Latino Lubbock Magazine Volume 17, Issue 11 ~ November/noviembre 2023

Volume 17, Issue 11, November/noviembre 2023

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Latino Lubbock Magazine is owned/founded by Christy Martinez-Garcia (806)

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Sales Consultants Bridge Communications Distribution Frank Garcia, Rosario Smith, Luis & Amanda Peralez, Alfonso Ruben Ramos, Joe Juarez, Nohemi Aradillas CONTRIBUTORS En Aquellos Días Rosario Smith Forward in Christ Pastor Josh Ramirez My College Experience Bailee Alonzo A Teen's View Blaise Martinez

Opinion Pieces

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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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Absolutely no part of this periodical may be reproduced without the consent of Latino Lubbock Magazine. This periodical’s name and logo, and the various concepts, titles and headings therein, are trademarks of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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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“Y'all don't live in our f---ing skin,” said state Rep. Armando Walle told Republican colleagues after they cut off debate on a bill an attorney described as "open season on people of color. The Texas House approved a bill that would allow local and state peace officers to detain and remove to Mexico people who they think are here illegally, dismissing pleas from a Latino lawmaker who scolded them.

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"Mejor solo que mal acompañado."

"Better alone than poorly accompanied."

Meaning that no company is better than bad.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

November/noviembre Mike Solis 11/1 Ernestina Garcia 11/1 Larry Vidaurre III 11/1 Joe Rincones 11/2 Gloria Castro 11/2 Timothy R. Licon 11/3 Ophelia Loa 11/3 Tiffany Ridge 11/3 Ana Villegas 11/3 Brenda Flores-Ortiz 11/4 Amy J. Gordon 11/4 Janie Hilburn 11/4 Michelle Alonzo Vasquez 11/5 Anjanle Madrid 11/ 5 Cindy Adame 11/5 Alex Armenta 11/5 Yolanda R. Hernandez 11/5 Martha Sanchez 11/5 Haylee A. Ramirez 11/5 Skye Martinez 11/5 Soyla Hernandez 11/5 Eloy Rios 11/6 Adam Garcia 11/6 Esmeralda De Los Santos 11/6 Alice Vasquez 11/6 Leonard Lozano 11/7 Johnny Castilleja 11/7 Jaime Flores 11/7 Armando Garcia 11/7 Mary Alice Castillos 11/8 Lupe Cardenas 11/8 J.R. Perez 11/8 Roberto Cardenas 11/9 Jerry Trevino 11/9 Haidyn Nicole Acebedo 11/9 Adolfo Gonzales 11/ 9 Jacob Herrera 11/10 Irma Armenta 11/11 Angel Neveah Martinez 11/11 Cecilia Villa 11/11 Amelia Martinez 11/11 Martin Martinez 11/11 Mary Siders 11/11 Mia Rose DeClark 11/11 Dr. Arlene Brooks 11/12 Andrew Rangel 11/12 Fr. Joseph Palacios 11/12 Michael Salinas Jr. 11/12 Elisa Herrera 11/13 Jeremy Hilburn 11/13 Eric Anthony Cuevas 11/13 Linda Armenta 11/ 13 Madison Flores 11/13 Ricky Mendoza 11/14 Rudy Delgado 11/14 Anita Vidaurre 11/14 Ana Barrera 11/14 Gabriella Cantu 11/15 Brianna Carranco 11/16 Julia Jimenez 11/16 Meghan Flores 11/16

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Angel Contreras 11/16 Julia Jimenez 11/16 Mark Blanco 11/18 Cassandra Zamarripa 11/18 Arabella Belgara 11/18 Juanita Cruz 11/18 Angel Daniel Flores 11/19 Alfredo Pena 11/19 Nicholas Medina 11/19 Isabel Chavez 11/19 ReAnna Stubblefield 11/19 Carlos Jay 11/20 Jose Perez 11/20 Andrew Soto Sr. 11/21 Emilio Perez 11/21 Delia Crockett 11/21 Ashley Vidaurre 11/21 Ariel Aldama 11/21 Isabella Perez 11/22 Loretta Madrid 11/22 Sandra Avila 11/23 Elicia Romo 11/23 Ricardo Santiago (KOC) 11/23 Arthuro Santiago 11/23 Isela Torres 11/23 Raul Beltran 11/24 Conrad Matthew Bernal 11/24 Eddie Chavez 11/24 Rocky Martinez 11/24 Vanessa Mendoza 11/24 April Guerrero 11/24 Richard Hernandez 11/24 Raul Beltran 11/24 Izakiyah E. Cole 11/24 Raul Beltran 11/24 Minnie Biera Anaya 11/25 Evalyn Cervantes 11/25 Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25 Mathew Adame 11/25 Xavier Valdez 11/25 Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25 Ivan Carrillo 11/26 Isabel Chavez 11/26 Catarino Velasquez 11/26 Mildred Montez 11/26 Nora Briones Baca 11/26 Johnny V. Baca.

11/26 Victoria Kristian Melgoza 11/27 Frankie Garcia J.R. 11/28 Ignacio Armenta 11/29 JoAnn Martinez 11/29 Jose Luis Carrillo (KOC) 11/29 Melissa Licon 11/29 Crystal Gayle Garza 11/29 Melissa Ortiz Licon 11/29 Benjamin Herrera 11/29 Anna Maria Ramos 11/30 Andy Garcia 11/30 Tony Cantu 11/30 Kip Grant 11/30

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On the Cover

"Gracias a los Veteranos"

Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover offers a salute to our veterans! Latino Lubbock Magazine has dedicated its November issue to veterans since our inception!

As the numbers reflect, only about 1% of the adult American population serves in the military. The majority of Americans have not served, or likely aren’t related to someone who has worn the uniform. Latinos have served, serve the USA with so much pride and dignity! That is why Latino Lubbock Magazine commits to honoring the bravery of the servicemen and women who risk(ed) their lives on behalf of our country and citizens. We should all take the time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for America’s freedom, and never take it for granted. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE.

Contents

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

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Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

"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."

Alíviate pronto... Get well soon Our Prayers are with you "Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise," ~ Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV) Lupe Ramirez Jesse Madrid Juan Contreras Henry Castellano Tony Aguirre Grace Garza Robert Sosa

Coach Edward Hernandez Manuel Posadas Raymond Rodriguez Ezequiel Alvarado John Martin Gonzales Chris Mungia Jamie Lopez Mike Castro

Eloisa Abeyta Beto Castañeda Rene M. Dominguez, Sr. Martin Rivera Evie Williams Tavita Dorow Josie Castro

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To add names, and to keep us updated on the condition of those listed in the Get Well List please call (806)792-1212.

Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora

#Gi ingTuesdayWTX 2023 Querídos lectores...

Los Hermanos Familia Needs Your Support I

love the fall season! It is also a time for us to safeguard our health by proactively getting our flu and COVID vaccines. My mom always mad caldo with a ton of ajo (garlic) and vegetables - it always did the trick.

This is also the anniversary of my two brother in laws came upon us and it was very emotional - especially because Felipe was a retired Marine.

I recall the day we went to his memorial. As we walked in to the funeral home two Marines stood at attention. My husband became overwhelmed with emotion because of the pride that Felipe instilled in him when we discussed our military and veterans.

A pride that we live daily. While it is tough everyday to live with all of the family and friends we lost to covid and other health issues, we slowly trudge on.

We also celebrate them all during Día de los Angelitos y Día de los Muertos November 1 and 2nd, respectfully.

We also prepare for Veterans Day, November 11th. Some may not realize that over 1.1 million veterans are Hispanic. And, over the last two centuries, and, according to the Defense Department publication, Hispanics in America’s Defense, “when our country has been in need, Hispanic Americans have had more than their share of stouthearted, indomitable soldiers. Their intrepid actions have been in the highest tradition - a credit to themselves, their ancestry, and our nation.”

In World War I (1914-1918), the military was widespread with discrimination against Hispanics. Soldiers with Spanish surnames or Spanish accents were sometimes the objects of ridicule and relegated to menial jobs. Latinos lacking English skills were sent to special training centers to improve their language proficiency so that they could be integrated into the mainstream army.

Despite the past, from the American Revolution to wars in Afghanistan, Hispanic Americans have risked their lives to defend the United States and the principles upon which it stands.

Many of our sons and daughters serve as America’s soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces, some fought more recently in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the world.

In addition, Latino men and women also served with distinction in the U.S. military since our nation’s inception, including nearly 500,000 in World War II, and nearly 40 Latinos have won our nation’s highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor!

Freedom isn't free and one way to recognize that service is to vote. There has never been a more critical time for the Latino community to be politically engaged. A critical part of our civic engagement work is to ensure that citizens know their rights and get involved in the political process at all levels—local, regional, state, and national.

We must claim and become owners of our future. Get involved, or rest assured that the comfort you and your children know will be in jeopardy.

Suffice to say, Latinos are committed to the success of this country and proudly serve in the U.S. military. So as we celebrate Veterans Day, as well as the centennial of “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1918, join us to honor ALL Veterans. You can fly your American flag; join us at the 8th Annual Veteran's Day Parade, Sat. Nov. 11th at 10 a.m., down historic Broadway.

And, this Thanksgiving season we thank God for all of His favor, and for giving us the ability to deliver His word through our work, and through our actions. I'm especially grateful for the blessings of my family. May God place favor over you and yours.

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

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

Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher/Owner & Latino Market Specialist “Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective” Celebrating 17 Years of Commitment to our Community

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ach year, on the Tuesday fol- outdoor fitness equipment stations familia.org until November 28, E lowing Thanksgiving, chari- located along the walking trail at 2023 directly or through the Comties, families, businesses, commu- Buddy Holly Lake on North Uni- munity Foundation of West Texas nity groups, and students around the world come together to celebrate generosity. #GivingTuesday creates worldwide opportunity for a meaningful collaboration of giving.

Once again, Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) will be participating in the #GivingTuesdayWTX campaign.

Los Hermanos Familia, a 501(C) (3), is a collaborative group of men, women, and youth who value God, family, and community.

"We are committed to our objective of strengthening families, building community, said Christy Martinez-Garcia, President and Founder of LHF. "We work to offer programming that gives families and the community opportunities to connect, engage, and have fun."

All funds raised go towards the various programs hosted by Los Hermanos Familia, including: Cinco de Mayo Parade, Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing Event, Little Libraries, the Bilingual Financial Literacy workshops, the Warm Hearts program and much more.

In addition, LHF raised funds for

versity and Cesar Chavez Drive.

"We strive to increase the habitus for area families by fostering an environment that offers them more exploration, knowledge, life experiences, and new opportunities," she said.

Martinez-Garcia added that they recognize that academically, children growing up in homes without books are on average three years behind children in homes with lots of books, even when controlled for other key factors.

As such, their "Read to Lead, Read to Grow" Little Library Project are being placed to provide 24/7 access to books (and encourage a love of reading!) in areas where books are scarce.

"We care and love our community.

Giving Tuesday is a way for folks to demonstrate that they value and appreciate the efforts of nonprofits like ours. Every contribution helps us to continue to offer more to our community."

She said that donations can be made by visiting www.loshermanos-

Happy Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2023

n 1621 the Plymouth colonists and the WampaIwhich noag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast is now known as the first Thanksgiving. While cooking methods and table etiquette have changed as the holiday has evolved, the meal is still consumed today with the same spirit of celebration and overindulgence.

