November Latino Lubbock Vol 10 Issue 11

Volume 10, Issue 11, November/noviembre 2016

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“Latino issues are not really discussed in any kind of substantive terms beyond the issue of immigration.

So what happens is that a lot of Latino issues get clouded out because of what people call a ‘black/white’ view of politics,” - Angelo Falcón, president of the National Institute for Latino Policy (NILP), quoted about the poten-

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Sales Consultants Bridge Communications Rufus Martinez - Small Business Accounts Distribution Frank Garcia, Rosario Smith, Luis & Amanda Peralez, Eric Ramirez, Toni Castillo, Eddie Champion CONTRIBUTORS Healthy Habit/The Doctor Is In En Aquellos Dias Rosario Smith Forward in Christ Coming soon by Pastor Tito Ortega Sports/deportes Mando Reyna Graphics Design Christy Martinez-Garcia, Zach Dominguez Digital Media Amaris Garcia My College Experience Ayrial Hiracheta A Teen's View Xavier Gomez

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tial for high Latino voter participation in this election. Falcón says the lack of attention paid to Latino issues has been a factor for low Latino voter turnout in the past.

Dic h o

“Para dejar el pellejo, lo mismo es hoy que mañana" "To abandon one´s skin, today is as good a day as any"

(Meaning, to encourage oneself or someone else to act bravely: Do what has to be done without fear).

¡ F e liz c u mp le a ñ o s !

Ha p p y Birt h d a y !

November/noviembre

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

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.

November/noviembre

Angel Contreras 11/16 Julia Jimenez 11/16 Mark Blanco 11/18 Cassandra Zamarripa 11/18 Arabella Belgara 11/18 Juanita Cruz 1/18 Angel Daniel Flores 11/19 Alfredo Pena 11/19 Nicholas Medina 11/19 Isabel Chavez 11/19 ReAnna Stubblefield 11/19 Carlos Jay 11/20 Jose Perez 11/20 Andrew Soto Sr. 11/21 Emilio Perez 11/21 Delia Crockett 11/21 Ashley Vidaurre 11/21 Ariel Aldama 11/21 Isabella Perez 11/22 Loretta Madrid 11/22 Sandra Avila 11/23 Elicia Romo 11/23 Ricardo Santiago 11/23 Arthuro Santiago 11/23 Isela Torres 11/23 Raul Beltran 11/24 Conrad Matthew Bernal 11/24 Eddie Chavez 11/24 Rocky Martinez 11/24 Vanessa Mendoza 11/24 April Guerrero 11/24 Richard Hernandez 11/24 Raul Beltran 11/24 Izakiyah E. Cole 11/24 Raul Beltran 11/24 Orlando Tony Valdez 11/25 Minnie Biera Anaya 11/25 Evalyn Cervantes 11/25 Tony “Lando” Valdez 11/25 Mathew Adame 11/25 Xavier Valdez 11/25 Isabel Chavez 11/26 Catarino Velasquez 11/26 Mildred Montez 11/26 Nora Briones Baca 11/26 Johnny V. Baca.

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

CONTENTS

Word from the Publisher

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Opinion

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Politics

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Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

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Education/Youth

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Isaac & Veteran Info

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Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Texas Sports Report with Mando Reyna

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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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"Here's to Our Heroes" Design by Christy Martinez-Garcia On this month's cover, we feature Veterans from various branches, honors, and different stories of how they served their country. Annually, Latino Lubbock Magazine, fueled by the advocacy of Veterans by our publisher Christy, holds a reception to honor Veterans on their day. She observed the lack of Hispanic Veteran engagement at events honoring those who had served. And being from a family with many veterans, especially her grandfather the late Juan E. Castro and great uncle the late Manuel Castro, who took pride in their service to country. They were active members of the American G. I. Forum and fought in their share of wars. As such, please join us as we honor the heroes on Veterans Day, the official U.S. public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors military veterans, that is, persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. Here's to the Heroes!

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

En 1621, los colonos de Plymouth y los indios Wampanoag compartieron una fiesta de la cosecha de otoño que ahora se conoce como la primera Acción de Gracias. Si bien los métodos de cocción y etiqueta en la mesa han cambiado como la fiesta ha evolucionado, la comida se consume todavía hoy con el mismo espíritu de celebración y de los excesos.

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ll veterans who have fought for our country's freedom are heroes because of their sacrifice.

As an advocate of the Latino community, it is especially important for me to acknowledge Hispanic Veterans who have and are contributing to the cause of freedom.

And, while I take pride in reading books and watching movies depicting wartime, troops and companies who performed heroic acts, I question the lack of stories and movies showcasing Latino heroes.

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

In World War I (1914-1918), the military was widespread with discrimination against Hispanics. Soldiers with Spanish surnames or Spanish accents were sometimes the objects of ridicule and relegated to menial jobs.

Latinos lacking English skills were sent to special training centers to improve their language proficiency so that they could be integrated into the mainstream army.

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

Even today, many of our sons and daughters serve as America’s soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces, and are fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the world, including the estimated 69,000 foreign-born soldiers who are currently serving in the U.S. military. These soldiers make up nearly 5% of the military personnel on active duty.

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

More than 53,000 Hispanics were on active duty in 2003 and another 1.1 million are veterans of the U.S. military. Many have also been honored with American citizenship as a result of their military service; more than 25,000 immigrants who have served in the military have become U.S. citizens through a special wartime military naturalization statute.

Suffice to say, Latinos are committed to the success of this country and proudly serve in the U.S. military.

So as we celebrate Veterans Day, which originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. It became evident that Congress passed the resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938 that would honor ALL Americans who served their country. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. As such let us honor ALL Veterans this Veterans Day, and let us remind those who sometimes overlook that Latinos have also made sacrifices for our American freedom.

And as we honor Veterans, let us truly exemplify our gratitude to them by making time to VOTE. Living in this free and amazing country is something we cannot take for granted. More so, the commitment by our troops should prompt us even more to VOTE for a freedom that exist because of the sacrifice of these fine men and women.

This Thanksgiving season we are grateful to God for all of His favor, and for giving us the ability to deliver His word through our work, and through our actions. I'm especially grateful for the blessings of my family - my husband Frank and daughter Amaris, good health, and our readers.

And as always, may God place favor over you and your family. Thank you for believing in and supporting us. And thank you to our advertisers.

Please invest in their businesses and services, as they commit to investing in ours.

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 siempre!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock”

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Latino Lubbock Magazine Among Nation's Best in Hispanic Print

ispanic Print continues to be H the number one source Latinos turn to for local news with 57%

of Latino households using one or more Latino newspapers or local magazines on a weekly basis.

There are now local Hispanic publications in nearly every media market across the USA. Combined gross ad revenues grew 13% to $1.15 billion. This is amazing at a time when many medias are lucky to stay at the same level. While these numbers are still lower than the peak Hispanic Print year of 2007, they are growing.

Hispanic weekly newspapers and magazines remain a key strength with a combined total of 465 publications in this category. More Latino publications were audited this year than ever before: 227 publications with a combined audited circulation of 14.3 million. 46% of all Hispanic newspapers and 47% of all Hispanic magazines published today did not exist in 2000.

No other print media has seen this many start-ups in recent years. An interesting change is that now we are seeing for the first time more magazine start-ups than newspaper start-up. This includes newsprint magazines. Online revues associ-

ated with Hispanic publications are approaching the $40 million level.

The 2016 NAHP Convention was held in McAllen, Texas. It was a landmark year for the NAHP’s José Martí Awards, the largest Latino media awards in the USA, with 17% of the entries coming from first time competitors, a good sign for the future strength of Hispanic Print.

2016 Winners came from all over the USA: major markets likes Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York; traditional strong markets like Atlanta, Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, Denver, Fresno, Las Vegas, McAllen, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco and Washington, DC; to rapidly growing markets including Lubbock.

The NAHP’s José Martí Awards are truly a reflection of the continuing strength of Hispanic Print.

Among the national José Martí Awards winners was Lubbock's

very own Latino Lubbock Magazine (LLM) who was honored with three awards including a gold, and two bronze in categories ranging from design, cultural photo, and promotion.

"We work hard, and it is nice to be recognized for what we love to do," said LLM publisher and owner - Christy Ma r t i nez- Ga rcia.

With a weekly frequency, Latino Lubbock Magazine now has over 100,000 readers, and serves Lubbock and 28 rural communities.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is embarking on its 11th year January 2017, and is committed to serving it's print readers and remaining a free publication, as well as serving their ever-growing digital and social media followers, which Martinez-Garcia said is a supplement to LLM. Congratulations to Latino Lubbock Magazine's publisher Christy Martinez-Garcia, and the staff.

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Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies WEST TEXAS LATINO ARTIST EXHIBIT & DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRACIÓN EVENT, Sunday, Nov. 6th from 12:30 to 6 p.m., at the Civic Center Exhibit Hall. The event will showcase the work of Latino artist, offer a cultural experience through local performers – traditional and modern; hold a unique Día de Los Muertos cake decorating contest; showcase a lowrider and classic cars best decorated contest; offer products from participating vendors; as well as provide children’s activities that offer cultural understanding. For more info or to get involved visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org - go to Get Involved page. Or call (806)792-1212.

LOTERIA, November 8, Tuesday, 1 pm, 10¢/card, Ages 50+, Freshen up on your Spanish and play a fun game of Mexican Bingo! Mae Simmons Senior Center.

LEGAL AID CLINIC, November 10, Thursday, 5:30 pm, Free, All ages, Legal Aid of North West Texas sponsors this monthly clinic for free legal advice, Mae Simmons Senior Center.

THANKSGIVING DINNER/ DANCE, November 10, Thursday, 6 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Dance to a variety of music and enjoy a dinner, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

This is Progress: Hispanic Americans in the Economy

ne of the hallmarks of this AdO ministration has been its commitment to ensure that economic growth focused on growing the economy from the middle class outward and on building ladders of opportunity for those working to get to the middle class reaches every constituency and every corner of the country.

A a report from the President's Council of Economic Advisers shows the economic progress of the Hispanic community under the Obama administration.

When President Obama took office, the economy was in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression, losing 800,000 jobs per month. But thanks to the resilience of the American people and to the President's swift actions, our economy has experienced a historic turnaround --one that's helped all families including our Hispanic families. Throughout his administration, the President has been focused on policies that lift

TAMALE WORKSHOP, November 11-12, Friday 6-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-1 pm, $20, Ages 18+, Learn to make tamales just in time for the holidays. Two-day workshop - must be able to attend both sessions. Space is limited, Registration is required by Thursday, November 10, RawlWe know our readers have ings Community Center. a lot to say! Mail letters to “FEED A FRIEND - IT’S AS EASY Latino Lubbock “Letters to AS PIE” - November 12-19, for the 24th the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubconsecutive year, Lubbock Meals on Wheels bock, TX 79493, or email is holding the “Feed a Friend – It’s as Easy as them to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net.

Pie” fundraiser. For a $5 donation to Meals on Wheels, participants will receive a coupon for Please include your name, address, and a free Sara Lee pie. Donations can be made at any Lubbock United Supermarket or at the contact phone number. Mailed letters must Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ office, 2304-34th. be signed. Please note that unsigned letters Lubbock Meals on Wheels serves hot, nutri- will not be published. Letters are limited to tious meals to over homebound, elderly and 100 words. Writers are limited to one letter disabled people each weekday. per month. Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Letters are not T H A N KS G I V I N G acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters POTLUCK DINand Op-Ed articles do not necessarily repreNER, November 15, sent the views of Latino Lubbock.

Tuesday, 5-6:30 pm, Join us as we celebrate VETERAN'S DAY PARADE Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. Bring your favorite side or des- This is so great!! Thank you/Los Hermanos Familia for developing this tribute. Veterans sert, Lubbock Adult Activity Center. should hold a special place in everyone's STORYBOOK GALA benefitting High heart!

Point Village will take place on November 3, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors will open Esther Pena at 5:30 p.m. for drinks, shopping, meeting the Villagers, live music and art. Megan Bomgaars as the keynote speaker. She was an honorary guest of Michelle Obama at the "Beating the Odds Summit". For tickets call (806) 698-0015.

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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.

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

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all families, not just those panic Whites closed by 3.6 at the top --- from promotpercentage points during ing job creation, to makthis Administration. ing sure that every AmeriUnemployment among can has access to quality Hispanic Americans is health care, to reforms that now lower than it was strengthen education for before the recession. all Americans.

