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“Unless US citizens acknowledge and understand their country's imperial past, they will not be able to understand its present or future. Much of the recent and current Hispanic resettlement of parts of the United States is a consequence of empire.... Countercolonization follows colonization, and the waves of migrants always flow back like returning tides.” ~ Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Our America: A Hispanic History of the United States

"Papel Picado"

This month's cover features beautiful and colorful papel picado! I love how something like paper can become so intricate and significant in our celebrations. Our colorful culture is just the surface layer of who Latinos are as a people. We are a community of 57 million strong. More so, collectively, we are stronger - especially during elections and when facing issues. That's why every voice matters, and every vote matters. We must band together to achieve our dreams and our future. With that, let the celebration begin!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Dicho

"A la ocasion la pintan calva."

"You have to strike while the iron is hot."

Meaning you have to make the most of the chances that come your way.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

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Jose Mora

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Ernest Macias, Jr.

Patty Hartin

Teresa Pena

Juanita Benita Herrera

Rosa Cox

Lucinda Olivarez

Patty Hartin

Ethan Elizondo

Abby Garcia

Mario Olivarez

Felipe Ramirez

Raul Martinez

Angelica Madrid Tijerina

Jennifer Pauda

Heather Garcia

Avian Marae Sulaica

Zephaniah Deleon

Minerva Hernandez

Avian Sulaica

Aurora Rodriguez Santana Montemayor

Sinforoso Guevara Sánchez Melynda Roxanne Trevino Mary Quirino

Jasmine Hernandez

Joe Armenta

Jacob Guzman

Demetrio V. Pena

Sonia Hernandez

Nicolasa Martinez

Adam Guzman

Elijah Guzman

Breana Danielle Flores

Rosa Hinojosa

David Rivera, Jr. Cierra Galindo

Eva Santiago

Isaiah Saldivar

Anthony Mejorado Raul Quevedo Sr.

Armandina V. Guzman

Leonel Camacho Freddy Martinez

Sandra Saiz

Isabell Gonzales

Gloria Torrez

Sidney Tan

Bernice Lucero

Zepherias Santiago

Jonathan Ray Sedillo

Laura Bojorquez

Malaki Rey Jimenez

Jazlyn Rivera Caballero

Ricardo Santiago Jr.

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Jose Salinas III Andrew M. Soto Jr. Butch Wade

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Raquel Quevedo

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Contents

September/septiembre

Israel Beltran

Meme Pauda

Estevan Salinas

Juanita Sanchez

Loretta DeLeon

Henry Ramirez

Delores DeLeon

Juan Prado Sr.

Susie Ann Valerio

Leandra Sarah Armenta

Natalia Enes Salinas

Roman Rivera

Sandy Reyna

Josie Salinas

Elizabeth Bengoa

Idalis Garcia

Jasiah Garcia

Wendi Solis Sylvia Leos

Norma Ramos

Jessie Salinas, Jr.

Estevan Salinas Jr

Christina Alaquinez

Alonzo Mendoza, Jr. Riley Siders Rosa Trevino

Denise Saenz

Boni Vasquez

Monica Montelongo

Aryana Torres

Frank Garcia

Pema Anaya

Andy Garcia

Jericho Julian Peña Darrian Leigh Deanda

Jessica Caballero

Kathy Aguirre

Ernest Hernandez

Lori V. Torres

Kyra Garcia

Kristal Santiao

Nirel Bustillos

Anthony Albus

Anabella Castillo Sabrina Salinas

Karol Albus

Ryan Ramirez

Lydia Guerra

Mary Ester Valdarez

Rebecca De Los Santos

Sonia Garcia

Dorothy Mercado

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Health/Salud Hispanic Heritage Month Education/Youth Faith & Religion Memorials

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Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

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Faith, Family, Community

Hispanic Heritage Month

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n 1988, Congress authorized September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

As the Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine (LLM), it is my personal mission to deliver to my readers a publication that is objective and informative with a level of passion and soul equal to the Latino spirit.

When I first started Latino Lubbock Magazine I was inspired by the words from my grandfather Martinez who told me, "Never forget faith, family, and community...

Nunca olvides la fe, la familia y la comunidad."

Those words are my daily motivation. I use Latino Lubbock Magazine as a tool for dialogue not just for Hispanics, but the community at large. We share content in a respectful and unifying manner to foster relations in our community for all Latinos, allies, supporters, activists, concerned citizens, and the public to analyze, review, understand and present solutions related to Latinos and those of our community.

I'm emotionally connected to Latinos. I do my best to be objective. Sadly, however, the past few months have been trying for many Hispanics Americans as we've witnessed many of our families attacked by racist, and in the line of the pandemic.

Standing up for our community is not a partisan activity. Advocating for better health care, better education, better housing, and civil rights is not a partisan activity.

Defending the powerless against the powerful is not so much a statement of our politics as it is a statement of our humanity. It is also, at its core, our job or charge as Americans.

As you know, COVID-19 has changed our lives more than we could ever believe. So, now more than ever, we must recognize the ceaseless work Hispanics are doing to support our country, our communities, despite the unsafe circumstances some still face as

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essential workers.

The shortage of workers has been felt, and Latinos - especially Latinas have been impacted hard in the work place because of it.

The level of concern about COVID-19 and our politicians however, still seems insufficient to the alarm from experts and the pleas of the community. The message on masks has been muddled and politicized, and yet experts continue to say to practice good hygiene, social distance and wear a mask to prevent spreading the virus, as well as getting vaccinated.

We must also aim to mitigate the negative impact of this global pandemic on our Hispanic community. In the United States Hispanics endure discrimination, high poverty, lower rates of health insurance than both whites and blacks — yet we enjoy a life expectancy of 81.8 years, compared with 78.5 years for whites and 74.9 years for blacks.

This resiliency is tested even harder by the coronavirus, which has hit Latinos particularly hard many of us have lost family members and friends.

Our Latino families seem more resilient because of our greater “social capital” — bonds of family, home region or church. Hispanics rely heavily on each other and that's why officials may not always hear our complaints.

So as we experience this rise of covid cases, I urge you to approach this time cautiously and continue health parameters including wearing a mask, washing your hands and getting vaccinated.

This is an existential moment. If we do not act to end the assault, if our community does not rise to challenge it, if we do not inspire our allies to join us and galvanize the public to act, this affects the very core of who we are as a nation and what we stand for.

Coretta Scott King once said, “Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it in every generation.”

Annually, I share this message with you...and will continue because it is important for us to be reminded of the legacy left by those who struggled, and yet, persevered.

Despite our diversity, Latinos have a shared public policy agenda. Like all Americans, we desire a government that stays off our backs but stands by our side.

Hispanics believe in a fair government that guarantees equal opportunity for all by reducing discrimination in employment, housing, health care, and education by ending racial profiling -- by making sure working families, and not just the wealthy, get a tax cut. Latinos want a humane government that maintains our traditions as a nation of immigrants by acting to not stand on the side and watch the dehumanization of immigrant children.

Hispanics need a compassionate government that helps people in difficult circumstances get back on their feet by providing job training to those who need it, by working toward a health care system that works for everybody, and by increasing support for homeownership programs, and other asset-building strategies.

Latinos support a smart government that invests wisely in its young people today to ensure our country's economic prosperity tomorrow by making preschool universal so all kids start school ready to learn ... so all students, rich or poor, get the same opportunities, by supporting community-based education programs, to prevent dropouts and help those who do fall through the cracks.

In political polls taken after the last national election, it showed that nearly two-thirds of Hispanics did not believe that the candidates were addressing the issues that concerned them most. Will the next election do the same?

Raul Yzaguirre, the past CEO of NCLR, now Unidos US, forewarned, "we will not be inspired by message alone. A few phrases in Spanish won't work anymore.

Promises can be broken in Spanish as well as in English. Like other Americans, Latinos will vote on issues, for candidates who deliver. And, like other Americans, we will hold elected officials and all political parties accountable for actions, not just words," he expressed confidently that Hispanic Americans believe and will continue to strive for the American

dream.

Yzaguirre's words were a call to action, and they are just as relevant today as we continue to fight to make the promises of democracy real for all Americans. It is why generation after generation, our forefathers have worked so tenaciously to make sure all of us have a voice and that all of us exercise our right to vote.

While some recognize that we continue to become this nation’s largest and fastest-growing ethnic group, we continue to be big business, potential voters, and vital to leadership and decision-making roles... and yet, our contributions are often disregarded because they have not yet felt our power or consider our contributions.

Political season or not, we must not allow ourselves to ever become a political piñata, hitting us with what they think they want us to hear, but often they end up insulting our intelligence and never genuinely listening or validating who we are and our needs. Needs that include equity in purchasing homes, health care, good schools, safety, and jobs.

We must claim and become owners of our future because many still see Hispanics only as supplicants and not as decision-makers, as consumers and not as producers, as law breakers and not as law enforcers, and as tax expenditures and not as tax contributors. And while stereotypes about the Hispanic community abound, invisibility is even more pervasive.

The fact is that Hispanics are not only about demanding our rights but also about fully preparing to shoulder responsibility. Latinos want to build a nation where people are judged by their actions and not by their accents.

The growth is there.... and yet, generation after generation, our growth, and our contributions, remain disregarded because our share of voters doesn't quite match our share in the general population. Will you stand up, or sit on the sidelines? Or will you disregard who you are and allow the abuse to our community to fit in and be accepted?

There has never been a more critical time for the Latino community to be politically engaged, and

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our votes could not be more decisive.

A critical part of our civic engagem e n t work is to ensure that citizens k n o w their rights and get involved in the political process at all levels—local, regional, state, and national.

And when faced with an injustice, we must stand up to it. We must double down. We must go back to our communities, back to the town halls and back to the polls when elections come. We cannot sit on the side.

And as we move forward, we must not count on others to be our champions. We need to be our own champions. We are a community of 50 million people. This is our time!

Still - in observance of this month dedicated to us, Latinos should be admired for believing in the sanctity of the heritage of language and culture and how we treasure these gifts, and for our continuous, and often overlooked contributions to society.

Above all, Hispanics must be viewed not as the problem but as part of the solution. And, with God's favor, as the best days of this community are to come, and as Hispanics ascend, I commit there will be a direct link between these realities. ¡Ánimo!

CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA is the publisher/owner of Latino Lubbock Magazine. She created the publication to provide a Latino perspective and to assure coverage of Hispanicled events. Latino Lubbock Magazine continues to be a centralized source of information with 100,000 readers monthly. Christy was named 2019 Latina Publisher of the Year by NAHP. She can be reached at (806)792-1212, or by email at news@latinolubbock. net

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INTRODUCING

Politics/ política

Commissioners Adopt Proposed Tax Rate

he Lubbock County CommisT sioners adopted a proposed tax rate which is above

the voter approval rate. Due to recent legislation, this means an automatic election o n the tax increase.

Commissioners say this increase is for public safety; allocating this new revenue to the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office for incentive pay, raises and retention.

Sheriff Kelly Rowe says this would help combat the rate at which they’re losing employees.

"We’ve got to take steps to stem the attrition and loss we have been suffering because we can have highly qualified, well trained deputies and other staff leaving for other agencies for an immediate 25

percent pay increase,” said Sheriff Rowe.

According to the county, the current starting salary for deputies at the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office is 25 percent lower than the starting pay at other agencies. Because of this, the Sheriff says he’s seen a great loss in valuable members of his team.

The court shows this tax increase would raise the average homeowner’s yearly payment by a little less than $70 a year. The typical home would cost $604 a year in property taxes.

Voters will get to decide on the rate increase Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

City Prepares for Street Bond Election in November

ity of Lubbock residents will C see a city streets bond package on the November ballot. City

council gave preliminary approval last month to the $174.5 million package that would widen or rebuild several major roads throughout the city.

Based on a presentation at the August 4th council meeting a quarter of the proposal, around $42 million, will go to improvements on Broadway Avenue’s brick road from University Avenue to Canyon Lakes Drive and to build a pedestrian bridge.

City staffers estimate the most this package would increase the property tax rate is 2.01 cents per $100 valuation. For the median Lubbock home valuation of

around $168,000, this would average out to a cost of about $9 per year over five years.

Later, they told the council that the tax rate is expected to increase by 3.31 cents if the bond is approved because the city is also issuing around $28 million in certificates of obligation to fund three other projects. That’s debt without voter approval.

Those are to fund the construction of Fire Station 20 in south Lubbock, pave five miles of roads elsewhere in the city and widen Erskine Street from the western city limits to Frankford Avenue.

The last city bond election was in 2009.

Voters will decide Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

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Latinos Account for Over Half of Popula- tion Growth

BY SUZANNE GAMBOA

atinos drove the country’s deL mographic growth, shooting up to 62.1 million, the Census Bu-

reau announced Thursday.

Latinos accounted for 51.1 percent of the country’s growth, rising to 18.7 percent of the U.S. population, according to numbers from the 2020 census. Latinos, or Hispanics, were 50.5 million and 16.3 percent of the national population in 2010.

That means the Hispanic population grew by 23 percent from 2010 to 2020.

In contrast, the country’s white population alone is shrinking and aging, while people identifying as white in combination with some other race grew by 316 percent.

The census data showed a drastic drop in the number of Latinos or Hispanics who identify as white, from 26.7 million in 2010 to 12.6 million in 2020.

The number of Hispanics or Latinos reporting more than one race more than quintupled, from 3 million to 20.3 million.

Arturo Vargas, executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, said it is significant that the data showed the Hispanic population at 62.1 million. Many Latino leaders and groups have been putting it at about 60 million for a couple of years, he said by text message.

Thomas Saenz, president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, said in a statement, “Today’s data release from the 2020 Census demonstrates that the Latino community is a huge and increasing part of our nation’s future.”

Latinos have been undercounted in the past — the Census Bureau estimates by 1.5 percent. But last year, the fallout from failed attempts by former President Donald Trump to include a citizenship question in the census survey and to exclude immigrants without legal status from taking part — as well as the coronavirus pandemic — raised concerns about fewer responses and a possible undercount.

“Despite an unprecedented attempt by the disgraced Trump administration to manipulate the decennial Census specifically to reduce the count of Latinos, and despite a likely statistical undercount, the au-

thoritative decennial Census count shows significant growth of the Latino population nationwide, and Latino population growth at a much higher rate than the nation’s non-Latino population,” Saenz said.

Vargas said that more study of the data is needed to determine the extent of an undercount of Latinos but that he was wary of presuming that the number was on point.

“We have been citing the 60 million population figure for Latinos for two years now,” he said. “I would have expected higher than 62.1 million.

“What is important is for us to peel the skin of the onion back on these metro areas that have grown.

To what extent was those metro areas’ growth due to Latino population increase?” he said. “That’s where we’d expect some of the new congressional seats to be based.”

The numbers, which are critical for dividing up billions of dollars in federal funding for many programs that communities rely on, also are used by legislatures and commissions and to a degree, by local governments to segment populations into voting districts or such divisions as city council, county commission and school board districts.

The increase in diversity the data show is the source of the nation’s strength, said Clarissa Martinez de Castro, a vice president of UnidosUS, the country’s largest Latino advocacy group. She noted that 8 in 10 Latinos in the U.S. are American citizens.

“But despite our contributions to the country, the realities of our lives aren’t always recognized and worse, in too many cases, we are actively demonized,” she said in a statement.

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Also notable in the d a t a release are that Latinos are now the largest population group in California and that in Texas, Hispanics grew to 39.3 percent of the state’s population, nearly equal to non-Hispanic whites’ share of 39.7 percent.

Texas’ state demographer, Lloyd Potter, has said Hispanics are expected to outnumber non-Hispanic whites in the state by the end of the year or early next year.

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Comisión De Calidad Ambiental Del Estado De Texas

AVISO DE RECIBO DE SOLICITUD E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER RENOVACIÓN DE PERMISO DE AIRE PERMISO NÚM . 49325 SOLICITUD INEOS USA LLC, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por sus siglas en inglés) para renovación de Permiso Núm. 49325 de Calidad de Aire, el cual autorizaría el funcionamiento continuo del Complejo de fraccionamiento de gas natural Hobbs ubicado a 17.0 millas al oeste de Seminole en el US Highway 62/180 y 3 millas al norte de County Road 237, Seminole, Condado de Gaines, Texas 79360. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía pública y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=32.778888&lng=-102.950277&zoom=13&type=r. La instalación existente está autorizada para emitir los siguientes contaminantes atmosféricos: monóxido de carbono, sulfuro de hidrógeno, óxidos de nitrógeno, compuestos orgánicos, material particulado, incluido el material particulado con diámetros de 10 micrones o menos y 2.5 micrones o menos y dióxido de azufre.

Esta solicitud se presentó a la TCEQ el 5 de agosto de 2021. La solicitud estará disponible para ser revisada y copiada en la oficina central de la TCEQ, en la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Midland, y en la Librería del Condado de Gaines, 704 Hobbs Highway, Seminole, Condado de Gaines, Texas, comenzando el primer día de la publicación de este aviso. El expediente de cumplimiento normativo de la instalación, si alguno existe, está disponible para su revisión en la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Midland.

El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud está completa administrativamente y llevará a cabo un examen técnico de la solicitud. La información contenida en la solicitud indica que esta renovación del permiso no daría lugar en un aumento de las emisiones permitidas y no daría lugar en la emisión de un contaminante del aire no emitido previamente. La TCEQ puede actuar sobre esta solicitud sin buscar comentarios públicos adicionales o dar una oportunidad para una audiencia de caso impugnado si se cumple con ciertos criterios.

COMENTARIO PÚBLICO Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos, o solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial al domicilio a continuación. La TCEQ tomará en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en la decisión final de la solicitud. La fecha límite para presentar comentarios públicos es 15 días después de que se publique el aviso en el periódico. Después de la fecha límite para comentarios públicos, el director ejecutivo preparará una respuesta para todos los comentarios públicos pertinentes y materiales, o significativos. Cuestiones tales como valor de propiedad, ruido, seguridad del tráfico, y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la TCEQ para abordarse en el proceso del permiso.

Después del examen técnico de la solicitud se completa, el director ejecutivo tomará en cuenta los comentarios y preparará una respuesta a todos los comentarios públicos pertinentes y materiales, o significativos. Si sólo se reciben comentarios, la respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo con respecto a la solicitud, será enviada por correo a todas aquellas personas que presentaron comentarios públicos o quienes se encuentren en la lista de correo para esta solicitud, a menos que la solicitud sea remitida directamente para una audiencia de caso impugnado.

OPORTUNIDAD PARA UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO Usted puede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado. El solicitante o el director ejecutivo también pueden pedir que la solicitud se remita directamente a una audiencia de caso impugnado después del examen técnico de la solicitud. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es un proceso legal parecido a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. A menos que se presente una petición por escrito para una audiencia de caso impugnado dentro de 15 días de esta notificación, el director ejecutivo puede autorizar la solicitud. Si no se recibe una petición para audiencia dentro del plazo de 15 días, no se dará otra oportunidad para una audiencia. De acuerdo con la Ley de Aire Limpio de Texas, § 382.056(o), sólo se puede conceder una audiencia de caso impugnado si el historial de cumplimiento normativo del solicitante se encuentra en la clasificación más baja de acuerdo a los requisitos aplicables de historial de cumplimiento normativo y si la petición para audiencia está basada en cuestiones de hecho en disputa que son pertinentes y materiales para la decisión de la Comisión con respecto a la solicitud. Además, la Comisión solo concederá una audiencia sobre esas cuestiones que se presenta durante el período de comentarios públicos y no se retiren.

Una persona que puede estar afectada por contaminantes de emisiones atmosféricas de una planta tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia. Si se solicita una audiencia de caso impugnado, debe presentar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o para un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección, y número de teléfono; (2) el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; (3) la declaración “[yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de un caso impugnado”; (4) una descripción específica de cómo se vería adversamente afectado por la solicitud y emisiones atmosféricas de la planta de manera que no es común para el público en general; (5) la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad con relación a la planta; (6) una descripción de cómo usa la propiedad que pueda ser afectada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un grupo o asociación, uno o más miembros que tienen derecho a solicitar una audiencia deben ser identificados por su nombre y dirección física. Los intereses que el grupo o la asociación busca proteger también se deben identificar. También puede presentar sus modificaciones propuestas a la solicitud/al permiso que satisfarían sus inquietudes. Las peticiones para una audiencia de caso impugnado deben presentarse por escrito dentro de 15 días después de este aviso, a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial a la dirección a continuación.

Si cualquier petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado se presenta a tiempo, el director ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. A menos que la solicitud se remite directamente a una audiencia de caso impugnado, el director ejecutivo enviará por correo la respuesta a los comentarios junto con notificación de la reunión de la Comisión a todas personas que presentaron comentarios o que se encuentren en la lista de correo para esta solicitud. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad atmosférica que se hayan planteado durante el período de comentarios. Cuestiones tales como valor de propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial.

