Latino Lubbock Vol 19 issue 8 August 2025

Volume 19, Issue 8, August/agosto 2025

GRATIS FREE

CHCL to Observe National Community Health Center Week: August 3-9

Community health centers are essential because they provide accessible, affordable, and comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations, addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. These centers play a vital role in preventing disease, managing chronic conditions, and improving the overall well-being of communities.

Why Community Health Centers Matter

Community Health Centers serve as a lifeline for millions of Americans, particularly those in medically underserved and rural areas. They remove barriers to care by offering affordable services, providing language translation, transportation assistance, and culturally competent care. By focusing on prevention, early intervention, and patientcentered care, health centers not only improve health outcomes but also reduce costly emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Their presence strengthens local economies, creates jobs, and fosters healthier, more resilient communities.

Join us as we celebrate 60 years of Community Health Centers delivering high-quality, affordable care to communities across the country — and recognize Community Health Center of Lubbock, Inc. (CHCL), for delivering affordable care at eight locations in Lubbock and being part of that mission.

From humble beginnings to essential community pillars, health centers like

CHCL have been champions of equity, access, and resilience.

This year’s theme invites us to reflect on our Past, celebrate the Present, and work toward a healthier Future for all. The Community Health Center of Lubbock, Inc. (CHCL) is a multiservice health care organization and trusted Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Lubbock County, Texas. Founded in 1992 and obtaining FQHC designation one (1) year later, CHCL is the largest community health care delivery system in Lubbock County serving approximately 20,000 underserved individuals and families each year. Today, CHCL operates out of 10 fixed service delivery sites and two (2) mobile units; providing medical, dental, behavioral health and vision services to nearly all of Lubbock County. Additionally, with support from two (2) mobile units, CHCL also serves the four (4) surrounding counties of Crosby, Garza, Lynn, and Terry. CHCL’s service area spans 4,700 square miles and consists of approximately 322,077 service area residents whereby more than one-third (37.9%) are part of CHCL’s target population, individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). Through its mission, CHCL provides quality, affordable healthcare while minimizing barriers to care throughout the South Plains area of the Texas Panhandle.

We’re proud to stand alongside more than 1,500 CHCs nationwide.

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Frank Garcia, Rosario Smith, Luis & Amanda Peralez, Alfonso Ruben Ramos, Josiah Mendez

CONTRIBUTORS

En Aquellos Días Rosario Smith

Forward in Christ Pastor Josh Ramirez

My College Expereince Blaise Martinez

A Teen's View Roco Martinez

Opinion Pieces

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*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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"As people of color, we have a potent power – and a responsibility – to change events around us, not just professionally, but spiritually and politically as well,” said Michelle Herrera Mulligan, writer and editor

Dicho

" La palabra es plata, el silencio oro."

The word is silver, silence gold. Meaning Silence is more valuable than words.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

August/agosto

Ernestine Lopez 8/1

Josie Martinez 8/1

Olivia Urias Leal 8/1

Tony Olivarez 8/1

Elizabeth Rodriguez 8/1

Esperanza Rodriguez 8/1

Brenda Mercado 8/1

Johnny Valdarez 8/2

Angie Martinez 8/2

Julio Delgado 8/2

Sandra Rosendo 8/3

Lydia Lara 8/3

Joab Mata 8/3

Ashlen Albus 8/3

Mario B. Hernandez (KOC11807) 8/4

Rebecca Sanchez 8/4

Rene Placencia 8/4

Ruby Placencia 8/4

Lisa Perez 8/4

Ryan Anthony Acebedo 8/4

Dominga Hernandez Arbuckle 8/4

Beatrice Haynes 8/4

Sandra Deleon 8/5

Jaime Cortez 8/5

Adela A. Perkins 8/5

Janie Gonzales 8/5

Gilbert Perez 8/5

Estella Garcia 8/6

Corina Saldana 8/7

Olivia Flores 8/7

Reuben Reyes 8/7

Zoie Ortiz 8/7

Hector Jimenez 8/7

Debra Pugh 8/7

Mary Almager 8/8

Jesus Martinez 8/8

Fabian Morales 8/8

Malorie Ortiz 8/8

W. Clifford Franklin (KOC11807) 8/8

Oscar Lopez 8/9

Teresa Beltran 8/9

Margie Lazo 8/10

Aurelia Rogers 8/10

Ray Fernandez 8/11

Ruben Garcia 8/11

Juan Martin Salinas III 8/11

Jose V. Beltran 8/11

Jeannie Arredondo 8/11

Victoria Espinoza 8/12

Brieana Puentes 8/12

¬Isaac F. Mora 8/12

Joe Gaytan 8/13

Gracie Garcia 8/13

Tomas Cruz 8/13

Briana Monique Soto 8/13

Aniston Mojica 8/14

Melissa Ann Puentes 8/14

Alexandra Gabrielle Garcia 8/14

Michael Anthony Melgoza 8/14

Christina Pauda 8/14

Letisha Richardson 8/14

Ryder Bordayo 8/14

Madison Martinez 8/15

Roseanna Nunez 8/15

Jake Madrid 8/15

August/agosto

Lora Salinas 8/16

Carmen Rosas 8/16

Lora Salinas 8/16

Samuel Montez 8/16

Michael Montrez 8/17

Debra Pugh 8/17

Gabby Gloria 8/18

Kevin Albus 8/18

Bobby Pauda Jr. 8/18

Abdon Rangel 8/18

Andrés R Balderrama 8/18

Mark Perez (KC OLG) 8/18

Marianna Moreno 8/18

Gabby Gloria 8/18

Mary Almager 8/18

Michelle Castillo 8/18

Irma Acebedo 8/19

Marianne Moreno 8/19

Lucy Marmolejo 8/19

Chris Zavala 8/19

Devyn Paul Perez 8/19

Alexis Constancio 8/21

Lee Deanda 8/21

Fabiola Garcia 8/21

Brent Rose 8/21

Pat Sykora 8/21

Linda DeLeon 8/22

Alayda Jackson 8/22

Jeff Northern 8/22

Joann Rangel 8/23

Father Rudolf Crasta 8/23

Raymond Salinas 8/23

Sabrina Santiago 8/ 23

Briana R. Alonzo 8/23

Lydia Garcia 8/23

Ruben Lucero Jr 8/23

Raymond Salinas 8/23

Jeremy Valdarez 8/24

Isabel Sauseda 8/25

Mary Singleterry 8/25

Penelupe Armenta 8/25

Roland G. Hernandez (KOC11807) 8/25

Mary Armenta Garcia 8/26

Pete Castro Jr. 8/26

Michael Ruelas 8/26

Amie Albus 8/27

Froylan Perez 8/27

Abel Reyna 8/27

Monique G. Garcia 8/28

Sonia Salinas 8/28

Carmen Olivarez 8/28

Steven Olivarez 8/28

Sean Martinez 8/29

Andy Quevedo 8/29

Janie Bocanegra 8/30

Julie Salsman 8/30

Adelida Zavaleta 8/30

Brenda Castilleja 8/30

Jesie Salinas 8/30

Lance Flores 8/30

Marta Cavazos 8/30

Tommie Vidales 8/30

DeAnn K Lucero 8/30

Sean Castro 8/30

Joaquin Santiago 8/30

Marta Cavazos 8/30

John Martin Gonzales Sr. 8/31

Juan B. Deleon 8/31

Tommie Vidales 8/31

This month's August cover is pretty clear - It's Back to School Time! Students are now preparing their school supplies as well as planning what they will have for lunch! Latino Lubbock Magazine applauds the efforts of all who make sure to assist families who can't afford or who have struggled because of the economy. While Texas offers a taxfree weekend at which time any school supplies and children's clothing purchased does not have sales tax added. It helps, because without the support of many community groups and organizations, and churches holding many children would go without. That said - THANK YOU! ¡Mil gracias! If you are unable to attend, please call 2-1-1.

Contents

Word from the Publisher

Page 4

Men Making a Difference Pages 6-7

Opportunity/Business Page 8-9

Health/Salud Page 10-11

Back to School Tips Page 12-13

Education/Youth Page 14-15

Faith & Religion Page 18

Memorials Page 22

Kid's Page Page 23

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

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"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)

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

Word from the Publisher/mensaje de nuestra fundadora Querídos lectores...

Change is inevitable and can be hard at times. In the next few months Latino Lubbock Magazine will be changing to a new printing company after our printer abruptly announced that they would be closing their doors.

This left around 40 area publications scrambling to find a new vendor... Including us.

Many do not realize that Latino Lubbock Magazine is one of the largest free publications in the South Plains serving Lubbock and 23 rural communities.

In moving to a new print shop we will have to make changes to the full color process we include on pages - reducing the amount. Unfortunately with area printers the paper quality will be different as well. Nevertheless, we will make necessary changes to sustain our beloved publication that we take so much pride in preparing for you.

I love my community and serving you, and I work hard but its never easy, and experiences like this make me realize that I've gotta roll with the punches to do what I do. So thank you for your patience as we make adjustments and the transition. Also, feel free to visit our online publication to continue to read our publication in full color.

When summer, August, embarks upon us, I can distinctly remember a memory of my childhood - the smell of the grass, I can hear the crickets, my grandma's tender voice, and the big sky above us. It was the most memorable moment in my life because my grandmother was everything to me. That day before we went back to school she blessed us with her attention and a small prayer. She also had us rubbing prickly pears on the grass to remove the stickers. Of course someone always left with a sticker in their finger, but they also overflowed with joy as they ate the sweet fruit from cactus. It was always bittersweet because they days of playing outside from sun up to sun down were ending. Wearing shorts and T-shirts, and flip-flops

Once we started classes the first week was tough as we got back into the rhythm of a school schedule. As classes ended the first week, I'd meet my sisters and we'd rush home, kick-off our shoes, and play outside until the sun went down.

Soon, summer turned to fall, and I think all of us longed to go fishing, spend more time with my grandparents, and enjoying the days of simplicity and summer fun. I still long for all of that, which is why I urge you to bring your family to the 16th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event, on Sat., August 9, 2025. Preregister at www. loshermanosfamilia.org/vamos-a-pescar-let-s-go-fishing

We can't guarantee you will catch anything, but we do guarantee you'll have an opportunity to make memories and have fun with your family.

During this time as many of our brown brothers and sisters are being targeted and attacked I urge to stay strong and to keep praying without ceasing. God is in control!

Also, visit our website at www.latinolubbock.net for additional info or to read Latino Lubbock Magazine online. For your convenience, Latino Lubbock Magazine remains on stands, and continues to be available online. And of course, please keep sending us your news and info.

Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. Thank you for your support and for reading Latino Lubbock Magazine. We are grateful to be 100,000 readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free.

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! ♥

Sinceramente,

Christy Martinez-Garcia

Publisher & Latino Market Specialist

“Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective” Celebrating 19 Years of Commitment to our Community

Goin' Band Celebrating 100 March Grandioso,

The Matador Song, Wabash Cannonball, Cottonfields, and Fight Raiders

BY KELLY KINSEY GORDON GOIN' BAND ASSOCIATION, CENTENNIAL CHAIR

Just the mention of these Texas Tech gameday tunes gives me goosebumps and a sense of pride as I remember my days in The Goin’ Band From Raiderland. Having come to Texas Tech from a small school almost 350 miles from home and with a graduating class of only thirty-eight, I made a new home. The Goin’ Band gave me a place to belong, a way to enjoy the college game-day experience, and ultimately a group of friends who became like family.

