Latino Lubbock Magazine - Vol. 15, Issue 3, March 2021

Volume 15, Issue 3, March/marzo 2021

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“We as women should shine light on our accomplishments and not feel egotistical when we do. It's a way to let the world know that we as women can accomplish great things!” ~ Dolores Huerta, Civil Rights Leader, Co-founder of the UFW

"We've Got Your Back" This month's cover is dedicated to Women’s History Month, which is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. I take pride knowing that U.S. Hispanic women have rapidly surfaced as prominent contributors to the American economy and society at large. This month’s issue features some women locally and nationally, and we thank and honor all women for their commitment as mothers, wives, professionals, leaders, etc.

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"Una mano no se lava sola."

"A hand doesn't' 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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Billy Smith 3/1 Casey Gonzales 3/2 Nancy Fish 3/2 Steve Zapata 3/2 Amanda Beltran

3/2 Casiano (Casey) Gonzales 3/2 Donna Flores 3/2 Dominic J Salinas

3/2 Mary Garcia 3/2 Melissa Johnson 3/2 J.R. Castilleja 3/3 Irene Wheat 3/3 Edmond Turner 3/3 Toni Price 3/3 Kim Mansion 3/3 Julia Casas 3/3 Jacob Hernandez 3/3 Andrew Castilleja 3/3 Kalie Santiago 3/3 Jacob Bocanegra 3/3 Kimberly Salinas

3/3 Jessica Diaz 3/4 Rebecca Champion 3/4 Charlie Rodriguez 3/4 Greg Sanchez 3/5 Nathynial Garza 3/5 Victor Olivarez 3/6 Patricia Ybarra 3/6 Chloe Vasquez 3/6 Crystal Lomas 3/6 Dylan Martinez 3/7 George Sulaica 3/7 Marcus Garza 3/7 Victoria Loera Esquibel 3/7 Phillip Bustillos 3/7 Abigail Jefferies 3/7 Bethany R. Cortinas 3/7 Justin Samuel Sanchez 3/7 Marina Garcia 3/8 Kevin Bustillos 3/8 Julian Escamilla 3/8 Leticia L. De Larrosa 3/8 Justin Cole Martinez 3/8 Alice Day Huey 3/8 Juanita Lujan 3/8 Letticia Martinez 3/8 Monsignor Ben Kasteel 3/8 Joe L Beltran

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3/9 Destiny Alvarado 3/9 Philip Bustillos 3/9 Eric Z. Madrigal 3/9 Belen Nunez 3/10 Joshua Garcia 3/10 Michael Piseno 3/10 Alexzandra Cristan 3/11 Deacon Juan Cavazos 3/11 Joseph Ortiz

3/11 Betty Rodriguez 3/12 Samantha Lee 3/12 Michael A. De Larrosa 3/12 Antonio Calzadias 3/12 Meliza Martinez 3/12 Vicky Osornio 3/12 Ronnie Montez 3/13 Paul Olivarez 3/13 Gabrielle Solia Castillo 3/13 Maya Diaz 3/13 Michael Reyes 3/13 Stephen Salazar 3/13 Beatrice Rodela 3/14 Flavia Puente 3/14 Anisa Beltran

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Sara Placencia 3/14 John Benitez 3/15 Tabithia Cantu Bryan 3/15 Liliana Mendez 3/15 Miranda Rodriguez 3/15 Tabitha Cantu Bryan 3/15 Jessica Coronado 3/15 C.V. Rodriguez Garcia 3/16 Ashley Michelle Castilleja 3/16 Arnold Gonzales 3/16 Minga Gaytan 3/16 Lillie Martinez 3/17 Shirley Rena 3/17 Marky Calzadias 3/17 Jaramya Montez

3/17 Alexus Briones 3/17 Juanita Briseno 3/17 Lorena Vidales Gutierrez 3/17 Amelia Guzman 3/18 Amanda Hernandez 3/18 Dorothy Tavarez 3/18 Daniel Ryan Martinez 3/18 Josephine Lovato 3/19 Felipe Garcia 3/19 Eddie Garcia 3/19 Pamela Barrera 3/19 Ofelia Gonzalez 3/20 Jessica Phasana 3/20 David Castro 3/20 Juan Carlos Flores 3/20 Father Ernesto Lopez 3/20 Benito Mojica 3/21 Toni Erevia 3/21 Jennifer Vidaurre 3/21 Fred Montez 3/21 Margie Olivarez 3/21 Myah Marie Santoyo 3/22 Juan O. Martinez 3/22 Lillian Garcia 3/22 Angelina Servin 3/22 Jamie R. Madrigal 3/22 Alicia Alvarez 3/23 Maria del Carmen Cavazos 3/23 Jesse Castilleja 3/23 Andrew Almaraz

3/24 Josie Fernandez 3/24 Juan Gabriel Castillo 3/24 Carlos Casarez 3/24 Gilbert Carrizales 3/24 Odilia Garza 3/24 Issaih Delgado 3/24 Matt Gerber 3/24 Jose J. Martinez 3/25 Mary Alvarez 3/25 J.J. Juan Jose Luera Urrutia 3/25 Nora M. Marquez 3/25 Jayden Brody Cavazos 3/25 Xavier Rodriguez 3/25 Nevaeh Angel Perez 3/25 Janie Llanas 3/26 Ian DeAnda 3/27 Cydnie Fernandez 3/27 Daniel Bocanegra 3/27 Larkin Martinez 3/27 SanJuanita Valenciano 3/28 Debby Castilleja Alaniz 3/28 Jeremiah Ramirez 3/28 London Gracie Dixon

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Health/Salud Women In History

Education/Youth Faith & Religion Memorials

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Querídos lectores... ¡Cesar Chavez vive, I

t's Women's History Month! I've been blessed to be surrounded by strong women in my life journey and their influence on me has made my life's adventure that much more significant in that I take a little from each of them as I go forward.

As a woman-owned business and an advocate of the community, I recently thought about the state of women, specifically Hispanic women in Lubbock - I'm concerned. While my experience may not be the same as other Latinas, it's disappointing how often it is.

Some folks in roles that should be addressing equitable representation often pretend they're unaware that there is an absence of Hispanic women on boards and commissions or committees making decisions benefitting our community. To them I say, 'Let's progress, not regress!' Further, we should be pushing initiatives where there are no disenfranchised groups, especially Latina women.

There are still many inequities in this community, and if I had to rate conditions for a Hispanic woman living in Lubbock, I'd give it a C-, maybe a D. Change is inevitable and being Hispanic at this time in our society can instill resiliency, empathy, and perspective. Your ability to succeed and function effectively in your community and your chosen career is dependent upon your ability to understand and respect different perspectives.

My parents constantly reinforced balancing the duality of my cultures American and Latina in education and as I set out for my future career.

We were constantly reminded of the importance of maintaining our heritage and taking pride in it, as well as being bilingual.

For women during the pandemic, work has become more stressful as they've strived to balance life, but Latinas appear to have suffered most.

As hundreds of thousands of women dropped out of the workforce because of the pandemic, Latinas led the way, leaving at nearly three times the rate of white women. That could have lasting consequences for both household budgets and the broader U.S. economy.

Analysts have offered a variety of explanations for the widespread Latina exodus. Although, many of us know that Hispanic women are more likely to maintain a traditional view of mothers as primary caregivers. In a Latino home - we're the highly-regarded matriarch.

Many Latinas also work in industries that have been hammered by the pandemic. Not everyone has had a choice. Some women were furloughed from her job, and some are still struggling to rejoin the workforce.

Before the pandemic, Latinas had been joining the workforce in large numbers for decades — an influx that helped fuel economic growth. The pandemic-driven exodus could be a drag on prospects for future growth.

Yet, some Latinas are also starting their own businesses or finding other ways to be productive, outside the regular workforce.

According to the 2018 State of Women-owned Businesses Report by American Express, 400 Hispanic women-owned businesses are launched each day; and since 2007, Hispanic women-owned firms have grown at a rate of 172 percent.

Now, add in COVID-19 and the difficulties Hispanic-owned business have had and that creates another conversation, especially for Latinaowned businesses. As such, invest in a Latina-owned business, and thus we help our economy and the state of families.

Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. We are grateful to be 100,000+ readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. If you haven’t visited our website, I urge you to do so at www.latinolubbock.net. Thanks for reading and supporting our publication onstands and online! ♥ And of course, thank you for your support. May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo siempre! Mask up!

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

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orn near Yuma, Arizona B on March 31, 1927, Cesar Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to the plight of farmworkers and formed both the National Farm Workers Association, which later became United Farmer Workers. As a labor leader, Chavez led marches, called for boycotts and went on several hunger strikes.

Early Life - Union leader and labor organizer Cesar Chavez was born Cesario Estrada Chavez on March 31, 1927, near Yuma, Arizona. Chavez dedicated his life to improving the treatment, pay, and working conditions for farm workers. He knew all too well the hardships farm workers faced.

When he was young, Chavez and his family toiled in the fields as migrant farm workers.

Labor Leader - After working as a community and labor organizer in the 1950s, Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. This union joined with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee in its first strike against grape growers in California in 1965. A year later, the two unions merged, and the resulting union was renamed the United Farmer Workers in 1972.

In early 1968, Chavez called for a national boycott of California table grape growers. Chavez's battle with the grape growers for improved compensation and labor conditions would last for years.

In the end, Chavez and his union won several victories for the workers when many growers signed contracts with the union. He faced more challenges through the years from other growers and the Teamsters Union. All the while, he continued to oversee the union and work to advance his cause.

As a labor leader, Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to the plight of farmworkers. He led marches, called for boycotts and went on several hunger strikes. He also brought the national awareness to the dangers of pesticides to workers' health. His dedication to his work earned him numerous friends and

suppor ters, including Robert Kennedy and Jesse Jackson.

Immigration - The UFW during Chavez's tenure was com mit ted to restricting immigration. Chavez and Dolores Huerta, cofounder and president of the UFW, fought the Bracero Program that existed from 1942 to 1964. Their opposition stemmed from their belief that the program undermined U.S. workers and exploited the migrant workers. Since the Bracero Program ensured a constant supply of cheap immigrant labor for growers, immigrants could not protest any infringement of their rights, lest they are fired and replaced.

Their efforts contributed to Congress ending the Bracero Program in 1964. In 1973, the UFW was one of the first labor unions to oppose proposed employer sanctions that would have prohibited hiring undocumented immigrants. Later during the 1980s, while Chavez was still working alongside Huerta, he was key in getting the amnesty provisions into the 1986 federal immigration act.

Remembrance - It is believed that Chavez's hunger strikes contributed to his death: He died on April 23, 1993, in San Luis, Arizona. After his death he became a major historical icon for the Latino community, organized labor, and liberal movement, symbolizing support for workers and for Hispanic power based on grassroots organizing and his slogan "Sí, se puede" (Spanish for "Yes, it is possible" or, roughly, "Yes, it can be done"). His supporters say his work led to numerous improvements for union laborers. His birthday, March 31, has become Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday

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in California, Colorado, and Texas.

Due to the pandemic, the 21st annual march is cancelled.

Organizers encourage family and community to share personal recollections about the farmworker movement, as well as the street naming, and the annual march.

The march has been postponed to March 26, 2022. More details will be rolled out as the event draws closer.

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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.

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Latinos Deserve and Expect Equal Representation in Biden Administration

resident Biden has appointed four P Latinos to Cabinet positions and several others to high positions in his

administration. Xavier Becerra for Health and Human Services, newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Miguel Cardona for the Education Department and Isabel Guzman as the head of the Small Business Administration are all exceptional — and historic — choices.

But they’re only the start. Or at least, they should be.

The 2020 election saw record-breaking, historic participation and engagement

by Latino voters. According to a recent UCLAstudy, some 16.6 million Hispanic voters made their voices heard — a 30.9 percent increase since 2016, the largest four-year increase in Latino voting ever and nearly double the national voter increase of 15.9 percent. For the first time, Hispanic voters were the largest minority voting bloc in the country, and they played central roles in deciding who won in battleground states. Biden won the votes of about seven in 10 Latinos nationwide.

