Latino Lubbock Magazine - Vol. 16, Issue 10, October/octubre 2022

Volume 16, Issue 10, October 2022

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Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may contact news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject. *NOTE: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead, and are at the discretion of the publisher. Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the first and second day of each month. With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in LBK, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Now in Midland and Odessa. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, woman-owned and locally operated.

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

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“I call myself the hardware shelf. There's a lot of awards and honors there. And I have earned that.

I didn't ask for it, I didn't beg for it, I didn't pay for it. I earned that. People see the accomplishments - but it's good to remind people that so much strife and labor and tears and heartbreak came before that, that it really is earned." ~ Rita Moreno is an actress. Among her numerous accolades, Moreno is one of a few performers to have been awarded an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT).

She has broken barriers for many Latino actors still underrepresented in media.

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“El que a buen árbol se arrima, buena sombra le acobija" He who gets close to a good tree will find a nice shade for shelter.

(Meaning, Cherish the people who help you grow!)

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On the Cover "La vida mía"

Design By Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover demonstrates symbols reflective of my journey. In 16 years as the publisher and founder of Latino Lubbock Magazine I've only appeared on the cover once, however, many of the themes of my covers reflect my life or influences from my Latino/Hispanic culture growing up in the Arnett Benson barrio surrounded by mi familia. And, as we continue to observe Hispanic Heritage Month I thought it would be good to demonstrate how a person's environment can impact who they become. The cover reflects symbols that influenced my journey as a girl, to my family, to my strive for a higher education to the city in which I grew up in, which is better explained in this month’s Word from the Publisher. I urge you to please read it. We appreciate your support and Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!

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Word from the Publisher Political Opportunity/Business Health/Salud Hispanic Heritage Month Education/Youth Faith & Religion Memorials

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"Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professionalism, cultural competency and understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; as well as the community a tool for better understanding and creating dialogue."

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nnually, when the Texas Tech football games A would start, my sisters, cousins, and a few of my aunts who were almost parallel in age to

us would sit outside, sometimes on the roof, and listen to the game announcer. The lights from the Jones Stadium would illuminate the Arnett Benson and Jackson neighborhoods.

On one of those occasions, I asked my aunt Julie what the event was. She said that it was the football game at the college. I expressed that I wanted to go see it. She said that only white, rich people could go there. I responded, “Well one day, I’m gonna go there too.”

My family and I never attended a TTU game – it was too expensive. The closest I got to go into the Jones as a kid was to attend a Billy Graham revival, which was a light that still shines in me.

Fortunately, my parents always instilled a higher education, and my dad himself became the example for us when he attended SPC when we were little girls. He would go to classes after his construction job. He’d get BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA Día de la Raza, or the Day of the home to daughters who would be chanting cheers at his arrival. As he FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE Race. prepared for his bath, I could smell the scent of sweat when he removed This day celebrates the influence his leather watch that left a white tan line. After he got ready, we’d all sit n Monday, October 10th of Hispanic heritage, the birth of down for dinner – that was mandatory. We’d listen to my parents catch banks and federal govern- the Hispanic people of the New up on their days, soon, my mom was helping my dad rush out the door to ment offices as well as many World and the evolution of ethgo to classes. It was tough for both of them, but worth it in the end when Lubbock offices will be closed in nic and cultural presence during my dad graduated. Incidentally, I took pictures of his graduation with the observance of the Columbus Day the first real contact and interaccamera I had received at Christmas. tion between Europe and the New holiday.

Later, when I attended Texas Tech, it was not as easy as I thought it While Christopher Columbus' World. would be. Fortunately, I had participated in Upward Bound and that gave discovery of the New World in Día de La Raza is observed durme a glimpse into college life, but it wasn’t easy for a Mexican American 1492 is celebrated by some, he has ing Hispanic Heritage Month, girl from the Arnett Benson neighborhood that was located North of the been debated by others and some- which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. college who had no direction. I had to work and go to school. Later, I got times blamed for bringing slavery, 15, and celebrates the culture and my own apartment and began my life journey independently. I also met the encomienda system and the traditions of U.S. residents who Frank at a Hispanic student reception. diseases of Europe that wiped out trace their roots to Spain, Mexico Along the way, I realized that sometimes our life plans don’t go as we some indigenous populations. and the Spanish-speaking nations plan. The fighter jet on the cover reflects my dad working at Reese Air For some Hispanics, Columbus of Central America, South AmerForce Base, which eventually closed; as well as my husband who aspired is commemorated on Oct. 12, on ica, and the Caribbean. to be a naval officer but went back to work to help his aging parents.

Eventually, we married, and he has been at my side since then.

Texas Tech has also been a part of my life journey, eventually, I graduated from there. Fast forward several years, and then my daughter attended TTU and obtained her degree. She went on to her Masters’s degree at Wayland.

I moved away for a period to work in Washington, D.C., and then returned, soon starting Latino Lubbock Magazine in 2006.

The study measured I realized that your community plays an important role in your life. I’m BY EDWIN FLORES films from the annual now blessed to get the chance to serve as the City of Lubbock’s District espite the growth and top 100 films in theaters 1 Councilwoman, which I have worked hard for since my swearing in. consumer power of U.S. a n d o v e r - t h e - t o p We must claim and become owners of our future because many still see Hispanics only as supplicants and not as decision-makers, as consumers Latinos, they continue to be platforms, as well as and not as producers, as law breakers and not as law enforcers, and as significantly underrepresented in prime-time, original, new and returning TV tax expenditures and not as tax contributors. And while stereotypes about media, according to a new report.

Latinos represent 1 in 4 potential shows. It found that the Hispanic community abound, invisibility is even more pervasive. As such, remember, the last day to register to vote for the November 8th American TV and film viewers and Latinos are the largest help bring in 20% to 30% of the minority group, yet the election is October 11th. Please, register and the take time to go vote.

Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock Magazine is committed to highlight- industry's revenue, depending on most underrepresented platform, and more than 50% in media. ing the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you the its growth, according to a study On TV shows, Latinos to those who support our publication. We are grateful to have 100,000 of released Friday by the nonprofit made up 3.1% of lead readers monthly. Please continue to support our advertisers who help Latino Donor Collaborative. actors, 2.1% of co-leads/ensemble make it possible to keep our publication free. Thank you for your supYet, analyzing trends over the last actors and 1.5% of showrunners. port and May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los ben- five years, the study found Latinos There are no Latino CEOs or film diga. accounted for 5.2% of leads in films, and production company chairs, 5.1% of co-leads/ensemble actors, important decision-making roles Sinceramente, 3.5% of screenwriters and 2.6% that help greenlight stories and Christy Martinez-Garcia of directors. Of the lead roles, half steer content. Only 5.7% of senior Publisher & Latino Market Specialist were positive representations and executives in show production are "Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective" half were negative.

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Celebrating 16 Years of Commitment to our Community Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective Page

Día De La Raza Hails Culture, Columbus Day Oct. 10, 2022

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The term La Raza was coined by Mexican scholar Jos Vasconcelos to reflect the fact that the people of Latin America are a mixture of many of the world's races, cultures, and religions.

Some people have mistranslated "La Raza" to mean "the race," implying that it is a term meant to exclude others. However, the full term coined by Vasconcelos, "La Raza Cosmica," meaning "the cosmic people," was developed to reflect not purity but the mixture inherent in the Hispanic people.

Because this was the beginning of the Hispanic people in the New World, many Latinos believe it is a day worth celebrating.

Report Reveals Little Latino Visibility in Mainstream Media

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Amid the lack of representation, more Latinos are turning to social media platforms and brands for content, such as YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, the report found.

The report also noted that 11 of the 20 most streamed songs of the summer, according to Spotify, are

by Latino artists.

Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies NATIONAL NIGHT OUT at Stumpy Hamilton Park at 2200 Ave. X, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 5:30 – 7 pm There will be vendors and entertainment.

LAS will be there with free adoptions and free microchips for personal pets.

DOG DAY HALLOWEEN Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 11 am – 1 pm at 555 Marsha Sharp Fwy. Bring your dog and come dressed to impress.

LUBBOCK BOOK FESTIVAL This free, two-day long event connects authors and readers through a celebration of literacy, creativity, and stories! Oct 15 - Oct 16, 5 pm, at Mahon Library, 1306 9th st.

TAIZE CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER SERVICE TO CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Join us for a Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month October 16, at 6 pm at Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry at Texas Tech, 2407 16th St. We will share a home cooked meal served by the wonderful Episcopalians from St. Paul's, St. Stephen's, St. Christopher's, and St. Luke's.

HAUNTED LUBBOCK: A HISTORY Oct. 28, 2022 5 – 6 p.m. at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. Do you believe in ghost stories? In this lecture, a storyteller will share true stories of paranormal sightings and hotspots of paranormal activity that have been reported throughout Lubbock from the past 100 years. Ages 18+ LUBBOCK MEALS ON WHEELS needs more delivery volunteers! Delivery is between 10:45 am & 12:30 pm on weekdays and takes an average of one hour.

Sign-up is easy, just go to https://lubbockmealsonwheels.org/volunteer/ and complete a short application. For more info: contact Marissa or Cathy at 806-792-7971.

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

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

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

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DO YOU HAVE NEWS? Submit your business news online at www.latinolubbock.net/ have-a-story. Also submit to our online calendar atwww.latinolubbock.net/events

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rowing up in the 70’s in the barrios of Houston, Texas, I remember being taught at a young age to speak in English only. Even though it seemed that everyone around me spoke in Spanish, I was taught that English was what I needed to know in order to be successful in school and in life. All these years later, not knowing my native language fluently is still one of my greatest regrets. Now, as I serve as a campus middle school principal, I’m always amazed by my students that jump in and out of two languages.

Not only do I hear students speaking Spanish and English so fluently, we often hear other languages, including Arabic and French. This ability (and gift) to navigate in both worlds is an asset that I often encourage my students to proudly embrace.

Although I grew up in two different households in my formative years, my family taught me early on the value of an education and made sure that I had the tools to be successful. Beyond just my mom and dad, I have had the support of 14 aunts and uncles. Big families are underestimated and underrated in the 21st century. So, I mean it when I say that family comes first. In education, the family is the biggest contributor to a child’s success in school. This

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Please include your name, address, and contact phone number. Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned letters will not be published. Letters are limited to 100 words, depending on space availability, some longer will be included.

Writers are limited to one letter per month.