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Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias 28 de nov.

n 1621, los colonos de Plymouth y los indios Wampanoag compartieron una fiesta de la cosecha de otoño que ahora se conoce como la primera Acción de Gracias. Si bien los métodos de

cocción y etiqueta en la mesa han cambiado como la fiesta ha evolucionado, la comida se consume todavía hoy con el mismo espíritu de celebración y de los excesos.

Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective

page at https://cfwtx.salsalabs. org/GivingTuesdayWTX2023/p/ loshermanosfamilia/index.html To learn more about Los Hermanos Familia follow these steps: Step 1: Visit www.loshermanosfamili.org Step 2: Click under GIVE and select the #GivingTuesdayWTX tab Step 3: Click the Visit Our #GivingTuesday Page button Step 4: Click Donate Step 5: Select your amount, and fill out your card information *If you would like to donate via cash or check, please call (806) 792-1212. Or, go directly to: https://cfwtx.salsalabs.org/ G iv i ngTue sd ayW T X 2023/p/ loshermanosfamilia/index.html Step 6: Please share with your friends on Facebook.

For more details about Los Hermanos Familia and their programming, please visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org

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 Voting Info, call 4-1-1 City - call 775-3000. www.ci.lubbock.tx.us County - call 775-1000 www.co.lubbock.tx.us LISD - call 766-1000 www.lubbockisd.org Latino Lubbock Magazine

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Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies THE IMPORTANCE OF WILLS WITH LEGAL AID Join Legal Aid of North West Texas as they speak about the importance of having a will and all the services they offer at 2001 19th St, on Nov. 7, 2023, from 1 – 1:30 p.m.

TAMALE WORKSHOP Learn to make tamales. A Mexican holiday tradition. Two-day workshop must attend both sessions. Friday 6-8 pm, Saturday 10 am -2 pm $20/person, register by Wednesday Nov. 8. Register at Cooper Rawlings Community Center CAPROCK FOUNDATION GALA LATINA Nov. 11., 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets $250. Theme: HavannaNights. Email Caprock.Foundation@chhsi.com LITERARY LUBBOCK is set for 5:30-8 p.m., Nov. 14, in the McKenzieMerket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St. on the Texas Tech campus. Tickets are $65 each. Sponsorship tables are available for $1,000. The deadline for sponsorships is Nov. 1, and the deadline for individual tickets is Nov. 8. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased by calling (806) 7422982 or online at https://www.ttupress.org/ literary-lubbock/.

THANKSGIVING DINNER AND DANCE Come and join us for a Ages 50+, $5/person or $9/couple at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst, on November 15, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

COMMUNITY COFFEE Stop

by Hodges Community Center, 4011 University Ave, every 3rd Friday of the month for this event that will be held October 15, starting at 10 a.m. featuring the South Plains Workforce Commission.

Free coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. All welcome!

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!!

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.

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.

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

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You Want Latino Votes?

Improve Our Children’s Education

atinos are a proud people, rich in cultural diversity, a fascinating history, and shared ideals that define what it is to be American.

With the presidential elections rapidly approaching, candidates will soon be knocking on our doors, courting the votes of one of the fastest-growing voting blocs.

Candidates who want to win should take heed that Hispanic voters are not a monolithic group. And if they are under the impression that we only care about one issue, they do not understand our voting bloc in the least.

As Hispanic-Americans, we care about this country just as much any other American; we care about our economy and our national security. Most importantly, we care about education opportunities for our families and children.

In recent years, four out of the five U.S. states with the highest Latino populations have implemented a school choice program: Arizona, Florida, Nevada and Illinois.

Texas may soon join this list.

Most Republican candidates have expressed support for empowering parents; unfortunately, the silence from the other party, often

¿Que Piensas?

We know our readers have a lot to say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, o r email them to news@latinolubbock.net.

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

Writers are limited to one letter per month.

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

KEEP IT UP Keep up the great work you are doing with Latino Lubbock. Thanks for getting it on stands. I will have to read it online.

Martin

Copyright 2023 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

put food on the table. assumed to own our She was sent to work votes, is increasingly at the tender age of deafening. nine, and unfortunately, Hispanic parents, like education was not an all other parents, want option for her. to give our children When I was born, the a chance to surpass only thing my mother our achievements. Yet, ever wanted was for me due to socioeconomic to obtain the education disparities, Latinos she never received. I and families of color grew up seeing firsthand have historically been what life would be like confined to failing if I didn’t have access schools. They’ve Valeria Gurr been suffering in an education to education.

After coming to the U.S., alone system marked by inadequate academic standards, insufficient and after much hard work, I instructional support, crammed graduated with a master’s degree classrooms, and even cultural in Journalism and Media studies.

Soon, I will be able to add a Ph.D. deficiencies.

For decades, systemic inequities to my name. The struggles I was have pushed Hispanic students forced to overcome daily in my below the national average rate educational journey inspired me for high school graduation, with to change education for lowonly 21 percent of Latino adults income students like myself.

I worked for the teachers’ union obtaining at least a bachelor’s degree. And according to the right out of graduate school, only latest National Assessment of to learn right away that the system Educational Progress (NAEP) was not interested in fixing itself. scores, Latino 4th-grade students The teachers union was all about are almost two years behind in power, not the children or even teachers. So, I joined the fight for reading at the national level.

I understand this struggle school choice shortly after.

I consider myself lucky to very well. My mother grew up on a farm and was very poor. continue this fight for choice Her family often struggled to daily, and I work to ensure that

Carta Abierta

DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITY Thank you for your hard work! My family and I look forward reading the monthly issues of Latino Lubbock Magazine. As I go through it and read so much good information, I suspect that a lot of time and thought goes into it and that's why I want to thank you, Christy Martinez-Garcia!

I'm sure that you have folks that help you but between your newspaper, your nonprofit, and serving on city council I know that you are dedicated to the community.

We did miss seeing you at jamaicas this summer and miss the Fotos y Requerdos section but I'm sure something had to give. Nevertheless, we appreciate all you do.

Blessings, Marta & Joe Hernandez GREAT JOB You are doing a great job with this publication!

Alfredo Santos c/s Editor La Voz Newspapers Austin, Texas

All Rights reserved.

LUCHA LIBRE COVER WAS COOL What a cool cover. My son was so excited to read the Lubbock Latino when he saw it on the stand because he loves Lucha Libre. We were not disappointed as we read what the reason for the cover was, and about our own wrestling group in Lubbock!

My son was inspired and he is only 11 years old so THANK YOU! We love this newspaper!

Mom Linda Lopez and her son Rudy Lopez

more students have educational opportunities like I did. Only a few first-generation immigrants have reached this level of achievement, with only 6 percent of Hispanics having a master’s degree or a Ph.D. But our struggles as Latinos are not new, and our community will keep fighting because we have no other choice. The future of this country is intrinsically linked to the success of Hispanic students, as we are the fastest growing segment, making up 19 percent of the population. Politicians who want our votes should know they do not come automatically.

Now is the time to fight back against the hardships we have endured previously, because if we don’t, our children will continue to be subjected to a system clouding their American Dream.

It is time for those courting our vote to take a hard look and act for educational freedom for the children who will lead this nation in the near future.

VALERIA GURR, serves as a Senior Fellow for the American Federation for Children. She is a passionate advocate for educational choice, particularly for underserved families, and founded la Federación Americana Para los Niños.

ARTICLE SPOT ON Your article addressing Hispanic Heritage Month and other matters was “spot on” Your entire article needs to be distributed from coast to coast.

You stated, “We must take a stand when it comes to racism, discrimination, corruption, exclusion, misinformation, dictatorship, human rights, and suppression.”

There are those in this nation presently who apparently haven't decided that they no longer want to live in a democratic nation. Honesty and integrity mean nothing. Bribery is rampant.

Vote, vote, vote.

Perry Minner

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! Vote November 7, 2023.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

Vote el 7 de noviembre de 2023.

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Politics/ política

Fall Back: Daylight Savings Time Nov. 5th

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all 2023 is officially here! Now that summer has officially left and the days are getting shorter by the minute – literally – one very important question: when does the time change and why?

The history of daylight saving is tied to energy conservation. Switching to DST in the summer means more sunlight at night, which in turn means homes don't have to turn on lights as early.

According to the U.S. Government , that leads to energy and fuel savings.

For most, we get to sleep late - an hour!

So “fall back” with the end of Daylight Saving Time Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at 2 a.m.

Until 2007, Daylight Saving Time ran from April to mid-October. But then Congress extended the period, making it three weeks earlier and one week later.

Don't forget, and enjoy the extra hour.

Texas Election Dates & Deadlines

atino Lubbock Magazine re- Personal Appearance through FriL minds you that Election Day day, November 3, 2023. is Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and Election Day: Tuesday, Novemnow more than ever you should consider using your voting power.

Here are important dates to mark on your calendars: Early Voting by

ber 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 quiere al viernes 3 de noviembre de 2023.

L recordarte que el día de las elecDía de las elecciones: martes 7 de ciones es el martes 7 de noviembre de noviembre de 2023.

2023, y ahora más que nunca debes considerar usar tu poder de voto.

Aquí hay fechas importantes para marcar en sus calendarios: Votación anticipada en persona del

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

Texas Latino Democrat Slams GOP

for State Bill To Detain, Remove People Suspected Of Illegal Immigration Status

BY SUZANNE GAMBOA

he Texas T House approved

a bill that would allow local and state peace officers to detain and remove to Mexico people who they think are here illegally, dismissing pleas from a Latino lawmaker who scolded, "Y'all don't live in our f---ing skin."

The bill's passage came early October 26morningafterRepublicanstruncated debate on the legislation, employing a rarely used procedure to cut off amendmentsDemocratscouldpropose beyond those that were on the House speaker's desk.

After Democrats failed to undo that restriction, Rep. Armando Walle, D-Houston, lit into Republican members. Several versions of the passionate, expletive-laced video posted on social media show Walle chastising Republicans on the bill and for their refusal to allow for a longer "civil" debate that would "let us blow some steam."

Rep.CodyHarris,R-Palestine,whom Walleaddressedashisfriend,sponsored the motion to cut off debate.

"You're my friend, man, I love you, but this f---ing hurts. The s--- that happens on this godd---ed floor hurts. I can't go hang out with my," Walle said, swallowing the end of the sentence as he became emotional. "I can't hang out with my brother, my cousin, OK. I can't take them anywhere, bro? I can't go to a boda (wedding), I can't go to a baptism, because my community is being attacked?"

Reached Thursday afternoon, Walle told NBC News he does not regret his comments. He sees a direct connection between the legislation and the 2024 election season.

“I’ve been in the Legislature 16 years and over time there has been this salacious appetite to feed Republican primary voters by demonizing border issues,” Walle said.

In a statement, Harris defended his motion to limit the number of amendments that Democrats could propose, saying Democrats had filed 50 more amendments as a stalling tactic. He said spikes in numbers of people arriving at the border or crossing

illegally has spurred passion on both sides.

"While Democrats argue that this motion was an attempt to shut down debate over the bill, that simply isn’t true. My motion prevailed and we went on to debate the bill and their amendments until 4:00 in the morning when the House passed HB 4," Harris said in the statement.

