Latino Lubbock Vol 19 issue 9 September 2025

Volume 19, Issue 9, September/septiembre

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"We draw on their strength and remember our responsibility to build and support the next generation to lead, to champion, to fight back, to thrive. May we stay unidos. May we stay strong. May we stay brave," from UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía, emphasizing collective action and responsibility for the future of the Latino community.

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Christy Martinez-Garcia

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CONTRIBUTORS

En Aquellos Días Rosario Smith

Forward in Christ Pastor Josh Ramirez

My College ExpereinceSeeking writer

A Teen's View Rocco Martinez

Opinion Pieces

Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may contact news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject.

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

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Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are used interchangeably by the U.S. Census Bureau and by Latino Lub- bock 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.

"A la ocasion la pintan calva." "You have to strike while the iron is hot." Meaning you have to make the most of the chances that come your way.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday!

September/septiembre

Jose Mora 9/1

Bradon Soto 9/1

Margaret Vidales 9/1

Mary Cardenas 9/1

Fabian Contreras 9/1

Norma Cavazos Tagle 9/1

Allen Awall Wallace 9/2

Mary Palacio 9/2

Ernest Macias, Jr. 9/2

Teresa Pena 9/4

Juanita Benita Herrera 9/4

Rosa Cox 9/4

Lucinda Olivarez 9/4

Patty Hartin 9/4

Ethan Elizondo 9/5

Abby Garcia 9/6

Mario Olivarez 9/6

Felipe Ramirez 9/6

Raul Martinez 9/6

Angelica Madrid Tijerina 9/6

Jennifer Pauda 9/6

Heather Garcia 9/6

Avian Marae Sulaica 9/7

Zephaniah Deleon 9/7

Minerva Hernandez 9/7

Avian Sulaica 9/7

Aurora Rodriguez 9/8

Santana Montemayor 9/8

Sinforoso Guevara Sánchez 9/8

Melynda Roxanne Trevino 9/8

Mary Quirino 9/9

Jasmine Hernandez 9/9

Joe Armenta 9/9

Jacob Guzman 9/10

Demetrio V. Pena 9/10

Sonia Hernandez 9/10

Nicolasa Martinez 9/10

Adam Guzman 9/10

Elijah Guzman 9/10

Breana Danielle Flores 9/10

Rosa Hinojosa 9/10

David Rivera, Jr. 9/10

Cierra Galindo 9/11

Eva Santiago 9/11

Isaiah Saldivar 9/11

Anthony Mejorado 9/12

Raul Quevedo Sr. 9/12

Armandina V. Guzman 9/12

Leonel Camacho 9/12

Freddy Martinez 9/13

Sandra Saiz 9/13

Isabell Gonzales 9/13

Gloria Torrez 9/14

Sidney Tan 9/14

Bernice Lucero 9/14

Zepherias Santiago 9/14

Jonathan Ray Sedillo 9/14

Laura Bojorquez 9/14

Malaki Rey Jimenez 9/14

Jazlyn Rivera Caballero 9/14

Ricardo Santiago Jr. 9/15

Jerris Ridge 9/15

Jose Salinas III 9/15

Andrew M. Soto Jr. 9/16

Stevie Ortiz 9/16

September/septiembre

Juanita Reyna 9/16

Raquel Quevedo 9/16

Sapphire Salas 9/16

Mark Garcia 9/16

Ava Garcia 9/17

Soila Olivarez 9/17

Sara Armenta 9/17

Louisa Pena 9/17

Teresa D Martinez 9/18

Sam Montez 9/18

Rita Moralez 9/18

Rejino Madrid Sr 9/19

Israel Beltran 9/19

Meme Pauda 9/19

Estevan Salinas 9/20

Juanita Sanchez 9/20

Loretta DeLeon 9/20

Henry Ramirez 9/20

Delores DeLeon 9/20

Juan Prado Sr. 9/20

Susie Ann Valerio 9/20

Leandra Sarah Armenta 9/20

Natalia Enes Salinas 9/20

Roman Rivera 9/21

Sandy Reyna 9/21

Josie Salinas 9/21

Elizabeth Bengoa 9/21

Idalis Garcia 9/21

Jasiah Garcia 9/21

Wendi Solis 9/21

Sylvia Leos 9/22

Norma Ramos 9/22

Jessie Salinas, Jr. 9/22

Estevan Salinas Jr 9/22

Christina Alaquinez 9/22

Alonzo Mendoza, Jr. 9/23

Riley Siders 9/23

Rosa Trevino 9/23

Denise Saenz 9/23

Boni Vasquez 9/23

Monica Montelongo 9/23

Aryana Torres 9/24

Frank Garcia 9/24

Pema Anaya 9/24

Andy Garcia 9/25

Jericho Julian Peña 9/25

Darrian Leigh Deanda 9/25

Jessica Caballero 9/26

Kathy Aguirre 9/26

Ernest Hernandez 9/26

Lori V. Torres 9/28

Kyra Garcia 9/28

Kristal Santiao 9/28

Nirel Bustillos 9/28

Anthony Albus 9/28

Anabella Castillo 9/28

Sabrina Salinas 9/29

Karol Albus 9/29

Ryan Ramirez 9/29

Lydia Guerra 9/30

Mary Ester Valdarez 9/30

Rebecca De Los Santos 9/30

Sonia Garcia 9/30

Dorothy Mercado 9/30

This month's cover reflects a fiesta through flowers that are often hand-embroidered in cultural costumes and clothes. As I designed this cover, the flowers reminded me of my travel to Mexico and watching women design these beautiful tapestries. The expression through color in every stitch demonstrates pride in their culture that has been carried on for many generations. I always enjoy the costumes, and the fine workmanship in something so beautiful. As we embark on Hispanic Heritage Month, it is great to see our colorful culture. We are a community of 57 million strong. Collectively, we are stronger - especially during elections and when facing issues. That's why every voice, and every vote matters. Collectively we can achieve big dreams for our community. With that, let the celebration begin September 15th to October 15th! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Contents

Word from the Publisher Page 4

Men Making a Difference Pages 6-7

Opportunity/Business Page 8-9

Health/Salud Page 10-11

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Page 12-13

Education/Youth Page 14-15

Faith & Religion Page 18

Memorials Page 22

Kid's Page Page 23

Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

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

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"Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise," ~ Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV)

Jesse Madrid

Juan Contreras

Henry Castellano

Tony Aguirre

Paula Montoya

Coach Edward Hernandez

Raymond Rodriguez

Bobby Pauda

Aurora Hernandez

Tom Lara

Eloisa Abeyta

Rene M. Dominguez, Sr.

Jim Lara

Chris Mungia

Jose J. Martinez

Hispanic Heritage Month We Must Go Forward, Not Back

As the Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine (LLM), it’s my personal mission to deliver to my readers a publication that is objective and informative with a level of passion and soul equal to the Latino spirit. Yet, it is difficult when many communities are under attack, and it feels personal for the Latino community.

The administration’s tactics go well beyond their claim of just targeting violent criminals. They’re racial profiling all Latinos, citizen and noncitizen alike […] with no criminal records, trying to go to work, checking in at health care facilities, taking their children to school, going to church, and showing up for court appointments.

Interestingly, less than 10% of those detained have been convicted of violent offenses.

The regression of our community should be a concern for all, and yet we must stay strong and move forward.

In 1988, Congress authorized September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanishspeaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

As we talk about the Latino population growth. Latinos remain one of the fastest-growing racial and ethnic groups in the United States today. And what I think is important to note is that they have accounted for about half of the nation’s population growth since 2010, and even before that, into the 1990s, about half of the U.S. population growth since then has come from growth in the U.S. Hispanic population.

Hispanics make up almost one in five Americans today, and that’s up from less than 5 percent back in 1970. With this type of growth, it makes sense why we are so targeted. And, as we embark upon this na-

tional observance, what we continue to witness is the role of Hispanics regressing - in media, in leadership roles, etc. It is a true disappointment and not what we ever imagined.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is a platform and a tool for dialogue, not just for Hispanics, but for the community at large. We share content in a respectful and unifying manner to foster relations in our community for all Latinos, allies, supporters, activists, concerned citizens, and the public to analyze, review, understand, and present solutions related to Latinos and those of our community.

Like many, we are conflicted and know that as Americans we've been pushed beyond understanding. Many who have become victims of this aggression believe that the diversity of our country is the backbone of our strength.

We must take a stand when it comes to racism, discrimination, corruption, exclusion, misinformation, dictatorship, human rights, and SUPPRESSION.

Working together for our community is not a partisan activity. It is necessary, and we can all advocate for better health care, better education, better housing, and civil rights - and INCLUSION. Defending the powerless against the powerful is not so much a statement of our politics as it is a statement of our humanity. It is also, at its core, our job or charge as Americans, and as a community locally to nationally. This is an existential moment. If we do not act to end the assault, if our community does not rise to challenge it, if we do not inspire our allies to join us and galvanize the public to act, this affects the very core of who we are as a nation and what we stand for.

Annually, I share this message with you...and will continue because we need to be reminded of the legacy left by those who struggled first, and those who persevere. Despite our diversity, Latinos have a shared public policy agenda. Like all Americans, we desire a government that stays off our backs but stands by our side. Hispanics believe in a fair government that guarantees equal opportunity for all by reducing discrimination in employment, housing, health care, and education by ending racial profiling -- by making sure working families,

and not just the wealthy, get a tax cut. Latinos want a humane government that maintains our traditions as a nation of immigrants by acting to not stand on the side and watch the dehumanization of immigrant children.

Hispanics need a compassionate government that helps people in difficult circumstances get back on their feet by providing job training to those who need it, by working toward a health care system that works for everybody, and by increasing support for home-ownership programs and other assetbuilding strategies.

Latinos support a smart government that invests wisely in its young people today to ensure our country's economic prosperity tomorrow by making preschool universal so all kids start school ready to learn ... so all students, rich or poor, get the same opportunities, by supporting community-based education programs, to prevent dropouts and help those who do fall through the cracks.

Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Raul Yzaguirre, also the past CEO of NCLR, now Unidos US, forewarned, "We will not be inspired by a message alone. A few phrases in Spanish won't work anymore. Promises can be broken in Spanish as well as in English. Like other Americans, Latinos will vote on issues for candidates who deliver. And, like other Americans, we will hold elected officials and all political parties accountable for actions, not just words," he expressed confidently that Hispanic Americans believe and will continue to strive for the American dream.

Yzaguirre's words were a call to action, and they are just as relevant today as we continue to fight to make the promises of democracy real for all Americans. It is why, generation after generation, our forefathers have worked so tenaciously to make sure all of us have a voice and that all of us exercise our right to vote. While some recognize that we continue to become this nation’s largest and fastest-growing ethnic group, we continue to be big business, potential voters, and vital to leadership and decision-making roles... and yet, our contributions are often disregarded because they have not yet felt our power or considered our contributions.

