Latino Lubbock Magazine Vol. 11, Issue 5, May 2017

Volume 11, Issue 5, May/mayo 2017

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Dreams Do Come True! ¡Los sueños se hacen realidad!

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Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may email latinolubbock@suddenlink.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject. *Note: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead, and are at the discretion of the publisher. Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the first and second day of each month.

With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in Lubbock, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Floydada, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

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

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“Today we've made real that fear," said Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat. Many of his colleagues decried what they called a "show me your papers law" proposed by Lubbock's State Rep.

"Dreams Do Come True!"

Photo by Rick Boone with Lifetouch This month's cover features four children whose dream was to have a family. And at the beginning of May that dream came true when they were adopted! Although they are the pride of both parents, it was fitting to share their story from their MOM's perspective since she will be celebrating her first Mother's Day (Article on p. 6). Further, we invited the help of Lifetouch who do the annual school pictures and capture the year-to-year changes in our children. And in observance of graduation, I thought it would be nice to dress them in gowns to further encourage more dreams to come true.

Dicho

"Todo cabe en jarrito sabiendolo acomodar."

"Everything fits in a jug knowing how to accommodate/organize it."

Meaning we should learn where and how things are to be organized because everything has it’s place if we pay attention to how things need to be put away.

¡ F e liz c u m plea ños ! H a ppy Bir t hda y !

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Jenny Sosa Jennifer Quintero Ryan Martinez-Aguilar Zane Ortiz Manuel R Rivas (KC OLG) Rey Flores Samantha Cardenas Jose M Martinez (KC OLG) Monica Soto Christian Torrez Marina Jimenez Robert Diaz Marina Cindy Jimenez Kathy Gonzales Jayden Torres Johnny Perez Ruben Guzman Rev. John Olig Carol Montelongo Ezra Aguilar Randy Guzman Francisco Perez Daniella Chavez Michael John Bryant Edwardo Rojas (KC OLG) Daniel Ortiz JoAnn Barrientos Darian Christopher Sanchez David Zavala Irma Dominguez Tony Gonzales Chris Gonzales Mike Pauda Christine Hernandez Bryann & Angel Quevedo Adrienna Adame Kourtney Rodriguez Jennifer Quintero Irma Garcia Jamaica Y. Aguilar Ramiro A. Hernandez Ryan Garcia Jose G. Salinas II Ryan Garcia

Breanna Esqueda Sally Gaytan Zane Rodriguez Jason Sanchez Jaziya J. Cordova Jose Ulises Bryant Jr. Juanita Vasquez Jose Ulises Bryant Jr Becky Arcos Vanessa Perez Ricardo Gonzalez Kathryn John Perez Britanni Rayne Peña Amanda Salinas Bill Powell Isidra Flores Sandra Ramos Becky Arcos Anna Torres Sally Gaytan Lupe Torrez

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Boston Jacob Salinas Timothy Santiago Katie Santiago Sydney Flores Ramon Salinas Anita Jimenez Melinda Fraire

Rev. René Peréz Yolanda Torrez Juanita Rodriguez Melinda Singleterry Mary Alice Infante Martha Lucero Felix Adam Baca Nathan Castro Abigail Martinez Alberto Castañeda Issac Mejia Tino Calvillo Javier Olivarez Torrez Yvette Esquivel Juan (Toby) Baca Joseph Martinez Melissa Rojas Samuel Garcia Olga Almaraz Matthew Bitela Soleda Williams Olga Almaraz Raymond Torres Liz Delgado Suzy Garcia Mark Anthony Acebedo Pedro Licon Jr. Suzy Garcia Rudy Beltran Jr. Matthew Bitela Gilbert Salinas Anna Torres Monica Vasquez Michelle Paredez Ashley Martinez Juanita Barrera Jose Gilbert Salinas Monica Vasquez Emilio Abeyta Tanner Hastings Lacie Alvarez Samantha Rodriguez Alexis Sanchez Eddie Perez Richard Guzman Rachel Guzman Rodriguez Rene G. Garcia Juan Carlos Lopez Chavez Margaret Madrid Johnny E. Picon IV Isabel Martinez Michael Narvaiz Isabell Martinez Paul Pinkert Angelita Trujillo Lincoln Mercado

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CONTENTS Word from the Publisher

Nehemias Martinez Paula Champion Natividad DeLaCerda Janie Bocanegra Lisa Carabajal Velasquez

Ben Ybañez Lala Sosa Pete Lozano Abby Martinez Anthony Aguirre

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Fostering Love - Adoption Article Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

Page 10-11

Education/Youth

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Graduates Class of 2017

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Veteran's Affairs

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Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Sports Page

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Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

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

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raduation time is so significant in Latino families. It is to mine. Large graduation pictures were always the focal point on the walls of the houses of my aunts and uncles. Each took pride in the achievements of their children, which all appeared to be in a consistent pose - with a slightly raised hand bearing a big class ring, a diploma, and wearing a funny looking cap with a tassel hanging in front of their faces.

After someone in the family graduated there was always a big celebration and the graduate would use their achievement as leverage to demonstrate their adulthood.

When my father graduated from South Plains College in the early 70's, it was an achievement of the entire family because he was the first member to graduate from college. I remember my mom taking a Polaroid of him in his royal blue cap and gown. After the convocation, everyone praised him for his commitment.

The achievement belonged to both my parents. My dad worked a fulltime job in construction. His tenacity and commitment were evident as he would come through the door, wash-up, eat a quick dinner and head off to school with books in hand. And later despite being tired, he would stay up late and study. My mother always supported him by balancing home, the children, and learning to efficiently trim the budget to pay for his school. In the end, it was all worthwhile. As a result, many in my family followed his lead, including my mother, myself - obtaining high school and college degrees.

Many are not aware that the number of Hispanic children in the Texas public school system is 52%, and in LISD almost 58%. The implication then is that as Latinos we must be invested in their education.

Children with involved, caring fathers and mothers have better educational outcomes. A number of studies suggest that fathers who are involved, nurturing, and playful with their infants have children with higher IQs, as well as better linguistic and cognitive capacities.

Sadly, just 58 percent of Latinos complete high school, compared with 78 percent of non-Hispanic whites. Why is this a problem for all of us?

Insufficient education translates into greater difficulties when former students are looking for a job, and thus 40 percent of Latinos age 25 and up and without high school diplomas are currently unemployed or have only a temporary job. And the situation will get worse in the future, according to the study, since half of the 15.6 million new jobs that are forecast to be created in the United States by 2016 will require at least some university education. Thus, in 2018, people who have not completed high school will only be able to be hired for 28 percent of available jobs. And that is why, I'm personally committed to the Latino community, youth, and education.

A Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, especially my own Janie Castañeda! I love you! Also, Latino Lubbock Magazine is excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which I hope you will join us at the parade.

This year's theme is "Celebrating Children, Our Future," more details can be found at www.loshermanosfamilia.org Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We are grateful to have 100,000 readers monthly.

Please continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. 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 este mes y siempre!

Los Hermanos Familia Announces nominees, 11 to receive awards on May 5th

os Hermanos Familia (LHF) L of Lubbock, will hold the 3rd Annual “Adelante Awards"

recognition program showcasing and honoring Hispanic men in the Lubbock community on Friday, May 5, 2017, beginning with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the banquet at 6:45 p.m. at the Merket Alumni Center.

The following 22 men and youth were nominated in 11 categories.

They are Athletics Supporter: Ramiro Antonio Hernandez.

Church: Pedro Hernandez, Father Martin Pina, Armando Lopez Rodriguez, and Father Raymundo Manriquez.Civic/Volunteer: Marcos Andres Blanco, Pedro Arguelles, Juan Contreras, and Jose Valenciano. Education: John Martinez, and Jeremy D. Cortez.

First Responder: John Gonzalez.

Military/Veteran: Benny Guerrero. Media: Ruben Villareal Medical: Joehassin Cordero, M.D., Athos Colon, M.D., and Dr. Gregory Marin.

Professional: Freddy Chavez.

Up & Comer: Adriel Alvarez, Juan Duran, and Ryan Ramos.

And for Youth (Up to 17): Xavier Gomez.

"All of these individuals are highly deserving, and we congratulate each one for their service and dedication to the community," said event chair, Christy Martinez-Garcia, adding that a blind committee reviewed each category.

She further added that Emilio Abeyta, a dedicated volunteer, and attorney will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

In addition, the Soaring Eagle

Award will be given to a volunteer of Los Hermanos Familia.

This award is given annually to a member.

The Adelante Award's program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia who became a nonprofit organization in June 2014 and was established in 2008. A portion of the proceeds provide college scholarship, and to programming committed to "Strengthening Families, Building Community," said Martinez-Garcia.

LHF is now preparing for the 9th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event to be held, Saturday, August 12, 2017.

To learn more about this event, membership, or the organization, please visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org or call (806) 792-1212.

19. Too many of our neighbors are living on the edge thanks to ill-conceived Republican policies that fail our farmers, fail our wage earners and fail our young people.

We need responsible government and equality of opportunity.”

A life-long Texan, Levario grew up in El Paso. He is a graduate the University of Notre Dame University, Stanford University, and the University of Texas in Austin. He and his wife Susie are

the parents of two, and have resided in Lubbock for the last 10 years.

In addition, Dan Epstein, a Democratic also announced his candidacy for District 19.

Epstein said he has wasted no time in his campaign and is hitting the grass roots scene hard pounding pavement door-to-door and registering voters.

The election will be held on November 8, 2018.

Two Announce Candidacy for Dist. 19

iguel Levario, 39, is a DemM ocrat that believes the voters in District 19 deserve a real choice

when they go to the polls in 2018.

The associate professor of U. S. History at Texas Tech University, announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives District 19 seat on April 17.

“I am convinced that the¬ times we are living in require true leadership that takes into account the needs of all the people in District

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Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies CINCO DE MAYO: Free, May 5, 1-4 PM Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Bring Mexican potluck dish, play loteria, and enter yourself as your favorite Latino idol /entertainer, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th. through – May 27, 2017, is an exhibition dedicated to the recognition and celebration of artists living and working in Texas who are of Mexican ancestry. The exhibition reflects the richness, depth, and diversity of media, themes, and subject matter of these thirteen artists who have deep ties to Texas.

At LHUCA, 511 Avenue K. FREE. 59TH ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW AND SALE May 6-7, the Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society will feature vendors with jewelry, loose stones, rough, cabs, slabs, geodes, beads, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, spheres, and lapidary tools. There will be a silent auction and hourly door prizes.

Numerous free exhibits, a kid’s area wand more at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BOW TIE, WINE AND DINE May 12, at 7 p.m. Antwone Fisher director, screenwriter, film producer, and author, grew up in an abusive foster home— and was homeless—before joining the United States Navy where he turned his life around. He will be the guest speaker.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT SELECT-ASEAT $75. at the Autumn Oaks Event Center at 10210 Woodrow Row, Wolfforth, TX. Proceeds will benefit a Sondra’s Song, a local 501(c)(3) organization.

LOTERIA, Tuesday, 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St. 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.

LULAC COUNCIL #263 MEETINGS are held the first, second, and fourth Thursday of the month at 1901 Broadway, at 7:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Ruben Albares at (806)4700311.

FREE LEGAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud. Call 763-4557 or (800) 933-4557 or visitlanwt. org for more info.

VOICES COALITION in Lubbock County seeking advocates to assist in youth drug prevention. They meet the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Clarion Hotel off Indiana & S. Loop 289 during lunch 12-1 pm.

