (Gonzalo), and Frances (Pete).

Following his Savior’s call, in 1962, Adan began his career as a minister as ordained by the First Mexican Baptist Church at Beeville, Texas. Adan was a renowned preacher and missionary, often traveling internationally to spread the message of Christ’s love.

Following his retirement as a minister, he worked in various capacities, including as an Officer of the Court for Lubbock County.

His passion was leading others to Christ and service to his community. His final act of service was working at a Lubbock County voting site in Abernathy.

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

Lydia Montelongo Lara, 82, of Lubbock died November 1, 2020. She was born on August 3, 1938 to Victor and Jesusa (Garcia) Montelongo in Calvert, Texas. Lydia married Frank E. Lara, Sr. in Franklin, Texas on August 22, 1954. She had a strong faith in God and taught her children to put Him and family first and that love, and charity begins at home. She was a fulltime homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Frank E. Lara, Sr.; her children, Frank Lara, Jr., Connie Leal, Lucille L. Whitfield, Diane M. Lara, Victor M. Lara, Sandra L. Sauceda and Gracie L. Garcia; her brothers, Joe Montelongo and Victor Montelongo; sisters, Sadie Hernandez, Lola Sustaita, Beatrice Lopez, Mary Trevino and Virginia Hernandez; 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 13 greatgreat grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Jesusa Montelongo and her brother, Peter Montelongo.

Johnny Joe Martinez, Feb. 17, 1962 to Dec. 22, 2011 We continue to miss you and think of you.

We love you and you are forever, in our hearts.

Always on our minds and in our hearts.

Love Your Family & Friends

Timoteo Luera died on October 31, 2020. He was born January 27, 1930 in Geronimo, Texas to the late Luis and Maria Luera. He married Rosa Emma Salinas on September 10, 1955 in Lubbock,

Texas.

Those left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Sylvia (Bruce); sons Tim (Anna), Jaime (Rosalinda), Felix and Chris; brothers, Jesus, Luis, Carlos, Ezequiel, Abel, Ramiro, and also Juan and Isidro Puente; sisters, Alicia Hernandez, Natividad Garza, Maria Elena Ruiz, Anita Alvarado and Angie A. Gonzalez; eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his mother who raised him, Petra Alvarado; sisters, Guadalupe Villarreal and Evangelina Carrillo, Carolyn Trumble, Carmen Alvarado, Connie Trevino; brothers, Richard Alvarado and Ramon Alvarado Jr. and David Brent Adkins, 50, of Lubbock passed away on October 31, 2020. He was born March 18, 1970 in Lubbock to David Clark and Delva (Branch) Adkins. The moment he picked up his first guitar, it became his life.

A gifted and talented musician, he played in various churches and was in the praise and worship team at Rock City Church. On April 1, 2000 he married Dolly Hernandez.

The two of them became inseparable and shared a wonderful life together.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dalia; mother, Delva Robb of Lubbock; children, Felicia Palacio and husband Gabriel of Denton, Alfredo Gonzales, Dominique Gonzales, Rex Gonzales and wife Erica, Frankie Hernandez, and Jade Melton and husband Jason, all of Lubbock; brothers, Brandon Adkins and Matthew Robb; and 12 grandchildren.

Brent was preceded in death by his father.

Anna Mota, 67 of Woodrow was called to be with the Lord, November 3, 2020.

She was born on February 9, 1953, to the late Dominga Barraza.

In October of 1977, she married Roberto Mota in Oklahoma. Anna worked 30 years for Masters Cleaners as a clothing presser. She enjoyed cooking especially for her family, they will always cherish and remember the love she had for them.

Survivors include her husband Roberto Mota of Woodrow; three daughters Dolores Mota of Lubbock, Roberta Perez of Lubbock and Amelia Morales of Woodrow; a brother Juan Barraza of Lubbock; two sisters Janie Barrientos of Floydada and Beatrice Hernandez of Woodrow; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by a grandson Tomas Mota and a granddaughter Sophia Morales.

Frank Moreno, 87, died on October 27, 2020. He was born on September 13, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas to Hijinio and Leonor Moreno. He was in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a member of Divine Mercy. He loved spending time with family and reading books by Louis L'Amour. He is survived by brothers Ramon Moreno, Gregorio Moreno, Jesus Moreno, Hijinio Moreno, and sisters Carmen Camacho, Petra Teran, Rosa Chavez, San Juana Gomez, Margarita Moreno, and Rosario Granado. He had many nieces and nephews who knew him as "Papa". He is preceded in death by parents and brother, Larry Moreno.

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

Guadalupe (Lupe) Alonzo C ov a r r u b i o,73, died on November 11, 2020. She was born January 10, 1947 in Sonora, Texas to the late Raymundo & Maria Alonzo. On September 14th, 1968 she married the love of her life, John Covarrubio in Lubbock, TX. They shared 33 wonderful years of marriage, before his passing in 2001.

They had a love for helping others and being involved in the church they attended for many years, Centro De Alabanza, where they helped with the bus ministry and Lupe taught in the nursery. Those left to cherish her memories are her four children Juanita Lucio & husband Chris, John Covarrubio Jr, Antonio Covarrubio & wife Geniva- all of Lubbock & Melissa Ramos & husband David- from Slaton; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by three sisters, Esther Aguirre, Hope Flores, Edna Lucio and two brothers Jesse Alonzo, and Raymundo (Tio Beco) Alonzo Jr. all of Lubbock.

In Memory of Monsignor Curtis T. Halfmann May 27, 1934 - December 2, 2012 There once was a flock that was lost and afraid It wandered around without direction for days.

But the Lord looked down with compassion from above and sent a good shepherd to lead them with love. He taught them about the blood of the Lamb and about the creator, the great I AM. Thank you for leading the flock Safely into God's Promised Land.

Another year, still a tear, remaining in our hearts near and dear. We miss you.

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