The Latino population growth has been dispersing across the country. About half of the Hispanic population is in California and Texas alone, so about half of that 62 million live in just those two states. And suppose you include Florida, New York State, New Jersey, and Illinois. In that case, you’ll start to get up to three-quarters of the Hispanic population in just a handful of states, which has implications for the distribution of potential voters from this group. Unfortunately, Texas’ governor’s decision to redraw redistricting maps will have consequences.

Political season or not, we must not allow ourselves ever to become a political piñata, hitting us with what they think they want us to hear, but often they end up insulting our intelligence and never genuinely listening or validating who we are and our needs. Needs that include equity in purchasing homes, health care, good schools, safety, and jobs.

We must claim and become owners of our future because many still see Hispanics only as supplicants and not as decision-makers, as consumers and not as producers, as law breakers and not as law enforcers, and as tax expenditures and not as tax contributors. And while stereotypes about the Hispanic community abound, invisibility is even more pervasive.

The fact is that Hispanics are not only about demanding our rights but also about fully preparing to shoulder responsibility. Latinos want to build a nation where people are judged by their actions and not by their accents.

The growth is there.... and yet, generation after generation, our growth and our contributions remain disregarded because our share of voters doesn't quite match our share in the general population. Will you stand up, or sit on the sidelines? Or will you disregard who you are and allow the abuse of our community to fit in and be accepted?

Now is the time for Latinos to be politically engaged, and our votes could not be more decisive. A critical part of our civic engagement work is to ensure that citizens know their rights and get involved in the political process at all levels—local, regional, state, and national. We call on all eligible voters to register and vote in every election they can, en-

couraging others to do their part as well.

Collectively, we have to use the power of our voice and, above all, come election time, we have to use the power of our vote. Our time is now! ¡Es nuestro momento!

Now more than ever, Hispanic organizations must work collectively to sustain our contributions, existence, and place at the table. We must call on community leaders and organizations to seek justice through the courts and hold our elected officials accountable. Additionally, we call on individuals to take actions to express their concerns through traditional and social media, as well as in town halls with higher officials. And when faced with injustice, we must stand up to it. We must double down. We must go back to our communities, back to the town halls, and back to the polls when elections come. We cannot sit on the side. I also call on our non-Hispanic friends and remind them not to be silent.

Martin Luther King Jr. had several famous quotes regarding silence, including: "There comes a time when silence is betrayal"; "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter"; and "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends".

Please, do not be silent!

Still, in observance of this month dedicated to us, Latinos should be admired for believing in the sanctity of the heritage of language and culture and how we treasure these gifts, and for our continuous, and often overlooked, contributions to society. Above all, Hispanics must be viewed not as the problem but as part of the solution. And, with God's favor, and as the best days of this community are to come, and as Hispanics ascend, I commit that there will be a direct link between these realities. ¡Ánimo!

CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA is the publisher/owner of Latino Lubbock Magazine. She created the publication to provide a Latino perspective and to assure coverage of Hispanicled events. Today, Latino Lubbock Magazine is a centralized source of information with thousands of readers monthly. She can be reached at (806)792-1212, or by email at news@ latinolubbock.net

Opinion/opinión

Community & Event Brieflies

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROGRAM AT PATTERSON LIBRARY will take place from September 15th - October 15th. The theme of this year's celebration is "Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future" where we will embrace rich traditions, old and new. All age are welcome. Light refreshments will be served after the program. On Sept. 6, 2 to 4 p.m., at 1836 Parkway Drive. FREE.

MOONLIGHT MUSICALS: Alice in Wonderland Jr.: Runs from September 1113. At Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 E Broadway

SOUTH PLAINS IRIS SOCIETY'S ANNUAL IRIS SALE will be held Sep 13th, at Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Sales will begin no earlier that 9AM and will continue until we are sold out. Named varieties are $10, Unnamed varieties (NOIDS) will be $5/$3.

SOUTH PLAINS FAIR Sep 19 - 27, 2025·Fri, 9:30 AM - Sat, 6:00 PM, at 105 E Broadway. For information visit www. southplainsfair.com

LUBBOCK OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK is an event organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) West Texas Chapter to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. It's a community-based walk that brings together people affected by suicide, including those who have lost loved ones and those who support them. The event will be held on Sep 20th, 6 pm - 8 pm, at National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th St. Participants can register online before the event at www.afsp.org/lubbock

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

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

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806741-0409.

SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN

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

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

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ILet's Keep Our Guard Up, Our Vaccine Rates Up, and Measles Out!

n January 2025, the first measles cases in West Texas in more than two decades were reported. Those initial cases sparked the largest measles outbreak in Texas in a generation. The official case count reached 762, though many more cases likely went unreported. Two young children in West Texas lost their lives to this preventable disease, a tragic reminder of what is at stake when vaccination rates fall. This month, after 42 days without a new infection— the standard for declaring an outbreak over—we can finally say this chapter has closed. But this is not something we should forget. As public health director, I spent months watching a preventable virus ripple through our community. Early on I said, “It’s frustrating, because we have a way to stop measles, a very effective vaccine.” That truth has not changed. The MMR vaccine prevents about 97% of cases after two doses. When vaccination coverage stays high, outbreaks don’t take hold.

For the last twenty years, measles

wasn’t something most families had to think about. Infants too young for the vaccine could be out in public without fear. People who are immunocompromised, or who could not be vaccinated, didn’t have to worry about exposure. All of that changed in January. Suddenly, parents were questioning whether it was safe to send their children to daycare, schools were preparing for cases, and hospitals were treating children with serious complications from the virus. This was not just a Lubbock problem. Cases spread across multiple counties, and it took coordination between hospitals, schools, health departments, the state, and federal partners to slow the virus down. That collaboration was critical because measles doesn’t stop at county lines—it spreads as families travel, children gather in schools, and communities

connect.

To their credit, many stepped up.

Physicians provided care, providers opened vaccine appointments, and families cooperated with public health guidance. During the outbreak alone, we estimate more than 2,500 additional MMR doses were administered in Lubbock County. Our job now is to make that momentum permanent by removing barriers to vaccine: offering clinic hours that work for busy families, making appointments easy, and ensuring information comes from trusted local voices.

Some will argue that now that the outbreak is over, we can relax. That is exactly how we invite the next one. Measles anywhere is a risk; travel and pockets of low vaccination coverage can reignite spread quickly. Statewide and national case counts this year prove

Voter Registration Date

Latino Lubbock Magazine urges citizens to register to vote. Make your vote count! The Last Day to Register to Vote is Monday, October 6, 2025. If you need help getting registered

or have questions you can call (806)775-1339. You can also find more voter registration info online at: https:// nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ register-to-vote/

Próxima fecha de registro de votantes

Latino Lubbock Magazine insta a los ciudadanos a registrarse para votar. Haz que tu voto cuente! El último día para registrarse para votar es el lunes 6 de octubre de 2025. Si necesitas ayuda para registrarte o tienes preguntas puedes llamar al 775-1339.

También puedes encontrar más información sobre el registro de votantes en línea en:https:// nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ register-to-vote/ Además, encuentra más detalles sobre la información del votante en la edición de septiembre de la revista Latino Lubbock.

¡Celebrate, celebra! Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

that point. We must treat this reprieve not as a finish line but as a reset—to raise our coverage back above the 95% threshold that keeps measles out.

In practice, that means two simple things. First, keep your children on schedule for MMR, and if you’ve fallen behind, catch up now. Second, if you have questions, ask your doctor or our department. We will meet you where you are with facts and options.

This outbreak was a painful reminder of how quickly a nearly eliminated disease can return. Let’s honor the families who suffered most by doing what is within our control: keep our guard up, keep our vaccine rates up, and keep measles out of Lubbock

Katherine Wells, DrPH, MPH is the Director of the Lubbock Public Health District. She is recognized nationally her leadership during the 2025 West Texas measles outbreak and her work advancing public health practice.

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It breaks my heart to see that we are going backwards instead of forwards in federal, state, and even local government. It also makes me upset to see that we are disregarded, for all we do. We hold many roles. Shame to those "friends" that have become silent. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends". Chew on that for a little bit. Regression at its worse.

Thanks, Ruby V. Martinez

PRAYERS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

My prayers to all the kids from elementary to college. I hope that you have a wonderful school year!

Sincerely, The Gonzalez Family

Texas Redistricting Map: How the GOP Could Increase its Stronghold

By Carla Astudillo

The Texas Legislature redrew the state's congressional districts after a bitter, partisan battle. Republicans undertook the rare, mid-decade redistricting in hopes of picking up five additional congressional seats and protecting the GOP’s narrow majority in the U.S. House. The move could give Republicans 30 of Texas' 38 congressional districts. It quickly drew a legal challenge.

President Donald Trump’s political team pressured Texas lawmakers to redraw the districts this year. Redistricting normally occurs at the beginning of a decade, after the decennial census.

The proposal prompted Texas Democrats to flee the state in July. Their absence during a special legislative session denied the Texas House the number of members needed to advance legislation, a move meant to stop the maps from passing the Legislature. But Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special legislative session and Democrats returned.

Republican voters in neighboring districts. Consolidating more Democrats into nearby districts could turn seats represented by Democratic U.S. Reps. Julie Johnson in North Texas’ 32nd District and Al Green in the Houston area’s 9th District into Republican districts.

In Hays County, 52.1% of voters chose Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024. Under the new proposal, that county south of Austin is split into two Republican districts, the 21st District and 27th District. Decreasing a party's voting strength is called “cracking.”

Republicans hope Texas voters continue shifting to the right

The GOP is gambling that the state continues its rightward shift in the 2026 midterms.

If the 2024 election had taken place under the proposed maps, President Donald Trump would have carried three more districts than he would have under the current congressional map. In addition, Republicans would have better odds in two districts currently held by Democrats that Trump already carried in 2024.

Republican share of U.S. House seats already eclipses statewide GOP support

Trump won Texas in 2024 with 56% of the vote. But the current Congressional maps drawn in 2021 saw voters preferring him in 71% — or 27 — of the 38 Texas congressional districts. Under the current proposed map, Trump would have carried 79% of districts, meaning the new boundaries are drawn in a way that favors Republicans far beyond their share of statewide voter support last year.

How Texas Republicans secured an outsized share of congressional districts

Republicans control both chambers of the Texas Legislature, which draws congressional districts. GOP lawmakers in 2021 gave their party an advantage in Congress when they drew the district boundaries. Giving one political party an advantage over the other, or gerrymandering, is something both parties do in states across the country.