LISTA DE CORREO Además de presentar comentarios públicos, puede solicitar que le incluyan en una lista de correo para esta solicitud al enviar una petición a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial de la TCEQ en la dirección a continuación. Los que están en la lista de correo recibirán copias de futuros avisos públicos (si hay) para esta solicitud, enviadas por la Oficina del Secretario Oficial.

CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN Comentarios públicos y peticiones se deben entregar por el Internet a www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html o deben enviarse por escrito a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Si se comunica con la TCEQ por vía electrónica, por favor tenga en cuenta que su dirección de correo, como su dirección actual, pasará a formar parte del registro público de la agencia. Para más información sobre esta solicitud de permiso o sobre el proceso de permisos, por favor llame sin cobro al Programa de Educación del Público al 1-800-687-4040.

Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

Se puede obtener información adicional también de INEOS USA LLC, P.O. Box 1488, Alvin, Texas 77512-1488 o al llamar al Sr. Michael Brocato, Gerente de Medio Ambiente, INEOS Pipeline al número (281) 581-4404.

Fecha de Expedición: 13 de agosto de 2021.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Labor Day - Sept. 6, 2021

abor Day, Sept. 6, 2021, is L the first Monday in September, and is a creation of the labor

movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and wellbeing of our country.

Hispanic workers make up 16.2 percent of the U.S. workforce, and come from a variety of different backgrounds. The largest group by far is workers of Mexican descent,

who comprise 62.1 percent of the Hispanic workforce (14.9 million).

In 2013, 66% of the Hispanic population age 16 and older were in the labor force, which was slightly higher than the level of participation for the total U.S. population.

Despite comparable rates of labor force participation, Hispanics experienced an unemployment rate in 2013 (9%) which was higher than that of the total U.S. population (7.5 %). The Hispanic population is represented in a wide variety of occupations.

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month T

his is a great time to have conversations about this important aspect of a family's overall financial plan. Life insurance can help you and your family realize the dreams and goals on your bucket list even when faced with challenging circumstances. Did you know?

• Life insurance conversation uncomfortable - When it comes to life's most important topics, higher percentages of parents feel comfortable talking with their children about drugs and alcohol (55 percent), religion (53 percent) and politics (44 percent) than discussing life insurance (38 percent), family finances (36 percent) or sex/puberty (30 percent).

• Parents count - 45 percent of Americans first learned about life insurance from a family member. Daughters were most likely to name their moms (21 percent) as their top source for first learning about life insurance, while sons are most likely to list their dads (22 percent). Becoming a parent is the number one life event that prompts individuals to obtain life insurance coverage (37 percent), however just 51 percent of parents have individual life insurance policies outside of work.

• Most families budget for vacations/cell phones be-

fore life insurance - More consider life insur(71 percent) say

than 7 in 10 parents ance to be important and over three-fourths it plays a role in their overall financial plan (78 percent), yet only 59 percent of parents would be likely to adjust their budget to purchase life insurance. A greater percentage of parents would be willing to adjust their budget to afford cable TV (76 percent), a family vacation (69 percent), or a cell phone and service for each family member (62 percent), compared to life insurance.

• Knowledge Curve - Seventy-eight percent of Americans consider themselves at least somewhat knowledgeable about life insurance. However, one in five (22 percent) feel they are not at all knowledgeable about life insurance.

• More than death benefits - Forty-four percent of Americans believe that "life insurance benefits are only accessible when an insured family member passes away." However, many policies offer benefits while a policyholder is still alive. These "living benefits" can be accessed for qualified college, retirement and emergency expenses (this may reduce the death benefit and cash value).

El mes de la concienciación del seguro de vida es septiembre

s un excelente momento para E conversar sobre este aspecto importante del plan financiero

general de la familia. Asegúrese de que el establecimiento de objetivos y la idea de un futuro financiero sólido sean parte de la charla. Un seguro de vida puede ayudarle a usted y su familia a alcanzar los sueños y objetivos de su lista de deseos familiares, incluso cuando se enfrentan situaciones difíciles. ¿Sabía usted?

• La conversación sobre el seguro de vida es incómoda - Cuando se trata de los temas más importantes de la vida, es mayor el porcentaje de padres que se sienten cómodos hablando con sus hijos sobre drogas y alcohol (55 %), religión (53 %) y política (44 %) que el porcentaje relacionado con charlas sobre seguros de vida (38 %), finanzas familiares (36 %) o sexo/pubertad (30 %).

• Los padres cuentan - El 45 % de los estadounidenses supo del seguro de vida gracias a un familiar.

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Las mujeres mencionaron como su fuente principal de información con más frecuencia a sus madres (21 %), mientras que los hombres mencionaron a sus padres (22 %).

Convertirse en padres es el acontecimiento principal que impulsa a las personas a obtener una cobertura de seguro (37 %); sin embargo, solo el 51 % de los padres tienen pólizas de seguro de vida individual fuera del trabajo.

• La mayoría de las familias crean presupuestos para vacaciones/teléfonos celulares antes que para el seguro de vida - Más de 7 de cada 10 padres consideran que el seguro de vida es importante (71 %) y más de tres cuartos afirman que cumple un papel importante en sus planes financieros generales (78 %); sin embargo, solo el 59 % de los padres modificarían sus presupuestos para adquirir un seguro de vida. Un porcentaje mayor de padres estarían dispuestos a modificar sus presupuestos para poder pagar televisión por cable (76 %),

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vacaciones familiares (69 %) o planes y teléfonos celulares para cada miembro de la familia (62 %), comparado con el seguro de vida.

• Curva de conocimiento - El 78 % de los estadounidenses consideran que, al menos, tienen algo de conocimiento sobre seguros de vida. Sin embargo, uno de cada cinco (22 %) siente que no tiene conocimiento sobre seguros de vida • Más que beneficios por fallecimiento - El 44 % de los estadounidenses creen que "solo se puede acceder a los beneficios del seguro de vida cuando muere la persona asegurada". Sin embargo, muchas pólizas ofrecen beneficios mientras el titular de la póliza se encuentra con vida. Se puede acceder a estos "beneficios en vida" para pagar gastos de la universidad, la jubilación o gastos de emergencia elegibles (esto puede reducir el beneficio por fallecimiento o el valor en efectivo).

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations. Instruction books are available in English only at the moment. You can also access all available forms and instructions from home at www.irs. gov.

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff.

All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 7451637.

FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-aTest, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, available.

LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For more info call (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806741-0409.

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

DO YOU HAVE NEWS? Submit your business news online at www.latinolubbock.net/ have-a-story or call (806)792-1212

Invest In US

As Interest in Investing Grows, People of Color Still Lag Behind eople of color are still lagging Meanwhile, the past 18 months P behind when it comes to have seen an influx of new investors investing, a new CNBC/Momentive into the market.

Invest in You survey found.

Half of Black U.S. adults and 49% of Hispanics don’t currently own individual stocks, mutual funds, bonds, exchange-traded funds, cryptocurrency or real estate.

Meanwhile, 32% of Asians and 28% of whites reported not being invested.

Broken down by gender, 59% of Black women aren’t invested in anything, compared to 48% of Hispanic women, 34% of white women and 23% of white men.

The gap can also be seen in retirement savings.

The most glaring: Almost twice as many white men (63%) own a retirement account as Black women (32%), according to the survey. Only 33% of Black men currently have a retirement account. Momentive surveyed 5,523 U.S. adults between Aug. 4 and Aug. 9; of those, 45% are investors.

While the racial investing gap is far from closing, more people of color entered the market during that time than whites.

Almost half (47%) of Black and 45% of Hispanic investors started investing in the last 18 months, compared to 20% of their white counterparts.

I t ’s s o m e t h i n g financial planner and investor Delano Saporu, CEO and founder of New York-based New Street Advisors Group, has witnessed first-hand. He had a big rush of people coming to him at the start of 2021, although it has normalized a bit now, he said.

“There is no amount needed to start doing something that benefits you in the long-term,” said Saporu, who doesn’t have an account minimum for clients.

To be sure, the ability to participate in the stock market depends on the disposable income you have.

A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y PARTES INTERESADAS: INEOS USA LLC, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) para renovación de Permiso Núm. 49325 de Calidad de Aire, el cual autorizaría el funcionamiento continuo del Complejo de fraccionamiento de gas natural Hobbs ubicado a 17.0 millas al oeste de Seminole en el US Highway 62/180 y 3 millas al norte de County Road 237, Seminole, Condado de Gaines, Texas 79360. En la sección de avisos públicos de este periódico se encuentra información adicional sobre esta solicitud.

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Wellness/ bienestar

FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

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Flu Shot - Schedule It

he first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. CDC also recommends everyday preventive actions (like staying away from people who are sick, covering coughs and

sneezes and frequent handwashing) to help slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu.

The time from when a person is exposed and infected with flu to when symptoms begin is about 2 days, but can range from about 1 to 4 days.

La vacuna contra la gripe - Programarla

a primera medida y la más L importante en la prevención contra la influenza es vacunarse

todos los años. Se ha demostrado que la vacuna contra la influenza reduce la aparición de enfermedades relacionadas con la influenza y el riesgo de sufrir complicaciones graves a causa de esta enfermedad que pueden dar lugar a hospitalizaciones o incluso la muerte. Los CDC también recomiendan tomar medidas preventivas diarias (como mantenerse alejado de las personas

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que están enfermas, cubrirse la boca y nariz al toser y estornudar y lavarse las manos con frecuencia) para ayudar a disminuir la propagación de microbios que causan enfermedades respiratorias (nariz, garganta y pulmones), como lo es la influenza.

El tiempo desde la exposición de una persona al virus de la influenza hasta el comienzo de los síntomas es de aproximadamente 2 días, pero puede oscilar entre 1 a 4 días.

he U.S. gave full approval to T Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, a milestone that may help lift public

confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.

The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner B i o N Te c h n o w carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration, which has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million Pfizer doses already have been administered in the U.S. — and hundreds of millions more worldwide — since emergency use began in December.

“The public can be very confident that this vaccine meets the high standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality the FDA requires of an approved product,” said acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock.

“Today’s milestone puts us one step closer to altering the course of this pandemic in the U.S.” The U.S. becomes the first country to fully approve the shot, according to Pfizer, and CEO Albert Bourla said in a statement he hoped the decision “will help increase confidence in our vaccine, as vaccination remains the best tool we have to help protect lives.”