Not only did we make a comeback from a failing As the report shows, economy, we also moved these actions have paid off forward. in real ways for Hispanic President Obama has families. Recently, Cenworked to give Latinos sus Bureau data showed that the typical American CECILIA MUÑOZ --- and all Americans --greater control over health household saw a $2,800 care. Thanks to the Afincrease in income in 2015. While household income rose fordable Care Act, 4 million Hispanamong all racial and ethnic groups, ics now have health insurance who Hispanic Americans saw the largest previously were uninsured. Further, gains, rising 6.1 percent for Hispanic 17 million Hispanics with private insurance now have access to expandhouseholds.

Under President Obama, the His- ed preventive services, including panic community has seen both an immunizations and certain cancer increase in employment and a drop screenings with no co-pay or deductin poverty. The gap between the pov- ible. With expanded access to medierty rate for Hispanics and non-His- cal care, Hispanics are living longer

than ever before.

Education is the cornerstone of investing in the future success of every community. Hispanic Americans made important gains during the last 8 years. More of us are graduating high school. College enrollment among Hispanics is up by more than 30 percent since the beginning of the Obama administration. And more of us are graduating college than ever before.

There is no question that there is much more to do to ensure that every family shares in our nation's economic prosperity. But it is also increasingly clear that the kinds of change that we seek are attainable with the right policies and focused attention.

Cecilia Muñoz is Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and was former Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental.

Carta Abierta LOVE THE COVER RACISM: NO SE PUEDE Just wanted to say that I love the cover for the My mother commented to me the other day October issue! Great job to Frank for captur- how she cannot believe that racism in Amering this moment. See you at the race. ica has returned. I told her that it never left... it became political correct. But no thanks to Margie Olivarez Donald it is alive and well, and openly projected.

When Donald Trump uttered the words “bad MAGAZINE ACCOMPLISHMENT hombres” during the final presidential debate, Great job with the magazine and your many I gasped. Someone else said it better, "Not accomplishments. Awesome community just because he mispronounced it as “bad hambres” but because he dared to use my leader. native language and the language of Latinos’ ancestors to demean undocumented immiBenny Guerrero grants."

What I heard was a corruption of something I felt to be mine. My mother tongue, the lanVOTING REMINDERS Thank you for reminding your Face Book guage in which I uttered my first word as a page followers to vote. The consistent mes- child, the language that feels like family, culsages prompted me and my husband to get ture and home in my mouth, being used by a man set on vilifying my community and immiout and vote. grants. And in this case Donald, no se puede.

Make time to vote.

Thanks again, And thank you to Latino Lubbock Magazine Gina Gonzales for sharing dates, and other reminders to vote and to be counted. I'm sure that it is difficult THANKS LATINO LUBBOCK Thanks Christy! Latino Lubbock is the Best! to remain objective, but that's what gives this paper so much credibility. THANK YOU. Thanks again and have a bless day!

Michelle Hunter

READING LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE TOGETHER The beautiful colors on the October cover of Latino Lubbock were so beautiful. I look forward to see what will be on the cover, and even more exciting is the content on each page. Christy and staff, you all make us so proud!

This publication is something that my family and I can take pride in, and read together.

We literally share one paper within five family members of all ages, and interests.

Thank and God bless.

Roberta Piseno VOTING TAKES MINUTES Please exercise your right to vote. It takes minutes - MINUTES. And your vote does make a difference. Don't be deceived by candidates and a party claiming that it is a "rigged system" - that's just their way of discouraging voters.

Our vote is important because we don't need racism and to go back to what we've all worked so hard to keep in the past. Remember, YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE, SU VOTO ES SU VOZ! And make sure you encourage your family to get to the polls.

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Onward and Upward!

#GivingTuesday Launches

Los Hermanos Familia Seeking Donations os Hermanos Familia is participating in Holly Lake on North University and Cesar L #GivingTuesdayLBK, a day dedicated Chavez Drive. to bringing West Texans together to celebrate "There are many health disparities, and many

Every child deserves to know the love of a family. You can be a family for a child or help support a foster-to-adopt family through

Buckner Foster Care and Adoption.

Learn more at buckner.org or call us at 1-855-264-8783.

generosity & to make giving history for local charities.

Los Hermanos Familia, a 501(C) (3), is a collaborative group of men, women, and youth who value God, family, and community. "We are committed to our objective, strengthening families, building community, sad Frank Garcia, Vice President of LHF. He said, "Collectively, we work to offer programming that gives the community opportunities to connect, engage, and have fun."

All funds raised go towards the various programs hosted by Los Hermanos Familia, including: Adelante Awards, Cinco de Mayo Parade, Mini Pinewood Derby, S.W.I.M, Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing Event, Veteran's Day Parade, and the West Texas Latino Artist Show & DĂ­a de los Muertos CelebraciĂłn, the myOn Digital Reading Library, and many more.

In addition, LHF has been working to raise funds for outdoor fitness equipment stations to be placed along the walking trail at Buddy

of the same families cannot afford to go to a gym, this would be free and open and accessible to them year-round. So the public support to reach our goal is critical to bringing such projects and programs to fruition."

Garcia said that donations can be made by visiting www.loshermanosfamilia.org until Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Step 1: Visit www.loshermanosfamili.org Step 2: Click on the #GivingTuesdayLBK tab, under Donate Step 3: Click the Visit Our #GivingTuesday Page button Step 4: Click Donate Step 5: Select your amount, and fill out your card information *If you would like to donate via cash or check, please call (806) 792-1212 to drop off the donations.

Step 6: Please share with your friends on Facebook, and join us for our many activities.

os Hermanos Familia (LHF) will be parL ticipating in the 2016 City Bank Rewards program, which allows Lubbock residents to

"We never want children and families not to have a chance to experience something because of lack of money, so the City Bank Rewards would be used to help with our programming.

Martinez-Garcia added that the public will be able to vote now through Sunday, December 11th.

Los Hermanos Familia will be listed in the Community category. Daily the public will be able to vote online and support LHF or other agencies.

"We would appreciate the support of folks, and consider voting for us daily and help us secure the City Bank Rewards," she concluded.

Balloting is limited to one vote per day per email address starting Sunday, October 30th, and ending at 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, December 11th. Votes will be calculated daily during that period and the top 18 winning charities, the top three vote-getters in six different categories, will be announced on December 18th. Vote online at www.citybankonline.com/ communityrewards

Los Hermanos Familia asking for Votes for Community Rewards

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help their favorite charities secure "rewards" ranging from $10,000 to $500 by participating in the program sponsored by City Bank.

City Bank will make available a total of $60,000 to be awarded to 18 local non profits to assist them in carrying out their missions of hope and service to people in need.

"The objective of Los Hermanos Familia is Strengthening families, building community," said Christy Martinez-Garcia, founder and current president of the organization.

She explained that the organization is committed to providing opportunities for families and children to engage, and not be hindered by cost, geography, or awareness.

"We want to give families a chance to build opportunities together, and in turn create memories," she said explaining that the needs of the community have grown, especially those of the Hispanic community, and that Los Hermanos Familia has responded to the call to serve. She added that despite how young the organization is, it has been aggressive in becoming a valued organization.

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

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Día de los Muertos Events Scheduled in Lubbock

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

rom October 31 F until November 2, Mexicans and

Mexican-Americans will commemorate Día de los Muertos, a holiday that pays tribute to our beloved deceased. Day of the Dead celebrations usually involve the building of ofrendas, plenty of spirits and food, and colorful, vibrant decorations like marigolds a n d papel picado.

Unlike the Spaniards, who viewed death as the end of life, the natives viewed it as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake.

The pre-Hispanic people honored duality as being dynamic. They didn't separate death from pain, wealth from poverty like they did in Western cultures. However, the Spaniards considered the ritual to be sacrilegious. They perceived the indigenous people to be barbaric and pagan.

In their attempts to convert them to Catholicism, the Spaniards tried to kill the ritual. But like the old Aztec spirits, the ritual refused to die.

To make the ritual more Christian, the Spaniards moved it so it coincided with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Nov. 1 and 2), which is when it is celebrated today.

In Lubbock, Celebración will be held through Nov. 13th, at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. They will hold an exhibition of artwork that explores the history and meaning behind the Mexican holiday.

The Día de los Muertos 5K & FUN RUN will be held Nov. 6, 2016 - 8:30 a.m. at the Landwer House - Cesar Chavez/N. University. All Ages Event.

Los Hermanos Familia will hold the 5th Annual West Texas Latino Artist Art Show & Día de Los Muertos Celebración on Sunday, November 6, 2016. The event will showcase the work of Latino artist, offer a cultural experience through local performers – traditional and modern; hold a unique Día de Los Muertos cake decorating contest; offer products from participating vendors; as well as provide children’s activities that offer cultural understanding, showcase classic cars, and more.

This year Mexican bingo - loteria will be held.

Prizes will be commemorative Día de Los Muertos Coca Cola four packs.

The cake-off will feature various bakers from the area. In addition, classic and lowrdier cars will also be featured.

Cost to the event is $5 for adults, $3 for children. A $2 discount will be given to those that come with painted faces or in Día de Los Muertos costumes.

The event is presented by Los Hermanos Familia, and is sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine, Matador Motors, the Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement, and media sponsors Magic 106.

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

TTU SACNAS Chapter Receives National Award for Outreach

he Texas Tech University T chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/His-

panics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) was recognized last month at the organization’s annual National Diversity in STEM Conference in Long Beach, California.

One of 115 student chapters across the country, the TTU chapter received the Outstanding Community Outreach award for its efforts during the 2015-16 school year.

“The SACNAS chapter leaders have worked hard to serve their fellow STEM students here at Texas Tech and reach out to community college students at South Plains College,” said SACNAS faculty adviser Jaclyn Cañas-Carrell. “They are highly deserving of this award. I am proud to be associated with this great student organization and hope more students will join.”

It is the sixth consecutive year the chapter has received recognition at the national conference.

Past awards include three professional development role model awards, one chapter sustainability award, one for contributions to the SACNAS mission in student recruitment and faculty involvement and last year’s Outstanding Chapter of the Year award.

“As always, we strive to set and reach new milestones,” said Christopher Ponce, 2015-16 chapter president. “This year, we hope to receive an

award in a new category and will be expanding our focus to hopefully continue our success streak.”

SACNAS is the largest multicultural and multidisciplinary science, technology, engineering and math diversity organization in the country. The inclusive organization is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos, Hispanics and Native Americans in obtaining advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership in STEM fields.

“SACNAS is doing its part in developing future scientists who will lead the way towards new and innovative research,” Ponce said.

The community outreach award was based on activities and efforts by chapter members that showed collaboration with other groups and organizations, participation and networking, a community service impact and a reflection of the SACNAS mission. Projects included everything from handing out free Jimmy John’s sandwiches to students studying in the library to assisting with summer learning camps for Lubbock children.

“The chapter focused on reaching out to our community with the hope of encouraging kids, high school students and adults to invest some of their time learning about STEM fields,” Ponce said.

Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Copyright 2016 by Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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Politics/politica

LATINO SUMMIT IN LUBBOCK: Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus (SHC), on October 8th, hosted the Lubbock Latino Summit presenting information pertaining to education, economic opportunity, civic engagement, healthcare, and immigration. The discussions will influence the agenda that the SHC will promote for the legislative session in the spring.

The education panel included Dr. Florencio Aranda, Jesse Rangel, Joey Cardenas, and Dr. Juan Muñoz. Lala Chavez (center) served as moderator.

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Nation’s Leading Latino Advocacy Groups Launch PSA Encouraging Voting

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ter and urge Latinos to vote in this critical election. Latinos are poised to make a difference in the election if they actually turn out to vote.

“Much is at stake in this election.

The result will determine how the Latino community is treated for the next ten years. Through working with our councils, LULAC has been mobilizing eligible Latino voters and registering them to vote across the country. This PSA will help remind Latinos that their vote can make a critical difference in the outcome of this election. We thank Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Hamilton for their support and commitment to the Latino community,” said Brent Wilkes, National Executive Director, the League of United Latin American Citizens.