Under this year’s proposed plan, Democratic districts in the Dallas and Houston areas were drawn to increase, or “pack”, the number of Democratic voters in districts the minority party already controls. Packing those districts leaves fewer Democratic voters and more

Significant Democratic gains in 2018 almost gave Beto O’Rourke the win in the U.S. Senate race. But the pendulum swung back to Republicans when O’Rourke unsuccessfully ran against Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022. Republicans hope that South Texas, whose voters are mostly Hispanic, will continue to skew right in order to flip the seats held by Democrats Rep. Henry Cuellar in the 28th District and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in the 34th District.

New map would pack more white, Hispanic and Black voters into districts where they’re the majority

Parties can carve up districts for political gain, but they cannot redraw the districts to dilute the voting strength of voters of color. Because Black and Hispanic voters in major Texas cities favor Democrats, it can be hard to determine whether lines are drawn for partisan gains versus racial dilution.

In Texas, Hispanics make up the largest demographic group and have driven population growth in the state for at least the last 20 years. But Hispanics are the majority in only seven out of 38 proposed districts.

Still, there would be one additional district where Hispanic Texans make up the majority. There would be an additional two districts where white Texans are the majority, and an additional two districts with a majority of Black Texans.

In addition, the new maps would decrease the number of multiracial districts where no one racial group holds a majority from nine to four, creating two new majority Black districts — the 30th District in Dallas represented by Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and the solidly blue 18th District in Houston currently vacant since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner.

Lubbock City Council Votes

Not to Collect Impact Fees

T

he Lubbock City Council has made the decision to get rid of impact fee collections in the city.

The council in its second vote on the ordinance voted 5 to 2 with Gordon Harris joining Mayor Mark McBrayer and Councilmembers David Glasheen, Jennifer Wilson and Brayden Rose to reduce the impact fee collection to zero.

The final vote comes after last week’s 4 to 3 decision to do the same.

Last week, the council went against the recommendations of a capital improvements advisory committee to leave the program as is. The program charged developers about 25 percent of the cost of infrastructure needed for a new development, in Lubbock’s case, it was collected for roads.

The City has said the one-time impact fees allowed it to meet increased demand and supplemented other local funds.

Now on this final vote, that rate is now zero, effectively getting rid of the program. The city council heard about 30 minutes of citizens’

comments tonight, all but one person in favor of keeping the program including former councilwoman Latrelle Joy and developer Thomas Payne, who told the council there’s no intelligent reason for getting rid of the fees.

“The dividing line with impact fees is between people all over Lubbock, not in one district who will never pay impact fees and new development, which I believe should pay some slightly extra portion of that cost of new development,” Payne said. “I acknowledge getting rid of impact fees would benefit me personally but each of us has a greater responsibility than to think only of lining our own pockets.”

Since the program started in 2020, it’s collected about $14 million in revenue.

Only Mayor Pro Tem Christy MartinezGarcia chose to speak during discussion, saying it’s likely the city would need to raise taxes now that it’s losing that funding source and has identified less property tax and sales tax revenue in the upcoming budget.

Lubbock County Commissioners Approve To Adopt No-New-Revenue

Lubbock County Commissioners voted 3-2 to give approval to its property tax rate for the next fiscal year.

Commissioners Jason Corley, Cary Shaw and Jordan Rackler approved to adopt the nonew-revenue rate of 32.7425 cents per $100 valuation. This would mean the average homeowner’s property tax bill would not go up next year.

However, County Judge Curtis Parrish and Commissioner Mike Dalby objected the no-new-revenue tax rate. They say this will put too much of a strain on the county’s budget and ultimately, could force layoffs and cutbacks in county departments.

Dalby said passing the no-new-revenue rate does not allow the county to maintain the proper level of funding required to support public safety. He said it will cost significantly more to hire and train new people than to retain quality employees. He also pointed to significant inflation in recent years.

“Balancing a budget from a decreasing fund balance is bad business,” Dalby said. After Dalby wrapped his remarks, Commissioner Corley asked Dalby, “so you want to raise taxes?”.

Dalby replied, “I am voting against the no-new-revenue rate.”

If the county were to adopt the same rate as last year, Parrish said the average homeowner would pay $2.63 more for the year. Parrish says the rate would allow the county to avoid some of its cost-cutting measures and prevent the county from losing state funding.

“To arrive at this lower rate Commissioners

have reworked the County budget, reallocating funds from areas where there were overages to fund areas where there were deficiencies. The lower tax rate will not affect the level of service Lubbock County provides for its taxpayers,” Commissioner Corley said in a statement.

Commissioner Shaw said he has heard from many people who are struggling to get by.

“Not a single one of them told me ‘raise their taxes’,” Shaw said. He said he is worried about people being kicked out of their homes because of all taxes combined.

Previously the county auditor emailed departments to cut 10 percent from budgets for the upcoming year, to craft a budget funded by the no-new-revenue rate. Her email advised there would be no merit-based raises or cost-of-living adjustments from employees, and unfilled positions would be eliminated.

After the 3-2 vote was cast, Judge Parrish said “it’s a very sad day for Lubbock County.”

Comparison across Texas

Data from the Texas Comptroller’s Office shows the Lubbock County tax rate adopted in 2024 for the current fiscal year is the 194th highest out of 254.

This isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison across the state since part of the property tax equation is appraised value; some counties have average homestead values in the $200,000 range, others are above $400,000. The current average homestead appraisal in Lubbock County is $223,528.

LBK Confirms West Nile and St. Louis Encephalitis

West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis Virus

The Lubbock Public Health Department has confirmed St. Louis Encephalitis virus (SLEV) in Lubbock. West Nile Virus (WNV) continues to be detected in mosquito collections across the county. The Biological Threat Research Lab at Texas Tech University (TTU) notified the health department of mosquitos that tested positive for WNV and SLEV. Vector Control will continue to monitor mosquito activity, treat areas with adulticide and larvicide across Lubbock and Lubbock County, but everyone is encouraged to take steps to reduce mosquito bites.

West Nile Virus (WNV) and St. Louis Encephalitis Virus (SLEV) are diseases that circulate between birds and mosquitoes. Humans become infected when bitten by a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird.

Most people infected will have mild to no symptoms, but severe illness can occur. Symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea and joint pain.

There are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent infections. People over 50 years old and those with other health issues are at a higher

risk of becoming seriously ill. If people have symptoms and suspect West Nile Virus infection or St. Louis Encephalitis, they should contact their healthcare provider. It is important for individuals to continue to take steps to avoid mosquito bites. These include:

• Wearing an EPA registered insect repellant

Wear long sleeves and pants outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk

• Keeping mosquitoes out of living areas by using air conditioning or intact window screens

• Limiting outdoor activities during peak mosquito times. Mosquitos are active until overnight temperatures begin to drop consistently below 60°F

• Dumping standing water around your home

• Maintain yards, alleyways, water retention basins and playa lakes by mowing and trimming vegetation

For more information on West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis visit the CDC website at: http://www.cdc. gov/westnile/index.html and https:// www.cdc.gov/sle/index.html

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

This is a great time to have conversations about this important aspect of a family's overall financial plan. Life insurance can help you and your family realize the dreams and goals on your bucket list even when faced with challenging circumstances. Did you know?

• Life insurance conversation uncomfortable - When it comes to life's most important topics, higher percentages of parents feel comfortable talking with their children about drugs and alcohol (55 percent), religion (53 percent) and politics (44 percent) than discussing life insurance (38 percent), family finances (36 percent) or sex/puberty (30 percent).

• Parents count - 45 percent of Americans first learned about life insurance from a family member. Daughters were most likely to name their moms (21 percent) as their top source for first learning about life insurance, while sons are most likely to list their dads (22 percent). Becoming a parent is the number one life event that prompts individuals to obtain life insurance coverage (37 percent), however just 51 percent of parents have individual life insurance policies outside of work.

financial plan (78 percent), yet only 59 percent of parents would be likely to adjust their budget to purchase life insurance. A greater percentage of parents would be willing to adjust their budget to afford cable TV (76 percent), a family vacation (69 percent), or a cell phone and service for each family member (62 percent), compared to life insurance.

• Knowledge CurveSeventy-eight percent of Americans consider themselves at least somewhat knowledgeable about life insurance. However, one in five (22 percent) feel they are not at all knowledgeable about life insurance.

• Most families budget for vacations/cell phones before life insurance - More than 7 in 10 parents consider life insurance to be important (71 percent) and over three-fourths say it plays a role in their overall

• More than death benefits - Forty-four percent of Americans believe that "life insurance benefits are only accessible when an insured family member passes away." However, many policies offer benefits while a policyholder is still alive. These "living benefits" can be accessed for qualified college, retirement and emergency expenses (this may reduce the death benefit and cash value).

El mes de la concienciación del seguro de vida es septiembre

Es un excelente momento para conversar sobre este aspecto importante del plan financiero general de la familia. Asegúrese de que el establecimiento de objetivos y la idea de un futuro financiero sólido sean parte de la charla. Un seguro de vida puede ayudarle a usted y su familia a alcanzar los sueños y objetivos de su lista de deseos familiares, incluso cuando se enfrentan situaciones difíciles.

¿Sabía usted?

• La conversación sobre el seguro de vida es incómoda - Cuando se trata de los temas más importantes de la vida, es mayor el porcentaje de padres que se sienten cómodos hablando con sus hijos sobre drogas y alcohol (55 %), religión (53 %) y política (44 %) que el porcentaje relacionado con charlas sobre seguros de vida (38 %), finanzas familiares (36 %) o sexo/pubertad (30 %).

• Los padres cuentan - El 45 % de los estadounidenses supo del seguro de vida gracias a un familiar.

Las mujeres mencionaron como su fuente principal de información con más frecuencia a sus madres (21 %), mientras que los hombres mencionaron a sus padres (22 %). Convertirse en padres es el acontecimiento principal que impulsa a las personas a obtener una cobertura de seguro (37 %); sin embargo, solo el 51 % de los padres tienen pólizas de seguro de vida individual fuera del trabajo.

• La mayoría de las familias crean presupuestos para vacaciones/teléfonos celulares antes que para el seguro de vida - Más de 7 de cada 10 padres consideran que el seguro de vida es importante (71 %) y más de tres cuartos afirman que cumple un papel importante en sus planes financieros generales (78 %); sin embargo, solo el 59 % de los padres modificarían sus presupuestos para adquirir un seguro de vida. Un porcentaje mayor de padres estarían dispuestos a modificar sus presupuestos para poder pagar televisión por cable (76 %),

vacaciones familiares (69 %) o planes y teléfonos celulares para cada miembro de la familia (62 %), comparado con el seguro de vida.