Technology Has Improved Since 1970 Lubbock Tornado

ay marks the month of the M ‘Lubbock Tornado’, which took 26 lives, injured 1,500 and did

close to $200 million in damage.

The radar systems of that day were nothing like the radars used by the National Weather service nowadays. So, let’s go back in time -- to May 1970 -- to see what you and I would have looked at the night of the Lubbock tornado.

Imagine images of the National Weather Service radar that were small, fuzzy, and black & white.

“Back in 1970 the radar used by the National Weather Service at that time was a surplus radar from World War II,” says Justin Weaver, Meteorologist in Charge at the Lubbock office of National Weather Service. “It was black & white. The diameter of the screen was about 7 inches. Pretty tough to see.”

No precise radar meant no precise tornado warning.

“For instance the night of 1970 the tornado warnings out of the Lub-

bock office were issued tion in a cloud, which in for a size of about three turn allows us to follow or four counties,” says potential tornado deWeaver. “Our warnings velopment. are typically issued for a A meteorologist in much shorter period of 1970 had to look for time, maybe 30 minutes, something called a maybe 45 minutes in rare ‘hook echo’ image. cases.” Today’s warnings Nowadays, meteoroloare issued in a polygon gists can detect a posshape, which relates to the sible tornado before the projected movement of sehook echo shows up on vere storms. screen.

“Our radar back then was JOHN ROBINSON “Our average lead METEOROLOGIST very much rudimentary,” times have gone from says Research Meteorologist Don almost none in 1970 to where now Burgess. “We now take things like there are 12 to 14 minutes on avcolor for granted. We had no color. erage for all the warnings in the We didn’t even digitally process country,” says Burgess. the data. So, we had blobs of gray With the use of the new doppler on phosphorous tubes. technology and surface based The most important difference be- storm chasers, such as our own tween those old surplus radars and David Drummond, we provide our today is that Doppler radars, such viewers with the best possible inas ours, allow us to see the move- formation possible for protection ment of the raindrops in the cloud. from severe storms.

This in turn allows meteorologists In last month’s article I mentioned to watch the development of rota- the term ‘dew point’. The technical definition, according to the National Weather service is; A measure of atmospheric moisture. It is the temperature to which air must be cooled in order to reach saturation DISAPPOINTED WITH (assuming air pressure and moisADMINISTRATION The American people have little interest in ture content are constant). A higher a wall and rate it one of the least important dew point indicates more moisture things the president could do at this point. present in the air. It is sometimes Where's the jobs, where's the "tax relief", referred to as Dew Point Temperawhere's democracy, and where's your ture, and sometimes written as one taxes Mr. President?

I'm disappointed with what is happening in word (Dewpoint).

It’s basically a measure of the America under this administration. moisture in the air and it allows George Morgan us to track the ‘dryline’ and determine where the greatest threat for NO TO SB 4, NO TO PERRY severe weather will occur.

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A CARING PUBLICATION Thank you for bringing awareness to the needs of our children in your April issue.

Latino Lubbock is so colorful, and so informative. We take pride in this publication that truly cares about children and our community.

Thank you Christy and staff on a job well done, and above our expectations. We are blessed to have this in our community, and we lift you and your staff in prayer as you objectively advocate for our community and find news to share with us.

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What a regressive move on the part of "our representative" Perry for brining life to SB 4. This is regressive and yet another excuse to attack the Hispanic community.

Christina Montez, A Dreamer GREAT TO BE A PANTHER Dunbar College Preparatory Academy would like to thank the public and following generous companies Betenbough Homes, EZ Auto, and Ferguson Plumbing for making donations to our school and helping the students have a fantastic year. It’s a great day to be a Panther!!

Brenda Haslam, Parent Liaison Dunbar Preparatory Academy APRIL COVER OUTSTANDING The April cover was creative and outstanding and really celebrates children. Great job LLM! Sarah Murillo

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May is National Foster Care Month

Fostering Love

Mother Shares Adoption Journey, and a Mother's Day Gift Like No Other

by CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

aura Burch and her husband Aaron dreamed of L being parents. The young couple had married in 2010.

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ot everyone can foster, but everyone can help.

Learn how you can support foster families in your community at buckner.org.

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They begin their life journey in the rural town of Slaton, attending the local Catholic church where they became friends with several families with large numbers of children.

“It was both of our dream to have children as soon as possible since we were both in our early 30s,” she said.

A few months into their marriage, they realized their dream wasn’t coming true. As such, they began seeing a fertility specialist. After two years, they sought help from the Natural Procreative Technology (NaPro) created from doctors at the Pope Paul VI institute, Houston branch. Six months after surgery, April 2015, they achieved pregnancy but lost the infant during the first trimester. The couple was devastated.

In December of 2015, they visited The Unborn shrine at the Holy Innocents Church in New York City.

“We planned it around what would’ve been our due date and entered our sweet baby in the Book of Life. It was much-needed closure,” she said they remained faithful and continued to pray for a child.

In February of 2016, a friend gave her a church bulletin and informed her of an ad about a fostering and adoption seminar being held by Texas Boys Ranch (TBR). After much discussion and prayer, she and Aaron decided to attend.

“We watched a video, asked lots of questions, and took home more information. Within a week, we had prayed and decided to proceed with fostering with the intent of adoption,” added Laura.

The same day they submitted their application, a group of four siblings had entered the foster care system. They had been in the foster care system for two years. The foster parents were unable to proceed with the adoption and therefore the children were placed back into foster care. The TBR program director asked if they would be interested and nervously they responded with “we’ll pray about it”.

“Going from 0 to 4 children was a lot to take on and we only wanted one - and an infant at that,” she explained that nonetheless, she and Aaron began their training courses to become licensed foster parents.

One day when taking a tour of the TBR Emergency Shelter, a chubby cheek little two-year-old boy and a shy four-year-old girl ran through the common area as they were walking through.

“We knew it was them. Both of our hearts sank, our eyes quickly filled with tears, and we both knew,” said the young woman.

They learned that their two older brothers were on a fishing trip. They continued to pray and discuss the possible life changing event at great lengths knowing their lives would change whatever their decision, and whatever their choice, things would

never be the same.

“We knew it was going to be difficult and exhausting and that it would be four times the love received and even more so, given,” said Laura as she shared that they took a month to pray and determine their decision.

“When we knew, it was time to decide, we both had an overwhelming sense of peace.”

She recalled a training class where the instructor had made a profound statement, “We’re not here to find babies. We’re here to find families for their babies.” At that moment, she and Aaron were taken aback by that statement and felt that God was humbling them and giving them understanding.

“Everything up until now had been heartbreaking and disastrous. We had a moment of clarity in knowing this was what He wanted when we both realized that everything that could’ve gone wrong had gone beautifully and peacefully right. This journey was no longer about His plan for us, but about His plan for them. They needed us. They needed a home, love, family, and more importantly to learn His love. From that point on, it was about them, not us,” she expressed joyfully.

By the end of May, they had their Home Study, completed training, and had been fully approved to begin fostering. Their wonderful church community, friends, and family threw a beautiful shower for them and helped the couple prepare their home for “FOUR Littles”.

And each time as they had outings with the children, they fell more in love with all four. On June 7, 2016, they arrived at their home that felt natural and realized that their hearts belong to these blessings.

The couple adapted slowly, recognizing that one of them needed a little bit more time to emotionally prepare for yet again another move and came home shortly thereafter.

She said that from that moment on, life was never the same and they wouldn’t ask for it any other way.

“The naturalness that came so quickly was pure (Continued on p. 22 )

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Amerivantage es un plan de D-SNP con un contrato de Medicare y un contrato con el programa Medicaid del estado. La inscripción en Amerivantage depende de la renovación del contrato. La prima de la Part B está cubierta para los inscritos con doble elegibilidad completa. Esta información no es una descripción completa de beneficios. Comuníquese con el plan para más información. Pueden aplicar limitaciones, copagos y restricciones. Los beneficios, las primas y/o los copagos/coseguro pueden cambiar el 1 de enero de cada año. El Formulario, la red de farmacias y/o la red de proveedores pueden cambiar en cualquier momento. Recibirá una notificación cuando sea necesario. Este plan está disponible para cualquier persona que tenga Asistencia médica tanto del Estado como de Medicare. La prima, los copagos, el coseguro y los deducibles pueden variar basados en el nivel de Ayuda adicional que recibe. Póngase en contacto con el plan para mayores detalles. Esta póliza tiene exclusiones, limitaciones y términos bajo los cuales la misma puede continuar en vigencia o ser descontinuada. Para obtener más información sobre los beneficios, póngase en contacto con su agente o el plan de salud.

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PUBLIC NOTICE:

LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS 2017 REVISED COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT PLAN By order dated April 24, 2017 (“2017 Order”), the Lubbock County Commissioners Court, the governing body of Lubbock County, Texas (“County”), adopted and approved the Lubbock County, Texas 2017 Revised County Election Precinct Plan (“2017 Plan”) with attached mapping as required by law, including Chapter 42 of the Texas Election Code. The 2017 Plan shall take effect on and after January 1, 2018. Public notice regarding the changes in the County’s election precincts described in the 2017 Order and the 2017 Plan is being accomplished by the County as required by law. The following is a brief, general description of the changes in the County’s election precinct boundaries described in the 2017 Plan adopted and approved by the 2017 Order: (1) Election Precinct 33-Modified: lost territory to Precincts 52, 109, and 110 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (2) Election Precinct 43-Modified: lost territory to Precinct 132 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (3) Election Precinct 44-Modified: lost territory to create new Precinct 159 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (4) Election Precinct 52-Modified: gained territory from Precinct 33, and lost territory to Precinct 161, due to City of Lubbock annexations; (5) Election Precinct 109-Modified: gained territory from Precinct 33 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (6) Election Precinct 110-Modified: gained territory from Precincts 33 and 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (7) Election Precinct 132-Modified: gained territory from Precinct 43 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (8) Election Precinct 138-Modified: gained territory from Precinct 155 due to City of

Lubbock annexations; (9) Election Precinct 140-Modified: gained territory from Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexation; (10) E l e c t i o n P r e c i n c t 150-Modified: precinct boundary adjusted to create better alignment between House Plan 358 and adjusted City of Lubbock boundary; (11) E l e c t i o n P r e c i n c t 155-Modified: lost territory to Precincts 110, 138, and 140, and lost territory to create new Precincts 163 through 178 (inclusive), due to City of Lubbock annexations; (12) E l e c t i o n P r e c i n c t 158-Modified: precinct boundary adjusted to create better alignment between House Plan 358 and adjusted City of Lubbock boundary; (13) Election Precinct 159New Precinct: created from Precinct 44 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (14) Election Precinct 160New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 43 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (15)

Election Precinct 161-

New Precinct: created from (23) Election Precinct 169portion of Precinct 33 due to City New Precinct: created from of Lubbock annexations; portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (16) Election Precinct 162New Precinct: created from (24) Election Precinct 170portion of Precinct 33 due to City New Precinct: created from of Lubbock annexations; portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (17) Election Precinct 163New Precinct: created from (25) Election Precinct 171portion of Precinct 155 due to New Precinct: created from City of Lubbock annexations; portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (18) Election Precinct 164New Precinct: created from (26) Election Precinct 172portion of Precinct 155 due to New Precinct: created from City of Lubbock annexations; portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (19) Election Precinct 165New Precinct: created from (27) Election Precinct 173portion of Precinct 155 due to New Precinct: created from City of Lubbock annexations; portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (20) Election Precinct 166New Precinct: created from (28) Election Precinct 174portion of Precinct 155 due to New Precinct: created from City of Lubbock annexations; portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (21) Election Precinct 167- (29) Election Precinct 175New Precinct: created from New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 155 due to portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; City of Lubbock annexations; (22) Election Precinct 168New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations;

(30) Election Precinct 176New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations;

(31) Election Precinct 177New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (32) Election Precinct 178New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 155 due to City of Lubbock annexations; (33) Election Precinct 180New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 151 to create better alignment between House Plan 358 and adjusted City of Lubbock boundary; (34) Election Precinct 181New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 153 to create better alignment between House Plan 358 and adjusted City of Lubbock boundary; (35) Election Precinct 182New Precinct: created from portion of Precinct 153 to create better alignment between House Plan 358 and adjusted City of Lubbock boundary; and (36) Remainder of County’s election precincts described in 2017 Plan were not revised or reconfigured from those described in County’s existing election precinct plan.

