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husband and I have had multiple loss of family members to covid complications. While I know that personal responsibility is important, the lack of leadership displayed for the sake of politics by not mandating masks to prevent the spread, is inexcusable. Disproportionate incidence of covid-19 infection, hospitalizations, and deaths among persons identifying as Hispanic or Latino continue to lead headlines. Here's some facts to digest about Hispanics nationwide who contract the coronavirus - they're hospitalized at 4.1 times the rate of other populations. We make up 24% of workers in the hospitality industry, which we know was hit hard dur-

ing coronavirus-related shutdowns. Hispanic residents with COVID-19 are more likely to say they have essential jobs and have kept working while sick. And yes, Hispanics have also disproportionately experienced COVID-19 deaths more than other popluations - even in Lubbock. During the city's weekly covid press conference I asked if the city is keeping record of ethnicity in testing and the response was “no”, but rather that “the crowd looked diverse”. And the response to maintaining the testing demographics was that “the tracers are not asking”. Surely, they must understand the significance of keeping such data whether it is testing or vaccine related and that the focus should not be on national failures, but what can be done locally to learn from those examples and properly record that data. Racial, and ethnic disparities of COVID-19 have been noted at the national level, but community-level data are limited. Public health, health systems, and social services need to address systemic inequalities to mitigate the

disproportionate incidence of COVID-19 in Hispanic. Why? Well, many of us are concerned that to evaluate COVID-19 health disparities in the community and inform public health, health system, and community-based interventions, local public health authorities must maintain good data, and work with experts to analyze the sociodemographic characteristics of persons who were diagnosed, hospitalized, and who died with COVID-19 in Lubbock. Reducing the disproportionate incidence of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality among Hispanic persons requires implementation of strategies that address upstream social and environmental factors that contribute to an increased risk for both infection and transmission and that facilitate improved access to culturally congruent care. How will this benefit our city? We learn from our mistakes. I believe that some of the city’s continued struggles to connecting with Latino citizens include – cultural incompetency, the lack of representation of staff in significant roles, lack of direct communication, and the lack of translated marketing materials, just to name a few. This is important, especially because the population of Hispanics in Lubbock

is now at 36 %. If we let this run on its own, well, things are not gonna get easier or better. More so, this will continue to reveal that we’re just scratching the surface to other issues of concern when it comes to Hispanics and the lack of value officials and people in decision making positions have of our community. We can surely expect continued issues when accessing vaccinations as what happened with PPE is now happening with the vaccine: disparities, inequalities – not a balanced approach. In all fairness to the City of Lubbock, when I was asked if the location of the vaccine clinic is accessible to these populations, I responded that it was - to all the public, and convenient to the neighborhoods with disproportion. Yet, often people in these underserved communities don’t always have cars and rely on public transportation. So, consider having shuttles that will get these folks to that point, or use trusted locations like our churches to administer the vaccine – a win-win opportunity. Further, you’ve got to earn the trust (and respect) of our population especially now when Latinos have been a big target for a lot of things, especially discrimination. And

Health authorities will especially have to continue to work hard to gain the trust of communities of color, of which many are eager to get the vaccine but because of a general distrust of government institutions or because of misinformation, or again lack of accessibility (including not being able to obtain an appointment), many Hispanics remain untrusting... and, uncertain. Nevertheless, I implore you to take the vaccine as soon as the opportunity arises. We must dispel the myths and if you are uncertain and have questions, consider reading the FAQs about the vaccine available in both English and Spanish on our website at www.latinolubbock.net Thank you for your support and may God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Y que dios los bendiga. CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA is the publisher/owner of Latino Lubbock Magazine, now in its 15th year. She created the publication to provide a Latino perspective and to assure coverage of Hispanic-led events. Today, Latino Lubbock Magazine is a centralized source of information with more than 180,000 readers in print and online. Christy was named 2019 Latina Publisher of the Year by NAHP. She can be reached at (806)792-1212, or by email at news@ latinolubbock.net

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“Eighty percent of the patients that I have in my COVID unit are Hispanic or of Latino origin," said Dr. Joseph Varon, chief medical officer at United Memorial Medical Center. "Everybody went to see their abuelas (grandma) for Christmas. Every single one of them."

"Una mano no se lava sola."

"A hand doesn' wash itself." Meaning: There's things you can't do alone, so invite the other hand or person to help. Also, working with others in times of uncertainty assures more success for all.

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Linda Saldaña 2/1 Dina Gaona 2/1 Levi Sanchez 2/1 Pat Castilleja 2/2 Lori Ann Martinez 2/2 Veronica Chavarria 2/2 Harper E. Chavarria 2/2 Sergio Lopez 2/2 Jose G Salinas IV 2/2 Alejandro Beltran 2/2 Ashley A. Arroyos 2/2 Cande Hurn 2/2 Eric Garcia 2/3 Ray Prieto 2/3 Bertha Ramos 2/3 Nora Rosas 2/3 Tyler Chavez 2/3 Ernesto Rubalcava 2/3 Roman Barrera 2/3 Sylvia Valdez 2/3 Blaz Gutierrez 2/3 Melania A. Hernandez 2/3 Lori Ramirez 2/3 Rejino III Madrid 2/4 Yazmine E. Salinas 2/4 Raymond Salinas 2/4 Maria Rivera Bustamante 2/4 Jose G Salinas V 2/4 Delia Pardo 2/4 Ashleigh Rodriguez 2/4 Andrew Salinas 2/4 Joseph Ybarra & Erica Flores 2/4 Jose G Salinas V 2/4 Julia Martinez 2/5 Janie C. Vasquez 2/5 Alcario Garcia Jr. 2/5 Mary Lou Garcia 2/5 Aubrey Angelica Carrillo 2/5 Susanna Gonzales 2/6 Nora Pineda 2/6 Sandra Reyes 2/6 Michael Leos 2/6 Mi Kayla Martinez 2/6 Miguel A. Arroyos 2/6 Gavin Ponciano 2/6 Destiny Angel Marie Garcia 2/7 Abby Peña 2/7 Adelita Calzadias 2/7 Victoria Martinez 2/7 Grace Nunez 2/7 Kimberly Piseno 2/7 Billie Jo Carrizales 2/7 Georgina Rodriguez 2/7 Ariah Esquivel 2/7 Dahlia Ortega Ponciano 2/8 Hortencia Garcia 2/8 Dimas Rodriguez 2/8 Anthony Delgado 2/8 Rick Orosco 2/8 Daniel Zamarripa 2/8 Kayla Rubalcava 2/9 Cynthia Espinoza 2/9 Stephen Madunatum 2/9 Joe Vargas 2/10 Erica Montez 2/10 Stefanie Gomez 2/10 Joanna Alonzo Torrez 2/10 Mary Carrillo 2/11 Anthony Cognasi 2/11 Sandra Barrera 2/11 Roxanne Martinez 2/12 Jessica Martinez 2/12 Gloria Martinez 2/12 Michael Leal 2/13 Bailee Alonzo 2/13 Tristian Santiago Rosas 2/13 Rylie Tiner 2/13 Benigno Medina 2/13 Delia Pardo 2/14 Johnny Castilleja 2/14 Josie Castro 2/14 Dale Garcia 2/14 Noel Cano 2/14

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Rozalyn Garcia 2/14 Elida Claudia Ponce 2/14 Vivian Solis 2/15 Sylvia Juarez 2/15 Ignaico Jr. Armenta 2/15 Andres Gonzales 2/15 Ambria Nicole Castillo 2/16 Gloria Armenta 2/16 Lynn Ortiz 2/16 Samantha Martinez 2/16 Nick Gerber 2/16 Alverto Santiago 2/17 Cash Yocom 2/17 Melinda Ybarra 2/17 Denise Ybanez 2/17 Anita Harrison 2/17 Amy Flores 2/17 Julie De Los Santos 2/17 Gabriela Mata 2/17 Jr. Gonzales 2/17 Elizabeth Castillo 2/17 Mary Jane Macias 2/18 Andrea Santiago 2/18 Christopher A. Hernandez 2/18 Daniel H. Arbuckle 2/18 Mary Jane Macias 2/18 Melinda Solano 2/18 Felica Alcorta 2/18 Zachary & Zane Johnson 2/19 Jaymison Ramos 2/19 Sara Martinez 2/19 Esther Medina De Leon 2/19 Amaris Bravo 2/19 Nora Herrera 2/20 Jessica Lynn Chavez 2/21 Madilyn Marie Hernandez 2/21 Eufemia Gutierrez 2/21 Teri Medina 2/21 Eufemia Gutierrez 2/21 Sandra Sánchez 2/21 Michael Prieto Jr 2/21 Virginia Torres 2/21 Ashley Benitez 2/21 Tianna Johnson 2/22 Lesley Martinez 2/22 Connie Fuentes 2/23 John Paul Rodriguez 2/23 Patsy Herrera 2/23 Chon Alcorta 2/23 Kamryn & Kalyn Chavez 2/23 Azmeray Jalisa Muniga 2/23 Margie Ortega Bills 2/23 Socorro Garcia 2/24 Lino A. De León 2/24 Lisa Nuñez 2/24 Brien Wright 2/24 Aubree Serna 2/24 Sandy Meyer 2/24 Woody Delgado 2/24 Frank Medina 2/25 Mario Carrillo 2/25 Arthur Lara 2/25 Matthew Solano 2/25 Leah Montez 2/26 Freddy Morales 2/26 Margarita Otero 2/26 Gloria Lopez 2/26 Prisca Mendez 2/26 Orlando Lucero 2/26 Erica Ramirez Hernandez 2/26 John John Ramirez 2/26 Manuel Mendez 2/26 Michael Macias 2/27 Halley R Ortiz 2/27 Dominic Garcia 2/27 Michael Macias 2/27 David C. Garcia 2/27 Josie Zuniga 2/27 Robert Chavez 2/27 Deborah Marie Cardenas 2/28 Peyton Ortega 2/28 Felix Ortega, Jr. 2/28 Mark Castro 2/28

"I Love You... Te amo."

From romance to friendship and everything in between, this month's cover is a love reminder and that there are many types of love in the world. How do we reach a state of elation? For some, that sense of true happiness comes from a loving relationship, and for others, it comes from a place of self-satisfaction and understanding. Sometimes the happiest times are born from our acceptance of ourselves as we are. My grandmother Fidencia used to say to me, "You know the one secret to know to live a happy life? Love yourself." I learned from a woman who didn't always have the easist life and 15 children that your relationship with yourself is as important as your relationship with others. Wise words we can all live by. I wish all a Happy Valentine's Day, y Feliz Día de San Valentín.

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ALUMNUS SELECTED FOR NASA’S ARTEMIS MOON-LANDING PROGRAM After graduating from Texas Tech University’s College of Education in 2015, Joseph Acaba found what he called the “the most important job on the planet:” being a schoolteacher. He never thought he’d leave. But now, he could be the first Hispanic person to walk on the moon as part of an elite group of astronauts chosen for NASA’s Artemis moon-landing program. It won’t be the first time Acaba has broken barriers to space. In 2004, he became the first person of Puerto Rican descent to become a NASA astronaut and has now spent 306 days in orbit, including three spacewalks.

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Opinion/opinión 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! 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. Someone from Legal Aid will follow up with you and give you an appointment time. Space for this clinic is limited. Please contact us no later than 5 p.m., the day before clinic date to reserve your spot. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services. Visit Latino Lubbock Magazine online at www.latinolubbock.net to read a copy of the monthly issue, or to submit news and info, view our events calendar and more!