Those votes made a crucial difference in flipping the key states of Arizona and Pennsylvania, where 71 and 69 percent of Latinos, respectively, voted for Biden.

The next step is to leverage our newly energized voice to ensure equal representation in all levels of our government. The administration has

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more than 4,000 positions to fill at the White House and in Cabinet departments and agencies.

UnidosUS and MiFamiliaVota have joined the Hispanic Federation and seven other Latino Héctor Sánchez Barba organizations in launching Proyecto 20%, which calls for at least 800 positions — 20 percent of those jobs — to be filled by qualified Latinos and Latinas.

Expecting fair representation in the halls of power should not be controversial. Yet even though Latinos make up about 18 percent of the U.S. population, and the power of the Hispanic vote has led to a more diverse Congress, Latinos still make up only 1 percent of all local and federal elected officials. We have seen the direct correlation between underrepresentation in those important spaces of power and exclusion of our community from policy priorities.

Yes, Latinos will lead HHS, DHS, Education and SBA — all vital agencies in the fight against covid-19, and all essential to the Latino community,

which has suffered disproportionately from the pandemic.

But agencies such as Justice, Commerce, Labor and Treasury also have Latino concerns front and center in their missions, and it is important to have Latino Janet Murguía voices represented there as deputies, assistants, deputy assistants, policy advisers, undersecretaries and other personnel. They can play vital roles in these departments’ efforts to mitigate and roll back both the coronavirus pandemic and the economic catastrophe that has shattered so many Americans’ lives.

Beyond the pandemic, our communities have been directly and seriously affected by years of discrimination and neglect, reaching the point of outright hostility by the previous administration. Having people with the authority to implement policies that directly affect the day-today well-being of our families, small businesses and neighbors — and who also walk our walk and talk our talk — would be invaluable in bringing about equitable change. And it would be important for all Americans, since the crises we face

cannot be fully resolved unless we include Latinos and other communities of color in the solutions.

Four Hispanic Cabinet secretaries is a great start. But at a time when our nation is facing both internal and external threats, the United States needs capable leaders who can identify with the needs of everyone in the country. The BidenHarris administration needs to appoint Latinos to positions of responsibility throughout the executive branch — not only to ensure a more diverse government than previous administrations, but also to create a pipeline for the development of future leaders who go on to serve in key roles in government, academia, think tanks, the corporate and nonprofit sectors, and elsewhere.

Hispanics have been part of the fabric of this land since before there was a United States, and it is long past time that we are a significant part of our country’s government. There is no shortage of qualified Latinos who are ready to serve and contribute to the well-being of all Americans. The ball is now in the new administration’s court. As we continue to build Latino political power, our community will hold this administration and all politicians accountable.

LLM ONLINE I love that we can read Latino Lubbock Magazine online. While we were stuck at home during the snow storm I read several issues. Really proud of the work you've done through this publication.

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THANKS EVERYONE Congratulations to everyone from the highway department, to the city, to the county, to the hospitals, to the school districts, to the media, to the first responders, to the citizens - all of us for keeping Lubbock safe during last month's winter storm. We can work together and we can look it for each other.

BE PREPARED This winter storms was a reminder to us all that we must be prepared and have a plan in place for any kind of weather or emergency.

My family and I lived through the 1970 tornado and after that I took it seriously. Have a little extra food, water, a flashlight, backup medicine, a weather radio.

Soon we will be seeing tornado weather and I hope that folks will be ready for spring weather. We never know, but we should know how to be prepared. And it's good to check on our neighbors and put a plan in place. Please don't wait till the last minute mi gente. I appreciate when Latino Lubbock shares articles about emergency preparedness. Thanks again.

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SCHOLARSHIP ARTICLE II Thanks again for the scholarship info in your February issue. I'm on my second student entering college. We have a better understanding and my daughter has received scholarship, now I hope my soon will also use these tips. Thanks again Christy & Latino Lubbock Magazine.

SCHOOL NAMING I'm not entirely sure about the LISD new process for naming a school but it should have better engaged the community in which it will be located with more effort, but having been a Hispanic teacher for LISD I can see how they wouldn't even try. Not too mention, school naming used to be posthumously.

I wondered why they didn't consider the first Hispanic principal Ramon Orosco who broke many barriers and blazed the trail for other Hispanics. Or, even Linda Deleon who worked tirelessly for her constituents and benefitted schools districtwide as the first Hispanic female trustee that also became a city council person; or, the first Hispanic teacher? So many firsts, but as usual, in typical LISD attitude - Hispanics last.

Susana Ortiz

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Richard Ortega CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE After the power outages I'm concerned that LP&L is even considering Ercot! I had family members around the state that had to deal with the effects of a company not prepared or committed to the public it serves.

What a darn shame! We made the news for being ill-prepared.

Noel Lopez GET AN EDUCATION Thanks for sharing the article about the scholarships. I was very proud that you had that info, the college tips and that area colleges were in the February issue. There's now excuse for our kids not to get aneducation.

Mary Sanchez

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Janet Murguía is president and chief executive of UnidosUS. Héctor Sánchez Barba is executive director and chief executive of Mi Familia Vota.

Juan KEEP WEARING YOUR MASK We're still dealing with covid so I'm concerned that people are getting lax and not wearing their masks. It hasn't gone completely away and people are still at risk and dying.

If not for yourself do it for others. Please wear your mask and be safe.

Susie H. Gonzalez

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Politics

USHCC Condemns Lesko's Racist Remarks

Restricting COVID Vaccine Access

he United States Hispanic T Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), America’s largest

IN THE NEWS: Ana Cabrera, who has anchored CNN’s weekend newscasts for the last four years, will now anchor CNN Newsroom weekdays from 1-2 pm. Boris Sanchez will join Christi Paul as co-anchor of Weekend New Day on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Sanchez previously served as a CNN White House correspondent. Jim Acosta will anchor CNN Newsroom on Saturdays and Sundays from 3-6pm. As previously announced, Acosta has also been named the network’s chief domestic correspondent. Prior to this new role, he covered the White House for CNN for the past seven years, having served as Chief White House Correspondent since 2018. Congratulations to these jopurnalists!

Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

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Hispanic business organization, condemns the racist remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (RAZ) about HispanicAmericans at the recent Energy & Commerce hearing on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Hispanic Americans contribute $2.6 trillion to the U.S. economy each year and collectively are the world’s seventh largest economy.

“We condemn all racism, including remarks that cast negative stereotypes on the Hispanic community and imply Hispanic Americans do not belong in our country. To date, Hispanic Americans have been disproportionately impacted by this pandemic, with higher infection and mortality rates. This is due to the number of essential Hispanic workers providing healthcare, food service, and logistics in every American community. It is important that everyone has access to COVID-19 vaccines and we encourage Congress to promote equitable distribution of vaccines for all,” said Ramiro A. Cavazos, USHCC President & CEO. “We hope for a sincere apology from

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Congresswoman Lesko for her remarks so that we can get back to the important work of ending this pandemic and economic recovery.”

“We denounce Representative Lesko’s statement and any language that negatively portrays our Latino community and belies our substantial contributions to this country,” said Alice Rodriguez, Chair of the USHCC Board of Directors. “The data trends show that Latinos are the most represented among our frontline essential workers as well as our national economic growth and recovery process. These statements are unacceptable.”

Lesko made this statement on a proposed amendment to prioritize citizens for vaccines: “Arizona is a border state. We are compassionate people too. We have a lot of different varieties of people that live here. It’s very diverse. I worked with people that are Hispanic. I mean they’re very good workers.

We’re compassionate people, but for goodness sakes, we have to take care of American citizens, or people that are here legally, first. I’m just not going to be able to explain to my senior citizens that we’re giving away the vaccines to people that [are] here illegally. I just think that’s

totally wrong.”

The abhorrent comments came days before the United States reached the sad milestone of 500,000 deaths from the COVID-19 virus, affecting so many families from all walks of life.

“We agree with the Department of Homeland Security that ‘equal access to the COVID-19 vaccines… for undocumented immigrants… is a moral and public health imperative.’ Further, we invite Congresswoman Lesko to engage in a discussion about how to best protect all lives in Arizona, regardless of age or status,” said Monica Villalobos, President & CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

“Arizona and our entire country have experienced great loss due to the pandemic. The statements made

by Congresswoman Lesko regarding Hispanic Arizonans with the second highest impacted community at 30% infection rate and 29% in deaths, is both inhumane and ill-informed.

These types of comments by a leader of our state only serve to disenfranchise and create distrust at a time when we must work together. This is not the language of someone who is working for all their constituents during a time of true life and death circumstances,” added Isabel Georgelos, President & CEO, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

IRS Extends Tax Deadline for Texans

exans now have until June 15 to T pay or file taxes because of a postponement by the Internal

Revenue Service. The normal April 15 deadline was pushed back because of the recent winter storms.

That announcement was made by the IRS on Monday.

The postponement also includes some 2020 business returns due March 15 and tax-exempt organizations. This is automatic, so Texans do not have to contact the IRS.

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Taxpayers also have the option of claiming uninsured or unreimbursed disaster-related losses on this year’s or next year’s returns, according to the IRS. The details on how to go about that can also be found on the IRS website.

The federal government is also offering assistance to Texans because of the storms. Individuals and business owners can apply for h e l p b y r e g i s t e r i n g a t w w w.

DisasterAssistance.gov or calling 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585.

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NALEO Educational Fund Statement on the New Deal for New Americans Act

he National Association of T Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational

Fund today released the following statement from CEO Arturo Vargas on the introduction of the New Deal for New Americans Act: “NALEO Educational Fund welcomes the reintroduction of the New Deal for New Americans Act as a promising step toward making naturalization more accessible for the more than four million Latino lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who are eligible for U.S. citizenship, as well as the other five million LPRs from diverse backgrounds who are in the same circumstances.

“It is paramount that naturalization policy includes solutions addressing the level of the naturalization fee and fee waivers being offered

to low- and moderate-income lawful permanent residents. The bill highlights the importance of ensuring naturalization is accessible and affordable to those who wish to become U.S. citizens. To help achieve this goal, there must be greater transparency and accountability in the process of setting the fees, including prohibitions against diverting fee revenue for immigration enforcement purposes.

“The bill underscores the importance of investing in the civic and economic integration of new Americans, including funding for immigration application assistance, English-language learning, digital literacy, and U.S. citizenship education. Such investments yield positive returns

to our nation through the increased economic contributions of new Americans and a more civically engaged population. Additionally, the bill promotes a dialogue around expanding the waiver from the naturalization exam Englishfluency requirements for elderly lawful permanent residents to include older adults who have not lived in the United States long enough to qualify but who otherwise have the life experience and civic engagement skills to fully participate in our citizenry as full, engaged members. “ We commend U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (DNY), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Jesús ‘Chuy’ García (D-IL), as well as U.S. Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) for reintroducing the New Deal for New Americans Act. We look forward to working with them as the legislation proceeds through Congress.”

LULAC Sees Ally In New Agriculture Secretary indy Benavides, S National Chief Executive Officer of the

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued the following statement Tuesday on the Senate confirmation of Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture. Vilsack was selected by President Joe Biden to lead the nation’s governmental agency overseeing a $1.1 trillion dollar industry in the United States and Puerto Rico.

“LULAC welcomes back a good friend during the Obama Administration and we look forward to working with Secretary Vilsack once again. This relationship is important because families in America today spend 13% of their total household income on food related products according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Latinos spend even more based on the U.S. Census statistics that show our families are often larger and younger. Agriculture is also vitally

important to the Federal Government because it spends a greater amount of its budget on the nation’s nutrition programs.

Latinos are also vested in agriculture because our labor force in the fields and orchards as well as the beef, pork and poultry sectors is contributing to our farms’ $136-billion in annual output fueling America’s economy.