• Curva de conocimiento - El 78 % de los estadounidenses consideran que, al menos, tienen algo de conocimiento sobre seguros de vida. Sin embargo, uno de cada cinco (22 %) siente que no tiene conocimiento sobre seguros de vida

• Más que beneficios por fallecimiento - El 44 % de los estadounidenses creen que "solo se puede acceder a los beneficios del seguro de vida cuando muere la persona asegurada". Sin embargo, muchas pólizas ofrecen beneficios mientras el titular de la póliza se encuentra con vida. Se puede acceder a estos "beneficios en vida" para pagar gastos de la universidad, la jubilación o gastos de emergencia elegibles (esto puede reducir el beneficio por fallecimiento o el valor en efectivo).

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CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES

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

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

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

FREE LEGAL AID FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY

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

LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLIN-

IC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Taxpayer Clinic to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For more info call (806) 834-7972 or

Important Numbers

Police (Non-Emergency) call (806)763-5333

Firecall(Non-Emergency) (806) 765-5757

Emergencies call 9-1-1

Program/Service info, call 2-1-1

City services, call 3-1-1

City - call www.ci.lubbock.tx.us(806)775-3000.

County - call www.co.lubbock.tx.us(806)775-1000

LISD - call www.lubbockisd.org(806)766-1000

Latino Lubbock Magazine (806)792-1212

news@latinolubbock.net www.latinolubbock.net

Latino Business Day is September 14th

Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month on September 14, Support Latino Business Day invites you to shop, celebrate, and support Latinoowned businesses.

Support Latino Business Day is observed next on Thursday, September 14th, 2023. It has been observed annually on September 14th since 2019.

Get ready to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the largest driving U.S. economic force which is our Latino business community!

Latinos’GDPeconomic contribution is a key driving force of the U.S. economy – U.S. Latino economic output ranks 5th in the world GDP. If U.S. Latinos were a standalone country, they would account for the 5th largest GDP in the world, tied with France.

The number of Hispanic business owners has grown 34% in the last 10 years, and currently, 6.5% of businesses are owned by Hispanics.

There are more than 61 million Latinos and Latinas contributing to the American economy with a collective economic output of U.S. Latinos

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $2.7 trillion.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce actively promotes the economic growth, development and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanicowned businesses that, combined, contribute over $700 billion to the American economy every year.

They advocate on behalf of 260 major American corporations and serve as the umbrella organization for more than 260 local chambers and business associations nationwide.

Locally, the Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is working to reestablish itself and is committed to helping grow Lubbock's economy through building prosperity in the Latino community.

As such, Latino Lubbock Magazine, a small woman-owned business encourages the public to support Hispanic businesses.

Remember that small businesses are BIG business.

Labor Day - Sept. 1, 2025

and the Hispanic workforce

Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025, is the first Monday in September, and is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and wellbeing of our country.

A significant portion of the Hispanic population participates in the labor force. In 2013, 66% of

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celebra! Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

the Hispanic population age 16 and older were in the labor force, which was slightly higher than the level of participation for the total U.S. population. Despite comparable rates of labor force participation, Hispanics experienced an unemployment rate in 2013 (9%) which was higher than that of the total U.S. population (7.5 %). The Hispanic population is represented in a wide variety of occupations.

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowl edge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope.

community, culture, data, and research; and collaborate with others to address this public health problem that has impacted millions of Americans.

During September, and throughout the year, we can care about suicide prevention; connect to

Educate yourself and others about suicide prevention: Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide, and familiarize yourself with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call, text, or chat 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor offering support 24/7/365.

Septiembre es el mes del mes de la prevención del suicidio

Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: un momento para recordar las vidas perdidas por el suicidio, reconocer a los millones más que han experimentado pensamientos suicidas y a las muchas personas, familias y comunidades que se han visto afectadas por el suicidio. También es un momento para crear conciencia sobre la prevención del suicidio y compartir mensajes de esperanza.

Durante septiembre, y durante todo el año, podemos preocuparnos por la prevención del suicidio; conectarse con la comunidad, la cultura, los datos y la investigación; y colaborar con otros para

abordar este problema de salud pública que ha afectado a millones de estadounidenses.

Infórmese a usted mismo y a los demás sobre la prevención del suicidio: conozca las señales de advertencia y los factores de riesgo del suicidio, cómo apoyar a alguien que esté considerando suicidarse y familiarícese con la Línea de vida de crisis y suicidio 988.

Llame, envíe un mensaje de texto o chatee al 988 para hablar con un asesor de crisis capacitado que ofrece apoyo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año.

Wellness/ bienestar

Sept. is Prostrate Cancer Awareness Month

This year, more than 230,000 men are expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Hispanic men, and the third leading cause of cancer death, following lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Prognosis for prostate cancer has improved greatly in the past 20 years. The survival rate has increased from 67 percent to 97 percent, according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. With early diagnosis and treatment, most men will continue to live healthy

lives after prostate cancer. Get yourself tested and encourage the men you love—husbands, fathers, brothers, friends—to get screened this month, especially if they’re over 45. The risk of getting prostate cancer increases with age and the majority of men are diagnosed after age 65. Because there are few symptoms until very late in the disease, it is important to make yearly screenings part of your health care plan.

To learn more about prostate cancer, visit the American Cancer Society or call 800-227-2345 (English & Spanish).

Mes sobre el cáncer a la próstata

HZUMBA Get ready to turn up the energy and dance your way to fitness. Zumba (Monday & Wednesday Night 6:00pm Classes), Zumba Toning (Tuesday Night 6:00pm Classes), and Zumba Step (Thursday Night 6:00pmClass) at 4020 30th St.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENING Presented by Life line Screening on 9/5/2025, from 9 AM – 5:30 PM, www.lifelinescreening.com

MEDICARE EDUCATION Learn about the basics of Medicare so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare. In partnership with Lisa Schumacher. Ages 55+. On 9/16/2025, 6 PM, at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St

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

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

FREE CLINIC Lubbock Impact holds a free doctors clinic every Wed. at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctor visits. Call (806) 799-4320.

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

ace once años mi primo Johnny ne Según la American Cancer Society, se estima que en el presente año más de 230.000 hombres serán diagnosticados con cáncer a la próstata. El cáncer a la próstata es el más común entre los varones hispanos y es la tercera causa de muerte por cáncer, después del cáncer al pulmón y el cáncer colorectal. La prognosis para el cáncer a la próstata ha mejorado sustantivamente en los últimos 20 años. Según el National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, la tasa de supervivencia se ha elevado de 67 por ciento a 97 por ciento. Obteniendo un diagnóstico y un tratamiento oportuno, la mayoría de los hombres continuarán llevando una vida saludable luego de haber sido diagnosticados con cáncer a la próstata. Sométase a un chequeo y anime a sus seres queridos, conocidos, es-

posos, padres, hermanos, amigos, a que se sometan a un chequeo este mismo mes, especialmente si son mayores de 45 años. El riesgo de desarrollar cáncer a la próstata se eleva con la edad y la mayoría de hombres son diagnosticados cuando son mayores de 65. Debido a que los síntomas son muy pocos hasta que la enfermedad está bien avanzada, es importante someterse a chequeos anuales como parte del plan de cuidado de salud.

Si desea mayor información sobre cáncer a la próstata, visite la American Cancer Society o llame al 800-227-2345 (inglés y español).

Para obtener información sobre los lugares donde puede someterse a chequeos de cáncer a la próstata, contacte a Su Familia: Línea de Emergencia Nacional para la Salud de la Familia Hispana, 866-SUFAMILIA (866-783-2645).

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

FREE PARENTING CLASSES

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

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

Cholesterol What you should know

Cholesterol is bad for you, right? It’s actually a bit more complicated than that. Cholesterol is a part of every cell in your body and plays an important role in keeping you healthy. The two most important kinds of cholesterol to monitor are HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, and LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, both of which play a part in your overall well-being. LDL, more commonly known as “bad cholesterol,” can become bad for you when it builds up on artery walls, impeding the flow of blood and increasing your risk of heart disease—the number one cause of

Edeath among Americans, including Hispanics, according to the American Heart Association. HDL, on the other hand, is believed to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it can be eliminated from the body. Some experts believe that HDL removes excess cholesterol and slows buildup on artery walls. So reducing your risk of heart disease is not as simple as lowering cholesterol levels, or even lowering the level of LDL.

In fact, some experts believe that it’s not actually the levels of cho-

lesterol that contribute to blockages but the size of cholesterol particles and cholesterol transport patterns. (This doesn’t mean you should keep eating French fries and potato chips!) Everyone agrees that a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and regular exercise are good for you and your heart. But before you rush to take medication to lower your cholesterol levels, educate yourself about how cholesterol actually works in your body, read the latest research, and talk to your doctor.

Colesterol: Lo que debe saber

l colesterol es malo para usted ¿estamos de acuerdo? En realidad no es tan simple. El colesterol es parte de cada una de las células del cuerpo y juega un papel sumamente importante para mantenerlo a usted saludable. Los dos tipos de colesterol que se requieren controlar más son el HDL, o lipoproteína de alta densidad y el LDL, o lipoproteína de baja densidad, ambos juegan un papel importante en su bienestar general. El colesterol LDL se puede tornar malo para uno cuando se acumula en las paredes de las arterias impidiendo el flujo de la sangre e incrementando el riesgo de una enfermedad coronaria, la causa número uno de muerte entre personas, incluyendo hispanos, según la American Heart As-

sociation. Por otro lado, se cree que el HDL se lleva el colesterol de las arterias y lo devuelve al hígado donde puede ser eliminado del cuerpo. Algunos expertos afirman que el HDL retira el exceso de colesterol y retrasa la acumulación en las paredes arteriales. Entonces, reducir el riego de enfermedades coronarias no es tan simple como bajar los niveles de colesterol o inclusive, bajar el nivel de LDL, más conocido como el “colesterol malo”. De hecho, algunos expertos afirman que no son realmente los niveles de colesterol los que contribuyen a los bloqueos

sino el tamaño de las partículas de colesterol y los patrones de transporte de colesterol. (¡Esto no significa que usted deba continuar comiendo papas fritas y hojuelas de papa!) Todo el mundo está de acuerdo en que una dieta baja en grasas saturadas y colesterol y ejercicio regular son buenos para uno y para el corazón. Sin embargo, antes de que se apresure a tomar cualquier medicamento para bajar sus niveles de colesterol, edúquese respecto de la manera en que el colesterol trabaja en su cuerpo, lea las últimas investigaciones y consulte a su médico.

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

Flu Shot - Schedule It

The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. CDC also recommends everyday preventive actions (like staying away from people who are sick, covering

coughs and sneezes and frequent handwashing) to help slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu.

The time from when a person is exposed and infected with flu to when symptoms begin is about 2 days, but can range from about 1 to 4 days.