Jennefer Canales-Pelaez, Texas policy attorney and strategist for the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, said the state deportation bill the House approved is worse than Arizona’s SB 1070 law, signed in 2010, that allowed officers, while enforcing other laws, to investigate the citizenship or immigration status of suspects and people they’ve stopped.

Passage of that law led to court challenges, boycotts, protests and demonstrations and invigorated voter mobilization among Latinos who favored Democrats.

The Texas bill goes further than SB 1070 because it would allow any peace officer to not only question, but arrest andremovethem,Canales-Pelaezsaid.

The authority is not only extended to law enforcement, but the broad definition means a peace officer could be “someone who sits on the dental examiners board," she said.

“The way that the law is written is just so vague, so essentially it is just open season on people of color throughout thestateofTexas,”Canales-Pelaezsaid.

She said the bill does not address some of the logistics involved in removals, such as what the line of questioning wouldlooklike,whereitwouldhappen, or what would happen if Mexico does not accept the non-Mexican people Texas tries to remove. Immigration enforcement, including deportation, is a federal responsibility.

The House bill now goes to the state Senate.

Walle's comments were also referring to a bill on its way to the governor that sets a 10-year mandatory minimum penalty for human smuggling and another still to go to the Senate that provided $1.5 billion to buy land and construct a border wall.

"Y'all don't understand the s--- that you do hurts our community. It hurts us personally, bro. It hurts us," he said.

"It hurts us to our f---ing core and y'all don't understand that. Y'all don't live in our f---ing skin."

Hispanics outnumber whites in Texas and the state is majority minority.

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Though Walle lives in and was born and raised in Houston, as was his mother, his father is from Mexico. His parents and many other relatives live along the border, he said. The border has its problems, he acknowledged, but "nobody wants to solve the problems, at least from a state perspective. This has been a big bag of flaming horse manure that people are throwing back and forth, and instead of putting the fire out, the state of Texas wants to put more gas on the fire."

"But in that process it affects families.

It demonizes communities of color like mine," he said.

Walle said it was offensive that Republicans cut off debate on future amendments to the immigration bill since under the Legislature's rules anyone can propose an amendment to a bill brought to the floor. Legislation authors should "stand by their bill," he said.

Republicans were able to cut off amendments by obtaining signatures and subjecting the cutoff proposal to a vote. Several members were not in the House when the vote was taken.

"I will never lie down when I feel my community is being attacked. I don't regret what happened last night, period.

If I had to do it all over again, I would do it all over again," Walle said. "We are not going to take it anymore."

The Legislature has approved the bill in the midst of a special session rocked by revelations that the leader of the conservativepoliticalactioncommittee Defend Texas Liberty met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. The PAC gave Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, $3 million in political contributions. House Speaker Dade Phelan,alsoaRepublican,hascalledfor Patrick and several state GOPmembers who also got money from the PAC to return it, causing a rift in the party.

Lawmakers should have gone home in May, but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called them back for three special sessionsashehaspushedtogetapproval for tax money to be used for subsidizing private school tuition. Along with that, he made border and immigration issues an item for the latest special session, which began Oct. 9 and ends Nov. 7.

In 2017, Texas passed its own "show me your papers" law that allows law enforcement officers to ask people about their citizenship and immigration status and allowed for those who didn't toberemovedfromtheirjobs,including elected officials. It was upheld on appeal.

Time to Start Shopping and Preparing for Electric Switch

he City of Lubbock and the LP&L’s bill from LP&L on March 4th.

T Electric Utility Board have released the “Starting the next month you’ll receive official list of retail electric providers your electric bill with your usage that are approved to sell power to Lubbock customers after the city enters the retail market.

Beginning in January, customers will be able to shop those companies to find the best rates and services for their property.

Lubbock is the first city in Texas to voluntarily switch from a municipally-owned electric provider to the free market.

The power to choose a power provider will start in January of 2024, after the remaining portion of LP&L customers are transferred to the ERCOT grid between the 11th and 15th of December.

Customers will have more than 30 companies to choose from on day one as Lubbock enters the competitive market for the first time ever.

The shopping window where customers can choose their providers starts on January 4th and that shopping window will run for six weeks. Wrapping up February 15th.

You don’t have to wait until then to start looking. All the information customers need is already posted on LP&L’s website.

“You can download our shopping guide, you can look at brochures,” said Matt Rose of LP&L who added that customers can look at the reps and start researching these companies.

Customers will receive their final electric

from your chosen provider,” Rose said. “You’ll be off and running in the competitive market.”

At that point LP&L will shift its focus to maintaining the city’s power infrastructure, but Rose says there are some situations to be aware of.

Residents are likely to see door to door salespeople soon, but he says don’t buy that way unless they have a peddler permit.

“If they do not have that and proper identification, they are not authorized to be there,” Rose said. “We regularly encourage folks to call the non-emergency line at the police department and report that. Because we’re working very closely with LPD to make sure that they’re aware of this; so we keep our folks safe from any potential scams.”

For anyone who is still having trouble understanding the process of switching LP&L has PowerPoint presentations and more information on the upcoming move visit lpandl.com/retail-competition/ information-for-customers The information is also available in Spanish.

exas are reminded to prepare T for the upcoming constitutional amendment election on November 7.

This information and all the details for casting a ballot can be found at VoteTexas.gov, Texas’ official voting resource.

Explanatory statements for the constitutional amendments from the Office of the Secretary are available online and the Texas Legislative Council offers Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments complete with background information for each amendment.

In addition, the League of Women Voters offers The Voters Guide for the Constitutional Election in PDF versions in four languages, you can also see the ballot measures, along with the explanations, pros and cons at VOTE411.org.

The guide is a nonpartisan publication as is the organization. Find voting info at www.lwvtexas.org

Dates and Resources for the November 7 Election

Texans will have the opportunity to vote on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution, and some local governments will also hold elections this November.”

Important dates include: November 3 - Last day of early voting November 7 – Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Additionally, after the passage of House Bill 357 during the 88th Legislative Session, the Secretary of State’s office is now required to set the date of a runoff election resulting from an election held on a uniform election date. The runoff date for the November 7 election will be December 9.

While there are no runoffs for constitutional amendments, runoffs may be required for some local and special elections.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

From Small-Town Dream to Wild Success:

The Journey of Wild Honey Hats

BY EMMA METCALF, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

oughly one year ago, R on October 23, 2022, a small-town entrepreneur from JOBS FOR EVERYBODY: Workforce Solutions South Plains Job fair was held on Oct. 3rd. There were many vendors including the Lubbock County HR Department. Greg George LCHR Director took time to pose with potential employees - including Raider Red!

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Plainview, Texas, embarked on an extraordinary journey that would reshape the landscape of custom hat bars in her community. Wild Honey Hats, a venture created by Brisai Amador, marked its first anniversary with a heartwarming success story that resonates with anyone chasing their dreams.

Amador's dream began when she encountered a Custom Hat Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. Realizing the unique potential of this concept in her small town, she decided to offer a fresh take on fashion. In November, she officially launched Wild Honey Hats on Facebook, garnering a significant response.

However, her journey took an unexpected turn when her husband's job led to a relocation to Lubbock, Texas, in November.

Despite her initial reluctance, Amador embraced the move and decided to continue pursuing her passion in a new city. Her innovative custom hat bar concept took Lubbock by storm.

Her breakthrough came when she appeared on "Trends and Friends" with Brandi Driggers in January 2023, propelling her business to new heights.

As demand grew, Amador expanded, moving into her current location the third week of October at 2619 34th St. Suite 1. Wild Honey Hats is not just a hat bar; it's an experience that Amador has carefully curated for her customers.

It's a place where people can lay down the many "hats" they wear in life and enjoy a moment of personalization and connection.

Amador's vision extends beyond

Latino Lubbock Magazine is Hispanic Owned & Operated

fashion; it's about forging connections.

With a new space and ambitious plans, Amador's journey is just beginning.

She envisions a blank canvas waiting for more memorable moments and opportunities to serve her community.

Wild Honey Hats, driven

by Amador's passion, stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability.

Her journey from a small-town entrepreneur to the proud owner of Wild Honey Hats embodies the limitless potential that comes with a dream, dedication, and the courage to embrace new beginnings. As Amador says, "This is Wild Honey Hats, and we're just getting started."

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates HPWD RULES HEARING - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 HB 2443, adopted by the 88th Texas Legislature, requires that all groundwater conservation districts adopt rule changes by December 1, 2023, to implement this provision. The caption for this legislation states that it relates "to the authority of certain persons to petition a groundwater conservation district to change certain rules". The HPWD Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on this date prior to considering the adoption of the language necessary to comply with this provision. The hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. at our office in Lubbock, located at 2930 Ave. Q. Comments may be submitted electronically at rulecomments@hpwd.org 34TH & NORTH UNIVERSITY EMPOWERMENT ZONE GRANTS are now available through Market Lubbock. To learn more about the grant opportunities, call MLI Contact – Jorge Quirino at (806)723-8241.

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.

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 745-1637.

FREE 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.

Latinos Important on

Small Business Saturday

elp make a lasting impact in their own path to wealth through entrepreneurship – this is an H the place you call home on American value that HisSmall Business Saturday®.

Founded by American Express in 2010, it's a day to celebrate the local businesses that make your neighborhood great — and anyone can join in, from business owners to shoppers to government officials. This year, the big day is November 25, 2023.

Small businesses play a vital role in sustaining the U.S. economy, and Lubbock’s economy as well.

And please don't forget your Hispanic-owned businesses. Although much deserved attention is paid to the dramatic growth of U.S. Hispanic consumers, Hispanic businesses also have become a strategic growth opportunity within the U.S. economy.

It is everyone’s business to support the prosperity of Hispanic businesses because the multiplier effect of their growth will need to fuel more American jobs and income in the years to come. In the face of difficult circumstances gaining employment in corporations, Hispanics create

panics embrace wholeheartedly.

Hispanic businesses are growing at more than twice the rate of all U.S. firms. You will also see that Hispanic businesses contribute nearly $500 billion in revenue to the national economy – that number will continue to increase.

And of course, Latino Lubbock Magazine proudly supports Hispanic small business owners and showcases their vibrant growth to the equally growing consumers - especially our 100,000 monthly readers.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Hispanic and woman-owned business. In 2009, Christy MartinezGarcia, Publisher/Owner of Latino Lubbock, was recognized as the U. S. Small Business Administration as Women Small Business Champion of the Year, and the 2023 Minority Small Business Champion.

Call us for advertising at (806)7921212, or visit www.latinolubbock. net

Open Enrollment Dates for 2023 ark your calendar If you don’t act by M on the date, December 15, you November 1, 2023. c a n ’t g e t 2 0 2 4 Give yourself plenty of time to compare your options and select the best plan to meet your coverage needs and pocketbook before Open Enrollment ends on January 15th.

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YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! Early vote through 3, 2023.

¡TU VOTO CUENTA!

El último día para votación anticipada es el 3 de noviembre de 2023.

coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 15, 2024.