Almost thirty-six years later, I now serve on the board of directors for the Goin’BandAlumni Association, as membership and Centennial 2025 chair. It is an honor and a privilege to give back to the organization that did so much for me.

Every Texas Tech alum has his or her favorite memories of the university in Lubbock, which we all “love so dearly.” Most of mine relate to the band. From meeting my husband on

the steps of the music building during summer band to playing halftime with the Gatlin Brothers, the highlights are numerous. Of course, experiencing the absolute thrill of beating the University of Texas in Austin ranks close to the top.

The beloved Goin’ Band began in 1925. Who knew that the group of 21 would start a tradition for collegiate bands that has lasted 100 years? The Goin' Band is named for being the first college band to travel or go to an out-oftown football game, and it now remains the oldest and largest spirit organization on the Texas Tech campus. An integral part of campus life and spirit, the Goin’ Band provides the sights and sounds of what people expect when they come to campus for games. In addition, the band’s tradition of meeting during the noon hour Monday through Friday for show practice gives people all over the campus a preview of the weekend’s sights and sounds. The band is made up of students from all walks of life, a menagerie of musicians who have come

Fight

to Lubbock, Texas, to represent our university. These students pay for semester hours to be in the band. Many band members rent their instruments and their lockers in the music building. The university provides for the classic matador style uniform and the iconic gaucho hat, plus practice gear, but the students make a real investment both monetarily and with time and work ethic. The role of the Goin Band Association is to raise funds for scholarships and other needs as we intend to keep the Goin Band going for another century.

The Centennial celebration for the Goin Band, both past and present, will be held on Labor Day weekend, with August 30th being Alumni Band Day and a proclamation from the Mayor of Lubbock as “Goin Band Day”. The combined Goin Band and Alumni Band hope to have enough members to stretch from endzone to endzone for an epic halftime performance. We hope all of Lubbock and those at the game can feel pride, spirit, and Raider Power!

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Community & Event Brieflies

LOTERIA Join us for an exciting game of Loteria! On 8/7/2025, from 10 AM – 11 AM, at 213 40th St

LOTERIA Join us for an exciting game of Loteria! On 08/21/2025 10:00 AM – 08/21/2025 11:00 AM at 2004 Oak Ave.

SUMMER SHOWCASE 2025

•August 7: Mojave Sol

08/07/2025 05:30 PM – 08/07/2025 07:30 PM, at 1801 Crickets Ave •August 14: ELEMENT

08/14/2025 05:30 PM – 08/14/2025 07:30 PM

GLIMPSES OF LUBBOCK HISTORY Learn about Lubbock and West Texas history with the Lubbock County Historical Commission! Ages 18+. On 8/12/2025, 7-8 p.m., at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St.

FOL BOOK SALE Mark your calendars for the Friends of the Library (FOL)

BookStore, where you can buy gently used books for as little as 25 cents! On Friday, 08/22/2025 09:00 AM – 08/22/2025 02:00 PM shopping is open to FOL members only. On Saturday, 08/23/2025 09:00 AM –08/23/2025 02:00 PM, shopping is open to the public. Cash, checks, credit, and debit cards accepted. Mahon Library; 1306 9th St. To become a member of the Friends of the Library, please visit www.lubbockfol. org

FREE CIVIL LEGAL CLINICS: 2025 Spring/Summer Schedule Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas Partnering with Mae Simmons Community Center Dates: August 14. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: 2004 Oak Avenue. Also, Partnering with St. John’s United Methodist Church Dates: August 26. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: 1501 University Avenue, Lubbock. To register: Call Christina at 806696-4610.

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 806741-0409.

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.

Department of Homeland Security is Urging DACA Recipients to Self-Deport

BY XIMENA BUSTILLO NPR - Immigration

The Trump administration is shifting its tone on how it handles immigrants brought to the U.S. as children under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Also known as DACA, the program was created in 2012 to protect children who arrived in the country illegally prior to 2007 from deportation.

In recent months, the administration has tried to strip 525,000 DACA recipients, also known as Dreamers, of benefits, although no regulatory changes have been made to end the program.

For example, the Health and Human Services Department said it would make DACA recipients ineligible for the federal healthcare marketplace in June. Then last week, the Education Department said it was looking into five universities that offer financial help for DACA recipients. Also, immigration enforcement officers have arrested and detained DACA recipients throughout the country, which immigrant advocates said weakens protections of this group. "Illegal aliens who claim to be recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not automatically protected from deportations," DHS assistant press secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to NPR. "DACA does not confer any form of legal status in this country."

McLaughlin added that any DACA recipient may be subject to arrest and deportation for a number of reasons, including if they've committed a crime. McLaughlin then urged recipients to self-deport.

"We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way," McLaughlin said.

The call for self-deportation of DACA recipients sends another mixed message in the administration's immigration enforcement policy. At the start of the 2024 presidential campaign, now-White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said President Trump would end

the program. After winning the election, Trump said he wanted DACA recipients to stay.

"We've known that DACA remains a program that has been temporary. We've sounded the alarms over that," said Anabel Mendoza, communications director for United We Dream, an immigrant youth organization. "What we are seeing now is that DACA is being chipped away at."

What are DACA's protections?

DACA offers temporary protection from deportation but is not an immediate path to citizenship or a green card. Participants in the program have to renew their protection every two years.

It provides a work permit and can be adjusted if a person leaves the U.S. and comes back with a visa or marries a U.S. citizen, among other options.

When it was created under the Obama administration, the program took eligible children "out of the immigration enforcement system," said Claire McNulty, a former DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement official who worked at the department when DACA was created. McNulty was later politically appointed by former President Joe Biden to a senior counselor position in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

"If somebody was eligible for DACA, that might mean that they would be released from detention or their case in the immigration court system would be administratively closed so that they could then pursue that sort of administrative relief," McNulty said.

The roughly 500,000 DACA recipients – counted as of the second quarter of this year – are from more than 150 countries. The majority are from Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala, according to the USCIS. Most recipients are 35 years old or younger, but some are in their late 30s and early 40s.

So far there has been no effort by this second Trump administration to rescind the program, as Trump tried in his first term. A lawsuit filed by Texas is challenging the program's protections from deportations and work permits for participants in the state.

"The notion that it does not provide protection is simply false," said Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, adding that there are reasons DACA protections can be revoked from an individual, including being charged with a crime, which would make them vulnerable to deportation.

Other lawyers point to infractions like driving under the influence of alcohol as a reason DACA and its protections can be revoked.

Saenz said DACA should provide protection from being caught up in a raid by immigration agents or indiscriminately targeted for arrest on the street.

If the administration wanted to take steps to change that, it would need to submit a proposed rule change with the Federal Register, or at least publicly state that position, neither of which has been done, he said. But the administration, he said, appears to have a broader approach to immigration enforcement that's sweeping in DACA recipients.

"Reported arrests of DACA recipients has other DACA recipients very concerned and we've heard it from them," Saenz said.

Enforcement incidents lead to fear

In March, officials deported Evenezer Cortez Martinez, a DACA recipient in Missouri, to Mexico.

He was allowed to return after two weeks. In California, DACA recipients have been detained after a worksite raid and an accidental wrong turn off the freeway. In Florida, a DACA recipient was among the first held at the newly opened Everglades detention center.

"This administration is very strict on how they're applying all of the law and how they're interpreting all of the law. DACA at least used to be a topic that was much more sympathetic in politics," said Maria Quiroga, an immigration attorney who has clients who are DACA recipients. "And that sympathy is now less and less."

Polls conducted over the last five years have shown most Americans support the creation

of a legal pathway for DACA recipients. With respect to polling on Trump's immigration policies overall, 43% approve of his handling of the issue so far, according to the most recent NPR/ PBS News/Marist poll published earlier this month.

Reyna Montoya is the founder of Aliento, a nonprofit that supports DACA recipients and other immigrants, and is a DACA recipient herself. She has been involved with advocating for DACA since 2010. Now 34, she said she has spent most of her young adult life advocating for the program.

"It's been a roller coaster between the three branches of government," Montoya said, adding that the mixed messaging from the administration is adding to the fear. "My livelihood and the livelihood of so many Dreamers is at stake and that we could potentially be subject to being deported to countries that we don't really know or we don't call home."

LULAC Hails Federal Court Victory Preserving Birthright Citizenship

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today celebrates a landmark decision by U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante of New Hampshire, who issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration's executive order seeking to strip automatic birthright citizenship from children born in the United States to undocumented parents. This decision marks a crucial victory for members of LULAC, the first organization to file a lawsuit challenging the administration's attempt to undermine one of the most fundamental rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

Voter Registration

Latino Lubbock Magazine urges citizens to register to vote. Make your vote count! Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure is Monday, August 18, 2025. Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY) is Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00

p.m. Last Day to Register to Vote is Monday, October 6, 2025. If you need help getting registered or have questions you can call (806)775-1339. You can also find more voter registration info online at: https:// nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ register-to-vote/

Próximas fechas de registro de votantes

Latino Lubbock Magazine insta a los ciudadanos a registrarse para votar. Haz que tu voto cuente! El último día para solicitar una elección general o una elección sobre una medida es el lunes 18 de agosto de 2025. El último día para solicitar un lugar en la boleta de las elecciones generales (solo para subdivisiones políticas locales) es el lunes 18 de agosto de 2025 a las 17:00 h. El último día para registrarse para votar es el lunes 6 de octubre de 2025.

U.S.-born children whose parents lack legal status.

"This is not just a legal battle—it is a moral one," added Palomares. "The greatness of America lies in its adherence to the principles of equality and justice. Birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of those values, and LULAC will continue to fight to uphold them in every court, every state, and every community."

"This ruling is a powerful affirmation that the rights granted under the 14th Amendment are not up for debate or political manipulation," said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. "From the very beginning, LULAC has been the voice standing between injustice and the rights of those born on American soil. We will never allow the constitutional promise of citizenship to be erased or rewritten."

Judge Laplante's decision grants nationwide class-action relief, ensuring that the executive order cannot be enforced against any

LULAC, alongside legal advocacy organizations including Democracy Defenders Fund, the ACLU, and Make the Road New York, filed the first lawsuit defending birthright citizenship immediately following the issuance of an executive order attacking it on January 20, 2025, and successfully obtained a nationwide preliminary injunction barring enforcement of that executive order. The case challenged the administration's claim that children born on U.S. soil could be denied citizenship if neither parent was a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. On June 27, 2025,

the U.S. Supreme Court struck down nationwide injunctions, but explicitly permitted class action lawsuits to obtain nationwide relief.

Today's ruling, the first class-wide injunction barring the enforcement of President Trump’s controversial executive order, ensures that this attempt to rewrite constitutional law is halted.

"We applaud today's decision as a triumph for the rule of law and the dignity of immigrant families across America," said Juan Proaño, LULAC Chief Executive Officer. "At its heart, this is about protecting children—innocent children— who deserve the same rights, protections, and opportunities as any other child born on American soil. LULAC will remain relentless in safeguarding these principles." The Trump administration is expected to appeal the decision. Still, LULAC remains firmly committed to defending birthright citizenship and the constitutional rights of all people in the United States.

Si necesitas ayuda para registrarte o tienes preguntas puedes llamar al 775-1339. También puedes encontrar más información sobre el registro de votantes en línea en:https:// nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ register-to-vote/ Además, encuentra más detalles sobre la información del votante en la edición de septiembre de la revista Latino Lubbock.