U.S. vaccinations bottomed out in July. As delta fills hospital beds, shots are on the rise again — with a million a day given Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Just over half of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated with one of the country’s three options, from Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson.

The FDA’s action also may spur more vaccine mandates by companies, universities and local governments. This month New York City, New Orleans and San Francisco all imposed proof-of-vaccination requirements at restaurants, bars and other indoor venues. At the federal level, President Joe Biden is requiring government workers to sign forms attesting that they’ve been vaccinated or else submit to regular testing and other requirements.

Anxious Americans increasingly are on board: Close to 6 in 10 favor requiring people to be fully vaccinated to travel on airplanes or attend crowded public events,

according to a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

The FDA, like regulators in Europe and much of the world, initially allowed emergency use of Pfizer’s vaccine based on a study that tracked 44,000 people 16 and older for at least two months — the time period when serious side effects typically arise.

That’s shorter than the six months of safety data normally required for full approval.

So Pfizer kept that study going, and the FDA also examined real-world safety evidence in deciding to fully license the vaccine for people 16 and older, those studied the longest.

Pfizer’s shot still has emergency authorization for 12- to 15-year-olds.

Even after hundreds of millions of shots, serious side effects — such as chest pain and heart inflammation in teens and young adults — remain exceedingly rare, the FDA said.

As for effectiveness, six-month tracking of Pfizer’s original study showed the vaccine remained 97 percent protective against severe COVID-19. Protection against milder infection waned slightly, from a peak of 96 percent two months after the second dose to 84 percent by six months.

Those data came before the extracontagious delta variant began spreading, but other data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the vaccine is still doing a good job preventing severe disease caused by that mutant.

As for all the talk about booster doses, the FDA’s licensure doesn’t cover those. The agency will decide that separately.

The FDA already is allowing emergency use of a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for people with severely weakened immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients who don’t respond as strongly to the usual two shots. For everyone else who got those vaccinations, the Biden administration is planning ahead for booster starting in the fall — if the FDA and CDC agree.

Also still to be decided is vaccination of children under 12. Both Pfizer and Moderna are studying youngsters, with data expected in the fall.

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

Noticias de salud/ Health News CHILD SAFETY PROGRAM from the Department of Public Safety will talk to parents about car seat safety. She will demonstrate how to safely install car seats In their personal vehicles, on Sept. 21,2021 4:30 to 6:30 pm., at 1836 Parkway Dr. COVID TESTING SITE City of Lubbock Public Health Department COVID testing site is located at Clapp Park Pool at 4500 Avenue U. Hours and Days of Operation are from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday - Friday. Details: Drive-thru clinic, you will be directed by staff through the traffic line 100% FREE regardless of insurance status No appointment needed. Closed on City and federal holidays. PCR tests (24-48 hour turnaround). Travel testing/asymptomatic testing allowed. Cannot test anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 60 days. *REMINDER: For the safety of all, we request everyone in the vehicle wear a mask. If you don’t have one, one will be provided.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINES The Health Department is holding a drive-thru clinic for COVID-19 testing until 6 p.m. The clinic is located at 806 18th Street. *No appointment or registration needed *Free of charge regardless of insurance status *Travel testing/asymptomatic testing allowed *24-48 hours for results. The clinics are held Mon. - Friday from 12-6 p.m. For more info, call (806) 775-2933 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 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 info call (806) 799-4320.

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

Health/ salud

Cholesterol What you should know

holesterol is bad for you, C right? It’s actually a bit more complicated than that.

Cholesterol is a part of every cell in your body and plays an important role in keeping you healthy.

The two most important kinds of cholesterol to monitor are HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, and LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, both of which play a part in your overall well-being. LDL, more commonly known as “bad cholesterol,” can become bad for you when it builds up on artery walls, impeding the flow of blood and increasing your risk

of heart disease—the number one cause of death among Americans, includi n g Hispanics, accordi n g to the American Heart Association. HDL, on the other hand, is believed to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it can be eliminated from the body.

Some experts believe that HDL removes excess cholesterol and slows buildup on artery walls. So reducing your risk of heart

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disease is not as simple as lowering cholesterol levels, or even lowering the level of LDL. In fact, some experts believe that it’s not actually the levels of cholesterol that contribute to blockages but the size of cholesterol particles and cholesterol transport patterns. (This doesn’t mean you should keep eating French fries and potato chips!)

Everyone agrees that a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and regular exercise are good for you and your heart. But before you rush to take medication to lower your cholesterol levels, educate yourself about how cholesterol actually works in your body, read the latest research, and talk to your doctor.

Colesterol: Lo que debe saber

l colesterol es malo para usted ¿estamos de E acuerdo? En realidad no es tan simple. El colesterol es parte de cada una de las células del

cuerpo y juega un papel sumamente importante para mantenerlo a usted saludable. Los dos tipos de colesterol que se requieren controlar más son el HDL, o lipoproteína de alta densidad y el LDL, o lipoproteína de baja densidad, ambos juegan un papel importante en su bienestar general. El colesterol LDL se puede tornar malo para uno cuando se acumula en las paredes de las arterias impidiendo el flujo de la sangre e incrementando el riesgo de una enfermedad coronaria, la causa número uno de muerte entre personas, incluyendo hispanos, según la American Heart Association. Por otro lado, se cree que el HDL se lleva el colesterol de las arterias y lo devuelve al hígado donde puede ser eliminado del cuerpo. Algunos expertos afirman que el HDL retira el exceso de colesterol y retrasa la acumulación en las paredes

arteriales. Entonces, reducir el riego de enfermedades coronarias no es tan simple como bajar los niveles de colesterol o inclusive, bajar el nivel de LDL, más conocido como el “colesterol malo”.

De hecho, algunos expertos afirman que no son realmente los niveles de colesterol los que contribuyen a los bloqueos sino el tamaño de las partículas de colesterol y los patrones de transporte de colesterol. (¡Esto no significa que usted deba continuar comiendo papas fritas y hojuelas de papa!) Todo el mundo está de acuerdo en que una dieta baja en grasas saturadas y colesterol y ejercicio regular son buenos para uno y para el corazón. Sin embargo, antes de que se apresure a tomar cualquier medicamento para bajar sus niveles de colesterol, edúquese respecto de la manera en que el colesterol trabaja en su cuerpo, lea las últimas investigaciones y consulte a su médico.

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Ovarian Cancer

varian cancer is an equal-opportunity cancer, meaning the disease affects women of all ethnicities and races equally — including Hispanic women.

About 20,000 American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. The five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is about 45 percent; meaning about 15,000 women will die from the disease.

Currently there is no effective way to screen for ovarian cancer. Because of this the disease often goes undetected until it is at an advanced stage. However, women may prevent the disease by following these healthy living guidelines:

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1. Eat fruits and vegetables daily.

Ovarian cancer patients who eat lots of fruits and vegetables live longer than those who don’t.

2. Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are contributing factors to hormonal imbalances that could cause ovarian cancer.

3. See your doctor regularly. Keeping up with annual pap smears, pelvic exams and breast screenings is important to detect any changes in your body.

4. If you are experiencing persistent bloating and pain in your abdomen or pelvis, make an appointment with your physician.

El cáncer de ovario

l cáncer ovárico afecta a mujeres de todas las etnias y razas por igual incluyendo a las mujeres hispanas.

Alrededor de 20 mil mujeres estadounidenses son diagnosticadas con cáncer de ovario cada año. La tasa de supervivencia de cinco años es aproximadamente 45%, esto significa que 15 mil mujeres morirán de la enfermedad.

Por lo tanto, no existe manera efectiva de diagnostico o prueba de detección para el cáncer de ovario. Debido a esto la enfermedad no se detecta hasta que se encuentra en una etapa avanzada.

Sin embargo, las mujeres pueden prevenir la enfermedad siguiendo estas pautas de vida saludable: 1. Coma fru-

tas y verduras todos los días. Pacientes con cáncer ovárico que comen mas frutas y vegetales viven más que aquellos que no.

2. Mantenga un peso saludable. La obesidad y el sedentarismo son factores que contribuyen a los desequilibrios hormonales que pueden causar cáncer de ovario.

3. Visite a su médico regularmente.

Exámenes como el pap smear, exámenes pélvicos y mamograma del seno son importante para detectar cualquier cambio en su cuerpo.

4. Visite a su medico si tiene dolor persistente e hinchado el abdomen o en la pelvis.

Vaccines are for ALL AGES!

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

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

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

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

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¡Feliz Fiestas Patrias!

Fiestas Patrias Events Sept. 18th & 19th

iestas del Llano, Inc. (FDLI) will be F holding the annual observance of Mexican Independence from Spain in partnership with Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on September 18, 2021.

A parade will be held on Sept.

18th, at 10 am on Saturday, with the traditional route from Broadway and Ave V, East to Avenue M and ending at the Civic Center East Parking Lot. All non-profit organizations, businesses, schools, clubs, and athletic teams are en-

couraged to participate.

The Fiestas Patrias celebration will begin later on the outdoor stage east of OLG Church at 1120 52nd with local bands including traditional Mariachi groups and Folklorico dancers. There will also be food vendors from OLG church groups.

The Grito de Dolores ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. This ceremony is the reenactment of Father Hidalgo's declaration of Independence from Spain.

Our Lady of Guadalupe will continue on Sept.

19th. The general event is free.

Mexican Independence Day

l 15 September 1810 is the day of the E "Grito de Dolores" or Miguel Hidalgo's call to take up arms against Spanish colo-

nial government. The movement that led to Mexico's independence began on September 16, 1810.

Miguel Hidalgo is regarded as the "Father of Independence". Hidalgo, a criollo Catholic priest, called his parishioners to arms with his now-famous Grito ("Shout") de Dolores, in the small town of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo) to Chihuahua.

He marched to Guanajuato, where the Spanish barricaded themselves in a grain warehouse. El Pípila, a miner who burned down the doors, gave Hidalgo the first victory of the independence movement. With Ignacio Allende, he defeated Spanish forces at the battle of Monte de las Cruces, just outside

Mexico City. But rathe r than pressing to the capital, he retreated to Guanajuato and spent the rest of the war fleeing from a bolstered royalist army.

His forces occupied Guadalajara but then were pushed northward toward the U.S. border, where they hoped to find refuge.

The Spanish army caught u p with Hidalgo in the state of Jalisco and convicted him of treason. He was executed by firing squad in Chihuahua in 1811, and his head was put on public display in Guanajuato for 10 years.