Why Latinos Should Get the Vaccine

s we work through the A challenges of the COVID pandemic, I want to reach out to our

Latino Community and encourage you to consider the COVID 19 vaccine. So many of us work frontline and essential jobs, we live in multigenerational homes, and we frequently gather with our extended families. These routine activities have contributed to the disproportional increased infection rate of COVID 19 in Latinos. According to our Department of State Health Services data, Hispanic Texans make up about 38% of the state's confirmed COVID-19 cases. Overall, Texas now has 1.9 million cases. Therefore, we can estimate that nearly 720,000 Texas Latinos have been infected with COVID 19 during this pandemic. Is there hope to reverse this trend? I believe there is, and that hope is in the form of a vaccine. We currently have two vaccines available, Pfizer and Moderna. Both are new types of vaccines. These COVID 19 vaccines work by carrying a message to your own

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We know our readers have a lot to say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, o r email them to news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, address, and contact phone number. Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned letters will not be published. Letters are limited to 100 words, depending on space availability, some longer will be included. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock Magazine. HAPPY QUINCEANERA What a great cover and a joyful time for our community to have a quinceañera among us. We love Latino Lubbock Magazine, and I love the website and that I can read the online version now! There's a lot of good informaiton and I've sent many of my family and friends to your website. We appreciate your hard work. Continued blessings and congratulations! Janie Rodriguez

immune system telling it to egg components. Before produce the exact artillery getting your vaccine read you need to fight COVID the fact sheet provided to 19 virus. This is highly you, it will contain a list effective in preventing of the components in the disease. Because these vaccine. You can also are vaccines continue to find the fact sheet online be studied, you are still at the CDC website: recommended to wear a https://www.cdc.gov/ mask, wash your hands, coronavirus/2019-ncov/ and watch your distance to vaccines/faq.html#about ensure disease prevention. Even if you have Many in our community recovered from COVID are scared about the ANA MONTAÑEZ, M.D. 19, you should receive a uncertainty of side effects. vaccination. We have seen The most common side COVID 19 reinfections effect in both vaccines is pain at occur. By getting vaccinated you the injection site. Other side effects boost your immune system to prepare can be headache, body aches, and for any reinfection that often occurs tiredness. Such symptoms can with widespread community disease. be tolerable when considering I now challenge you to consider why the alternative of having serious you would get the vaccine. Would illness possibly resulting in death. it be for your gain, your family, or The CDC lists very few reasons community? Once you decide why for someone not to receive the you want to get the vaccine, any fear vaccine. In fact, about the only is replaced by hope and purpose. reason for not getting the COVID I share with you my “why”. I did 19 vaccine is if you have a severe it for my family, to keep my son, allergy to any of its components. my parents, and my husband safe Neither vaccine contains latex or from serious illness or even death.

COVID 19 can be so unpredictable. It can easily harm those I love. I am certainly not willing to see those I love suffer. What I now realize is that protection and hope now extend beyond me and my family. It extends to my neighborhood, my community, my city – to you. The Lubbock Health Department has worked to make signing up for a vaccine as easy as buying concert tickets, using Select-ASeat Lubbock. This process may be challenging for many of our community members. Those of you who can help should answer the call and bring strength to our community. Most clinic scheduling seems to open weekly starting either Sunday or Monday. I encourage you to commit to visit the Lubbock Health Department website, on Sundays and Mondays. Here is the website link: https:// ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/civiccenter/covid-19-vaccine-clinic Ana M. Montanez M.D. works in General Pediatrics for Texas Tech Physicians.

Carta Abierta WEAR YOUR MASK I just got over COVID-19 and I do not wish it on anyone. I honestly felt that I almost died. Me and my husband, my two children and my parents got it. It was very scary and by the grace of God none of us died. I urge people to please wear your mask and take all precautions to protect yourself and those you love. I'm still on a breathing tank, I'm always tired, I'm not myself and don't feel like I've recovered. Please, please post my note so that people know this is real. Rosie A. THANK YOU We appreciate Latino Lubbock and thank you Christy! Rudy LOVE LATINO LUBBOCK Just wanted to say congratulations to Latino Lubbock Magazine and to Christy and family, for making it happen. "HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY". We truly love your magazine. Yours Truly, Angie Lopez VERY PROUD OF LLM Happy Birthday Latino Lubbock Magazine! May you have many more! Very proud of you! Perhaps after COVID-19, we can celebrate your quinceanera. Margie

DESPERATE FOR VACCINE I'VE TRIED AND TRIED TO GET REGISTERED FOR A VACCINE - THIS IS SO INCONVENIENT! I work and do my best to follow your FB page to register my mom and dad for the COVID-19 vaccine. Is there any other way. My dad is battling cancer and my mom is not tech savvy so she calls on the phone. And then by the time I have seen the post they are out. What can I do? It is important they we protect my parents. We're desperate, and dissapointed on this system to register. CeceliaHernandez

HAPPY 15TH LATINO LUBBOCK Beautiful cover this month! Congratulations and Happy 15th Latino Lubbock Magazine! Reyna Lucio

TAKE YOUR SIGN DOWN While I've appreciated the leadership of Mayor Pope for the most part, when I watch the press conferences it concerns me that perhaps he has a disconnect or disregard of certain neighborhoods or groups like the Hispanic community. What made me realize even more that he doesn't have the best interest at heart of all the community was when I drove on Clovis Highway and saw his political sign still sitting in front of an establishment. I get it - everyone deserves a break as I know political season is tough, but man we are going into February. Sir, please remove your sign, and please regard all of our community more than you have. Keeping your sign up too long marks you are a careless winner, and a politician not committed to the rules. Ronnie Jones

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Census Delays Force Texas Into A Special Session

he U.S. Census Bureau has T again pushed back the release of the 2020 census results — a delay

BUST OF CESAR CHAVEZ MAKE IT TO WHITE HOUSE: 'That's Cesar Chavez!': Bust of civil rights icon behind President Joe Biden stired excitement across the nation. "Placing a bust of my father in the Oval Office symbolizes the hopeful new day that is dawning for our nation," said Paul Chavez, the civil rights icon's son.

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that will almost certainly force Texas lawmakers into legislative overtime this summer to redraw the state’s political maps. During an online presentation Wednesday, a bureau official revealed that the population numbers that determine how many congressional seats are apportioned to each state are expected to be released by April 30. The bureau has not finalized a timeline for the release of more detailed census results lawmakers need to actually redraw districts so they’re roughly equal in population, but the data likely won’t be available until after July. "We hope to have a date in the near future that we can provide for when the redistricting data will come out. I cannot see that it would be before July 30 is how I would put this,"

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31. Texas would have expected to receive the second set of numbers as early as mid-February while lawmakers were in Austin for their regular legislative session. The specter of a special session has hung over a series of hearings in the Senate this weekduringwhich state demographer Lloyd Potter told members of the chamber’s redistricting committee that it was likely the census results won't come until the House and Senate are out of session. “My guess is you all will be back in a special session sometime this summer or early fall,” Potter said.

LULAC Calls Paxton Lawsuit On Immigration A Publicity Stunt

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the actions of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who is currently facing criminal charges for corruption. Last month, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in favor of Paxton’s lawsuit on behalf of Texas to block President Biden’s 100-day moratorium on deportations of undocumented immigrants. Luis Roberto Vera Jr. - General Counsel for the League of United Latin American Citizens “I would tell Paxton and those who support his lawsuit, don’t get too excited yet. This really doesn’t mean anything. The courts can’t interfere with executive orders as long as they’re not unconstitutional and let’s not forget that much of what Trump did on immigration was by executive order. He always claimed it was in the national interest. Paxton likes a lot of publicity at a time when he’s facing five different indictments in pending federal investigations. This lawsuit doesn’t have any significance yet. It’s too early.” Linda Chavez - LULAC National Board

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Member - Vice-President for the Southwest “LULAC has witnessed the pain and suffering of families ripped apart by our broken immigration system. Lawabiding men and women who have lived and worked for years in this country, paid their taxes and contributed as essential workers and even as soldiers have been deported. It’s time our country comes together, finds a solution that benefits America’s future and we stop playing partisan politics with people’s lives. Ya basta!” Rodolfo Rosales Jr. - Texas LULAC State Director “Attorney General Paxton cites no valid legal basis for this action to demand a stay in the 100-day moratorium. That is President Biden’s prerogative. States don’t have standing when it comes to immigration policy. That is a federal responsibility so why the judge would grant Paxton standing is questionable because the state of Texas does not control the immigration policies of the United States. I would like the U.S. Attorney General to appeal this decision to the Fifth Circuit and even go to the Supreme Court if we must and contest this matter. I definitely would challenge the federal judge’s logic.”

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UnidosUS Approves of President Clean Hands Save Lives Biden’s Bold Immigration Plan K response IJoenPresident Biden’s

unveiling of a Day One immigration bill that provides an earned eightyear path to citizenship for some 11 million immigrants in the U.S., protect DREAMers and other vulnerable populations, and advances other important family unity policies, Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, issued the following statement: “The Biden administration’s Day One immigration bill today sets forth a bold and fresh vision for immigration policy, which is exactly

what the nation needs after four years of cruel and bigoted anti-immigrant actions. In addition to providing long-overdue and immediate relief and certainty to DACA recipients, these innovative and common-sense plans lay the groundwork to build a more fair, inclusive, and effective immigration system that will make us a stronger country with a brighter future. “Today’s announcements on legislative and executive actions recognize the long overdue need to: Provide an earned path to citizenship for the nearly 11 million undocumented individuals who have long contributed to our communities and the nation as a whole, including many essential workers during the COVID-19 health crisis. Immediately protect DREAMers, TPS holders, and other vulnerable populations by restoring administrative protections attacked by the Trump Administration and

creating a dedicated legislative pathway to citizenship for DACA and TPS recipients. Re-examine the effectiveness and humanity of our immigration system’s enforcement methods through a 100-day deportation moratorium. Too often immigration policy has been used to rip families apart and jeopardize the futures of nearly 6 million American children living in mixed-status homes. Promote family unity by streamlining paths toward legalization for those who are already eligible. “The tone and tenor for the next four years has been set. We applaud this new, bold, and innovative vision for immigration policy. Let’s be clear: our task is just beginning so we look forward to working with the BidenHarris Administration in these next 100 days, and beyond, to turn this bill into law for our communities and the nation.”

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eeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing “Happy Birthday” twice through to a friend! How-

ever, if soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast acting.

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Programmer Analyst IV – Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech University System-Information Systems Duties: The Programmer Analyst IV's role is the create, modify, and test the code, forms and script that allow computer applications to run. Work form Specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing, or retrieving data or controlling other equipment. Assists with developing, testing, implementing and maintenance of project plans for programming design. Tracks and assures completion of all projects approved by customer. Reviews and recommends programming tools and environments and leads in establishing coding standards and practices.