In Accordance With New State Law, LISD Will Not Allow Cellular Devices In Class

Lubbock ISD released a statement reminding parents that based on a new state law, House Bill 1481, students will no longer be allowed to use smart phones, watches, earbuds, or other devices during the school day. The devices must be turned off and out of sight even during lunch and passing periods.

Superintend Dr. Kathy Rollo said the district will be enforcing this policy and “a consistent discipline process if the policy is not followed.”

Exceptions:

A student has an IEP or 504 Plan that requires device access

A physician’s order is on file for a medical need

A school administrator grants permission for safety or legal reasons

It is a school-issued device

specifically for instruction/ learning

See the complete text of Rollo’s announcement below: Dear Lubbock ISD families,

As we head into the new school year, we want to ensure you’re aware of a new state law, House Bill 1481, which requires school districts to limit student use of personal devices during the school day

Starting this fall, students will be expected to keep personal communication devices—including cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and similar devices—turned off and out of sight during class, lunch, and passing periods. This law is designed to help students stay focused, reduce distractions, and create a more respectful school environment.

Each school will follow a consistent discipline process if the policy is not followed, with clear communication to students and parents at every step. Students with assistive technology written into a 504 plan or IEP will continue to receive support as needed.

We’ll be sharing more details, including FAQs, campus presentations, and printed materials during registration and back-to-school events. In the meantime, you can find the full policy and resources here: www. LubbockISD.org/pcdpolicy

We appreciate your partnership in helping students develop healthy digital habits that support learning and safety. If you have any questions, please contact your campus administrator.

Dr. Kathy Rollo, Superintendent

PRAY LUBBOCK: Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine and Mayor ProTem of the city of Lubbock and Mayor Mark McBreyer recently met with area Lubbock pastors to pray for the city council, for city staff, and for the city of Lubbock.

UnidosUS Statement on U.S. House Passage of Harmful Federal Budget Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 218-214 to pass the U.S. Senate’s version of the most regressive and harmful federal budget in modern history, delivering a stunning betrayal to working families, vulnerable communities and the American electorate who entrusted them with their votes. The House had previously passed its own version of the bill on May 22, 2025. Despite overwhelming opposition from Latino voters and the broader public, the U.S. Congress has chosen to approve a budget that imposes deep, painful cuts to health care, nutrition and education programs, while extending tax breaks only for the wealthiest of Americans and fueling a deportation machine that terrorizes communities.

millions of American families — including Latino and other underserved communities — will face rising costs, fewer services and more fear in their daily lives. All to supercharge a cruel and ineffective deportation machine that is sowing chaos across our nation.

“Nearly 45% of U.S. children are now at risk of losing access to health care, food or both. And for Latinos, the harm is especially devastating: more than 5 million Latinos rely on Affordable Care Act coverage — many of whom use tax credits that this bill lets expire. Combined with drastic Medicaid cuts, more than 4 million Latinos could lose health insurance — the largest coverage loss in our community’s history.

UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement in response:

“The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to turn its back on the American people by advancing a deeply harmful and extreme budget. Members of Congress who passed this bill have once again betrayed the trust of their constituents — including the Latino community — and chosen cruelty over common sense. This budget makes the largest cuts to health programs and food assistance in U.S. history, and could make certain that for at least the next 10 years

“The bill also targets Latino students and families trying to build a better future, as Congress voted to end the Child Tax Credit for 2.6 million U.S. citizen children simply because their parents are undocumented. And it slashes higher education support, eliminating critical programs for firstgeneration college students and potentially tripling student loan payments for over 5 million Latinos.

“These are the choices this Congress made — choices that the American electorate did not vote for and whose harms will echo for generations. We will not forget this moment.”

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (DTX-29) released the following statement in response to the proposed redistricting maps in Texas:

“The new redistricting maps out of Austin are exactly what we believed they would be: a power grab, driven by the Felon in the White House—one which will likely be rubber-stamped by Governor Abbott and his MAGA Republican allies.

"This isn’t just about TX-29. This is about every voter in Texas who expects fair representation. It’s about protecting the American principle that people choose their

elected leaders, not the other way around.

"Trump is pushing this grift because he knows his policies are deeply unpopular.

His Big, Ugly Law will kick 17 million people off their health care and take food out of the mouths of children, seniors, and our most vulnerable neighbors. He continues to gut disaster relief, attack federal workers, and hand out tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy all in front of our eyes. Poll after poll shows the public has had enough.

"Texans don’t take orders from a con man from New York. Not about our representation and not about our future. I will keep standing up, not just for TX-29, but for all Texans. I will keep fighting to uphold the basic idea that elections should be won with ideas and votes, not by rigging the map."

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BEST Road-E-O: The City of Lubbock's Solid Waste Landfill crew is headed to the 20205 Internationals Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) competition after winning the local and state competitions! They are headed to Florida to compete in the Road-E-O. Pictured are Joe Cavazos, Solid Waste Director, HEO II Juan Rivera 2nd place on the Front loader truck after volunteering to compete for this event. Juan usually operates a Conventional Side Load truck. This is Juan’s 5th time competing at the state level and will be Juan’s third time going to Nationals. HEO II Ron Sanders 2nd place on the roll-off truck. This is Ron’s second time going to state competition and first time qualifying for Nationals. HEO III Meregildo Flores 1st place Articulated Haul Truck. This is Mere second time going to the state competition with the first time placing in the top three. HEO III Travis Rowan 2nd place Rubber Tire Loader. This is Travis’s first time going to state competition; and Wood Franklin, Director of Public Works. Congratulations and good luck from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Villanueva to Lead Simflo Operations in Latin America

Lubbock, Texas-based SIMFLO, one of the nation’s top providers of industrial, municipal, and commercial and agricultural-use vertical and submersible turbine pumps, has announced its expansion into the Latin American market with the appointment of Leo Villanueva as Sales Manager for Latin America, Mining, and Oil & Gas. This newly established role is designed to strengthen SIMFLO’s presence and accelerate business growth in the Central and SouthAmerican regions, while supporting the company’s broader international expansion strategy.

Villanueva’s responsibilities will include identifying high-potential markets and cultivating partnerships in the mining, municipal, and agricultural sectors, among others. With extensive experience in global markets and a deep understanding of SIMFLO’s engineered pumping solutions, Villanueva will lead the company’s efforts to serve existing clients while establishing a greater

The Early Learning Centers of Lubbock (ELC) is now enrolling for the fall semester. Tuition is based on each family’s household income so fees range from $65-$125 per week. ELC also has part-time care available at a reduced cost.

footprint in key regions such as Chile, Argentina, and Peru. The Latin America pumps market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% between 2025 and 2030, driven by sectors such as water management, mining, construction, and oil and gas. This growth is being spurred by rising infrastructure development and a greater focus on energy-efficient technologies for fluid management systems. SIMFLO’s robust and reliable vertical and submersible turbine pumps are well-suited to meet the diverse demands of these industries, offering efficiency and durability for critical applications.

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

FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.

BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!!

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES

Childcare is Available

ELC provides each child breakfast, lunch and snack. For infants baby bottles, formula and baby food are provided at no cost to the parents. A developmentally appropriate curriculum is used to

help ensure each child is developing appropriately and teachers work with children one on one to help those who might be a little behind catch up. Learning is done through play and involves lots of hands on activities for all ages.

The centers are open Monday through Friday, 6:30 am-6 pm and ELC accepts CCS. For more information or to schedule an appointment to enroll please call 806-7659981.

Cuidado de niños asequible está disponible

Los primeros centros de aprendizaje de lubbock (elc) se están inscribiendo para el semestre de otoño. La matrícula se basa en los ingresos del hogar de cada familia por lo que los honorarios oscilan desde $ 65 -$ 125 por semana. Elc también tiene cuidado a tiempo parcial disponible a un costo reducido. Elc proporciona desayuno, almuerzo y merienda a cada niño. Para los bebés, las botellas de bebé, la fórmula y la comida de bebé se proporcionan sin costo a los padres. Un plan de estudios

apropiado de desarrollo se utiliza para ayudar a que cada niño se desarrolle apropiadamente y los profesores trabajan con los niños uno en uno para ayudar a aquellos que podrían estar un poco detrás de la puesta en contacto. El aprendizaje se hace a través del juego e implica un montón de actividades de mano para todas las edades.

Los centros están abiertos de lunes a viernes, 6:30 am-6 PM Y ELC ACEPTA CCS. Para más información o para programar una cita para inscribirse por favor llame al 806-765-9981.

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

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

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

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

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

REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

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GARDEN AND ARTS CENTER

SEEKING FOOD VENDORS

FOR 55TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

to be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fall Festival offers an array of concessions and welcomes vendors to inquire about open spaces for tents and trailers. Food Vendor spaces are available for $100 at a first-come, first-serve basis until sold out. Rental agreements for booths may be picked up at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at www.lubbockgac.org.

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.

FREE PRACTICE EX-

AMS 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.

Living Reaches Four-Year High

Agrowing number of Americans are struggling to stay financially afloat, with 69% reporting living paycheck to paycheck, according to the latest Debt.com annual budgeting survey of 1,000 adults. That's the highest percentage recorded since the organization began tracking this data — and a sharp jump from 60% just one year ago.

The survey, now in its eighth year, reveals a troubling paradox: while budgeting has become a regular habit for many, the pressures of inflation, stagnant wages, and rising costs are overwhelming even the most disciplined consumers.

People who report living paycheck to paycheck has surged:

• 2022: 50%

• 2023: 50%

• 2024: 60%

• 2025: 69%

For the first time since 2018, the number of Americans who say they're budgeting has dropped — and experts warn that may be an early economic alarm bell.

"This is the clearest sign yet that budgeting, while essential, is no longer enough," said Don Silvestri, President of Debt.com. "And the fact that fewer people are budgeting is deeply concerning. It's possible we're not just seeing financial stress — we're seeing early signs of a broader recession."

Last year, 9 in 10 Americans reported using a monthly budget. This year, however, that figure dropped for the first time to 86%.

That's still high, but it marks a reversal of a long-term trend.

"The people who aren't budgeting right now may be in serious trouble," said Silvestri. "They're the ones

most likely to be overwhelmed by rising prices and to fall deeper into debt."

Gender Gaps in Budgeting and Struggles

• 72% of women report living paycheck to paycheck, compared to 65% of men.

• The top reason women cite for not budgeting is low income at 41%, compared to 31% of men.

• Men are twice as likely to say budgeting takes too much time, 24% vs. 12%.

• 51% of men say they've stayed out of debt without a budget, compared to 45% of women.

A Call for Stronger Financial Tools

As financial pressures mount, Debt.com urges action — not just from consumers, but from policymakers and employers alike.

"Americans are doing their part," Silvestri emphasized. "They're budgeting. They're trying. But the numbers show that's no longer enough. We need to equip people with stronger tools and real support systems — because if fewer Americans are budgeting, and more are falling behind, we may be heading toward more than just personal financial crises."

About Debt.com

Debt.com is a trusted source for consumers seeking help with credit card debt, student loans, tax debt, credit repair, and more. By connecting people with vetted financial professionals and educational tools, Debt.com empowers Americans to make smart money decisions and regain control of their finances.

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GTips About Your Gut Health

ut health refers to the overall wellbeing of the digestive system, encompassing the gastrointestinal tract and the trillions of microorganisms (microbiome) residing within it.

Maintaining a healthy gut is crucial for digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall health, as it influences various bodily functions, including immunity, metabolism, and even brain health.