Fechas de inscripción abierta 2023

arque su calendario en la Si no actúa antes del 15 de M fecha, 1 de noviembre de diciembre, no podrá obtener la 2023. Tómese el tiempo suficiente cobertura de 2024 a menos que para comparar sus opciones y seleccionar el mejor plan para satisfacer sus necesidades de cobertura y su bolsillo antes de que finalice la Inscripción Abierta el 15 de enero.

califique para un Período de inscripción especial. Los planes vendidos durante la inscripción abierta comienzan el 15 de enero de 2024.

Get vaccinated! ¡Vacunarse!

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LLM Welcomes New Section - Diabetes 101

atino Lubbock Magazine is many questions, and that they recL proud to introduce the Diabe- ognized that Hispanics were also tes 101 section. This is a collabo- interested in Spanish conversaration between the publication and medical student who are members of the Diabetes Club at the TTUHSC School of Medicine.

Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine said that through her nonprofit, Los Hermanos Familia, they have collaborated with the Latino Medical Student Association, as well as the Diabetes Club annually through the "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event, which is held in August.

"Every year the students answer basic questions about Diabetes and provide glucose checks to the event attendees," said MartinezGarcia.

She said that the students would share how event attendees had

tions.

As a follow up, Harrison Woods, a former student who served as Outreach Chair for the Diabetes Club asked if Latino Lubbock Magazine would be interested in creating Diabetes education columns each month.

"Naturally, I said 'yes', as Diabetes is prevalent in the Latino community," she said explaining that students will write about short topics that will be translated in English and Spanish.

She added that between Latino Lubbock Magazine and the Diabetes Club they hope that readers will follow up with their personal physicians for additional information, and continue to learn about Diabetes.

Wellness/ bienestar Noticias de salud/ Health News

Daily To Do’s for Diabetics

By Tristin Chaudhury for Latino Lubbock Magazine, Translated By Andres Rios

iving with diabetes doesn't L mean living in limitation.

Here are daily tasks to seamlessly

incorporate into your lifestyle for optimal well-being.

Firstly, check your blood glucose levels regularly as advised by your healthcare provider. This empowers you to make informed decisions about food, physical activity, and medication.

Secondly, maintain a balanced diet. Focus on consuming whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, while minimizing processed foods and sugars.

Clean Hands Save Lives

eeping hands seconds. Need a timer? Imagine K clean is one singing “Happy Birthday” twice of the most im- through to a friend! However, if

portant steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20

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

welcomes

Sarah Mankin, DO

Dr. Sarah Mankin grew up in Eldorado, Texas. She graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and began her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

She has over 11 years of experience and has worked in a variety of towns throughout both Texas and New Mexico.

Arnett Benson Medical and Dental Clinic 3301 Clovis Road Lubbock, TX 79415

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending time with her husband and family. She is excited to begin her journey with CHCL and looks forward to meeting all of her new patients.

CHCL accepts most insurance including: Private Insurance, Medicaid / Medicare, CHIP and Uninsured. Discounts are available on a sliding scale fee. Services will not be denied due to your inability to pay. Services that are not discounted are to be paid in full.

Call for an Appointment

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Physical activity is essential. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily - brisk walking, swimming, or cycling can be effective.

Next, prioritize good quality sleep, essential for glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.

Finally, manage stress through mindfulness practices, yoga, or meditation, as stress can spike blood sugar levels.

Remember to attend regular medical check-ups and keep open lines of communication with your healthcare provider. With consistency, these daily habits can lead to a healthier, happier life with diabetes.

Tareas diarias para personas con diabetes

ivir con diabetes no significa vivir limitado. A continuación le presentamos tareas diarias que puede incorporar perfectamente a su estilo de vida para lograr un bienestar óptimo. En primer lugar, controle sus niveles de glucosa en sangre con regularidad según le indique su proveedor de atención médica. Esto le permite tomar decisiones informadas sobre alimentación, actividad física y medicación. En segundo lugar, mantenga una dieta equilibrada.

Concéntrese en consumir cereales integrales, frutas, verduras y proteínas magras, mientras minimiza los alimentos procesados y los azúcares. La actividad física es esencial. Intente realizar 30 minutos

de ejercicio moderado al día; caminar a paso ligero, nadar o andar en bicicleta pueden ser eficaces. A continuación, priorice un sueño de buena calidad, fundamental para el metabolismo de la glucosa y la sensibilidad a la insulina. Por último, controle el estrés mediante prácticas de atención plena, yoga o meditación, ya que el estrés puede aumentar los niveles de azúcar en sangre. Recuerde asistir a controles médicos periódicos y mantener líneas de comunicación abiertas con su proveedor de atención médica. Con constancia, estos hábitos diarios pueden conducir a una vida más sana y feliz con diabetes.

Manos limpias salvan vidas

antener las manos limpias es jabón no están M uno de los pasos más impor- disponibles, utitantes que podemos tomar para lice un producto evitar enfermarnos y transmitir los gérmenes a otras personas. Lo mejor es lavarse las manos con agua corriente limpia y jabón por 20 segundos. ¿Necesita un cronómetro? Imagínese cantar "Feliz Cumpleaños" dos veces a través de un amigo!

Sin embargo, si el agua limpia y

a base de alcohol para limpiarse las manos.

Manos a base de alcohol para frotar a reducir significativamente el número de gérmenes en la piel y son de acción rápida.

Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

COOKING & NUTRITION CLASSES Each class includes a nutrition lesson and healthy recipe demo. Participants will receive groceries to prepare recipes at home. Participants must register for the entire 6-week class series. On 10/5/2023, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 , from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Dr. To register, email Jacq at jtaylor@sustainablefoodcenter.org, text (806)445-1471 STRETCH & STRENGTH Energize and tone the body through light aerobics, hand weights & floor stretches. On 11/8/2023, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., at 4020 30th St Cost is $10/Month, Ages 15+ BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Calvert Home Health Care will be doing a free blood pressure clinic at the Lubbock Adult Activity Center on November 8th, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at 2001 19th St. Come out to get your FREE screening! Ages 50+ CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mon. through Fri. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

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. 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.

FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more info call (806) 799-4320.

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

Health/ salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors...

Consejos de nuestros médicos

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

Beating Diabetes O

ver the past 43 years the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has skyrocketed, from about 6 million in 1980 to almost 19 million today. As this problem spirals out of control, researchers are racing to find new treatments for this devastating disease.

Recently, scientists at Newcastle University in England reported that a 600-calorie-a-day diet appeared to reverse type 2 diabetes in a small group of patients who had diabetes for less than four years.

Seven patients out of 10 were still diabetes-free three months after they stopped the extreme eightweek diet, which consisted of mealreplacement drinks and three daily servings of starchy vegetables.

On the surgical front, a weightloss surgery known as a Roux-

en-Y gastric bypass has proven surprisingly effective at reversing type 2 diabetes: 80 percent of patients undergoing this surgery — which involves creating a pouch in the upper part of the stomach and attaching it farther down the small intestine — experience dramatic remission of their diabetes. These results are seen just days after surgery and before much weight loss occurs.

Such findings have led to a surge of research attempting to understand how gastric bypass affects the regulation of blood sugar.

While it's unclear exactly how this works, most theories focus on the previously under appreciated role of the small intestine and stomach as endocrine, or hormone-releasing, organs. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in particular seems to alter

specific hormones that help regulate the body's response to sugar.

Still, the last thing recommend is that people rely on extreme diets or radical stomach-rerouting surgeries to solve an often preventable problem. If your fasting blood glucose level is above 100, the time to act is now.

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large multicenter research study, has shown that overweight people with pre-diabetes can reduce their risk for diabetes by 58 percent if they lose just 5 to 7 percent of their body weight. Most important is getting 150 minutes of physical exercise each week: Physical exertion helps muscle cells better use glucose and can lead to weight loss, which can help ward off diabetes.

Maneras de vencer la diabetes

urante los últimos 40 años, el ostró ser sorprendentemente efectiAun así, lo último que recomD número de estadounidenses va para revertir la diabetes tipo 2: el endaría es que la gente confíe en diagnosticados con diabetes ha au- 80 % de los pacientes que se somet- dietas extremas o cirugías radicales

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

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

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

To learn more about prostate cancer, call 800-227-2345 (English & Spanish).

El cáncer a la próstata

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

anime a los hombres que ama a hacerse la prueba este mes, especialmente si tienen más de 45 años. El riesgo de contraer cáncer de próstata aumenta con la edad y la mayoría de los hombres son diagnosticados después de los 65 años. Debido a que hay pocos síntomas hasta muy Al final de la enfermedad, es importante que las evaluaciones anuales formen parte de su plan de atención médica.

welcomes

mentado estrepitosamente, pasando en a esta cirugía —que consiste en de redireccionamiento del estómago Kyle Howard, MD de alrededor de 6 millones en 1980 crear una bolsa en la parte superior para solucionar un problema que, a a casi 19 millones en la actualidad. del estómago y conectarla directa- menudo, es evitable. Si su nivel de A medida que el problema se sale mente al intestino delgado— exper- glucosa en sangre en ayunas está Originally from Mississippi, Dr. Kyle de control, los investigadores corren imentan una drástica regresión de por encima de 100, el momento de Howard and his wife settled in Lubbock para encontrar nuevos tratamientos su diabetes. Estos resultados se ven actuar es ahora. and made it their home. He has completed para esta devastadora enfermedad. apenas días después de la cirugía y El Diabetes Prevention Program his residency at Texas Tech Health Hace poco, científicos de Newcas- antes de perder mucho peso.

(DPP, Programa de Prevención de Sciences Center and has worked in tle University, en Inglaterra, inforEstos hallazgos han generado una la Diabetes), un gran estudio mulMarshall and Wichita Falls before coming maron que, al parecer, una dieta de oleada de investigaciones para tratar ticéntrico de investigación, mostró back to Lubbock.

600 calorías diarias revirtió la dia- de entender cómo es que el desvío que la gente con sobrepeso que betes tipo 2 en un pequeño grupo gástrico afecta la regulación del tiene prediabetes puede reducir en In his free time, he enjoys reading, de pacientes que padecieron diabe- azúcar en la sangre. Si bien no está un 58 % el riesgo de desarrollar basketball, golf and being outdoors. He tes por menos de cuatro años. Siete claro cómo trabaja exactamente, la diabetes si pierde sólo del 5 al 7 % Main Clinic loves his family and his dogs and is excited de 10 pacientes seguían sin diabetes mayoría de las teorías se centran de su peso corporal. Lo más impor1610 5th Street for this new journey he is about to begin tres meses después de detener la en el antiguamente menospreciado tante es lograr hacer 150 minutos Lubbock, TX 79401 with CHCL. intensa dieta de ocho semanas, que papel del intestino delgado y el estó- de actividad física cada semana: El ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS consistió en bebidas sustitutas de mago como órganos endócrinos, o esfuerzo físico ayuda a las células alimentos y tres porciones diarias liberadores de hormonas. El desvío de los músculos a usar mejor la glude verduras ricas en almidón. gástrico Roux-en-Y en particular cosa, y puede llevar a perder peso, En el plano quirúrgico, una cirugía parece alterar hormonas específicas lo que a su vez mantiene la diabetes Or Register Online chclubbock.org/onlinepara perder peso conocida como que ayudan a regular la respuesta a raya.

Call for an Appointment 806.763.5557 registration desvío gástrico Roux-en-Y dem- del organismo al azúcar.