Programmer Analyst III – Lubbock, TX. TTexas Tech University System-Information Systems Duties: The Programmer Analyst III's role is to create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced. Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing, or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment. Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology, or other related area plus five (5) years related full-time paid experience required. A master's degree plus one (1) year related full-time paid experience is an alternate combination of education and experience that is an acceptable requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Technical proficiency in the programming and methodology taught at university levels. Advanced understanding of program design, development concepts and standards, ability to exercise judgment based on an understanding of organization policies and activities, advanced level of analytical and design skills including process description, logic, problem diagnostics, and problem solving. Proficient in the following technologies: JAVA, CSS, ORACLE, SQL, HTML, UNIX, GROOVY, GRAILS, AND .NET, source code repository, and object-oriented programming. Apply Req# 22824BR at: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech EEO/AA/Vet/Disability.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology, or other related area plus three (3) years related full-time paid experience required. A master's degree plus one (1) year related full-time paid experience is an alternate combination of education and experience that is an acceptable requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Technical proficiency in the programming and methodology taught at university levels. Advanced understanding of program design, development concepts and standards, ability to exercise judgment based on an understanding of organization policies and activities, advanced level of analytical and design skills including process description, logic, problem diagnostics, and problem solving. Proficient in the following technologies: JAVA, CSS, ORACLE, SQL, HTML, UNIX, GROOVY, GRAILS, AND .NET, source code repository, and object-oriented programming. Apply Req# 22826BR at: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech EEO/AA/Vet/Disability.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Time to Prepare for Your Retirement

you're in your 40's or 50's and Iforfhaven't managed to save much retirement, don't throw in the

towel! You can do it - but it won't be easy. When you're young, time is literally on your side, thanks to the beauty of compounding. When you get a late start, it isn't going to be as easy as eating out less often. You need to start saving at least 15-20% of your gross income more would be better! If you have high-interest credit card debt, tackle that first. Then, make sure you're maxing out contributions to your company's 401(k) plan. You're allowed - by

law - to salt away up to $22,000 of your own contributions, if you'll be age 50 by the end of the year. Otherwise, the ceiling's set at $16,500. If you don't have a 401(k) plan through work, look into an IRA. If you don't have an employer pension plan and are at least 50, you can put away up to $6,000 pre-tax a year. Now for some tough love: You can't do this stuff if you're living paycheck to paycheck. If you are, you need to either spend less, or earn more. Think about a second job, maybe some part-time consulting, if you have the skills. Or think about downsizing.

Consejos para la Preparación para la Jubilación

i usted está en sus años 40 o S los años 50 y no ha logrado ahorrar mucho para la jubilación,

no tires la toalla! Usted puede hacerlo - pero no va a ser fácil. Cuando uno es joven , el tiempo es, literalmente, de su lado, gracias a la belleza de la capitalización. Cuando usted consigue un inicio tardío, que no va a ser tan fácil como salir a comer con menos frecuencia. Tienes que empezar a ahorrar por lo menos el 15-20% de sus ingresos brutos - más sería mejor. Si usted tiene alto interés de la deuda de tarjeta de crédito, hacer frente a la primera . A continuación, asegúrese de que está el gasto excesivo con aportaciones a plan de su compañía de 401 ( k). Se le permite - por ley

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- a la sal de distancia de hasta $ 22,000 de sus propias contribuciones, si vas a ser de 50 años a finales de año. De lo contrario, el techo está fijado en $16.5 mil. Si usted no tiene un plan 401 ( k ) a través del trabajo, mirar en una cuenta IRA. Si usted no tiene un plan de pensiones de empresa y tiene por lo menos 50, puede guardar hasta $6,000 antes de impuestos de un año. Ahora un poco de amor duro: No se puede hacer esto si usted está viviendo de cheque a cheque de pago. Si es así, usted necesita ya sea gastar menos o ganar más. Piense en un segundo trabajo, tal vez algunos de consultoría a tiempo parcial , si usted tiene las habilidades. O piensa en reducción de personal.

Professional Development FREE GED TEST P R E PA R AT I O N CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org.

Hispanics’ Finances

Impacted by Pandemic

he Hispanic population’s T collective purchasing power is large and will get larger. But

marketers can’t ignore the fact that many Hispanic consumers’ finances have taken a severe hit during the pandemic. A rebound to pre-pandemic conditions would still leave Hispanics with belowaverage income and wealth. “Among the financial symptoms of the pandemic are struggles to handle routine expenses, including unignorable bills like rent and mortgage payments,” said Mark Dolliver, eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence and author of our recent report “US Hispanics in a Time of Pandemic.” “And for a population that has suffered badly from the virus itself, the threat of medical bills looms large,” he said. Averaged across waves of polling conducted during March to July 2020, Ipsos and Axios found 66% of Hispanic respondents worried about their ability to pay bills. In UnidosUS/Somos/Latino Decisions polling in August 2020, 64% of Hispanics said they were concerned (including 34% “very”) about their “ability to keep up with basic expenses.” Such worry has proven all too well justified. In the Census “Household Pulse Survey,” 9.4 million Hispanic households reported finding it “very difficult” to cover usual household expenses in the previous seven days, while another 9.5 million found it “somewhat difficult.” Some surveys have examined ability to handle specific expenses. In polling conducted between July and August 2020 by Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, NPR, and the Robert

Wood Johnson Foundation, 32% of Hispanics reported “serious problems” paying their mortgage or rent. That’s consistent with The Economist/YouGov polling in August 2020, where 30% of Hispanics acknowledged having trouble paying rent, mortgage, utilities, and other housing costs. Keeping up with rent has been tough for young Hispanic adults, and 31% of 18- to 36-year-olds in GenForward’s June 2020 polling said the pandemic “made it challenging” to pay that bill. Food costs have also been problematic. A May 2020 survey by the Urban Institute identified 27.1% of Hispanic households as “food insecure.” Northwestern University’s Institute for Policy Research analyzed May–June 2020 findings from the Data Foundation’s “COVID Impact Survey.” In that survey, 47% of Hispanic parents endorsed this statement: “The food that we bought just didn’t last, and we didn’t have money to get more.” Despite the stereotype of Hispanics as urbanites, many live in suburbs and rely on cars to get around. This means car loan payments have been another pain point. In the Harvard/NPR/Robert Wood Johnson polling, 27% reported serious problems making those. Then there are medical expenses. April 2020 polling by Hispanic digital media company H Code found 24% of Hispanic respondents saying they didn’t have “adequate healthcare to deal with potential issues caused by COVID-19.” The problem is especially threatening for households that have lost health coverage.

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FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!! CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information. CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636. FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS The Small Business Association (SBA) has designated COVID-19 as a qualifying event for the provision of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for businesses and private nonprofits in affected communities. Texas is currently working with SBA to qualify for this declaration. Additional information about Economic Injury Disaster Loans can be found here, https:// disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/EIDLLoans Please submit your Economic Injury Worksheet to: TDEMPARecovery@ tdem.texas.gov BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 745-1637. FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learna-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available. LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The LITC does not assist in any criminal tax matters, or prepare tax returns. For more info call (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

Isabel Guzman to Lead

Small Business Administration resident-elect small and mid-sized P Joe Biden picked businesses, according to California official Isabel her LinkedIn biography. Casillas Guzman to lead the Small Business Administration, according to people familiar with the decision. Guzman served as a deputy chief of staff and senior adviser to the administrator at the SBA during the Obama administration, and has run her own small businesses. Since April 2019 she’s been director of California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate, part of that state’s Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Before working at the SBA Guzman was a director of strategic initiatives at ProAmerica Bank, a commercial bank that serviced

ProAmerica was acquired by Pacific Commerce Bancorp in 2018. Guzman is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She’s the first Latina named to a cabinet-level post by Biden, adding to the diversity of a team he’s pledged would “look like America.” Her nomination will require Senate confirmation. The president-elect has already chosen three Hispanic men: Alejandro Mayorkas as secretary of homeland security, Xavier Becerra as secretary of health and human services, and Miguel Cardona as secretary of education.

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Hispanics' Consumer Confidence

Declines in 4th Quarter

ispanics in the United States H did not end 2020 with an optimistic view

of their financial situations, even as new COVID-19 vaccines are expected to help the nation recover from the devastating effects of the pandemic. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 79.3, about six points shy of the third quarter mark, according to the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU's College of Business. The fourth quarter number, while about the same as the general population's consumer confidence sentiment published by the University of Michigan, is nearly 22 points lower than it was a year ago before the start of the pandemic. "Hispanics may be less optimistic due to the fact that the Latino unemployment rate is higher than the overall unemployment rate in the United States," said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of FAU BEPI. The fourth quarter poll found that 47 percent of Hispanics said they are better off financially today than a year ago, compared to 57 percent

who felt that way during the third quarter. In addition, 62 percent of respondents said they expect to be better off financially in the next year, while 69 percent of respondents felt that way in the third quarter. The latest survey also revealed that fewer respondents feel it is a good time to buy big-ticket items, while more respondents believe the cost of living has gone up.Still, Hispanics appear confident in the long-run economic outlook, with 66 percent saying they expect it to be good in the next five years. That's up nine points from the third quarter. The poll is based on a sampling of 617 Hispanics, 18 years of age and older, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020. The margin of error is +/- 3.95 percentage points. The survey was administered using both landlines via IVR data collection and online data collection using Dynata. Responses for the entire sample were weighted to reflect the national distribution of the Hispanic population by region, education, gender, age and income, according to latestAmerican Community Survey data. The polling results and full cross-tabulations can be viewed at www.business.fau. edu/BEPI. (En español, p. 19)

Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

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Wellness/ bienestar

Mojica Taking Steps for Good Health of Olive Oil

Health Benefits I

n normal times, Italians outlive Americans by an average of four years. But in the Sicani Mountain region of Sicily, marked by rolling hills covered with olive trees, the locals live past 100 at a rate more than four times greater than Italy as a whole. Sicani Mountain villagers eat a Mediterranean diet, snacking on olives and using the fruit's oil to prepare dinner. As a result, their arteries are as supple as those of people 10 years younger, researchers say. know a few shopping tricks if you want to get all the protection that EVOO offers to the centenarians of the Sicani Mountains. 1. Look for “extra virgin.” That distinction means the oil is free of flavor defects. EVOO also has the highest concentration of diseasefighting polyphenols, says Praticò. (He recommends consuming two tablespoons every day for best effect.) 2. Pick a dark bottle. Exposure to light can destroy EVOO's polyphenols. Dark glass or tins offer much better protection. For further protection, store the oil in a cool, dark place. 3. Check the bottle date. Some olive oils have a shelf life of six

months; others last three years. To find the freshest oil, look for the best-before date, which is usually 18 to 24 months from when the oil was bottled. Once you open the bottle and expose the oil to oxygen, it begins to degrade. 4. Buy from California. In 2014, California began standardized testing. The impact is significant: In 2017 retail samples of unregulated EVOOs were below standard 82 percent of the time, but regulated EVOO failed only 10 percent of the time. Richard Isaacson, M.D., director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, says he can see the difference in his practice. “I've had dozens of patients who started taking at least 1 to 2 tablespoons of EVOO daily, and it had no effect,” he says. So he switched them over to California oil. After that “their cholesterol improved.” 5. Give it a swig. The more potent an oil's flavor, the more powerful its protective effects. If you feel a slight burn in the back of your throat, it means the oil has high levels of oleocanthal, the polyphenol that's been shown to bust up Alzheimer's plaques.

BY GRACIEAL VASQUEZ, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ona Mojica developed high M blood pressure and an enlarged heart,assuch,herdoctor suggested she start implementing exercise into her daily lifestyle. Mojica had a family history of heart health issues. Her mother had a stroke, and her father had open-heart surgery and never fully recovered. “I kept thinking I don’t want to go that route,” so she took the first steps and begin a walking regimen of 10 miles a day, since 1980! In days of difficulties, Mojica looked at Rayna Dubose as an inspiration. Dubose was a member of the Virginia Tech University’s women’s basketball team and fell into meningitis. “She became quadriplegic," Mojica said, they had to amputate all four limbs, and now she is a motivational speaker, and she teaches basketball and coaches kids. That motivated me because I kept thinking if Rayna can do it- I got all my limbs, I can go out there and give it a shot, give it the best that I possibly can.” Mojica said the walking has helped her health tremendously and there’s no room for excuses. On days where the weather is bad, she will go to the mall and walk for miles; on days when she walks outside, she carries a stick for protection. Mojica said she does not believe that age should be an inhibitor to staying healthy.