“With so much at stake for our community in these elections, there is simply nothing more important that we can be doing over the next two

weeks than getting our people out to vote. These PSAs are a great gift in helping us have great success in doing just that. We are deeply grateful to Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Hamilton for using their amazing talents and platform to give voice to our rallying cry: Vote, Mi Gente!” said Jose Calderon, President of the Hispanic Federation.

“We stand ready as a coalition and as a Latino community to raise our voices and insist that everyone be heard. The challenge and the stakes could not be clearer, and we are thrilled and grateful to see cultural workers joining us in this collective effort. We are confident that our solidarity can defy and overcome the challenges of vote suppression and intimidation, and restore our democracy,” said Hector Sanchez, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement.

Interim City Manager Appointed

t the October 27, 2016 Lubbock City A Council Meeting, members appointed current City Attorney Chad Weaver as In-

terim City Manager.

City Manager James Loomis has announced his retirement effective November 18, 2016.

Mr. Weaver will serve in an interim capacity from that time until a new manager is hired.

“We have confidence in Mr. Weaver’s ability to do this job,” Mayor Dan Pope said.

“When you look at his service now and in the past, we believe he will provide strong leadership during this transition period.”

Mr. Weaver has been with the City of Lubbock since 2007, first serving as an Assistant City Attorney. He was named City Attorney in May of 2014.

“I’m grateful for the confidence that the City Council has shown in me, and I am proud to serve along with an excellent team

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

of my fellow City employees who provide services to our citizens each day,” Weaver said. “We look forward to welcoming a new city manager to Lubbock soon.”

The City Council has named four finalists for the City Manager position and are in the process of conducting interviews with the finalists.

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Latinos Poised for Potential Gain

In Congress, Statewide Office and Legislatures Post-Elections

he National Association of Latino Elected · New York: State Senator Adriano Espaillat T and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educa- (D NY-13), faces no serious opposition in his tional Fund released new Election 2016 analy- contest. If victorious, Espaillat would be the sis and polling during a briefing last month.

Latinos from coast-to-coast continue to make their mark on the nation’s political landscape as both voters and candidates,” stated Arturo Vargas, NALEO Educational Fund executive director. “Election 2016 will be no different, with Latinos poised to show their political power in traditional Latino states like Texas and California, as well as in the emerging Latino areas of the Deep South, Midwest and New England.”

According to new analysis from NALEO Educational Fund, Latinos are poised to see potential representation gains at the federal and state levels following Election 2016. Running for top posts in 38 states nationwide this election season, Latino candidates are demonstrating their ability to successfully pursue seats in the executive and legislative branches of government across the country. Key findings show: • The number of Latinos in the U.S. Senate could increase from three to five, if all competitive contenders win their bids (incumbent U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) are not up for re-election).

Contests include: · Florida: Incumbent U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R) faces a challenge from U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D). · Nevada: Former State Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto (D) is battling U.S. Rep. Joe Heck (R) for the seat being vacated by retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D). · California: U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D) faces a tougher contest with California Attorney General Kamala Harris (D). · If elected, Cortez Masto and Sanchez would be the first Latinas in the U.S. Senate, and the first Latino to serve in Congress’ upper chamber from their respective states.

• Latinos in the U.S. House of Representatives could increase by as many as seven, from 29 to 36, with the likely addition of several new Latinos post-Election 2016. Races include: · California: Latino candidates for U.S. Representative who have good prospects of winning include Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal (D CA-24), and former state legislator and Orange County Supervisor Lou Correa (D CA-46). · Florida: State Senator Darren Soto (D FL-9) is poised to become the first Puerto Rican to represent Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House. · Texas: Attorney Vicente Gonzalez (D TX-15) faces excellent prospects of victory for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D).

• At the statewide executive level, five Latino candidates are running in four states, including Indiana (2), New Mexico, Delaware and Illinois.

• The number of Latinos in State Senates could increase from 73 to 80 after Election 2016, with potential net gains in Arizona (3), Florida (1), Illinois (1), West Virginia (1), and Wyoming (1).

• In state lower houses, there could be a net increase in the total number of Latinos from 234 to 245. · California may see the largest potential net gain (3), followed by Colorado and Florida (2 each). · States which could see net losses include Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, and New York.

During the briefing, NALEO Educational Fund also presented new battleground state polling of Latino voters in Arizona, Florida, Nevada and North Carolina conducted by Latino Decisions between September 26 - October 13, 2016. Major findings from the poll include: • Hillary Clinton would win Latino voters in key battleground states by a wide margin if the election were held today, including in Arizona (70 percent), Florida (63 percent), Nevada (72 percent) and North Carolina (69 percent); • The majority of Latino voters (78 percent nationwide) are almost certain they will cast ballots in Election 2016, including in Arizona (83 percent), Florida (78 percent), Nevada (76 percent) and North Carolina (73 percent); • Key issues for Latino voters vary state-bystate, especially with regard to passing comprehensive immigration reform. Florida Latino voters did not see this as one of their top three issues (terrorism ranked highest) this election, compared to voters in Nevada and North Carolina who noted it as their top issue in 2016.

The Latino electorate is expected to play a decisive role in Election 2016, with NALEO Educational Fund projecting that more than 13.1 million Latinos will cast ballots nationwide.

In lead up to Election Day, NALEO Educational Fund will continue its efforts to ensure Latino voters are prepared to cast ballots this year, including operating our toll-free bilingual hotline 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682) that provides Latino voters with information on every aspect of the electoral process. On Election Day (and Election Eve), the hotline is connected to the Election Protection efforts and 1-866-OURVOTE, offering Latino voters nationwide a bilingual resource to get assistance and report any problems they may experience at the polls.

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Is It Time to Update Your Insurance Policy?

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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.

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November 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

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Latinos Important on Small Business Saturday

elp make a lasting impact in the H place you call home on Small Business Saturday®. Founded by American Express in 2010, it's a day to celebrate the local businesses that make your neighborhood great — and anyone can join in, from business owners to shoppers to government officials. This year, the big day is Nov 26,2016.

No matter who you are, be a part of it.

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

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

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

in corporations, Hispanics create their own path to wealth through entrepreneurship – this is an American value that Hispanics embrace wholeheartedly.

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

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

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a Hispanic and woman-owned business.

In 2009, Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher/Owner of Latino Lubbock, was recognized by the U. S. Small Business Administration as Women Small Business Champion of the Year 2009.

Call us for advertising at (806)7921212. As a reminder, Latino Lubbock Magazine accepts credit cards, including the American Express.

A Call for Tougher Action on Predatory Lending

he National Hispanic LeaderT ship Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 40 of the nation's preeminent

Latino advocacy organizations, sent a letter on Friday to Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), urging his agency to strengthen proposed rules for payday lenders.

Payday loan borrowers, a disproportionate share of which are Latino, are stuck paying exorbitant interest rates and often end up having to take out more loans to cover basic living expenses, ensnaring them in a debt trap that is extremely costly to escape. In its letter, NHLA urges CFPB to close the loopholes in its proposed rules that would still allow payday lenders to extend six loans per year to a single borrower, each at a 400% annual percentage rate.

“Latino workers struggling to make ends meet for their families should not be preyed upon by an industry based on an unscrupulous business model,” said Hector Sanchez, NHLA

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Chair and Executive Director of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement. “We are pleased to see that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking steps to address the predatory practices of payday lenders and urge it not to stop short of full protection for the most vulnerable working families in the nation.”

“Payday lenders prey on Latinos and other communities of color by setting up shop in their neighborhoods and targeting vulnerable people with predatory products,” said Eric Rodriguez, Vice President of the Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation at the National Council of La Raza.

“We welcome the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s efforts to rein in abusive payday and car title lenders—industries that have gone unregulated for far too long. A strong CFPB rule, without loopholes, will ensure that Latinos and all consumers are protected from the payday loan debt trap.”

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Wellness/ bienestar

How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

BY ANNA-LISA FINGER MS, RD, ACECPT FOR LATINO LUBBOCK

t’s the holiday season! A Ifamily… season for cheer, joy, but also re-

Clean Hands Save Lives K

eeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands

with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing “Happy Birthday” twice through to a friend! However, if soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast acting.

Manos limpias salvan vidas

antener las manos limpias es M uno de los pasos más importantes que podemos tomar para

evitar enfermarnos y transmitir los gérmenes a otras personas. Lo mejor es lavarse las manos con agua corriente limpia y jabón por 20 segundos. ¿Necesita un cronómetro?

Imagínese cantar "Feliz Cumpleaños" dos veces a través de un amigo!

Sin embargo, si el agua limpia y jabón no están disponibles, utilice

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

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A community member who helps others access needed health care services.

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gret! Regret for helping yourself to an extra portion of turkey, or cake, or ice-cream and the extra pounds associated with that.

And this is exacerbated by the fact that it’s not just one holiday, it’s three!

First Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then New Year’s! This holiday season, plan ahead and get through the season without having to get out your stretch pants. Here are 10 tips to help you get started.

1. Weigh yourself every Monday morning before breakfast.

2. Always start your day with a healthy breakfast.

3. Don’s skip any meals-this will

only make you eat more during the next meal.

4. Start a food journal and write EVERYTHING down you eat and drink.

5. Exercise at least three times a weekthis can be 10-15 minutes of walking.

6. Don’t drink your calories, step away from sugarsweetened beverages, such as sodas, juices and sweetened teas.

7. At holiday parties and get-togethers focus on the conversation not the food.

8. Eat slowly and wait 20 minutes before going for seconds.

9. Drink alcohol in moderation- that is one drink for women and two for men.

10. Try not to snack when cooking or in-between meals- these little bites can add up!

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avoid injury.

• Start with short walks and work up to at least five, 30-minute walks a week to achieve significant health benefits.

• Walk in a safe, well-lighted

fore you head out or bring it with you.

• Monitor your walking with an inexpensive pedometer.

To get optimal heart benefits try walking about 10,000 steps each day.

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HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, November 15, Tuesday, 12 pm, Ages 50+, Topics on health and nutrition are discussed to help you live a healthier life, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

CONNECTIONS provides support to breast cancer survivors, fighters, co-survivors and caregivers. Held the third Thursday of every month from 4-5 pm, at the Larry Combest Center, 301 40th St. Come join the discussion; all welcome.

FREE FITNESS CLASSES are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information and registration contact Yvonne at (806) 765-2611 1301 or email ygutierrez@chcl. tachc.org COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CLASS - Through the Texas Department of Health Services. Classes will start January 2017. For more information and registration contact Samantha at 765-2611 ext. 1303 or email sdominguez@chcl.tachc.org

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FREE COOKING AND NUTRITION CLASSES The FREE program includes: 4 Nutrition classes, 4 Dietitian appointments, and 1 Cooking class. By meeting eligibility requirements, clients will receive a $60 gift card! Nutrition classes will be Nov. 2nd,9th,16th, and 30th at 10am at the Resale Center (1505 34th Street).

To register, call 806-544-4884 or email learntocook@cclubbock.org. Limited spots available.

APPLICATION COUNSELORS AVAILABLE TO HELP guide you through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Health coverage application assistance is provided Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm or with an appointment. Open enrollment f you don't already exer- area. begins November 1, 2016 and goes through cise, get approval from • Buddy up or join a walking January 31, 2016. Please call 806-765-2611 for more information or for questions about the group. your doctor.

• Warm up and cool down to • Drink plenty of water be- Affordable Care Act.

torice.

• Para evitar su actividad poco a poco hasta enfriarse y descansar.

• Empiece con caminatas cortas. Para llegar a obtener beneficios de salud que resulten significativos, trabaje hasta lograr caminar durante 30 minutos, cinco veces por semana.

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Noticias de salud/ Health News

FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION CLASSES Are you or someone you know diabetic? Come and learn self management and nutrition tips while enjoying a diabetic friendly meal! Next class is scheduled November 1, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm. at 1510 5th Street. For more information and registration contact Yvonne at (806) 806765-2611 ext. 1301 or email ygutierrez@chcl. tachc.org

FREE PRENATAL CLASSES Learn to have a healthy pregnancy and about your baby's development, and earn points to receive FREE baby items from Stork's Nest. Bonding with new friends and much more. Next • Camine en un ambiente se- time class is scheduled for November 3, 2016 from guro y bien iluminado.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1510 5th Street. For more • Camine acompañado o information and registration contact Yvonne at únase a un grupo de cami- (806) 765-2611 ext. 1301 or email ygutierrez@ nantes. chcl.tachc.org

• Tome abundante agua antes de salir a caminar o llévela consigo.