La vacuna contra la gripe - Programarla

La primera medida y la más importante en la prevención contra la influenza es vacunarse todos los años. Se ha demostrado que la vacuna contra la influenza reduce la aparición de enfermedades relacionadas con la influenza y el riesgo de sufrir complicaciones graves a causa de esta enfermedad que pueden dar lugar a hospitalizaciones o incluso la muerte. Los CDC también recomiendan tomar medidas preventivas diarias (como mantenerse alejado de las personas

que están enfermas, cubrirse la boca y nariz al toser y estornudar y lavarse las manos con frecuencia) para ayudar a disminuir la propagación de microbios que causan enfermedades respiratorias (nariz, garganta y pulmones), como lo es la influenza. El tiempo desde la exposición de una persona al virus de la influenza hasta el comienzo de los síntomas es de aproximadamente 2 días, pero puede oscilar entre 1 a 4 días.

Mexican Independence Day

El 15 September 1810 is the day of the "Grito de Dolores" or Miguel Hidalgo's call to take up arms against Spanish colonial government. The movement that led to Mexico's independence began on September 16, 1810.

Miguel Hidalgo is regarded as the "Father of Independence". Hidalgo, a criollo Catholic priest, called his parishioners to arms with his now-famous Grito ("Shout") de Dolores, in the small town of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo) to Chihuahua.

He marched to Guanajuato, where the Spanish barricaded themselves in a grain warehouse. El Pípila, a miner who burned down the doors, gave Hidalgo the first victory of the independence movement. With Ignacio Allende, he defeated Spanish forces at the battle of Monte de las Cruces, just outside

Mexico City. But rath er than pressing to the cap ital, he retreated to Guanajuato and spent the rest of the war fleeing from a bolstered royalist army. His forces occupied Guadalajara but then were pushed northward toward the U.S. border, where they hoped to find refuge.

The Spanish army caught up with Hidalgo in the state of Jalisco and convicted him of treason. He was executed by firing squad in Chihuahua in 1811, and his head was put on public display in Guanajuato for 10 years.

El Grito de la Independencia

La noche del 15 de septiembre del 1810 pasó a la historia como uno de los acontecimientos más significativos para el país de Mexico, ya que en esa fecha tuvo lugar el “Grito de Independencia”, hecho protagonizado por el Padre de la Patria, don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla en la po- blación de Dolores, Guanajuato. Hidalgo, como muchos otros mexicanos, adoptó los ideales independentistas que desde 1809 se extendían por el país a través de grupos liberales. Uno de éstos, el de Querétaro, encabezado por el corregidor Miguel Domínguez y su esposa, Josefa Ortiz, contaba a Hidalgo entre sus integrantes desde el año de 1810. Varios oficiales del Regimiento de Dragones de la Reina, entre ellos Ignacio Allende, Ignacio Aldama y Mariano Abasolo se unirían algún tiempo después a los conspira-

dores de Querétaro.

Hidalgo se dedicó entonces a reclutar partidarios y a comprar o construir armamento. Sin embargo, a principios de septiembre de 1810, la conspiración de Querétaro fue descubierta por el Gobierno Virreinal. Allende había llegado a Dolores la noche del 14 de septiembre, pero tanto él como Hidalgo ignoraban las consecuencias de haber sido descubiertos. Para entonces, varios de los conspiradores habían sido aprehendidos, pero dona Josefa Ortiz, durante la noche del 15 envió un mensaje al pueblo de Dolores, avisando a Hidalgo y los demás libertadores sobre el inminente peligro que corrían. Sin esperas más tiempo, Hidalgo marchó a la cárcel de Dolores y puso en libertad a los presos, a quienes dotó con armas de la policía y el Regimiento de la Reina. Durante la madrugada, Hidalgo tocó la campana de la iglesia para convocar al pueblo y al reunirse la multitud en el atrio de la parroquia, pronunció la histórica arenga y al grito de “Viva la América y mueran los gachupines”, se lanzó a la lucha en pos de la independencia de México.

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZGARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that in-

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

cluded Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 by Congress to a month long celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), effective the following year. America celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-

speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

The U.S. Government, in wanting to recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic-American citizens created by Public Law 90-498 National Hispanic Heritage Week on September 17, 1968. The law was later amended by Public Law 100402 expanding the event to National Hispanic Heritage Month on

Celebra el mes de la herencia hispana

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

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n septiembre de 1968, el congreso autorizó al presidente Lyndon B. Johnson para proclamar la semana nacional del patrimonio hispano, que se observó durante la semana que incluía el 15 de septiembre y el 15 de septiembre. 16. La observancia fue ampliada en 1988 por el congreso a una celebración de un mes de duración (Septiembre. 15-Oct. 15), efectivo al año siguiente. América celebra la cultura y las tradiciones de los que rastro sus raíces en España, México y las naciones de habla hispana de América central, América del sur y el caribe.

Septiembre. 15 fue elegido como punto de partida para la celebración, ya que es el aniversario de la independencia de cinco países latinoamericanos: Costa Rica, el Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y Nicaragua. Además, México y chile celebran sus días de independencia el 16 de septiembre y el 16 de septiembre. 18, respectivamente.

El Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, al querer reconocer los logros de los ciudadanos hispano-Americanos creados por el derecho público 90-498 la semana nacional de la herencia hispana el 17 de septiembre de 1968., la ley fue modificada posteriormente por la ley pública 100-402 ampliando el evento a Mes Nacional de la herencia hispana el 17 de agosto de 1988. Qué es un hispano? Vamos a empezar diciendo lo que no es. No es una identificación ra-

cial. El Hispano es más bien una identificación regional como decir " América del norte." qué es un hispano? Los hispanos vienen en todos los tamaños y formas. Hay Hispanos, árabes, asiáticos, indios, negros y blancos, así como brown. Lo que la mayoría de los estadounidenses perciben como brown es en realidad una mezcla de indio y blanco. Cuando los exploradores españoles se las Américas, no familias con ellos como los colonos ingleses cuando llegaron a los Estados Unidos, los exploradores españoles eran en su mayoría soldados y sacerdotes, etc. Como resultado, los soldados se con las mujeres indias que encontraron en los países que que. El resultado fue una nueva identidad racial conocida como mestizos. Con el tiempo, los mestizos se se en la clase media y la población más grande.

La oficina del censo de los estados unidos define el origen hispano como personas de origen hispano fueron identificadas por una pregunta que pidió que se auto el origen o la ascendencia de la persona. Se pidió a los encuestados que seleccionar su origen (y el origen de otros miembros del hogar) de una "tarjeta flash" en la que se lista orígenes étnicos. Las personas de origen hispano, en particular, eran aquellas que indicaron que su origen era mexicano, puertorriqueño, cubano, central o sudamericano, o algún otro origen hispano. Cabe señalar que las personas de origen hispano pueden ser de cualquier raza.

August 17, 1988. What is a Hispanic? Let's start by saying what it is not. It is not a racial identification. Hispanic is more of a regional identification like saying "North American." What is a Hispanic? Hispanics come in all sizes and shapes. There are Jewish, Arab, Asian, Indian, Black and White Hispanics as well as brown. What most Americans perceive as brown is actually a mix of Indian and White. When Spanish explorers settled the Americas, they did not bring families with them like the English settlers did when they arrived in the U.S. The Spanish explorers were mostly soldiers and priests, etc. As a result, the soldiers intermarried with the Indian women they found in the countries they explored. The result was a new ra-

cial identity known as mestizos. In time, mestizos became the middle class and the largest population. The U.S. Census Bureau defines Hispanic Origin as persons of Hispanic origin were identified by a question that asked for self-identification of the person's origin or descent. Respondents were asked to select their origin (and the origin of other household members) from a "flash card" listing ethnic origins. Persons of Hispanic origin, in particular, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or some other Hispanic origin. It should be noted that persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

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LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS: Los Hermanos Familia awarded $25,000 in scholarships to deserving students from the area. The student majors vary, but the tenacity was consistent from these students striving to obtain a higher education. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

How to Help Your Kids with their Homework

There are many things you can do to help your kids start the school year on the right track, like replacing an old backpack or getting them the school supplies they need. But there's something more meaningful you can do that may not cost money: help them with their homework.

Students who do their homework consistently tend to have better grades. It's not always easy to get them to do their homework, especially after a busy day, but these tips can help:

• Talk to your children about their homework. It's important that your kids understand why it's important to do their homework and the positive impact it has on grades. Homework helps them practice what they've learned as well as prepare them for upcoming classes. Plus, by doing their homework they develop the discipline and skills they need to be successful throughout their school years.

• Talk to the teachers. Different teachers might expect different

things from parents, so be sure to talk to them to figure out your role.

• Select a fixed time to do homework. The best time to do homework is the one that works best for your child and you. It can be before or after playing, watching television or dinner time. What's important is that homework time is consistent. Avoid leaving it for the end of the day, when your child is tired and sleepy.

• Pick a quiet area and eliminate distractions. To help your children focus on homework, pick a place in the house where there's plenty of light and no distractions. Make sure the TV is off and put away electronic devices, unless they're essential to doing homework.

• Get them the resources they need. You don't have to be an expert in all subjects to help your kids with homework. However, you need to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed. If you need expert help, you can always take them to the library or help them with their search online.

WELCOME: Lubbock ISD is proud to announce Amanda Castro-Crist as the Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations! Mrs. Castro-Crist was approved at today's board meeting and comes to us from Texas Tech University, Office of the Chancellor and brings a plethora of past experience to the role. Join us in giving her a warm to Lubbock ISD! Congrats from Latino Lubbock

Education & Scholarship Updates

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLLEGE BOARD is an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants that match your education level, talents, and background. Apply online at: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ scholarship-search

COLLEGENET A convenient, speedy site which searches scholarships from categories such as ACT and SAT scores, GPA, etc. Apply online at: www.collegenet. com

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program

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

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

Youth/Juventud

Youth Opportunities

FAMILY LEGO NIGHT

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

YOUTH KARATE

Join us for an exciting and engaging Karate Class designed for kids ages 6-13. Starting 9/11/2025, each Thursday, 7 – 7:45 PM, at Hodges Community Center! Cost: Just $15 per child!

TWEEN ANIME CLUB Come to Anime Club and make new friends who also like anime! We will watch anime, eat snacks, and do some other fun activities. For ages 9-12. On 9/13/2025, at 4:30 PM –5:30 p.m., at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St.

TEEN K-CLUB Together we watch our favorite KPop videos, hangout, munch on some snacks and enjoy activities! You're always welcome here! For ages 13-17. On 9/10/2025, 5:30, at 5520 19th St.

LISD Offering Free Lunch to All Students

The Lubbock Independent School District will be operating ALL district campuses under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). With this provision, the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast program will provide healthy breakfast and lunch meals to all students every day at no charge. Additionally, district-wide CEP will eliminate the collection of meal applications for free and reduced-price student meals. This program is now open.