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uno de los acontecimientos más significativos para el país de Mexico, ya que en esa fecha tuvo lugar el “Grito de Independencia”, hecho protagonizado por el Padre de la Patria, don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla en la po- blación de Dolores, Guanajuato.

Hidalgo, como muchos otros mexicanos, adoptó los ideales independentistas que desde 1809 se extendían por el país a través de grupos liberales. Uno de éstos, el de Querétaro, encabezado por el corregidor Miguel Domínguez y su esposa, Josefa Ortiz, contaba a Hidalgo entre sus integrantes desde el año de 1810. Varios oficiales del Regimiento de Dragones de la Reina, entre ellos Ignacio Allende, Ignacio Aldama y Mariano Abasolo se Judge Aurora Chaides-Hernandez unirían algún tiempo después a los conspiraVisit us online at www.latinolubbock.net

dores de Querétaro.

Hidalgo se dedicó entonces a reclutar partidarios y a comprar o construir armamento. Sin embargo, a principios de septiembre de 1810, la conspiración de Querétaro fue descubierta por el Gobierno Virreinal.

Allende había llegado a Dolores la noche del 14 de septiembre, pero tanto él como Hidalgo ignoraban las consecuencias de haber sido descubiertos. Para entonces, varios de los conspiradores habían sido aprehendidos, pero dona Josefa Ortiz, durante la noche del 15 envió un mensaje al pueblo de Dolores, avisando a Hidalgo y los demás libertadores sobre el inminente peligro que corrían.

Sin esperas más tiempo, Hidalgo marchó a la cárcel de Dolores y puso en libertad a los presos, a quienes dotó con armas de la policía y el Regimiento de la Reina. Durante la madrugada, Hidalgo tocó la campana de la iglesia para convocar al pueblo y al reunirse la multitud en el atrio de la parroquia, pronunció la histórica arenga y al grito de “Viva la América y mueran los gachupines”, se lanzó a la lucha en pos de la independencia de México.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Celebrate

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

I

n September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The obser vance was expanded in 1988

by Congress to a month long celebration (Sept.

15 – Oct. 15), effective the following year.

America celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept.

16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

The U.S. Government, in wanting to recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic-American citizens created by Public Law 90-498 National Hispanic Heritage Week on September 17, 1968. The law was later amended by Public Law 100-402 expanding the event to National Hispanic Heritage Month on August 17, 1988.

What is a Hispanic? Let's start by saying what it is not. It is not a racial iden-

tification. Hispanic is more of a regional identification like saying "North American." What is a Hispanic? Hispanics come in all sizes and shapes. There are Jewish, Arab, Asian, Indian, Black and White Hispanics as well as brown. What most Americans perceive as brown is actually a mix of Indian and White. When Spanish explorers settled the Americas, they did not bring families with them like the English settlers did when they arrived in the U.S. The Spanish explorers were mostly soldiers and priests, etc. As a result, the soldiers intermarried with the Indian women they found in the countries they explored. The result was a new racial identity known as mestizos. In time, mestizos became the middle class and the largest population.

The U.S. Census Bureau defines Hispanic Origin as persons of Hispanic origin were identified by a question that asked for self-identification of the person's origin or descent. Respondents were asked to select their origin (and the origin of other household members) from a "flash card" listing ethnic origins. Persons of Hispanic origin, in particular, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or some other Hispanic origin.

It should be noted that persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

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Education/ Educación

COVID-19 Health Tips for Back To School

s students, parents and school A staff head back into the classroom, the Center for

SCHOOL DEDICATION: A ribbon cutting with local leaders and West Texas teachers for Lubbock ISD’s Anita Carmona-Harrison Elementary School was held last month!

The district’s brand-new agriculture and STEM school is beautiful and will definitely become an intricate facility in North Lubbock. Congratulations to the principal Dr. Alma Cunningtubby and her staff! Have a great school year from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

LATINO MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hispanics are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than non-Hispanic whites. To help address this disparity, student members of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) answered questions and myths about the COVID-19 vaccine for the Hispanic community at the 12th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. The students are bilingual and are able to communicate in Spanish and English. Great job LMSA from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Disease Control (CDC) is offering a number of health tips to battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“This return to school season is like no other.

Schools must be prepared to protect children from COVID-19, while also addressing a wide array of other pandemic-related challenges returning students are facing,” said CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH. The CDC has offered specific guidance for K-12 schools and Colleges and Universities but some safety measures can apply to all: Handwashing with soap and water can go a long way in defeating germs.

The CDC recommends scrubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds, or about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice.

Getting required vaccines can also help protect children and teens.

Making sure children get vaccinated is one of the most important things parents can do.

Mental health may often go overlooked, but is important to the

learning process. CDC data shows that the pandemic has created significant stress and trauma among families. Schools can help promote student well-being by establishing safe and supportive school environments and referring students to appropriate mental and physical health services.

Lastly, the CDC says you should be taking COVID-19 seriously. “Students benefit from inperson learning” and safely returning to in-person instruction for the fall 2021 and Spring 2022 sessions is a priority, so do your part for a quicker return to normal.

The CDC says the bottom line is that healthy students are better learners, so following these health tips can lead students to another successful school year. For more information about the coronavirus and its impacts on the South Plains.

For updates on your school district, or resources visit https:// www.latinolubbock.net/covid-19updates-resources Para encontrar la información en español visite www.latinolubbock. net

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Education & Scholarship Updates SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships.

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

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 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.

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org MARGARET MAHER SCHOLARSHIP award varies from $2,000 to $8,000 per year. For requirements visit www.margaretmaherscholarship.org/requirements CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/ $30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded to fund post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university located outside the United States & its territories. Apply online at www.Rotary.org/en/grants

Latino Lubbock Magazine Proudly Advocates for Education/La revista latina Lubbock aboga por la educación

Youth/Juventud

Youth Opportunities ROBIN’S NEST TUTORING AT LUBBOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY inperson tutoring for K–12 students is now available at the library. This is free tutoring for a variety of subjects. Learn more and sign up at www.robinsnesttutoring.com.

Walk-ins are also welcome. Dates and times are: Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue) September 4, 1 to 5 p.m. ; and Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive) September 4, 1 to 5 p.m.

GAME ON AT PATTERSON Join us every Monday and Thursday afternoon for board games and video games for grades K to 12. Sept. 6,2021 3:30 - 5:30 pm., 1836 Parkway Dr. OUT OF THIS WORLD: A Celebration of Outer Space, Astronauts, and Space Travel through September 24th, It will be on display in the ExploraZone gallery of the museum on the ground floor. Viewing included admission of the Science Spectrum.

MAHON STORYTIME Join us for stories and songs for preschoolers. Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021, 10:30 – 11 am, at 1306 9th ANIME & GAME NIGHT Join us at Groves to watch anime or play video games and board games! Sept. 21,2021 6:30 - 8 pm., at 5520 19th St. VIRTUAL STORYTIME WITH LUBBOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY Join the library at www.Facebook.com/LubbockLibrary for virtual storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 3.

Tuesday’s theme will be snakes and Thursday’s theme will be birds.

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.

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

"Your Story, Our Glory" $5,000 Scholarship Essay Challenge Challenge

os Hermanos Familia with the L Liggett Law Group, P.C. want to learn about your family’s story and how you have been inspired by family members, a bit of their history, and what has inspired you to consider the college path you have chosen.

Write a college-application style essay (no longer than 850-words) that describes how “Your Story, Our Glory” about your family and how their struggles achievements, and decisions have resonated with and inspire you. Your family’s story or impression of your successes equals your family’s glory.

Essays should be specific, have a clear narrative, and adhere to the theme of the challenge.

Submit your completed application packet before the deadline of November 10, 2021.

The first elimination will be judged by a blind committee to make sure that the application meets the requirements and

II ntami m hard es, re-

minded of a photo I first saw in high school: a man is mining in an underg r o u n d tunnel. He is on his final strike against the rock to reveal the hidden diamonds on the other side, but he quits in exhaustion and turns around! I am in my final semester and I’ve enrolled myself in some tough biology courses, but now is not the time to let my guard down and allow “senioritis” to get the best of me. It may be a difficult semester, but it can also be most

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are specific, and have a clear narrative, as well as adhere to the theme of the challenge.

The finalist will then be placed on the Los Hermanos Familia website, and the public will vote for their favorite essay.

The recipient will be notified by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2022.

Applicants must be 11th or 12th-grade high school students located in Lubbock or in the following counties: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dawson, Floyd, Fort Sumner, Garza, Haley, Hockley, Lamb, Las Cruces, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry.

Scholarship Amount: $5,000 For a student registered in college or trade school First Round Deadline: November 10, 2021 More details including online scholarship application/essay upload at www. loshermanosfamilia.org/scholarshipapplications

important.

Currently, my mind feels like a party popper— I imagine pulling the string on graduation day and having confetti fly everywhere, “I did it!” Yet, I can’t afford to forget to take a few minutes each day and say “Thank you, God” for the opportunity to be in college, participate in research projects, and love my supportive community. I’ve learned that it is never the wrong time to celebrate; I don’t have to wait till I get my dream job to be happy. Finding joy in the midst of tiredness, studying, and struggling— a superpower I hope to never lose!

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The KOC Council 11807 members took time to pose with their scholarship recipients. The scholarships were raised during their annual golf tournament. Congratulations!

FRANKIE THE FISH: Los Hermanos Familia celebrated Frankie the Fish's 4th Birthday at the 12th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. Families took time to pose with him. The mascot is playfully named after Frank Garcia, co-chair, whose father inspired the annual fishing event. To learn more about him or the origination of the story visit www.letsgofishinglubbock.com (Photo by Alondra Gonzales/LLM)

IN SEPTEMBER · Set some goals for the new school year. · Review your fall courses and get to know your class syllabus. · Keep seeking and applying for scholarships. · Remember, the early bird gets the worm.

Bailee Alonzo - is a senior at Texas Tech, majoring in Biology - Pre-Med. She aspires to become a dermatologist. For Latino Lubbock Magazine, My College Experience.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

Anniversary

Raymond & Mary Ann Rodriguez,

52nd as of Sept. 6, 1969

Anniversary

Ezequiel Sr. & Lori Savedra, 29th as of Sept. 26, 1992

Anniversary Gregorio & Louisa Arriaga, 49th as of Sept. 29, 1972

Anniversary

Chris & Dee Mungia, 26th as of Sept. 2

¡ Feli c i da des !

C o n gr a tula ti o n s !