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

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ARTICLE The article about Hispanic Heritage Month by Christy Martinez-Garcia in the September issue was enlightening. Christy is a great asset to ALL the community. It is important to have dialogue and to also promote our Hispanic community.

Christy keep up the great work and thanks for a great publication.

Sincerely, Dee Wilson

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is one of the primary have taken students to reasons why we try to Texas Tech University, host many family events Lubbock Christian on our campus. Not only University, South Plains do we want to see you at College, and Texas State the football games and the Technical College. As a band concerts, we hope first-generation college you will join us at Family graduate along with my Reading Nights, Family wife, we truly understand Makerspace Nights, and how an education can All Pro Dad events. At our transform the lives of our school, we also host one families. Our oldest son is of the largest Veterans Day one of the few Hispanics celebrations and have seen Dr. John M. Martinez that has tapped into the field as many as two hundred of financial engineering family members join us and machine learning in out on the lawn. From food and New York City. Meanwhile, our drinks, to performances by our Fine second son champions the needs of Arts programs, we take great pride in healthcare workers in the northeast showcasing our students. In recent in order to facilitate and help people years, we have added a Mariachi maximize the benefit of their labor, program to our school and have seen something we could probably use how much joy and excitement this more of here in Texas. I’m equally program has added to our school proud of my high school daughter community and culture. who has been given the opportunity As we look at our schools and to write “A Teen’s View” for the recognize the wonderful and diverse Latino Lubbock newspaper. Our families that we serve, I hope that youngest son attended his first coding we also encourage children to camp ever over the summer. Closely pursue an education beyond high connected to college awareness, we school. We speak often about being are also committed to promoting college, career, and military ready and encouraging students to pursue and promote this mindset by taking STEM careers. We have a state-ofour students on college campus the-art makerspace where students visits each year. In the past, we get to play, create, build, design,

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WE APPRECIATE LLM Thank you for your continued commitment to the Hispanic/Latino/Chicano/Raza community! I worry that our culture gets lost and commercialized as each generation follows, but I appreciate that we can count on you Christy. I know it's not always easy but you have never let our community down and I just wanted you to know that we truly are grateful for all you do for the community.

Sending our prayers and blessings over you and Latino Lubbock Magazine.

DREADING POLITICAL ADS I'm so glad that Covid seems to be gone. Now, we gotta deal with political season and these terrible ads that are sickening. The political ads are sickening! They should put their money into the people they want to serve. What's that saying, "Put your money where your mouth is!" Hahaha.

Anyway, thanks for what you do!

Leroy S.

and collaborate in a STEM-rich environment.As data often highlights, females do not often pursue careers in STEM; Hispanic girls, even less. That is why we placed the makerspace in a central area. It influences student learning in a non-traditional way, which nicely complements the rigorous TEKS goals students study day in and day out.

As the Latino population continues to grow not only in Texas, but across the United States, we will continue to see the power and influence of our people.

Moreover, as a Latino principal, I am proud of the opportunity I have to serve in a growing diverse community, families from multiple backgrounds.

So, as we reflect upon Hispanic Heritage Month, I would encourage you to get involved today with your school’s PTA, your child’s classroom, and maybe even send an email to your child’s teachers introducing yourself. Improving our community through education is an opportunity I embrace. Success is a partnership of academics, culture and relationship and I take it as a personal challenge and a privilege to help lead our school community towards the many ways to be successful.

Dr. John M. Martinez, is the Principal of Mackenzie Middle School in Lubbock ISD.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR DOGS What a disappointment to see that a pack of dogs killed a man, and attacked a woman. People gotta do better about fencing their dogs. I know they wanna blame the dog pound but I blame them.

My neighbor let's her dog out and doesn't have a leash on it. Then, their fence is broken and I've asked them to fix it because the dog has tried to bite my boys. People who don't take care of their dogs shouldn't have one. Take care of your dog!

Sincerely, Mary Garcia

Sincerely, La familia Garza GOOD INFORMATION Christy, It is always good to be informed and your articles do exactly that. Thank you for the good information you share.

Blessings.

Pauletta Chambers GIVE THEM A CHANCE Heard about the new splash pads and my kids are excited. I know change is hard, but let's give the splash pads a chance.

Sylvia Hinojosa

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Politics/ política

Southwest Collection Biden Announces $502 Million for Opens Exhibit of Minority High-Speed Internet in Rural Areas Newspapers in Lubbock U

he Humanities Center at Texas T Tech hosted a reception to kick off a new Southwest Collection/

Special Collections Library exhibit celebrating the legacy of Hispanicand Black-focused newspapers in Lubbock.

The exhibit, called “Black and Brown in Print,” highlights the Southwest Collection's newspaper, oral history and archival collections documenting the legacy of Black and Hispanic newspapers on the South Plains. Lubbock's first Spanishlanguage newspapers date to the 1940s, while Black outlets began by the early 1960s. This longstanding tradition of print underscores the rich publishing history of the region's diverse populations, as well as documented the stories and contributions of Hispanics and blacks to Lubbock by the publications.

.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom announced that the Among the Hispanics displayed Vilsack is awarding $502 include El Semenario, La Prensa Department million in loans grants to del Suroeste, El Noticiero, Chicano provide high-speed and internet access Accent, La Voz de Texas, El for rural residents and Editor, Pasatiempo, West Texas in 20 states. The fundingbusinesses is part of Hispanic News, El Sol Latino, the Biden-Harris Administration’s The Hispano Weekly, and Latino commitment to investing in rural Lubbock Magazine. and providing Christy Martinez-Garcia, the first infrastructure affordable, high-speed female publisher of a Hispanic reliable, for all. USDA is making publication created Latino Lubbock internet investments through the third Monthly Magazine in 2006 and the round of the ReConnect has served Lubbock and 26 rural funding The Department will communities, and more recently Program. make additional for Midland & Odessa. She was selected rural high-speed investments internet in the as the Latina Publisher of the Year by coming months, including funding the NationalAssociation of Hispanic from President Biden’s Bipartisan Publications in 2019. Her oral history Infrastructure Law, which provides is among those conducted for the a historic $65 billion investment exhibit by Zach Hernandez. expand affordable, high-speed The exhibit will be on display until to internet to all communities across March 2023. the U.S. “President Biden’s commitment to high-speed internet in rural communities is foundational to > edwardjones.com | Member SIPC ensuring that the nation’s economy continues to

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weeks. Today’s announcement follows the Department’s July 28 announcement that it has invested $356 million through the ReConnect Program to help very rural residents and businesses in 11 states (PDF, 192 KB) gain access to highspeed internet.

Background: ReConnect Program To be eligible for ReConnect Program funding, an applicant must serve an area where high-speed internet service speeds are lower than 100 megabits per second > edwardjones (Mbps) (download) and 20 Mbps (upload). The applicant must also commit to building facilities capable of providing high-speed internet service at speeds of 100 Mbps (download and upload) to every location in its proposed service area.

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“High-speed internet will improve the rural economy. It will help rural businesses grow and get access to new markets. It will help rural residents get access to more and better health care and educational opportunities.

USDA knows rural America i s A m e r i c a ’s backbone, and prosperity here means prosperity for all.”

USDA is making 32 awards in Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. Many of the awards will help rural people and businesses on Tribal lands and people in socially vulnerable communities.

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New Census Data: Hispanics may now be the Largest Demographic Group in Texas

closely watched estimate from A the U.S. Census Bureau released last month indicates

that Texas may have passed a long-awaited milestone: the point where Hispanic residents make up more of the state’s population than white residents.

The new population figures, derived from the bureau’s American Community Survey, showed Hispanic Texans made up 40.2% of the state’s population in 2021 while non-Hispanic white Texans made up 39.4%. The estimates — based on comprehensive data collected over the 2021 calendar year — are not considered official.

The bureau’s official population estimates as of July 2021 showed the Hispanic and non-Hispanic white populations virtually even in size. But in designating Hispanics as the state’s largest population group, the new estimates are the first to reflect the

foreseeable culmination of decades of demographic shifts steadily transforming the state.

The incremental trend demographers have been tracking for years reflects the state’s profound cultural and demographic evolution.

The state lost its white majority in 2004.

However, the Hispanic population’s relative growth, through both migration and births, has not been reflected in many facets of the state’s economic and political landscape.

The 2020 census captured how close the state’s Hispanic and white populations had come, with just half a percentage point separating them at the time. By then, Texas had gained nearly 11 Hispanic residents for every additional white resident over the previous decade. And Hispanics had powered nearly half of the state’s overall growth of roughly 4 million residents since 2010.

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Hispanic Texans are expected to make up a flat-out majority of the state’s population in the decades to come, but they are already on the precipice of a majority among children. The latest census estimates showed that 49.3% of Texans under the age of 18 are Hispanic.

Without corresponding political and economic gains, Hispanic residents’ economic and political reality is captured in the persistent disparities also reflected in the latest census data.

Hispanic people living in Texas are disproportionately poor. They are also less likely to have reached the higher levels of education that often serve as pathways to social mobility and greater economic prosperity.

The new census estimates showed Hispanic residents are more than twice as likely as white residents to live below the poverty level.

Although 14.2% of Texans overall are considered poor, 19.4% of Hispanic residents live below the poverty level, compared with just 8.4% of white

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residents.

Texas households are also divided by significant income inequality. The median income for a white household in 2021 was $81,384, but it was just $54,857 for a Hispanic household, according to the estimates.

Up against longstanding educational disparities,Hispanicchildrenhavebeen less likely to graduate college-ready compared with white students and left unprepared to succeed in a flourishing Texas economy that increasingly requires some form of education after high school. The new estimates show that 95% of white adults have at least a high school diploma, compared with only 70% of Hispanic adults. Only 18% of Hispanic adults graduated from college with bachelor’s degrees or higher, compared with 42% of white adults.

And while their growing numbers have allowed them to secure local political power in many communities, Texas remains a state governed by primarilywhiteRepublicanmen.Texas

lawmakers have a lengthy history of discriminating against Hispanics and other voters of color in pursuit of politicalcontrol,devisingpoliticalmaps that weaken the impact of their votes.

In the face of the growing Hispanic populationsharethatworksagainsttheir political dominance, the RepublicancontrolledLegislatureredrewthestate’s legislative and congressional districts last year to shore up their hold on state offices. But in the process, they gave white voters greater control of political districtsthroughoutthestate,elaborately manipulatingdistrictlinesinsomeareas where Hispanics and other voters of color were gaining political ground.