The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in our digestive tract. These microorganisms play a vital role in breaking down food, producing essential vitamins, and supporting the immune system. A healthy gut microbiome is characterized by a diverse community of beneficial bacteria that are in balance with potentially harmful ones.

potentially influencing mood, cognitive function, and even mental health conditions.

Overall well-being: Imbalances in the gut microbiome can contribute to various health issues, including digestive problems, inflammation, and even chronic diseases.

How to improve gut health: Diet - Focus on a balanced diet rich in fiber, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.

Probiotics and prebiotics: Incorporate probioticrich foods like yogurt and fermented foods, and prebiotic foods like asparagus, bananas, and onions, which act as food for beneficial bacteria.

Reduce processed foods: Limit the consumption of ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive amounts of fat, as these can negatively impact the gut microbiome.

Why is gut health important? Digestion and nutrient absorption help break down food and absorb nutrients, ensuring our body gets the necessary fuel.

Immunity: A significant portion of our immune system resides in the gut, and a healthy microbiome helps regulate immune responses and protect against infections.

Brain health: Emerging research suggests a link between gut health and brain function, with the gut microbiome

Manage stress: Stress can disrupt the gut microbiome, so incorporating stress-reducing techniques like exercise, mindfulness, and relaxation can be beneficial.

Stay hydrated: Drinking enough water is essential for proper digestion and overall gut health.

Exercise regularly: Physical activity can promote a healthy gut environment and improve digestive function.

National Minority Donor Awareness Day

A ugust 1st is National Minority Donor Awareness Day. Of the approximately 100,000 Americans awaiting a life-saving organ transplant on, more than 15,600 were Hispanic, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. It is essential to

increase the number of Hispanic donors because genetic compatibility is one of the factors in matching donated organs to recipients. For more information, on LifeGift and to register to become a donor, go to www.lifegift. org or 1-800-633-6562.

Mes de Donación de Órganos Minoritarios

El 1 de agosto es Día de la concientización sobre los donantes minoritarios. Según la Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, de los aproximadamente 100 mil ciudadanos que esperan un transplante de órganos, más de 15,600 son hispanos. Es fundamental aumentar la canti-

dad de donantes hispanos, debido a que la compatibilidad genética es uno de los factores para encontrar el órgano donado correspondiente para un paciente receptor. Para mas información, sobre LifeGift o Regalo de vida y para registrarse como un donante, visite www. lifegift.org o 1-800-633-6562.

Clean Hands Save Lives

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20

seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing “Happy Birthday” twice through to a friend! However, if soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast acting.

Manos limpias salvan vidas

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

30 DAYS TO A HEALTHIER YOU Experience vibrant and optimal health in just 21 days with this 4-Step journey! It's as easy as attending a 4-class series led by Natural Grocers Nutritional Health Coaches (NHCs). Then turn education into action with a 7-day challenge and a $5 coupon with each class. Week 1: Eat For Your Health (and the Planet's Health). 08/05/2025, 1 – 2:45 PM; 1 - 1:45 PM- Health Screening by Health for Friends Clinic; and 2 - 2:45 PMHealth Class. Mahon Library; 1306 9th St.

MEDICARE EDUCATION Learn about the basics of Medicare so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare. In partnership with Lisa Schumacher. Ages 55+. On 8/19/2025, 6 PM, at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St

SENIOR CORNHOLE Do you like playing cornhole? Then come join us at Copper Rawlings, or Mae Simmons Community Centers every Tuesday at 10 am for some fun!

HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE.

FREE CLINIC Lubbock Impact holds a free doctors clinic every Wed. 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 doctor visits. Call (806) 799-4320.

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

FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area, Thurs. from 6:308:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7-8 P.M. Call 806-793.3336.

FREE PARENTING CLASSES Family Guidance & Outreach Center provides free anger management classes and parenting classes. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577.

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.

jabón no están disponibles, utilice un producto a base de alcohol para limpiarse las manos. Manos a base de alcohol para frotar a reducir significativamente el número de gérmenes en la piel y son de acción rápida.

Immunize to return to school

As you prepare for the start of a new school year, it is im portant to turn your attention to the required immunizations children must have in order to enroll in school such as MMR [measles, mumps & rubella]. Immunizations are one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your

Mfami ly from deadly diseasImmunizing children according to recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics can help protect children from common infections and dis-

Why are immunizations necessary? Immunizations are still a simple and effective way to protect children from serious diseases. Vaccines trigger the immune

system to fight disease. What if my child does not get immunized? Children risk catching a disease, they can infect others and they may be excluded from attending school. Can children get free vaccines? Vaccines for Children is a federal program that provides free vaccines to eligible children including those without health insurance coverage.

Vacune a regresar a la escuela

ientras se prepara para el inicio de un nuevo año escolar, es importante que dirija su atención a las vacunas requeridas para niños al inscribirse en la escuela. Vacunas como el sarampiín, las paperas y la rubéola.

Vacunas son la manera más fácil para protegerse y proteger a su familia de enfermedad mortal. Vacunar a los niños de acuerdo a las recomendaciones de la Aca-

demia Americana de Pediatría puede ayudar a proteger a los niños de las infecciones y enfermedades comunes.

¿Por qué son las vacunas necesarias? Las vacunas siguen siendo una manera sencilla y eficaz para proteger a los niños de enfermedades graves. Las vacunas activan el sistema inmunológico para combatir la enfermedad.

¿Qué pasa si mi hijo no se vacuna?

Riesgan de contraer una enfermedad, pueden infectar a otras personas y pueden ser excluidos de asistir a la escuela.

¿Los niños pueden recibir vacunas gratis? Vacunas para Niños es un programa federal que ofrece vacunas gratuitas a los niños elegibles, incluyendo los que no tienen cobertura de seguro médico.

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

With back-to-school time around the corner, parents will be scrambling to buy new school supplies and clothes. As they tick off their long list of school todos, ophthalmologists are reminding moms and dads not to neglect one of the most important learning tools: their children’s eyes. Good vision and overall eye health are vital to learning. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is emphasizing the importance of healthy vision to academic success during Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in August.

For healthy eyes and vision throughout the school year, the Academy recommends the following four tips:

Get regular childhood vision screenings – Children’s eyes change rapidly, making regular vision screenings an important step in detecting and correcting eye problems early.

Know and share your family eye health history – Everyone should find out whether eye conditions or diseases run in their family. Parents should share that information with the person performing the screening when possible.

Watch for signals of eye problems

– Parents should be alert to symptoms that could indicate an eye or vision problem, such as complaints of eyestrain, headaches and squinting when reading or performing other common activities. Wear protective eyewear when playing sports – Eye injuries while playing sports can cause serious damage, whether by getting smacked with an elbow during basketball or hit with a hockey stick.

Because children are still growing, being vigilant about eye health is important. The earlier problems are identified; the sooner they can be addressed. For more info, visit www.aao.org

Mes de visión y la salud ocular de los niños

Con el tiempo de regreso a la escuela a la vuelta de la esquina, los padres estarán luchando para comprar nuevos suministros escolares y ropa. A medida que se van de su larga lista de escuela a-Dos, los oftalmólogos están recordando a las madres y los padres que no descuidar una de las herramientas de aprendizaje más importantes: los ojos de sus hijos.

La buena visión y la salud ocular general son vitales para aprender. La Academia Americana de oftalmología está haciendo hincapié en la importancia de la visión saludable del éxito académico durante el mes de la salud y la seguridad de los niños en agosto.

Para los ojos sanos y la visión durante todo el año escolar, la academia recomienda los siguientes cuatro consejos:

Consigue proyecciones regulares de visión de la infancia - los ojos de los niños cambian rápidamente, haciendo que las proyecciones de visión regulares sean un paso importante para detectar y corregir los problemas de ojos temprano. Conoce y comparte tu historia de salud de los ojos familiares - todo el mundo debe saber si las condiciones oculares o las enfermedades corren en su familia. Los padres deben compartir esa información con la persona que realiza la proyección cuando sea posible.

Ver las señales de los problemas de los ojos - los padres deben estar alerta a los síntomas que podrían indicar un problema de ojo o visión, tales como quejas de vista, dolores de cabeza y bizco al leer o realizar otras actividades comunes.

Usar gafas de protección al jugar deportes - las lesiones oculares mientras juegan deportes pueden causar graves daños.

Debido a que los niños siguen creciendo, estar alerta sobre la salud ocular es importante. Los problemas anteriores se identifican; cuanto antes se puedan abordar.

Para más información, visita www. aao.org

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

Breastfeeding

A Magical Bond of Love

Our mothers and grandmothers are right when they tell us that breast milk is the best food for the baby.

Breast Milk has all the nutrients your baby needs for proper growth and development may reduce the risk of ear infections and colds may reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other diseases is easier for your baby to digest

is always the right temperature, never too hot and never too cold

Did you know that breastfeeding is healthier for you, too? Breastfeeding helps shrink your uterus to pre-pregnancy size helps prevent excessive bleeding may help you lose weight faster helps you bond with your baby releases hormones to help you relax.

La Lactancia

El enlace mágico de amor

Nuestras madres y abuelas tenían razón cuando nosdecían que la leche materna es el mejor alimento para el bebé.

Leche Materna Tiene todos los nutrientes que su bebé necesita para crecer y desarrollarse adecuadamente. Puede reducir el riesgo de infecciones del oído y de gripas. Puede reducir el riesgo de obesidad, diabetes y cualquier otra enfermedad. Es más fácil de digerir para su bebé. Siempre está

a la temperatura correcta. Ni muy caliente ni muy fría. ¿Ya sabía que amamantar es más saludable para usted, también? Amamantar ayuda a reducir su útero al tamaño que tenía antes del embarazo. Ayuda a prevenir el sangrado excesivo. Puede ayudarle a bajar de peso más rápidamente. Le ayuda a crear un lazo con su bebé. Libera hormonas para ayudarla a relajarse.

"Clear the Shelter" Free Pet Adoption on August 9

Lubbock Animal Services is participating in the nationwide event of Clear the Shelter for their 7th year in a row!

All adoption fees will be waived and all adoptions include spayed/ neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, on flea/ tick prevention, and microchipped!

This is the perfect time to come find a great addition to your

family. The event will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 3323 Se. Loop 289. If you love dogs but aren’t ready or able to make the commitment, come and take a dog out for the day! This will give the dog a break from the kennel and extra enrichment, and you get to hang out with a dog for the day!

Join our efforts and become a

Let's Get Ready!

The First Day of School

Remind your child that he/she is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first day of school. Teachers know that students are anxious and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible. Point out the positive aspects of starting school: It will be fun. They'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh their positive memories about

Rprevious years, when they may have re turned home after the first day with high spirits because they had a good time. Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your youngster can walk to school or ride with on the bus.

If you feel it is appropriate, drive your child (or walk with her) to school and pick them up on the first day.

Haciendo el primer día más fácile

ecuerde a su hijo que no es el único estudiante que está un poco inquieto respecto al primer día de clases. Los maestros saben que los estudiantes están ansiosos, y harán un esfuerzo adicional para asegurarse de que todos se sientan tan cómodos como sea posible. Haga notar los aspectos positivos de empezar a ir a clases: Será divertido. Verá a viejos amigos y conocerá otros

nuevos. Recuérdele acerca de los años previos, cuando quizá haya regresado animada a casa después del primer día porque pasó un momento agradable.

Busque a otro niño en el vecindario con quien su hijo pueda acompañarse mientras va a la escuela a pie o en el autobús.