GALS WHO CODE Come and learn the basics of coding with our new partner Monica from Girls That Code. For ages 1016. On 9/10/2025, from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St

YOUTH CHEER PROGRAM Get ready to cheer, jump, and dance! This fun and energetic 10-week program teaches the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic ground stunts, chants, movements, and dance routines. On 9/18/2025 12-1 PM, at 4011 University Ave. Practices September 10 - November 12.

TNT TENNIS CLINICS every Tuesday and Thursday, the clinics are divided into three groups based on age and skill level, 9/18/2025, from 4-7 PM, at at 3030 66th St. The monthly cost is $80, Call BRTC to register.

KNIT & CROCHET WITH US

Join us for a fun afternoon of knitting and crocheting! Please bring your own needles and yarn. For ages 12 and up. On 9/11/2025, 1 – 3 PM, at Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St.

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

DO YOU HAVE A STORY?

Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock.net/have-a-story or, email your youth news, quinceañera, and other info to news@latinolubbock.net

Campus Administrators can

still greatly benefit from the completion of family’s socioeconomic information. The completion of this form will continue to help Lubbock ISD receive funding that is vital to your students’ educational experience and campus environment. CEP minimizes the burden on families and campus administrators by eliminating the need for free and reduced meal applications. Our School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program are offered for the benefit of all enrolled students in Lubbock ISD.

It’s September, and I’m excited to be a freshman at Lubbock

High. Even though my classes are on three different floors, my classes are close to one another, which makes my life simpler. Friends are very important during these times, so naturally, I was relieved to discover I had friends in many of my classes. Not only are my friends in my classes, but I have some great teachers. So far, the workload is doable, and I hope that I’ll be able to make the grades I want in all my eight classes.

Tennis is a challenge that I’m working hard to meet. There are after-school practices and two-

day tournaments. As for lunch, I can beat the lunch line by bringing my lunch from home. I hope that other students are also finding a lot of positives in their day as well. Best of luck for a great school year, friends!

Rocco Martinez - freshmen at Lubbock High School. He aspires to attend the University of Texas, and major in architectural engineering

IN SEPTEMBER

· Set some goals for the new school year.

· Review your fall courses and get to know your class syllabus.

· Keep seeking and applying for scholarships.

· Remember, the early bird gets the worm.

BHC to Host Buddy’s Birthday Bash

The Buddy Holly Center will host their annual Buddy’s 88th Birthday Bash on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in honor of his 89th birthday. The Center will be open free of charge, with events scheduled throughout the day.

Since opening in 1999, the Buddy Holly Center has worked to preserve the legacy of Buddy

CHolly’s very short, but impactful musical career.

In just 18 months, Buddy’s new and unique style of music helped define rock-and-roll and influenced artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Elton John.

In 1986, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him as number 13 on its list of “100 Greatest Artists.”

On his 88th birthday, Buddy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Today, the Buddy Holly Center receives visitors from all 50 states and 33 foreign countries.

The celebration will include: September 7th at 180 Cricket's

Ave., Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free Admission All Day.

The Allison House will be open 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Guided Tour at 1:30 p.m.

Screenings of The Real Buddy Holly Story throughout the day Children’s activities will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free of charge.

Buddy's Birthday Bash Reception will include birthday cupcakes & punch to be served till 6 p.m. Followed by a concert showcasing Dustin Garrett’s Electric Mambo from 3 to 4:40 p.m. in the Meadows Courtyard from 2 to 4 p.m.

The event is free admission.

En Aquellos Días…

uando empezábamos la escuela, llevábamos un cuaderno de papel, un lápiz y una pluma. Mis papaces gastaban menos de $10 para los de la escuela secundaria y menos para los de primaria escuela. Mis amigas me dicen que gastaron $150 o más porque le dieron una lista de todo lo que tenia que ll evar su hijo. ¿Porque será eso? Nosotros teníamos que sumar cuentas a mano usando un lápiz y papel y con la cabeza. Ahora po-

nen todo en la computadora. Los niños empiezan la escuela a los 4 años de edad en PreK, luego Kindergarten y se siguen llendo otros doce años. Muchos escuelantes empiezan a tomar clases de colegio cuando entran a la escuela secundaria. De modo que cuando salen de la escuela secundaria, ya tienen suficientes horas que pueden contar y pueden acabar el colegio en unos 2 meses. Tengo

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA COMPLETES FISHING EVENT: Some of the members and volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) took the time to pose after the 16th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event - celebrating their Sweet 16! LHF is committed to strengthening families, and building community and uses the event to build awareness about their organization. The 16th Annual event will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Make sure to save the date, or join as a volunteer. For more information about LHF, visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org

un sobrinito que si marco mal el numero de mi teléfono, luego se lo presto a él y le sabe como prenderlo y mirar sus cortunes. A veces las otras sobrinitas me ordenan cosas. Estos niños son el futuro.

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

Blessing of the Hispanic Heritage Month Flags

Join Saint Patrick Church, Los Hermanos Familia, and Latino Lubbock Magazine for a special blessing of the Hispanic Heritage Month flags that will take place at the beginning of mass on Sun., Sept. 14th, at 9 a.m. The church is located at 1603 Cherry Ave, in Lubbock.

The Rev. Martin Piña of Saint Patrick Church will bless the flags as well as pray for observances and events to be held during the month and make a few remarks, followed by a Special Recognition

by Mayor ProTem and District 1 City Councilwoman Christy Martinez-Garcia.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

Hispanics take pride in their faith, culture, and community. This event will kick off month-long observances and festivities.

Forward in Chris

My Grace is Enough

We usually try to hide our weaknesses. We filter our photos, polish our resumes, and keep the messy parts tucked away. But in 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul shares something shocking: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Paul learned that what most of us spend a lifetime resisting weakness isn’t a liability, it’s an invitation.

Jesus didn’t tell Paul how to fix his thorn. He told him, “My grace is enough.” That word “enough” means completely satisfying. Grace doesn’t just cover our weakness; it fills it.

Then Paul says Christ’s power “rests” on him. In Greek, that word means “to pitch a tent, to tabernacle.” Just as God’s glory filled the Old Testament Tabernacle, now His presence fills our weakness. Our cracks don’t push Him away; they give Him a place

CANDLES FOR CHRIST BBQ

Join Candles for Christ for a BBQ with the St. Francis Mission at Our Lady of Angels Convent (8202 CR 7700) in Wolfforth, on September 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to kick off the year. For more information, email candlesforchrist23@gmail.com.

HOPE IN CHRIST RETREATS

Young adults aged 18-39 are invited to join their deanery. Mark your calendar: BROWNFIELD Deanery- September 13, 2025, at St. Michael Church in Levelland; PLAINVIEW Deanery- October 18, 2025, at Sacred Heart Church in Plainview; LUBBOCK Deaneries- January 24, 2026, at the Guadalupe Youth and Family Center of the Diocese of Lubbock; SNYDER Deanery-March 7, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Church in Snyder.

GOLF FORE KIDS TOURNA-

MENT Knights of Columbus Abernathy Council # 17583 invites you to join for the First Golf Fore Kids Tournament Benefiting Coats for Kids and Shoes for Kids in both the Abernathy and New Deal communities, a 4-Person Scramble on September 20, 2025, at Meadowbrook Golf Club (601 Municipal Dr.) in Lubbock. For registration or sponsorship information, email lopezflip@gmail.com, or call Felipe at (806) 559-9367; or Billy at (806) 777-5873.

SEPTEMBER JAMAICAS 2025

• BROWNFIELD St. Anthony Church, Sept. 6, 3 - 10 p.m. LUBBOCK Our Lady of Grace Church, Sept. 7

to dwell. Think about that. The very area of your life you wish you could hide might be the exact place Christ wants to pitch His tent.

Corrie ten Boom said, “God’s strength does not supplement our strength; it replaces it.”

So today, instead of hiding weakness, hand it over. Because your weakness may just be the Tabernacle where Christ’s glory shines the brightest.

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

• PLAINVIEW Sacred Heart Church, Sept. 7

• SEAGRAVES St. Paul Church, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

• LUBBOCK Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Sept.14

FRANCISCAN ASSOCIATE PROGRAM Join the St. Francis Mission Sisters, September 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to learn about studying and sharing the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi and are challenged to "Rebuild the Church" by living the Gospel radically as he did in our world as it is. The associates usually meet on the fourth Saturday of each. For more information, call the Our Lady of Angels Convent at 806-863-4904 or email ritacam167@gmail.com.

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER OF 2025 October 3-5 – English. Engaged Encounter is a marriage preparation weekend where couples planning marriage have the time together to concentrate on each other, free from the tensions, pressures, and interruptions of daily life. Register online or download an application at https://catholiclubbock.org/ FamilyLife.html. The retreat is conducted at Mercy Retreat Center. Questions: Diocese of Lubbock Family Life Office - Phone 806-792-3943 ext. 238 or FamilyLife@ catholiclubbock.org

Community - communidad

DOJ Deems Definition of Hispanic Serving Institute as Unconstitutional

BY RYAN QUINN

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he country’s roughly 600 Hispanic-serving institutions are in peril of losing hundreds of millions of dollars annuallyfromthefederal government, after the Department of Justice said it won’t defend the program against a lawsuit alleging the way HSIs are currently defined is unconstitutional. The suit challenges the requirement that a college or university’s undergraduate population must be at least a quarter Hispanic to receive HSI funding.

U.S. solicitor general D. John Sauer wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson July 25 that the DOJ “has determined that those provisions violate the equalprotection component of the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.” Federal law requires DOJ officers to notify Congress when they decide to refrain from defending a law on the grounds that it’s unconstitutional.

Citing the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action in student admissions, Sauer wrote that “the Supreme Court has explained that ‘[o]utright racial balancing’ is ‘patently unconstitutional’” and said “its precedents make clear that the government lacks any legitimate interest in differentiating among universities based on whether ‘a specified number of seats in each class’ are occupied by ‘individuals from the preferred ethnic groups.’

The Washington Free Beacon, a conservative outlet, first reported on the letter Friday. The DOJ subsequently provided Inside Higher Ed with the letter but gave no further comment or interviews.

The Free Beacon wrote that “the letter likely spells the end for the HSI grants, which the Trump administration is now taking steps to wind down.” The Education Department wrote in an email, “We can confirm the Free Beacon’s reporting” but didn’t provide Inside Higher Ed an interview or answer further written questions.