Copies of the 2017 Order and 2017 Plan are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Lubbock County Clerk, Lubbock County Courthouse,904BroadwayStreet,Room207,Lubbock,Texas79408.PleasecalltheOfficeoftheLubbockCountyElectionsAdministratorat806-775-1338ifyouhavequestions.

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¡Su Voto Es Su Voz...Your Vote is Your Voice!

AVISO PÚBLICO:

PLAN REVISADO 2017 DE LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS DE RECINTOS ELECTORALES DEL CONDADO Por orden fechada el 24 de abril, del 2017 (“Orden 2017”), la Corte de Comisionados de Lubbock County (“Corte de Comisionados”), el órgano de gobierno de Lubbock County, Texas adoptó y aprobó el Plan Revisado 2017 de Lubbock County, Texas de Recintos Electorales del Condado (el “Plan 2017”), junto con mapas anexos según requerido por ley, incluyendo el Capítulo 42 del Código Electoral de Texas. El Plan 2017 entrará en vigor el 1 de enero del 2018. Avisos públicos respecto a los cambios en los distritos electorales del Condado descritos en la Orden 2017 así como el Plan 2015, serán efectuados por el Condado en conformidad con la ley. Una descripción breve y generalizada de las modificaciones en los límites de los recintos electorales del Condado descritas en el Plan 2017 adoptado y aprobado por tal Orden 2017 se incluye a continuación.

(1) Recinto Electoral 33— Modificado: perdió territorio a Recinto 52, 109, y 110 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (2) Recinto Electoral 43— Modificado: perdió territorio a Recinto 132 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (3) Recinto Electoral 44— Modificado: perdió territorio para crear el nuevo Recinto 159 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (4) Recinto Electoral 52— Modificado: adquirió territorio de Recinto 33, y perdió territorio a Recinto 161 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (5) Recinto Electoral 109— Modificado: adquirió territorio de Recinto 33 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (6) Recinto Electoral 110— Modificado: adquirió territorio de Recintos 33 y 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (7) Recinto Electoral 132— Modificado: adquirió territorio de Recinto 43 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (8) Recinto Electoral 138— Modificado: adquirió territorio

de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (9) Recinto Electoral 140— Modificado: adquirió territorio de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (10) Recinto Electoral 150— Modificado: límites de este recinto fueron ajustados para mejorar el alineamiento entre el Plan 358 de la Cámara y ajustes a los límites de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (11) Recinto electoral 155— Modificado: perdió territorio a Recintos 110, 138, y 140, y perdió territorio para crear nuevos Recintos 163 a 178, inclusive, debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (12) Recinto Electoral 158— Modificado: límites del recinto fueron ajustados para mejorar el alineamiento entre el Plan 358 de la Cámara y los ajustes a los límites de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (13) Recinto Electoral 159— Nuevo Recinto: creado de Recinto 44 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (14) Recinto Electoral 160— Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 43 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(15) Recinto Electoral 161-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 33 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(23) Recinto Electoral 169-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(31) Recinto Electoral 177-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(16) Recinto Electoral 162-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 33 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(24) Recinto Electoral 170-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(32) Recinto Electoral 178-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(17) Recinto Electoral 163-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(25) Recinto Electoral 171-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(18) Recinto Electoral 164-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(26) Recinto Electoral 172-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(33) Recinto Electoral 180— Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 151 para mejorar el alineamiento entre el Plan 358 de la Cámara y ajustes a los límites de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(19) Recinto Electoral 165-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(27) Recinto Electoral 173-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(20) Recento Electoral 166— Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(28) Recinto Electoral 174-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(21) Recinto Electoral 167-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (22) Recinto Electoral 168-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(29) Recinto Electoral 175-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (30) Recinto Electoral 176-Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 155 debido a anexiones de la Ciudad de Lubbock;

(34) Recinto Electoral 181— Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 153 para mejorar el alineamiento entre el Plan 358 de la Cámara y ajustes a los límites de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (35) Recinto Electoral 182— Nuevo Recinto: creado de parte de Recinto 153 para mejorar el alineamiento entre el Plan 358 de la Cámara y ajustes a los límites de la Ciudad de Lubbock; (36) El resto de los recintos electorales del Condado descritos en el Plan 2017 no fueron revisados o reconfigurados de ninguna manera de como los cuales están descritos en el plan actual del Condado de recintos electorales.

Copias de la Orden 2017 y del Plan 2017 están disponibles para inspección del público durante las horas hábiles normales en: Office of the Lubbock County Clerk, Lubbock County Courthouse, 904 Broadway Street, Room 207, Lubbock, Texas 79408. En caso de tener alguna pregunta, sírvase llamar a Office of the Lubbock County Elections Administrator al 806-775-1338.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

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here’s a great opportunity in T the oil, natural gas, and petrochemical industries for Latinos,

but that segment of the population need to step up and apply for those jobs that could pay them familysustaining wages and more, officials within the industry said.

“IHS Markit projects that there will be nearly 1.9 million job opportunities over the next 20 years in our industry, and Latino workers are expected to fill more than 575,000 of those positions,” said Deryck Spooner, the senior director of external mobilization at American Petroleum Institute.

“These employment projections are based on current and expected trends in factors such as labor force participation rates, population growth rates, and educational attainment rates,” he said.

Spooner further noted that opportunities will be available in a wide variety of occupations, and across all regions of the country.

Of the 1.9 million new job opportunities, 57 percent are projected to be in blue-collar occupations and 32 percent are projected to be in management and professional fields, according to IHS Markit, an organization lauded as the leading source of information and insight in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape.

IHS’ most recent report noted that Hispanic and African-American workers are projected to account for close to 25 percent of new hires in management, business and financial jobs through 2035.

Also, of the women projected to be hired by the industry, more than half are expected to fill management and professional occupations.

One reason the positions might be attractive are salaries. Currently, the average salary for a financial analyst in the industry is $55,620 while a petroleum engineer makes $82,000 annually. Oil and gas pipeline construction workers average about $76,000 a year and those who drill oil and gas wells typically rake in at least $98,000, according to several databases.

“Experienced engineers are being offered sky-high salaries and are taking regular calls from headhunters as the booming shale gas industry fights for scarce talent,

snapping up engineers from other sectors,” reported Alanna Petroff of CNN Money.

“There aren’t enough experienced engineers to go around, and global demand for engineers is growing, especially as the U.S. shale gas industry balloons,” Petroff said.

But, Spooner cautioned that, in order to take advantage of the boom, Hispanics must get in the game.

Latino workers currently make up 20 percent of the oil, natural gas, and petrochemical industries – a total of more than 280,000 Latino workers; and that share is growing, Spooner said.

Three-quarters of Latinos currently in the industry work in blue collar occupations, but there are also nearly 50,000 who work in management and professional fields.

About one-third of Latinos currently in the industry are millennials.

“One of the challenges that we face as an industry is helping people to understand the breadth and scope of the job opportunities we offer,” Spooner said.

“Our polling of African-Americans and Latinos showed that the vast majority of individuals had never applied for a job in the industry, with 60 percent of those being driven by a basic lack of familiarity with the industry’s opportunities,” he said.

Many are surprised to learn that the industry has a great deal of job opportunities in blue collar occupations (57 percent), which require a high school diploma aNd some post-secondary training, Spooner said.

“These are jobs like welders, pipefitters, truck drivers, and construction workers. There are also hundreds of thousands of job opportunities projected in management and professional fields as scientists, engineers, architects, communication professionals, business managers, and so much more,” he said.

The oil and natural gas industry pays wages significantly higher than the national average and can provide tremendous career opportunities for women and minorities, said Jack Gerard, API president and CEO. “These careers can help shrink the income inequality gap without spending a dime of taxpayer money,” he said.

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Professional Development FREE GED CLASSES Literacy Lubbock, a United Way Partner Agency, celebrating 25 years of service in the Lubbock Community, is offering Free Adult Education Classes for anyone needing to obtain their GED or interested in Learning English as a second Language (ESL). To enroll, please call 775-3636 or come by 1306 9th Street (up-stairs) All classes are Free!

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. GED PREP CLASS, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am, Free, Age 16+, Study class to prepare for the GED exams. Registration required. At Simmons Community Center.

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

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.

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.

Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates 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.

RECOGNIZED Marty Ledesma was honored for his participation in the President's Leadership Institute at TTU. Congratulations!

LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The LITC does not assist in any criminal tax matters, or prepare tax returns. For other information contact: Nancy Mojica, at (806) 8347972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

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

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atino L u b bock Magazine is proud to announce the launch of their new website featuring pages of news, events, photos, and an intimate con nection to Lubbock and West Texas' Hispanic community.

“Visitors can access Latino Lubbock Magazine's website and find it easier to navigate, as well as get a real nuance of news about Hispanics in West Texas,” said Christy Martinez-Garcia, publisher/owner of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

“The updated website is more user-friendly and offers readers and digital media followers better accessibility to our publication from the news, to events, to advertising, and online subscriptions,” she said.

The website features a robust and colorful site with centralized news and information where visitors can engage with the Latino community through advocacy, events, and news alerts. Web visitors of all ages can easily navigate to find the section that helps connect them to their interest.

A gallery section will allow visitors to see photos from events, some of which are all included in the magazine's photo section. In addition, visitors can see a copy of the previous month's issue. The

Events page showcases the many Hispanic activities and observances, as well as those coordinated by Latino Lubbock Magazine. The calendar allows visitors to submit events that will be placed online, as well as possibly be included in upcoming issues of Latino Lubbock Magazine. The photo gallery showcases a collection of photos

by Christy Martinez-Garcia.

More so, potential advertisers will be able to upload ads and artwork to be placed in the publication, which now reaches over 100,000 readers monthly, and is delivered in Lubbock and 23 rural communities.

"We come in all shades and with different interests, and through our publication and now our website readers and visitors can see that Hispanics cannot be generalized," she added.

The site design was developed by Vivid Connection a local multimedia agency. Martinez-Garcia collected the content information based off focus groups and input from individuals, groups, and organizations.

"We are confident that people will see the value to this site as we continue to share news by and about Hispanics in this area, as well as the community in general," said Martinez-Garcia.

Visitors can also register to receive Latino Lubbock E-news, which is an online supplement to the free monthly magazine, submit news releases and events, or become fans of their Facebook page.

The website can be visited at www. latinolubbock.net.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Noticias de salud/ Health News

DIABETIC CARE SUPPORT, May 18, 10 am, Free, Ages 50+, Let an LVN check your sugar levels, weight and blood pressure, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center.

Feeling Good with Fiber Your Health at Every Age

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any have most likely been told they do not get enough fiber in their diet, and some may wonder why it is necessary for their health and well-being.