Anniversary

Gregorio Jr. & Cynthia Arriaga,

Anniversary, birthday, or special occasion photos may be submitted online by t h e 18th of each month, along with payment at www.latinolubbock.net/specialtyads. THE FEE IS $25. Please submit photo, name, number of years, and wedding date. Call (806)792-1212 for more info. PLEASE, NO CELL PHONE PHOTOS.

26th as of Sept. 2, 1995

En Aquellos Días…

eníamos costumbres que en ese tiemT po para nosotros eran “cosas de más antes”. No

hace mucho que invite una pareja que vinieran a la casa para almorzar un sábado.

Esta pareja era muy amigos de mi mama. Empezamos una corta platica y como “más antes” les ofrecía una taza de café a la visita. Arreglé el café a gusto de ellos y puse la taza y una cuchara en un plato. Me dice la señora, “mira, ya ni en el restaurante hacen eso, mija”.

Otra costumbre que me gustaba y muy raro lo miro, era saludar de mano a la visita. Si eran los padrinos, les dábamos un beso en la mano. Le teníamos muchos respetos a los mayores que nosotros. Ahora es diferente. Ahora yo soy la “mayor”. Estaba en la casa de mis primos cuando llego

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la hija de la escuela. “Aquí esta, Rosa. ¿Le saludaste?” “O, hello” fue la respuesta. En la escuela nos enseñaron que un caballero no le saluda de mano a una mujer si ella no extiende el mano primero.

Yo siempre extiendo la mano cuando saludo a otros. ¿Todavía hay caballeros?

Cuando mis padres tenían visita, nosotros nos salíamos a jugar afuera o nos íbamos al otro cuarto. Si se llegaba hora de hacer cena, nos salíamos del cuarto y empezábamos a cocinear. Ahora los chamacos están, como decía mi papa, “metiendo su cuchara”.

Es como dice el dicho, “Lo que va alrededor, da vuelta al alrededor”.

Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

Sabor Hispano

Spielberg’s of Remake ‘West Side Story’ In Theaters Dec. 10th

ctors renowned in theater A and film, those new to the silver screen, and a host of talent-

ed singers and dancers will join Steven Spielberg and his crew in bringing a new adaptation of the original, beloved stage musical West Side Story to the cinema for a December 10, 2021, release.

The cast includes Rachel Zegler (Maria), Ansel Elgort (Tony), Ariana DeBose (Anita), David Alvarez (Bernardo), Mike Faist (Riff), Josh Andrés Rivera (Chino), Corey Stoll (Lieutenant Schrank), and Brian d’Arcy James (Sergeant Krupke). Rita Moreno, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita in the 1961 film version of West Side Story, will feature as Valentina, a recon-

ceived and expanded version of the character of Doc, the owner of the corner store in which Tony works.

West Side Story is produced and directed by Steven Spielberg from a script by Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Tony Kushner (Lincoln). The film has been adapted for the screen from the original 1957 Broadway musical, which was written by Arthur Laurents with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and concept, direction, and choreography by Jerome Robbins. Tony Award winner Justin Peck will choreograph the musical numbers in the film. Also leading the production are Tony

Award-winning producer Kevin McCollum and Academy Awardnominated producer Kristie Macosko Krieger.

The film’s music team includes renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who will help the recording of Bernstein’s iconic score; Academy Award-nominated composer and conductor David Newman (Anastasia) who will be arranging the score for the new adaptation; Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori (Broadway’s Fun Home and Thoroughly Modern Millie), who will be working with the cast on vocals; and Grammynominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan (Beauty and the Beast, Chicago), who will serve as executive music producer for the film.

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA COMPLETES FISHING EVENT: Some of the members and volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) took the time to pose before the 12th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. The volunteers and member associations go above and beyond to serve participants. THANK YOU! The 2022 event will be held on August 6, 2022. LHF is committed to strengthening families, and building community and uses the event to build awareness about their organization. For more information about LHF, visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org or call (806)792-1212.

¡Celebrate, celebra!

Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

Get vaccinated! ¡Vacunarse!

Remembering Our Loved Ones

Latino Lubbock to Create a Virtual Altar

atino Lubbock Magazine will L be collecting photos of those who died of covid complications for a a virtual 2021 Day of the Dead-Día de Muertos exhibit.

Remembering Our Loved Ones is dedicated to the numerous individuals from the South Plains who died from the pandemic.

As a part of this exhibition, Latino Lubbock Magazine invites the public to submit photos of loved ones who died from covid.

These photos will be incorporated into a virtual covid Memorial Ofrenda that will be be displayed on a virtual altar on their website.

"We hope to honor those who we lost, and incorporate their spirits into our annual tradition," said Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

In the time of COVID-19, Christy Martinez-Garcia has been an advocate for the marginalized and has lived up to the role as a journalist

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advocating for the community.

Christy utilized her role as a publisher and a community advocate to provide important information and updates to her readers even when her own family experienced the death of six family members to covid complications.

To submit a photo go to www. latinolubbock.net. Upload photo, name, and birth and death date.

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Faith & Religion - Fe y religion Church Bulletins JAMAICAS OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SLATON JAMAICIA Sept. 11 in Slaton. 705 4th street. The Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 12 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH JAMAICA Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Guadalupe Park, 2nd Street And Ave. P. 33 DAY CONSECRATION TO ST. JOSEPH: Members of Our Lady of Grace Soyla Castillo said they were so blessed to have had the opportunity to share this experience with fellow parishioners at Our Lady of Grace Church. (Photo courtesy of Soyla Castillo)

FIESTAS PATRIAS 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sept. 18 and 19th, at 1120 52nd.

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he Pope has joined his voice to T those of Bishops across North and South America to urge people to NEW DEAL GUADALUPANAS & GUADALUPANOS: The Guadalupanas from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church took time to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine despite a long day of dedication and hard work for the church. Thanks for your service! (Photo by Frank Garcia/LLM)

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Love is also social and political.”

The Pope noted that social and political love is built up through “small, individual gestures capable of transforming and improving societies.”

“Getting vaccinated is a simple yet profound way to care for one another, especially the most vulnerable,” he said.

Pope Francis then prayed to God that “each one of us can make his or her own small gesture of love.”

“No matter how small, love is always grand,” he said. “Small gestures for a better future.”

The Pope was joined in the video by

several Cardinals and Archbishops from across the Americas.

Archbishop Jose Gomez, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and theArchbishop of Los Angeles, lamented the suffering and death the pandemic has wrought across the globe.

He prayed that God might “grant us the grace to face it with the strength of faith, ensuring that vaccines are available for all, so that we can all get immunized.”

Mexican Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes linked Covid-19 jabs to a better future for all.

“From North to South America, we support vaccinations for all,” said the Cardinal.

Honduran Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga said the world has much to learn from the coronavirus.

“But one thing is certain: the authorized vaccines are effective, and are here to save lives,” he said. “They are the key to a path of personal and universal healing.”

Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes praised the “heroic efforts” of health professionals in developing “safe and effective” jabs.

He also repeated the Pope’s affirmation that “getting vaccinated is an act of love”.

Salvadorian Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chavez said vaccination helps protect the most vulnerable.

“Our choice to get vaccinated affects others,” he said, adding that it is a moral responsibility.

Peruvian Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos rounded out the testimonies contained in the video with an appeal to unity.

Watch video at: https://youtu.be/ JWf3Ji11EaU

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LEGACY GRANDPARENTING SUMMIT 2021 on October 21-22, Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX will invite grandparents to join together for two days tailored to help them grandparent with purpose. The public is invited to join them in the Worship Center from 9 am–5 pm, October 21 & 22, at 3801 S Loop 289.

Register online at www.southcrest.org/ register; Call Kristi Sepkowitz at 575-8081125.

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.

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 806-742-3074.

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 UNDERSTANDING 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

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ave you ever asked the question, “God where are you”?

Or maybe you’ve asked God for direction or asked a question and wondered if He was even hearing you or questioned, is He even speaking.

God hasn’t left! There is no question about it, God is still SPEAKING today. Sometimes we aren’t listening or can’t connect to the right frequency and the reason is, we are listening to other voices.

Growing up in an era when cable

television was just starting, we had what we called “rabbit ears” on our television. They served as an antenna so we could get reception on our tv. We would even wrap aluminum foil around the tops of the antenna to help get better reception.

Your TV had to pick up the right reception in order to receive a clear picture and sound.

We have to be on the right frequency to get a good reception.

Asked the Lord today to help you

focus on Him, on His voice. There are a lot of voices in this world and only one voice that really matters.

A.W Tozer once said “The facts are that God is not silent, has never been silent. It is the nature of God to speak.”

Prayer: Lord speak today, our Families desperately need you!

We are Listening!

• Financial incentives to property management agents that tap ERA to clear arrearages.

• Increased support from USDAfield staff to amplify ERA to local leaders and public housing authorities in rural communities.

The delivery of ERA is ramping up as a result of these efforts and the hard work of public servants in state and local governments across the nation.

"The country and economy are in a stronger position now than they were in January 2021, yet households across

the country, especially those that are not vaccinated, remain vulnerable to COVID-19 and its associated impacts, including housing insecurity. Helping our fellow Americans, including our Veterans, keep their homes will go a long way in making sure that they have one less thing to worry about as they rebuild their lives coming out of this crisis and try to keep their loved ones safe."

Visit cfpb.gov/housing to learn more about rental

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

USDA Commits to Tenants & Owners A

s the nation continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the USDA is committed to supporting tenants and owners.

In addition to previous actions taken by the Biden Administration, USDA will now offer: • Additional support to property owners waiting to receive the U.S. Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds by allowing them access to reserves for operating shortfalls.

SEGUIDORES DE CRISTO (SDC): Members of SDC served up watermelon at the 12th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. The group takes pride in their service annually. ¡Mil gracias! (Photo by Alondra Gonzales/LLM)

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National Voter Registration Day 2021

ational Voter Registration Day is N September 28, 2021. It falls on the Fourth Tuesday in September and urges citizens to

register to vote. Make your vote count!

There are 13 days left to register to vote. 21 days before early voting begins, and 42 DAYS before Election Day.

If you need help getting registered or have questions you can call (806)775-1339.

You can also find more voter registration info online at: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ register-to-vote/

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Día nacional de inscripción de votantes 28 de septiembre 2021

l día nacional de registro de votantes, el E cuarto martes, en septiembre, insta a los ciudadanos a registrarse para votar. Haz que

tu voto cuente!

Quedan 13 días para registrarse para votar.

21 días antes de que comience la votación anticipada, y 42 días antes del día de las elecciones.