• Mida la distancia de su caminata con un podómetro económico. Para obtener resultados óptimos, trate de caminar alrededor de 10 mil pasos diarios.

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) 799-4320.

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

Call 762-1805 to hear the hours for the week.

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.

¡Vive tu Vida! Get up get moving!

Health/Salud

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

Diabetes

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iabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use it effectively.

When this occurs, several bodily organs can be affected and have an onset of complications such as eye disease, kidney disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Kidneys function well when the tiny filters inside of them keep blood proteins inside your body. High blood glucose and high blood pressure can damage the kidney filters causing them to stop filtering which allows proteins to leak out of the kidney into the urine. Once this happens, the damaged kidney can longer filter out wastes and extra hormones that help regulate the no fl uids causing them to build up in body's response to sugar. your blood instead of exciting your Still, the last thing I would recommend is that people rely on extreme body. To avoid kidney complicadiets or radical stomach-rerouting surgeries to solve an often preventable problem. If your fasting blood glucose level is above 100, the time to act is now. roblemas de la diabetes surgen The Diabetes Prevention Program cuando hay demasiada glucosa (DPP), a large multicenter research en la sangre o sea azúcar en la sanstudy, has shown that overweight gre. Cuando esto sucede, pueden people with pre-diabetes can reduce dañar muchos órganos del cuerpo their risk for diabetes by 58 percent como los ojos, el corazón y los riñoif they lose just 5 to 7 percent of nes. Los riñones no funcionan bien their body weight. Most important cuando los filtros dentro los riñones is getting 150 minutes of physical no mantienen a las proteínas dentro exercise each week: Physical exer- del cuerpo. Cuando los niveles altos tion helps muscle cells better use de la azúcar en la sangre y la presión glucose and can lead to weight loss, arterial están altos, pueden dañar eswhich can help ward off diabetes. tos filtros, dañando los riñones causando que no puedan limpiar adecuadamente los materiales de desecho y el exceso de líquido. Por lo tanto estos materiales se acumulan en la sangre en vez de salir del cuerpo por la orina. Para prevenir problemas de

Beating Diabetes How you can fight this devastating disease

ver the past 35 years the numO ber of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has skyrocketed, from

about 6 million in 1980 to almost 19 million today. As this problem spirals out of control, researchers are racing to find new treatments for this devastating disease.

Recently, scientists at Newcastle University in England reported that a 600-calorie-a-day diet appeared to reverse type 2 diabetes in a small group of patients who had diabetes for less than four years. Seven patients out of 10 were still diabetesfree three months after they stopped the extreme eight-week diet, which consisted of meal-replacement drinks and three daily servings of starchy vegetables.

On the surgical front, a weight-loss surgery known as a Roux-en-Y gas-

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

Such findings have led to a surge of research attempting to understand how gastric bypass affects the regulation of blood sugar. While it's unclear exactly how this works, most theories focus on the previously underappreciated role of the small intestine and stomach as endocrine, or hormone-releasing, organs. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in particular seems to alter specific

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La diabetes

Maneras de vencer la diabetes Los más recientes tratamientos para combatir esta devastadora enfermedad

urante los últimos 30 años, el D número de estadounidenses diagnosticados con diabetes ha

aumentado estrepitosamente, pasando de alrededor de 6 millones en 1980 a casi 19 millones en la actualidad. A medida que el problema se sale de control, los investigadores corren para encontrar nuevos tratamientos para esta devastadora enfermedad.

Hace poco, científicos de Newcastle University, en Inglaterra, informaron que, al parecer, una dieta de 600 calorías diarias revirtió la diabetes tipo 2 en un pequeño grupo de pacientes que padecieron diabetes por menos de cuatro años.

Siete de 10 pacientes seguían sin diabetes tres meses después de detener la intensa dieta de ocho semanas, que consistió en bebidas sustitutas de alimentos y tres por-

ciones diarias de verduras ricas en almidón.

En el plano quirúrgico, una cirugía para perder peso conocida como desvío gástrico Roux-en-Y demostró ser sorprendentemente efectiva para revertir la diabetes tipo 2: el 80 % de los pacientes que se someten a esta cirugía — que consiste en crear una bolsa en la parte superior del estómago y conectarla directamente al intestino delgado— experimentan una drástica regresión de su diabetes.

Estos resultados se ven apenas días después de la cirugía y antes de perder mucho peso.

Estos hallazgos han generado una oleada de investigaciones para tratar de entender cómo es que el desvío gástrico afecta la regulación del azúcar en la sangre. Si bien no está claro cómo trabaja exactamente, la mayoría de las teorías se centran en el antiguamente menospreciado papel del intestino delgado y el estómago como órganos endócrinos, o liberadores de hormonas. El desvío gástrico

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Roux-en-Y en particular parece alterar hormonas específicas que ayudan a regular la respuesta del organismo al azúcar.

Aun así, lo último que recomendaría es que la gente confíe en dietas extremas o cirugías radicales de redireccionamiento del estómago para solucionar un problema que, a menudo, es evitable. Si su nivel de glucosa en sangre en ayunas está por encima de 100, el momento de actuar es ahora.

El Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP, Programa de Prevención de la Diabetes), un gran estudio multicéntrico de investigación, mostró que la gente con sobrepeso que tiene prediabetes puede reducir en un 58 % el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes si pierde sólo del 5 al 7 % de su peso corporal. Lo más importante es lograr hacer 150 minutos de actividad física cada semana: El esfuerzo físico ayuda a las células de los músculos a usar mejor la glucosa, y puede llevar a perder peso, lo que a su vez mantiene la diabetes a raya.

tions caused by diabetes, maintain a healthy lifestyle by testing your blood sugar levels regularly, maintain a blood pressure no higher than 130/80, manage a healthy eating diet, have your urine checked for albumin, DR. VILLA avoid taking too much aspirin or acetaminophen, maintain physically active, control your weight, and take medications as prescribed.

los riñones causados por la diabetes y mantener sano a pesar de la diabetes, mantenga sus niveles de la azúcar en la sangre cerca de lo niveles deseados, mantenga su presión arterial menor de 130 sobre 80, siga el plan de comidas saludables, hágase el chequeo de los riñones con la prueba de al concentración urinaria de albúmina, y evite tomar analgésicos como aspirinas o acetaminofén.

También diariamente realice actividad física durante 30 minutos, controle su peso y no falte de tomar su medicamentó indicado.

DR. RUBEN D. VILLA is a Kidney Disease Associates Clinical Assistant Professor for TTU Health Sciences Center.

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Education/ Educación

Amy Olivarez to be Part of

Delegation Visiting White House my Olivarez, a senior electron- tions across A ic media and communications the country major from Lubbock, is representing will unite and

Texas Tech and radio station KTXTFM as part of an 18-member delegation of students from across the country to meet with White House officials and discuss college radio.

The college radio delegation will be credentialed members of the I AM KOMEN VOLUNTEER : Members of the Hispanic Student Society volun- White House press corps and interteered at the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The students enjoyed distribut- view President Barack Obama’s top domestic policy advisers about coling info and tokens to the participants. lege affordability as well as other issues of interest to students. The students may also have the opportunity to interview other high-ranking officials about the importance of college radio.

“I think it speaks well for the university,” said Derrick Ginter, manager of KTXT-FM. “And it speaks very highly of the radio station. I firmly believe college radio still matters and this is a classic example of that.

Amy is also an example of the caliber of students that we are producing. I wish I had a lot more like her.”

The visit comes in anticipation of the upcoming College Radio Day on Nov. 4, when college radio staLIGHT UP THE SKY: Members of Sigma Lambda Gamma hosted groups that are part of the Multicultural Greek Council to encourage breast cancer awareness. Great job to these students from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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El Instituto de Comunicación Hispana e Internacional Thomas Jay Harris se complace en presentar a su nueva Sub Directora, la profesora Magdalena Saldaña.

Oriunda de la región del Biobío en Chile, Magdalena enseña clases de periodismo y medios de comunicación hispanos, y su trabajo investigativo se enfoca en estudiar medios digitales, opinión pública, comunicación política y estudios latinoamericanos.

The Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic & International Communication at Texas Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of a new assistant director.

Prof. Magdalena Saldaña, a native of Biobío, Chile, teaches courses in journalism and Hispanic media and conducts research on digital media, public opinion, political communication, and Latin American Studies.

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Legislative Leadership

Program Seeking Fellows

amed for the longest-serving N Hispanic member of the Texas House of Representatives, Paul

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use the day to promote the benefits, opportunities and importance of college radio in the 21st Century.

O l i v a rez works at KTXT-FM as the station’s social media director. She was invited by Rob Quicke, College Radio Day founder, to serve on the national board to help promote College Radio Day via its social media platforms.

Ginter said Olivarez caught Quicke’s eye during a convention last year in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Olivarez gave a presentation on how stations can use College Radio Day as a promotional tool.

Quicke immediately asked Olivarez to help him promote College Radio Day on the national level, eventually earning the invitation to the White House.

C. Moreno (El Paso), and the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Legislature, the late Irma Rangel (Kingsville), a program offered by the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation is seeking undergraduate and graduate students from across the state to gain hands-on experience working in the Texas House of Representatives.

Program participants will be placed in the State Capitol office of a member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and serve as full-time policy fellows. Fellows will work alongside experienced legislative staff and participate in week-

ly seminars where they will interact with other program participants, Latino leaders, elected officials and state agency representatives.

In addition to learning the legislative process and developing their leadership skills, participants will receive a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses.

The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program begins on the first day of the legislative session, January 10, 2017 and ends following the last day of the session (sine die) on May 29, 2017. All application materials must be received by 5 pm on Monday, November 28.

Register at www.mallfoundation. org/morenorangel-legislative-leadership-program

To Lead, Read To Grow Students on South Plains Have Fall Access to FREE Digital Books

he research is clear that T children who don't read during classroom

breaks can falter on their reading progress and that loss has a cumulative, long-term effect.

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 summer!

Thousands of online digital books in English and Spanish can be accessed

for FREE this summer 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 summer and "read to grow!"

For more info call (806)792-1212.

Latino Lubbock Magazine Is A Proud Advocate of Higher Education

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.

LULAC SCHOLARSHIPS www.lulac. org/programs/education/scholarships/ 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-scholarship-program NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Buick Achievers for Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study Apply online at www.buickachievers.com 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 HACU NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is accepting online applications for its Scholarship Program. More than $100,000 will be awarded to eligible students. Application Deadline: Jan 01, 3000 Apply online: www.hacu.net/hacu/ Scholarships.asp HSF/ GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Application Deadline: Jan 01, 3000. Apply online at: www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=460

Youth/Juventud

On Change

STORYTIME HOUR - “The Great Thanksgiving Escape”, November 5, Saturday 10 am, Free, Ages 3-5, Rawlings Community Center.

BABY SITTER TRAINING, November 12, Saturday, 9 am-1 pm, $60, Ages 13+, This workshop will cover 2 hours of baby-sitting techniques, training and recruiting customers, followed by 2 hrs of CPR instruction. Bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration required by noon on November 11, Hodges Community Center.

WALK, ROLL OR RUN, November 23, Wed., 10 am-2 pm, Free, All ages, Pre-burn those Thanksgiving calories as you walk, roll or run around our miniature town, Safety City.

KIDS CAFÉ Children can enjoy a hot nutritious meal during the school year. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank. Ages 18 and younger. Weekly - Mon. through Fri., at 3:30 pm, at Rawlings; and, 4 pm at Trejo weekly.

FREE. THANKSGIVING CAMP, November 21-23, Monday – Wed., 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (3 days), Ages 6-12, Regular Rate $51/child, Scholarship Rate $25.50/child Join your friends for fun filled days of arts and crafts, movies, games, and more! Bring a sack lunch, snack included. Registration required the Friday before at noon. Space is limited. Locations include: Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th Street, 767-2704; Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue, 767-2708; Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst, 767-2705; Hodges Community Center, 4011 University, 767-3706; and Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th Street, 767-3796 OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit!

Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

he seasons T are changing, grades are

finalizing, and change is coming. Most people wait until a new year begins to start changing themselves; I propose that you start changing right now and continue on your change. Most teens don’t like who they are because they don’t like their appearances, but what they don’t like is their way of thinking, that they’re shy, or they can’t be happy with themselves. Personally I don’t like a lot of my characteristics: I’m shy, I’m short with people, my mind-set is negative, and I

procrastinate. I plan to change myself, not just for a year, but for my whole life; I want to become a better person, make a difference, and I want to change all the negatives about myself. You should want to change all your negative attributes about yourself so you can become a better person. Change is difficult but once you start changing yourself you won’t regret it. I will change myself for the better and I want to see you start changing yourself. It’s two months before the year expires so start changing now: change for the better, change for yourself, and change to make a difference.

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

LHS NJROTC Recognized as Distinguished Unit

he Lubbock High School NaT tional Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit

has been designated as a NJROTC Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors for the 2016-2017 school year.

As the administrative head of a NJROTC Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors, Lubbock High School NJROTC Commander Paul Hill is authorized to nominate three eligible cadets for admission to the

U.S. Naval Academy, three to the U.S. Military Academy, and three to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

The NJROTC Distinguished Unit designation is awarded annually to schools whose NJROTC Program ranks in the top 30 percent of the programs in each NJROTC area.

Competing units are ranked according to degree of excellence attained in administration, academic performance, military proficiency and host school support.

There's Still Time to Register for Mini Pinewood Derby

TEEN HELP: Catholic Charities offers FREE help for youth up to 17 years old os Hermanos Familia, invites struggling with negative behaviors, loss of students to be a part of the first self-respect, bullying, etc. Parents may call Mini-Pinewood Derby and 1-800-530-4704 and make a confidential ap- Model Car Show. pointment for a case manager to visit.

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NORTH LUBBOCK BOXING CLUB is currently recruiting youngsters who are willing to train hard, and study hard in school. Services are free of charge except for a $70 annual fee paid to USA Boxing. NLBC is located at 417 N. Akron, behind Matthews Learning Center.

Boys & Girls can participate in age categories: 6-8 • 9-11 • 12-14 • 15-18 (18 must still be in high school).

This purpose of this Derby entry is event is to ignite and $15 Per Racer and explore interest in includes a car kit, STEM (Science Techentry fee, and a hot nology Engineering dog lunch.

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PINK POWER: Members of the Cavazos Middle School Cheerleader squad participated in the Komen Race for the Cure held in October.

GIRL SCOUT DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENT: Members of the Girl Scout de Colores Troop held their annual Day of the dead celebration for the community.

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A Purple Heart Recipient with a Heart of Gold - Part I

by CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

saac Barraza, SP4, born Aug. 5, Ischool 1946, Rocky Ford, CO, attended at Rocky Ford, CO and Le-

oti, KS. For Isaac Barraza, an interest in the military started after he was inspired by John F. Kennedy speech.

He went to Denver, with his mom Annie Ortiz, who passed away in an auto accident, in 1957, at a young age – he was 11 at the time.

His stepfather, Margarito Ortiz, had to raise eight boys, and one girl.

“He was my true father,” he said.

At the age of 17, he dropped out of school to volunteer. When he decided to join, his aunt signed for him.

He entered the US Army in 1965.

He attended basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; cannoneer, Ft. Riley, KS' and Ft. Campbell, KY. He served in Vietnam in 1968, with Btry. A, 3rd Bn., 34th Arty, 9th Inf. Div. He was stationed to Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri called little Korea

because it was cold. At Fort Riley, KS for OJT he received on the job training, he was supposed to become a gunner, but was assigned a Commanding Officer (CO) driver and would drive the commander around.

When the guys went out on bibwack, he would drive the ton trucks, and then go back to the base.

“I had it made in Ft. Riley.”

I was stationed on what was called Custer Hill in Ft. Riley. It was in high ground.

He was released, so he went to Abernathy, got married, and then got recalled a year later.

He had two children, John Manuel, and Isaac Jr. came second. It was hard because he had to leave his young family, but to him, duty came first.

He was sent to Ft. Bliss Texas for “Jungle Training” which was advanced training. Then onto Ft. Campbell, Kentucky placed in artillery unit. He was sent to signal core school, from projector training.

They would give him a jeep go pick up film, and to show recruits what to expect in the military, by turning

on the projector.

Then, he got his orders for Vietnam.

The night of his orders he got drunk and got caught by the Duty officer. He recalled his punishment was to take a razor blade and clean up the latrine paint dividers for 30 days until – his punishment was called an Article 15.

They gave him 30 days leave, and 15-day travel time where he went to see family. When he went to Oakland Army base in California, they were issued all the equipment, jungle boots. They loaded on to a plane and flew to Hawaii for two hours.

They were greeted by Hawaiians.

From there, they went from paradise, to “hell.”

They grabbed their bags. His orders Bear Cat Base. They got in a convoy to Saigon, that’s when he realized what he was up against.

The conditions he said were horrible.

When they arrived to their destination he got off the trucks and assigned to their tents. Bear Cat was a training camp. They had to learn how to cross rivers, what

they would be facing in the jungle.

Every 3rd man would come out, the guy next him said he was a cook not an infantry man. Nonetheless, he was sent to combat. He thought he lucked out thinking that next time would be his turn.

Editor's Note: Isaac's story is very thorough and will be continued in the December issue of Latino Lubbock. Note, Isaac had many memorable experiences including two weeks in October, sniper tag at Bear Cat; and being wounded Dec. 8, 1968, while securing a landing craft along a river bank.

It is an amazing story and we look forward continuing the second part in December 2016.

Veteran Heroes 2016 Guadalupe Cortez, Air Force

Helen Herrera Cortez, Marines

Alejo Herrera Cortez, Army

(no name provided)

Gilbert Lozano

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Felipe Herrera Cortez, Army

Antonio Cortez, Army

Jose Cortez, Marines

Manuel Cortez, Army

(no name provided)

Veteran

Rick Contreras, Marines

Roy Perez, Marines

(no name provided)

Joe Castello, Army

Martin Barrera, Marines

(no name provided)

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Veteran's Day Events & Services VETERAN'S RECEPTION FREE reception Honoring Veterans from various military branches, sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine and Standard Sales, will be held Friday, November 11, 2016, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. At Budweiser Standard Sales, 408 E. Hunter Street. Please RSVP, or for more info call (806)792-1212.

VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK October 31 - November 4, 2016 OUR LADY OF GRACE VETERANS MASS will be Sunday, November 6th at the 9 a.m. service. After the mass a reception will be held for veterans.

ST. JOSEPH'S VETERANS MASS will be Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 9 a.m., at 102 N. Ave. P. The mass will be dedicated in their honor, and a breakfast for veterans will be provided. Veterans are asked to register by calling the church office at 765-9935.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE VETERANS MASS will be Sunday, November 8, 2016 at the 10:30 a.m. service. After the mass breakfast will be provided to veterans.

VETERANS' DAY MASS--November 11, 2016, 11 a.m., at Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock. Sponsored

by Catholic War Veterans.

HONORING OUR VETERANS, November 11, Friday, 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Help us thank our Veterans for their service to our country with punch and treats, Mae Simmons Senior Center.

VETERAN’S DAY PARADE - Saturday, November 12 @ 10 a.m. Let’s pay tribute to our veterans. The event is for veterans and families of Lubbock, to bring the community and region together. “Honoring All Who Served.” Marching bands, floats, etc. are encouraged to be included, and will travel from First Baptist Church at Broadway & Avenue W, east to Avenue M, then north on Avenue M to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center parking lot. Start-up is at 9 a.m. To register: www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-s-day-parade MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION serves the children of those who serve us all and encourages efforts that strengthen our military children and ensure opportunities for their quality education. The work of MCEC also focuses on ensuring opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. www.MilitaryChild.org SILENT WINGS ON VETERANS DAY Come to the Silent Wings Museum to commemorate Veterans Day 2016. All visitors will be welcomed with free admission to the museum and activities throughout the day. All ages 1-5 PM, Nov. 11, 2016. Free.

November Prayer

Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces.

Give them courage, hope and strength.

May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.

Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light.

To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen.

Latino Veteran Population Growing,

Engagement Still Lagging

s the nation honors its veterans, A government officials point to the growing numbers of Latinos in

the military, while Hispanic scholars and historians remind us of the generations of Hispanics who have proudly served our country.

Latinos make up about 6 percent of U.S. military veterans, according to a September 2014 report by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics. Although this number may seem low, it is rapidly changing.

The population of Hispanic veterans is expected to double in the next ten years, according to Barbara Ward, Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Minority Veterans. The increase can be seen over time; while Hispanics were 2.6 percent of World War II veterans, they make up 12.2 percent of veterans in the post-9/11 period.

“That means we have to do a better job in our positive outreach to Hispanic veterans wherever they are," said Ward. "We do this through our Hispanic Liaison, and we have 300 minority veterans program coordinators that are based in regional offices," she said.

Ward said her agency works with civic groups including the American G.I. Forum and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), to spread the word about programs and services available to Latino veterans.

By certain measures, Hispanic veterans are doing better than their non-veteran counterparts. Veterans Affairs statistics show that Hispanic veterans have a lower unemployment rate, lower uninsured rate, and a lower poverty rate than Hispanic non-veterans. The median personal income for Hispanic veterans is more than twice that of Hispanic non-veterans.

However, Hispanics remain underrepresented in the military at the officer level. Latinos are about 15 percent of the population, but only five percent of the officers’ corps in the armed forces. A 2011 Department of Defense report, “Diversity Leadership for the 21st Century Military,” found that “top military leaders are representative neither of the population they serve nor of the forces they lead.”

I n terms of accessing resources for those returning home, Veterans Affairs officials acknowledge that the recent scandals in the VA hospital system have given the department negative publicity.

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own up that there have been problems,” said Ward. “Going forward, we want to put the veteran at the center of everything we do; we want to hear from the vets on what is important to them, not just what is important to us," said Ward. She added priorities include ensuring veterans get timely attention and proper referrals when needed.

Dr. Unchenna S. Uchendu, Chief Officer of the Office of Health Equity, Veterans Health Administration, pointed out that Hispanic veterans access VA health care at comparable rates to other demographics.

“There is no other system (than ours) with so many points of contact a day,” said Dr. Uchendu. “We serve 240,000 people a day in our system… Overall we have touched the lives of so many, on any given day, and most of them have positive outcomes,” she said.

Xiomara A. Sosa, who runs a nonprofit service and advocacy organization for veterans, thinks Hispanic veterans face unique challenges. Latino veterans tend to come from very united and large families, so it is important when they return home to reunite them with their c o m mu n it ie s .

“However, the services available do not tend to be culturally sensitive or appropriate to our cultural norms," said Sosa.

"Our families require language issues to be addressed and second- and third-generational competency to support our veterans," Sosa added.

"Our cultural norms and family expectations are different in many ways and we need to be able to reach everyone so that the veteran can readjust and re-

integrate to civilian life as best as possible."

Sosa, a veteran herself, thinks that most members of the public do not show enough support for veterans.

“Civilians in general are very disconnected from veterans. This is an integral part of challenges veterans face when they return from service and attempt to reintegrate,” she said.

“Successful readjustment requires that their communities embrace them, respect them, and support them in that process. But as Americans, we have a long way to go in that area.”

In Lubbock, a Veterans Advisory Committee was established by the Lubbock City Council in 2014 and is made up of thirteen members.

The mission of the Veterans Advisory Committee is: “To assess current veteran programs and services, identify existing gaps and specific unfulfilled needs, particularly dur-

ing times of transition, and to prioritize and make recommendations to City Council on various aspects of the Lubbock veteran population to improve the quality of life for all Lubbock citizens.

However, because the Hispanic disconnect still exists, Latino Lubbock Magazine has maintained a Veteran's Affairs page offering information, coverage, and engagement.

An annual Veteran's reception is organized by Latino Lubbock Magazine and held on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2016.

This year, a Veteran's parade will be held to engage and honor Veteran's of all backgrounds. Register at www.loshermanosfamilia.org

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

Anniversary Rufus & Julia Carrillo, 57th as of Nov. 21, 1959

Anniversary Rufus & Griselda Martinez 55th as of Nov. 25, 1961

Anniversary Roy and Janie Esquivel, 53rd as of Nov. 30, 1963

Anniversary Fernando and Suzy Salas, 52nd as of November 28, 1964

Anniversary Martin and Mary Rivera, 41st as of Nov. 19th

Anniversary Raul & Esther Salazar, 11th as of November 5th

2016 INSPIRADORA: Bibi Licon was congratulated by her family at the annual Hispana Inspiradora Awards & Scholarship banquet. Licon has worked serving migrants children and families, and has been a dedicated steward of education. On behalf of Latino Lubbock Magazine, congratulations to Ms. Licon and all the 2016 scholarship recipients.