It may come as a surprise that fiber can help improve digestion, prevent constipation and help lower cholesterol. It is recommended that on average, Americans get 25-30 grams of fiber a day. Unfortunately, Americans are only getting about half of that.

There are two types of fiber: soluble fiber and non-soluble fiber.

Soluble fiber is not well absorbed and can help lower cholesterol.

Some common food sources include oat cereals, beans, berries, seeds and some fruits and vegetables.

Non-soluble fiber can help improve digestion and may play a

role in weight control and regularity. Common food sources include cucumbers, grapes, tomatoes, dark leafy vegetables and whole grains.

When deciding to add more fiber into the diet, it is important to start slowly and follow with water. As fiber c o n s u m p t io n increases, adding in water can help prevent constipation. Pick foods that are 3 grams of fiber or more per serving. Check the nutrition facts label to see the fiber content in different foods.

Editor’s Note: Jordan Robison is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

She has on-hands experience and insight to nutrition obstacles, and is a dietitian at University Medical Center in Lubbock.

May National Women's Health Week

ational Women’s Health N Week is a week long health observance coordinated by the

Women’s Health W e e k k i c k s off on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women’s health.

The theme for 2016 is “Your Health at Every A g e . ” N ational Women’s H e a l t h Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. It also encourages women to take the following steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases: Visit a health care professional to receive regular • checkups and preventive screenings. Get active. Eat healthy. Pay attention to mental health, including getting • enough sleep and managing stress.

Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking and not • wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet.

The 18th annual National

and is celebrated until May 20, 2017.

National Women’s Checkup Day is Monday, May 8, 2017.

Women can easily take charge of their health, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, a landmark health care reform law enacted in 2010.

This law gives Americans greater choice and better control over their own health care and includes changes that are especially meaningful to women and their families. For instance, new plans cover vital preventive services, including mammograms, colon cancer screenings, and well-woman visits with no out-of-pocket costs. It also ensures women can see an OB-GYN without a referral. To learn more about the law and your health insurance options, visit www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

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Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

BLOOD PRESSURE, Thursday, 10:30 am, Free, Ages 50+, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St. STRETCH & STRENGTH, Thursday, 9:45 am, $10/month, Ages 18+, Energize and tone your body through light aerobics, hand weights and floor stretches, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St. T’AI CHI CHIH, Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm, $25/month, Ages 13+, T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 movements and 1 pose that together make up a meditative form of exercise. This class can be done standing or sitting, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St. FREE PRENATAL CLASSES by CHCL Enjoy food, fun, and learning in this series of six classes. Topics include steps for a healthy pregnancy, your baby’s development, and more. Earn points to receive FREE baby items from Stork’s Nest. Next class is scheduled for May 4th - June 8th from 6pm to 8pm, at 1510 5th St. For more info and registration contact Yvonne at (806) 765-2611 ext. 1301.

FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION CLASSES by CHCL Come and learn about proper diabetic nutrition and meal portion sizes, how to prepare diabetic friendly meals, and get delicious recipes your entire family will enjoy. Next class is Tues. April 4th - May 23rd For more info, contact Jody at (806) 806-765-2611 ext. 1302.

STEP UP WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK (CHCL) This program will focuses on prevention and impact of childhood obesity. Starting the first Monday of each month March 6, from 6 to 7pm, at 1610 5th St. For more information contact Yvonne at 806765-2611, ext. 1009.

FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue.

Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits.

For more information, please call (806) 7994320.

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

FREE PARENTING CLASSES Family Guidance & Outreach Center provides free anger management classes on Mondays and parenting classes on Tuesdays in the evenings unless otherwise noted. All classes begin promptly at 6:30 PM. No childcare provided. #5 Briercroft Office Park. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. Visit us online: www. familyguidancecenterlubbock.org.

Health/Salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors...Consejos de nuestros médicos

Know the Signs of a Stroke

stroke can happen at any A time. But would you be able to recognize the warning signs and

symptoms? Strokes occur more commonly in people with diabetes, and high blood pressure. People who are obese, elderly, smoke and don't eat a balanced diet are at a higher risk as well. It is not always easy to identify a stroke, and any lost time without medical attention can lead to irreplaceable effects on the brain.

Learn the F.A.S.T warning signs to identify a stroke and it could save you or someone you love from serious effects of brain damage.

F - Face Dropping:Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

A - Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S - Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?

T - Time to call 9-1-1: If someone shows any of these symptoms,

even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.

You could also experience these symptoms: Numbness or weakness Especially of la cara, el brazo o la pierna. Because the brain controls different areas of the body, it is common to experience numbness or weakness on one side of the body and not the other.

Confusion: A stroke inhibits the brain from working properly and might cause confusion.

Vision disturbances: You may have trouble seeing out of one or both eyes. Vision may be blurred or impaired.

Loss of balance or coordination: You may feel mareado and have trouble walking.

Severe headache: You may experience a severe headache with no direct cause.

If you experience any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.

A stroke affects the brain in one of two ways, by hemorrhage (rupture of a blood vessel and the spilling of blood into brain tissue) or by a ischemia, (blocked blood vessel

in the brain causing the brain not to get enough blood, oxygen and nutrients).. Both have the potential for irreversible brain damage if not treated immediately. When a stroke occurs and part of your brain dies from the lack of blood flow, the part of the body it controls is affected. Strokes can cause paralysis, affect language and vision, and cause other serious health problems.

Another kind of stroke-like event is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or a warning stroke. A TIA is caused by a blockage of a blood vessel to the brain, causing stroke symptoms, but the stroke symptoms are short lived. It is called transient because the stroke symptoms resolve and there is usually no lasting symptoms left over from this event. While people get back to normal, just having a TIA make a person at very high risk for a full blown stroke with lasting symptoms.

Learn more about the warning signs of a stroke and find more information on stroke prevention at heart.org and strokeassociation. org.

regulares y pruebas preventivas.

Ponerse activo. Comer saludablemente. Poner atención a la salud mental, incluyendo dormir lo • suficiente y controlando el estrés.

Evitar comportamientos poco saludables, como fumar y • no usar un cinturón de seguridad o casos para ciclista.

El decimotercer aniversario de la Semana Nacional de la Salud Femenina empezará el día de la madre, el 14 de mayo de 2017 hasta el 20 de mayo de 2017. El Día Nacional del Examen Femenino es el día lunes 8 de mayo de 2017.

Las mujeres pueden tomar control de su salud fácilmente, gracias a la Ley de Asistencia Médica Accesible, una importante reforma en

las leyes de asistencia médica promulgada en 2010. La ley le ofrece a los estadounidenses más opciones y un mejor control sobre su propia asistencia médica e incluye unos cambios especialmente significativos para las mujeres y sus familias. Por ejemplo, los nuevos planes cubren servicios preventivos, incluyendo las mamografías, pruebas para cáncer de colon, y visitas regulares de mujeres sanas sin gastos extras. También asegura que las mujeres puedan visitar un obstetra/ ginecólogo sin una remisión/referido por parte de otro médico. Para aprender más acerca de la ley y sus opciones de seguro médico, visite www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

Dolores de cabeza y migrañas uántos de ustedes sufren es tratar el sín¿C diariamente de dolores de toma, miramos cabeza o migrañas? ¿Sabías que 22 la estructura millones de estadounidenses están sufriendo diariamente con dolores de cabeza, eso es absurdo, especialmente cuando puedes encontrar la causa y arreglarlo. Mucha gente se pregunta por qué obtenemos tan buenos resultados con dolores de cabeza, la verdad es que tratamos la causa no el síntoma. ¿Cree usted que sus dolores de cabeza y migrañas se producen debido a que usted no tiene suficiente Tylenol, Aleve, Imitrex u otros medicamentos en su cuerpo? NO, eso es tonto. Eso

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...Headaches & Migraines

ow many of you suffer daily from headaches or migraines? Did you know 22 million Americans are suffering daily with Headaches, that’s absurd, especially when you can find the cause and fix it. A lot of people wonder why we get such great results with headaches, the truth is because we treat the cause not the symptom. Do you think your headaches and migraines

por la Oficina para la Salud de la Mujer del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos. Esta celebración reúne comunidades, empresas, gobierno, organizaciones de salud y otros grupos para promover la salud femenina. El tema para 2017 es “Su salud a cada edad.” La Semana Nacional de la Salud Femenina alienta a las mujeres a que hagan de su salud una máxima prioridad. También les anima tomar las medidas siguientes para mejorar su salud física y men¬tal y prevenir enfermedades: Visitar a un profesional de la salud para recibir • exámenes

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are occurring due to you not having enough Tylenol, Aleve, Imitrex, or other medications in your body? NO, that’s silly. That’s treating the symptom, we look at the structure of the body, and if it’s out of alignment it will cause problems. These misalignments directly affect your nervous system. Fortunately, I specialize in detecting and correcting these misalignments.

Dr. Gregory Marin, DC has been a chiropractor for eight years. For an appointment call 1-Spine Chiropractic at (806) 993-1001.

Vaccines are for ALL AGES!

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a Semana Nacional de la Salud L Femenina es una cele¬bración dedicada a la salud coordinada

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Education/ Educación

Jarett Lujan named TTU Student Regent

exas Gov. Greg Abbott has T appointed Jarett Lujan as student regent for the Texas Tech

SHPE REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2017: The members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers held a successful conference in Lubbock. Way to go!

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS: Kappa Delta Chi celebrated the anniversary of their organization that was founded in 1987 in Lubbock, TX at TTU. With the strong foundations of service, Christianity and friendship, they created a sisterhood that 30 years later is stronger than ever. They sought to incorporate the principles of Unity, Honesty, Integrity, and Leadership into this organization.

HSS SINCE 1984: Members of HSS are proud of their purpose - to promote Hispanic culture among the student body at TTU, the Lubbock community, and surrounding areas.

University System Board of Regents for the 2017-18 academic year, his office announced April 26.

Lujan, originally from Marfa, Texas, is pursuing a Master of Education in student development and leadership in higher education from Angelo State University. He becomes the 12th student to serve on the Board of Regents and is the third student regent from Angelo State University. In addition, Lujan is the first Hispanic student to serve on the board.

“Jarett did an excellent job representing ASU students on campus and in the community when he was student body president,” said ASU President Brian J. May. “I have no doubt he will provide that same type of outstanding service on the TTU System Board of Regents. The entire ASU Ram Family is proud of Jarett for earning this appointment. He certainly deserves it, and we wish him the best of luck.”

Lujan served as Angelo State University’s president of the Student Body/Student Government Association during the 2015-16 academic year. He has served ASU as an admissions counselor during the past year mentoring and advising high school students in the West Texas region and representing ASU at college fairs and presentations.

He was also a track and field student-athlete for the Rams

New App For E-Books on Overdrive at the Library

ibby” is the new, innova"L tive mobile app available to access OverDrive, the Lub-

bock Public Library’s e-book platform. Libby is designed to make borrowing and enjoying ebooks and audiobooks from the public library easier than ever.

Libby provides intuitive navigation of the OverDrive e-book and audiobook lending system and a streamlined first time user experience. The borrowing and

ODPHI ONE CULTURE,ANY RACE: Omega Delta Phi is a multicultural service/social fraternity that aims at graduating its members while giving back to the community. It was founded in 1987, at TTU in Lubbock.

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th roughout his undergraduate tenure. Lujan scored points in the Lone Star Conference Championships in 2014 and 2015 in the 800-meters competing as a middistance runner. His best finish was fourth place in 2014.