“The older one gets; they may slow down a little but don’t stop being active,” she said. “You’re capable of doing the stuff, just go out and do it, don’t be afraid to go out and walk. I keep telling my husband, the older I get I’m just going to move, move, move, I’m not going to sit down because once you sit down it's hard to get back up.” Mona has traveled to different cities to walk the 3-day, 60-mile walk for Susan G. Komen in honor of Ruthie; a sister who passed away from cancer and wanted to complete the walk in Dallas. Mojica walked this event in Dallas, Seattle, and San Francisco She and her husband Juan Mojica love sports and supporting studentathletes - especially Texas Tech sports. She proudly shared that her daughter, son, along with her husband and herself are TTU alumni. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas Woman’s University and said all the students were women, and the school had no sports at the time, so when she moved to Lubbock she was fascinated with the sports, “I fell in love with the red and black.” As a result, in 2015, they received the Distinguished Alumni Family title from Raiders Rojos. From Latino Lubbock Magazine way to get up and get moving! (See the video news package online at www.latinolubbock.net)

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Noticias de salud/ Health News FREE COVID-19 TESTING at Rodgers Park Gymnasium has started operating five days a week. This testing site, located at 3300 Auburn, will be open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary for this location. Appointments are not required for this location. For more info call the Health Department at 775.2933 and selecting option three. FREE COVID-19 TESTING at Larry Combest Clinic. This testing site, located at 301 40th Street, will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. FREE COVID-19 testing site located 5502 26th St, at Lubbock Christian University. Open Mondays-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services. HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive, for ages 13 to 100. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE. FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320. FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free. Call 762-1805 for more info. FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336. FREE PARENTING CLASSES Family Guidance & Outreach Center provides free anger management classes and parenting classes. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. Visit us online: www.familyguidancecenterlubbock. org.

Health/ salud

Your Heart Health

eart disease H stroke rank as the top kill-

and

ers of Hispanics in the United States, claiming the lives of 29.3 percent of the more than 117,000 Hispanics who die each year, according to the American Heart Association. Be physically active every day. Choose activities that you and you r family can enjoy: walk, do aerobics, garden, dance, play sports, jump rope with your

kids. Aim for a healthy weight. Take steps to lose weight if you are overweight. Try losing weight slowly. Cut back on foods high in fats and calories. Eat smaller portions. Eat fruits and vegetables for snacks. Bake, broil, or boil your foods. Be active every day. Eat heart-healthy foods, such as skim or 1% milk; low fat frozen yogurt; low fat or fat free cheese; fish; turkey and chicken without skin;

lean cuts of meat; cereals, pasta, lentils, and beans; corn tortillas, breads; and fruits and vegetables. Go easy on these foods: 2% milk, oils and margarine, avocados, olives, and coconuts, and nuts. Cut back on these foods: whole milk, creams and ice cream, high-fat cheeses, butter, fatty cuts of meat and refried pork, sausages, hot dogs, bologna, liver, kidneys, and other organ meats; egg yolks; and lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil. For more information about a healthy heart call 1-800-242-8721.

Mes sobre la salud del corazón

egún la American Heart AsS sociation, las enfermedades del corazón y los ataques cere-

brales son la principal causa de muerte de los hispanos de Estados Unidos, cobrando las vidas del 29,3 por ciento de más de 117.000 hispanos que mueren cada año. Manténgase activo físicamente todos los días. ¡Escoja actividades que usted y sufamilia puedan disfrutar! Activades como: camina, hacer ejercicios aeróbicos, trabajar en el jardín, bailar, practicar deportes, y saltar cuerda con sus hijos. Manténgase activo todos los días. Trate de lograr un peso salu-

dable. Siga estos consejos para bajar de peso si tiene sobrepeso. Trate de perder peso despacio. Evite las comidas con alto contenido de grasa y calorías. Sírvase porciones pequeñas de comida. Coma frutas y vegetales como bocadillos. Hornee, ase o hierva sus comidas. Coma alimentos saludables para el corazón como: leche descremada o con 1% de grasa; helado de yogur bajo en grasa; quesos bajos en grasa o sin grasa; pescado; pavo y pollo sin pellejo; cortes de carne bajos en grasa; cereales, pastas, lentejas y frijoles (habichuelas)tortillas de maíz, panes, y frutas y vegetales.

Escoja sólo de vez en cuando estos alimentos: leche con un 2% de grasa; aceites y margarina; aguacates (paltas), aceitunas y coco; y nueces. Trate de evitar estos alimentos: leche entera o regular, cremas y helados de leche (mantecados), quesos hechos de leche entera, y mantequilla; cortes de carne con alto contenido de grasa y chicharrones, chorizos, salchichas y mortadela, hígado, riñones y otros órganos animales; yemas de huevo; y manteca, aceite de coco, de palma o de pepita de palma. Visite la American Heart Association o llame al 1-800-242-8721 (en inglés y español).

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

How to Prevent Cavities

ost people believe that with E good brushing they will have healthy teeth. Sadly they go to the dentist only to hear of new problems. How could this happen with such good care and regular visits? They may be told that they have “weak or problem” teeth by their dentist. The truth is that your sugar intake is the cause of your problems! No amount of brush-

ing can undo the effects of sugar exposure, so the teeth slowly fall apart. The most common source of sugar exposure is from drinks. By switching to sugar free drinks decay can be mostly stopped. Of course other sources such as candy must be addressed. Fruit juices are the worst drink possible for teeth! S o g e t them fixed and fix the diet for a lifetime of great smiles.

Cómo prevenir las caries

mayoría de la gente cree que A con un buen cepillado van a tener dientes sanos. Lamentable-

mente van al dentista sólo para escuchar de nuevos problemas. ¿Cómo pudo suceder esto con tan buen cuidado y las visitas regulares ? Pueden ser dicho que tienen dientes " débiles o problemáticos " por su dentista. La verdad es que su consumo de azúcar es la causa de sus problemas! Ninguna cantidad de cepillado puede deshacer los efectos de la exposición de azú-

car , por lo que los dientes se caen lentamente aparte . La fuente más común de exposición al azúcar es de las bebidas . Al cambiar a azúcar bebidas gratis descomposición puede ser detenido en su mayoría. Por supuesto otras fuentes, tales como dulces deben ser atendidas. Los jugos de frutas son el peor trago posible para los dientes ! Así consiguen solucionar los posibles problemas y corregir la dieta para una vida de grandes sonrisas.

Vaccines are for ALL AGES!

Preventing the Flu, Despite COVID-19

he number of cases of InfluT enza has plummeted this year amidst COVID.

Doctors are continuing to advise people who have not already gotten their flu shot to get one because if there’s anything we’ve seen this year, things can change quickly. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory

illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu. 1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 2. Stay home when you are sick.This will help prevent spreading your illness to others. 3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an

alcohol-based hand rub. 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. 6. Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. En español en p. 19

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Education/ Educación

Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship Contest

he application process for the 2020 T Don't mess with Texas Scholarship contest is now open. Any Texas

high school senior currently attending public, private or home school, and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the coming year, is eligible to apply. The 2020 Don't mess with Texas Scholarship contest is presented in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful and the Moody Foundation. The contest will award one $6,000 scholarship and two $2,000 scholarships in June 2020. The scholarships recognize the achievements of high school seniors who are taking an

active role in preventing litter in their schools and communities while working to build awareness for the Don't mess with Texas initiative. TxDOT's Don't mess with Texas program has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The program includes Adopta-Highway and a grassroots partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful as well as spring "Trash-Off" community outreach events. To apply for the Don't mess with Texas Scholarship, visit dontmesswithtexas. org. Applications must be received via online submission.

Keep Lubbock Beautiful 2021 Art Contest

an you make a piece of art using C items headed for the trash? Or can you take something broken and make

it new and beautiful? Then the Keep Lubbock Beautiful art contest is the challenge for you! Keep Lubbock Beautiful’s annual educational campaign is an effort to address litter in Lubbock. All it takes is for each of us to remember to pick up after ourselves and encourage others to do the same. This year’s theme is Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. Participation: Open to all ages, K-12th grade. Applicants will fit into one of the following categories: Elementary, Middle School and High School. Entry requirements include: • Any artistic medium (except oil paintings) • If submitting a poster, use 11 X 14 inch poster board, art paper, foam core board, etc. (DO NOT ADD A MAT BORDER/FRAME) • The “Keep Lubbock Beautiful” logo must be incorporated somewhere in the artwork (either discreetly or prominent)

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• Include the following information with the artwork- please print: a. Name of artist b. Grade level c. Name of School/Club if applicable d. Art Teacher or Point of Contact 1) name 2) email 3) phone number Deadline for all entries is April 2, 2021 Location to drop off the entries: City of Lubbock Sanitation building at 208 Municipal Drive, Room 205 Monetary Prizes, Certificates, Marketing on Solid Waste Equipment (i.e. truck and/or dumpsters) A winner from each age group will be chosen to receive a $100 prize. From these top three recipients one will be chosen to have their artwork featured on the side of a City of Lubbock Solid Waste truck! For more info Contact Del Rio Mullen, Keep Lubbock Beautiful Liaison (806) 775-3149, dmullen@mylubbock.us The City reserves the rights to revise this program at any time.

Education & Scholarship Updates

When is the FAFSA Deadline?

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early bird gets the worm! Submit FAFSA for each school year to qualify for grants, scholarships, federal work-study and federal student loans. Deadlines vary for federal, state and institutional aid. The two most important dates you need to remember are June 30, 2021 and Sept. 11, 2021. Each year, the FAFSA opens on Oct. 1. File your FAFSA as close to Oct. 1 as possible to improve your chances of qualifying for the most grant, scholarship and work-study aid. Applications began being accepted for the 2020-21 school year or June 30, 2022, for the 2021-22 school year — to file the FAFSA. The federal government gives students a deadline of June 30 after the school year in which they need aid — for instance, June 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year or June 30, 2021, for the 2021-22 school year — to file the FAFSA. But you have to submit the form much earlier to meet financial aid deadlines for your state and college and to get your aid dollars in time for the start of the school year. States and individual colleges set their own FAFSA deadlines that are typically much earlier than the federal one. You have to file your application by these deadlines to qualify for state and institutional grants and scholarships. If you’re attending an out-of-state school, you may not qualify for state aid — check with the state to see if you do. Find your state financial aid deadline on the Federal Student Aid

website. The federal deadline is your last chance to submit the FAFSA each year. If you need financial aid for the 2021-22 school year, you can submit the form until June 30, 2021. Work-study dollars and most state and institutional aid will run out the fastest for 2021-22, but there will still be time to qualify for federal grants and student loans. Even if you wait until June 30, you can receive these grants and loans retroactively to cover what you’ve already paid for the spring and fall semester. Or, depending on your school, you may be able to apply the funds to pay for 2021 summer school. Track colleges’ financial aid deadlines. Priority deadlines at individual schools often fall the earliest, so those deadlines are the most important to track. Those dates are also the best chance to get the most aid. Look up the deadlines for all of the schools you’re applying to and write them down in one place — try using your phone’s calendar, a spreadsheet or a notebook dedicated to your college search. Submit any other financial aid applications. Many schools require additional or alternative financial aid applications, such as the CSS Profile, to qualify for state or institutional aid. You’ll need to submit all the required paperwork before the deadline to be considered for aid. Above all, remember Oct. 1. It’s not a deadline, but if you submit your FAFSA soon after that day, you’ll cover all your bases. Wait for your financial aid award letter, which details how much free aid you qualify for and how much in federal loans you can borrow. Good luck from Latino Lubbock Magazine! Don't wait!