This industry represents 22.2 million jobs every year, more than 10% of the total labor market in our country and Latinos are its lifeblood and strength. LULAC cares deeply about the practices and programs affecting our agricultural community, especially now when Latinos are essential workers putting their lives on the line to put food on our tables.

Very soon, we want to meet with Secretary Vilsack to discuss some of our priorities related to farm workers, their families and communities across the country. This includes job conditions from access to health care and affordable housing to immigration policies impacting Ag and meatpacking workers. LULAC is optimistic that together we can make important strides to overcome setbacks experienced during the past four years.”

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ustin Burrows, D the Texas House Representative , filed a House Resolution Tu e s d a y t o h o n o r Lubbock Judge Ruben Reyes.

Reyes died in December 2020 after being ill with COVID-19.

Reyes was appointed

by then-Governor Rick Perry in 2006 as the judge of the 72nd District Court which covers both Lubbock and Crosby County.

Reyes won re-election several times since then.

Reyes was also the Vice-Chair of the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct.

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Daylight Savings

Time to Spring Forward March 14

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people in North America and the United K i ngdom (UK) use the term “spring forward” and “fall back” when they refer to the Daylight Saving Time (DST).

This is mainly due to the fact that DST occurs in the spring season and ends in the fall (or autumn) season in the northern hemisphere, where the United States (USA) is located.

The term “to spring forward” refers to when people set the clocks one hour forward, marking the start of DST. It is a term that is easy to remember for many people. This is because the DST start date coincides with the spring season. It is the time of the year when the days begin to have longer hours of sunlight after the winter’s end, in addition DST, which brings forth an extra hour of daylight in the afternoons or evenings.

This year daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March, March 14, 2021 and begins at 2 a.m. So don't forget to spring forward and change your clocks.

Clean Hands Save Lives

eeping hands clean is one K 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.

(En español, p. 21)

Opportunity/Oportunidad

Latinos Increase College Degrees, Gap Widens

BY SUZANNE GAMBOA

he T share of U.S.

Latinos 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree grew 30 percent over 15 years, but the jump wasn’t enough to close the gap with white, Asian American and Black degree holders.

In fact, because of increases in degree holders in those groups, the gap widened slightly for Latinos, according to Census Bureau American Community Survey data released Monday.

In 2005-09, 30.6 percent of non-Latino whites 25 or older had a bachelor ’s degree or higher, while just 12.6 percent of Latinos did.

By the years 2015-19, the share grew to 35.8 percent for white, non-Hispanics with a bachelor’s or more, compared to 16.4 percent of Hispanics.

The highest share of people 25 and older with bachelor’s degrees were Asian Americans, with 49.6 percent in 2005-09 and 54.3 percent in 2015-19.

However, they had the smallest percent change, 9.5 percent, in attaining higher education

degrees.

Blacks rose from 17.2 percent to 21.6 percent in the fiveyear period of 2015 to 2019.

Excluding those who identified as some other race, Native Americans had the lowest share of the population with a bachelor’s degree or higher, 15 percent in 2015-19, a 2.2 percent change from 12.8 in 2005-09.

The census numbers show that bachelor’s degree attainment has increased, for the most part, across the U.S., but the growth has varied by geographic region.

C o u n t i e s i n t h e n a t i o n ’s Northeast had the highest average rate of residents with a bachelor’s degree, followed by the West, Midwest and South.

The Northeast also had the fastest rate of growth, while counties in the South had smaller rates of growth.

The number of counties where 9.9 percent or less of the population 25 and older had bachelor’s degrees fell from 259 in 2005-09 to 89 by 2015-19, with 76 of those counties in the South.

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FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis.

You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Becoming MBE Certified

BY MARIA VALDEZ HAUBRICH

inority-owned businesses are M on the move. There are now more than four million minority-

applicants to register and fill out the online application on the website of the regional NMSDC affiliate closest to their business.

Beforeyoustarttheapplication,make sure you’ve gathered the required documentation (requirements vary by business type). You’ll need: • Your business history • Certificate of incorporation • Articles of incorporation • Stock certificates and stock ledger • Minutes to the board of director’s and shareholder meetings • Corporation bylaws and amendments • Any agreements and documents regarding ownership, operation, and control of the business • Identification documents for all principals including business cards, resumes, driver’s licenses and proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificates or U.S. passports only) • Corporate bank resolution agreements and bank signature cards • Business lease agreements/security deeds • Proof of general liability insurance and bonding if applicable • Copies of the businesses’ canceled checks Don’t worry about completing the online application all in one sitting— you can save your progress along the way and return to the application at your convenience. When you submit the application, you’ll be asked to pay an application fee, the amount of which varies by region.

Once you’ve uploaded the required documentation through the online portal, you’ll be asked to schedule a site visit and interview.

Then you can expect an NMSDC Certification Specialist to reach out for confirmation.

Your application will be reviewed by the NMSDC’s Certification Committee and then submitted to the Board for final approval. Once your application is approved, you’ll be notified via e-mail and postal mail.

The certification is then required to be re-certified annually by providing current tax forms and any changes in contact information.

If your application is not approved, you can file an appeal with the Board.

Finding Opportunities Becoming an official Minority Business Executive (MBE) then allows your business to participate and take advantage of the many networking and educational programs provided by the NMSDC. Check with your regional office about business opportunity fairs, leadership training, and networking opportunities.

owned companies in the U.S., with annual sales totaling close to $700 billion. According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship minority businesses have created 4.7 million jobs in the U.S. over the past 10 years.

In a climate of intense TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have awareness for the fair forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and treatment of all minorities, Spanish available at all locations. Instruc- getting your business tion books are available in English only at officially certified as minoritythe moment. You can also access all avail- owned can open important contract able forms and instructions from home at opportunities. www.irs.gov.

In the spirit of equalizing BUSINESS COUNSELING Small opportunities, federal, state, and local business owners and aspiring entrepre- governments and big corporations neurs can discuss their business ventures reserve a percentage of their contracts and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. exclusively for minority-owned All information will be held in strict confi- businesses. To get your share of the dence. For a counseling sessions call (806) contract pie, however, your business 745-1637. needs to be officially certified as a FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study minority-owned business. Here’s guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database how you can get certified.

The National Minority Supplier of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hun- Development Council (NMSDC) is a dreds of practice examinations, including membership organization comprised SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school of small minority-owned businesses and high school skills improvement tests, and large corporate businesses, both plus graduate entrance exams, are avail- public and privately-owned. With 23 able. affiliate regional councils nationwide LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLIN- and 1,450 corporate members, the IC The TTU School of Law operates a NMSDC’s mission is to promote “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year supplier diversity through education around to provide assistance relating to and connect corporate members issues involving controversies with the In- with minority-owned businesses. ternal Revenue Service (IRS). The LITC The NMSDC also offers an official does not assist in any criminal tax matters, certification process for minorityor prepare tax returns. For more info call owned businesses.

(806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

To qualify for certification, you must meet these qualifications: • The business owners must be U.S. citizens.

• The business must be at least 51% minority-owned, operated, and controlled. (Per the NMSDC, a minority must be at least 25% Asian, Black, Hispanic, or Native American. Also, minority eligibility is established through screenings, interviews, and site visits. For publicly owned businesses, at least 51% of the stock must be owned by one or more minority group members.)

• The business must be for-profit and physically located in the U. S. or its territories.

• The minority owners must also participate in the daily management and operations of the business.

Start Locally. Although the organization’s headquarters is located in New York, the NMSDC requires Copyright 2021 by Latino Lubbock Magazine All Rights reserved.

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Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

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Wellness/ bienestar

Race, and the COVID Vaccine

t's a scene playing out in Iacross disadvantaged neighborhoods the country: Clinics typically

filled with Black and Latino residents are now brimming with older white adults from other areas eager to get the coveted COVID-19 vaccine. The latest data analyzed by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) shows a national pattern of African Americans and Hispanics receiving fewer vaccinations compared with their share of COVID-19 cases and deaths, as well as with their total population.

“This really aligns with what we've seen throughout this entire pandemic: It's disproportionately affected older adults, but especially those from communities of color,” says Tricia Neuman, senior vice president of KFF. Both Black and Latino Americans are more than twice as

likely as white Americans to die from complications of COVID-19, at every age, and Black people are dying from COVID at roughly the same rate as white people more than a decade older.

But the pandemic simply exacerbates what health care advocates have long known. “These are not new problems — we have seen these health disparities in pretty much all the diseases that impact older adults, whether it's cataracts or type 2 diabetes,” notes Folasade May, M.D., assistant professor of medicine at UCLA. This in turn impacts longevity in key ways. But May stresses that it's not about race or color. Instead, the troubling statistics boil down to the socioeconomic and environmental context of these communities.

(En espanol, p. 16)

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Reopens

ith coronavirus numbers W still high and millions still out of work, the Biden

administration reopened the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, allowing millions of uninsured Americans to sign up for coverage.

The enrollment runs through May 15. The White House is pouring millions of dollars into spreading the word.

“It’s good if you need coverage to get it right away,” said Laura Packard, executive director of the nonprofit Get America Covered.

“The research I’ve seen can show possibly permanent lung and heart changes to your body if you get sick with COVID.” But looming in the background is a highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision that could eliminate the ACA, more commonly known

as Obamacare, altogether.

However, Doug Badger, a health care policy expert with the conservative Heritage Foundation, said he doubts the justices will scrap the entire act. Still, he wants to see Congress tackle reform.

“I think it’s very, very expensive for taxpayers, the coverage is not what most people want, and I think there are better ways to address this,” he said.

Packard said, “people should still sign up and get covered now,” saying she’s also optimistic the ACA will survive.

She said Congress should pass health care reforms in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 package proposed by President Joe Biden, which are meant to bring down costs and further expand access.

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Noticias de salud/ Health News FREE COVID-19 VACCINES Each week the site is shipped vaccine to enable those who qualify to start the COVID-19 vaccination series.

For an appointment or for more info call the Health Department at 775.2933 and selecting option three.

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.

March Colorectal Cancer I

Awareness Month

n March - National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - protect yourself and your loved ones against this highly preventable disease. Colon, or colorectal, cancer kills an estimated 2,300 Hispanics yearly.

Talk to your doctor: Starting at age 50, men and women generally should undergo routine screening.

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Between screenings, check with your physician if you experience abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, or blood in the stool, some common symptoms, for more than two weeks.

And refrain from smoking or excessive use of alcohol. Studies suggest both may be linked to colon cancer.

Prevención vale la pena

n marzo - mes nacional de la concientización sobre el cáncer colorectal - protéjase y proteja a sus seres queridos contra esta enfermedad que se puede detectar con anticipación. Se calcula que este tipo de cáncer, provoca la muerte de 2,300 hispanos al año.

Comience por hablar con su médico: generalmente a partir de los 50 años, tanto varones como mujeres deberían someterse a exámenes médicos rutinarios. Si durante estos

controles, experimenta malestar estomacal o intestinal, constipación, diarrea u observa sangre en sus deposiciones algunos síntomas comunes de la enfermedad, durante más de dos semanas, consulte a su médico. Absténgase de fumar y de tomar alcohol en exceso, ya que estudios realizados sugieren que tanto el tabaco como el alcohol, pueden estar relacionados con el cáncer de colon.

COVID-19 CONTACT INFO

If you need information OBOUT COVID-19, please email: publichealth@mylubbock.us , or call Phone Number: (806) 775-2933. Visit www.latinolubbock. net for more COVID - 19 details.

Datos de contacto por COVID-19

Si necesita información, envíe un correo electrónico a publichealth@mylubbock.us o llame al número de teléfono: (806) 7752933. Visite www.latinolubbock.net para obtener más detalles de COVID-19.

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

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) 7994320.

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.

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors...

Consejos de nuestros médicos

Your Daily Nutrition H

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ow we approach nutrition is often the product of our upbringing and sometimes that is not a good thing. The Hispanic community consistently has higherthan-average obesity rates, which increase the risk for many diseases.