The state now faces nearly a dozen consolidated legal challenges — brought by individual voters of color, organizations that serve communities of color and the U.S. Department of Justice — to its four political maps that include allegations of intentional discrimination, vote dilution and racial gerrymandering.

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

LBK COUNTY NEW HIRES: The Lubbock County welcomed the following new hires to the Lubbock County Detention Center. They include Ryan Gomez, Alec Griffis, Isia Macias, Erik Moa, Jairo Ortiz, Amanda Owens, Crystal Pridgeon, Zachary Vargas, Jaylen Negrion, Joshua Amalla, and Victoria Vasquez (Logistic Clerk).Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!

Last day to register to vote is Oct. 11, 2022.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

El último día para registrarse para votar es el 11 de octubre de 2022.

Academic Advisor

Rebrands their Name

he Lubbock Hotel Motel AsT sociation (LHMA) is excited to announce it has rebranded to

the Lubbock Hotel & Tourism Association. The new association will extend membership, advocacy, and support to include all of tourism – hospitality, transportation, local attractions, and entertainment.

In their first event with newly elected President, Matt Teck, the Association also unveiled its new mission statement.

The Lubbock Hotel & Tourism Association exists to promote and advocate Lubbock tourism and serves as a catalyst for positive social and economic vitality through educational programming, civic advocacy, and networking opportunities.

Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences

Duties: The College of Arts & Sciences is seeking an Academic Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate demonstrates the following: assist in the implementation of initiatives that focus upon student success; assist in managing Red Raider Orientation for Arts & Sciences; perform regular outreach to current & prospective students via emails, calls, etc.; attend recruiting events and talk with prospective students; participate in committees, attend occasional events on weekends.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; Prefer Master’s degree or 18 hours graduate credit; experience working with students.

Preferred Qualifications: Research experience in high performance computing environment; Proficiency in programming in Fortran, C++ and Python; Research experience in implementing high performance computing methods, tools and techniques; At least one published research paper in a peer-reviewed journal or conference proceedings on an HPC-related topic.

Apply at www.workattexastech.com, req#30563BR. TTU is an EEO/AA/Vet/ Disability.

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The new name comes after the Board of Directors sought feedback from current and previous members. The Association’s efforts will include education programming focused on operational excellence, sales and marketing, career advancement, and more.

The Association will also represent the voice of its membership to local residents and businesses as well as civic, corporate, and/or elected leadership.

“From scripture to corporate brands, we see renewed vision communicated with a new image,” said Matt Teck, Vice President of Sales & Revenue Strategy at TAJ Hospitality Management. “We are excited to help drive job creation, small business success, community revitalization, improved quality of life, and pride in Lubbock by strengthening Lubbock tourism.”

Credit Repair 101

BY ABRIL ESPINOZA WEAVER FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

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redit repair is essential because a higher credit score opens more opportunities, resulting in lower costs for financial products. Following these next steps can help you repair your credit: Know your rights; check your credit report; dispute errors through each credit bureau (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion); make your payments on time because it represents 35% of your credit score; keep your credit utilization rate below 30%; and lastly, be mindful of your credit history and opening new accounts. Also, remember that credit repair companies are not allowed to remove anything from your credit report to affect your score, so I recommend working to repair your credit yourself. Credit can be used in the future to meet your financial goals. Understanding the terms and conditions of any credit you get is critical. This includes determining whether credit is required to achieve your goals, researching the best type of credit, and carefully reading through any credit applications.

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

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

Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!!

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

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

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service.

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

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

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

Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates 22ND HUB CITY BBQ The Lubbock Chamber will host the 22nd Annual BBQ Oct. 6 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the South Plains Fairgrounds.

Tickets can be purchased for $45 at www.HubCityBBQ. com TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations.

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) 745-1637.

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.

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Important Numbers Police (Non-Emergency) call 763-5333 Fire (Non-Emergency) call 765-5757 Emergencies call 9-1-1 Program/Service info, call 2-1-1 City services, call 3-1-1 Suicide & Crisis Line 9-8-8 City - call 775-3000. www.ci.lubbock.tx.us County - call 775-1000 www.co.lubbock.tx.us

U.S. Latino Economic

Output - 5th in World GDP

BY CARMEN SESIN

f U.S. Latinos were an I i n d e p e n d e n t c o u n t r y, their gross domestic product

would rank fifth in the world, surpassing those of the United Kingdom, India and France, according to a report released Thursday.

The economic output of Latinos in 2020 was $2.8 trillion, up from $2.1 trillion in 2015 and $1.7 trillion in 2010, according to a report by the Latino Donor Collaborative in partnership with Wells Fargo. LDC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan group focused on reshaping perceptions of U.S. Latinos through data and economic research.

In terms of personal consumption, U.S. Latinos "represent a consumption market larger in size than the entire economy of nations like Canada or South Korea," the study found, reflecting Hispanics' gains in personal income through higher labor participation and educational advancement. In 2020, Latino consumption was measured at $1.84 trillion.

“This report proves that our country’s biggest growth opportunity lies in our U.S. Latino cohort,” said Sol Trujillo, a co-founder and the chairman of the board of the Latino Donor Collaborative. “We’re talking about not just population growth and workforce growth, but also economic growth in terms of wealth creation, businesses formed, homes purchased, products purchased, movie tickets and sports tickets bought, streaming subscriptions, you name it.”

Latinos, who make up 19% of the U.S. population, are

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responsible for more than half of the U.S. population growth from 2010 to 2020 and more than 65% of the population growth from 2019 to 2020. Latinos make up about 25% of American youths.

Three-quarters of the Latino population were concentrated in just 10 states in 2020: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Texas.

According to the report, Latino growth staved off a decline in the population and labor force in three states — New Jersey, New York and Illinois — from 2010 to 2018.

That is important because “growth is what impacts tomorrow,” said one of the authors of the report, Dan Hamilton, the director of economics at the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting at California Lutheran University.

“What happened yesterday is impacting today.”

Even though studies show that the Covid pandemic took a toll on Latinos personally and financially, the report found that Latino economic output went from being equivalent to the world's eighth-largest GDP at the start of 2020 to the fifth largest when the year ended.

The report also found that Latinos’ wages and salary incomes grew more than those of non-Latinos from 2010 to 2020, although there is still a substantial wage gap for Latinos compared to non-Latino whites.

Despite the pandemic, Latino real wage and salary income shot up by 6.7% in 2020, while it shrank by 1.1.% for nonLatinos.

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Wellness/ bienestar

The Doc or Is In

Noticias de salud/ Health News

Advice from our Doctors...

Consejos de nuestros médicos

DANGEROUS DOG HEARING October 4, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K.

Breast cancer

SOURCE TO SOLUTION ADDICTION & RECOVERY SYMPOSIUM at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, on October 27, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. The one day conference will address different aspects of substance use, from prevention to recovery, and its effect on the community and citizens. Registration is free at https:// ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/civic-center/ ticketing/source-to-solution-2022

lthough breast cancer is A not as common in Hispanic women as in other ethnic groups,

it continues to be the leading cause of cancer related deaths in this group. Early detection is very important for the treatment of breast cancer, but Hispanic women, without resources to assist, tend to be diagnosed when the cancer is more advanced and treatments less effective. To

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protect themselves, all women should have an annual exam and get mammography based on her age and medical history (usually starting at age 40). Additionally she should learn self-breast examination and seek medical attention if an abnormality is noted.

There are several organizations in Lubbock that can assist with the cost of mammography.

El cáncer mamario

unque el cáncer mamario no es tan común en la mujer hispana como en las mujeres de otros grupos étnicos, continua siendo la causa más grande de muertes debidas a cáncer entre las mujeres. La detección del cáncer en sus principios es muy importante pero las mujeres hispanas, frecuentemente sin recursos, suelen ser diagnosticadas cuando el cáncer esta más avanzado y los tratamientos son menos efectivos. Para protegerse, toda mujer

debe tener un examen médico anual y hacerse mamografía según las recomendaciones basadas en su edad e historia médica (normalmente comenzando a los 40). Además debe aprender a hacerse auto examen de los senos y consultarse con un doctor inmediatamente al encontrar alguna anormalidad. Si no tiene seguro médico, existen en Lubbock organizaciones que pueden ayudar con el costo de la mamografía. La prognosis depende en encontrar el cáncer temprano y en la rapidez del tratamiento.

Get vaccinated! ¡Vacunarse!

Early Detection & Screening are Keys to Survival

1. Know your risk Talk to your family to learn about your family health history 2. Get screened Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk • Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk • Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40 3. Know what is normal for you. See your health care provider right away if you notice any breast changes like: Lump, hard knot

or thickening • Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening • Change in breast size • Dimpling or puckering of the skin • Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple • Nipple discharge that starts suddenly • Continuos pain 4. Make healthy lifestyle choices Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise • Limit alcohol intake Getting regular screening tests is the best way for women to lower their risk of dying from breast cancer.

Screening tests can find breast cancer early, when it's most treatable.

1. Conoce que estas en riesgo Habla con tu familia acerca del historial medico familiar.

2. Hazte un chequeo Pregúntale a tu doctor que métodos de chequeo son los adecuados para ti en caso de estar en alto riesgo.• Hazte un mamograma cada año después de cumplir los 40 años de edad en caso de estar a riesgo regular.• Hazte un examen de seno cada tres años después de cumplir 20 años de edad.

3. Conoce que es normal para ti. Si sientes algún cambio en tu seno, acude a tú medico para una revisión inmediata, por ejemplo: • Una bolita • un nudo duro o engrosamiento • hinchazón • comezón •

calentamiento del seno • enrojecimiento u obscurecimiento • cambio en medida en el seno • arrugas en la piel • dolor o erupción en el pezón • caída del pezón que comienza de repente • Dolor continuo 4. Adopta una vida saludable Mantén un peso saludable para tu edad, estatura • Has ejercicio • Limita la cantidad de alcohol que tomas.

Teniendo un chequeo regular es la mejor manera para la mujer de minimizar las chances de estar en riesgo de cáncer de seno. Los chequeos pueden detectar el cáncer a tiempo, cuando es tratable.

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COVID FUNERAL ASSISTANCE If you experience the loss of a family member due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you could be eligible to apply for funeral assistance through Federal Emergency Management Agency. To see if you qualify for assistance and to begin your application with FEMA, call 844-684-6333.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINES, BOOSTERS The City of Lubbock Public Health Department is offering booster shots for all available COVID-19 vaccines will be by appointment only at the health department. They’ll be offering FREE COVID-19 vaccines (ages 5+), boosters, flu shot and regular immunizations. Please call the City of Lubbock Public Health Department at 806-775-2933.

SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK To receive a food box from SPFB, you still need to qualify through one of our partnering agencies and receive a voucher.

You can call 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas. org to find a local agency that is giving our vouchers. Citizens are still required to bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify.

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.

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Domestic Violence

omestic Violence (DV) can D happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. It can affect all individuals regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds, education lev-

els race, belief, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes sexual assault and stalking and any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, humiliate, blame, or injure someone.

Abuse can exist in all groups, but Latinas face more barriers than nonLatinas and that they have more culturally specific needs.

Latinas often have taboos regarding their gender role issues and the importance of ‘familia’. A strong sense of culture keeps them from ‘betraying’ longstanding values. They believe their family obligations always come first no matter what personal animosities may exist. Abusers often

use their partners’ immigration status as a tool of control. It is very common for a batterer to use control over his partner’s immigration status in order to force her to stay in the relationship.

Like all victims, Latina immigrant women also are at a high risk for DV, but due to their immigration status, they may face even more of a difficult time escaping abuse.

They often feel trapped in abusive relationships because of immigration laws, language barriers, social isolation, lack of financial resources or DV service providers' limited resources and skills to respond to the unique needs of their population.

Furthermore, immigrant batterers and victims may believe that the penalties and protections of the U.S. legal system do not apply to them.

The Lubbock Women's Protective Services Crisis Hotline can be reached at (806)747-6491 or 800736-6491, and provides services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Octubre es Mes de la toma de La Violencia Domestica

a Violencia Domestica (VD) le L puede suceder a cuaquier persona de diferente raza, edad, orien-

tacion sexual, religion o genero. Le puede suceder a parejas casadas, en union libre, o a quienes estan empezando una relacion. VD p u ed e af ec ta r a c u a lq ui e r i n di v i duo independientemente de los antecedentes socioeconómicos, niveles de educación, raza, creencia, religión, sexo u orientación sexual.

El abuso puede ser fisico, sexual, emocional, economic o de action sicologica o de amenaza, la cual influye a la otra persona. Esto incluye as asalto sexual, acosando, cualquier comportamiento que asuste,intimide, aterrorize, manipule, humille, culpe, o que lastime a alguien.

El abuso puede existir en cualquier grupo, pero las Latinas enfrentan mas barreras que el resto de las mujeres que no son latinas, y que tienen más necesidades específicas a nivel cultural.

Latinas a menudo tienen tabúes con respecto a su función relacionadas con el género y la importancia de la "familia". Un fuerte sentido de la cultura les impide "traicionar" los valores tradicionales establecidos. Ellas creen que sus obligaciones familiares siempre vienen primero, sin importar los recentimientos personales que puedan existir. Los agresores suelen usar el estatus migratorio de sus parejas como una herramienta de control. Es muy común que un agresor utilize el estado migratorio de su pareja con el fin de obligarla a permanecer en la relación.

Al igual que todas las víctimas, las mujeres latinas inmigrantes se encuentran en un alto riesgo de violencia en el hogar, pero debido a su condición migratoria, pueden enfrentarse con situaciones mas dificiles para escapar del abuso domestico. A menudo se sienten atrapadas en una relación abusiva, debido a las leyes de in-

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migración, las barreras lingüísticas, el aislamiento social, la falta de recursos financieros o recursos limitados de los proveedores de servicios de VD y las habilidades para responder a las necesidades únicas de su población.

Un agresor puede convencer a su víctima de que sus acciones violentas no son criminales al menos que estas agresiones aparezcan en público o que el agresor esté autorizado a castigar físicamente a ella porque ser hecho de ser "hombre". Las mujeres inmigrantes a menudo sufren mayores índices de maltrato comparado con los ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos. Además, los agresores de inmigrantes y las víctimas pueden creer que las sanciones y la protección del sistema legal no se aplican para ellos.

Llame a (806)747-6491 or 800736-6491, en español, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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What are Carbs?

arbs are highly controversial C these days.

The dietary guide-

lines suggest that we get about half of our calories from carbohydrates.

On the other hand, some claim that carbs cause obesity and type 2 diabetes, and that most people should be avoiding them.

There are good arguments on both sides, and it appears that carbohydrate requirements depend largely on the individual.

Some people do better with a lower carb intake, while others do just fine eating plenty of carbs.

What are carbs? In nutrition, "carbs" refers to one of the three macronutrients. The other two are protein and fat.

Dietary carbohydrates can be split into three main categories: Sugars: Sweet, short-chain carbohydrates found in foods. Examples are glucose, fructose, ga-

lactose and sucrose.

Starches: Long chains of glucose molecules, which eventually get broken down into glucose in the digestive system.

Fiber: Humans cannot digest fiber, although the bacteria in the digestive system can make use of some of them.

The main purpose of carbohydrates in the diet is to provide energy.

Most carbs get broken down or transformed into glucose, which can be used as energy. Carbs can also be turned into fat (stored energy) for later use.

Fiber is an exception. It does not provide energy directly, but it does feed the friendly bacteria in the digestive system. These bacteria can use the fiber to produce fatty acids that some of our cells can use as energy.

Sugar alcohols are also classified as carbohydrates. They taste sweet, but usually don't provide many calories.

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¡Feliz Fiestas Patrias!

Ballet Hispánico to Perform Hispanic Heritage Month Outdoor Event Oct. 8th at Buddy Holly Hall

his October, Ballet Lubbock is set T to host one of America’s Cultural Treasures and leading Latinx dance or-

ganization, Ballet Hispánico, for a onenight performance at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts & Sciences.

“Ballet Hispánico is at the forefront of presenting quality, high-caliber dance,” said Yvonne Racz Key, artistic director for Ballet Lubbock. “They are a fantastic company that has been presenting vibrant, creative, and dynamic performances for years. They just finished giving an explosive performance as a headliner at the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. We are honored to host them here in Lubbock.”

For fifty years Ballet Hispánico has been the leading voice intersecting ar-

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tistic excellence and advocacy, and is now the largest Latinx cultural organization in the United States. Under the artistic direction of Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance productions, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences.

“From the moment the curtain rises, you will be on the edge of your seat, enthralled with the music and the movement,” Racz Key said.

Ballet Hispánico takes the stage on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at balletlubbock.org or by calling the Buddy Holly Hall Box Office at 806.792.8339.

os Hermanos Familia will hold L the 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Concert on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The outdoor concert will take place at the LHUCA Plaza located at 511 Ave K. The public is urged to bring their chairs.

The event will showcase area musicians and performers; food vendors including a brewery; have a mercado where artists and vendors will sell products; showcase the flags from various Latino American countries as well as offer cultural understanding, celebrate Hispanic culture, and more!

The event is sponsored by Reliant NRG, Magic 106.5, and Latino Lubbock Magazine.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, performing, volunteering, or showcasing your car – please contact

Visit us online at www.latinolubbock.net

us immediately as limited space will be available.

Performances will include: ▪ Mariachi Mackenzie Middle School (4:00 p.m.)

▪ Coronado High School Mariachi (4:30 p.m.)

▪ Sigma Delta Pi Poetry Readings in English & Spanish (5:00 p.m.)

▪ Cristo ys Sus Instrumentos (5:30 p.m.)

▪ Las Banderas - presentation of Hispanic Heritage Month Flags (6 p.m.)

▪ Lubbock High School Ballet Folklorico (6:30 p.m.)

▪ Salsa Dance Lesson by Aeriel's Choreography - (7 p.m.)

▪ DOUBLE JAY - reggaeton artist (7:20 p.m.)

▪ Coyote Rio Band - Contemporary, Latin music, and rock band (8 p.m.)

For more info visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org/hispanicheritagemonthconcert2022, or call (806)792-1212.

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

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Education/ Educación

First Mexican American Woman to be on Quarter

hen you get your hands on W your first Jovita Idar Quarter, you’ll see the reverse (tails) depicts a

CONGRATULATION WOLFFARTH ELEMENTARY A+ RATING: Various representatives gathered to celebrate Wolffarth Elementary its faculty, staff, and students who met standard for the 2021-22 school year! The school earned distinctions in all six areas and were the highest ranking school in LISD! Congratulations to Wolffarth Elementary faculty, staff, students, and families from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

FOSTERING AN INTEREST IN STEM: More than 70 students from Bean Elementary became doctors for a day at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Students at the “Doctors for a Day” minicamp had the opportunity to get hands-on experience diagnosing patients and working with equipment at the TTUHSC F. Marie SimLife Center. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by Melissa Whitfield, TTUHSC)

portrait of Jovita Idar with her hands clasped. Within her body are inscriptions representing some of her greatest accomplishments and the newspapers for which she wrote.

The Jovita Idar Quarter is the ninth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Jovita Idar was a Mexican-American journalist, activist, teacher, and suffragist. She devoted her life to fighting against separatist ideologies and sought to create a better future for Mexican-Americans.

Idar was born on September 7, 1885, in Laredo, Texas. The daughter of a newspaper editor and a civil rights advocate, Idar was exposed to journalism and political activism at a very young age.

Her ideas and practices were ahead of her time. She made it her

mission to pursue civil rights for Mexican-Americans and believed education was the foundation for a better future. Idar wrote many news articles in various publications speaking out about racism and supporting the revolution in Mexico.

In 1911, she joined the First Mexicanist Congress in Laredo and organized MexicanAmerican activists.

She and other women formed La Liga Femenil Mexicanista, or the League of Mexican Women, a political and charitable organization that sought to empower Mexican-American women. Idar was chosen as its first president.

Jovita Idar died in San Antonio, Texas on June 15, 1946. Throughout her life, she remained on the front lines of change and advocated fiercely for the rights of women and Mexican-Americans.

Source: United States Mint.

File Your FASFA Now

ach year, the FAFSA opens E on Oct. 1. File your FAFSA as close to Oct. 1 as possible to improve your chances of qualifying for the most grant, scholarship and work-study aid. Applications began being accepted for the 2022-23 school year on Oct. 1, 2021. For the 2023-24 school year, the start date is Oct. 1, 2022.

Certain aid is awarded to students who apply the earliest, such as federal work-study dollars and many state and institutional grants and scholarships.

Submit the form much earlier to meet financial aid deadlines for your state and college and to get your aid dollars in time for the start of the school year.