¡ F elicidades! C ongratulations!

HONOR THE FALLEN, SUPPORTING THE LIVING: Carmen Vige, Phil Crenshaw, WW II Veteran; and Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine, attended the Remember Our Heroes banquet, whose proceeds help aid veterans upon their return from serving to transition into civilian life.

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources DUNBAR MANHATTAN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY MEETING, November 19, Saturday, 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 Senior Center.

Movember

Grow a Moustache for Men’s Health

ARNETT-BENSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS Join your neighbors and help work for the betterment of the community. Hosted by the Neighborhood Association the 3rd Thursday uring the month of Novem- "Last year we dedicated our anof each month at 7 p.m. at the Trejo Center, ber each year, Movember nual Vamos a Pescar fishing event 3200 Amherst. asks men across the world to grow to members who have or are battled

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HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBOR- ing vital funds and awareness for cia, event co-chair.

HOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING He said that they purchased bromeeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 men’s health issues. pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 Over the past 11 years, millions chures and pamphlets related to of men have participated in "Mo- prostrate cancer awareness, and 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. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily to answer citizen calls and direct the caller to the desired City Department. Additional requests are available online – www.ci.lubbock.tx.us or 311.mylubbock.us.

JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Meets monthly, the last Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Jackson school cafeteria. Call (806)6871751 for info.

vember" by proudly growing mustaches (or being supportive of the mustache-growing process) to help change the face of men's prostate and testicular cancer issues.

Latino Lubbock Magazine with Los Hermanos Famila urge Hispanic men to pull out their ‘stachetrimmers, and shave away your scruff, because November 1 marks the kick off of Movember.

For 30 days, guys are asked to rock the furry faux pas in an effort to raise awareness locally.

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Plans to provide prostrate cancer information are underway to provide during various activities organized by Los Hermanos Familia.

Including the Adelante Awards banquet that will take place May 6, 2017.

"This is another event to continue building awareness and we encourage others to join our efforts," added Garcia.

For more information or to donate, call (806)792-1212.

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Sabor Hispano

AMERICANS ALL

Leon Heuguera a Contributor in WW II Proraganda Posters

by CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

MOJAVE FOR THE SOUL: Mojave Sol is a Lubbock based Original Rock n Roll band formed by John Rodriguez and Marin Ramos in the early 90's. later on adding Joe Perez around 2005 and Steve Vasquez I'm 2014. The last piece to the puzzle was finally complete when Vasquez joined and everything started falling into place. Their unique style of music and tone brought new ideas and new songs that brought out the best of their creativity. Mojave Sol was ready to hit the stage and to make their presence known locally and statewide. Performing for charitable events to big name gigs, Mojave Sol is rising to the top and making a name for themselves. Songs of inspiration, love, heartbreak, aggression and hate can all be heard in many of their songs. Memorizing melodies and passionate vocals is what makes Mojave Sol one of the top ranked bands coming out of Lubbock Texas. Join them Saturday, November 12th, at the Depot O Bar, 609 18th. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost is $12 at the door, or $10 if you contact them on Facebook at Mojave Sol.

CULTIVATE A CREATIVE MIND: Artist Simón Silva dropped by the Girl Scout De Colores Día de los Muertos event last month to support culture and creativity. Like many great artists of our time, Silva has worked hard and endured the challenges that go along with having a cultural background. Silva shared this message with families at the "Building Strong Families" conference, as well as at to students of South Plains College, Cavazos Middle School, and to participants of the Girl Scout Event. Pictured are Christy MartinezGarcia, Simon Silva, and Margie Olivarez.

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uns, tanks, and bombs were the princiG pal weapons of World War II, but there were other, more subtle, forms of warfare

as well. Words, posters, and films waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry just as surely as military weapons engaged the enemy.

Persuading the American public became a wartime industry, almost as important as the manufacturing of bullets and planes.

The Government launched an aggressive propaganda campaign to galvanize public support, and some of the nation's foremost intellectuals, artists, and film makers became warriors on that front.

Leon Helguera, was among the artist that designed World War II posters. He worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for several Mexican publications before coming to the United States.

In 1943, he was commissioned by the Office of War Information. He designed the, "Americans All let’s Fight for Victory" poster that was distributed after the United States had entered the war.

The goal of this particular poster was to appeal to Mexicans and Mexican-Americans, to get them to support the Allied cause.

Mexicans and Mexican Americans contributed in many ways to the United States' war effort during World War II. About 19% of all Mexican Americans signed up for the armed forces; nearly 17,000 Mexican Americans in Los Angeles worked in the area's shipyards, airfields, and armament factories.

Many Mexican-American women also helped build ships that people coined the

local nickname "Rosita the Riveter." In addition, the bracero program arranged for thousands of agricultural workers to come to the United States.

Despite the government's message of unity, the infamous zoot suit riots, when white workers and sailors in Los Angeles roamed the city attacking Mexican-American and African-American youths wearing distinctive pachuco clothing, had become divisive.

Further, the United States government proliferated a massive amount of propaganda during this period to win Latin American countries over to the Allied cause. Even before the war started the United States was pandering to Latin American countries. This poster and many others like it were part of the Good Neighbor policy. Under the Good Neighbor policy the United States ended any of its imperial ambitions toward Latin American and began a relationship biased on mutual benefit.

In 1956, the United Nations Postal Administration sought the talents of artists of many nations and varying backgrounds for the designs for the Organization’s first stamps. It was felt that designs should come from artists representing as many different cultures as possible, so that diverse interpretations of the international concept might be ref lected in the stamps.

One of the eight designs chosen for the first regular issue of United Nations stamps was the work of Helguera, whose design was used for the 1½ and 50 cent denominations.

Helguera died in 1970, but his art continues to be a significant part of American history.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is News By, For, And About Hispanics and those interested in News from a Latino Perspective

Tres Vidas

Core Ensemble Performing Music that Celebrate Lives of Three Latinas

ayland Baptist University and the City W of Plainview present the Core Ensemble in Tres Vidas On Thursday, Nov. 17 at

7:30pm, in Harral Memorial Auditorium on the Wayland Campus.

Chamber Music Theatre is a unique performance format utilized by the Core Ensemble featuring a marriage of theatrical narrative to chamber music performance.

Francisca Muñoz portrays multiple characters while interacting with the onstage musical trio of cello piano and percussion.

Tres Vidas celebrates the life, times and work of three significant Latin and South American Women: painter Frida Kahlo of Mexico, peasant activist Rufina Amaya of El Salvador and poet Alfonsina Storni of Argentina. With storylines including Frida Kahlo’s dramatic and passionate relationship with painter Diego Rivera, Rufina Amaya’s astounding singular survival of the massacre at El Mozote and Alfonsina Storni’ lifelong challenges as Argentina’s first great feminist poet, Tres Vidas presents dramatic situations timeless in their emotional appeal and connection to audiences across all gender and ethnic spectrums.

With a script written by Chilean poet/writer

Marjorie Agosin, Tres Vidas offers powerful portrayals of each woman and includes the singing of traditional Mexican folk songs as well as Argentinean popular and tango songs made famous by Mercedes Sosa and Carlos Gardel. Additional music by Astor Piazzolla, Orlando Garcia, Pablo Ortiz, Alice Gomez, Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez, Michael DeMurga and Osvaldo Golijov round out the musical score.

Since 1993, the Core Ensemble has toured nationally to every region of the United States and internationally to England, Russia, the Ukraine, Australia and the British Virgin Islands. The Ensemble was the recipient of the 2000 Eugene McDermott Award for Excellence in the Arts awarded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has received support from the State of Florida Department of Cultural Affairs, New England Foundation for the Arts, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the Aaron Copland Fund for Music and the Virgil Thomson Foundation.

The event is free and open to the public.

For information, please contact Dr. Daniel Brown at 806-291-3575.

Maria Hinojosa to Participate in Latino Lecture Series or 25 years, Maria F Hinojosa has helped tell America's untold sto-

ries and brought to light unsung heroes in America and abroad. In April 2010, Hinojosa launched The Futuro Media Group with the mission to produce multi-platform, community-based journalism that gives critical voice to the voiceless by harnessing the power of independent media to tell stories that are overlooked or under reported by traditional media.

As the anchor and executive producer of the

long-running weekly NPR show Latino USA, and as anchor of the Emmy Award-winning talk show Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One from WGBH/ La Plaza, Hinojosa has informed millions of Americans about the fastest growing group in our country. Previously, a Senior Correspondent for NOW on PBS, and currently, a rotating anchor for Need to Know, Hinojosa has reported hundreds of important stories— from the immigrant work camps in NOLA after Katrina, to teen girl victims of sexual harassment on the job, to Emmy Award-winning stories of the poor in Alabama.

On November 1st, a Latino Lecture Series will be presented at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Raider Lounge (Student Union Building) on the TTU campus. The event is free.

Disney's First Latina Princess Elena of Avalor is Getting A Movie

isney announced last month that a special D TV movie titled Elena and the Secret of Avalor is coming to Disney Channel and Disney Junior next month. The TV movie will tell the backstory of how Elena (voiced by Aimee Carrero) was imprisoned inside her magical amulet by an evil sorceress named Shuriki (voiced by Jane Fonda), and will reveal who set her free. Princess Sofia of Enchancia, aka Sofia the First (voiced by Ariel Winter), is set to make an appearance. According to a release, Elena's anthem "My Time," which is performed by Carrero herself, will also make its debut in the TV special.

It's been quite the year for Elena of Avalor since her debut this summer! The series was recently renewed for a second season; Elena

was welcomed to Disney World; she was named godmother of the East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day parade; she was honored at the 2016 Latino de Hoy Awards; and her very own book came out on October 18, Elena of Avalor: Elena and the Secret of Avalor.

Elena and the Secret of Avalor will premiere on Sunday, November 20 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior simultaneously!

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins

RAIDER PROMISE: The Most Reverend Bishop Placido Rodriguez and Christy Martinez-Garcia were in attendance of the Raider Promise Banquet, is a fund-raiser for the Raider Promise Capital Campaign to build the new Catholic Student Center at Texas Tech University.

Celebrating 800 Years of the Dominicans

n 2016, the Order of Preachers Imarks celebrate a Jubilee Year, which the 800th anniversary of the

official foundation of the Order by Pope Honorius III. And 800 years ago, Saint Dominic Guzman introduced the grace of Dominican life into the world—in 1216—to preach for the salvation of souls. This is the pattern set by Saint Dominic, in imitation of the apostles.

COATS FOR KIDS: The Knights of Columbus Council #12803, presented coats to the The Order of Preachers (the DoTexas Boys Ranch to prepare them for the winter. Pictured are Ray Bonner, Marc Antoniello, minicans) is a religious order in the Ken Kozlovsky, Traci Cheek (TBR), John Sigle (President TBR), Steve Decker. Way to go! Roman Catholic Church; and friars, nuns, sisters, and laity worldwide continue this vibrant 800 year tradition on every continent to the present day.

The Order of Preachers “is known to have been established, from the beginning, for preaching and the salvation of souls” (Primitive Constitutions). The Fundamental Constitution of the Order of Preachers underscores the priority of this apostolate. The five distinctive elements comprising the uniquely Dominican way of life“together prepare and impel us to preach; they give our preaching its character.” By their religious profession, DominiSTAND FOR LIFE: The Lubbock Life Chain organizers held a peaceful, prayerful, silent cans become “fully committed to witness for the unborn in the community last month. Sandy Cisneros, Soledad Garza, and Elizabeth Trevino stood proudly for the gathering.

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preaching the Word of God in its totality” so that they live “an apostolic life in the full sense of the word, from which preaching and teaching ought to issue from an abundance of contemplation.”

Dominicans preach the Word of God in every possible way including liturgical preaching, parish missions, retreat preaching, occasional lectures, addresses at religious conferences, street preaching, teaching, writing (especially books), through art, and by exploiting the advantages offered by the Internet and other advances of the digital age, without ever sacrificing the indispensable role of personal presence by which communication becomes true communion.