Just because the executive branch has given up defending the program doesn’t necessarily mean it’s over— or that the group Students for Fair Admissions and the state ofTennessee have won the lawsuit they filed in June. The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities moved to intervene in the case late last month, asking U.S. District Court judge Katherine A. Crytzer to add the group as a defendant. She has yet to rule, but the Education Department and education secretary Linda McMahon, the current defendants, didn’t oppose this intervention.

The legal complaint from Students for Fair Admissions and Tennessee asks Crytzer to declare the program’s ethnicity-based requirements unconstitutional, but not necessarily to end the program altogether.

Students for Fair Admissions is the group whose suits against Harvard

University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill yielded the 2023 Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action in admissions. In the suit over the HSI program, that group and Tennessee’s attorney general, Jonathan Skrmetti, now argue that the admissions ruling means Tennessee colleges and universities can’t use affirmative action to increase Hispanic student enrollments in order to qualify for HSI funding.

Deborah Santiago, co-founder and chief executive officer of Excelencia in Education, which promotes Latino student success, said Friday that the Education Department in June “opened a competition to award grants for this fiscal year for HSIs.”

“There are proposals to the Department of Education right now that they said they were going to allocate,” Santiago said, noting that the program was set to dole out more than $350 million this fiscal year—money that institutions use for faculty development, facilities and other purposes.

“The program doesn’t require that any of the money go to Hispanics at all,” she said. For a college or university to qualify for the program, at least half of the student body must be low-income, in addition to the requirement that a quarter be Hispanic.

“The value of a program like this has really been investing in institutions that have a high concentration of lowincome, first-generation students,” Santiago said.

LHF Shares Events Dates Into 2026

Los Hermanos Familia (LHF), a local 501 (c) (3) committed to strengthening families, building community continues with their 2025-26

Save the Date events:

March & Day of ServiceMarch 28, 2026

• Hispanic Heritage Month Mixer ~ Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

• 10th Annual Veterans ParadeSat., Nov. 8, 2025.

• 13th Annual Veterans Appreciation Project - Nov. 11, 2025. These are the SAVE THE DATES for 2026: • Adelante Awards Nominations OpenJanuary 15, 2026

• 25th Annual Cesar. E. Chavez

• Bilingual Financial Literacy Workshop - Each Tuesday in April 2026

• El día de los niños, El día de los libros/Children's Day, Book Day, April 30, 2026.

• 13th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade - May 2, 2025 - "Anything for Selenas"

• 10th Annual Adelante Awards Gala - Friday, May 1, 2026

• 36th Annual 4th on Broadway Parade - Saturday, July 4, 2026

• 2026 Fall Scholarship Applications - TBA

• 17th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" Event - Saturday, August 8, 2026

• LHF Annual Membership Drive - August 15, 2026 - Sept. 25, 2026

• HISPANIC HERITAGE

MONTH MIXER ~ Monday, Sept. 15, 2026

• 11th Annual Veterans ParadeSat., Nov. 7, 2026

• 14th Annual Veterans Appreciation Project - Nov. 11, 2026

• Warm Hearts Holiday Project by LHF - Dec. 17, 2025

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

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LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA ANNUAL LAKE CLEAN UP: Annually, volunteers of Los Hermanos Familia (LHF) hold a clean up effort at the Buddy Holly Lake in preparation of their annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event. SAVE THE DATE for the 17th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" that will be held on August 8, 2026. Visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org

Veteran & First Responder Affairs

Thank a Police Officer

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September 20, 2025

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ational Thank a Police Officer Day is Sept. 20, 2025. This day was started as a way for the country to show appreciation to law enforcement men and women. Police officers put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve our communities. Citizens are encouraged to take a moment on Sept. 20th to show appreciation through

small acts of gratitude. If you are a teacher or parent, have the children write a short note thanking the police or invite one of them to speak to your class sometime. If you have a business display sign, honor them with a “Thank You.” On any given day, the smallest gesture of a “thank you” is what any police officer appreciates the most.

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day is September 16, 2025. It falls on the Fourth Tuesday in September and urges citizens to register to vote. Make your vote count!

There are 13 days left to register to vote. 21 days before early voting begins, and 42 DAYS

before Election Day. If you need help getting registered or have questions you can call (806)775-1339. You can also find more voter registration info online at: https:// nationalvoterregistrationday. org/register-to-vote/

Día nacional de inscripción de votantes 16 de septiembre 2025

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l día nacional de registro de votantes, el cuarto martes, en septiembre, insta a los ciudadanos a registrarse para votar. Haz que tu voto cuente!

Quedan 13 días para registrarse para votar. 21 días antes de que comience la votación anticipada, y 42 días antes del día de las elecciones.

Si necesitas ayuda para registrarte o tienes preguntas puedes llamar al 775-1339.

DISABILITY.GOV This website helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org

También puedes encontrar más información sobre el registro de votantes en línea en:https:// nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ register-to-vote/ Además, encuentra más detalles sobre la información del votante en la edición de septiembre de la revista Latino Lubbock.

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Neighborhood News & Resources

NORTH LUBBOCK

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will have its monthly meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. All are invited. (Location or date may change - visit Facebook for updates)

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MEETING is the 2nd Monday, of each month, 5:30 p.m., at the Hope Shalom, 2005 Ave. T.

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUES-

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

3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services.

SOUTH PLAINS

FOOD BANK To receive a food box, you need to qualify through one of our partnering agencies and receive a voucher. You can call 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas.org to find a local agency that is giving our vouchers. Bring all documentation needed to see if you qualify.

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

Important Numbers for Senior Citizens

Teléfonos de interés para la tercera edad

AARP: 888-687-2277

Social Security: 800-772-1213

Medicare: 800-633-4227

TX Area Agency on Aging: 800-252-9240

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September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). It is a time to prepare yourself and those in your care for emergencies and disasters. Police, fire and rescue may not always be able to reach you quickly in an emergency or disaster. As such, the most important step you can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care.

Be prepared and plan in the event you must go for three days without electricity, water service, access to a supermarket, or local services for several days. Follow these four steps:

Stay Informed: Information is available from federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial resources.

Access Ready.gov to learn what to do before, during, and after an emergency.

Make a Plan: Discuss, agree on, and document an emergency plan

with those in your care. For sample plans, see Ready.gov. Work together with neighbors, colleagues, and others to build community resilience.

Build a Kit: Keep enough emergency supplies - water, nonperishable food, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, and battery-powered radio on hand - for you and those in your care.

Get Involved: There are many ways to get involved especially before a disaster occurs. The whole community can participate in programs and activities to make their families, homes and places of worship safer from risks and threats. Community leaders agree that the formula for ensuring a safer homeland consists of volunteers, a trained and informed public, and increased support of emergency response agencies during disasters. By taking a few simple actions, you can make your family safer.

El mes de la concienciación del seguro de vida

Septiembre es el mes de preparación nacional (Prevención). Es un momento para prepararse a ti mismo y a los que están en tu cuidado para emergencias y desastres. La Policía, el fuego y el rescate pueden no ser siempre capaces de llegar rápidamente en una emergencia o desastre. Como tal, el paso más importante que puedes tomar para ayudar a tus agentes locales es ser capaz de cuidar de ti mismo y de los que están a tu cuidado.

Estar preparado y planificar en caso de que usted debe ir durante tres días sin electricidad, servicio de agua, acceso a un supermercado, o servicios locales durante varios días. Siga estos cuatro pasos: Mantente informado: se dispone de información de los recursos federales, estatales, locales, tribales y territoriales.

Acceso listo. Gov para aprender qué hacer antes, durante, y después de una emergencia.

Hacer un plan: discutir, acordar y documentar un plan de emergencia con los que estén a su cuidado.

Para los planes de muestra, ver lista. Gobernador. Trabajar junto con vecinos, colegas y otros para aumentar la capacidad de recuperación de la comunidad.

Construir un kit: mantener suficientes suministros de emergenciaagua, comida no, primeros auxilios, recetas, linterna, y una radio alimentada con batería a mano - para usted y los que están en su cuidado.

Participa: hay muchas formas de participar especialmente antes de que ocurra un desastre. Toda la comunidad puede participar en programas y actividades para que sus familias, hogares y lugares de culto sean más seguros frente a los riesgos y las amenazas. Los dirigentes de la comunidad están de acuerdo en que la fórmula para garantizar una seguridad interior más segura consiste en voluntarios, un público formado e informado, y un mayor apoyo de los organismos de respuesta ante situaciones de emergencia durante los desastres.

Al tomar algunas acciones simples, puedes hacer que tu familia sea más segura.

VOICES

a forum that allowed area women

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serve on a panel

and amplified Latina voices in education, leadership, and community empowerment.

brought together accomplished Latina professionals, educators, and change-makers

share our experiences, insights, and strategies for success!

VOLUNTEERS ESSENTIAL for LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA FISHING EVENT: Volunteers of at the 16th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event took time to pose after preparing 1,000 swag bags for this year's fishing event! SAVE THE DATE for the 17th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" that will be held on August 8, 2026. Visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org

Mow Weeds, or Pay Fee

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

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

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

administrative fee.

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

Additionally, citizens can issue complaints online.

¡Celebrate, celebra! Hispanic Heritage Month, mes de la Herencia Hispana Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

Marie Q. Castro, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on March 6, 1949, in Slaton, Texas. Marie attended Slaton High School, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth. Her pursuit of knowledge took her to Bowling Green University, where she furthered her education and prepared for a life dedicated to helping others. She married Fred Castro and spent 52 wonderful years together.

In her professional life, Marie was in the field of social services, working tirelessly for the Texas Department of Human Resources.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Marie's life was rich with interests and activities that brought her immense joy. She found solace in the quiet corners of her garden. Her faith was central to her being, and she was an active and cherished member of her church community. Marie had a passion for reading while her commitment to keeping up with her grandchildren ensured that her world was always filled with laughter and love.

Dameon Frutis, passed on August 16, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1999.

A proud graduate of Eastern New Mexico University in 2023, Dameon earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Dameon's professional journey led him to Cash America, where he cherished his role and formed lasting relationships with his co-workers.

He is survived by his loving mother, Alexandra Frutis; his father, Oscar Martinez; his sisters, Destany Frutis and Desiree Martinez; his brothers, Gabriel Frutis and Adrean Martinez; and his cherished son, Exayven Frutis. He also leaves behind his girlfriend, Dora Garcia, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins who adored him dearly.

Daniel Paul Perez, 65 of Lubbock passed on August 11, 2025, Daniel went to be with the Lord. He was born on October 26, 1959, in Lubbock to Mary and Porfirio Perez.

Daniel enjoyed working as a carpenter and took pride in his craft. Beyond his career, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the Dallas Cowboys.