Si necesitas ayuda para registrarte o tienes

preguntas puedes llamar al 775-1339.

También puedes encontrar más información sobre el registro de votantes en línea en: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ register-to-vote/ Además, encuentra más detalles sobre la información del votante en la edición de septiembre de la revista Latino Lubbock.

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!

Last day to register to vote is Oct. 4, 2021.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

El último día para registrarse para votar es el 4 de octubre de 2021.

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Veteran & First Responder Affairs Veteran & Military Connection 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.

THE CHIEFS: Christy Martinez-Garcia, President of Los Hermanos Familia welcomed Lubbock Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, and Lubbock ISD Police Chief Ray Mendoza to the 12th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. The chiefs took time to meet and greet with families at the event and engage and get to know them one on one.

Veterans Push for Military Cemetery in LBK

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riends of the Monument of F Courage in Lubbock are now striving towards a veteran cem-

TEXAS GAME WARDENS: The Lubbock County Game Wardens were on hand to get to know anglers young and old at the 12th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. They are sponsors and partners to Los Hermanos Familia, both committed to outdoor fun and safety! Thank You! (Photo by Alondra Gonzales/LLM)

etery in Lubbock.

Danny Koch, said the burial ground is not a want, but a need for Lubbock.

"The closest state cemetery is in Abilene. So, if someone died in Amarillo, a veteran, they can be buried in the cemetery in Lubbock, and it be easier on the family to travel,” he said.

He explained that Texas has the second largest veteran population in the nation with most living in Lubbock and the surrounding area.

Benny Guerrero, Commander of the Lubbock Veterans of Foreign Wars, added that the patriotism in Lubbock is just one of the reasons it deserves a cemetery.

"Lubbock is the greatest place to live and the greatest place to serve, but we have been forgotten.”

He added that the cemetery is just one of the projects Lubbock veteran groups are advocating for, but that they also provide a wide range of services for veterans in the area.

The veteran groups will be raising awareness about the veteran cemetery in Lubbock and kickedoff their efforts during a two-day event, “For Love of Country and Freedom,” held in August.

VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

Thank a Police Officer Day September 18, 2021

LUBBOCK MOUNTED PATROL: The officers on horses attended the Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. They participate in various community events as well as provide police patrol function in assisting with crime prevention. Thanks for the community engagement! (Photo by Alondra Gonzales/LLM)

ational Thank a Police OfN ficer Day is Sept.

18, 2021. This day was

started as a way for the country to show appreciation to law enforcement men and women.

Police officers put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve our communities.

Citizens are encouraged to take a moment on Sept. 16th to show appreciation through small

acts of gratitude.

If you are a teacher or parent, have the children write a short note Important Numbers thanking the police Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos or invite one of them to speak to your class sometime. If you have a CRISIS LINE business display sign, honor 1-800-273-TALK(8255) them with a “Thank You.” "Press 1 for Veterans" On any given day, the smallest gesture of a “thank you” is what U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs any police officer appreciates the 806-472-3420 most.

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING will be held monthly every third Tuesday at the Catholic Family Services building located at 102 Avenue J, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please use front doors to excess the building.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC North Lubbock Neighborhood Association will host a free legal clinic at 2501 Baylor conducted by Legal Aid Society for Advance Health Care Directives at no cost, on Tues. Sept. 28, from 9 am - 4:30pm. No appointments will be necessary, first come first serve basis. The Legal Clinic will take place in lieu of the Association's monthly meeting. Please bring a proper ID or Driver License and the name of your Designated Healthcare Agent.

HISPANA INSPIRADORA The Hispanic Association of Women, Inc. would like to give you the opportunity to nominate outstanding women in our community. We are accepting online nominations for 2021.

Please visit www.lubbockhaw.net to review the requirements and list of eligible categories from which we will choose one recipient as the Hispana Inspiradora. This year the Hispana Inspiradora will be recognized on October 12, 2021. Online nominations may be submitted by a group or by an individual on or before midnight August 31, 2021. For more information, email hawlubbock@yahoo.com.

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.

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Teléfonos de interés para la tercera edad

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National Emergency

Preparedness Month 2020

eptember is National PreS paredness Month (NPM). It is a time to prepare yourself and

those in your care for emergencies and disasters. Police, fire and rescue may not always be able to reach you quickly in an emergency or disaster. As such, the most important step you can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care.

Be prepared and plan in the event you must go for three days without electricity, water service, access to a supermarket, or local services for several days. Follow these four steps: Stay Informed: Information is available from federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial resources.

Access Ready.gov to learn what to do before, during, and after an emergency.

Make a Plan: Discuss, agree on, and document an emergency plan

with those in your care. For sample plans, see Ready.gov. Work together with neighbors, colleagues, and others to build community resilience.

Build a Kit: Keep enough emergency supplies water, nonperishable food, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, and battery-powered radio on hand - for you and those in your care.

Get Involved: There are many ways to get involved especially before a disaster occurs.

The whole community can participate in programs and activities to make their families, homes and places of worship safer from risks and threats. Community leaders agree that the formula for ensuring a safer homeland consists of volunteers, a trained and informed public, and increased support of emergency response agencies during disasters.

By taking a few simple actions, you can make your family safer.

El mes de la concienciación del seguro de vida

eptiembre es el mes de preS paración nacional (Prevención). Es un momento para pre-

pararse a ti mismo y a los que están en tu cuidado para emergencias y desastres. La Policía, el fuego y el rescate pueden no ser siempre capaces de llegar rápidamente en una emergencia o desastre. Como tal, el paso más importante que puedes tomar para ayudar a tus agentes locales es ser capaz de cuidar de ti mismo y de los que están a tu cuidado.

Estar preparado y planificar en caso de que usted debe ir durante tres días sin electricidad, servicio de agua, acceso a un supermercado, o servicios locales durante varios días. Siga estos cuatro pasos: Mantente informado: se dispone de información de los recursos federales, estatales, locales, tribales y territoriales.

Acceso listo. Gov para aprender qué hacer antes, durante, y después de una emergencia.

Hacer un plan: discutir, acordar y documentar un plan de emergencia con los que estén a su cuidado.

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Para los planes de muestra, ver lista. Gobernador. Trabajar junto con vecinos, colegas y otros para aumentar la capacidad de recuperación de la comunidad.

Construir un kit: mantener suficientes suministros de emergencia agua, comida no, primeros auxilios, recetas, linterna, y una radio alimentada con batería a mano - para usted y los que están en su cuidado.

Participa: hay muchas formas de participar especialmente antes de que ocurra un desastre. Toda la comunidad puede participar en programas y actividades para que sus familias, hogares y lugares de culto sean más seguros frente a los riesgos y las amenazas. Los dirigentes de la comunidad están de acuerdo en que la fórmula para garantizar una seguridad interior más segura consiste en voluntarios, un público formado e informado, y un mayor apoyo de los organismos de respuesta ante situaciones de emergencia durante los desastres.

Al tomar algunas acciones simples, puedes hacer que tu familia sea más segura.

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2021-2022 HAW BOARD MEMBERS: The Hispanic Association of Women introduced their new board members at their annual membership drive. The board includes: Loni Marie Eads, President;Destiny Chavarria, President-Elect; Martha Soliz, Vice-President; Brittany Sikes, Treasurer; G ​ ina Estrada, Secretary; Carmen Vige, Parliamentarian; Sandy Cruz, Historian; and Former President - Elma Moreno.

El cáncer a la próstata

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

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

anime a los hombres que ama a hacerse la prueba este mes, especialmente si tienen más de 45 años. El riesgo de contraer cáncer de próstata aumenta con la edad y la mayoría de los hombres son diagnosticados después de los 65 años. Debido a que hay pocos síntomas hasta muy Al final de la enfermedad, es importante que las evaluaciones anuales formen parte de su plan de atención médica. ara obtener más información sobre el cáncer de próstata, llame al 800-227-2345 (inglés y español).

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BRIAN CRISTANpassed on August 15, 2021, in Trophy Club, TX. On November 17, 1978, he was born to Raul and Marilanda (Garcia) Cristan in Lubbock. He graduated from Monterey High School and later successfully completed school as a wireman.

Over the years, Brian helped build wind turbines. His latest was working on a wellknown social media platform in Roanoke, TX as a foreman in management his team.

Initially, in Lubbock he was a member of IBEW 602.

Survivors include his daughter, Izabel Cristan; parents, Raul and Marilanda Cristan; brother, Raul Jr. (Nicole) Cristan; sister, Rachel Cristan; maternalgrandmother, Eloise Garcia; nephew, Adamian Cristan; nieces, Ashlynn Cristan, Alexzandra Cristan, Imerie Carter, Kynzlee Cristan and Everly Jo Cristan; and his girlfriend, Tyanna Dodson.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joe Garcia; and paternal grandparents, Natividad and Beatrice Cristan.

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

ISABEL GONZALES ROCHA passed away in her home August 21, 2021, at the age of 82.

She was born June 1, 1939, in Martindale, TX to Jose and Benita Gonzales. She was the wife of Domingo Rocha, Sr. and a wonderful homemaker.

She enjoyed cooking, attending her chickens, and spending valuable time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lubbock. She will be remembered for her loving, welcoming hospitality, and for cooking tortillas and tamales. She would feed anyone at anytime night or day and welcomed anyone into her home. She was also an avid magnet collector.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Domingo Rocha, Sr.; her four sons D.J. Rocha of Idalou, TX, Ernest (LaVonn) Rocha of Idalou, TX, Larry Rocha of Lubbock, and Joe (Leslie) Rocha of Lubbock; her two sisters Magie Soto and Trine Sr. of Idalou and Benita Gonzales of San Marcos, TX; and her six grandchildren Machelle, Zachary, Megan, Jaycee, Jachob, and Mathieu.

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JASON TORREZ passed on August 22, 2021, surrounded by family in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas on November 26, 1980, to parents Eddie and Miroslava (Kena) Torrez. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1999, thereafter enlisting and serving in the United States Army. Jason enjoyed his career as a salesman where his charismatic personality led him to a career as a licensed insurance agent. Jason was a Catholic and member of Saint Theresa's Catholic Church. He was a Red Raider "FAN"atic! Jason also was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Texas Ranger fan.

He is preceded in death by his father Eddie Torrez. He is survived by his mother Kena Torrez; children Jayden Torrez and Bradley Torrez; sisters Carol (Billy) and Michelle (Don); best friend/brother Adrian Puga; nieces Mariaya (Jonathan), Madison (Nathan), Mia, Mila, and Anasophia; nephews Hunter, Gavin, and Chris; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

STEVE SERBIN, 60, was born June 24, 1961 in Port Lavaca, TX to the late Santiago and Trinidad Serbin.