Don’t lose your battle with the bulge.

Save Calories by substituting small decisions made at the grocery store, in front of the fridge, and in a restaurant can make a big difference in your health.

Nutrition experts say that simple substitutions in your diet can subtract thousands of calories and help prevent high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes.

Microwaving instead of frying plantains, for example, can eliminate 120 calories a piece plus

cholesterol-raising fats. Switching from regular to light beer cuts a quarter of the calories.

But don’t equate substitution with deprivation, says Denver dietitian Malena Perdomo, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association for Latino nutrition issues.

“People focus too much on what they can’t have when they should be asking, ‘Is this food good enough for me? Is it full of the nutrients I need?’,” she says.

“Making substitutions and cutting back favorite foods to once a week are the small steps that get you started living a healthy lifestyle.”

Start with these simple recommendations from the food experts.

Replace whole or 2 percent milk with 1 percent or skim. Substitute salt with onions, basil, cilantro, pico

de gallo, and peppers. Buy wholewheat pasta, bread, and tortillas instead of processed varieties.

The fiber can keep cholesterol down and fight constipation. Scale back your daily breakfast sweet (for example, pan dulce) and highfat desserts to once a week. On the other days, eat foods like oatmeal and berries, low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese with raisins, or low-fat cheese on whole wheat crackers.

Load up salads with spinach, which is rich in iron, vitamin E, and calcium; hard-boiled eggs; lean meats or fish; and other vegetables and fruits. And, cook beans with bouillon rather than ham hocks or other meat.

To find a nutrition specialist near you, visit the American Dietetic Association or call 1-800-877-0877.

a manera en que abordamos L la nutrición es, con frecuencia, producto de nuestra formación y,

grasas que elevan el colesterol. Al cambiar de la cerveza regular a la light, o de dieta, se elimina un cuarto de las calorías contenidas en cada vaso.

Pero no equipare la sustitución con la privación, nos dice Malena Perdomo, dietista de Denver y vocera sobre asuntos latinos de la Asociación Dietética Americana. “La gente se concentra demasiado en lo que no puede comer cuando, en realidad, debería preguntarse: ‘¿Será este alimento bueno para mí? ¿Tendrá todos los nutrientes que necesito?’ ”, nos dice. Las sustituciones y disminuciones de alimentos favoritos una vez a la semana constituyen pasos pequeños hacia un estilo de vida más saludable.

Para comenzar un nuevo régimen dietético, aquí le proporcionamos unas simples recomendaciones de los expertos: Reemplace la leche entera o del 2 por ciento por una del 1 por ciento o descremada. Todas tienen la misma cantidad de calcio.

Utilice cebolla, especias, albahaca, cilantro, pico de gallo y pimienta, en vez de sal. Compre pastas, tortillas y pan integral en lugar de las variedades procesadas y enriquecidas.

La fibra no sólo ayuda a mantener el nivel de colesterol bajo, sino también ayuda a evitar el estreñimiento.

Limite la porción dulce del desayuno (por ejemplo, pan dulce) a una vez a la semana; el resto de los días, consuma avena y bayas, que son ricas en vitaminas y fibra. Incluya en sus ensaladas la espinaca, cargada de hierro, calcio y vitamina E, en vez de lechuga repollada. Añada nutrientes como huevos duros, carnes magras o pescado, y otras frutas y verduras. Cocine los frijoles con cubitos de caldo en vez de codillos de jamón u otras carnes, y evite los frijoles fritos, ya que contienen mucha grasa y calorías.

Pruebe los tamales vegetarianos con quesos bajos en grasa y ají verde, para evitar el consumo innecesario de grasas.

Sustituya los postres o las meriendas con alto contenido graso por una ración de yogurt con pasas, melón con requesón bajo e n grasas o galletitas integrales con mantequilla de maní o queso magro.

Su nutrición diaria

a veces, que no es algo bueno. De modo consistente, la comunidad hispana cuenta con tasas de obesidad que son más altas que el promedio, lo que incrementa los riesgos de contraer muchas afecciones.

No pierda la batalla contra los abdómenes abultados.

Las pequeñas decisiones que se toman en el mercado, frente al refrigerador o en el restaurante pueden significar mucho para su salud.

“He visto pacientes que han bajado 20 libras en un año con tan sólo un cambio que han hecho, tal como eliminar el consumo de alcohol o los postres”, dice Claudia González, dietista de Miami. “Hay tanta gente de 50 y 60 años que sigue comiendo como si todavía tuviera 20 ó 30”.

Los expertos en nutrición dicen que simples sustituciones en la dieta pueden significar una reducción de miles de calorías, y pueden prevenir el colesterol alto, la hipertensión y la diabetes.

Al procesar los plátanos en el microondas, en vez de freírlos, se eliminan 120 calorías por pieza, más las

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Sleep and Health

leep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The damage from sleep deficiency can occur in an instant, or it can harm you over time.

Here are some tips to help: Stick to a schedule. Always go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time. Be sure your bedroom

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is quiet, dark and has a comfortable temperature. Don’t nap too much, and never late in the day or for too long. Avoid exercise within three hours of bedtime. Avoid caffeine after 1 or 2 pm. Avoid alcohol within one or two hours of bedtime.

Don’t watch TV or work on the computer close to bedtime. Don’t bring your phone or laptop to bed.

Don’t eat too much too late. Take a warm bath before bedtime.

El sueño y su salud

l sueño juega un papel vital en la buena salud y bienestar a lo largo de su vida. Obtener suficiente sueño de calidad en los momentos adecuados puede ayudar a proteger su salud mental, salud física, calidad de vida y seguridad. El daño por deficiencia de sueño puede ocurrir en un instante, o puede dañarlo con el tiempo.

Aquí hay algunos consejos para ayudar: Cumpla con un horario.

Siempre vaya a la cama al mismo tiempo y levántese al mismo tiempo. Asegúrese de que su dormitorio

es silencioso, oscuro y tiene una temperatura cómoda. No duerma demasiado, y nunca tarde en el día o durante demasiado tiempo. Evite el ejercicio dentro de las tres horas de la hora de acostarse. Evite la cafeína después de 1 o 2 pm. Evite el alcohol dentro de una o dos horas de la hora de acostarse. No vea la televisión ni trabaje en la computadora cerca de la hora de acostarse. No traiga su teléfono o computadora portátil a la cama. No comer demasiado demasiado tarde. Tome un baño caliente antes de acostarse.

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Women's History Month

BY V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi

esar Chavez. Rodolfo “Corky” C Gonzales. Reies Tijerina. We recognize these names as leaders of

the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. But what about the women who were instrumental in fighting for equal rights for Chicanos and Latinos?

Like practically every other important movement in history, women’s names, stories, and contributions are often overshadowed by those of their male counterparts.

In fact, Chicanas found that they were being discriminated against and not being heard in their own communities, so a Chicana Movement/Chicana Feminism arose in and of itself. We want to highlight these MexicanAmerican women who not only held it down so that the men could make moves for justice, but also did more than their fair share to see that equality for Chicanos and Latinos wasn’t just a wish, but a reality.

“Behind every great man, is a great woman.” This was definitely the case with Cesar Chavez, and his wife, Helen. The Chicana and the MexicanAmerican civil rights leader married in 1948 and went on to have eight children and 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Helen Chavez also was involved in her husband’s cause fighting for the rights of migrant

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farm workers. She volunteered at the Community Service Organization (CSO), taught literacy classes for migrant workers and helped them get their U.S. citizenship, served as a bookkeeper for the National Farmworkers Association and head of its credit union, and was a part of demonstrations. All of this in addition to working up to 10 hours to support her family.

Gloria Arellanes worked with the Neighborhood Adult Participation Project, was the Minister of Finance and Correspondence of the Chicano Brown Berets (at their founding East L.A. chapter, where she also edited their La Causa newspaper), served as the administrator at the El Barrio Free Clinic, and was also a member of the National Chicano Moratorium Committee. In addition to all this, Arellanes also co-founded the Chicana civil rights organization La Adelitas de Atzlan.

Activist, feminist, and editor Francisca Flores learned about about the Mexican Revolution from female veterans she lived with while confined to the Vauclain TB (tuberculosis) Sanitorium. This inspired her to create Hermanas de la Revolucion, a group where women could talk freely about politics. From there, Francisca Flores joined the Sleepy Lagoon Defense Committee, helped

found the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA), co-founded the Comision Feminil Mexicana Nacional, and edited the feminist magazine Regeneracion.

Enriqueta Vasquez made her mark first when she worked at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver, as the first Chicano in the Justice Department. She made it a point to assign judges that would be fair and sympathetic to Chicanxs on trial. Enriqueta then started organizing with the GI Forum, became assistant director of SER (Service, Employment, and Redevelopment), and helped Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales run for mayor of Denver. She was one of only two women who stood up against the Rocky Mountain News, picketing after a racist article against Chicanos was published. Vasquez also served as a co-founder and writer for El Grito del Norte, ran the Vincent Ranch, and founded the organization Hembras de Colores.

Martha Cotera is a writer, librarian, and activist, Cortera wrote Diosa y Hembra: The History and Heritage of Chicanas in the U.S., and The Chicana Feminist. She also became involved with the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASSO), worked with the farm workers movement, co-formed Texans for Educational Advancement for Mexican Americans (TEAMS), helped

found Jacinto Trevino College, cofounded Mujeres por La Raza Unida, co-founded the Texas Women’s Political Caucus, and founded the nonprofit Chicana Research and Learning Center.

Anna Nieto-Gómez is another prominent face in the struggle for Chicanx equality. In 1971, the educator and activist founded the group and newspaper Hijas de Cuauhtémoc while as a student at CSU Long Beach. She was also voted the first female president of the Movimiento Estudantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA), was involved in the first United Mexican Students organization (UMAS), and went on to teach Chicano Studies courses at CSU Northridge.

Art and activism has always gone hand in hand. Bold visuals depict injustices happening in the barrios, heroes helping to create change, and the hope that keeps us going. Judithe Hernandez, who became part of the Chicano Movement, is a notable artist who was a founding member of the Chicano Art/L.A. Mural Movements.

In 1974, she became the only woman, and fifth member of the Chicano artist collective Los Four. Judithe also collaborated with El Teatro Campesino, advocated for the United Farm Workers, and was a member of the Concilio de Arte Popular (CAP), all with fellow Los Four member, friend,

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and collaborator Carlos Almaraz.

Activist, organizer, feminist, educator, and author Elizabeth “Betita” Martinez is another notable name in the Chicano/ Chicana Movements. She has written several works, including 500 Years of Chicano History in Pictures and De Colores Means All of Us: Latina Views for a Multi-Colored Century. Martinez also worked for the United States Secretariat researching colonization and decolonization in Africa, served with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC; one of only two Latinas), and co-founded a newspaper to support the Alianza Federal de Mercedes called El Grito Del Norte. The list goes on, she also co-founded and directed the Chicano Communications Center and taught Ethnic Studies and Women’s Studies at Hayward State.

Gloria Anzaldúa was a Chicana poet, author, and activist, who used words to convey her experience as a LGBTQ woman growing up on the Mexico/ Texas border in her most famous work, Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza. Her visibility made others feel visible and represented during a time when that was extremely rare in literature. Anzaldúa also tackles themes including border culture, Chicanx culture, feminism, mestizaje, queer theory, and spirituality.

J.R. Castilleja Discusses His Interview with Selena

BY REBECCA RUIZ STUDENT JOURNALIST FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

lutelio M. Castilleja Jr., best E known as JR Castilleja, had the opportunity to interview Selena

Quintanilla at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in 1994.

JR Castilleja, while working at bars as a DJ; Selena’s dad, Abraham Quintanilla contacted him to see if he could help promote bringing Selena to Lubbock, TX. Castilleja contacted a promoter from the area to see if there was an opportunity to interview Selena.

When it just happened, that Selena

was going to visit Amarillo, TX, the same week.