Si considera que es apropiado, lleve a su hija en automóvil (o acompáñela a pie) a la escuela, y pase por ella el primer día.

Walking to School

Make sure your child's walk to a school is a safe route with well-trained adult crossing guards at every intersection.

Be realistic about your child's pedestrian skills. Because small children are impulsive and less cautious around traffic, carefully consider whether or not your child is ready to walk to school without adult supervision.

If your child is young or is walking to new school, walk with them the first week to make sure they know

Athe route and can do it safely.

Bright colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers.

In neighborhoods with higher levels of traffic, con- sider starting a “walking school bus,” in which an adult accompanies a group of neighborhood children walking to school.

Caminando a la escuela a pie

segúrese de que el camino de su hijo ha cia una escuela sea una ruta segura, con adultos capacitados que trabajen como guardas para el cruce de calles en cada intersección.

Sea realista acerca de las habilidades peato nales de su hijo. Dado que los niños de corta

edad son impulsivos y menos cuidadosos respecto al tránsito, considere con sumo cuidado si su hijo está o no listo para ir a la escuela a pie sin la supervisión de un adulto.

La ropa de color brillante hará que su hijo sea más visible para los conductores.

Back to School/ De vuelta a la escuela

CDeveloping Good Study Habits

reate an environment that is conducive to doing homework. Youngsters need a permanent work space in their bedroom or another part of the home that offers privacy.

Set aside ample time for homework. Establish a household rule that the TV set stays off during homework time. Supervise computer and internet use. Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do a child's

homework for them.

Take steps to help alleviate eye fatigue, neck fatigue and brain fatigue while studying. It may be helpful to close the books for a few minutes, stretch, and take a break periodically when it will not be too disruptive.

If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren't able to help her yourself, a tutor can be a good solution. Talk it over with your child's teacher first.

Crea buenos hábitos de tarea y estudiar

Cree un ambiente propicio para hacer la tarea. Los jóvenes necesitan un espacio permanente para trabajar en su recámara u otra parte del hogar que les ofrezca privacidad.

Reserve tiempo suficiente para que se haga la tarea.

Establezca una regla en el hogar que dicte que la televisión permanezca apagada mientras los niños hacen la tarea.

Esté disponible para responder preguntas y ofrecer ayuda, pero nunca haga la

tarea de un niño en lugar de él.

Para ayudar a aliviar la fatiga de los ojos, del cuello y del cerebro mientras se estudia, se recomienda que los jóvenes cierren los libros durante 10 minutos cada hora y vayan a hacer alguna otra cosa.

Si su hijo está luchando con un tema particular, y usted no lo puedo ayudar, una persona que oriente a su hijo puede ser una buena solución. Hable al respecto con el maestro de su hijo primero.

After School Child Care

During middle childhood, youngsters need supervision. A responsible adult should be available to get them ready and off to school in the morning and watch over them after school until you return home from work.

Children approaching adolescence (11- and 12-year-olds) should not come home to an empty house in the after-

noon unless they show unusual maturity for their age.

If alternate adult supervision is not available, parents should make special efforts to supervise their children from a distance. Children should have a set time when they are expected to arrive at home and should check in with a neighbor or with a parent by telephone.

If you choose a commercial afterschool program, inquire about the training of the staff. There should be a high staff-to-child ratio, and the rooms and the playground should be safe.

Cuidado de niños antes y después de clases

Amediados de la niñez, los jóvenes necesitan supervisión. Un adulto responsable debe estar disponible para hacer que se preparen y que vayan a la escuela por la mañana y vigilarlos después de clases mientras usted regresa a casa después de trabajar.

Los niños que se están aproximando a la adolescencia (de 11 y 12 años de edad) no deben regresar de la escuela por la tarde a un hogar vacío, a menos que muestren madurez poco común para su edad. Si no hay disponible supervisión alterna

por parte de un adulto, los padres deben hacer esfuerzos especiales por supervisar a sus hijos a distancia. Los niños deben tener un horario establecido en el que se espera que lleguen a casa, y deben llamar por teléfono a un vecino, o al papá o mamá para avisar que ya llegaron. Si elige un programa comercial para después de clases, pregunte acerca de la capacitación del personal. El personal no debe tener a su cargo a un número excesivo de niños, y los salones y el patio de recreo deben ser seguros.

IN AUGUST

· Review your fall courses and get to know your class syllabus for each college course.

Student Loan Forgiveness is Paused

T he Trump administration paused a studentloan forgiveness program, potentially thrusting millions of borrowers into financial confusion, and erasing hopes that their federal student loans might be erased.

The program that’s now on pause is the incomebased repayment plan and there’s no indication when it might go back into effect.

The incomebased repayment plan, or IBR, is one of four federal forgiveness programs that ties monthly payments to income and family size.

“The truth is, there is no such thing as loan forgiveness. It is just shifting debts from one party to another. The Trump administration will not allow the American taxpayer to take on debts that are not their own. The department stands ready to help you identify a new and legal repayment plan,” said Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

Three of those four programs were already paused under a federal injunction, but IBR was not.

Many were surprised this week when the administration decided to halt IBR as well.

In response, the Department of Education said, “IBR

forgiveness is paused while our systems are updated to accurately count months not affected by the court’s injunction. IBR forgiveness will resume once those updates are

The department also announced that starting next week on August 1, interest will begin accruing for borrowers on federal savings plans.

Education Department officials say the new policies will save taxpayers money, by taking them off the hook to pay loans that aren’t theirs.

Democrats say the pauses will hurt millions of American borrowers.

The fact that he’s stopping these plans, the fact that they are in the awful bill, they’re literally over $100 billion of cuts to student aid. You know, some of these programs needed reform. But again, this is Trump taking a sledgehammer rather than any kind of scalpel to the student loan reform,” said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.).

The changes going into effect by the Department of Education were in part made possible by the passage of President Donald Trump’s one big, beautiful bill earlier this month.

Education & Scholarship Updates

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org

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.

GED/ESL CLASSES free GED and ESL classes are available at Hodges Community Center this fall. Classes are every Thursday and Friday from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. To register or for more information about Literacy Lubbock's GED and ESL classes, please visit their website, LiteracyLubbock.org

AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org

ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip

COLLEGE BOARD is an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants 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

LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/

NAACP to Hold Scholarship Dinner

O· Prepare, prepare, prepare.

· Make sure you identify a study spot on campus or at home.

· Keep seeking and applying for scholarships.

n August 9, 2025, the Lubbock NAACP will be hosting its Annual Scholarship Dinner reaffirming their belief that “When Youth Thrive, Democracy Survives!” The event will be held at the Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th, on the Texas Tech Campus. The reception will begin at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at

7 p.m.

The evening will also include live music, an awards ceremony and a silent auction. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased online at www.lubbocknaacp. org. Table/Event Sponsorships can also be purchased online or by contacting (806) 319-5805.

JOHN T. MONTFORD SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established through contributions to the 2001 Hero’s Luncheon honoring former State Senator and Texas Tech University Chancellor John Montford. ELIGIBILITY: Students at Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (one award per school) SELECTION CRITERIA: First-generation students. CONTACT: Scholarship & Financial Aid Office, TTU, Box 45011, Lubbock, TX 79409 or TTU Health Sciences Center 3601 4th Street MS8310, Lubbock, TX 79409

LET THE MUSIC PLAY: Coronado Mustangs “Mariachi Mesteño” performed at the High Noon Concert Series at the Lubbock County Courthouse Gazebo. The students did a great job! Congrats from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

MARIACHI SUMMER CAMP IS IN THE BOOKS: the Lubbock High Mariachi de Oro students came in ready to work, and the music is already coming together. One example was their performance at the High Noon Concert Series at the Lubbock County Courthouse Gazebo. Way to go from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Youth/Juventud

Youth Opportunities

16TH ANNUAL

VAMOS A PESCAR, LET'S GO FISHING August 9th, 6 am -2 pm, Free, bring you lawn chairs, sunscreen and water bottles and join us at this annual family fishing event. Pre-register online at www.letsgofishinglubbock. com. Children up to 17 years-old must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Los Hermanos Familia. At Buddy Holly Lake on University Ave & Cesar E Chavez Dr.

FAMILY LEGO NIGHT Join us and use your imagination to create items made out of LEGOs! LEGOs will be provided. For families with children ages 3 and up. On August 11, 2025, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St.

TWEEN ANIME CLUB Come to Anime Club and make new friends who also like anime! We will watch anime, eat snacks, and do some other fun activities. For ages 9-12. On 8/14/2025, 8/21, at 4:30 PM – 5:30 p.m., at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St.

YOUTH CHEER PRO-

GRAM Get ready to cheer, jump, and dance! This fun and energetic 10-week program teaches the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic ground stunts, chants, move ments, and dance routines. On 8/18/2025 12-1 PM, at 4011 University Ave. Registration August 1 - September 1; Practices September 10 - November 12.

KNIT & CROCHET WITH US

Join us for a fun afternoon of knitting and crocheting! Please bring your own needles and yarn. For ages 12 and up. On 8/26/2025, 1 – 3 PM, at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St.

SEASHELL SEA CREATURE CRAFT

Join us for a fun, hands-on craft program where families can create adorable sea creatures using real seashells and colorful materials! Ages 8+. On 8/28/2025, 4-5 p.m., at Godeke Branch Library; 5034 Frankford Ave

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

DO YOU HAVE A STORY? Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock.net/have-astory or, email your youth news, quinceañera, and other info to news@latinolubbock.net

7 Tips to Finding College Scholarships

1Guidance CounselorYour first stop in looking for college scholarships should be your High School's Guidance Counselor. They have access to a lot of scholarship information, especially for local schools.

2 Your Local Library - Most libraries have several college scholarship guides. Some can be checked out and some are in the Reference section.

3 Internet Search - The internet is great because it can help you narrow down the large number of available scholarships. Start by searching "postmarked by May 1, 2009" +scholarship (or whatever date you wish). This is the date that applications must be submitted.

4 Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local,

national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It probably is, as it lists thousands of scholarships. Fastweb allows you to identify favorites to work on, and it has direct links to the scholarship sites. It also lists scholarships by closing date. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarshoips become available. A good resource. And it's free.

5 Amazon.com - Search "scholarships" under the Books section and you will get a long list of scholarship guides.

6 Clubs, Groups, ChurchesLocal businesses, groups or clubs often give college scholarship money to local students.

7 Latino Lubbock MagazineMonthly we place scholarship info in the Education & Scholarship Update.

En Aquellos Días…

Todas las mañanas llego a la casa de mi mama antes de irme al trabajo. Para cuando llego ella ya me tiene listo el de sayuno. Este día en particular hice masa para tortillas y llegué temprano. Andaba mi mama apurada porque me dice, “Hija, me quede dormida y no te tengo nada listo para que comas”. Le enseñé la masa y le dije que ahora yo le hacia el desayuno a ella. Le hice huevos, frijoles fritos, papitas y tortillas frescas. Antes de comenzar a comer me pidió un tenedor. Me puse a pensar que “en aquellos días’ no usábamos tenedores, sino que toda la comida la comíamos con tortillas. Cuando acabamos de comer alce las tortillas que quedaron y dice mi mama, “Porque más antes no alzábamos las tortillas como ahora.” ¡Pues “en aquellos días”

no sobraban tortillas, no le hacía que tantas tortillas hiciéramos! A cada hora de comida hacíamos tortillas frescas. Cuando mi mama guisaba los frijoles, los dejaba poco calduditos, y guisaba fideo con poquita de carne molida. Revolvíamos los frijoles y fideo y usábamos la tortilla como cuchara y “al ataque”. No quedaban tortillas ni frijoles o fideo. Por esa razón no teníamos que alzar las tortillas que sobraban. Por si acaso había un milagro y sobraban tortillas, se desaparecían tan presto como llegábamos de la escuela. Calentábamos la tortilla y le poníamos frijoles fríos. Como decía mi papa: PANSA LLENA –CORAZON CONTENTO

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

MACKENZIE STUDENTS WIN AT NATIONAL COMPETITION: Mackenzie Raiders FCCLA students placed in the TOP 10 at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL! Even more exciting—Isabella Garza is a NATIONAL CHAMPION, earning 1st Place in Leadership Level 1! These students poured their hearts into preparing for the competition and spent countless hours fundraising to make this unforgettable trip possible. Students included Isabella Garza – 1st Place, Leadership Level ; Kiela Dionisio – Top 10, Sports Nutrition Level 1; Naima Fuller – Top 10, Interior Design Level 1; and Jayden Day & Yeira Perez – Top 10, Focus on Children Level 1. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

GIRL SCOUT BANQUET/BRIDGING CEREMONY:Congrats to Girl Scout Troop 6073 on bridging. Keep up the great job!