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November/noviembre 2023, Vol. 17, Issue 11 Page CHCL accepts most insurance including: Private Insurance, Medicaid / Medicare, CHIP and Uninsured. Discounts are available on a sliding scale fee. Services will not be denied due to your inability to pay. Services that are not discounted are to be paid in full.

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The Origins of Veterans Day

n 1921, an unknown World War I American ICemetery. soldier was buried in Arlington National This site, on a hillside

Statewide Hiring Event Join the Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce Solutions South Plains, and Texas Medical Center for the 12th Annual Hiring Red, White, & You! Statewide Hiring Fair to connect transitioning service members, military spouses, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, and their family members with employers.

There is NO COST to participate.

November 09, 2023 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 11:00 am Veterans Priority Entrance 11:00 am Open to Veterans and the General Public McM Elegante Hotel & Suites 801 Avenue Q Lubbock, Texas 79401 For more information, please contact Danny Soliz. &all: (806) 744-1987 | Email: danny.soliz@spworkforce.org

Employer Registration https://workforcesouthp lains.org/wpcontent/uploads/2023/1 0/2023-HRWYRegistration-1-1.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TTY) and 711 (Voice).

overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America’s veterans.

Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe).

These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action.

If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe.

Sixteen and one-half million Americans took

Veteran's Burial Planning Tips

BY STEVE OIEN, COMMANDER, CHAPTER 0900, MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART

hen planning a veteran’s funeral, the W most important document a veteran or a veteran’s family can have is their “Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States. This form is better known as the “DD-214.” Without the DD-214, securing veteran burial benefits can be very difficult.

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part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle.

The focal point for official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day continues to be the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknowns.At 11 a.m. on November 11, a combined color guard representing all military services executes “Present Arms” at the tomb. The nation’s tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath. The bugler plays “taps.” The rest of the ceremony takes place in the amphitheater.

Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington and elsewhere are coordinated by the President’s Veterans Day National Committee. Chaired by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the committee represents national veterans organizations.

Additional information on the history of Veterans Day, the Veterans Day National Committee, the national ceremony, a gallery of Veterans Day posters from 1978 to the present and a colorful and informative Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource Guide can be found on the Internet at www.va.gov/vetsday/

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Here are some hard facts about veteran burial benefits: (1) Caskets are not free. They are provided only if the veteran dies while on active duty. (2) The VA will pay up to $780.00 toward burial and funeral expenses if the veteran was in a VA hospital at time of death. Other than that, their death benefit is $300.

Veterans and their families need to know the facts about the veteran’s burial benefits. For further information go to the VA.gov web site or to www.lubbockpurpleheart.com website where all forms are available for download.

The “VA Legacy Kit” contains all necessary information and should be read first. All other documents there are downloadable as well.

Funeral Homes know how to assist you with VA requirements, but don’t wait to contact them until the veteran passes.

¡Serving Those Who Served!

Veteran's Day Parade

Generations of Patriotism

of Veteran's Day, an annuand blue colors, American or military Iandnalcelebration American holiday honoring military branch flags. Veterans, their family memthose who have served, as bers, businesses, advocates, 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 11, 2023!

"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 2023 theme is: “Generations of Patriotism”. All participants are encouraged to pay tribute to Veterans and all who have served the community by using red, white,

organizations, marching bands, and all advocates are encouraged to participate.

This year Benny Guerrero of the VFW will serve as Grand Marshall for his continued advocacy on behalf of Veterans.

The event will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 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 Satrcare, and Latino Lubbock Magazine, Gene Messer, and Lamar Advertising.

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

Veteran's Day Events & Services VETERAN’S DAY PARADE Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m.

Let’s pay tribute to our veterans.

The event honors veterans and their families of Lubbock, to bring the community and region together. The public is urged to make one hour to show their support for those who have served our great country. Marching bands, floats, etc. are encouraged to be included, and will travel from First Baptist Church at Broadway & Avenue W, east to Avenue M, then north on Avenue M to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center parking lot. Start-up is at 10 a.m. To register: www.loshermanosfamilia.org/ veteran-s-day-parade

take place at the MCM Elegante Hotel, 801 Ave. Q

ST JOSEPH VETERAN MASS will be Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the 10 a.m. service, 102 N. Ave. P .

VETERANS APPRECIATION EVENTS •11/11/2023 Cabelas 8 am Breakfast •11/11/2023 American Legion 575 am Pancake Breakfast •11/11/2023 Lubbock Elks Lodge is going to have a Veteran Appreciation Meal 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

•11/13/2023 Golden Corral and the RL Ferguson Chapter #44 DAV and DAV Auxiliary is hosting a Appreciation Dinner at 5 to 8:30 pm.

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION at Mackenzie Middle School Monday, November 6th from 4:30-6:30 pm., at 5402 12th Street, invites all families (especially Veterans) to a Fine Arts program at MMS to perform at 5:30 pm. Food & Dessert trucks will be available.

VETERANS DAY SALUTE Centennial 4th Grade will honor those who served on November 9, 2023, 6 p.m., in the cafeteria at 1301 N. Utica VETERAN LUBBOCK JOB FAIR November 9, 2023, Wed, 10 am – 3 p.m. This is a free job fair in Lubbock, including hiring managers from local and national organizations. The hiring event will

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON by American Legion Post 575 at 6628 66th. This will include lunch, flag retirement ceremony, info boots and more! November 11, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m ANNUAL CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS MASS November 11, 11 a.m., Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th, Lubbock.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE VETERANS MASS will be Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the 10:30 a.m. service, 1120 52nd st.

SILENT WINGS ON VETERANS DAY Come to the Silent Wings Museum to commemorate Veterans Day 2023. All visitors will be welcomed with free admission to the museum and activities throughout the day. All ages 1-5 PM, Nov. 11, 2023. Free.

DAV/DAVA CRAFT FAIR November 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 7414 83rd.

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Education/ Educación Education & Scholarship Updates his summer, I participated are about T in a program and researched your future Earth’s cryosphere, in Austin, plans. Ad-

CAVALIER PROUD: Congratulations to two amazing Cavaliers who competed at the all-region middle school mariachi competition yesterday at Lubbock High! Juan Carlos Ramirez-Guzman earned 1st chair middle school mariachi trumpet! Jacob Leyva earned 3rd chair middle school mariachi trumpet! Way to go!

¡ADELANTE!: The Mackenzie Middle School Mariachi group was selected as Region 16 All-Region Mariachi performers! Their qualifiers include: Angelina Rivera, Charleigh Martinez, Mohamed Hikal, Abel Villarreal, Elena Ramos, Christian Flores, Zaniah Villarreal, Melanie Rojas, Kyle Pulot, and Adysen Alafa. Congratulations to them and their teacher Mrs. Gonzales from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Texas. After the experience, I submitted a proposal to present my research at a national science conference, AGU. It is titled: Analysis of Glacier Melt: Earth's Changing Cryosphere Over Time. Recently, my research was accepted, and I will be presenting it to a national audience. The only challenge is that it's in California this December, and funding isn't provided. To achieve my goals, I must do my part and get creative. So, the first thing I’m doing is reaching out to companies and creating a Venmo (@blaisemartinez) to accept donations.

It's important to put yourself out there and to show how serious you

d i t i o n a l l y, I recognize that some goals require work. As Latino students, we have to find ways to overcome challenges, even financial ones. So, as for me, I’m reaching out to my community for assistance. Sometimes the only seat at the table for you is the one you put there.

Blaise Martinez - is an 11th 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.

excited Ithat’mtoI officialshare On another note, I love how independent and brave I’ve become

ly completed my first interview at a medical school for their MD/ PhD program. During the interview, I spoke with the director of multicultural affairs and I learned about his goals for the recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented students at their medical school. Although the school is located far from home, I’m excited for the opportunity to attend a school that values diversity and who I know will support me.

while living in Baltimore. I enjoy walking from my apartment to the local coffee shop, and I’m getting a lot better at parallel parking. The city is beautiful during the fall season, and my neighborhood specifically reminds me of movie scenes that feature the classic brownstone buildings with sidewalk steps and are attached side-by-side. I can’t wait to see where I’ll be next year.

In the meantime, I’ll make sure to enjoy these simple moments as much as possible!

Bailee Alonzo - is a recent graduate from Texas Tech, who majored in Biology/PreMed. She aspires to become a dermatologist.

Spanish Spelling Bee Nov. 4th or the 13th year, Sigma Delta fort Pratt.

F Pi National Sigma Delta Collegiate HispanPi strives to ic Honor Society will be holding the Lubbock Spanish Spelling Bee. “We know that it is an immensely beneficial competition, and the impact it has had on the students, teachers, administrators, family members, community members, and Texas Tech University has been huge,” said Dr. Com-

make the Spanish Spelling Bee recognized as an academic enrichment program.

This year’s championship and celebration lunch will take place at the auditorium of the Texas Tech University International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Avenue, on November 4, 2023, at 9 a.m.

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.

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org 2023–24 FAFSA FORM AVAILABLE The new 2023–24 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines.

Check with your financial aid administrator. To begin your application, go to https:// studentaid.gov/.

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 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 CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/ 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 Chan-

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

Youth/Juventud

Youth Opportunities DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SUGAR SKULL DECORATING WORKSHOP Come decorate sugar skulls for Dia De Los Muertos! A brief overview of the history will be presented. This is an all ages program. FREE. Nov. 1, 2022, 4 to 5 p.m., at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: LEARN AND CRAFT Learn about Día de los muertos and create fun sugar skull crafts with a Texas Tech University educator while supplies last. This is an all ages program.

FREE. Nov. 3, 2022, 4 to 5 p.m., at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Ave. MAHON STORY TIME Join us as we read books, sing songs and make a craft. We will also work on pre-literacy skills (colors, numbers, and letters). Age 2-5 on 11/7/2023, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., at 1306 9th St VETERAN'S DAY PARADE Sat., Nov. 11, 2023, line up starts at 8:30 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway, Ave. to the the Civic Center parking lot on Ave. M. This year's theme is "Generations of Patriotism." Let's show our veterans that we support them.

Register at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-s-day-parade MAD SCIENTIST: PAINTING WITH TURKEY FEATHERS Join us as we will be discussing the parts of a feather, painting turkey feathers and pheasant feathers, and painting with the feathers on water color paper! This is a family program. On 11/14/2023, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at 1836 Parkway Dr FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR KIDS Did you know you can watch movies online through the library?!? We've got movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com!

LUBBOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY This group has great service and leadership programs for youth ages 10-17 to participate in, focused in North and East Lubbock, but can come from all over the city. Marty can be reached at 806-535-5437 parenthood1@sbcglobal. net OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

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

Edgar Herrera Jr. Wins

National Boxing Championship

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE SPECIAL THANKS TO JOSHUA LARA

Lubbock Boxing Club Theparticipated in the West Texas Region and

had six amateur boxers compete at the USA Boxing National Qualifiers held in Pueblo, Colorado from Edgar Herrera Jr. September 9-16.

Several teams from Lubbock and the surrounding area also competed including the Levelland Boxing Center, Texas Elite Fight Club of Amarillo, Champions Boxing of Amarillo, Midland Pound 4 Pound, and the Lubbock’s Optimist Boys &

Girls Club Lubbock Warriors, and the Lubbock Boxing Club.