Repara tu crédito

BY ABRIL ESPINOZA WEAVER FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

DOCTORS FOR A DAY: The Bean Elementary students expereinced what it was like to become doctors from medical students Tat exas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The “Doctors for a Day” minicamp gave them a better understanding and opportunity to get hands-on experience to diagnosing patients. The students also got to learn more about science. (Photo by Melissa Whitfield, TTUHSC)

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eparar su crédito es esencial R para tener un puntaje de crédito más alto. El tener un mayor puntaje de

crédito le abre más oportunidades y le ayuda a reducir costos en productos financieros. Siga estos siguientes pasos que le ayudaran a reparar su crédito: Conozca sus derechos; revise su informe de crédito; realice una aclaración con cada uno de los burós (Equifax, Experian, y TransUnion); haga sus pagos a tiempo, ya que representa el 35% de su puntaje de crédito; mantenga el uso de sus líneas de crédito debajo del 30%; y finalmente tenga en cuenta su historial y las nuevas líneas de

crédito. Adicionalmente, recuerde que las compañías reparadoras de crédito no están autorizadas legalmente a remover nada de su informe de crédito por lo que le recomiendo que usted realice los trámites necesarios para reparar su crédito. Los créditos pueden ser necesarios en un futuro para cumplir sus metas financieras. Le recomiendo que revise los términos y condiciones de todos los créditos que tenga abiertos. Esto incluye determinar también que créditos son necesarios para cumplir sus metas y revisar si es necesario aplicar para nuevas líneas de crédito.

(In English, p. 8)

Education & Scholarship Updates LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA LOCAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP is now open for 14 scholarships.

The application will close on Fri- d a y , September 30, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. These scholarships are designed to assist young men currently attending Wayland Baptist University, Lubbock Christian University, or South Plains College and to encourage retention. For more details and to apply go to: www.loshermanosfamilia.org/universityscholarship 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.

FALLEN HEROES FUND Scholarship to assist with educational expenses of dependent survivors of service men and women and first responders who have died on active duty since September 11, 2001. Dependent survivors would include spouse, sons, and daughters (biological, adopted or step children). The scholarships are available as supplements to financial aid and survivor educational benefits. The applicant may be registered as a full or parttime student. Use the following link to apply: www.grantrequest.com/ SID_6007?SA=SNA&FID=35040 JOHN T. MONTFORD SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established through contributions to the 2001 Hero’s Luncheon honoring former State Senator and Texas Tech University Chancellor John Montford. ELIGIBILITY: Students at Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (one award per school) SELECTION CRITERIA: First-generation students. CONTACT: Scholarship & Financial Aid Office, TTU, Box 45011, Lubbock, TX 79409 or TTU Health Sciences Center 3601 4th Street MS8310, Lubbock, TX 79409 CHARLES A. & GRACE GUY SCHOLARSHIP for Students majoring in Journalism Office of the Dean, School of Mass Communications P.O. Box 43082, Lubbock, TX 79409-3082 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 NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

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

Youth/Juventud

Tiny Stories by Evie

his children’s book is a colT lection of tiny stories for kids of all ages. They

Youth Opportunities

Drive.

BUILD YOUR OWN MONSTER October 4, 2022, from 4:30 – 5:30 pm.

Join us as we create our own fun and silly monsters out of different materials! This is a family program to be held at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway

NATIONAL SCHOOL CUSTODIAN DAY Oct. 2, 2022 REFERRALS FOR GT SERVICES NOW BEING ACCEPTED Students in grades 1-12 are currently being evaluated for services. The deadline for referrals for students in grades 1-12 is October 7, 2022. For more information, contact your child's counselor or the Office of Advanced Academics, (806) 219-0335.

LUBBOCK ISD HOLIDAY Oct. 10, 2022 BUBBLEFEST Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater OCTOBER 15, 2022 AT 10 AM – 6 PM If you love to play with bubbles, then check-out the exciting BubbleFest!

are fictional stories where the characters include people, fruits, and animals.

The book is available on Amazon.com as a paperback or as the Kindle Edition.

Anyone subscribed to Kindle Unlimited can read the book for free.

The author, Evelyn “Evie” Williams, is a sweet 11-year-old girl living in Lubbock, Texas. When she was 10 years old, she suffered a hematoma in her brain and was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) from birth. She spent her birthday in the hospital, but the nurses and child life staff made it a better experience. She underwent several surgeries and was in a self-induced coma. She is recovering at home as doctors continue to evaluate her progress.

Evie authored these tiny stories as homeschool assignments.

These stories may be inspired by other stories that she read, but most are new stories she created from her own experience or interests.

The book was illustrated by Toby “TJ” Williams, Jr. TJ is Evie’s only sibling.

He created the drawings by using Microsoft Paint 3D. TJ’s favorite subjects are Spanish, health, and business. His family, especially his Martinez cousins, helped him cope with the challenges of Evie’s condition.

Their parents Toby and Irene Williams are very proud. Irene grew up in the Arnett Benson neighborhood and is a graduate of Lubbock High School.

Find a copy on paperback or Kindle Edition at Amazon at www. amazon.com/dp/B0B9R269LF

TEEN TALK Join other teens and let your voice be heard to talk about the things that matter to you and to learn life skills, on 10/20/2022 from 7 to 8 p.m. Please call the Godeke Branch Library at 806-775-3362 to register. Grades 6-12.

14TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN TRAIL Thursday, October 27 - 30th, at 6 pm at the Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center.

Free to the public!

BOOK PUMPKINS Come turn a book into a pumpkin for your holiday table or shelf! Supplies are first come, first served.

Ages 13+, October 10, 2022, 7 pm – 8 pm.

PRESCHOOL HALLOWEEN PARTY October 27, 2022, from 10:30 – 11:30 am. at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St. Dress up as your favorite book character and come make spooky crafts! Ages 2 to 7 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.

es, I Y k n o w, high school

is challenging- but it can also be fun (if you make it).

Aside from the mundane routine of schoolwork, high school has given me lots of enjoyable opportunities as well. When I started high school, I thought it would be work, work, and more work. It turns out though, that it could be so much more. It occurred to me that I wanted to make my four years in high school mem-

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

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orable. With not a minute to spare, I set out to make moments I would remember forever. I started attending pep rallies, musical auditions, student council meetings, football games, and other club meetings at school. I realized I loved being active in my school community and school as a whole. It makes all the difference! I encourage you to go to that football game, go to that meeting, and make those memories because you only experience high school once.

Blaise Martinez - is the new youth Writer for a Teen's View. She is a 10th grader at Lubbock High School. She aspires to attend Stanford University, major in computer science, and pursue a career in computer science and app development. Welcome from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

MEET SLATON HS HOMECOMING QUEEN: Slaton High School named it's 2022 Homecoming Queen ~ Kat Castillo who has enlisted to serve in the United States Marine Corps after graduation. She is pictured with her parents Rebecca Castillo and Greg Castillo. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by Louisa Gonzales, Counselor Slaton High School)

IN OCTOBER · File your FASFA ASAP · Start scheduling important dates on your calendar - online or a hard copy · Register for fastweb.com or collegenet.com · Stick to the syllabus. · Keep seeking and applying for scholarships.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

¡Felicidades! Congratulations!

QUE VIVAN LAS FIESTAS: Members of the Hispanic Association of Women (HAW) gathered for a photo before the Fiestas Patrias Parade.

Anniversary Benny Paul & Adela Brito, 61st as of October 21, 1961

Anniversary Jose & Josie Salinas, 49th as of October 17, 1973

Anniversary Johnny and Janie Lopez, 43rd anniversary October 12

¡Felicidades! Congratulations!

Anniversary, birthday, or special occasion photos may be submited online by the 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

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!

Last day to register to vote is Oct. 11, 2022.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

El último día para registrarse para votar es el 11 de octubre de 2022.

Anniversary Berardo Jr. & Christina Pauda, 36th as of October 26, 1986.

Anniversary Frank and Elvira Saiz, 25th as of October 25, 1997

TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging (GIA), Center of Excellence for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics, and the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience present:

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Happy & Blessed Birthday!

October 9th!

We love you and are proud of you!

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Hispanics Invisible and Stereotyped in TV & Movies Reveals Report

s National Hispanic HeriA tage Month kicks off, a time of celebration, culture and pride,

a new report by the Cultural Insights Impact Measure (CIIM)™, released by the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM) shows that Hispanics feel more invisible and stereotyped than any other group when it comes to their representation in television programs and movies.

AIMM's latest Cultural Inclusion Accelerator™ Report Card leverages insights gathered by CIIM™ which has become an industry standard used by over 160 top brands to evaluate viewers' perceptions of ads based on cultural attributes. CIIM tested nearly 800 TV shows and movies with over 69,000 evaluations of Hispanic viewers. Participants evaluated shows and movies cultural based on 10 key cultural attributes: cultural values, representation, celebrations, pride, respect, identification, authenticity, unbiased, respect, and positive role models.

Key Hispanic findings include: • 59% of Hispanics said that they felt invisible or under-represented in media.

• 75% said they saw stereotypical portrayals in shows and movies.

• Hispanic Bilingual Media Viewers are 23% more likely than White Non-Hispanics to rate content with a D grade (Culturally Deficient).

• The pipeline of Latino-themed content in English continues to be dismal.

• Only three networks scored an A grade (Culturally Authentic): Univision, Telemundo, and ESPN, followed by 6 networks with a B grade (Above Average Culture): VH1, Peacock, CBS,

ABC, CW, NBC. • 10 Networks scored a C grade (Below Average Culture): Bravo, Fox, HBO, YouTube, OWN, FX, Hulu, Showtime, Disney+, BET. • 3 streaming platforms: Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV, scored a D grade (Culturally Deficient).

• The most culturally relevant genres are Live Sports, Novelas, News, Game Shows, Talk Shows, Reality, Comedy/Drama.

AIMM's findings align with broader industry trends. The most recent example: this year's Emmys fell short when it came to championing diverse talent and stories. Of the 25 Emmy awards, only seven honored non-white talent, including three performers and four behind-the-scenes directors and writers. In specifically analyzing Emmy nominated shows, AIMM's Cultural Inclusion Accelerator™ Report Card also found: • Hispanics are 30% more likely than White Non-Hispanics to rate Emmy nominees with a D grade (Culturally Deficient).

• Emmy nominees are more likely to be grade A (Best-In-Culture) for every multicultural segment except Hispanic Bilinguals.