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SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and collegespecific 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. COLLEGE BOARD Fund Finder is an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Apply online at: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search COLLEGENET A convenient, speedy site which searches scholarships from categories such as ACT and SAT scores, GPA, etc. Apply online at: www.collegenet.com "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. TEXAS FARM BUREAU Apply online at: texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youthopportunities/ KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIPS apply online at www.tofoundation.com/ APPLY TO THE PRESERVATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Preservation Scholars Program is administered by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission and places undergraduate and graduate students who identify as part of an underrepresented ethnic and/or cultural group in a ten-week, paid summer internship with the THC. Apply online at www. thcfriends.org/forms/preservation-scholarsprogram WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper in order to provide support for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation. Deadlines: June 15 and Dec. 1. Apply online at https://www.cfwtx. org/current-scholarships CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

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Youth Opportunities BULLET JOURNALING 101 will be held February 12, 19, and 26 at 2 p.m. Join at https://www.facebook.com/ LubbockLibrary/ for a five week how-to series with Ms. Ana. CREATE YOUR FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY To assure that all students have access to reading material, myON has partnered with Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Los Hermanos Familia to offer a free online digital library this holiday season! Thousands of online digital books in English and Spanish can be accessed for FREE this holiday season at www.loshermanosfamilia.org. Follow these simple instructions: Step 1: Go to: www.myon.com/library/ browse.html Step 2: Enter School Name: Read to Grow (Preview) Step 3: Enter Username: latinolubbock Step 4: Enter Password: myon Step 5: Browse and enjoy thousands of digital books this holiday and "read to grow!" This is a free digital library that you can access online anywhere you go, or from home this holiday season. For more info go to www.loshermanosfamilia.org. 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! 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. HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS FOR TEENS, PARENTS, AND FAMILIES FREE event will focus on what healthy relationships look like at every level within a family: between siblings, spouses, parents, and children. Meals, Childcare, Door Prizes, and more will be provided! For more informaiton, www. cclubbock.org/workshop DO YOU HAVE A STORY? Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock.net/have-astory or, email your youth news, quinceañera, and other info to news@latinolubbock.net .

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competed in a Cyber Robotics Coding Competition during Christmas break. Maximus Chapa, son of Manuel Chapa and Lisa Leal, advanced LMS to the Midwest Playoffs in CoderZ League and took out the Engineering Team at Cockrill Middle School out of McKinney, Texas that was placed top 16 in the Midwest. He impressed the announcers collecting the most points for a team in Region 1 that day. He advanced to the

top eight taking out All Saints Catholic School out of Dallas, on December 22nd. However, on December 23rd the Unity Team from Sulphur Springs, advanced over Chapa. Regardless, Levelland Middle School is extremely proud of Maximus Chapa. Mrs. Rejino stated, “He is definitely a top coder in the Midwest Region and is a fierce competitor.” With virtual learning still occurring across the United States. Many schools expressed interest in a Spring coding competition. Max and the 806 LoboZ are on the hunt for gold in the Midwest and hope to have an opportunity to compete against the world in CoderZ League. Max aspires to compete in the Spring and will be recruiting a small team to gain the title. We wish him the best of luck and may the code be with him!

GIRL SCOUTS COOKIE SEASON: Jaiden Gray is from Girl Scout apart of troop 6371. Since COVID-19 she has been passing out cookies with assistance from her mom to stay safe and keep six feet apart. Jaiden isaid that hand sanitizer is the most important part to have on the table. Latino Lubbock Magazine wishes Jaiden and her troop best of luck on selling girl scout cookies around Lubbock. Photo by Reagan Ranzer/LLM) (See the video news package online at www.latinolubbock.net) YOUR LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED MOVIE EXPERT IN TOWN TEXAS TECH CORPORATE SPONSOR

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IN FEBRUARY · Complete the FAFSA, if possible. (You'll need your family's/guardian's tax records.) Apply online at www.studentaid.gov · Keep track of your college applications; be sure all schools have received all your materials. Create a file and keep it safely stored for reference. · Stay focused on grades. Now is not the time to slack or get lazy.

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Scholarship Tips

for College-Bound Students BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

t's that time for high school students serious I- especially about attending college to begin the process students who may not qualify for

financial aid and will need scholarships to get through. Unlike student loans, scholarships are free - but take effort. I’ve witnessed some students take $50,000 to $100,000 in student loans for a four-year undergrad degree – not bueno! That’s why I advise students and their parents to commit to the process to prevent from having to take student loans that require you to pay back… with interest! Having turned to student loans myself and having to pay them for several years until 2018, I didn’t want my daughter, Amaris Garcia, to become dependent on student loans, especially when there are college scholarships to help. As such, Amaris, along with my husband Frank Garcia and I agreed that she would have to do her part to assist in funding her college education. Her role was to seek and apply for scholarships to avoid student loans and debt. Needless to say - she graduated from college debt free. She also obtained her MBA in 2019 from Wayland Baptist University that has excellent classes and great scholarship programs. For parents, although your role is significant in applying for scholarships, encourage them – don’t apply for them! Don’t write their essays - but do offer your student a listening ear when they are reading their essay. Do remind them of deadlines, and it’s okay if you help them find scholarships. I know they are busy, especially when they work and are involved in extracurricular activities, but still – don’t apply for them. You can mail the scholarship packet, although most now require emailing or have online applications, but don’t complete the entire application for them – they won’t learn like that. Plus, I know a parent that got so involved in the process that she signed her own name to the application, instead of her daughter’s! I encourage students to start applying for scholarships when they are sophomores, although your junior and senior years are most necessary. Make sure that you register at www.fastweb. com. My daughter was flooded with scholarship opportunities. Pace yourself and create a calendar with deadlines, and don’t wait till the last minute. The early bird gets the worm, or it could be a determining factor in a tie. Here are some additional tips for you to consider as you begin your scholarship journey. ScholarshipApplication Dos: Start the scholarship search process sooner than later. If you’re debating on when to start applying, the time is now. You can apply for scholarships you Wayland Baptist University - Lubbock qualify for as early as you’d like and the rule of thumb is always the earlier, the better. The process 801 N. Quaker Ave. can often be very slow, so be patient and continue 806.785.9285 • wbu.edu/lubbock applying to new scholarships while waiting to hear back from those you’ve already applied to. Apply for scholarships in different categories. Visit us online at www.latinolubbock.net

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Don’t limit yourself to one type of scholarship. Balance it out, applying for any merit, athletic, and artistic scholarships you qualify for. You can learn more about the different types of scholarships online or through your school counselor. Include letters of recommendation. A good letter of recommendation can make all the difference in your scholarship application. Make sure that the letters you include are relevant and that you are confident in the person writing the letter for you – there is nothing worse than a lousy rec letter! Also, give the person writing the letter significant time and a copy of your student resume so that they can easily reference your student activities. Scholarship Application Don’ts: Don’t count out scholarships with lower award amounts. Some students only apply for scholarships with significantly large award amounts. The problem with that methodology is that you are going to have a lot more competition than with lower scholarship amounts. Whatever you can do to decrease your competition will be in your favor, so applying for all award amounts is a good way to ensure that you have a better chance of winning. Remember, there is no limit to how many scholarships you can apply for or win, so winning several smaller awards can really add up and serve the same purpose – paying for school – as one large award. Don’t become discouraged if you don’t win right away. It’s important to keep in mind that applying for scholarships is a numbers game. The more you apply to, the better your chances of winning – so apply for as many as you qualify for. There are millions of scholarships and they are refreshed daily, so don't give up if your efforts aren't rewarded immediately. Unfortunately, it's difficult at times to win a scholarship, and not everyone is guaranteed to win one. It's vital that you never give up applying for scholarships - because then you're guaranteed to never win one. Don’t avoid scholarships that require essays. Many students avoid scholarships that require essays and, for those that are strong writers, focusing on those opportunities can be a smart decision. Yes, they do take more effort but once you have several essay applications under your belt, the process gets easier. Why discard an essay after putting in hard work, time and effort? Many essays can be re-purposed (once edited) and applied to future applications and can save you time in the end. However, don’t just resubmit the same essay – make sure to edit it for each new scholarship essay question! Here are some tips for winning scholarships: Apply early and apply often! It’s common sense that the more scholarships you actively seek to win, the better your odds are of winning. Cast a wide net – applying for as many scholarships as you’re matched to will make all the difference in winning one. Stay organized, keeping deadlines in mind! Always aim to complete your applications before the deadline so that you have plenty of extra time to fix your application should any issues occur.

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Application deadlines aren’t suggestions – they are final. Keep a calendar that outlines your application deadlines. Never wait until the deadline to submit your application –apply as early as possible. A Financial aid checklists can help prepare you for college and keep you on track, too. Make a scholarship application schedule and stick to it. Set aside a specific time that you’re going to focus on applying for scholarships. It can be one night a week, an hour each day or whatever works with your schedule. When the designated time rolls around, focus your efforts solely on your scholarship applications to ensure that you follow through with the process. Beware of Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams and familiarize yourself with the warning signs for scholarship and financial aid scams. They’re easier than you think to spot! Here are some scholarship scam warning signs you should be aware of: • Fees: True scholarships are there to aid you, not the other way around so never pay to apply for scholarships or

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financial aid. • Guarantees You’ll Win: Legitimate scholarship sponsors will never guarantee that you’ll win. If an offer is guaranteed, it’s exactly as it seems: too good to be true. • You’re already a winner! You didn’t apply, yet you’ve won. Legitimate scholarship offers are those you need to put effort into winning through the application process – you aren’t just awarded money for no reason. • Personal Information Requests: A legitimate scholarship sponsor will never request personal information that you shouldn’t be giving out, like your social security number. If you’re ever uncomfortable with the type of information requested, it’s likely not a legitimate offer. • Missing Sponsor Information: When a scholarship sponsor is legitimate, you will always be able to access their contact information in some form. If it seems like a “don’t call us, we’ll call you” type of situation, look at it as a red flag for a scam. There are several additional reputable online resources that list scholarship scam guidelines and information. Utilize them to familiarize yourself with the

warning signs so that you don’t fall prey to student scams. • Federal Trade Commission Scam Guidelines • Federal Student Aid: Avoiding Scams • FinAid’s Scholarship Scam Signs • Fastweb’s Scholarship Scam Red Flags Below are some national scholarships for Hispanic students to investigate. Reminder that it is a competitive process so be prepared and be aware of deadlines: • Hispanic Scholarship Fund • ¡Adelante! Fund • Ann Seki Memorial Scholarship • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarships • Anhelo Project Dream Scholarship Application • AMS Minority Scholarships • The Randy Falco Scholarship • ACS Scholars Program • La Unidad Latina DREAM Scholarship • Haz La U Program • National Association of Hispanic Journalists • Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship • Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

• LNESC Scholarship • The Carlos M. Casteñeda Journalism Scholarship • CUNY Becas Scholarship Program • MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program Also, here are some local organizations and colleges that provide scholarships annually: •Los Hermanos Familia provides scholarships at www. l o s h e r m a n o s f a m i l i a . o rg . T h e scholarships are for students already enrolled in college, male and female. • The Hispanic Association of Women scholarships are available to female high school or enrolled college students whose permanent residence is within a 60-mile radius of Lubbock. The online application process and eligibility requirements are available at www. lubbockhaw.net. • Wayland Baptist University will hold Spring II Registration now - March 21st. They offer evening and online classes for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Visit them online at www.wbu.edu

• South Plains College Scholarship Deadline is March 1st. You can apply at southplainscollege.academicworks. com • LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search can assist eligible seniors in the completion of their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).Schedule and appointment at (806) 763-4265. Utilizing the aforementioned tips and resources in your search process can help you go from a scholarship seeker to a scholarship winner. Please note that Latino Lubbock Magazine offers additional scholarship and education info in the Education and Youth page monthly, so don't forget to pick up your copy. We also, share scholarships on our FB page as they become available. Also, volunteering is important so if you need volunteer hours, visit www. loshermanosfamilia/getinvolved With that, best wishes in your scholarship search and college journey!