Levelland Boxing Center’s Damien Muñoz took 2nd place and qualified for the Olympic Trials.

Champions Boxing Amarillo had Javier Meza taking 2nd place and qualified for the Olympic Trials.

The Lubbock Boxing Club boxer Edgar Herrera Jr. took 1st place and is the only West Texas boxer to come home as a National Champion. He also qualified for the Olympic Trials in December and if he wins, he will compete with the USA Boxing International Team. Because of his age, he is not eligible to compete at the Olympics.

Edgar, 16, has been training with the Lubbock Boxing Club since he was 6 years old and is making his dreams come true.

All winners that received the title of National Champion are invited to the USA Boxing Olympic Trials in December in Louisiana.

Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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olgate-Palmolive Company is excited to announce that the Hispanic Heritage Foundation is now accepting applications for Haz La U, a Colgate-Palmolivesponsored educational grant program for high school seniors of Hispanic heritage. As part of the Foundation's Youth Awards, the Colgate-Palmolive-sponsored program will offer 31 educational grants totaling $100,000 to high school students who have focused on academic excellence, dedication to community service, and demonstrated leadership. Applications for the 2024-2025 academic

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year are open now and will close on November 13, 2023.

The Haz La U grant program will offer on a regional level 10 Gold level grants of $4,000 each, 10 Silver level grants of $3,000 each, and 10 Bronze level grants of $2,000 each. One regional winner will receive an additional national level grant of $10,000.

To learn more about the Haz la U™ grant, visit Colgate.com/MakeTheU. (Para obtener más información sobre la beca Haz la U™, visite Colgate.com/HazLaU)

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HISPANIC HERITAGE IN PHOTO: Over 200 theater and photography students at JT Hutchinson Middle School have been working on producing colorful portraits for a Día de los Muertos photoshoot. This annual project provides historical and cultural context for the holiday while allowing students to tap into their creative side. Lubbock High School students came over to provide help while connecting with their feeder pattern school!

GIRL SCOUT TROOP DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENT: The GS TROOP #6073 and their leaders and parents take pride in sharing and demonstrating their culture. Once again they worked on projects including ofrendas, crafts, and fun celebrating Día de los Muertos! Congratulations to these scouts and their leaders on making us so proud from Latino Lubbock Magazine! (Photo by Margie Olivarez)

¡SI SENOR!: The ballet folklorico grupo Fiesta del Sol performed at the annual Girl Scout Troop #6073 Día de los Muertos event. (Photo by Margie Olivarez)

IN NOVEMBER · Prepare a resume, make sure to include activities and special projects you led or participated in, and don't forget awards. · Prepare a personal statement · Start asking for letters of recommendation. · Apply for or attend FAFSA workshops with your parents. · Inquire to your counselor about scholarships.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

¡Felicidades! Congratulations!

STARCARE SPECIALTY HEALTH SYSTEM RECEIVES TWO TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION GRANTS: Representatives from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) were in Abilene for a “Big Check” presentation to eleven (11) organizations on September 20, 2023. The TVC Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. The grants will provide support to veterans receiving services through StarCare’s VetStar program. The TVC advocates for services that significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans. For more information, visit www.TVC.Texas.gov.

Anniversary Rufus & Julia Carrillo, 63rd as of Nov. 21, 1959

The Nine Common Dementias “CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH AND HOW TO DIAGNOSE”

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Anniversary Martin and Mary Rivera, 47th as of Nov. 19, 1976

¡ Feli c i da des !

C o n gr a tula ti o n s !

60th Birthday Celebration Jesse Madrid, Happy Birthday Nov. 10th!

Tam Cummings, Ph.D.

Anniversary Fernando and Suzy Salas, 59th as of November 28, 1964

Just Married

Nicholas Muñiz & Amanda Salazar were married Oct. 7, 2023!

Congratulations!

Anniversary, birthday, or special occasion photos may be submitted 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, or email us at news@latinolubbock.net

En Aquellos Días....

i papa decía que cuando se nos perdido bastantes ser queridos pero las M hacen los años más cortitos es familias siguen creciendo. Las calavseñal de que nos eseras ya se desborontamos haciendo más viejos.

El primer año que empecé a escribir en Latino Lubbock Magazine fue el 2011. Christy Martinez-Garcia estuvo hablando del Día de los Muertos en la televisión. Le pregunte a mi mama que como celebrábamos ese día. Me dijo que en México se celebra mucho más diferente. Pues les dejan comida, bebidas, etc. al ser querido para el largo viaje a la Gloria. Ese año Christy tuvo una clase para ensenarnos como hacer “calaveras de azúcar”. Le pregunte a mi mama se quería ir y me dijo que sí. Este fue el primer día que conocí a Christy. Y los años se están poniendo más cortitos. Doce años de conocer esta mujer. Ya se me están acabado los dichos de me papa. Hemos

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aron.

Este año voy a celebrar las bendiciones que hemos recibido y seguir adelante. ¡Que tengan un día de dar Gracias lleno de bendiciones!

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

Incidentally, I used a picture of the sugar skulls Rosario described on an October issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine in 2009. I had the pleasure of meeting Rosario and her sweet mother the year before. I was in awe that they were sharing the moment and the tradition. Immediately speaking with Rosario I knew that her experience and memories would be such an asset to our publication.

Monthly, I look forward reading her articles in Spanish as well as realizing that Latino families have very similar upbringings and traditions and I love Rosario's perspective. It stirs many memories. Thank you, Rosario for your support!

Sabor Hispano

Little Joe y La Familia to Perform at Buddy Holly Hall April 26,2024

music, Joe’s last endeavor, his biotickets T are now the Year, he continues to enter- graphical book has won 5 major tain audiences around the world awards in The International Latino on sale for Award and Texas State Artist of

Little Joe y La Familia who will perform on April 26, 2024, 7 p.m. at the Buddy Holly Hall.

Little Joe & La Familia is one of the most popular Tex-Mex bands. Described as the "King of the Brown Sound," he has helped pioneer "Tejano" music, a mix of traditional Norteno, country, blues and rock styles. In his earlier years, Little Joe found influences in the music of Beta Villa, the originator of orquesta Tejana that generally features trumpets and saxophones. As a recipient of the Texas NARAS Governors

for over 65 years with 70 albums and countless shows. Through his music which features the struggle of the less fortunate, he supports the United Farm Workers, Farm Aid, and Diabetes Educational Campaign Project. His song "Las Nubes" was adopted by the United Farm Workers as their official marching song.

Eleven time Grammy nominated, Little Joe has received 5 Grammys, 1991 for Best Mexican-American album, "Diez y Seis de Septiembre", 2005 for Best Tejano album, “Chicanisimo”, 2007 for Best Tejano album, “Before The Next Teardrop Falls”, 2010 Best Tejano album and a Latin Grammy in 2011 for the album “Recuerdos”.

Along with his contributions in

Book Awards, considered the largest Latino cultural awards in the United States.

Most recently, Little Joe has become the recipient of the 2023 National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellowship award.

His heart felt response to such a great honor was, “I feel I have reached the pinnacle of my musical career and I couldn’t have asked for a better punctuation to this long journey of a blessed life.”

Produced by Produced by El Huero, sponsored by the Gorilla Law Firm, with special thanks to Latino Lubbock Magazine. Special $50 Ticket Code: Garcia Tickets on sale at www.buddyhollyhall.com or by calling (806) 7928339.

'Radical' Movie About Teacher Who Urged Students to Teach Themselves

n a Mexican border town plagued an experimental teaching Iviolence, by neglect, corruption, and method to mentor Paloma a frustrated teacher and her classmates — (Eugenio Derbez) tries a radical new method to unleash the curiosity and potential of his students... and maybe even their genius.

Sixth grade students at Jose Urbina Lopez Elementary are among the worst performing students in Mexico, with their world one of violence and hardship, not possibility. It might seem like a dead end, but it's the perfect place for new teacher Sergio Juarez to try something different.

Sergio Juárez Correa, the elementary school teacher who used

with spectacular results.

In 2012, the students at José Urbina López Elementary School in Matamoros, Mexico, across the border from Brownsville, Texas, got the highest scores on the national standardized test, beating everyone else at their grade level in Mexico — including students from elite schools.

Winner of the "Festival Favorite"

NAHP LEADERSHIP: The National Association of Hispanic Publications swore in their board of directors at their annual conference held in Phoenix, AZ. Christy MartinezGarcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine serves as the Region 4 Chair. Congratulations! (Photo by Frank Garcia/LLM)

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: Mackenzie Middle School set up a new partnership with City Bank to engage students. Pictured (l to r) are Dr. John Martinez, Kelsey Tubb - VP Marketing Manager; Mr. Joseph Llanas - Financial Advisor; and Sonny Garza - Branch President. (Photo by Mackenzie Middle School)

award at the Sundance Film Festival 2023.

Ratingis PG-13 (Some Strong Violent Content|Thematic Material|Strong Language). The genre is comedy, drama. The original language is in Spanish.

Directed by Christopher Zalla. Produced by Eugenio Derbez, Ben Odell, Joshua Davis. The writer is Christopher Zalla. And the release date in theaters is Nov 3, 2023.

First of Its Kind Interactive Art Gallery Opens in Lubbock

he Weird Space, an borrow a book from their lending second Saturday of the month, T in-development interactive library, or obtain supplies from the creating an opportunity for local vendors to sell handmade goods. art gallery, is now open! The space’s community bin.

Lastly, The Weird Space seeks public is invited to explore the A multifunctional space, the lobby, which includes a retail currently-accessible area of community participation in develspace selling official merthe gallery frequently hosts oping the space, and will hold regular volunteer days. chandise, art pieces from pop-up events, such as They're located at 3225 50th St. local creators, and eclecpainting parties and sipTo learn about hours, schedules , tic gift options. and-shops.

AdditionVisitors can also ally, the site will be activities and for further informacreate their own hosting evening tion, visit www.theweirdspace. art with art kits, markets every com.

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Faith & Religion - Fe y religion Church Bulletins FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS IN LUBBOCK November 4, 8 - 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace, 3111 Erskine St, Lubbock. Rosary w i l l be prayed, followed by a special speaker, an opportunity for confessions, Mass and fellowship with North Lubbock Neighboring Parishes.

Journey of Faith and Resilience

LAS GUADALUPANAS DE OLG: Members of Our Lady of Grace Guadalupanas gathered for a group photo. The women are very significant to their church, "They are our Guadalupanas who are the hands and feet of our parish. Thank you for supporting us!" (Photo by Our Lady of Grace Church.)

BY EMMA METCALF, INTERN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

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PRAYING THE ROSARY: Members of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Hale Center prayed the Rosary on October 14th. October is Month of the Rosary and prayer gatherings like this were done throughout many churches around the United States.

SERVING OTHERS: The Knights of Columbus #8097 group of St. Joseph's Church served hamburgers at the annual Fall Festival. (Photo by St Joseph's Church.)

ere in Lubbock, this local business owner's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Her story is one of unwavering faith and relentless determination. It's a tale of overcoming countless obstacles, including the recent challenge of relocating her beloved restaurant after two decades in the same spot.