Selena’s father didn’t let Castilleja interview Selena, not until the concert was over.

“We ended up interviewing Selena at around 1 a.m., 2 a.m. As soon as she found out we were there, she went out there to meet us; her father was upset,” Castilleja said. “She was with us for 45 minutes.”

Castilleja described Selena as a sweet, funny person.

“She was an everyday best friend type of person, I mean, once she knew you, you were her friend. It’s like

you all knew each other for years,” Castilleja said.

Castilleja asked several personal questions to Selena, which got national attention from NBC, CNN and most of the TV networks. When Castilleja asked her, how would she want to be remembered? Selena said she wanted to be remembered as a role model.

Another question got brought up, Castilleja wanted to know Selena’s perspective on teen pregnancy among Latinos.

“If you were to have had a child before you became famous like you are now, would there be a Selena?” Castilleja said. “And her response was probably not, because she would want to take care of the child instead of performing and going out for work.”

Castilleja said how nothing will change his mind about Selena.

“Well, you know, you always see and read good things about her and then you read some bad things about her. I just know the good things about her,” Castilleja said.

Castilleja explained one of Selena’s goal was to create her own line of clothing.

“Her main goal, if anything, was to have her own line of clothing, because she made everything she wore,” Castilleja said. “That was another thing in our interview that she spoke about, that she would be happy just making clothes and get it sold on the market. She was pretty smart, intelligent person.”

Castilleja said Selena’s dead taught him a lesson.

“Don't take life for granted and treat people the way you want to be treated.

You know, because she was good people.

Her best friend shot her, that was her best friend,” Castilleja said.

“It's just sad, really sad,

because when she died, Tejano music died.”

J.R. Castilleja habla de su entrevista con Selena

POR: REBECCA RUIZ, ESTUDIANTE DE PERIODISMO PARA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

lutelio M. Castilleja Jr., mejor E conocido como JR Castilleja, tuvo la oportunidad de entrevistar a

Selena Quintanilla en el Civic Center Complex en Amarillo en el año 1994.

JR Castilleja, mientras trabaja de DJ; el padre de Selena, Abraham Quintanilla lo contactó para ver si el pudiera promocionar la venida de Selena a Lubbock, TX. Castilleja contactó a un promotor de la area para ver si habí una oportunidad para entrevistar a Selena. Pero lo que pasó, es que Selena iba a visitar Amarillo, TX, la misma semana.

El padre de Selena no dejó que Castilleja entrevistara a Selena, no hasta que el concierto terminara.

“Terminamos entrevistando a Selena como a la 1 de la mañana, 2 de la mañana. Tan pronto ella se enteró de que estabamos ahí, fue a conocernos; su padre se molestó,” Castilleja dijo.

“Ella estuvo con nosotros 45 minutos.”

Castilleja describió Selena como una personable amable y divertida.

“Ella era como una mejor amiga, ese era su tipo de persona. En cuanto te conocía, ya eras su amiga. Es como si se conocieran de años,” Castilleja dijo.

Castilleja preguntó bastantes preguntas a Selena, que obtuvieron atención a nivel nacional de cadenas de television como NBC y CNN. Cuando Castilleja le preguntó, ¿de que manera quieres ser recordada? Selena le dijo que quería ser recordada como un modelo a seguir.

Otra pregunta que surgío, Castilleja quería saber la perspectiva de Selena sobre embarazos de adolescentes en los Latinos.

“Si hubieses tenido un hijo antes de ser famosa como lo eres ahora, todavía tuvieramos a Selena?,” Castilleja dijo.

“Y su respuesta fue que problablemente no, porque le hubiese gustado cuidar de su hijo en vez de cantar y salir a trabajar.”

Castilleja dijo que nada puede hacerle

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cambiar su idea sobre Selena.

“Bueno tu sabes, tu siempres ves y lees cosas buenas de ella y luego lees cosas malas de ella. Yo solo sé las cosas buenas de ella.” Castilleja dijo.

Castilleja explicó que una de las metas de la cantante era crear su propia línea de ropa.

“Su principal meta, despues de todo, era tener su propia linea de ropa, porque ella creaba todo lo que ella usaba,” Castilleja dijo. “Esa fue otra cosa de la que hablamos en la entrevista, que ella hubiera sido muy feliz hacienda su propia ropa y venderla al mercado.

Ella era muy lista, una persona muy inteligente.”

Castilleja dijo que la muerte de Selena le enseñó una lección.

“No des la vida por garantizado y trata a las personas de la misma forma que te gustara que te traten. Tu sabes, porque ella era una buena persona. Su mujer amiga la mató.” Castilleja dijo.

“Es triste, muy triste, porque cuando ella murió, la musica Tejana tambien murió.”

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North Elementary School to be Named After Teacher

he Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees T approved a name for the new elementary school in north Lubbock.

The elementary school, under construction at 2010 Cesar E. Chavez Dr., has been named in honor of Anita Carmona-Harrison, a longtime educator and innovator in Lubbock ISD. Carmona-Harrison championed bilingual education in the district, and was instrumental in developing the first curriculum guide for bilingual kindergarten in 1969. She taught for more than 30 years, at several of the district’s elementary schools, and English as a second language classes to adults. Born and raised in Lubbock’s

Guadalupe neighborhood, she was the first Latina to attend Lubbock ISD schools in K-12, and then graduate with a degree in elementary education from Texas Tech University. She remains active in community service work. Her husband, James, is a former educator, and daughters Ana and Angel, are Lubbock ISD graduates.

Anita Carmona-Harrison Elementary School will open in August 2021.

Students at Jackson, Guadalupe, and Wright elementaries will attend this state-of-the-art facility.

Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

El Rinconcito Español

POR DRA. COMFORT PRATT SIGMA DELTA PI, TEXAS TECH

uestro autor N del mes es el poeta argen-

tino José Rafael Hernández Pueyrredón. Nació en Perdriel, Argentina, en 1834 y falleció en Buenos Aires en 1886. Fue militar, periodista, político y poeta.

Trabajó en Buenos Aires como empleado de comercio. Se unió al gobierno de la Confederación y participó activamente en algunas batallas. Tras retirarse del ejército, fue contratado como

taquígrafo del Senado. Trabajó como periodista y publicó una serie de artículos en los diarios El Argentino y El Eco de Corrientes. También fundó el diario El Río de la Plata que usaba para expresar su descontento con la situación de los habitantes del campo. Su colección incluye Rasgos biográficos del general Ángel Peñaloza (1863), Vida del Chacho (1863), Los treinta y tres orientales (1867) e Instrucción del Estanciero (1881) y su obra maestra fue el Martín Fierro, considerado una obra maestra de la literatura gauchesca por su interpretación veraz del mundo del gaucho.

Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara!

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Success Strategies for Online Learning

BY IRENE WILLIAMS, PH.D. FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

any students or adult learners M have been forced to online learning. Taking online courses can

be intimidating. However, experience from just taking one online course can help you be successful in completing an online degree program. Have a dedicated space with a computer and internet access in your home. Below are some tips for helping you complete an online course successfully.

1. Remember you are completing the degree for yourself. However, let family and friends know about your goals, so they can support you too.

2. Have fun. Begin with your most enjoyable course subject to start your online learning journey.

3. Review the course materials (buy the textbook early), grading rubrics, and read the syllabus thoroughly. Use university resources such as the Writing Center, Tutoring, and the Library.

4. Check for major assignments and due dates to coordinate in your own calendar.

5. Work on course assignments early in the week to avoid working on the entire assignment on the due date. Use the time

of day where you have more energy to complete challenging assignments.

6. Stay engaged in the weekly discussions, if required. Post at least one more response than the minimum.

7. Interact with other students in the course to learn from their strategies.

Use the course “Class Café” or optional discussion forum for engaging with other learners.

8. Ask questions. Many instructors have a Contact the Instructor area that you can ask questions about assignments. Check email daily.

9. Review your instructor’s feedback and grading style to improve future assignments. Use university email or a private forum to ask about your grades.

10. Learn from your experience by adjusting what worked and what did not work for the next online course.

Learning is more important than the grade, the goal is to complete the overall degree program. You can remain competitive in the workforce as you improve your credentials in online education. The best part of learning online, is that coursework can be done in the evenings and weekends. Taking an online course can be your pathway to success and improving your quality of life.

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 MARGARET MAHER SCHOLARSHIP award varies from $2,000 to $8,000 per year. For requirements visit www.margaretmaherscholarship.org/requirements DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST 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. Visit dontmesswithtexas. org. Applications must be received via online submission by 5 p.m. (CST) March 31, 2021.

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IN MARCH · College decision letters begin arriving. · Celebrate your acceptances, decide about your wait lists, and deal positively with your rejections. · Finalize financial aid applications. · Continue searching and applying for scholarships and grants. · Stay focused on grades.

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Youth/Juventud

Garcia Accepts Augusta National Invitation

Youth Opportunities NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY (DR. SEUSS DAY) – March 2 (If On Weekend, Nearest School Day) KEEP LBK BEAUTIFUL ART CONTEST Open to all ages, K-12th grade. For more info Contact Del Rio Mullen, Keep Lubbock Beautiful Liaison (806) 775-3149, dmullen@mylubbock.us LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY is a learning hub for all ages. Whether you would like to prep for college entrance exams, improve your computer skills, get ahead at work or find out what career you are best suited for, this is the place for you.

Learning Express also provides help for High School students, including math and science, English language arts, social studies, and prep for the STAAR and TSI tests.

To access from home, you will need your LBK public library card number.

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. 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 .

BY REAGAN RANZER, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

ofia Garcia, a junior golfer at S Texas Tech has accepted an invitation to

the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. The tournament will take place on March 31, 2021 at the country’s most famous course.

Garcia is from Asuncion, Paraguay and said she started playing soccer at a young age until her dad suggested golf to her.

“I have a love for sports, but he kind of tricked me into starting golf,” Garcia said. “Nobody in my family has played golf, but when I started I kind of got stuck.”

Traveling around to different countries with friends is something special that she has with golf Garcia said. Her coach now waited until she was of age to recruit her to play in the United States at Texas Tech.

“College was a plan b for me I still wanted to play golf professionally, but lots of things have happened in college for me at Texas Tech,” Garcia said. “I do think I have grown up a lot as a person which is just as important as getting involved in a career, like right now I am also working on my masters. So, if I decided

tomorrow golf is not my thing, then I will at least get a degree here.”

Garcia was invited to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur last year in 2020, but since the pandemic it was postponed to 2021. The tournament starts on March 31 and goes until April 3.

“The first two days are going to be a cut, so they will have the best 30. If you make it, you get the practice round since there are two different courses in which will be on April 2 of 2021. Then you will play the final round if you make it,” Garcia said.

Garcia’s goal is to make it to the third round. She said anyone who plays golf knows about this famous and special course called Augusta and is a cool aspect to be a part of.

“It is cool to be invited to the tournament because of what it means, who organized it, where it is, the fact that it is so new and that there are so few people who actually get to go,” said Garcia. “Hopefully my parents can come, it is something I am looking forward to.”

On behalf of Latino Lubbock Magazine, we wish Sofia Garcia the best of luck at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur!

(See the video news package online at www.latinolubbock.net in March)

On the Road to Success ifficult D times make for a

translucent l e n s — i t ’s like things become murky, and I notice myself struggling to recognize the blessings right in front of me. I often allow myself to be lost in business that keeps me from pausing, but the pandemic and recent power outages allowed me to reclaim my focus as it forced me to plant my feet on higher ground. No doubt that this school semester has been one overflowing with spontaneity, but it brings hope as I’ve seen myself adapt to un-

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certainty and reach out to others in beautiful ways through online meetings, clothing donations, and other volunteer efforts. Resiliency best captures the theme of this recent year, and it is a trait that I anticipate will carry me through the rest of my life. For lent, I am giving up an incredible love— coffee! I hope that these 40 days can also strengthen my understanding of what’s truly necessary and important in life as I venture through the rest of this whimsical spring semester. I can easily allow myself to be engulfed in the large future I have in mind, but I must keep patient, “one day at a time,” I say.