• The most culturally relevant Emmy categories among Hispanic Bilinguals are Variety Sketch Series, Short Form Comedy/Drama/Variety Series, and Structured Reality Programs.

Despite big promises made to invest in diversity and inclusion, the entertainment industry has a long way to go. AIMM is committed to holding the industry accountable and has a legacy of doing so. During the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmys, AIMM issued a powerful, award-winning PSA called, "Here," featuring celeb-

rities such as Lin- Manuel Miranda, Billy Porter, Daniel Dae Kim, and other A list celebrities declaring their intention to stay both visible and vocal on-screen to ensure all identities are authentically represented.

"While we're thrilled to see some progress made, we are unfortunately not surprised by our new findings, given we too feel stereotyped and underrepresented in the content we consume every day. It's time for the industry to see US, see ME and see ALL, and we're committed to holding the industry accountable to make real change," said Lisette Arsuaga, Co-Founder of AIMM. "As a Latina woman, I'm tired of being invisible on screen – or seeing Latinos and Latinas represented in ways the demean our segment.

It's time to put an end to this. As marketers we have the power to invest in programming that celebrates us and does not denigrate us."

Overall, according to the Cultural Inclusion Accelerator's tracker, diverse audiences (Asian-American, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous Communities, LGBTQ+ and People with Disabilities) are 20% more likely to rate content as culturally deficient and 26% less likely to rate content as culturally authentic. Alarmingly, diverse audiences are also 1.5 times more likely to see stereotypes in content and 1.3 times more likely to feel invisible or under-represented, signaling it is time for real change to be seen.

To learn more about the report or get involved in AIMM, visit anaaimm.net.

(En español at www.latinolubbock.net/news1)

An Evening of Latin American Piano Works T

exas Tech University’s J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts (TCVPA) presents “An Evening of Latin American Piano Music” at 7:30 p.m., Monday (Oct. 3) in Hemmle Hall at the School of Music. The concert will be Dean Martin Camacho’s debut performance at Texas Tech.

The event also will feature special guests including Latin

Grammy-nominated pianist Adonis Gonzales, and assistant professor of practice in commercial music and jazz studies, Fabio Augustinis. The program will include works by Ponce, Ruiz Armengol, Piazzolla and Marquez.

Prior to his appointment at Texas Tech, Camacho served at Midwestern State University as dean of the Fain College of Fine Arts,

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and lately as interim provost. He is a renowned pianist and combines his passion for administration with his artistic activities.

His debut concert at Texas Tech is filled with exciting pieces from his Latin background, and the musical styles include Cuban dances, Argentinean tango and Mexican danzon.

Admission is free and open to the public.

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GRAND MARSHALL: Maggie Trejo served as the Fiestas Patrias parade grand marshall for this year's parade. Trejo, became Lubbock's first Hispanic city councilwoman when she was elected to represent District 1 in 1984. She represented District 1 until 1993 when she resigned to work for U.S. Rep. Bill Sarpalius as a community representative. She now serves as executive director of the Community Housing Resource Board of Lubbock. Felicidades Maggie!

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Frank Garcia places reinforced the flags of the 22 Caribbean and Central & South America countries celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month. LHF will hold the Hispanic Heritage Month Concert on Sat. October 8, 2022, from 4 to 9 p.m. on the LHUCA Plaza. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a Mercado, entertainment, food trucks and more! Costumes of the country you represent encouraged! For more information about LHF, visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org or call (806)792-1212.

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Faith & Religion - Fe y religion

October is Holy Rosary Month

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JAMAICA SUCCESS: HSt. Joseph's Church volunteers served their supporters and members grat food, fun, music and fellowship at their annual jamaica!

KOC VOLUNTEER: Members of the Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph's Council #8097 prepared burgers for the annual St. Joseph's jamaica! Thanks KOC!

OLG GUADALUPANAS: A handful of members of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Guadalupanas took a break from the annual jamaica bustle for a photo with the Reverend Martin Piña. Thanks for all you do from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

he month of the Holy Rosary is October and this entire month is dedicated to the Rosary.

The feast day of the Holy Rosary in particular is October 7th. The feast of the Rosary is held on October 7th in memory of the glorious and triumphant victory at the battle of Lepanto.

That battle was the most convincing military victory that proved without a doubt the great power of the Rosary.

The month of October is a good time to commit to praying the Rosary everyday. The Rosary will bring great peace and holiness

to your life. It is a powerful instrument for conversion. The Rosary is the best method of honoring Mary.

It protects the Church from false teachings and keeps her safe from the attacks from the Enemy.

To pray the Rosary online visit www. ewtn.com/legacy/ devotionals/prayers/rosary/how_ to.htm Please contact Rita Schumacher for pending details at (806) 7961181.

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ive on purpose. The bible tells us that, “this is the day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it”. I believe we all know that tomorrow isn’t promised but do we live like that? Are we aware of the importance in every moment, circumstance, or opportunity?

I want to stress to you today, that our lives have purpose and we need to live on purpose. In other words, all that really means is that we need to be intentional about how we live.

You know the old saying, “live and learn”. Listen friend, don’t just live but make every day count and seize the moment.

We should stop saying we’ll do certain things for God “one day.”

Instead, we should take advantage of today and do what God asks us to do.

It’s common to feel God nudge you to do something for him or for another person. Maybe he’s asked you to pray for a friend at church or tell a cashier she’s doing a good job or give a meal to a homeless person Live out what’s on your heart.

We should seize the opportunities God’s placed before us. What are the opportunities God has placed before you today? What could it look like to make today count?

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

Precious in His Sight Banquet to be held Oct. 6th

he 2022 Precious In His Sight T Fundraising Banquet will be held on October 6, 2022, start-

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR: Church volunteers of Our Lady of Guadalupe gathered for a photo for Latino Lubbock Magazine at the annual jamaica. The event was successful and welcomed back many families and friends!

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ing at 6 pm – 9 pm, at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion, located at 2680 Drive of Champions.

This is their Annual Fundraising Event for 2022. The evening starts with a cocktail hour followed by dinner, guest keynote speaker will be This year our keynote speaker

is Mike Williams. Mike Williams is a nationally known speaker and writer who has a passion for life. He is heard daily on the SiriusXM's Laugh USA. If you have questions, would like to make reservations, or a donation, please contact Ellie Contreras at (806) 780-6853, or e-mail ellie@nurturinglife.org.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Christian owned business

Church Bulletins JAMAICA EVENTS:

St. Michael Church, Levelland, Oct 2nd 10 am - 9 pm, 316 E Washington St.

LIFE CHAIN LUBBOCK – Sunday, October 2, 2:00-3:30 p.m., the Nurturing Center, 3303 66th Street, Lubbock. Stand with thousands of pro-life people throughout the world to honor the millions of lives lost to abortion, praying for people in crisis situations.

53RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST Oct 15th 11am - 10 pm, Saint Joseph Church Hall, S 21st St & W Division St, Slaton, TX. Live music, German Bier, and German food will be available for purchase.

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER October 7th-9th, at Mercy Retreat Center 605 S 19th St, Slaton, TX. This retreat is for Engaged Couples that are planning to get married in 2022, 2023 or 2024. Deadline to register is Sept 22nd. For information: 792-3943 ext 221 or FamilyLife@catholiclubbock.org RETREAT “SINNERS, SAINTS, MYSTICS & PROPHETS” Join us as we learn how God intervened in their lives and how it changed them.

October 27th-30th at Mercy Retreat Center in Slaton. For more information call 806 828-6428 or www.MercyRC.com THEOLOGY ON TAP: GROWING IN THE EUCHARIST with Sister Olivia Rico. For ages 18 and up from 6 pm - 7pm, at the Bierhaus, 2009 Broadway St. For more info, call Young Adult and Campus Ministry at (806) 792-3943.

FEAST OF ST. JUDE CELEBRATION on Oct 30th, Sacred Heart Church will celebrate the Feast of St. Jude with a Mass in the church hall. 11 am - 12:30pm, followed by a covered dish luncheon at Sacred Heart Church, Petersburg, 1000 W 5th St, Petersburg, TX. BIBLE STUDY AT OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH Father Piña’s Bible Study in English will be held on Wednesdays, at 7 pm. at 1120 52nd St. El Estudio Bíblico en Español con Emilio Abeyta estará los Miércoles, a las 7pm.

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY at Our Lady of Grace, every Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 pm - 7 pm, at Buxkemper Hall, 3111 Erskine St. 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-rosaryonline U N D E R S TA N D ING THE SCRIPTURES online at https:// catholicboard.com/ THE BIBLE ONLINE www.

New Collection of Spanish-Language Mental Health Resources Available

he American PsychiT atric Association (APA) today an-

nounced the launch of LaSaludMental. org, a website dedicated to hosting Spanish-language information and resources on mental health and substance use disorders that are culturally competent and evidence-based.

The new site features resources on five of the most commonly searched conditions related to mental health: depression, domestic violence, stigma, substance use disorders and suicide. LaSaludMental.org will also develop and host information on additional mental health conditions over time.

"The impetus behind this effort was to address the overwhelming need for reliable, evidence-

based information on mental health and substance use disorders available in Spanish," said APA President Rebecca Brendel, M.D., J.D. "Our goal was not to simply translate information we already had in English into Spanish, but rather to collaborate with our member psychiatrists who are part of the Spanish-speaking community in the United States to develop information and resources that are culturally competent, relevant, and easily understood by a broad section of the Hispanic and Latino community."

The content hosted on LaSalu-

dMental.org includes informational text, quizzes, expert Q&A in both print and video formats, infographics, printable handouts, animated explainer videos and more. While tailored to a Spanish-speaking audience, LaSaludMental.org is a bilingual site, with content available in both Spanish and English. The site will be updated with new content on a rolling basis.

The site and its content were developed by APA and its Spanish Language Communications Working Group, comprised of Hispanic & Latino APA member psychiatrists, most of whom are native Spanish-speakers. The Working Group, which will continue to guide the development of content for the website, is co-chaired by APA member psychiatrists Hector Colon-Rivera, M.D. and Amalia Londoño Tobón, M.D. For more information, please visit www.psychiatry.org.

NUESTRA CULTURA, NUESTRO ORGULLO: Raíces Compañía de Danza particpated in the Fiestas patrias parade and showcased the beautiful Mexican culture. strive to teach, outreach and perform traditional Folkloric dance to create greater awareness of self and of our cultural and community roots.

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!