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World Marriage Day February 14, 2021

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Encounter (the largest Catholic pro-marriage and family movement in the world). It honors and affirms the vocation of husbands and wives and the positive impact of their dedicated example on society, families, communities, Church, and nation. Each year on World Marriage Day, the Diocese of Lubbock's Marriage and Family Life office arranges vari-

ous events including a mass that is offered in grateful recognition of married couples everywhere, with particular attention focused on the longest-married couple in the Diocese. This year World Marriage Week will be from February 7 to 14th. Priests will offer blessings to married couples at their respective parishes. For more info, contact Richard or Elaine Ybarra, 806-792-3943 ext. 231/232 or familylife@catholiclubbock.org

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Remembering Buddy Holly

oin the Buddy Holly Center J Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in remembering the tragic plane

crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson. This year marks the 62nd anniversary of the tragedy. This date was affectionately coined “The Day the Music Died” after a lyric in the Don McLean song, “American Pie,” that references the deaths of these rock and roll legends.

The Buddy Holly Center will be offering free admission on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021, and will be showing hourly screenings of the Buddy Holly documentary film Rave On from 10AM to 4PM in the South Gallery. Additionally, we will be offering thematic take-and-makes available for pickup all day long. Each year, on the anniversary of Buddy Holly’s death, the Buddy Holly Center’s staff place a spray of yellow roses on Buddy’s grave, located at the City of Lubbock

Cemetery at 31st Street and Teak Avenue. To reserve seating for tour call (8 0 6 )7 75 3 5 6 2 . For additional info call or go by the Buddy Holly Center at 1801 Crickets Ave., or (806) 775-3560.

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ela' (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), known as Ritchie Valens, was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens' recording career lasted only eight months. During this time, he had several hits, most notably "La Bamba", which was originally a Mexican folk song. Valens transformed the song into one with a rock rhythm and beat, and it became a hit in

1958, making Valens a pioneer of the Spanish-speaking rock and roll movement. In early 1959, Valens was traveling the Midwest on a multi-act rock-and-roll tour dubbed "The Winter Dance Party." Accompanying him were Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Frankie Sardo. All performers were augmented by Holly's new backup band including Tommy Allsup on guitar, Waylon Jennings on bass and Carl Bunch on drums. Conditions for the performers on the tour buses were abysmal and bitterly cold. Midwest weather took its toll on the party. Carl Bunch had to be hospitalized with severely frostbitten feet and several others, including Valens and

the Big Bopper, caught colds. The show was split into two acts with Ritchie closing the first act. After the February 2, 1959 performance in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly, Richardson and Valens flew out of the Mason City airport in a small plane that Holly had chartered. Valens was on the plane because he won a coin toss. On February 3, 1959, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died", Valens died in a small-plane crash in Iowa, a tragedy that also claimed the lives of fellow musicians Buddy Holly and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, as well as pilot Roger Peterson. Valens was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. At 17, Valens was the youngest to die on the flight.

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69th Annual Pancake Festival, on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Research and discussion regarding public health and wellness regarding the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid face to face interactions at the event was the deciding factor. Nevertheless, a virtual event will be hosted on Facebook. The virtual event will be a Facebook Event “Pancakes@Home” for the Lions to be involved as well as engage the community to share

the families eating pancakes at home, whether for breakfast, lunch, or supper. The Pancake Festival is the major fundraiser for the Lubbock Lions Club and each year provides donations to over 30 charities. We are aware of how many lives that have been touched by our service projects. This is a great tradition and the Pancake Festival is an event we are proud to present each year. It gives our entire community an opportunity to gather and support

many worthy causes. This year due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will focus on the top four organizations to raise funds to support Catholic Charities adult eyeglass program, the LISD children’s eyeglass program, Boy Scout Troop 157, and the Texas Lions Camp. For more information, visit the Lubbock Lions Club website at www.Lubbocklions.org and our Lubbock Lions Club Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ lubbocklions/.

MLK DAY OF SERVICE : Volunteers Mark & Armida Millares and Sara & John Silvas observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day's with the National Day of Service, January 18th. This was a great way to start the new year serving others!

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Cuando se calentaba la televisión teníamos que apagarlo y esperar que se enfriara. Luego si no prendía, le dábamos un golpe por un lado y se componía. Ahora tenemos el satélite y mas de 200 estaciones. Hace un mes que cerraron dos estaciones locales y ya mero me daban ataques de ansiedad porque se me hacia que iban a cerrar mi estación favorita. Un año mi papa le compro una televisión a mi mama y era de color¡ ¡Como estamos chiflados, verdad¡ Feliz dia do los enamorados. 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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Five Ways to Prepare for Lent

By FR. ED BROOM, OMV

2021 Lent Calendar L A Time for Preparation

ent is a time of preparation for L the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on

Easter Sunday. It is a period of 40 days of repentance, with prayer, fasting and abstinence, and Confession. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 46 days before Easter Sunday. Feast of Saint Patrick is Wednesday, March 17. Followed by the Feast of Saint Joseph on Friday, March 19. The Annunciation of the Lord is Friday, March 25. Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, March 28th, commemorates the triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday and His Crucifixion on Good Friday.

Holy Thursday is April 1, 2021, and is the day on which Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples, four days after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Only hours after the Last Supper, Judas would betray Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, setting the stage for Christ's Crucifixion on Good Friday. Good Friday, April 2, 2021, commemorates the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross. Holy Saturday, April 3, the final day of Lent, of Holy Week, and of the Easter Triduum. Easter Sunday, April 4,2021 is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Día de la Candelaria Candle Mass Day

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ía de la Candelaria D (Day of the Candles or Candle Mass)

happens on February 2, and is a Mexican celebration that is fusion of the Catholic influences and native Mexican tradition. It falls forty days after Christmas, and is celebrated by Catholics as the "Feast of Purification" or as the "Presentation of Christ at the Temple." According to Jewish law it was customary to bring a baby to the temple after that period of time had passed. So Jesus would have been taken to the temple on February second. Another custom is for families to

own an image of the Christ child, a Niño Dios. At times a godparent is chosen for the Niño Dios, who is then responsible for hosting various celebrations between Christmas and Candlemas. First, on Christmas Eve the Niño Dios is placed in the Nativity scene, on January 6th, King's Day, the child is brought presents from the Magi, and on February 2nd, the child is dressed in fine clothes and presented in the church. In addition, children receive a second round of Christmas presents on Jan. 6, Kings Day. Día de la Candelaria is a follow-up to the festivities of King's Day and Tamales are a favorite food of choice.

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ent is a season of grace. The joy of the Risen Lord at Easter will depend on how we live out this holy season of Lent. God’s generosity has no limits, but we often fall short in giving God our whole hearts so that He can fill them with His love. The following are five short suggestions on how we can live out Lent intensely, so that we can rejoice in the Risen Lord Jesus this year. Why not strive to live out this Lent as if it were to be the Last Lent in your lives. 1. Prayer Go deep in prayer this Lent; set aside more time to pray, a quiet place and a heart that is welldisposed to communicate with your Lord, God, and Savior. On prayer, one suggestion that the Church constantly exhorts us to carry out: the meditation of the Word of God. Take the Readings for the day of the Mass and dig deep. Beg Our Lady who meditated upon the word of God in her heart to help you in this most noble pursuit. Beg also that the Word of God will serve to transform your heart and your life. The first Sunday of Lent the devil tempts Jesus to turn stones into bread and Jesus responds: “Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” Jesus expresses priorities here: first the Word of God and then the food for the stomach! 2. Confession Lent is a time for conversion. The word in Greek is metanoia — which means a change of heart. As Catholic-Christians, the most efficacious means to attain true conversion of heart is through a direct encounter with Jesus the Healer. Jesus touches us and heals us in a special way in the Sacraments, but most especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Before going to Confession, why not read Luke 15, the Parables of God’s mercy. A friend of mine once called this the “Lost and found chapter”. In this masterpiece of St. Luke (chapter 15), we encounter the Parable of the lost and found sheep, the lost and found coin,

and finally the lost and found son, known most commonly as the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It also might be named the Parable of the merciful Father. Make a good confession in Lent and beg the

Lord Jesus for a new a n d clean heart! 3. Daily Mass In the Our Father one of the petitions is “Give us this day our daily Bread”. This could mean three things: 1) physical bread and material sufficiency, 2) the Bread of the Word of God, and finally, 3) The Bread of Life which is the most Holy Eucharist. Why not make the intention to attend daily Holy Mass all the days that are possible in the holy Season of Lent and receive Jesus the bread of life? Better yet, bring your family or even some friends to the Table of the Lord for the nourishment of their immortal souls. The greatest gesture we can do in this world is to receive Jesus into our hearts in Holy Communion. “As the deer yearns for the running streams, so my soul longs for you O Lord my God.” May we yearn, hunger and thirst for Jesus the Bread of Life! 4. Charity: Acts of Love and Service Lent must be characterized by an attitude that translates itself into action through concrete gestures of service toward others. Indeed, if I receive Jesus into my heart in Holy Communion, I should have an ardent desire to bring Jesus to others, especially those who suffer most—the lonely, the poor, the elderly, the abandoned, the forlorn, the depressed, and dejected. Remember that these are the

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favorites of Jesus! Our love in service should start in our own home, amidst and among our family members. We do not want to fall into the Rip Van Winkle complex, in which we are the most loving and kind towards those outside the home but are devils to those who actually live with us. Remember the saying: “Charity begins at home.” 5. Our Lady and Lent In the Season of Lent in which we are preparing our hearts and minds to meditate and receive Jesus who suffered, died, and rose from the dead for our salvation, we should invite Our Lady to take an active role in it. Mary was chosen by God to play a key role in the economy of salvation. Our Lady has many beautiful titles: Our Lady of Mercy, Our Lady of Compassion, the Sorrowful Mother (Stabat Mater), and she has also been proclaimed by the Church in the official teachings (Lumen Gentium, chapter 8) as the Co-Redemptrix. By this title “Co-Redemptrix” the Church affirms that there is only one Redeemer. However, in the plan and economy of salvation, God chose Our Lady to collaborate intimately in the work of our redemption and salvation. As Jesus hung on the cross, Our Lady stood firmly at the foot of the cross-offering Jesus to the Father as the spotless Victim for the salvation of all of humanity. As we viewed in the film of Mel Gibson, the Passion of the Christ, Our Lady followed Jesus, step by step as he ascended Calvary; she was there when He was crucified; finally, she was there when he breathed forth His spirit into the hands of the eternal Father. May Our Lady walk with us and accompany us this whole Lenten Season, up to the celebration of Holy Week which culminates in the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In conclusion, let us always rejoice in the season of Lent, which is a gift and blessing for us every Church year. However, let us truly enter in this year with true generosity of heart. Let us die to sin and rise to new life!