GROWING LEADERS: The South Plains Food Bank’s Youth Leadership Program help empower future community leaders by providing fresh produce and hands-on educational opportunities and life skills. The students who participate in the summer program met with Christy Martinez-Garcia, Latino Lubbock Magazine Publisher, to discuss the impact of growing fresh produce, and learning to garden for peace of mind, as well as to learn future sustainment.

Federal Cuts to SNAP Will Have Ripple Effects

T

he government is cutting funds to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by 20 percent which equals about $186 Billion. These cuts will be felt across Lubbock and the state of Texas.

Dina Jeffries is the CEO of the South Plains Food Bank and said the food bank will not be directly impacted, but they will feel the ripple effects. She says they are expecting an increase in the amount of people who utilize their services due to these cuts.

the community will remember the food bank offers a program called “Food is Medicine” which allows for those who are in need to continue to have access to nutritious and healthy food.

“The problem we are facing right now is that, you know, our most vulnerable population has been affected, which is our children, our seniors, our veterans and our working families,” Jeffries said.

She also said there is a link between nutrition and healthcare and with reduced benefits come reduced health. Jeffries hopes that

“We know that SNAP benefits are going to affect things like healthcare. We know that the way a person eats, the more nutritious food that they eat does relate to health of that individual…

”Jeffries said.

The food bank is expecting an increase in the number of people who wish to utilize their services. As a result, Jeffries said they are asking the public for support in the form of donations and verbal support of the food bank’s cause to bettering our community.

You can get visit the South Plains Food Bank’s website to make a monetary donation or learn about other ways you can help.

Anniversary Joe & Dolores Vargas 62nd as of August 7, 1964

Anniversary Enrique & Mary Estrello, 51st as of August 24, 1974

Anniversary Frank & Christy Garcia 27th as of August 29, 1998

CAnniversary Frank & Lupe Rodriguez, 60th as of July 10, 1965

Anniversary Joe Jr. & Aurelia Rogers, 32nd as of August 14, 1993

Anniversary Gilbert & Lucinda Escobar, 24th as of August 11th, 2001

of August 30,1974

CASA Needs Volunteer Advocates

ASA of the South Plains is calling on members of the community to join this movement and become the consistent, caring adult that child in foster care need.

CASA is focused on recruiting new volunteer advocates before theAugust 20 deadline for the next training class. With over 700 children removed from their homes in our region in 2024 due to abuse or neglect, the need for committed CASA Volunteers has never been more urgent.

“Every child in foster care deserves someone who will speak up for them, stand by them, and make sure they don’t fall through the cracks,” said Jaclyn Morris, CEO of CASA of the South Plains. “Our volunteers are

that gift. They’re the ones making sure these children are seen, heard, and protected.”

CASA Volunteers are appointed by local judges to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care. They meet regularly with the child they serve, collaborate with professionals involved in the case, and provide the court with objective, factbased recommendations to ensure each child finds a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible.

Becoming a CASA Volunteer doesn’t require special experience.

Community members who embody compassion, consistency, and the willingness to make a difference are truly what these children need.

The next CASA Volunteer training class begins in September, and applications must be submitted by August 20. Those interested can learn more about the Volunteer role at

CASAoftheSouthPlains.org

To learn how to become anAdvocate, or if you are unable to volunteer at this time and would like to donate, visit www.casaofthesouthplains.org or call (806) 763-2272.

Anniversary Ramon & Lupe Cervantes, 51st as

Anniversary

Jimmie & Dominga Arbuckle, 19th as of August 5, 2006

Sabor Hispano

‘Selena Y Los Dinos’ Documentary

A new documen -

tary about Selena Quintanilla, titled "Selena y Los Dinos," is coming to Netflix this winter. The film, directed by Isabel Castro, features never-before-seen footage from the Quintanilla family's personal archives. It explores Selena's life and career, from her early performances with her family band to her rise as a Tejano music icon.

The documentary premiered

at the Sundance Film Festival and was also screened at South by Southwest (SXSW). It received positive reviews for its portrayal of Selena's humanity and legacy. The film is produced in collaboration with Selena's family, including her siblings Suzette and A.B. Quintanilla III, who also serve as executive producers.

Here's a breakdown of key details:

Title: Selena y Los Dinos

Director: Isabel Castro

Streaming Platform: Netflix Release Date: This winter

Key Features: Never-beforeseen footage, family interviews Focus: Selena's rise to fame, her impact on Tejano music and culture

Awards/Recognition: U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling at Sundance.

Cinetic Media is handling sales of the film; it currently has no release date.

National Latina Day August 20th

N ational Latina Day is celebrated annually on August 20th. It's a day to honor and celebrate the achievements, culture, and strength of Latina women. The day also recognizes the contributions, heritage, and resilience that Latina women bring to society, according to Salud America! and

Digitalundivided. Here are some ways to celebrate: Reflect and celebrate: Take time to reflect on personal achievements and the accomplishments of other Latinas.

Support Latinaowned businesses: Patronize Latinaowned businesses in your community. Connect with others:

Engage with Latina communities, share stories, and build positive networks.

Educate and inspire: Share the stories of accomplished Latinas to inspire others.

Participate in events: Many organizations host virtual and in-person events to celebrate National Latina Day.

Volunteer and give back: Contribute to organizations that support Latina women.

With only four months to plan, organize, fund raise for, and execute the 2025 Fourth of July Parade, Los Hermanos

was able to sustain the Fourth on Broadway Parade! The event attracted almost 65,000 people, and

the

of parade floats! The parade was chaired by Amaris Garcia and her parade

Congratulations on a job well done! (Photo by

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA PARTICIPATE IN 4TH ON BROADWAY PARADE: Besides organizing the 2025 Fourth of July Parade, some volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia prepared their float at the Fourth on Broadway parade. They had patriotic music

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA ORGANIZE 2025 4TH ON BROADWAY PARADE:

Familia

doubled

number

committee!

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Centennial Achieved

Slaton KOC Celebrate 100 Years

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

The town of Slaton, Texas, had many reasons to celebrate on July 19, 2025 – 100 to be exact, as the Knights of Columbus Chapter 2571 celebrated 100 years of service!

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The council is part of the St. Joseph's parish. They were chartered on May 24, 1925. They are one of the oldest councils in the state of Texas.

Knights from across the South

Plains and Panhandle came out to celebrate, including recognizing 51 Grand Knights.

A mass by Bishop Robert Carver was held, followed by dinner and dancing.

"We're proud of the work they've done with the community, the parish and the families... Keep up the good and the charitable work of the Knights of Columbus," said Francisco Sotelo, District Deputy, #246.

In addition to the events, the chapter was also presented a flag from Jodey Arrington that flew over the U.S. capitol back in May.

Forward in Chris

Dear Younger Me....

If I could sit down with my younger self, I wouldn’t offer shortcuts or secrets to success. I’d speak to the soul, the part of me that doubted, feared, and often rushed ahead of God. I’d say, “You don’t have to figure it all out. Just trust Him.”

Psalm 37:25 says, “I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken.” With age comes perspective. I’ve seen enough to know that God is never late, never absent, and never wrong. I’d tell my younger self: “Trust God’s timing. Even in the waiting, He’s working.”

There were seasons I thought God had forgotten me. But looking back, I see His fingerprints all over my story, especially in the delays and detours. His faithfulness never expired; it just looked different than I expected.

FIESTA DE COLORES Join cursillistas from across the South Plains on August 9 at the Catholic Renewal Center (4620 4th Street) in Lubbock for the annual Fiesta de Colores! The 2025 fiesta is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, visit cursillolubbock.org.

AUGUST

JAMAICAS 2025

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church, New Deal - August 2, 12-8 p.m. Saint Philip Benizi Church ShallowaterAu gust 17, 12- 9 p.m.

• Sacred Heart Church Littlefield - August 24, 12-8 pm

• Saint Joseph Church Lubbock - August 24, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• Our Lady of Guadalupe Church SlatonAugust 30, Noon - Midnight

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY On August 15, the Diocese of Lubbock Offices will be closed in observance of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For Holy Day Mass times, check your parish bulletin or website.

ACTS RETREAT Register now for the Women's ACTS Retreat November 13-16, 2025. Contact Rebecca Pena for more information. Call 806-317-2429 or email rebeccampena@hotmail.com

FOOD PANTRIES:

• Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th, Lubbock , Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm & Thursday 10 -11:30 am

• Lubbock Dream Center, 1111 30th Lubbock. Must register at 8:15-9:25 am Must bring picture ID and Social Security Card. Can get food EVERY Saturday. Also can get a hot meal.

To the younger version of me and maybe to you reading, I’d say: God doesn’t waste pain, and He doesn’t break promises. He’s been faithful in every chapter. You don’t have to be in control; you just have to be faithful and stay close.

The road ahead will have trials, but take heart. The God who carried me will carry you, too.

Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 33 years.

• Green Lawn Church of Christ, 5701 19th Lubbock, Mon 1-3 pm, Thursday 9-11 am, Saturday 10 am-12 pm. Must bring picture ID and social security card

• Faith Temple 2408 74th Lubbock, 806748-7929

• Upland Mission 1711 Upland Avenue, Lubbock, Tues.& Wed., 9 am -1 pm. Must sign in by 1230 and bring photo ID

DIVINE MERCY Chaplet online at https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/ devotions/novena

PRAY THE ROSARY ONLINE at https://www.cathedralofmary.org/faithformation/resources/pray-the-rosary-online UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES online at https:// catholicboard.com/

THE BIBLE ONLINE www.catholic. org/bible/ ñ

EWTN NEWS https://www.ewtnnews. com/

SERVING OTHERS: The Guadalupanas and Guadalupano of St. Josephs Church prepared tamales for their Jamaica on Sunday, August 24th!!

NEW KOC LEADERSHIP: Members of the Knights of Columbus #Council 3008 held their Induction of Officers. Congratulations and blessings!

KOC 8097 NEW OFFICERS: The Knights of Columbus Council 8097 installed their new officers. The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Michael J. McGivney on March 29, 1882.

OLG GUADALUPANAS PREPARE FOR JAMAICA: The Our Lady of Grace Guadalupanas prepared tamales for their upcoming Jamaica. Go buy your dozen on September 7, 2025 at the jamaica!