Nora Marquez, the owner of Nora's Restaurant, embarked on this journey with her husband in March of 2001. They started in a modest, compact space, armed with a two-year lease, a 6-month-old son, and another on the way. Then, in December 2003, they moved to their location on 34th Street.

For 20 years, Nora's Mexican Food Restaurant thrived on 34th Street.

However, in the summer of 2023, the failing air conditioning system presented a crisis. Balancing her customers' loyalty and comfort, Nora turned to her faith for guidance.

A Bible verse spoke to her heart, leading her to make the difficult decision to find a new location: "Blessings when you come in and blessings when you go out." It was the sign she needed to make the difficult decision to find a new location.

The relocation brought challenges, but it also rekindled Nora's purpose.

She found a hidden gem of a space

that aligned with her dream of offering a sanctuary for women to support each other, enjoy good food, and study the Bible. She hopes it will become a place where people will come together, share experiences, and uplift one another.

“I am beyond honored with the opportunity to serve our beautiful community,” she said.

With the help of artist Jennifer Foerster, Nora transformed the new space into an inspiring work of art.

She believes that uniting different talents can lead to great things. In addition many family, friends with the support of local groups gathered for a blessing of her new business.

Nora's Mexican Food Restaurant is on the verge of reopening, awaiting final approvals. The journey was challenging, but a bright future awaits.

Nora's story is one of remarkable faith, strength, and determination, reflecting her unwavering belief in God and commitment to the community. It's a reminder of the incredible results that faith and resilience can achieve.

Meanwhile,Nora eagerly anticipates welcoming her customers back to share in her incredible journey as they finalize the required permits and final details. They pray their doors will open in early November, at 417 Frankford Ave, Suite 200-A and invite the public to visit them.

HOLIDAY DEADLINE Latino Lubbock Magazine's December Deadline:

News & Info: Info: Nov. 15th Ads: Nov. 18th LIFE CHAIN LUBBOCK: Volunteers in Lubbock stood with pro-life people throughout the world to honor the millions of lives lost to abortion, praying for people in crisis situations. (Photo by Sandy Cisneros.)

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BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES EXHIBIT A traveling exhibit – The Eucharistic Miracles of the World— has opened in and will travel the Plainview Deanery through December. November Dates: November 5 – Immaculate Conception Church, Muleshoe; November 12 – Saint Mary Magdalen Church, Earth; Novem-ber 19 – Sacred Heart Church, Littlefield; November 26 – Saint Philip Neri Church, Pep. Check catholiclubbock.org for the updated schedule for the Plainview Deanery.

CDA TEA PARTY The Catholic Daughters of AMerica will hold their annual tea on Nov. 11, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 102 Na. Ave P. Cost is $10. To reserve a spot call Eva Estrada at 806 559-6664, or Soyla Castillo at 806 224-3262.

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN RE-TREAT God desires each one of us to have everlasting life. The saints were sinners also. They will teach us how to love God and follow him. Gather with us November 17-19, 2023, at Mercy Retreat Center in Slaton. Registration & details www.MercyRC.com/saints ST. JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR Perfect time to shop for beautiful holiday and Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. Up to 20 unique vendors with Handmade Crafts, Festive Gifts, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Clothing, Candles, Home Décor and so much more! It will be held for two days on Sat., November 18th, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; and Sun., November 19th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendors will be set up in the Parish Hall, 102 N. Avenue P. INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY November 18, 2023, Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Place: Christ the King Cathedral Family Activity Center, 4011 54th St. To learn more about International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, visit afsp.org/SurvivorDay, call (806)392-3860 ANDREW’S SUPPER Thurs., Nov. 30, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Office for Vocations invites single men ages 13 and older for dinner, prayer, and an opportunity to learn more about the priesthood and diaconate.

FREE. RSVP with the vocation office at orico@catholiclubbock.org by November 20.

GRIEFSHARE AT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH The journey of grief is a painful process. If you are grieving the death of a loved one or friend, we would like to encourage you to attend the special seminar and support group.

Register at https://www.griefshare.org/ groups/172104

Celebrating All Saints Day & All Souls Day

hile Halloween is said and gone, many All Souls' tradition..."

W are now preparing for a celebration of All Souls' Day is a commemoration of the the communion of saints, those people we befaithfully departed and is observed primarlieve are in heaven, through good works and God's grace. All Saints' Day is celebrated the first day of November while All Souls' Day is celebrated November 2.

All Saints' Day is a day Catholics offer prayers to those in purgatory. Both are related, but they are two separate celebrations. On All Saints' Day there's a call to live as saints, to remind all how they're supposed to live.

On All Souls' Day, they're talking about all souls and asking God's mercy for them.

They're talking about those people who have died before them, and their process of getting to heaven, through Christ ... It has its roots all the way back to the fourth century. It is on this day that the Book of the Dead is opened to allow parishioners to write the names of relatives to be remembered.

The book is "placed near the altar" and "That's done all through November. It's an

ily in the Catholic Church. Its origins date back to European folklore related to customs of veneration practiced worldwide through evens like the Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) or the Chinese Ghost Festival.

To remember the departed, many cultures prepare meals for the souls of the dead, light candles or leave flowers on relatives' graves and some anoint tombstones with holy water or pour milk over them.

All Souls' day is celebrated November second and if that day happens to fall on a Sunday, the Mass is of All Souls and Morning and Evening Prayer (Lauds and Vespers) for the Dead can be said while people participate.

Each celebration touches on cultural beliefs about the spirit world, honoring the dead and feasts.

Forward in Chris

esus Christ tells us J what the greatest love is. He says, “Great-

er love has no man than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”

(John 15:13) I remember a story told by a Presbyterian minister, Donald Grey Barnhouse, it’s of two miners that were trapped in an explosion in a cave, and poisonous gas was leaking in. In that explosion, one of the miner’s gas masks was literally ripped apart, but the other miner’s gas mask was intact. That miner took off his gas mask and literally forced his friend to wear it, and he said, “Look.

You need this more than me. You have a wife. You have three young children, and I’m alone. I can go, but you need this.” It saved that miner’s life.

But what’s even more unique about Jesus’ love, even greater than that of the selfless miner, is that Jesus didn’t just die for His friends. He died for those who were killing Him, those who were His enemies, and those who were not with Him. In other words, He died for you and me. That is the greatest love of all. Jesus wants everyone to experience His love, the greatest love.

This is what our world needs today! Our decision is whether we accept it or reject it.

Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 32 years.

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Veteran & First Responder Affairs Veteran & Military Connection DATES TO REMEMBER ▪ Veterans Parade, Nov. 11 ▪ 248th Marine Corps Birthday, November 10 ▪ Veterans Day, November 11 ▪ Armistice Day, November 11

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS 2023A: Latino Lubbock Magazine would like to congratulate Spring Award recipients of the Lubbock Police Academy graduating Class 2023A once again on their awesome achievements! (Photo by Lubbock Police PIO)

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.

November is Military

Family Appreciation Month

ach year the President signs ganizations to include the Army E a proclamation declaring No- Air Force Exchange Service, Devember Military Family Month. fense Commissary Agency, and

LCS PROMOTIONS: The newly promoted Detention Corporals, Officer Holmes, Officer Acevedo, and Officer Robinson were pinned at a ceremony that included LCS staff, and the corporal's families. (Photo by Lubbock County Sheriff's Office)

VETERANS CELEBRATE NAVY BIRTHDAY: Veterans gathered to celebrate the Navy's Birthday at the VFW building. (Photo by Scott Anderson)

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This annual proclamation marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of the Military Family in which the Department of Defense and the nation will honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation's service members.

Throughout the month of November, military families serving around the world are honored through a variety of observances and recognized for their commitment and the many contributions they make every day in support of the military and our nation. Efforts to recognize the sacrifices of the military family by Active, Guard, and Reserve leaders are being joined and supported by DoD or-

others.

Community leaders, businesses, and military bases and posts are teaming up to recognize military families through special events such as: open houses, fun runs, family fun nights, and community dinners; discounts at MWR facilities, local business and sporting events; and special recognitions during community activities throughout the month of November.

Contact your local MWR or Family Services offices to learn more about events scheduled in your area.

And thank you o all families for your service and sacrifice from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Celebrate the 248th Marine Corps Birthday

he Marine Corps' T Birthday will celebrated on Thursday,

November 10th. This is the 248th Birthday of the United States Marine Corp.

There are times throughout the year when veterans reflect on what it means to be a veteran, when they honor their fallen comrades on Memorial Day, or celebrate veterans on Veterans Day. However, the Marine Corps birthday brings leathernecks back to a time surrounded by their brothers and sisters.

For some Marines, it serves as more of a nostalgic day that reflects both Memorial Day and Veterans Day -it's a time where Marines focus on their brothers in arms, remembering the good, and staring off into the distance as sorrow washes over them for all of their fellow Devil Dogs who gave their lives for our freedom.

This Marine Corps birthday, reach out to Marines and let them know you appreciate them.

Happy Birthday Marines from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Thank you for your service! ¡Gracias por su servicio!

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 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

Important Numbers

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos

SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE 9-8-8 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420 Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will have its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 13th in coordination with District 1 Town Hall Meeting, at 5:30 p.m. at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. Agenda Councilwoman MartinezGarcia and LP&L will discuss upcoming All are invited.

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING is the 2nd Monday, of each month, 7 p.m., 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.

SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK To receive a food box, you 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. Bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify.

DO YOU HAVE A STORY? NEWS? Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock. net/have-a-story For more info call (806)7921212.

Important Numbers for Senior Citizens

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 Información y referencia

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Fall & Winter Irrigation Guidelines Now in Effect

all & Winter F Irrigation Guidelines

Effective October 1 The City’s fall and winter irrigation restrictions become effective on Sunday, October 1, 2023 and will continue through March 31, 2024. Irrigation restrictions during the fall and winter conserve water and reduce road safety hazards caused by frozen runoff.

Fall & Winter Irrigation • Irrigate any time of day on your two assigned watering days.

• Irrigate less than 1 inch per zone per month.

Year-Round Restrictions • Irrigate only during your two assigned days per week.

• Irrigation schedules are based on the last digit of the house address. o Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday and Thursday o Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 - Tuesday and Friday o Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – Wednesday & Saturday • Irrigate without runoff.

• Irrigate only when temperatures are above 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Do not irrigate during precipitation events.

• Do not irrigate on Sundays.

• Hand watering is allowed any time of day and on any day of the

week.

Winter Irrigation Tips • Install a rain and freeze sensor to prevent your irrigation system from running when temperatures drop below freezing.

• Winterize your irrigation system and equipment before the first freeze to prevent leaks and costly repairs. o Insulate irrigation and any above ground pipes, valves, draining pipes and backflow preventers. o Insulate pipes under your pier and beam home.

“We ask our residents and businesses to continue to be efficient with their outdoor water use. Protect your irrigation system from freeze damage by turning off your irrigation system when the temperature is below 35°F. Also, keep our roads safe by ensuring you irrigate without runoff. Runoff can freeze onto streets and sidewalks creating safety hazards,” said Aubrey Spear, Director of Water Utilities.

If needed, contact a licensed irrigator or plumber for assistance to winterize your irrigation system and home. To learn more about making your irrigation and home winter ready go to www.mylubbock. us/winterready.