Lujan will serve a one-year term beginning June 1, and his first Board of Regents meeting will take place Aug. 10-11 in Lubbock.

He replaces Jeremy Stewart of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, who was appointed in 2016.

Lujan received a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry from Angelo State University in 2016. He has an extensive background of student involvement at ASU while also performing countless hours or community service in the San Angelo area.

Angelo State University continues to thrive as a comprehensive regional institution of higher education. Joining the Texas Tech University System in 2007, the university offers numerous degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level from more than 100 majors and concentrations.

downloading process has been simplified, and a unified bookshelf automatically displays all of your loans and holds.

Libby can be installed from the Apple App Store or Google Play as a free app. It is currently compatible with iOS 9 or higher and Andoid 4.4 or higher.

If you need more help with Libby please visit Libby Help at help. libbyapp.com call the library at (806) 775-2835.

Education & Scholarship Updates SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It 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. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource.

WRITE RIGHT CRITIQUE GROUP, Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Free, Ages 18+, Students work to develop writing skills and participate in active writing critiques, Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St. ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/ CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci. org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarshipprogram NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established to provide support for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation. ELIGIBILITY: South Plains resident who will be attending a South Plains school. CONTACT: Lubbock Area Foundation (2509 80th Street; Lubbock, TX 79423; Phone (806) 762-8061) $30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded to fund post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university located outside the United States & its territories in a country where Rotary has a presence so that a Rotary host club can be arranged.

Apply online at www.Rotary.org/en/grants AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org

Youth/Juventud

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Youth Opportunities SUMMER HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR - May 6 , 2 to 6 p.m. Join local youth agencies as Safety City help you find out what to do this summer to stay safe, and healthy! Free!

MOM & DAUGHTER BRUNCH May 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Breakfast treats and drinks, arts and crafts, lucky mom giveaways and more!

Space is limited, register online. All Ages 2+, $10/person. Or call (806) 767-3796 MUFFINS WITH MOM, May 12, 12:30 pm, Free, Adults 50+, Join us for muffins with your mother and enjoy a great time of relaxation and lively conversation! Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

MOMMY AND ME PRINCESS TEA PARTY, May 13, 10:30 am-Noon, $15/couple; $10/additional child, Ages 3-7, Come dressed in a princess outfit for this majestic event, Pre-registration required by noon on May 10, Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

KIDS CAFÉ Mon.-Fri., 3:30 pm, Free, Ages 6-12, Rawlings Community Center.

And, Mon.-Fri., 3:45 pm, Free, Ages 18 and younger, Children can enjoy a hot nutritious meal. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY To assure that all students have access to reading material, myON has partnered with Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Los Hermanos Familia to offer a free online digital library this spring! Thousands of online digital books in English and Spanish can be accessed for FREE this winter at www.myon.com.

Here's what students should do: Step 1: Go to: www.myon.com/library/browse.html Step 2: Enter School Name: Read to Grow (Preview) Step 3: Enter Username: latinolubbock Step 4: Enter Password: myon Step 5: Browse and enjoy thousands of digital books this winter and "read to grow!"

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On: Hispanic Work Ethic he school T year is ending, but

the summer months are beginning to form. During the summer, many teens decide to get a job. One important thing to remember about having a job is to work hard, well, obviously, you’ll work hard because that’s just the thing to do. Yet, it is not a normal thing for most people to work hard at a job, they decide to slack off and become lazy. Remember, Hispanics don’t just slack off, we have a work ethic that has been engrained in us

since the beginning of time. It’s a work ethic that has driven us to work and work from sun-up to sun-down, without complaining, without want.

We know to be grateful for everything that has been given to us, including a job, since there could be no job. The job you are given is yours and Hispanics’ know this, that’s why they take pride in doing it and that’s why we keep doing it. Hispanic work ethic is essential to our culture and it should be celebrated, not taken for granted. So, when you decide to not do your job or continue with your work, remember about the work that is engrained in you like our ancestors.

Xavier Gomez - 16, attends Lubbock High where he is a junior. He is involved with UIL. His future aspirations are to be a chemical engineer, at Stanford University.

He is the son of Mark & Erlinda Gomez

Summer Lunch Programs to be Available Citywide ith summer comes an ofW ten unpublicized recurring problem:

many children in Lubbock, primarily fed by schools, will go hungry while classes are out. There are some places, however, that can help.

THE YWCA- Free meal programs at 32nd and Flint, and 62nd and Elgin.

Breakfast 8 -9 am; lunch 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m., and 12 p.m. -1 p.m.; afternoon snack 3 p.m. -4 p.m. Begins May 31st, ends August 17th. Call (806) 792-2723 for more information.

LUBBOCK BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB is set up to feed members. Memberships are available annually. A full day includes breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Free if you live in 79415 district. Call (806) 792-2880 for more information.

SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK- Kids Café: free meals throughout summer at various locations. To find a location near you, please call 763-3032 or visit www.spf b.org.

CITY OF LUBBOCK PARKS AND RECREATION will also

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have five summer camps involved with Kids Café. Call P&R at (806) 775-2687 for more information.

LISD- free breakfast and lunch for kids enrolled in summer school.

Call (806)766-1000 for more information.

BRIDGE 2 SUCCESS SUMMER CAMP 2011 Free camp in July; will provide breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack as well as lots of summer activities. Contact (806) 6327652, for more information.

R: Jo DEDICATED YOUNG LEADERS: JROTC students along with their Commander of Estacado High School joined former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales for lunch at Campisi's on 82nd & Quaker. He autographed books for the students.

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Class of 2017!

Congratulations! We are proud of you!

Bryan Peña

Bailee Ann Lemon

Albert Moya

Marissa Hernandez

Joseph Rios Frenship HS

Raana A. Darty

Victoria Heredia

Adrian R. Cabañas

Melissa Mendoza

MaCauley Hunter

Victoria D. Ybanez Lubbock Cooper HS

Matthew Sedillo

Nicolette T. Soto Monterey HS

Victoria D. Aguirre Plainview HS

Ryan Jordan Ramos Lubbock HS

Carlie Santiago

Isaac Betancur

Cecilia DeLeon Garcia

Vanessa Ledesma

Lubbock HS

Lubbock HS

El Dorado HS

Coronado HS

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Seagraves HS

Lubbock Cooper HS

Lubbock HS

Lubbock HS

Frenship HS

Idalou HS

Lubbock Cooper HS

University of Texas Texas Tech University at Permian Basin Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Lubbock HS

Angelina A. Gonzales Angelita A. Gonzales

Michael M. Madrigal

New Deal HS

New Deal HS

Marissa Martell

Alexandra Ramos

Jailyn D. Alaniz

ALEXANDER GONZALES

Samantha Cardenas Lubbock HS

Bailee Alonzo

Aliana G. Gonzalez

Michael A. Gonzalez

Kiana Vasquez

Jonathan Galvez

Brittany L. Rodriguez

Nicholas Garcia

Leti Hernandez

Texas Tech University Bachelor of Science Major Biology, Minor in Chemistry

Coronado HS

Lubbock HS

Texas Tech University Bachelor of Science Kinesiology

Petersburg HS

Frenship HS

Texas Tech University Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

¡Felicidades graduados!

Estamos orgullosos de ustedes!

Coronado HS

New Deal HS

Texas Tech University Bachelor of Science Human Development Family Studies. Future plans are to obtain Masters Degree

Brownfield HS

Idalou HS

Crosbyton HS

Brian R. Rodriguez

TTU Health Sciences Center Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Oscar Mendoza

Pedro Leyva

Jenée Durán

Tiffany Pham

Masters Degree Wayland Baptist University

Texas Tech Doctor of Jurisprudence Future Plans: Working for Glasheen, Valles & Inderman

Texas Tech Doctor of Jurisprudence Future Plans:

Texas Tech Doctor of Jurisprudence

Deontae Wherry

Lucilla Clarke

Alex Muñoz

Munzum Aguayo

Texas Tech Doctor of Jurisprudence

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Commencement Exercises Texas Tech University Friday, May 19, 2017 3 p.m. Arts & Sciences 7 p.m. Graduate School

Saturday, May 20, 2017 9 a.m. Architecture, Education, Engineering, Human Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts 1:30 p.m.

Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Business Administration, Media and Communication, Honors College , University Programs, Wind Energy

High School May 23 Talkington School for Young School of Law Hooding Ceremony Women Leaders HS Graduation, Saturday, May 20, 2017 United Supermarkets Arena 6 p.m. Law School Hooding Ceremony at US Arena (USA), 6:30 pm Lubbock Christian •May 25 Lbk Cooper HS Graduation University USA, 6:00 pm Undergraduate Commencement Saturday, May 6, 2017 •May 26 Monterey HS Graduation 10 am in the Rip Griffin Center on the LCU Campus USA, 6:00 pm Graduate Ceremony Saturday, May 5, 2017 •May 27 Estacado HS Graduation 7:30 pm in the McDonald Moody Auditorium on the LCU USA, 9:30 am Campus •May 27 Lubbock HS Graduation, South Plains College United Supermarkets Arena Friday, May 12, 2017, in the Texan Dome (USA), 1 pm 9:30 a.m. Morning Ceremony - Arts & Sciences, Health Occupations, Technical Education 1 p.m. Afternoon Ceremony - Arts & Sciences, Health Oc•May 27 Coronado HS Graduation cupations, Technical Education USA, 5:30 pm •May 28 Frenship HS Graduation USA, 3 pm

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Wayland Baptist University Graduation ceremony for Winter and Spring terms is June 19, 2017

JUNE GRAD PHOTOS Submit with graduate’s name and high school. College grads include name, college, major, degree, career plans. Before May 21st, FREE. After the 21st, cost is $25. Please email photos to (No CELL PHONE PHOTOS): news@latinolubbock.net, or at 2207 University. (806)792-1212 - bring cap & gown.

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources NEIGHBORHOOD ALLEY CLEANUP - May 6, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Residents can get rid of large unwanted items by bringing them to roll off dumpsters that will be located in our parking lot. Thanks to Keep Lubbock Beautiful and Solid Waste for their help in making this event possible. All Ages, Free.

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST, May 12, 9 am, $2, Ages 50+, Bring a friend and join us for breakfast, Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th St. MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY, May 12, 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St. DUNBAR MANHATTAN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY MEETING, May 27, 10:30 am, Free, All Ages, Be a part of the Manhattan Heights Family in planning, discussing and coming up with ideas to better improve the community, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd.

GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P. JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Meets monthly, the last Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Jackson school cafeteria. Call (806)687-1751 for info.

Reminder to Register Your Storm Shelter

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ages residents of Lubbock County to register their storm shelter.

When they receive this information, it will be placed into a Mapping system, which will allow first responders to pinpoint location of Storm Shelters within Lubbock County to affect a more rapid response and rescue efforts.

This process is free to the Citi-

zens of Lubbock County and they can register online at: www.co.lubbock.tx.us/ department/division. php?fDD=33-213 Citizens that do not have access to the internet can contact the Lubbock County Office of Emergency Management for assistance in completing their registration.

In additiona, Citizens of Lubbock County can sign up with the NIXLE Alert System at www. nixle.com/

Teléfonos de interés para la tercera edad

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

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Habitat for Humanity is a program that empowers individuals/families to build new lives through the stability and security of homeownership.

Contrary to public perception, Habitat homes are not given away.

Habitat homes are sold with an affordable mortgage to individuals/families that qualify based on

need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner.