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

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LAKOTA CHARACTER JOINS CAST OF “THE CASAGRANDES”: Native American and Indigenous representation on television continues to be a rarity but The Casagrandes on Nickelodeon has taken a step to change that. The Casagrandes is an animated series about 11-year-old Ronnie Anne Santiago and her multi-generational Mexican-American family that premiered in 2019. Last month they debuted Charles Little Bull, a grad student in his twenties who is one of Tio Carlos’s best students. Charles loves to learn and when he’s not tutoring at the library, he’s actually hanging out at the library at his own reserved table, according to a Nickelodeon official statement. He’s one of the first Lakota characters to appear in a major American animated-TV production so his development as a role model is that much more significant.

Happy Girl Scout Day

et ready to celebrate this G March 12, because it's National Girl Scout Day! Part of

Girl Scout Week, National Girl Scout Day commemorates the anniversary of the first Girl Scout meeting. In 1912, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low organized the meeting in Savannah, Georgia. And Girl Scouts has only grown from there!

The list of Girl Scout alumnae includes many successful women in many different fields. Latino Lubbock Magazine's own Publisher, Christy Martinez-Garcia, and her daughter, Amaris Garcia, are proud Girl Scout alumnae who take pride in their past involvement as Girl Scouts. Christy also served as a leader.

"My parents gave me my values, and Girl Scouts allowed me to ap-

ply those to the world," said Martinez-Garcia, urging young Latinas to consider joining a troop.

“As a Girl Scout, or a leader, it is life changing,” she added. She shared that she had become an adult member during 2020 and takes pride in the organization.

Because of the inclement weather that crippled Texas and Oklahoma, they have extended the Girl Scout Cookie Program to March 14. This extra week allow girls to reach their individual goals they have worked so hard to achieve. So please support them.

Also, adults can become Event Volunteers, Assistant Leaders, Service Unit Manager, Girl Scout Coach, Troop Organizer, Service Unit Treasurer, Recruiters, mentor.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements ¿Qué relación hay entre la raza y la vacunación contra la COVID-19?

s una escena que se repite en E los vecindarios desfavorecidos de todo el país: las clínicas a las

que suelen acudir los residentes negros y latinos están ahora repletas de adultos mayores blancos de otras áreas deseosos de recibir la codiciada vacuna contra la COVID-19. Los últimos datos analizados por Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) muestran un patrón a nivel nacional de afroamericanos e hispanos que reciben menos vacunas en relación con su proporción de casos y muertes por COVID-19,asícomoconsupoblación total. "Esto se alinea realmente con lo que hemos visto durante toda esta pandemia: ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a los adultos mayores, pero especialmente a los de las comunidades de color", afirma Tricia Neuman, vicepresidenta sénior de KFF. Tanto las personas negras como las latinas tienen más del doble de probabilidades que

las personas blancas de morir por complicaciones de la COVID-19, a cualquier edad, y los afroamericanos están muriendo a causa de la COVID casi al mismo ritmo que los blancos más de una década mayores.

Pero la pandemia no hace más que exacerbar lo que los defensores del cuidado de la salud saben desde hace tiempo. "No se trata de problemas nuevos, hemos visto estas disparidades de salud en casi todas las enfermedades que afectanalosadultosmayores, ya sean cataratas o diabetes tipo 2", señala la Dra. Folasade May, profesora auxiliar de Medicina en UCLA. Esto, a su vez, repercute en la longevidad en aspectos clave. Pero May enfatiza que no se trata de raza o color. En cambio, las preocupantes estadísticas se reducen al contexto socioeconómico y medioambiental de estas comunidades.

¡ Feli c i da des !

C o n gr a tula ti o n s !

Anniversary Raymond & Janie Flores, 60th as of March 25,1961

(In English, p. 10)

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Anniversary Juan & Linda Lopez, th as of March 30, 1963

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Jose J. Martinez - March 25th Daddy, They say that we learn from the ones who love us most. We are thankful to have been loved by you, for you have helped us to become the people we are today. Happy Birthday, Dad! Today we celebrate your life. May you have good health and happiness all the days of your life. And, may God continue to bless you.

Love, Your kids - Christy, Cindy, JoAnn, Monica, Joey, and Roman Your grandchildren, son-in-laws Frank, Danny; and daughterin-law Jennifer, and other family and friends

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Rita Moreno Documentary Profiles Latina Legend he legT endar y actor Rita

Moreno is finally being recog nized as a Latina trailblazer.

After a career spanning seven decades and dozens of credits across film, theater and television, the Puerto Rican actor — who's one of 16 artists to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony — is the subject of the highly anticipated documentary, “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Directed by the award-winning filmmaker Mariem Pérez Riera, the 90-minute documentary chronicles Moreno’s extraordinary life and career, detailing the highs of her rise to stardom in Hollywood and the lows of the pernicious sexual abuse and relentless racism that she endured along the way. After bursting onto the scene in 1961 with her Oscarwinning performance in “West Side Story,” Moreno’s struggles

as a Latina performer as well as her unabashed activism for gender and racial equality seem more relevant now than ever.

Given that she shares a shared cultural heritage and an “artistic sensibility” with the 89-year-old actress, Pérez Riera felt that she could relate to Moreno in a way others couldn't. Along with fellow Puerto Rican and longtime collaborator Ilia J. Vélez-Dávila, Pérez Riera worked closely with a handful of creators — including “One Day at a Time” executive producers Norman Lear and Brent Miller — to create an intimate portrait of a woman who endured decades of hardship to break down barriers for the Latino performers that would follow her.

“We always knew that we wanted this documentary to not be just a showreel of her career and how great she is,” said Pérez Riera.

“When I make or watch a documentary, I want to be able to know that person more than just what I already know, so it was very important for me to go deeper and to understand her as a human being.”

To give the documentary an air of authenticity, the filmmakers followed Moreno over the course of a few months in late 2018, offering a glimpse into her daily

life — making her breakfast, doing her hair and makeup, driving herself to work long hours as an actor and producer. In addition to candid reflections from Moreno, the film features interviews with over a dozen of her friends and former colleagues, including fellow "West Side Story" actor George Chakiris, as well as Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, Gloria Estefan, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

During the first few decades of her career, Moreno was typecast as any ethnic minority that major Hollywood studios needed in their feature films — from Egyptian to Native American to oversexualized Hispanic women — often with a complexion that was much darker than her own. Even after becoming the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, Moreno struggled to find roles that suited her proven talent.

Moreno shows no signs of slowing down. After four successful seasons on the underrated sitcom “One Day at a Time,” she will produce and be one of the stars of Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story," playing a reimagined version of Doc, the owner of the corner store where Tony worked.

Frida Kahlo Series Set to Start Production this Year

he first ever official Frida KahT lo television series is in the works and production may start as

soon as later this year with a Latinx team working on the project, Deadline reported. The TV series which is being developed by the Frida Kahlo Corporation and CIC Media will be a drama following the famous Mexican artist’s life, giving more context to not just her art, but also her heritage and the time period she lived through. While this may be the first official series about her life, the series My Friend Frida imagines what Frida would be like in this day and age. It’s clear Frida, who died in 1954, remains an influential artist but also an intrigu-

ing figure whose life continues to fascinate audiences. The involvement of the Frida Kahlo Corp. is what will make the series about the revolutionary painter “official” as opposed to other shows like Tres Fridas or My Friend Frida.

The Frida Kahlo Corporation owns the rights to the name Frida Kahlo, and has be known to protect her image and art from being used without their permission. In January 2020 they were sued by an indie artist selling Frida-inspired dolls after they came after her for using Frida’s likeness and shutting down her sales. Their involvement also means we’ll likely learn exclusive details about her life giving us

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a truly authentic look at who the icon was.

“The Frida Kahlo series is set to be presented to the market next month, though there has already been some network interest. Production is anticipated to begin during the second half of 2021 so we’ll be waiting for about another but we’re sure it’ll be worth it.

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RAVE ON: A ribbon cutting event was held for a new restaurant “Rave On” located in Buddy Holly Hall. The restaurant is located at 1300 Mac Davis Ln. inside Buddy Holly Hall with its entrance on the East side of the building.

LBK Moonlight Musicals

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ubbock Moonlight Musicals L announces its 2021 Summer Season of productions titled Finding

Family. The season includes The Sound of Music, by Rodgers and Hammerstein, June 10-26; Honk! Jr., by Anthony Drewe, July 8-17; In the Heights, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, August 5-21.

From the hills of Austria to the streets of New York City, Moonlight Musicals invites you to become part of their family. Every story told emphasizes the undeniable bonds that family brings and how it shapes our lives. Have your family join their family and enjoy a safe production at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre located in Mackenzie Park.

Lubbock Moonlight Musicals is proud

to showcase the immense talent of our community and wants to assure you that there is always a spot for you. Auditions are always open to the public regardless of experience and we take applications for Production Roles all year long. To find out how you can become part of a Moonlight show, head to www. moonlightmusicals.com and check out our “Support” section.

Lubbock Moonlight Musicals’mission is to entertain, educate, and provide opportunity with live musical theatre, enriching lives in Lubbock and the South Plains. As they prepare for their first season since COVID-19, they are excited to welcome back the families of our community with open arms.

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Faith & Religion - Fe y religion

Observing St. Patrick's Day

hile St. Patrick's Day is now W associated mostly with "all things Irish," it is actually cele-

PAYING IT FORWARD FOOD DRIVE: Phi Iota Alpha fraternity members took time to pose with a portion of the food they collected that they donated to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church's food pantry and the San Juan Box of Blessings. Thank you for your commitment to community and God bless each of you!

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ave you noticed how much H the word control is in our vocabulary?

Control freaks… Remote controlled cars… Mission control…

Or someone is out of control… Or our favorite REMOTE-CONTROL TV. Do you ever feel out of control?

Do you feel like the world is out of control? I think the biggest question for today is, “What controls you”?

I feel there are two types of people in this world…Those who wake up and say - Good Morning Lord, and the other who wake up and Say Good Lord it’s morning.

Seriously, the two types of people are those who live life on purpose and those who simply exist. I believe that it all comes down to per-

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spective. Do you see what you have first or what you don’t have? Do you see every day as an opportunity, or do you simply play it safe?

Don’t get me wrong. There really isn’t anything wrong with playing it safe, but when you do you don’t really make an effort to see… what could be right …what could be different …what could really change?

I believe many times we limit what could be…. and settle for what is.

I pray we won’t live for the moment but that we would live to make the moment! What controls you today, fear or faith?

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

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on their relationship with God. St. Patrick found that renewal, because he considered himself a pagan before he became a slave and discovered his relationship with God through prayer.

In cities around the world with large Irish populations the post-mass celebrations include parades, Irish music and songs, and Irish food and drink.

Celebrating St. Joseph

t. Joseph truly is the silent figure of the New Testament. For instance, the Gospel does not record one spoken verse for St. Joseph.

Nevertheless, what this great saint did in his life for God speaks volumes.

To appreciate him and his role in salvation, we need to glean the Gospels.

St. Joseph was engaged to Mary when he discovered that she was pregnant.

Since St. Joseph did not yet know God’s plan but knew his wife was pregnant not by himself, the Gospel reads that he “decided to divorce her quietly” (Matthew 1:19).

According to the Torah laws, St. Joseph could have had Mary stoned to death for infidelity (cf. Deuteronomy 22).

Nevertheless, the Angel of the Lord appeared to St. Joseph in a dream, revealed to him that Mary had conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and commanded that he take Mary as his wife and Jesus as his own Son. Without question or hesitation, St. Joseph did as the angel commanded.

St. Joseph fulfilled his obligations courageously. Throughout the gospel he faithfully and unquestioningly obeyed the com-

mands of God: taking his family to the safety of Egypt to flee the wrath of King Herod; returning to Nazareth; presenting his child in the Temple for circumcision and formal presentation; and traveling to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover.