Last day to register to vote is Oct. 11, 2022.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

El último día para registrarse para votar es el 11 de octubre de 2022.

Nueva colección de recursos de

salud mental en español disponible

a Asociación Americana L Psiquiatría (APA) anunció hoy el lanzamiento de La SaludMen-

de

tal.org, un sitio web dedicado a alojar información y recursos en idioma español acerca de la salud mental y los trastornos por consumo de sustancias, que son culturalmente competentes y se basan en evidencias.

El nuevo sitio incluye recursos de cinco de las enfermedades más buscadas sobre salud mental: depresión, violencia doméstica, estigma, trastornos por consumo de sustancias, y suicidio. LaSaludMental.org alojará información de más enfermedades de salud mental según se desarrollen en el futuro.

"El ímpetu detrás de este esfuerzo fue abordar la notoria necesidad de información sobre salud mental y trastornos por consumo de sustancias basada en evidencia y disponible en español," indicó la presidenta de la APA, Rebecca Brendel, M.D., J.D. "Nuestra meta no es simplemente traducir al inglés la información que ya teníamos, sino colaborar con nuestros psiquiatras miembros que son parte de la comunidad de habla hispana

en los Estados Unidos para desarrollar información y recursos que sean relevantes culturalmente y que una amplia sección de la comunidad hispana y latina pueda comprenderla con facilidad."

El contenido alojado en LaSaludMental.org incluye texto informativo, pruebas, preguntas y respuestas de expertos en formato impresos y en video, infografías, folletos impresos, videos con explicaciones animadas y más.

Si bien se dirige a un público de habla hispana, LaSaludMental.org es un sitio bilingüe y el contenido está en inglés y español. El sitio se actualizará periódicamente con contenido nuevo.

APA desarrolló el sitio y su contenido junto con su Grupo de Trabajo de comunicación en español, que incluye psiquiatras hispanos y latinos miembros de la APA, donde el español es la lengua madre de la mayoría. El Grupo de Trabajo, que seguirá orientando el desarrollo del contenido del sitio web, tiene la dirección en conjunto con el psiquiatra miembro de la APA, Héctor Colón-Rivera, M.D. y Amalia Londoño Tobón, M.D.

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Veteran & First Responder Affairs

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

7th Annual Veterans Parade Will be Held Nov. 5th

n celebration of Veteran's Day, Ihonoring an annual American holiday military and those who

GOLD STAR FAMILIES RECOGNIZED: Gold Star families took time to be photographed and recognized during a recent Veteran event. (Photo Courtesy of Frank Gutierrez)

VETERANS HONOR 9-1-1 VICTIMS: VFW Members proudly stood with other veterans and first responders at the 9-1-1 memorial ceremony held at the Lubbock County Courthouse. (Photo Courtesy of Frank Gutierrez)

South Plains Chapter of the Purple Heart

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

The annual Veteran's Day Parade will be held in Lubbock on Saturday, November 5, 2022!

"We've teamed up with Veteran organizations to make sure that we reach the public and veterans with the important messages - we're loosing 20 Veterans a day to suicide... we've gotta let them know we're there for them, " said Amaris Garcia, Chair of the Parade Committee.

She added that they hope to have many supporters to cheer participating veterans from their cars, as well as veterans’ groups and first responders.

"These men and women have served and are serving our community and country with dedication and courage, and for that we are proud to sustain this Lubbock tradition to honor our veterans."

The 2022 theme is: “You Are Not Alone”. All participants are encouraged to pay tribute to Veterans and all who have served the community by using red, white,

and blue colors, American or military branch flags. Veterans, their family members, businesses, advocates, organizations, marching bands, and all advocates are encouraged to participate.

The event will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022 with set up time at from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and then the parade will begin at 10 a.m. The parade will start at the East parking lot of First Baptist Church at Broadway; participants are urged to enter through Avenue V. The route will begin off Avenue U, to Broadway, heading East down Broadway, and then North on Avenue M to the Civic Center Parking lot.

Brought to you by the South Plains Chapter of the Purple Heart and Los Hermanos Familia, the parade is sponsored by Glasheen, Valles & Inderman. Special thanks to Latino Lubbock Magazine, Starcare, South Plains Electric Cooperative, and Lamar Advertising.

All are welcomed to participate and can register online at www. loshermanosfamilia.org/veterans-day-parade

October 13th is the U.S. Navy's Birthday

he U.S. Navy will next T celebrate it’s birthday on October 13th.

Continental Army which was authorized in June of 1775.

The Navy Birthday: Not To Be Confused With Navy Day The U.S. Navy birthday should not be confused with Navy Day, which was created in 1922 to recognize the service of all Navy members.

Believe it or not, Navy Day pre-dates official recognition of the Navy Birthday.

Navy Day is observed on October 27. That date was chosen, so the story goes, in honor of President Teddy Roosevelt whose birthday is also on the 27th.

Veteran & Military Connection

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DATES TO REMEMBER •U.S. Navy (USN) Birthday Oct. 13 •Day of the Deployed - Oct. 26 Navy Day - Oct. 27

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

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

DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services.

It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org

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The creation of this fleet was SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE not without controversy.

In fact, it was hotly 9-8-8 debated for 11 days U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in the Continental Congress. According 806-472-3420 Line-Up from 8 to 9:30 a.m Parade 10 a.m. to the official website Lubbock Vet Center of the U.S. Navy, Down Historic Broadway, East to the Civic Center some in that debate 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 were convinced that 2-1-1 having a standing navy Information and Referral was “the maddest idea in Información y referencia the world.”

In the end, the debates were Latino Lubbock Magazine won by “navalists” who were in favor of adding a naval fleet 806-792-1212 www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-s-day-parade as another branch of defense in addition to the already-created Email your news and info to news@latinolubbock.net by the 18th before the preceding month Page

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Sat., November 5, 2022

To register or for more details visit: 20

Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Monthly Meeting Meeting will take place Oct. 20, 2022, at Maggie Trejo Super Center 3200 Amherst St. at 5:30 PM. Presentations will be made by the City of Lubbock Community Development Department Staff * Available funding for repairs - (Part 2) IV. As well as a Closing Gap with Health Initiatives presentation by Jesus Gonzales Grado. All are invited.

WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP Join us at the Boys and Girls Club of Lubbock, 2603 Kewanee Ave 10/8/2022 at 8 a. – 10/08/2022 12:00 PM HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting are the 2nd Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Hope Shalom, 2005 Ave. T. 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.

NEXTDOOR allows you to keep up with your neighborhood at https://nextdoor.com/ news_feed/ 3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services.

LBK Libraries Go Fine Free

ubbock Public Library is excited L to announce that it will go fine free starting October 1, 2022. This

means that library patrons will no longer receive overdue fines for books, audiobooks, or magazines.

Plus, existing overdue fines for these same items will also be removed from the patron’s account. Patrons will still be responsible for lost and damaged charges, and they will still receive overdue fines for other materials in the collection, like DVDs and technology devices.

Texas Election Dates & Deadlines

atino Lubbock Magazine reL minds you that Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022,

and now more than ever you should consider using your voting power.

Here are important dates to mark on your calendars: Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, October 11, 2022 Early Voting by Personal Appearance Monday, October 24

Teléfonos de interés para la tercera edad

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

through Friday, November 4, 2022.

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, October 28, 2022.

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked): Friday, October 28, 2022. Election Day: Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

All early polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org

Fechas y plazos de elección de Texas

atino Lubbock Magazine L quiere recordarte que el día de las elecciones es el martes 8 de

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Also, patrons are still responsible for returning materials on time.

Accounts with unpaid charges of $9 or more, or with materials that are more than 45 days overdue will be blocked from checking out additional materials until the items have been returned or replaced.

This fine free initiative is just one of the many ways they are trying to make using the library even easier for the Lubbock community. To learn more about our fine free initiative, visit www.lubbocklibrary.com

noviembre de 2022, y ahora más que nunca debes considerar usar tu poder de voto.

Aquí hay fechas importantes para marcar en sus calendarios: Último día para registrarse para votar Lunes, 11 de octubre de 2022 Votación anticipada en persona del lunes 24 de octubre al viernes 4 de noviembre de 2022.

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Último día para solicitar la boleta por correo (recibida, sin matasellos) viernes, 28 de octubre de 2022. Último día para solicitar la boleta por correo (recibida, sin matasellos): viernes 28 de octubre de 2022. Día de las elecciones: martes 8 de noviembre de 2022.

Todos los lugares de votación temprana en las fechas, horas y lugares se pueden encontrar en www.votelubbock.org

WEST TEXAS HERO HOMES: The West Texas Home Builders Association raised funds for a house for a wounded warrior. Among the attendees were Anthony Villareal, Mike Vasquez, and Christy Martinez-Garcia of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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e acuerdo de que cuando es el “sound system”, aire acondisalíamos de viaje, nos aco- cionado, ventanas automáticas, modábamos todos en un mueble. asientos que se doblan y hacen mas Información y referencia Los automóviles no tenían sin- asientos. Y es la ley que nos amatones y había campo para tres remos en los asientos. Me acuerdo 3-1-1 adultos en los asientos de en frente cuando mi papa compro un carro Information and Referral o dos adultos y 2-3 niños. En el casi nuevo por $10,000.00. PensaInformación y referencia asiento de atrás había campo para ba que mis amigas iban a creer que 4-1-1 4-5 (a según el tamaño), dos más éramos ricos. Ahora un mueble Voting Information en los pies y los que sobraban se casi nuevo se vende por no menos Información de votación sentaban en los regazos de los que que $25,000-$40,000. Y mis amiiban sentados. Los que “tenían la gas piensan: “Pobres, no hallaron Latino Lubbock Magazine manera”, tenían automóviles de nada mas barato.”

(806)792-1212 cambios automáticos y los “más Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith news@latinolubbock.net pobres” tenían cambios de cloche. grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and www.latinolubbock.net Ahora cuando compramos un au- enjoys sharing her memories of living in tomóvil, lo primero que queremos rural West Texas.

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Memorials

Gilberto Oyervidez Jr., 70 of Lubbock passed away September 18, 2022.

He was born January 4, 1952, in Spade, Texas to the late Gilberto Sr. and Elvira Oyervidez. In 1970, he went onto marry Amelia Lopez in Lubbock. Gilberto was a very hard worker, he worked as a janitor for numerous years and always provided for his family. He was Catholic, a devoted member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and worked 20 plus years as a sacristan.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Amelia Oyervidez; a son Gilberto Oyervidez III; three daughters Connie Zavala, Rose Moreno and Mary Oyervidez; a brother Juan Oyervidez; a sister Sally Mata; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren all of Lubbock.