Additional requirements include but are not limited to ability to complete sweat equity requirements, a monetary deposit to cover the first year’s insurance and taxes, and monthly mortgage payments.

To learn more and to fill out an application, visit the Lubbock Habitat for Humanity website at www.lubbockhabitat.org/homeownership.

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box – and no stamp is necessary!

The 25th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ will be conducting its one day national food drive. It is the nation’s largest one day food drive.

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national theme is Into Mental Health: Inspired, Informed, Involved.

Covenant Health and Covenant Horizons Clinic are offering a

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half-day symposium 2-5 p.m.

May 19 in the Arnett Room at Covenant Children’s, 4000 24th St., 6th floor. Continuing education credits are available; register at covenanthealth.inreachce.com.

Registration fee is $20; refreshments are provided.

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GOLDEN APRON AWARD WINNER: Christy Martinez-Garcia was the winner of the “Tip Your Waiter Contest” which took place during the Mayor's Bean & Cornbread luncheon. Local celebrities and community leaders comprise the wait staff, and the waiter with the most tips wins a traveling “Golden Apron” trophy. Pictured is Charlie Wasson, Christy , and Mayor Dan Pope.

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¿Estás sufriendo un ataque cerebral?

os ataques cerebrales (tamL bién conocido como derrames cerebrales) pueden ocurrir en cu-

alquier momento, ¿pero sabrías reconocer los síntomas y signos de advertencia? Es más común que las personas con diabetes y presión alta sufran ataques cerebrales, pero gente mayor, con obesidad, que fuma o que no lleva una dieta balanceada también puede estar en riesgo. No siempre es fácil reconocer un ataque, y el tiempo perdido sin atención médica puede causar efectos irreparables en el cerebro.

Conoce los signos P.D.D.M para identificar un ataque cerebral y evitar que alguien que quieres sufra daño cerebral.

F - Face (Rostro): Parálisis de rostro -¿Está paralizado un lado de la cara? Pídele a la persona que sonría, ¿la sonrisa es dispareja?

A - Arms (Brazos): Debilidad en brazos- ¿Está débil o paralizado uno de los brazos? Pídele a la persona que los levante, ¿se cae uno de ellos?

S - Speech Difficulty (Dificultad al hablar) ¿El discurso está mal articulado?, ¿la persona no puede hablar o le es difícil entender?

Pídele a la persona que repita una oración simple como "el cielo es azul", ¿repite la oración de manera correcta?

T - Time to call 9-1-1 (Momento de llamar al 9-1-1): Si alguien muestra alguno de estos síntomas, incluso si desaparecen, llama al 9-1-1 y lleva a la persona inmediatamente al hospital. Verifica el reloj para que sepas a qué hora empezaron los primeros síntomas.

También se podrían experimentar los siguientes síntomas: Parálisis o debilidad. Especialmente en la cara, el brazo o la pierna. Debido a que el cerebro controla diferentes partes de cuerpo, es común experimentar parálisis o debilidad en un lado del cuerpo y no en el otro.

Confusión: El ataque cerebral no permite que el cerebro funcione de manera adecuada, lo que puede causar confusión.

Problemas de visión: Puede haber dificultad para ver con uno o los dos ojos; la visión podría ser borrosa o dispareja.

Pérdida de balance o coordinación: Es posible que uno se sienta mareado y que tenga problemas al caminar.

Fuerte dolor de cabeza: Se puede experimentar un dolor de cabeza muy fuerte sin causa directa.

Si reconoces alguno de estos síntomas llama inmediatamente al 9-1-1.

El ataque cerebral afecta el cerebro, ya sea por hemorragia (rup-

tura de vasos sanguíneos y esparcimiento de sangre a los tejidos del cerebro) o por isquemia (bloqueo de los vasos sanguíneos, lo que no permite que el cerebro reciba la sangre, el oxígeno y los nutrientes necesarios). Ambas maneras pueden causar daños irreversibles si no se tratan de manera inmediata. Cuando ocurre un ataque cerebral y parte del cerebro muere por falta de flujo sanguíneo, la parte del cuerpo que ésta controla se ve afectada; los ataques cerebrales pueden causar parálisis, afectar el lenguaje y la visión, y causar otros problemas de salud serios.

También se puede dar un accidente isquémico transitorio (AIT) o un aviso de un ataque cerebral.

El AIT es causado por un bloqueo de vasos sanguíneos del cerebro, lo que causa síntomas de derrame cerebral, pero únicamente por un corto periodo de tiempo. Se llama transitorio porque los síntomas desaparecen; pero aunque las personas vuelven a la normalidad, el AIT causa un alto riesgo de ataques cerebrales con síntomas duraderos.

Aprende más sobre los signos de advertencia y prevención de ataques cerebrales en strokeassociation.org.

4th are free to the Lubbock and surrounding communities, making 4th on Broadway “The Largest Free Festival in Texas.”

Local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals are invited to sign up to be a part of the 27th Annual 4th on Broadway Parade. For more information and applications, go to broadwayfestivals.com under the

“Get Involved” tab.

Vendors, food trucks, and local businesses are invited to sign up to sell food and other items at the 27th Annual 4th on Broadway festival events. More information and applications can be found at broadwayfestivals.com under the “Get Involved” tab. Or, contact Colee Orf at (806) 749-2929.

4th on Broadway Calling for Vendors and Parade Participants

his year’s 4th on Broadway T four-day festival kicks off on July 1st, with the Amigo’s

La Raza on the Plaza, followed by a live music performance on July 2nd, then the Texas Country Street Dance July 3rd. July 4th will include a parade, Picnic in the Park, Evening Concert and fireworks show. Events on July

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Cinco de Mayo Historic Celebration with Parade

and 25th Annual Concert day celebrated throughout Mexico and the

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inco de Mayo in Lubbock includes a C combination of vibrant concerts balanced with many school and community groups’ observances that showcase Mexican culture through education, and recognition events.

And while some have commercialized the celebration Cinco de Mayo is still a date of great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities. The date often confused as Mexican Independence Day, is actually a historical day that celebrates a victory of a major battle when Mexico conquered French forces in Puebla, Mexico, in 1862.

At the time, Mexico was occupied by the French under the rule of Emperor Maximillian. Benito Juarez, the president of Mexico, had been forced by the financial toll of the Reform War to suspend debt payments to Mexico’s chief European creditors: France, Britain and Spain. The French, English and Spanish invaded Mexico to get payments by whatever means necessary.

The Spanish and English eventually withdrew, but the French refused to leave. The French army, numbering 6,000, moved to occupy the city of Puebla. It was met by a largely peasant force of 2,000 ill-equipped Mestizo and Zapotec Indians led by Juarez.

The troops under Juarez emerged victorious May 5, 1862. Because of this victory, against tremendous odds, The Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla), now referred to as Cinco de Mayo, continues to be a holi-

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southwestern United States.

To further increase cultural awareness, this year there are various events that will be held city-wide.

Plans for the 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo parade are underway and the date will be Saturday, May 6, 2017! Lubbock will hold its official Cinco de Mayo parade again down historic Broadway.

The theme for the 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo will be, “Celebrating the Children, Our Future” and families and organizations are especially urged to be a part of this year's parade and celebrate children.

Applications for parade entries and floats, can be found online at www.loshermanosfamilia.org on the “Get Involved” page, or picked up at 2207 University. Be a participant, or a spectator on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Set up time is as early as 8 a.m., and will commence at 10 a.m.

For the 25th year, Magic 106.5, who has held the title of the official Cinco de Mayo event, will be held on Saturday May 6th, 2017, at the Buffalo Springs Lake Amphitheater.

Performing are: Siggno, Shelly Lares, DJ Kane, David Farias, La Calma, and Ben Ozuna.

Tickets, including lake gate fee, are $15 in advance. They are available at any O'Reilly Auto Parts or online at www. magic1065.com . At the gate tickets are $25. Kids 12 and under are free, and gates open at noon. No - outside food or drinks, however, lawn chairs, blankets, strollers and still cameras are encouraged.

Have a safe Cinco de Mayo!

En Aquellos Días…

ace dos semanas que íbamos yo, mi hermano y mi mama para Lubbock y nos empezamos a recordar los juegos que jugábamos cuando estábamos medianos.

En aquellos días usábamos las yantes viejas de carros para correr carreras o para hacer columpios. Las amarrábamos de un árbol y nos sentábamos de a dos y los otros nos daban vuelo para ver quien se iba caer primero. También usábamos tapaderas de los botes de café y los clavábamos poco sueltos en un barrote y hacíamos carritos para correr con ellos.

Mi papa nos hacía unos changuitos, con una navaja, de los huesos de duraznos. Luego les corría un cordón en medio de dos palitos y nos divertíamos con ellos haciéndolos bailar. A veces mi mama nos daba botones de dos agujeros y les metíamos hilo grueso en los agujeros y les hacíamos

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nudo en la punta. Luego poníamos los dedos en cada punta, les dábamos vuelta y les estirábamos. Hacían un zumbido que nos gustaba oír. A veces nos arrimábamos muy cerquita y se nos enredaba el pelo en el hilo.

Una vez mis hermanos hicieron arcos y flechas de ramas de árbol y tubos de yantas. Uno de ellos estiro la flecha derecho para arriba para ver qué tan alto iba a llegar.

Pero se le olvido moverse cuando la flecha venia para abajo y le pego en la frente. A nosotros se nos hizo curioso, pero recibimos un regañada porque como dijo mi papa: “Se podían ver sacado un ojo”. ¡En aquellos días todo era muy fácil y como nos divertíamos!

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

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins BIBLE STUDY, May 2, 9, 16, and 23, 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Enjoy spiritual restoration and healing with prayer and scripture, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue.

SUNDAY USHERS: Ushers of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Lubbock took time to pose with Rev. Martin Piña before the Easter Mass.

Fostering Love

Mother Shares Adoption Journey, and Her Gift Like No Other

GRACE & GUADALUPANAS: Members of Our Lady of Grace Guadalupanas prepared an enchilada fundraiser during Lent that is always successful.

(Continued from p. 6) but they approached it full of love and dedication – more so all willing to forgive the past.

Laura said she felt excited to celebrate her first Mother’s Day with Dominic (8), John (7), Cecilia (6), and Nicholas (3). Adding that she and Aaron have shared a beautiful journey to become parents, “It’s been filled with lots of love and prayer,” adding that fostering is a work of mercy.

“It’s unconditional love. It’s hard,

but it’s worth it. We would not have been able to do this without the love and mercy of Our Lord, our wonderful mothers (who are headover-heels in love with our babies), our family, our church community, and their school,” concluded Laura who said that the adoption became official May 2017 – and was the most amazing blessing and gift any mother could ask for.

Congratulations to the Burch Family from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

he Lupus Foundation of T America, Lone Star Chapter (LFA) and the Lubbock Lupus

Month, May. Throughout the month of May, the LFA hosts various awareness and educational events throughout the state to raise awareness of lupus and to educate the public about the disease. The hope is that the lupus community will find the support they need by knowing the LFA provides patient and support services at no cost to patients and their families.

Balloon Release to be held for Lupus Awareness Month

EASTER KNIGHTS: Members of the KOC Council 8097 laid out thousands of Easter goodies at the 11th Annual Joel's Easter Egg Hunt at Roger's Park.

Support Group will host a ceremonial balloon release to celebrate Lupus Awareness Month, on May 13 at, 7205 Milwaukee Avenue, in Lubbock, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Members of the community are invited to join the event where purple balloons will be released in honor of Lupus Awareness

CURSILLO IN ENGLISH FOR WOMEN #196, May 4 - May 7, Catholic Renewal Center, 4th & Toledo. Registration fee is $100. For information, call Deacon Joe Morin- 543-5686 or see cursillo@ catholiclubbock.org SAVE THE DATE – 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s appearance – Saturday, May 13, 2-6:30 p.m., Holy Spirit Church.