He accepted the responsibility of his vocation– being the faithful spouse and father.

Today in his honor, the St. Joseph's Table, a ritual meal done in fulfillment of a promise made to St. Joseph for his assistance in a time of family or personal crisess celebrated and includes the altar with an image of Saint Joseph, flowers, candles, fruit and bread as well as the special meal of meatless dishes served at what is traditionally an open house at the home of the person/family giving the Table.

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brated by Christian people around the world. Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March because St. Patrick died on March 17th in AD 461. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It originated as a Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 17th century. It has gradually become more of a secular celebration of

Ireland's culture.

St. Patrick was adept at speaking and converting pagans in Ireland, and he faced many trials due to his mission work. As such, St. Patrick's Day is a celebration that holds a lot of spiritual meaning for Christian. First, the holiday is a traditional day for spiritual renewal. It is a day that Christians can use to reflect on their spiritual walk and reflect

2021 Lent Calendar Dates

s Lent continues we're reA minded that it is a time of preparation for the death of Christ

on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

During the 40 day period of repentance, prayer, fasting and almsgiving are done.

Important days of observation include the Feast of Saint Patrick, Wed., March 17. Followed by the Feast of Saint Joseph on Fri., 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 Crucifix-

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ion 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.

God bless.

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

Music Leader, Chon En Aquellos Días…

Garcia Sr. Dies C

BY REAGAN RANZER, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

h o n C Concepcion

“Chon” Garcia went to his eternal home February 10, 2021 at the age of 81. Chon was a man of many talents and inspired many during his lifetime. In his early journey he was a music minister at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and an active music leader in the Cursillo movement. On top of his music, he owned his own insurance agency and was a leading sales agent and broker for over 50 years.

At eight-years-old Chon immediately fell in love with music when he found an old guitar in a dumpster. After fixing it up he was unstoppable when it came to playing music. He would play at supermarkets and local bars and get paid for his music performance.

Emily Garcia, wife of Chon said he got more involved in music as he got older and started playing in the Cursillo in December 1962.

“He later was asked to be a minister of communion, at that time you had to be appointed by the bishop,” she said.

Penny Morin, a friend of Chon said they had one of the best music ministers on the South Plains.

“We moved to Our Lady of Grace in 1972, and I remember hearing Chon and his music group, he was already doing music ministry,” said Morin. “I would often share that Our Lady of Grace had the best music ministers in the city of Lubbock.”

Her husband, Deacon Joe Morin, a church director for 14 years said one thing he loved about Chon was when everyone was going into the testimonies during mass, he played a song which further propelled the emotions of the people.

“His songs were the grace of God giving us hope and peace and Chon was God’s instrument,” said Deacon Morin. “We appreciated that and we’re going to miss him, but I know he’s going to be up there watching over us.”

Thomas Garcia, son of Chon said his dad was a good musician be-

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cause he was so dedicated to the Lord.

“He chose to play for the Lord,” said Thomas. “He was incredibly talented. He wrote a lot of songs, made a lot of music and he did it all for the Lord.”

Deacon Morin said that his favorite memory of Chon was his catch phrase when he played music, “This was a good jam for the lord!”

Chon was born August 15, 1939 in Robstown, TX to Tomas and Francisca Garcia. On February 2, 1959, he married Emily Garcia in Lubbock, TX, and they shared 62 years together. Chon played music and sang at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church mass services, taught C.C.D., and was an active leader in the Cursillo movement since December of 1962. He owned his own insurance agency and was a leading sales agent and broker for over 50 years.

Since 1973, Chon called Bingo at the Faith Club, Cursillo Center and Bingo Express. He enjoyed playing his bajo sexto, his guitar, and writing music and songs for the church and Cursillo movement. Chon loved his family, friends, music, and playing for “El Amo.” Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Emily; his seven children Mary Elena (Orin) Harvey, Dora Garcia Ramirez, Thomas (Sonya) Garcia, Chon Jr., Virginia, Joseph, and Carlos (Becky) Garcia; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and his brother Juan (Olga) Garcia.

He is preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Francisca Garcia.

(See the video news package online at www.latinolubbock.net in March)

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omo dice el dicho: Febrero loco…marzo otro poco.

Febrero del 2021 deveras fue loco. Teníamos calor y decíamos que no parecía que ya era invierno. Pero la locura entro al principio del mes. En aquellos dias nos salíamos a las escondidas cada vez que nevaba. Teníamos guerra con bolas de nieve. Y si corríamos, al fin nos caibamos y los demás nos revolcaban. También teníamos carreras en el hielo. Nos arrancábamos corriendo y nos íbamos resbalando en el hielo.

Buscábamos cajas de cartón y nos sentábamos en el cartón y alguien nos puchaban por detrás y nos íbamos resbalando. Después que nos cansábamos, juntábamos nieve

limpia y nos metíamos para adentro de la casa y mama le ponía azúcar y leche de bote y teníamos una nieve deliciosa.

Ahora ni queremos salir para fuera cuando nieva porque nos duele allí y aquí.

Tenemos miedo enfermarnos con el frio.

Nos empalmamos ropa para que no nos de frio. ¿Sera la bola? ¡No puede ser! Los americanos dicen: entra como león y sale como oveja.

Ojala que marzo sea como oveja.

Mi papa decía, “ya estoy hasta el copete”, y es como me siento ahora. ¡Basta con el frio!

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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LUBBOCK OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, 1120 52nd, every Friday of Lent, 11a.m.-6 p.m., $12/ plate, fried fish, etc. TO GO ONLY. CHRIST THE KING FISH FRY, Every Friday of Lent, 5:30-7 p.m., $10/plate, option add shrimp for $2 - DRIVE THRU ONLY. Preorder by 5 p.m. the Thursda before by calling Matt - 773-8286, or, Gilbert Salazar - 500-8068.

LUBBOCK ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, 10805 Indiana, PreOrder your dinner for Friday! https:// stjohnbaptistlbk.org/friday-lentenmeals-pre-order. Curbside dinner pick-up each Friday through March 26th, 5:30-7:00 p.m., 10805 Indiana.$10 for adults, $5 kids meal.

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LEVELLAND SAINT MICHAEL FISH FRY, Knights of Columbus will be having their Fish Fry during the Fridays of Lent, from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm at the Parish Hall.

It will be curbside service only, no dine-in service. All carry out is $10 each. The menu is fried fish, cole slaw, beans, hush puppies, dessert & drink.

Espanol: Los Knights of Columbus tendrán su Fish Fry durante los viernes de Cuaresma, de las 5:30 pm a las 7:30 pm en el Salón Parroquial.

Servicio no más para llevar. El costo será $10 por plato. El menú es pescado frito, ensalada de repollo, frijoles, hush puppies, postre, y bebida.

Every Friday including Good Friday, 5:30-7 p.m., all you can eat $10/plate.

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Veteran's & First Responder Affairs

Running 4 Heroes Join the 4x4x48 Challenge

BY REBECCA RUIZ, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

illy Trevino, a Lubbock patrol B police officer is inviting the community to participate in the

LFR RECRUIT CLASS 2021-1: the Lubbock Fire Department announced 10 new firefighters who began their shift assignments. For six weeks these young men have been pushed physically and mentally. They are eager and ready to serve the citizens of Lubbock to the best of their abilities. Good luck from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Troop to Troop

Send Cookies to soldiers

he Girl T Scouts need your help

supporting our military. The "Troop to Troop Challenge," is intended to provide 65,000 boxes of cookies to deployed soldiers, first responders, military families, veterans, and food banks. The challenge,

is 3,000 boxes, in 3 days. Starting Friday, the scouts will be pushing for you to get a box, and give a box to go abroad. You can find the girl scouts all over town. For a specific place to look, there's always the "cookie finder app" or call (800) 582-7272.

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second 4x4x48 challenge created by David Goggings from the organization “Running 4 Heroes.”

Running 4 Heroes was created by 12-year-old, Zechariah Cartledge.

They provide financial relief for first responders who have been injured in the line of duty.

Trevino explained, the challenge is to run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 consecutive hours.

This is the first time Trevino participates in this event and encourages the public to do it as well so they can get challenge themselves.

“The reason why I'm doing is because I know as men, we need to be challenged.

We need to purposely put ourselves in these difficult situations. So that in those

tremendous amounts of pressure. We c a n g r o w, we can find out and learn who we are,” Trevino said.

This is a worldwide event, where everybody is welcome to participate.

Trevino’s goal is to hit $10,000 in donations.

The event starts March 5th at 10 p.m. CT. For more information, contact Trevino at b.trev38@gmail.com To contribute visit https://givebutter. com/YnzUgA Or to join and participate in the Running for Heroes sign up at https:// fb.me/e/2fFjnCMvL

Los San Patricios The Irishmen Who Died For Mexico

he history of the Saint PatT rick’s Battalion, “The San Patricios,” in the US-Mexi-

can War, has placed the Irish as a revered race in Mexico; even to this day, an Irish person in Mexico will be told a countless number of times about the famous ‘Irish Martyrs’ who defected from the US Army and gave their lives trying to save Mexico from U.S. aggression during the MexicanAmerican War of 1846-1848.

A main reason for their hero status in Mexico is derived from their exemplary performance in the battlefield. The San Patricios ultimately suffered severe casualties at the famous battle at Churubusco, which is considered the Waterloo for the Mexican Army in this war.

Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who also commanded the armed forces, stated afterwards that if he had commanded a few hundred more men like the San Patricios, Mexico would have won that ill-famed

battle.

While the brave soldiers of Saint Patrick’s Battalion are not particularly well-known outside Mexico, it is clear that their godlike status in Mexico is enough to compensate for the attention they failed to receive in other countries.

“Los Colorados” the redheaded Irishmen who gave their lives in the struggle for Mexican sovereignty, have their Irish names on signs and are named after prominent places.

Fore example, there’s “O’Brien City,” better known as Ciudad Obregon in the northern state of Sonora, named after Alvaro Obregon (1880-1928) who was a famous and admired Mexican soldier and statesman, and many more.

Moreover, both groups share communal and family values, a common spirituality and love for poetry, art, music and dance and a history that forever ties these two cultures. ¡Que vivan los San Patricios!

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

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

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

NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Check the Facebook page for details at www.facebook.com/NLNALubbock NEXTDOOR allows you to keep up with your neighborhood at https://nextdoor.com/ news_feed/ 3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily.

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Celebrate March as Month of the Family

D

o you talk with your family? Do you share meals together or participate in group activities? Start now and join Parents Step Ahead in promoting family union and preserving values by designating one night a week to spend with your family.

Celebrate the Month of the Family by getting all family members together for weekly activities.

Whether it is for 30 minutes or the whole day, take the time to enjoy and appreciate your family. Commit to family quality and quantity time. Make these activities a tradi-

tion that can be carried on to future generations.

Schools, community organizations and businesses can also get involved by developing a series of messages and activities that focus on family unity throughout the month of March.

Visit the Parents Step Ahead website at www.parentsstepahead.org to see campaigns created to promote Month of the Family, get tips for family fun and to view videos promoting the importance of spending time with your family.

Celebre Marzo como el Mes de la Familia

abla con su familia? ¿H ¿Comparten comidas juntos? ¿Participan en actividades de

grupo? Empieza hoy y únase a Padres un Paso Adelante a promover la unión familiar y a preservar sus valores eligiendo un día a la semana para pasarla con su familia.

Celebre el mes familiar reuniendo a todos los miembros de su familia para llevar a cabo actividades familiares. Ya sea 30 minutos o el día completo, tómese el tiempo para disfrutar y apreciar a su familia.

Comprométase a pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia. Haga de estas actividades una tradición que sus futuras generaciones practi-

caran.

Escuelas, organizaciones comunitarias y compañías pueden también involucrarse desarrollando y creando una serie de mensajes y actividades enfocadas en la unión familiar a través del mes de Marzo, El Mes de la Familia.