He is preceded in death by his wife Margie Perez; his mother Mary Martinez Perez; brother Michael Perez; maternal grandparents Doroteo and Maria Martinez.

two beautiful children, whom he loved wholeheartedly and everlasting. He loved the Lord, mechanics, fishing, comic, and cooking. Ruben was active army warrant officer two with multiple achievements, in cluding deployments to Guam, South Ko rea, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Those left to cherish his memories in clude his wife, Erica Arce DeLosSantos; his daughter, Arabella Hope DeLosSan tos; his son, Thomas Miguel DeLosSan tos; his mother Melissa Perez; step father, Mike Perez; his sisters, Amanda Gloria (Ismael Gloria) and Rebecca DeLosSan tos; his father, Ruben DeLosSantos Sr.; father in law, Ricardo Arce mother in law, Connie Arce, brother in law, Marco Arce, Sister in law, Rebecca Arce, brother in law, Justin Skarda; his nephews, Landon Memushaj, Izaac Gloria, Frankie Vindiola, Sony Vindiola, Arron Gloria, Taji Arce, and two nieces, Marley Rain Rodriguez, Katalina Arce; as well as numerous other family members including cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Marie's legacy is carried forward by her devoted husband, Fred, and her loving "chickys," Alex Castro, Cathy Decamp, and David Castro. Her 13 grandchildren: Kinsley, Logan, and Makenna of Florida; Chris, Caleb, and Allison, of Texas; Sam, Andrew, Noah and Elizabeth of Louisiana; Rick, Daryl, and Valerie of Chicago.

Christian Xavier Gonzales, passed away on August 12, 2025. He was born on January 24, 2007, in Levelland. He cherished his time camping and fishing. His warm hugs are fondly remembered by family and friends.

Christian proudly completed high school, an accomplishment that stands as a testament to his determination and hard work. He will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege to know him, especially by his siblings: Alize Garcia, Isaiah Ramos, Adrian Ramos, Zachary Gonzales, Annaleise Gonzales, Andrew Fraire, and Michael Gonzales He is survived by his mother, Lydia Garcia, and his fathers Maurillo Garcia and Jason Gonzales. Christian is preceded in death by his great grandparents.

Survivors include his two sons Dustin Perez and Anthony Perez; two daughters Michelle Luna and Amanda Perez; His Father Porfirio Perez; a brother Ezequiel Perez; a sister Carolina Perez; a stepson Gabriel Garcia; three stepdaughters Trina Rivera, Cara Rivera and Andrianne Paredez; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Enrique (Ricky) Gutierrez, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, in Lubbock, surrounded by his family. Born on October 16, 1958, in Mathis, TX. He was a proud graduate of Lubbock High School, Class of 1977. His dedication to service was exemplified through his role as a volunteer and greeter at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, where he attended two Cursillos and one ACTS retreat. Known for his love of watching the Dallas Cowboys, as well as classic television shows, and found joy in playing chess. He married his soulmate, Gloria Camacho, in 1982, and together they raised a loving family that includes their four children: Enrique Lee Gutierrez, Jr., Virginia (Gabriel)Arbizu, Brittany (Jason) Alejandro, and Cassandra (Eric Sr.) Guzman' and a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Nan Smith, and brothers, Juan Gutierrez, Ysidro Gutierrez, and Sipriano Gutierrez. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sipriano and Anita Gutierrez, and his sister, Anita Barrera.

He is preceded in death by his grand mother, Fidencia Castro; grandfathers, Juan Castro and Benito DeLosSantos; uncle, Mike Castro; aunts, Diane Cas tro, Genoveva Perez, Janie Castaneda; brother-in-law Ricardo Pablo Arce; and cousins Terry Perez, Eric Rodriguez, and Roman Martinez.

Francisca Cruz, 76 of Lubbock passed on August 17, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1949, in Cotulla, Texas to the late Ramon and Viviana Cruz. Francisca dedi cated much of her life to her career as a hospital cleaner, where her commitment to cleanliness and care reflected her deep compassion for others. Beyond her professional life, she was a beacon of happiness and cherished her time spent with family and friends. Her companion ship with her dog “Buddy” brought her immense joy. However, her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, they will forever cherish the memories they have with her. She is preceded in death by her parents Ramon and Viviana Cruz Survivors include her sons David Villanueva, Genaro Garcia, George Garcia, Guillermo Garcia, Gerard Garcia and Gustavo Garcia; daughters Janie Villanueva and Grace Garcia; a sister Ortencia Cruz; 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Ana Machado passed on August 12th, 2025. She was born on March 29, 1965, in Lubbock to the late Ramiro and Helen Machado. Later in life she went on to marry Ruben Vesquez in Lubbock cherishing numerous years of a loving marriage.

Ana was known for her passions and talents, and green thumb.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ramiro and Helen Machado; and her brother Ramiro Machado Jr.

She is survived by her husband Ruben Vesquez of Battle Creek, MI; her children, Michelle Ortega of Lubbock, Amanda Covarrubias of Lubbock, Andrea Galindo of Battle Creek, MI and Israel Romo of Battle Creek, MI; her sister Sandra Delgado of Lubbock. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Happy Heavenly Birthday

Roman Martinez

September 1, 1980

Roman, You are so missed! Songs, jokes, special moments remind us of you. I'm sure your Heavenly birthday will be a party surrounded by Mom and other loved ones! We will celebrate you and remember you Love,always!

Your Family and Friends

Nov.Rangel-Valdez

19, 1997 – Sept. 1, 2021

Forever loved, our precious girl, Your memory, a precious pearl. Though gone too soon, you'll never fade, Your love remains, a serenade.

With Love, Your Grandparents Angel & Teresa & Rangel Family

In Loving Memory of Genoveva “Beva” Castro Perez Sept. 17, 2004

Beva, You are still thought of, missed and remembered. Seeing your smile even in photos brings us joy. Love, Your family and friends

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

Pic The Gallo

Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster). He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Pico is getting ready for Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th to October 15th! He is learning about culture, and preparing for a fiesta!

Let's Get Ready for Hispanic Heritage Month!

We'll prepare for the Grito, go to a fiesta, read a book, and learn about our culture!

Color the Mexican flag

Do you know what kind of bird is in the middle of the flag? Circle one of the following answers. a. chicken b. eagle c. duck

What colors are in the Mexican flag like the one’s Pico is carrying in the parade? Fill in the blanks. _ r _ e _, wh _ _ _ and r_ _

Read a book titled In My Family by Carmen Lomas Garza

Can you shout a Grito like Pico?

“Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”) was the battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence, uttered on September 15, 1810 by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest from the small town of Dolores, near Guanajuato. On the eve of September 16th.

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15 Calendar For September

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

PROGRAM celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Lubbock Community Members who trace their heritage to Latin America or Spain. Special guest Ballet Folklorico Dancers. All ages are welcome. on 9/6/2025, 2- 4 PM, Patterson Branch Library; 1836 Parkway Dr.

HUB CITY BOOK CLUB: CH. 2

(BILINGUAL) Read "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens before the meeting and come discuss this book with us over some light refreshments. Books in English and Spanish will be available at the Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst Street. For ages 18+, on 9/10/2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY Sept. 16th. Register to vote!

DÍA NACIONAL DE INSCRIPCIÓN DE VOTANTES 16 de septiembre 2025

LOTERIA Join us for an exciting game of Loteria! On 9/18/2025, from 10 AM – 11 AM, at 213 40th St

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH BILINGUAL STORYTIME Join us for

a special Saturday story time where we will share stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for children of all ages. Storytime will be presented in Spanish and English. Cuentos, canciones, rimas y diversión para niños de todas las edades y sus padres o sus cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en español e inglés. Ages 0-7. On 9/27/2025, from 10:30–11:15 am, at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH

JAMAICA, 3111 Erskine St , Sept. 7th, 12 pm to 9 pm, Lubbock. There will be international and West Texas entertainment, authentic cuisine, games, a raffle of a truck, and more! Join Us!

HSI WEEK Join us for a full week of fun activities, meaningful connections, and great vibes. All completely FREE for TTU students!

Sept. 8, El Mercadito: HSI Week Kickoff 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Red Raider Plaza

Sept. 9, Lotería Night, 6–7:30 p.m. | Doak Hall, Study Lounge RM 100

Sept. 10, Envision the School Year, 4–6 p.m. | Doak Hall, Study Lounge RM 100

Sept. 11, Water Bottle Decorating, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Doak Hall, Study Lounge RM 100

Sept. 12, Cafecito y Consejos, 9–11 a.m. | Doak Hall, Study Lounge RM 100

HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN join them for their monthly meeting in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month on Tues., September 9th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at City Bank, 5219 City Bank Parkway. Join us and bring a friend!

FIESTAS DEL LLANO, INC. PARADE (FDLI) will commence by first holding a pa rade on Sept. 13th, at 10 am, with the traditional route from Broadway to the Civic Center East Parking Lot. FREE

FIESTAS PATRIAS will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2024. The fiesta will include food trucks, live music, vendors, y mas! The event will be held at Mano Negra, time - TBA.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH JAMAICA, 1120 52nd St , Sept. 14th, 11 am to 8 pm, Lubbock. Tejano Queen Forever is coming to Lubbock, Texas, for an unforgettable live concert at 7 p.m.!, Join Us for food, fellowship and music!

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH RECEPTION to be held September 15, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Join Los Hermanos Familia, Hispanic Association of Women, Raiders Rojos, Hispanic Women's Network, and Lubbock Latina Business Owners for a collective meet and greet themed “Unidos!”. RSVP at loshermanosfamilia.org

NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION meeting will take place on Monday, September 15th at Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst St. at 5:30 PM. Everyone is welcome.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, LUBBOCKPRIDE is proud to host our first ever Raíces y Rainbows event! This event will take place Saturday, September 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cul•ture in the Depot District (1711 Texas Ave.).

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION Elida Reyna y Avante’s Farewell Tour September 27th at the Prima Vista, 6 to 10 p.m. For tickets call 806-7453434.

LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA COLLEGE PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE In partnership with Wayland Baptist University Scholarship Amount: (3) $1,000. Deadline is September 16, 2025. Apply Online at: www.loshermanosfamilia.org

CAPROCK FOUNDATION GALA Sept. 27. 2025, 7 p.m. This event raises funds for worthy causes in the community while offering a unique immersion into the sights, sounds, and tastes of some of the most vibrant cultures around the world!

BIENVENIDOS LATINO COLLEGE STUDENTS PICNIC Los Hermanos Familia welcomes back college students on Wed., October 4th, beginning at 5 p.m. at Rogers Park. College students are welcome to join us by emailing loshermanosfamilia@gmail.com

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SPECIAL RECOGNITION by City Council October 7, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at the Citizens Tower, 1208 14th St, Lubbock City Council Chambers.

Submit October Hispanic Heritage Month events to news@latinolubbock.net or online at www.latinolubbock.net/events