TEEN ACTS #11 - The next TeenACTS retreat is July 13-16. The retreat is for teens who have completed their first year of high school through those that have just graduated. Cost is $180. For more information, go to www.actscommunityoflubbock.org.

JAMAICA SCHEDULE 2017 June 4 – Saint Patrick, 12-7 p.m.

June 4 --St. Theresa June 11 – Wolfforth Saint Francis June 17—Idalou Saint Philip, 12-9 p.m.

June 24--Crosbyton San Jose June 24-Seagraves Saint Paul, 11-11 June 25 –Lubbock Saint Joseph, 11-8 June 25 – Woodrow San Ramon, 12-8 p.m.

KOC OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE COUNCIL MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd Thursday of Each Month, 7:30 PM at OLG Hall. For Membership Information call: Grand Knight Martin Rivera (806) 441-0851, or Membership Director: Lino DeLeon (806) 470-6944, or visit www.

KofC11807.org GRIEF SHARE program Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., runs for 13 weeks.

To register: 806-792-3943 ext. 231 or familylife@catholiclubbock.org SAINT ELIZABETH YOUNG ADULT GROUP - Scripture study and faith sharing, led by Father Jorge, every Monday 8-9 p.m. in the Pallotti Building, 2308 Broadway, Lubbock. All grad, law and medical students, as well as other young professionals who have moved beyond their college years are welcome.

MASS IN SPANISH at St. Elizabeth University Parish each Sunday at 2 pm.

Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic Church, located at 2316 Broadway St. in Lubbock.

For more info call (806) 762-5225 MISA EN ESPAÑOL en la Universidad de St. Elizabeth Parish cada domingo a las 2 pm. St. Elizabeth es una Iglesia Católica, en la calle 2316 Broadway St. en Lubbock. Para más información llame al (806) 762-5225

FISH FRY KNIGHTS: Knights from Council 11807 Our Lady of Guadalupe served up a tasty fish fry for the parish, and the community.

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HOLY HOUR & BENEDICTIONSaint John Neumann, 22nd & Frankford, 7 p.m., every Thursday. Join us for an hour of Adoration and experience the SJN Schola Choir (Gregorian Chant).

DOMINICAN EVENING PRAYER:

Happy Mother's Day/Feliz día de las madres

Mariachi Estrella

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

hile we may refer to our W mothers differently, one thing that is the same among His-

panic families is our high regard for our mothers.

The majority of Hispanic households are married-couple families (67%). Of those families, 44% have children under the age of 18.

As of July 1, 2005, 22% of the Hispanic population was under the age of five, and Hispanics had a higher concentration of preschoolers among their population than any other race or ethnic group.

It is because of this growth and for the sanctity of sustaining a family that we thank Latinas and why Día de las Madres should be

celebrated wholeheartedly and enthusiastically.

On this day we celebrate our mothers by giving them beautiful flowers, little recuerdos, or remembrances of our appreciation, and coordinating a special day with the familia.

As a Latina, one of the most charming customs that I treasure of all is the singing of Las Mañanitas. While it is puzzling that mothers take delight in being roused from sleep at such an ungodly hour. I have since come to appreciate the beauty and romanticism of the traditional serenade known as “el gallo” (the rooster) or “Las mañanitas” (little mornings).

For generations of Latinos, especially Mexicanos, this is part of the emotional landscape in a

cultura distinguished by its warm, demonstrative people.

With vicarious pleasures of the sidewalk concert, I recall the mariachis waking neighbors as they came to sing and perform sidewalk concerts. Soon all the mothers would come out. Even more touching to me was when my own mother coordinated friends and family to go sing to her mother.

Cut short, soon many mothers retreat to the bed, to snuggle under the covers while the family prepares for her big day.

Some madres are given breakfast in bed or have husbands that prepare a feast of barbacoa, and some mothers even on this special day still take pride in preparing a traditional almuerzo before church.

Now booking for Mothers Day serenatas.

Make it a special memory your loved will cherish a life time.

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b a b y a s k e d God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?”

God said, “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”

The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.”

God answered, “Your angel will sing for you, and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.”

Again the child asked, “and how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?”

God responded, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear. And with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to walk and how to speak.”

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I want to talk to you?”

God answered, “Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.”

The child asked, “Will I always be sad because I do not see you anymore.”

God answered, “Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you.”

At that moment there was much peace in heaven, but voices from earth could be heard and the child asked God, “God if I am to leave now to earth, please tell me my angel’s name!”

God answered, “You will simply call her Mom.”

Editor’s Note: This poem was written by the late Mauricio Cardenas of Lubbock, and appeared in the New York Times.

The poem was submitted by his sister, Rosa Rios of Lubbock.

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Veteran's Affairs/ Asuntos de los Veteranos

Armed Forces Day is May 20, 2017

n the United States, Armed ForcISaturday es Day is celebrated on the third in May. The day was cre-

TRUTH FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE: The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales as a featured speaker at a luncheon honoring Gold Star families and Veterans including the Purple Heart Chapter of the South Plains. He served as the 80th Attorney General of the United States in the White House as Counsel to the President from 2001-2005.

Presently he is the Dean and Doyle Rogers Distinguished Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law, where he teaches courses on the U.S. Constitution, First Amendment and National Security.

ated in 1949 to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard – following the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days, but the separate days

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, 2017

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emorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.

It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half staff from dawn until noon. Many people visit

cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

The Catholic War Veterans Memorial Mass, will be held May 29, 2017 at 11 a.m., at Christ the King Church, 4011 54th St. A Memorial Day service will be held May 29th, 6:30 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, at Chicago and Loop 289.

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TRUTH FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE: The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales an Air Force veteran, who attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, provided his book to Veterans from Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion.

are still observed, especially within the respective services.

In 1962, President Kennedy established Armed Forces Day as an official holiday. The United States' longest running city-sponsored Armed Forces Day Parade is held in Bremerton, Washington.

Because of their unique training schedules, National Guard and Reserve units may celebrate Armed Forces Day/Week over any period in May.

Veteran & Military Connection HONORING OUR FALLEN AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES Sunday, May 28th, at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Ryon Price with his congregation Second Baptist Church will host a service honoring and remembering those who have sacrificed their all. Gold Star families are invited and will be recognized. Veterans will also be recognized. Please join us, at 6109 Chicago Ave. BOOTS TO BUSINESS is a threestep entrepreneurial education initiative offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an elective track within the Department of Defense’s revised Training Assistance Program called Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Transition GPS). https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ ovbd/resources/160511 MILITARY MASS HELD MONTHLY Saint John Neumann Church, 58022 22nd St., will hold a military Mass for loved ones, deceased or living, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The military Mass is held the last Saturday of each month.

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

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MARY ANCIRA HERNANDEZ passed into eternal life April 1, 2017. She was born May 5, 1927, in Mendoza, Texas, to the late Ramon and Lucia Ancira. Mary is survived by her sons, Angel and wife, Estella, Edward and wife, Carmen, and Jessie; daughter, Sofia Castillo and husband, Zaragosa; two sisters, Amelia Torres and Juana Galvan; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo, and two sons, Crecencio and Luis. Mary loved all sports and needlework. She made great tamales and menudo. She will be greatly missed.

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

FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ passed away on April 2, 2017, surrounded by family. Francisco was born June 4, 1945, in Eagle Pass, Texas, to Gregorio Hernandez and Domingo Leyva.

He married Gregoria Plasencia in June of 1963. He is survived by brothers and sisters; his wife, Gregoria Hernandez; six children; three sons, Gregorio, Francisco, and Guadalupe Hernandez; and three daughters, Enadelia, Maria, and Sandra Hernandez, all of Lubbock.

The family would like to express their appreciation for friends and family that have helped through this time.

ZULEMA G. SANDOVAL, 92, of Lubbock went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 24, 2017. She was born June 18, 1924, in Austin, Texas, to the late Blas and Carmelita Galan. She married Doroteo Sandoval, Sr. in 1945 in Big Wells, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by four sons: Doroteo Sandoval Jr. (Gloria) of Shallowater, Juan Sandoval (Josie), Felipe Sandoval (Maria) and Paul Sandoval, all of Lubbock; two daughters, Julia Lopez (Jesus) of Minnesota and Mary Ann Sandoval of Lubbock; two sisters, Maria Nicolaza Torres and Teodosa Valle Galan both of Uvalde; 21 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Carlos Sandoval; a brother, Pascual Galan; and two sisters, Trinidad Rosas and Maricia Reyes.

SALVADOR PEREZ, SR., 69, of Lubbock, Texas, passed to eternal life on April 18, 2017. He was born in Mathis, Texas, to Gregorio and Delfina Perez on Aug. 14, 1947. He was a loving husband and father to wife, Connie Perez of 51 years and had four children, Salvador Jr., Paul David, Michael John, and Vanessa Michelle. He enjoyed spending time with his 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Salvador was a devout Christian who enjoyed attending church, spending time with family, and watching/reading about Dallas Cowboys football. Salvador is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Delfina Perez; his son, Salvador Perez, Jr.; and his brother, Eloy Oscar Perez, Sr. CLARA SALINAS, 87, of Lubbock passed away on April 18, 2017, in Lubbock surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 12, 1929, in Lockhart to her late parents; Jose Barrientos and Leonarda Popian. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She loved her Father God and Lord Jesus Christ. She was a Cursillista at Our Lady of Grace. Clarita enjoyed being a homemaker. She is survived by her children: San Juanita Salinas, Graciela DeLua, Elizabeth Salinas, Gloria Salinas, Javier Salinas, and Eliazar Salinas.

She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one sister, and two brothers.

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

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

Memorial Rev. Curtis T. Halfmann Happy Birthday on 5/27!

TX House Approves Strict ‘Sanctuary City’ Ban

he Republican-controlled T Texas House approved a strict ban on

"sanctuary cities" early Thursday, empowering We miss you dear local law enforcement to friend. You are family, enforce federal immigraand you're always on tion law against our mind. Blessings on anyone they deyour birthday! tain and threatIn Loving Memory, ening police chiefs All Blessed by You and sheriffs who refuse to do so with jail.

The vote came just be- f o r e In Loving Memory 3 a.m. April 27, 2017 and folOn Your 70th Birthday! lowed 15-plus hours of heated, Mary Lou Garcia sometimes tearful debate, much of it from outnumbered Democrats.

Those who have a The bill would allow Texas to Mother, withhold funding from county cherish her with and local governments for actcare, ing as sanctuary cities — even For you never know as President Donald Trump's efthe heartache, Till you see her vaforts to do that nationally have hit cant chair. We love roadblocks. Other Republican-led and miss you Mom, states have pushed for similar We wish you were polices, but Texas would be the here today, Just to first in which police chiefs and say these words to other officials could face a misdeyou, meanor criminal charge of official We love you in every way. misconduct and be removed from Happy 70th birthday and Happy Mother's Day! office for not helping enforce immigration law.

From Maria, Suzy, Socorro, Alcario, An entity that fails to follow the Mary Lou, Ismael, law could be subjected to a civil Grandkids and Great grandkids penalty of $1,500 for a first offense and $25,500 for any subsequent violation.

Memorial The proposal is needed to "keep Gonzalo Garcia the public safe and remove bad Always in our hearts, people from the street," said ReAlways on our mind. publican Rep. Charlie Geren of We remember you.