Visite la página de Padres un Paso Adelante www.parentsstepahead.org y vea las campañas creadas a promover el Día de la Familia, obtenga consejos y sugerencias para un Día Familiar divertido y vea los videos que promueven la importancia de pasar tiempo con sus familias.

Rental Relief Program and Funds Still Available

he Texas Department of T Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is administering

$1.3 billion in emergency Federal relief funds to help income-eligible Texans struggling to keep up with rent and utility payments during the pandemic.

Due to weather-related storms last week, the priority group deadline is being extended from February 28 to March 8.

After March 8, all qualifying applications will be processed based on the order in which they were

received until all funding has been committed.

Households must have incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and meet several other criteria to qualify. (Full eligibility details at TexasRentRelief.com) To apply for aid, visit TexasRentRelief.com or call 1-833-9TXRENT (1-833-989-7368).

Landlords can also apply with tenant approval.

Online Application Restored After Temporary Pause

Disaster Declaration Available

for Individual Assistance from Winter Storm Damage n February 22, 2021, Gover- below to begin the FEMA individOnor Greg Abbott announced ualApply assistance process. that the Federal Emergency Manfor FEMA individual asagement Agency (FEMA) approved an additional 31 Texas counties to be added to President Biden's Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance.

Lubbock County was included in this updated list. All Lubbock County residents who believe they are eligible for individual assistance due to damage caused by Winter Storm Uri (this does not include insurance deductibles or energy costs) are encouraged to utilize the link and phone number

sistance here: www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585.

To read Governor Abbott's announcement, visit gov.texas.gov/ news/post/governor-abbott-announces-approval-of-additional31-counties-for-major-disasterdeclaration.

To view responses from FEMA to some common rumors regarding financial assistance following Winter Storm Uri, visit mylubbock.info/fema-rumors

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!

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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.

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TERESA FATIMA BELTRAN, 71, went to her eternal home on January 31, 2021. She was born in Lubbock, TX on August 9, 1949 to Joe and Juanita Delgado. On June 15, 1968, she married Rudolph Beltran in Lubbock, TX and they shared 52 years together. Teresa was a Lubbock High School graduate and employed at the City of Lubbock as a secretary. As a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Teresa was a woman of great faith who spent much time in prayer for her children. She will be remembered for her faith, kindness, generosity and loving nature.

Those left to share her precious memory are her husband Rudolph Beltran, Sr., her daughters Angela Beltran and Patricia Herrera, her sons Rudolph (Maria) Beltran, Jr. and Paul Beltran, 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister and five brothers. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister.

YOLANDA ARMENTA TORREZ passed on January 26, 2021. On May 21, 1963, Yolanda was born to Ignacio and Ernestina Armenta in Lubbock, TX. She married the love of her life Alfredo (Freddy) Torrez on November 30, 1985, in Lubbock, Texas.

She was a godly person and was highly active with her church St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1981 and always said “once a Westerner always a Westerner”. She attended South Plains college. She was an avid Texas Tech fan especially her Lady Raiders and enjoyed the times her Lady Raiders would defeat the Longhorns.

She enjoyed owning her own business as a cookie distributor and loved meeting people.

Survivors include her husband, Alfredo (Freddy) Torrez; daughter, Candace Torrez; mother, Ernestina Armenta; siblings, Irma Armenta, Margaret Madrid, Ignacio Armenta, Jr., Mary Helen Garcia, Sara Armenta, Raymond (Gloria) Armenta, Joe Armenta, Martha (David) Lucero, and Lupe Armenta; along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous Godchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ignacio Armenta.

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

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MARGARITA C. VELASQUEZ, 92, went to be with her Lord on February 21, 2021. She was born in El Paso, TX on July 20, 1928. Margarita was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 67 years, Jesus Velasquez; and parents, Bonifacio Cortez and Dorotea Ramirez Cortez. She leaves behind her children, Ruth Pena, Andres Velasquez (Irasema), David Velasquez (Raquel), Naomi Saenz, Dina Morin, Orpha Ketabchi, Debbie Velasquez and Paul Velasquez (Carolina); 22 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren; and one sister, Guadalupe Vega.

MARIA AGUSTINA SILVA DE GRANADOS, 69, died February 8, 2021. She was born on February 13, 1951 in Mexico to Jose and Consuelo Silva. She married Miguel Granados Ortiz in 1970 in Mexico. Maria was Catholic by faith. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and taking care of her animals. Those left to cherish his memory are her husband Miguel Granados Ortiz of Tahoka; children; Francisco Granados, Miguel, Jose Guadalupe, and Odie all from Tahoka; two daughters; Juana Granados, and Agustina I. Flores of Tahoka; two sisters, Rosa Silva from Mexico and Maria Guadalupe from Mexico; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

CARMEN GARCIA, 78, of Slaton died February 5, 2021. She was born January 22, 1943 in Slaton, Texas to the late Doroteo and Seberiana Martinez.

In 1959, she would go onto marry Bernedino “Veke” Garcia in Slaton.

Carmen was Catholic, she enjoyed attending church and praying for all who needed peace. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Bernedino “Veke” Garcia; two sons Ben Garcia of Lubbock and Sammy Garcia of Slaton; three daughters Brenda Martinez of Slaton, Diana Reyes of Lubbock and Susanna Garcia of Austin; 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents Doroteo and Seberiana Martinez; and by a grandson Adam Garcia.

JAMES ORTIZ died February 2, 2021. On May 20, 1969, James Rene was born to Daniel and Rosie Ortiz in Lubbock, Texas. He was promoted to a Regional Sales Manager with Irrigation Components International.

James sought to deliver memorable experiences with his family, friends, and colleagues alike. Survivors include his mother, Rosie Ortiz, the love of his life, Patricia Molina, her children, who he loved as his own, Jarius, Jailyn, and Jadrien Molina; grandchild, Ja’layna Molina. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Joshua and Jessica Ortiz.

ELOI AGUILERA RIVERA, 85, of Lubbock passed away February 12, 2021. Eloi was born on December 8, 1935 in Tahoka, Texas to the late Hippolito and Matilde (Aguilera) Rivera. He married Delia Alvarez and was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children; Herlinda Herrera, Eloi Rivera, Jr. Brenda Rivera, Dalia Munoz, Mary Bash, Shirley Rivera, and Michelle Mecalco, five siblings; Rudy Rivera, Corina Trevino, Adan Rivera, Gloria Rivera and Eva Rojas, 29 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Delia Rivera, three children; Matilde Rivera, David Rivera and Paul Rivera, Sr. one grandson; Joe Ray Munoz and two brothers; Elojio and Sonny Rivera.

BENJAMIN ROBERT HERRERA, 38, went to his eternal home February 11, 2021. He was born to Raymond and Irma Herrera on November 29, 1982 in Lubbock, TX and was the husband of Yarira. A graduate of Lubbock High School and South Plains College, Benjamin was employed by the City of Lubbock Maintenance Department. He was a godly man and member of El Buen Pastor. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Irma Herrera, grandfather Bene B. Rendon, Sr., Uncle Ben Rendon, Jr., many aunts, uncles, cousins, and loving friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Raymond Herrera, his grandmother Mary Lou Rendon, Uncle Robert, and Aunt Bee (Betty).

NORMA LINDA ALVAREZ, of Tahoka, died February 13, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1965 in Lubbock to Antonia Farias and Luis Segovia. She married Joe Johnny Alvarez on July 17, 1979 and they lived beautifully together for many years.

She is survived by her daughters, Salena Estrada (Andrew) of San Antonio; Kristy Salinas (Adam) of Tahoka; and three grandbabies. Also, by a host of aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins, and bonus kids; Selena Castro, Maritza Morin, her dad Luis Segovia and many more.

She is preceded in death by her mother Antonia Farias, her husband Joe Johnny Alvarez and her son Michael Joe Alvarez. She will be missed and remembered always.

MARIA ANTONIA (TONI) ZAPATA, 73, died on February 11, 2021. She was born in Edinburg, Texas on February 18, 1947 to Rosendo Ybarra and Pauline Morales Ybarra. Her family were migrant workers who travelled from south Texas and finally settled in Lubbock.

After her mother’s passing, she raised her 5 youngest siblings and cared for them like her own children. On April 24, 1978 she married Mario L. Zapata and they shared 31 years together and had two children. She was an employee of Texas Tech University in the Housekeeping Department for over 30 years. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Gloria Christina Zapata and Mario L. Zapata, Jr. (Erika), sisters Hilaria Almanza, Noemi Castro (Rumaldo), Helen Keely (Daniel), Mercedes Ybarra, brothers Joe Ybarra (Delia) and Robert Williams.

She had one beloved grandson, Benjamin Zapata. She is preceded in death by her husband Mario, her parents, brothers Frank Ybarra, John Ybarra, and Jorge Juarez and her sister Olga Ybarra.

ISABEL P. GUTIERREZ, 57, of Wolfforth join the Lord on February 19, 2021.

She was born August 29, 1963 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Victor Sr. and Lucia Pena. In, 1992 Isabel met the love of her life, Joe Gutierrez, they were married on April 18, 2003 in Lubbock cherishing 28 years together. Isabel was Catholic. She worked four years for Frenship ISD as a Cafeteria Cashier, before retiring and becoming a homemaker.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Joe Gutierrez; sons George Muniz of Amarillo, Gabriel Gutierrez and Martin Gutierrez of Lubbock; a daughter Angie Pena of Lubbock; six brothers Victor Pena Jr., Paul, Vick, Albert, Raymond, and David; four sisters Linda Garcia of Abilene, Olivia Pena, Beatrice Pena Martinez and Ramona Pena all of Lubbock; 15 grandchildren Preceding her in death are her parents Victor Sr. and Lucia Pena; a sister Irma Pena; and a brother Candelario Pena.

CELIA GONZALES DUENEZ, 76, passed away on February 3, 2021 in Lubbock, TX. She was the wife of Manuel Duenez. They married on January 12, 1962 in Karnes City, TX, and shared 56 years together. She was born November 30, 1944 in Pecos, TX to Guillermo and Carmen Gonzales who preceded her in death. She was employed at Hutton’s Restaurant in Shallowater as a cook and with Community Action as a home health aide. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church and was a Guadalupana in Shallowater.

Celia was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel Duenez; daughter, Sofia; granddaughter, Sarai Gonzales. She leaves behind her children, Irma Daniel, Gracie Rodriguez (Richard), Belia Gonzales (Gerald), Melinda Cornwall (Christopher) and Roman Duenez (Diane); and 12 grandchildren.

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

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In Memory of Danny S. Ramon

July 30, 1950 to March 24, 2001 Remembering today and everyday. Miss you and love you forever daddy!

Love, Nickie Ramon-Morin

WILLIAM "WILLIE" AGUIRRE entered the kingdom of Heaven on February 10, 2021 at the age of 88. He was born in Rosebud, TX on February 10, 1933 to Tiburcio and Juanita Aguirre and was a lifelong resident of Lubbock, TX. Willie married Josephine on October 23, 1950, and they shared many years together before she preceded him in death on February 28, 1995. Willie retired from the cleaners. He was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Survivors include two sons, Raynaldo Aguirre, Sr (Pat), Danny Aguirre(Cecilia), and a daughter Ida Aguirre(Carlos) all of Lubbock; two brothers, Epifanio Aguirre of Lubbock and John Aguirre of San Antonio. Willie was preceded in death by his six sisters, Ramona Aguirre, Dominga Mojica, Louisa Bustillos, Virginia Gonzales, Antonia Ramirez and Eusebia Aguirre. Willie is survived by five grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

March Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY O LORD of every good and perfect gift, your blessings are too many to count and too wonderful to fully comprehend.

Please use us to share those blessings with others. Give me eyes to see and ears to hear so that I can share your blessings with others today! In the name of Jesus, your greatest blessing, I pray.

Amen.

"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." ~ Numbers 6:24-26

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