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)765-8475 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. ONLINE MASS – Check www.catholiclubbock.org/Covid-19 for a listing. VIRTUAL MASS – Our Lady of Guadalupe will hold a virtual mass indefinitely online visit https://www.lubbockolg.org/ covid19.html for the links. 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-wideour-hearts U N D E R S TA N D I N G THE SCRIPTURES online at https://catholicboard.com/ THE BIBLE ONLINE www.catholic. org/bible/ EWTN NEWS https://www.ewtnnews. com/ LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE ON STANDS AND ONLINE www. latinolubbock.net

From Letters to Love

A Couple's 60 Year Love Story BY GRACIEAL VASQUEZ, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

aymond & Janie Flores, a R Lubbock couple who married in 1961 at Holy Cross Catholic

Church, will be achieving their 60th wedding anniversary in March 2021. Janie Flores said she grew up seeing her parents’ relationship and knew she wanted a different route in love, she wanted a marriage full of love and respect. She met Raymond Flores at a dance before seeing him three months later in Slaton, where they exchanged P.O. Box addresses and started writing to each other. They dated for five years before getting married. Mrs. Flores treasures a box filled with letters her husband started sending in 1957, including pictures and even a Valentine’s Day chocolate heart-shaped box he gifted her. “Those letters were the ones that kept me going. When I got a letter, I’m going “yes!” you know, he thought about me; they meant so much to me.” She said times were tougher back then because they were migrant workers and money was hard to make. She fondly recalled how Raymond pawned his 1957 Chevrolet and gave her $100 to buy her wedding dress, shoes, a crown, and veil. Unlike other couples, they didn’t enjoy a typical honeymoon. Instead, they drove back to her mother-inlaw’s house in Lubbock. Fast forward, she recalled when her children planned their 50thanniversary celebration in 2011 at the 50 Yard Line Steakhouse. A

decade later, the couple decided not to hold a big celebration, due to the pandemic. To m a k e u p f o r t h e i r honeymoon, she said over the years they have adventured to Guadalajara and Tulum, Mexico; Puerto Rico, Alaska, Las Vegas, etc. She hopes to travel again when the pandemic is over. She offered some marriage advice explaining it is not perfect, "It may have its good fights and bad fights, but a good fight is good because you learn from it.” "If someone wants to have a good marriage," she said, "you must have a lot of patience. The marriage sacrament is very sacred... you promise to God that you will obey and look for one another until death." “Marriage is an everyday thing that you have to work at, it’s not easy and it’s hard because the more you are married the more you find out about each other.” She added that dating was easier in the past because people would get to know each other well before getting serious, but she believes the new generation is different. Mrs. Flores added that communication plays an important role in marriage, explaining that you should let your spouse know how you are feeling even if it’s not positive. “There’s no perfect plan like the plan God has for us -I think God put my husband in my life.” Here's to 60 more years from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS AND GILRS: The Knights of Columbus Lubbock Council #3008 presented a check to the Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock in the amount of $2,500. Accepting the check was Executive Director Tom Vermillion. The original vision of providing a place for boys to spend leisure time in a wholesome manner has expanded to include boys and girls who need a positive influence and environment. The Lubbock Boys & Girls Club is helping Lubbock’s youth build a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

Prevención de la gripe

l número de casos de influE enza se ha desplomado este año en medio de COVID.

Los médicos continúan aconsejando a las personas que aún no se han vacunado contra la gripe que se pongan una porque si hay algo que hemos visto este año, las cosas pueden cambiar rápidamente. La mejor manera de prevenir la gripe estacional es ser vacunado cada año, pero los buenos hábitos de salud como cubrir su tos y lavarse las manos a menudo pueden ayudar a detener la propagación de gérmenes y prevenir enfermedades respiratorias como la gripe. También hay medicamentos antivirales de gripe que pueden ser usados para tratar y prevenir la gripe. 1. Evite el contacto cercano con las personas que están enfermas. 2. Quédate en casa cuando estás enfermo. Esto ayudará a prevenir la propagación de su enfer-

medad a los demás. 3. Cubre la boca y la nariz con un tejido al toser o estornudar. 4. Limpia tus manos. Lavarse las manos a menudo te ayudará a protegerte de los gérmenes. Si el jabón y el agua no están disponibles, usa un masaje de mano con alcohol. 5. Evite tocar los ojos, la nariz o la boca. Los gérmenes a menudo se propagación cuando una persona toca algo que está contaminado con gérmenes y luego toca sus ojos, nariz o boca. 6. Practicar otros buenos hábitos de salud. Limpiar y desinfectar con frecuencia las superficies en casa, el trabajo o la escuela, especialmente cuando alguien está enfermo. Dormir mucho, ser físicamente activo, manejar tu estrés, beber muchos fluidos, y comer comida nutritiva. In English on p. 11

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Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics for La Confianza del Consumidor Second Dose Scheduling de los Hispanos Declina en el Cuarto Trimestre T

he second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are now opened announced the City of Lubbock. Citizens who received their first dose on or before Dec. 31, 2020 can call the health department directly at 806-775-2933 to schedule an appointment. Appointments can be scheduled on the following dates: • Tuesday, February 2 - First dose on or before January 5 • Wednesday, February 3 - First dose on or before January 6 • Thursday, February 4 - First dose on or before January 7 • Saturday, February 6 - First dose

on or before January 9 • Tuesday, February 9 - First dose on or before January 12 • Wednesday, February 10 - First dose on for before January 13 • Thursday, February 11 - First dose on or before January 14 • Saturday, February 13 - First dose on or before January 16

To schedule an appointment for the 2nd dose go to www. ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/civiccenter/covid-19-vaccine-dose-2information. For more info about vaccines in English and Spanish, visit www. latinolubbock.net

Manos limpias salvan vidas

antener las manos limpias M es uno de los pasos más importantes que podemos tomar para evitar enfermarnos y transmitir los gérmenes a otras personas. Lo mejor es lavarse las manos con agua corriente limpia y jabón por 20 segundos. ¿Necesita un cronómetro? Imagínese cantar "Feliz Cumpleaños" dos veces a través de un amigo!

Sin embargo, si el agua limpia y jabón no están disponibles, utilice un producto a base de alcohol para limpiarse las manos. Manos a base de alcohol para frotar a reducir significativamente el número de gérmenes en la piel y son de acción rápida. (In English, p. 7)

os hispanos de los Estados L Unidos no finalizaron el 2020 con una opinión

optimista acerca de su situación económica, aún cuando se espera que las nuevas vacunas para el COVID-19 contribuyan a que la nación se recupere de los efectos desvastadores de la pandemia. En el cuarto trimestre del 2020, el Indice de Sentimiento del Consumidor Hispano disminuyó a 79,3% lo cual significó casi alrededor de seis puntos por debajo del porcentaje del tercer trimestre, conforme a la Iniciativa de la Encuesta sobre Economía y Negocios de la Universidad Florida Atlantic (FAU BEPI) en la Escuela de Negocios de FAU. La cifra del cuarto trimestre - si bien es más ó menos la misma que la del índice de sentimiento de confianza del consumidor correspondiente al total de la población conforme a la Universidad de Michigan - es casi 22 puntos por debajo de la del año pasado, antes del comienzo de la pandemia. "Puede ser que los hispanos se muestren menos optimistas debido al hecho de que el porcentaje de desempleo de los Latinos es más alto que el porcentaje de desempleo global en los Estados Unidos", manifestó Mónica Escaleras, Ph.D. Directora de FAU BEPI. La encuesta del cuarto trimestre reveló que el 47 por ciento de los hispanos declararon que están mejor económicamente que hace un año, mientras que en el tercer trimestre el porcentaje que expresaba esto mismo era del 57 por ciento. Además, 62 por

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ciento de los que respondieron a la encuesta manifestaron que esperan estar mejor económicamente el próximo año, mientras que en el tercer trimestre el porcentaje que expresaba esto mismo era del 69 por ciento. La última encuesta también reveló que fueron menos los participantes que piensan que éste es un buen momento para comprar artículos de lujo, y fueron más aquellos que piensan que el costo de vida ha aumentado. No obstante, los hispanos parecen tener confianza en la perspectiva económica a largo plazo, puesto que 66 por ciento de los mismos expresaron que creen que la economía estará bien durante los próximos cinco años. Este porcentaje es nueve puntos por encima del porcentaje obtenido en el tercer trimestre. La encuesta se basó en una muestra de 617 hispanos de 18 años o mayores de 18 años, desde el 1ro de Octubre al 31 de Diciembre. El margen de error es de +/-3,95%. La encuesta fue suministrada usando tanto la recopilación de datos vía IVR como la recopilación de datos en la línea usando Dynata. Las respuestas de toda la muestra fueron evaluadas de modo tal de reflejar la distribución nacional de la población hispana por región, educación, sexo, edad, e ingresos, conforme con los últimos datos de la Encuesta de la Comunidad Americana. Los resultados de la encuesta y las tabulaciones cruzadas completas pueden ser consultadas en www. business.fau.edu/BEPI. (In English, p. 9)

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EMILIA D. MARTINEZ, 68, was victorious in her 10-year battle with Alzheimer's and departed this life for her eternal reward, joining her son in Heaven on December 14, 2020. She was born August 8, 1952 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to the late, Natividad and Teresa G. Dominguez. Jose Luis Martinez won her heart after a persistent courtship of three years that spanned several cities, and they married on October 27, 1973 in Brownfield, Texas. They were married 47 years and built a beautiful, loving family of five. Emilia was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where she served on the Altar Society. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was her family and friend's goto person for advice, prayer, and listening ear. She was a master hostess and loved cooking for and entertaining her family and friends. Emilia was everyone's favorite Tia and leaves a lasting impact on her many nieces and nephews. She was the matriarch of her large family and leaves behind so many happy memories, life lessons, and lasting legacies.

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

GLORIA M. HERNANDEZ, 76, died January 11, 2021. She was born January 20, 1944 in Sinton, Texas to Fancisco and Mataina Hernandez and was raised by her grandparents Heliborio and Faustina Hernandez. She married Juan O. Escobedo on September 19, 1958. She was a mother and a housewife who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and listening to music. Those left to cherish her memory are her six children Lydia Franco of Memphis, TN, Graciela Rodriguez of Lubbock, Juan Escobedo, Jr. of Lubbock, Ricardo Escobedo of Lubbock, Edward Escobedo of Texas City, and Jacqueline Aguirre of Lubbock; her two sisters Helen Hernandez of Idaho and Alicia Mendoza of Taft; her two brothers Francisco Hernandez, Jr. of Sinton and Reynaldo Hernandez of Sinton, 20 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Gloria is preceded in death by her daughter Evangelina Cruz, her husband Juan O. Escobedo, her parents Francisco and Matiana Hernandez, her brother Leoardo Hernandez, and her sister Julia Sierra.

PEDRO PEREZ MARTINEZ JR., 81, of Lubbock died January 19, 2021. He was born April 9, 1939 in Runge, Texas to the late Pedro Sr. and Nestora Martinez. He married Janie Brito on January 4, 1997 in Lubbock. Pedro worked for Scotts Manufacture as a welder for many years and was also a trucker. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Janie Martinez; eight sons George Martinez of Amarillo, Roy Martinez of Amarillo, Ricky Martinez of Wolfforth, Rudy Martinez of Amarillo, Gary Silva of Lubbock, Aurelio Herrera of Lubbock, Daniel Herrera of Wolfforth, Israel Silva of Lubbock; six daughters, Gracie Martinez of McAllen, Vivian Rodriguez of Amarillo, Vicky Garcia of California, Julie Martinez of California, Sylvia Ortiz of Austin, Angelica Silva-Ramirez of Lubbock; 52 grandchildren; 90 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, a son Pete Martinez III, and a daughter Ruby Martinez. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

JULIO F. VILLANUEVA, 85, passed away on January 23, 2021. He was the husband of Filomena Villanueva, which he met in 1949. They married on March 23, 1954 in Sinton, TX and shared 66 years together. He was born on April 3, 1935 in Sinton, TX to Jesus Villanueva and Josephine Flores who preceded him in death. He was employed at Ford in Crosbyton in the 1960’s and worked at Simmons in Ralls in the 1970’s. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. He enjoyed cooking out, picking pecans, watermelons, music…he was always dancing. He never met a stranger. He is survived by his spouse, Filomena Ramirez Villanueva; granddaughters, Rosemary VillanuevaPardo (Oscar) of Amarillo, Josephine Alexandra Villanueva (fiancé, Jacob Gonzales) of Lubbock and seven great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jesse Villanueva; one brother, Ernesto Villanueva; and three sisters, Eva Martinez, Lucia Medallin and Louisa Lara.

In Memory of Francisca D. Hernandez Nov. 22,1945 to Feb. 5,2020

Now in God's hands. Forever in our hearts. We miss you mom!