Fort Worth, its House sponsor.

Your loving family, The term "sanctuary cities" has Gonzalo Jr., Nina, no legal definition, but RepubliVern, Philip,Susie, cans want local police to help fedand Frankie and reeral authorities as part of a larger spective families effort to crack down on criminal suspects in the U.S. illegally.

The Texas House bill originally allowed local law enforcement officers to inquire about federal immigration status only if someMay Prayer one is arrested. A version passed A PRAYER FOR TODAY in March by the state Senate went Father, thank you that when I rise up further, permitting immigration you are not only there, you are watchinquires of anyone who is deing over me. Almighty God, thank you tained, including during traffic that when I return home at the end of stops. my day, you are there, escorting me home and welcoming me. I thank you But a floor amendment backed most of all, dear Father, that when I by the tea party movement extendleave this life and go to the next, you ing the House version to apply to are there to escort me out of this life those detained as well as those arand welcome me home to life with rested passed on an 81-64 vote — you, forever! In Jesus' name I praise bringing the full bill closer to what you. Amen. the Senate previously approved.

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change to no avail. It drew rebuke from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, who tweeted: "We're disappointed House voted to allow police to inquire into legal status during detention rather than arrest."

Trump is trying to withhold federal funding for sanctuary cities, but a federal judge in California on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction preventing him from doing so. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared the issue an "emergency" item, saying the state is poised to pass an anti-sanctuary cities law, regardless of what happens nationally.

Sally Hernandez, the sheriff of Travis County, which includes liberal Austin, enraged conservatives by refusing to honor federal requests to hold suspects for possible deportation if they weren't arrested for immigration offenses or serious crimes such as murder. But Hernandez softened her policy after Abbott cut grant funding to the county and she has said she'll conform to the state's ban if it becomes law.

Other sheriffs warn the bill could make their jobs harder if immigrants — including crime victims and witnesses — fear the police.

"Today we've made real that fear," said Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat. Many of his colleagues decried what they called a "show me your papers law."

Things had quieted hours later, when the bill was approved. Still, Democratic Rep. Mary Gonzalez of El Paso, on Texas' border with Mexico, wept openly as she recalled being sexually assaulted, saying the bill will empower criminals. Rep. Victoria Neave, a Dallas Democrat, staged a four-day fast in opposition.

"I have seen the fear of children who worry their parents are going to be deported," Neave said.

The state Senate's version is different enough from what the House passed that the two chambers must compromise before sending a bill to the governor.

Similar efforts have collapsed in the past, though, meaning the issue isn't yet fully settled.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí Challenger Little League Opening Ceremony

Various groups were present to promote their pro- The Emlers were ready to support their player. grams, including DPS.

Marcos was surrounded by his fans, family and having The Peralez kids made their way around the boots and a great time! sites before hitting the field.

All about teamwork for this team, as they huddled to The Red Sox had many fans and supporters. stay warm.

Who's ready for some baseball? This team was!

Earnest and Lori were the first to arrive!

A mother and daughter outing ended with an enchilada The enchiladas were a hit with the priest and all of the lunch. supporters.

“Play Ball!” with Challenger Little League Teams - Part I

The Astros were ready to play ball.

Our Lady of Grace Enchilada Fundraiser

The staff took time for a lunch break.

Kappa Delta Chi 30th Anniversary Banquet

Friends and supporters attended the annual banquet, Sisterhood is important for the KDCHi women. which celebrated 30 years!

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Alumni and community guests gathered to celebrate Since 1987 Kappa Delta Chi has been shining! the anniversary.

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Photos & Memories - Aquí y Alla St. Patrick Fish Fry & Lent Fundraiser

Mother & daughter looking gorgeous and supporting Sisters in Christ and friends at church gathered at the It was family time, reading time, and eating time at the The Guadalupanas took a break from work to pose for a great cause. event. fish fry.

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Veteran’s Resource Fair

The event attracted many friends and even brothers Robert Narvaiz posed with Benny Guerrero at the Vet- Many agencies like Legal Aid were on hand to offer The Reyes family had two veterans and enjoyed the who were Veterans. eran event. information. festivities together.

Joel’s 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Baskets and buckets were filled with Easter treats.

Say cheeeeeeese! Smile :) The hot day coupled with And the best aunt award goes to Juanita Trevino who These awesome cowboys used their hats as Easter the activity wore out many children. took her nephew to the Easter egg hunt. baskets and filled them with candy.

Selena Event at Premier Movie Theater

Renee & Rose Gonzales were styling their Selena t- Dinner and a Selena movie was fun. shirts.

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A beautiful family of tias and primas attended the Janet Nieto and Celisse Charles took a break from the movie together. books to watch the Selena movie.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Easter Services at Our Lady of Guadalupe

Church members enjoyed a beautiful service.

Families like the Herndez gathered to observe Easter The Barrientos family greeted friends after the service. Frank Garcia gave an Easter blessing to his Aunt Josie and celebrate.

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Alberto Gonzales Book Signing at Veteran’s Luncheon

Former Attorney General received a flag from the Gonzales thanked one of the Gold Star moms.

Purple Hearts.

The Veteran and former U.S. Attorney General He autographed books for veterans and those in atthanked fellow Veterans. tendance.

Wayland Baptist University Gala 2017

The Silvas are the second generation of Wayland The late Jon Randles a pastor and professor at Way- The Fouses attended the scholarship fundraiser. grads. land Baptist University was honored.

South Plains Job Fair 2017

Amaris Garcia shared a testimony about her scholarship, and got a hug from her mom.

Here they are folks - the organizers committed to get- Employers and employees alike were ready to get Employers of all possible career tracks offered infor- Attendees also had a chance to apply for jobs online ting jobs for attendees! connected. mation and opportunities. at the job fair.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla Hispanic Student Society Annual Banquet

Paul Ruiz and Janie Landin Ramirez were on hand to Students dressed up, enjoyed great company and a Christy is an alumni of the Hispanic Student Society and Brian Chavez was the keynote speaker. He is an attorsupport the students. nice dinner and took a break from their studies to cel- always supports the students and the organization. ney from Odessa. ebrate their achievements.

New Legacy Fundraiser

The Caballeros enjoyed the fundraiser around friends Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Reyes had a good time, and the The beautiful couple took a break from helping. and family at the awesome event.

Judge also addressed the crowd about the cause.

The Medinas took time to enjoy good food with friends.

Superhero Fiesta by LHUCA

The Quirinos enjoyed family time, and activity time.

Did someone ask for super heroes? Here they are.

Artist Joey Martinez and his wife Kelly enjoyed the Su- The dancers were as colorful as the art in the backperhero Fiesta with Armis. ground.

AquĂ­ y Alla

The Easter bunny made a visit to Our Lady of Guada- Joel Gonzales, joined Christy Martinez-Garcia on the Christy Martinez-Garcia poses with the Golden Apron The BACA group ready for the Blue Ribbon Ride and lupe for an egg hunt.

Latino Lubbock Update of Trends and Friends.

Trophy presented at Hospice of Lubbock. to advocate for children. Way to go friends!

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Sports/deportes

he Is it only me T or is it hard to believe that we are

STUDENT WRESTLERS EXCEL AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Students from Lubbock High and Monterey High Schools were recognized at a recent School Board meeting for their outstanding efforts at the state championship. Pictured from left to right, Andrew Garza 1st trip to State (Junior MHS), Joseph Cortez, 1st trip to State (Junior MHS), Ambry McCann 2nd trip to State & won gold (Junior MHS), Marcos Luna 1st trip to State (Senior MSH), Alex Bonner 1st trip to State (Senior LHS), And Bryan Peña 3rd trip to State & won silver (Senior LHS). Lubbock High Coaches: Boys Head Coach- Jeffery Tull, and Girls Coach-Don Mathis.Monterrey Coaches: Boys Head Coach- Leo Sandoval, and Girls Coach-Danny Douglas.

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already five months into 2017? With May sud-denly thrust upon us we can finally shake off the winter doldrums and get ourselves ready for the summer heat we know is heading our way. What we can go forward with is the knowledge that our local and area girls’ softball teams aren’t feeling and doldrums as they just completed the bi-district playoff rounds held late April.

Frenship and Lubbock Cooper have made what I now consider a yearly tradition along with Lub-bock Coronado and Monterey. Lamesa, and Levelland were also in the mix and hopefully by the time we read this, they are all still in the hunt.

The guys are still finishing up their regular seasons but I expect to be able to just as many teams when those playoff pairings are announced. We all have high expectations for our teams specially the players themselves so let’s be sure to remind these young people that the effort is what they will remember

way after the season is over, and they are discussing it with their friends and children in the future.

As for our professional teams though, we all start off with high expectations and when they don’t meet our expectations, well we will be discussing it in different terms and sentiments which won’t be as fond as the former. Take for example the Texas Rangers that have started their season in what I will call a major disappointing way. As of deadline time these guys are at the bottom of their division which by the way, the Astros are now currently leading.

One thing I have noticed though and maybe it will be of some consolation, Kansas City and To-ronto are at the bottom of their respective divisions with even worse records than the Rangers have. While we are discussing baseball and expectations, let me bring up one team and the fan reactions I have noticed also after an unexpected slow start.

The #8 Red Raiders are as of now 34-11 and by listening to fan reactions you would think they need to make drastic changes like yesterday if they want to salvage their season. I want to ex-press this one time for everyone and I sincerely hope I don’t offend anybody

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in the process, but if we expect this team or any other team that has shown past success like Coach Tadlock’s team has, let’s act like we know how to handle adversity and what a real crisis is like the peren-nial winning programs do. When we act like the sky is falling after what I still think is an admira-ble season, we show everyone that we don’t know how to win as a fan base and worse yet how to lose graciously. They still have plenty of baseball left and yes fan expectations are harsh and sometimes teams struggle out of the gate. Please remember that these seasons are long and a hitting streak or a pitching slump will change the path of any team at any given time.

They still have two road series with Ohio State University and West Virginia early, but let’s all meet at the Law when Kansas visits and show the team how an established fan base supports them we send them off into the Big 12 tournaments on the road to Omaha.

Before I forget, congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs new quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury. Show your pride as if your mothers watching, you know she is.

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Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funds – This program cost is estimated at $280,440, of which $199,016 will be provided by the FTA and $81,424 as local match. These funds will be used to purchase ADA Paratransit vehicle(s), fund a Mobility Manager and to subsidize CitiAccess extended service area trips and the NiteRide service costs.

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Section 5339(a) Bus & Bus Facilities Funds – This program cost is estimated at $343,413 and a request has been submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for the award of 68,683 Transportation Development Credits that will serve as the local match. The funds will be used to purchase ADA Paratransit vehicle(s) and Transit Supervisor vehicle(s) to replace other outdated ADA Paratransit vehicles and Transit Supervisor vehicles that have surpassed their useful life.

Section 5339(b) Bus & Bus Facilities Funds – Citibus will seek $3,500,000 in federal discretionary funding, with local match provided with Transportation Development Credits awarded by the Texas Transportation Commission. The funds, if awarded, will be used to purchase seven buses; four forty-foot buses and three thirty-five foot buses, which will replace outdated route buses.

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TIGER Discretionary Grant – Citibus will seek $20,000,000 in federal discretionary funding with $5,000,000 in local match. The funds, if awarded, will be used to renovate and eventually expand the existing Administrative/Maintenance facility.

Interested individuals may submit recommendations or comments orally or in writing before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017.

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