He married Rachel Mendez on October 10, 1986, in Lubbock and worked as a farmer for most of his life, including the Corn Maze where he was known family. Apart from working, Steve enjoyed drinking coffee, fishing, camping, and playing bingo.

On the afternoon of August 20, 2021, Steve Serbin was called into eternal rest. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of thirty-four years, Rachel Serbin of New Deal; two sons, Juan Serbin Jr. and wife Anissa of Lubbock, Ricky Serbin of New Deal; one brother, Santiago Serbin Jr. of Shallowater; four sisters, Josefina Fernandez of Shallowater, Francis Watson of Shallowater, Janie Rodriguez and Barbara Adame both of Lubbock.

He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Pete Garcia, Abelino Servin, Lupio Servin, Jose Servin, Raul Servin and one sister, Andrea Villarreal.

MARIA CHAVARRIA RAMON, 77, of Lubbock passed away August 16, 2021. She was born June 6, 1944, in Laredo, Texas to Emilio Sr. and Manuela Chavarria. Maria was a homemaker; she enjoyed cooking, knitting, and sewing. She is preceded in death by her parents Emilio Sr. and Manuela Chavarria; a daughter Susie Esquibel (July 13, 2011); a brother Emilio Chavarria Jr. (2018); a sister Betty Chavarria (1995) and by a granddaughter Terri Lynn Curtis (2015).

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Jeannie and husband Benito Cervantes Onofre of Lubbock, Mary Sandobal of Lubbock and Shirley and husband Ramon Mendoza of Levelland; a brother Robert Chavarria and wife Sally of Lubbock; sixteen grandchildren, forty great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

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

JUAN GUAJARDO ZARAZUA went to his eternal home August 14, 2021, at the age of 77. He was born February 10, 1944, in Calvert, Texas to Juan Zarazua and Rosa Guajardo. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Juan enjoyed listening to music. He collected many albums and saw Elvis when he was in concert in Lubbock.

He enjoyed drinking coffee in the mornings and was an accomplished artist. As a child, he enjoyed playing baseball. As an adult, he worked in the cotton industry, as well as a truck driver.

Juan is survived by his brothers Felix Zarazua, Valentin Zarazua, Leonardo Zarazua, and Tomas (Eva) Zarazua.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Jose Zarazua, Claudio Zarazua, Isidro Zarazua, and Cruz Zarazua.

PETE MCLAUGHLIN, 55, of Lubbock, passed away on August 1, 2021. He was born on November 10, 1965, in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas to Emma Villarreal and the late Frank Ramos, Sr. He attended Dunbar High School in Lubbock, graduating in 1984. He worked in the medical field at Methodist Hospital (currently Covenant Medical Center) and University Medical Center. He attended Texas Tech University and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design in 2001. He completed an internship with Perry Ellis in New York City. He owned Connie’s Bridal in Lubbock from 2001 to 2005, before becoming associated with Lubbock Regional MHMR from 2005 to 2009. Furthering his education, he obtained his Master’s degree in Counseling from Wayland Baptist University in 2010. He co-founded Lubbock Lighthouse in 2009 and was serving as the President/ CEO. He was widely admired for his work with addiction recovery through Lubbock Lighthouse.

He married Kirk McLaughlin on October 31, 2015, in Palm Desert, California, and enjoyed 25 years of a beautiful life together.

Pete thoroughly enjoyed fashion, designing and gardening. He was a member of St. Paul’s on the Plains Episcopal Church and was in the Chancel Choir.

He is survived by his beloved family: his spouse, Kirk; his mother, Emma Villarreal of Lubbock; two brothers: Frank Ramos, Jr. and John Ramos (Diana Suarez), both of Lubbock; one stepdaughter, Miranda McLaughlin Wise (and husband Tony Wise) of Madison, WI; and one step-granddaughter, Ella Wise. He was preceded in death by his father.

CARLOS CASTILLO JR. was born November 4, 1967 in Lubbock to Carlos & Juanita Castillo Sr. He worked as a frame supervisor for Edge Homes. His passion for building didn’t stop with construction as he enjoyed working on cars as well. He was an amazing air brush artist and collector of antique cars with some of his favorites being his 57 Chevy and 67 Impala.

In the evening of July 30, 2021, Carlos Castillo Jr. was called from this earth at the early age of 53. Those left to cherish his memory are his three sons, Matthew Castillo Sr., Zain Castillo, Daniel Salas all of Lubbock; one sister, Sylvia Castillo of Colorado and seven grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Gabriel Castillo LUIS ANGEL BENAVIDES,75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2021. He was born January 10, 1946, in San Benito, TX to Lauro and Alicia Benavides. On June 2, 1964, he married his beloved bride, Mary Lidia, and they shared 59 years together. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a manager superintendent of the Texas Highway Department. Luis enjoyed playing music, church choir, going to prayer group. He was the founder of the Christian group "Los Pasos Del Senor" and played the accordion, guitar, and bass. Luis was a loveable friend to all.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lidia Mary Benavides; his children Alda Beth Benavides, Carlos Perez, Jr., Luis Angel (Sally) Benavides, Joe Mario Benavidez, and Lisa (Edmund) Gomez.

He is preceded in death by his son Albert Benavidez, Jr.

In Loving Memory of Genoveva “Beva” Castro Perez Sept. 17, 2004

Beva, You are still thought of, missed and remembered.

Seeing your smile even in photos brings us joy.

Love, Your family and friends

In Memory of Angelita Martinez 8/2/38-9/25/19

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great grandmother was like that spring garden. We miss you!

Te amamos, Tu familia y amigos

Happy Heavenly Birthday Aldo Martin Cervantes!

September 24, 1985

My son, I love you mijo and miss you so very much.

No matter the years that have passed, you are in my heart.

Love, Mom and your sisters

Always Remembered Miguel Medrano

Sept. 3, 2002

Big Brother M&M, Another year passes but it still feels like yesterday.

We miss you and love you Mike Medrano!

Love, Your Sister & Nieces

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

FABIAN OROZCO, 33, of Lubbock passed away August 4, 2021. He was born September 17, 1987, in La Paz, Baja, California to Fidel and Margarita Orozco. He was a very hard worker and a responsible young man. Later in life he went onto receive his certification in A/C and heating installation.

He worked for Swift Fooding Inc. for two years as a truck driver before starting his own business, known as Orozco Trucking Company.

He is survived by his parents Fidel and Margarita Orozco of Lubbock; a sister Denisse Ingoyen Orozco and his maternal Grandmother Maria De La Luz Mendoza.

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September Prayer

Awesome God, I confess openly that I cannot begin to understand all the complexities of your will and the way you work in our world. But Father, when I'm confused, please bring people into my life who will help me hang on to my faith until the confusion passes. Never let me give up on others. And today, dear Father, please use me to help bless someone who is struggling with his or her faith. In Jesus' name, I ask it. Amen.

"From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him." ~ John 6:66

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

Kid's Activities Page

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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster).

The Gallo

He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Pico is getting ready for

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th to October 15th! He is learning about culture, and preparing for a fiesta!

Let's Get Ready for Hispanic Heritage Month!

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We'll prepare for the Grito, go to a fiesta, read a book, and learn about our culture!

Can you shout a Grito like Pico?

Color the Mexican flag

Do you know what kind of bird is in the middle of the flag?

Circle one of the following answers.

a. chicken b. eagle c. duck

What colors are in the Mexican flag like the one’s Pico is carrying in the parade?

Fill in the blanks. _ r _ e _, wh _ _ _ and r_ _

Read a book titled In My Family by Carmen Lomas Garza

“Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”) was the battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence, uttered on September 15, 1810

by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest from the small town of Dolores, near Guanajuato. On the eve of September 16th.

Celebra el mes de la herencia hispana

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

n septiembre de 1968, el E congreso autorizó al presidente Lyndon B. Johnson para

proclamar la semana nacional del patrimonio hispano, que se observó durante la semana que incluía el 15 de septiembre y el 15 de septiembre. 16.

La observancia fue ampliada en 1988 por el congreso a una celebración de un mes de duración (Septiembre. 15-Oct. 15), efectivo al año siguiente.

América celebra la cultura y las tradiciones de los que rastro sus raíces en España, México y las naciones de habla hispana de América central, América del sur y el caribe.

Septiembre. 15 fue elegido como punto de partida para la celebración, ya que es el ani-

versario de la independencia de cinco países latinoamericanos: Costa Rica, el Salvador, G u at e m ala , Honduras y Nicaragua.

Además, México y chile celebran sus días de independencia el 16 de septiembre y el 16 de septiembre. 18, respectivamente.

El Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, al querer reconocer los logros de los ciudadanos hispano-Americanos creados por el derecho público 90-498 la

semana nacional de la herencia hispana el 17 de septiembre de 1968., la ley fue modificada posteriormente por la ley pública 10 0 - 4 0 2 ampliando el evento a Mes Nacional de la herencia hispana el 17 de agosto de 1988.

Qué es un hispano? Vamos a empezar diciendo lo que no es. No es una identificación racial. El Hispano es más bien una identificación regional como decir " América

del norte." qué es un hispano?

Los hispanos vienen en todos los tamaños y formas. Hay Hispanos, árabes, asiáticos, indios, negros y blancos, así como brown. Lo que la mayoría de los estadounidenses perciben como brown es en realidad una mezcla de indio y blanco. Cuando los exploradores españoles se las Américas, no familias con ellos como los colonos ingleses cuando llegaron a los Estados Unidos, los exploradores españoles eran en su mayoría soldados y sacerdotes, etc. Como resultado, los soldados se con las mujeres indias que encontraron en los países que que. El resultado fue una nueva identidad racial conocida como mestizos.

Con el tiempo, los mestizos se se en la clase media y la población más grande.

La oficina del censo de los

estados unidos define el origen hispano como personas de origen hispano fueron identificadas por una pregunta que pidió que se auto el origen o la ascendencia de la persona. Se pidió a los encuestados que seleccionar su origen (y el origen de otros miembros del hogar) de una "tarjeta flash" en la que se lista orígenes étnicos. Las personas de origen hispano, en particular, eran aquellas que indicaron que su origen era mexicano, puertorriqueño, cubano, central o sudamericano, o algún otro origen hispano. Cabe señalar que las personas de origen hispano pueden ser de cualquier raza.

Fe, familia y comunidad.

(In English, p. 13)

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