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

Psalm:23 Margie Olivarez

HILARIA “LILLY” TORRES, 89, was born on January 14, 1932 to Pablo and Gregoria Gonzales who preceded her in death. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Pedro Torres to whom she was married for over 43 years; two children, Joe Torres and Gilbert Torres, and by one great grandchild. Lilly leaves behind her children, Pete Torres (Rosa), Mary Cervantez, Rosa Torres (Juan), Robert Torres (Mollie) and Margie Cervantez (Abel); 15 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 22 great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild. JOE DOMINGUEZ LOPEZ, JR., 91, passed away December 15, 2020. He was born May 21, 1929, to Jose and Loreto Lopez in Saginaw, MI. He met the love of his life Noemi Velasco Lopez on December 30, 1957, in Lubbock. He established his own construction company and stressed the value of education to his children expecting better for each of them. Survivors include his wife, Noemi Lopez; their children, Ruth Lucero (George) Loretta Chavez (Sam), Yolanda Lopez, Frederick Lopez (Aimee), and Deborah Bowman (William); stepchildren, Lisa Ramos (Ralph), Paul Ramon (Kay), Tony Arrendondo (Bridgett); and 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, out of 11 siblings only surviving brother, Ernesto Lopez from Mexico City. He was preceded in death by his son, Jose Louis Lopez. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4

JUAN JOSE SERVIN, a lifelong resident of Lubbock passed away at the age of 57, on Monday, January 18, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1964 in Lubbock to Abelino G. and Herlinda (Hernandez) Servin. Juan was an Usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church for several years. He was also an avid Redskins fan and loved Lowriders. Juan’s favorite moto was “Smile Now Cry Later” Those left to cherish his memory are his mother; Herlinda Servin of Lubbock, six brothers; Edward Servin of Odessa, Albert Servin, Alejandro Servin, Mike Servin, Antonio Servin, and Billy Servin all of Lubbock and five sisters; Herlinda Montes of San Antonio, Rosalinda Servin Sanchez of Lubbock, Patricia Servin Zavala Torres of Ennis, Michelle Garcia of Lubbock and San Juanita Pena also of Lubbock. Juan was preceded in death by his father, Abelino Servin and two brothers; Abelino Servin, Jr. and Miguel Servin.

LUIS R. MARTINEZ, 71, of Lubbock died January 18, 2021. He was born on September 30, 1949, in Meadow, Texas to the late Pedro and Julia Martinez. Later in life on July 10, 1999 he married Julia Sanchez. Luis worked as a welder for numerous years. A man of God, Luis was a pastor and ministered God’s word. He is preceded in death parents Pedro and Julia Martinez; two brothers Joaquin Martinez and Pedro Martinez Jr. and by a grandson Jayden Martinez. Survivors include wife Julia Martinez of Lubbock; five sons Luis Martinez Jr. of Dimmitt, Gabriel Martinez of Lubbock, George Martinez of Lubbock, J.D. Martinez of Lubbock and Ricky Tenorio of Midland; six daughters Maria Martinez of Lubbock, Michelle Garcia of Arlington, Michelle Longoria of Charlotte, Belinda McBride of Lubbock, Crystal De Luna of San Angelo and April Bailey of San Angelo; two brothers Juan Manuel Martinez and Pasqual Martinez both of Lubbock; 37 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. IRMA BERLANGA Loving wife, mother, and Grandma passed away at the age of 65 on January 19th. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX to Luis and Maria Gil. She married Paul, October 7, 1969. They were married for 49 years and raised three children. She worked at Caprock Growers for many years. She is survived by her children, Mellissa Vera and husband Mark of Plainview; Trish Aguirre and husband Jerry; Joe Berlanga and wife Monica of Lubbock, 7 grandchildren Erica and Cint Mendez, Joe Paul Berlanga, Ivan, Benjamin and Megan Vera and Jake Aguirre and 3 greatgrandchildren. One sister Juanita Ysasaga (Jessie) of Lubbock and one brother Luis Gil Jr. of Smyer. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul and her parents. MARIA ELVA BOSQUEZ MARRY,92, of Lubbock, TX was born in Asherton, TX on January 9, 1929, and died January 14, 2021. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Segunda and Clemencia Bosquez; her loving husband Ruben Marry; daughter, Delma Garza; son, Richard Marry; granddaughter, Monica Marry, three grandsons, Keith Elliott, Mark Martinez and Rolando Mata; and by two sisters, Zuelma Castillo and Anita Tamez. She leaves behind her children, Josephine Bosquez Lamar of, Angeline Vela, Johnnie Marry, Silbia Jaramillo, Nancy Cantu, Ida Marry, Ruben Marry Jr. and Debbie Marry Lopez; 41 grandchildren and numerous great grand and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Ofelia Maldonado and Olga Bolado; and by brother, Segundo Bosquez Jr.

In Memory of Fidencia Castro

Dec. 27, 1928 to Jan. 21, 2014 Though her smile is gone forever and her hand I cannot touch I still have many memories of the one I loved so much. Her memory is my keepsake, which with I’ll never part. God has her in His keeping, and I have her in my heart. How I miss my darling angel, and know she misses me. I love you abuelita. One day, God will reunite us. For now, I send my hugs and hope you will share them with our loved ones in Heaven, especially our puppies.

ZACHERY PHILLIP BLANCO, of Lubbock, passed away January 8, 2021 at the age of 40. He was born on September 4, 1980 to Faustino Blanco and Nancy (Reed) Blanco. Zachery was the kindest and sweetest young man with a smile that would light up a room. Zachery was a single stay at home dad so he could take care of his son Isaiah who has CP, and his daughter Savannah. His children were his pride and joy. Those left to cherish his memory are his children Isaiah Philip Blanco and Savannah Blanco, mother: Nancy Blanco, father: Tino Blanco and his wife Marie, brother Justin Blanco and sister: Elysse Mata.

February Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Holy and Faithful Father, please forgive me for the times I've been lazy in my spiritual walk. Help me see the many opportunities for service you give to me each day, and then empower me to act in those opportunities in ways that bless others. In Jesus' holy name I pray. Amen.

"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." ~ James 2:26

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February/febrero 2021, Vol. 15, Issue 2

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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs

Lubbock WWII Veteran Abelardo Mata Dies at 97

belardo Mata, known to his A family and friends as “Lalo” , entered the kingdom of Heaven on

PEARS FOR PAIRS: the United Family donated 1,000 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army of Lubbock. This is the second year the United Family has helped make this donation to the Salvation Army in Lubbock. The donation stems from a program called “Pears for Pairs.” From October to December of 2020, a portion of the proceeds from the purchase of Rainier Fruit pears went to purchasing socks to donate to organizations that support the homeless community.

January 15, 2021 at the age of 97. He was a member of the Greatest Generation, and was a WWII Veteran. He joined the United States Army in 1943 after seeing his older brother, Canuto Mata, volunteer for the army as well. Both brothers were sent to Europe. Mr. Mata served his country in the US Army from 1943 to 1946. Assigned to the 740th Tank Battalion, Tech Corporal Mata served 18 months of heavy combat in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Mr. Mata was involved in three major campaigns, the Ardennes Battle of the Bulge, the Battle of the Rhineland, and the Battle of Central Europe. Mr. Mata was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, EAME (Europe, African, Middle Eastern) Campaign Medal, with three Bronze Stars for his heroism and devotion to duty. He was born in Grand Falls, TX on August 6, 1923 to Lorenzo and Ercilia Mata. A lifelong resident of Lubbock, Mr. Mata retired from his job with the City of Lubbock Water Department after working 36 years. Mr. Mata was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a communion minister, and a Cursillista. His Legacy includes being president of Iglesia en Marcha

prayer group and Vocal de Ultreya for St. Joseph Catholic Church. After retirement, he had more time to devote to his family. Mr. Mata had an abundance of love for his sons, daughters, and grandchildren who he considered gifts from God and Heaven. Mr. Mata always spoke with pride when talking about his family. Mr. Mata was always available for his family, ready to provide and care for anyone that needed help or assistance. The love for his family was beyond measure and will transcend this world and the next. Mr. Mata is survived by close family members Ercelia Mata Cantu and Emily Garcia, 20 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 25 greatgreat grandchildren and his fur baby Mickey. Mr. Mata leaves behind his companion Mercedes Hernandez of 10 years. Mr. Mata was preceded in death by his wife Elvira Mata, son Abelardo, Jr., daughter Mary Helen Huerta, son Thomas Mata, daughter Irene Mata Wilson, and son Juan Mata, Sr.

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

TTU Press Celebrates 50th, Showcases Wartime Book

exas Tech University Press T announce the celebration of their

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50th anniversary in 2021. To commemorate, they will be looking back, recalling some of their most cherished memories and successes; as well as look forward to new avenues on the horizon. To launch the celebration, they are sharing, Rain in Our Hearts that takes readers into Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th LIB, Americal Division in 1969– 1970. Jim Logue, a professional photographer, was drafted and served as an infantryman; he also carried a camera. “In order to take

my mind off the war,” he would say, “I took pictures.” L o g u e ’s p h o t o s showcase the daily lives of infantrymen: setting up a night laager, chatting with local children, making supply drops, and “humping” rucksacks miles each day in search of the enemy. His camera records the individual experiences and daily lives of the men who fought the war. Accompanying Logue’s over 100 photographs is the narrative writ-ten by Gary D. Ford. For pricing, to order, and to learn about other titles, please visit ttupress.org

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The Gallo

Meet Pico the Bilingual Gallo (Rooster) - He loves school, reading, playing outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for Día de San Valentin, Valentine’s Day. His prima (cousin) Jita la Gallita (little hen), esta hacendo algunas decoracíones para la mesa.

President's Day

Meet Two Famous Presidents

Valentine's Day Crossword

Presidents’ Day is celebrated in February to honor two of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. The holiday is celebrated in the United States on the third Monday in February. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. When he was born, America was not a nation yet. It belonged to England, a country across the ocean. People in America didn’t want to belong to England so they fought a war to become a separate country. George Washington was an American general in the war. America won the war and picked a new name for itself: The United States of America. George Washington was elected to be its first President.

Jita is making home made Valentine Cards and you can too!

Latino Lubbock Magazine Announces 2021 Spring Student Journalists atino L L u b bock Maga-

zine (LLM) is proud to introduce the student jour nalists for Spring 2021. They will be writing articles for Latino Lubbock VASQUEZ Maga z i ne, as well as preparing digital stories for the website, and LLM's social media pages. "We want them to gain hands-on experience, build confidence in their writing, as well as develop their portfolios," said LLM's Publisher, Christy Martinez-Garcia, who will mentor them. She added that each has worked hard to learn about the news media, they are bilingual- speaking

English and Spanish, and they are anxious to apply their skills and the newsstyle of Latino Lubbock Magazine. This semester's student RUIZ journalist include Graciela Vazquez, a senior at Texas Tech University studying Journalism, who is also considering law school. She's passionate about storytelling and seeks opportunities to improve her writing skills, prepare for the future and learn. Rebecca Ruiz is from Madrid, Spain, and aspires to become a journalist and report in Spanish. She wants to give voice to those whose stories need to be told.

Reagan Ranzer is from Prosper, Texas north of Dallas. She is a senior at Texas Tech, studying broadcast journalism. She is passionate about writRANZER ing in the hope of one day becoming an anchor or reporter for Entertainment News. Each semester, Latino Lubbock Magazine works with student interns to offer them experience and insight into the local Hispanic community. If you have a story opportunity, please submit it online at www. latinolubbock.net/have-a-story , or call (806)792-1212.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12 in 1809. Things were different then. When Abe was a boy, he lived in a log cabin. A log cabin is a small house made out of logs cut from trees. His father cut down the trees and made the cabin. There were no electric lights in the cabin. Young Abe read books by firelight and drew with charcoal on a shovel. Abe’s family was poor. Often he went barefoot because he didn’t have any shoes. When Abraham Lincoln grew up, he studied hard and became a lawyer. Then he was elected to be a law-maker. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States.

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