Community - communidad

Happy Birthday, Judge!

Family Asking for Cards and Endowment Donations

The family of retired Judge Aurora ChaidesHernandez has planned a joyful celebration in honor of her 63rd birthday. To make this a momentous occasion, Aurora’s family would like the help of the community.

Recently, Aurora was diagnosed with a fatal neurodegenerative disease for which there is currently no cure. While her prognosis suggests she may not live to see 2026, her loved ones are coming together to celebrate her remarkable life, legacy, and the love she continues to inspire. This gathering is not just a birthday party, but a heartfelt tribute to the strength, grace, and impact of a woman who has given so much to her community.

in her name, which will benefit the TTUHSC School of Nursing and the Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center (Larry Combest Center) through a “Nurse Practitioner Residency Program.”

honored Aurora as a Distinguished Alumna.

Therefore, to continue her legacy of supporting education, the family has chosen to establish an endowment

Before earning her degree from the Texas Tech University School of Law, Aurora earned a Nursing degree (RN, BSN) and a Human Development and Family Studies degree (BS), both from Texas Tech University. Even as a practicing judge, she maintained her nursing license and served as Adjunct Faculty to the TTUHSC School of Nursing. Additionally, Aurora served on the Larry Combest Center Board for over 20 years. Because of her dedication and excellence, the TTUHSC School of Nursing and the TTU College of Human Sciences

If you would like to help the family wish Aurora a happy birthday by sharing stories as to how she has impacted your life or by donating to the endowment fund, please use the following information: Birthday cards can be mailed to: Aurora Chaides-Hernandez: 2601 Valley View Drive, Lubbock, Texas 79403; or Aurora ChaidesHernandez: 205 Columbia, El Paso, Texas 79907.

Please do not include cash for the endowment fund in the birthday cards.

Any donations for the endowment fund can be mailed to:

TTUHSC, Attn: Alicia Broughton, 3601 4th St. Stop 6238, Lubbock, TX 79430. Please make checks payable to: TTFI. It is important that all gifts that come in via mail include a note that the donation should be applied to “NPR-Aurora Chaides-Hernandez.”

Vivir de cheque en cheque alcanza un máximo de cuatro años en los EE. UU.

Un número creciente de estadounidenses tienen dificultades para mantenerse a flote económicamente, y el 69% informa que vive de cheque en cheque, según la última encuesta anual de Debt.com de 1000 adultos. Ese es el porcentaje más altoregistradodesdequelaorganización comenzó a seguir estos datos, y supone un fuerte salto con respecto al 60 % registrado hace solo un año.

La encuesta, ahora en su octavo año, revela una paradoja preocupante: si bien elaborar un presupuesto se ha convertido en un hábito común para muchos, las presiones de la inflación, el estancamiento de los salarios y el aumento de los costos están abrumando incluso a los consumidores más disciplinados.

Se ha incrementado el número de personas que informan que viven de cheque en cheque: • 2022: 50 % • 2023: 50 % • 2024: 60 % • 2025: 69 % Por primera vez desde 2018, el número de estadounidenses que afirman estar elaborandopresupuestoshadisminuido, y los expertos advierten que puede ser una alarma económica temprana. "Esta es la señal más clara hasta ahora de que aun cuando es esencial elaborar un presupuesto, ya no es suficiente", dijo Don Silvestri, presidente de Debt.com. "Y el hecho de que menos personas estén elaborando presupuestos es

profundamentepreocupante.Esposible que no solo estemos viendo estrés financiero, sino que estamos viendo signos tempranos de una recesión mayor".

El año pasado, 9 de cada 10 estadounidenses informaron que usaban un presupuesto mensual. Este año, sin embargo, esa cifra cayó por primera vez al 86 %. Eso sigue siendo alto, pero marca un giro en la tendencia a largo plazo.

"Laspersonasquenoestánelaborando unpresupuestoenestemomentopueden estar en serios problemas", afirmó Silvestri. "Son los que tienen más probabilidades de verse abrumados por el aumento de los precios y de endeudarse más".

Brechas de género en el presupuesto y las luchas

• El 72 % de las mujeres informan que viven de cheque en cheque, en comparaciónconel65%deloshombres.

•Larazónprincipalquecitanlasmujeres paranoelaborarunpresupuestoeselbajo ingreso del 41%, en comparación con el 31 % de los hombres.

• Los hombres tienen el doble de probabilidades de decir que elaborar un presupuestollevademasiadotiempo,un 24 % frente a un 12 %.

• El 51 % de los hombres dicen que se han mantenido al margen de las deudas sin un presupuesto, en comparación con

el 45 % de las mujeres.

Unallamadaaherramientasfinancieras más sólidas

A medida que aumentan las presiones financieras, Debt.com insta a la acción, no solo de los consumidores, sino también de los responsables políticos y los empleadores.

"Los estadounidenses están haciendo su parte", enfatizó Silvestri. "Están elaborando un presupuesto. Lo están intentando. Pero los números muestran que eso ya no es suficiente. Necesitamos equipar a las personas con herramientas más sólidas y sistemas de apoyo reales, porque si menos estadounidenses están elaborando presupuestos y más se están quedando atrás, es posible que nos dirijamos hacia algo más que crisis financieras personales".

Acerca de Debt.com

Debt.com es una fuente confiable para los consumidores que buscan ayuda con deudas de tarjetas de crédito, préstamosestudiantiles,deudasfiscales, reparación del crédito y mucho más. Al conectaralaspersonasconprofesionales financieros y herramientas educativas verificadas, Debt.com permite a los estadounidenses tomar decisiones financieras inteligentes y recuperar el control de sus finanzas.

(In English , p. 9 )

CENTENNIAL MASS: A mass celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Council 2571 in Slaton was officiated by Bishop Coerver of Lubbock Diocese. He is pictured with Joe & Anita Lafuente.

YOUNG FAITH LEADERS: Members of the young adult ministry, Aroma Christi enjoyed the Voice of Reason presentation.

KOC CELEBRATE BROTHER KNIGHTS IN SLATON: The Fourth Degree Assemblies in the Diocese of Lubbock Knights of Columbus Councils Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

ST PATRICK KOC BLESS CHURCH: St. Patrick's Knights Of Columbus Council #15876. Today they donated a blessed Tilman portrait of The Virgin Mary, and 3 wheelchairs to the parish.

PARADE GRAND MARSHALL GOLD STAR FAMILY 2025: The Participants were asked to wear a gold star and display a gold star on their float in honor of

the Purple Hearts 0900 also put on the Veterans Parade.

PARTICIPANTS: The Police Youth Cadet Program participated in the

The Summer Academy of-

learning activities as well as classroom-based learning that promotes the growth and development of young people with an interest in a law enforcement career.

Veteran & First Responder Affairs

Veterans Honored at Anton Centennial

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

The City of Anton and Anton Independent School District celebrated their Centennial with a celebration July 25-26th.

The town is located 25 miles northwest of Lubbock in Hockley County, with a population of just under a thousand, It was founded in 1924.

To mark the achievement, three distinguished community members were acknowledged for their service to the country. The citizens, from the Class of 1952, 1967, and 1969, received their long-awaited high school diplomas, set aside while they served in the military.

On July 25th, a special diploma ceremony was held at Anton High School for three men who never walked across the stage.

Olan Johnson of the Class of 1952 left high school to help on his family’s farm. He went on to serve as Anton’s mayor 50 years ago.

Brothers Carlos and Rosendo Baldovino also received their diplomas that evening.

Both left school in the 1960s to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Carlos Baldovino of the Class of 1967 paused his education to join the military during the Vietnam era. He served in the US Army from 1966 to 1968 with service in Japan.

His brother, Vietnam Veteran Rosendo Baldovino – Class of 1969, also left school to serve his country and fellow man. He served in the US Army from 1969-1972 with a year tour in Vietnam.

The Baldovino brothers sacrificed their education for the greater good—serving in the military - honored for their lifelong contributions and commitment to the Anton community.

The diplomas were presented by the Anton ISD Superintendent, with friends, family, and local officials in attendance.

“This ceremony was more than a celebration of academic achievement—it’s a tribute to service, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond between community and country,” said Freddie Tobias, Superintendent, Anton ISD.

The bravery and honor of the men and their lifelong commitments to their country and the Anton community was recognized by all.

National Purple Heart Day is August 7th

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Purple Heart Day is observed annually on August 7th. This is a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day and Purple Heart Appreciation Day. This year Purple Heart Day will be observed on August 7, nationwide.

Air Force Day , Aug. 1

Coast Guard Day, Aug. 4

Agent Orange Awareness Day, Aug. 10

National Airborne Day, Aug. 16

PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 10 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. Call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598.

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

DISABILITY.GOV This website 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 dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org

WOUNDED WEAR Provide free fashionable clothing kits and modifications to wounded warriors that empower them to rediscover the hero within. (757) 773-8079 http://www.woundedwear.org

CANINE COMPANIONS for Independence Assistance dogs for veterans with disabilities (800) 572-2275 www.cci. org

de interés para los veteranos

The holiday was first observed in 2014, and is considered an unofficial observance.

States, Counties, and Cities pause in recognition of the service and sacrifice of their local sons and daughters.

The public is encouraged to visit the Lubbock of the South Plains Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Monument of Courage located at the South end of Huneke Park, 4001 82nd St.

To learn more about the criteria for receiving a Purple Heart, visit militarybenefits.info/purple-heartday

the Grand Marshal, the Gold Star family of U.S. Army PFC Corey Lee Winkle, the sole casualty of Desert Storm from the Lubbock area. Los Hermanos Familia with

AMERICAN FLAGS WERE FLYING: Flags flew proudly at the Fourth on Broadway parade that included the Honor Guard made up of LPD, Fire, and the Sheriff's Dept. The parade was coordinated by Los Hermanos Familia and the Purple Hearts 0900.

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NORTH LUBBOCK

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will have its monthly meeting on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. All are invited. (Location or date may change - visit Facebook for updates)

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MEETING is the 2nd Monday, of each month, 5:30 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.

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

3-1-1

Information and Referral Información y referencia

4-1-1

Voting Information Información de votación

Latino Lubbock Magazine (806)792-1212

news@latinolubbock.net www.latinolubbock.net

National Night Out

to

be held in August

The National Night Out program culminates annually on the first Tuesday of August. Neighbors participate across thousands of communities from all 50 states, United States territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.

The City of Lubbock Police Department and Lubbock Parks and Recreation will be hosting National Night Out at Rogers Park on August 5, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., at 3200 Amherst Street.

National Night Out is a community building campaign to enhance the relationship between neighborhoods and their local law enforcement to provide a true sense of community.

Enjoy the night with live mariachi music, hot dogs and chips, a movie in the park, and a free backpack

give-a-way! Parks and Recreation will also have the Pop-Up-Park trailer for more entertainment.

The Patterson Branch Library located at 1836 Parkway Drive, will also host a National Night Out event on August 5, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The goal of this event is to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while fostering a true sense of community.

There will be vendors and agencies. In addition, the City of Lubbock Health Department will also be on site to issue back-to-school immunizations. Please join us and bring your family and friends for free games, food, entertainment, and more! Both events are free.

Mow Weeds, or Pay Fee

Although the Codes Section of the city does not give tickets, they do enforce the city ordinance.

If weeds are not mowed after warning, the city will hire a contractor to mow the weeds – especially in alleys where the weeds get in the way of meter reading.