From November 7, 2015 – January 21, 2017, the Dominican Province of Saint Joseph (Eastern, USA), along with the Order of Preachers worldwide, will celebrate the 800th anniversary (or “Jubilee”) of the approbation of the Order by Pope Honorius III in 1216.

In Lubbock, the Dominicans are located at St. Elizabeth's Church.

Please congratulate them on this significant observance.

National Vocations

Awareness Week (Nov. 6-12)

ational Vocation Awareness N Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of

these particular vocations.

To observe the week masses will be held, along with several events the Catholic Church in the to allow questions of discernUnited States dedicated to ment to the priesthood and promote vocations to the religious life, and distribution priesthood, diaconate and materials to parishioners. consecrated life through For more info call Sr. Olivia prayer and education, and to Rico, OSF Ext. 227. For and renew our prayers and support a complete list of events visit for those who are considering one of catholiclubbock.org St. Elizabeth University Parish and Our Lady of Guadalupe Invite you to a Retirement Party honoring Monsignor James O’Connor.

Friday, November 18th, 2016, 6 to 8 p.m.

At Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1120 52nd Street

If you have a photo of you/your family with Father Jim and you wish to include it in the slide show presentation please drop off a COPY (with the names of those pictured on the back) to the St. Elizabeth parish office by November 8th.

For questions contact Margie Aguilar at 806-252-6495.

ALL SOULS DAY MASS will be celebrated

by Bishop Emeritus Placido Rodriguez in the Guadalupe Chapel of the Catholic Center at 11:30 a.m. on November 2. You may send a donation with the names of your deceased loved ones so that Bishop Rodríguez can include them in the Mass that day. All donations are tax deductible. The Catholic Foundation is happy to send an acknowledgement card to any family members who would like to be made aware of this Mass offering. To make a Mass offering, send your donation to PO Box 98700, Lubbock, TX 79499-8700, visit www.catholicfoundationlubbock.org or contact Rachel Martinez at 806-792-3943.

SPECIAL SPEAKER FOR YOUTH: Holy Spirit Church will host Gordon Douglas on Wednesday, November 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Youth in 7th through 12th grades are invited to this FREE event the night before the NurtureLife Banquet. Mr. Douglas is a nationally-known Christian speaker/comedian. Let’s fill McGivney Hall that night! For more information: Tiffany See, youth director, 698-6400 or tiffany@holyspiritlubbock. org NURTURELIFE FUNDRAISING BANQUET – “Precious in His Sight, Thursday, November 3, @ 5:45-6:45 p.m. social, dinner @ 7 p.m., McKenzie-Merket Alumnae Center, 17th & University, Lubbock.

Seating at the 25th anniversary dinner/fundraiser will be limited. Reserve your seat by calling 806-780-6853 A.C.T.S. RETREATS Women’s Acts #32 November 3-6 to ensure your slot Register online at www.actscommunityoflubbock.org or contact Maria Chavira at faithlovehope15@yahoo.com or 469-507-1454.

The fee for Retreats is $180 per person, partial scholarships available.

A FALL FESTIVAL OF SAINTSSaturday, November 5, 2-6 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, 3111 Erskine, Lubbock.

Everyone pays $5.00 at the door to enjoy all the games, entertainment, and craft activities. Wear a costume or just come as you are, but be sure to bring a goodie bag to carry home all the tasty treats, game prizes, and crafts you'll create. A variety of food will be provided, at a nominal fee. Come join the fun and support the CCE programs at Our Lady of Grace.

COWBOY CHRISTMAS 2-DAY BAZAAR – November 11 & 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saint John Neumann Church, 22nd & Frankford, Lubbock. Get all your Christmas shopping done in one place. Space for over 100 vendors. To reserve your space, call 799-2649.

TONY ROMO SIGNED JERSEY RAFFLE – until November 21. Prices$10/each or 6/$50. All proceeds go to the new John Saleh Catholic Student Center.

Includes professional, museum quality framing, & certificat of authenticity. For information or for tickets, go to www.raiderpromise.org 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).

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.

Latino Lubbock Magazine's is a Christian Owned Business - Christy Martinez-Garcia - John 3:16

12th Miracles Christmas Parade Taking New Direction

he 12th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade is T set for 6 pm Saturday, December 10, 2016, down historic 34th Street in Lubbock. The theme for this year’s lighted, free parade is “Lights Fantastic” and preparations for the lighted Christmas tradition are in full swing by parade officials. The parade benefits the local Toys For Tots Campaign.

Lubbock’s Miracles Christmas Parade is the primary source for new toys being donated to the United States Marines and their “Toys For Tots” campaign each year. This year, a special invitation to attend the free family-friendly Christmas parade is being extended to area residents who might be Christmas shopping in Lubbock that weekend and could attend and bring new unwrapped toys to the United States Marines who will collect new toys down the parade route. The 2016 goal is 3,000 new toys.

The parade takes a new direction in 2016, starting at 34th and Ave Q. and moving west to Indiana Av-

enue. This change comes as a result of ongoing construction with the 34th Street renovation project. The 90-minute parade features Santa Claus, whose float comes right behind the U.S. Marines vehicles and personnel who walk the street collecting toys from parade watchers. This Lubbock tradition is always a fun event for families who enjoy “tail gating”, snacks, and hot chocolate while watching.

Area businesses, chambers, marching bands, service clubs, pep squads and other groups are invited to be in the parade and represent their towns and schools. Entry information, along with parade rules and guidelines for profit and non-profit groups, is available at www.miraclesparade. com. Entries are now being accepted. Entry deadline is December 2nd.

Award winners are selected in several categories during the parade.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Scott Scarborough in Lubbock at (806)549-8735 or by email at miraclesparade@gmail.com.

LATINAS FOR A CURE: Breast cancer survivors gathered for an annual photo for Latinas for a Cure that showcases Latina survivors. This has become a tradition, and the group has grown over the years. Although October Breast Cancer Awareness Month is done, women are reminded to be proactive and preform self exams, visit their doctor, and have their Mammograms. Early detection is the key to survival.

WORKING FOR LA FAMILIA: Los Carnales La Familia held a bbq fundraiser to raise funds for the Pancho Clos program that provides toys to children.

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NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS: Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2466 stood proudly as their photo was taken. The VFW of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. They have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide.

November is Military Family Appreciation

ach year the President signs E a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month.

REMEMBER OUR HEROES: Coronado High School, the LISD, the Military Order of the Purple Heart- Chapter 0900 and Remember our Heroes hosted a tree planting service today at Coronado High School to honor 2005 Coronado graduate, Captain Jordan B. Pierson, USAF, who lost his life in a plane crash in Afghanistan on October 2, 2015, while serving his country. A ceremony was held before the tree was planted. Representatives of the Military Order of the Purple Heart- Chapter 0900 and Remember our Heroes organizations donated the tree and were present for the event. L to R: Danny Koch, Steve Oien, Berhl Robertson, Jr., Benny, Jerry Adams, Steve Graves, Abbi Trammel and Jaime Pierson.

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

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

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

Army Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency, and others.

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

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

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

Celebrate the 241st Birthday of the U. S. Marine Corps

he Marine Corps' Birthday in T 2016 is celebrated on Thursday, November 10th. This

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For some Marines, it serves as more of a nostalgic day that is the 241st Birthday of reflects both Memorial Day the United States Marine and Veterans Day -- it's a Corp. time where Marines focus There are times throughon their brothers in arms, out the year when veterans remembering the good, reflect on what it means and staring off into the to be a veteran, when they distance as sorrow washes honor their fallen comrades over them for all of their felon Memorial Day, or celebrate low Devil Dogs who gave their veterans on Veterans Day. lives for our freedom.

This Marine Corps birthday, reach ROTC FLAG PRESENTERS: The TTU Airforce ROTC presented the colors for However, the Marine Corps birththe Remember Our Heroes banquet. The group took a quick moment to pose for Latino day brings leathernecks back to a out to Marines and let them know Lubbock Magazine. time surrounded by their brothers you appreciate them.

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Veteran's Reception Nov. 11, 2016 For the 6th year Latino Lubbock Magazine with Los Hermanos Familia, and Standard Sales will hold a reception that honors veterans, as well as showcases Hispanic veterans whom have served their country in time of war, displayed loyalty, bravery, and persistence in the face of adversity.

“Here’s to Our Heroes” Veteran’s Day Reception is held annually on Veteran’s Day, will be held Friday,

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.

November 11, 2016, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Budweiser Standard Sales Building, 408 E. Hunter St. The event provides veterans and one guest a chance to connect with other veterans; holds a cake cutting ceremony celebrating the veterans and the United States Marine Corps Birthday.

Register online at www.loshermanosfamilia.org, or call (806)7921212.

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It helps people with disabilities and their relatives find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability. gov BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION (BVA) From blinded veterans, for blinded veterans. Services offered include transportation assistance, and connects blinded veterans from earlier wars (Vietnam War, Korean War…) with blinded veterans of recent conflicts (Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.). www.bva.org HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org WOUNDED WEAR Provide free fashionable clothing kits and modifications to wounded warriors that empower them to rediscover the hero within. (757) 773-8079 http://www.woundedwear.org/

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CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-TALK(8255) "Press 1 for Veterans" U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420 Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia

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Victorina Adame, 69, of Lubbock passed away on Oct. 21, 2016.

She was born on Jan. 7, 1947, to her parents, Alejandro and Maria (Reyes) Ruiz. Victorina is survived by her children, Chris Ruiz and Adrian Adame both of Lubbock; brothers, Frank Ruiz and Marco Ruiz, both of Lubbock; sisters, Carmen Ruiz of Lubbock and Josie Gutierrez of San Antonio; and five grandchildren.

Delfino G. Alonzo, Sr., 95, of Slaton passed away on Oct. 23, 2016, in Lubbock. Delfino was born Dec. 24, 1920, in Rosebud, Texas, to Doroteo Melendrez and Cecilia Garcia Alonzo.

Delfino attended Rosebud Schools. On June 6, 1946, he married Margarita Rojas in Rosebud, Texas. He worked for Texas A&M before moving to the high plains to farm, to Lorenzo in 1952, and Slaton in 1961. His career in Food Service began in 1970 and he retired in 1994 from Furr's Cafeteria.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Margarita of the home; three sons, Martin and his wife, Olga, Delfino, Jr. and his wife, Jase, and Charlie and his wife, Annette; a sister, Virginia Montolongo; along with seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Rosa Trevino passed into eternal life October 17, 2016. She was born September 2, 1955 in Weslaco, TX. Rosa is survived by her partner of twenty-seven years Arty Rosa, her Mother Carmen Cerna, four brothers George, Alberto, Santos Cerna, and Frank Rodriguez, one sister Martina Cerna, and three nieces who were like he daughters Debra and Jennifer Johnson and Angelica Cerna and her best friend Abel Salazer who was like a brother to her. Rosa was preceded in death by a sister Juanita Cerna. Rosa was a spiritual person who loved being with her family and friends. She enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved the beach. Rosa did a lot of social work from working for the Red Cross and now at Life Run. Guadalupe Bueno passed away on October 8, 2016. Guadalupe was born on Dec. 12, 1933, in Guadacalzar San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Jose and Felecita Carrizalez. She and Fortunato Bueno were married in Aug. of 1955 in Mexico.

Guadalupe was preceded in death by a son, Rudolfo Bueno in 1976; also one brother and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, Fortunato; six sons, Joe and his wife Patsy, Nate and his wife, Gloria, Manuel and his wife, Levenia, Ricky and his wife, Terry, Johnny and his wife, Deanna, and Robert and his wife, Rebecca; along with six brothers; five sisters; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Dominga R. Briseno, 93, of Slaton, passed away in early October. Dominga was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago Jimmy Briseno. Those left to cherish her memory are her children; a son, Jimmy Briseno, Jr. of Plano; four daughters, Jane Briseno of New Orleans, Antonia B. Rodriguez of Plano, Reyna Peshlakai of Slaton, Linda Salinas of Princeton, Texas; and 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and seven great-greatgrandchildren.

Osvaldo (Johnny) Alva, 71, of Lubbock, passed away on Sept.

26,2016. He was born June 5, 1945 in Lockhart, Texas, to Gamaliel Solana and Antonia Perez Alva. He was the fourth child of Gamaliel and Antonia in a family of nine. His siblings, Armando (wife Linda), and sisters, Dora of Ft. Worth and several nieces and nephews survive him. Osvaldo was a graduate of Lubbock High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. having served during the Vietnam War. He received various awards including the Purple Heart for his valour during his service in Vietnam.