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH CAVENDERS: Some members of the sales group of the Cavender's Auto Family took time to pose for Lubbock Magazine! Folks who test drove a car at any of the Cavender auto locations supported a donation to the nonprofit Los Hermanos Familia. Every dollar they raise helps them reach those in need of our services.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner

he 30th Annual CommunityFirst United Methodist Church T Wide Free Thanksgiving Din- anticipates serving 1,200 turkey ner hosted by First United Method- dinners during this fellowship filled ist Church will be held Saturday, November 11th, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at FUMC. The entire Lubbock Area Community is welcome to share this wonderful dinner made by volunteers with donations from local businesses.

afternoon. Approximately 200 volunteers participate in this event and represent the entire Lubbock and surrounding communities. Since its inception in the early 1990s, over 25,000 people have received a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! Vote November 7, 2023.

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Vote el 7 de noviembre de 2023.

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Memorials

Frank Gallegos Gutierrez Sr, 71, passed from this life on October 16, 2023, in Lubbock. He was the husband of Elizabeth R. Gutierrez. They married on August 22, 1976, in Lubbock and shared 47 beautiful years together. He was born August 26, 1952, in Mathis, Texas to Reymundo and Ernestina Gutierrez. He graduated from Lubbock High School class of 1973 and attended South Plains College.

He served in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant working in the infantry battalion, and he was also a truck driver for many years.

He enjoyed spending time with his beautiful loving wife, his children, grandchildren, and grand-fur babies. He will be remembered for his big smile, always making everyone laugh, and giving the best hugs ever. He had the warmest softest hands, and he touched the hearts of many people throughout his lifetime. He loved singing and dancing and being his silly self. He loved watching all sports, especially his football team the Green Bay Packers, his war movies, and of course, the Price is Right show with his “hunny”. He made sure to thank God every day and pray before every meal.

He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth R. Gutierrez, two sons, Frank Gutierrez Jr. (Stuart) and Adrian Gutierrez (Angela), and his four daughters, Anna Gutierrez (Benjamin), Jessica Florez (Jose), Leslie Gutierrez, and Natalie Gutierrez (Michael), 9 grandchildren, his siblings Gloria DeLeon, Rey Gutierrez, Adam Gutierrez, Carmen Vela, Sam Gutierrez, Lydia Alger, Margie Morales, Tony Gutierrez, Emma Briggs, Rebecca Gutierrez, and his grand-furbabies. He is preceded in death by his parents Reymundo and Ernestina Gutierrez.

November Prayer

Glorify your name, O God my Eternal Father. Thank you for Jesus who has redeemed me, gifted me, strengthened me, led me, and empowered me to serve. May you be glorified in all that I say and do. In Jesus' name.

Amen.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service."” ~ 1 Timothy 1:12

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Frank A. Ybarra passed on October 11, 2023, Frank went to be with the Lord. Born on August 23, 1940, to the late Juan and Lucadia Ybarra in Mathis.

Frank was a man of many talents and will be remembered as a jack of all trades. Throughout his life, Frank worked as an electrician, sold paletas, and worked as a skilled mechanic, before finally retiring from Billy Sims Trailers. He was also known as a great handyman and had a remarkable ability to fix anything that came his way. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Mary Huerta, Adela Ochoa, Pedro Ybarra, Angelina Aleman, David Ybarra, Juan Ybarra, and Rosa Chavarria; five grandsons Joshua DeAnda, Joshua Ybarra, Dorian Cantu, Oscar Canales Jr. and Juan Cruz Canales.

He is survived by his loving companion Susana DeAnda of Lubbock; sons David Ybarra of Mathis, Ruben DeAnda of Shallowater, and Noel DeAnda of Forney; daughters Dianna Ybarra of Big Springs, Mary Lou Ybarra of Lubbock, Mary Ann Ybarra of Mathis, Lucy Ybarra of Washington, Star Ybarra of George West, Cynthia Ybarra of Mathis, Kathy Ybarra of Austin, Debbie Salazar of Austin, Suzie Rodriguez of Atkins, Debbie Castillo of Harlingen, Melva DeAnda of Houston, Belinda Colmenero of Lubbock and Cindy DeAnda of Lubbock; a brother Pascual Ybarra of Weslaco; a sister Candelaria Perez of Canyon; 42 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and one great great grandchild.

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

Nicco An'jel Reyes, 29, of Lubbock, passed away October 15, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1994, in Lubbock to Johnny Tijerina Reyes, Jr. and Yre'ne Aguilar.

Nicco An’jel Reyes left behind his son Melek Anthony Reyes. His fathers Johnny Tijerina Reyes Jr. and Robert Urive Jr. His mother Yre’ne Aguilar Urive. His sisters Ytalia Mia Sanchez, Brittany Brianna Urive and Amber Ashley Urive. His brother-in-law Francisco Sanchez. His grandparents Marie Rodriguez Aguilar, Estella Reyes, Robert and Lupie Urive, and Maria Tijerina. Along with his immediate tias Monica Sustaita and Cathy Reyes. Tio’s Ricky Reyes and Rudy Reyes along with 4 nephews, 4 nieces, and countless cousins and other familia that loved him deeply.

His death proceeds his tio’s Lazaro Jesus Aguilar, Alphonso Aguilar, Samuel Aguilar, Manuel Aguilar, and tia Dora Trevino, his grandfathers - Lazaro Olivia Aguilar, Miguel Tijerina, Guadalupe Urive, his grandmothers - Helen Rodriguez Santos, Francesca Santos, and Ramona Gonzales Urive.

Along with many others whom he loved respectfully and wholeheartedly while he lived here on the earth.

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

Janie Gaytan, 86 of Lubbock, passed on October 5, 2023. She was born on March 30, 1937, in Fredericksburg, Texas to the late Ramon and Eloisa Sanchez. Later in life on January 4, 1955, she went on to marry Fred Gaytan in Lubbock cherishing 60 years of a loving marriage, before he preceded her in death on September 2, 2015.

Janie dedicated her career to working as a presser at a local dry cleaner. With dedication and a strong work ethic, she took pride in her work.

Her family will always remember how she was a devout woman who found solace in prayer. Her unwavering faith led her to pray day and night for the well-being of her family and those in need.

Those left to cherish her memory are seven sons John (Livian), Elias, Chris (Cecilia), Ernest (Gloria) Daniel (Veronica), Jerry (Stefanie), and Larry (April); daughters Cynthia, LeeAnna, and DeeAnna Jimenez; a sister Lily Aguirre; 27 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren all from Lubbock.

Janie was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband; sons Billy and Gilbert Gaytan; five brothers and one sister.

Mario Martinez went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2023. He was born on November 27, 1972, in Lamesa, Texas, to Eduardo and Rosita Martinez. He later went on to graduate from Lubbock High School in 1990. Mario was a very hard worker; remodeling houses always brought him a sense of pride after finishing a job. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. Mario had a love for sports. It was the Dallas Cowboys that held a special place in his heart. He was deeply grounded in his faith, and Mario found solace in the teachings of the Bible.

He is preceded in death by his parents Eduardo and Rosita Martinez; and a brother Narcisso Martinez.

Mario is survived by his two loving sons: Matthew Martinez and Marc Martinez of Hereford Texas; brothers Edward Martinez of Lubbock, and Richard Sanchez of Hereford, Texas; sisters: Augustina (Tina) Gomez of Lubbock, Martha Salas of Woodrow, Texas; and four grandchildren.

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

Rosa Nunez Hernandez, 74, passed away from this life on October 3, 2023, in Lubbock. She was the wife of Benjamin Hernandez.

They Married on December 19, 1972, in Lubbock, TX, and shared 40 years together. She was born on October 22, 1948, in Big Spring, TX to Juan and Isabelle Garza. She was a stay-at-home mom with eight sons and one daughter.

She enjoyed hanging out with her children and sisters, playing bingo, watching scary movies, shopping, and resale. She will be remembered for her strength, laughter, kindness, and her great cooking. She is survived by seven sons, Chris, Anthony, Eric (April), Ben, Rocky (Erin), Danny (Jennifer), and Gabriel (Elizabeth); and one daughter, Alexi; her sisters, Sophie Rios, Bertha Ramirez, Janie Gonzales, Lupe Hernandez, Julie Garza, Margie Garza, and Liz Lucio. She is preceded in death by her parents; Juan and Isabelle Garza; husband, Benjamin Hernandez; son, Darin Hernandez; and brother, Alex Garza.

Erigardo Gauna, 64, passed on October 1, 2023, in Lubbock.

He was born August 31, 1959, in Lubbock to Manuel Gauna and Guadalupe Gauna who preceded him in death. He graduated from Estacado High School in 1978. He was employed at Alderson Junior High, Covenant Hospital, South Park Hospital, and the Lubbock Fire Department. He worked in Environmental Services and as a Delivery Driver. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He enjoyed cooking and baking, dancing, and loved music. He enjoyed playing the Bongos and being a jokester. He always made everyone laugh and brought joy to our family. He loved all his nieces and nephews. He spoiled them all and loved them unconditionally. Erigardo is survived by his brothers and sisters, Ramiro (Virginia) Gauna, Alfredo Gauna and his late wife Gloria, Trina Waldrip and husband Don, Lupe Aleman and husband Richard, Irma Perez and late husband Santos and little brother, David Gauna.

In Remembrance of Alcario "Chayo" & Mary Lou "La Guera" Garcia

In Honor of Our Brothers Gonzalo Garcia Jr. & Felipe Garcia

Mom & Dad, ¡Te extrañamos! No pasa un día sin ti en nuestros pensamientos y en nuestros corazones.

Our brothers live with us in memory since their passing two year ago.

Before our eyes Gonzalo grew weaker in health but never in faith. Felipe fought to live until God took him away to guard the Pearly Gates likelys as a Marine! Never shall their memories fade. Take care of our sister Nina.

We love you all and miss you painfully.

Vern, Frank, and Susie

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Always in our hearts, Tu familia - tus hijos, Marina, Suzy, Socorro, Alcario Jr., Mary Lou, and Ismael

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The Gallo What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Pie?

Pumpkin

Cherry

Blueberry

Apple

Preparing for Día de Acción de Gracias Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26

Make a Personalized Turkey Card

It’s easy so give it a try. Here is a sample of what it looks like. Here's what you'll need: 1) Construction Paper (Multi-Colored, Including Brown) 2) Glue Stick 3) Child-Safe Scissors 4) Pencil/or Crayon 5) Black Marker First, trace your hand on a piece of brown construction paper. Cut out the traced handprint to form the turkey body. Next, trace multi-colored paper, cut out, and then glue onto the front, or in between the existing brown traced fingers. Cutout a yellow beak, red beard, and a wing and glue to the body. Using the black marker color in the eye. You can add names and use as a place card.

Thanksgiving Reading Here's a great children's book called, "Where is my Turkey. Donde esta mi pavo" (Bilingual - English & Spanish). Also, access a FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY for all students brought to you by myON with Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Los Hermanos Familia. This is a free online digital library! Thousands of online digital books in English and Spanish can be accessed for FREE. Here's what to do: Step 1: Go to: www.myon.com/library/browse.html Step 2: Enter School Name: Read to Grow Step 3: Enter Username: latinolub- bock Step 4: Enter Password: myon Step 5 : Browse and enjoy thousands of digital books and "read to grow!"

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