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

Ascension “Janie” Valdez, 80, went to be with our Lord on September 13, 2022. She was the widow of Jose Alfredo Gonzales and the current wife of Eligio “Lico” Valdez. She married Jose Gonzales July 21, 1962. They were married until his death in 2011. She married Eligio Valdez September 21, 2013. She was born April 23, 1942 in Floresville, Texas to Prudencio and Juanita Marín. She was employed by LISD for over 30 years, working as a bilingual testing administrator, teaching assistant, and homeschool liaison. For 60 years, she was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, and served alongside her friends, the Guadalupanas. She was committed to serving and praising the Lord, praying the rosary for others at the time of their loss.

She is survived by her husband, Eligio Valdez, one sister Maria Marin her children: Joe Gonzales, Jr. (Stella), Fred Rodriguez (Melissa), Belinda Vazquez (Luis), Johnny Gonzales (Lillie), Irene Longoria (Samuel), Anna Montalvo, and Alma Cunningtubby (Ricky), 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great -grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a husband, siblings: Sabas Marin, Eufemio Marin, Vicenta Miranda, Francis Garcia, and Manuela Rios, and 1 granddaughter: Marisa Hernandez.

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Tomas Casarez, 75 of Lubbock passed away September 27, 2022. He was born March 7, 1947, in Slaton, Texas of the late Apolino Casarez and Manuela Galvan.

On April 12, 1971, he married Margarita Quiroz in Clovis, New Mexico. He worked for Campbell Soup Warehouse for numerous years and for Texas Tech University, retiring after 27 years of service. Tomas was later baptized and was a dedicated member of Iglesia Cristo Viene, where he served as an usher and was very involved in serving The Lord. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents Apolonio Casarez and Manuela Galvan; and a son Miguel Quiroz.

Bernabe Ojeda, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 8, 2022. He was the husband of Segunda Ojeda and the father of Ivan Naranjo, Pedro Ojeda, Maria Lara, Guadalupe "Woody" Ojeda, Carmelo Ojeda, Maria Antonia Ojeda de Franco, Sandra Pena, Mercedes Jacome, and Diego Ojeda. Bernabe and Segunda married on March 17, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois and shared 43 beautiful years together. Bernabe was born in Zapiguri, Durango to Isidro Ojeda and Maria del Refugio Cano de Ojeda. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather. He has 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He worked as a landscaper bringing art and joy to many members of the community. He was a devout Christian and showed love and compassion to all he met.

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

Jessica Ann Aguilar, 46, passed from this life on September 10, 2022 at the age of 46. She was born March 18, 1976 in Lubbock, TX to Pablo Aguilar Jr. and Anita Olbera Garcia. She was employed as a custodian at Sodexo and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

Jessica is survived by her four children Andrew Aguilar, Mark Anthony Conder, Matthew Conder, and Destiny Conder; her four grandchildren Mark Jr., Anaylis, Andrew Jr., and Zayla; her siblings Paul Aguilar (Mona), Emilio Sanchez (Lisa), Maria Anita Sanchez, Melissa Villareal (Rengo), and Rosalinda Ramos (David). She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Pablo and Tomasa Aguilar, her maternal grandparents Teodoro and Sofia Olbera, and her brother-in-law Joe Vara.

Ysabel Juan Luna Jr., 69 of Lubbock passed away September 3, 2022. He was born July 7, 1953, in Greeley, Colorado to Isabel M. and Josephina Luna.

He was married to Janet McIntyre for 40 years. He worked in the trucking business as a truck driver for many years. Juan also elected to run for County Commissioner and mayor on numerous occasions. He taught Christian values and believed that “Jesus is always around and will never abandon them”. He is preceded in death by his mother Josephina Luna; a son Vito Luna; a granddaughter Mena Moseley.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janet McIntyre; sons, Kyle Smart and wife Terra of Lubbock, Shaun Smart and wife Margarita of Lubbock, Javier Luna and wife Evelyn of Austin, Ryan Smart and wife Victoria of Arizona, Stephen Smart and wife Angela of Arizona; one daughter Cynthia Raquel Luna of Austin; his father Isabel M. Luna; two brothers, Felipe Guzman and Joe Luna; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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

Daniel R. Martinez, Sr., 89, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1933, in Rosebud, Falls County, Texas, to the late Candelario Martinez and Petra (Romero) Martinez. Daniel met the love of his life, Janie Ambriz, and they were married in Cameron, Texas on April 25, 1954. Daniel worked for Texas Industrial Service in Lubbock for approximately 30 years, before retiring in 1989 as a route supervisor. He was a long-time, faithful member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory include three sons, Daniel Martinez, Jr. and his wife Genive of Lubbock, Richard Martinez of Lubbock, and Arthur Martinez of Lubbock; one daughter, Cindy Nash of Lubbock; four brothers, Johnny Martinez, Robert Martinez, Mario Martinez and Candelario Martinez, Jr., all of Waxahachie, Texas; three sisters, Candida Alva of Lancaster, Texas and Simona Veracruz of Dallas and Victoria Martinez of Waxahachie, Texas; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and 3 great-greatgrandchildren. He also leaves behiind his two fur babies, Cookie and Sadie. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters.

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

Ramiro Raul Barbosa, 31, of Lubbock, passed away on September 27, 2022,.

He was born on March 16, 1991 to Raul Barbosa, Sr., and Susan Martinez Barbosa. He loved to draw and that was very evident in his

Tattoo Art. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Susan Montes and her husband Manuel; father, Raul Ignacio Barbosa, Sr. and wife Raquel; son, Nehemiah Barbosa; siblings, Raul Barbosa, Jr., Perfecto Emmanuel Barbosa and wife Michelle, Valerie Barbosa and Elouisa Villareal; Step-siblings, Cesar Montes and wife Maria, Mariel Montes, Yoshira Moreno, Alexis Sanchez, Raquel Hernandez, Christine Ramirez, Francisco Jose Moreno and Misael Rivera Flores; girlfriend, April Ramirez and her daughter Natyle, and several extended family members and friends.

Hortensia A. Botello, 85 of Slaton passed away September 15, 2022. She was born April 19, 1937, in Hondo, TX to the late Jose and Juanita Alcorta. She later went on to marry Josue Botello on February 4, 1954, in Lubbock.

She was a devoted Baptist, she enjoyed reading the bible daily.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Josue Botello; her parents Jose and Juanita Alcorta; son Joe Botello Jr.; two sisters Sophia Narvaez and Hermila Villarreal; brothers Benancio Alcorta, Marcelino Alcorta, Jose M. Alcorta Jr. and Johnny Alcorta.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son Daniel and wife Juanita Botello of Slaton; three daughters Mary Alicia Chapa of Slaton, Andrea Ariaz of Lubbock and Olivia and husband Gene Arguello of Slaton; two sisters of New Mexico; a brother Manuel Alcorta of Lubbock; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ofelia Hinojosa Gonzales , 90,was born August 27, 1932 in Sebastian, TX to Eva Aredando Hinojosa and Jose Hinojosa.

She passed September 18, 2022. She married Pete Gonzales on December 9, 1950 in Raymondville, TX and they shared 69 years together. She was a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker. An active leader at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ofelia served as a Cursillista, a Guadalupana, a lector, a Holy Eucharist minister as well as fulfilling many roles for the Altar Society.

Ofelia is survived by her four children Sylvia Pina (Pete), Cindy Dela Garza, Pedro Gonzales, Jr. (Roda), and Norma Dela Rosa (Felix); her eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and her siblings Blanca Dela Rosa from Houston, TX and Julio Dela Rosa from Immokalee, FL. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Eva Hinojosa, her siblings Mary Eudy and Jose Hinojosa, her grandson Jeremiah Gonzales and her great-grandson Nicholas Pina.

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In Loving Memory of Cindy Lee Ybañez

April 5, 1968 to Sept. 3, 2017 Cindy, If I could have a lifetime wish, A dream that would come true, I'd pray to God with all my heart for yesterday and you.

Love, Your mama - Jane Ybañez

Memorial Gilbert Esparza

October 3, 1951 - August 26, 2021 To our amigo Gilbert Esparza remembering your birthday - the day you were born and the day you entered Heaven. We miss you and your Jalapeno Mix program!

Blessings, Your loving Family & Friends

October Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Holy God and Loving Father, thank you for giving me the gift of the Holy Spirit, through whom I have the ultimate assurance that you hear my words, my thoughts, and my heart when I pray. In Jesus' name. Amen.

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will." ~ Romans 8:26-27

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Make your calaverita

Preparing for Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos - Nov. 1st Día de los Angelitos - Nov. 2nd

_Do you know what the calaveras are?

They are phrases with rhyme about death that visits someone to take him. You can make calaveras about your friends. Remember to use synonyms of death. Do not forget that in the calaveras death never appears in a macabre form, it is a joke.

Mexicans have a particular humor sense.

We laugh at death.

Sugar Skulls Typical Mexican candies made to celebrate the Day of the Dead include alfeñiques or skulls made from sugar and decorated with colored bands. Why not learn how to make them and prepare sugar skulls to decorate your altar.

Papel Picado

(Cut or punched out tissue paper) Papel picado is a Mexican art used for national celebrations like Independence Day and Day of the Dead. Above is a sample of what it looks like. Get some tissue paper and scissors, fold over about 2 to 3 times, then cut out shapes, then unfold. It’s easy so give it a try.

Make an altar

Ingredients: 2 cups of confectioner’s sugar, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoonful of corn syrup, ½ teaspoonful of vanilla, 1/3 cup of corn flour edible vegetable coloring.

Utensils:1 two-liter glass or plastic bowl, 1 wooden spoon or spatula, 1 sieve, and 1 fine paint brush.

What you have to do: 1. Place the syrup, vanilla and egg white in the bowl and mix with the wooden spoon or spatula. 2. Sift the confectioner’s sugar and add it to the mixture. 3. When the ingredients are well mixed together, knead them into a ball with your fingers. 4. Sprinkle some corn flour on a table or other flat surface, spread out the mixture and knead it until it becomes smooth and easy to handle like tortilla dough. 5. Then, make small figures like crosses, coffins, skulls, plates of food, baskets of flowers, or anything else you like.

Leave your figures on the table to dry for three hours, and then paint them with vegetable coloring.

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