He served with the 3rd Battalion 4th Regiment, India Company. Osvaldo would attend Marine Corps reunions every two years with his Platoon Sergeant Mike Kehoe. Osvaldo was retired from the United States Postal Service, after 31 years of dedicated service.

Hector Y. Florez, 55, of Lamesa passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. He was born on Oct. 24, 1960 to Ramon S. and Angelita (Ybarra) Florez in Slaton, Texas. He married Maria Elena Luna on Oct. 24, 1992 in Lubbock. They were married for 23 years. He worked for the City of Lamesa as an Animal Control Officer for many years. Hector is survived by his wife, Maria Elena; stepson, David Lee Cantu; brothers, Eloy Florez, Ruben Flores, Ramon Nonata Florez, Paul Florez, Armando Florez; sisters, Linda Florez Chacon, Gloria Florez Sifuentes, Ortensia Florez Saldivar, Sylvia Florez Sanchez, Yolanda Hayes and Lisa Florez Barnett; stepbrothers, Gilbert A. Flores and Raymond Flores.

Manuel Lopez passed away on October 13, 2016. He was born February 21, 1951 in Sterling City, TX. Manuel is survived by his wife Rebecca, three children Vivian and husband Joaquin Solis, Michelle and husband Joe Lopez, Manuel Lopez Jr. and wife Danielle, Nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, his dad Antonio Moreno and three siblings Josie, Benny, and Eddie. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Anita G. Moreno and four siblings, Mauricio, Rosa, Soila, and Belinda. Manuel was a patriot who loved his country and served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Hood and Ft. Ord and Germany for two years.

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

"The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you.

I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again."

Always in our hearts, Marina, Suzy, Socorro, Alcario Jr., Mary Lou, and Ismael

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

In Loving Memory Of Anita R. Torres Nov. 3, 1951 to July 6, 2016

Anita, Our Sister,Best Friend & Guardian Angel A sisters love is something we were blessed to have in you. Anita, its been a few months since you passed away, but it stills seems like yesterday to us.

As we celebrate your birthday we reflect on our cherished memories of you. We miss you so very much. I just wanted the world to know that you were so special and remain forever loved. Te quieremos y te extrañamos mucho hermana.We all miss you.

Love,

Your husband, Henry V. Torres; Daughter Valentina; your brother Tommy Romo, your sisters - Consuelo Rios, Margarita Otero, Bessie Torres, of Lubbock; and Simona Serate, and Blanca DeLeon both of Austin.

“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” ~ John 15:13

relleno (así rendía más) y lo metíamos en el cocedor (ornó). También teníamos papas machucadas … y frijoles. Como era día de ban poniéndose naranjadas fiesta, tomábamos Koolcon las espigas de grano.

Aid. Mi papa salía del traY los jóvenes estaban con bajo temprano, como las ansias porque ya mero tres de la tarde. salíamos de la escuela para Me acuerdo del año 1963. festejar el Día de dar GraEse noviembre, Presidente cias. Me acuerdo que en la John F. Kennedy fue asesimañana veíamos el paseo nado dos días antes del Día y esperando que saliera de dar Gracias. Yo tenía Santo Clos. Nos imagquince años y se me hizo inábamos que estábamos allí cuanto pasaban los “floats”. tan triste que nosotros estábamos Los más chiquitos se paraban y festejando, y ellos estaban de luto.

Fue un año que nunca se me olviaplaudeaban – locos de gusto.

Después le ayudábamos a mi dara. mama hacer de comer. Era una comida simple, no lujosa. Hervía- Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith mos un pollo y luego lo des- grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and carnábamos y lo revolvíamos en el enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

El Rinconcito Español ezahualN c ó y o t l (1402-1472),

“coyote que ayuna”, un monarca legendario nahua, es conocido como “el rey poeta” de Texcoco. Desde las crónicas históricas del siglo XVI hasta hoy, Nezahualcóyotl es recordado por su reino justo y humano basado en leyes egalitarias, el conocimiento científico y el desarrollo de las artes. Los historiadores europeos comparaban la poderosa y próspera ciudad de

Texcoco con Atenas y al mismo Nezahualcóyotl con Salomón. La poesía de este monarca extraordinario trata de las profundas cuestiones del destino de la vida, la inevitabilidad de la muerte y la grandeza de Dios – todo lo que nos sigue preocupando a todos. Véanse estos versos como ejemplo: “Con flores escribes, Dador de la vida, | Con cantos das color, | Con cantos sombreas | A los que han de vivir en la tierra. | Después destruirás a águilas y tigres, | Sólo en tu libro de pinturas vivimos, | Aquí sobre la tierra.”

Para más información, póngase en contacto con la Dra. Pratt (c.pratt@ ttu.edu).

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Willie Velasquez: Su Voto es Su Voz Movie Screening

Many gathered to watch the Willie Velasquez Your Vote The Hernandez family was ready for the screening!

Is Your Voice, a production of Galan Incorporated and Latino Public Broadcasting.

Hector Galan and Dr. Miguel Levario sharing stories after A quick photo before the lights go out for the screening. the screening.

A quick photo before the lights go out for the screening.

Raider Promise Banquet

The Bishop greeted all of the community members in Fellowship and laughter, at the Raider Promise Ban- Friends gathered to hear a great speaker, and raise Attendees were able to hear the guest speaker, Greg attendance. quet. funds for a good cause.

Hall who was the leader of the 2010 Chilean Miners Rescue Team.

Komen Survivor's Breakfast

Knocking out cancer at the Survivor's Breakfast.

Family members supported their survivors.

Starting Race Day off right with a great breakfast and Big hugs for the Super Survivor! smiling faces.

Race for the Cure - Co-Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Amaris Garcia and Lupita Ramirez proudly supported Breast cancer Survivors pose for a picture before the Annually, the race acknowledges the strong women Having fun at the Race for the Cure event! the survivors and cause. balloon release. who are survivors of breast cancer.

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Photos & Memories - Aquí y Alla Remember Our Heroes Banquet

Friends catching up as they try to outbid each other on Remember Our Heroes Banquet honors all who have Gold families enjoyed guest speakers, Sgt. Kimberly Community members supporting the banquet. The prothe silent auction items. served.

Munley and Florent Ahmed Groberg, as well as present- ceeds of the banquet benefit various Veteran groups in ing them quilts.

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Adorably dressed up in costume for a fun event.

Ready for tricks and treats at the Safety City Trick or Kids...and parents, ready for the evening.

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Dressed up in a Dia de los Muertos , and excited to pose with a fire fighter.

Pumpkin Trail Co Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Enjoying the trail and the creative pumpkins.

Say pumpkin! Families stopped to take a picture for La- Going fishing at the Pumpkin Trail, in the Los Hermanos Sisters of Gamma Alpha Omega volunteered for the antino Lubbock Magazine! canoe. nual event.

Sugar Skull Workshop

Preparing the mixture for the sugar skulls!

Pros of the workshop took a moment to smile for the Great bonding time for all generations of the family! camera.

Filling the molds, and making tons of sugar skulls for kids to enjoy decorating.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí Family Night at Cavazos Co Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Mom supporting her Cavazos student. (Photos by Frank All smiles as they enjoy the family night!

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Families came out for the first family night, and it was Families enjoyed hot dogs and chips sponsored by, a success!

Latino Lubbock Magazine and Los Hermanos Familia.

Los Carnales La Familia BBQ Fundraiser

Members of Los Carnales La Familia invited the public to The Garcia's brought their grandchild, and enjoyed a Mmmmmmm Barbecue! Doesn't this make your mouth Members were busy working and prepping the delicious their BBQ fundraiser. (Photos by Frank Garcia) barbecue meal. water? food.

Latino Summit

Senator Garcia, Jorge Ramirez, and Christy Martinez- The event drew people interested in education and Athos Colon and Robin Green, networked with other Two generations of Rodriguez's came to partake in the Garcia took time to discuss legislative issues. (Photos other topics. attendees. summit.

by Frank Garcia)

TTU Football Fans

Freddy Chavez and his daughter took time for a photo Hilda G. and her daughter, fans of Chick-fil-A before the game. (Photos by Frank Garcia)

News reporters from Telemundo were game day ready! In the spirit of game day, fans painted their faces with a día de los Muertos theme!

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Julio and Rosa Llanas proudly held their Guns Up! Tailgating before the game!

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Noche de Ciencias by SHPE

Enjoying the great night hosted by the TTU SHPE stu- Families brought their children out to enjoy a night of Students enjoyed a Night of Science, hosted by SHPE. Members of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers dents. (Photos by Frank Garcia) STEM activities. greeted the attendees.

Light Up the Sky by Sigma Lambda Gamma

Student organizations supported the sisters of Sigma Proudly honoring family and friends battling breast can- Sigma Lambda Gamma hosts the event annually to Save the Ta-Tas! Students participated in the various raise funds for breast cancer and to bring awareness activities.

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The weekly Latino Lubbock segment of Trends and Knights of Columbus member Joe Leos welcomed state the Alalami mom and daughter could pass as sisters.

Friends with Publisher/Owner, Christy Martinez-Garcia members. can be seen on KLBK each Thursday, at 5 p.m.

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November is finally

Tommy Calvillo honored with Unsung Hero Award

onterey High School football M player Tommy Calvillo was one of only five students statewide being honored by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance as an Unsung Hero.

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance partnered to highlight some of the most deserving young people in Texas football with the Unsung

Hero award. In addition to the award and special recognition on TexasFootball.com, each student received $500 in scholarship money from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance.

Calvillo was recognized, October 14, at the Monterey HS pep rally and also prior to the start of the Monterey football game. Congratulations to him from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

here and it reminds us, for those of us that need it, all the reasons we should be thankful for. I for am thankful that all the local high school football teams are poised to make the playoffs because of their efforts during the regular season. Monterey and Coronado have beaten some impressive opponents with a few games left to go as of deadline time. We expected Lubbock Cooper and Frenship to make their yearly appearance, but I for one am excited at what the local teams have accomplished so far. We should also be thankful that the Red Raiders basketball season has started which hopefully will help us transition from what has been a less than memorable season from the football team.

There is still an opportunity for them to make a bowl game, but the defensive weaknesses have overshadowed their offensive performances so far.

Braking records are great as long as you don't set them on yards given up per game. The fan base seems to still believe in Coach Kingsbury, but the goodwill will run out soon if steps

are not taken to address this glaring problem. In my opinion they will have to win out to make the post season and it starts with the Texas Longhorns this first week. Overall this seems to be a Big 12 problem as most teams score frequently, but they give up just as many points as they gain. The sentiment from most of the observers is that maybe the coaching staff is too close to the team, which is why the term Coach Bro is being used more often. I think the issue is more complicated than that, but the jury is still out until the results show us otherwise. After Texas there are no more home games, so the opportunity still remains for them to change that perception. the spotlight is going to shift from Kingsbury to new head basketball coach Chris Beard, so I know at least one of those coaches will be thankful for that. The spotlight for sure has changed for the Dallas Cowboys quarterback situation, as if we haven't noticed. Dak or Tony is the teams main controversy, but aren't we thankful that they seem to have the question as to who will be the next future quarterback for the team as they move forward? If not we should be. The excitement from the team and more importantly the fan

base, seems to have answered that dilemma for all of us. The man on the street poll is overwhelmingly for Prescott. Dak is only a few victories away from taking that decision away from the coaching staff, but much more importantly, from Jerry Jones.

Please remember this though. As a Romo fan I know that the best way forward for the team is for him to remain an expensive backup, so don't forget how much salary cap money Dallas has tied up in him. 19 million this year and 17 million the next is what his contract stipulates, so cutting him now is not an option. Thankfully the other rookie phenom Ezequiel Elliot has been that transition easier for us as he continues to set NFL rushing records and help tally up the wins.

Where were you when Staubach retire? How about when Troy Aikman did? Unfortunately for Tony it will come minus a Super Bowl ring as a starter. Finally I am thankful for Josh Tomlin, the former Red Raider pitcher now playing for the Indians in the World Series. Let's be thankful for everything.

Editor's Note: Mando Reyna is an avid sports aficionado and fan. He contributes his sports perspective of local to national sports.

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