As such, the property owner gets a hefty bill from the City of Lubbock for the cost of the mowing plus $175

administrative fee.

If you see weeds that exceed the city ordinance of 8 inches. Call the Weed Hotline at (806) 775-2290. For pest control issues call Vector Control at (806) 775-3110. To inquire about cutting weeds as a contractor for the city, call 806-775-3000 (or 3-1-1) and ask for the Codes Section. Additionally, citizens can issue complaints online.

Final LHF Events in 2025

Los Hermanos Familia (LHF), a local 501 (c)(3) committed to strengthening families, building community continues with their 2025 Save the Date events:

• LHF Fall Scholarship Application DEADLINE ~ TBA 2025.

• 16th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" Event - Saturday, August 9, 2025

• Hispanic Heritage Month Mixer

~ Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

• 10th Annual Veterans Parade - Sat., Nov. 8, 2025.

• 13th Annual Veterans Appreciation ProjectNov. 11, 2025.

A complete list of calendar events, projects, dates and details on the online calendar at www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

HEB SERVED AS 2025 SPONSORS: HEB brought the most Texas thing ever to this year's Fourth on Broadway Parade by Los

and the

Hearts 0900 - their giant drivable shopping

The

is actually company-owned, not fan-made. It was designed and

from scratch in San Antonio by Carroll Wesch, a logistics planner for H-E-B Public Affairs who has worked for the Texas supermarket chain for 47 years. It was awesome!

Hermanos Familia

Purple

cart!

giant shopping cart

built

CHEER FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT: Members of the Roosevelt Eagle Cheer squad took time to pose before the Fourth on Broadway parade!

SUMMER PERFORMANCES: The Reyes family took time to pose before the summer Moonlight Musical performance at Mackenzie Park. The family enjoys the many summer activities before returning back to school.

Martina Serda Hernandez, 71, of Lubbock Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born with a heartful of kindness and a deep faith in God, Martina devoted her life to her family and to serving others. She’s a proud, loving mother of two sons Anthony wife Georgia Farrias and Adam Farrias, one daughter Amie Martinez. Her greatest joy came from watching her family grow, blessing her with four beloved grandchildren: Krystal, Savannah, Brittany, and Gabriel – eight great-grandchildren, each of whom brought light to her days.

Martina was also a loving sister to Gloria Guerra, Elida her Husband Roger Hearne, Nora Sanchez her husband Bernabe Sanchez.

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

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"Lupe" Moya, 69, a dedicated farmer and beloved family man, passed away on July 27, 2025. Born on December 12, 1955, to the late Manuel and Clara Moya in Alies, Texas. Later in life in 1972, he married Cuca Garza in Tahoka cherishing forty-six years of a loving marriage, before she preceded him in death on April 10, 2018. Lupe dedicated most of his life to the agricultural endeavors that provided for his family. His hard work and commitment to his profession were sources of pride, and his legacy endures in the lives he touched. An enthusiast of farming equipment, Lupe had a deep affection for his tractors, which were not only tools for his labor but also a significant aspect of his day-to-day life. His hands were calloused from years of hard work, yet they were gentle when guiding those he loved. Lupe is survived by his sons, Lupe Moya Jr. of Amarillo and Jesus Moya and wife Melanie of Tahoka; his daughter, Juanita Renteria of Lubbock; his daughter, Dolores Lira of O’Donnell; his daughter, Suana Moya of Lamesa; and his sister, Yoli Moya of Louisiana. He leaves behind twenty-two grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren who will carry forward his values and spirit.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Clara Moya; his wife, Cuca Moya; his brothers, Joe Moya and Johnny Moya; his sister, Aurora Moya; and his sons, Christopher Lee Moya and Jose Angel Garcia.

Inducted into the Heavenly Hall of Fame Ignacio Ibarra, bvorn on July 11, 1923 and joined his Master on July 24, 2025. Our very brave and dear brother Ibarra, victoriously finished his race in this life and departed to be with the Lord. He was embraced by our Savior as he celebrated his arrival home. What can we say about such a remarkable man of God. He lived 102 extraordinary years, a life filled with faith, love, and total dedication to God, a life that truly honored God from the moment he met Christ until the very end. Our Brother Ibarra was a man completely surrendered to God. He knew what it was like to dwell in the secret place of the Most High and to abide under the shadow of the Almighty. His strength came from the Lord, and this was reflected in every aspect of his life. He lived with humility, purpose, and unwavering faith. He was a man faithful to God and to his wife and family, living with integrity, generosity, and perseverance. His legacy lives on in his 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and in each of us who follow his example of loving deeply, serving humbly, and trusting God with all our hearts. Loyal, honest, hardworking, and honorable, our brother Ibarra left an indelible mark on all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. His smile, his laughter, his kindness, and his sincere friendship will be deeply missed.

Betty E. Garza passed July 18, 2025.

She was born on August 16, 1941, in San Luis, Colorado, to the late Margarito and Celia Rodriguez. Later in life on July 21, 1962, Betty married Zaragoza Garcia Garza in San Luis, Colorado cherishing 52 years of a loving marriage before he preceded her in death on July 13, 2015.

Betty carved a path through life not only as a devoted mother but also as a dedicated professional. She spent many years as a Data Entry Specialist at The Farmers Co-op Compress and later took on the role of Maintenance Supervisor at The South Plains Mall. Betty was an avid reader, often found lost in the pages of her favorite books or reading her Bible— a source of solace and strength throughout her life.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband Zaragoza Garza (July 13, 2015); her parents Margarito and Celia Rodriguez; two brothers Aurthur Rodriguez and Johnny Rodriguez

She is survived by a son Charles Garza of Lubbock; a daughter Linda (John) Ponciano of Lubbock; three brothers Joe (Mercy) Rodriguez, Elmer Rodriguez both of Colorado and Eddie Rodriguez of Colombia; three sisters Stella Rodriguez, Diana Rodriguez, and Marlene (Jerry) Valerio; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

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

Monica Hernandez, born on February 11, 1961, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. She took great pride in sharing her favorite Bible verses, such as Joshua 1:9, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go," and Filipenses 4:13, "Todo lo puedo en Cristo que me fortalece," as testaments to her strength and faith.

Monica is survived by her husband, Jr. (Felipe); her sons, Edward Santos, Jr., Adam Hernandez and his wife Heather, Jacob Hernandez and his wife Christina, and Jeremy Hernandez and his wife Pamela; her daughter, Yvonne Guitierrez and her husband Jonathan; and her daughters, Jessica Santos and Trinity Hernandez. She was immensely proud of her grandchildren: Rose, Jonathan and his wife Lexi, Mandi, Margot, and Alahni. Monica also leaves behind her sisters, Rebecca Bell and Connie Arrambide along with her brother-in-law Richard; and David Gutierrez and his wife Dee; as well as many nieces and nephews who will carry forward her legacy of love.

Monica was predeceased by her beloved mother Eulalia Ramirez; her father Juan Ramirez; and her brother Juan Ramirez,

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Benigno "Benny" Martinez Medina Sr, 89, passed away on July 25, 2025. Born in 1936 in San Sebastian, Texas, he worked as a migrant worker for the first years of his life. He came to Lubbock from the fields of the Rio Grande Valley. Benny, known as "Shorty" to his coworkers, worked at Caprock Business Forms for over 40 years. He volunteered early on with Lubbock ISD and at his church, Our Lady of Grace.

He is mourned by his wife of over 60 years, Lidia Reyes Medina and his 5 children: Maria Lidia “Bena” Medina, Maria Magdalena “Maggie” Medina (Adam Cavazos), Benigno “Ben” Medina Jr (Abigail Valdez), Andrea Medina Goodman & Doug Goodman, and Marisol Medina (Gilbert Perez). His 13 grandchildren who brought him sincere joy. Also left to cherish his memory is his former daughter inlaw Leslie Cline Medina. Popo also had 10 great grandchildren.

Benny is preceded in death by his father and mother and his beloved brothers Frank and Augustine Medina. He is survived by his sisters Reyna and Emma.

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

In Memory of Angelita Martinez

8/2/38-9/25/19

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great grandmother was the love of our life. We miss you!

Te amamos, Tu familia y amigos

Gilbert Flores Garcia, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, . He was born on June 23, 1956 to Cecil Gracia,Sr. and Julie (Flores) Pena. He had a love for being creative, he worked as a painter in the autobody industry, however it was more of a passion, not a job. Gilbert loved sports, he played golf and billiards anytime he was able, and would watch all types of sports on TV, especially the Dallas Cowboys.

Those left to cherish his loving memories are his wife of 45 years, Margaret Garcia; children, Jacqueline Peterson, Gilbert Smilie Garcia, Gabriel Smilie Garcia, and Gary Smilie Garcia; siblings, Cecil Garcia, Jr., Sylvia Garcia, Sonia Garcia, Rene Garcia, Belinda Garcia, and Gabriel Garcia; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Manuel Gutierrez Jr., 88,a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, was called to rest on July 27, 2025, in Lubbock. Born on August 16, 1936, in Midland, Texas, Manuel lived a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work, leaving behind a legacy that touched all who knew him. For 39 years, Manuel dedicated himself to the city of Lubbock, where he worked diligently in the water department. His impeccable work ethic earned him a reputation as a hardworking man and a jack of all trades. Manuel cherished the time spent with his family, being the rock in their lives. His proudest accomplishments were undoubtedly his loved ones—his wife, Julia Gutierrez; his daughters, Norma Gutierrez, Barbara Gonzales, Sally Garcia Luna, Cecilia Rodriguez, and Marivel Gutierrez; and his beloved sons, including George Gutierrez. He was a devoted grandfather to 11 grandkids.

Manuel has survived by his loving sisters, Dolores Ortiz, Deliah Caudillo, Else Bones, Mary Gutierrez, and Diana Bustillos, as well as his brother, Ricardo Gutierrez.

Rene Lopez , 37 of Tahoka, He was born on January 4, 1988, in El Paso, Texas to Raul Lopez and Esperanza Saldana. Later in life he married Ashley LeAnn Munoz in Tahoka.

Rene was a devoted father, talented craftsman, and cherished friend.

A proud graduate of Tahoka High School in 2007, Rene embraced life with an infectious spirit that radiated through his work and personal passions. He dedicated himself to his career as an Insulation Technician/Inspector at Thermo Dynamic, where his dedication and expertise shone brightly.

He is preceded in death by his father Raul Lopez; and his grandparents Salome and Jesusa Saldana

He is survived by his wife Ashley LeAnn Munoz of Tahoka; his sons Marcos Lopez, Brandon Luera, Xavier Lopez and Carlos Lopez all of Tahoka; daughters Esperanza Bustamante, Maricela Lopez and Kenzie Lopez all of Tahoka; his mother Esperanza Saldana of Tahoka; brothers Jesse Ovalle (Brenda) of El Paso, Chris Ovalle (Tori) of El Paso and Roman Lopez (Vickie) of Tahoka; sisters Veronica Lopez (Michael) of Tahoka, Krystal Cardenas (John Ryan) his paternal grandmother Francisca Lopez of Petersburg; his bonus mother Sara Lopez of Petersburg; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Garcia, Sr. and Julie Pena and one sister, Alice Garcia.

August Prayer

Today, O God, I ask you to empower your faithful servants who proclaim your Word all over the world. Please bless them with a season of freedom from satanic attack. Bless them with health, vigor, and passion. Please give them a long life full of useful service empowered by your grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. " The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground." ~ 1 Samuel 3:19

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

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